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Summer Slammers Tips and Tricks For Targeting BIG Dolphin By Gene Dyer
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12 miles offshore in 2,100 feet of water. Capt. Alex was first boat to the spot and put three sailfish releases on the board in the opening hours. As the rest of the field lagged, the mega panga hooked up a blue marlin for a two-hour fight. After the photograph and release, a second marlin entered the spread, this time a big, bad black. Capt. Patrick belted up for the battle and conquered the fish in a two-plus-hour fight that saw eight leader grabs before the successful release. “I had a trip planned for Hawaii in the winter to cross black marlin off my list,” said Patrick, smiling. “I guess that’s off.” Their total of 1,000 points is a single-day record for the event, and they scored the ultra-difficult Billfish Grand Slam. The second day was just like the first, with the Harvester scoring early and often. They snagged seven more sailfish releases, including one just a minute before lines-out. The Harvester’s haul is an all-time best for this tournament, eclipsing the winning score of 1,200 posted two years ago by FishingNosara teammate the Explorer. For Capt. Alex, it is the culmination of perseverance through years of adversity in this event. In 2011, as mate on the Wanderer, he recorded 14 sailfish releases during prefishing only to get zero during the event. In 2016, he had the thing won until the camera with all the proof-photos fell overboard late on the second day. “I’m incredibly proud of what Capt. Alex has done with the Harvester,” beamed Craig Sutton, founder of FishingNosara and architect of the mega panga design. “He pushed himself and his boat to the edge during months before this event. He has honed his instincts and advanced his craft. Capt. Alex has paid the price to reach to top of the mountain.” The FishingNosara team looks forwarded to challenging the Harvester in the 2020 Ship of Fools Tournament next April and to competing with Alex in the 1st Annual FishingNosara Invitational in early August 2019. If you and your best anglers are ready to compete, the FishingNosara U.S. office can be reached at (904) 591-2161 USA or fishingnosara.com.
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he worldwide demand for delicious and pricey bluefin tuna is unsustainable. The plunder of spawning accumulations in the Mediterranean drove Atlantic bluefin stocks nearly to collapse, and a similar scenario played out for Pacific bluefin off Japan. Stock assessments show Pacific bluefin tuna populations have fallen to less than 3 percent of their original levels. More stringent fishing regulations along with the farming of bluefin tuna have helped slow the decline of Pacific bluefin tuna, but the demand remains. Seeking a sustainable method to supply the world’s hunger for Pacific bluefin, The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FEAR) has awarded a $945,000 grant to Ichthus Unlimited LLC to establish a hatchery in the San Diego Bay area, where they will attempt to cultivate Pacific bluefin eggs and grow them for distribution to tuna farms. Because of the challenges of hatching and rearing these long-ranging apex predators in captivity, it took Japanese bluefin hatcheries more than three decades to begin successfully completing the breeding cycle without drawing from wild populations. The hope is that Ichthus Unlimited can begin providing juvenile Pacific bluefins to existing tuna farms, which currently stock their pens with wild-caught tuna. “Today 98 percent of tuna ranching relies on wild-captured fish for the stocking of net pens. This adds to the already massive fishing pressure on wild bluefin tuna populations,” said Alejandro Buentello, president of Ichthus Unlimited. “Hatchery-reared tuna will not only make it possible to stock cages without fishing, but it can also be used as a stock enhancement strategy to empower wild tuna populations to rebound more rapidly. It is a proactive rather than reactive strategy.” Despite the popularity of Pacific bluefin tuna, few indoor facilities in the world have the expertise needed to raise them from eggs. The team at Ichthus will collaborate with these indoor hatching facilities and leverage their combined knowledge to successfully implement this practice. As the “holy grail” of aquaculture, bluefin tuna can sell for tens of thousands and occasionally millions of dollars per fish. It is estimated that bluefin species products generate approximately $2-2.5 billion in value worldwide each year. Increases in tuna production would also create jobs and economic gains, particularly for coastal communities in California and the Gulf of Mexico. “Bluefin tuna aquaculture represents a major new high-value market for U.S. farmers, but there is much science to be done to produce the fish entirely under farmed conditions,” said Sally Rockey, FFAR executive director. “This research has the potential to not only stabilize the wild population, but also create economic opportunities in farming the delicacy.” COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM
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hen we landed on Grand Bahama, the sun greeted our wintery white faces, and a 70-degree day with a light breeze warmed us to the core. Unfortunately, by morning, the greeting changed to 25 mph winds, which made conditions less than optimal for fly fishing. At home, we might have changed to conventional tackle or even skipped the trip all together, but we came here to fly fish for bonefish, and fly fish we would. Rather than get down on the conditions, we made some tactical changes and used the wind the best we could to our advantage. One benefit of this scenario is the fish tend to be less spooky in shallow water. The noise generated by the wind and the waves allows anglers to get closer without spooking the fish. In fact, glass calm days can be more challenging than some of the breezier ones. Here are a few tips to help out on those blustery days. • Shortening your leader can make a huge difference in accuracy. Fly line tracks relatively straight through wind, especially if you are double hauling. But that last 10 feet or so can be a real crap shoot when the wind is kicked up over 20 mph. Shortening the leader can really help with accuracy, especially in a crosswind. • Using a heavier fly has advantages. With wave action, weight helps the fly get down to the bottom faster, and that’s where the fish are feeding. Even in skinny water, where you would normally use just bead chain eyes, don’t be afraid to move up to some lead eyes as the disturbance caused by the wind helps conceal the splash. • Consider stepping up one rod weight. There is no doubt a heavier rod makes a huge difference in punching through the wind. Sometimes your best bet is to step up to make sure you can get the fly in front of the fish. Another option is to over-line your rod, which is moving up to a line that’s a weight heavier than the rod is rated for. This helps load the rod on the cast, which delivers a more powerful cast. • The best thing is practice. If you are going to spend good money to go on a trip, you want to give yourself the best chance for success. Most fly fishers only practice casting as far as possible. I don’t worry about that. Windy or not, you rarely need to cast more than 60 feet on the flats. Instead, concern yourself with quick accurate casts. And don’t forget to practice in the wind, not just head-on, but at every angle. A crosswind can move your fly off target, and casting 5 feet behind a fish rarely produces a strike. In the end, we didn’t let the wind blow our chances for success; we prevailed with some great Bahamas bones. Will Schmidt is a seasoned tournament angler and has been writing about fishing for more than two decades.
