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Jeff and Payton Oney caught their limit of beautiful Gulf red snapper as well as red and gag grouper and other reef fish while fishing off Anna Maria Island with Capt. Larry McGuire and Show Me The Fish Charters. able range of variance between locations. Researchers will use methods beyond catch data in their study. Remote operated vehicles, camera sleds, acoustics and divers will play a role in producing the estimate. Researchers will also be capturing some fish and taking fin clips to develop genetic tags to be used in future estimates. Along with the snapper study, there is excitement over additional information that can be gathered in a study of this size. The distribution and size of other reef fish, as well as the invasive lionfish are of particular interest.
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The argument still rages as to why. Some say it was overfishing of the apex predators like marlin and swordfish by sport-fishermen, while others maintain the government opened up the feeder fish, mostly sardines, for overharvesting. Let’s look at the problem from both ends of the food chain. The Costa Rican government enforces their 60-mile line vigorously and is very strong against unlicensed commercial operations. These efforts maintain a healthy number of feeder fish. At the apex level, the preservation of billfish has been spearheaded by groups like the International Billfish Foundation and the IGFA. Costa Rica has also taken the lead in this effort by prohibiting sportsmen from removing billfish from the water (no hero shots allowed) and by banning the sale of meat from marlin and sailfish. “The advantage of catch-and-release billfishing is mainly economical,” noted Capt. Mendoza. “Essentially, we want to create a market where these apex predators are more valuable swimming in the ocean than they are on the scale at a fish market.” On average, a full day of marlin fishing costs $900 and provides renewable income for the captains and mates. Conversely, the value of the same fish at an unlicensed fish market can be as low as pennies per pound. Charter fishing lies somewhere in between the bottom-line driven world of commercial fishing and the fun-loving experience of recreational fishing. “A good charter trip should be fun, productive and educational, especially for novice anglers,” said Capt. Mendoza. “These trips can bring together multiple generations, as fishing tactics are handed down from grandfather to father, father to son.” Capt. Mendoza knows all about that. This season, his 22-year-old son joined him in the mate position on the Wanderer to continue the family legacy. By operating under common-sense regulations, the fishing in Nosara should stay strong for generations to come “The ocean provides me with a livelihood, and I want to protect her the way she’s protected me. My idea of a perfect day is catch billfish, get a nice photo, set it free, and get the lines back out there again. Clearly that’s not a bad day at work.” concluded Capt. Mendoza.
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lorida is a tale of two worlds. Southern Florida, a region that begins somewhere between Orlando and Ocala, is vastly different than communities to the north and along the Panhandle. What some call Old Florida, these towns established way before Mickey Mouse took up residence at Disney World in Orlando. Following Mickey came other theme parks, high rise condominium complexes, and Lamborghinis that forever changed the southern part of the Sunshine State, but communities to the north found a way to maintain a semblance of what attracted so many years ago. In a region known as the Forgotten Coast, Apalachicola rests in the middle of the Panhandle on Florida’s northwest coast in southern Franklin County. The greater Apalachicola region is one of the earliest populated areas in Florida, dating back to 1831. The coastal communities of Apalachicola, St. George Island and Eastpoint, the heart of the Forgotten Coast, offer an authentic taste of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Houseboats at River Watch Just a block from the main shopping and dining district of Apalachicola is Houseboats at River Watch on Water Street. Proprietor Karen Hoff offers four floating homes with waterfront views of the Apalachicola River. One is a 500-square-foot home named “Rebels’ Rest” (VRBO – 1029857) that boasts magnificent sunrises and sunsets, a daily parade of fishing boats, and a variety of wildlife that rivaled any National Geographic episode. Karen moved from New Jersey in 2012 as a tourist looking for permanent housing. Attracted to the history of Apalachicola, she purchased the home she was renting and the accompanying marina. Since then she’s added three other floating homes ranging in sizes. “People come visit because they are seeking something low key,” she said. “They like the adventure of it and looking for a place they can watch the river traffic, the