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oo many anglers blame what they consider the obvious when they are not catching fish. They reason that the fish aren’t hungry, they’re not fishing in the right spot, or the lure they have chosen is not producing the results they expected. Sometimes, it merely takes a subtle touch to turn frustration into success. Although my father fished around the bend many years ago, I still marvel at his skill working a yellow Upperman bucktail in the ¼- or 3/8-ounce size. To this day, I have never met an angler who could come close to matching his success with that single lure. He caught countless species on that bucktail, from striped bass, bluefish and weakfish, to redfish, trout, bonefish, permit and tarpon. Even when I stood next to him and tried to match his every move, I fell far short. What that taught me is that some simple thing in the retrieve (or lack of one) can make a major difference. Let me share a few examples with you. Two of us fishing side-by-side were casting MirrOlures. They were the same model and the same color. He would get strike after strike, while I could barely get a fish to hit my lure. No matter how closely I watched him, I couldn’t detect any difference in the area we fished and the speed of the retrieve. I had to threaten to physically harm him if he didn’t tell me what he was doing. The only difference was that he occasionally vibrated his wrist on the hand

holding the rod. That caused the lure to flash just like a baitfish, and a predator reacted to that instantly. In another example, my friend and I were both fishing a swimming plug with a lip. During the retrieve, it would dive down, but if you stopped reeling the lure would start to float back to the surface. Once again, my partner got strike after strike, and I could barely catch an occasional fish. All he was doing was swimming the plug for a short distance, pausing for an instant, and then continuing the retrieve. Every time he paused, the plug would start to rise in the water column and then dive again when he resumed reeling. The sudden dive made it appear the lure was trying to escape from a predator. That’s all it took. Here’s one more example. The successful angler would start with a rather slow retrieve and then speed it up about halfway back to the boat. If a fish happened to see the plug, the change in speed would make it appear as if the plug were trying to get away and that’s a trigger mechanism. Seasoned anglers who fish artificials and score frequently limit the number of lures they carry and develop a touch for each one that produces strikes. Basically, there is more than one way to fish any artificial. My suggestion is that you keep trying a variety of subtle approaches until you become the angler that others envy and try to copy.

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osing a big saltwater gamefish after it is hooked and decides to head for the horizon is, in many instances, the result of filling your reel with backing that is either too short or too light. It can ruin an otherwise wonderful trip. Also, making wrong choice in backing can lose you not only your fish, but worse, it can cost you a very expensive fly line. Twenty-pound backing is a good choice for most inshore saltwater fly fishing situations, and 30-pound backing will more than fill the bill in getting you through a tussle with an uncooperative bluewater gamefish. The Old School Frame Of Mind: Dacron These days there are many choices when it comes to choosing backing for your fly reels. Some anglers prefer braided backing because of its small diameter. I prefer the tested and trued performance of standard hi-vis Dacron. Why? Because, It’s easier on the fingers while fighting big fish, and it does not have the tendency—as braid does—to dig into itself when reeled back onto the fly reel. How Much Do You Need? Your fly reel should house a minimum of 175 yards of 20-pound Dacron backing. Many inshore saltwater gamefish will make initial runs of from 75 to 100 yards before they turn and settle into a fighting mode. For bluewater fly fishing, 30-pound Dacron or gel spun is standard. A minimum of 300 yards should fill these reels. Big bluewater gamefish like the tuna and marlin will run off 200

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hen Yamaha introduced the 19-foot 190 FSH center console boat in 2016, the company tapped into a segment of boaters who want to fish more than runabout owners, but who also want to tow and entertain more than other center console owners. By all accounts, Yamaha’s “family sports hybrid” concept proved to be a success. Featuring an innovative, yet familiar, center console deck design, a performance sports boat hull, and the versatility unique to jet power, the 190 FSH is attracting more younger, first-time buyers than traditional center console brands, and is already the second best seller in the category. For 2018, Yamaha is expanding their FSH offering to include a 21-foot model that is better suited for rougher waters and delivers the added peace of mind that comes with dual engines. And because the motors and driveline are tucked in the hull underneath the captain’s leaning post, the boat provides an open 360-degree experience that fishermen love. The 210 FSH includes all the features that fishing enthusiasts require, along with family features that are perfect for an entire day out on the water to include water sports, swimming and lounging—all in the same boat, and at a competitive price starting under $40,000. The 210 FSH is available in three variations that include the base model 210 FSH, an upgraded 210 FSH Deluxe, and the flagship 210 FSH Sport that offers the features of the Deluxe with the addition of a custom T-top. All three models come with Yamaha’s award-winning TR-1 High Output marine engines. 210 FSH Walkthrough Starting at the bow, there is comfortable, padded seating with ample room for four adults. The padded cushions snap off, so they are easy to store or leave at home when you are heading out for a fishing trip. Under the starboard bow seat is an insulated fish locker, and there is a dedicated locker for a full-size Danforth anchor. There is more storage below the port bow seat, in the sole, and inside two large consoles. In front of the helm console is more seating, and the console lifts up to reveal a cavernous storage area that also serves as a changing room or a head compartment thanks to the curtain enclosure included on the Deluxe and Sport models. The 210 FSH is loaded with the angling features one would ex-