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hen fishing for many species, and especially wahoo, eliminating the “short strike” makes the fish box look a lot better back at the dock. There are few things more disappointing than checking a bait in the spread and discovering you have been pulling around a ballyhoo cleanly snipped off right behind the hook. Older and larger fish are not stupid; this “short strike” right behind the hook is not an ac-
175-pound cable, I like to make four wraps on the hook, but try it for yourself and use whatever feels good. Here’s how I do it: • Thread the end of approximately 18 inches through the inside bite of the hook eye, and make a loop about the size of a baseball. Hold the loop between you left thumb and index finger. • Make four wraps around the hook shank, from the back of the bend going forward. • Pull the tag end of the cable with pliers until “snug” on
cident. Don’t get me wrong… there have been more wahoo, dolphin and tuna caught on pin-rigged ballyhoo than all the other offerings combined. However, there are days when a nice “clean” naked ballyhoo swimming like a snake with an almost invisible stinger hook is the only trick that works. There are several brands of seven-strand cable that will work just fine, but for this snelled stinger hook, I use American Fishing Wire 175-pound, brown cable. It’s soft and folds into place nicely. And it’s strong when crimped and snelled. In addition to the stinger hook, I like to snell a short piece onto the front end of the ballyhoo to avoid the total bite off. Snelling cable is no different than snelling mono or fluoro, but with less wraps. With the
the hook shank, and push the wraps forward toward the eye of the hook before cinching down on the cable. • Next, make a couple wraps of the cable around one hand and pull hard on the main line and the tag end with pliers at the same time to cinch down tight on the snell. • The main line end of cable now needs to be cut to the right length and crimped to the proper diameter to fit around the main hook and for the proper length of the ballyhoo. For a detailed video of this clean and super strong stinger hook and how to apply it, check out the website and click on “Clean (Snelled) Stinger Hook Assembly;” www.barefootcatsandtackle.com.
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ight fishing for trout is a fun way to catch them. It can also be an easy way, since what you are seeing is trout actively feeding. The two easiest ways to sight fish are to look for rises and to look for trout visibly feeding on the bottom of the stream. Without getting overly complicated, there are three main types of rises. These are the sip rise, head-to-tail rise and splashy rise. These three types are the ones trout use to take a floating insect from the surface, from just underneath the surface and above the surface. The sip and head-to-tail rises form dimple rings on the surface as long as the current isn’t too strong. Dimple rings are left behind where the trout slightly broke the surface to sip an insect. You might not see the trout at all, but the rings are left as evidence. The headto-tail rise is when the trout breaks the surface with its head first,
and you might see its dorsal fin and then finally the tail. This rise is a little more forceful, and many times will leave a greater disturbance than the sip rise. Lastly, the splashy rise is when the trout completely clears the water and is usually catching an insect that is depositing eggs on the water. The sip rise means trout are probably surface feeding on mayflies or stoneflies. The head to tail rise means trout are probably feeding on insects in the surface film like a mayfly, ant or grasshopper or maybe a nymph struggling toward the surface. The splashy rise means trout are feeding on insects above the surface, like a caddis laying its eggs. With a good pair of polarized sunglasses, spotting trout feeding on the bottom of a stream is a matter of watching for a silver flash or possibly tailing. When trout take nymphs off the bottom, they turn sideways to take the insect. The flash you see is the fish feeding. Tailing is when a trout’s tail protrudes toward the surface. They do this to dig or root the bottom for immature insects, grubs, etc. Some common mistakes to avoid: Do not cast to the rise. Trout will leave their lie to examine an insect (your fly) and actually float downstream with the insect before the rise. They may examine the insect for the distance of a foot or five feet. After the trout rises, it moves back upstream to its lie. If you cast to the rise, there’s a good chance that trout has already moved upstream and will never see your offering. Do not cast to a trout displaying a silver side unless you have your fly at the correct depth. That fish is looking down at the bottom. If your fly isn’t on the bottom, it will never be seen. James Bradley is an Orvis-endorsed fly fishing guide in north Georgia’s. Reel Em In Guide Service has permits for guiding in Georgia and North Carolina, offers over 6 miles of private trophy waters, and operates drift boat trips on the Toccoa and Tuckasegee rivers. Contact them at www.ReelEmInGuideService.com or (706) 2730764.
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CLARKS HILL / THURMOND LAKE STRIPED BASS, HYBRIDS AND CRAPPIE REPORT
he current lake level remains steady at 327.12 (2.9 ft below full pool) and surface temperatures on the south end of the lake are around 65 degrees in the morning and rising. The mornings have warmed up nicely. The major food source for our lake (blueback herring) has responded by moving in and out of the shallows. In some locations, the herring spawn is in full swing. On the south end of the reservoir, it is only in the beginning stages. Stripers and hybrid stripers have been very cooperative and receptive to multiple patterns. Live and cut bait on shallower down rods (12-30 ft), free-lined herring, and flat lines with small weights have produced well in the shallows along with a few fish falling for flukes and chrome, artificial offerings. All sections of the lake are holding fish right now and the seagulls and loons can help point the way to active feeding fish. The Anthony Shoals area on the northern end of the lake is a traditional hybrid spawning area and according to recent reports, is producing very well.
