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PULLEY RIDGE: e O shore Fisherman’s
There’s remote, and then there’s Pulley Ridge. Sitting over 100 miles o! the coast of Florida, this underwater plateau is where the Gulf of Mexico drops into the deep blue, and it’s earned a legendary reputation as one of the most productive, and challenging, shing destinations in the U.S.
By Astrid deGruchy
If you’re heading out there, you’ll need a serious o!shore machine. ink a 47’ Freeman or a Viking, something that can handle the long run and unpredictable Gulf conditions. is isn’t a trip for small center consoles or light tackle. Last time we were out there, we loaded up with PENN Fathom electrics paired with PENN Ally Electric rods & PENN International 50 VISX ready to drop into depths that test both your gear and your patience.
Using chicken rigs, we hauled in vermillion and yellow snappers in over 500 . of water that lled the box, but Pulley Ridge has a wild side where giant groupers and the occasional “what-the-heck-is-that” monsters lurk in the dark.
Pulley Ridge isn’t just another shing trip, it’s a rite of passage. e distance, the depth, the unknown, it all adds up to one of those bucket-list adventures every angler should do once in their life, especially with a crew of buddies who live for the chase. While you’re out there, you can even make a stop at the Dry Tortugas, another incredible o!shore destination rich in history and beauty.
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TWO SIDES OF THE CHEROKEE
Trout Fishing the Wild Waters of East Tennessee
By Julie Graham
The Cherokee National Forest o!ers some of the best freestone trout shing in the Southeast. Spanning 650,000 acres across the Southern Appalachians, it’s the largest block of public land in Tennessee and it’s divided neatly in two by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
On the north side, mountain streams tumble through hemlock hollows toward Cosby. To the south, the waters of Citico Creek cut deep through wilderness ridges near the Unicoi Mountains. Together, they showcase the Cherokee’s range. From roadside creeks to backcountry runs, the forest o!ers anglers a taste of freestone Tennessee trout water.
Cosby Creek: Northern Solitude
Below the Great Smoky Mountains National Park boundary, Cosby Creek winds through the community of Cosby, Tennessee, o!ering accessible trout
water without the added park permit. ese lower stretches are regularly stocked by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and can provide productive shing throughout spring and fall. While access is somewhat limited, anglers will nd several bridges and pull-o!s along Highway 32 where they can wade in. e streambed is rocky and slick, with plenty of boulder pockets and undercut banks—good traction and careful footing are essential. Expect stocked rainbows with the occasional brown trout.
Inside the Park, the Cosby Campground section is ideal for bank shing and light wading, especially for those who prefer easy access close to trails and picnic areas. Brook trout dominate the upper reaches, while rainbows hold in the deeper pools below.
Citico Creek: Wilderness Water
To the south, Citico Creek drains more than 20,000 acres of rugged country on the western edge of the Cherokee. Fed by the north and south forks rising in the Unicoi Mountains, Citico o!ers a blend of stocked and wild trout water—ideal for anglers who like a mix of easy access and adventure.
e TWRA regularly stocks Citico from Little Citico Creek to the Citico Creek Wilderness boundary, while the upper forks hold self-sustaining populations of wild rainbows and browns.
e Cherohala Skyway marks the southern edge of the Citico Creek watershed, and just driving it is worth the trip—sweeping vistas, ery fall colors, and the sound of water around every bend.
Fall Fishing Tips
Autumn is prime time on both sides of the Cherokee National Forest. Water temperatures drop, trout feed hard before winter, and the hardwood ridges turn to ame.
• Match the Hatch: Early fall favors terrestrials; in November, go small with blue-winged olives, midges, and caddis emergers.
• Go Light: Clear, low ows call for 6X or 7X tippet and longer casts.
• Mind the Leaves: Dri leaves can snag a line—look for deeper pools below ri&es where trout hold under cover.
• Start Late: Cooler nights mean shing o en improves mid-morning as the water warms slightly.
For more information, including licensing regulations, visit the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency at https://www.tn.gov/twra.html.
By Capt. Michael Okruhlik
FLOUNDER, FLOCKS & FEEDING TIMES Fall Fishing Fever
There’s just something magical about fall shing. e air cools, the bait thins out, and everything that swims gets a little hungrier. For me, it’s the holy trinity of the season— ounder migrations, trout and reds chasing shrimp under screaming gulls, and the early whispers of trophy trout time.
