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| Magazine Review | ||
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Saltwater Sportsman
| 2006
| Reviewed By: Capt Skip Montello
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| Overview |
| Saltwater Sportsman Magazine is published monthly by Time4 Media.
The magazine is devoted to saltwater fishing from light tackle inshore to offshore big game (and a whole lot in-between). The articles and features span the globe.
It’s a “how to” magazine filled with tactics, techniques, strategy and whereto information. The writing is well done as is the photography. The staffs of editors and contributing writers are knowledgeable and straightforward. The magazine contains as many as 8 features per issue and the departments and columns are numerous, covering gear, product reviews, conservation, ask the experts to mention a few. Fully 50% of the 120+ pages are either commercial or info-mercial. You certainly get lots of information in every issue. Their web site is also a chock full of angling info.
As you all are aware there are dozens of national and regional angling magazines out there to choose from, so take advantage of subscription deals that offer “free” magazines, try before you buy. |
| Saltwater Sportsman | ||
| Feature/Stories | Usually 7-8 headline features per issue | |
| Columns/Departments | As many as 15 columns and departments ,written by contributing staff and other contributors | |
| Product reviews | Lots! Fishing equipment, electronics, boats and accessories; info-mercials | |
| Fly and Tackle Tips | More than an average number of tip’s and techniques in every issue | |
| Conservation and Science | Yes; “Fisheries Watch” | |
| Travel/Destinations | Features span the globe! | |
| Ask the Experts Forum | Many contributors, “How I Fish” from experienced guides and captains | |
| Editorials | Yes; Editors column | |
| Regional/Seasonal Focus | Yes | |
| Subcription Price | $4.99/ newsstand issue, subscription deals on-line | |
| Yearly Issues | 12 | |
| Photography | Very well done! From many contributors | |
| Commercial pages(percentage) | 50% of the 120+ pages | |
| Overall Quality Score* | Excellent | |
| *Quality Score:(Fair-Good-Very Good-Excellent) | ||
