NAME: John Shanley LOCATION: Lake Ida-Delray Beach SPECIALTY: Peacock bass and exotics on light tackle and fly BOAT SPECS: 2022 Avid Boats 19fs bay bo
Read MoreWhen I was a kid growing up in Southern California, I used to hang out on Balboa Island at a place called Bisbee’s. It was a big game tackle shop and
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Read MoreSeriously, is there any offshore game fishing roaming our waters that won’t readily eat a squid? Whether it’s pelagic predators hunting the upper reac
Read MoreSome of you may not know that Northeast Florida has some of the most fertile wahoo grounds in this great nation. But I’ll go one better — except for S
Read MoreIt's 4 A.M. and I can't sleep any longer. Today will be my second visit to the remote Flamingo region of Everglades National Park; the first time was
Read MoreFishing tools and accessories technology has improved rapidly in the last few years. After a line peeling battle, having the right tool to finish the
Read MoreSNAP! CRACK!! BOOM!!! My car shook as another wave of thunder rolled by, the final breath of a storm that had kept me up all night wondering. The ligh
Read MoreFrom fresh water to salt water, grass flats to the Gulf Stream, Florida’s diverse and widely accessible aquatic ecosystems sufficiently support the st
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Read MoreNAME: Tyler Kapela LOCATION: St. Petersburg, Florida SPECIALTY: Tarpon, inshore/nearshore BOAT SPECS: Contender 25 Bay AFFILIATIONS/SPONSORS: Pelagic
Read MoreFrom coast to coast, successfully pursuing monster African pompano is a serious angling feat. Here’s how you, too, can join angling’s elite. Highly re
Read MoreWhether while sleeping or, heaven forbid, with fish around the boat … we’ve all had the nightmare. We go to cast out, the spool overruns and we are le
Read MoreNAME: Capt. Jason Sullivan LOCATION: Everglades National Park SPECIALTY: Light tackle and fly fishing for tarpon, snook and redfish. BOAT SPECS: 17.8-
Read MoreHollow-bodied frogs are all the rage these days around Florida’s inland waterways. But fishing these lures is quite a bit different than fishing with
Read MorePeacock bass have become the quintessential Florida gamefish. Since their introduction in 1984, they have gone from invasive species to respected adve
Read MoreThe wide-ranging game fish that hunt Sunshine State shallows feed on a huge variety of forage species, with baitfish making up a great deal of their d
Read MoreIn the past few decades, South Florida’s freshwater canals and lakes have been inundated with a variety of exotic game fish. Most famously, the
Read MoreWhile there is a statewide emphasis on both catch-and-release fishing and responsible harvesting of fish, rightfully so, there’s nothing wrong with ke
Read MoreThose first few seconds are the best. It’s chaos. It can be violent. It can be beautiful, and it’s uncomfortable. It also comes with an element of sho
Read MoreIt's undeniable, photography and fishing go hand in hand. In today’s information age, where the internet and social media dominate, capturing a photo
Read MoreWith the evolution of slow pitch jigging, adding assist hooks has become a popular change people are making to their jigs. For some reason, many peopl
Read MoreIn Florida, when it comes to outdoor activities, fishing is tough to beat. However, the Sunshine State is home to an incredible array of natural resou
Read MoreWhen I started fishing as a kid, fishing line was pretty simple: It was all about monofilament. Flash ahead 30 years and these days it’s not uncommon
Read MoreWhen you think of inshore fishing in Florida, it’s hard not to think of redfish. Known for their copper-bronze coloring and iconic spotted tail, redfi
Read MoreFor winter offshore fishing, there are very few fish that won't eat a live, dead, or chunk of ballyhoo. Ballyhoo, otherwise known as "half beaks," are
Read MoreAs the coming months bring with them cooler temperatures and changing conditions, the sport fishing landscape around the entire state will shift. Diff
Read MorePart of the joy associated with fishing is sharing the story behind the catch. This section is dedicated to our fans who have gotten out on the water,
Read MoreFlorida has been deemed the fishing capital of the world, and its widespread offshore, inshore and freshwater fisheries certainly support that claim.
Read MoreIn Florida and The Bahamas, widespread anglers are fortunate to have a massive variety of offshore game fish roaming the region’s diverse deep-water v
Read MoreAs we approach the end of 2022, FSF magazine is getting in the spirit of the approaching holidays. We know that finding the perfect gift for someone c
Read MoreThe fall and winter months are approaching, and, for most people, the excitement of the holidays is on the horizon. Maybe your favorite seasonal coffe
Read MoreBimini's close proximity to to southeast Florida makes it one of the most popular sport fishing venues in The Bahamas for anglers from the Sunshine St
Read MoreFor Floridians, particularly in the southeast reaches of the Sunshine State, fishing in The Bahamas is a unique treat that seems too good to be true.
Read MoreWhether you're an angler who fishes recreationally or someone who does it for a living, success on the water is all about preparation and having the r
Read MoreAmong the many sport fishing pursuits available to anglers in South Florida, targeting butterfly peacock, more commonly known as peacock bass, is cert
Read MoreAs the annual mullet run approaches down Florida’s Atlantic coast, anglers are eager to get out on the water. Whether you’re a seasoned vet or a first
Read MoreFlorida Sport Fishing is supporting Captains For Clean Water and their initiative in providing aid to those in SW Florida who have been so tragically
Read MoreEvery year, the mullet run is eagerly awaited by anglers fishing Florida’s east coast. Once cooler fall temps push these bull-headed baitfish out of a
Read MoreThroughout many of Florida's offshore fisheries, summertime is generally synonymous with dolphin fishing. These revered pelagic predators are popular
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