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Gulf Grouper

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rystal LaFosse fishes a lot. She’s traveled to destination fisheries around the world. Everywhere she’s been has its own allure, but she said when it comes to catching fish, nowhere compares to Louisiana’s Gulf Coast.

What would you expect to hear from a Louisiana girl?

Cajun Tackle in Lake Charles, La. is the family business, which Crystal operates with her brother and her parents. She is the founder and director of the Salty Catch Fishing Rodeo in Lake Charles and director of the Tuna & Swordfish Challenge at Hurricane Hole in Grand Isle, La. Even with so much fishing in her work life, she relishes the opportunity to launch out of Lake Charles with family, friends and her 6-year-old son Cardyn. Despite the excellent inshore opportunities nearby in the maze of waterways and Calcasieu Lake, Crystal’s favorite destination is well over 100 miles out in the Gulf in grouper water.

West Louisiana doesn’t enjoy the same proximity to deep water as destinations to the east. With runs inside 50 miles out of Venice or Grand Isle, anglers flock to the deep-water rigs and rock bottom where the edge of the Continental Shelf provides dramatic depth changes. Out of Lake Charles, it’s a 110- to 130-mile run to reach the 200-foot depths and prime grouper territory. However, those willing to make longer runs will find bottom that hasn’t already been picked clean by other anglers.

“Most people don’t come here to target grouper because the run offshore is so far,” Crystal said, “but that also makes it good because the area is not over-fished.”

Yellowedge, gag, and strawberry grouper are some of Crystal’s personal favorites, but she said it’s always fun when the rod tip bends over and you really don’t know what you’re bringing up. Regardless of the species, grouper are some of the best eating fish in the sea, and loading the box with delicious fish is half the fun.

“There’s nothing better than cranking in a huge Warsaw grouper.

That’s just the best!” she said. The challenge of strapping on a harness and battling a big Warsaw is enough to test anyone’s strength and endurance. Reeling up a 200-plus-pounder is on Crystal’s to-do list.

“Typically the big grouper hang on the up-current side of the rigs in 200 to 250 feet of water,” Crystal said. “Bottom fishing, you’re looking for rock or reef formations, drop offs and drastic water depth changes. Usually anything over 200 feet is good grouper territory.”

For Crystal, “anything over 200 feet” is sometimes 500 feet or deeper, when you never know what’s going to come up on the end of the line. Her rigs account for the dark waters at these depths with lights that mimic the bioluminescence of squid and attract grouper.

“There are several ways to deep drop, and grouper rigs can be made with one to five hooks, ” she said. “Typically when you’re targeting a big warsaw, it’s with an 18/0 or 20/0 circle hook rig with glowing lights, a 3- to 5-pound weight and live bait around the oil rigs. I make my own three-hook rigs using 8/0 or 10/0 circle hooks, glow in the dark squid, lights, and topped with dead squid bait… You can use the 3-5 hook rigs around structure or just bottom fishing on rock piles.

“The glow squid are from Offshore Angler, Fathom Offshore, and many other brands. The LED deep-drop lights range in colors of blue,

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red, green or disco, and there are many different brands from Offshore Angler or Lindgren-Pitman, which we have a selection of at Cajun Tackle,” she continued. “These lights and glow squid attract the grouper in the deep dark water. The squid are put on just above the hook, so when you add your bait it’s glowing right above it. The light is added about a foot above the rig and attached with a snap swivel or rubber band.”

As much as anything, heading offshore is an opportunity to explore. Crystal said she and her friends all have the same standard coordinates marked on their electronics, but everyone has their favorites, and she’s had a few trips when they ran up on new bottom that turned out to be great.

“We have spent time seeking out new numbers to mark, and that just keeps it interesting,” she said. “Keeping the depthfinder on while running from spot to spot, paying attention to any changes in depth and bottom, you can really find some good spots. The ocean is such a wonderful place, and there are so many new things to explore. I think that’s what keeps me coming back. Every trip is different and special in its own way.”

When she’s not fishing, Crystal LaFosse can be found working the shop at Cajun Tackle in Lake Charles, La. After a successful second-annual Salty Catch Fishing Rodeo in July, the Tuna & Swordfish Challenge is coming up Sept. 28-Oct. 1 at Hurricane Hole Resort and Marina in Grand Isle. Follow Crystal’s adventures on Instagram @crystallafosse.

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Mountain Lakes Are Calling

By Nick Carter eering into clear-green water from the casting deck, frantic movement is the first thing to catch your eye. As a morning fog evaporates, rolling mountains rise up all around and the sun breaks through to reveal small groups of blueback herring. They dart back and forth, skittering near the surface to evade or confuse predators below.

Then it happens. It starts with a few scattered topwater hits and intensifies. By the time you look up from impaling the nose of a blueback from the bait tank, there is an acre of water boiling. Big hybrid bass herd herring around the cove. The trolling motor whirrs to keep you in casting range.

For the next few hours the action came in flurries, with multiple anglers battling through double and triple hook-ups whenever baits encountered a school of hungry hybrids. Some fish came on multiple downlines arrayed in rod holders. The most exciting takes

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Either way, the key to drawing strikes was a lively bait, and this is the style of fishing you’ll experience with Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service.

They fish the gorgeous mountain lakes on both sides of the Georgia, North Carolina border.

