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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Signals That Save

No Call To Action Needed • FLORIDA SPORTSMEN CONTRIBUTE TO HURRICANE IAN RECOVERY.

Still Standing —and Shining • In the wake of disaster, Boca Grande Lighthouse stands as a beacon for recovery.

NEW GEAR

Fortify Kite Lines with Wax Floss • Ditch the swivels. An uninterrupted kite line is best. Here's how to do it.

Make Your Shot • Casting practice is valuable, but learning to keep your cool is probably your biggest advantage.

Pushpole Prospects • Picking the right pushpole for your boat can save a lot of headaches on the water.

Wobble and Shine • “Spoon-feed” your next redfish.

Big Fish, Bite-Size Baits • Florida applications for the micro finesse movement: Enticing selective fish on pressured waters.

What’s My Line? • Your choices in main fishing line and bait rigs for surf fishing.

Small Pond Waterfowling • Get off the beaten path to find unpressured birds.

Flounder-Stuffed Squid Tubes • A new twist on traditional seafood manicotti.

Rising to the Challenge • Storm response is another facet of Florida fish and wildlife law enforcement, clearly demonstrated during the hours and days following Hurricane Ian.

Florida: Forged in Fire • Maintaining the cycles of renewal to shape our forests, support our native wildlife.

Moments in the Marsh

Fishing Reels • What Features Really Matter?

GIG WORK • Flounder season—for most of us—reopens December 1. Here’s a traditional technique for boating a few of those delicious flatfish.

PROSPECTING for Silver • Wilderness tarpon fishing deep in the Florida Everglades.

A TUSKER’S LESSON • MIDWINTER IN THE PINEY WOODS, A FATHER AND DAUGHTER PURSUE A TROPHY BOAR.

The Mackerel Mixer • THERE’S A LOT OF GREAT FISHING THAT COMES ALONG WITH THE WINTER MACKEREL MIGRATION.

UP TO SPEC ON LAKE OKEECHOBEE • There’s some art and local knowledge involved in targeting black crappie on the big lake. Cooking and enjoying the fillets? It’s a cinch!

2023 BOAT BUYER’S GUIDE • THE FLORIDA ANGLER’S GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING MODERN FISHING BOAT DESIGNS, FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES.

BACKWATER, BASS & BAY • SINGLE-ENGINE BOATS UNDER 25 FEET IN LENGTH COME IN MANY CONFIGURATIONS: ALUMINUM UTILITY CRAFT, SPECIALIZED POLING SKIFFS, VERSATILE LAKE AND BAY DESIGNS.

Through Thick and Thin • Exploring the 40-year legacy of Shallow Sport aboard a 21 Sport edition.

OFFSHORE, HYBRID & FAMILY • CENTER CONSOLE OR DUAL? CUDDY OR OPEN? DEEP V OR SHALLOW DRAFT? WITH LARGER BOATS COME ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES—AND DECISIONS.

Hybrid Bay/Offshore

Center Console? Cabin? Both!

THE FINAL FRONTIER 35'+ • SUPER-SIZED OUTBOARD BOATS SERVE FLORIDA’S LONG-RANGE AND BLUEWATER TOURNAMENT ANGLERS.

Go the Distance • Fishing features abound on the family-friendly Caymas 401 CC.

Sailfish • ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR THE STATE’S OFFICIAL SALTWATER SPORTFISH.

Tap Into the Perfect Winter Escape

Migrating Sailfish and Last Chance Grouper

Trout and Tripletail in the Wake of Ian

Waiting for the Weather Windows

Reds on Cooling Tides

Winter Fishing Heating Up

Trout and Flounder Flurries

Pomps in the Surf; Drum in the Shallows

Seabass and Sailfish in Full Swing

Be Bold in the Cold

Redfish and Sheepshead at the Creeks and Bridges

Belize...