Florida Sportsman

Florida Sportsman is the complete fishing magazine for Florida and the Tropics. Devoted to fishing, boating, and outdoor activities in the Sunshine State, Florida Sportsman is the authoritative source for Florida's most active fishermen.

Florida Sportsman

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Lake Ida • A blend of Florida Everglades and exotic gamesters in the heart of Palm Beach County.

NEW BOATS

Cuttlefish: Ace Card for Reef Fish • Triggerfish and vermilion snapper can’t resist cuttlefish. They can’t easily pull them off the hook, either!

A Second Helping • Applications for fishing a trailer/teaser in Florida salt and fresh waters.

Which Hand When? • Correct hand choice is paramount in fly fishing.

Cover the Bases With a Bladed Jig • These unique hybrid lures take bass on all types of waters. A Florida pro offers some pointers.

Before You Tow, What You Need to Know • Some trailer safety reminders to consider before your spring road trip.

Resourceful and Respectful • Tying flies, fletching arrows: a couple of great applications for the unique regalia of our native turkeys.

MOTV DIGEST • Tips and tactics selected by our editors from episodes of popular fishing, hunting, and shooting series streaming now at My Outdoor TV. www.myoutdoortv.com

Get Crabby! • Try this velvety, sweet and creamy flavored soup.

Tax Season Advice • How to avoid shark depredation on reefs and bluewater fishing grounds.

Two Sides of Rodman Dam

Slammer Tactics • They aren’t common these days, but heavyweight mahi may crash your baits at any time. Be prepared!

STILL THE ONE • THE SPOTLIGHT MAY HAVE MOVED AWAY FROM BLUE MARLIN, BUT HOOK ONE AND THE PASSION BURNS AS BRIGHT AS EVER.

STING A GIANT WAHOO • HOW TO SLOW-TROLL BIG, ACTIVE BAITS OVER DEEP LIVE BOTTOM TO CATCH MAGNUM WAHOO AND KING MACKEREL.

Going to EXTREMES to Fish the Middle Grounds • HIGH-SPEED DAY-TRIPPING TO THE GULF’S VAUNTED REEFS.

Gateways to the Outdoors • Awesome programs to jumpstart the next generation of Florida anglers, hunters and conservationists.

SARASOTA BAR SCENE • AN ACTIVE “BAR SCENE” ATTRACTS DESIRABLE CATCHES LIKE REDFISH, SNOOK, TROUT AND MORE.

Redfish RECON • Wonder where all the REDFISH WENT? Here are TIPS FOR TRACKING fish on the flats.

APRIL ACTION SPOTTER • OUR REGIONAL EXPERTS GUIDE YOU TO THE HOTSPOTS

Permit Top Keys Catches

Outdoor Fun in April

Spring Cobia and Tripletail

The Spring Mullet Season

Slam Season

No Foolin’

April Action

Options Abound

Spring Mahi and Specks

Spring into Fishing

Pompano for Easter?

OUTDOOR DIRECTORY

Mofishin’ Is Mo’ Better • Rea trophy shines; kayakers hunt reds in Punta Gorda.

APRIL 2026

Son Shows Dad How It’s Done • Young angler is a natural with fishing in his blood.