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AIRHEAD SUP BONEFISH 1138 True to its name, the Airhead SUP Bonefish 1138 is a paddleboard specifically designed for fishing. This super-stable fishing SUP has two inflatable sponsons that give anglers the firm platform they need for fighting big fish and navigating rough water. There are four strategically placed mount pads on deck to accommodate four rod racks, Airhead SUP Fishing Racks and Bucket Racks. Two smaller accessory mounts are perfect for small rod holders or other accessories, and two stainless D-ring cooler tie downs round out endless possibilities for equipment customization. A classic teak-look EVA decking provides sure footing. At just 41 pounds, transport of the Bonefish 1138 is easy, and two molded handles fore and aft make carrying it to the water a breeze, even when it’s fully loaded. There is versatility built in with 10 stainless steel D-rings and two stretch tie downs. The Bonefish 1138 comes with a mesh backpack for transport and storage, a Hi Pressure hand pump for quick and easy inflation, a pressure gauge, valve wrench, board strap and repair kit.
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KAKU WAHOO 10.5 The new Kaku Wahoo 10.5 may be the baddest little ’yak on the water. It is a compact version of the Wahoo 12.5, which has proven itself as a superb fishing kayak. Kaku went and shaved a couple of feet and more than 10 pounds off of the original Wahoo to create a boat that is easier to transport and paddles very well in the tight environs kayak anglers often find themselves in. And while the Wahoo 10.5 gives up size, it does not sacrifice fishability or performance. It has all the features of the Wahoo 12.5. By flattening the rocker and lowering the keel, Kaku has designed a boat that tracks well and is easy to stand on. A sick deck pad rounds out the look of a quick little ’yak that is stable, comfortable and easy to handle.
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MANTA RACKS Whether it’s a mother-ship expedition offshore, a day-cruise to some isolated islands or exploration deep into the mangroves, there are a lot of places paddle-sports enthusiasts want to be that are too distant to access under paddle power. SUPs and kayaks take up a lot of room on the deck of the boat, and Manta Racks has come up with the perfect solution. The Manta Racks system stores your kayaks or SUPs securely to your boat, where they are out of the way, and it utilizes the boat’s rod holders, so there’s no need to drill any new holes for mounting. With a patented 360-degree locking swivel feature, paddleboards, wakeboards, kayaks, kiteboards, water skis and surfboards can be easily stored on the gunnel of the boat without drilling extra holes. All of your boards are out of the way of your passengers, securely fastened to your Manta Racks system. Go farther when you take your boards.
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WILDERNESS SYSTEMS RADAR SERIES With its new Radar Series, Wilderness Systems continues to build on its legacy of innovation, performance and quality in fishing kayaks. The Radar Series is Wilderness Systems’ first tri-powered kayak, which means it has paddle, power and pedal capabilities. It features S.M.A.R.T. Hull Technology that combines stability, maneuverability, acceleration, responsiveness and tracking throughout the entire design for ultimate
performance in multiple water environments. In addition to a flat platform for standing and freedom of movement, the Radar boasts state-of-the-art outfitting including expansive SlideTrax rails, a multitude of storage opportunities, and scupper options to deploy the Helix MD motor drive, Helix PD pedal drive and multiple options for electronics, including down-imaging, side-scanning or both. With Helix PD, a built-in steering control system allows for easy navigation that leaves your hands free for fishing. The AirPro Max seat complements the package with optimized positioning for any mode of travel.
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Paddlesports Product Review NUCANOE FLINT NuCanoe made waves when it introduced its new Flint kayak at iCast. Here is a boat jam-packed with features for serious anglers, yet the price tag is way below what you’d expect for such a high-quality kayak. At 11’3”, and less than 70 pounds, The Flint is the perfect boat for exploring creeks, rivers and backwater marshes. It is agile, responding nimbly to the paddle, and it also tracks very well despite its shorter length. Light enough for easy one-man transport, this boat is amazingly stable, and unique scupper hole design provides a firm deck. The Flint cockpit is wide open and fishes like a much larger kayak. There’s plenty of room and stability for standing to fish on an uncluttered deck, and the new Hawg Trough channel keeps your measuring board handy but out of the way. With five gear tracks, handy spaces for tackle boxes and angled flush-mount rod holders, NuCanoe has come up with a simple yet efficient and customizable layout for everything an angler needs. The side handle that doubles as a quick-clip paddle holder is a handy innovation someone should have come up with long ago. Cap it all off with the comfy custom-height Pinnacle seat NuCanoe is known for, and this is a top-notch fishing platform for a reasonable price.
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PERCEPTION PESCADOR PILOT 12.0 Perception’s pedal-powered Pescador Pilot is a fishing machine that is extremely comfortable and functional for anglers. It excels in flat water and is an excellent kayak for inshore and bay fishing as well as on freshwater lakes and ponds. The Pilot Drive propeller system effortlessly propels the boat, even in reverse, while leaving both hands free. The spacious, sit-on-top design with generous storage and accessory mounts make the kayak easy to customize. Superior stability allows anglers to cast and fight fish while standing. Comfort is absolutely necessary for serious anglers spending long hours on the water. The Pescador Pilot is built for that. A roomy captain’s chair features zonal mesh to promote cooling airflow. On-the-fly seatback adjustment tilts back for relaxed pedaling or forward for sportier pedaling.
