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he rising sun revealed unaddressed devastation as Capt. Randy Cnota backed his 22-foot Pathfinder down the ramp at Tyndall Airforce Base. Less than a year after Hurricane Michael rocked the Florida Panhandle, we launched near the heart of the destruction. Just east of Panama City and a short drive from the catastrophe that unfolded at Mexico Beach, this slice of the Panhandle is a community doggedly enduring the slow process of rebuilding. The bright boards of new framing show progress in neighborhoods of single-story homes. Blue-tarped roofs, shredded metal buildings and acres of tall pines snapped like so many twigs are reminders of just how far there is to go. At the docks, bare wood pilings and concrete footings are left from what was a bustling little marina before the storm surge. But the fish don’t care. And with an eager 8-year-old angler perched on the leaning post, Capt. Randy pointed us toward the open Gulf of Mexico. This was early July, during the Gulf red snapper season, and Capt. Randy’s numbers would take us a few miles out to some hard-bottom that promised big snapper. But first we had to catch bait, which was plentiful in the form of Spanish sardines balled up around the markers just outside the pass from St. Andrews Bay. The 8-year-old would have spent all day catching sardines on a Sabiki rig, but shortly we left the other boats jockeying for position at the marker. We had our bait, and Capt. Randy now had an idea of how the boy would handle his first fishing trip on the open ocean. The kid emitted enthusiasm, and it’s a good thing we didn’t make a several hour run. The waiting would have driven him mad. Bigger boats out of Panama City can comfortably take anglers dozens of miles out to deeper water, quick limits and huge fish, but this nearshore trip was more our speed. Less than 10 miles from the coast, and even inside the 9-mile state waters, there are wrecks, reefs and hard bottom in the 100-foot depths that offer plentiful bottomfish as well as shots at some big pelagics. Within minutes at our first drop, the boy was hooked up with a big bonito, and Capt. Randy was steering with one hand, while holding the butt of the rod with the other. The kid had a death grip on the handle and cranked with all his might. “You’re gonna have to come over here and make sure this rod doesn’t get pulled out!” Randy barked at me with both hands full. But I couldn’t. On the other side of the boat, I was pumping and grunting on what turned out to be a stud red snapper. Somehow, both

fish made it onto the deck, and Randy went right back to work feeding out a freelined sardine from the stern. “Where there’s Bonnies, there’s kings,” he called the shot. Shortly thereafter, he handed me a rod with line ripping off the spool. I came up tight on a good king mackerel. It was one of three kingfish we had on that morning, but it was the only one that made it in the boat. Through the morning, the fish kept us continuously busy. We caught more red snapper than we could keep track of as well as gag and red grouper. Capt. Randy was great with the kid. Seeing the big bottom rigs were too much for an 8-year-old, Randy tied up a chicken rig on a lighter rod, showed the boy how to bait and fish it and then set him loose. Although the beeliners we were hoping for didn’t show up, the boy had a field day hauling snapper and triggerfish off the bottom. He was particularly proud of an FWC-tagged trigger he caught. “Part of the fun is you never know what you’re going to catch when you’re out here,” said Randy as he unhooked a 2-foot-long smoothback pufferfish. The whole time out, we kept eyes peeled for weeds and surface activity that might belie the presence of mahi-mahi or cobia. In the week before our trip, Randy managed to put clients on a sailfish and a big blackfin tuna. Although we didn’t encounter these species, we did watch in awe as two 10-foot tiger sharks circled uncomfortably close to the boat. We went home with a cooler full of fish. But more importantly, while those meaty chunks of snapper sizzled in hot oil, the boy regaled his grandparents with stories of the trip. His first time was an experience he will never forget. Snapper seasons may be over along the Gulf Coast, but if you find yourself hankering for a good fishing trip that’s fun and easy, consider hiring a captain out of the Panama City area. Capt. Randy said fall brings better opportunities for sailfish and tuna nearshore, and with his smaller boat, he is also well equipped to fish inshore. The fall redfish and trout bite can be off the charts. These hurricane-battered communities remain in recovery, but the fish, beaches and visitor ammenities are still there. Go spend some time at Panama City and eastward along The Forgotten Coast. You’ll be glad you did, because the fishing is pretty spectacular. Capt. Randy Cnota is co-publisher of the Panama City/Forgotten Coast edition of Coastal Angler Magazine and owner of C-Note Charters. Check him out online at www.cnotecharters.com or call 229-834-7880.

