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Overall Best of Show - Bote Rover

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ach year, the fishing industry and anglers eagerly await ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, to see what new rods, reels, lures, apparel and gadgets companies will roll out in the show’s New Product Showcase. For the gear-heads out there, it never disappoints.

This year, 1,263 products, accessories and apparel were entered by 280 companies to compete for Best of Category awards in 26 different categories. The products were viewed and voted on at ICAST in Orlando on July 13.

This year’s big winner was the Bote Rover, which took home Overall Best of Show. It also took top honors in the Boats and Watercraft category. It is a truly innovative little SUP/Skiff hybrid, powered by a small outboard to get you where you’re going.

Once you get there, it gives you all the skinny-water and stealth capabilities of an SUP. The following is a list of all the other cool and innovative products that earned top honors in their categories.

Boating Accessories: Yeti Coolers LoadOut Bucket With the LoadOut Bucket, Yeti has done for the lowly 5-gallon bucket what it did for the cooler. This injection-molded workhorse is Yeti tough and designed to exceed any need from the boat to the backyard.

Eyewear: Costa Sunrise Mirror Lens Sunrise Mirror lenses are designed for low-light conditions.

They let in 30 percent of the available light while maintaining 97 percent polarization for optimal performance and eye protection at dawn, dusk or on cloudy days.

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Footwear: Huk Performance Fishing Attack The Huk Attack is the most engineered, purpose-built fishing shoe ever created. It brings performance features for the serious fisherman with unique traction, bullet-proof durability and all-day comfort and support.

Giftware: The Catch and Release Print Shop Actual Size An alternative to taxidermy, these fish prints are created to the exact length of your catch and stamped with your name and information about your catch.

Lifestyle Apparel: Frogg Toggs Prym1 Series Pilot II Jacket and Bibs The Frogg Toggs Prym1 Series Pilot II Jacket and Bibs is the company’s camouflage style of its bombproof Pilot II. It is available in shoreline blue, silver mist and blackout options.

Technical Apparel: Frogg Toggs Sierran Transition Wader A zippered, flip-out chest pocket, large multi-function pocket and exterior fly storage area allow these waders to fill double-duty as a chest pack for storage of fly fishing gear.

Electronics: Humminbird Solix 15 Chirp Mega SI GPS Humminbird has achieved improved detail and target separation with Chirp Digital Sonar. With touch screen or keypad interface, the screen can be customized and viewed with up to four panels.

Fishing Accessory: Yeti Coolers Panga Duffel The Panga Duffel is a hardcore drybag designed to withstand brutal treatment and be completely watertight. It is fully submersible, and Yeti called it a gear fortress.

Fly Fishing Accessory: Simms G3 Guide Stockingfoot Wader Simms has built its most breathable and durable wader yet in its new G3 Guide, with four-layers of Gore-Tex fabric in the legs and three layers above the waist. They also feature a chest pocket, handwarmer pockets and built in utility tabs.

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Fishing Line: Berkley Fireline Ultra 8 With four times the abrasion resistance of its original Fireline, Berkley’s thermally fused Ultra 8 comes in a range from 4 pound test up to 30 pound test.

FishSmart: Eagle Claw 2017 Flounder Sample Pack Eagle Claw jumps in for the conservation of summer flounder and catch and release with its 2017 Flouder Sample Pack.

Kids’ Tackle: 13 Fishing Ambition Combo Designed specifically with the smaller size of a child in mind, but packed with some features required by serious anglers, these salt and freshwater combos are perfect for the little angler who is really into fishing.

Tackle Management: Daiwa Tactical Backpack This tackle backpack is perfect for hiking into a stream, walking the banks of a pond, hauling down to the surf or for use as a quickgrab on your buddy’s boat. It is custom designed to hold all the gear an angler needs.

Saltwater Soft Lure: LIVETARGET Hollow Body Mullet The Hollow Body Mullet is sure to find a place in nearshore and inshore boxes and be deadly for sea trout, redfish, snook, flounder and striped bass. It is an incredibly detailed and lifelike walking bait with great action.

Fly Reel: Pflueger Supreme QRS Fly Reel With its innovative Quick Release Spool, the Supreme QRS offers an interchangeable large-arbor cassette spool system. The polycarbonate cassettes are secured in the spool carrier by an advanced locking system enclosed by a full stainless steel and alloy construction.

Freshwater Reel: Shimano Curado K Baitcasting Reel As if the Curado weren’t legendary enough, Shimano has improved on its venerable reel with the latest in Shimano technology, such as smooth, efficient, durable MicroModule gearing. It is available gear ratios up to 8.5:1.

Saltwater Reel: Shimano Sustain Reels C4000/5000 Shimano’s Sustain Reels are a saltwater line of spinning reels that fits into the higher end of Shimano’s line. Featuring Shimano’s advanced Hagane technology, they are smooth, powerful and durable for anglers seeking to do battle with midsized saltwater species.

Terminal Tackle: Trapper Round Bend Treble With an innovative “trap,” the standard version of this odd-looking hook has proven itself by holding baits in place and keeping fish on the hook. The treble-hook version of the trapper is revolutionary.

Freshwater Hard Lure: Savage Gear 3D Topwater Bat This crazy-looking bait plays on the nature of predatory species to strike on reaction. It is a hard, surface-walking bait 3D scanned to mimic a bat struggling in the water.

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Saltwater Hard Lure: Rapala X-Rap Magnum 40 Did somebody say wahoo? The new X-Rap Magnum 40 dives consistently to 40 feet with aggressive swimming action. It can be trolled as fast as 13 knots without rolling or kicking out.