With performance, comfort, features, and storage that outdistance its price point, especially for a peddle-driven kayak, the Pescador Pilot is also a great value. This boat is proudly designed, molded and hand assembled in the USA and is backed by a 5-year warranty.
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OLD TOWN PREDATOR PDL Prepare yourself for a totally new fishing experience. Old Town has taken boat control to new heights with forward and reverse via an efficient and easy-to-use propriety pedal-drive system. It gets you to the spot fast, and keeps you on the spot without paddling. With forward, reverse and agile maneuverability, you’ll experience precise boat control while your hands remain free to focus on fishing. The removable pedal drive installs in seconds and tips up instantly for shallowwater docking. The Predator PDL’s specially-designed hull combines the perfect balance of smooth pedal stroke speed and stand-up stability. The Old Town PDL pedals exactly like a bicycle, converting modest pedaling into maximum propulsion. A 10.3:1 gear ratio means that anglers can reach speeds up to 5.5 mph to reach fishing spots fast and efficiently. It also makes trolling through a range of useradjustable speeds easy and effective. The Predator PDL is infinitely customizable with rigging accessories from Cannon, Scotty, YakAttack, RAM and more.
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SEA EAGLE 350FX FISHING EXPLORER For anglers who like to go it alone, Sea Eagle’s 350fx is a terrific choice. The most stable and rugged entry in Sea Eagle’s Explorer Series of inflatable kayaks, it’s a lightweight (51-lbs.) and easily portable one-person fishing machine. Nearly indestructible, the 350fx features a double layer of 1000 Denier reinforced protective layers on the tubes and bottom, a 40-inch fish ruler, plus two spray skirts—each with three rod holders and accessory belts that hold tools, hooks and lures. A fully adjustable foot brace is easily positioned for maximum comfort and more power per stroke while a nifty anchor system quietly locks in advantageous casting positions. Suitable for paddling in waters rated to Class IV, 16 high-capacity self-bailing drain valves make this entry ideal for fishing in moderate whitewater rivers up to Class III. Close the valves to remain high and dry on flat waters, and insert the removable skeg to improve flatwater tracking. Fully inflated in seven minutes, the 350fx fits in a car trunk and handles electric motors up to 34-pound thrust. This inflatable fishing kayak is 11’6” long and has a maximum weight capacity of 575 lbs.
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crisp March air was cold enough to have me bundled up tight in layers and a heavy coat. To make things a little more interesting, the previous week of heavy rainfall had the dam wide open, causing swift current and massive waves in high winds. After fishing for half the tournaBy Ryan Kennedy ment day with no success other than a few short fish, I was feeling a little discouraged. have dreamed of certain That’s when things took a turn for the better. As my partner and days that would come I approached a stretch of rocky bank, I reached for a Red Crawdad along for as long as I have Rapala DT-6 crankbait and started slinging casts toward the bank. A been fishing bass tourna- few casts in led us to a small transition area where the size of the rocks ments. Those dreams turn changed. The first cast at this transition started with a bang. into goals, and those goals My St. Croix Mojo Bass Cranking Rod, which is a glass rod, was are attainable with hard work bent heavily. I was in for the first good fight of the day. After what and perseverance. It’s beyond seemed like an eternity, I was holding a 4-pound, 8-ounce Lake Gunamazing to me looking back tersville spotted bass. If you are familiar with the lake, you know a on my most recent tourna- spot of that size is something to appreciate. It’s just 3 ounces shy of the ment to see how God’s plan 4-pound, 11-ounce lake record. came together down to the My demeanor quickly changed for the better. Back on deck, with very rock that I bumped my one cast behind me after landing Spotapotamus, I was laser focused. I crankbait into before catching slung my crankbait as far as I could cast toward a log just past the same the fish I had always dreamed transition area. Within three cranks of the reel, my dream was about about. to become a reality. Moments later, I was holding a 9-pound, 8-ounce The goal that had elud- donkey of a largemouth. ed me thus far in my tournaTo get this straight, let’s go over what just happened. In three casts, ment career was catching an a near-lake-record spotted bass was in the boat, my new personal best absolute giant in a tourna- largemouth bass was in the boat, and 14 pounds of fish were in the ment. Don’t get me wrong, I am always excited to catch a big bass, but livewell. My partner and I ended up with over a 20-pound limit with whenever it happens it always seems to be while fishing for fun on the only four fish and qualified for the 2019 FLW Collegiate National lake or while pond-hopping around my house. This all changed, as I Championship! will forever remember, during the situation I am about to describe. Contact Ryan Kennedy at ryankfishing@gmail.com. Keep up with I was fishing at Lake Guntersville, Alabama, during the second his exploits on YouTube: Ryan Kennedy Fishing, Instagram: @ryankstop of the FLW Collegiate Southeastern Tournament Trail. The fishing and Facebook: Ryan Kennedy Fishing.
