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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AS WE PULLED UP OVER THE WRECK, the fish finder began to light up. We were a couple miles off Jupiter inlet in an area known as “the House of Pain” an
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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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It's by most standards, the quintessential blue water game fish. Whether you call it an ahi, Allison tuna or long-fin tunny, they are all the same spe
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It happens when you least expect it. "Man, that fish sandwich was delicious!” Next thing you know, your muscles are on fire and the cold floor feels l
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Daily Bag Limit: 2 per person or 10 per vessel, whichever is greater (applies to Gulf and Atlantic waters; state and federal). Size: The smallest memb
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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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The Bangkok twist is a knot I learned while fishing in Malaysia that came highly recommended. It is generally used to fish artificials for species tha
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When 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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Daily Bag Limit: 1 per person Minimum Size Limit: 34” fork length Size: Current world record is 156 pounds, but rumors of specimens over 200 pounds do
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Seriously, 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
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Some 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
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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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From 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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The C word. In today’s world, it’s sadly all too common. Often striking like a bolt of lightning, cancer affects the weak as well as the strong, the h
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From 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
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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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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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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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With 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
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In 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
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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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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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As the coming months bring with them cooler temperatures and changing conditions, the sport fishing landscape around the entire state will shift. Diff
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In 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
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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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The fall and winter months are approaching, and, for most people, the excitement of the holidays is on the horizon. Maybe your favorite seasonal coffe
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Bimini'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
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For 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.
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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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Florida Sport Fishing is supporting Captains For Clean Water and their initiative in providing aid to those in SW Florida who have been so tragically
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Every 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
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Throughout many of Florida's offshore fisheries, summertime is generally synonymous with dolphin fishing. These revered pelagic predators are popular
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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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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 boat can't always make it offshore, but when the weather calms down in the coming months, I’d like to do some blue water fishing. I’m not opp
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Daily Bag Limit: 2 per person or 10 per vessel, whichever is greater (applies to Gulf and Atlantic waters; state and federal). Size: The sma
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