At the current pace, spring fishing techniques should last well into May this year. When the blueback herring spawn runs its course and the bait returns deep, the predator fish will follow and lead to some ferocious down rod feeding. This typically develops around Memorial Day weekend and lasts throughout the summer. This can be the best time to introduce young anglers to the excitement of fishing without having much downtime to get bored. Crappie fishing has picked up and many of the fish have spawned with the last full moon. As soon as the females spawn, they will go into a negative mood and hug the bottom for a few days, while the males will remain close to the nest and protect the fry. The mid-morning and evening periods have been more productive due to the colder nights. Trolling jigs can still produce good fish as well as dabbling a cork and jig or minnow in the shallow cover. All crappie will not spawn at the same time. Look for the lower end to still offer pre-spawn slabs in the coming days. Little River Guide Service | Capt Tony Shepherd and Capt Rocky Fulmer
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ot many days until the neighborhood children will begin summer vacation. Seems a whole lot shorter now than when you were a kid doesn’t it? Well, with the few remaining days of school left before the bunch scatters, round up some of the neighborhood kids while school is still in session and then take them all on a fishing trip. A fishing trip with their buddies will light up some eyes and create smiles galore. Anyway, I’m sure that with a little effort and a telephone call or two, you can round up a small group for a trip to the local fishing hole. You can probably handle three or four, can’t you? That won’t be too many. Maybe you can get one or two of your fishing buddies to help. A couple of things though. Be sure that the equipment works. Children have no patience or skill to deal with tangles, backlashes or unworkable gear. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has loaner programs to equip those in need. I’m sure you can gather up some stuff between you and your friends. Secondly, use live bait. With the absence of learned or practiced fishing techniques with plastics and such, live bait is heartily suggested. The deal is that even if the fish aren’t biting, a sleeve of crickets, a box of worms or a paper sack of spring lizards will entertain them for hours. A company in Madison, Georgia carries a product called ‘Fisher’s Choice’ with product that you can buy on line; little cans of dried crickets, shrimp and worms. They work just like live bait and will be perfect for your little anglers. How about the destination? Easiest thing to do is pick a state park by reaching out to the Georgia DNR and Georgia State Parks Department. No matter which park you pick that is close by, they are stocked with catchable critters and many are reserved just for children’s groups. Remember too, you don’t have to try for a state record bass; a few tugs from a bream or catfish will suffice nicely. Your best headquarters will be a pier or the bank of a pond. Boats are ill advised for this type of trip. Take a little grill and heat up hot dogs for lunch. Young anglers get hungry and will not want to stop fishing to eat. Besides, everyone loves a hot dog. Lastly, don’t make it an all-day affair. A few hours one morning, before it gets too hot, works well. Four hours will do nicely. It’s quite likely that the three or four children you sacrifice a morning for will have never gone fishing before and may not again until you take them. With a catch or two, they will proudly tell everyone at school when they return and will feel like their summer was worthwhile and that you thought they were worth it. Take photos also, lots and lots. Photos last a lifetime and help recall wonderful days spent with wonderful friends. O’Neill Outside O’Neill Williams
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elcome Greater Augusta & CSRA Angler readers! Fly Fishing – Our main quarry for the long rod here on Lake Oconee is hybrids and stripers. I would recommend an 8-weight, 9-foot rod. In terms of line, 60 percent of the time I am using an intermediate line. I will use a sink tip line when the fish have moved deeper. For fly selection, Henry Cowen’s “Something Else” fly is hard to beat here. I also like a wiggle minnow in white / gray. Fly fishing on Lake Oconee is definitely all about timing. Early or late in the day is always the best bite. There are some specific times in spring that offer good opportunities. First the shad spawn, this is when the baitfish will move shallow at first light. Last year this started around the second week in April. The second and most exciting time to fly fish here is what guides call “the pump back bite.” Last year this started in mid-May and ran through mid-June. It is a first light bite near the dam. When Georgia Power pumps water up from Lake Sinclair the shad get knocked off the wall of the dam and up to the surface and this triggers a massive topwater bite for hybrids and stripers. Hybrids / Stripers – It’s a heavenly time to go fishing for hybrids and stripers here on Oconee. Looking at my log from last year, some
of my best trips started right around the week of the Master’s Tournament in Augusta. The shad spawn started that week last year, and flat lining shad early near the dam was incredible. Fly fishing was also good. The pump-back had not started, but at first light casting to rip-rap and wood banks was productive. Anglers using spinning tackle could cast white spinner baits and catch nice sized hybrids and large mouth, but this is an early morning bite only. Crappie - As of this writing, crappie fishing is very good. A popular debate among the guides here is pulling versus pushing. The latter will produce bigger fish. As we move into May the fish will bed shallow. You can bet I will be out there with 5-weight fly rod casting a pink “Crazy Charlie” fly under a strike indicator. Final words – May and June offer incredible fishing here on Oconee. I offer combination trips, so you can fly fish and spin fish in the same morning. If you want to go anytime in the next few months, call 706-816-4281 or e-mail me at wmoore1700@outlook.com and lock in your dates. Tight Lines, and God bless. Oconee On the Fly | Wayne Moore, USCG Licensed Captain
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he water level is at full pool and water temperature is in the low 60s. May might be the best month of the year for catching fish. Every type of fish is active and shallow. Most fish have finished the rigors of spawning and they are busily feeding and putting on weight. Hybrids and stripers are feeding shallow, especially early and late in the day. Looking around points, shoals, humps and other shallow structure is a solid strategy for success. To catch these shallow feeders, we will throw small jig heads with Zoom super fluke junior’s in white ice. We will also throw Sebille magic swimmers. I like the slow sinking white color. We will also pull herring with no weight as we cast around shallow structure. Spotted bass and largemouth bass are located around the same areas. They will follow the blue back herring that spawn in May around shallow structure. If you reel in and the herring are following your lure, you know are in the right spot. In summary, all game fish are active in May. Most of them are shallow and eager to feed. The weather is most agreeable. Get out and enjoy the lake! Preston Harden | Bucktail Guide Service 706-255-5622 | Bucktailguideservice.com