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Freshwater Soft Lure: Lunkerhunt LP Prop Series The Lunkerhunt Prop Series combines the design of hollow-body soft plastics with modern prop technology previously found only on hard-body lures. The Prop Series features three body styles: The Prop Frog, The Prop Fish Sunfish and The Prop Fish Shad.

Rod & Reel Combo: Lew’s Mach Crush Speed Spool Combo This baitcast combo features Lew’s exclusive SLP Super Low Profile compact design in a premium 10-bearing Speed Spool reel with MSB Multi-Setting Brake dual cast control system. The combo’s onepiece IM8 graphite rod sports a Winn Dri-Tac splitgrip handle.

Fly Fishing Rod: G. Loomis IMX-Pro Fly Rod G. Loomis’ IMX-Pro series was designed for professional guides.

IMX-PRO MATRIX is a material that allows Loomis to use fewer wraps of graphite and build fast, responsive rods that are lighter and more sensitive without sacrificing power or durability.

Freshwater Rod: 13 Fishing Fate Black With crisp action, incredible sensitivity and superb balance, the Fate Black offers the benefits of a Japanese 30T HTC blank, an innovative seamless reel seat, tanglefree guides with zirconia inserts, hybrid comfort grips and handles made of hand-selected Portuguese cork.

Saltwater Rod: St. Croix Legend T o u r n a m e n t Inshore Legend Tournament Inshore rods are the blending of the sensitivity, power and durability found in St Croix’s existing Legend Tournament Bass and Walleye series with components and technology reserved for saltwater environments.

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The reason is obvious.

If you are searching for action, the roostertails of spray generated by a 50-pound chinook salmon on a five-jump run through shallow water will satisfy your need. If the sight of huge shad migrations have you tying on a lure in finger-fumbling fashion, wait until you view pristine rivers teeming with five species of Pacific salmon that are counted not by the thousands, but by the millions. Valdez anglers see the return of as many as 11 million pink salmon to intertidal waters.

Choosing the right Alaska adventure is complex, with its various runs, timing and weather. Knowing when to go, where to go and with whom is key.

I’ve fished and covered Alaska’s fishing for more than 42 years, and I’ve helped countless anglers find the trip best suited for them. Each angler has separate needs. In the freshwater realm, here are some of the top considerations for can’t miss adventure, fish-hooking action and personal service worthy of the Alaska experience.

Interior Alaska

If you’re looking for a quiet place to fish, with scenery, comfortable cabins and located far from the crowds, drive down to Denali National Park and visit Kirk Martakis at Fish Denali. He offers several lakes on private property that offer about 3,000 wild rainbow trout to 31 inches and trophy-sized grayling. They cruise the lake like sharks, and the clear water makes sight casting to them with single-hook jigs, nymphs or topwater lures too much fun. It’s some of the best lake rainbow fishing I’ve experienced. Cozy, fully equipped cabins located at lakeside offer everything you’ll need for a multi-day stay, including Wi-Fi and multiple bedrooms. It’s a good choice for large families, fishing buddies or couples who want a quiet, laid-back trip with some of Alaska’s best scenery (www.Fishdenali.com).

Float fishing offers a change of scenery around each turn in the river as well as great fishing opportunities. Alaska River Tours offers remote float trips along the road system, with neither the crowds nor the expense. Depending on the season, owner Reinhard “Reini” Neuhauser chooses the best rivers for grayling, trout, sheefish, pike, salmon and char. On overnight excursions, he provides tents, camping gear and boats. You arrive ready to fish.

I recommend the overnight float, which makes the most of Alaska’s 19-plus hours of daylight. Fish when it’s light, and float during the remaining five hours from midnight to the 4 a.m. during the twilight period, when it’s still light enough to read. It’s a heady trip that is only surpassed by his camps and food served (www.akrivertours.com).

The Kenai Peninsula For a quick day of fishing, the Kenai River offers big king salmon to 70plus pounds that sizzle drags. Guide Joe Connors was my instructor back in 10

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my college days, and he’s still as tough on catching fish as he was on me learning public speaking. He’s a long-time Kenai veteran, and his guides at Big Sky Charter and Fish Camp have a long-time, sterling reputation for helping anglers of all skill levels catch silver and sockeye salmon, char and rainbow trout in the 25- to 34-inch range. He offers comfortable riverside cabins, evening barbecues and a quiet place to enjoy the river (www.kenaiguide.com).

Bristol Bay Bristol Bay lodges offer the crème de le crème of Alaska sportfishing in these western Alaska waters, where tens of millions of salmon move into various watersheds each year. A couple hundred lodges and camps offer a variety of services, from bare-basic outfitted trips to spectacular lodges with fly-out fishing, shore lunches, and gourmet meals.

Mike Gorton runs Goodnews River Lodge, the only lodge located on the 400-milelong river that offers some of the best boat-accessible river fishing for silver salmon, rainbow trout and char you’ll find in the region. It is a mixed-bag fishery, where no matter the weather, you can fish. There wasn’t a stretch of the Goodnews when friend Mark Wade and I fished that didn’t have silver salmon hammering our flies and big rainbow trout swarming in numbers like piranhas. The guides have great people skills and are skilled in their knowledge of the river (www.goodnewsriverlodge. com).

Southeast Alaska In southeast Alaska, Marlin Benedict, of Fish Wrangell, offers freshwater fishing for salmon, cutthroat trout and char in the remote, beautiful jungle streams of the Tongass National Forest. You don’t walk long distances here, as most of the good fishing is within a half mile or so of saltwater, which also guarantees fish as fresh as they come. The most fun in fishing these shallow waters is watching salmon attacking your fly or lure. Personal service is topnotch. (www.fishwrangell.com).

