Find Rocky! Readership Appreciation Contest

Find Rocky! is Florida Fly Fishing Magazine’s new readership contest. It’s simple, it’s fun and we have some great prizes!

This month’s contest runs May 2nd – May 30th, 2012 and the winner gets his or her choice of fly rod from Rise Fishing Company. That’s right, if you win we’ll hook you up with Rise for you to select any one of their fly rods, fresh- or saltwater, whichever one you choose. 

Capt. Rick Grassett’s Sarasota Fly Fishing Forecast for June 2012

            Tarpon fishing should be strong this month as the migration hits full stride. Also look for false albacore, tripletail and cobia while tarpon fishing in the coastal gulf. You should find reds and trout in shallow water and trout, blues, Spanish mackerel, pompano and more on deep grass flats. Look for catch and release snook in the surf or around lighted docks and bridges in the ICW at night.

Central Florida Freshwater Fly Fishing Report

Capt Craig Crumbliss: Florida freshwater fly fishing has been great the last few weeks but as it’s getting much warmer it’s important to get out early.  I’m starting most of my trips around 6am in order to get finished before it gets too hot.  There are a couple good hours in the evening especially if we get an afternoon thunderstorm, you can fish from 6pm or 7pm until dark.
Simms Rogue Hoody

Simms Rogue Hoody

By Robert Morselli 

Fishing in wet apparel can be rough. Accompany that boat spray or rain with a little (boat) speed and you’re cooling off at record pace. Simms has been keeping anglers warm and dry since day one, and all of their experience has gone into producing the Rogue Fleece Hoody ($99). The piece is packed with angler-friendly features: tailored a little on the long side, sports ribbed cuffs and waist, full center-front zip, and is Teflon coated for superior water repellence.

Hatchery Bass Making a Difference in Florida


F3M Contributing Editor Dusty Sprague with a chunky Florida largemouth.

F3M Contributing Editor Dusty Sprague with a chunky Florida largemouth.