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hy do people feel the need to head to remote destinations a million miles from nowhere to fish? Some of the best fishing opportunities exist right under our noses, and many times they are very close to major metropolitan areas. The Grand River is just such a place. Michigan’s largest river runs through the heart of the state’s second largest city, Grand Rapids, and offers great fishing through its 252-mile run from rural headwaters in Hillsdale County down to Lake Michigan. Downtown Grand Rapids: Home to more than 37 craft breweries, Grand Rapids is Beer City. But there is another side of Grand Rapids that few know about. It offers the

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lure of big-river fishing in an urban environment. The river through downtown Grand Rapids offers the angler a unique opportunity to fish for steelhead in swift rapids beneath the city’s skyscrapers. On an early leg of their run up out of Lake Michigan, these fish are strong and as hot as they come. From October through December and again during March and April, droves of steelhead run through downtown as they migrate through and hold up in the rapids. Some of the best steelhead fishing lies between Sixth Street Dam and the Fulton Street Bridge. It’s not uncommon to see people wading the river, fishing from the banks or in boats landing these chrome bullets. When fishing here, the angler can expect to only move a few times to get on fish. Once you have your spot, you don’t want to move very much as it can be crowded at times. If you’re not on a fish right away, be patient. These fish get backed up at the dam and constantly move around in search of the fish ladder to pass through and continue their migration up the river. Lowell To Ada Section: Just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, a roughly 10-mile stretch of the Grand River between the towns of Lowell and Ada offers fishing that is a little more secluded. From late spring through early fall, this section offers smallmouth bass and northern pike. There is little public access here, and the angler can expect solitude and no-pressure fishing in a remote river setting just outside Grand Rapids. A typical trip involves floating in a drift boat or jet boat from Lowell to Ada, covering a lot of water while casting to the banks, river timber and rocks. Bald eagles, osprey, blue heron and deer are common sights on this piece of river. Rarely will the angler lay eyes on another boat or fisherman. On the Grand River, one can enjoy spectacular fishing and then enjoy a cold beer and everything else the city has to offer. Tom Werkman, and his son Max, are owner/guides at Werkman Outfitters, a guide service on the Grand River in and around Grand Rapids, Michigan. Contact them at tom@werkmanoutfitters.com or check them out at werkmanoutfitters.com.

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t may seem logical, but it’s not always right. My favorite example is George Westinghouse, the man who invented the air brake for oversized vehicles. Researchers relied on logical thinking and experimented continuously on using air to apply the brake. It didn’t work. Westinghouse took an opposite approach and used the air to hold the brake off the drum until the driver stepped on the brake pedal and released the air. The common approach to understanding fish behavior lies in applying human values with the assumption that a fish’s brain has the capacity to reason. Just because a particular lure looks good to us does not mean it’s a fish’s favorite, too. Few of us can boast even the slightest knowledge of the release that triggers a fish into striking or simply passing up an offering. And, we probably wouldn’t recognize it if we saw it. Repeated observations hold the key to helping us focus our efforts on techniques that have worked in the past. As an example, fish have an amazing alertness to movement. It can cause them to flee a situation or take advantage of it and feed. The same applies to underwater sound. Low frequency vibrations such as those that indicate a fish is in distress usually cause predators to investigate with the hope of finding food. The more natural a bait or lure appears to a fish, the greater the chance a strike will occur. When you can see your quarry

and observe hesitation of any type, assume that something in your offering appears unnatural. Fish may be curious, but they are seldom in the habit of wasting energy to pursue something needlessly. Many species have the ability to measure energy expended in chasing food against the value received. Because fish are creatures of habit, they tend to do the same things over and over. That’s why captains and guides boast the ability to find fish. The quarry may hold in one spot with uncanny precision day after day, month after month, and year after year. If that fish is caught or leaves for any reason, another will take its place. Those fish that work a tide follow the same pattern daily. Even offshore skippers understand reliable patterns that fish follow and troll the waters where their quarry should be. For some unknown reason, fish tend to hold at the same depth over a wide area. If another angler can tell you the depth where he found fish, you don’t need to know the precise spot. Keep in mind that water temperature can play a role. Each species has its upper and lower limits. As water temperature drops, fish tend to swim slower and chase an offering for shorter distances. Figuring out what motivates a fish to strike a bait or lure becomes a continuous challenge for leading anglers as well as the scientific community. The important thing to remember is that fish do not think like humans. Their basic approach is simple, yet it is not always easy to detect. The more you observe fish behavior and understand that it follows patterns and procedures established a long time ago, the more successful you are going to be.