The Fall Flounder Run
Ah, yes, the famous fall ounder migration. is is more prevalent in some areas, but they can be caught all along the Gulf Coast. ese at ambushers stack up near the passes as they make their way to spawn in the
Gulf, gorging on bait along the way. When I’m targeting ounder, I switch things up. My go-to is a scented so plastic, preferably the Titan Series from Knockin Tail Lures. Not only are they scented, but they also have a rattling tail. Working this along the bottom will entice violent strikes. Since ounder love to bury themselves and wait in ambush, I keep that lure tapping bottom, twitching my rod sideways, whether I’m wading or boating. It’s a nesse game—part patience, part persistence—and when that telltale “thump” hits, it’s pure satisfaction.
Birds, Bait, and Mayhem
en there’s the chaos of gulls dive-bombing over shrimp and schooling sh—a sight that’ll make any angler’s pulse jump. Fall o en brings bigger trout into the mix, turning every cast into a thrill. I prefer to use a heavier jighead (1/4 to 3/8 ounce) to achieve the desired action without spooking the birds or the sh. Durable so plastics help keep me in the ght longer, and I mash the barbs down for quick releases and faster re-casts. When the schools settle and the birds thin out, a topwater lure can coax the bruisers to rise— and few things beat watching a big trout explode on the surface.
Solunar Science and Timing the Bite
As fall rolls on, my focus shi s toward trophy trout—and timing becomes everything. I’ve followed solunar shing tables since childhood, back when my grandparents’ calendars marked “good” and “poor” shing days with little sh icons. Over the years, I’ve been both a believer and a skeptic, but I’ve noticed a pattern: my best bites o en align with solunar peaks. Now, I plan my day around them. Instead of running and gunning, I’ll anchor in a promising area during a predicted feeding window and wait it out.
On a recent trip with my boys, we missed the morning bite but stuck it out for the next solunar cycle. We anchored near a grass edge meeting a sandy at and, right on cue, rods bent. For seventy glorious minutes red sh hit every few casts, and sometimes we doubled up. My sons were smiling, the drag was screaming, and the solunar chart earned another believer that day.
So as the air cools and the sh feed up, grab a rod, bring a kid, and let the tides—and maybe the moon—guide your next adventure.
Capt. Michael Okruhlik is the inventor of Knockin Tail Lures,® and the owner of www.MyCoastOutdoors.com.
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COASTAL ANGLER
North Central Florida/Nature Coast
Cary & Lynn Crutchfield
ALACHUA, CITRUS, COLUMBIA, DIXIE, GILCHRIST, LEVY, MARION, SUWANNEE
AsNOVEMBER
I write late October, so far this year is the best Fall weather that we have had in I can’t remember when. Fingers crossed that it holds through November. We could use a bit more rain, but nothing that originates in the far east Atlantic. After the last few years, we deserve a break.
Last month, we joined our Buick family, driving our vintage Buicks, in Somerset Kentucky. While there, we visited a factory that builds high end-- very high end-- house boats. I fell in love. Just what I need, something else I want that I can’t afford!
We went to Somerset by way of Clarksville, Tennessee to visit our 21-month-old great granddaughter. Her daddy, our grandson, is still in the Navy over in the Mediterrian.
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This month’s recipe Chinese Orange Shrimp on page 2 is really, really good. I used the little “Cuties” instead of oranges because the flavor of the juice is much stronger. You might want to double the recipe for the sauce and use it for chicken later in the week.
The theme running through all our forecasts this month is that November is just about the best month for fishing in our area. Our guides would love to take you on a charter and share their wealth of fishing knowledge with you, or you can call any one of them just to talk “fishing”. Also, if you get a chance, thank our advertisers and the folks where you picked up the world’s greatest FREE fishing magazine.
Cary Crutchfield
EDITING & PRODUCTION
Lynn Crutchfield
GRAPHIC ARTS & DESIGN
Kathleen Stemley
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Dr. Kevin McCarthy Noel Kuhn
Capt. Jason Clark
Capt. Katie Jo Davis
Capt. Tommy Derringer
Capt. Andrew Fagan
Capt. Jonathan Hamilton
Capt. Dallas King
Capt. Pat McGriff
Capt. Brent Woodward
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I got my flu and Covid booster last week. Check with your medical professional for advice about yours. Stay smart; stay well and stay alive.
Happy Thanksgiving and have a wonderful November!
Lynn Crutchfield Co-Publisher Coastal Angler Magazine of North Central Florida/Nature Coast
Photo by: Suwannee River Water Management District
CHINESE ORANGE SHRIMP (SERVES 4)
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DIRECTIONS
In a medium pot, add orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, onions, and red chili flakes (if using). Heat for 3 minutes.
COOKING DIRECTIONS
In small bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with two tablespoons water. Add to orange sauce and whisk. Continue to cook for 5 minutes, until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and add orange zest.