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ater temperature - 68 degrees Lake level - full pool Clarity - clear Bass: The bite has been unbelievable! These fish are eating anything from a plastic worm to a topwater plug. We have had good success back in the pockets throwing frogs in the mornings and afternoons for largemouth. The spotted bass bite has been strong with a few bigger fish showing up on long points midmorning and middle of the day. These fish are inhaling jerk baits. Trout: The brown trout bite has been consistent lately. We have been trolling crawler harnesses slowly mid-way back in the creeks. Look for a 30 to 40 foot bottom and try staying close to the baitfish schools. Walleye: The walleye bite has been a little slow and hopefully will rebound with the lower water flows ahead. Look for these fish on a 25 to 35 foot bottom holding close to structure. We have had a little success dropping 3/8 ounce stand-up jigs tipped with shiners. This bite should continue to get better over the next few weeks as we near the end of May. Good luck! Wes Carlton | Georgia Lake Fishing 770-318-9777 | www.georgialakefishing.com
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ass fishing is very good. Focus your efforts in major creeks like Rooty Creek and Crooked Creek and fish from the bank out to 4 or 5 feet. Texas rigged plastics continue to be your best option with tubes and crawfish type baits producing the best. Shallow docks are holding some of the larger fish that have spawned and can be caught on a beaver or creature bait in June bug or other darker color patterns. If the front of the dock has more than five feet of water, don’t waste your time fishing it. Move on to a shallower dock. The best news of all is that a decent topwater bite has started in the last couple of days on shallow flats. Fish a Pop R or other type chugger bait slowly with long pauses, or try a Zoom Horny Toad over the grass beds moving it as slowly as possible. Ken Sturdivant | www.southernfishing.com
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pring weather has taken hold around the rivers here at Chattooga River Fly Shop. The leaves of all the hardwood trees are emerging, wild dogwood trees have bloomed, the mountain laurel and rhododendron flowers make the scenery around the rivers a special place. Let’s not forget that the fishing is great as well, whether you like nymphing, dry flies, or streamers. Fishing on the delayed harvest sections has been outstanding with large fish being caught with dry flies. The early Spring hatches have been great. We have been fishing the riffles to the heads of the pools with the most success. Dry fly fishing the slower water areas when the hatch is happening has also produced great numbers of fish as well. Early morning and late afternoons, long-swinging dead-drifts of flashback nymphs and emergers, have been the key to success. As the hatches progress with the warmer weather, we look forward to seeing many more May Flies and Caddis, please stop by the Fly Shop and check out the “Hot List” for hatch updates. Another large emergence is of the Oak Worms. These fine little creatures are a tasty treat that even the largest of trout cannot pass up as they fall from the trees into the rivers. Casting imitations of these into over-hanging bushes and dead-drifting them with a twitching technique will be very beneficial to
a large day on the river. Anywhere you may find these worms dangling from their silk lines from the trees do not hesitate to stop and watch the worm finally hit the water and see what happens! The next process is to work your way into a good vantage point to make your cast to the fish which just ate the natural worm. Do not worry about a delicate cast, even splatting the worm on the water will be just as effective as they also fall out of the trees from far above. As late spring temperatures rise, fishing the shady areas of the rivers will be essential, as the fish will move out of the high sun and warmer temperature waters. Let’s all remember “leave no trace.” Packing out what you brought in with you is essential and bringing something back out with you that someone else has left behind does not hurt either to keep our beautiful streams and rivers how they should be. Keeping them clean means future generations will still be able to enjoy what we are enjoying now! Check out our daily posts on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, giving you the daily water conditions on the Chattooga River, and please share your big fish pictures with us! We hope to see everyone out on the rivers! Chattooga River Fly Shop | chattoogariverflyshop.com 6832-A Highlands Hwy, Mtn. Rest, SC 29664 | 864-638-2806
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t is time to get out the poppin’ bugs and go for bass. Here are a few tips for making the trip out on the water is more enjoyable. Bass fishing with a poppin’ bug is probably one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to fly fish. You can use one fly all day and not have to re-tie. You can use a very basic leader. You don’t need a fancy reel, but a good bass taper line with a fast action rod will help. You can be a minimalist bass fisherman. We will look at the basics, and then I will have a few ways to keep it interesting. Using a 6-8 weight rod will deliver a poppin’ bug to the target with ease if you use a bass taper line and a 15-pound, 7-8 foot leader. The reason for the heavy leader and good line is the wind resistance of the fly and the tendency for it to spin. I have a ton of bass flies, but only use one for topwater, and it is a very simple fly to tie. It will not spin the line like Stay close to the targets, as bass most because it has no legs don’t spook very easily and or wings. See photo. The line generally stay close to cover. is important because of the taper, and if all you have is a trout line, you can modify it by cutting off the long front taper. But go buy a new line. You deserve it. Here is the very simple game plan (unless you want to jazz it up, see below). Cast your fly and get a feel for what distance it will pick up and
lay down with one or maybe two false casts. Think in terms of working the bank every 4 or 5 feet with cast after cast. This is one of my favorite parts of bass fishing; target practice. Lay the fly tight to cover and start working it. Keep your rod tip in the water and strip it in with 3 to 4-inch erratic pops. After 3 to 4-feet, pick it up and lay it in the next slot. Pick out your target before you make that back cast and your accuracy will be much better. That’s it! If you want to make it more interesting, try using a sidearm cast with increased power application and skip the fly up under branches. Try using a spiral lift to start your back cast. That will get the line moving, increase tension, lift the fly off the water and make your back cast a breeze. Still want more of a challenge? Try casting an underslung loop to get the fly under the branches. All of these casts and adjustments are done with only about 30 to 40-feet of line out of the rod tip, so line control is rather easy. Stay close to the targets, as bass don’t spook very easily and generally stay close to cover. So get in with them and have the fly hit the structure. Check out the Fly Fishers International website for more on the different terms and cast. If you want to get a lesson, they have a list of instructors in your area.