Chris Batin is editor of The Alaska Angler and author of nine award-winning books and Alaska fishing DVDs. He is featured as an Alaska legend in a new book, “Alaska’s Greatest Outdoor Legends,” published by the University of Alaska Press. For over 40 years, he has run The Alaska Angler Information Service. Discover more at www.AlaskaAngler.com.

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Hammerhead Tuff Grab spearfishing gloves are the toughest warmwater spearfishing gloves available.

Tuff Grabs were designed in Hawaii for use in asspetto spearfishing, which involves the diver descending to the bottom and scratching up substrate to attract inquisitive fish. In this style of ambush diving, normal diving gloves only last weeks. Tuff Grabs last months, saving the diver money in the long run.

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AT CUTTYHUNK ISLAND, MASS.

By Charlie Warfield

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etween Buzzards Bay and Martha’s Vineyard, 10 miles out to sea off the coast of Massachusetts, you will find Cuttyhunk Island. Early seafarers used the island’s natural harbor as a shelter for a few weeks in 1604, making it the first English settlement in New England.

When I first visited Cuttyhunk, I could have been in the Bahamas; it was warm and beautiful. It has New England charm with the relaxed feel of the Islands. In addition to the beautiful scenery and fun atmosphere, Cuttyhunk has made a name for itself as a premier striper fishing destination in the Elizabethan Islands.

In the summer, this small village is populated with surf casters and clients chartering one of the eight captains on the island. I fell into the former category and benefited from the sage advice of my friend Armand, who has been making an annual pilgrimage to this island for nearly 40 years. Armand knows all the locals, and he knows that the person for us to fish with on this trip would be Capt. Bruce Borges, because Capt. Borges was the only one on the island with a boat that had a full casting platform suited to pursue bass with a fly rod.

Capt. Bruce is quite the fly angler himself, and has guided big names such as Lefty Cray over the years. He is a sharp-witted salty fellow who looks all of 78 his years but possessed the strength and agility of a man in his 50s. As soon as we unloaded our gear from the ferry, we set out to fish the shoreline from the captain’s nicely appointed boat the Wahini. As we worked the rocky shoreline, I was impressed by the rugged beauty of this place.

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Cuttyhunk sits in the middle of the striped bass prespawn staging area. Fish glut themselves on an abundance of squid and sand eels as well as school after school of bunker. Once the water warms to the perfect temperature, the fish move inland and up the many tributaries throughout Massachusetts and Maine to spawn. This makes for a great fishery full of fish ranging from small schoolies up to 50-pound-plus monsters. It is all about timing as to whether you will catch the big fish or just the schoolies.

On this trip, it was the latter, but there were larger fish around, and bait fishermen were having better luck with the big fish. You know what they say, “they never refuse the naturals.” If you ever find yourself around Cape Cod and looking for some great fishing, check out Cuttyhunk. Even if you just take the ferry over for the day and spend some time on the beach with the family, I promise you will enjoy this beautiful and quaint Island.

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Legendary Rock Artists Gear up for Iconic Performance at “Hope Music Festival” on Cape Cod on August 23rd A first-ever “Melody Tent” music festival to raise money for prevention and treatment of substance abuse abuse, a critical issue on the Cape today that the organizers hold especially close to their hearts.

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he Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis is gearing up to rock ‘n roll on August 23 for what will be the first-ever “Hope Music Festival” featuring over fifteen legendary music artists including Mark Farner, Formerly of the band Grand Funk Railroad, Barry Goudreau, Formerly of the Band Boston, Rick Derringer of the McCoys, blues crooner James Montgomery, and many others. Additionally, the concert will highlight some of Massachusetts’ own emerging artists such as Nicole Michelle and Aaaron Norcross, Jr. Organized by Brian Serpone Productions, “Hope Music Festival” is sure to be an unforgettable summer evening with proceeds benefitting Cape Cod Healthcare, the leading provider of health care services on the Cape and operators of both Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital. Cape Cod Healthcare is committed to the well-being of the communities it serves, focusing heavily on the prevention and treatment of substance

Both a celebration of music and people, the “Hope Music Festival” seeks to provide a night of fun and entertainment, while also celebrating and aiding a charitable cause.

For a full list of the artists performing or to purchase tickets, please visit: www.hopecapecod.com.

Featuring: Mark Farner (Formerly of the band Grand Funk Railroad) Barry Goudreau (Formerly of the band Boston) Elliott Easton (Grammy Award winning band The Cars) Rick Derringer (Grammy Award winning producer/ guitarist of The McCoys) Paul Nelson (Twotime Grammy Award winning producer/ guitarist of Johnny Winter Band) Uptown Horns (Grammy award winning horns behind the Rolling Stones) James Montgomery (Grammy nominated rock icon) Charlie Farren (Formerly of The Joe Perry Project) Grace Kelly (Deemed “the future of Jazz”) Gary Hoey (World renowned rock guitarist) and many more!

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Cape Cod Melody Tent 21 W Main Street Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601

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Wednesday, August 23 7:30pm; doors open at 6:30pm

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Fishing for a Cause Raises Close to $200,000 for The Schwartz Center at Meeting Street Event is largest annual fundraiser for The Schwartz Center, Meeting Street’s Dartmouth Campus Dartmouth, MA – July 7, 2017 – The

7th annual Fishing for A Cause tournament, fundraiser and dinner raised nearly $200,000 to benefit children and families of Meeting Street. The sold-out annual event featured more than 100 anglers and over 350 guests at the seaside dinner, making it once again the largest annual fundraiser for The Schwartz Center. Fishing for a Cause has raised more than $1 mil(From left to right) Fishermen Mike Marcello, Captain Brilion in its seven-year history.

an Combra and Steve Bakios show off their winning striped bass during the 7th Annual Fishing for a Cause Tournament hosted by The Schwartz Center at Meeting Street. The tournament raised $200,000 to support the children and families of Meeting Street.