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eam Beach Marine Products is riding a high headed into the second leg of the Meat Mayhem Tournament series at Palm Beach March 8-10. Rod man Teddy Beach used one word to describe their $10,000 win at the January Key West Kingfish Mayhem: “Monumental.” In rough conditions, the team weighed in a 65.2-pound kingfish on day two to win the first event of the three-leg series. But things weren’t so rosy on day one. With a 6:30 a.m. Bimini start, the team headed west out of Key West Harbour Marina aboard their 39’ SeaHunter “Prowess” toward the Dry Tortugas. Passing Marquesas Key, there were 8- to 10-foot swells. Beach said they were glad to have their Seakeeper stabilizer when it came time to set out the spread. “When we got to the fort, in 120 feet of water, the waves were stacking up past 10 feet,” he said. “Fishing conditions were tough. Water clarity was junk; it was just milky.” Team Beach Marine fought all day to find clean water. They lost four fish on the first day of the tournament and did not land a single king mackerel. The team, captained by Billy Delph, decided to make a move on day two. They left the docks that morning in 35 mph winds with 10- to 12-

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pring means one thing to me… bedding bass! This is that magical time of the year when giant bass come to the shallows to procreate. Depending on where you fish, the first waves of bedding bass could show up in February or earlier, and in some places the spawn stretches through the spring and into summer. Their movement is affected by moon phases somewhat, but more so by water temperature. Once it’s in the 60-degree range, start combing the shallows for white spots where they’ve fanned out a bed with their tails. Once you’ve located them, it is important to understand that they’ve

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hoosing the right fly reel can really make your head spin. From basic drags to sealed-disk braking systems, the prices and quality vary dramatically. My gut always tells me to get the best that I can. Buy it once and you won’t be replacing it in a couple of years. While this typically holds true for fly reels, there are instances when it can be overkill. If you are looking for an inshore 8-weight and will be typically chasing snook in the backcountry, the need for

a reel with a silky smooth drag and 300 yards of backing is pointless. You will likely be fighting most fish within 50 feet of you. And much of the time, you’ll be hand-lining them and have no need for a fancy drag system. In these situations, the reel is more of a line holder and can be much less expensive than their highly tuned cousins. A good starting point is deciding if you need a sealed drag reel. They are nice, and most are very well made with super smooth drags, but that comes at a price. A great advantage of these reels is that they are virtually maintenance free. The sealed drag keeps water out, so rinse them down well after fishing and, you are pretty much done. The negative is they are typically higher-end reels and a bit pricey. For nearly two decades I have fished with non-sealed drags and have never had an issue, but I need to do a little more maintenance and cleaning on those reels. Also, if you primarily fish from a boat where dunking a reel is not likely, this could be a great way to save some dough. Another important question is size, which often has to do with how much backing you think you will need. Since the tackle is lighter, it’s nice to have the line for long runs when fishing open areas, but again, if you typically fish tight spots there might not be a need for 300 yards of backing. Conversely, if you are looking to chase large tarpon or go offshore, you need plenty of backing. Larger arbors are great, even with limited backing. They allow you to pick up line at a much faster pace, making life easier on both the fish and fisher. Finally, opt for ported reels, as they are lighter and allow your backing to dry much faster. This is important for the longevity of the line. Smooth drags and plenty of backing are always nice. But be honest with yourself, this is an instance in which you can save a considerable amount of weight and money depending on the type of fishing you will be doing. Will Robinson is a seasoned tournament angler and has been writing about fishing for more than two decades. His picks for the best reels can be found at Galvanflyreels.com and Nautilusreels.com.

