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ahoo are some of the fastest fish in the ocean. Built for speed with large tails and torpedo shaped bodies, they can accelerate rapidly and turn on a dime. Wahoo can be solitary fish or found in large schools, depending on conditions, time of year and moon phases. Known for their excellent table fare and awesome fighting ability, anglers travel to South Florida and The Bahamas from all over the world to target them. They have razor sharp teeth and their jaws are hinged like scissors, so landing one on mono is always an exhilarating feat. They can be caught year round, but during the winter months they are found in far better numbers and sizes, especially around the new and full moons. There are several ways to catch them, including high-speed trolling, planer fishing, vertical jigging and live bait. High-speed trolling for wahoo could well be the most exciting method to catch them. There’s nothing like hearing the clicker of an 80 wide reel scream while you’re doing 17 knots. In some cases, you will have multiple hook ups with multiple drags going off. Talk about heart racing! I’ll go over my normal high-speed spread, but keep in mind everyone has their favorite way of doing things. I run a three-line spread. I fish two electric reels and a 50W Shimano Talica. My first electric is set at 80 feet from the boat with a 48-ounce cable-rigged cigar lead. To that I have 25 feet of 400-pound mono shock leader, which is then connected to my lure. The next electric is set at 150 feet from the boat with a 32-ounce cigar lead and the same shock leader. Last is my shotgun Talica with a 24-ounce cigar lead and the same shock leader. I have about 25 different lures from different manufacturers in many colors, shapes and sizes. All of my lures are rigged on 480-pound cable with either single or double hook sets. I start my spread with an assortment of colors. If I get more than one bite on a particular color, I will change the others to that or similar colors. High speed trolling is done in both South Florida and the Bahamas. I used to think that it

was pointless in South Florida, but over the last few years I have been more successful catching them, and the fish I’ve been catching are better sized fish than the wahoo I’ve caught while planer fishing. On a trip just after a winter full moon, we caught a double header off Pompano Beach. Each fish was in the 40-pound range. When high speed trolling, the optimum speed is between 15 and 20 knots, and we fish a zigzag pattern between 120 and 300 feet of water. There are a couple reasons for the zigzag. One is to mimic baitfish coming in or going out during tidal changes, and the other is that during your turns your baits will slow down and fall slightly before accelerating again. This is when you get most of your bites. Keeping an eye on your chart plotter is key, because you can generally mark the schools in the upper portion of the water column. High speed trolling is great if you want to specifically target wahoo, as there are only a few species that eat at that kind of speed. Planer fishing is just as fun and doesn’t burn nearly as much fuel. I like to run two planers consisting of a #4 and a #8 planer with either a drone spoon or a bonita strip behind a Sea Witch. Colors, sizes and shapes all vary, but once I find what color they like I switch them over. The drone spoon is a time-tested and proven method. The flash and vibration of the spoon cutting through the water gets their attention. I prefer 3.5-inch blue drone spoon behind a #8 Old Salty planer. I run about 60 to 100 feet of 60-pound mono between my planer and bait. While pulling planers down deep, I also pull a couple surface baits. Anything from a bonita strip behind a chugger-style lure to a rigged ballyhoo on wire behind an Islander will work. If you have outriggers, you can spread two baits wide and run a shotgun with a cigar-weighted rigged ballyhoo. I

planer fish the same areas as I high speed, but my speeds will be much slower at 6 to 11 knots. Lots of wahoo tournaments have been won fishing at slower trolling speeds, so don’t rule out a jumbo just because you’re not highspeeding. Live baiting wahoo is less common because you are either bump trolling or drifting goggle eyes or other live baits. You are not covering as much ground. Live baits rigged on light wire or titanium are my first choice, with fluorocarbon being second, due only to a wahoo’s super sharp teeth. I’ve caught several wahoo on vertical jigs. About 90 percent of those have come way offshore under some type of flotsam. I prefer a simple 2-ounce diamond Jig. All the wahoo I’ve caught on vertical jigs have been less than 10 pounds. Wahoo as table fare is in my top five, maybe even top three. I’ve often said that if you have cooked it, it’s already burnt. Do yourself a favor and try some wahoo sashimi! Capt. Ryan Palmer Family Jewell Fishing Charters 954-882-2631