This trip was on Lake Chatuge, a 7,200-acre impoundment of the Hiawassee River that stretches 13 miles from Hayesville, N.C. south to Hiawassee, Ga. The lake is known for big spotted and hybrid bass.

If you’ve never battled a hybrid approaching double digits on light tackle, it makes reeling in a 10-pound largemouth seem comparable to fighting a wet shoe. The same could be said for most of the species guides Shane Goebel and Darren Hughes pursue.

Big Ol’ Fish concentrates on three lakes in the region and plans trips based on where the current bite is best. Southwest of Chatuge, Lake Nottely is a 4,200-acre impoundment of the Nottely River. Its primary draw is trophy striped bass. Stripers from 20 to 40 pounds show up regularly on this reservoir outside Blairsville, Ga. The elusive 50-plus-pounder is what everyone seeks, and very lucky anglers just might find it trolling bluebacks, big gizzard shad or trout.

Those who prefer counting fish to weighing them will find fast action on Lake Hiwassee near Murphy, N.C. It is a 6,000-acre reservoir in the same drainage, which for some reason is spelled differently in North Carolina. Lake Hiwassee features breathtaking cliff formations and spectacular fishing for smallmouths that reach 6 pounds and larger, as well as big walleye and striper.

Over a couple action-packed trips with Darren and Shane on their The Angler Magazine-wrapped Carolina Skiff, one couldn’t help ask why they don’t fish artificials when the bite gets so hot. Their answer, almost in unison, was: “Because we like catching lots of fish.”

That sentiment is hard to argue with, but it’s worth noting that Darren owns Hughes General Store in Blairsville, the area’s primary purveyor of live baits. Rumor has it they make a mean biscuit.

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Perfect storm, meet the perfect bib. Huk’s Next Level Bib is built to keep Mother Nature at bay.

They start with a lightweight stretch 3-layer, waterproof 10,000mm/Breathable 5000g shell. It’s 100 percent waterproof and windproof, which keeps all the elements out while maintaining best-in-class breathability. All the seams are taped and zippers welded to keep them from leaking. Non-binding and high-stretch, the bib is exceptionally comfortable and gives the wearer a full range of motion. Zip side entry allows for easy on and off, and there’s a zip fly for… well, you know.

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Don’t let the good-looking modern tailored fit fool you. This is a hard-core weatherproof jacket with a waterproof shell that features fully seam-sealed, breathable construction with waterproof zippers and a helmetcompatible cinch hood to keep moisture out.

Mechanical stretch 2.5 Layer construction provides a 20K/20K rating, which means this outer layer provides a wide range of motion with superb waterproof breathability. Underarm pit zips provide added ventilation for temperature regulation.

Anglers will appreciate bomb-proof zippers that will stand up to the roughest marine environments and the clean exterior, which limits linegrabbing and tangling potential.

Notable fit features include an extended back hem, articulated sleeves and adjustable cuffs. An invisible zippered media chest pocket keeps your electronic gadgetry safe, dry and secure.

Dakine is based in the windy and wet Pacific Northwest, and the Caliber jacket is designed to keep wearers comfortable and dry in just those conditions.

ExOfficio prides itself on high-performance apparel for travel and adventure, and their technical clothing might as well be custommade for anglers.

Their Sol Cool line is designed for the sun, and the Camino Convertible Pant-Short is perfect to keep you comfortable whether you’re wetwading a mountain stream, casting from the deck of a bass boat or poling the Bermudian flats.

The benefits of zip-off legs are obvious for anyone who has spent any time on the water, and UPF 50 sun protection is essential for long days in the sun. The jade-infused Nycott fabric with Teflon Shield+ is very durable, stands up to rough treatment and even feels cool to the touch. Silvadur anti-bacterial technology helps eliminate odor, so you’ll smell fresher when you come off the water.

The Camino Convertible Pant-Short features two security zip cargo pockets, a cell phone pouch inside the right leg pocket, two security zip back pockets, zippered leg hems, full inseam gusset, contoured tricot-lined waistband and an indestructible button system. All lengths zip off to an 8.5-inch short. And weighing just 10.5 ounces, you might forget you’re wearing pants.

www.exofficio.com Xtratuf Legacy 2.0 Engineered to withstand the world’s toughest conditions, the Legacy 2.0 is a hardcore fishing boot 50 years in the making. The latest addition to XTRATUF’s iconic legacy collection features an advanced new outsole that surpasses the SRC slip resistance rating, a textured heel for easy on/off that won’t get caught in gill nets and a contoured toppling binding so it does not rub harshly against calves. Acid- and chemicalresistant uppers along with shin and bib guards keep fishermen protected while a Polyurethane insole ensures comfort for long days on deck.

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HER GEAR Sherpa Nilgiri Pant

If they’ll keep you comfortable in the Himalayas, they’ll keep you comfortable anywhere. Sherpa’s Nilgiris are the perfect soft-shell pant for any outdoor activity in cold conditions.

If there’s anyone who knows how to stay warm in bitter cold conditions, it’s waterfowlers, who view frigid temperatures as invitation to go out into the field.

Heybo’s Delta Vest is designed to protect you from bitter winds on those cold-weather days. This classic-cut piece features Realtree Max 5 camo, a vertical zippered pocket on the left chest, and two lower zippered pockets. The Delta Vest is built to be worn in the field or as a casual piece.

