Your Florida Fishing Highlights: Oct 11-19

October 19, 2020 By Florida Sportsman Editor

Let's take a look at what our readers reported while fishing this week.

First Speckled Trout October 19

Now that's what I'm talking atrout! Congrats Emilee Fashner, 5, on your first speckled!

Her father, Jason, has worked...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Monday, October 19, 2020

Make the Most of the Mullet Run October 19

With the steady stream of mullet we've seen, it's been a great run this year. The next temperature dip should get them...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Monday, October 19, 2020

Reel Lucky in St.Pete October 18

Reel Lucky. Capt Quinlyn Haddon, St. Petersburg, was fishing in 165 feet straight out of St. Pete and caught three red...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Sunday, October 18, 2020

Tequesta Tarpon for 'Lil Tyke October 18

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But, did he catch it himself? Yes. Did he catch the bait? Yes. But, did throw the cast net? Yes. Yes and Yes. And Owen Clancy, Tequesta, is seven years old. According to Owen's dad, Mike Clancey, he caught the mullet in his cast net and got this fish all on his own.” Well done Owen. @mikeclancyfl . #tarpon#mulletrun#diditmyself #takemefishing#floridasportsmanmagazine

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Stuart Side Sonar Snook October 17

When you can ID the fish on sonar, before you cast to it, and you know it's big, that's a little like cheating. Or not....
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Saturday, October 17, 2020

The Best By-Catch October 17

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Water temperatures starting to drop slightly, anyone else catching trout? Ashton Angwin, got a respectable 25-inch fish working an artificial. “I got him on the Mirrolure LilJohn at a very high tide while targeting snook in the mangroves. It was in the Hudson/New Port Richey area. I got this one and a few in the 18-inch range. @ashton_angwin . #seatrout #trout#inshorefishing #artificiallures #floridasportsmanmagazine

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Dad & Daughter Drums October 16

From daughter to dad, “I'm so glad I got to go fishing with you that day and I can't wait to go again,” said Sarah...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Friday, October 16, 2020

Big Pine Poon October 15

No bone, but got the poon. Trey Hill was fishing in Big Pine Key when he turned a bonefish jig into a tarpon jig. “I...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Thursday, October 15, 2020

Snook Vision October 14

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Snook Vision... I don't have that hat but we have all had that feeling! Carson Aquila caught this and decided to showcase that vision in the mangroves. “Caught in Venice florida on a top water spook with my favorite hat,” said Carson. Is that look Blue Steel or Magnum? . @carson_iz_fishing . #zoolander #snook #snookvision #mangroves #topwater #linesider #catchandrelease #wadefishing

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Miami Wahooooooo October 14

Like they say, don't judge a book by its cover. Or in the case of some epic catches, don't judge the fishing by the...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Ponce Permit October 13

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Permit are prized gamefish for anglers especially those who target them on the flats. Drew and Kelly Lawrence we're targeting bull reds with blue crabs at Ponce inlet, and they caught something a little different, a permit. “Kelly caught it while fishing for bull reds. Pretty good bycatch!” Said Drew. Permit aren't a normal catch this far up the coast but it does happen! . @the_dr.law_30 . . #permit #jack #ponceinlet #bluecrab #bycatch #fancy #surprise #firstcoast #bigfish #catchandrelease

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Streamline Smokers October 13

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The Streamline 26 TE got the job done today. In need of a load of Kingfish for the smoker, the Best Boat crew thumbed their noses at 20 kt wind and rolled out to get the job done. Check out the full recap of this model soon on Florida Sportsman Best Boat TV. @streamline_boats @suzukioutboards #kingfish#smokedkingfish #floridasportsmanbestboat

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First Crystal River Red October 12

That first fish feelin'. Two-year-old Annistyn is all smiles with her first saltwater catch. While this outdoor lovin...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Monday, October 12, 2020

Is That a Hubcap? October 12

Pull the trigger, you'll be happy you did.

Danny and his wife were fishing off Miami with live ballyhoo in 70-feet of...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Monday, October 12, 2020

Monster Stuart Snook October 11

Chris Giuffrida moved to Jensen Beach/Stuart in 1996, and says he has caught his share of big snook, and learned a lot...

