September/October 2014 – Florida Sport Fishing

February 26, 201502981

Feline Favorites

Multihull fishing boats are nothing new. They have been recorded as far back in history as the 17th Century, with wooden dugout outrigger canoes likel

February 26, 201501052

Big Bite

Quality fishing pliers that withstand repeated abuse for many seasons are critical tools every angler needs within close reach. Precision cut from T60

February 25, 201501106

Light Your Way

LED accent lights are a great addition to any vessel, but in the past users had to choose a single color. As new technologies come to light, SeaMaster

February 23, 201501162

Paddle Battle

Florida’s widespread waterways and tropical weather make it a true paradise for those who enjoy spending time on the water. With a recent spike in the

February 20, 201501927

Beyond the Hitch

Transporting boats is what we do. We may not earn a living trailering vessels from one destination to another, but towing our prized possession to and

February 19, 201502466

SeaVee 370Z

From the leader in high performance center consoles comes the exhilarating SeaVee 370Z. The all-new design fills the gap between SeaVee’s extremely po

February 18, 201501406

Double the Fun

The new Pro Angler 17T integrates the same great features of its predecessors, including two of Hobie’s patented MirageDrive pedal systems and Vantage

February 17, 201501742

We Know Fish

While our oceans are nowhere near as bountiful as they once were and catch and release is often the name of the game, there’s not much better than fre

February 16, 2015010093

Bait Wars: Blue Crab vs. Pass Crab

With countless natural and artificial offerings available to Florida anglers, and different baits and approaches effective for various species across

February 12, 20150977

Powerful Pulse

Providing complete situational awareness, Garmin’s next-generation 4 kW GMR 24 xHD dome radar pairs ease of use with advanced features typically reser

February 11, 201501011

Disappearing Act

In an effort to fool leader shy game fish and assist in the battle against breast cancer, Seaguar has introduced Pink Label fluorocarbon leader materi

February 10, 201501989

Living the Dream

Anglers of all ages and skill levels fantasize about competing on the dream tour, but the life of a professional bass angler can at times feel more li

February 9, 201502014

Bridge Busters

Along the stretches of tropically impaired South Florida, life is largely dictated by the low lying barrier islands that separate and protect the main

February 6, 201501062

On Call

Accidents happen and with anglers often scouting off the beaten path help can be far away. Every boat needs a first aid kit and the Adventure Medical

February 4, 201502020

Montana Big Sky

The Montana skies were dark and ominous as we rolled out of Bozeman one cold May afternoon. We were headed north on Montana’s Highway 86, and by the t

February 2, 201501091

It’s Elemental

Whether it is through direct contact with the water or exposure to salt in the air, nearly everything that exists in the harsh saltwater environment w

January 29, 201502337

Mullet Strips

With the highly anticipated mullet run in full swing, anglers should not only take advantage of the impressive angling opportunities afforded by the i

January 28, 201507890

Shelf Life

Time spent on the water has certainly changed. In the early days of navigation, mariners regarded the 100-fathom curve as the end of the road. Long be

January 27, 201501083

Into The Blue

While Humminbird is well known for their product innovations benefiting inshore anglers, the ION series expands on a platform of networked devices to

January 26, 20150838

Brotherly Love

I fish. It is what I do every chance I get. Actually, it is what my dad taught my brother and I to do since we were old enough to walk. Barely two yea

January 22, 201505807

Blasting Stripers

While the striped bass encountered in Florida aren’t of the cow variety commonly caught in the Northeast, there are two species of striped bass that i

January 21, 201501000

Drop and Crank

Jigging reels need to be bulletproof and the Maxel Ocean Max lives up to the harsh demands. The rigid construction features a one-piece fully machined

January 19, 201503153

Shimano’s Talica II 16

As leading tackle manufacturers strive to create the latest developments in equipment and technique, anglers benefit by having access to innovative ge

January 14, 20150955

Joy Ride

Unlike traditional trailer tongue jacks, the Trailer Valet makes maneuvering your trailer convenient and easy. Whether lining up with a hitch ball or

January 13, 201502517

Barrel Swivel

While rarely given the consideration or credit it deserves, the eloquent barrel swivel plays a significant role in many saltwater fishing applications

January 12, 201501645

Gator Country

Two miles of previously lush green vegetation dotted with sandy potholes and carved by narrow channels—once home to monster gator trout—had been reduc

January 9, 201502446

Cat Cay Tuna Tournament

With massive streamlined bodies built for speed and long distance migrations, bluefin tuna are one of the ocean’s top predators. Although these magnif

January 8, 201501272

Full Color

Furuno’s NavPilot 700 series built an excellent reputation, but its monochrome display was long overdue for an upgrade. Thankfully, the new NavPilot 7

January 7, 201501363

The Future Is Now

Welcome to the next generation of outboard motors. The new 200 to 300 HP 3.4-liter V6 G2 outboards from Evinrude exceed emission and efficiency standa

January 6, 201501479

Counting Down

I learned how to fly fish in the backcountry and enjoy catching redfish and snook, but I’d like to broaden my horizons. What’s the best way to put mor

January 5, 201502157

The Reef

Let me start off by saying that I’m not going to delve into great detail about the value of coral reefs and what an enormous role these fragile ecosys

February 5, 201402929

Labor of Love

There’s not much that compares to the joy of owning a boat and being able to outfit and customize it to your particular liking. While some products re