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

Redfish Rendezvous

Catch a Cobia, Save a Manta Ray

CTA

A Cut Above • Something’s always swimming through Bob Sikes Cut in Northwest Florida, and many fish live there year-round.

LOCAL HINTS

NEW GEAR

Lip Service • Expect great results from diving plugs on the troll, if you keep them separated and keep an eye on their behavior.

Not Your Grandfather’s “Freeline” • How to make your live baits do the fish-attracting work.

Wind One On • Rig your surf rods with a wind-on leader.

MONO VERSUS BRAID

Spin vs. Fly? Why Not Both? • A veteran fly fisherman offers a realistic assessment of gear selection.

Divers Down! • Know the rules of the road with respect to this potentially life-saving symbol.

Fiesta Tacos • Make fresh Florida shrimp the stars of the show at your Cinco de Mayo party.

Seagrass 101 • GETTING TO THE ROOTS OF A TOUGH, TROUBLED PLANT.

Grasses 101

Scamp and Yellowmouth • Anglers and scientists alike are looking to learn more about these two low-profile, but highly desirable, groupers.

NEW RECORDS FOR SCAMP AND YELLOWMOUTH

SCAMP AND YELLOWMOUTH TECHNIQUES

MASTERING THE MULLET • TIPS AND TECHNIQUES FOR FISHING WITH A UNIVERSAL SALTWATER BAIT.

The Guide’s Ride • WHEN ONE BOAT ISN’T ENOUGH… OR EVEN TWO.

Florida’s Classic Bait and Tackle Shops • JOIN OUR FIELD EDITORS FOR A TOUR OF SUNSHINE STATE BAIT AND TACKLE SHOPS.AN OCCASIONAL SERIES.

TUNA TIME • HIT THE EASY BUTTON FOR BAHAMAS YELLOWFIN TUNA.

THE FINE PRINT

STAYING OVER

FINAL TIPS AND REMINDERS

SUNRISE BITE

KAYAK FISHING FLORIDA • SEE WHAT’S NEW IN THIS EXCITING REALM.

Stay Steady, Catch More Fish

Kayak Survival Kit

Footwear for Kayakers? Get Serious!

NRS BACKWATER WETSHOE

Making the Most of Lithium Batteries

AMAzing Brace

A Different Approach for Bass • Paddle, pedal, power, pole? When to do which? A successful tournament bass angler breaks down his strategies for propulsion—and staying put.

Weather Patterns And Florida

Ocean Kayak Fishing: Get Vertical • For the kayaker headed offshore, jig fishing is an ideal approach for tuna, mackerel, snapper, grouper—basically everything that’s out there!

TUNA ON THE TROLL

A Visit to the Swamp • It doesn’t get any more primal than the Okefenokee Swamp.

WHAT TO BRING

PLANNING AND PERMITS

MEALS

PACKING IT UP

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

Keys

FOLLOW THE LEADER • Action Spotter Podcast Everglades • @bnmbean

South

PASS THE SOY SAUCE • Florida Sportsman Facebook Boca Raton Inlet • @salty_cheeks

10,000Islands

BIG MAMA IN MARCO • Florida Sportsman Instagram Marco Island • @capt_ren_stanley

Southeast

MIND THE TEETH • Florida Sportsman Forecast Hobe Sound • @chaos_fishing_adventures

Southwest

MAGNUM MANGO • Florida Sportsman Facebook Englewood • @flyinhawaiiancharters

West Central

GO, GO ZEBCO! • Florida Sportsman Instagram Largo • @snookedup

Big Bend

ONE THAT DIDN’T GET AWAY • Florida Sportsman Twitter Brooksville • @talktopaige

EastCentral

FAT TILE IN A LITTLE BOAT • Florida Sportsman Instagram Sebastian • @annieluefinn

Northeast

CALM SEAS & HUNGRY FISH...