Inshore-Destinations – Florida Sport Fishing

March 7, 20230189

Tips for Fishing the Inshore Waters of Everglades National Park

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

November 11, 202202952

Panhandle Fishing: Top 5 Land-Based Hot Spots for Fishermen on Foot

Florida has been deemed the fishing capital of the world, and its widespread offshore, inshore and freshwater fisheries certainly support that claim.

September 29, 20220707

Remembering Captain Joe Gonzalez

"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

February 27, 201901218

The Escapist

Among the many marvels of nature within the Sunshine State and its surrounding waters, none are more iconic than the Florida Everglades. Spanning roug

April 27, 201702502

Bimini’s Delightful Duo

Located just off the coast of South Florida, Bimini is widely accessible and has a longstanding history rich with offshore heritage dating back to a t

April 26, 201703946

Expedition Everglades

I beat the alarm to the punch, as is often the case when a remote fishing expedition is about to commence. Waking before the 4:45 a.m. alarm helped ta

April 26, 201703898

Full of Bull

The St. Johns River inlet in Mayport, FL is a deep water pass located on the outskirts of Jacksonville that has long been used for the transit of comm

April 26, 201702735

Mile Marker 79.8

For the fortunate travelers who’ve had the opportunity to experience the Florida Keys, it’s no surprise this narrow outcropping of coral islands exten

April 18, 201701748

Small Talk

I'm no expert on the flats and regretfully, I’ve yet to master the long rod. I can barely drive a streamer into the wind more than a couple of boat le

April 18, 201702150

Science of the Strike

There's not much that tops the sight of a tuna clearing the water as it attempts to engulf a frisky live bait splashing on the surface, or the unmista

April 18, 201702410

End of the Road

It's a typical winter in Fort Kent, Maine where the streets are salted and outside air temp reads a bone chilling 37 degrees. While this small town in

April 17, 201703499

Pulling the Plug

Heading miles out into the Gulf of Mexico often leads to a successful day of fishing, with countless world-class species patrolling these rich waters

April 17, 201702931

Code Red

While Florida's East Coast is currently dealing with water quality issues stemming from the diversion of tainted water to protect sugar cane crops, al

November 3, 201502249

Forgotten Florida

When it comes to forgotten coastal towns in Florida, Steinhatchee is one for the record books, with human habitation dating all the way back to 1200 B

October 26, 201501896

Sweet Southern Belle

A warm and inviting east wind greeted us as we arrived at a regular tarpon haunt in the pre-dawn hours of the brisk fall morning. The distant silhouet

April 17, 201402533

Bayou Blowout

About 40 miles west of Pensacola, anglers can find exceptional fishing for almost every species that inhabits the northern Gulf Coast. Largely surroun

February 14, 201401950

All Am. Backcountry Tournament

Islamorada is the Sport Fishing Capital of the World, and nowhere exudes the casual elegance and Florida Keys charm quite like the Cheeca Lodge &

January 29, 201401768

Winter Wonderland

Compared to many regions of the country where snow, ice and freezing temperatures take a stronghold and are the norm during the winter, Florida’s temp

January 22, 201401313

Camping Is The Cure

Located at the southern tip of Florida’s peninsula, Everglades National Park is one of the state’s most impressive and important ecosystems that provi

November 28, 201302835

Channel Surfing

We were on anchor in a channel protected by pristine flats where trophy bonefish forage day in and day out. However, today was unlike most in Biscayne

November 22, 201301867

Ground Zero

As I pushed the throttle down and the skiff jumped on plane, we weaved our way along the stained waters of the Crystal River toward the open expanse o

October 2, 201301994

Sweet Poison

A father and son stand on the concrete walkway above the St. Lucie Lock & Dam. As blackish water thunders through floodgates from a deep canal into th

October 1, 201301455

Exodus

Highly anticipated by those in the know, fall spells peak season for targeting flounder across northeast Florida. Believe it or not, it’s that time of

September 27, 201303121

The Devil’s Den

I’ve had the good fortune of exploring some of the most pristine tropical playgrounds the world has to offer, yet every time I visit Everglades Nation

July 29, 201303452

Out Of Bounds

The Gulf of Mexico may not feature lush coral gardens with crystal clear water that’s common in the Atlantic, but from Key West to Naples and beyond t

June 15, 201301945

Coral Reefs

Anglers and boaters rarely consider the tremendous effort required to design, manufacture and service the countless components and accessories that en

May 17, 201301411

Bow To The King

The spring to summer transitional period brings new life to state waters, with mature tarpon exciting anglers along both coasts. While impressive feat

April 19, 201301662

Modern Marina

Anglers and boaters rarely consider the tremendous effort required to design and manufacture the countless components and accessories that enhance our

April 16, 201301483

Resilience

While few of us have experienced the incredible fishery, we’ve all seen photos and video clips of redfish and seatrout lined up on display, often time

April 2, 201301992

Bonefish Blessings

When one fantasizes of top bonefish destinations the Florida Keys certainly come to mind for proximity and the trophy fish typically encountered. Inte

April 1, 201302292

Seeing Triple

Located within Everglades National Park at the southern tip of the state, Flamingo is one of Florida’s greatest treasures where the angling opportunit

March 25, 201301850

Sarasota Slam

The battered lure landed softly on the surface just inches from the overhanging mangrove branches—it was a perfect cast. My client twitched his rod ti

March 22, 201301742

The Last Frontier

Unless you’ve visited the Big Bend before, there are no words that can adequately describe the region and you won’t understand until you drive through

March 15, 201302414

The PTTS

Nestled along Florida’s Gulf Coast rests the historic seaside community known simply as Boca Grande. Situated on Gasparilla Island, a barrier between

February 20, 201301449

Redbone Trilogy Series

With fantastic weather, a veteran guide and eager redfish, Ross Reeder, of Miami, earned the Grand Champion title among other honors at the Redbone Ce

January 31, 201304875

Skyway Spanish

Heaven to me is standing on the beach just before the sun makes its ominous appearance over the horizon. With pounding surf breaking at my feet I reve

January 29, 201305774

Blast ‘Em At The Bridge

With so many bridges that span the local waterways of Florida’s Panhandle, anglers have a wide range of venues when it comes to promising inshore stru

November 20, 201201811

The Usual Suspects

With a majority of anglers locked in the grips of another winter, tropical sportsmen in the Florida Keys live the good life celebrating Christmas in t

November 15, 20120934

Winter Wonderland

While many locals and transients call South Florida home due to the temperate conditions and lack of distinct seasons, there are parts of the state th

September 21, 201202278

No Motor? No Problem!

Across the state protection continues to increase along critical coastal ecosystems in an effort to ensure the well being of these essential habitats.