Florida Sport Fishing Magazine - November/December 2017

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The most comprehensive resource for resident and visiting saltwater anglers and boaters in Florida and beyond. Each issue is jam-packed with revealing editorials and informative departments complimented by award winning covers, spectacular photography and creative illustrations. Published by fishermen for fishermen!

Our 15th Anniversary Issue

Elective Insomnia

Stringing Gogs Like the Pros

3 mins

Optics Optimized

Seeing Straight With Enhanced Eyesight

3 mins

FG Knot

FISHERMEN ARE ALWAYS INNOVATING and adapting tactics and techniques in their never-ending quest to beat game fish with the greatest efficiency and effectiveness. For light tackle anglers targeting big game, rigging of leader and mainline becomes one of the most important considerations influencing the outcome of any encounter

3 mins

Fooling Florida's Favorite Demersal Delicacy

THE AVAILABLE FISHERIES ACROSS FLORIDA’S GULF AND ATLANTIC WATERS undoubtedly vary from one region of the peninsula to the next, but a commonality across the state’s tropical latitudes is the presence of live reef. While grouper and snapper remain top targets along these dynamic ecosystems with tremendous biodiversity, there is perhaps no demersal species anglers would rather throw on ice than the heavily pressured hogfish.

3 mins

Bote Rover

BY ALLOWING ANGLERS TO CAPITALIZE on the stealthy attributes of a paddleboard combined with the longer range of a skiff, BOTE is lifting limitations and redefining what can be achieved from such a minimalist platform. With a super shallow draft and recommended 6 HP four-stroke, the endless pursuit on your quest for the one truly is infinite in opportunities when perched atop the tricked-out Rover.

2 mins

Divers Down

WHETHER LOBSTERING IN ISLAMORADA, scalloping the Big Bend, spearing off Palm Beach or diving the USS Oriskany in Pensacola, the Sunshine State offers many ways to enjoy the underwater world. However, it’s critically important helmsmen know what is legally required of them to maintain safety for all.

3 mins

Without A Hitch

AS AN AVID ANGLER ONE MUST BE PROFICIENT in a variety of facets to overcome the numerous obstacles that inevitably arise along the road to angling glory. Meticulously maintaining a vessel, tackle, gear and accessories is a massive undertaking, with anglers often failing to provide the same attentive service to their trailers.

3 mins

Shrimp Stir Fry

THOUGH TAKEOUT IS TEMPTING, homemade stir fry is easy to prepare and adaptable to a wide range of ingredients. In my kitchen, simplicity rules and I prefer to make the most of lean protein and the availability of fresh vegetables. And when faced with only a half hour to put dinner on the table, my go-to shrimp stir fry recipe pleases all.

1 min

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The most comprehensive resource for resident and visiting saltwater anglers and boaters in Florida and beyond. Each issue is jam-packed with revealing editorials and informative departments complimented by award winning covers, spectacular photography and creative illustrations. Published by fishermen for fishermen!