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ate summer and early fall absolutely scream for a frog. With big bass holed up in thick vegetation, working a frog across grass mats can lead to some of the most explosive strikes in fishing. I always look forward to the frog pattern setting up around this time of year. This year should be especially sweet because of the reemergence of Alabama’s Lake Guntersville as one of the best bass fisheries in the nation. This Tennessee River impoundment is frog fishing heaven. Over the last decade the Guntersville bass fishery saw a bit of a decline. But the “Big G” has come back in a big way. Bassmaster ranked Guntersville the No. 2 fishery in the nation in this year’s “100 Best Bass Lakes” listings. It is fishing lights-out, with five-fish tournament sacks regularly approaching and surpassing 30 pounds. I just came off a top-10 finish in the June Elite Series event on Guntersville. Some fish came off frogs, but the best patterns I found were deep cranking and worms. You can bet the frog bite will ramp up soon, though. No matter where you fish, the key to topwater frog fishing is reading the grass. To really dial in a pattern, you need to observe what’s happening on the lake. At Guntersville, the two prominent grass types are hydrilla and milfoil. There are other types, but these are the two you will encounter

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By James Bradley ugust is a great time of year to throw those big ol’ nasty dry flies. About anywhere you go, big dries will work from the smallest streams to the big tailwaters. Look to be casting hopper patterns, beetles, Letort Crickets and the biggest dry flies in your box.

Many of the sparse hatches of mayflies and caddis have dissipated, and if you get lucky to see a hatch, these insects will be tiny morsels. Since trout have become accustomed to looking up for their next meal, larger flies can be very enticing for trout to engulf. Remember, breezy days in early morning or late evening will put larger terrestrials on the water. Many will be knocked off due to being careless, the wind, or being on the wrong leaf that becomes detached. One of the best things about throwing larger flies is they’re easy to see. Many anglers attempt to softly land a large dry fly pattern. Don’t worry about that. Big trout eat big patterns. First, you must get their attention. A real bug or hopper is heavy. They hit the water’s surface with what I would call a “blop.” This is the attention getter, so there’s no need for a soft landing. If you’re having no luck with that big dry, add on a dropper pattern such as a big number 6 or 8 on top with a smaller number 16 or 20 as the dropper. Any takes on that sub-surface dropper will jerk that big dry under the water. Where to fish these big flies depends on the angler. Good casters can toss these things 30 feet into an 18-inch opening under the rhododendron where a trout will be hiding. One of my favorite sayings is: “Good casters catch all the fish.” Grassy areas along the bank are a surefire place where grasshoppers or crickets might find their way into the stream. Casting a beetle pattern along a bank log can be another dandy place to float a terrestrial, and yes, even out in the wide-open middle of the stream. One of the best ways to learn about fly fishing is to spend time with those of us who are professional full-time guides. Currently, we are doing floats on Georgia’s Toccoa Tailwater, which is producing well on early morning trips. James Bradley is the only Orvis endorsed fly fishing guide in north Georgia’s historic High-Country. Reel Em In Guide Service has permits for guiding in North Georgia and North Carolina, offers over 6 miles of private trophy waters and operates drift boats on the Toccoa River and the Tuckasegee River in North Carolina. www.ReelEmInGuideService. com; (706) 273-0764.

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Charleston’s August Fishing Forecast

By Captian Mark Phelps

n August, hot hazy days and calm seas will be the norm. When the air temperatures get near 100 the water is always a nice place to cool off. Fishing early in the morning or late in the evening will be the best. When trying to decide which species of fish to target, there will be many options. You might want to go at daylight and cast some top water lures for redfish, sea trout or ladyfish. I like to use a “walk the dog” type of top water lure like the Shimano Colt Sniper walk or Zara spook. A great way to catch a variety of fish is to drift a popping cork with a DOA shrimp or live bait two feet below along the banks of the marsh. You can still find a variety of migrating fish in August like Spanish mackerel, bluefish, ladyfish, and Jack Crevalle. These fish can be found in the Charleston harbor, inlets and off the beach. Look for birds over bait or fish breaking the surface. Small spoons, jigs or flies work great for these fish. If you’re fishing on the piers or surf you can also find whiting, spots and pompano using cut shrimp. If it’s something bigger you’re looking to catch, August is the month. You can catch large redfish in the surf or rock jetties. Sharks will be abundant in all sizes and can weigh up to several hundred pounds. August is also one of the best months for catching tarpon. To catch all of these larger fish, go to the deep holes in the Charleston harbor or go off the beach or to the inlets. You can also surf fish, just make sure you use heavy tackle. You will need a reel with line capac-