With a full zip front, the Delta Vest features 100 percent poly fleece to keep your core warm while allowing freedom of movement for your arms. Even in damp conditions, this moisture wicking garment will keep you warm.

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Stretchy and quiet, Nilgiris keep you feeling warm, dry and comfortable even as you work up a sweat.

They are made of a three-layer softshell laminate and lined with a light, soft fleece, so they provide breathable, durable, wind and water repellant shelter for your legs. They are also stretchy, which means moving in them feels unrestricted and effortless. Wear them with a base-layer or on their own to suit conditions.

The North Face Men’s Venture 2 Jacket The Venture 2 Jacket is an unlined, packable, weatherproof rain jacket that is perfect for year-round use. Whether you’re in the backcountry of the Florida Keys or the Blue Ridge Mountains, this lightweight, waterproof and windproof jacket will be there to protect you from the elements when you need it.

The Three-layer softshell laminate is highly breathable and wind- and water-proof. A gusseted crotch accommodates a full and natural range of motion. Three zip pockets—two hand and one thigh—keep essentials handy. Long, twoway, ankle zippers allow for venting and easy on and off over boots. An integrated, adjustable belt customizes the fit, and there are no seams on top of the knees to chafe or cause discomfort.

These pants are functional enough to keep you happy in the harshest conditions and comfortable enough to wear around the house.

www. sherpaadventuregear. co.uk Under Armour Storm Surge The Storm Surge is exactly the lightweight rain jacket one would expect from Under Armour, a company devoted to designing high-performance apparel.

Unbelievably lightweight and packable, the Storm Surge is a jacket that is easy to keep on-hand, whether in a pack or stowed in a box, which means it is the jacket that will be there when those pop-up thunderstorms roll over the water.

UA’s Storm technology has created a shell that is 100 percent waterproof, with fully taped seams to keep the wearer dry in wet weather. And this piece of gear does not sacrifice breathability. A 10K/10K rating means the Storm Surge has found a good balance between keeping water out while allowing airflow For those warm, humid days, when some rain jackets just leave you wet with sweat instead of rain, on-demand zip vents under the arms provide additional breathability to keep the wearer cool and dry. On cool mornings, windproof materials and construction block out the breeze with 2.5 layer bonded fabric and a durable, smooth exterior.

The Storm Surge has a loose, fuller cut for complete comfort and a full range of motion.

Adjustable cuffs and a bungee hem keep moisture from creeping in, while zippered hand pockets keep gear safe.

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Heybo Delta Vest-Max 5

The North Face’s DryVent 2.5L technology utilizes a polyurethane coating that is remarkably waterproof, breathable and durable to create a jacket for active pursuits where light weight and packability are essential. An inner layer finished with dry touch print helps raise the fabric from the skin for comfort and to enable quick transfer of vapor to the outside. The Venture 2 also packs up small into its own pocket. In short, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, this jacket is designed to be there to keep you dry and comfortable.

A relaxed fit and adjustable hood provide a full range of motion as well as room for extra layers, hats or helmets. Pit-zip venting increases breathability. Hand pockets are covered and zippered to store gear safe and dry. Adjustable Velcro cuff tabs keep water from running down your arm while casting, and a hem cinch-cord stops wetness from coming in from below.

With a durable yet breathable ripstop exterior, it is likely the wearer will never need to use The North Face’s legendary lifetime warranty.

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Hammerhead has taken its best-selling red Dentex cutresistant gloves and added a thick coat of “EKP” or Enhanced Knuckle Protection to create the perfect gloves for spearfishing and lobstering.

Dentex gloves were already the No. 1 best-selling protective gloves for warm water. Made from special UHMW ANSI Level 5 fabrics, they are light, flexible and offer incredible cut and puncture resistant protection up to 15 times stronger than steel. With chemical- and heat-resistant Nitrile Grip coating, you’ll never lose your grip on pole spears, rocks, fillet knives, lobster snares or with any application where extra grip is desired.

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What’s It Like to Live in a Log Cabin?

By Ben Martin • Editor in Chief

View time-lapsed video at www.blueridgelogcabins.net As an outdoor enthusiast, I’m naturally drawn to the aesthetic charm of log cabins. I have enjoyed numerous stays and vacations in log cabins over the years. Living in one on a long term or even potentially permanent basis is an intriguing thought for me. With that question in mind, I set out to speak with individuals who have taken that step, just to get their honest opinions, before I make the leap to a log cabin as my permanent residence.

My first call was to Mark Alberghini, our Charlotte, North Carolina co-publisher. He and his family have been living in a log cabin for more than 20 years. According to Mark, returning to his cabin after a stressfilled day in the publishing business offers an immediate calming effect.

He went on to say that living in a log cabin has left him less interested in vacations than at any other time in his life. His now-grown daughters tell him they are always pleased to return to the log cabin for holidays and family events, and that it seems to have created a deeper sense of tradition than many of their friends who live in conventional homes seem to experience.

I then contacted several Blue Ridge Log Cabin homeowners to see how they compared the experience of log cabin living to conventional homes.