wildlife and relax.” Each home features a fully equipped kitchen, cable television, the Internet, comfortable beds, general living space and a deck overlooking the river. Oh, and fishing rods. Because most of the fish you might catch off the deck are likely going to be gafftopsail catfish, you’ll need a guide to find trophy fish and varieties worthy of the dinner table. Fishing Off St. Vincent Born and raised in Apalachicola, Capt. Rudy Gay operates Apalachicola Charters. Years ago, Capt. Rudy’s family members were caretakers for St. Vincent Island, one of four barrier islands close to the mouth of the Apalachicola River. In 1968, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service purchased the island for $2.2 million from Henry and Alfred Loomis. The 9-mile-long island was converted into a National Wildlife Refuge. Gay often guides fisherman off the shores of St. Vincent in his 24’ Kenner searching for redfish, speckled trout, flounder and sheepshead, using shrimp as bait. “There is a natural beauty here. It’s very pristine,” said Gay. “We don’t have trash floating around in the water. There is a lot of good fishing in this area.” Tripletail – Love At First Bite Capt. Jonathan Creamer has fished for tripletail since he was a
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kid. With a bumper crop of this great gamefish in Apalachicola Bay over the last few years, it has come into the spotlight for anglers with fly rods as well as conventional tackle. Aboard Capt. Jonathan’s 24’ Glasstream, we ran an extensive circuit of vertical structure seeking out tripletails where they hold. Capt. Jonathan guides through several lines of crab traps—about 50 in all. The rig we fished was a simple live shrimp under a popping cork. “You need to get the bait as close to the trap as possible without getting snagged,” said Creamer. “Pop the line. That rattles the cork and attracts the tripletail.” Tripletail must be at least 15 inches long to keep. “The tripletail puts the grouper to shame,” said Capt. Jonathan. “It’s been like a highway down here of people trying it out. It’s become very popular lately.” Apalachicola River Cruises Capt. Skip Shiver is a fifth-generation Franklin County resident who grew up on the water. After years in the offshore charter industry, law enforcement and as a Florida Fish and Wildlife officer, Skip launched Apalachicola River Cruises. Capt. Skip leads tours aboard the restored “Miss America,” a Dutch-built beauty straight from the Netherlands. Skip’s love and knowledge for the area and its waters are unmatched. During his tours across the brackish river, Skip points out the importance of the marshes to the ecosystem. “As water comes down it floods our flood planes,” said Shiver. “It picks up the nutrients and sediments that have been waiting for the high waters.” Those nutrients then feed the oyster beds for which Apalachicola is known. Passengers get to see the natural beauty of the Apalachicola River and learn about the area from the vantage point of Skip’s boat. While Apalachicola rests in the Sunshine State’s so-called Forgotten Coast, the quaintness of this piece of Old Florida leaves lasting memories. This southern town with a strong maritime culture is the complete package, leaving visitors longing for more – hook, line, sinker and oyster. For more information, contact the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center at 850-653-9419 or info@apalachicolabay.org.
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If you don’t mind a little bit of cold, there is plenty to do in January. It all kinda depends on how chilly it gets, as to where we will be fishing. On the calmer and cooler days, we will still run down to the Louisiana Marsh. The red fishing thus far has been stellar down there. For some real fun, on those sunny days the sight fishing should still be fantastic. The shallow ponds deep in the marsh is where the real fun is. When you find the packs of feeding reds, you can throw spinner baits, topwater, flies, or good ole live bait. As long as you don’t hit them on the head, those reds will eat just about anything. The rivers and bayous around Hancock County will be the best for the speckled trout. Some of the folks troll the deep bends, and others drift shore lines. You just gotta keep moving and just get em when you can. Working slow sinking lures, or live baits fished deep
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other fishermen. The sheepshead should be moving in with the colder weather. The bridges, reefs, and just about any structure along the gulf coast should hold these tasty hard fighting fish. Shrimp and small hooks are our usual go to rigs. Fish as close as you can to the structures as you can, and bring plenty of extra tackle. Break offs and snags are just part of the game. Regardless, just watch your weather, and pick your days. Wear plenty of warm layers, and let someone know where you are planning to fish. As always, have fun and be safe.