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Friends&Fishing By Jim Parks

here are a multitude of pleasures and benefits to fishing. The beauty of the environment, the challenge, the relaxation, the simple joy of being outside, the fish caught and the big ones that got away are all among the reasons we fish. Intertwined are the relationships created during outings. Like many others, there are times when I would rather be on the water alone. One particular period of my life, I was working full time while going to night school working on my master’s degree. I had no time. Recognizing this, my wife all but demanded I go fishing. Entering the creek that morning, I was mentally exhausted. I perhaps fished 30 minutes before I wound up lying on a rock with the sun in my face. The sound of the creek and my feet in the cool water washed away a lot of stress. At other times, I’ve found the solitude allows me to commune amidst the creation with its creator. After all, even Jesus knew the merits of hanging out with fishermen. To quote Norman MacLean in A River Runs Through It, “And we were left to assume, as my younger brother Paul and I did… that all firstclass fishermen on the Sea of Galilee were flyfishermen... and that John, the favorite, was a dry fly-fisherman.” Over the decades, I’ve been blessed to meet hundreds of like-minded sportsmen. Some, I’d rather forget! However, looking back over fourplus decades, I cannot help but reminisce over what fishing friendships have meant. If you were fortunate to begin fishing young, you had at least one mentor. If you had a father or grandfather who took you on early fishing trips, hopefully you realize how blessed you were 6 NATIONAL

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and will joyfully pass that blessing to the next generation. Having no fishermen in my family tree, I adapted. Like-minded friends of my own age, aka the “Three Amigos,” myself, Keith and Steve, as well as their fathers and grandfathers, helped me along the way. Though my father didn’t fish, he worked in a textile mill alongside more than a few fishermen with whom I came into contact. Among them were the late Don Kirk, author of several books on fly fishing, and the late, great fly tyer Kirk Jenkins. To this day, the memory is burned in my mind of my father’s co-worker Charlie Murrell tying flies with me while camped on Forney Creek in the Smoky Mountains. I was 14 years old. Along the way, they and others taught me wading, casting and reading water, always instilling an interest and knowledge of the history of and respect for the locations where I trod as a young fisherman. Growing older meant adulthood; college, career and marriage entered the scene. Still, at least one of the Three Amigos besides myself has kept fishing, and we still get together when life permits. As we grow older and hopefully better in our pursuit, we’re sometimes blessed to invest in the future of our sport by sharing with the next generation. We instill in them an appreciation for the beauty and opportunity of wading in the crystal clear streams while sharing the history passed down to us. Those opportunities make us better fishermen. In teaching, we are forced to consider the intricate, basic skills of the sport, which over time can become blurred by repetition. As my mentors did with me, I am careful to not “over-coach.” This allows the student to make and learn from their

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mistakes. How awesome to be part of their first catch and to share in that accomplishment. If we’re lucky, at some point we are blessed to come into contact with equally experienced fishermen with whom we just click. The best fishing buddies possess a similar interest in locales and styles, but are different enough that we still learn from one another. The best fishing buddies become those who can finish your sentence, agree on the best places to fish, offer insight we didn’t consider and share learned tidbits, making both that much better. An additional bonus are those friends who are willing to take those crazy adventures such as night trips, remote bushwhacking treks and just downright crazy ideas for which they’ll catch it from their spouse when they eventually return home, well past curfew. I remember as kids how we were competitive. We even had the unofficial “Virgil Ward Award” for whoever landed the largest fish that day. Over time, a point is reached when you get just as much joy in watching a friend ply a hole for that big ol’ brown. Sometimes it’s a tag-team approach, with a spotter directing casts to a trophy fish. We realize as much excitement in our friend’s success as if it were our own, if not more! Lately, I’ve been stepping back… just a little… to give my buddy the first crack at a good run. Watching an artist at work, regardless of the canvas, is a joy. When that person is using all the combined skills of a stealthy approach, with the fly you both agree is best, making that cast in just the right spot and setting that hook, it’s like watching yourself from a distance. In that moment, you are just as elated to share and witness the moment. That moment is when you realize having a fishing buddy is priceless.

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s we head into winter fishing show season, many start shopping for good charters to fish in the coming season. The following points should save you some headaches.