Jerry and Carol Clark, who recently moved into their Blue Ridge Log Cabin, said the experience of returning to their log home is much more enjoyable than that of their previous conventional homes. Blue Ridge Log Cabin owner and high school principle Charlie Burry informed us that, “As a high school principle, I value regular downtime away from the pressures of my job.” In that regard, Mr. Burry went on to say, “My wife and I greatly enjoy the peace and relaxation afforded by log-home living verses a conventional home.”

Jim Austin, another Blue Ridge Log Cabin owner, commented, “several years ago we decided to change our lifestyle and head out of the hustle and bustle of city life and settle for the quiet and serene country life. We found the perfect wooded location in the foothills of the Appalachians, complete with a little stream running through it. These past five years have been fantastic. We couldn’t have picked a better location or company to build our home. We absolutely love the quietness of the woods in which deer and turkey abound. The sound of our little creek in the morning mist seems heaven sent. Perfect setting, perfect cabin. We love it and wouldn’t change cabin living for the world.”

Throughout the numerous interviews that were conducted, the response was always the same. Those homeowners who had changed from a conventional home to a log cabin unanimously agreed, the feeling of contentment, relaxation and satisfaction with the log home was far superior to that of their conventional home. Had this little research project been a survey, it would have seemed artificially skewed. Rarely will you find 100 percent of your survey group in agreement on nearly any subject. In this inquiry, every single person, without exception, agreed that they would never trade log-home living for a conventional home. That’s what it’s like to live in a log cabin.

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A Great Time for Father and Son

By Dan Kenney

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hey say that timing is everything in life, and the same is true with fishing.

First, you have to find the time itself—a few hours to cast your rod. Second, you need the right combination of timing, skill, knowledge and luck to have a great day on the water.

A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of going fishing with my good friend Jeremy Mattson, general manager of Webster Square Tire & Auto in Worcester, Massachusetts, his son, Jacob, and Captain Mel True of Fishnet Charters.

The reason for our trip was for Jeremy and Jacob to get back out on the water again.

According to Jeremy, Jacob used to love fishing, but in recent years he hadn’t been able to get out that much. It happens with teenagers, even my own boys, who have so

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much going on with team sports that they rarely have time for recreational fishing.

Jeremy and Jacob were determined to get out there, however, even if that meant starting at 2 a.m. on a Saturday morning.

I met Jeremy at his house and Jacob crawled into the backseat of the Chevy Silverado, promptly curled up into a ball and fell asleep. Two hours later we arrived at Point Judith, Rhode Island, where we dipped the trusty DUSKY 25 with Captain Mel. Four a.m. may have been an ungodly hour for Jacob but it’s necessary to get to “our location” at just the right time.

Each year, striped bass make their way all the way from Virginia to Maine during the spring and summer, and in Mid July they were right in our wheelhouse.

I contacted Captain Mel because of his reputation (well earned) for always being on his game, such as the time he led me right to a 52.4-lb. striped bass. Also, hiring Mel for the day was one of the ways I give

On this day, Captain Mel was keen on helping Jacob, who we had already decided was going to bring in the first catch of the day. Sure enough, at 5:10 a.m. he hauled in a 46-lb. striped bass.

After that we had several hookups on consecutive drifts, thanks in no small part to our Captain Mel True Signature Series (CMTSS) rods and FinNor Marquesa 12 reels. One by one we brought in keeper size stripers. There was even a moment when father and son DOUBLED UP! It was a great moment for the memory banks and real validation for our trip. We released all but two LEGAL size stripers to enjoy later on at the grill. After that we switched it up by going for some sea bass because we knew they’d make delicious table fare as well.

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Knives, enjoyed a great meal, and talked fishing with Captain Mel. It was the perfect end to a perfectly timed adventure for the father and son team of Jeremy and Jacob, myself, and Mel. The best part is that I filmed and produced a three and half minute video clip for my YouTube channel so we can relive the memory any time we want. (www.youtube. com/user/gofishdanshow)

back to those who support the New England Fishing & Outdoor Expo. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that he’s a gregarious type of guy who enjoys educating people on the finer points of fishing.

If that wasn’t enough, Jeremy was so happy with our day on the water that he gifted me a free oil, lube, filter and tire rotation at Webster Square Tire & Auto! As they say, timing is everything.

Until Next Time – God Bless & GoFish!

FORECAST BY: Dan is an avid angler and host of the television show “Go Fish with Dan Kenney.” The television program airs via the Charter Spectrum network and is seen on YouTube at youtube.com/ gofishdanshow. Dan also runs the New England Fishing & Outdoor Expo (nefishing.com). Dan wears Typhoon polarized sunglasses on all of his fishing adventures.

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Albie Strategies: Hard & Soft

By Captain John Curry

Hey, it’s that time of year again!

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he end of the summer is near, but the beginning of the False Albacore run is upon us and I love it. Nothing gets my clients more fired up than the long drag screaming runs of Albies on light tackle, fun stuff.

Let’s take a look at some strategies that may help you smile for the camera with a wiggling Albie a little more this season.

There is a basic formula to targeting any species and it’s based on four premises.

They are; When- Where-How-What. So let’s break it down in that sequence.

