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Outriggers Are “In” Again • Rigger poles are lighter and more capable than ever. Perfect for the tactics of the modern offshore angler.
On Edge • Save your fish and your fingers with a sharp fillet knife.
Finding Happy Rollers • A welcome surprise in creeks, mangrove ponds and other small waters.
School Days • For the next few months, “follow the bait” is good advice on many Florida lakes.
Anchor Management • Stake anchors are wonderful devices, but the prudent mariner also carries traditional ground tackle.
When Sinking is Success • Try a fast-sinking flyline for fish that hug the sand.
Wild Boar Tactics • Dominant males are aggressive, persistent and crafty, but with the right treatment they’re not as gamey as you might be led to believe.
WILD BOAR PULLED PORK
Butter Pecan Fish • Try it! You’ll go nuts for this southern favorite.
ISLAND LIFE: From a Bird’s-Eye View • Get to know the rookery islands of Florida.
SPOONING FOR GOLD • Got precious metals buried in your tackle box? Dig ’em out and fish ’em!
SURF CASTING
MACKEREL MAGIC
Best of Both Worlds • For anglers who take the time to look, Northeast Florida offers a unique combo: striped bass and snook.
Backwater Treasures
BEND A ROD IN ’BAMA • Bull reds, tripletail and other reasons why Florida anglers might think of heading west.
Guided Fishing in Mobile Bay Area
WILD SIDES • Foraging may be the ideal complement to fishing and hunting.
DON DAVIS’S SOUR ORANGE PIE RECIPE
Fernandina Drummers • Black drum are sounding off all around the state this time of year, but Northeast Florida has the boomers.
DRUM BITING STATEWIDE • Florida Sportsman Fishing Forecast 10,000 Islands • Capt. Matt Sturdivent
OFFSHORE FISHING, THE FINE PRINT • PRE-SEASON REMINDERS FOR FLORIDA BLUEWATER ANGLERS.
OFFSHORE SAFETY CHECK • Florida Sportsman Boating Page ACR GlobalFix V4 EPIRB
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"BIRDING" FOR DOLPHIN • Florida Sportsman Facebook Islamorada • Ashley Miranda @frustratedladies
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ON THE ROAD • Florida Sportsman Facebook Bahia Honda Bridge • Emily Gale @galeforcetwins
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FIRST DROP PRODUCTIVE • Florida Sportsman Instagram Naples • C.J. LaFauci @snookinseige
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BASS BINGING, NEAR AND FAR • Florida Sportsman Facebook Everglades • Mathew Opsincs @snoook93
Southwest
RED (GROUPER) ALERT • Florida Sportsman Instagram Sanibel • Brittany Cortes @brittany.cortes
West Central
TOPWATER TIME • Florida Sportsman Action Spotter Podcast West Central • Capt. Ray Markham
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ROCKIN' THE SHEEPSHEAD • Florida Sportsman Forum Crystal River • Capt. Nick Warrington @nick
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TAKE ME TURKEY HUNTING • Florida Sportsman Facebook Lake County • Mike Carter @mikeca71313
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A.K.A. CHANNEL BASS • Florida Sportsman Instagram Jacksonville • Danny Kueser @dannykueser
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