Know Thyself The best thing to ensure a successful trip is to take a hard look at yourself and your crew—your experience, ages, skill levels and general disposition. Rough out your group’s hopes for the trip: Is the gear type of utmost import? Are you five old college friends for whom the trip’s fish tally comes after talking and laughing? Are you hoping to take home a load of fillets? There’s a possibility a port’s highliner—the guy who mohawks the fish every trip— could be the worst guy in town given your group’s criteria for success.

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fishery underway. One of the biggest problems fishermen encounter in destination fishing is pride prevents us from asking what we view as “googan” questions. We end up trying to convince our would-be hosts that we know what we’re doing and forget to ask the questions that might make that so. Ask the stupid question. If you’ve been hoping to land X species of X size your entire life, flush out as much detail as possible about the fishery: Are there certain windows of timing for the best fishing? Is tide stage a major factor? Every species and every region is full of caveats and idiosyncrasies. Full-time chartermen must fish as many days as they can book. You can’t expect to get straight answers to all your timing questions. You can, however, zero in on an area’s better tackle shops to fill in blanks. The quest for reliable intel is something you’ll have to patchwork together.

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he International Game Fish Association (IGFA), headquartered in Dania Beach, Fla., is the worldwide authority on record fish. The organization maintains a massive database of catches for almost any species you can think of and in numerous different categories. Every few months, IGFA releases a handful of recently approved new records. Here are some of the most impressive fish approved by IGFA this fall:

On July 1, 2021, Carl Carmody was fishing out of Hick’s Bay, New Zealand, when he landed the fish of a lifetime. This 355-pound, 6-ounce southern bluefin tuna is the second largest ever caught, weighing just 14 pounds shy of the current IGFA All-Tackle World Record. Carl was fishing aboard the Doctors Orders captained by Blake Sheridan when this fish struck a trolled lure. The impressive tuna earned Carl the IGFA Men’s 130-lb. Line Class World Record for the species.

Triana’s Sockeye Salmon Dennis Triana returned from an August trip to Alaska with a handful of records, including this 66-centimeter sockeye salmon that he landed on Aug. 14, 2021 to set the IGFA All-Tackle Length Record for the species. Dennis was fishing unguided on the Russian River in Alaska when the salmon struck a jig.

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Williams’ Chinook Salmon Bailey Williams was fishing with her husband on the Salmon River in Pulaski, New York on Sept. 12, 2021, when she landed this 12-pound, 12-ounce Chinook salmon. With this fish Bailey set the IGFA Women’s 2-kg (4-lb) Tippet Class World Record for the species. This beautiful salmon took an egg pattern on an 8-weight and was landed after a brief fight.

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On July 28, 2021, Ilya Sherbovich landed this beautiful 25-pound, 11-ounce Arctic char to set the IGFA Men’s 20-lb. Tippet Class World Record. Ilya was fishing the remote Taymyr Peninsula in northern Russia when he landed this amazing fish. The Taymyr Peninsula is located north of the Arctic circle, and is only accessible via helicopter. Ilya netted this colorful char after a seven-minute fight and released the fish after recording the proper documentation.

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t’s no secret the Indian River Lagoon is going through some very dark times. It’s also true there are some very trying times ahead, and unless we all work together for change, the lagoon we all know and love could be gone forever. I live just a stone’s throw from the water’s edge outside Jensen Beach. I, too, remember how the IRL of old was a world-class fishery. I have a burning desire to see it return to its former glory. But even today, with some basic knowledge, persistence and a little luck, you can still enjoy days that are very memorable on the lagoon. In the early months of this year, I found a location that held good numbers of a trout species that is ignored, misunderstood or unknown by many anglers. The silver seatrout, also known as the “white trout,” is small in size but can be big in fun. Not to be confused with the sand seatrout, which has a more yellow color and grows to a much larger size, the silver has a grayish back, silver sides and a white belly. There can be very faint rows of darker spots on the upper sides near the back and the fins are pale yellow except for the darker, grayish dorsal fin. The silver has a pair of large canine teeth at the tip of upper jaw with its short snout of a head with large eyes. The silver is the smallest of the seatrout species. These predators typically are caught under 10 inches in length

