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

Fishy Edits • FS celebrates 55 years, welcomes a “new bass.”

We Should Have The Right To Clean Water

Lofton Creek Treasures • JUST SOUTH OF THE FLORIDA-GEORGIA LINE, THIS LITTLE CREEK TURNS OUT BIG CATCHES.

Propwash Smokers • Slow-trolling natural baits? Always put at least one right behind your boat.

Get the Net! • Forgotten somewhat in the years of lip-grippers, landing nets are making a comeback in Florida.

The Glades Minnow • Created to represent mosquito minnows and more.

SOFT BAIT ACCENTS • Customize your baits with dyes, rattles and other features.

Getting Personal With Fish • Florida Sportsman catches up with Emmanuel Williams, South Florida’s informal ambassador of personal watercraft fishing.

Crossbows in Florida • An early season option—or an any-season option.

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

A Hunter’s Breakfast • Combining Venison with Sweet Potato Creates Hearty Flavors for a Crisp Morning

55 YEARS SINCE 1969 LOOKING BACK

55 Years of Advocacy • Protect fish and wildlife from excessive take. Safeguard habitat. Promote public access. Still the right formula for Florida.

Reds Rise To the Top • Considered king of the backwaters today, redfish warranted hardly a mention when the first copies of Florida Sportsman hit newsstands.

Different Boats, Wider Waters, Same Thrill • Reflections on 55 years of bluewater fishing in Florida.

Pole Position • Florida: Crucible for the evolution of the modern flats skiff.

Steering Currents • Reflections on major developments in powerboats with Caymas founder Earl Bentz.

Wild Times In Florida • Don’t take those hunting seasons for granted. A lot of work went into conserving state wildlife resources—and much remains to be done.

Duuuvall! • It’s game time for inner city fishing in downtown Jacksonville.

STONE CRAB CLAWS: OCTOBER DELICACY

ACTION SPOTTER

October Means Fall Mahi in Keys

Silver Mullet In South Stir Snook

Fall Redfish Schools Are On the Move

Mullet Run Action Ignites Snook, Tarpon

October Is Magic Month In Southwest

Mackerel On My Mind

Everybody Loves October

Fall Mullet Run Underway; Snook, Tarpon Rejoice

Mullet, Redfish Make October Great

The Thrill Of The Chill

October Weather Change Welcomes Redfish

Legacies Honored • Red snapper “day” enhanced by Canaveral fundraiser; Gulf billfish series takes off

OCTOBER 2024 FLORIDA TIDES POWERED BY

A Tangled Two-fer • Off Stuart, a sailfish doubleheader the hard way.