AS SEEN IN THE MARCH/APRIL 2007 ISSUE

Plastic shrimp – quite possibly the most versatile, and arguably, the most effective shallow-water artificial baits ever created.

Bonefish, cobia, flounder, grouper, jacks, ladyfish, mackerel, permit, pompano, redfish, sheepshead, snapper, snook, tarpon, trout, even broadbill swordfish eat live shrimp! The tasty critters are a mainstay in the diet of nearly every game fish swimming in state waters. To clearly comprehend why the hard-shelled crustaceans are so well-liked, one must first understand a little bit about their life cycle.

AS SEEN IN THE NOV/DEC 2007 ISSUE

A trailer boat angler’s journey along Florida’s Gulf Coast

The long hot days of summer have long ended. Kids are back in school, and traffic has subsided on the freeways as well as on the ICW. For anglers who have small to medium sized trailerable fishing boats, the holiday season is prime time for a light tackle expedition to the Big Bend and beyond.

AS SEEN IN THE NOV/DEC 2007 ISSUE

When prestige and tens of thousands of dollars in prize money are on the line, attention to detail is often what separates winners and losers. Read on and see how professional kingfish anglers make the most of each and every outing. No ‘fluff’ included!

The remnants of last night’s darkness were beginning to blend with the fiery iridescence of the coming day. Easterly winds were howling a steady 15 to 20 knots, and the calm seas on the beach belied the torturous conditions waiting just offshore. A ridge of high pressure that had moved into the area not two days ago was foremost in the minds of every team.

AS SEEN IN THE NOV/DEC 2007 ISSUE

 Get to know the Sunshine State’s most feared predators.