Florida Sportsman

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.

Weathering the Storm • Together, let’s plan for better fishing days ahead.

Flounder Facing Multi-Prong Problem

Manasota Key • Reminiscent of a bygone era, this coastal village is ideal for kayak fishermen.

IF YOU GO

BEST BOAT • MAGAZINE // TELEVISION // ONLINE

Hook, Line and Sinker • Customizing the basic bottom rig for different conditions.

NEW GEAR • XTRATUF WHEELHOUSE

Dancing in the Docklights • These coastal fish-attractors are open all night long.

PIER PRESSURE

Boat Safe • Basic gear and habits that will boost your confidence—and may well save a life.

TAKE A SAFE BOATING COURSE

Aluminum Advantage • Light in weight, heavy on features: Metal bassboats come of age.

Summertime Smokers • For chasing those big, beachfront kingfish, a kayak is just about the perfect vehicle.

NEW GEAR • YAKIMA TOPWATER ROD BOX

REAL Tuna Salad • From hook to hot fire, yellowfin done right.

Hurricane Relief for Florida Bay • Irma’s rainfall may have kickstarted Florida Bay flats fishing.

GATOR HUNT • Big seatrout are a different animal, that’s for sure. Here are some tactics to put one boatside.

THE BLUE BOUNTY OF BAY COUNTY • Big ocean fish cruise close to shore along the northern Gulf Coast.

Get Organized. Get Inspired. • Seven stories to help you make the most of your days.

Build Your Own Fishing Rod • Try it. You might find yourself hooked!

Offshore Rigs • Don’t short yourself: Take stock of lines, leaders and other terminal gear.

BASIC LURE RIG

Decluttering My Mess of Fishing Gear • Any lure in good shape which you haven’t used in 3 years, move to the donation pile.

Rinse ’Em and Rack ’Em • Light cleaning is all they need, plus a comfy place to call home.

Now for the best way to maintain saltwater gear

Refresh Your Outlook • Saltwater angler finds solo lake outing yields results.

King of the Beach is in Reach • A lighthearted story of wheelin’ and reelin’.

An Angler’s Bookshelf • The Fishing Professor’s recommended reading.

FIND YOUR WAY ON A WMA • THERE’S A BIT TO LEARN, BUT THE REWARD IS A LIFETIME OF ENJOYMENT IN THE FLORIDA OUTDOORS.

Havens for Niche Wildlife

MAY – A Most Important Month for Hunters

Triple N Shooting Range

The Long Shot • Will this be your year to try for a blue marlin? Experts say it’s an attainable goal, along much of the Florida coastline.

Marlin ID

Marlin Regulations

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

The Dean of Fishing Guides • Career advice from Bouncer Smith, retiring from the Miami offshore scene.

My Tarpon Quest • Chase your dream fish and you may learn a few things about the person holding the rod.