Our 7th Tournament and Seaside Dinner surpassed all expectations thanks to our incredible supporters and our Fishing Committee,” said Meeting Street President John M. Kelly.

“The incredible spirit of giving and dedication to our work and to our children is truly humbling.”

Fishermen and women hit the waters of Buzzards Bay on June 23rd and 24th for a two-day catch and release tournament. Upon the culmination of the tournament participants enjoyed a seaside dinner emceed by comedian Lenny Clarke. The dinner celebrated tournament participants, dedicated supporters and the children and families that will benefit from the proceeds.

through its core Early Childhood and School-Age programs. The Schwartz Center in Dartmouth, Massachusetts serves more than 1,000 children, young adults and their families in our community providing high quality educational, developmental, and therapeutic programs for children from birth through age 21. For more information, visit www.MeetingStreet.org.

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STRIPED BASS: 1st - Mike Marcello: 48.00" Portsmouth, RI 2nd - Brian Combra: 46.00" Portsmouth, RI 3rd – Steve Bakios: 45.50" Middletown, RI BLUEFISH: 1st – Richard Bellizzi: 31.50" Dartmouth, MA 2nd – Tony Sapienza: 28.00" South Dartmouth, MA 3rd – Joe Bahena: 26.00" Barrington, RI FLUKE: 1st – Dan Abraham: 22.25” Portsmouth, RI 2nd - Jack Sprengel: 22.00" Warwick, RI 3rd – Bill Mandly: 21.88" Westport, MA

About Meeting Street / The Schwartz Center: Founded in 1946, Meeting Street compassionately and innovatively empowers children and their families to thrive by fostering the development of the whole child. Meeting Street’s vision is to be a national leader in child development, education, research and training. Today, Meeting Street works with more than 4,000 children and families annually

This year’s winning anglers were:

(From left to right) Fishermen Jim Madly, Bill Mandly, Dan Abraham and Jack Sprengel show off their winning fluke during the 7th Annual Fishing for a Cause Tournament hosted by The Schwartz Center at Meeting Street. The tournament raised $200,000 to support the children and families of Meeting Street.

For more information about this year’s event please visit www.meetingstreet.org/FFAC17 or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FishingForACause/

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Maine’s Wilderness Summer Adventures Maine Outdoor Adventures with Twin Maple Outdoors

By Richard Yvon - Twin Maple Outdoors

that typically, only hunters have had the pleasure in doing. Now you can be there to call in a Moose and take pictures with the help of Photo: Maine Summer Cow Moose your Guide!

Photo Credit by: Richard Yvon – Twin Maple Outdoors From June Moose Safaris in Maine… through Sepis an adventure for the entire tember a personalized Moose family. This year’s adventure’s Adventure can be scheduled in northern Maine has proven for you and your family at to be a banner year! As temps Twin Maple Outdoors. warm up the Moose can be found near and in water. The Summer Maine Hiking…is giant animal overheats in it’s a world destination for hiking own skin when outdoor tem- and nature loving enthusiast. peratures climb above 67 de- The Appalachian National grees. Hike or paddle into re- Scenic Trail, generally known mote wilderness back -waters as the Appalachian Trail or to view and experience these simply the A.T., is a marked wonderful creatures living in hiking trail in the Eastern a true Maine boreal forest.

United States extending between Springer Mountain in During Maine’s warm sum- Georgia and Mount Katahdin mer months a great family ac- in Maine. The hike can take as tivity to partake in is a water much as 6 months or 6 hours or land based Moose Safaris. depending on your sense of Travel along logging roads adventure! Other popular and take in Mt Katahdin and hikes that can be explored Moosehead regions scenic are day trips into waterfalls sites. Look for the largest of and ice caves. These natural the deer species, The Moose. wonders can be visited by Take a land-based tour for just about anyone! Gulf Haland lovers and a combina- gas, Moxie Falls, Debscontion Jet Boat with Kayaks eag lakes wilderness area Ice for those who want to pad- caves are just some of the dle and watch. In September wonderful places waiting for and October, watch and lis- you and your family. Here ten as your Registered Maine are some videos that can walk Guide Richard Yvon, calls in you through with our friend a Bull Moose! An experience, “Roaming Rob” courtesy

of WABI TV5. Twin Maple Outdoors takes you through some of the most beautiful areas in Maine… scroll down to the bottom of the page to check out hikes : https:// twinmapleoutdoors.com/ maine-recreation/ Your guide, Rich Yvon can plan a trip based on your groups experience and physical ability.

tified Yamaha G3 Guide” that runs fly and spin fishing trips with a G3 Jet boat and drift boat. Located in Bradford Maine, Rich guides World Class Maine hunting, fishing and recreation adventures.

As well as guiding, Rich is also an outdoor writer, tree farmer, fly-fishing and certified NRA firearms instructor. Spending time in Maine’s North Woods has provided a canvas for Rich to share his passion of the outdoors with all walks of life. When Rich is not in the field, he sits as a director for The Maine Highlands of Maine Tourism. By contributing to the board of directors, he is in constant communication with visitors, guides, lodges and business owners in Maine promoting the outdoors and conservation.

Summer fishing in Maine is nothing short of spectacular.

Whether you enjoy, spin or fly fishing, the beautiful rivers, ponds and Lakes will excite, relax and fulfill your fishing expectations. This summer is on the mark to be one of our best seasons ever. With over 100 fish days, it is no wonder people go home with sore arms! As outside ambient and water temperatures cool in September, Maine’s *Due to limited space, bookSalmon and Trout fishing will ing in advance is highly recbe enjoyed along with some ommended. of the best fall foliage in the Northeast!