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INDIAN RIVER LAGOON FISHING FORECAST

ypically during the month of March, anglers can expect to catch some nice fish through out our region. During this time of year, Angler’s can use a few basic fishing techniques in order to bring a fish to the boat. If you enjoy fishing during low light conditions, you may want to give a sub surface lure a try. These types of lures such as Rapala’s X-Rap saltwater (color bunker) are a great way to cover a large area. Game fish such as redfish, trout, or even snook will aggressively strike out lures that wobble from side to side and have plenty of flash. Some typical hotspots to catch fish such as reds or trout are in and around the “Thousand Islands” which are located along the western side of the Banana River south of State Road 520. Anglers can expect for these fish to be easily spooked . This is because of both air and water temperatures heating up. Thus, more boat traffic and fishing pressure. One way to overcome this is to practice a stealth like approach and make a long accurate cast to a targeted area. During this time of year, anglers could expect to catch spotted sea trout measuring up to 23 inches in length. If you enjoy fishing with live bait and want a more relaxed style of fishing, then you may want to give a popping cork a try. In case you have never heard of or used of a popping corkit consists of a fixed cork that is rigged on to a 15 pound test mono leader that is 18 to 30 inches long. Attaching a live shrimp or scented jerk bait onto a popping cork and suspending the bait just above the bottom is a great way to target fish. Once the bait is in a targeted area, anglers will want to give the cork a quick tug. This will make a very distinctive sound that will get plenty of attention. This is especially true when conditions are calm. Angler’s will want to make a long cast in order to have a successful hook up. When conditions are right, angler’s should consider drifting. This style of fishing will allow angler’s to target sandy pot holes, grass flats, or even channel drop offs with ease. During this time of year Anglers can catch plenty of slot sized fish (18” to 27”) with an occasional larger fish. Submitted By: Capt. Keith Mixon

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LAKE ALFRED / AUBURNDALE / WINTER HAVEN FISHING FORECAST

arch Bass fishing in Polk County is at the top of its game. Right now during spawning season, Lakes Winterset and Howard in the South Winter Haven Chain and Lakes Alfred, Rochelle, and Haines in the North Chain are giving us the best reports. Many Bass in the 7-11 lb range, as displayed in the photo of angler Terry Shelton in early February, are being reported. Terry was fishing in nearby Turkey Creek Reservoir that day. Here’s a tip for attracting larger Bass when fishing our area . . Use a Bassassin Boss Shiner Swim Bait in any assorted color, or my old favorite . . a Booyah Lipless Crank Bait in royalty color. Either of those choices will bring great results. If you’ve never tried them . . Now is the time to do it . . You’ll be glad you did! We are still getting good reports on Spec fishing in our area. As a matter of fact, this year seems to be the best in a quite a while. We should continue to see large Specs until the end of April, so come out and get in on the action soon. It seems the cooler weather we’ve been experiencing lately, has brought out the Shell Crackers a little early. Lake Rochelle here in Lake Alfred is a great place to start fishing for those Crackers . . You’ll want to use live red worms for bait. Where?? . . When?? . . What Bait?? . . Call me and I’ll point you in the right direction. Better yet . . Come fish our area and stop in for first-hand daily information . . We’re always stocked with live bait and a huge selection of plastic and hard baits. Our 20th season of Ron’s Tackle Box Weekly Bass Tournaments will begin the first Thursday in April (April 5th). Weekly registration is $30.00 per boat (1 or 2 man) and the tournaments run from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM each Thursday through the end of October. Prizes are awarded for BIG BASS and 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place categories. The location each week is not revealed until Thursday mornings and is announced in “The Ledger”, our Web Site, “Like & Follow” us on FB, or you can call Ron at (863) 956-4990. All around great fun . . Come out and join us!! Submitted By: Ron Schelfo Owner RON’S TACKLE BOX, LLC 380 S. Lake Shore Way • Lake Alfred, FL 33850 863-956-4990 • www.ronstacklebox.com Check us out on FaceBook and “LIKE” our page. “Catch” my Weekly Fishing Report every Saturday (6-8 AM) on WFLA 970 AM

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CENTRAL FLORIDA FRESHWATER FLY FISHING REPORT

PANA VISTA LODGE FISHING REPORT

o far this year the water conditions are a complete opposite from what they have been in the last few years. The winter rains have kept the water up this year and it is darker than it normally is for this time of year. With that being said, it makes it a little more difficult to find the fish. The long time residents have gone back to the old way of speck fishing. They are making holes in the floating vegetation around the edges and dropping in a minnow or are actually fishing in the “woods”..!!Running shiners on the east side of the lake under the floating cover has produced some pretty good bass but the spawning bass and specs are hard for the average angler to locate this year. The vegetation die off in the center of the lake from last summers hurricane rain event has totally changed the habitat and therefore has totally changed the fishing in the lake. Lake Panasoffkee is a forever-changing lake and that is what makes it so unique from all the other Central Florida lakes. Being a lifelong resident I have really seen many changes over the years. March should be a good bass month especially for the post spawn fish. I don’t know what to expect on the specs “but” with some warm weather in early March don’t be surprised if the shellcrackers don’t start up from mid to later March. By then the water may drop a little and clear up some and make it a little easier to find the fish Submitted By: Jim Veal Jr. Pana Vista Lodge Lake Panasoffkee, Fl. 352-793-2061

Conditions: Excellent Surface Temp: 70 Clarity: Slightly Tannic 20 Inches

uick Tips: It’s a great time of year to grab the fly rod and chase all of our local freshwater species. Whether you’re trophy hunting for spawning largemouth or throwing micro poppers for ferocious panfish the bite is on. We’re blessed to have the year-round opportunity to fly fish our local water even in the Winter. More anglers and boaters are beginning to get out on the lakes so targeting smaller more out of the way bodies of water is recommended.

