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hile mystic grouper can be caught year-round in the Bahamas, the winter months are our favorite time of year. Whenever a weather window presents itself, we point our bow east across the Florida Straights in search of these deep-water bottom dwellers. Mystics are one of the lesser-known grouper species, simply because anglers don’t fish deep enough to target them. Like all grouper, they are excellent to eat and usually weigh from 15 to 50 pounds, although they can grow much larger. It takes special gear to fish the 800- to 1,200-foot depths where we find mystics. Armed with Shimano Tiagra 80 WAs and Shimano Tiagra 50 WAs equipped with Hooker Electric Autostop drives, we string up 65- to 100-pound Power Pro braid on Crafty One Custom’s Deep Drop Rods. We begin by paying close attention to our Humminbird Solix sonar with CHIRP HD digital technology to locate bottom structure. We look for cones, holes, drop-offs, ledges and deep-water ridges. Once viable structure is located, we position the boat above it with engines out of gear to judge how wind and current will manipulate our drift. Then the
boat is repositioned up-current from the structure and the deep-drop rigs are readied. When targeting mystics, we use our www.ThreeBuoysFishing.com grouper deep-drop rigs made with three 8/0 VMC 3x Circle Hooks on 100-pound branch lines off of 12 feet of 150-pound main line. For bait, we prefer fresh-cut 8-inch strips of dolphin, tuna, wahoo or barracuda. Many deep-drop anglers claim, “no light, no bite,” but our experience has proven that, especially with mystics, we catch more and bigger fish without lights. We deploy two rods on opposite sides of the boat. Lead weights in the 10-pound range are the rule of thumb, but weight can be adjusted to the current. After the weights hit bottom, the reels are left in freespool to lay the rigs straight down on the bottom. The engines should be used to decrease the boat’s drift to a standstill, if possible. If the boat drifts, let out line to keep the rigs on bottom. When the rod tip bumps and shakes, resist the urge to lock up the drag and retrieve line. Wait a minute or two for additional fish to sense the commotion. They’ll often eat the remaining baits. When it’s time to strike, lift the reel’s drag to strike (pre-set to 20 pounds of drag) and slowly start your retrieve. Big mystic grouper put up quite a fight at first, and you might even think you’ve hung bottom. Be patient and slowly gain as must line as possible. When fish are about halfway up, their air bladders expand and create lift. They will begin to float your rig up to the surface. For more tips and tactics on deep-dropping and the tackle and rigs to get tight, see www.threebuoysfishing.com. Also, keep up with all of the offshore action @ Team Three Buoys on Facebook and Instagram.
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Finding bait becomes more important than at any other time of year. Goebel likes to get out well before dawn in search of shad or herring flickering near the surface, especially when a big moon keeps baitfish active all night. Diving birds are also a dead giveaway. They are likely feeding on baitfish pushed by stripers from below. “A lot of times if there’s bait there, I won’t even worry about marking fish on the graph,” Goebel said. “I’ll just put out my lines and start fishing where the bait is.”
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here aren’t many anglers willing to endure the frigid early morning temperatures of winter on a large reservoir. But for those who can handle a little discomfort, right now is the best time of year to hook up with the striper of a lifetime. Around the Southeast, in reservoirs where striped bass were introduced, falling water temperatures spur changes in behavior that make the largest fish in the lake susceptible to anglers. Those 30- to 50-pounders are feeding up right now. They’re storing up reserves that will take them through the spring spawn. “It’s trophy striper season,” said Shane Goebel, of Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service. “The bigger fish are participating a little better. This time of year, we start going after those big ol’ hogs that are chasing the big baits.” The large summer schools broke up months ago. Stripers are spread out and on the move, following baitfish into the creek mouths and up into the backs of the creeks. Big fish move shallow when water temps hit the mid to low 50s on the lakes Goebel guides in the mountains of north Georgia and western North Carolina. It might take some searching to find them, but the rewards can be huge.
Because the stripers are continually moving with the bait, covering water is crucial. Goebel said to troll as many baits in as wide a spread as you can handle. Herring are great on lakes where they are present, but this time of year you should also work some big gizzard shad or trout into the spread. Sometimes it takes a big mouthful to convince big fish to eat. Goebel runs baits 30 to 40 feet behind planer boards. He’ll drop freelines 100 to 150 feet behind the boat. If the area where he finds bait isn’t too shallow, he’ll put a little bit of weight ahead of the baits on the inside boards to cover more water vertically. He slow trolls at about half a mile per hour. This is a pattern Goebel fishes all the way into May, when stripers have moved into a pre-spawn phase. It might not produce the numbers of fish that downlining into summer mega-schools will, but the fish are generally a lot bigger than those 5- to 10-pound summer schoolies. If catching an enormous striper sounds like fun, zip up your parka and get out on the lake. It’s trophy striper season. Check out Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service at bigolfish.com.