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opefully everyone had a great holiday season and a safe New Year. The last few weeks have been great near shore and offshore. Sharks, cobia and tripletail have been hanging pretty close to the beach. For tripletail I like to use a small bucktail tipped with a piece of squid or a live shrimp with just a small shot of weight on it. Tease them with it a little and most of the time they will eat it. A #4 treble hook with a live shrimp works great as well. Tripletail makes some of the best eating around. You’ll find them free swimming and holding to pieces of weeds, buoys and anything else you can find floating. Cobia have been hanging out in the same areas as the trips, so have the bucktail with squid ready. There are many things you can use for them. If they’re hungry they will eat, so to speak. A bucktail tipped with a whole squid has been the best for us. Pushing a little farther out, Pelican and 8A have had some stud kings on them. I have been using many different baits since live bait is a little hard to find this time of year, so have your dead sardines handy. If you can’t find any bunker to net, try sabikying some of the buoys or wrecks on the way out for some blue runners or threadfins. Live bait will normally work better. Mahi, wahoo and sails have been showing themselves, as expected this time of year. Although there’s specific tactics and ways to Was a tad chilly, but the target each specifically, I use smaller Islander Crain crew had a blast lures with small or naked ballyhoo. Wahoo catching the sharks! can be targeted with a little more speed in your troll. This is the time of year they are around in greater numbers. Don’t put too much effort into running the heavy gear. You will catch all these species on “king” gear on the reefs just fine. Good luck, See you out there.

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anuary is normally our coldest month of the year, but the action can be red hot in the south end of Brevard County. The cold fronts will fire up the fishing along the beaches and in Sebastian Inlet, but will generally slow things down in the lagoon. The cold temps clean the water in the Indian River Lagoon quite a bit and the fish are lethargic as well as wary due to the visibility. Long casts are the key to success. No need to get out early as the bite is better when the water warms up, and we normally fish around the tides. Fish the deeper areas for trout, snook and redfish. There should be plenty of action with jacks, ladyfish and bluefish as well. Anglers fishing the jetties and drifting the inlet the outgoing tide in the evenings during or after a strong NE coldfront should have steady action with snook, jacks, bluefish, sharks and tarpon. Lures like the Rapala X-Rap 14 and Long Cast 14 are great plugs to fish from the jetties as well as from the rocks along the west side of the bridge. Hogy Eels and Paddletails will work well also, as will D.O.A. Baitbusters. Anglers drifting live bait between the fenders will have plenty of snook action as well as a few redfish and the occasional tarpon. The flounder will still be in the inlet, and anglers can catch them from shore and boat with live bait or 1/2- to 3/4-ounce jigs with strip baits or soft plastics like the D.O.A. paddletails or 4” jerkbaits. Bluefish, jacks, mackerel and pompano will be in the inlet as well and can be caught on a number of soft plastics. Work your baits deep and look for bait pods while drifting the inlet for the best success. If the rains aren’t strong and the locks stay closed, the trout and black drum will move into the Sebastian River, Crane Creek and Turkey Creek. Live shrimp and finger mullet are great live baits, or you can fish Rapala’s Twitchin’ Mullet or Shadow Rap Shad hard baits or D.O.A. 4” jerkbaits on light jigheads around docks and oyster bars to catch some very nice trout as well as snook, jacks, ladyfish and the occasional redfish or tarpon.

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t last, pompano have finally made their some had great luck presence known along the Space Coast! with pompano and Among the pompano we’re also seeing black drum, whiting, it seemed whiting, Spanish mackerel, bluefish and sharks to have left twice cruising the surf. Fishing near Cape Canaveral as many scratching their heads about the lack of success. and Cocoa Beach saw an The fish are absolutely present increasing number of black in the waters, and fooling drum, pompano and whiting them into biting may be the in December. Meanwhile issue to combat. The key is to Central and South Brevard vary your rigging and setups County beaches including to find what’s working. Don’t Indialantic, Melbourne Beach stick with your same program and Sebastian saw a larger if you’re not having luck while influx of bluefish, whiting, others are. Spanish mackerel and keeper Get in the habit of pompano with many short experimenting with the pompano mixed in. All in all, variables that play into a the surf fishing conditions productive day. Consider finally cooperated with the everything from water abating weather of November temperature to water clarity, in the rearview mirror so to barometric pressure, there’s much to celebrate. Pompano from the shore. tidal influence, bait on offer, Consistency seemed to be presentation, bait scent and increasingly difficult to come by last month, with many anglers being skunked or more. While some find tremendous success off the trail of the target species. Reading through where others struggle, it has to do with these all the reports on social media and talking directly many variables that are involved in the fishing with fellow anglers, it appeared to be an uneven and surf fishing realm. So try different rigs, places, scenario for different groups of fisherman. While tides and baits to see what works best for you and

