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

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Don't Let Your Spot Be Next

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FRED HOWARD PARK: Boundary Waters • The story behind a tiny park that plays a big role in fisheries management.

IF YOU GO

KAYAK FISHING FUN • Here's a special look at fishing kayaks, from a related title on newsstands now. Next month, Boating Editor George LaBonte returns. For more on Kayak Fishing Fun, see page 72.

Earning Your Keep • Gas money is always welcome, but courteous attention to detail may be your most valuable contribution.

Keep It Moving for Snook • Cover ground and find more snook on the troll.

Open Water Bassing • Secrets to finding those aggressive—and often big—fish in open waters of Florida lakes and rivers.

When Inflation Is a Good Thing • A life-saving solution without compromising comfort.

Inflatable PFD Maintenance

Arthropods, Part Two • Last month we discussed wasps, bees, ticks, chiggers and ants. Here we will deal with a few others.

Quesadillas or Armadillos? • Or how about let’s just feature some fresh Florida shrimp and call it good?

Spicy Shrimp Quesadillas

ABOUT FLORIDA SHRIMP

Helping Restore Nature’s Reef Builders • Oyster-restoration techniques at work in Pensacola Bay and other Florida estuaries show promise.

Recycled Oyster Shells to Create New Reef in Charlotte Harbor • CCA Florida and partners join effort to create new oyster reef in Turtle Bay.

A Grouper Digest • May 1 begins prime time for grouper fishing all around Florida. Here’s a quick look at what you’ll be targeting—or, in a few cases, trying to avoid.

Seeing Green on the Blue Water • Big cash prize for first tagged dolphin caught in upcoming STAR event. Will it be you?

DECIPHERING TOUCH TARPON • THE GUIDES’ PLAYBOOK FOR WHEN TARPON AREN’T PLAYING BY THE RULES.

ON THE FLY

Pop Culture • Get to know the Florida classic that’s still making a splash with inshore gamefish.

Sliding Cork for Distance

SLOW-PITCH JIGGING IT'S TECHNICAL • A COMPLETE WATER-COLUMN SYSTEM, WHERE YOU LET THE GEAR DO THE WORK FOR YOU.

SLOW PITCH JIGGING CADENCE

CHOOSING THE RIGHT ROD FOR THE JOB

KAYAK FISHING FLORIDA • PADDLE, PEDAL OR POWER YOUR WAY TO SUCCESSFUL DAYS ON THE WATER.

Let the Water Be Your Guide • On saltwater bays and flats, adaptability and stealth are the keys to consistent kayak success.

Ocean Frontiers • Advice and inspiration for kayakers considering adventures on the deep blue.

Throw a Changeup • Bass aren’t always easy—especially the big ones. Here are three tricks from a kayak-fishing expert.

Beach Blitz in a Kayak • At the boundary between backwaters and blue waters, look for calm seas and aggressive fish.

CATCH MORE ONLINE

Keys

PINT-SIZED TARPON PREY • Florida Sportsman Facebook Lower Florida Keys • @Permitguide

South

PACU ON BREADBALL • Florida Sportsman Instagram Homestead • @litty.mic

10,000 Islands

SUNDOWN SNOOK SUCCESS • Florida Sportsman Fishing Forecast Naples • @oldfloridaangling

Southeast

NOT CLOWNING AROUND • Florida Sportsman Instagram Palm Beach • @swamp_to_sea_guide_service

Southwest

CHUMMIN' UP THE AP'S • Florida Sportsman Facebook Captiva • @jake.__cole

West Central

GOING DEEP • Florida Sportsman Instagram Tampa • @danyar_diving

Big Bend

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