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The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by showing the anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in your life that you truly understand their passion? Finding the right gift can feel as tricky as reeling in a trophy fsh, but fear not! We’ve got some fantastic ideas that will have them casting their lines with glee.
As the holiday season rolls around, remember that the best gifts come from the heart. Whether it’s a high-tech fshing gadget, some fshing apparel or even a new boat or motor, these thoughtful presents are sure to delight the anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in your life. So, cast your line into the sea of gift ideas...you’re bound to reel in something special!
LAST CHANCE FOR GROUPER ROMANCE
Depending on where you live, December could be the last month for all grouper harvest. I think red and black grouper will still be available in Florida’s East Coast, while red and scamp grouper will be available in Georgia and the Carolinas. !is is when the bite is the best. I’ve always said that the week of Christmas is the apex of grouper shing and I’ll stand by that statement. !e month of November was on re here in the Carolinas. Even though we can’t keep gag, grouper and American red snapper have been plentiful. !e good news is the light line has been working well.
!e key to nding good bait is a tackle shop that keeps beautiful, frozen cigar minnows and sardines. !ese baits are the ticket to good bottom bites and the light line going o . Needless to say, live cigars and live sardines are extremely e ective on the light line and under the kite, but frozen ones work well also. Live menhaden and pin sh are always a smart play to have in the live well before heading o shore. If you nd live cigar minnows and live sardines, all the better, but if you don’t, at least you have those two for live baits on the bottom and for the light line.
A live sardine or a live cigar on the correct jig has a life expectancy of just a few seconds. !is is where it pays o to nd a shop that carries beautiful (frozen) bait. When you open up a box of frozen cigar minnows and see beautiful, clear eyes and yellow on the tails you’ve got a box of bites in your hands. If you have a frozen box of cloudy-eyed, mushy cigar minnows, then you might not nd what you’re looking for on the bottom or on the light line. If you nd large schools of cigars or sardines, it o en pays to spend a little bit of time to catch them. !is always results in bites, whereas the frozen minnows work most of the time.
!e Sabiki can be the most valuable player of all. Just like you use a dehooker to remove your grouper and snapper from the hook, use a dehooker to remove your cigar, minnows and sardines from the Sabiki hook. !is keeps those small needles and sharp hooks out of your hands and it’s better for the minnows and the live well not to handle them with your hands.
Don’t be surprised if you catch these sh in extremely shallow water this month. !e 66- to 68-degree temperature break can be magical this month for the light line. No telling what you’ll catch. Everything can be there, from kings to wahoo and everything in between.
I said all that to say this: Get out there with some pretty bait and go harvesting some good dinners!
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December in Northeast Florida brings a quiet magic to the water. As cold fronts roll in and the days shorten, the region’s estuaries and surf zones shift into a winter rhythm. Redfish school tightly in the shallows, their copper backs flashing against the pale light, while speckled trout settle into deeper holes, especially around bridges and drop-offs. The surf offers surprises too—whiting and black drum feed actively in the troughs, and a well-placed shrimp or sand flea can turn a chilly morning into a banner day. For anglers who know the seasonal cues, December is less about abundance and more about precision: timing the tides, reading the wind, and knowing where the fish will shelter when the water dips into the 50s.
But beyond the technical, December fishing here is a study in solitude and stewardship. The crowds thin, the boat ramps quiet, and the marshes echo with the calls of wintering birds. It’s a time to slow down, to fish not just for the catch but for the connection—to the water, to the season, and to the legacy of responsible angling. Slot limits and seasonal closures remind us that conservation is not just policy but practice, especially when targeting species like flounder or sheepshead. For those who fish with intention, December offers a rare blend of challenge and calm—a final chapter in the year’s story, written in cast nets and tide charts, with the salt air as its signature.
We are excited to share our Facebook page that will now feature more articles and links to local events happening throughout the month. www.facebook.com/CAMStAugustine. Please send in pictures, tournament dates and ideas for articles to us at: gina@coastalanglermagazine.com.
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Fishing Report & Forecast St. Augustine Inshore
By Capt. Tommy Derringer
With water temperatures cooling down this month, look for the inshore fishing to heat up. For me, the next few months are the most exciting time of year to target reds on the flats and creeks. I’m hoping for a cold-ish, dry winter this year, as much as I don’t like freezing my butt off, the cold temps will kill the algae in the water, resulting in gin-clear, sight-fishable awesomeness. It will be time to go to your favorite flat, put on your polarized Bajio Sunglasses and start looking for fish. The creek fishing will be on fire as well. The redfish will push into the shallowest areas of the creeks on the low tides to warm up and feed on small minnows and shrimp. This time of year, you’ll get to sleep in and wait for the sun to be out for a while to warm up the water. Clearer water can mean spookier fish, so downsize your baits/lures for a stealthier approach. On extreme low tides the redfish, trout and flounder will get schooled up in area creek holes.
