May/June 2013 – Florida Sport Fishing

June 25, 201301106

Boat Ramp Blues

I was born into a family of fishermen, but as I grew up I gained more of an interest for skiing and snowboarding over early mornings cutting bait. I c

June 16, 201301522

Bucket Of Love

Skill Level: Easy Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ingredients: (Serves 6) 1 gallon shellfish stock*, 5 snow crab clusters, 2 lb. large shr

June 15, 201302084

Coral Reefs

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

June 13, 201301921

Walmart FLW Tour

Competing on the FLW Tour is no easy task, just ask the field of 174 pros who set out for four days of competition on Lake Okeechobee in hopes of taki

June 12, 201303319

Kick Bass In The Grass

Florida’s varied aquatic vegetation provides incredible habitat diversity and serves an important role in the food chain and lifecycle of countless fr

June 11, 201301475

Keep The Wheels Turning

As an avid boater one must be adept and proficient in a variety of facets to overcome the numerous obstacles that come along the way. Call it an ongoi

June 9, 201301547

Welcome To The Bahamas

There’s no better time to be a boater in Florida than during the balmy months of summer. Calm seas, light winds and clear skies are the norm this time

June 7, 201301229

Night Watch

With the release of their next generation First Mate II line of handheld thermal night vision cameras, FLIR provides users the power to see in the dar

June 5, 20130828

Spot On

A leader in fish finder technology, Furuno is building upon that standard once again with the introduction of the DFF1-UHD with TruEcho CHIRP. Designe

June 5, 201301009

On Call

Providing instant and accurate positional data, as well as DSC communication for ultimate safety and situational awareness, Simrad’s HH36 VHF takes ha

June 4, 20130896

Where You Want It

Successful offshore anglers know that monitoring satellite data is crucial for locating promising stretches of water. Thankfully, Terrafin provides se

June 3, 201301995

Blackfin 34

Few vessels have the respect and reputation of the legendary Blackfin 29, yet after hard economic times the respected builder was forced to close the

May 31, 201301104

Belzona 325

With more than 60 years of experience as a leading manufacturer of polymers and composites used by industry leading boat builders, Belzona Inc. is bri

May 30, 201301209

Miraculous Maneuverability

As our relationship and close association with advancing electronics and technologies continues to grow, anglers have more at their fingertips than ev

May 29, 201301450

Treasure Hunt

Just a few short years ago when ambitious bottom fishermen wanted to search unfamiliar waters for potential honey holes beyond the 100-fathom line, th

May 28, 201302219

Dressed To Kill

I’m constantly reminded of how lucky I am to live in the great state of Florida. Fertile waters both inshore and off combine with tropical weather yea

May 27, 201301336

Air Wars

When it comes to finding marine life in the open ocean, nothing sets the stage quite like a flock of seabirds carefully scanning and working the surfa

May 25, 201301427

Let Them Live

In 2003 I wrote an article for New Zealand Fishing News titled Tag or Bag. The article focused on when it is acceptable to boat billfish, but today th

May 24, 201302287

Sacrificial Offerings

The successful pursuit of blue water predators requires a fine understanding of numerous factors. When combined, these ingredients hopefully formulate

May 23, 201302227

Defiant Dolphin

Roaming tropical seas worldwide, dolphinfish represent the epitome of blue water sport fishing and alone drive tens of millions of dollars in tourism

May 22, 201302098

Tuna Fix

Of the many prized game fish found roaming the world’s seas, tuna are a universal favorite. Personally, I’ve made it a mission in life to capture ever

May 21, 201302324

Sticker Shock

When it comes to versatile conventional reels rated for 20 to 40 lb. line, there are literally dozens of models on the market from more than a few man

May 20, 201301743

Speaking Spanish

This past winter and spring, anglers along both coasts encountered consistent inshore action with ravenous Spanish mackerel. Hard fighters, tasty and

May 17, 201301563

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

May 16, 201301626

Casting Call

Throwing a cast net is a necessary fundamental that many anglers learn as they climb the ranks of sport fishing. Those who perfect the tactic often ad

May 15, 201301485

Power To Penetrate

Selecting the proper hook for freshwater fishing is absolutely critical for achieving consistent success. Sure, any worm wiggler can fool a bucketmout

May 14, 20130826

Sealed Solution

Created with outdoor enthusiasts in mind, the new FoodSaver® GameSaver® Vacuum Sealing System features a rugged design with integrated carrying handle

May 13, 20130967

Get Lucky

Attention inshore anglers. The new Airhead from D.O.A. Lures needs to occupy space in your tackle box. Wherever you fish, this innovative soft plastic

May 13, 20130955

Cranking Power

If you’re in the market for a light tackle reel that provides significant pulling power you need to check out the SG from Release Reels. Manufactured

May 10, 20130853

Bare The Elements

The OtterBox Armor Series case is a reinvention of an OtterBox classic and provides protection against water, drops, dust and crushing force. Metal la

May 9, 201301277

Keep It On Lock

If you fish and hunt in Florida you need to check out the newly released Sportsman Safe App. Providing outdoorsmen the tools they need to succeed, thi

May 8, 201301032

Alluring Lure

After chasing marlin around the world, Captain Roddy Hays decided it was time to put together a series of traditional shell head lures for big fish fa

May 7, 201301307

Hoo’s Your Daddy?

Are you ready to rock the rag? Everyone knows how important it is to protect your skin from harmful UV rays, but stylish bandanas from Hoo-Rag have be

May 6, 201301013

Convincing Cadence

Outfitted with a deep diving lip and stainless steel ball that transmits an irresistible rattle and vibration, Rapala’s Clackin’ Magnum can plummet to

May 2, 201306115

Taming Tarpon

I’ve caught a bunch of fish on fly in the backcountry, but I recently purchased a 12 weight in hopes of taming a tarpon on the long wand this summer.