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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Water, Water Everywhere • Explore the wilderness lakes and ponds of Ocala National Forest.
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Tip the Jig, Tempt More Fish • Adding scent to offshore jigging techniques can turn reluctant reef fish into easy hookups.
Knot Thoughts • Become familiar with general principles of knot-tying to make better connections.
Stand Up and Fly • Hints on outfitting and operating inflatable standup paddleboards.
Here’s to Our Hybrid • The best of striped bass and white bass all in one.
The Bottom Line on Stepped Hulls • Well-engineered designs bring modest gains in speed and fuel efficiency.
Go Big for Gator Season • From a Florida hunting guide, field notes for the upcoming statewide alligator harvest season.
MOTV DIGEST • Tips and tactics selected by our editors from episodes of popular fishing, hunting, and shooting series streaming now at My Outdoor TV.www.myoutdoortv.com
Bluegill Breakfast Cakes • Turn those common summer panfish into crispy, spicy, uncommonly delicious treats.
Forty For Forty • The Billfish Foundation marks 40 years of research and advocacy with ambitious new tagging campaign.
Hidden Gems • DISCOVER NEW SPECIES, NEW SEASONS AND NEW HOTSPOTS. FLORIDA SPORTSMAN REPORTERS TAKE YOU ON A TOUR OF THE STATE AND BEYOND.
Fishing the Destin FADs • This unique array of anchored buoys is a big draw for tunas and mahi—and the hardcore Gulf Coast anglers who chase them.
Drifting Along On St. Joe Bay • Some of Florida’s best and easiest seatrout and redfish action awaits on this stunning bay.
Singing Praises for Yankeetown • The very model of Old Florida charm, this Gulf Coast village offers great fishing for seatrout, hog snapper and more.
Pass-a-Grille Palate Pleaser • The updated Seahorse Restaurant is a place to visit after the catch or before.
A Chokoloskee Monster • Tackle up for a goliath battle in the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands.
The Beguiling Big Cypress • Mysterious ponds, canals and creeks beckon adventurous anglers in this massive South Florida wilderness.
Proud As A Peacock • Have an exciting time fishing South Florida peacock bass.
Crossing The Stream • Head east to turquoise waters and big bites in Bahamian waters.
Fisheating Creek Reflections • A remote wilderness stream with a fine campground, excellent paddlecraft access, and a storied history.
Silver and Gold • Patch reefs are true gems on the Treasure Coast.
Fish the Surf by Sight • Hungry redfish patrol Northeast Florida beaches, a unique sight-fishery that rewards patience and endurance.
St. Marys River Salute • The Florida-Georgia state line is a wild natural river chock full of streams and tributaries worthy of exploring by paddle.
AUG/SEPT ACTION SPOTTER • OUR REGIONAL EXPERTS GUIDE YOU TO THE HOTSPOTS
The Heat Is On
King of the Snappers
Backcountry Redfish
Current Events
Fish Early or Late
Get in the Loop
A Difficult Decision
Mullet Time
Moving to Florida?
Hot Fishing Action
Summer’s Swan Song
OUTDOOR DIRECTORY
Best Things Happen When You Least Expect Them • Whopper gag, smoker king and a rogue Spanish pay the bills for three East coast teams.
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