A live shrimp or mud minnow tossed into the depths can’t be beat.
When up on the flats, look for darker mud and oyster-laden bottom to be holding redfish, trout, and flounder. These areas will warm up faster than others on sunny days; a few degrees can really make a difference. Another benefit of dropping water temps is the redfish
will start schooling on the flats. If you know where to look you can find huge schools of tightly packed redfish this time of year. Locate these fish from a distance by looking for “muds” (discolored muddy water caused by moving fish) and/or pushing wakes made by moving fish. Redfish singles and doubles can also be found sunning themselves in the shallows, especially along side and on top of oyster bars this time of year. These fish will be lazy so make sure to present your bait in a slow and methodical manner. When I spot a stationary fish, I like to cast long of him and at least a few feet to either the left or right of the fish depending on which way he’s facing. Then work the bait slowly back to where the fish is (this will help to not spook the fish). Sometimes they will like it moving a little faster and sometimes a little slower. It’s always fun trying to find the right approach.
Trout fishing has been great this past month and will continue to go strong. The best bite has been close to the inlets in the cleaner water. My favorite trout lure has been the Saltwater Assassin paddle tail in Houdini or Mama’s 14K colors paired with a 1/4oz Saltwater Assassin jighead. The tail has a ton of thump and the trout just can’t resist it. The jig, jig, pause method works best for me. Target creek mouths, ICW banks, and any type of structure with moving water and you’ll be sure to find some trout hanging out.
Sheepshead fishing should really start to get good this month. Target area bridges, docks, and pilings with fiddler crabs to catch the tasty porgies.
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Fishing Report & Forecast St. Augustine Offshore
By Capt. Robert Johnson
The Most Wonderful Time To FISH!
It’s Thanksgiving and just around the corner, Christmas. December is one of my favorite months to fish.
Trolling produces Sailfish because they’re making the push south and hang out in 21 fathoms to the shelf edge. Small Ballyhoo rigged naked on
Fishing Report Pier and Surf
By: Noel Kuhn
This month can be very productive for Redfish, Black Drum and Whiting. The key is water temperature. As long as it stays above 60 degrees, we can bring home dinner and or catch a huge Redfish. To find a detailed color map of the sea surface temperature, go to marine. rutgers.edu. After you find the place with the right temperature, then you just need clean water.
This time of year, the Mullet run is over and the Sand Fleas have
80# mono leaders is the rig of choice. Slower speeds, less than 6-7 knots, bring a better Sailfish bite. Teasers are a must for Sails and bites will happen up close on the short riggers and flat lines, find the bait, and you will find the fish. Multiple Sailfish days are not uncommon this month with the addition of Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna but require a little more speed and Wahoo require wire leaders.
Bottom fishing is excellent for a variety of species including Mutton and Vermilion Snapper. Gag Grouper are closed; but Red and Scamp Grouper are around and like low profile bottom in the 150 to 160 ft depth.
On the inshore scene, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Redfish, and Trout are all biting as the water starts to cool. Live Shrimp on 1/8-ounce jig head will catch everything that swims. The waters are less crowded - why sweat it when you can fish in comfort!
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hibernated deep into the sand. So, my go to baits are FKS aka fresh killed shrimp, live Blue Crabs and big clams. Then, I cut them up into one-inch pieces to match the hatch. That is unless I am going after the huge Redfish that have just finish breeding in the inlets. If so, I am using one half of a blue crab and fishing near any of our inlets. These big breeders come out onto the beach and feed like crazy! Then when the water drops below 60, they will move off shore to deeper warmer waters. If you really want to catch some Pompano, you will have to go on a road trip because they have moved south to warmer water. How far south? All you have to do is use that aforementioned Rutgers website to find the right temperature. Look for a minimum 65 degrees. However, I usually travel to 70 degrees for the best results. The picture below is from one of my charters from December 15th a few years back. We caught several of these HUGE Reds!
I am hoping for mild weather this month so we can have some great surf fishing. I hope you have tight lines and a Merry Christmas!