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adjust accordingly as the conditions change. While the bluefish and Spanish mackerel have kept the spin casting anglers armed with spoons plenty busy, it’s the pompano and whiting that we’ll focus on this month. One factor to note is the location of the fish, whether they be near the shore or out on the sandbar. Our fishing clients produced well recently with many fish coming right at the shore’s edge while other tides and water conditions mandated casting out to 100-120 plus yards. Observing these variations makes it all the more important to keep a constant pulse and stagger gear to achieve the best results. The Fishbites crab and clam scent in the white, chartreuse and electric chicken work best, and match these synthetic scents with live or blanched sand fleas or clams for the win. It’s an exciting time to hit the beach for surf fishing in this ideal weather. There’s nothing like enjoying the spoils of a whole fresh baked pompano or blackened whiting tacos to share with family and friends. On the other hand, if it’s a rod you’re looking to bend, shark fishing charters continue to produce many blacktip and lemon sharks for shore-bound anglers. The forecast looks like continuing beneficial weather patterns, so there’s plenty of opportunity on hand to hit the shore for surf fishing. So, in summary, get out there and have fun!

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love family traditions! I still can’t believe that my wife and I just welcomed our second baby boy just a few months ago and, as I reflect on my childhood, I can’t help but remember all of the special memories of time spent on the water with my family. Oh how I loved those Saturday mornings on the water (and still do)! Spending time on the water with those you love, especially the little kiddos, is such a sweet and valuable time! Today, I want to share a few tips to help you be successful on the water with young anglers. First, let’s discuss safety. It is so crucial and lawful for the child to be provided—and wear—the proper life jacket while underway. One might consider having their child wear a life jacket at all times depending on their age and swimming ability, but nonetheless, wearing the proper personal flotation device (PFD) is key. I remember as a child, my dad and I both wearing our life jackets at all times. He wanted to make sure that he, too, practiced what he preached to me. All PFDs have a label that identifies for whom they are intended (child or adult). Please refer to www.myfwc.com for the current regulations regarding PFDs.

TAKE A KID FISHING! When children are catching fish, they are having fun!

Next, remember to keep it simple! Children are great learners and as the teacher/adult, we need to remember to set realistic expectations. A Zebco 202 with 10 lb. mono can catch almost anything in our waters and are very easy to use. I have had countless young anglers catch redfish, trout, black drum and even snook and tarpon on a push button style reel spooled with 10 lb. mono! It can be done. Start with the basics and as your child improves, patiently teach them new techniques. Thirdly and perhaps most importantly, CATCH FISH! Whenever I have young anglers on board, I try to always keep them busy catching fish. When kids are busy, they do not get bored! It’s that simple. A bent rod will keep a smile on their face the whole time. The best way to do that is to not worry about what you’re catching—as long as your catching. Stop at a local bait shop and grab some frozen shrimp, a pack of small hooks and a bag of split shot weights. Rig it, bait it and hold on! Everything in our waters eats shrimp. It’s the “Scooby Snack” of the sea! Kids don’t care if they catch catfish, pinfish or pufferfish, they just want to CATCH FISH! As parents, we should remember that when our children are catching fish, they are having fun and making great memories. And again, as they improve, begin to introduce them to other, perhaps more difficult to catch species and begin molding their skills. Lastly, consider the amount of time you spend on the water. I typically recommend to my clients who are wanting to bring the whole family fishing, that anything longer than a half day (4 hours) can be a stretch for the young anglers. It is so important that the time together on the water is special and when they are ready, pack it up. As they learn and grow as an angler, they’ll want to stay longer. I know staying longer was always something I wanted to do! I still haven’t had enough of the chase and catch! Until next time, tight lines!

