Florida Sportsman is the complete fishing magazine for Florida and the Tropics. Devoted to fishing, boating, and outdoor activities in the Sunshine State, Florida Sportsman is the authoritative source for Florida's most active fishermen.
Florida Sportsman
Grow Up, Grouper
St. Johns River at DeLand, FL • A guide’s eye on Florida’s longest river.
HIGHLIGHTS • Florida’s longest river, at 310 miles, the St. Johns River flows north from the sawgrass marsh of Indian River County to the broad tidal reaches of downtown Jacksonville and Mayport.
BORN TO RUN SEA BORN FX25 BAY XE
Cobia, Tax-Free • Here’s a hint on how to save: Loosen up around those sharks.
NEW GEAR
Good Vibrations • Rattle your way to a bite when conditions aren’t in your favor.
NEW GEAR
SeaDek Beyond the Deck • This durable, slip-resistant, shock-absorbent matting has many uses.
MANY USES
Full Time • Life change giving you more time to fish? Notes from the other side.
NEW GEAR
Delectable Duck • On properly dressing ducks from start to finish.
Hot Grits & Hot Grunts • Rekindle your love for a Florida classic, delicious with any saltwater panfish.
Holding the Line on Longlines • Conservationists and sportfishing leaders work to uphold critical closures to indiscriminate commercial gear.
’CUDA COMEBACK • With scarcity, the true value of a sportfish becomes evident.
REGULATIONS
Drop Your Anchor – Forever? • Save your back, fill your box: GPS trolling motor brings push-button accuracy and convenience offshore.
Minn Kota Riptide Terrova
Rhodan HD GPS Anchor Trolling Motor 36V
Patterns for River Snook • Late fall kicks off a unique snook fishery, as close to bass fishing as anything else.
HUNTING DUETTE PRESERVE • A unique public lands hunting opportunity in Manatee County.
The United Way HOG HUNTS
ACCESSING DUETTE PRESERVE
Capt. Andy’s Lessons • Remembering a little book with a world of fishing wisdom.
Capt. Andy’s Tips
ACTION SPOTTER • SPORTSMAN’S REGIONAL EXPERTS GUIDE YOU TO THE HOTSPOTS
Keys
South
10,000 Islands
Southeast
Southwest
West Central
Big Bend
East Central
Northeast
Northwest
Panhandle
Tropics
FLORIDA TIDE STATIONS
It Takes a Fishing Village • Meet Elizabeth and Alex—and a community of Florida sportsmen and women.
First Cast, First Snook • “We might as well.” Yet again, those magic words launch a memorable fishing trip.
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