ity of 300 yards or more as these fish can scream some line off the best reels. You can use chunks of cut bait, but live menhaden are hard to beat. A great way to spend the day on the water is to book one of the area’s great guides. Having fished in Take Kids shark fishing they’ll love it! Charleston for almost twenty three years, I am extremely knowledgeable and experienced in this area. I would love to share my expertise with you on the water. Please email me at ShoreThangCharter@hotmail.com, check out my web page, www.ShoreThangCharters.com, or call 843-475-1274. Captain Mark Phelps | Shore Thang Charters

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here’s a lot of variety to what anglers are seeing on the Mount Pleasant Pier and we expect that to continue into August and September. Before the kids go back to school you’ve got a few more weeks to get them out and get them hooked on a favorite Lowcountry activity. If you haven’t seen the smile and wonder on the face of a child when they see a fish come over the rail for the Wesley Hawes 1lb 4oz Trout first time you should make plans to give it a try. Most kids don’t care what they catch so there’s no need for over complicating the process trying to land a monster the first time out. There will be plenty of time to learn those tricks once you get them wanting to fish again. One of the simplest setups for catching small fish involves a light rod and a sabiki rig. Sabiki is a Japanese term for jigging a saltwater rig vertically to catch bait. The rigs typically cost around Madison Bisinger 6oz Croaker $1.50 and can be picked up in the River Watch Café and Gift Shop on the pier or at your favorite tackle shop. They come with the necessary swivels and lines already setup with tiny hooks and pieces of fish skin bait. The packages even have diagrams and instructions that show you how to set it up. Be sure to grab a small sinker to go with the rig and you’re ready to fish. Once rigged up, drop the line straight down below the pier and give it a little movement. If the baitfish are there you’ll know very soon! Other pier anglers also use small hooks (size 6 or smaller) with a basic 2 drop rig and do fairly well. Be sure that both the hooks and pieces of bait are small. In doing so you may run into pinfish, whiting, bluefish, croaker, or spot that may otherwise steal your bait. We occasionally see redfish and trout on these rigs as well, but for entertainment value the puffer fish is a family favorite. Kids love seeing several varieties of puffer fish come over the rail and put on a show inflating themselves and making funny faces. When you’re done catching baitfish and ready for some tournament action be sure to check out the Cast Off Fishing Tournament on September 7. Tournament runs from 7am – 2pm and entry is just $5 plus the daily fishing fee. Prizes will be awarded for the 3 biggest catches by weight as well as prizes for best 5 fish and youth catch. We’d like to see more youth participate in our tournaments so this year we’re also offering a free youth tournament entry fee with any paid adult. Bring your family out and have fun competing together. Be sure to visit Charlestoncountyparks.com for information on upcoming special events at the pier and around the county. Good luck out there! Chris Pounder, CPRP Manager | Mount Pleasant Pier

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t is that time of the year again, when the water warms above 80 degrees, the fish are active, and the afternoon sea breeze kicks up like clock work. Yes, this means summer time and the peak of boating season. This also means Hurricane Season! While we do not like to say the H word too loudly, a storm can form overnight and bear down on our coast anyday. Therefore, as boat owners we must have a premeditated action plan to carry out to protect our beloved watercraft. If your boat is under 27’ there is a good chance you are not required to have a storm plan on file, these boats are much more viable to trailer away from the coast, which is always the best plan of action. If your boat is over 27’ then you should have discussed your storm plan with your insurance agent when setting up your policy to make sure it is approved for coverage and all parties are on the same page. For starters you will want to make sure named wind storm losses are covered and what the deductible is for them. For most policies in the Southeast there is a higher windstorm deductible than standard physical damage losses. It is best not to have just one plan in case this becomes unattainable as preparing. Below are a few options we suggest often, that may appease underwriters: Plan A. Tropical Depression, Storms and Cat 1 Hurricane’s maybe to secure it in the slip or on the trailer by following the steps below. Plan B. Contact a local boatyard now, or as soon as the storm is active to secure a haul out. **Ask your agent about Hurricane expense reimbursement, it is in most policies**