Place flour and cornstarch in a shallow dish or pie plate.. Add a generous few shakes of salt and pepper. Stir.
Whisk eggs in shallow dish.
Dip shrimp in eggs and then flour mixture. Place on plate. Heat oil in large skillet over med high.
Working in batches, cook shrimp 2 to 3 minutes, turning, until golden. Place on plate.
Toss shrimp in orange sauce and serve over rice. Garnish with parsley, minced green part of green onions and orange zest.
This orange sauce is soooo good. I made this recipe again with chicken.
INGREDIENTS
• 40 Jumbo Shrimp shelled and deveined
• 2 to 3 Eggs whisked
• ½ cup Cornstarch
• ½ cup All Purpose Flour
• Salt and Pepper
• Oil for frying
• Rice for serving
For the Orange Sauce
• 1 cup Orange Juice (I used the delicious tiny Cuties)
• ½ cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Rice or White Vinegar
• 2 tablespoon2 Soy Sauce
• ¼ teaspoon Ginger
• 4 to 5 finely minced Garlic Clove
• Green Onions (white part) minced
• ¼ teaspoon Red Chili Flakes (optional)
• Zest of 1 Orange or several Cuties
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Garnish
• Green Onions, Parsley and Orange Zest
Lynn Crutchfield, Co-Publisher Coastal Angler Magazine of North Central Florida
Positive Superstitions FLORIDA WATERWAYS
By Kevin McCarthy
Last month, I wrote about what I call “negative superstitions,” those beliefs, that some actions will bring about bad luck for fishermen, for example having bananas on a fishing vessel, whistling or whispering on a boat, stepping over a fishing rod, seeing cows lying down, having redheads on board, or saying “goodbye” to a fisherman.
By Dr. Kevin M. McCarthy
On the other hand, some actions are believed to bring good luck to a fisherman, for example kissing the first fish caught on a fishing trip or finding a penny on the ground, especially if the coin is heads up.
Finding or carrying a four-leaf clover is supposed to bring good luck to a fisherman. Also, carrying a horseshoe, crossing your fingers, or – believe it or not –seeing bird poop, but don’t ask me to explain that one. With the horseshoe, some believe that you place the item upside down in order to “hold in” the luck.
Some fishermen believe that making a wish on a birthday cake or eyelash will help in the catching of fish. It is supposed to help if you blow out all the candles in one breath, again I don’t know why. With the eyelash, if you find one, place it in the palm of your hand, make a wish, and then blow the lash away. If it works the first time, of course, you can be expected to do it again and again.
The first cast of the day is important to bring on a lot of fish. Those who believe that catching fish on the first cast will doom the rest of the day will throw back that first fish. The way to counteract that, is to quickly pull in the first cast (without a fish on the line, of course) and wait for the fish to bite on the next cast.
Then of course, there is the “lucky” hat or shirt or other item of clothing. If you had a good fishing day when you wore such items, it would be “tempting fate” if you didn’t wear those items again. Think how many athletes put their shoes on in a certain order or wear a dirty sock or touch the mascot image on the wall of the tunnel. You can’t convince them that such practices are a waste of time.
Most of us probably have superstitions, both negative and positive, that we may not want to acknowledge, but we still follow them so as not to break a successful habit. They may be hard to explain, other than something like “well, they worked the last time I went fishing” or “I’ve been doing this for so many years that I don’t want to
tempt fate.” What’s fun is, if you are ever fishing with people from another country, ask them about their own superstitions. Chances are, even if they deny that they have such superstitions, they probably do have some.
Kevin McCarthy can be reached at ceyhankevin@gmail.com
Four leaf clover Penny
Crossing your fingers
Horseshoe
Eyelash
Lucky hat
temps and hot bites!
That’s the theme as these cold fronts start rolling in.
Inshore, the redfish bite has remained stellar, with a few overslot fish each trip, in between great keeper fish. The trout bite has begun to pick up and will continue
to get better as the water remains cold. We have a late push of tripletail which is the biggest surprise. If you want to catch your first one, there isn’t anyone else in my area who targets them …give me a call!
Nearshore, the hogfish bite in 20 to 30 feet has been great and will only get better, along with nice mangrove snapper and fat grunts. if you’ve never caught a hog fish, it’s probably the next easiest fish to target besides a grunt. Grab a few hundred shrimp, find a rockpile or hard bottom, anchor near it and fish on the bottom as soon as the grunts slow down, the hogfish will begin to eat. Catch a few for dinner and save the rest for next time! Sometimes you don’t even have to wait on the grunts to stop feeding, as they are pretty aggressive at times!