Fielder Garner with another bluegill on the fly.

Techniques: When targeting bedding bass it’s as much boat positioning and presentation as it is fly choice. Olive and orange clousers are my favorite because they contrast well against the light sand and bass are very aggressive towards bluegill since they are nest robbers. They’ll be extra skittish so making sure your shadow doesn’t cast into the bed is vital, as is slower movements when moving on the deck. If you can see big momma she can see you. As far as leaders go a 10 ft 12 pound test leader is my favorite. I use a fluorocarbon tippet so it allows the fly to sink faster, is less visible, and is more abrasion resistant than traditional nylon monofilament. When the winds pick up it can be a little difficult to see the beds so switching to throwing streamers on points is a good audible call. Fishing the windblown side has been more successful as the baitfish get pushed along the points and bass will wait for them to come around the point. The trick is to give them different looks from different angles to find exactly how they want the fly presented. The smaller males are the designated security guards and you’ll catch them off the beds first. Boat positioning is key for several reasons. You need to be able to see the fish without spooking them, if your shadow is cast upon the beds the bass will spook if you can see them they can see you. Most bluegill have been caught on size 12 and 14 nymphs such as Hares Ear Nymph and Olive Damsel Fly Nymphs. The topwater bite has been good whenever its isn’t too windy out. My favorite colors are electric blue, white, and olive-these are the local staple. I like to contrast the color of the popper with the sky so on a overcast day I like to start off with lighter colors such as white and on sunnier days darker colors such as black provide a better silhouette for the fish. For leaders a 9 ft 5x or 6x are my favorite sizes since it provides a little more stealth larger line size is ok but I feel you’ll get more bites by downsizing your tippet size. Our local spec fishing has still been going strong with small white wooly buggers and bright bead chain streamers fished either under lights drifting or along deeper grass lines. Local River Levels: The water level on the Peace River, Econ River, and Kissimmee River are low. The water levels on the Myakka River, Hillsborough River, and Withlacoochee River are low. Submitted by: Hunter Towery Peace Creek Guide Service 863-837-7028

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DO WHAT IT TAKES NOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL LATER

f you’ve been thinking lately about getting your boat in for service or repair, now is definitely the time to do it. March is going to bring some bodacious fishing with the arrival of Spring and warming water. Including the trout. So don’t wait, get prepared. Marine businesses at the present are pretty much caught up from last season. But they’re fixing to get busy. So right now, is the ideal time to do what it takes as far as your vessel and equipment is concerned to really be successful when the time comes for good fishing. Let’s go through some vital items you or the shop may want to have checked and/or fixed. How about spark plugs being changed? Better yet, an engine tune up! Water impeller changed? Prop shaft greased? Are all the hoses in good shape and not dry rotted? All wiring looks good and not oxidized or corroded? Are your bilge pump(s) working and clog free? Is your livewell pump working properly? How about your plugs for the transom, livewell, and scuppers? Do they still seal the holes good, or are they chalking, pitted, or stiff? What about your linkages and switches? How about your trolling motor plug in? Ah, how are your batteries? It’s very critical Keep ‘em charged up. One of the worst things you can do is not charge your trolling motor battery (ies) upon a return trip. Keep em charged up! Now is a good time also to detail that vessel while you have a chance to take your time and do it right. I don’t mean just wash, and spritz some quick wax stuff on it. That’s good for in between detailing times. I’m talking about a good 3 to 5 hour process involving a four-letter word to some. WORK! Like some good ole elbow grease. Wash it thoroughly and give it a real good hand detail wax or a GOOD orbital buffer polisher. And don’t skimp with your products. Put a quality wax product on it and you won’t be sorry. If you go and buy something in a bottle or can for $5 and expect it to do a good lasting job for ya, you’re sadly mistaking. You just don’t care about your investment! You’ll spend in the neighborhood of around $20 for a bottle or can of something that’s going to do a good job. You’ve heard me mention them before. Check out Woody Wax boat care products. www.woody-wax. com . You won’t be sorry. Period! How about your trailer lights? All working? Mine aren’t. I noticed 1 bulb out last trip, and will be changing it real soon. I know, they seem like constant maintenance. But, it goes along with the territory. LED’s are a lot better, but a little pricier. How about the tire tread? What about your hubs and bearings? Is your winch strap in good shape, or all frayed and rotten? Or better yet, your winch? Is it greased and still working smooth, or have you let it get all rusted up and stiff? I’ve just skimmed the surface of some items to do that will help in making a successful day on the water for the upcoming season and throughout the year. In the long run, it’s about one thing and one thing only. Putting more fish in the boat! And you’re not going to do that if something goes

