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DEAD BAITS CATCH HUGE REDFISH
Capt. Mike Smith
Have you ever tried to use big dead baits to catch huge redfish? If you haven’t, then you should.
Many of the larger predatory fish prefer eating fresh, dead baits over live baits so they can save energy.
The odds of becoming an over slot redfish are at least a million to one. An overslot redfish has figured out not only how to avoid predators and how to conserve energy when finding food. That is why dead baits work so well for catching older, wiser and larger redfish.
The best dead baits for redfish are: a large blue crab cut in half, a butterflied large pinfish with its tail cut off, a chunk of ladyfish, and a chunk of bluefish. The key to catching redfish instead of catfish when dead bait fishing is by using enormous dead baits. You want to use baits at least eight inches long. Catfish always seem to find the bait first and most catfish can’t eat an eight inch dead bait.
Quite often you will catch your monster redfish and notice catfish slime on your line. This tells you that a catfish found your bait first but was unable to swallow it. If you are catching catfish with your dead baits, then you have to go bigger.
Pro Tip: Make sure to use at least a 5/0 circle hook and just enough weight to keep the bait stationary on the bottom. If you let the tide drag the bait across the bottom the redfish will have trouble finding it. But if you use too much weight the fish will often feel it and let go of the bait before getting hooked.
Circle hooks are much less likely to get swallowed and mortally wounding the fish, unlike a J hook. A J hook will often get swallowed if you are not constantly paying attention to your line.
When using dead baits for redfish keep the rod in a rod holder. Rod holders are much better at hooking redfish with circle hooks than we are.
Keith caught this monster redfish with an 8-inch chunk of bluefish along a drop off in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon.
When the redfish picks up the bait and swims off with it, the hook will lodge right in the corner of the fish’s mouth.
The best tackle for catching enormous redfish with dead baits is a medium heavy seven-foot-six-inch rod coupled with at least a 5000 series reel. Spool your reel with 30-pound braided line and make sure to have at least a 30-pound leader attached to the hook.
You can certainly catch a 40-inch redfish with a smaller rod and reel combo but the fish will be half dead by the time you get it landed. In that weakened state the fish will sometimes fall prey to a nearby dolphin or shark. There is no sense killing a big breeder redfish that you cannot harvest anyway.
Capt. Mike Smith, owner of Fish Your Ass Off Charters, is an inshore fishing guide who has been fishing the inshore waters, oyster bars and grass flats of Florida for more than 40 years. Reach him at (561) 339-2317, email: contact@fishyourassoff.com or visit fishyourassoff.com.
FALL TRANSITION BASS FISHING IN THE SOUTHEAST
BY NPFL PROFESSIONAL ANGLER JOEY BLOOM
The first cool mornings of fall always bring a little excitement for me. When I back the boat down the ramp and see mist rising off the water, I know the season is changing and the bass are about to do the same. Down here in the Southeast, the fall transition is one of the most unpredictable—but also one of the most rewarding— times of the year.
The key is bait. As soon as water temps slide from the 90s into the mid-70s, shad begin their migration out of the main lake and into the creeks or shallow shorelines. They’re chasing plankton, and the bass are never far behind. If you can find the bait, you’ll find the fish. I don’t even bother making a cast until I see shad flickering on the surface or lighting up my electronics.
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My mornings usually start with topwater or a shad-colored swim jig. A walking bait is one of my favorites to throw across the mouth of a pocket, and it can trigger some of the most violent strikes of the season. I’ll never forget a morning last October when a seven-pounder came out of two feet of water and nearly ripped the rod out of my hand. That’s fall bass fishing— when they decide to eat, they don’t play around.
As the sun gets higher, I shift gears. Shallow wood, laydowns, docks and grass edges become prime ambush points, and that’s when I reach for a squarebill crankbait. I like squarebills because they’ve got just the right wobble and durability to grind through cover. The trick is to make contact—bump that crankbait off a stump, dock, or tick it through grass. Those deflections are what trigger bites. Covering water quickly is important because bass are constantly on the move, shadowing those bait schools.
But not every fish in the lake makes the same move at the same time. Some of the bigger, older bass stay out deeper longer. For those, I keep a Carolina rig handy, and I’ve had great success pairing it with Bait Cave Customs hand-poured soft plastics. That slow drag across a secondary point can tempt those stubborn deep fish that won’t chase a moving bait.
Weather plays a huge role, too. A cold front will slow everything down, and that’s when I switch to finesse—something like a Bait Cave Customs, Cave Club finesse worm on a shaky head, worked methodically. On the flip side, a cloudy, stable day can set off a feeding frenzy, and that’s the time to throw reaction baits and keep covering water. Fall fishing here is a constant adjustment game, and you have to be willing to change with the conditions.
