Florida Sport Fishing - May-June 2017

In this issue

Fresh Catch or Forbidden Fishery? 2017 Red Snapper Report.

Fishing for Science OCEARCH Expedition Aims to Uncover the Secrets of White Sharks.

Summer School 5 Tuna Experts Reveal Winning Strategies.

The Lowdown on Lake O How Top Pros Dissect the State’s Most Challenging Fishery.

Seal Of Approval

WHILE THERE’S NO ARGUING THE FACT BALLYHOO are the most versatile and effective natural offerings for enticing pelagic game fish, there is some contention regarding the most effective rigging styles and methods. Opportunely, the best mates can make dead ballyhoo swim as if they were alive and are able to evolve and improve their rigging techniques as competitive fisheries around the world merit the need for such impressive innovations.

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Between The Lines

BRAIDED LINE REMAINS THE MOST substantial advancement to sport fishing seen in the last few decades, with its introduction revolutionizing the game in both freshwater and saltwater venues worldwide. Today, tightly woven superbraids are better than ever, but it’s important anglers consider target species, application, reel class and line capacity when making a final decision among the many different types of braided lines available on the market. 

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Tight Is Right

WITH THE BACKGROUND NOISE OF A STEREO, squawking birds, turning motors, wave action, wind and many more distractions on the water, it is amazing the subtle snap of an outrigger clip opening under the tension of a striking game fish is at all noticeable. Yet even with the ambient noise and disturbances, the best mates can still make out the slightest pop of a rigger clip before line starts screaming offthe reel and know from experience how important proper halyard tension is to success in any trolling scenario. 

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Fresh Catch Or Forbidden Fishery?

AMONG ALL OF THE REGULATIONS placed on game fish throughout Florida’s Gulf and Atlantic waters, none have caused more controversy than the rules that oversee our red snapper fishery. Across their wideranging distribution, red snapper stocks were once headed for failure. Today, rigid state and federal regulations have red snapper populations happier and healthier, but the same can’t be said about recreational anglers plying the expansive habitats of these demersal delicacies. 

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Cutting Edge

Essential Approaches To Eliminate Bite-Offs

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White Marlin

AMONG THE PELAGIC GAME FISH THAT VENTURE WITHIN reach of Florida fishermen during seasonal migrations, white marlin are one of the most highly prized. It’s arguable they are more elusive than blue marlin, evading capture from even the most seasoned crews scouring offshore waters from Jacksonville to Key West. With many anglers going their entire lives without witnessing the acrobatics of a lit up white, it’s no surprise chance encounters are talked about for years to come. But just a few hundred miles up the Eastern Seaboard the species is one of the most available offshore targets where top teams hang serious laundry after long days trolling deep water canyons upwards of 100 miles offshore. 

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The Lowdown On Lake

How Top Pros Dissect the State’s Most Challenging Fishery

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Sea-Lion 3410 CC

ATTRIBUTES SEA-LION BOATS provide keen offshore anglers, few hold more value than the safe, smooth and dry ride afforded by this stunning 34-footer. Designed for the utmost versatility and performance for fishermen and families alike, this sleek craft is built to stand up to rough seas with comfort and speed while putting your mind at ease with a trouble-free boating experience.​​​​​​​

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Synthetic Sea Legs

IT’S AN UNFORTUNATE CONTRAST, but cruising open water without a care in the world can be quite unsettling for some. Seasickness is an unfavorable condition that occurs when the motion of a rocking boat disrupts fluid in the inner ear. Though it was once the case that homeopathic remedies and prescription drugs were the only ways to prevent mal de mar, Seakeeper has revolutionized the boating experience with gyro stabilizers fit for any vessel.

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Even Coverage

WHILE THE INNER WORKINGS OF OUTBOARDS demand routine maintenance and at times professional service to ensure peak performance season after season, the lower unit’s skeg also requires specific care and is often one of the last elements to receive any TLC. For the most part, this critical component doesn’t need much love, but if there’s noticeable damage as a result of a soft grounding or paint wear from routine use there are several remedies one can use to bring their outboard back to its original condition. 

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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!