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Maintenance Time By Nelson Outdoors Pro Derek Stiglet The winds are steadily blowing along with the colder, frigid temperatures coming down with the cold fronts which make it a lot harder to find a good, safe day to head offshore. These conditions will force some anglers to winterize their boats for the remainder of the winter. But there is no better time than now to perform the proper maintenance on your boat and on your rod and reels to make sure they will perform as they should for the upcoming season. I’ll begin with just the basic maintenance on the engine(s) such as an oil change, replacing spark plugs, replacing fuel/ water separators, bilge pumps, installing fresh battery’s and so on. Your engines owners manuals will provide you with the proper details on what inspections and replacements are necessary. Once the engine(s) are in tip top shape, I’ll then begin to work along the vessel to fasten any loose hardware that may have been shook loose due to any bumpy conditions. I’ll also search for any electrical issues that may have risen over time due to saltwater deposits that can cause shortages and/ or electrolysis or even as simple as loose connections. Loose wiring having contact with water settling in the bilge area of your boat will cause the electrolysis and can make for a big headache with corrosion issues and when electronics or other accessories start to malfunction along the vessel. Rods should be checked for missing or cracked guide rings which could cut the line when under pressure when battling a fish. Reels should be broken down and re-greased and oiled and make any proper replacements of any faulty parts as needed. Make sure to re spool all reels with fresh monofilament or braid, whichever you prefer, as well to have the top performance of your reels. Monofilament will become chalky overtime or may even be chafed during a fight which will cause the loss of a fish and even expensive tackle. So be sure to have your gear serviced and the proper maintenance and inspections performed on your vessel and engine(s) so that you will be safe and ready for action when your fishing season cranks up again!
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January Fly Fishing Forecast Fly Fishing Forecast – December By Captain Richard Schmidt www.richardschmidtflyfishing.com
PADDLE SPORTS IN PASCAGOULA, MS. January is just cold. But the fishing can be hot. For me, it will definitely be hot because I will be in the Florida Keys looking for laid up tarpon. However, if you are stuck here on the Mississippi coast, and want to get out, I have some tips and tricks for ya’. 99.72% of my fly fishing involves sight fishing, I’m just not that fond of slinging a fly rod all day hoping a fish swims by and eats my fly. BUT, when I do blind cast, it’s for monster speckled trout. My trout set up will be a little different than my redfish rig. I still use a 9 foot 8 weight rod, but like to use a clear, sinking tip. I’ll have a 9 foot leader with about a foot of 20 pound fluorocarbon tied on to guard against those sharp K-9 teeth that protrude out of the big trout’s mouth. My go-to fly is what most folks call a clouser minnow
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tied on a 1/0 hook. But the one I used is tied by my good friend and mentor, Tom Herrington using olive bucktail on the top and bottom mixed with some red flash, called the Chandeleur Special. The colors resemble the traditional olive cocohoe minnow that is so successful for speckled trout at the Chandeleur Islands. This combination of cold water and extreme low tides caused by the north winds force the tender trout to deep holes and cuts. For bayou fishing (it’s going to be crowded in the bayou) I fish the bends. I like to cast to the outside curve of the bend as that is the deepest part. Now comes the part that I am terrible at... Patience. Let you fly sink..and sink...
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John.s.deshauteurs@gmail.com IG: @maniyakfishing88 Pelican Products Brand Ambassador Huk Performance Fishing Prostaff Jackson Kayak Fishing Team Bending Branches Regional Ambassador Bass fishing is no doubt a warm-weather activity, it can prove to be difficult to entice bass that are cold blooded fish in cold water. But, bass can still be caught. When the water temperatures actually drop to 40F here in South Mississippi, I try to remember some techniques that I have learned along the way in my years of kayak fishing. First tip that I have to offer is, when I am fishing on a lake with these low temps, I look for offshore structure and I try to have several way points already marked based the lakes sharp contour changes and
drop offs that I’ve found using my Navionics maps before I get on the water. I try to spend some quality time on the lake from my warm office learning about the layout and putting together a game plan based on the weather and fishing from a kayak. Once I have a solid game plan with way points marked, I use my Raymarine Axiom to get a better look at what the structure has to offer when I am on the water. Once I get to a marked point that is holding fish, I spend my time keying in on the bass based on their depth or position with the structure.
Once everything is factored in, I can easily make a confident decision on my bait choice and presentation. If the bass are chasing bait, I will throw search baits like big swim baits, crank baits and even an umbrella or Alabama rig to mimic baitfish depending on their depth. If the bass are holding to the bottom, I will go with a dropshot, slow roll a Texas rig, shaky head, or big football or finesse jigs with a with a craw patter. If I am fishing a river system with low temperatures, the important thing to remember is that warmer water can be found with less current. I have been successful in finding bass at the mouths of creeks right off of the main river, especially if there is plenty of vegetation. Throwing a weed less fluke style bait, keeping it just above the grass has worked for me along with baits that gives off a lot of vibration and flash. Be careful to fish the mouth of the creek thoroughly, I have learned the hard way by spooking plenty of bass that were positioned in ambush points right at the mouth. Having a Power Pole Micro Anchor
installed on your kayak, and being able to anchor in a position silently is essential when fishing these conditions. If the mouth of the creek has a lot of vegetation, I will position Kayak based on current, deploy the Power Pole, and fan cast an area covering as much water as I can, only moving forward 20 to 30 yards at a time getting those key strikes. I hope these tips can help you this winter. Remember to always wear your PFD, stay hydrated and enjoy your time on the water.