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YakAttack Rod Management Systems Set the Bar for Kayak Anglers

As kayaks and kayaking gear have rapidly evolved, so has the demand for on-board rod storage. And as kayaking gear has taken up most of the available gunnel space on standard fishing kayaks, YakAttack has found a way to take advantage of unused real estate on the outside of the kayak—perfect for a collection of rods to suit your technique-specific demands. Kayak Fishing Fun Senior Editor Thomas Allen elaborates.

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YakAttack Kayak Carts Will Get You There

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YakAttack Kayak Carts Will Get You There

As kayaks have evolved and anglers have added tremendous amounts of tackle and accessories, the weight factor must be considered. It's not easy to get your kayak to the water's edge if it's loaded down and hard to move—especially by yourself. YakAttack has engineered several transportation options to help you get your kayak from the bed of your pickup to the boat ramp with ease. There are numbers of intuitive carts that carry the load on a reliable chassis system that virtually fits any style hull. Kayak Fishing Fun's Senior Editor Thomas Allen demonstrates the options in this video.

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YakAttack Tackle Storage Just Got WAY BETTER

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YakAttack Tackle Storage Just Got WAY BETTER

YakAttack already raised the bar with their durable BlackPak Pro series of tackle crates, but they didn't stop there. The company added a kit to increase storage options on top of the BlackPak crates with the ShortStak Upgrade Kit. Plus, when you incorporate the YakAttack TracPak kit, you have the ability to increase tackle storage vertically. Talk about cool innovations. Kayak Fishing Fun Senior Editor Thomas Allen shows you all the cool add-ons and bells and whistles to take your kayak gear storage game up a notch.

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Take Gear and Tackle Storage to NEW HEIGHTS with Outdoor Crates

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Take Gear and Tackle Storage to NEW HEIGHTS with Outdoor Crates

There's no doubt that anglers and kayakers love their accessories, now when both those worlds come together, you have a potentially complicated organizational task at hand. Outdoor Crates makes that process simple with durable compartmentalized storage options a plenty to fit any kayaking anglers demands. In this video, Kayak Fishing Fun Senior Editor Thomas Allen demonstrates the Outdoor Crates assortment of sizes, shapes and colors. Kayak fishing organization just got easier!

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‘Magnetic Tethered' Kayak Rods

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‘Magnetic Tethered' Kayak Rods

YakRods is a new company displaying for the first time at the ICAST show in Orlando. They have a unique set of kayak fishing rods, each with a 12-pound magnet that can be mated to a tether cord or affixed to a T-bolt mounted base. This design keeps your rod connected in case it goes overboard, and lets you set up endless options for stowing upright along gear tracks.

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Plano Soft Sided Tackle Bags

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Plano Soft Sided Tackle Bags

Tackle bags have revolutionized our lure and gear storage, and each year there are new innovations. At ICAST 2024, Plano revealed its budget-priced, feature-rich Weekender bags and backpacks. For a level up, Plano also offers the Atlas series bags and packs. See how they compare.

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NuCanoe Unlimited U10

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NuCanoe Unlimited U10

Discover the noteworthy features of the NuCanoe U10 “Unlimited” in this video demonstration. Featured in the 2024 edition of Kayak Fishing Fun magazine, this stable and versatile fishing kayak includes innovative design elements such as a modular electronics pod, transducer deployment, 360 Fusion seat, foot-pedal steering, and a universal transom motor mount system.

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What's New in Fly Reels: Hardy

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What's New in Fly Reels: Hardy

Hardy unveils the Averon series of premium-grade freshwater fly reels. Learn about counter-weighting options for Euro-nymphing, half-frame and full-cage advantages, disc drags and more. Plus, a new 6000 model in the saltwater-sturdy Fortuna Regent series.

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Fujinon's Ultimate Offshore Fishing Binoculars

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Fujinon's Ultimate Offshore Fishing Binoculars

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The Saltwater Tackle Bag Evolved

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The Saltwater Tackle Bag Evolved

Evolution has a real hit for coastal anglers with the Salt series tackle bags. Made from heavy-duty tarpaulin material with all-welded seams, these bags have no stitched weak points. Magnetic closures around the lid and pockets mean no zippers to corrode and jam. See what sizes are available and learn more about this innovative company.