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ntroduced to the sport of fishing by his father and supported by both parents in his drive to fish whenever he gets the opportunity, Corey Yaden has been fishing since the age of three. Corey grew up on Fort Gordon and calls Grovetown, Georgia home. He has fished every lake and pond there is in the area, in addition to all the major lakes in Georgia, as well as Lake Keowee in South Carolina and Pickwick Lake in Alabama. Whether its largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, bream, catfish, walleye, white bass, northern pike or anything else that would bite, Corey has caught them all. Competitive bass fishing is Corey’s passion and it shows. Whether competing in a fishing derby at a young age or competing with the Clarks Hill Youth Fishing Team in the High School Division, Corey has racked up quite
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, AND TEAMWORK The TAM Staff had the opportunity to ask Corey and his dad, Jacob, a few questions: TAM Staff: What has been your favorite moment fishing? Corey: My favorite moment was during the state classic at Lake Eufaula last year when we had a really tough practice, but during the tournament we had an amazing first day and caught a ton of fish, including a 6.07 pound kicker (which was my biggest bass ever in a tournament) and we had almost 18 pounds for our best five and were only .01 ounces behind second place.
an impressive record. Among his many accomplishments, Corey qualified for the Georgia State Championships three years in a row and the FLW National Championship / World Finals in 2018 and 2019. He and his teammates are looking forward to the Georgia Bass Nation High School State Classic on Clarks Hill Lake in June. While fishing is his primary focus, Corey played several sports while in high school, including football, wrestling, soccer and lacrosse. Corey has also maintained outstanding academic grades and has been actively involved in other extra-curricular activities, including serving as the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) president, volunteering at the Columbia County Recycle Center, the Clark Hill Committee, the Paralyzed Veterans Association, and the Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex (TASC) teaching kids to fish, canoe and kayak, as well as shoot archery, skeet, and rifle, and conduct wildlife presentations, hikes, and orienteering. With all that he has accomplished, it should come as no surprise then to know that Corey has also earned a college fishing scholarship, having recently signed with Brewton-Parker College, a private Christian coeducational college located in Mount Vernon, Georgia. Fishing for a college team was a goal of Corey’s, so now he can look forward to competing at the college level and winning tournaments with his future Baron teammates.
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TAM Staff: What is your favorite lake or river to fish and why? Corey: Lake Lanier. It is an amazing spotted bass fishery. The spots fight so hard and the lake provides a new challenge each time, which is more rewarding when you finally figure them out. TAM Staff: What has been your most challenging lake (or tournament) to fish and what was it that made it so challenging? Corey: Nationals at Pickwick Lake last year. We never ledge-fished before, so we were trying to learn something new and we had boat problems throughout the tournament...which was really frustrating because you knew where the fish were it was just out of your control. TAM Staff: Do you have a favorite rig or lure you turn to when you are in a pinch and need some quick bites? Corey: Crankbait, crankbait, crankbait. When in doubt, crank it out. TAM Staff: What advice would you give to a young angler who is just entering the sport? Corey: If fishing is something you’re really passionate about, time on the water is everything. Don’t ever get discouraged. Stick to what you’re confident in when you’re in a tournament, but if you are just fishing for the fun, change to new things and try to learn. Gain confidence in that style of fishing, because you’re never going to know when it will work on the water. Nine times out of 10, if you are fishing something you don’t have confidence in you’re not going to fish as effectively and it’s going to discourage you even more. Confidence is everything in fishing and so is having a “Positive Mental Attitude” as pro-fisherman Gerald Swindle would say. TAM Staff: How has the sport of fishing had a positive impact on your son? Jacob Yaden: First and foremost, fishing taught Corey patience. Competitive fishing is not a speed sport. It is meticulous. Trying to fool a creature that is designed to survive is not as easy as many believe; and finding “just right” for any particular lake takes time and repetition. Just as important to Corey is that fishing helped him develop appreciation for nature and having respect for the environment. He understands the need to build healthy habitats to help grow the fish population for future anglers. He picks up trash around or in the lake to keep the water and shorelines clean, not just for him but for everyone. Fishing is a significant motivation for Corey getting outside and being active. Not many kids these days are interested in getting up every Friday or Saturday at 4:30 am just to go fishing. Competitive fishing also showed him how to work as a team, whether fishing with his partner or volunteering with his Clarks Hill Youth Fishing Team. MAY 2019
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ou can tell spring has finally sprung when you see dogwoods in full bloom…the clocks are changed over to daylight savings time, and every car has a thick coat of yellow pollen on it. Just like your boat, hopefully you ‘winterized’ your tackle before you put it away last fall. You gave everything a good fresh water rinse, put a little paste wax on your rod blanks, a little non-corrosive spray on the moving parts of your reel, and tidied-up your lure and tackle trays. At the end of the season, I always completely empty my tackle bags and shake them out over the garbage can. There are usually a couple half-eaten, crushed up crackers and a few wads of fishing line lodged in a corner. OK, if you did all of that last fall, then you’re pretty much ready for the spring. You get a gold star. Maybe you need to re-spool a couple reels, re-stock a few tackle items, and then get on the water. On the other hand, maybe you were rushed to get home on your last fishing trip in October; and you just put all your gear in a corner, or maybe even left it on the boat. It’s been sitting there in a damp compartment with a forgotten bologna sandwich, an open bag of pork
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onsters of the deep have always existed on the Savannah River. It is home to legendary creatures like the prehistoric “dinosaur fish” the sturgeon, and one of the oldest fisheries in the United States, shad. Our anadromous fish, those that travel from their rocky freshwater birthplace to the sea and back, were once part of a thriving ecosystem and vital to the local economy. The past is all but forgotten, but still every spring when the water warms up, these fish return. There are fewer with each passing year, but they keep coming back. For centuries, shad runs up and down the Eastern seaboard have signified the beginning of spring. As waves of fish scrambled to reach their spawning grounds, anglers and animals alike gathered along the rivers to harvest their share. Fishmongers and markets were common in riverside towns like those in Augusta’s River Region. When the fish returned, everyone benefited. Shad became one of the most commercially valuable fish in many states. And speaking of value, both the Atlantic and short nose sturgeon that historically call the Savannah River home were harvested for meat, roe, and oil for literally thousands of years by Native Americans and then later settlers. High in fat and nutritious, sturgeon was frequently smoked or cured, and their eggs supported a profitable caviar industry.
