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Bay an industry leader in today’s outdoor apparel industry. Always in the forefront of new fabric technology, Bimini Bay has also been a manufacturing leader in creating moisture management systems. Their shirts are engineered to keep the body comfortable and dry by drawing moisture to the fabric’s surface (wicking) where it can quickly evaporate. Now, with the introduction of their BloodGuard line, they have set a new standard in the industry. Try one of these new BloodGuard shirts for yourself. Blood washes right off with only water. No more bringing detergents or peroxide on the boat or dock to spare your favorite fishing shirt. Designed and tested in the field with real anglers, this new line of outdoor apparel is destined to set a new standard in the industry.
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he origins of Salt Life are pure. With two simple words in a scrawling font, the iconic brand began as a tattoo inked on the backs of a couple of surfing fishermen in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Four hard-core watermen began grassroots promotion of the design in 2003, selling bumper stickers and T-shirts. During the humble early years, no one foresaw the eventual scope of the worldwide phenomenon they had launched. Salt Life has come to represent everything everyone loves about the ocean. At a glance, the now-familiar logo proudly displays a love of the saltwater lifestyle. Fisherman and diver Jeff Stillwell, who just happens to be president of Salt Life, said he is blessed to be part of the phenomenon. “Whatever attracts you to the water, Salt Life represents that,” he said. “If you happen to love to fish, it means fishing to you. I happen to be an avid diver. It means diving to me. If you’re a surfer, it means surfing. If you just like hanging out on the beach and enjoying a cold beverage, it means that.” No longer just T-shirts and decals, Salt Life has grown to include a huge assortment of gear and apparel. Two concepts accompany all their offerings. The first holds true to the original message, a devotion to the coastal lifestyle and its fashions. The second builds on those roots by coupling fashion with performance in gear and apparel that helps customers better enjoy water-based activities. From high-performance sunglasses, featuring the best Zeiss polarized lenses, to technical clothing for fishing, surfing, diving, paddleboarding and beach-sitting, Salt Life has you covered. Stillwell mentioned Salt Life’s new Fusion Performance Pocket Fishing Shirts as an example of innovative design that will appeal to anglers. It’s got UV30 sun protection and ventilation, and it’s got something else you won’t find on other fishing shirts. “It really came upon me sitting on the back of a boat, fishing a tournament,” Stillwell said. “Every time that reel goes off, you start looking for things. I don’t know why no one has ever done this, but we took one of these high-performance shirts and put pockets on the back of it. When that reel goes off, I don’t have to look for gloves or a pair of pliers. Whatever I need, I’ve got it right there with me. ’Cause once I get in that chair, I’m going to be there for a while.” Only an angler would recognize the need for this kind of design, and it’s this kind of innovation that has made Salt Life a lot more than just a cool logo. Stillwell said they’ve got a line of waterproof gear on the horizon, and he’s excited about the territory expansion of Salt Life Lager. Yep… Salt Life launched an easy-drinking beer to celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2018. “It goes hand-in-hand with our lifestyle,” Stillwell said. “We’re all out there on the water for a great fun-filled day in the sun, and at the end of the day our customer loves to kick back, as do I, with a nice cold beer.” But all the fun, and all the success, comes with responsibility. Without healthy oceans to play in, there would be no Salt Life. The company has joined with conservation organizations like Artificial Reefs International and Roatan Marine Park in protecting and enhancing the resources so that future generations can enjoy living the Salt Life.
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APPAREL Product Reviews Fish Hippie Performance Trucker Hat Fish Hippie was created by anglers as a celebration of the lifestyle. Their water-based Performance Trucker Hats meld performance with classic styling that tops off the look of an angler dedicated to the water. With back venting of a classic trucker hat and a performance bend structure front, these hats are 100 percent polyester for breathability and quick drying. New for spring 2019, they are available in seafoam and navy. Fish Hippie truckers sport a classic look and an even better fit with snapback closure, a semi-flat bill, and designs and colors for everyone.
fishhippie.com GILLZ CoolCore Shirts GILLZ shirts are mechanically engineered with CoolCore patented fabric, offering chemical-free cooling technology that never washes out. They are lightweight, soft, durable and cool—30 percent cooler than the competition. CoolCore has changed cooling fabric technology by redesigning the actual fabric, so unlike shirts with applied chemicals that wear off with use and repeated washings, GILLZ gear stays cool and protects for the long haul. Get out on the water with GILLZ and have all of the fun and none of the sun!
gillz-gear.com Hook & Tackle Wicked Dry & Cool Hi-Performance Fishing Shirt Hook & Tackle’s new collection of Wicked Dry & Cool Hi-Performance Fishing Shirts are made of a superior soft breakthrough Micro-Poly that wicks moisture while keeping you cool. It also features quick dry, radial sleeves for expansive arm movement, odor resistance and UPF 50+ for maximum sun protection. Available in many styles from sizes XS-3XL.
hookandtackle.com Hooked Soul Performance Apparel Hooked Soul 100 percent microfiber performance apparel features SPF 50 sun protection, Pure-Tech moisture wicking technology, vibrant colors and vivid graphics. When you wear Hooked Soul, you will look cool and be cool, too. Hooked Soul produces many designs of performance wear for men and women and also T-shirts, hats and accessories like neck gaiters and gloves. To check out the full line of Hooked Soul apparel and accessories, go to www. hookedsoul.com. Hooked Soul, do you have it!
hookedsoul.com King Kracken Outdoor Clothing King Kracken Outdoor Clothing Co. offers a one-of-a-kind fishing shirt featuring hand-drawn designs and bold graphics in a breathable polyester blend that dries quickly and boasts 50+ SPF protection. King Kracken shirts are hand-stitched and come with a 100 percent guarantee and free size exchanges. From $45, they are available in men’s sizes S to 4XL and Women’s S, M and L.