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leaders on our rigs. Yes, they will normally shut down the trout bite, but man o man are they fun to fight on light tackle. If you don’t wanna run down to the marsh, its not a problem. The near shore reefs along the MS Gulf Coast, will be loaded fish this month. As long as the rivers don’t flood, the reefs will be infested with trout, reds, black drum and sheepshead. The bites are usually better with a moving tide. Live or dead shrimp work the best on the reefs. If you have kids that you are wanting to take out, these trips to the near shore reefs are the best thing going. Short boat rides and plenty of action, you just can not beat it. Spring is here, so get out there and enjoy it. Make sure your boat and tackle is in good working order. If you don’t have a boat, why not hop on a charter? As always, have fun and be safe.
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PADDLE SPORTS IN PASCAGOULA, MS. The Pelagics are coming! April is the beginning of the incoming pelagic fish. Many of these pelagics have pointy fins, sharp teeth and wear a grey suit. These guys will come in and disrupt the schools of redfish that I have been fishing for all winter. But the pelagic that concerns me most is brown and has big rubbery lips! I love to sight fish for cobia with a fly and April is a prime month to do it. The cobia will follow the sand bars like a freeway down the barrier islands as they migrate to their final destination. Many people will be anchored up with chum, waiting on the fish to come to them. I believe this technique works as I have seen the fruits of their labor. I’m too impatient to wait for the fish, so I prefer to run
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Pascagoula April Pascagoula tide tide chart chart -- March Louisiana, South Pass, Pascagoula, Mississippi Sound South N Louisiana, 30° 20.4' / W 88° 32.0'Pass, Pascagoula, Mississippi Sound N 30° 20.4' / W 88° 32.0' Date Day High Tide Date Day High Tide 1 Su 2:50a 0.7 1 Th 10:14p 1.0 2 Mo 11:36a 1.2 2 Fr 11:21p 0.8 3 Tu 12:04p 1.3 3 Sa 1:20p 0.2 4 We 12:37p 1.4 4 Su 12:35a 0.6 5 Th 1:13p 1.4 5 Mo 12:13p 0.6 6 Fr 1:53p 1.4 6 Tu 12:41p 0.8 7 Sa 2:37p 1.4 7 We 1:20p 1.0 8 Su 3:29p 1.4 8 Th 2:05p 1.1 9 Mo 4:34p 1.3 9 Fr 2:56p 1.1 10 Tu 6:00p 1.2 10 Sa 3:55p 1.1 11 We 7:43p 1.1 11 Su 6:01p 1.1 12 Th 9:21p 1.1 12 Mo 7:10p 1.1 13 Fr 11:58a 0.7 13 Tu 8:17p 1.1 14 Sa 10:59a 0.8 14 We 9:19p 1.1 15 Su 12:49a 0.8 15 Th 10:17p 1.0 16 Mo 10:50a 1.2 16 Fr 11:16p 0.8 17 Tu 11:12a 1.4 17 Sa 1:16p 0.4 18 We 11:45a 1.7 18 Su 12:19a 0.8 19 Th 12:24p 1.8 19 Mo 1:40a 0.6 20 Fr 1:09p 1.8 20 Tu 12:37p 1.0 21 Sa 1:58p 1.8 21 We 1:07p 1.1 22 Su 2:53p 1.8 22 Th 1:48p 1.3 23 Mo 3:55p 1.6 23 Fr 2:37p 1.4 24 Tu 5:21p 1.3 24 Sa 3:36p 1.6 25 We 7:46p 1.1 25 Su 4:46p 1.6 26 Th 12:02p 0.8 26 Mo 6:09p 1.4 27 Fr 10:37a 1.0 27 Tu 7:41p 1.3 28 Sa 10:07a 1.2 28 We 9:15p 1.2 29 Su 10:11a 1.3 29 Th 10:47p 1.1 30 Mo 10:30a 1.6 30 Fr 12:43p 0.6 31
Sa
12:24a
High Tide High Tide 11:20a 1.0
Low Tide Low Tide 4:23a 0.6 6:42a -0.5 8:49p 0.1 7:16a -0.2 10:03p 0.0 7:26a 0.1 11:15p 0.0 6:45a 0.2
Low Tide Low Tide 7:33p 0.2
Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunset 6:46a 7:15p 6:22a 5:56p 6:45a 7:15p 6:21a 5:57p 6:44a 7:16p 4:02p 0.1 6:20a 5:58p 6:43a 7:16p 12:11p 0.4 6:39p 0.1 6:19a 5:58p 6:42a 7:17p 8:58p 0.0 6:17a 5:59p 12:23a 0.0 6:41a 7:18p 11:14p -0.1 6:16a 6:00p 1:23a 0.0 6:39a 7:18p 6:15a 6:00p 2:17a 0.0 6:38a 7:19p 12:44a -0.2 6:14a 6:01p 3:04a 0.0 6:37a 7:19p 1:45a -0.2 6:13a 6:01p 3:46a 0.1 6:36a 7:20p 2:33a -0.4 6:12a 6:02p 4:21a 0.2 6:35a 7:20p 4:17a -0.4 7:11a 7:03p 4:47a 0.4 6:34a 7:21p 4:57a -0.4 7:10a 7:03p 10:57p 1.0 5:01a 0.5 3:39p 0.6 6:33a 7:22p 5:33a -0.2 7:08a 7:04p 4:56a 0.7 5:08p 0.5 6:32a 7:22p 6:06a -0.2 7:07a 7:04p 10:43a 1.1 4:15a 0.7 6:20p 0.4 6:31a 7:23p 6:33a -0.1 7:06a 7:05p 7:30p 0.2 6:30a 7:23p 6:52a 0.1 7:05a 7:06p 8:42p 0.0 6:29a 7:24p 7:00a 0.2 4:08p 0.2 7:04a 7:06p 9:57p -0.1 6:28a 7:25p 12:29p 0.5 6:50a 0.4 6:02p 0.2 7:03a 7:07p 11:11p -0.2 6:26a 7:25p 12:22p 0.7 6:07a 0.5 7:43p 0.2 7:02a 7:07p 6:25a 7:26p 9:29p 0.1 7:00a 7:08p 12:21a -0.2 6:24a 7:26p 11:17p -0.1 6:59a 7:09p 1:26a -0.2 6:23a 7:27p 6:58a 7:09p 2:24a -0.1 6:22a 7:28p 12:48a -0.2 6:57a 7:10p 3:14a 0.0 6:22a 7:28p 2:01a -0.4 6:56a 7:10p 3:54a 0.2 6:21a 7:29p 3:04a -0.5 6:54a 7:11p 10:29p 1.0 4:15a 0.5 4:08p 0.7 6:20a 7:29p 4:00a -0.5 6:53a 7:11p 4:01a 0.7 5:29p 0.6 6:19a 7:30p 4:51a -0.4 6:52a 7:12p 6:29p 0.4 6:18a 7:31p 5:36a -0.1 6:51a 7:13p 7:22p 0.2 6:17a 7:31p 6:12a 0.1 6:50a 7:13p 8:12p 0.1 6:16a 7:32p 6:31a 0.4 4:25p 0.5 6:49a 7:14p ©2018 FreeTideTables.com - For comparison only - Times are local - Tides in feet from MLLW 0.8 11:33a 0.7 6:12a 0.6 6:11p 0.4 6:47a 7:14p
April 2018 March 2018
Moonrise Moonset Phase Moonrise Moonset Phase 8:36p 7:43a 5:49p 6:10a 9:34p 8:20a 6:53p 6:53a Full 10:30p 8:59a 7:54p 7:33a 11:25p 9:39a 8:54p 8:12a 10:21a 9:51p 8:49a 12:17a 11:06a 10:47p 9:27a 1:08a 11:53a 11:42p 10:05a 1:56a 12:43p 3rd 10:46a 2:40a 1:34p 12:35a 11:28a 3rd 3:22a 2:27p 1:26a 12:14p 4:02a 3:21p 3:15a 2:02p 4:40a 4:17p 4:01a 2:52p 5:16a 5:13p 4:45a 3:44p 5:53a 6:11p 5:27a 4:38p 6:29a 7:11p 6:06a 5:33p 7:08a 8:12p New 6:43a 6:29p 7:49a 9:15p 7:20a 7:26p New 8:34a 10:19p 7:56a 8:24p 9:24a 11:23p 8:33a 9:23p 10:18a 9:11a 10:23p 11:17a 12:24a 9:53a 11:25p 12:18p 1:22a 1st 10:38a 1:21p 2:14a 11:28a 12:27a 2:24p 3:02a 12:23p 1:29a 1st 3:26p 3:45a 1:22p 2:29a 4:27p 4:25a 2:25p 3:25a 5:26p 5:03a 3:29p 4:16a 6:24p 5:40a 4:33p 5:03a 7:22p 6:17a 5:36p 5:47a 8:18p 6:54a Full 6:37p 6:27a 7:37p
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TIDE CHARTS March Gulfport tide chart - April Louisiana, South South Pass, Pass, Gulfport Gulfport Harbor, Harbor, Mississippi Mississippi Sound Sound Louisiana,
March 2018 April 2018
30°21.6' 21.6'//WW89° 89°04.9' 04.9' NN30° Date Date
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Day Day
11 22
6:10a 7:43a
6:21a 6:45a
5:57p 7:15p
6:53p 9:34p
6:53a 8:20a
6:20a 6:44a
5:58p 7:16p
7:54p 10:30p
7:33a 8:59a
6:19a 6:43a
5:58p 7:16p
8:54p 11:25p
8:12a 9:39a
6:17a 6:42a
5:59p 7:17p
9:51p
8:49a 10:21a
6:16a 6:41a
6:00p 7:18p
10:47p 12:17a
9:27a 11:06a
6:15a 6:39a
6:00p 7:18p
11:42p 1:08a
10:05a 11:53a
1:05a -0.3 2:38a 0.0
6:14a 6:38a
6:01p 7:19p
1:56a
10:46a 12:43p
3rd
1.2 1.4
2:06a -0.3 3:25a 0.0
6:13a 6:37a
6:01p 7:19p
12:35a 2:40a
11:28a 1:34p
3rd
4:44p 6:49p
1.2 1.3