wrong out there with your vessel that you could have prevented beforehand. There are many more things that a good professional tech knows what to look for and check out. The thing to look for are places with certified marine techs, and places that have been in business for awhile. Don’t skimp! The “BEST BET” for March is definitely without a doubt going to be the trout in our area. One, because they haven’t been pressured for a couple of months due to the cold season. And two, because the water is warming up to the eating and playing standards for them. They’ll be shallow before they start their transition to deeper water bays, so start with your weedless jerkbaits and jigs suspended under Cajun-Thunders in 2’ to 4’ of water. Also, this time of year is for our migratory pelagics such as cobia, mackerel and bluefish to start running through town. I don’t know anybody that really targets bluefish per say, but if you get into em, they can be fun for a while. Just pretty much tie on any shiny plug that’s not your favorite and that should suffice. The cobes will be hanging around channel markers and nearshore rocks. A good frisky pinfish suspended under a cork is hard for the ling to turn down. Jigs and swimbaits in white or chartreuse should work for the artificial plastics. Mackerel will definitely not forsake a chum slick line and a fresh shrimp tossed to them when anchored up. Start on some spotty bottom in 6’ to 10’ of water. Don’t spend too long in one spot. If nothing is happening in say…….15 to 20 minutes, move to a little different area. See ya on the water.

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CENTRAL FLORIDA REGION FORECAST

arch brings many wonderful things to Central Florida and among my favorites are the Detroit Tiger’s Spring Training & the fantastic Central Florida bass fishing! Both are greatly enjoyed in the near-perfect early spring weather. Can it get any better than getting up to a gorgeous sunrise on the lake, making memories catching bass with friends and family, then off to a Spring Training ball game in the warm afternoon sunshine?! For this humble fishing guide that’s all I ask for, unless anyone is offering 2 free tickets with hotdogs and beer for a game versus the Yankees at Joker Marchant Stadium! Back to reality, after some nasty and yet seemingly weekly December, January, and early February cold fronts this winter, a nice steady weather pattern will be welcomed with open arms. This will be important so that the fish stabilize and are in their normal routines, eating robustly and spawning to create more healthy fish for our future anglers. Here in Winter Haven, the fishing has truly been fantastic in the basics, but not yet in some of our normal “go to” pattern for this time of year. We’ve been catching quality fish, and in numbers on most days, despite Mother Nature’s temper tantrums. Heading into March that should help stabilize the bass and make for some great fishing. I’m waiting for the topwater bite to get going any day and by the time this hits print that pattern should be rolling right along. But… Grant Starr and I get questions on our radio show on 97.5 Country WPCV every week about why I mention flukes and swim baits so much. The answer is so simple: because they catch fish, and big fish, and numbers of fish, all the dang time. Moving over to Camp Mack and Kissimmee Chain of Lakes we are going to be very thankful for some stable warm weather. The bigger shallow lakes often do not fish the same as some of the small deeper lakes during a frontal system. We’re expecting the Gambler EZ Swimmer and “frog bait” bite to be in full swing in the next few weeks. I’m always looking for the sunny side of the lake in the early morning. I feel that the sun gets that side active quicker than fishing in the shade this time of year. As always, please be courteous of other fishermen out on the water, please practice Catch, Photograph, & Release (CPR), especially of the big fish. Capt. Scott is the officially sanctioned guide for VisitCentralFlorida.org and Central Florida Sports Marketing. Capt. Scott also runs the Bass Fishing Guide Service for Camp Mack’s River Resort.