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Waquoit Bay Blues And Bass The Young Anglers' View

By Braeden Smaykiewicz

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he frosty dew was built up on the white rocket. There were four of us going and we were all excited.

The rods were already on the boat and set up. So we set out of the driveway in the truck.

We quickly go to the boat ramp to get a spot for the truck and trailer.

We went to another spot that we fish hard. My dad spotted a big school of fish while up on the Yeti by a river that flows out into the bay. He was able to see them because they were rubbing on the sand to remove the sea lice. I cast my bait in the direction of the school of fish. It was not long before I felt something solid on the end of my line and I set the hook. The fish took off and was taking line. I fought him for a while before it came to the boat. My dad took the net out and pulled him out of the water. We put it on the measuring tape and it was a keeper. So, we put it in the box and tried to catch another but we couldn't.

We went to our last spot. The four of us were able to pick up some schoolies on light tackle and flies. It was late in the day when we stopped here and we only got to stay for a little while before we had to leave but it was really fun.

The boat was set free from the arms of the trailer and was tied on the dock while we waited for my dad so we could leave the dock.

We stopped at a spot and picked up a few schoolies and a monster bluefish. We continued though, in a search for some bigger fish.

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E-mail boston@coastalanglermagazine.com with your photograph and a caption to enter.

If you want a quick and easy hookup with a schoolie or even a bigger fish early in the season, go to Waquoit Bay on a windy day, or even a calm one.

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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Veterans ‘Love that Dirty Water’ NEPVA Bass Trail tourney on the Charles River brings together disabled vets and boaters for a day of competitive fun.

By Dan Kenney

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ishing and supporting a great cause all at once?

There’s nothing better.

Especially when that cause is the profoundly inspirational New England Paralyzed Veterans Association (NEPVA).

Each June we’re incredibly fortunate to participate in a NEPVA Bass Trail tourney on the Charles River in Boston, hosted by the Newton Yacht Club. NEPVA Bass Trail tournaments take place in locations throughout New England, thanks to Local and Federation members of the American Eagle Bass Anglers. At Bass Trail events, disabled veterans are paired with volunteer boaters for a day of competitive fishing.

Newton Yacht Club’s 15th Bass Trail event, held on June 3rd, included an impressive 24 boats. Veterans enjoyed an awesome day on the water, with the chance to win such prices as Lew’s Fishing rods and reels, Dexter Outdoors Knives, and Line Cutterz rings.

Part of what makes this event so special is Newton Yacht Club’s incredible graciousness.

In addition to bringing in local dignitaries, media coverage and increased sponsorship each year, the Club provides breakfast and lunch, including their award-winning clam chowdah’, and allows boaters to stay overnight on their boat or Club property. Newton Yacht Club’s hospitality makes it easy for volunteers to travel to Boston from as far away as New York, Maine, Connecticut and New Hampshire. Those making the trek from New Hampshire included members of the New Hampshire chapter of the Nam Knights, who assisted veterans as they exited their cars, made their way around the yacht club and boarded and disembarked the

boats.

Luckily, we were blessed with a beautiful 80 degree day as we headed out from Newton and up the Charles River into Boston, passing historic bridges, renowned

colleges and universities, and the beautiful Charles River Esplanade. As the old song goes, we “love that dirty water -- Boston, you’re my home” (The Standells, 1966). But seriously, the Charles River, an 80-mile long river that starts in Hopkinton, Massachusetts (the same town that hosts the Boston Marathon’s starting line) and travels through 23 towns before emptying into Boston Harbor, has been significantly cleaned up throughout the years.

Today, the Charles a popular spot for recreational boating, famous events like the Head of the Charles Regatta and, of course, fishing. Species include yellow perch, white catfish, carp, crappie, and the occasional striped bass.

The NEVPVA’s Bass Trail Charles River event is always well run, well received and a great experience for veterans, and this year was no different.

All I saw were smiling faces, good times and an amazing camaraderie among captains, veterans and volunteers. The best thing about NEPVA Bass Trail events is that there’s no cost to participants. This allows the amazing men and women who sacrificed themselves for our country to enjoy a day on the water without any financial burdens.

help to ensure these events can continue to grow and serve our country’s veterans. If you’d like to volunteer or donate to the cause, please visit www. nepva.org/bass_trail.html.

Until next time, God Bless & Go Fish!

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.

Of course, NEPVA needs your

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CATCH PHOTOS Fishing with Shelley By Shelley Wigglesworth The months of June and July made for great deep sea fishing in Maine aboard the F-V Nor’easter. Haddock was plentiful throughout June with monster Pollack following in July. Plenty of big cod too, which had to be released due to fishing regulations. The sea is plentiful and these anglers featured got a good taste of that! You can check out more of the daily catches on the F-V Nor’easter all summer and fall on the boat’s FaceBook page: www.facebook.com/noreasterfishing/

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Shelley Wigglesworth with a sizeable cod.

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Alissa Wig glesworth with a tasty ha ddock.

Chandler Robinson of New Hampshire and Alissa Wigglesworth of Maine with a nice cod.

Shelley Wigglesworth is an award winning freelance journalist from Maine specializing in at-sea stories, maritime topics and the commercial fishing industry. She is also a part time mate for Captain John’s Charters on the Island Prince and the deep sea fishing boat the Nor’Easter. She has fished with, worked with and written about some of the best fishermen in the business including National Geographic Channel’s Wicked Tuna captains Dave Marciano, Dave Carraro, T.J Ott and Tyler McLaughlin. Her work appears regularly in the following publications: National Fisherman Magazine, Commercial Fisheries News, Points East Magazine, Yankee Magazine Online, Coastal Angler, Neighbors of the Kennebunks, Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors, Maine Lobstermen's Association’s Landings, The Biddeford-Saco Journal Tribune, York County Coast Star and The Bangor Daily News.