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or all you people who just love the whiting fish, this here article is for you. And for all of you whiting snobs, maybe this will enlighten you a little. They are great to eat. Baked whiting with jalapeños and lime - wow! Ya, mon! That’s just one way to enjoy them. My friend Tommy calls em

The best way to get over the hypothermia is for me and these fish to head to the smoker. What an awesome day. chips, and they are his favorite. They are a member of - get this now - the cod family. They have tender, firm, sweet meat. Whiting eat small crabs, shrimp, squid, octopus and small fish, which is why they taste so good, and are such a good protein. Okay, now the fishing report: The pompano are in, and I’m talking big, nice scouts arrived. 16 to 20 inches! Ya, mon! I’ve been using blue crab knuckles they stay on the hook longer and could be my favorite bait. Wow, the big ones love it! People have been getting their limit! The reggae is playing and a few red stripes just snuck in. My smoker hasn’t been this happy for a while. We are in the game. It hasn’t been easy. The wind is up. The current is moving. The temperature has dropped. The wind keeps shifting. And, I couldn’t be happier. The best way to get over the hypothermia is for me and these fish to head to the smoker. What an awesome day. — Marcopompano@gmail.com | Surf Fishing Guide

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an’t believe it’s already a new year but that just means another year to make some fishing memories and hopefully some new personal best in the fishing arena! January is usually a chilly month for us and that means a hot sheepshead and black drum bite ! Sheepshead are one of my favorite fish to target and eat. These guys love structure and with the right bait and rig you should be able to have enough for a fish fry by the end of the day. I like using a fish finder rig , a slip weight above a swivel , and a short leader approximately 12” to a #1 J hook. A small jig head will also produce and is much easier to keep swapping out if they keep snagging you. These guys are bait bandits so take plenty of bait with you. Sand fleas and fiddler crabs are my bait of choice but cut up shrimp will also do the job. I also like to add a piece of fish

bites or I cut up a gulp scented bait as it seems to get them to bite just a little harder to get it off. It’s a numbers game so if you get a fish and then keep getting robbed just put your time in and it will happen! January also produces some of my biggest big uglies , big ugly black drum that is . These guys will be at the inlet and around the causeways , my favorite bait to get the big boys is halved blue crab. Through a line or two out the back while your focusing on sheepshead and eventually your going to get into a tug of war match with a bruiser ! Good luck out there , be safe, and happy New Year ! As always if you see us on the water say hello! — Capt. James Thrappas | Splash Brand Representation LLC 386-366-3424 | yellowdawgfishing@gmail.com

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“My name is Melissa Mason and up until June of 2021, I had been living in Arizona for the last 15 years. Believe it or not, there are a few lakes in Arizona and I belonged to a boat club at one of them. I’ve been a member of a boat club in different states since 1993. Upon deciding to move to Florida, it was quite obvious that I would find another boat club to join. I did my due diligence by googling and Facebooking many different groups within the Central Florida area. The common theme among them was a Captain by the name

of Ashley, who was in charge of a women’s boating group and Master Captain within Freedom Boat Club. Right off the bat this interested me. I was moving to a different state independently and didn’t have any girlfriends, so I figured joining this woman’s boat club would not only introduce me to boating on the Intercoastal, but surround me with like-minded women who enjoyed the water as much as I do. I joined a few different Facebook groups that Capt. Ashley was a part of and even reached out to her through Facebook messenger a few months prior to my arrival to Florida. Once I arrived, it was only obvious that I would “seek” Captain Ashley out to begin my training. Although I had many years of boating experience on lakes, I’ve never had any training on the Intercoastal, and needless to say I was a bit scared. But, Captain Ashley’s calm demeanor and confidence in me has made me feel so comfortable on the water. So much so that I will go out on the water with just my girlfriends for a day of play. I can’t thank Captain Ashley enough for the training that she has provided and the confidence that she continues to instill in me. And let me just say I can dock any boat like a boss, because of her. Thank you, Captain Ashley!” — Melissa Mason and Gina Mynatt-Galdi

I’ve met many boaters who are willing to share that their experiences have only ever been on lakes with a wind element. When compared to boating along Florida’s coastlines, one now has to consider wind, current, tides, sandbars and navigation. This can be overwhelming, but don’t worry, … I am here to help! Everyday we learn new things, and I believe that we are all here to share our stories to help others in many ways. I honestly couldn’t be more in love with what I do, and truly look forward to sharing more with all of you! — Captain Ashley J Barnett | ashleyjane312@gmail.com 18 BREVARD/VOLUSIA

