The Sportsman’s Magazine is a monthly publication that brings you information on Saltwater Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Fly Fishing, Hunting Seasons, Product Reviews and Hunting and Fishing Destination From Around the World.
Our Saltwater Section includes Fishing Reports from Lewes DE to the Georgia Coast as well as reports from the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. We offer a muti media coverage by including two television show hosts on our staff, Jim Baugh from Jim Baugh Productions out of Hampton, VA and Harry Evans from Southern Saltwater out of Murrells Inlet, SC. You can also catch us fishing on their shows periodically.
Our Freshwater Section includes reports from Maryland and Virginia. With a staff of eight different field editors, you are sure to find the very best information available. Our Fly Fishing section includes articles on product reviews, flies, lines and how to tips.
In our Hunting Section we include monthly articles on what is in season, product reviews, forecast and tips on how you can become a better hunter.
Publisher: Sheri Carneal
It has been a joy starting this publication, The Sportsman's Magazine has been
on the stands since March of 2002, and during this time we have gone from a 46 page publication to a 72 page publication. The growth can be attributed to the success of the advertisers; the response they are getting from their ads has been tremendous. Our goal is not just putting ads in but placing them in strategic locations throughout the publication to ensure the best results on placing an ad with us. One way we do this is by keeping the content and advertising rate equal, less ads on a page results in the advertiser having a better chance of being seen. Of course we could make more money by cramming alot of ads into a smaller amount of space but in the long run everyone benefits from keeping the ad/content rate equal.
Our content is supplied by top field editors, giving the reader what they want to find in the publication. Having something for everyone, whether they saltwater fish, freshwater fish, fly fish, waterfowl hunting or seasonal deer and turkey hunting articles is a major priority of the publication. The feedback we have gotten from readers on being able to pick up a regional publication that has everything has been great. We get guys and gals that do not normally saltwater fish giving it a try for the first time, same thing with the freshwater fishing and hunting. In polls of people that do one thing but not the other we have found the main reason being, they feel they are not educated enough to give the other a try, by exposing them to the sport with how to articles and reports they find out valuable information about it and are more apt to give it a try.
Children and the outdoors has become a large focus for us. In polls taken of youngsters today only about %4 are enjoying outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. Most are into video games and television. Having three children of my own I see it in my own household. This is something we want to make a difference in. We are now offering the children's prizes in tournaments in hopes that the interest we generate with last a life time.
I sincerely hope you enjoy reading your copy every month, send us your photos of your outdoor adventures.
Editor: Charlie Coates
Charlie Coates is a native Virginian who grew up fishing and hunting on the family farm in Culpeper. He has over 20 years experience as an outdoor writer, photographer, publisher and editor, and has been an active member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America since 1983. He now resides in Annandale, VA. Email Charlie at: charlie@thesportsmansmag.com
Field Editors
Dr. Julie Ball is regarded as one of the top saltwater anglers on the East Coast, and continues to push the limit with her angling achievements.
Dr. Ball is a practicing Dentist in the USCG, and currently resides in Virginia Beach. She has been a passionate angler her entire life, learning as a child from her mother growing up in Pensacola, Florida. After moving to the Tidewater area of Virginia in 1993, she learned of the vast fishing opportunities in the region, and quickly became a well-known member of the fishing community. After purchasing her first boat in 1995, she was soon known as one of the best anglers in the area.
Julie has mated on charter boats, worked in tackle shops, and prevailed in numerous fishing tournaments, thus earning several sponsorships from angling distributors and manufacturers. As a member of various local angler’s clubs, she has taken many top awards such as Female Angler of the Year, Release Angler of the Year, Most Outstanding Catch, Female Surf Angler of the year, and many more over the years.
In 1996, Dr. Ball became the first woman to earn Expert Level Angler status from the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament. Each year since then, she has continued to achieve Expert Angler standing, and recently earned recognition for attaining the esteemed Third-Level Master Angler status with over 80 citation trophy fish. Dr. Ball has earned trophy fish citations for over 30 different species of fresh and saltwater fish, including the rare Virginia Tarpon citation. Julie concluded the 2004 fishing year with the top Expert Angler position in Virginia with 18 trophy fish, which also included the largest tautog ever caught by a female angler at 22 pounds 9 ounces.
