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.

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Florida Sportsman

Keep the Campfires Burning

Natural Born Killers

Stay Wild • Ozello: Remote and rugged, a paddle-fisher’s paradise.

IF YOU GO

NEW GEAR

Prime Cuts • Bleeding the catch improves the flavor.

Skip to Success • Learn to put your lure where the fish live.

Jet Driven • We test Bixpy and Scubajet systems on standup paddleboards.

Cell Phone Casting • New casters might get the feel pretty quickly these days.

Fuel Wise • Tips on making the most of your investment at the pump.

Florida Catfish Basics • Catfishing is a relaxing diversion, but also gateway to freshwater big game action.

HERDING CATS

Cashew Crusted Grouper • Serve the perfect summer protein with a tangy Asian twist.

Hunters Put the Squeeze on Pythons • FLORIDIANS FIGHT BACK AGAINST THE INVASIVE SNAKES WHICH HAVE DECIMATED NATIVE WILDLIFE IN THE EVERGLADES.

Mahi Mystique • TRICKS FOR FINDING AND FEEDING THOSE FAST-SWIMMING FAVORITES.

IMPROVE YOUR ODDS • THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS COME UP FREQUENTLY AMONG DOLPHIN FISHERMEN.

Scallops and Spot-Tails • MAKE TIME THIS SUMMER FOR A DOUBLE SHOT OF NATURE COAST FAVORITES.

SAFETY AND REGULATIONS

CLEAN AND COOK (OR NOT)

Artificial Intelligence • ADDING FISH HABITAT AND FISHING HOTSPOTS IS A BOON TO FLORIDA’S COAST.

PANHANDLE

Gulf Coast Bounty • Long history of reef development.

Build It And They Will Come • Flounders and other surprises join the expected snappers and groupers on the Northwest Florida reefs.

Reefs of Gratitude • Drop a line and remember the work of conservation leaders.

Releasing Reef Fish 101 • Techniques for reducing release mortality and promoting healthy fisheries.

EAST CENTRAL/SOUTHEAST A Tribute to Teamwork • Fishing clubs blazed the trail for reef-building in East Central Florida.

Reefs Fill Important Roles • Take some pressure off natural reefs by promoting new habitat in Southeast Florida.

NORTHEAST

The Ultimate Reef Anchor • How electric trolling motors with GPS have re-shaped our fishing days offshore.

Getting the Drift • Where the Gulf Stream swings in close, reef fishing tactics change.

Deep Benefits for All • Wrecks and artificial reefs, mostly dating from earlier times, augment natural structure in the Keys.

PENSACOLA GRASSFLATS • Summer is peak time for fishing the grassflats in the western Panhandle.

CADENCE COUNTS

ACCESSING THE GRASSFLATS

LITTLE DRUMMER • As gamefish or tablefare, Atlantic croaker have everything redfish have—just in a smaller package.

ACTION SPOTTER

King Mackerel • A COASTWIDE SUMMER CATCH.

KEYS • KEY LARGO TO KEY WEST

BIG BLACK GROUPER CAUGHT IN 105 FEET

SOUTH • DEERFIELD BEACH TO HOMESTEAD AND FLAMINGO

FLUOROCARBON FOR THE WIN

10,000 ISLANDS • NAPLES TO CAPE SABLE

SOUTHEAST • FORT PIERCE TO BOCA RATON

BIG BULL TAKES TWO BAITS, THREE ANGLERS!

SOUTHWEST • VENICE TO ESTERO

CRAB FLUSH AT THE PASS

WEST CENTRAL • TARPON SPRINGS TO SARASOTA

HOG-ZILLA!

BIG BEND • STEINHATCHEE TO HOMOSASSA

EAST CENTRAL • DAYTONA TO VERO BEACH

NORTHEAST • FERNANDINA BEACH TO FLAGLER BEACH

GIANT GAG OFF ST. AUGUSTINE

NORTHWEST • MEXICO BEACH TO KEATON...