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Inshore

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Mosquito Lagoon Red

Florida Sportsman Member: Pescatoral Pursuit These guys were pretty much casting distance from the boat and I’m no sharpshooter, but I let my shrimp fly and it lands right on top of the moving red. Thinking I blew that one, I was a little surprised when it spun around and grabbed it. Fish on!

Offshore

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FPI Blackfin Tuna, Cobia & King

Florida Sportsman member: B.Wilmot We get our chum and lines set up and in no time the flat line gets hit. It’s a 10 pound cobia. After about an hr the flat line starts screaming and it’s a 34 pound smoker king. Another 2 hours later with very few bottom bites the flat line goes off again. This time it’s a 30 pound blackfin tuna!

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Boating

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The Devil in Your Fuel

If it’s been three months or longer since you last ran your boat, consider having the fuel system serviced. If you’re buying a used boat which has sat idle for an indeterminate time, definitely get her in the shop before firing her up.

Paddle Craft

The captain's meeting.

Jacksonville Classic: Behind the Trophy

This is going to be a different kind of write-up about kayak fishing. Most of the ones I’ve done so far are of successful and awesome trips showing some crazy good fishing, and others that I’ve read on the internet are lovey dovey every cast was a fish-blah blah blah.

Fly Fishing

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Shelve that Elbow to Save that Shoulder

Good fly casting demands proper elbow position. I have long been a Lefty Kreh casting disciple. Lefty set the traditional fly casting world on its ear in the 1970s with his then-controversial teachings.

Diving

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Ear Equalization Basics

When it comes to diving, whether tank diving or free diving, one of the first problems new divers run into is ear pressure. Unfamiliar with the process of “equalizing”, this sometimes can come as a surprise.

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Hunting

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FWC Proposes Rule Affecting Importation of Deer

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to hear from deer enthusiasts and those who have deer farms or hunting preserves about a proposed rule change that would prohibit the importation of live captive deer into Florida from out-of-state sources.

Fresh Water

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South Florida Restoration Project to Benefit Fish & Anglers

A restoration project at Tropical Fish Management Area (FMA), within Miami-Dade County’s Tropical Park will have positive impacts for both fish and anglers. Improved habitat created by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologists will lead to healthier fish populations as well as increased angling opportunities at the FMA.

Gear & Tackle

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Stash Waterproof Pocket Shorts

Comfortable yet rugged shorts combine form and functionality by incorporating the Stash waterproof pocket, protects smartphone, keys, cash and more.