Thanks, and tight lines!
KATIE JO’S NATURE COAST ADVENTURES
Fall has arrived and so have the cooler mornings and water temperatures. I love this time of the year to be out on the water, as the fish are hungry and the air is pleasant! Seatrout have started to move into the shallower water along with redfish and snook. Rock piles are excellent areas to find the trout and the snook and redfish near the river entrances and the mouth of the creeks. Please note that flounder is closed until November 30th on the
Shrimp are always my go-to bait, as it produces a lot of action and may even pick up some of the stray migrating fish this time of the year, such as a pompano or permit.
The nearshore action is heating up for hogfish, mangrove snapper and red grouper. Thirty feet of water is a good place to start when searching for these tasty ocean fish. For mangrove snapper, chumming is often key to get them more towards the surface and freeline a 1/4-inch jig with a shrimp. Hogfish are found on the bottom, while using the smaller shrimp to rest along the floor, so that they use their snout to pick it up.
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Hey anglers, what a great fall we are having! Tons of big redfish, tons of trout, and pretty, mild weather.
The redfish have been schooling up so thick this year, it’s made for several awesome trips! My go-to to has been knocker rigs with either cut mullet or cut up grunts. They are working really well. Both tides have been awesome too. There really hasn't been a dominant tide to fish for them.
The trout are killing it during lower water conditions. I've been crushing it on a lot of the Eastern
flats, and they are loving the variety of C&M Custom baits that I am throwing.
So, come to Cedar Key and enjoy this fired up Fall bite! Until next month, stay safe out there. Capt. Jason Clark In The Slot Fishing Charters 352-639-3209 www.intheslotfishing.com
HORSESHOE BEACH
Hey guys and gals, what a beautiful October it was in Horseshoe and all of North Florida! We got our first couple of cool spells to set off Fall fishing, and boy, has it ever. We’ve been doing very well with trout and redfish.
Trout have started their push-up, and I expect them to continue to do so, until it gets cold enough to send them to the creeks. Been getting most of ours on shell fishing a lot of pinks and shrimp.
Redfish are heavy into the creek mouths and started to push into those deeper well-known creeks.
Not quite cold enough to catch trout and reds in the same spot, even though we have had a couple days when we did. November should be the month for all. That one more cold front should really pop things off, but no shortage of fish with us. Well y’all, hope to see y’all out there. Give us a call to get on the books and don’t forget, November 22nd is the start of duck season. Until next time keep it Reel native!
KEATON BEACH
Fishing is on fire at Keaton. Catch the right breeze and it's like flying a kite --. No, really, the right direction and amount of breeze determines a "Great Day" at Keaton in November, while any day in November is Good. Water temps settle into the 70s and all is well. Walking the Dog with stickbaits becomes fun again, once the floating grass is blown off the flats with a couple of Nor'easters. MirrOlure's She Dogs and Top Pups are my choice for walking.
If you haven't quite mastered the topwater yet, then don't forsake the lipped, hard jerkbaits for November. Most folks will accidentally catch some trout on Bombers Long A's, Smithwick Rogues and Cotton Cordell's Redfins in gold and silver, as they will all work even if they are worked wrong. November is very forgiving, and if you know what you are doing, it should be your favorite month of the year.
Yes, you can still catch trout and reds with live bait, cut bait or synthetics fished under floats, if that's your only angle. Now is the time to hire a guide and learn the other techniques, besides, the fishing is more fun when you have a bunch of chances.
One of my favorite styles of fishing in November is to rig an Assassin 5
inch Shad on an unweighted offset worm hook (5/0) and fish the rocky areas and troughs adjacent to the creeks. This style requires a bit of finesse, but can produce fish, after fish, after fish, this month. Choose your own favorite colors. Me? I'll let the fish choose mine.
One thing I have changed on my boat, is we are using TRIKFISH Gator braid for fishing with artificials, and so far, stayed safe, and are catching even more fish than before. You can be a bit early with your hookset to start with, when you shift to braid, but waiting a second or so becomes natural once you get the "hang" of it.
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Clark Bass jr. With a 24-inch trout October7
Clark Bass Sr. with his best trout of the day
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HOMOSASSA CRYSTAL RIVER
November is such a great time of the year in Homosassa. Cool nights, cooler water temps, and great fishing! Trout, redfish, snook, grouper, hog fish, snapper, triple tail fly or spin gear you got plenty of options in November!