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used to keep your head and ears warm. Lightweight weather proof gloves are good for the hands. Dry suits and wet suits are rarely needed here unless you plan to do some rolling, or other such “fun” winter feats. Keeping your feet and legs dry are the primary concerns. For sit on tops, just cover your legs with a lightweight plastic cover, such as a small outdoor table cover or tarp. Anything to keep the paddle drippings off your legs. Your feet will be in the water at some point, getting into or out of the kayak. I’ve settled on wearing a pair of waterproof socks that are knee high and water shoes. (Sealskinz and Heinz are two brands of the socks). A pair of regular socks, preferably wool, needs to be worn under the
waterproof socks as the waterproof socks only keep your feet dry, not warm. For safety, always assume that the worst could happen; falling in. Hypothermia can set in quickly in the right conditions. I carry a small bag that contains a few key items in case I, or a paddling partner goes in. The primary items are a towel, shirt, pants, socks, windbreaker, and wool cap. These can each be rolled into small rolls and placed into gallon zip lock bags or dry bag. For simplicity, I place the ziplocks into a small beach bag for easy carriage. Throw in a flashlight, knife, lighter, insect repellent and sunscreen for a year-round kit.
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TIDE CHARTS Biloxi tide chart - January Louisiana, South Pass, Biloxi (Cadet Point), Biloxi Bay
January 2018
N 30° 23.4' / W 88° 51.4' Date
Day
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
1
Mo
9:40p
High Tide 1.8
High Tide
7:13a -1.2
6:50a
5:10p
5:05p
6:08a
2
Tu
10:28p
1.8
8:05a -1.2
6:50a
5:11p
6:11p
7:12a
3
We
11:16p
1.7
8:57a -1.2
6:51a
5:12p
7:18p
8:10a
4
Th
9:47a -1.0
6:51a
5:12p
8:24p
9:03a
5
Fr
12:02a
1.4
10:31a -0.7
6:51a
5:13p
9:28p
9:49a
6
Sa
12:42a
1.1
11:01a -0.4
6:51a
5:14p
10:29p
10:31a
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Su
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6:51a
5:15p
11:27p
11:09a
8
Mo
7:10p
0.4
9:41a
0.0
6:51a
5:16p
9
Tu
6:29p
0.7
5:20a
0.0
6:51a
5:16p
12:23a
12:20p
10
We
6:38p
0.8
4:42a -0.3
6:51a
5:17p
1:18a
12:56p
11
Th
7:04p
1.0
5:02a -0.6
6:51a
5:18p
2:12a
1:32p
12
Fr
7:37p
1.1
5:31a -0.7
6:51a
5:19p
3:05a
2:11p
13
Sa
8:12p
1.2
6:02a -0.8
6:51a
5:20p
3:57a
2:53p
14
Su
8:47p
1.2
6:34a -0.8
6:51a
5:20p
4:48a
3:37p
15
Mo
9:22p
1.2
7:05a -1.0
6:51a
5:21p
5:37a
4:24p
16
Tu
9:56p
1.2
7:36a -1.0
6:51a
5:22p
6:25a
5:14p
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1.2
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6:51a
5:23p
7:09a
6:06p
18
Th
11:05p
1.1
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6:51a
5:24p
7:51a
6:59p
19
Fr
11:39p
1.0
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6:50a
5:25p
8:30a
7:53p
20
Sa
9:22a -0.6
6:50a
5:25p
9:07a
8:47p
21
Su
12:12a
0.8
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6:50a
5:26p
9:43a
9:42p
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Mo
12:42a
0.6
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6:50a
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10:19a
10:38p