At the end of the day, the fall transition is like putting a puzzle together. The pieces change daily—sometimes hourly—but once you figure out where the bait is, how the bass are relating, and what they’ll react to, the action can be phenomenal. It’s the season where I cover the most water, throw the widest variety of baits, and stay the most flexible.
For me, that’s what makes fall in the Southeast so special. It’s unpredictable, challenging, and full of opportunity. And when everything lines up, it’s some of the best bass fishing of the entire year. With the right mindset—and the right tackle—you can make this season one to remember. Follow all of Joey Bloom’s fishing and fun on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at Joey Bloom Fishing.
The Sports Museum Opens New Exhibit Honoring Ice Bucket Challenge Hero Pete Frates
By The Coastal Angler Staff
The Sports Museum will honor Pete Frates, co-founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS, with a new exhibit on Level 6 of TD Garden chronicling his extraordinary life from his high school athletic career at St. John’s Prep, to his tenure as captain of the Boston College baseball team to the ALS diagnosis that led to a worldwide fundraising phenomenon which has generated more than $1 billion for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neuro-degenerative disease that affects a person’s motor function and muscle movement) research since 2014.
“Our family is deeply humbled and honored by Peter’s induction into The Sports Museum. To see him recognized alongside his Boston sports heroes is profoundly meaningful."
- Nancy & John Frates, Pete Frates' parents
The new exhibit will feature Pete Frates’ iconic ice bucket, his Boston College baseball jersey, bat & batting helmet, his 2017 NCAA Inspiration Award, personal photographs and other cherished mementos. The exhibit will be sponsored by Boston based NWN, which will produce a video chronicling Frates’ impactful life. The new exhibit officially opened on October 1, with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Frates family members and VIPs including Boston Bruins legend and NHL Hall of Famer Ray Bourque.
"Peter’s leadership in the fight against ALS and his relentless drive to solve, heal, and help others has left a lasting impact. He was an inspiration to so many people around the world who drew strength from his courage and resiliency. We hope this exhibit will continue to inspire all who visit to lead with positivity, compassion and purpose," said Nancy & John Frates, Pete Frates' parents.
“In 2017, we were privileged to honor Pete Frates at the
Boston Baseball Writers Dinner with The Sports Museum Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Rusty Sullivan, Executive Director of The Sports Museum. “We are thrilled to be able to honor Pete again with this exhibit. It is a fitting tribute to a legacy that burns brighter than ever.”
“In the storied annals of Boston sports, it's safe to say that Pete Frates stands alone having done more to change the world through the countless communal gatherings and fund-raising efforts tied directly to the billion dollar Ice-Bucket Challenge,” said Richard Johnson, Curator of The Sports Museum
“NWN has long been a champion of Pete Frates' enduring mission to find a cure for ALS
and provide cutting edge technologies to patients and their families to assist them as they grapple with this devastating disease,” said Andrew Gilman, Chief Marketing Officer for NWN. “We’re proud to support the Frates family and The Sports Museum in this important effort.”
“Pete Frates continues to inspire people around the world,” said Casey Sherman, New York Times best-selling co-author of The Ice Bucket Challenge: Pete Frates and the Fight Against ALS. “It’s a fitting honor that he’ll be recognized and that his incredible story of courage and resilience will be shared at the Sports Museum alongside fellow Boston sports icons such as Tom Brady, Bobby Orr, Bill Russell, David Ortiz and others.”
Local Non-Profits Honored by Bank of America, New England Patriots Foundation Before Season Opener
Six Charitable Organizations Received $50,000 Grants to Assist in Their Important Work
A stubborn rain persisted throughout the New England Patriots’ home opener on Sept. 8, but it couldn’t dampen the spirits of a special group of people involved in the pregame ceremony.
Not long before kickoff, the New England Patriots Foundation and Bank of America honored representatives from six Massachusetts non-profits who gathered on the field at Gillette Stadium. The non-profits each received $50,000 grants from the foundation and the bank to help them continue their important work in helping domestic violence victims, providing housing assistance and
social services, preparing students for success, and ensuring that young athletes have the equipment they need to play sports.
