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.

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FLORIDA SPORTSMAN

Yes to Less Sharks

Make a Difference • COMPLAINING ABOUT LACK OF FISH TO YOUR BUDDIES WON’T CHANGE THINGS, BUT COMPLAINING TO YOUR ELECTED LAWMAKER MIGHT.

Floundering Around in Pellicer Creek • Explore the coastal creek that runs by a famous old lodge in Northeast Florida.

Solo Offshore • Special considerations for when captain and crew is you.

April Droppers • A spring searching tool for bass anglers.

The Ups and Downs of EVA • After a few seasons, that padded deck may be easy on your body...but hard on the eyes.

Go Barbless • This simple change in the tackle routine can save the kayak fisherman a lot of grief.

Shiners for Starters • Scout out a new lake, or catch that bass of a lifetime: It’s hard to beat fishing with wild shiners.

Easy Swordfish Ceviche • Sometimes the best way to cook fish is to not cook it at all.

A Hull of a Mess • Boat pollution? In some corners of Florida, it’s a thing. Authorities are moving toward solutions.

WAHOO WAKE-UP CALL • SPRING PRIMER FOR THE KING OF MACKERELS

TIDEWATER CREEK TACTICS • QUIET PROPULSION, LONG CASTS AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL MAKE BIG THINGS HAPPEN IN SMALL CREEKS.

ON THE MOVE IN Sarasota Bay • THERE’S A LIVELY DOWNTOWN FISHERY IN THIS CORNER OF THE GULF COAST.

BECOME TOURNAMENT TOUGH • OR, AS ONE EXPERT PUTS IT: “FIND THE FISH THAT CAN’T BE FOUND; CATCH THE FISH THAT CAN’T BE CAUGHT.”

STACKING DINNER PLATES • The spring and early summer spawn is prime time to catch the biggest bluegills of the year—or of your life.

SPORTSMAN’S ALBUM: “FLY FISHING” FOR BLUEGILL

The Magic of the Spring Spawn

Spring Unlocks a Season of New Beginnings

Fast Action for Snook, Permit, and Tarpon!

Pelagics Moving Through; Inshore Bite Heats Up

Biting from Top to Bottom

Incoming Mix of Mackerel, Tuna, Trout and More!

The Perfect Time For Topwater Action

South Winds Stack the Bite

All Our Favorites are Here or on the Way!

The Start to Prime Season

Epic Fishing from Beaches to Blue Water

Bahamas is Best

Billfish Traditions • A PRICELESS PERFORMANCE EARNS TOP HONORS

APRIL 2023 FLORIDA TIDES POWERED BY

NEW BOATS

The Last Fish • In memory of Richard “Dick” Gintert (aka Dad!)