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Mr. Chad in the mudhole again with a nice fall Red.
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Chasing Wahoo in Florida: Speed, Steel, and Saltwater
By Landon Hall
Chasing wahoo off the Florida coast is one of the most thrilling things an angler can do, but it’s also one of the most unforgiving. These fish are built for speed and power, and when they hit, it’s like hooking into a missile. They can peel off hundreds of yards of line in a matter of seconds, slice through leaders with teeth like razors, and leave you shaking your head with nothing but a limp line to reel back in. Still, that’s what makes them so addictive. Every strike carries the possibility of landing one of the ocean’s true trophies, and when it all comes together, few catches feel more rewarding.
The first thing you learn about wahoo fishing is that your gear has to be right. Regular offshore setups just don’t cut it. Most anglers chasing them in Florida use heavy trolling rods in the thirty- to fifty-pound class, something with enough backbone to handle the drag of big lures running deep but still forgiving enough to keep the fish pinned during those blistering runs. Reels need to be high-capacity workhorses like Shimano Tiagras, Penn Internationals, or Avet 50s, all of them capable of holding a good load of eighty-pound braid backing topped with a long stretch of mono. The mono is important—it gives a little cushion during the strike that straight braid won’t. Then there’s the leader, and for wahoo, that means wire. Some guys try heavy fluorocarbon, and maybe they’ll get away with it when the bite is slow, but more often than not, wire is the only insurance you have against those razor-sharp jaws.
Baits and lures are where you really get into the art of wahoo fishing. Rigged ballyhoo behind skirts are still the old standby, with Islanders and Joe Shute skirts leading the pack. Colors like blue and white, black and purple, or pink and white seem to be the most consistent producers, though chrome and flashy heads often get attention too, especially when the sun is high. Some captains run heavy bullet-style trolling heads or jet heads rigged with strips of bonito or even a whole horse ballyhoo, and others lean on artificials like YoZuri Bonitas, Halco Tremblers, or Rapala X-Raps. These plugs are built to hold up at speed, and speed is the name of the game when you’re chasing wahoo. High-speed trolling has become the bread and butter for serious wahoo anglers. Boats run between twelve and eighteen knots, pulling spreads of lures hundreds of feet behind the boat, some weighted down with fortyeight-ounce trolling leads or run behind planers to cover different depths. It looks a little wild at first, lures skipping, lines stretching way back into the wake, but wahoo love the commotion and the speed. The strike is violent, and more often than not, the deepest-running bait gets nailed first. Slower trolling has its place too, especially if you’re trying to keep dolphin, tuna, or sailfish in play, but if it’s wahoo you’re after, speed and wire leaders are what get the job done.
Conditions play a huge role, and it pays to pay attention to the water. Wahoo prefer temperatures between seventy-two and seventy-eight degrees, and they’re almost always found near structure. Ledges, humps, wrecks, and the edges of the Gulf Stream are prime real estate. Temperature breaks, even just a half a degree, can stack bait and attract fish. Many of Florida’s best wahoo bites happen when clean blue water pushes up tight to the ledges, bringing bait with it. Winter off northeast Florida, especially January through March out of Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Daytona, is prime time. South Florida and the Keys hold fish year-round, especially around the humps off Islamorada and Marathon, and the Panhandle sees good action in summer around offshore rigs and deepwater structure.
I’ll never forget a day off Ponce Inlet when I fished with an old-timer named Ronnie. He was one of those guys who made everything look easy, and he swore by high-speed trolling with Islanders rigged behind heavy leads. I watched him run the boat up to nearly seventeen knots, lures flying behind us, and honestly thought there was no way a fish would hit at that speed. But not twenty minutes in, one of the rods doubled over so hard it looked like it would snap. The reel started screaming, line melting away faster than I’d ever seen. For a moment, it felt like we had that fish under control, drag set perfectly, rod bent into a deep arc, but then the line went slack. Cut clean, just like that. Ronnie didn’t even flinch. He just gave a crooked grin and said, “That’s wahoo fishing. You don’t land ‘em all.”
That fish got away, but it was the kind of strike that stays with you. The sound of the reel, the chaos on deck, the flash of speed in the blue water—it all sticks. And that’s the truth about wahoo fishing in Florida. It’s not easy. You’ll burn a lot of fuel, lose plenty of tackle, and shake your head more times than you’ll cheer. But when you finally see those stripes glistening on deck, you realize it was all worth it. Wahoo fishing isn’t about catching every fish that bites. It’s about the chase, the speed, and the rush of tangling with one of the ocean’s fastest predators.