Striped bass, known as stripers, have long been popular for game fishing on the Savannah River. They are, in fact, the state fish of South Carolina. But populations of these great species began to plummet due to excessive harvesting, pollution, and loss of spawning grounds. In the 1930s a wave of New Deal infrastructure projects put people back to work but also did massive damage to our nation’s river systems in the process. Major dams severed waterways, blocking the once-impressive schools of fish from reaching their desperately needed spawning grounds. The downward spiral of their populations accelerated, and each year far fewer fish traveled up the rivers. However small their numbers, these incredible fish still find their way to Augusta. Few if any make it past the New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam, but all that is about to change. We know much more than we did nearly a century ago about the importance of a river’s natural flow and the challenges that dams can cause to both ecosystems and economies. Fish passage construction or alterations are required by law at the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, as well as the Augusta Canal Diversion Dam, and Stevens Creek Dam on the Savannah River. Immediately upon completion, these projects will allow fish that have been blocked for generations back to their traditional spawning grounds at the shoals. Expect a boom in fly fishing opportunities at both natural and man-made rock structures. Advocates for the fish passages emphasize the opportunity to improve access points for fishing and recreation while the dams undergo changes. And while both sturgeon species will remain offlimits for fishing due to their endangered status, it’s enough to know that their numbers will assuredly increase along with the rest of the useful and historic fish that need this critical habitat. During this time of year, the spring shad and striper run, fishermen in-the-know congregate at New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, where catching the plentiful persistent fish is like, well, shooting fish in a barrel. They are here today and gone tomorrow, but that’s par for the course. When healthy and thriving fisheries are restored in the Savannah River, we can count on their return every season. So, this story will soon have a happy ending. Our fish are finally coming back. Tonya Bonitatibus, Savannah Riverkeeper
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y family decided to go camping for the first time in several years. We have hiked at Mistletoe State Park several times and were happy to find a last-minute campsite available. Located on 71,100-acre Clarks Hill Lake near Augusta, the park website describes Mistletoe “as one of the finest bass fishing spots in the nation”. Mistletoe has 93 campsites with water and electrical, several back country, walk-in, and group campsites, and three “comfort stations” with bathrooms and hot showers. Ours even had a washer and dryer. 10 two-bedroom cottages are available to rent and select ones are dog friendly. We were greeted right away by both the campground host and a ranger who let us know about all the planned activities going on in the park during our stay. Events are free or low cost and you don’t need to be camping there to attend. Our experience camping at Mistletoe was wonderful. It was a great reintroduction for a family that has not camped in a long time. The campsite was clean and well maintained. All sites are wooded and there was plenty of space, so even with a full campground, it didn’t feel crowded or loud. Our neighbors were all friendly and considerate. We had no trouble finding a level spot for two tents and could see the lake in all directions from our site. Many of the campsites were right on the lake and most have a water view. Camping with children, good bathrooms are important, and we were not disappointed.
They were well kept and within walking distance. While we did not bring our kayaks with us this time, there was a small boat ramp within our camping area for guests to use to launch motor and paddle-driven boats. Another ramp elsewhere in the park can be accessed by noncampers. Many guests were able to take advantage of the ramp, putting their boats in and then tying up right in front of their campsites. Canoes and kayaks were also available for rent within the camping area. Other things to enjoy at Mistletoe include several well-maintained trails of varying lengths. We finished off our visit with a trip to the archery range where we received instruction on safe shooting and the whole family was able to do some target practice. We truly enjoyed our camping trip to Mistletoe State Park and are sure to return very soon. Greta Neuman Mistletoe State Park - 3725 Mistletoe Road, Appling, GA 30802 Park: (706) 541-0321 | Reservations: (800) 864-7275
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The Texas team consisted of Isaac Avery, of Longview, Laramy Barber, of Sabine and Hunter Graham, of Henderson. “My teammates and I have fished this tournament for three years and have always strived to be at the top. Last Saturday we were able to put the big stringer of fish together for the win. Hard work and determination from all the team put us in the right spot at the right time. Thanks to Bass Pro Shops for hosting a tournament of this magnitude and allowing us to compete in something all bowfisherman love to do,” said Avery. The U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship is the largest event of its kind in the fast-growing sport of bowfishing. This year’s event featured the largest competition and biggest prizes in the tournament’s seven-year history. The championship purse included more than $100,000 worth of prizes and giveaways. A four-man team representing Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma won the Big Buffalo and Biggest Overall categories in addition to taking eighth place in the tournament. Team Obscure Adventures’ big fish weighed 73.3 pounds, and they scored an overall weight of 365.8 pounds. Their total cash payout was $9,530. The No Limit team from Center, Texas took fourth place in the tournament and won the Biggest Common Carp category with a 51.6-pound carp out of Toledo Bend. Their total weight of 402.2 pounds netted the four-man team $6,610. Team PossumCods, another four-man team from Texas, scored the Biggest Grass Carp category with a winning weight of 58.3 pounds and claimed the $3,200 cash prize. Besides being a fun weekend for participants and families, the bowfishing event provides lasting environmental benefits for area lakes. Bowfishing, combining elements of fishing with archery to harvest rough fish species, is one of the fastest growing sports in the outdoor industry. Unlike traditional game fishing, bowfishing uses specialized bows to target species including carp, buffalo and gar that plague lakes, rivers and streams around the country. Removing these undesirable species improves habitat conditions for native game fish.