Plan C. If the path of the storm is predictable, relocate your boat out of the Cone of Uncertainity. Plan D. Take it up the river, through the locks to a lake, or to a protected cove and deploy several anchors. Below are a several points to factor in your insurance and storm plan: 1) Remove all canvas and eisenglass enclosures as they will not be covered if left and wind torn. 2) Add extra, over-sized lines; both taut and reduced tension, with chaffing gear at stress points. Create a spider web effect if possible. 3) Stow away or remove all unfixed, loose items that could become projectiles or be lost. 4) Fully charge and check batteries and automatic bilge pumps to make sure these are in good working order. 5) Close all windows, hatches, sea cocks to keep unnecessary water out. 6) Top off fuel tanks in case fuel is not available on the coast after a storm. 7) Contact the marina to know what their plan is during and after the storm for a loss mitigation plan and getting back to your vessel. When the ultimate storm comes we cannot be prepared enough so making sure you have adequate storm coverage and sticking to your storm plan is the best bet! Contact one of our marine specialist for your storm coverage plan today, before it if it’s too late.

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AUGUST Fishing Forecast By Joey Crawford

August Forecast for Kiawah, Seabrook & Edisto Islands

ranquil, clear, but sizzling - three words that describe August fishing in Charleston. Historically the winds are calm and swell size is less than two feet. This creates ideal water conditions for surf and mackerel fishing. However, the heat is what makes or breaks an angler’s choice to go out for a cast. Our summer sun can heat the beach water Dylan with a 4lbs Spanish temperatures to 90°+, which most of our surf species aren’t very fond of. Adjust by fishing during the cooler parts of the day: early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Sunrise with a moving tide is a pristine time to target those bottom-feeding surf fish. When the ocean is calm, a 1 or 2-oz. sinker will suffice with a light to medium action rod no bigger than 7 ft. If the current picks up, increase the sinker an ounce or two. The goal is to have just enough weight to rest on the sandy floor but not get caught in pier pilings or rock groins. Just in case, a few yards of braid following the leader can help prevent severing your line on a sharp edge. As for placement, cast anywhere directly behind where waves are breaking to about 50 yards past. Many Drum, Trout, and Sheepshead feed in shallower surf than one might expect. Take a few steps down the pier to the diamond and you’re in the king and Spanish mackerel area. The season is prime for Southeast mackerel fishing and we’re looking forward towards some delicious catches. Mackerel, who enjoy water temperatures above 67 degrees, use streaks of murky water for cover when looking for prey. As for this month’s events, ourCast-Off Fishing Tournament August 31 from 6:00am-2:00pm. Registration includes free lunch and raffle ticket for the tackle giveaway. In the mood to boogie? Come enjoy dancing at a Moonlight Mixer on the Folly Pier Friday, August 16 from 7:00pm-11:00pm. We hope to see you there!! - Joey Crawford | jcrawford@ccprc.com

ugust is upon us, long hot days with boiling hot water inshore but the bite is holding strong. Weather patterns are typical of the season with humid days with lite winds which can make for some early morning great topwater action throwing hard baits walking the dog across a sheet of glass with anticipation of a strike from a hungry : trout, redfish, ladyfish and or jack. The water has been alive the first couple hours of daylight each day. We have been doing a lot of float fishing lately with popping corks in shallow areas, mostly because any bait on the bottom instantly gets attacked for one of many variety of bait stealers. The front beach has been active while chasing schools of menhaden and finding tarpon, jacks and sharks, we have also been finding some large spinner and blacktop sharks following behind shrimp boats. At the nearshore reefs we are having success on the surface with king and Spanish mackerel and barracuda live lining menhaden and mullet along the surface. The spadefish have been beat up over the last couple of months and haven’t been hovering on the surface as much, but we are still catching a few deeper in the water column with squid and pieces of jellyfish. With the inshore bite water clarity and moving water has been the key to stay on a successful bite. With about 5 good days of flood tides above 6ft we should see some good opportunities to chase some tailing redfish in the short grass in the flooded grass flats, and we have been having best success with smaller closer and crab pattern flies. Stay hydrated out on the water, and keep moving to stay cool, but just remember that the Fall season and our best bite is just around the corner.. Tight lines and remember take a kid fishing.