#1: When Well for most of us we know it’s around the 3rd week of August that we begin to see consistent numbers of False Albacore in our Cape Cod waters. Of course our neighbors to the south in Rhode Island will have a run sooner than we will and I always look for those reports before to get a jump on the run. Yesterday was August 9th and while guiding in Nantucket Sound for Blues we encountered a small pod of Albie’s, or where they Atlantic Bonito, hard to tell they were up and down quick. Anyways, the main timing for our run is the last week in August and the first half of September. The main indicator is two factors, bait and water temp. Right now we have 70-71 degree water temps in Vineyard and Nantucket Sound’s with slightly higher temps in Buzzards Bay. False Albacore like 72-78 degree water temps. Keep that in mind 2 BOSTON | SEPTEMBER 2017

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and monitor those on Rutgers.edu/seasurfacetemps. The second indicator is of course bait. They aren’t here to enjoy our beaches, they are here to feed and fatten up before they turn right and head back down to the Carolinas and Florida for the winter. Right now we have bait and plenty of it! Peanut Bunker, Silver Sides and Bay Anchovies are everywhere on the south side.

#2: Where Pretty obvious that I’m talking in general terms Buzzards Bay, Nantucket and Vineyard Sounds in regards to locations.

However, we need to think of our approach in more specifics if we want to get more hook ups. Sure some days it’s as easy as drop the boat in and fire up the motor and look for birds. Grab a chart of the area you plan to fish and a tide report. Look for contour lines with rips and channel bars where bait will be flushed as the tide moves and plan to fish those areas instead of just heading out with a pair of old binoculars. For our south side Cape waters the rule of thumb most years is the fish will start to really heat up around Craigville Beach then as the run progresses and the days get colder end around Cuttyhunk Island.

#3: How Light tackle that’s how. This isn’t a troller’s game. Put away the umbrella rigs and head down to Falmouth Bait & Tackle and have Christian and the guys set you up with a light tackle spinning outfit. I use a 7’ medium-fast action Star rod paired with a 3000 series Shimano reel and 15 pound Power Pro braid main line. On the business end use 20 fluorocarbon leader of at least 6’ long. Long casts are the name of the game and you need a high speed reel. Trust me you will cast as long as you can on one side of the boat only to have fish pop up 10 yards away on the other side. A Biologist I once ran into at a bar on the Outer Banks told me that False Albacore swim

so fast that they can only see a lure that’s at least 20’ in front of them. This means when you see fish cast way in front of the direction you think they are going and reel like hell.

#4: What What do you throw at these “funny fish” that one day will smash whatever is on your line and the next day ignore you like a buddy who owes you money? This get’s us to the subtitle of this article. I like to use two main types of baits, soft plastics and metal or “epoxy” type jigs and surface baits like poppers. In my experience False Albacore will take soft plastic baits like the 6” Hogy in white, pink and green in the early stages of the run. I feel like they are keyed in on Peanut Bunker and the softer baits mimic them more. A new bait on the scene this year is the Hurley Lure Co. “Mini Squidder”. It’s about 4” long and can weigh up to an ounce with a built in hook , should be a killer bait. The 3” Skid Stik by Fishin Magician is also a solid choice in the early to mid part of the run. As the run nears its middle to end stages and the water starts to cool you cannot go wrong with the Hogy Lure Co. Epoxy Jigs. The olive and pink colors are usually what’s on my leader and they cast a mile. Load up on these great local lure companies and you will be very pleased with the results.

Hope you have a great Albie season!

Capt. John Curry can be reached at: www.capefishing.net or jtcurry77@gmail.com.

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Maine’s Fall Fishing Foliage Forecast Maine Outdoors Adventures with Twin Maple Outdoors

By Richard Yvon - Twin Maple Outdoors

Everyone that is interested in coming to Maine for foliage peeping always ask “when is the best time to come?”. Well, that would depend on where in Maine you Photo: Drift Boat Fishing – West plan to visit, weather Branch, Penobscot River conditions and generhis year in Maine, we al health of our forest. have recovered from the Maine is very big geographidrought of 2016! Water lev- cally so I will provide a good els are somewhat normal for idea when and where the best most rivers, lakes and ponds. peeing can be found! Maine is Good fishing this fall is ex- filled with hardwoods, rolling pected as outdoor ambient hills and beautiful waterways. temps drop and oxygen lev- Here is an approximate timels rise with expected rainfall. ing chart I came up with: September is the last month for most open water fish• Northern Maine – ing in Maine however, every Mid September to year more and more areas are late September opening up to extended fishing water with regulation.

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A visit to Maine in SeptemEarly October ber and October can be re• Southern Maine – warding on so many levels Early October to Mid that you may plan a trip after October reading this article! First off, NO BUGS! That is an appeal to most folks all by itself! The days in September do get shorter but day temps in the 60’s and lows in the 40’s are most enjoyable. Approaching mid September, the Maine Highlands are Photo: : Fall Lake Trout FishingGlacial Lakes covered in all kinds of color including trees, trout, salmon and cozy camp Fall Lake Trout fishing can be fires. By far my most favorite a very rewarding experience!