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in the right situation. During the tides around the new and full moons, we experience what we call “Hill tides” or a “crab flush.” These are the most exciting times to tarpon fish. Millions of small crabs are flushed out of Boca Grande Pass, which sends the tarpon into a feeding frenzy. The thousands of fish that congregate in the narrow pass take every opportunity to eat passing crabs. Matching the hatch provides much success, which means I’ll be using live crabs and drifting them as naturally as possible in the current. Going back to tackle, you want a setup that allows you to land fish without causing them to be overworked or too exhausted. That’s because predators like bull sharks show up to take advantage of the congregated tarpon and the large amount of bait flushing through the pass. Injured or tired tarpon make an easy meal for a hungry 12-foot bull shark! When you land one of these majestic tarpon, idle out of the pass and into shallower water to properly revive the fish before release. This will give it the best chance of survival so that we can ensure a healthy population for years to come. With tarpon season here, if you do not have suitable equipment, I suggest hiring a local guide to take you on what will truly be a trip of a lifetime. For more on tarpon fishing, look for upcoming seminars by following my Facebook page @ Facebook.com/Hookedoncharters or Instagram.com/hookedoncharters Capt. Scott Fisher is owner/operator of Hooked On Charters and operates out of Boca Grande Fla. Contact him at 941-258-5654 or www.hookedoncharters.com.
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Capt. Nick very carefully positioned the boat, and once he was happy with the position and drift of the first line, he sent out a second line with a buoy. The buoy had drifted about 100 yards from the boat when Capt. Nick said simply, “The buoy!” Then… “It’s big!” Immediately, we reeled in the first line to get it out of the way. Bill jumped on the buoy line and began to reel… and reel… and reel some more. Five and a half hours later, we got our first glimpse of the fish when it jumped about a quarter mile behind the boat. We could see it was big, but we didn’t realize how big because it was so far away. Two hours later, we got a better look at the monster. Each time Bill got the leader to the reel, the broadbill saw the boat and ripped off line Bill had fought so hard to gain. Capt. Nick busied himself keeping the line from touching the boat and keeping the fish from running under the boat. If at any point the line had touched the boat, it would have parted, and the fish would be gone. It felt like we were on a whirl ride at the carnival. We circled with the fish, and then in a flash it would streak away. Capt. Nick would turn the boat to cruise beside the fish until it dove toward the bottom. More than eight hours into the battle, Bill brought the giant fish boatside. It was still very blue in color and fresh. The fight would have continued, except the fish made the fatal mistake of swimming within range of Konner and his harpoon. Konner deftly stuck the fish in the backbone. After two darts and three gaffs, Capt. Nick was able to get a tail rope on this Jurassic fish, and the fight was over. It took a block and tackle and lots of brute strength to load the swordfish in the boat. Back at the docks, it weighed 757.8 pounds and measured 111 inches from the lower jaw to the fork of the tail. The bill was 40 inches long, even though part of it had previously broken off. To learn more about Capt. Nick Stanczyk, out of Bud N’ Mary’s Marina in Islamorada, Florida, go to daytimeswordfish.com.
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ly, advances in weather predicting through the internet and handheld electronic devices, allow the angler to access any number of weather-predicting tools for upto-the-minute weather data. In many cases not exercising good sense can lead to a tragic ending. If you notice a potential storm on the horizon, run for shelter if you are fishing a beach or flat. If you are on the ocean, aim your bow toward safe harbor. Once the storm has passed, return to your fly fishing. A note of caution: Mother Nature is an unforgiving old woman, so always heed her warning signs. Be safe, not sorry. Today’s technology is responsible for the development of customer-friendly, easy-to-use electronics. Some units have more than proved their worth to the serious saltwater angler, not only finding fish but keeping anglers safe out on the water.
What To Look For In A Fishfinder 1) GPS for navigation: A GPS is not only a tool to get you to and from fishing areas but also your lifeline if bad conditions occur on the water. A GPS will get you back to the dock if you experience low visibility from fog or heavy rain. 2) Plotter: The plotter is a great tool to use when navigating to an area as well as getting back to a good fishing area. 3) Bathymetry mapping (locating underwater structure): The best way to locate drop-offs and underwater structure such as wrecks and artificial reefs. 4) Sonar: Critical for locating baitfish and game fish. 5) Water temperature: For finding temperature breaks and
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part of the touch. W h e n you rig, you want the lightest and shortest leader that makes sense. Every hook must be sharpened to perfection. Eliminate as much hardware as you can. If a sinker is necessary, opt for the smallest one that will do the job. A bait that bounces along the bottom is much more effective than one anchored to a single spot. If your rods are custom built or can be modified, shorten the butt. That allows you to reduce the fatigue on your arms when battling an oversized denizen. When a fish takes a bait or lure, don’t swing the rod as if it were a baseball bat. Point the tip directly at the spot where the line enters the water and let the fish start to move off. Then, just lock the pre-set drag and the fish will hook itself. One critical aspect of battling a strong fish centers on the use of side pressure. Most anglers keep the rod in a vertical position when fighting a fish, pumping upwards to draw the fish closer and regain line. When the fish gets a reasonable distance away, the use of side pressure is much more effective. The key lies in holding the rod waist high and parallel to the water. If the fish is swimming to the right, you want to try to force it to turn and swim to the left. Each time it turns, it gets closer to the boat or to shore. The Touch covers all aspects of fishing. It is composed of countless little things that give the angler a decided advantage when put together. Once you begin to master it, you can bet you will get more strikes and catch more fish.
