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he gripe came from up on the poling platform, “You won’t see any fish when you’re sitting in the boat blasting Garth Brooks.” Maybe tarpon on this particular stretch of the Florida coast don’t like country music. Or maybe it had something to do with the sound system, which was garbage. Over the wind and waves, the noise rattling from the speakers was barely discernible as music, so we turned it off… and didn’t spot the first fish through an 8-hour day on the water. It’s during slow trips like these when good tunes are most important. The songs become the soundtracks to our adventures. That’s why you owe it to your fishing buddies to have a good sound system on the boat. When it comes to sound quality, there isn’t a company out there better than Miramar, Florida’s JL Audio. Since the mid1970s, when co-founders Lucio Proni and Jim Birch built speakers during summer break from college, the company has grown into one of the most respected audio brands in the world. JL Audio stepped into the marine market in 2005, and in 2016 they introduced the MediaMaster 100 (MM100), which quickly became the high-end source unit of choice for boaters who really care about sound quality. The source unit is where it all starts. It’s the head unit that receives input from your music-playing device and channels it through the amplifiers to the speakers. The source unit is also the dashboard where you control it all. Off the bat, it was apparent JL Audio had designed an exceptional unit, built to stand up to the rigors of sun and salt with all the features expected of a modern sound system. Already known for producing marine amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers of superb quality, JL Audio now had the final piece for a full marine sound system. It was an important step for a brand that values audio quality above all else. “There is nothing else in the marine market like it,” said Alan Wenzel, JL Audio’s VP of business development and strategic planning. “Others may have operating systems with more bells and whistles, but their sound doesn’t come close to ours.” Boaters appreciated the sweet, crisp sound pumping at 4 volts through the RCA jacks. The signal is noticeably clearer than the industry-standard 2-volt output. And the unit’s excellent control flexibility allows for a wide range of zone configurations, which is critical to overcoming the ambient noise of the marine environment. Modern source units are expected to provide connectivity with a host of different devices, and MM100 does this with Bluetooth and USB as well as an analog auxiliary input, so you can even plug in a tape deck and play your old Grateful Dead bootlegs if you want to. The
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he warm summer months are upon us, which means lots of boating, diving and, of course, the annual Abaco Lionfish Derby! Friends of the Environment is calling all fishermen to participate in our annual effort to decrease numbers of this invasive species in our waters. Striving to eliminating an entire fish population may seem strange for an environmental organization, but in The Bahamas’ case, it is crucial for our natural marine ecosystem. The red lionfish, Pterois volitans, is an alien invasive species in our waters. They are not native and have harmful impacts to the ecosystems that they are introduced to. This is of particular concern to island nations like The Bahamas due to our heavy reliance on native species such as the Nassau grouper and snapper in the fishing and tourism industry. Lionfish not only eat a lot of our native species, but also compete
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recently got the chance to hook up with good friend Jose Martinez. He invited me out to target big yellow jacks on light spin tackle, possibly getting one on fly among other species in Biscayne Bay. Just after sun up, we poled around looking for bonefish after not seeing any tarpon roll, but the tide had started to change and it was time to look for those big yellow jacks. Equipped with both light and heavy spin tackle, our offerings included live shrimp and crabs, plus a small arsenal of soft plastic baits by Monster3XUSA. We started to find them working the soft plastic shrimps over live bait. I had one take my fly but I wasn't quick enough to strip set, literally seeing my fly spat out. Stupid jelly legs and deer in the headlight syndrome, along with constant man giggles probably didn't help. Soon after, I did manage a jack on fly but it turned out to be the only crevalle in a big school of yellows. Not the target species on fly but my first decent jack on the long rod either way. However, the light tackle spin action with a soft plastic shrimp was the ticket. These big yellow jacks can hit like a ton of bricks and can easily be confused for hooking a freight train. Much like big snook, they will attempt to dump your spool with blistering runs towards structure and hard head shakes. We were on several schools of mostly big yellow jacks for what seemed like an entire tide. The winds picked up and we decided to scout a bit before it got too rough to cross the Bay. During the drive home, we reflected on our day and the fun we had. In fact, we had so much fun we decided to make another quick trip a couple days later. Saturday morning rolled around and we got an early start to beat the weekend warriors. On the water way before sun up, the plan was to hit the big jacks and get back in before the traffic got bad and more risky with inexperienced
boaters. At the first spot we each hooked into something huge and unstoppable on light tackle. Our best guess was tarpon or huge yellow jacks, much like the twenty pounders Jose has landed in the past. The action died soon after and the jack bite was not happening. After putting in some time and making a few bait changes without much luck, we decided to change
