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Situated on the northern boundary of the Gulf of Mexico, in Franklin County, Florida, occupying a portion of this region referred to as "The Forgotten Coast" is the town of Carrabelle... a small community offering more than meets the eye. Simply put, Carrabelle is a good example of the Florida...

We've all heard the cliche about other fish in the sea, Cobia, or lemon fish, or crab crunchers, or ling and all the other tongue-in-cheek pet names (some too crass to mention here) are all allusions to the journey-proud pelagic hailed by scientist as Rachycentron canadum. Cobia is an...

Part I: The Pole "Just off the bow... 2 o'clock," I whispered. I could see tails rising from the shallow water covering the flat - my angler couldn't. The glare from the morning sun was directly in his eyes. I needed to reposition the skiff so my angler could see the...

Here at GAFF we try to give the viewer a little something special, something unique, something informative and something for everyone. After all, this isn't your run-of-the-mill saltwater magazine. In holding true to this philosophy, the crew here at GAFF will be providing our special group of readers with destination...

In our search to provide our viewers "sweet accommodations in cool locations," we sought a well-kept secret - one worth revealing. A place where legends of fish and Florida's history are found. We located it, just beyond Matlacha, Florida, situated on a Channel Island, sits a Coastal Crib. Few places left...

Using freshwater shiners for grouper fishing? Are you kidding - why would you want to do that? And then the real question of - Well...does it work? These are the responses I typically get from avid fishermen. The idea of using live freshwater shiners for saltwater...

It's almost that time of year again. Inshore water temperatures will be down in the lower 50s--too low for a good grouper bite. That leaves you with just three options: Stay home watching TV and doing honey do's, run way off shore to deep water in search of grouper, or...

All four of my kids went to their grandfathers on Saturday, so my wife and I decided to take advantage of the opportunity. We got up before sunrise to rig up for snook and reds, and readied the offshore gear so we could live bait and high speed troll as...

Like smugglers under the cover of darkness, we turn off the navigation lights as we search for the cut through the mangroves that will eventually lead us to our booty. As midnight approaches, the temperature is still hovering well above 90 degrees as the sweat rolls down our unshaven...

I am an admitted fishaholic and saltwater junkie. I can not stand to go very long without having my line stretched, my pole bent, or spending time on a flats boat. I guess this is the madness which pushed me into becoming a flats guide several years ago. Early in...

FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management HOT SHEET - JANUARY 2009 (Valid through January 31, 2009) Issues covered in this posting: Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack & Triggerfish, Blue Crab, Marine Life, Spotted Seatrout, Snook, Angler Registry Issue: GROUPER...

If you've been reading GAFF for any amount of time, you know we do things a little different than the other publications. Our boat reviews are no exception. We don't do write-ups on boats because the manufacturer agrees to advertise with us, instead, we choose boats based on how distinctive...

Here we go folks, the winter fishing is in full swing. The November cold fronts should do the trick in bringing the winter bite to a full term. Flamingo's gulf edges will be full of macs, cobia, tripletail and snapper, and the flats around the inside will be teaming with...

My first impression is of a bank of glowing, white clouds. I stare out the plane window and see dunes, then finally realize I am staring at snow-covered mountains, stretching as far as I can see. Finally, the levity of my trip hits me. I am en route to Kuwait,...

Customarily, when introducing a marine artist we feel deserving of the spotlight due to their unique style - regardless of whether they are established or up and coming - it is from our own perspective. Yet, in this instance the artist's history is so personal, and until now private, we...

The atmosphere and fisheries of the southeast have set pigment-soaked brushes into motion for centuries. If you're looking for marine art in Florida, you shouldn't have much trouble finding it. It would seem, marine art can be divided into two main categories - coastal landscapes, including dunes, waves, fishing villages...

Every so often, a promising story or feature crosses my desk that I'm drawn to learn more about and witness firsthand. Such was the case after discovering the unique talents of the three gentlemen in this Artist Profile. So much so, that I drove to their studio in Hobe Sound,...

Native Floridian, Jason Mathias was born in 1981 in Stuart Florida where some of his earliest memories are of the ocean aboard his grandfather's charter boat, the "Do Stay." As a child, Jason's two favorite pastimes were drawing and fishing and it wasn't long before he started combining the two. After...

GAFF Girls Kim and Sarah, from our November/December issue, were nice enough to help us test how well Shamwow works on getting your boat dry. Want to know the verdict? Just watch the video....

FWC Division of Marine Fisheries ManagementDecember 2008 Hot Sheet - Marine Fisheries Management HOT SHEET - DECEMBER 2008 (Valid through December 31, 2008) Issues covered in this posting:Grouper & Snapper, Red Snapper (Gulf) , Amberjack & Triggerfish, Blue Crab, Marine Life, Snook, Spotted Seatrout Issue: GROUPER and SNAPPERAction: Pending Regulations Changes Information:...