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ing lake trout still needs to be guides World Class Maine seen. Last year we chose not hunting, fishing and recreto fish as warm, dry temps ation adventures. As well plagued the state. As lake as guiding, Rich is also an temps lower and trout focus outdoor writer, tree farmon spawning, the Lake Trout er, fly-fishing and certified can be caught and brought up from the depths. Lake Trout NRA firearms instructor. are a cold-water species that Spending time in Maine’s cannot tolerate warm water. North Woods has provided Because of this, we only fish a canvas for Rich to share them winter, spring and fall. his passion of the outdoors They can be released with all walks of without harm if life. When Rich surface temps is not in the become cool. field, he If Lakers are sits as a dicaught and rector for brought up The Maine into warm Highlands of water, high Maine Tourmortality is an ism. By contributissue and should be ing to the board avoided. Check Photo: Fall Foliage – your water conof directors, Penobscot County ditions before he is in conventuring out. If water is not stant communication with conducive for fishing Lakers, visitors, guides, lodges and fishing for bass is highly recbusiness owners in Maine ommended!

promoting the outdoors and conservation.

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Getting Ready For A Day On The Rips The Young Anglers' View

By Braeden Smaykiewicz

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he morning sun blares at my face and blinds me as I walk up the steep stairs and out of the shaded building with all of our gear. There is so much to do to get ready for a day on the rips while targeting Black Sea bass. Some of the things you have to do to get ready for a day on the water is grab all the jigs and rigs you will need (make sure to bring extra). We use the Spro Jigs with a weight of 3-6 oz and they work great for jigging up monster Black Sea Bass.

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on the end of the bait which puts out a smell or to make a natural scent that fish are interested in. You can put on something that is artificial like a small Gulp which is what we use or something natural like squid which we also use. We use more artificial than natural because they are easier to handle.

setups in both conventional and spinning reels and absolutely love them for this type of fishing. They are extremely light and easy to handle.

While we are out fishing we catch mostly Sea Bass and some days only Sea Bass, but once in awhile we will pull in the very common Scup or a monster doormat Fluke, even a Weakfish (which is very rare Another step to getting ready but possible), or a monster is getting all the rods on the nasty teethed Bluefish. boat. Everyone thinks because your jigging that you If you are looking for an achave to use a huge rod and tion filled day of fishing go to huge baits but no. We use 50 your closest rip or wreck in Boca spinning reels on a me- between 30-60 ft depending dium fast action Trevala 6 ½ on the water temperature, like foot rod. We have 6 of those the ones off Vineyard Sound

to pull in some Black Sea Bass.

Overall, Sea Bass fishing is not a terribly hard thing to get ready for. I hope everyone has tight lines this weekend coming up, it is always a blast to do with friends or by yourself.

Braeden Smaykiewicz

is a 13-year-old avid fisherman. He began fishing at 4-years old and has experience catching everything from fresh water species to saltwater, inshore to offshore.

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CATCH PHOTOS Fishing with Shelley By Shelley Wigglesworth Late July and early August proved to be great catch months offshore. Bluefin tuna were plentiful, yet fetching less than desirable prices in July. Mature Pollack and Cod were reeled in daily around Jeffrey’s Ledge with haddock of all sizes coming in as well.

Sharks and whales are all around, a good indicator of a healthy ocean.

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Herb’s Masonry private fishing charter folks on the F/V Nor’easter of Kennebunkport show off some nice Pollack.

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Lobstermen Peter Hutchins and Andrew Goulden of Kennebunkport with a giant bluefin tuna the two caught in July.

Shelley Wigglesworth is a 4th generation Kennebunk , Maine native and award winning freelance maritime journalist. In addition to her monthly feature in Coastal Angler, her work appears in the following publications: Maine Boats Homes and Harbors, National Fisherman Magazine, Commercial Fisheries News, Points East Magazine, Neighbors of the Kennebunks, Yankee Magazine Online, Maine Lobstermen's Association’s Landings, and The Bangor Daily News. In the summer she is a mate on two local boats-Captain John’s Charters and the F-V Nor’easter.

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Oyster Season is Here!

Chef Pino Maffeo of Il Molo talks Bivalves, Growers and Industry Trends “Best Up and Coming Chef,” and continues to redefine the restaurant industry. For Chef Pino’s army-in-the-kitchen, he is surrounded by people who share his same beliefs and passions. His chef de cuisine, Charles, is dedicated to creating innovative, tasteful dishes with the best quality ingredients. With two chefs in one kitchen that refuse to stop pushing the boundaries of creativity, the exceptional dishes and outstanding flavors are endless at Il Molo.

Above photo (from left to right): Chef de Cuisine Charles Cameron and Executive Chef Pino Maffeo

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ith Boston famous for its fresh seafood, and the North End for its comforting Italian dishes, what could be better than combining the two? That’s exactly what Donato Frattaroli, Jr., and his executive chef, Pino Maffeo, have built with their Commercial Street restaurant, Il Molo (translating to “the pier”). Tucked away in the North End, you walk down these stairs into a beautifully designed restaurant, with whites and blues as far as the eye can see, creating an ambiance of dinning off the coasts of the Mediterranean.

Whether you want to take a seat at the elegant white marble-topped bar, or in the sleek cozy dining room complete with a fireplace, there will be no question that your night on the town will be enjoyed.

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too beautiful to eat, we can thank the mastermind behind it all, famed chef Pino Maffeo.