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et ready for some of the best bass fishing of the year. Water temperatures are up in the 70’s and the Big Trophy Class bass are coming in to spawn in LARGE numbers. Knowing where these bass are bedding is critical to your success. Mark Evans maps are very detailed maps and can assist you a great deal in locating these areas. They are available at most bait and tackle stores throughout Central Florida. Most coves protected from the wind are pretty good for bass fishing. A hard sand bottom is necessary for bedding bass. The most effective baits to use are the Zoom 8” Magnum lizzy and in June Bug or June Bug Red or a Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper on a 1/8 oz weighted hook in Watermelon Red. For live bait I prefer a 6”-8” Wild Shiner. It’s just a personal preference of mine. That doesn’t mean Shiner’s outside that range are not just as effective on bass. Speck fishing is really good at this time. 1/16 oz jigs tipped with a minnow in 4’-6’ water are your best bet. This is one of the best years ever for large specks over 2lbs that I’ve ever seen. I think despite the no minimum size limit that most anglers are pretty good about putting back specks under 10”. Big blue gills and shellcrackers are returning to the grasslines and lilly pads. Brahma Island, Eagles Nest and Gobbler Ridge are very good areas at this time. Cricketts and red worms are the ticket at this time. Submitted By: Capt Dave Ochs Waters Edge Fish Camp 10730 Camp Mack Rd Lake Wales, Fl 863-589-6295

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Casting Back

An Introduction to the Theories of Charles Ritz

By: Chris O’Byrne

ike casting glances back up a trail we are hiking, an introduction to the theories of leading fly fishing instructors of the past will help us move forward with confidence, by reminding us where we’ve been. As an apprentice hotel magnate in the 1950s, Charles Ritz would sneak away from his night manager post to build bamboo fly rods in the basement. How can anyone who has missed a meeting while fishing, not like this guy? In the next decades, Ritz would become a well-respected angler, rod designer, instructor, and casting theoretician. Keen to Charles Ritz help people begin fly fishing in a positive way, he spent a good number of hours teaching the fly cast. In his memoir come instruction book, A Fly Fisher’s Life, and with some updates, in the Journal of the Flyfishers’ Club, Ritz laid out his theories. He encouraged anglers to seek qualified instruction. In a passage of frustration Ritz said, “The beginner ought to realize once and for all, that as in golf, tennis, skiing, skating, riding, etc., he should begin by entrusting himself to an instructor.” Ritz also promoted quality instruction, even using the term “professor” to refer to casting instructors. Perhaps Ritz’s premier contribution to angling was his casting technique. Adding to the glossary of fly fishing, Ritz named his style of casting “High Speed/High Line.” To improve distance and enjoyment, his goal was to keep the fly line farther off the ground/water. This was to be achieved with more power or vigor in the movement of the rod than beginner and bamboo rod anglers were using; “High Speed.” To achieve this power, he wanted anglers to squeeze the grip at the first movement of the back-cast. Then at the back-cast stop, he encouraged a drift of elbow and shoulder. By his estimation, “To make an absolute rule of keeping the elbow against the body, and only casting with the wrist, limits the caster’s opportunities by more than 50 per cent.” To improve line speed and loop shape, Ritz coached minimal use of the wrist. “The straightening of the wrist from a (pre-set) depressed position gives extra speed and helps obtain more rod flex.” The other part of his style was to aim both the back-cast and the false forward-casts above the horizontal; “High Line.” Encouraging this concept, Ritz replaced the term back-cast with “Up-Cast.” In his writings, he used geometric graphics to encourage casting on positive angles of elevation to the ground/water. Ritz’s ideas were based on advanced investigation. Using video of 1960s vintage, he conducted biomechanical analyses of his cast. Urging slow action rod anglers to move away from the figure 8 cast, he said that a “High Speed” forward cast required a pause after the back-cast, long enough to allow the fly line to lay out. To powerfully release the extra energy generated, Ritz encouraged a “sudden, perfect and total stop of the rod.” He also mentioned a version of haul, which he called, “Line Pull.” Charles Ritz’s theories made an impact on his time and ours. A deeper study of his ideas will benefit our own angling, our sport, and better enable us to share our passion with others. The author is very grateful to The Flyfishers’ Club of London, to Viviana Ortiz of Lake Region High School, and to Tom Jindra, of tacklereport.com for their generous assistance with this article.

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Walden Shores 4th Annual Bass Fishing Tournament held at Rickert Properties Premier Waterfront 55+ Community on Sunday the 3rd didn’t disappoint! Congratulations to Kevin Stenzel and Cindy Stenzel, residents of Walden Shores and our 1st Place & Big Bass winners along with Bob Lane and Harry Bradley on 2nd Place and John Cox and Alan Clark on 3rd Place. The Stenzel Team brought in 5 fish for a total weight of 14.39 pounds and Cox/Clark- 5 fish for 11.41 pounds. Our Resident longest fish caught contest was won by Kevin Stenzel with 25½”, they received one month’s FREE lot rent! Great job to all of our anglers! We will be hosting another tournament on March 3rd at our 55+ waterfront community, Tropical Harbor Estates, on Lake Clay in Lake Placid. For details on sponsorship opportunities or entry/rules please contact Barbara Isaacs at barbarajisaacs@aol.com Awards were presented by Barbara Isaacs and Nancy Marion from Rickert Properties Inc.

