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

Florida Trout Fishing is No Fluke

Release ’Em Right • PROPER FISH HANDLING WILL LEAD TO MORE FISHING, BETTER FISHING.

The Rise of Deerfield Pier • A pier rat, all grown up, reflects on good times at one of South Florida’s iconic structures.

NEW GEAR

Backup Baits • Trolling? It pays to have a live bait (any type!) ready to cast.

Soft Bait Reset • Soft plastics falling off the hook? Here’s how to weld them in place.

Truck Bed Transport • Pickups are great kayak-haulers. Here’s the basics on how to do it right.

The Strip Teaser • Here’s an impressionistic streamer that’s easy to tie and adaptable for many fisheries.

Skeet’s 5 “Must Haves” for Florida Bass • One of today’s most successful touring pros offers winning hints for Florida bass fisheries.

Stingers at Sea • Reasons to keep a bottle of vinegar on the boat—and watch where you put your hands!

Surf Bait Prep • How to toughen your clams and fleas and store them for future trips.

Wild Duck Breast With Ginger Fig Sauce

Give Those Trout a Break • Update on spotted seatrout management.

Hunt? Fish? Yes to Both • It’s the ultimate sportsman’s combo: Coastal waterfowl hunt followed by same-day flats fishing.

CREATURES OF NEW HABIT • SAILFISH TOURNAMENT SEASON OPENS WITH NEW FORMATS AND NEW SHARK CONCERNS

Nitty Gritty • ANGLER-ARTIST DESIGNS THE ULTIMATE SKIFF TO ACCESS TREACHEROUS SHALLOWS

Learning on the Fly • Getting started in Florida fly fishing? Here are some tips for making a smooth transition.

MAN UP TO MULLET • Striped mullet are a seasonal delicacy in many parts of Florida. Here’s how to enjoy them.

HARD HABITS • PROSPECTING WITH PLUGS: A FIRM PLAN FOR COVERING THE WATER COLUMN AND FINDING FISH.

FORWARD THINKING • SONAR SYSTEMS CONTINUE TO EVOLVE.

THE ART OF THE CART • AN ESSENTIAL ACCESSORY FOR TRANSPORTING RODS, TACKLE AND COOLERS ON THE BEACH OR PIER.

Simple, But NOT EASY • THERE’S NOT MUCH TO SQUIRREL HUNTING— BUT IT’S A LOT MORE CHALLENGING THAN YOU MIGHT THINK .

Field to Plate • Hints for making the most of your deer or wild hog kill.

Spanish Mackerel • THESE MINI-MACKS ARE MIGHTY SPEED DEMONS ON APPROPRIATELY LIGHT TACKLE.

Wahoo Moons and Patch Reef Riches

All Eyes on the Changing Seasons

Fish and Fishermen Here for the Stuffing

Pompano in the Surf; Pelagics on the Edge

Crisp Days of Fall Deliver Hot Fishing

Big Changes Coming to the Bay and Beyond

Giving Thanks to Grouper and Mackerel

Cooler Temps Yield Tarpon, Tripletail, and More!

Fall is Coming to the First Coast

New Artificial Reef to Attract Anglers and Divers

Bull Reds in the Bay; Swords and Tuna Offshore

Caribbean Snook in Surprising Numbers

Fighting for the River • FISHING FAMILY TAKES TOP HONORS AT INAUGURAL EVENT.

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, Management and Circulation (required by 39 U.S.C. 3685)

NOVEMBER 2022

Recycled Riches • Local charter captain spearheads artificial reef program to attract pelagics off Anna Maria Island.

Florida’s New State Record Hogfish • Finding treasure at the end of the rainbow.