2:54a -0.4 4:07a 0.1
6:12a 6:36a
6:02p 7:20p
1:26a 3:22a
12:14p 2:27p
6:50p 8:32p
1.2 1.2
4:38a -0.4 4:42a 0.3
7:11a 6:35a
7:03p 7:20p
3:15a 4:02a
2:02p 3:21p
7:59p 10:10p
1.2 1.2
5:18a -0.4 5:08a 0.4
7:10a 6:34a
7:03p 7:21p
4:01a 4:40a
2:52p 4:17p
12:25p
1.3
12:10a 12:53p
0.3
7:47a 10:24p
1:24a 1:26p
0.7 1.6
1:00p
0.4
1:02p 2:02p
0.7 1.6
1:30p 2:42p
0.9 1.6
2:09p 3:26p
1.0 1.6
1:44a
0.0
2:54p 4:18p
1.2 1.6
3:45p 5:23p
Sa Tu
Mo Th
9:06p 12:47p
1.2 0.8
10:08p 11:48a
1.2 0.9
11:06p 1:38a
1.0 0.9
11:39a
1.3
12:05a 12:01p
0.9 1.6
2:05p
0.4
1:08a 12:34p
0.9 1.8
1:18p
2:29a 1:13p
0.7 1.9
1:11p
1:26p 1:58p
1.0 1.9
1:56p 2:47p
Th Su
99
Fr Mo
10 10 11 11
Su We
12 12 13 13
Tu Fr
14 14
We Sa
15 15
Th Su
16 16
Fr Mo
17 17
Sa Tu
18 18
Su We
20 20
Tu Fr
19 19
Mo Th
21 21
Fr Mo
25 25
Su We
27 27
Tu Fr
24 24
Mo Th
28 28
We Sa
29 29
Th Su
30 30
Fr Mo
31
0.1 0.0
4:23p
0.1
7:06a 11:36p
0.3 0.0
7:00p
0.1
9:19p
0.0
11:35p -0.1 12:44a 0.0
7:37a -0.3 9:10p 0.1
11:46p
1.0
11:32a
1.2
5:54a -0.3 5:22a 0.5
4:00p
0.7
7:08a 6:33a
7:04p 7:22p
4:45a 5:16a
3:44p 5:13p
6:27a -0.3 5:17a 0.8
5:29p
0.5
7:07a 6:32a
7:04p 7:22p
5:27a 5:53a
4:38p 6:11p
6:54a -0.1 4:36a 0.8
6:41p
0.4
7:06a 6:31a
7:05p 7:23p
6:06a 6:29a
5:33p 7:11p
7:05a 6:30a
7:06p 7:23p
6:43a 7:08a
0.1 0.3
6:29p 8:12p
New
7:21a 9:03p
0.3 0.0
4:29p
0.3
7:04a 6:29a
7:06p 7:24p
7:20a 7:49a
7:26p 9:15p
New
0.5
7:11a -0.1 0.4 10:18p
6:23p
0.3
7:03a 6:28a
7:07p 7:25p
7:56a 8:34a
8:24p 10:19p
0.8
6:28a -0.3 0.5 11:32p
8:04p
0.3
9:23p 11:23p
7:07p 7:25p
8:33a 9:24a
7:08p 7:26p
9:11a 10:18a
10:23p
1.2 1.9
11:38p -0.3 -0.1 12:42a
6:59a 6:24a
7:09p 7:26p
9:53a 11:17a
11:25p 12:24a
2:37p 3:42p
1.4 1.9
1:47a -0.3
6:58a 6:23a
7:09p 7:27p
10:38a 12:18p
1:22a
3:26p 4:44p
1.6 1.7
1:09a -0.1 -0.3 2:45a
6:57a 6:22a
7:10p 7:28p
11:28a 1:21p
12:27a 2:14a
4:25p 6:10p
1.7 1.4
2:22a -0.4 3:35a 0.0
6:56a 6:22a
7:10p 7:28p
12:23p 2:24p
1:29a 3:02a
5:35p 8:35p
1.7 1.2
3:25a -0.5 4:15a 0.3
6:54a 6:21a
7:11p 7:29p
1:22p 3:26p
2:29a 3:45a
6:58p 12:51p
1.6 0.9
4:21a -0.5 4:36a 0.5
4:29p
0.8
6:53a 6:20a
7:11p 7:29p
2:25p 4:27p
3:25a 4:25a
8:30p 11:26a
1.4 1.0
5:12a -0.4 4:22a 0.8
5:50p
0.7
6:52a 6:19a
7:12p 7:30p
3:29p 5:26p
4:16a 5:03a
10:04p 10:56a
1.3 1.3
5:57a -0.1 6:50p 0.4
6:51a 6:18a
7:13p 7:31p
4:33p 6:24p
5:03a 5:40a
11:36p 11:00a
1.2 1.4
6:33a 7:43p
0.1 0.3
6:50a 6:17a
7:13p 7:31p
5:36p 7:22p
5:47a 6:17a
1:32p 11:19a
0.7 1.7
6:52a 8:33p
0.4 0.1
6:49a 6:16a
7:14p 7:32p
6:37p 8:18p
6:27a 6:54a
Full
1:13a
0.9
12:22p 0.8 6:33a 0.7 only 6:32p 6:47a ©2018 FreeTideTables.com - For comparison - Times are0.4 local - Tides in feet from7:14p MLLW
7:37p
7:05a
Full
Sa
9:50p
11:18p
1.0
4:46p
0.5
11 22 33 44 55
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10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17
Th Su
Fr Mo
Sa Tu
Su We
March 2018 April 2018
0.8
HighTide Tide High 1:17p
1.1
1:18a 1.5 0.9 2:01p
3:17p
0.3
2:32a 1.6 0.7 2:34p
2:08p
0.4
12:11a 1.1 1:33p 1.4
LowTide Tide Low 8:51a -0.5 6:32a 0.7
0.3
0.1
6:11p
0.1
8:54a 0.0 0.3 12:12a
8:48p
0.1
9:25a -0.3 10:58p 0.1 9:35a
Sunrise Sunrise
Sunset Sunset
Moonrise Moonrise
Moonset Moonset
6:22a 6:46a
5:56p 7:15p
5:49p 8:36p
6:10a 7:43a
6:21a 6:45a
5:57p 7:15p
6:53p 9:34p
6:53a 8:20a
6:20a 6:44a
5:58p 7:16p