The non-profit organizations honored as Community Captains by the Patriots Foundation and Bank of America before Sunday’s game were Casa Myrna, a Boston-based provider of services for domestic violence victims; Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción, an organization founded in Boston’s South End to assist first-time homeowners; Minds Matter Boston, which helps students prepare for success in college and beyond; the Archdiocese of Boston’s
Public Office for Urban Affairs, which addresses housing, food, healthcare, and other issues in vulnerable neighborhoods; Father Bill’s & MainSpring, a Brockton organization working to end homelessness in Southern Massachusetts; and Braintree-based Good Sports, a non-profit that works nationwide to provide sports equipment to young athletes in communities of need.
Bank of America Greater Boston President Miceal Chamberlain greeted representatives from each of the six charitable organizations on the field before Sunday’s game. Bank of America and the Patriots Foun-
dation created the Community Captains charitable initiative in 2021 to build deeper relationships with nonprofits and strengthen the impact on the populations they serve throughout New England.
Casa Myrna, which is based in Dorchester, will use the Community Captains grant to supplement operating expenses and extend the ability of its legal assistance team to help abuse survivors.
“This type of funding provides us flexibility to meet the immediate and changing needs of our participants, as compared to government
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- Casa Myrna’s Gail Perez.
For Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción, which manages 667 affordable housing units and serves more than 1,300 Boston residents, the grant will help people achieve the dream of home ownership.
“We’re proud to have helped many residents move from affordable rental housing into homes of their own, and we look forward to creating more success stories with the help of this initiative.”
- CEO Vanessa Calderón-Rosado
At Father Bill's & MainSpring, the Community Captains grant will bolster efforts to provide individuals and families with shelter, housing, and support services needed to achieve stability and independence.
“We’re honored to partner with the Patriots Foundation and Bank of America as we work to end and prevent homelessness. Their support will help us provide critical shelter, housing, and services that give our neighbors the opportunity to build stable, independent lives.
- Father Bill’s & MainSpring President and CEO John Yazwinski.
The Community Captains grant will allow the Boston Archdiocese’s Public Office for Urban Affairs to add on-site medical testing, nutrition programs, tutoring, and adult education to its ongoing mission in some of Boston’s most vulnerable neighborhoods.
The grant will help POUA expand its work grants which are more restrictive, and some of which may be in jeopardy in the future. We are also really excited about the benefit of increased community exposure and awareness of domestic violence and our work to promote safe and healthy relationships, particularly among young people, thanks to the Patriots Foundation and Bank of America's efforts.”
as “a catalyst for social justice through affordable and mixed income housing development and neighborhood revitalization.”
Braintree-based Good Sports, a national nonprofit that provides kids in high-need communities with athletic equipment, apparel, and footwear, will use the grant to create more opportunities for young people to play sports that require gear they otherwise might not be able to afford.
Good Sports co-founder and CEO Melissa Harper said the Community Captains gift will help her organization help more young athletes, so community organizations can, in turn, focus on creating more opportunities to play. That means more youth will enjoy the physical, social, and academic well-being, benefits, and gain the leadership lessons, provided by participation in team sports, Harper said.
Minds Matter Boston, which helps high school students from low-income families prepare for educational success, will use the grant to ex-
pand their program to include college students as well.
One of the many students that Minds Matter Boston helped is Joseph, a senior at Match Charter Public School.
“As an immigrant, MMB has been a Godsend in navigating the college process, especially when it came to standardized testing and figuring out what I wanted from college. My access to a mentor who graduated from a school I am interested in has given me early insight into my options, putting me ahead of the game. Additionally, MMB's strong network and individualized student support on applications helped me get into my dream summer program.”
– Joseph, a senior at Match Charter Public School
With all those good feelings at the forefront of Sunday’s ceremony it was a bright day indeed, rain and all.
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Indulge in Pasta Month at Davio's Back Bay and Seaport & Forcella in the North End!
By The Coastal Angler Staff
October in Boston means cooler nights, colorful leaves, and—for three of the city’s most beloved Italian restaurants—a celebration of comfort, tradition, and creativity. National Pasta Month has arrived, and Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse locations in Back Bay and Seaport and Forcella in the North End are preparing to mark the occasion with some of their favorite dishes.
At Davio’s Back Bay and Seaport, it's that special time of year when Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Gnocchi returns! They are delicately handmade and look exactly like little pumpkins, as pictured. The Gnocchi is served with Pumpkin-Spiced Brown Butter Sauce, Crispy Sage, Toasted Pepitas, and Amaretto Cookie Crumble. The dish is available throughout the month of October at Back
Bay, Seaport and Lynnfield.