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Shopping for a bass sherman isn’t easy.
Most of us already have enough rods and tackle boxes to ll a garage, and we’re picky about every lure we throw. But that’s what makes stocking stu ers the ideal gi!s: they are small, useful gi!s that actually get used on the water.
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Happy Holidays, Y’all!
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IGFA 2025 WORLD RECORDS RECAP
As 2025 winds down, let’s take a minute to honor a few amazing anglers who set IGFA records this year. e International Game Fish Association (IGFA) has recognized several new 2025 world records, including a black n snapper caught by Michael McFadden o the coast of Florida, a cobia by Koby Duncan in Australia, and an Arctic char and common carp length records set by Jay Siemens and Rowan Lytle, respectively in Canada and Connecticut.
Many new U.S. records for freshwater species are also included, such as the landlocked striped bass by Pamela Moss in Georgia and the Alabama bass, also by Moss in Georgia. Some 2025 IGFA US Saltwater Records include a 27 lb. red grouper by Zachary Daniel Murray o Florida, a 31 lb. 3 oz. greater amberjack by Julia Berstein out of Key West, and a 55.9 in. great barracuda by Nick LaBadie on y tackle o Key West. ese were all certi ed and submitted to the IGFA, with the grouper and amberjack being o cial weights and the barracuda being an all-tackle length record. e IGFA is publishing its 2025 World Record Book and has also added two new species—barred sand bass and spotted sand bass—to its catch-and-release All-Tackle Length World Record Category.
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REVOLUTION™ Series Canopy Cover
Equipped with exceptional weather resistant fabric and breathable SunTex 80 woven mesh ends for maximum protection and durability, the REVOLUTION™ Series Canopy is the most innovative canopy
Quickly Secures Boat
Made from the highest quality materials, our innovative hydraulic boat lift is one of the fastest and safest lifts on the market today. When you have a hydraulic lift, there’s no need to worry about wind and waves getting in your way. This lift will give you con dence to safely land and secure your boat in less-than-ideal conditions.
Solar Battery Charging System
Never miss another moment on the water. Power your lift with clean, free solar power. Our speedy 20 watt charger features solar regulator drainage protection, saving your battery from permanent damage caused by overcharging.
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AN EPIC TRIP TO FISH AND ATTEND THE CRUCIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL IN THE USVI
Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, the US Virgin Islands embody a harmonious blend of natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and laid-back serenity. ese islands are more than just a picturesque getaway; they are a living testament to nature’s rhythm and resilience, e ortlessly in tune with the world around them.
With no passport required for U.S. citizens, from the moment you arrive, the islands’ natural rhythm is palpable. e gentle sway of palm trees, the soothing sound of surf crashing against sandy shores, and the vibrant melodies of local music all echo the heartbeat of this tropical paradise. e islands’ lush landscapes, with their verdant hills and crystal-clear waters, mirror the steady pulse of life that sustains the local ecosystems and communities alike.
e US Virgin Islands’ environment is a symphony of biodiversity with world class shing and diving. ese natural elements are not static; they dance in harmony, in uenced by the tides, wind, and seasonal changes— further emphasizing the islands’ intrinsic rhythm. is delicate balance underscores the importance of conservation e orts, ensuring that future generations continue to experience the islands’ natural cadence.
Culturally, the US Virgin Islands are equally in tune. e music, dance and festivals re ect a vibrant heritage rooted in African, European and Caribbean traditions. e spirited calypso beats and reggae rhythms are expressions of life's ongoing dance—celebrating resilience, community and joy. ese cultural expressions are an extension of the islands’ natural rhythm, showcasing how human life here moves seamlessly with nature’s ow.
In a world o!en dictated by chaos and rapid change, the US Virgin Islands serve as a reminder of the beauty of being in sync with nature’s tempo. eir natural, cultural and ecological rhythms o er a blueprint for sustainable living and harmony. As travelers and residents alike continue to embrace this rhythm, they uphold a legacy of balance—one that celebrates life’s natural ow and the enduring spirit of these remarkable islands. In the US Virgin Islands, being in rhythm isn’t just an ideal; it’s a way of life.
SPEND LE TIME ON TASKS More Time Fishing
It’s no fsh tale when you run with a John Deere. You can get everything done faster and easier, so you get more time on the water. Plus, our special offers make them the catch of the day.