KingKracken.com Kluch Geo Marlin Collection Check out the latest collection from Kluch Apparel. Introducing the Geo Marlin collection represented by animals escaping out of their geometric forms. This series encourages us to “unleash the beast” within ourselves, to be risk takers, wild, free and adventurous.
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APPAREL Product Reviews Bimini Bay BloodGuard Shirt Fishing involves a lot of dirt, bait, blood, scales and guts. Realizing the inherent messy nature of the sport, Bimini Bay has introduced new BloodGuard technology that will keep your favorite fishing apparel looking sharp no matter how good—and gory—it gets on the water. Developed with Nanotex, a provider of textile solutions for military and medical applications, BloodGuard repels all types of stains, especially blood and guts. Bimini Bay is so confident in its BloodGuard technology that it has offered a one-year limited warranty against stains on a wide range of performance fishing clothing equipped with BloodGuard.
biminibayclothing.com Old Guys Rule Old Guys Rule introduces their five design offerings for the angler. Their 100 percent cotton tees in short or long sleeve make the perfect statement for the over-40 crowd. Once considered to be primarily related to the surfing industry, Old Guys Rule now covers a complete gamut of recreational pursuits. Be the first angler on the dock making the iconic statement, “Old Guys Rule.” For more information, visit http://oldguysrule.fishing or call 866-465-9640.
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Poncho: “The World’s Best Fishing Shirt.” Poncho is a new company that makes just one thing: a fishing shirt. We like that focus. Poncho calls their shirt “The World’s Best Fishing Shirt.” We’re impressed with the fast-drying fabric and innovative magnetic pocket flaps, which you can easily open with one hand. Smart details like a built-in eyeglass cleaner, slot to hang your sunglasses, roll-up sleeve tabs, and hidden zipper pocket will make anglers happy. They even go the extra mile by offering both relaxed and slim sizes. Poncho founder Clay Spencer grew up fishing the humid Texas coast. He’s also a former Alaskan fly fishing guide, so he knows a thing or two about extreme conditions. Clay said, “I made the Poncho shirt for guys who are serious about being comfortable on the water and don’t want a bunch of gimmicks. I cut the velcro, loops and baggy pockets. This shirt is made to have everything you need—and nothing you don’t.” Get a free hat with purchase of a shirt with code COASTALMAG. For more information, visit www. ponchooutdoors.com or contact Clay at clay@ponchooutdoors.com.
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Realtree Fishing Men’s 1/4 Zip Wind Shirt The Realtree Fishing Men’s 1/4 Zip Wind Shirt provides anglers with unique colors suited for a variety of freshwater and saltwater adventures. Making use of the the new Realtree Fishing Pattern, all styles come equipped with sun protection SPF30 and moisture-wicking dry-weave ventilated fabric for increased breathability to make sure you’re cool, comfortable and protected throughout your time on the water. You can find these shirts in a variety of fishing and outdoor retailers as well as on the Realtree e-comm store.
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Salt Life Fusion Performance Pocket Fishing Tee The Salt Life CAMO Fusion SLX UVapor performance long sleeve pocket tee features a sublimation printed all over graphic. This shirt features three all purpose pockets on the back with elastic openings to secure small items like fishing gloves and leaders within easy reach. The left chest pocket features an elastic loop to secure your sunglasses. This tee is made from 88 percent polyester, 12 percent spandex and treated for UV30 sun protection. Anti-microbial, mega soft, ultra light quick reaction fabric provides a built-in cooling and ventilation system. Machine washable for easy care!
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illz was started by a passionate angler, an angler driven by the need for one thing—performance. It’s evident in the style and quality of the Gillz brand. Started back in 2009, the idea was to design the perfect fishing shirt that would be lightweight, soft, comfortable and protective. This led to the first innovation – Cross Breeze Ventilation, which consisted of mesh panels under the arms and down the sides of the body. This allowed airflow through and under the shirt, making it even cooler and more comfortable. Other innovations followed, like a vented mask with “gills” for ventilation. This radical mask design offered unparalleled cooling and comfort. The technological innovations kept coming, and Gillz introduced CoolCore technology. CoolCore is a redesign of the actual structure of the fabric to make it cooler. Unlike most companies that simply apply a chemical to their fabric, which can wear off after repeated use and washings, CoolCore is a natural, chemical-free way to cool—up to 30 percent cooler than competitors. In addition, Gillz shirts are non-clinging and non-saturating. They wick sweat away from the body and offer UPF+50 sun protection. Gillz is designed for the passionate angler, the recreational fisherman, or anyone who lives an active outdoor lifestyle. The brand has grown from one innovative fishing shirt to a full apparel line. From tees, to high-performance shirts, to hats, to masks, sunglasses and hoodies, Gillz makes gear for every condition. Designs and patterns are constantly being updated, but the focus on performance is always a constant. Gillz considers making the most comfortable fishing shirt in the world an ongoing process, so innovation will always be of paramount importance. Gillz has come a long way from just making a simple fishing shirt. For more information, visit gillz-gear.com.