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Focus on Fishing

Are We Losing Our Habitats?

n order to focus on fishing and enjoy the sport or just the leisure, a number of things are needed, the main ingredient being fish! But, in order to have fish, you need habitat. What is habitat? Habitat is a home where all the right combinations of ingredients are there to sustain the life or part life of fish or animals in general. This could even apply to humans, but we are talking about fish at this time. As an example, I will be explaining the right habitat for the Spotted Seatrout. Seatrout are in the Drum family and part of their life cycle begins with drumming, a sound the males use to attract females to spawn and breed. It has also been used to call other males and females to group up for other reasons, like migration and sounds of duress. Habitat and spawning grounds—a location that the fish can lay their eggs where the water is not too deep and is well oxygenated with good water flow or tidal flow so the water does not become too warm or stagnate. Otherwise, their eggs could become overheated, lack oxygen, creating symptoms and spoiling the eggs. The water needs to be clean, which usually means there is plenty of microorganisms and crustaceans to help filter the water from fecal matter and waste build up by decaying organic matter. These crustaceans and microorganisms will also become food for the young trout after hatching. The young trout will stay in this habitat until they are large enough to venture out to new locations where they will start to live their adult lives. Usually, returning and feeding then spawning themselves in the same habitat. There are only four main known spawning sites in the Charleston Harbor at this time, and the largest of the four is located near the Mount Pleasant Pier at the Memorial Waterfront Park, making this habitat crucial for some fish and marine mammals. A number of species of fish require the same ingredients and locations to complete their lifecycle. If the habitats are interrupted or destroyed by over development, pollution or misuse, the fish will not survive or their numbers could be reduced tremendously. For example, in a flat that has all the requirements needed for the fish and animals, it would be fine if a few small sport boats ran through the flat occasionally. After all, nature allows for some interruption, and I myself enjoy boating. But, if you were to throw 20 or 30 large boats a day, the damage would be tremendous. The prop wash alone from the motors in the shallow water would displace the sediment, which carries the microorganisms and crustaceans needed to sustain the juvenile fish and filter the water. Without them, the water becomes polluted with high quantities of fecal matter and waste from decaying fish and plant life, so we would definitely want to refrain from building marinas on top of these four known locations and bringing in large boats exceeding 23 to 40 feet, like ferries, water taxis, etc., , wouldn’t we? If this takes place, a domino effect would occur. No crustaceans means no small fish. No small fish, no big fish. No big fish, no food for the Osprey, the Pelican, the Seagull, sea ducks, turtles, dolphin, etc., and then us. That is the domino effect. Some are thinking, “All that because of too many boats or large boats in a flat! No way!” Well, just think, if you have a field of corn, and you drive a few tractors through it, you will still have corn, but if you drive 30 large tractors through it, what do you think happens? Not enough corn, no food for some livestock, no alternative fuels, no cornflower,

By Jiggin Jerry and so on. The results are the same. This is where conservation comes in. What is conservation? The definition is: “Prevention of wasteful use of a resource or preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment and of wildlife.” Conservation is a word that a lot of federal, state, county and city officials have apparently forgotten. With all the deals going on between private developers and cities and towns developing for their own purposes, abusing and removing the protections in place for our conservation wetlands and public property by rezoning these properties to accommodate them for their own private use, then telling the public they are doing it for us. In most cases, the public is completely unaware of these projects until they are in the construction phase. In order for us to help with conservation so that we can enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer, for not only us, but for the future of our children and their children to come, there are a large number of individuals that have spoken out and have contacted city, town, county, state and federal officials about all kinds of projects and land that has been rezoned and damaged by their actions. Unfortunately, in most cases, it has all fallen on deaf ears. There are other federal and state organizations that are put in place to help protect our environment like SCDHEC, SCDNR, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and affiliations, which approve or disapprove permits required for development, but somehow, in my opinion, these organizations have dropped the ball and have not been looking out for our environment’s best interest. Too many permits have been given, resulting in serious damage to habitats. One example that stands out strongly here in the Lowcountry is Shem Creek. Overbuilding, over-dredging, too many boats in one vicinity and the public has tried legal action, petitions, bumper stickers, etc. They have contacted conservation groups. The locals have cried out trying to stop the chaos. The results are exactly that—chaos! Commercial buildings are everywhere, a parking garage and parking lots that collect rainwater all along the creek. The rainwater passes through antifreeze, motor oil, fertilizer, pesticides and more, and is not allowed to filter naturally through the ground before it enters our waterways, a method that has been put in place by Mother Nature before man walked the Earth. Instead, the rainwater rolls through a concrete jungle across blacktop, down gullies and drainpipes directly into the creek. There has been over-dredging, compiled construction, pile driving and over-boating, resulting in boating accidents, severe pollution, deaths of wildlife, including three Manatees in 2016. I apologize for sounding so bleak, but sometimes in order to understand the severity of a situation, it takes details and definitions. If you would like to help with conservation efforts concerning our local environment, I recommend contacting your local media. Let your voice be heard. After all, these environments are not only yours, but the future’s. So, please help by keeping a lookout for these town and private projects around you. Yours might be the joining voice that turns the tide and helps us maintain what habitats we have left. I hope this inspires individuals to take a stand and help protect our precious resources. Until next time, good luck out there and have fun fishing! To view some fishing adventures, go to my YouTube Channel Fishing With Jiggin Jerry.