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ell where do I begin? The inshore bite in Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor has been hot and cold, literally! The key to finding success has been timing your trip to coincide with the warmer weather days in between the cold fronts. My better trips have been after the fronts blow through and as a warming trend begins. These days are typically less windy as well so it’s a win-win. On such trips the main target has been trout. I like to leave snook alone as much as possible during the dead of winter due to them already being stressed by the lower water temps. Drifting the flats in the 3-5ft depths and throwing small paddle tails, bucktail jigs and shrimp under corks has been most productive. If you’re specifically targeting the big gator trout then I’d suggest fishing as shallow as you can as stealthily as you can and use small finesse baits. If I must go when the wind is blowing, and the weather is crappy then fishing in the protection of residential canals is my go to. Fishing seawalls and docks with shrimp is producing catches of sheepshead, trout, redfish, snapper and grouper. Another good wintertime tactic is to look for areas with a dark bottom. It will retain heat from the sun and warm the water more than areas with light bottom which reflects the sun’s rays. The sheepshead bite has been good and will continue to be as they gather in large numbers on pieces of structure in preparation for their spawn. The FWC commission recently voted to draft new rules for sheepshead. If passed the new rules will reduce the current limit of 15 per person down to 5. The proposal will be brought back in April for a final public hearing. I personally support the reduction to insure the continued health of the fishery. I have select dates available for spring inshore fishing charters and have begun to book tarpon charters for the upcoming season. Tarpon dates are filling quickly. If you’d like an opportunity to fish in the Tarpon Capital of the World for the greatest inshore fish that swims call me now. Capt. Bobby Woodard www.Captain-Bobby.com 863-224-1418 16 POLK & SUMTER

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Right: Angler Myles Collier on a recent inshore charter targeting sheepshead.

Left: Angler Eric Parkert on a recent inshore charter targeting sheepshead.

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pring is around the corner, and a lot of fishermen who hang up their gear for the winter can’t wait for the temps to rise. Although the enthusiasm is high, spring can be a difficult season to successfully pattern and consistently catch fish inshore. Most fish are still in transition between the deep mud and the shallow sand and grass flats, which has them spread out through the bays. Add high winds, cool fronts, the small size of the forage, and you have a tougher puzzle to put together than the other three seasons. I have put together a few tips to help you sort though this maze and hopefully land a few more fish this spring. First and foremost, the size of the baitfish is extremely small this time of year. It is not uncommon to find dozens of small glass minnows in the bellies of trout and reds in spring. This makes my first tip very obvious. Downsize your lure presentation if you can. Obviously, this can impact one’s casting abilities, so rigging small lures in tandem can be a plus and increase casting distance. Something else I like to use in the spring is a clear or transparent lure with some glitter or maybe one with a light translucent color. I choose these

because it’s more difficult for the fish to see its actual size and gives the appearance of being smaller than it actually is. I’ve found this to be a productive alternative to downsizing my lure. While choosing a typical size trout and red lure for this application, I look for one with subtle movements. I like either a darting-style bait or a very subtle vibrating paddle lure. Strong, big vibrating tails have their place, but early spring is not one of them. One thing I notice about schools of small baitfish is that when they are displaced they seldom dart deeper before quickly regrouping. Most of their movement is to the side and up. Due to this characteristic, I also like a light lure that has a slow sink rate. I feel this imitates the spring forage movements and increases my strikes. I like a lure you can twitch from side to side that doesn’t sink very fast on the pause. In early spring while the fish are in transition, they will start to congregate on sandy shores with grass. This will be the main cover for the small fry. While employing these techniques and lure choices, concentrate your efforts on broken grass flats with potholes and distinct edges. Early in the season, areas like these near deeper water is where I would start. I hope you find these tactics helpful. As the weather warms and you enjoy the outdoors, don’t forget to take a kid fishing! Capt. Michael Okruhlik is the inventor of Controlled Descent Lures and the owner of www.MyCoastOutdoors.com.

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ust in case you were unaware, the Gulf cobia limit in Florida state waters of the Gulf of Mexico was reduced from two fish to one fish per person in February. The 33-inch minimum size limit did not change. Also, the recreational vessel limit in Gulf state waters was reduced from six per vessel to two per vessel, per day. These changes were approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at their December meeting. They were based on stakeholder input and concerns from anglers and will further promote sustainable management of this fishery. In addition to the limit changes, a Gulf/Atlantic management boundary was created, defining all state waters north of the Monroe-Collier county line as “Gulf state waters” for purposes of managing cobia. For more information or to view the presentations given at the Commission meeting, visit MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings,” then click on the link below “Next Meeting.”