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rom my perch atop a pile of boulders, I faced directly into a stiff northeast wind and its attendant waves. I stood with dubious footing as the swirling elements riled the air and water around me. There was seemingly no reason for me or anyone else to fish this particular spot at this particular time, but I had a hunch. Several yards seaward from where I balanced among the loose stones, the shallow bottom sloped to a depth of about 8 feet. The submerged valley was fed by a newly dropping tide. The wind and waves, working to oppose the falling water, stirred the seas over the basin into a strip of foaming turbulence. With tide pushing baitfish into the depression—and the churning water pinning them there—an ideal ambush situation was created for any nearby snook craving an easy meal. For weeks, the wind had blown steadily from the east and southeast. When a forceful northeast blow ensued, I anticipated predatory activity. Consecutive days featuring gusts of up to 25 mph compelled me to abandon my usual bridge fishing to capitalize on the shifting atmospheric conditions. Mindful of the wind’s ability to influence the location of baitfish schools, my instincts drew me to this boulder-capped point of land protruding from the river’s western bank. Few creatures in the diet of gamefish wear chartreuse or anything remotely similar to the flamboyant shade of green. Any critter dressed in such gaudy fashion would be doomed immediately to the stomach of a predator. So, when my chartreuse jig entered the tempestuous waters of the drop-off, it was snapped up instantly by a 26-inch snook. Not long after releasing the fish, underwater visibility proved to be of no significance on this occasion. When I switched to a less noticeable variety of lure, the snook continued their assault and hit almost everything I threw at them for the next four nights. Throughout the feed, I had the setting entirely to myself; the fish were in an aggressive mood all the while—a product of the same natural forces that guided me to their location with such timeliness. The most interesting part of the affair was that the feeding, in spite of its furor, existed for only a short period of the outgoing tide each night. The snook, most of which were in the high 20-inch range, abandoned their tactics when the wind shifted back to its more regular southeastern origin. As the tide progressed in its unremitting cycle, the frenzy of action concluded—to resume in another place on a different breath of wind and a different stage of the tide. John Saporito is a lifelong fisherman and student of the seas. Visit him online at www.guerillaangling.com.
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Crossing For A Cure Organizer Travis Suit, with his daughter Piper, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age 4. Photo by Lori Griffith, Chasin a Dream photography.
Piper’s Angels assemble in a paddle out to honor cystic fibrosis families before the Crossing For A Cure. Photo by Talia Schizzano, Tallymark Productions.
Paddlers gather at midnight in Bimini as they prepare to set out for Florida at the start of the 2018 Crossing For A Cure. Photo by Lori Griffith, Chasin a Dream photography.
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f all the animals a diver might encounter, the octopus most easily qualifies as a creature from outer space. But, despite their eight arms, three hearts, nine brains and blue blood, octopuses really do have an earthly lineage. They are a mollusk (think oysters and conchs), but gave up their shells around 400 million years ago. In that time, nature has figured out some strange but effective ways for this animal to eat without being eaten. Dispensing with its shell gave the octopus flexibility and mobility. To take advantage of their mobility, the octopus features eight flexible, sucker-equipped arms. With these arms octopuses can pull themselves in any direction over the ocean bottom or swim through open water. For real emergencies, they can squirt a blast of water from their siphon for a jet-propelled take-off. Just about every part of an octopus except its beak and eyes can flow like Silly Putty. Consequently, an octopus can work its way through just about any opening it can get its beak through. That means an octopus has lots of places to hide.
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Octopuses have turned hiding into an art form. Their skin contains millions of chromatophores—cells that contain red, orange, yellow, brown or black pigment. Each cell can be individually expanded or contracted to show or hide color and change the texture of their skin. This allows the octopus to match its surroundings in a fraction of a second as it moves. The most alien characteristic of octopuses is probably their eight arms. Each arm has double rows of suckers that not only grasp, but also taste. As an octopus hunts the ocean bottom, the arms independently probe cracks and crevices in search of prey. If it appears those arms have minds of their own, they do. While an octopus has about 500 million neurons, only about a third of them form the central brain. The remaining two-thirds are equally divided among the eight arms, putting them where they can most efficiently interact with those myriad muscles, sensors and chromatophores. So where does a diver go to encounter these amazing animals? My favorite local spot is the Blue Heron Bridge. Octopus studies at the site, led by local researcher Chelsea Bennett, have found common octopus, the Atlantic longarm octopus, Caribbean two-spot, Caribbean reef, pygmy and brownstriped octopuses there. Since octopuses are so good at hiding, Chelsea offered advice from her many hours of octopus observation. “The common and the longarm octopuses are generally found in high densities at the east and west end of BHB (typically just south of the bridges). I call these species underwater neighbors because they are both found in same areas but can coexist because they are associated with different substrates. The common octopus lives in hard-bottom areas (rock, rubble, shell) and the Atlantic longarm in sandy plains.” Pura Vida Divers is featuring Blue Heron Bridge Diver specialty courses throughout the month of March. You’ll learn to navigate the site, identify wildlife and recognize indicators of dens for animals like octopuses. Sign up for an upcoming class by calling 561-8408750.
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The Dinosaur Fish
I say it is about time we give the oft maligned bowfin a little love. These fish were prowling the swamps and rivers of the world before T-rex walked the earth. Bowfin fossil records date back over 150 million years to the Jurassic period. I’d say any fish that can outlast T-rex, megalodon, mammoths and other prehistoric beasts has to be one tough customer that deserves our respect. One look at a bowfin and there is no doubt they are built to survive. It starts with a bony, bullet shaped head sporting powerful jaws lined with short, needle like teeth. Behind the head is a long, armored body lined with thick scales. The body terminates in a muscular, rounded tail that allows the bowfin to put up a fight that would put any bass to shame. I’ll admit I rarely head out to intentionally target bowfin, but I’m often glad they’re around to fill in the gaps when the “glamor” species don’t cooperate. That was the case recently for Shayne Stock and I when we ventured out to the St Johns River to target American shad. Shad were no shows that day. We tossed out chunks of cut bait on the bottom. It didn’t take long before we were wrestling with bent rods and squealing drags. Dozens of bowfin came to shore averaging four – five pounds. Stock caught the biggest, topping nine pounds, but we lost a few that
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would have likely weighed in the low teens. Bowfin are voracious predators that will eat just about anything that swims, creeps or crawls in our local fresh waters. Any lure that works for bass, or for that matter, anything that works for seatrout or redfish, will catch the interest of a hungry bowfin. They seem particularly fond of spinnerbaits and weedless spoons that are buzzed just below the surface.