pace and work some mangroves for snook and a mixed bag of fun. It turned out to be a great decision as we both worked a new area and found some frisky snook in all sizes, with some big girls in the mix. I lost a slot snook to some old hanging rope dangling off a mangrove. Jose hooked up and landed a solid snook shortly after. The action was great and we stayed at this spot, mapping the area mentally and saw how the tide played her role. We kept working the mangroves rigged with M3X flukes tied weightless, skipping them under hanging branches. We saw many mangrove snapper
coming out to pop our baits but not with much size and nothing out of the norm, until a big reddish blitz came out from the shadows. I thought it was a redfish because of the size and color. Jose initially thought it was a big snook, especially after flushing some hidden ones. This fish came out ten to fifteen yards away from the mangroves, popped my fluke on top and missed. I made a twitch and he adjusted to strike. One more twitch and it was fish on! We quickly realized it was a huge mangrove snapper that took me around the boat once before Jose scooped my personal best shallow water mangrove snapper at twenty four inches. We also caught small black groupers, a yellowtail snapper, mutton snappers, jack crevalles and barracudas. Eight species total, all on Monster3XUSA shrimp or flukes both days. Please visit my website or social media links for more information or to book your South Florida trip in Miami, Florida. Come down for the chance to knock off several bucket list species, from freshwater to inshore and more.
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he month of May is full of possibilities. Before you head out, you'll need to ask yourself two questions. First, what do you want to target? Second, what type of weather and conditions will you encounter? The list of targets is quite extensive. Offshore, some of the largest mahi of the year will begin to show up. If you’re fishing the edge, you may come across blackfin tuna and smoker kingfish will be quite possible aside from a possible cobia or two. Also, some pretty hefty sailfish will still be hanging around for added excitement. Inshore, some of the largest tarpon of the year will be taking up residence off the beaches, around inlets, and bridges. Lastly, if bottom fishing is your game, you’ll be able to catch (and keep) grouper, along with most varieties of snapper and jacks. As you can see, the possibilities are endless. So how exactly should one prepare? One thing I learned early in my charter fishing career was to expect the unexpected. Sure, I may carry several rods and a lot of extra bait and tackle that I may or may not use but having it on the boat increases my odds of putting fish in the box. On a typical day on the water, I will carry (6) kite fishing
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pm. The seminar will take place at the Miami Bass Pro Shops located at Dolphin Mall. If you’d like more information on this or anything else just go on my Facebook page (Nomad Fishing Charters) or contact me directly at the number listed below. We’ll, I hope that you’ve enjoyed reading this piece. If you’d like to get in on the action make sure you book your trip early. You can do so via email, call or by text. Also, don’t forget that you can keep up with all of the action by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. If you prefer to watch some of the action, be sure to check out my YouTube page for the latest video additions. SPONSORS AND FRIENDS: Mercury Marine, Bass Pro Shops, Offshore Angler, Baitmasters, Tracker Marine, ACRARTEX, Orca Coolers, XTRATUF, Costa Del Mar, AFTCO, and Costa Oil. Tight Lines,
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our responsibility to take care of this valuable resource and to use all the knowledge we have to release these fish ethically, in the best shape possible and with the best chance for survival. In the Atlantic Ocean, it is illegal to remove any billfish from the water, prior to release. The purpose of releasing these fish is to make sure they can continue to spawn and provide fishing opportunities for future generations. Here are some tips to ensure your next billfish catch has the best chance for survival, while still getting great pictures. Use Circle Hooks: When using live bait or rigged dead bait, always use circle hooks. Circle hooks are designed to prevent gut hooking and to hook fish in the corner of the mouth, where the hook does the least amount of damage. Survival rates have soared since they became the hook of choice among the top tournament billfishermen. Hook up and catch ratio have also greatly increased
GoPro Camera / Selfie Stick: GoPro cameras and accessories for your smart phone enable you to get fantastic pictures and video of that “catch of a lifetime” and still keep your crew and the fish safe. Attach the camera to a long selfie stick and have a designated crew member hold the camera out away from the boat. A GoPro set up also allows you to take pictures of the fish from under the water and of it swimming away upon release. In the water billfish pictures are always better quality and much safer than pictures holding a fish on deck. De-Hooker: If the hook is clearly visible and not too embedded in the fish’s mouth, a long handled de-hooker can be used to remove the hook. Be sure to have the proper sized de-hooker for the hook size and type you are using. Make sure to slide the device all the way down onto the hook. De-hookers that allow you to push and twist the hook out seem to work best. A good de-hooker will also have a small hook on it that allows you to slide a lure up the leader for easy retrieval.