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The Squid Moon

By Captain John Curry

channels with marsh grass backwater areas. These areas hold Silver Sides this time of year. Silver Sides are the preferred bait for small Squid that ride the tide in at night and feed on these smaller bait fish. As the tide turns in the morning these Squid ride it out as the stronger than normal tides flush them to waiting Stripers ready to put on the feed.

Stripers, in my opinion, prefer Squid over all other bait. They go crazy on them and I have noticed that fish actually fight harder during these feed than normally. These Squid aren’t big, maybe 4-5” max in size so match your baits accordingly. I like to use 6” Hogy Lures rigged weed less in amber and pink colors. Other baits that work well is the Hurley Lures Squider cut down to 5” also in pink and white and the 5” Skid Stik top water lure in Shrimp color is a good choice.

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These fish aren’t the big 20-30 pounders that are feeding on Sea herring and Mackerel on the backside this time of year so ditch the treble hooks and replace with a single rear hoof on any top water hard baits. I target all sizes of fish of course, but for my light tackle spin and fly guys these 25-35” fish are an absolute blast. If you’re a troller by trade, borrow a friends spinning rod as the dropping tide will fill your spread with weeds and debris floating out with the tide.

e all know how the full moon has an effect on tidal influences and game fish movements. I like to focus more on how the moon affects bait fish movements and behaviors. One example of this happens each summer during the July and August full moon period.

From the South Shore of Boston to Race Point at the tip of Cape Cod we have a unique opportunity to target stripers if you know what you are looking for. For most of us who fish during the day the full moon can make fishing a challenge As I write this, the July full moon period is over. Check your moon phase calento say the least. dar grab a map and a tide chart as the However, if the moon is bright and the August moon will hopefully bring the tides align perfectly it can be one of the same conditions. best times to be on the water as the sun comes up. What you need to look for is Capt. John Curry can be reached at: simple; a full moon, incoming higher www.capefishing.net or than normal tides (associated with the jtcurry77@gmail.com. moon phase) at night and a dropping tide right as the sun comes up. Many of the harbors on the north side have deep

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New Hampshire Fishing Forecast August 2017

By Tim Moore

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ugust is a hot month with warm water temps.

This is typically the month most consider the slowest, but there are still some excellent fishing opportunities to take advantage of. The two species we focus on the most in August are striped bass from kayaks and vertical jigging for lake trout in our boat. Both offer great opportunities for non-stop action if you know where and when to look.

face plugs, flies, and shads will all catch fish. Once the fish go down, vertical jigs and live bait will be your best bet, especially for larger fish. In August, our biggest fish almost always come at night using live eels. Drifting or slow-trolling eels in shallow water after dark is a very effective technique, as the bigger fish

Early mornings will still offer great surface action for schoolie stripers. Once the sun hits the water the fish will move deeper in search of cooler water. Sur-

will wait until the sun sets before moving into shallow water in search of food.

On the freshwater side of things, lake trout become extremely predictable as they school up in deep water. We look for fish in 100’ of water over deeper holes. I’m even more excited for this year, because my latest signature series lure from Daddy Mac Lures, the Nervous Minnow, is out and has this fishery written all over it. Vertical jigging in August is a numbers game. Our clients can expect counts between 10 and 50 fish in a four-hour trip. The key to this fishery is to get there early.

The fish rarely bite in the dark, but as soon as there is some light in the sky expect things to pick up in an instant.

FORECAST BY: Tim Moore is a full time New Hampshire fishing guide, offering guided ice fishing and fish house rentals on Lake Winnipesaukee. Tim Moore is a fulltime licensed New Hampshire fishing guide and the owner of Tim Moore Outdoors, LLC. For more information visit www.

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he Cape Cod Canal is undoubtedly one of the best places to fish along the south-eastern coast of Massachusetts, and potentially the single best spot for shore fishing in the state. Each year some of the largest striped bass swimming in Massachusetts waters find their way into the roughly 7-mile long canal, which is affectionately referred to by those that frequent its shores as the ‘Ditch’.

If you were to spend some time talking to the Canal ‘regulars’ about what technique is producing best and what locations are giving up the best fish, you are likely to get a wide variety of answers.

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flow, it is important to try a variety of locations at different points throughout the tide to see how the conditions change throughout the full tide cycle, and on both east and west flows. To try and speed up this learning process for anyone that would like to give the Canal a try, here are a few pointers:

These are the most active feeding times for striped bass. In my experiences, the most productive times are when a slack flow falls between the hours of 4 and 6am.

water plugs, and a mix of swimmers will cover the basics. I often throw a 4oz plug to gain casting distance.

Lastly, I want to be sure to point out that we all have tough days fishing the ‘Ditch’ every so often.

While you are learning how to effectively fish the area be sure not to get down on yourself if you are having a tough time catching fish.

It takes time to learn where the bait sets up on certain tides, and even longer to predict the behavior of the bass as a result. Start small, use my tips to learn the water, and get ready because there are some BIG fish waiting for you.

3. Big Gear. Big Lures. Big Fish.

Most first-timers are not prepared for the strength of the currents seen in the Canal. At a nearly 6mph max 1. Fish around flow, the current the slack current. can easily make a Slack occurs ap10lb fish feel like proximately 90 30lb when it has minutes before the The author's brother with a catch a chance to use FORECAST BY: Patrick is a lifelong high or low tide at the strength of the and release Canal Beauty fisherman, who has been bitten by the any location in the tide against you.

