After twelve years of being the primary resource for Florida's East Coast anglers, boaters and conservationalists, Coastal Angler Magazine is now delivering it's message Statewide through a system of regional partnerships with it's like-minded Franchisees. In an era when the State's marine resources and fragile ecosystems seem destined to move toward depletion and degradation, Coastal Angler Magazine and it's Franchisees strive to educate and inform our readership on the issues and common sense imperatives of protecting and preserving Florida's wonderful marine resources.
When advertisers choose Coastal Angler Magazine, they not only gain access to our loyal readership, they also aid and assist the Coastal Angler Magazine system in delivering it's message of "Use, don't abuse our waterways."
Coastal Angler Magazine's unique franchise network allows advertisers the choice of reaching one local market, several regional markets or statewide coverage. As our Franchise network expands, so too will our Statewide circulation base. Coastal Angler Magazine is a Free publication and is available in each region through a series of strategic distribution outlets designed to reach Florida's mainstream outdoor enthusiasts and recreational oriented tourists alike.
About the Publisher
Captain Rodney Smith served as a fishing guide and photojournalist for twelve years prior to publishing Coastal Angler Magazine, and still holds numerous IGFA world records. Mr. Smith began publishing Coastal Angler Magazine in the spring of 1996. A well-known and active proponent of many of the state's marine conservation issues, Rodney Smith serves as a board member of the Marine Resources Council and Charter member of Anglers For Conservation. He is also the author of "Catching Made Easy" and an original member of the Emmy award winning weekly television series "The Chevy Florida Fishing Report."
Rodney and his wife Karen are recognized as the founders of the "Hook Kids On Fishing" program, which each year teaches thousands of Florida children the basics of fishing and conservation. Mr. Smith's commitment to Florida's marine and fishing industries continues to be the primary focus of Coastal Angler Magazine, and it's goals of being the first choice print publication for Florida's fishing, boating and outdoor enthusiasts.
