Artificial Reef Locator
SEPT/OCT 2008

Made in Florida: Anchors

SEPT/OCT 2008

Florida Sport Fishing Mission Objective: Investigate & Reveal

Wonder what goes into manufacturing the tackle, gear and accessories we all use today? Anglers often take for granted the tremendous effort it requires to engineer, design and build all of the equipment and countless components which combine to enhance our boating and sport fishing experiences.

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Skinny Water Showdown

SEPT/OCT 2008

Florida Sport Fishing How shallow can you go?

Anglers who enjoy stalking spooky game fish in ultra-shallow water understand the importance of a high-performance technical poling skiff. Without these high-tech modern marvels, it would be almost impossible to reach the remote-shallows where game fish flourish and fishing pressure is virtually nonexistent.

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Sea Witches Beware

SEPT/OCT 2008

Florida Sport Fishing A clear view of thermal imaging reveals this mythical technology’s darkest secrets.

As avid anglers and boaters who enjoy the benefits of fishing under the cover of darkness, in years past we could only imagine what it would be like to have the supernatural ability to pierce the pitch black with our naked eyes.

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The Hull Truth

SEPT/OCT 2008

Florida Sport Fishing An education in boat designs

If you’re in the market for a boat, new or pre-owned, there are many important factors you should carefully consider before making a final purchasing decision. While price, size and layout are considerations, one issue that shouldn’t be overlooked, and surely one of the most important is hull design.

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Thrust

SEPT/OCT 2008

Florida Sport Fishing Outboard Engine Overview

With the latest technological advancements available to outboard propulsion manufacturers, anglers have the ability to reach the fishing grounds faster, more reliably and more efficiently than ever before. A number of the latest innovations include; trolling throttle adjustment, adjustable maximum tilt angle, oversized mounting brackets, multiple water intakes, and numerous corrosion fighting features geared toward keeping your boating experience hassle free.

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Predicting the Unpredictable

SEPT/OCT 2008

Florida Sport Fishing A Guide To Fly-Fishing Florida’s Fall Mullet Militia

Imagine the sight of tens of thousands of shimmering finger mullet patrolling the waters in hopes of escaping the wrath of countless hungry and aggressive game fish. From only feet from the wash to a mile or more offshore, during the heart of the fall bait run the once blue water takes on the appearance of a stained river, interrupted only by huge eruptions and fountains of skittish baitfish scattering in every direction from seemingly endless predator pursuits. And then just as fast as it started, it will all be over as the masses of helpless baitfish continue south on their annual migration.

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Troubled Waters

SEPT/OCT 2008

Florida Sport Fishing Special Report

International industrial fishing fleets and ineffective fishery management could be the death knell for popular recreational fisheries in Florida and beyond.

When you ask Florida anglers, or anglers anywhere in the U.S. for that matter, to list the things they feel are responsible for negatively impacting their sport, commercial fishing is usually at the top of the list. Most feel the U.S. commercial fleet and the state and federal agencies that are suppose to regulate them have done great harm to fish stocks and habitat, and to a large degree that perception is well founded.

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Carnivorous Crevalle

SEPT/OCT 2008

Florida Sport Fishing From coast to coast, these menacing monsters mean serious business!

It’s early morning on Santa Rosa Sound with the sun just barely peeking its fiery head above the distant horizon. The water is slick-calm, and my charter has already boated a half dozen keeper trout.

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Rosie Resurrection

SEPT/OCT 2008

Florida Sport Fishing With a little know-how and a bit of specialized tackle, South Florida anglers can expect delicious results from an overlooked deep-water dweller.

With the fall season being a transitional period between summertime’s blistering hot fishing patterns and the changes that come with winter, dolphin are now scattered, kingfish are here and there at best, solid numbers of wahoo continue to be elusive and sailfish are far from abundant.

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Sun Sand & Sea

SEPT/OCT 2008

Florida Sport Fishing A Corrosive Combination!

Are you taking evasive action to protect your big-game tackle against the harsh effects of salt and grime? If not, you’re asking for trouble!

Due to the extremely corrosive properties of abrasive sand crystals and grimy saltwater, the ocean is one of the harshest environments on the planet. It’s often said that there is only one thing that saltwater’s acidic tendencies won’t corrode – saltwater.

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