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

Of Roof Racks and Aging Backs

Don’t Be in the Fishless Boat

CTA

Gasparilla Gold • Spanish marauders and other fishy predators prowl these Southwest Florida backwaters.

LOCAL TREASURES

NEW GEAR

Southbound Sharkin’ • Challenge these drag-screamers as they make their way along the coast.

CASTING GEAR FOR SHARKS

Hit ’em in the Knees • Creative tactics for bass fishing among the cypress.

Tarpon Rifles • A look at four new weapons for big spring tarpon.

Home on One • Tips on getting back to port.

TOWING SERVICES

Selecting a Turkey Vest • Spring turkey season is just around the corner. Now’s the time to get your gear in order—and figure out how to carry it.

Mardi Gras Pasta • Spice it up with this Cajun-inspired dish featuring freshwater crawfish.

What Wading Birds Can Tell Us

KITES OVER MIAMI • THERE’S NO BETTER TACTIC FOR SOLID ACTION FROM A VARIETY OF PELAGIC GAMEFISH THAN PUTTING OUT LIVE BAITS UNDER KITES. THESE GUYS DOWN SOUTH HAVE THE TACKLE AND TACTICS WIRED.

5 KITE-FISHING TIPS

AN UPSIDE TO GLOBAL WARMING?

TIDE CLOCK IN THE’ GLADES • A secret to success in the mangrove wilds of southwest Florida: Stay on the move — fish the endless tide.

COLLIER-SEMINOLE STATE PARK

Pier 60 at Sixty • For six decades, this historic pier on Clearwater Beach has given generations of anglers an enjoyable experience.

A Peerless Pier

A Snooky Wilderness • GET OUT AND EXPLORE DICKINSON STATE PARK IN SOUTHEAST FLORIDA.

JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK

FISH THE NORTH POLE • THINK FLORIDA IS FLAT AND HOT? TAKE YOUR RODS ON A ROADTRIP NORTH.

COLD INFLORIDA? OFF AND ON

GOOFY ABOUT BASS • HERE’S THE PERFECT TACTIC TO COMBINE SUPERB LARGEMOUTH FISHING WITH A FAMILY OUTING TO DISNEY.

FISHING METHODS IN FOCUS: How to Fish Live Shiners

A VISIT TO THE DOCK • Here’s your prescription for catching snook, reds and more around shoreline structure on salt water.

Time the tide... or fish tonight

THE REWARDS OF TOURNAMENT FISHING • THE TRUE PRIZE MAY BE THE COMMUNITY BUILDING.

THE POINT OF THE MATTER • CATCHING UP ON HOOK STYLES FOR FLORIDA FISHING.

Point A to Point C: Where the Action Begins

WHERE FLORIDA HAS THE EDGE • HOME TO A RENOWNED FAMILY OF KNIFEMAKERS, FLORIDA IS QUIETLY CULTIVATING EXPERT BLADESMITHS WHO REFINE THE “CUTTING EDGE.”

Knives for Florida

Four Season Harvest • There’s never a down season on Lake Okeechobee, Florida’s “inland sea.”

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

Plans and Backup Plans

MARVELOUS MARGATE • Florida Sportsman Facebook Islamorada • @annakirchoff

Many Fish Moving North—Including Peacocks • Florida Sportsman Instagram Port Everglades • @gregschaefer75

North Winds, Low Tides and How to Deal

COBIA CRUISIN' THROUGH • Florida Sportsman Twitter Marco Island • @marco_island_charters

Tasty Fish Moving Through the Region • Florida Sportsman Facebook Treasure Coast • @justinrhett

The Spawn is On

TRIPLETAIL AND MORE • Florida Sportsman YouTube Southwest Florida • @FLSportsman

Winter Fishing Can Be a Wading Game • Florida Sportsman Instagram West Central • @brothersoutdoorsfl

It’s Sheepshead Time!

BIG BASS ON HERNANDO • Florida Sportsman Twitter Lake Hernando •...