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f Costa Rica isn’t already on your bucket list, it should be. Famous for both inshore and offshore fishing, it’s also a country with incredible biodiversity and exciting eco-tourism opportunities. In short, there’s something for every sportsman and adventure seeker here. From a fishing perspective, the west coast of this Central American country is most favored with several significant cities and ports including Jaco, Quepos and, of course, Golfito. It’s Los Suenos, however, where
my wife, Felicia and I found outstanding action on a trip last April. We worked the inshore grounds, catching huge roosterfish, rainbow runners, grouper, jacks and even mahi. We also decked a big cubera snapper. Of course, we did have an edge. Coastal Angler’s very own Costa Rica inshore reporter Capt. Carlos Arguedas and his first-mate son, Christopher, were our charter crew. “This really is a terrific place to fish,” said Arguedas, “We have access to a lot of different spots ranging from very close to the marina to 50 miles away. The roosterfish action is unbelievable here but we also catch big cubera snapper, amberjack, groupers and huge red snappers, too.” Arguedas loves to take clients for roosterfish because they fight so hard, are found close to port, and grow big. He’s had a 90-pounder grace his deck. For these, he’ll slow troll live baits like blue runners, herring, sardines or bonita. All of these baits, impaled on size 8 circle hooks, also attract other large predators; so you never know what to expect when the rod doubles over. “Roosterfish are very impressive when you first see them,” said Arguedas. “They are exotic-looking with big dorsal rays, a huge mouth and striped flanks. They are stunning to see for the first time. They are also exceptionally strong. Fight a 20-pounder and you’ll think you have a 40-pounder at the end of the line. They jump, too, and shake their head, so remember to lower your rod tip when that fish comes up or you’ll tear the hook free.” Among the other big fish that hit the deck for Arguedas’ crew on a regular basis are goliath grouper that can top 400 pounds. These are targeted around local reefs. If you want to run offshore, sailfish, tuna and marlin abound within 10 miles of port. Dorado, sometimes topping 30 pounds, can be tempted within sight of the coast. Costa Rica’s tropical climate makes it a year-round destination. Most travelers prefer to visit during the dry season, which runs from December through April, but you’ll find lighter crowds and lower travel prices during the “green” or rainy season from May to November. Whenever you visit, it really helps to work with a travel pro that deals frequently with Costa Rica to customize a trip here. Blue Water Sportfishing Charters (http://bluewatersportfishingcharters.com) specializes in setting up trips to Los Suenos. They can put you in the right place at the right time for the fish you want to catch, sights you want to see or adventures you want to experience. They’ll also book you with Capt. Carlos—or you can contact him yourself at www.wingmancr.com.
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LAKE MARTIN BY: CAPT DAVID B. HARE
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appy New Year to everyone! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. Here on Lake Martin December has been very active to say the least. Large, and I mean very large, quantities of stripers have been being boated on a regular basis. In saying this, I predict January to be no different than December. We are finding huge schools of fish in several areas of the lake not just limited to any one spot. To help locate these massive schools look for bait fish on your electronics and keep a
watchful eye out for the sea gulls, whether they are actively feeding or just sitting still on the water. If you see gulls, you will find bait close by. Once you locate the stripers you can approach them using several different techniques. My favorite is live bait, but if you are not a live bait fisherman, then you can try top water lures. If that doesn’t pay off, then try jigging some hair jigs in the school or maybe even pulling some crank baits thru them. I don’t mention any one certain area this month simply due to the fact that I don’t want anyone to think they can’t find them in most any area of the lake. You also don’t have to depend on just an early or late bite because the bite will be good all day long in the cooler water temperature. Now for some things you definitely want to take advantage of the next few weeks are as follows:
The Atlanta Boat Show GWCC / Hall A January 10th-13th,2019 (See me at booth # 24) The Birmingham Boat Show BJCC January 24th-27th,2019 (See me at booth # 2) Very exciting news for our area is that the American Striped Bass Challenge is having an Open Striper Tournament here on Lake Martin, February 09, 2019. If you’d like to fish on one of our guide boats for a chance to win some big money and or great prizes, then give me a call at 256-401-3089. Or if you had rather fish it on your own out of your boat, then call Brian Bear at 803370-7334. This is going to be an awesome fun time on Lake Martin and you will not want to miss it. Capt. David B. Hare Alex City Guide Service 256-401-3089 2036 Cherokee Rd Suite 205 Alexander City, Al. 35010 davidbhare@yahoo.com www.alexcityguideservice.com Fbook/alexcityguideservice/LakeMartin
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CHRIS BUYS A HOBIE: A CAUTIONARY TALE BY: RICH ELLISON