Canal. I like to fish for roughly 90 Rods should be a minimum of 9 fly fishing bug. He is also the co-founder/ co-owner of Early Rise Outfitters, a minutes before slack, and about 90 feet long, but most use rods in the year-round catch and release fly fishing minutes after the current changes 10-11’ range. Reels need to be able guide service dedicated to providing directions. to hold 300yds of line and have a enjoyable angling adventures throughout very strong drag. Lures should be Massachusetts, with an emphasis on 2. Fish around sunrise and sunset. big: bucktail jigs, a variety of top education and conservation.

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Cotuit Bass and Blue Fish Tournament August 12 • Cotuit, MA The annual Cotuit Bass & Blue Shootout benefits the Kids 4th of July Parade & Christmas Stroll in Cotuit. It features cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place for both bass and bluefish in each division. You don’t need a boat to compete in this tournament.

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August 15th 2017: Summer meetings are fishing trips! Meet at Plum Island Airport (24 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA 01950) at 7PM, then head down to the beachfront to fish. Regular $5.00 admission for nonmembers is waived for summer fishing trips and all are encouraged to attend. New members get access to fishing mentors (coaches).

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By TAM Staff atching giant flathead catfish might get to be old-hat for Jake Robinson, of Shakopee, Minn.

In less than a year, he has Photo by Doug Kerr broken the Minnesota state record for the species twice.

Minnesota keeps separate sets of records, one for weighed and certified state records and one for fish that are caught and released after length measurements are taken. Both of Robinson’s monster cats fall into that second record category.

On May 15, Robinson caught and released his latest record from the Minnesota River southwest of Minneapolis near Savage. With 100-pound test line, he hauled in the fish, which had a length of 49 inches and a girth of 33 ½ inches. Now, we ran the numbers through several of those online calculators that are supposed to estimate fish weight and came up with a wild variation, from 35 pounds up to 75 pounds. So, it’s up to you to guess at this one’s actual weight.

The weighed and certified Minnesota state record was caught back in 1970. It weighed 70 pounds and was caught from the St. Croix River.

There is no record of that fish’s length and girth.

The IGFA world record flathead was caught from Elk City Reservoir in Kansas in 1998 by Ken Paulie. It weighed 123 pounds.

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By Rich Ortiz

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y the time I was 12 years old, I knew and fished at least two dozen bass waters, most of them from a canoe with my Pop. Usually there were no boat ramps, no houses and seldom another fisherman. That’s the beauty of the Adirondack region of Upstate New York.

There’s tons of water and lots of fish.

Often when the Adirondacks (ADKs) are mentioned in fishing circles, pristine secluded trout rivers or brook trout ponds come to mind.

Our secret is that the ADKs have countless bass fishing options, as well, with any kind of water you could think of.

Three renowned waters within my 30-minute fishing radius are perfect examples of the great bass fishing in our area. Lake George, Lake Champlain and Saratoga Lake provide varied and endless opportunities for both largemouth and smallmouth action, with a spectrum of habitats that could keep any bass enthusiast occupied for a lifetime. Additionally, if it’s a secluded canoe/kayak adventure you’re after, I dare say the ADKs have more backwoods bass waters on public land than any state I can think of. These woods are the same natural forests they were in 1885, when they were deemed untouchable thanks to Teddy Roosevelt.

Imagine fishing secluded, crystal-clear waters with green mountains as a backdrop, moderate temperatures and a relaxing breeze. Since the founding of our country, these waters have provided sanctuary from the heat and congestion of the growing East Coast industrial cities. Summer retreats to the ADKs to fish and hunt were the norm, and coupling

these outdoor activities with attractions like Saratoga horse racing or a Lake George steamboat ride created traditions of the American summer vacation.

Today, if you are serious about bass fishing, yet want to include family on the vacation, the Saratoga/Lake George area is the spot. I feel qualified to endorse the attractions, since when I am not fishing or hunting, I’m performing music at many of the area’s top resorts and restaurants.

Though my profession as a traveling musician has allowed me to fish all over North America, my heart is still at home fishing the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park.

Let’s start with Lake George, which is a large deep-water lake that is the ultimate finesse bass water. This beautiful 32-mile-long glacially carved lake has rock shorelines and is speckled with islands that provide endless bass structure. Lake George has AAA reservoir water quality and is crystal clear. Light 6- to 8-pound fluorocarbon line is a must while drop-shotting 30- to 50-foot rocky bottoms for big numbers of smallmouth and some nice 4-pound-plus fish. When drop-shotting I prefer natural presentation baits like the Berkley’s Gulp! Nemesis in the Smelt color. The lake temperature remains cool all year, and shaky-head worm presentations or small bass jigs will score a mix of largemouth and smallmouth in ultra-clear 20- to 40-foot depths.

This is a great training ground for teaching your family or friends to fish. Shore fishing is a bonus, and many others and I make trophy catches all year from shore. I rely on my Costa sunglasses on this lake as much as my Lowrance Sonar. It’s so clear that I can watch strikes in 20 feet of water. I keep three pairs of Costas on board. I prefer yellow lenses for sunrise, low light and cloudy days. These lenses work wonders sighting fish and contrasting bottom structure. I use blue mirror on bright days and amber green mirror lenses for most other situations on the lake.

Just to the north of Lake George, Lake Champlain offers everything a fisherman can imagine. Many experts rank Champlain among the top fisheries in the country for largemouth and smallmouth bass. You can fish just about any presentation in this vast lake, which combines natural and man-made structure like sunken ships, submerged train tracks and dock cribbings. My fishing concentrates on the southern end of the lake, where the water is usually very stained. Vast water chestnut beds yield many 5-pound-plus largemouth bass. Heavy abrasion-resistant line is a must; I prefer fluorocarbon or braid, depending on presentation. I normally punch the weeds with 1- or 2-ounce tungsten and big 10-inch Power Bait or Yum worms. Dark colors work best. Topwater and flipping are also go-to tactics, with countless backwaters providing breathtaking views and heart-pounding hook sets.