By far the easiest way to catch them is to soak a chunk of cut bait. Bowfin aren’t picky. Chunks of mullet or ladyfish leftover from your last saltwater trip, or pieces from a freshly caught bluegill or shad all work equally well. I like to fish chunks on circle hooks with my favorites being the 5/0 and 6/0 Team Catfish TC11Z Octopus Circle hooks. If the bottom is clear like on the St Johns, I’ll fish the baits on the bottom with an egg sinker just heavy enough to hold in the current. If the bottom is weedy, fish the chunks under a bobber with the bait suspended a foot or so above the tops of the weeds.
air from the surface and absorb oxygen through their swim bladders. This allows bowfin to proliferate in stagnant, swampy areas where few other fish can survive. Finally, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention bowfin are a great fish for kids Kids love the beady black eyes, snapping jaws and overall prehistoric look of the bowfin. I certainly helps that they are pretty easy to find, and you usually don’t have to wait long for a bite. They are also about the perfect size – big enough to put up a good fight, but not so big that kids can’t handle them. So whether you are looking to entertain some kids, or just want an easy afternoon tussling with some scrappy fish, I recommend you give the dinosaur fish a try.
By Paul MacInnis
There are plenty of places to find bowfin on the Space Coast. The St Johns River is loaded with them, as are all the bigger lakes in the county. Anyplace known to harbor largemouth bass should also hold bowfin. Honestly, bowfin may be found just about any place with fresh water, even places most other fish wouldn’t dare live. Bowfin can extract oxygen from the water with their gills like other fish, but they can also gulp
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Keith caught a bunch of lower-slot trout and redfish using Z-Man four inch Jerk Shadz in the Houdini color on a recent trip with Capt. Mark Wright!
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year you can bet will be windy; November and March. Not coincidentally both of these months tend to be transitional in natural as they relate to fish and fishing patterns.
I have no doubt we will still be dealing with cold fronts, though I expect them to become less cold and more wet in nature. These pre-spring weather systems are always tough to predict and they can be even tougher to convince yourself to venture out into their ugliness. For those that do venture forth in the breezy, drizzling conditions be ready for some fantastic big spotted seatrout action!
Sure, you can catch some slot sized trout now and on some days catch them in big numbers, but I’m not talking about the average eighteen to twenty inch trout here, I’m talking trophy fish. I’m talking trout over thirty inches as a real possibility and not just as a get lucky accidental catch. 4 BREVARD
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If you are a lure angler think big. Top-water plugs in the five to seven inch range will do nicely. The big Chug Bug is a favorite and so is any three hook walking bait. In essence you’re trying to emulate a fairly large mullet that will fill a trout’s belly quickly by them catching only one or two of them. They don’t want to work hard at filling up, they want efficiency…
I really like the seven inch Z-Man Jerk Shadz affixed to a 6/0 or 7/0 hook. Rigged without weight these still cast very well and can be fished as a floater, either walked or with a twitchtwitch, pause retrieve. These are also quite weedless if you’re fishing in the super skinny where grass is still abundant. t
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Cobia are on everyone’s mind in March. If ocean temps are in the 68 to 72-degree range, you may have a chance at one yourself
Anglers will be eagerly awaiting the arrival of their favorite springtime fish-the cobia. These fish make great visual targets as they swim along the surface of the ocean basking in the springtime sunshine. They often look like sharks, but to a trained eye, cobia are one of the tastiest looking brown spots they’ve ever seen. Large, brightly-colored “cobia” jigs are your best choice to cast at these cruising fish. Anglers also like the Storm 5 to 6-inch swim baits, Rapala X-Rap size 14 plugs, or Williamson surface pro poppers when the cobia are on the surface. These tasty fish can get fussy once in a while, so I would advise keeping some form of live bait onboard. A live menhaden or jumbo shrimp can be a real difference maker on
some days. Tripletail are often seen floating near weeds and debris while searching for cobia, so have a small jig or medium shrimp handy if you encounter one of these fish. Whiting, pompano, and black drum should be hitting cut shrimp, clam and fresh sand fleas in the surf zones. Look for them between Cocoa Beach and the tip of the false cape. Capt. Jim Ross W-321-636-3728 Book your fishing trip at FinelineFishingCharters.com Catch a Memory Outdoors Radio show host-Live shows Saturday mornings from 7:00 to 9:00 am on 1510 am, 99.9 fm and 100.7 fm
Double hookups can happen if the redfish start chasing mullet along the mangrove covered shorelines this month.
Black drum should be found in schools ranging from 20 to 40 fish on the flats of this lagoon. Look for pushes or tailing activity on calm days. Redfish, trout, and even a snook or two may be possible if baitfish are prevalent around docks and mangrove colored shorelines. Top water plugs will begin to work better on the trout and redfish as the water temperatures warm. This will be due to the increased numbers of mullet as the water warms into the upper 60’s and lower 70’s by the end of the month. Sheepshead and mangrove snapper
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March Madness is here so bring on the cobia! This is the historic time frame here in the central east coast that the migration of cobia swims by us. Although we catch them all year long, this is usually the best time. The water is warming back up to the 70-degree mark. Free-swimming cobia are the most fun to target in my opinion. A few things must come together though. One being sunny skies, you must be able to see into the water a little bit and two, try to get as high as possible. A hungry cobia is not a picky fish nor are they the smartest. My bait of choice is a buck tail
with a whole squid hooked on it. This gives a natural look and smell. There are many different types of baits and lures people use. Even the steel works well at times when they are debating what to eat at the boat. I also like live bait. Bunker and pin fish work great too. It’s fun to watch a cobia go nuts trying to eat a livey. Sometimes there are days that you will see 30 fish and maybe only 2 actually eat or get Fired Up on a jig. I haven’t had many cobes turn down a live fish. Some say they will never turn down a live choice shrimp or their magic swim bait etc. Fishing is just what it says,
fishing. Some days they’re on fire others they swim away from whatever you throw at em. My gear of choice is 7-foot medium action rod with a light tip to jig the lure and enough backbone to stick the hook. Line is 40lb braid and a 50lb mono leader. If I’m using live bait, I use an 8/0 circle hook and I hook the live fish through the back of the head and cast forward and past the fish. Don’t forget to register in the sunrise tournament for the month long Cobia Madness. Good luck!