7:54p 10:30p
7:33a 8:59a
5:58p 7:16p
8:54p 11:25p
8:12a 9:39a
5:59p 7:17p
9:51p
8:49a 10:21a
2:38p 1.6 0.9 3:50p
2:32a
0.0
6:16a 6:41a
6:00p 7:18p
10:47p 12:17a
9:27a 11:06a
3:17p 1.6 1.1 4:34p
1:23a -0.1 3:32a 0.0
6:15a 6:39a
6:00p 7:18p
11:42p 1:08a
10:05a 11:53a
4:02p 1.6 1.2 5:26p
2:53a -0.3 4:26a 0.0
6:14a 6:38a
6:01p 7:19p
1:56a
10:46a 12:43p
3rd
4:53p 1.5 1.2 6:31p
3:54a -0.3 5:13a 0.0
6:13a 6:37a
6:01p 7:19p
12:35a 2:40a
11:28a 1:34p
3rd
Sa Tu
5:52p 1.4 1.2 7:57p
4:42a -0.4 5:55a 0.1
6:12a 6:36a
6:02p 7:20p
1:26a 3:22a
12:14p 2:27p
7:58p 1.2 1.2 9:40p
6:26a -0.4 6:30a 0.3
7:11a 6:35a
7:03p 7:20p
3:15a 4:02a
2:02p 3:21p
Mo Th
9:07p 1.2 1.2 11:18p
7:06a -0.4 6:56a 0.4
7:10a 6:34a
7:03p 7:21p
4:01a 4:40a
2:52p 4:17p
10:14p 1.2 1:55p 0.8
7:42a -0.3 7:10a 0.5
5:48p
0.7
7:08a 6:33a
7:04p 7:22p
4:45a 5:16a
3:44p 5:13p
Tu Fr
We Sa
Th Su
Fr Mo
Su We Tu Fr
We Sa
Th Su
Fr Mo
Sa Tu
Mo Th
We Sa
Th Su
11:16p 1.1 1.2 12:54a 2:46a
0.9
12:56p
0.9
8:15a -0.3 7:05a 0.8
7:17p
0.5
7:07a 6:32a
7:04p 7:22p
5:27a 5:53a
4:38p 6:11p
12:40p
1.2
8:42a -0.1 6:24a 0.8
8:29p
0.4
7:06a 6:31a
7:05p 7:23p
6:06a 6:29a
5:33p 7:11p
7:05a 6:30a
7:06p 7:23p
6:43a 7:08a
12:14a 1.4 1.1 12:47p
9:01a 0.3 0.1 9:39p
1:13a 1.6 0.9 1:09p
3:13p
0.4
2:16a 1.9 0.9 1:42p
2:26p
0.5
3:37a 2.0 0.7 2:21p
2:19p
0.8
6:29p 8:12p
New
6:17p
0.3
7:04a 6:29a
7:06p 7:24p
7:20a 7:49a
7:26p 9:15p
New
0.4
8:11p
0.3
7:03a 6:28a
7:07p 7:25p
7:56a 8:34a
8:24p 10:19p
8:16a -0.1 0.5 12:06a
9:52p
0.3
9:23p 11:23p
9:09a 0.0 0.3 10:51p 8:59a
7:02a 6:26a
7:07p 7:25p
8:33a 9:24a
2:34p 2.0 1.1 3:06p
11:38p 0.1 1:20a -0.3
7:00a 6:25a
7:08p 7:26p
9:11a 10:18a
10:23p
3:04p 2.0 1.2 3:55p
2:30a -0.3
6:59a 6:24a
7:09p 7:26p
9:53a 11:17a
11:25p 12:24a
3:45p 2.0 1.5 4:50p
1:26a -0.3 -0.1 3:35a
6:58a 6:23a
7:09p 7:27p
10:38a 12:18p
1:22a
4:34p 1.8 1.6 5:52p
2:57a -0.1 -0.3 4:33a
6:57a 6:22a
7:10p 7:28p
11:28a 1:21p
12:27a 2:14a
Fr Mo
5:33p 1.5 1.8 7:18p
4:10a -0.4 5:23a 0.0
6:56a 6:22a
7:10p 7:28p
12:23p 2:24p
1:29a 3:02a
25 25
Su We
6:43p 1.2 1.8 9:43p
5:13a -0.5 6:03a 0.3
6:54a 6:21a
7:11p 7:29p
1:22p 3:26p
2:29a 3:45a
27 27
Tu Fr
9:38p 1.1 1.5 12:26a
28 28 29 29 30 30 31
Full
6:17a 6:42a
23 23
26 26
Phase Phase
6:19a 6:43a
Tu Fr
24 24
Sa Tu
Mo Th
We Sa
Th Su
Fr Mo
Sa
8:06p 0.9 1.6 1:59p 12:34p
1.1
6:09a -0.5 6:24a 0.5
6:17p
0.8
6:53a 6:20a
7:11p 7:29p
2:25p 4:27p
3:25a 4:25a
7:00a -0.4 6:10a 0.8
7:38p
0.7
6:52a 6:19a
7:12p 7:30p
3:29p 5:26p
4:16a 5:03a
1st 1st
11:12p 1.4 1.4 12:04p
7:45a -0.1 8:38p 0.4
6:51a 6:18a
7:13p 7:31p
4:33p 6:24p
5:03a 5:40a
12:08p
8:21a 0.3 0.1 9:31p
6:50a 6:17a
7:13p 7:31p
5:36p 7:22p
5:47a 6:17a
6:49a 6:16a
7:14p 7:32p
6:37p 8:18p
6:27a 6:54a
Full
1:30p 0.8 8:21a 0.7 only 8:20p 6:47a ©2018 FreeTideTables.com - For comparison - Times are0.4 local - Tides in feet from7:14p MLLW
7:37p
7:05a
Full
1.5
12:44a 1.8 1.2 12:27p 2:21a
0.9
2:40p
0.7
8:40a 0.1 0.4 10:21p
6:34p
0.5
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LowTide Tide Low 9:42p
11:07p 0.0 1:24a 0.0
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HighTide Tide High 4:47a
2:10p 1.6 0.7 3:10p
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A & A Marine Hardware and A & A’s Tackle Box
Full
7:13a 7:51p