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elcome to 2022, the new year brings all the different fishing seasons and patterns of the year to come. January can be the coldest temps of the season both air and water, cold means clear water in the Edgewater Backcountry and Mosquito Lagoon, with visibility as deep as 6 feet or more. The clear water is one of the biggest factors affecting winter inshore fishing, this calls for fine tuning tackle and tactics to get more bites from targeted species, downsize terminal tackle, lighter fluorocarbon leaders, smaller size lures, tie your hooks or lure straight to your floro if possible. Fish slowly as cold fish will be sluggish, start time for a winter fishing trip does not have to be that early, during a mild period, sunrise or just after is a good time to begin, but on the coldest mornings, waiting until the sun has been up an hour or two can be a good choice, even wait to mid day into the afternoon, giving the fish a little time with some sun on their Bonnie caught & released 30” Redfish in Edgewater backs to warm up. On a nice sunny Backcountry with Capt Michael Savedow day, late morning into the afternoon can be good to hunt Reds and Trout on the flats of the backcountry and Lagoon, after the shallows have warmed a few degrees, fish dark bottom, oyster bars, also sloughs in the flats. Tail hooked select size shrimp, small live finger mullet or mud minnows, 3” light color soft plastic for artificial. Bluefish, can be found all through the backcountry in winter, ICW channel, bridges, inlet, and surf, not picky, if swimming, they are eating, free lined live shrimp, cut bait, small darting flashy lures all will catch them. A good fly fishing target, their sharp teeth need a little heavier floro leader or trace of light wire, you may want to use lures or flies which are already scarred up because they will be abused by the toothy Blues. Sheepshead are always a winter target, fiddler crabs, small live shrimp, peeled frozen shrimp, small pieces of crab, oyster or clam will catch them. Fish close to structure, bridge and dock pilings, jetty rocks, oyster bars, any underwater structure. You can chum them by scraping barnacles from pilings or dropping crushed oysters. Use only as much weight as needed to hold your bait in position, and a small sharp hook for their hard toothy mouth. Along the ICW and backcountry, deep spots can be good target zones with fish on the bottom where temperatures are more stable than the surface. Drop live shrimp, small live finger mullet, mud minnows, or a 1/16 or 1/8 oz. jig head with small tail or 3” Gulp shrimp to the bottom for Trout, Reds, Snook, Drum, Sheepshead and more. Black Drum also a winter target, best baits are blue crab and shrimp, can be at bottom of deep holes, ICW channels, Ponce Inlet jetty rocks, and Haulover Canal. Shallow water schools of Drum also can be found in southern Mosquito Lagoon, please consider photo and release on the larger “breeder size” Black Drum to keep the baby Drum coming our way for years to come. Remember Snook are still closed season until February 1 here on the Atlantic coast. — Capt Michael Savedow https://EdgewaterRiverGuide.com / 386-689-3781

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THE CAPTAIN AND THE KIDS CAPTAIN EVAN SANDERS

SOL FISHING

ew Smyrna Beach is one of the hidden gems when it comes to fishing in the state of Florida. Capt. Evan Sanders owner of Sol Fishing takes advantage of its amazing fishery every chance he can get by taking local youth anglers on the water to tag sharks for NOAA. This month, Capt. Evan got to invite NSB local youth anglers Addi and her brother Jake for the latest shark tagging adventure! The morning kicked off by running out of Ponce Inlet to Capt. Evan’s primary shark fishing spot roughly 1 mile offshore. Both Addi and Jake dropped down chunks of cut mullet and within minutes Jake was hooked up on the first shark of the day! After a great rod bending fight, Jake landed a really nice “Sharpnose.” After getting the shark to the boat we measured, tagged, and released the shark! Just moments later Addi hooked into an even larger Sharpnose” which had the line screaming off the reel! The Sharpnose reeled in by Addi was a wopping 4.5 feet which is very rare for the species of shark as they normally grow to only be 3ft in length. It was truly a catch to remember! To top off the day, while dangling her bait in the water, Addi hooked a “Remora.” This super cool species of fish has a suction cup like pad on the top of its head. After a quick fight Addi was super excited to catch such a cool species and even stuck it on her leg! Stay tuned for the next issue to see the next shark tagging adventure with Sol Fishing! — Capt. Evan Sanders

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