Trout fishing will be good in the 3 to 4 foot range, using cork rigs rigged with MirrOLure lil Johns in glow and watermelon red glitter. Top water action can be a blast on big trout. Try the MirrOlure top dogs for explosive surface hits! November cooler waters will bring these fish close to the mouths of Fish Creek, St. Martins, Little River, Chazz and Mason Creek. Look for yellow bottom with rock grass. Outgoing tide in the Fall can sometimes produce a decent trout bite. Look for redfish around the outside points as well. With the waters cooling down, the water clarity will improve, making sight fishing good. With the water being clear they will also be very spooky. Stealth and patience is key. Really light jig heads or weedless weighted hooks rigged with DOA shads, or top water plugs can be a lot of fun. Free-lined shrimp on a 3/0 J hook can be deadly. On the fly
side, redfish sliders and gurglers will produce bites. If sight fishing isn’t your thing, concentrate on the rocky points on the last half of the incoming tide. Shrimp on a jig head with or without a cork will work. Cut dead bait can work as well. Snook will start their transitions back into the rivers once the water cools. Look for rocky points with moving water. I really like a nose hooked DOA 5 inch Cal using 3/0 J hook, or MirrOlure MirrOdine also will create hard strikes.
Triple tail should be making their appearance as well. Look on buoys, markers, or any floating debris. Shrimp under a cork will get them every time! Mangrove snapper will be making their transition to the coastal rivers, but as long as the water temps are not too low, the nearshore rocks will still produce strong snapper, hogfish, grouper and grunt bites. Once the water temps start to fall, look in the main rivers for nice sized snapper. As always stay safe!
Capt. Stump
Jonathan Hamilton
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November
is finally here and that means fall is in the air! A few cold fronts will push through and drop water temps, fish will be moving east to prepare for the winter months, and the migratory birds will really start making an appearance.
Trout have started to stack up in the 3-to-4-foot range over the flats. Find some thick eel grass with yellow bottom, and you’ll be in business. I’ve had some really good days throwing lil John’s and popping corks in those areas while making long drifts. Mark the areas that produced the most and make quick drifts through those to up your numbers. A nice breeze helps to make an easier drift, and on those windier days, investing in a drift sock can surely help. A top water “walk the dog” style bait will also bring success on morning bites with these two toothed critters.
Snook will be nearing the river mouths, springs, and back country as they know we’re easing closer into winter. A good lively bait like a mud minnow or pinfish can trigger the bite you’re after. Sometimes I’ll even free-line a shrimp into a school on a point or in a trough if they’re finicky. The clearer the water, the more likely they will be line shy. Most times, I can get away with 40-pound leader, but I often drop down to 30 if the fish seem spooky. Remember, take good care of our big ones! Practice safe catch and release tactics when handling big snook. A friendly reminder, snook season ends December 1st!
Redfish will be pushing further east as well. We will even start running mud boat trips targeting them in the back country holes as well as running them down on the outer creeks and mouths in the bay boat. We will still have big schools around so keep your eyes open! My choice of bait for reds
this time of year is a free-lined mud minnow or a shrimp on a jig head. For you artificial guys, your favorite paddle tail rigged weedless, drug through the eelgrass, will also trigger those hard thumps; I like it on a low tide better.
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Finally, November! Cold fronts moving in from the Northwest bring us cooler temps, that drops our water temps. That means, the fish will really turn on, which include pompano returning from North Carolina where they spent the Summer. Also, the big redfish will be filtering back out to the surf once they have finished spawning in our inlets. This is welcome relief from all the Nor’easters that just about ruined the Mullet Run in late September and the first half of October.
My favorite way to target these big redfish is to use a fish finder rig tied out of 50-pound monofilament. Enough lead to keep in the deepest trough on the beach. Hook size will vary depending on your bait size. I like a 7/0 circle hook when using a lady fish head, whiting head or one half of a blue crab. If using a small cut bait or a big shrimp, I drop down to a 5/0 circle hook.
The biggest pompano of the year come late when the water temp drops below 70 degrees; 64 to 66 degrees is where I have caught all of my six pound-plus silver nuggets. Since the sand fleas have gone deep to hibernate, my go-to baits are blue crab knuckles and live clams. If you have never used live crabs just google “Blue Crab knuckles”.
If you can, still cast net some finger mullet, sometimes till midDecember, try dragging them in the first trough on a fish finder rig. I tie mine out of 30-pound mono with a 3/0 circle hook. Big seatrout, flounder, redfish and bluefish will gobble them up. If you strike out with the cast net, a jig head with a paddle tail fished slowly usually gets it done. My favorite is the tried-andtrue red jig head and white paddle tail.