Whether you cozy up at a booth at Davio's Back Bay or enjoy waterfront views at Davio's Seaport, both locations embrace pasta season with delightful pasta and seafood dishes. In Seaport, enjoy Lemon Spaghetti with Lump Crab and in Back Bay, dine on Fusilli with Grilled Prawns. Pair with a glass of Barolo or Vermentino and transform the meal into a celebration. At all Davio's locations, guests can expect tableside stories from servers about the inspiration behind each dish, turning every bite into a narrative of flavor.
Meanwhile, in the historic North End, Forcella is honoring family roots. Chef Daniel Pagano has turned to the cherished family recipes from Co-Owner Nino Trotta's youth in Naples to craft
pasta classics like Puttanesca and Carbonara—every dish served with the same warmth you’d expect at an Italian grandmother’s table.
Together, these restaurants are reminding Boston that pasta is more than a meal. It’s a story of heritage, a canvas for creativity, and during National Pasta Month, a reason for the city to gather, celebrate, and twirl a forkful of joy.
Davio’s Back Bay and Seaport – Pumpkin Gnocchi
Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Pumpkin-Spiced Brown Butter Sauce, Crispy Sage, Toasted Pepitas, and Amaretto Cookie Crumble. A hearty autumn favorite that celebrates the earthy flavors of the season.
Davio's Back Bay – Fusilli with Grilled Prawns Fusilli with Grilled Prawns, Hot Cherry Pep-
pers, Vermentino, Lemon and Olive Oil. Light, but with some heat, and always served with the freshest seafood.
Davio’s Seaport – Lemon Spaghetti with Lump Crab
Lemon Spaghetti with Lump Crab, Calabrian Chili Butter and Bread Crumbs. A perfect blend of New England’s coastal bounty and Italian tradition.
Forcella – Black Pepper Linguine alla Carbonara Pancetta, egg yolk and Pecorino Romano cheese. A comforting North End classic with seasonal flair (but also available on the menu year-round.)
Forcella – Fettuccine alla Puttanesca Fettuccine with Olives, Capers, Anchovy, Garlic, Chili Flake and Stewed Tomatoes - one of the owner's favorite dishes.
Pumpkin Gnocchi from Davio's Back Bay & Seaport
Black Pepper Linguine alla Carbonara from Forcella
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GO RED IN OCTOBER
October has traditionally been one of my favorite months of the year for a number of species, but especially for grouper. I’ve always said that Christmas week is the apex of grouper fishing…and it is. I’ve also said that there is a mental hierarchy in grouper, with gags being at the top and reds being at the bottom. I could catch a red grouper on a wooden dowel rod with menhaden oil on it and a hook attached…and that is not an exaggeration.
I hate to be repetitive, but a live pinfish on a Squid Decoy Jig is a dead ringer for red grouper (and all grouper for that matter). If you have the ability to keep a pinfish trap in the water, I would strongly suggest securing several dozen pinfish to take bottom fishing. Everything out there eats them, not to mention they are very hardy and will live all day in the livewell. Red grouper, gags and scamps all view pinfish the same as sailor’s choice and other small snappers as egg eaters. If for no other reason, they will eat them just to kill them, so they don’t eat their eggs. Frozen cigar minnows and sardines have caught more grouper (historically) than all the other baits combined. That’s what they eat!
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ice, fuel or weather.
We always had hundreds of pounds of (frozen) cigs and sardines, so let’s not get too carried away with the bait selection. Frozen cigs get the job done, but now that I’m fishing the super stealth decoy
10 seconds. Nothing down there can resist it. Period.
As I always say, “Find the bait, find the fish.” Yes, I like to fish structure like ledges, wrecks or live bottom, but the main ingredient is food. If you mark big stacks of cigar minnows, sardines, beeliners, etc., it’s always a good idea to fish below that, and keep the light line out on the surface or near the surface for all the pelagics. We have vast areas of sand bottom with no structure whatsoever. We just fished big stacks of bait and caught them GOOD! Red grouper can be caught in most depths of water. From as shallow as 15 feet on the Atlantic side to 400 feet and beyond. The only problem with fishing this style of jig and minnow combination is that you are definitely gonna catch gags, scamps, blacks— and those “endangered” American red snapper.
jig/bait combination, I do love a live pinfish or other live baits.
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I guess that’s why I’m writing this article featuring red grouper this month; because that’s about all we have to fish for this time of year. So get out there with some pinfish and frozen minnows and harvest the red grouper and scamps.
On a commercial fishing trip (many years ago), if you ran out of any one of these four things, it would send you back to the Hill: bait,
With that all being said, don’t ever pass up the opportunity to jig up live cigs and sardines for the ULTIMATE combo! The life expectancy of a live cig or sardine on a Decoy Jig is under
Take your kids fishing, too, and make plenty of videos and photos that’ll last a lifetime.