A Boston native whose childhood was laced in the family’s home-cooking, it only made sense for Pino Maffeo to continue down this path to becoming one of the most respected and reputable chefs in Boston. With his culinary experience spanning the nation, Chef Pino introduced a new style of cooking to the North End. Locally, he has left his mark in restaurants like Sage, Lucia Ristorante and the infamous Restaurant L. He has won multiple awards for his craftsmanship, including

As for what to except when you dine with Chef Pino at Il Molo, it will be “delicious dishes inspired by the Mediterranean, the New England coast and the globe” with a focus on fresh, locally-sourced seafood with hints of Italian influences. If you love oysters, this is your place. Sourcing from local, small oyster farms like Martha’s Vineyard’s Spearpoint, Chef Pino shucks the freshest bivalves that will have you wanting more.

You name it, Chef Pino has it: raw bar offerings, soaring shellfish towers, East and West Coast-grown oysters, steamed mussels, pan-seared scallops and clams. If seafood is not up your alley, don’t be discouraged; Chef Pino’s collection of fresh pastas mirror

those found in Old World Italy. No matter your palette, Il Molo has something for everyone.

With neighborhoods and restaurants popping up all over Boston, it is no question that Donato Frattaroli, Jr., and Chef Pino Maffeo will continue to bring prime coastal Italian seafood to the North End for years to come. The result of their efforts is a unique space that houses fine dining executed by an exceptional chef in a hip and vibrant setting that caters to a span of demographics. Frattaroli, Jr. knew that industry trends were important factors when it came to creating Il Molo.

“Customers are much more health conscious now than ever,” says Frattaroli, Jr., which led Il Molo to putting a heavy emphasis on producing the freshest and healthiest dishes. Adds Frattaroli, Jr., “Even the cocktails have freshly squeezed juices instead of the sugary substances.”

Whether it’s the Mediterranean atmosphere or the fresh, flavorful cuisine that finds you in this restaurant, there is one thing that is certain: Il Molo surrounds you with the Italian family you always wanted when suppertime rolled around.

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Early Rise Outfitters

SEPT. 2017 By Patrick Barone

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Depending on exactly where you live this month marks the end of summer and arrival of autumn. Here in the northeast, there’s a few fishing tournaments, migrations, and pattern changes that you will want to be aware of.

2017 will mark the 72nd Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby, it’s one of the highlights of my fishing year, and has been since I was a teen. Stripers, Bluefish, Bonito and False Albacore are the targeted species for this Vineyard staple. Daily weigh-ins are run to have a continually updated leaderboard. While the daily prizes of cash, fishing gear, and art is 8 BOSTON | SEPTEMBER 2017

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nice, it’s the grand prizes of a brand-new boat for the winning shore angler and a new truck for the boat winner that have helped the month-long tournament grow over time.

If you’ve never seen in before, check out http://www.mvderby.com/ September 22nd is the first day of autumn and this point does not go unnoticed by the baitfish. Called together and to the sea by dropping water temperatures and sunlight levels billions of small baitfish of multiple species are going to be schooling up and making their run for the ocean.

During this migration, the baitfish will encounter water that is too hard for the school to pass through safely. Eddies,

rips, and other current breaks will provide temporary relief for the baitfish, but will also bring them close to ambush areas being used by bigger fish. Fish the edges of these areas to trick a fish out of hiding.

diant heat from the previous day, and the bass won’t be far behind.

Interested in a guided fishing trip for stripers, pike, trout, and bass? Check out earlyriseoutfitters.com or contact me at patrick@earlyriseoutfitThe biggest freshwater pat- ters.com. tern change that occurs throughout the northeast in September is a return to the shallows by the majority of bass in ponds and lakes. With dropping water temperatures, bass are drawn to the areas FORECAST BY: Patrick is a lifelong fisherman, who has been bitten by that will warm up the quickthe fly fishing bug. He is also the est, and this water can be co-founder/co-owner of Early Rise Outfitters, a year-round catch and found in the shallows along release fly fishing guide service the shoreline. On cool morndedicated to providing enjoyable ings, baitfish will be drawn to angling adventures throughout wood and rock piles that have Massachusetts, with an emphasis on education and conservation. held on to some of their ra-

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UPCOMING EVENTS Check out some of these local fishing events and tournaments.

To include your event in this listing, send it to us at boston@coastalanglermagazine.com

Westport Fishermen’s Association Annual Bluefish & Striped Bass Fishing Tournament Sept 11- Oct 15 • Westport, MA The Westport Fishermen’s Association Annual Bluefish & Striped Bass Fishing Tournament offers cash prizes for the biggest striper and blue. More info at:

http://westportriver.org/fishing-tournament/

Plum Island Surfcasters CL UB M E E T I NG September 19th 2017: Annual Fishing Round Table: "What worked for you this season?"

Come hear club members share their tips on fishing success!

Newbury Fire Hall, 3 Morgan Avenue, Newbury, MA 01950 • 7pm Families and Junior members are encouraged to attend.

Non-members may join that eveing. Membership information is available on our website. Admission fee for non-members is $5.

Doors open at 7pm. Meeting starts at 7:30pm. plumislandsurfcasters.org

Friends of George CAM Publisher, George K. Regan Jr., hosted Governor Baker & friends at his Willowbend residence last month for a Poolside luncheon to benefit the Governors initiatives.

MASSACHUSETTS STRIPED BASS ASSOCIATION The Massachusetts Recreational Anglers’ Voice Since 1950

UPCOMING EVENTS

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The Massachusetts Striped Bass Association will meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Viking Club in Braintree, MA. The public is welcome to join us at our monthly meetings which includes a short business meeting, entertaining seminars by industry professionals and leaders, refreshments, and a raffle at the end of the night. It’s a great time for both young and old, and nobody is turned away!