Louisiana, South South Pass, Pass, St. St. Louis Louis Bay Bay entrance entrance Louisiana,
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Phase Phase
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Sa Tu
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7:02a 6:26a
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t is the heart of the tarpon season in the Florida Keys. With the annual migration in full swing, there should be silver kings everywhere over the next couple of months. The big spring run begins most years in February. It can last deep into the summer when conditions are right. This is when the big fish are most vulnerable. Averaging 80 pounds and sometimes running much larger, tarpon in the keys offer a fishery unlike any other in the world. The west coast of Africa might have the world record 286-pound, 9-ounce tarpon, but nowhere in the world has the opportunities to sight fish tarpon like the Keys. Poling the flats, there is a very real possibility of encountering tarpon up to 200 pounds and heavier in shallow and ultra-clear water. Migrating tarpon will push up into the backcountry in the thousands, skirting the edges of the flats and channels. Staking out or anchoring the boat in an ambush point where the angler is likely to encounter numbers of hungry tarpon is best accomplished through a local guide who stays on top of the movements of these giant fish. One thing you’ll notice is that while some captains might guarantee “shots” at tarpon, none promise you’ll actually bring one boatside. With a fly, enticing a big tarpon to eat is something that takes a lot of skill and a little luck. First-timers are probably better off fishing live bait, and a crab fished under a float in the passes and around bridges where fish are
concentrated can lead to multiple hook-ups in a day’s trip. What follows is a fight that cannot be matched by any fish anywhere. The powerful runs and repeated jumps of a hooked tarpon are what made them so highly prized as a game fish. Even experienced anglers are frequently left broken hearted when the line falls slack. Winning a battle with Megalops is an achievement to be remembered. Winning the battle comes with a heavy dose of responsibility, as well. Tarpon have a life span of 50 years or more. They are slow growing, and it takes them seven to 13 years to reach sexual maturity. This and their value as a game fish make them susceptible to population decline. Every effort should be made to release them with the best chance for their survival. All Florida tarpon must be released, with an exception for anglers who have purchased a state tarpon tag for the purpose of achieving an IGFA world record. Large tarpon should remain in the water at all times, which means unhooking and photographing them should be done quickly, with an effort to keep the head and gills in the water as much as possible. Never attempt to drag a tarpon over the side of the boat. Tarpon will often fight to exhaustion, so reviving them after the fight will greatly increase their chance of survival. Hold them horizontally in the water with their mouth open, moving them forward to push water over their gills. Do this until they are able to swim off on their own.