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SHRIMP REPORT
Brad Helms from New Smyrna Beach landed on the jumbo shrimp in Oak Hill.
March is wake up month in the world of big shrimping. The run has started in Volusia County albeit 4 weeks late. Brevard is hit and miss, the hot spots are hovering at “Get ready, get set....” but not quite hit the “go”. They are just on the cusp, but all indications are they will have a season as well. Brevard lagged behind Volusia last year, so this is not of any concern. The place to be is Oak Hill last couple of months, perhaps March will be the month of consistency for Brevard. The sizes of the Oak 8 BREVARD
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Hill shrimp are impressive. January-March requires more skill then the Late March to May when we are inundated with a bazillion dinks (under 4 inches). Typically you cannot pull a bucket without a high percentage of dinks and smalls. But January, the full pull bell has rung for several who employed proper light set techniques, and could blast the catfish off their lights using high tech MacDaddy lights. The catfish and bait fish remain a big problem for the 3rd season, and this is as a result
of warm waters. Nuisance fish hover over your lights choking the light into blackness. This problem interferes with your visibility and this interference is what is causing lower pulls for boaters. The sizes in Oak Hill are dependent on your skill level and ability to blow the big ones up into the upper water column using light. Personally, I am seeing Volusia County buckets of 5-7” inch 3 biters and seeing buckets 4-6 inches with high majority small to medium. The tides decide where anglers choose their locations. If they want an earlier tide they go North towards Edgewater. The favorite place remains Oak Hill from the ramp area all the way down passed Lopez to CM 9a. FWC spent the entire weekend pulling boats over doing full inspections. We have not seen this in nearly a decade. They skipped very few boats. Titusville pier is off to a slow start but that can change any day, you have to go to know. The Brevard hot spots RRB are hit or miss but the locals are saying the run is still at its
beginning stages. They predict the run will be fully developed this month, so monitor the intel daily. Melbourne reporting no shrimp. Remember, Volusia County is boater country only and it is tide driven. Brevard is wind driven and is suited for boaters, trappers or plank warriors. Shrimp reports change daily as the amount of moon showing/winds changes daily. The currents go in 30 day cycles and daily they are either in a pattern of getting stronger for the week or getting weaker for the week. Shrimping in Volusia is an outgoing tide sport . I have computed the tides for you for 6 months at LeeNoga.com for Volusia for all the hot spots. This month you will be able to catch shrimp in Volusia on the beginning of the incoming tide. March is normally where the sizes start to get smaller towards the end of the month, so get out there and fill your freezer. Capt. Lee Noga Academy of Shrimping www.leenoga.com
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Through early February, our weather on the space coast has been very windy and cool but the fishing has been pretty good. The water temps should increase in March and the fishing should improve in the lagoon and in the inlet. There is a dredge project that has started in the inlet to remove sand from the channel which will stir up the water in the inlet and should keep the bite strong.
redfish, jacks and trout will be hot on their heels. I like to fish a Rapala Skitterwalk topwater baits and Rapala twitching minnow suspending baits early in the morning around the bait pods and go deeper with the Storm coastal jerk bait or Paddletail bait as the sun comes up. Live bait will also work well fishing the bait pods as the predatory fish are normally below the bait pods.
Inshore fishing should be good as well as our spring mullet run heats up. When the schools of mullet fill inside the lagoon and the Creeks from Sebastian to Palm Bay and Melbourne, snook,
Warmer weather will also bring the bait inside along the beaches and the Sharks, Tarpon and big Jack Crevalle will be right with them. We have had small schools of Tarpon along
the beaches from Sebastian to Melbourne a few times in the last few months and the fish are feeding well. There are also plenty of Sharks, Bluefish and Mackerel on the beaches if the weather allows you to get out and fish the ocean. Fish big topwater plugs for the Jacks and sharks and scale down the plugs for the Bluefish. For the Tarpon as well as big Jacks, fish the Rapala Long Cast 14, Hogy Pro Tail Eels or the DOA baitbuster for good success. The snook and Redfish bite in the inlet had been good on artificials at night and live bait during the daytime and will improve as the weather warms up. Live bait is the key in the daytime with shrimp and threadfins being the bait of choice. At night artificials will work well. Rapala XRap 14 and the Long Cast 14 are great plugs to fish from the jettys as well as from the rocks along the west side of the bridge and Hogy pro tail 2 and 3 ounce baits along with bucktails are excellent artificial baits for night time fishing.
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Sunday, April 7th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Riverside Park in Vero Beach. Riverside Park is located just west of the Riverside Theater and southeast of the Barber Bridge in Vero Beach, off Route 60. Boat dealers and suppliers from the Treasure Coast area will be displaying their product lines and will have staff available to answer your questions and help you get out on the water! From standup paddleboards and kayaks, to deck boats and pontoon boats, shallow water skiffs and personal watercraft, to offshore fishing machines and cruisers, marine accessories and services, and nautical goodies. Daily fishing seminars by Capt. Drew Mixon, professional kayak fishing tournament angler for OIBK/Hobie Fishing Team . This show has it all! Finance and insurance representatives will be onsite. Food and refreshments will be available. Parking and admission are absolutely FREE!! Come - bring your family and see the boat of your dreams. Don’t miss the boat! For more information visit www.verobeachboatshow.com, call (772) 562-7922 or contact Laura at laura@veromarinecenter.com
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Black Drum are a common target on LocalLinesCharters.com kayak fishing trips this month.