Keep in mind with cooler water temps, the fish do not hesitate to feed in shallow water. My first six-pound pomp was in November on St Augustine Beach. I had two rods banging with pomps, as I was casting my third one. I quickly did a half-hearted cast. It maybe went ten yards, into just three feet of water. When I finished reeling in the first two pompano, I looked at rod number three, and it was doubled over with the drag screaming. Fish short and shallow, and set your drag light!
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Does it get any better than the fall fishing in Northeast Florida? I don’t think so! After what seemed like the hottest summer ever, it will be a nice change to have some air temps that are nice and cool. The fishing will stay hot though, as the fish start to fatten up for the winter. Flounder will be on everyone’s mind, and not just regular old flounder, but huge doormats that show up here as the water cools down. Redfish and trout will be up on the flats, just begging for you to toss your favorite top-water plug their way. Christmas comes early for Northeast Florida fisherman. Our flounder run got off to a great start in October and should continue to be good through November. Yes, I know they are closed to harvest, but they are still fun to catch. Every year from October through November, anglers seem to catch some of the biggest flounder of the year. The go-to rig for most, is going to be a finger mullet pinned to a fishfinder rig. I like to use about 12 to 18 inches of leader, attached to a swivel with enough weight above the swivel to get to the bottom. Another great rig, is simply a jighead paired with either a mullet or mud minnow. Both St. Augustine and Mantanzas inlets will be great spots to catch some big flatties this time of year. Fish close to the structure (rocks) and don’t be afraid to lose some rigs. I tell people all the time, if you’re not losing at least a few rigs every time you fish the inlets for flounder, you’re probably not fishing close enough to the rocks.
As the water cools down, the redfish and trout will start to group up on the flats and in the creeks. We’ve had a ton of wet weather over the last couple months, making for
murky water conditions, but cooler water temps can mean better water clarity, which in turn means it’s almost time for sight-fishing in our area…. The past couple of years, November has been epic as far as a redfish bite goes. My absolute favorite way to fish for redfish, is to sight-fish them! Let’s just hope for a dry end to the Fall season. Schooling reds and trout will tend to hang in warmer areas this time of year. Dark oysterladen and darker mud bottom will warm up on sunny days and hold redfish and trout, as well as other inshore species. You will also find reds and trout schooled up in creek holes on the low tide stages. We get some good negative low tides this time of year, and when that happens, you can bet the fish will be hunkered down in those holes. On the lowest tides, focus on the little runouts right along the ICW that come off some of the bigger flats. Those areas will hold the bait and in turn, the redfish.
Sheepshead will be turning on over the next couple of months. You can find them just about anywhere this time of year, but the hardcore “sheep herders” will be fishing along bridge pilings, inlet rocks and just about any kind of riprap around. The baits of choice will be shrimp, clams, and just about any type of crab, with fiddlers topping the list for the sheepshead. Just remember, with sheepshead you’ll need to use your cat-like reflexes with you set the hook. Some people even say you need to set the hook before they bite!
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AFTER THE CHILL HOW COLD FRONTS SHIFT THE FALL BASS BITE
By Joey Bloom, Copper State Tackle Tournament Pro
There’s nothing quite like the rst real cold front of fall in the Southeast. One week you’re wearing a short-sleeve shirt and chasing schooling sh under bluebird skies, and the next, you’re bundled up, watching your breath in the morning fog, wondering where those sh disappeared to. When the water temps take that rst noticeable drop— usually sliding from the mid-70s into the 60s—it marks a big turning point in fall shing. e bass feel it too, and their behavior changes almost overnight.
A er a strong cold front, the rst thing I notice is how much tighter sh get to cover. ose aggressive, roaming schools that were chasing bait across shallow ats will suddenly scatter. e sudden high pressure that follows a front can make sh sulk and suspend, and the feeding windows get short. It’s not that they stop feeding entirely—they just reposition and get more selective. For me, this is when slowing down and thinking about the why behind each cast becomes crucial. Bass are still following the bait—usually shad— but their movements tighten up. I’ll start by checking shallow areas near deep water access, like secondary points, creek channel bends, or riprap banks near the mouths of pockets. ese are transition zones where bass can adjust depth easily as the temperature and pressure uctuate.
Baits That Shine After the Front
When those water temps dip, I turn to con dence baits that match the conditions and the mood of the sh. A lipless crankbait is one of my rst picks—it gives o a rattle and tight wobble that’s perfect for cooler water. I’ll run something like “Bill Lewis” 1/2 oz trap in a natural shad colors along
shell bars, grass patches, or around isolated wood. e key is to sh it methodically—make contact with cover and pop it o en. If the lipless bite feels o , I downshi into nesse mode. A 1/2-ounce jig with a Bait Cave Customs Cave Cricket Craw trailer is deadly around docks, brush, or isolated laydowns. I’ll pitch it on lighter line and really soak each piece of cover. e colder the water gets, the longer I’ll let that bait sit.