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few extra minutes swimming the fish with its mouth and gills underwater can be the difference between life and death. A large marlin that is extremely tired can take up to 45 minutes to an hour to fully recover. It is also important to hold the fish upright so that it can regain its strength and recover proper blood flow. With smaller species like sailfish, spearfish and white marlin, be extremely conscious of holding the bill. It is very easy to break a bill or cause trauma to the root or area where the bill grows from the fish’s head. Catching and releasing a fish should be as quick as possible. The heavier the tackle, the faster you can catch and release the fish. Touching the fish should be kept to a minimum as not to disturb its protective slime coat. Keep your ego in check and release the right way by always keeping these magnificent creatures wet and in the water where they belong.
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Release Knife: The easiest and safest way to release a billfish is to cut the leader without removing the hook or hooks first. A safety release knife can be attached to the end of a tag stick or small gaff so that you can reach the fish without getting to close. Be sure to cut the leader as close to the hook as possible as long trailing leaders will continue to irritate the fish and cause it to continue to panic. This device can also save the life of a leader man if he gets wrapped or tangled in the leader. Always have a safety knife on your person when dealing with heavy leader and large billfish.
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are not presented correctly. Even though I will be targeting blackfin tuna in the month of May, I will always catch some monster kings while fishing for them. You can catch some solid 20-30 lb kings in 80-180 feet of water and even jig up a slob 40 pounder off the deep wrecks. When using live bait, I use the same rig as stated above. I have caught my personal best mahi mahi in late May. The
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for the amberjack bite. If you’re the first one to the wreck, you are sure to get nailed on the first drop with your jig. For me, the best jigs for catching monster amberjacks are the orange tiger striped and the glow in the dark jig. You can also get lucky around the moons and jig up a solid a 40-50 lb wahoo off the same wrecks. For anglers that want to stay in close, the spanish mackerel bite just off the beach by the piers has been on fire. I’ve caught all my mackerel on live pilchards and light tackle. Make sure to use a small stinger just in case. Get ready for the highly anticipated Extreme Kayak Fishing Summer Slam Series in Pompano Beach. For more information and how to get involved go to www.extremekayakfishing. com. Find us on Instagram @ extremekayakfishing for some of the hottest kayak fishing photos.
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This will make you a better and more well rounded angler. Now on to how and where we are catching numbers as well as trophy fish. As the water continues to drop in the Florida Everglades, the fish will need to abandon the flats and move into the canals. This makes the fish easier to target. Now's the time to go after your trophy fish. #1 - Holiday Park: Fishing has been extremely awesome
Ace in green pumpkin, june bug and black is a good bait to throw. For those of you who do not know they have a boat rentals that are very affordable. #3 - Mile Marker 35: All the baits mentioned above are working. Be careful when going around the weirs as they are very shallow right now. #4 - Holey Land: Fish the east canal. That's the largest one and the one holding the most and best quality fish. #5 - Lake Okeechobee: Bass are starting to pull out to the outside edge. Some of the best techniques for the big ones are flipping and pitching creature baits. Swimbaits, swim jigs, spooks, hollow bellied frogs, chatterbaits and spinnerbaits make for excellent search baits. Also keep your eyes peeled for schooling bass on the outside edges. Chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, rattle traps and spooks will keep your rod bent. When you come across improperly discarded fishing line while out fishing, please dispose Capt. Neal wins of it properly. Nature can get 2 day in the tangled up in this line very easily. Bassin Fools Help to keep our shorelines and tournament and Big fish. waters cleaner for generations to come. Remember why we are free to fish and Thank a Veteran! Till next time...Fish On! for quality fish. Key baits are top water, frogs, spooks, hard swimbaits, plastics, swim jigs, flipping, pitching, and worming Capt. Neal Stark the bottom. (954) 822-1481 #2 - Sawgrass Recreational Fishing with America’s Finest, Inc. Park: Fishing at the park is off the "Changing Lives One Cast at a Time." chain with 100 + fish days. The 501(C)(3) Non-Profit Organization, FEIN #45-5494005 quality is not necessarily is there www.FishingwithAmericasFinest.org but the numbers are. Top baits fwaforg@gmail.com are jerkbaits, top water such as American Everglades Guide, Inc. spooks, poppers, bladed baits www.AmericanEvergladesGuide.com and soft plastics. The Gambler aeguideinc@gmail.com
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