Jan/Feb 2012 – Florida Sport Fishing

February 27, 20120936

Mutt & Jeff Go Fishing…

I know a couple of guys who are really special. For the sake of anonymity, they’ve asked I call them Mutt & Jeff. This is the nicest pair of fishing b

February 20, 201201450

Mediterranean Mutton

Level: Easy Prep Time: 15 Minutes Total Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ingredients (Serves Four) 1 1/2 pounds mutton snapper fillets (substitute with any firm,

February 17, 201202154

Inflatable Life Rafts

Interested in learning more about your favorite pastime? Anglers and boaters rarely consider the tremendous effort required to design and manufacture

February 14, 201201369

Shamrock Shorelines

My arms shake with unrefined adrenaline as I make that first cast into the tumbling, foaming water in front of me. I’ve been a fisherman all my life,

February 13, 201201328

Wiggle It

Without a shadow of doubt, rubber worms are the most effective and widely used artificial lures for tempting largemouth bass. As a matter of fact, bas

February 10, 201204434

Bowfin Blitz

The last surviving members of the order Amiiformes, bowfin are prehistoric predators from the Jurassic period. Encountered throughout much of the coun

February 9, 201201523

Sailfish Cup

With sailfish training south for the winter, participants in the 2011 Sailfish Cup were gearing up in anticipation for the first major event of the se

February 9, 201201101

Steer Clear of Information Overload

Everywhere you look you see them. From stoplights on city streets to the flat-screen TVs in your living room, nearly every daily task is now affected

February 8, 20120748

Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Constantly evolving to offer anglers a competitive edge, Lowrance is proud to introduce their new lineup of compact, dual-frequency fishfinders and ch

February 7, 20120912

I Am the DJ

The ultimate entertainment solution, Fusion’s 700 series will turn your vessel into an on-the-water concert hall. Consisting of the MS-IP700 iPod and

February 6, 20120757

Fish Can’t Hide

Airmar’s new CHIRP transducers are designed to automatically sweep from 28kHz–210kHz, making it possible for users to install one transducer and have

February 3, 20120816

A Small Price To Pay For Survival

DeLorme’s inReach Satellite Communicator is the newest and most affordable two-way satellite messaging and SOS emergency communication system. While i

February 2, 201201169

Radio Check

Essential for recreational and commercial boaters, two-way VHF radios provide reliable communications in addition to 24-hour Coast Guard monitoring fo

February 1, 201201852

SeaVee 34LE

While legendary rough water performance provides die-hard boaters with one of the most stable and high performance fishing platforms available, the 34

January 30, 201202413

Intrepid 400 CC

Introducing their largest center console to date, Intrepid’s highly customizable 40-footer will exceed your reservations regarding fishability, comfor

January 27, 201202038

Nassau Grouper

Let me first start by saying that this is a true story about the exploitation of a precious commodity in the idyllic island chain of The Bahamas. Whil

January 26, 20120933

Metro Megalops

It was an hour after dusk and the outgoing tide was cranking. We positioned ourselves up current, where to our delight we witnessed hungry tarpon aggr

January 25, 201201878

On The Brink

The weekend following Thanksgiving you’ll find Florida Sport Fishing aboard a legendary east coast party boat—Yankee Capts. We sponsor an annual 3-day

January 24, 20120978

Cold Case

In regards to access, fishability, variety and abundance, Florida is an angler’s paradise. However, passing cold fronts create treacherous conditions

January 23, 201202936

Stop The Madness

Having lived along the coast of South Florida my entire life, it amazes me how I still get excited when sailfish begin to invade area waters. Every ti

January 20, 20120833

Fire in the Hole

While you may not be inclined to crawl out of bed before dawn on a chilly January morning, trust us when we tell you that exciting inshore action awai

January 19, 201201218

The Pink Prize

Mention red snapper, and perhaps no species across the Southeast evokes as much emotion. The reason this particular reef dweller is surrounded by cont

January 18, 201203447

Wicked Wahoo Whacker

Dedicated anglers have been fooling wahoo in The Bahamas for a few months now, but don’t lose hope if you haven’t been able to make the crossing. The

January 17, 201201317

Headboat Honor Roll

I recently asked myself exactly what it is that separates those who enjoy headboat fishing from those who really excel at it. The numbers don’t lie, a

January 16, 201201548

Squidzilla

Foul smelling, slimy, relatively durable and highly effective, squid are favored forage for almost every fish that swims in saltwater. While there are

January 13, 20120835

Size Matters

With sailfish occupying area waters, anglers looking for the ultimate light tackle powerhouse should pay close attention to Alutecnos’ latest release.

January 12, 20120822

Ready To Go

If you’re interested in ready-to-fish solutions you owe it to yourself to check out Red Eye Trolling Lures. Whether it’s their Mahi Slayer or Mini Hoo

January 11, 20120805

Secret Weapon

If you want to catch fish like the professionals you need to rig like the professionals. Traditional rigging methods require time and expertise. Fortu

January 10, 20120759

Life Proof

Trusted around the world, Pelican cases are watertight, airtight, dustproof, chemical-resistant and corrosion-proof. Constructed with a high-impact co

January 9, 201201097

Bucketmouth

Incorporating the same great features as the Battlewagon™ and Coastal Bucket, Top Shelf Marine’s Battle Field Bucket™ is a must have for all freshwate

January 6, 201201578

Acid Wrap

Need a fresh stick to ring in the New Year? Local Hooker Acid Rods are the most unique available and helped Wet Dream win the 2011 IGFA Offshore World

January 5, 20120813

Proven Producer

Made famous in Southern California where local fleets routinely toss iron, Tady Lures have since proven their effectiveness with a variety of species

January 4, 201201068

A Legend Is Born

Although you may not be familiar with Atlas Reels, all you need to know is that these compact workhorses offer incredible performance attributes witho

January 3, 20120796

Can’t Get Enough

According to the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission, daily bag limits for recreational anglers fishing state waters are set for a 24-hour period