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return to the shallows for the late morning warmup. The Predators are doing the same! I look for the large Black Mullet to signify the movement of fish from deeper overnight waters. The trout and redfish will accompany these big
mullet on and off the flats. If I don’t see big mullet I don’t fish! As with every year the Black Drum has invaded our winter flats. These fish will tail just like their cousin the redfish. You can get the smaller and bigger versions to eat soft plastics like Slayer SST paddle tails, DOA Shrimp, and Gulp shrimp, but for your best chance is a fresh dead shrimp or half blue crab is the ticket. Sight fishing is the way to get our shots in water from 1-3ft. deep. The Indian River is your best chance at this fishing due to the lack luster water clarity in most parts of the Banana River. Don’t forget those polarized sun glasses! These drum will hang until the warming waters push them to deeper sections of the lagoons and bridges. Sometimes it’s just fun to hook a fish! Leaving the stress of challenging species for some fun is not only good for you, but a great way to involve novice anglers and kids. The cooler months of the Space Coast can
get the shrimp flowing. The seatrout know and exploit this every year. Now most of these aren’t going to be your big giant “Gator” trout; those will be hotto-trot soon enough. These little scrappy trout will be 12-20inches and all the fun you can handle on light tackle. 6wt or less fly gear is also a blast with them. All the causeways will have these trout at night and plenty of them have good access. The 2½ inch Savage Gear Mantic Shrimp is a must use on spinning gear in the 6lb. line class. This durable little shrimp can stand up to a bunch of fish and keep working well. The smaller lures the better if you’re looking for fast non-stop action. Fly’s the mimic small baitfish/ minnows and small shrimp can be deadly effective. Go have fun and enjoy some catching; not fishing! Capt. Alex Gorichky LocalLinesCharters.com Space Coast fishing guide Kayaks By bo team paddler Contact Capt. Alex @ 321-480-3255
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Hello, and welcome to this month’s Pro Tip! My name is Captain Jonathan Moss of Go Castaway Fishing Charters, and I am a full time Space Coast and Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Guide. With warm months approaching, this month I want to share with you some tips on how to catch, and land, juvenile Tarpon. Tarpon are by far my favorite fish to catch! They are on the top of the list when it comes to sport fish. Tarpon, also known as the Silver King, are majestic yet ferocious creatures. Their acrobatic skills are like no other fish in the water and their fight and determination draws anglers to our waters from all over the world. Here is what you’ll need to be
successful: Rod and Reel: For juvenile Tarpon up to 40 pounds, a light tackle set up is the way to go. I prefer a 3000 series reel spooled with 10lb braided line with a 15-20lb fluorocarbon leader on a 7 -7.5 ft medium rod. This combination will give you plenty of power and backbone to fight the fish and will also increase the thrill of the catch because you are using such light equipment. Lures: When targeting juvenile Tarpon, I prefer to use soft plastics. There is a huge variety from which to choose. D.O.A. lures are my go to, and have never let me or my clients down. D.O.A makes some of the best soft plastics on the market, available at all bait and tackle shop and flat out catch fish. For juvi Tarpon I prefer the D.O.A. C.A.L. Shad tail rigged weedless, D.O.A Terroreyz and the D.O.A. Shrimp. As far as color choice is concerned, natural, white, and dark colors work best in our Space Coast waters. Now that we are ready to go, let’s talk about landing these incredible fish. In the summer months,
water temperatures rise and as a result, there is less oxygen in the water. Because of this, Tarpon will “roll” where their backs, dorsal fin and tail come out of the water to take in fresh air. This rolling action is what I look for on the flats in pursuit of Tarpon. Once located, cast out in front of the Tarpon and begin working your lure.Tarpon are the most aggressive, lazy fish I have ever seen. Here is what I mean. In order to trigger a bite, you must put your lure in front of the Tarpon. They need to see the lure move and it must be right in front of their face. Lazy. But when they eat the lure, pure aggression comes out. It is beyond exciting, but don’t get too excited just yet. Once a Tarpon eats a lure and feels the tension of a set hook, they will propel themselves out of the water, shaking their head back and forth violently. This is when you will want to implement a Tarpon fishing technique called “ Bow to the King” which simply means, pointing your rod tip at the jumping fish. When you bow, or point your rod, you are
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allowing slack to form in the line and this is important because when a Tarpon is airborne, shaking it’s head, tension in the line will cause the hook to become dislodged and you will lose your fish.That is known as jumping Tarpon. “Bowing to the king” takes some time to perfect but will greatly increase your hookto-catch ratio. A few things to remember: 1. Tarpon are Catch and Release only “with the exception of the harvest or possession of a single Tarpon when in pursuit of an IGFA record and in conjunction with a Tarpon tag” per FWC. 2. Tarpon may be taken out the water for photographs as long as they are no longer than 40inches. 3. Please be sure to handle, revive and release ALL fish with respect and care. Tight Lines, Jonathan Moss Capt. Jonathan Moss Go Castaway Fishing Charters www.gocastaway.com 407-760-8593
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I am looking to thaw out, enjoy the warm sun and catch more fish in March. However,that will include leaving my comfort zone and favorite beaches. I propose to fish new beach locations with deep water and well defined troughs and holes. I am betting that the pompano , black drum and sheepshead will be feeding I am looking to thaw out, enjoy the warm sun and catch more fish in March. However,that will include leaving my comfort zone and favorite beaches. I propose to fish new beach locations with deep water and well defined troughs and holes. I am betting that the pompano , black drum and sheepshead will be feeding on the small bait fish and sand fleas near shore. I don’t know if this will be productive every day but, I’m going to give it a try. Surf fishing in March should be excellent on our Brevard County Beaches. Look for whiting, pompano, black drum, bonnethead & blacktip sharks and more in the surf. Live sand fleas, clams and Fishbites will be the best baits and should account for the