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ple hours before sunset. I don’t have the words to describe the picturesque setting that spread out before me. Mangroves, oyster beds and hidden shoals were in abundance. We paddled to the tip of a mangrove island where a smaller canal led to docks, sandbars and windbreaks. We had to cross the main channel to get there, and there was a 1- to 2-foot chop with the boating traffic and winds. The Voodoo was stable and fast, tracking straight as it cut through the channel. I was surprised the chop didn’t offer more of a challenge, but the hull design of the Voodoo is flawless. It also features a chair, which—without adjustment—offers two seated positions and can be used as a poling platform. The boat paddles well from a seated or standing position, and the ability to make powerful strokes with a low center of gravity came in handy during the crossing. As we rounded the tip of the island, we found wind-shade in a pocket. We poled down to cast right under the mangroves and docks. The Voodoo’s stern has five molded-in Power Pole mounts that allow for dual or single Power Pole Micros. And from a stability standpoint, the boat might as well be the deck of a skiff. Kevin hooked into a 25-inch redfish and fought it with ease from the open deck. As we paddled through the backside of the mangrove islands, we cast to oyster beds and under docks. The final spot Kevin had planned was a back corner of an area with a long sea wall and sand flats. Kevin wanted to hit it right at sunset, when the redfish bite is best. We could see reds tailing over the shoals as the tide went out. If you are looking for a perfect fishing machine, look no further than Kaku. These boats are a fisherman’s Cadillac. Kevin’s obsession with crafting a superior fishing vessel is evident in the sleek, stable versatility of his boats. For more on Kaku Kayak, visit kakukayak.com.
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ou couldn’t tell by looking in the tannic-stained water, but Capt. Gary Dubiel was convinced redfish were holding just a few feet from the bank. “Toss your line up tight and see what happens,” he instructed. My cork popper landed with a splat and the trailing DOA shrimp settled toward the bottom. I waited a second, gave a “pop” and watched the cork slide under with an 8-pound red in full protest. “They’ll smack that setup every time,” smiled the skipper. It’s no secret that the coastal waters of North Carolina teem with redfish and stripers, but many visiting anglers focus their efforts solely on inlet and ocean waters. For truly amazing topwater action, the bays, creeks and river systems are also well worth exploring. “There’s amazing variety on the inside here,” said Dubiel, of Spec Fever Guide Service (www.specfever.com), who specializes in putting light-tackle and fly-fishing fans right in the mix. Dubiel especially enjoys working the Neuse River area because it hosts stripers and seatrout year-round, plus redfish from spring though mid-October. “These stripers are estuarine and don’t run to the ocean,” he explained. “They typically measure up to 32 inches, which makes them perfect for light gear and fly rods. Even better, they mix in with the specks and slot-sized redfish. We often catch all three on the same trip.” The striper action really heats up in late April when the bass return from spawning farther upriver to offer outstanding surface action from Oriental to New Bern, N.C. Much of the fun takes place in knee-deep depths here in the river’s mouth at Pamlico Sound, and that makes for a ton of topwater thrills. Interestingly, the Neuse River—America’s widest at 6 miles across the mouth— doesn’t have a lunar rise and fall in tides. Rather than look for current, Dubiel works around structure while using a trolling motor to quietly get in and out of
potential hot spots. He likes casting at old wood when possible, often using a Bob’s Banger Capt. Gary Dubiel of Spec popper. “Because the fish often Fever Guide Service works hang in the shallows here, you can call them from a considerthe long wand for shallow able distance if you make a litwater Neuse River stripers, reds tle noise,” he said. “This is also and specks. Photo by Felicia a great lure for covering a lot of Scocozza. water. Some of our wood fields are pretty expansive.” Push up into the Neuse River tributaries above and below New Bern and you’ll also find largemouth bass, crappie and perch. The creeks stay warmer than the river in the winter months, so there are times in late winter and early spring when you might catch any of these along with a striper, redfish or speckled trout as well. “It certainly makes for an interesting mixed bag,” quipped Dubiel. Just an hour drive from Moorhead City, N.C., the Neuse River is easily accessible from Oriental, New Bern or the ICW. For accommodations, consider Bridgepoint Marina (www.bridgepointe.com) in New Bern. It’s within 500 yards of public launching at both Lawson Creek Landing and Union Park Point. For more info on the New Bern area, visit www.visitnewbern.com.
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“We are United States Power Squadrons but we are also America’s Boating Club,” said Gary Cheney, chief commander, United States Power Squadrons. “This is not just a name change, it describes what we do. We go boating and have fun doing it. Our squadrons are social clubs as well as providers of high quality boating education— allowing members to enjoy the sport and camaraderie of boating and any number of activities that keep us together. Togetherness is what this lifestyle is all about. We joined the organization for the boating education, but we stayed for the friends.” Offering classes For Boaters, By Boaters in boat handling, navigation, boat maintenance, weather and related subjects, United States Power Squadrons— America’s Boating Club serves as a virtual “yacht club” with boating and social activities for all types of recreational boaters. With over 27,000 members organized into 356 local clubs across the country, America’s Boating Club is comprised of families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education. Members are vital to strengthening the communities they live in and know it’s important to live their values by giving back through public service and volunteer opportunities. Members provide courtesy vessel safety checks, help the NOAA’s National Ocean Service keep nautical charts accurate and organize beach cleanups. “Our commitment is to continue learning, teaching, laughing and helping our fellow members enjoy boating,” continued Cheney. “Whether you’re passionate about cruising, racing, making new friends, volunteering in your community or learning from experienced boaters, your local squadron has the resources you need to engage your passions and, perhaps, instill some new ones.” In February of 2017, the United States Power Squadrons announced its America’s Boating Club co-brand to its squadrons, following an almost yearlong renaming exercise. To learn more about United States Power Squadrons–America’s Boating Club, visit www.americasboatingclub.org.
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