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Tom Fernandez and the team at The Tailwater Lodge on New York’s Salmon River have developed a premier fishing resort. Huge salmon can attract a crowd when they blast up shallow runs and riffles on this picturesque river. The Tailwater’s 35 acres of private access solves that issue, and they provide a top-notch fishing concierge service. Tom is looking forward to an early salmon season with these words: “As the nights get colder in Altmar, we can only think about one thing, trophy king salmon exploding outside our back door in the Schoolhouse Pool. This year we are expecting the run to start earlier than we have seen in the past few years, with kings and cohos in the river system from September through October until we get deep into steelhead season. The high levels of Lake Ontario, the consistent good flow through the Salmon River and fish staging outside Oswego and Mexico Point have all the necessary ingredients for one heck of a salmon season. If I were looking for a time to experience the trophy fish on the Salmon River with thinner crowds, warmer temps and explosive fish, I would think about making the early run this year.”

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Oh yeah, he also developed Lefty’s Deceiver, the best fly pattern ever devised. Lefty tied the first Deceiver during the late 1950s. He wanted a fly that was easy to cast, didn’t foul, looked like a baitfish and had great action in the water. The pattern can be easily described: a tail made up of several matching hackle or saddle feathers with a bucktail collar. Add flash material to either or both, eyes to

the head and some type of red material for the throat, as needed. The hook shank beneath the collar (the body) can be wrapped with the tying thread or a flashy material, like mylar tinsel or Diamond Braid.

By the way, Lefty says the key to the pattern is to tie the collar at least as long as the rear of the hook, which keeps the hackle tail from wrapping around the hook.

In appropriate sizes and colors, Lefty’s pattern has deceived just about every fish that swims, from four-inch bream to 400-pound billfish. Lefty’s Deceiver has even graced a U.S. Postal stamp.

Lefty’s favorite Deceiver colors are chartreuse/white and yellow/ chartreuse. I tie them in many sizes and colors, and my favorite is tied in a Firetiger color scheme. This color works very well for many saltwater fish in sizes 1/0 to 3/0. It has also been very successful for me for peacock bass and largemouth bass in south Florida in size 2.

I imagine smallies would jump all over it, too.

Lefty’s Deceiver (Firetiger) Hook - Mustad 34007 or similar, size 2 to 3/0 Thread - fluorescent yellow Tail - two yellow and one yellow grizzly hackle on each side, topped with yellow Krystal Flash Body - yellow thread or Diamond Braid Collar - yellow bucktail with yellow Krystal flash and a small yellow grizzly hackle on each side, topped with green Krystal Flash and green bucktail Throat - orange bucktail, as long as the collar Head - fluorescent yellow, with painted orange/black eye, covered with five-minute epoxy Contact Carlos at cah6620@gmail.com to submit a pattern for consideration in this column or to order his book, “South Florida’s Peacock Bass.”

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This is a simple tie and a very effective pattern for trout everywhere. Soft hackles are basically emerger patterns. They do not belong on the streambed like nymphs, so this fly should be dropped a foot or so off a nymph so it can suspend itself higher in the water column where an emerger belongs.

Thread: 8/0 olive Abdomen: Olive goose biot Thorax: Tan superfine dubbing Hackle: Hungarian partridge Head: 8/0 Olive thread Hook: 1X long, size 18 Tiemco 3761 John Rice guides with Blackhawk Fly Fishing, which offers exceptional fishing for trophy trout in the north Georgia mountains. Contact john at jriceflyfishing@ gmail.com.

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2. Mating season begins in the spring. Lobsters can be observed walking out of their holes in search of a mate, and males can be seen sparring for a lady’s affection. Mating season ends around August, here are a few good things about the fall season though egg-bearing females can be seen yearbesides cooler weather; one of them round. is the beginning of lobster season!

3. Males have proportionately larger legs and I dove with a commercial lobsterman for carapace, and females have a larger tail and extra a few years, and he was like a kid waiting pinchers on the abdomen to hold the eggs. for Santa. Teaming up with someone that Lobster tips from the master: knew where the good spots were gave me the 1. Let some air out of your BC, get your opportunity to spear some nice fish, but it buoyancy under control, and plant your knees in also gave me the opportunity to learn some the sand in front of the lobster. Your butt should tricks of the trade by watching a master not be up in the air! lobsterman at work.

2. Take your time and do not spook them. He First and foremost, you must learn said, “Lobsters are like cattle, you can herd them how to find lobsters. Fortunately, the same wherever you want, as long as you take your time.” territory that tends to hold fish life is also 3. The most common methods are the net good for lobstering. That is because life and tickle stick or looper, but there are some attracts life. When I was scuba diving beside interesting variations on the market now. Become Sheri Daye and Dave Earp display the results him and would see him approach an area of good at all of them, as some tools are better than of solid teamwork. the reef holding a school of fish fry, I knew others in certain situations. his senses were on high alert, and I’d start 4. When using a tickle stick, use aluminum looking for fish. Invariably, while he picked up instead of plastic. Lobsters do not respond as well a lobster or two, I would see a desirable fish. to plastic.

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