Considered an expert in many species, Dr. Ball is well sought after and respected for sharing her knowledge though her informative fishing seminars, enlightening magazine articles, and appearances on radio and television.
Marc N. McGlade is a freelance writer and photographer for
national and regional magazines, newspapers and Web sites. He's also a fishing instructor, lecturer and conducts fishing seminars and clinics. An avid angler, Marc resides in Midlothian, Va., and is an active member in Southeastern Outdoor Press Association (SEOPA).
Mike Smith is an English professor at Bluefield State College in West Virginia and is the author of a series of regional fishing guide books published by University of Virginia Press including Fishing the New River Valley: An Angler’s Guide. He is also the proprietor of Greasy Creek Outfitters, based in Floyd, Virginia where he resides. More information can be found at his website: www.greasycreekoutfitters.com
Ken Penrod is the owner/operator of the region’s largest guide service, a seven-book author, outdoor writer and member of the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame. Visit his website at www.penrodsguides.com for guide-coverage, youth camp and book orders. Reach him at 301-937-0010 or kenpenrod@comcast.net. He is also the Regional Sales Manager for Lowrance & Eagle Electronics.
Penrod’s sponsors include: Mare, Inc; Ranger Boats; RangerTrail Trailers; Minn Kota Trolling Motors; Douglas Battery Company; Luhr-Jensen & Sons; Gator Rods; Mizmo; Big Mouth Lures; Jennelle Optics; Xpress Jet Boats; Mercury Marine (outboard and jet-drive motors) and Case Plastics.
Glenn Briggs is Lake Anna's most experienced full-time Guide. He's been fishing Lake Anna since 1977, beginning as a part-time guide.
Glenn has been a full time guide since 1985, and his success as a guide has been earned by helping his many customers catch trophy fish.
Steve Chaconas brings 25 years of bass fishing experience on the Potomac River to columns featured in the Sportsman’s Magazine, Woods & Waters, and The Old Town Crier. He has also written for the Free Lance Star newspaper, The Mount Vernon Gazette, The Mount Vernon Voice, The American Sportfishing Association and many others.
In addition, he hosts the National Bass Fishing Show airing Saturdays at 8am on WPLC 1050am, Washington DC. On the net at www.washingtonbusinessradio.com. BASSMASTER Classic Champions like Iaconelli, Daves, Yelas and winners of recent BASS and FLW events including Jacob’s Cup Champion Dudley, reveal tournament strategies. Guide reports on fishing destinations. Fishing equipment is featured.
A US Coast Guard Captain, licensed by the Potomac River Fisheries Commission and the Maryland DNR, Steve is sponsored by SKEETER/YAMAHA, Minn Kota, Garmin, Maui Jim Sunglasses, Seal Skinz socks and gloves, TEVA sandals, Frogg Toggs, Mann’s Baits, Silver Buddy lures, Mustad Hooks, Water Gremlin weights, Jack’s Juice bait attractant, and Lucky Craft Lures.
Steve’s been featured in local and national newspapers, magazines: BASSMASTERS, BASS TIMES and others, and on TV and radio. He’s been: emcee of the St. Jude Children’s Hospital Tournament the past 4 years, a member of Boat U. S. Speakers Bureau and SEOPA, the recipient of the Mount Vernon–Lee Chamber of Commerce 2002 Home-Based Business of the Year Award.
Website: www.nationalbass.com
Chris Jenkins is an admitted fishaholic born in VA. When he is not fishing he is thinking about fishing. With over twenty five years of experience and numerous citation catches under his belt, he enjoy making the pages come alive with past trips and helpful tips.
If it swims, he likes to pursue, catch and release it!!! Chris is sponsored by Berkley’s Pure Fishing, Shimano and ST. Croix.