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here is something special about taking out a plastic vessel and catching a mess of fish. After several years now of chasing fish inshore, I still haven’t quite figured out all the things that attract us to the sport. For some it’s the accessorizing; certain folks can ponder for weeks how to trick out a boat. For others it may be a cheaper way to get on the water (although not exactly the case with
a propelled vessel!), but what attracted me was the simplicity of it all. Throw it in the back of your truck and hit the water. Starting out I mostly tossed a jig with a soft plastic & that’s still exactly what I do today. But this story isn’t about me, it’s about my buddy: Chris. I took Chris fishing about a year ago, because I have 2 boats and he expressed interest. The first trip was slow, but it produced a decent red or two; enough to make a meal. We didn’t wait too long before we did it again, and naturally the fishing was better. I don’t recall how many trips he made in my boat, but it wasn’t many. Next thing I knew, Chris showed up in a brand new Hobie Compass from Fairhope Boat Company! It has proven to be an outstanding vessel that’s spent some time on the water, but I’m getting ahead of myself. I feel I should warn those of you who are reading this and new to the sport; or possibly considering taking it up. If you decide to chase the great white whale from a kayak, just know this will infect your soul. You will find yourself at work, when you should be focused on completing a certain task, you may just realize 25 minutes have passed while you thought about what anchoring system best suites you and if you really need a carbon fiber light pole…. Chris has taken to the waters of Mobile Bay
like a pirate. Watching him on the water, I’ve often wondered, (and I bet he has too), how he got by so long without having a boat to get out there. In less than a year this dude has half a dozen honey holes, can read the water consistently, has upgraded tackle, and feeds his family fresh seafood monthly. It’s been really fun watching my friend obsessively fish more than I do these days. What is the cause of all his success? It’s simple really, he’s out there fishing! You have to get out there. I will give one last word of warning. Choose your fishing buddies wisely. There are some folks out there who are not pleasant to fish with. The type of folks who may just go to your spot all the time, even when y’all aren’t fishing together. This is a sad reality, so make sure before you show someone your favorite spot that you can trust them with it. You can still take them fishing if they aren’t trustworthy; that’s a great time to go scout new water! As I write this it is early December & relatively warm. If the weather holds out and stays above 50 often, the fishing can remain decent for a while longer. The winter slowdown is coming. Chris and I have started scaling back our trips. Last we spoke he had his eye on a new Hobie Outback. Consider yourself warned; this is a great sport, but it may become an unshakeable obsession! Rich Ellison Outback Fishing Adventures 251-223-7085
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ith Christmas behind us, we can start planning for the New Year and hopefully warmer temps soon, which leads to good fishing. Wishful thinking I know, but hey it beats dreading winter. The trout and red fishing have been good in the rivers and will continue for a little while longer. Down my way, farther south, with lower air and water temps the trout and reds will still be in these deeper tidal rivers that dump into the Bay
and Sound. If you can find live shrimp, by all means get some before you leave the dock, if not the good ole shrimp and minnow imitations will work well fished on a 1/4 to 3/8 ounce jig head. I am using Vudu shrimp still under a cork with some Vudu shrimp sauce (scent) applied to the under body. I am also using paddle tail swim baits like the Matrix shad in a variety of colors, but I like them with some yellow or bright green in them. I am fishing deep from 8 to 12 feet and even deeper in the holes where the water temperatures and salinity are constant. And remember, present the baits SLOW, SLOW, SLOW, and keep the jig head in contact with the bottom as much as possible. A slow troll in the middle of these rivers also can produce nice fish. Troll a jig or a rattle trap or other hard bait like a Yo-Zuri minnow or Mirrodine on the bottom. Go slow, either in
a natural drift or by using a trolling motor on a very low setting. Just drift as naturally as you can. There will be redfish in these areas as well as specks and white trout. If you get a calm day and can get out into the bay or sound, the white trout will be around deeper structure and around the gas rigs in these areas, there may already be a few sheepshead there as well; soon the sheepshead will appear but probably not schooled up in big numbers like they will in coming months as the annual spawn occurs, you can use dead shrimp or other fresh dead bait to target these species. There will be whiting also known as ground mullet off the gulf beaches, use a small piece of fresh shrimp on a small khale hook and a small split shot above the hook to keep the bait on the bottom or close to the bottom, or use a bridge rig with a one ounce weight and fish just off the beach or between the sand bars. We are still fishing and booking trips through the Winter, call me to discuss or book for Spring and Summer, dates are filling up! Call me, let’s go fishing, Until next time, tight lines and good fishing, Capt. Charlie Gray Gray Gulf Charters Dauphin Island / Mobile Bay / Ft Morgan Alabama 251.379.5067 Charlie@Graygulfcharters.com www.Graygulfcharters.com