To the south, Saratoga Lake is much smaller than George or Champlain. It is slightly stained and can be highly pressured but still provides large numbers of largemouth in the 3- to 5-pound range. Dense concentrations of cabbage and mixed milfoil create great opportunities for tossing plastics and jigs on the edges of long weed lines. Saratoga Lake’s close proximity to the City of Saratoga Springs makes it an ideal morning or evening getaway for those visiting during track season, which lasts through Labor Day. While the tourist season winds down, the fish really turn on, which make for some magical days in fall.

The big lakes are great, but to me the gems of this area are the smaller lakes and ponds I learned to fish on. The unique chance to toss a lure to unpressured fish on public waters is a reality. The Adirondack Park features countless opportunities perfect for canoe and kayak fishing. With today’s lightweight watercraft, you can be alone with 2- to 5-pound bass after just a half-mile hike to numerous ponds and lakes. Many canoe and kayak waters are also roadside or within a state park. New York does a wonderful job providing trailhead access and parking areas for anglers with car-top boats. Research access at www.dec.ny.gov.

The amount of good bass water in the Saratoga/Lake George is staggering. With its proximity to so many metropolitan centers, a short drive up I-87 can have you setting hooks on some beastly bass in no time.

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According to B.A.S.S. research, 20-pound five-fish limits of smallmouth bass are a regular occurrence, 30-pound sacks show up in some events, and two 36-pound limits were weighed in during events last fall. Those numbers are almost unbelievable on a smallmouth lake, considering a 36-pound limit would average out to more than 7 pounds per bass.

Here’s the rundown of Bassmaster’s top-12 bass lakes in the nation: 1. Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota 2. Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas 3. Clear Lake, California 4. Shearon Harris Lake, North Carolina 5. Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California 6. Lake Berryessa, California 7. Lake Erie, New York 8. Santee Cooper Lakes, South Carolina 9. Lake St. Clair, Michigan 10. Falcon Lake, Texas 11. Thousand Islands area St. Lawrence River, New York 12. Chickamauga Lake, Tennessee

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One of the indicators of either fishing too shallow or fishing in the wrong part of the bay for the season is catching mostly undersized trout. So, if you’re catching nothing but “dink” trout in August, fish deep structure with current.

I don’t like catching dinks, so I’ll focus on upper-slot redfish and sight casting to the big shallow trout I see while I’m fishing for reds.

The summer heat finally forces redfish to go in search of food in the marsh and grass flats. Shrimp are now mostly gone, except large white shrimp, so while there are main-bay, open-water redfish chasing those fish-big shrimp, some reds will now begin to work over juvenile white shrimp and shad in the marsh and grass flats. They’ll also be eating mullet and crabs when the opportunity presents itself.

Redfish are simple. They use current to feed, and the faster you learn about where the niche is, the more consistent you’ll be catching redfish in shallow waters. Follow a current from a marsh cut to the bank of a marsh pond it’s flowing too, and you’ll find redfish. Also look for eddies behind structure and where the current edge crosses structure, and that’s good as well. Big trout are similar in the summer in shallow areas. They are there for the big mullet and to eat little trout but are in small niche areas of their own.

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f you’re looking for some spectacular fly fishing for toothy critters, mako sharks are tough to beat as a game fish. They can be found pretty much worldwide, but right now is the time of year to visit southern California, where shortfin mako sharks show up off the coast every year within easy range for fly rodders with a small skiff.

The mako shark is one of saltwater fly fishing’s outstanding but unappreciated game fish. Found on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, a smaller mako in the 20- to 30-pound range can be the perfect-sized fish for the beginning saltwater fly fisherman. Of course, fishing for sharks is a tad different than fishing for bluegills in your Uncle Ned’s farm pond, and the equipment also differs.

First, you’ll need a boat, preferably a boat over 18-feet that can handle fairly choppy seas. Most center-consoles will do; however, a skiff with a beam of 8 feet or wider and a not-too-deep V will settle in the water better and will reduce pitch and roll to a minimum, offering a much more stable casting platform.

A good chum line is the most effective way of attracting makos to within casting distance of your boat. Chumming attracts the larger makos and will place you in the position of being able to sight-cast to them.

Into a chum bag, place the belly sections or fresh carcasses of tuna, bluefish or bonito, then place the bag into a milk crate or 5-gallon bucket and lower this mess over the side. Then sit back and listen for the musical score from the movie “Jaws” to begin. You won’t have long to wait once that chum slick begins to spread. Ideally, you should use fresh carcasses, but store-bought chum will suffice. One bit of important advice: Less is more when chumming; you don’t need much; no matter how small the slick, a shark can smell it from

miles away.

Now that you have the boat and chum, the next thing to do is find a mako. On the West Coast, we are fortunate to have the continental shelf only a few miles offshore. On the east coast, you’ll have to venture a bit farther offshore. Keep your eyes peeled for working birds and surface-busting bait; constantly check the water temperature looking for readings between 66 and 70 degrees. But, be patient when chumming. I will wait at least an hour or an hour and a half before moving to another spot, but there have been occasions when the sharks made their appearance within a few minutes of 1 ½ hours.

Once in the slick, makos will stick around for most of the fishing day. Drifting allows you to cover more water and in the process, attract more makos to your boat.

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1,000-Pound Tournament Hammerhead Shatters Texas Record Photo courtesy of Texas City La Marque Jaycees/Facebook nglers hauled some big sharks out of the Gulf of Mexico during this year’s Texas City Jaycees Tackle Time Fishing Tournament. Chief among those sharks was a 1,033-pound great hammerhead that shattered a 37-year-old Texas state record.

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