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.

Florida Sportsman

Fishing Party of One • Risk of contagion: Low. Risk of mutiny: Zero.

Paying Forward

Your Backyard Pond • All across Florida, renewed interest in “home waters.”

Enjoy the Local Waters

Supersize Meal • There are juicy rewards associated with taking large, edible fish—but also increased responsibilities.

Bring it Home … Or Send it Back?

Casting with Confidence • Perfect your technique to optimize your cast, every time.

Get It Wired • Make the right connections.

QUIET ON THE SET • Stealth makes the difference, some days.

Firearms for Hunting Hogs on Foot • Seasons are wide-open on hogs. The territory is not.

Hog Hunting Regulations

Bring the Heat • A review of the basics, for cooking delicious Florida fish and game.

Fried Oysters to Die For

Freediving for Mangroves • Stealth puts spearfishers in the numbers.

BLUE CRAB BOUNTY • SECRETS FOR CATCHING YOUR OWN.

Crab Spring Rolls

Florida BLUE CRAB Regulations

PATTERNING AFRICAN POMPANO • There may be more of these exotic and prized fish around than we realize. Special techniques put them in the boat.

Build a Custom Gaff • Whether you need it as an upgrade or customized to match your boat, the possibilities are endless.

What Size Gaff?

Tips for Tying • A primer for fly fishers ready to make the food.

Beginner’s Patterns

Build a Better Trolling Skirt • Sea Witch-style trolling accessories can be made to your specs.

Casting Call • Movie recommendations from The Fishing Professor.

A Boat for a Best Friend • Classic Mako gets a rebuild and a new commission.

SEASON FIVE of Florida Sportsman Project Dreamboat Debuts in July

ACTION SPOTTER • SPORTSMAN’S REGIONAL EXPERTS GUIDE YOU TO THE HOTSPOTS

Keys

South

10,000Islands

Southeast

Southwest

West Central

Big Bend

East Central

Northeast

Northwest

Panhandle

Tropics

AFRICAN POMPANO

FLORIDA TIDE STATIONS JUNE 2020

In This Together

Tangled with a Tuna • Big bluefins roam the deep Gulf of Mexico in spring and early summer. Occasionally, one is caught.

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