Jan/Feb 2011 Archives - Florida Sport Fishing

February 18, 20110391

Son Of A B*tch!

It had been years since we’ve last seen each other. Johnny and his fiancé moved to South Carolina to start a family away from the hustle and bustle of

February 17, 20110486

Spicy Snapper Stew

Substituting for Chef Kevin Kelly who is out on assignment, our crew just returned from a Dry Tortugas overnighter and I couldn’t help but create an e

February 16, 20110909

Skeletonfish Jewelry

Have you ever wondered what goes into producing the tackle and accessories we use today? Avid anglers and boaters often take for granted the tremendou

February 15, 20110497

Heads Or Tails In The Tropics

This hidden utopia may just be the farthest blip on the radar when considering bonefishing in The Bahamas. Situated in the southeastern reaches of the

February 14, 20110475

Head North To Hostile Hardwater

A belly full of fresh pike, a comfortable folding chair and the relatively warm sun on my face had my eyelids more than a little droopy. Before any sn

February 11, 20110313

The Lunar Debate

By now I’m sure you’re fully aware moon phase plays a huge role in favor of and against saltwater anglers. But is the story the same for our landlocke

February 10, 20110666

Don’t Be A Toad

Across Florida, thick weed mats, lily pads and floating vegetation dominate the vast majority of freshwater venues. This presents the ideal scenario a

February 9, 20110647

SKA National Championship

The Southern Kingfish Association is one of the most highly acclaimed saltwater tournament series in North America. While competition is fierce, it’s

February 8, 20110660

Filtered

With the introduction of E-10 gasoline, and the threat of increasing concentrations, a functional fuel filter is an absolute must-have for any outboar

February 7, 20110271

Peace Of Mind

The recently released SPOT HUG is a satellite-based boat monitoring and theft notification device that’s capable of alerting a 24/7 Asset Monitoring C

February 4, 20110306

See What You’ve Been Missing

Have you ever wondered what a game fish sees as it invades your spread? If so, the innovators as Sea Vision have you covered with the SV27. A complete

February 3, 20110276

Tight Beats

Weekends will be a little louder with Poly-Planar’s waterproof stereo receiver, the MRD80. Designed solely for the harsh marine environment, the MRD80

February 2, 20110299

Next Generation

Whether relaxing in port, setting the mood on a dinner cruise or fishing offshore, OceanLED’s new Hybrid Series of underwater lights dazzle. Perfect f

February 1, 20110430

Bonadeo 34 WA

Family owned and operated, Bonadeo Boatworks custom fabricates spectacular vessels that exceed the highest expectations. Every Bonadeo is built by han

January 31, 20110527

Brooks Boatworks 34

While Brooks Boatworks may not be a household name, you should know that this Carolina based company has deep-roots within the boat building industry.

January 28, 20110546

Shallow Minded

Picture yourself perched atop a casting platform overlooking a lush grass flat as the sun peeks over the horizon. There isn’t a ripple on the water ex

January 27, 20110569

Beat It

Pogonias Cromis, more commonly referred to as the black drum, is the least glamorous member of the popular drum family. With a range that extends alon

January 26, 20110657

Wade For Me

Around Florida, promising wade fishing opportunities abound. Some are easily accessible by land, while others only by boat. Regardless, few places in

January 25, 20110643

SICK!

Unfortunately, shark fishing is one of the least appreciated and least respected of all forms of fishing—especially when you’re battling bloodthirsty

January 24, 20110496

A Tidal Affair

While many things in life are uncertain, there’s one thing you can always count on. Tides will rise and fall due to the combination of the sun and the

January 21, 20110525

Tag, You’re It!

Florida’s winter season means sailfish—and lots of them. Prime location along their natural migration route is part of the reason for such a high dens

January 20, 20110630

She Likes It Rough

It’s Friday afternoon and NOAA just upped the ante with their latest advisory. SATURDAY: SEAS 4 TO 6-FEET. SEAS HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM. DOMINANT PE

January 19, 20110560

In the Zone

If dropping bait to the bottom in hopes of fooling monster snapper doesn’t tingle the deepest part of your inner being, then you may want to continue

January 18, 20110353

Avoid Tackle Failure

With manufacturers constantly trying to upstage one another, the advanced technology that goes into today’s fishing reels is quite spectacular. Dartai

January 17, 201102177

Super Scad: Speedos

In the world of live bait fishing scad are premier offerings. While scale baits like threadfin herring and pilchard certainly attract inquisitive pred

January 14, 20110350

Meat Sticks

Of course, there are traditionalists who claim that deep dropping is nothing more than commercial fishing. There is, however, much more involved than

January 13, 20110307

Spot Free

A clean boat is a happy boat. Increase your cleaning routine’s efficiency and effectiveness while ensuring a lasting finish with a portable water soft

January 12, 20110295

Bring It Back

As fiberglass ages, UV rays alter the appearance by creating a dull and faded finish. Bring back the shine to dull, oxidized gel coat with Poli Glow.

January 11, 20110374

Eliminate Tackle Failure

When equipment failure isn’t an option, the CHAOS Tournament Kite Rod is a must have. Anglers often overlook the importance of their kite rod until it

January 10, 20110351

Jet Set

Drive fish crazy with the most revolutionary lure on the market. The VENTI-LURE was created by incorporating the Venturi Principle into the functional

January 7, 20110378

Show Off Your Style

Do you want to stand out from the crowd? Whether it’s striper fishing up north or dolphin fishing down south, it doesn’t matter where you get your fix

January 6, 20110293

Deep Freeze

Since 1971 Frigibar has been a leader in high-quality marine refrigeration products. Designed to operate in the most sweltering tropical locales, the

January 5, 20110351

Sweet Tooth

Vertical jigging is growing in popularity as an effective method of catching a wide variety of species. The Roscoe Jig features a unique shape that’s

January 4, 20110301

Juiced Up

ODYSSEY® Trolling Thunder™/Marine Dual Purpose batteries combine massive starting power with long-lasting deep cycling capability. Delivering twice th