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Seafood Corner By Chef Kyle Kryske Crab and Goat Cheese Fritters , Creamy Bacon Slaw & Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

ere is a simple yet delicious recipe to make for all your crab needs!

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Ingredients for the fritters: 1# crab meat- claw or lump, or fresh crabs if you catch them yourself 1# goat cheese • ½ bunch chives • 2 cups flour • 4 eggs • 1 cup milk 3 cups panko breadcrumbs • Juice of 1 lemon • Salt and Pepper Ingredients for the bacon slaw: 1# bacon• 1 bag coleslaw mix with carrots (if you are making a lot use fresh heads of cabbage) • 1 cup Mayo 1 T honey • 1 T Red wine vinegar • Salt and Pepper Ingredients for Aioli: 1 cup Dukes Mayo • 1 small 4-6 oz Jar of roasted red peppers 1 Jalapeno if you don’t like spice don’t use it • Juice of 1 lemon 2 T garlic sautéed in oil • Zest of 1 lemon • Salt and Pepper Other Ingredients: Fry oil, 1 Heirloom Tomato, Scallions, Smoked Paprika Fritter Prep: For the fritters get your goat cheese and put in a small mixing bowl. Get your crab meat and strain the excess liquid out and put in another bowl. Pick all visible shells out. Combine in the bowl with goat cheese. Chop the chives, lemon, and S & P to this. Mix well. Put in the fridge. For the triple breading procedure get 3 bowls, 1 for the flour, 1 for the eggs and milk combined, 1 for the panko. Season each one lightly. Get your mix out and make into about the size of golf ball- go ahead and premake all of them the same size. From there go ahead and patty them out about ½ inch thick. Then go through the breading process. So flour, then egg wash, followed by the panko. Reserve in a pan in the fridge for later.

Slaw Prep: First step is to cook the bacon off. Save some of the grease. Then chop the bacon up. In a bowl mix the mayo, honey, red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons bacon grease, and salt and pepper. From here add the cabbage and mix well. Reserve in the fridge Aioli Prep: In a food processor add the mayo, lemon juice, sautéed garlic- just cook it until translucent. Don’t burn it, 1 jalapeno diced, zest of 1 lemon, 1 jar of roasted red peppers- strain the juice off before adding to the mix, salt and pepper. Blend well until fully incorporated Plating: Get your fry daddy and heat oil to 350. Once heated add your fritters to the oil and cook until golden brown and cheese starts to come out slightly. This will probably take about 5 minutes. Get your plate or platter and lay the slaw down first. Then add slices of the heirloom tomato. Season the tomato with a little S & P. Then lay the fritter on top. Spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with scallions and smoked paprika. Enjoy! Feel free to add or take out ingredients of your liking.

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Lowcountry Kayak Fishing Beating the Drum: Fishing for Summertime Black Drum

he largest of the drum family; exceeding 100 pounds when fully grown, the black drum often play second fiddle to their prettier little brother the Red Drum. The Black Drum is a stocky, big shouldered fish; they are easily identified by their whiskers or barbells under their chin and 4 or 5 pronounced, dark vertical strips that you will find on younger drum. As drum get older the strips disappear but their bellies remain white. You can catch good size Black Drum any time it is warm outside, beginning in April all the way to November. Black Drum, no matter their size, is a fish that are found on the bottom. They use their “whiskers” as feelers as they move across the bottom searching for their next meal. Favorite foods for the Black Drum include clams, oysters, mussels, crabs, worms, shrimp and some fish. When targeting drum you need to think of two things, deep water and structure, with many bridges in the area offering water 25-40 feet deep, as well as some scouting on an App like Navionics will reveal some areas off the Cooper and Wando with deep holes. Doing this in a kayak becomes a little tricky and I do not advise trying to anchor near one of these bridges when the tide is in full swing, that can become dangerous! The best time to attempt this would be in the slack tide window (30 minutes prior to tide change to 30 minutes after the change). If/when your anchor gets entangled on the bottom be prepared to cut it loose--better to lose a $15 anchor than your life. Other spots to target drum is near structure that is close to deeper channels, the structure holds their food and the deeper channel gives them a cooler place to retreat to during the heat of the day. Live or cut bait is the preferred method to target drum and I would put blue crab and shrimp at the top of the bait list. Tie on a simple Carolina rig using a 3/0 or 4/0 shank or circle hook and ¼ to a couple of ounces of weight depending on the water depth and current. As far as gear goes a spin-cast medium 7ft rod with a extra fast action works great working those deeper channel areas but if you are looking for giants near structure a medium to medium