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Oh, Snap! Chasing Giants in The Keys
By Astrid deGruchy
When it comes to snapper fishing, the Florida Keys are hard to beat. From shallow mangroves to deep wrecks, these waters hold everything from tasty keepers to tackle-busting giants, and the right gear makes all the difference.
shrimp, pilchards, or cut ballyhoo for consistent action. Downsizing leader in clear water is key. On the reef edge, Yellowtail snapper are Keys gold. Target them from spring through fall using a PENN Slammer IV 4500 with 15 lb mono. Set a steady chum slick and free-line white baits like pilchards on a Mustad 1/0 J-hook. Keep your presentation natural since yellowtails spook easily.
For heavier hitters, Mutton snapper shine during the late spring and early summer full moons. Use a PENN Authority 5500 matched with 30 lb mono leaders and Mustad 3/0 to 4/0 circle hooks (Big Guns are the best). Drift live pinfish or pilchards back naturally, and be ready, when a mutton eats, it’s all power. For something more regal, head deep for queen snapper, the true royalty of the snapper world. These stunning red fish haunt 500-1,000 feet down along the continental shelf. A PENN Fathom II paired with 40 lb braid and a Mustad 6/0 circle hook tipped with squid or bonita chunks gets it done. Most anglers opt for electric reels, but handcranking one up is a badge of honor.
Mangrove snappers are the everyday staple, found year-round around bridges, mangroves, and patch reefs. Light tackle with a PENN Spinfisher VI or Battle III 3500 with 20-25 lb mono gets the job done. Use live
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Then there’s the ultimate test: the Cubera snapper. Capt. Kody (@capt_kody) recently put me on a 65-pound Cubera out of Key West. These brutes demand muscle, like PENN International 50VISX, 80-100 lb mono + Mustad 12/0 circle hook type muscle. Summer full moons are prime, and whole lobsters are the bait of choice (yes, not cheap). Once you’re hooked up, it’s a brutal test of endurance, arguably the hardest fight you’ll experience on stand-up gear, especially when you’re handcranking every inch.
Out here, every snapper tells a story… from the quick hits of mangroves to the heartpounding brawls with cubera beasts. We live for those moments, and now you can too. Follow the journey on Bean Sportfishing TV on YouTube. If you are interested in a Cubera Trip, reach out to Capt. Kody Michael on Instagram (@capt_kody) or go to reel-guides.com
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Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, the US Virgin Islands embody a harmonious blend of natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and laid-back serenity. These islands are more than just a picturesque getaway; they are a living testament to nature’s rhythm and resilience, effortlessly 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. The 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. The 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.
The US Virgin Islands’ environment is a symphony of biodiversity with world class fishing and diving. These natural elements are not static; they dance in harmony, influenced by the tides, wind, and seasonal changes—further emphasizing the islands’ intrinsic rhythm. This delicate balance underscores the importance of conservation efforts, ensuring that future generations continue to experience the islands’ natural cadence.
Culturally, the US Virgin Islands are equally in tune. The music, dance and festivals reflect a vibrant heritage rooted in African, European and Caribbean traditions. The spirited calypso beats
and reggae rhythms are expressions of life's ongoing dance—celebrating resilience, community and joy. These cultural expressions are an extension of the islands’ natural rhythm, showcasing how human life here moves seamlessly with nature’s flow.
In a world often 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. Their natural, cultural and ecological rhythms offer
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 flow and the enduring spirit of these remarkable islands. In the US Virgin Islands, being in rhythm
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North Carolina’s Delayed Harvest Trout Season Begins October 1
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will implement Delayed Harvest Trout Waters regulations on 33 trout waters beginning Oct. 1. Under Delayed Harvest Trout Waters regulations, only catch-and-release of trout is permissible from program waters between Oct. 1 and June 5, 2026. No natural bait may be possessed, and anglers can fish only with artificial lures with one single hook. An artificial lure is defined as a fishing lure that neither contains nor has been treated with any substance that attracts fish by the sense of taste or smell. NCWRC staff stock Delayed Harvest Trout Waters from fall through spring with high densities of trout to increase anglers’ chances of catching trout. Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, posted with diamond-shaped, black-andwhite signs, are popular fishing destinations for anglers who enjoy catchand-release trout fishing. Anglers should be aware that stocking locations along streams may be different than in the past due to hurricane damage impacting the stocking truck and angler access.
For more information on trout fishing and stocking, visit ncwildlife.gov/trout and to follow the progress of the Setzer renovation, visit ncwildlife.gov/setzer.
