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

Guide to Summer Fishing • After fun in the sun, a cheeseburger in paradise!

$250 REWARD For Catching a Tagged Amberjack • THE AMBERJACK FISHERY IS IN TROUBLE. BIG TROUBLE CONSIDERING OUR FISHERY MANAGERS DON’T KNOW THE REASON WHY.

Cabbage Key • OLD FLORIDA IS STILL ALIVE AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY BOAT.

Kites In Flight • How to steer fishing kites to maximize coverage.

The Baitfish Big Three • Next to live shrimp, we’ll take mullet, pinfish or killifish for mixed-bag success on the coast.

Tips on Taper • Leader proportions to help optimize your cast and prepare for special situations.

Spotlight on Night Safety • Boating under the cool moonlight is a summertime joy, but be careful out there.

Improve Your Dock Skipping • With the right tackle and a few refinements, you’ll be surprising those shadow-huggers in no time.

Alternative Activities for Bird Dogs • Plan some exercise and skill development for your canine companion in the off-season.

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

Tripletail Pecandine • Florida’s take on a classic French dish.

Looking Out for Our Fellow Fishers • Tips for avoiding bird injury or entanglement.

SAILFISH ALLEY IN THE SUMMER • OFF-SEASON TACTICS FOR RACKING UP RELEASE FLAGS

All Hail The King Mackerel • SMOKER SPECIALISTS CHASE BIG MACKS FROM COAST TO COAST.

On the Hunt • EAT FRESH AND CONNECT WITH WILD FLORIDA—GO FLOUNDER GIGGING.

Have Rod, Will Travel • Summer travel plans? Plan to pack a rod. These options will fit just about anywhere.

SAILFISH: Florida’s Ultimate Ocean Kayaking Adventure • Essential tools and tactics for checking this biggie off your bluewater bucket list.

FLORIDA’S CAPITAL KAYAKING • LOVE YEAR-ROUND FISHING IN FRESH AND SALT? CAST FOR EVERYTHING FROM PANFISH TO TARPON? BE SURE TO MARK TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, ON YOUR MAP.

NEW AND IMPROVED RIDES TO PUT YOU ON THE FISH

NEW GEAR

EXPLORING & INSPIRING • Central Florida angler trades bass boat for pedal kayak.

ACTION SPOTTER

The Many Benefits of Off-Season

Fabulous Flamingo

Father’s Day is for Fishing!

Summer Snook, Sails & Snappers

“Fantastic Fishing” is the June Motto

Summertime, When the Fishin’ is Easy

Early Season Scallops; Hot Snook Fishing

Calm Seas and Abundant Catches for Father’s Day

The June Full Moon Turns on the Bite

Gator Trout and Rising Tide Reds

Beaches are Busy; Red Snapper are Biting!

Pinnacle of Permit, Everest of Wahoo • Stunning catches on flats of Key West and blue waters of Northeast Florida.

TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

JUNE 2024 FLORIDA TIDES

Tournament Trials and Tribulations • The first win is always the toughest.