majority of fish caught during the month. The product used in the sandwich is called Fishbites and it comes in a number of different scents: clam, shrimp and sand flea to name a few. This example will be using clam to make the sandwich. First put a small piece of clam scented Fishbites on the hook, that is followed by a piece of fresh cut clam and then finished with another piece of Fishbites. It’s that simple and it works, keeps the clam in place during the cast and when it hits the water if gives off a clam scent along with the fresh cut clam. It’s like chumming your own bait. Even if a small fish/crabs eats off the soft clam the Fishbites continues to draw fish into you hooks as the Fishbites is harder to eat off the hooks than the soft clam. John Detmer Owner/Operation of J&H Surf Fishing the Space Coast 321-777-5554 or email jandhsurffishing1@att.net www.jandhsurffishing.com
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he action in northwest Costa Rica is outstanding. All five boats of our boats were on the water in January, with 83 trips logged for the month. Yellowfin tuna and dorado are a constant this time of year, but the team also fought a bunch of massive marlin. We released nine blue marlin, 11 striped marlin, three black marlin and 78 sailfish. We also melted a lot of ice with 256 dorado and 158 yellowfin tuna. The 32-foot Harvester was deep in the battle on Jan. 14, as client Kevin Poindexter battled a sweet blue marlin. The marlin was the headliner, but it was supported by an excellent sailfish release. They rounded out the day with a dorado and a yellowfin. Good thing, because it’s easy to work up a big appetite when catching all day long! The Adventurer is a 23-foot panga with the fishing tool of a boat twice her size and a bad attitude to match. This year we have added a Photo by Andy Blackledge bottom machine, tuna tube and outriggers.
Jeff Capen made history on Jan. 15 with the second-ever marlin release on the panga. A blue marlin release is a magnificent achievement on any boat, let alone the sneaky 23-foot switchblade. It’s proof you don’t need a big boat to catch big fish in Costa Rica! FishingNosara hall-of-famer and northeast FishingNosara representative Mark Cooney pulled off an amazing fishing feat with Capt. David on Jan. 18. What, you’ve never released a sailfish on a 23-foot panga with a tiller-steered motor? Legendary Texas angler Jerome McKown added to his record on Jan. 27 with a gaggle of sailfish releases with Capt. Carlos of the 32-foot Discoverer. Great work by Mate Kevin to safely wrangle and release these monsters. Of course these boys weren’t going hungry, thanks to a half-dozen excellent dorado scores. The flagship Wanderer is celebrating her 10th year of fishing in these waters, and one must marvel at the man who has commanded her from Day 1. It is no exaggeration that Capt. William and the Wanderer ran more trips last year than any boat in all of Central America. FishingNosara hall-of-famers Catherine Chase and Ron LaGro added to their legend on Jan. 19 with Capt. William. A striped marlin led off a great day of action. After Catherine’s release, Ron added a sailfish release. They rounded out the morning with a nice stack of dorado filets. This report barely scratches the surface of the blistering-hot action in Nosara. Remember, you can always check the FishingNosara Blog for daily catch updates. If you have been reading this report for a while and waiting for the right time to visit, stop wishing and come fishing! Call FishingNosara at 904-591-2161 or email craig@ fishingnosara.com.
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ere are some of my favorite fish to eat in the lagoon along with some tips on how to catch them. It’s ok to eat fish from the lagoon, but do it in moderation. 1) Pompano: This silver-blue slab has some of the best white meat. It’s a cold-water fish and is usually caught between December and April on a variety of lures and live bait. Fish small jigs and pompano jigs around shallow drop-offs in 3 to 5 feet of water. Also look for them around bridges and deeper cuts. For live bait, use shrimp or sand fleas. 2) Snook: You can only keep one snook between 28 and 32 inches and only in certain months of the year. Closed season for snook is Dec. 15-Jan. 31 and June 1-Aug. 31. Snook have excellent flaky white meat. Snook can be caught on a variety of lures including topwaters, jigs and live bait. They prefer structure (piers, bridges, mangroves) and feed more actively at night. 3) Flounder: Often overlooked or targeted as table-fare, this species of fish has two eyes on one side of its heads and lies on the bottom waiting for bait to come by. I’ve caught flounder in the lagoon up to 5 pounds and sometimes three or four on an outing. Flounder love jigs and live bait, especially shrimp (live or dead). Fish for them on flats around bridges and on shallow flats in 3 to 4 feet of water. 4) Black drum and red drum (redfish): Black drum love any sort of crustacean, from shrimp to blue crabs and can also be caught on cut bait (ladyfish). Fish for them with bait around bridge pilings or under piers. Redfish will eat bait, and they’ll also take lures. Try a 4-inch jig with a paddle tail or a jig tipped with shrimp. 5) Snapper: I’ve fished for mangrove snapper (10” min) and lane snapper (8” min), and they can be caught easily on small jigs, jigs tipped with shrimp and shrimp. Fish around piers and structure and deeper areas on the flats. 6) Sheepshead and tripletail: Sheepshead are members of porgy family and eat crustaceans and barnacles. Shrimp, fiddler crabs and crabs are favorite baits. Fish for them on the bottom around piers and bridges. Tripletail will hit jigs, but fishing shrimp around buoys and floating markers is your best bet. 7) Mackerel and bluefish. Both species are fast and will hit any lure or live bait. I prefer mackerel to bluefish. They are cold-water fish and move into the lagoon during the winter months. They can be caught around structure, especially bridges with moving water. Richard Matteson is the staff writer for the Stuart Rod and Reel Club. Visit www.stuartrodandreel.com. Richard can be reached at 336-414-3440.