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he water temps are in the 50’s. All the saltwater on the causeway has gone south for the winter. And with that the shrimp have moved south to the gulf and the trout have followed. At least until the weather starts to warm-up next spring and the saltwater starts to move up the bay. On cooler days, look in the deeper parts of the rivers and creeks that flow into Mobile Bay like Bon Secour River, Fish River, Magnolia River, Dog River, Fowl River, and the Theodore Industrial Canal. Explore the small creeks in these rivers especially where the creeks flow into these rivers. Don’t be surprised if a red takes your bait. On warmer days look near the banks instead of the deeper water. Work your bait slow and expect bites to be soft and slow. Live or dead shrimp on a carolina rig on the bottom are a good bet. If you’re fishing artificial bait, my favorites are a Mirrolure Glad Shad or High Tide Shrimp soft plastic on a jig head. I start with a
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OFFSHORE REPORT BY: CAPT. DON MCPHERSON with maybe a few more chilly days. I like January fishing for bull redfish. You must have patience as you approach the gulf. That is the time to start scanning the surface for bait activity, birds diving and maybe redfish on the surface. Ride slowly and look. I prefer to place a couple of #3 spoons behind planers as I ride and watch for activity. Once I find any kind of activity then I like to cast a curly tail grub. This type of fishing can be a blast. These big bulls can weigh 20-30 pounds. The typical north wind in January is blocked by land and condos along the beach and presents nice calm water within a couple of miles. This is perfect for redfish fishing. My other favorite type of fishing is finding and hooking into sheepshead. Again, this fishing is done with light spinning tackle. February should also provide the same fishing.
Don’t stay inside all winter or in a tree stand. Take a few days and travel to the Alabama Gulf Coast. There is seafood year round and always nice accommodations at a discounted rate available in the winter. Let’s Go Fishing! Capt. Don McPherson 251-752-0235 Getaway Charters www.getawaycharters.com
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L E A S S E R V E E T NT IN W With Special Offers For the 2019 Boat Show Season Your Suzuki Marine Dealer has exceptional deals in store for you when you purchase a new Suzuki outboard from 25 to 350 horsepower during the winter Boat Show Season. Get Suzuki’s 3-Year Limited Warranty plus 3 years of Extended Protection at no extra charge.There are Instant Savings on select models, and Low-Rate Financing is also available. See your participating Suzuki Marine dealer for all the details.
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Six Years of Protection at no extra charge on all new outboards 25 to 350 HP.
Instant Savings on select models when you buy at the boat show. See your dealer for details.
Rates as low as 5.99% on new Suzuki outboards on approved credit.* [60 Months]
3 Years Limited Warranty + 3 Years Extended Protection
Gimme Six Extended Protection promo is applicable to new Suzuki Outboard Motors from 25 to 350 HP in inventory which are sold and delivered to buyer between 01/01/19 and 03/31/19 in accordance with the promotion by a Participating Authorized Suzuki Marine dealer in the continental US and Alaska to a purchasing customer who resides in the continental US or Alaska. Customer should expect to receive an acknowledgement letter and full copy of contract including terms, conditions and wallet card from Suzuki Extended Protection within 90 days of purchase. If an acknowledgement letter is not received in time period stated, contact Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. – Marine Marketing via email: marinepromo@suz.com. The Gimme Six Promotion is available for pleasure use only, and is not redeemable for cash. Instant Savings apply to qualifying purchases of select Suzuki Outboard Motors made between 01/01/19 and 03/31/19. For list of designated models, see participating Dealer or visit www.suzukimarine.com. Instant Savings must be applied against the agreed-upon selling price of the outboard motor and reflected in the bill of sale. (Suzuki will, in turn, credit Dealer’s parts account.) There are no model substitutions, benefit substitutions, rain checks, or extensions. Suzuki reserves the right to change or cancel these promotions at any time without notice or obligation. * Financing offers available through Synchrony Retail Finance. As low as 5.99% APR financing for 60 months on new and unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors. Subject to credit approval. Not all buyers will qualify. Approval, and any rates and terms provided, are based on credit worthiness. $19.99/month per $1,000 financed for 60 months is based on 5.99% APR. Hypothetical figures used in calculation; your actual monthly payment may differ based on financing terms, credit tier qualification, accessories or other factors such as down payment and fees. Offer effective on new, unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors purchased from a participating authorized Suzuki dealer between 01/01/19 and 03/31/19. “Gimme Six”, the Suzuki “S” and model names are Suzuki trademarks or ®. Don’t drink and drive. Always wear a USCG-approved life jacket and read your owner’s manual. © 2019 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
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