Sep/Oct 2013 – Florida Sport Fishing

March 13, 201401096

One Lucky Dog

It has happened to many of us. We’re fishing somewhere, anywhere when the unexpected occurs, something so unusual and so surprising you have to believ

October 30, 201302069

Sensational Smoked Fish

Skill Level: Intermediate Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Hours Ingredients 4 c. smoked kingfish – finely flaked, 1/2 c. carrot – finely chopped, 1

October 29, 201301247

Monofilament

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

October 29, 201301573

Rodeo At The Rigs

We huddled around the center console as the stepped hull 36 Invincible plowed through the warm waters of the expansive Gulf of Mexico. We were on our

October 27, 201301426

Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic

In its 11th year, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin, presented by Mojo Sportswear Company, was highlighted by a record number of game

October 26, 201301153

Dollars & Sense

With boat show season upon us, it’s time for buyers to put their money where their mouth is. With the latest 2014 models about to be unveiled and deal

October 25, 201301365

Tailspin

Imagine yourself cruising through the open ocean while enjoying the sun on your skin and wind in your hair. With cool drink in the cup holder and fish

October 24, 201301031

Like It Loud?

With bold looks and impressive acoustics, KICKER KM6L coaxial speakers with LED illumination and 1/2-inch, balanced-dome tweeters provide the spectacu

October 22, 20130642

Safe & Sound

With a innovative design and large tray to hold a variety of smartphones, media players and flash drives, the UNI-Dock from Fusion enables users to en

October 22, 20130844

Deadly Combo

The newest combination fish finder and chartplotters from Garmin provide a host of features to make your time on the water much more enjoyable. The ec

October 21, 20130872

Know The Rules

With size limits, bag limits, gear restrictions and seasonal closures varying from state and federal waters, it’s important you stay up to date with t

October 17, 201301045

Name Game

Like tax season and Valentine’s Day, there are some things in life that simply cannot be avoided. Hurricane season is one major inconvenience Florida’

October 16, 201301668

SeaVee 430 Fish-Around

SeaVee owners are hardcore anglers who require seriously equipped vessels to reach distant waters where game fish flourish—regardless of sea condition

October 15, 201301405

Contender 32 ST

Since their introduction to the world of sport fishing in 1984, Contender has continued to set the benchmark for high performance, tournament equipped

October 14, 201302427

Electrifying Results

When it comes to sport fishing, there’s not much that tops the actual strike. There’s really nothing more visually appealing than feeding a sailfish a

October 11, 201301150

Gator Rx

Finding and fooling big trout in Florida waters is an awesome accomplishment, and one that requires an incredible amount of stealth, patience and educ

October 11, 201301306

Welcome Aboard!

“Good morning folks. Today we’ll be fishing a few reefs and wrecks about an hour away. We’ve had an excellent mingo bite over the last few days with s

October 10, 201301449

Amber Alert

Imagine a predator so strong and determined that even the most seasoned anglers are often brought to their knees after an intense battle. The culprit

October 9, 201301360

The Value of Local Knowledge

We’re all very fortunate to live in Florida. With well over 1,000 miles of coastline, hundreds of different species and so many exciting venues, there

October 8, 201306465

Take Your Pick

Barely rippling the surface, the chartreuse spinnerbait pushed a bulge of water, creating a V-shaped wake with its chrome blades as it sputtered over

October 7, 201301263

The Feel Factor

Florida is the undisputed fishing capital of the world, and with this bold statement comes a variety of venues and species to target. With such varian

October 2, 201301709

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, 201301128

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 30, 201301003

The Amazing Race

To the collective surprise of no one, the fall mullet run will soon be in full force. Like the changing of seasons, Florida anglers know that every fa

September 27, 201302560

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

September 26, 201302525

Extravagant Exotics

For those lucky enough to live in South Florida, the diverse angling opportunities mean there’s always something to catch. Whether you live and breath

September 24, 2013012374

Mojarra

September marks the beginning of Florida’s highly anticipated fall run of snook when anglers gather around East Coast inlets and beaches on their hunt

September 20, 201301727

Snakes To Smokers

I admit it. I’m the type who likes to fiddle. Regardless of species or technique, I’m always experimenting with tackle and always trying to perfect my

September 18, 201301250

Beautifully Brutal

Polarized sunglasses are one of many essentials needed for safe and successful days on the water. Most anglers would agree that quality polarized sung

September 16, 201301002

Troll Pro

With over 50 years experience, MotorGuide is proud to introduce their innovative Xi5 wireless trolling motor. The first in a series of trolling motors

September 16, 201301045

Out Of The Park

At the recent ICAST show HI-SEAS unveiled their 100 percent copolymer Grand Slam Fluorocarbon Coated fishing line. Virtually invisible and perfect for

September 13, 201301062

Less Is More

For the most lifelike live bait presentation it’s imperative you rig with thin wire hooks. Gamakatsu’s new Nautilus Light circle-hook is manufactured

September 12, 20130823

Chill Out

Insulated coolers are as important as any piece of tackle and to ensure maximum ice retention it’s imperative you choose a high quality marine grade c

September 11, 20130770

Pick Me Up

Although predatory game fish are serious combatants with tenacious fighting attributes, a majority of rod and reel damage occurs during transportation

September 10, 20130790

Night Eyes

Founded by avid anglers, StreamWorks is dedicated to providing high quality fishing tools and accessories to make your time on the water more enjoyabl

September 9, 20130790

Bring It Back

One of the most productive wahoo lures of all time, the Yo-Zuri Bonita was recently redesigned to provide anglers even more of an advantage. The Bonit

September 6, 20130759

Angler Approved

Built to withstand whatever you can throw at it, Fathom Offshore’s new Tech Boatshorts feature durable stitching and quality materials to ensure they

September 4, 201301327

On The Line

I’m trailering my boat to Key West in preparation of a Dry Tortugas trip and want to make sure I abide by all of the species and gear regulations. How