Today’s lineup is built to help you catch more fish—whether you’re battling heavy hitters offshore or fine-tuning your approach close to home.

There’s no shortage of action and expertise as we start with big-trip envy chasing monster roosterfish in Panama, then head to the U.S. West Coast with killer tactics for giant lingcod. We also break down nine essential types of fishing lures, explaining when to use them, how to fish them, and which species they’re best suited for.

Plus, don’t miss your chance to upgrade your setup in our Pelican sweepstakes. Enter to win a CATCH MODE 110, Exocrate Fishing Bag and Poseidon Angler Paddle—an on-the-water package valued at $1,020.

P.S. We want your best catch photos. Reply to this email or send your photo and a short fish story to [email protected]. We’ll publish the top shots in our CPR reader photo section in the next issue—and one lucky angler will win an inflatable life jacket from Mustang Survival.

Robert Field is back at the Los Buzos resort in Panama on the hunt for exotic saltwater gamefish.

The trick to fishing is picking the right type of lure for the species you’re targeting and the conditions. This guide is here to help.

Big lingcod love to eat smaller lingcod, so the best way to fool these cannibals is to imitate them. West Coast guide Kevin Hofer shares top tactics.