Another underrated player this time of year is a suspending Rapala jerkbait. When bass suspend er a front, that slow, twitch-pause-twitch cadence can trigger bites from sh that otherwise wouldn’t move far. On high-pressure bluebird days, I might make a cast, let the bait sit ten seconds, and only then give it a twitch. It’s all about patience and timing.
Patterns to Check
e best post-front patterns o en come down to consistency. Look for areas with a stable food source—places where bait sh stack up despite changing conditions. In reservoirs across the Southeast, that might mean a windblown main-lake point one day and a calm pocket the next. Keep an eye on your electronics, follow the bait, and don’t be afraid to adjust your depth until you see life.
Cold fronts separate the patient from the impatient. It’s a time to slow down, sh smart, and make every cast count. e bass might be moody, but they’re still there—and with the right mindset and a few Copper State Tackle baits on your line, you can turn those tough post-front days into opportunities.
Pro Tip: When in doubt, start with a lipless crankbait to cover water and locate active sh. Once you nd them, pick up a jig or shakey head with a Bait Cave Customs ick Stick worm to milk the area for those extra bites. You can grab both at Copper State Tackle—the gear I trust when every ounce matters. Follow all of Joey Bloom’s shing and fun on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at Joey Bloom Fishing.
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By Will Schmidt
Sail!sh are known as the fastest !sh on the planet, but they o er more than blazing speed to those who chase them o Florida’s east coast, such as I did on a recent !shing excursion. Spectacular surface bites and astonishing acrobatics make these !sh a coveted catch for even the most experienced anglers. For !rst timers, it’s an adrenaline !led !ght that will stick with you long a er the !sh swims back into the cobalt blue Atlantic. is trip was special for a few reasons. First, we had rising country star Ben Gallaher (IG: @Ben_Gallaher) with us. Ben is an avid outdoorsman and bass !sherman, but he had never caught a saltwater !sh. I was also excited to !sh with some new friends, Capt. Geoge Gozdz of “Unfathomed” (IG: @captgeorgegozdz) and Chris Bishop, VP of marketing at Yo-Zuri (iG: @Yozuri_Lures).
A er just a short run o Port St Lucie, we set our spread, and I could sense any strikes would likely be dramatic. e water was crystal clear and glass at giving us a great view of any action. e !rst !sh in, came crashing into the spread chasing and slashing at a bait with its bill. Unfortunately, as aggressively as it came in, it turned and retreated without eating.
As we reset the spread anticipation grew to !nd Ben’s !rst saltwater adversary. Fortunately, another sail came in a smashed the right rigger. However, it ran right at us, and we were never able to get tight. Undaunted, we set up again. Soon all the baits were nervously darting on the surface. e le atline erupted as the sail slashed, splashed and devoured the bait. Ben was on, and this !sh leapt and twirled with all the acrobatics of a Cirque du Soleil show. ere was still another to eat and moments later we doubled up. Both !sh cooperated with plenty of arial antics and a er a good !ght we had both !sh to the boat. To say Ben was pumped to land his !rst bill!sh is an understatement. Amped up with adrenaline and ready for more he could only beam with an ear-to-ear grin and say “let’s go!”
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Fall !shing o of Port St Lucie o ers warm water and a hot bite without having to battle high winds and cold temperatures o en associated with winter sail!sh !shing in Florida.. Moreover, it’s not di&cult at all. We were simply bump trolling large, bridled thread!ns. Bridling helps the bait last longer and doesn’t allow for the hook to turn into the thread!n causing a missed strike. Our tackle was medium Penn Carnage rods with Authority reels lined with Yo-Zuri Super Braid topped with Yo-Zuri’s Disappearing Pink Fluorocarbon leader. ese setups gave us the sensitivity to feel the “eat” and the stealthiness to fool even the most cautious of !sh in these clear conditions. On your next trip don’t rush past these exciting sails, stop for some fun acrobatic action.
Will Schmidt is a seasoned tournament angler who has been writing about shing for more than two decades. Follow Will on Instagram @saltynstrong.
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A PRO TOP FIVE LURES FOR FALL BASS— AND WHEN TO THROW ’EM
When the leaves start to turn and the water temps dip, bass anglers know what time it is—the fall feed. Bass are chasing bait like crazy, and it’s one of the best times of year to put big !sh in the boat. e trick is knowing what to throw as the season shi s. Here are !ve proven fall baits that will help you stay on the bite no matter what the lake throws at you.