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ho says you can’t have it all? When it comes to wetsuits—whether man or woman, warm or cold water, scuba or freediver—there are many great choices on the market. They are more comfortable, better-fitting, and more fashionable than ever. Pioneers in the dive world had to endure cold temperatures sometimes. Finally, in 1952, a University of California physicist invented the wetsuit. Water conducts heat away from the body about 20 times more efficiently than air, which is why an unprotected individual feels cold even in “warmish” water. The inventor created a foam-like material to cover the body, which reduced the water’s ability to conduct heat away from the body. This, plus the fact that water is warmed by your body and trapped inside the suit, made for a more comfortable experience. Previous materials were very fragile or very rigid. Due to product innovation, wetsuits are more flexible, warm, and come in many different colors—even camouflage patterns. Better-fitting designs and new methods of joining the seams make today’s suits even more waterproof and reduce “flushing,” which is the seeping in of cold water. In the warmest parts of the world, divers may opt for a simple “lycra skin” for protection from jellyfish, coral and sunburns. However, even in the summer, most will still wear at least a 2-mil wetsuit. On the other end of the scale, my very admirable friends in northern California wear two-piece 8-mil wetsuits complemented by thick neoprene boots, gloves and hoods. As an example, someone in the Bahamas might wear a skin for the summer and a 2-mil in the winter. Someone in Florida might own a 3-mil for the summer and a two-piece 5-mil for the winter. A Californian would probably own a two-piece 5-mil for the summer and 8-mil for winter.

The rule of thumb is that you want to wear the thinnest possible wetsuit, but enough to feel comfortable throughout the dive. That’s because you want to maintain maximum Photo by Jose Fernandez flexibility and reduce the amount of lead needed on your weight belt to submerge (wetsuit material is buoyant). The beauty of owning two-piece suits (hooded top and farmer john bottoms) is that you can switch pieces around for the perfect combination—such as wearing a 5-mil bottom with a 3-mil top. Along these lines, it’s also possible to buy a sleeveless vest for more layering options. With just a few basic pieces, many different combinations are available. This is especially handy if traveling and exact conditions are unknown or could change. The following brands are available at your local dive shop: Yazbeck, Mares, Riffe, Omer, Cressi and more. If an off-the-rack suit does not fit, there are several affordable custom manufacturers who will tailor one to your measurements, such as Polosub or Elios. These days, there’s no reason to be uncomfortable in the water. Happy diving! Sheri is a world-record holder, host of Speargun Hunter, and producer of “The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo” in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Follow “Sheri Daye” and “The Blue Wild” on Facebook and Instagram.

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Gimme Six Extended Protection promo is applicable to new Suzuki Outboard Motors from 25 to 350 HP in inventory which are sold and delivered to buyer between 01/01/18 and 03/31/18 in accordance with the promotion by a Participating Authorized Suzuki Marine dealer in the continental US and Alaska to a purchasing customer who resides in the continental US or Alaska. Customer should expect to receive an acknowledgement letter and full copy of contract including terms, conditions and wallet card from Suzuki Extended Protection within 90 days of purchase. If an acknowledgement letter is not received in time period stated, contact Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. – Marine Marketing via email: marinepromo@suz.com. The Gimme Six Promotion is available for pleasure use only, and is not redeemable for cash. Instant Savings apply to qualifying purchases of select Suzuki Outboard Motors made between 01/01/18 and 03/31/18. For list of designated models, see participating Dealer or visit www.suzukimarine.com. Customer and participating Dealer must fill out the appropriate form at time of sale. Instant Savings will be applied against the original dealer invoice (Suzuki will credit Dealer parts account). There are no model substitutions, benefit substitutions, rain checks, or extensions. Suzuki reserves the right to change or cancel these promotions at any time without notice or obligation. * Financing offers available through Synchrony Retail Finance. As low as 5.99% APR financing for 60 months on new and unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors. Subject to credit approval. Not all buyers will qualify. Approval, and any rates and terms provided, are based on credit worthiness. $19.99/month per $1,000 financed for 60 months is based on 5.99% APR. Hypothetical figures used in calculation; your actual monthly payment may differ based on financing terms, credit tier qualification, accessories or other factors such as down payment and fees. Offer effective on new, unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors purchased from a participating authorized Suzuki dealer between 01/01/18 and 03/31/18. “Gimme Six”, the Suzuki “S” and model names are Suzuki trademarks or ®. Don’t drink and drive. Always wear a USCG-approved life jacket and read your owner’s manual. © 2018 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

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