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ranks of the invasive lionfish? Lionfish throughout the affected regions of the Western Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and some Caribbean island locations have all documented nasty-looking lesions or ulcers on their flesh. Currently, only a relatively small percentage of their populations are showing these signs. We have been following this event (lionfish showing skin lesions) for nearly two years now. Several researchers have been studying samples of ulcerated fish from many different locations. A relatively small percentage of lionfish are affected across the invaded areas. The northern Gulf of Mexico seemed to be a bit of a hot-spot about a year ago, but reports of skin lesions have been waning lately. It is suspected that some lionfish did not survive the “infection,” while others appeared to have survived with healed scars and seem to be doing well. These lesions are very similar in appearance to several other common fish-related skin diseases, but scientists have not been able to pin it down exactly. Should anyone encounter a lionfish that has signs of these lesions, report it to the FWC. MyFWC.com/FishKill and provide them with the following info: 1. Location 2. The number of lionfish you noted with ulcers 3. A photograph of what you saw, if possible
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n the novel “War of the Worlds” by HG Wells, powerful alien invaders wreaked havoc on planet earth, nearly destroying all of humankind before eventually being brought down by something so simple and unexpected: the common cold. Could something similar be taking place right now within the
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To date, there have been no reports of people becoming ill from eating lionfish presenting skin ulcers. We and many others will continue to consume this delicious invader. As additional research provides further clarification on this situation, we will gladly pass it on. Here is the link to a published research paper on this event: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328462223_First_Report_of_an_Emerging_Ulcerative_Skin_Disease_in_Invasive_Lionfish?fbclid=IwAR1J1Rvqs5nxC29vCU6SshPjSCurRqF1lsrfS8E_ OTJmdSVGQvMsQinU4CI
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ishing has long been a tradition passed down through generations. From great-grandparents who manufactured tools and tackle out of the most basic materials all the way down to my generation’s tech-savvy methods of fishing, we all share something in common. The tug on the end of the line, the organized chaos and landing the fish are all part of the thrill that fishing entails. As an angler growing up in this day 1:14 of age, to realize Airline_Ad_CoastalAngler_8-1-14_Layout 1 8/1/14 PM I’ve Pagecome 1
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three streams on the eastern side of Henderson County, about 20 to 30 minutes from downtown. Rocky Broad River has a 1.2-mile stretch of hatchery support waters from Rocky River Lane to the Rutherford County line near Chimney Rock, while Cane Creek, near the Fletcher community, has 1.5-mile stretch of hatchery supported waters. For those who really want a unique experience, Little River in DuPont State Recreational Forest provides not only a scenic setting for trout fishing, but also a unique one. Delayed harvest waters flow through undisturbed mountains and over several notable waterfalls. Those waterfalls were immortalized on Hollywood’s silver screen in The Last of the Mohicans, as well as the backdrop for the exploits of Katniss Everdeen in the original Hunger Games movie. When the fishing is done, the Cheers! Trail awaits. The trail is one of North Carolina’s best, featuring 16 craft producers offering a variety of experiences. Beer fans love Sierra Nevada’s tasting room, which is one of the largest on the East Coast and features an expansive patio and outdoor amphitheater, while Bold Rock Hard Cider has emerged as a national leader in the hard cider industry and regularly hosts live music (indoors and outdoors), along with cidery tours and a food truck. Several craft producers on the trail create small-batch beverages prized for their quality and originality. Three breweries – Southern Appalachian, Triskelion and Guidon – are within a few blocks of each other in the Depot District, while Sanctuary Brewing Co. is only a few blocks away on Main Street. Sanctuary is pet-friendly with a commitment to pet rescue. Three wineries produce high-quality wines from European varietals. The newest – Point Lookout Vineyards – is located atop a 3,000-foot mountain with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, the area’s first vineyard, is on farmland that’s been in the family for more than nine generations. And two miles from Saint Paul, Burntshirt Vineyards offers tastings in its renovated farmhouse overlooking rolling hills of vines. For complete Hendersonville information and lodging details, call 800-828-4244 or go to: www.VisitHendersonvilleNC.org.
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News of this magnificent fish traveled fast. Viyella was told that, if approved, his fish would eclipse the current spearfishing record of 353 pounds. During the application process, he learned the rules the hard way. In order to qualify, one must shoot and land the fish without assistance from others. It was heartbreaking for Viyella and the board, but his catch is still outstanding, and IUSA awarded a meritorious award. Viyella accepted it with grace and gratitude. He said, “Inside the boat, we realized it was a very extraordinary, giant yellowfin tuna. I cannot describe our feelings of gratitude to God, our emotions, joy, sense of achievement, cheers, hugs, screams of happiness. It had been the most amazing day at sea, and the most exciting catch ever, and I had caught, on rod and reel, a 900-pound blue marlin and 600+ pound swordfish before. This bluewater apnea spearfishing catch was a higher dimension, another level of joy and sense of achievement. Glory goes to God for His love and generosity.” Amen to that, Mr. Viyella! May you continue to be blessed with that same sense of wonder and joy, for that is the real treasure of the sea. Sheri is a world-record holder, host of Speargun Hunter, and producer of “The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo” in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Follow “Sheri Daye” and “The Blue Wild” on Facebook and Instagram.
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On The East Cape
By Nick Carter Big cubera snapper are just one of the species waiting inshore on the East Cape. This one was caught by Jim Rodriguez, a cameraman with the TV show Livin’ The Dream. Photo by Jimmy Nelson.
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