Spinnerbait: Few baits scream “fall” like a spinnerbait. When the wind picks up and shad push shallow, it’s hard to beat a double willow blade ashing through the chop. e ash and thump imitate a school of eeing bait!sh, and hungry bass can’t resist. Target windy points, creek mouths, and shallow ats anywhere the bait’s getting pushed around.
Lipless Crankbait: is one’s all about covering water. Fall bass are constantly on the move, and a lipless crank lets you !nd ’em fast. Burn it over grass, rip it free when it hangs up, and hold on! at reaction bite is what fall !shing’s all about. Red or chrome patterns are money this time of year, especially when bass are chasing shad.
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Jerkbait: Once the water clears and the temps drop into the 60s, it’s jerkbait season. Work it with a twitch-twitch-pause cadence, and you’ll mimic dying bait!sh to perfection. is lure shines around suspended bass that hang
o points or creek channels.
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RJust be patient. Sometimes the bite comes right when you least expect it, on that long pause. Squarebill Crankbait & Swimbait: To round out your fall lineup, keep a squarebill and a swimbait on deck. A squarebill is your go-to for shallow cover stumps, rocks, laydowns, anywhere bass are ambushing bait in the backs of creeks. Meanwhile, a so or hard-bodied swimbait is ideal when you’re around big !sh feeding on larger forage. Slow-roll it through bait schools or along creek channels for some of the biggest bass of the year.
Fall is all about !nding the bait, and these !ve lures all mimic shad in their own way. Whether you’re slow-rolling a spinnerbait through wind-blown banks or ripping a lipless crank across a at, the !sh are feeding and it’s your job to get in on the action. Grab a few of these baits, follow the shad, and enjoy one of bass !shing’s most exciting seasons!
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ed!sh are one of the most sought a er game !sh by inshore !shermen from Texas to the Carolinas. ey are great !ghters; they are great tasting; and they are perfect for sight !shing because they love super shallow water. Red!sh are part of the drum family and have four nostrils. is tells us that scent is their chosen sense while searching for food in dark and murky water.
e best red!sh lure that I have ever used is the 3-inch Berkeley Gulp! Shrimp. Berkeley Gulp! products are the smelliest baits that I have ever smelled and red!sh love them. ere are probably other stinky baits that work, but I haven’t found one that is comparable to Gulp! products. e best colors are anything with brown and gold glitter. Rootbeer and new penny are the best choices. e second best lure for catching red!sh is the gold or copper weedless spoon. ese are great search baits when you cannot see the red!sh. A slow retrieve with almost constant contact with the bottom is the way to !sh these lures. ese lures are exceptional for casting. ey cast a mile and let you cover a lot of water as you search for the schools of red!sh in the shallows.
e third best lure for red!sh are 3- and 4-inch paddletails rigged weedless. is is another great search bait for covering large areas of water. You will want to retrieve your paddletail in a similar way to your spoons. Make sure to bounce it o the bottom as you slowly retrieve it.
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ovember is almost a completely unique month of the year. We’ll start getting the !rst real cold fronts, and this will pile the bait on temp breaks. Structure on the bottom will certainly hold the grouper and snapper on the bottom, but pay attention to the recorder and the marks in the mid water column. ese marks can be a number of the targets we’re looking for. Black!n are a given during the month of November, but it’s “go time” for wahoo and yellow!n. e bait can stand colder water than the pelagics. is is one of their biggest defensive strategies, and why you should have a (realistic) jig ready that can !sh 75-150 feet deep around the bait balls because the surface water will likely be as much as a few degrees warmer that the surface water due to the cold wind blowing overhead. Keep live baits out on circle hooks and ourocarbon and try to get some lower in the water column. ese live baits are black!n bombs ready to go o , but I am always drawn to the bottom in search for the grouper and snapper. Some of these same live baits or frozen cigs and sardines on the correct jigs (hint, hint) are irresistible to the !sh I’m really looking for. I want the big grouper and snapper bite. When you !sh the correct baits using the correct presentation, you’re not asking them to eat it, you’re MAKING them eat it! BAM! is is also African pompano candy. e jig in the mid to lower part of the water column is deadly, but if there’s no bites !shing it deeper and deeper all the way to the bottom, bring it up to the surface and repeat the process.
A trolling motor will really help in this controlled dri , keeping the bow forward into the wind and/or current. is will keep the light line out back and the baits on or near the bottom slightly back depending on the current. is is the bottom line: bag the trolling crap, post up on stacks of bait with dedicated crew for the light line and/or jig and dedicated crew on the bottom to generate groceries in the cooler. is is my kind grocery shopping.
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