Your Florida Fishing Highlights: Nov. 1 - 14

November 14, 2020 By Florida Sportsman Editor

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

One of the more popular shots this week came from @k__doug while fishing out of Saint Augustine.

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First Cast in Stump Pass November 14

Tripletail are making their way to the stone crab traps. Kyle Ridley got his new personal best tripletail off a trap out...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Saturday, November 14, 2020

Stuart Seatrout in the Grass November 14

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Double-take Drum November 13

Double take drum Upon first glance, I thought this was a black drum because of that coloration. But it's lack of a...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Friday, November 13, 2020

Fight in Freshwater November 13

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Queen of the Beach? November 12

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Snook on a Swimbait November 11

Who said wind was a bad thing? Certainly not Capt. Jeff Vickers while he was pre-front fishing. “Use the changing wind...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Fort Pierce Tripletail November 11

Trips are worth taking if you can find them. Erik Meeds, Ft Pierce, can attest to that with this memorable tripletail....

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Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Wednesday, November 11, 2020

How Many Points?! November 10

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Spotty Weather and Fish November 10

Perfect bluebird days aren't always needed for the fish to bite. Ask Kellie, “it was pretty gross out all day, but we...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Tuesday, November 10, 2020

West Central Gags Moving In November 9

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Getting Stoned Before the Storm November 9

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Charlotte, is that you? November 7

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Trophy Shot of a Trophy Trout November 7

Find seagrass, find fish. It's not rocket science explains land based fishing guide Jayson Arman. “Fishing in the...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Saturday, November 7, 2020

Hot Flounder Bite in the Northeast November 6

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Romantic Fishing Date November 6

There's no shortage of stress we have to navigate on a daily basis right now, but clearly a first time trip offshore,...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Friday, November 6, 2020

Vero Beach Trout with a Tummy November 5

Cherlyn Arnold got a pig of a seatrout this week while braving the winds on the flats of Vero Beach. She was working the...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Thursday, November 5, 2020

Personal Best on a Prop-Bait November 5

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Time for Triples November 4

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Reds Remain the Hot Topic November 4

Big reds from around the state continue to be the story. Too big to keep, but a lot of fun to catch. Here is a beauty...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Sanibel Island Snook November 3

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Charlotte Harbor Backcountry November 3

Brandon Balado, took a short trip from the Florida Keys to check out the backcountry fishing of Charlotte Harbor. “I...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Tag Team Cobia November 2

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Couldn't Keep 'Em Off the Hook November 2

Phenomenal First Red November 1

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A Taste for Mullet November 1

Not much beats that personal best feeling. Amber Hayes started out fishing this creek in Palm Harbor with live tilapia...
Posted by Florida Sportsman Magazine on Sunday, November 1, 2020

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Power or Paddle? Bonafide PWR129

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It's a Skiff, It's a Kayak: Bonafide SKF117

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Hobie Mirage Lynx to the Next Level

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Discover simple, fisherman-friendly upgrades to Hobie's awesome, lightweight Mirage Lynx. It's a 47-pound, pedal-drive kayak anyone can enjoy, and with a few mods, it becomes a serious multi-species fishing machine. From deck mats to accessory mounts, hull protectors to powered anchors, Mike Carney takes the popular Lynx to the next level.

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Hobie Mirage iTrek 9 Ultralight Packed with Features

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Extend Your Range in the Salt Marsh

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A stunning, cypress-fringed reservoir in Florida's capital city of Tallahassee is the setting for a fun day of bass fishing with friends. Plus, it's a great place to become acquainted with the ePDL drive introduced by the innovative Old Town Sportsman division.

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Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 FULLY RIGGED Fishing Machine

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This Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 was built to offer every single possible amenity that any dedicated bass angler would appreciate. Kayak Fishing Fun Senior Editor Thomas Allen built this kayak to exact spec to catch bass on big reservoirs or small, nearly inaccessible lakes—and fish professional-level kayak tournaments. This video is the front-to-back walk-through about how everything was installed and why—hopefully to inspire you to build your dream kayak.

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On The Water with Old Town: Bass Fishing at PRIVATE GEORGIA LAKE

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