IN FLORIDA, FISHING AND BOATING ARE TOPS AMONG FAVORITE PASTIMES. However, while sunny days out on the water are incredibly rewarding, enjoying consistent reliability and performance from your vessel and gear requires a tremendous amount of upkeep. R

FROM FRESHWATER TO SALTWATER, grass flats to the Gulf Stream, Florida’s diverse and widely accessible aquatic ecosystems sufficiently support the stake of the Fishing Capital of the World. Comprising more than 7,700 lakes, 10,550 miles of rivers and

PREP TIME 15 min. COOK TIME 10-12 min. TOTAL TIME 25-27 min. ▸ 2 lbs. dolphin fillets, 1.5-2 inches thick▸ 4 large lemons▸ 2 garlic cloves▸ 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil▸ 2 tbsp. white wine▸ 1 tsp. honey▸ 1 tsp. ginger juice▸ Kosher salt▸ Cracked bl

MIAMI, FLORIDA IS A CITY FAMOUS FOR ITS NIGHTLIFE, but fishing is not typically an activity that comes to mind when planning an evening on the town. However, after the sun goes down, the once-busy waters of Biscayne Bay begin to settle and come to li

LIKE GREASY-HAIRED FRAT BOYS dealing with a floating keg during homecoming, the sea was angry. We steamed through the narrow Boynton Inlet in sloppy seas on a quest for the Gladiator of the Sea – the Atlantic broadbill swordfish. Captain Chris at the

THROUGHOUT FLORIDA’S INSHORE, NEAR-SHORE AND OFFSHORE WATERS, several species of baitfish fuel the food chain, giving way to some of the best fishing on the planet. Seasonal migrations and a variety of different factors affect the availability of the

▸ FRESHWATER FLING – STATEWIDE SWEETWATER HOT SPOTS ▸ GATOR HUNTING – FINDING AND FOOLING SUNSHINE STATE SEATROUT ▸ TROLLING MOTORS – DO THEY BELONG OFFSHORE? ▸ ICE COLD FACTS – FSF COOLER REVIEW ■

MANY OF FLORIDA’S INSHORE GAME FISH ARE YEAR-ROUND RESIDENTS of the lush coastal shallows found around the state. However, these predators undergo significant shifts in behavior as seasons change, forcing anglers in pursuit to alter their approaches

FLORIDA IS OVERWHELMINGLY KNOWN AS THE SPORT FISHING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, and around the country, the state sits firmly atop many bucket lists as a destination for chasing giant largemouth bass. Our unique year-round warm weather, compared to 90% of

IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, legendary bodies of water Estero Bay and Pine Island Sound hold a variety of targets including snook, seatrout, redfish and snapper that can be caught with consistency throughout the year. Additionally, the region is known for a

BACKED BY VIKING, one of the most iconic manufacturers of sportfish yachts in the world, Valhalla has quickly become the new standard in luxurious, fishing-focused center consoles. The V-46 will be the next addition to Valhalla’s growing lineup, offe

THE MASSIVE VARIETY OF VESSELS comprising today’s widespread boating community is truly astounding, with everything from small skiffs to giant yachts traversing our waters. And while every boater is different in his or her preferences, most mid-range

MANY OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS associate boating with fun in the sun, and rightfully so, but it should never be forgotten that safety must always remain the utmost priority. Safety measures taken by responsible boaters include possession of up-to-date safe

AS A NATIVE FLORIDIAN AND LIFELONG OFFSHORE ANGLER, I pride myself on adhering to every fisheries management rule and regulation set forth to preserve our treasured resources. One of the latest among these guidelines requires descending devices to sa

THE WIDE-RANGING GAME FISH that hunt Sunshine State shallows feed on a huge variety of forage species, with baitfish making up a great deal of their diets. However, while predators display unique preferences as they pertain to shimmering baits from p

AH, COSTA RICA, just the thought of it raises my pulse. For most aspiring anglers coming up, it is the quintessential exotic sportfishing destination. Stories of wild catches here are often told using terms like “monsters” and “Jurassic Park,” and it

AMONG THE SMORGASBORD OF PELAGIC GAME FISH roaming the fertile offshore waters of Florida and The Bahamas, the wahoo is certainly one of the most revered and coveted catches, but is also perhaps the most mysterious. While many skilled captains have d

▸ IN FLORIDA AND THE BAHAMAS, WIDESPREAD ANGLERS are fortunate to have a massive variety of offshore game fish roaming the region’s diverse deep-water venues. From the very surface where pelagic predators feed with fervor to the dark depths where dem

▸ AS THE RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY CONTINUES to undergo incredible innovation, boat owners are left in a perpetual state of wanting to update their vessels to be outfitted with the latest and greatest features and electronics available. Radar tec

▸ THE INHERENT RISKS INVOLVED IN TOWING ANOTHER VESSEL are widely understood by experienced boaters. While many of the tows that take place in our waters are the results of inoperable vessels left stranded out on the water, there are other scenarios