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hatever your sport or hobby, you probably owe a debt of gratitude to those who helped you get started. Mentors are especially important when it comes to hunting, because they teach you how to be stewards of the land or ocean. I was fortunate to find great mentors in the spearfishing club that I joined early on. They were generous with their advice, and the lessons stay with me to this day. Here are a few examples, some of which can be applied to other areas of life: 1) One of my earliest memories was of Bruce letting me take the shot on my first grouper. After shooting, the fish holed up in some rocks, as groupers tend to do. In my excitement, I rushed to extract it, exhausting myself and risking a tear-off by pulling on the shaft too hard. Bruce motioned for me to calm down, assess the situation, let the grouper tire, and then gently pull it out. His advice worked like a charm. In other words, there’s no need to rush—time is on your side. 2) When diving for lobsters with my friend Dave, a professional lobsterman, he laughed at my first attempts. He advised that before starting to extract the lobster with the net and tickle stick, “get your butt out of the air!” In other words, get better situated by letting the air out of your BC and planting your knees in the sand. He said, “Keep in mind that lobsters are like cattle. You can prod them where you want them to go, so take your time and herd them into the net.” Again, I needed to take my time and use my head. 3) When I started to freedive deeper and go for bigger fish, I had the privilege of diving with Chad, a top diver. I absorbed a lot just by watching. He had smooth, calm technique when stalking and strong, purposeful maneuvers when subduing. I learned how to avoid loops in the line, how to handle sharks, the best shot placement. I most appreciate the fact that he never treated me like a girl, and he didn’t
take over if I was fighting a big fish. A good mentor lets you experience struggles and triumphs, praises you when you do well, and gives advice when needed. There comes a time in a hunter’s life when you’ve been through the stages, and your satisfaction comes more from the total hunting experience—being outdoors, enjoying friends, seeing the beauty of nature, and passing on what you’ve learned. Remember to thank your mentors and consider paying them back by taking someone new under your wing. Sheri is a world-record holder, host of Speargun Hunter, and producer of “The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo” in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Follow “Sheri Daye” and “The Blue Wild” on Facebook and Instagram.
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Let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to return. It’s good advice that’ll ensure someone looks for you if you don’t come home from your next outdoor adventure. But in many instances, when rescuers go out searching for a missing person, they’re scouring the woods or waters for a dead body. Time means everything in an emergency situation. If you get into trouble miles from shore or deep in the backcountry, you need help immediately, not hours or days later when someone notices you’re missing. That’s why carrying a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a very good idea. It’s an investment in your safety that you’ll hopefully never need to use. ACR Electronics recently launched its Next-Gen ResQLink View PLB, which is their first unit with a digital display. Using survivor feedback from users who have actually activated their beacons in lifethreatening situations, ACR tweaked the design of their worldwide best-selling PLBs to make them more user-friendly and functional. Coastal Angler Magazine recently got its hands on one of these life-saving little gadgets, and although we were tempted, we restrained from pressing the Activation Button that would immediately alert and deploy U.S. Coast Guard rescue personnel to our offices. ACR ResQLink PLBs have a proven track record. Operating on multiple satellite systems with exceptional power and reliability, users can expect their beacon to be located within five minutes of activation, within 350 feet, 95 percent of the time. Just holding the device provides peace of mind that if something were to happen, help would be on the way.
Although we couldn’t call in the cavalry, we were able to experience the unobtrusive footprint of this indispensible piece of gear. About 5 inches long and weighing just 5 ounces, it easily slides into a pocket. It’s clips snuggly onto a backpack or life jacket, and it was out of the way on the water. In fact, we forgot it was there when the fish started biting. The simplicity of use was also very apparent. Pushing the test button prompts the display to tell you the PLB is in working order, and activating the beacon is as simple flicking the antenna out, which uncovers a bright red activation button. Even suffering from injury, hypothermia or being tossed by waves, a person in distress could activate the PLB with just one hand. It’s worth noting that ACR has added an infra-red strobe light to go along with an ultra-bright strobe to assist rescue crews using night vision goggles. The digital display screen? When activated, it displays all the beacon’s operational activities, including GPS coordinates, operating instructions, usage tips, transmission bursts and battery power. It let’s you know it’s working and that assistance will arrive soon. With military durability and worldwide coverage with no subscription, the ResQLink View and the ResQLink 400—which has everything but the display screen—are reasonably priced for technology that could save your life. There’s no reason not to have one on you next time you’re deep in the woods or out on the water. For more information, go to www.acrartex.com.
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With its 10’ 6” beam, the 32 XS Offshore offers a [a] spacious and comfortable bow that features a large forward lounge seat and plush wrap-around seating. The head console has a fully lined interior with a stainless steel sink, SeaDek® floor and electricSEE flush porcelain toilet. [b] IT It has a large helm station to allow for dual 12-inch (standard) or 16-inch AT THE MIAMI INTL (optional) multifunction displays. [c] The leaning post features ergoBOAT SHOW nomically correct Llebrock® double billfish seats with flip-up bolsters BOOTH A237 and pivot arms. [d] It has a sink, tackle storage, and a slide-out, 35 Qt. YETI® cooler or optional refrigerator. The D-channel, integrated T-top can be fitted with a variety of options such as a retractable shade, and folddown cockpit television. Aft, the jump seats flip-up for a roomy fishing deck with [e] port and starboard 8.8 cu.ft. in-floor fish boxes and large port side dive door.
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