A couple of decades ago, my wife and I found ourselves with a rare day off together that just so happened to have forecasted light winds and calm seas
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In Florida, there are “guides,” then there are guides who catch fish. Capt. Emilio Gonzalez would be the latter. This guy has shown he has a knack for
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Laz here, to talk about the FG Knot, my go-to connection whether I’m fishing inshore or offshore, for connecting braid and fluorocarbon. One of the ad
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WHEREVER YOU’RE FISHING, HAVING THE RIGHT BAIT at the ready is a necessary component to success. Whether you’re an artificial enthusiast trying to mat
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SALTWATER FISHING SEEMS PRETTY COMPLICATED — you need a big boat with multiple engines and have to be in places hard to pronounce. That stuff is aweso
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Of all the ways you can capture light, underwater photography is among the more challenging and unique. Many people look at this as a daunting and exp
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In the mountain of sportfishing, tarpon are at the summit. Only the fortunate ones who have gotten a taste of their majesty thoroughly understand why
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GOOD DAY, FELLOW SALTWATER JUNKIES! Some may recognize my name or personality because I was former cohost of the 11-time Telly Award-winning saltwater
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It'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
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Fishing tools and accessories technology has improved rapidly in the last few years. After a line peeling battle, having the right tool to finish the
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NAME: Tyler Kapela LOCATION: St. Petersburg, Florida SPECIALTY: Tarpon, inshore/nearshore BOAT SPECS: Contender 25 Bay AFFILIATIONS/SPONSORS: Pelagic
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Whether 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
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NAME: Capt. Jason Sullivan LOCATION: Everglades National Park SPECIALTY: Light tackle and fly fishing for tarpon, snook and redfish. BOAT SPECS: 17.8-
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Hollow-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
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The 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
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While there is a statewide emphasis on both catch-and-release fishing and responsible harvesting of fish, rightfully so, there’s nothing wrong with ke
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Those 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
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It's undeniable, photography and fishing go hand in hand. In today’s information age, where the internet and social media dominate, capturing a photo
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When 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
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When 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
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For 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
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Florida has been deemed the fishing capital of the world, and its widespread offshore, inshore and freshwater fisheries certainly support that claim.
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As 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
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Whether 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
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As 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
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Of all the ways to target different species of fish, none seems as unique as stepping on a paddleboard. Here’s why. The concept of minimalism simply m
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One of the questions we are asked very frequently goes something like this: “So, which is better, monofilament or fluorocarbon?” Unfortunately, the an
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"Matt — Hey buddy, I had a cancellation for tomorrow and thought of you. I remember you asking for my help on a Biscayne Bay bonefish feature. Can you
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Mangrove snapper are undoubtedly among the most common game fish encountered by anglers in Florida. From shallow backwaters to offshore structure, the
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My infatuation with slow pitch jigging began just a few years ago, but I can already tell you that there’s no method I’d rather use to catch fish. The
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Florida is known as the Fishing Capital of the World for many reasons. One of those reasons is the sheer variety of game fish species that can be targ
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Among the many inshore game fish anglers enjoy targeting in Sunshine State waters, snook can be some of the most challenging. These fish are fairly co
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Horseshoe Beach Ringed in spartina grass, the clear tide pool is an oasis of sorts. Marked by shoals of exposed oysters, a cool northeastern br
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AFTCO Saiko Wind- On Leader $24-$46 aftco.com A new addition to the Saiko Fluorocarbon lineup, the Wind-On is available in two len
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As the sweltering summer slowly morphs into fall, sport fishing conditions around the entire state begin to shift. Water and air temps are cooling, pr
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Everybody loves a fun day on the water but, as we all know, problems can arise at any moment. I experienced one of those unexpected problems recently
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As the days become shorter and license plates start to change color, we know cooler weather is on the horizon. Although there will certainly be a few
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Occurring in what is arguably the widest ranging habitat of any species in Florida, and doing so while blending into their surroundings with unparalle
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Florida’s widespread fisheries and diversity of species that exist are unrivaled in comparison to nearly any location around the world. Among many of
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As manufacturing materials and processes continue to evolve, leading lure designers are mastering new ways to mimic live forage in precise size, shape
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