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heavy baitcaster setup on a 6’6” pole will definitely help in getting those fish away from the structure and into open water. Some people chose to use mono line and/ or leader, I prefer to use braid with a flourocarbon leader. Having a pedal drive kayak over a paddle kayak does give you an advantage especially when working structure, being able to back away from the structure and fight the fish at the same time increases your chances of getting the fish away from the structure where they cannot break you off; I’ve lost several nice drum not being able to get away from structure quick enough. Lowcountry Kayak Anglers species of the month for August is the Black Drum and the identifier will be announced August 1st if you want to know more about local kayak fishing check out Lowcountry Kayak Anglers on Facebook or at www.lowcountrykayakanglers.com as well as check out our events page for meet n’ fish events as well as our new Mudfish Tournament, The Jurassic Classic, which is scheduled for July 27. Tight Lines Mike Kohler LKA Tournament Director

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Summer Mack Attack & More By James Strange

o, you’ve got your new boat and the essentials you need to be USCG approved, but what else might you need? A question that is often asked after a purchase is just that, what else do I need? The answer is technically nothing, but there are things to consider to get for the boat for maximum enjoyment, comfort and safety. Let’s start with life preservers. Growing up, my family always kept those orange life jackets on board the boat. They were stored in a compartment that was never opened, but we always knew they were there when guests came aboard. Investment in properly fitting comfortable vests will make it more likely that you and your guests will actually wear them. They don’t do much good stowed away when an emergency arises. It is also very important to keep plenty of water and sunscreen on the boat. Even if you plan on a short outing, be prepared for the chance of getting stranded. Staying hydrated and protected from the sun is obvious, but often overlooked. An anchor is not required by law, but is a very important piece of equipment. Every boater should have at least one to keep you in place if stranded. A second anchor is a great idea, especially for coastal boating. As good as cell phone coverage is, it’s easy to lose reception. But out on the water a VHF radio is a great idea. With a cell phone, you can only call one person at a time. With a VHF, the USCG and any nearby boaters can hear your call for help and render quicker assistance. The VHF radio doesn’t have to be a fancy installed unit with an 8’ antenna either, especially if you’re staying inshore. For many, just a rechargeable handheld VHF will work fine. In many boats, a dry box or bag is essential to protect boat paperwork, wallets and cell phones. Typically, they float, so losing one is difficult. Even if you’re not mechanically inclined, a basic set of tools is good to have. A multi-tool, crescent wrench, vice grips, and screwdrivers are always on my boat. If you have a dog, throw a collapsible water bowl or even an old leftover container in the boat and make sure you have a shady spot for the pup to stay out of the heat. At Duncan’s Boats, we want everyone on the water to be prepared for maximum enjoyment, comfort and safety. Jim Duncan / Duncan Boats 843-744-2628

This summer so far has brought excellent fishing to the Folly Beach Pier. We’ve had multiple days with double digit catches of big spanish mackerel in excess of 3 lbs. The largest spanish for the year is currently well over 6lbs caught by Kevin Kaylor. Live bait such as menhaden, mullet, or greenbacks are productive for the larger fish while smaller mackerel will readily take flashy, quick retrieve lures such as Gotcha plugs. Early morning high tides with clean water provide ample opportunity to catch limits of spanish mackerel without having to venture out in the heat of the day. Trolley rigs (aka pin rigs) are the most effective way to target the larger fish and consist of a main anchor line held to the bottom with a large spider weight and a second fighting line connected to the anchor line with a sliding release used to support a live bait at the surface of the water column. The first Folly king mackerel of 2019 was caught on June 27th by Randy Robbins and weighed 29.34 lbs. Tarpon are also starting to show up at the pier, the first of which was caught by Nicholas Knotts on July 5th. Summer is also a great time to target large jack crevalle off the pier. The first big jack of the summer was 23 lbs. decked on July 14th with hopefully more in store for the rest of the season. It’s been a great summer so far for trolley rigging at Folly and we can’t wait to see what the fall has in store for the pier

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