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0.4
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5:28p
10:54a
11:35p
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0.6
6:29a
0.0
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5:29p
11:32a
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Th
5:37p
0.8
3:29a -0.3
6:48a
5:30p
12:12p
12:35a
26
Fr
6:12p
1.1
3:56a -0.7
6:48a
5:30p
12:57p
1:37a
27
Sa
6:58p
1.2
4:38a -1.0
6:48a
5:31p
1:47p
2:41a
28
Su
7:50p
1.5
5:25a -1.2
6:47a
5:32p
2:44p
3:46a
29
Mo
8:45p
1.5
6:14a -1.4
6:47a
5:33p
3:46p
4:50a
30
Tu
9:40p
1.5
7:03a -1.4
6:46a
5:34p
4:52p
5:51a
31
We
10:35p
1.4
7:52a -1.2
6:46a
5:35p
6:00p
6:46a
11:10p
5:54p
0.4
0.3
Low Tide
Low Tide
11:45a
Phase Full
3rd
New
1st
Full
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Pascagoula tide chart - January Louisiana, South Pass, Pascagoula, Mississippi Sound
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Day
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Mo
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
8:56p
High Tide 1.6
High Tide
6:31a -1.1
Low Tide
Low Tide
6:50a
5:10p
5:05p
6:08a
2
Tu
9:44p
1.6
7:23a -1.1
6:50a
5:11p
6:11p
7:12a
3
We
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1.4
8:15a -1.1
6:51a
5:12p
7:18p
8:10a
4
Th
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1.2
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6:51a
5:12p
8:24p
9:03a
5
Fr
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1.0
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6:51a
5:13p
9:28p
9:49a
6
Sa
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6:51a
5:14p
10:29p
10:31a
10:19a -0.1
11:27p
11:09a
7
Su
12:21a
0.6
6:51a
5:15p
8
Mo
6:26p
0.4
8:59a
0.0
6:51a
5:16p
9
Tu
5:45p
0.6
4:38a
0.0
6:51a
5:16p
12:23a
12:20p
10
We
5:54p
0.7
4:00a -0.2
6:51a
5:17p
1:18a
12:56p
11
Th
6:20p
0.8
4:20a -0.5
6:51a
5:18p
2:12a
1:32p
12
Fr
6:53p
1.0
4:49a -0.6
6:51a
5:19p
3:05a
2:11p
13
Sa
7:28p
1.1
5:20a -0.7
6:51a
5:20p
3:57a
2:53p
14
Su
8:03p
1.1
5:52a -0.7
6:51a
5:20p
4:48a
3:37p
15
Mo
8:38p
1.1
6:23a -0.8
6:51a
5:21p
5:37a
4:24p
16
Tu
9:12p
1.1
6:54a -0.8
6:51a
5:22p
6:25a
5:14p
17
We
9:47p
1.1
7:24a -0.7
6:51a
5:23p
7:09a
6:06p
18
Th
10:21p
1.0
7:52a -0.7
6:51a
5:24p
7:51a
6:59p
19
Fr
10:55p
0.8
8:18a -0.6
6:50a
5:25p
8:30a
7:53p
20
Sa
11:28p
0.7
8:40a -0.5
6:50a
5:25p
9:07a
8:47p
21
Su
11:58p
0.5
8:55a -0.4
6:50a
5:26p
9:43a
9:42p
22
Mo
8:56a -0.2
6:50a
5:27p
10:19a
10:38p 11:35p
10:26p
0.4
11:45a
23
Tu
12:07a
0.4
8:24a -0.1
6:49a
5:28p
10:54a
24
We
4:39p
0.5
5:47a
0.0
6:49a
5:29p
11:32a
25
Th
4:53p
0.7
2:47a -0.2
6:48a
5:30p
12:12p
12:35a
26
Fr
5:28p
1.0
3:14a -0.6
6:48a
5:30p
12:57p
1:37a
27
Sa
6:14p
1.1
3:56a -0.8
6:48a
5:31p
1:47p
2:41a
28
Su
7:06p
1.3
4:43a -1.1
6:47a
5:32p
2:44p
3:46a
29
Mo
8:01p
1.3
5:32a -1.2
6:47a
5:33p
3:46p
4:50a
30
Tu
8:56p
1.3
6:21a -1.2
6:46a
5:34p
4:52p
5:51a
31
We
9:51p
1.2
7:10a -1.1
6:46a
5:35p
6:00p
6:46a
5:10p
0.2
Phase Full
3rd
New
1st
Full
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January 2018
N 30° 21.6' / W 89° 04.9' Date
Day
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
1
Mo
9:45p
High Tide 1.7
High Tide
6:52a -1.2
6:50a
5:10p
5:05p
6:08a
2
Tu
10:33p
1.7
7:44a -1.2
6:50a
5:11p
6:11p
7:12a
3
We
11:21p
1.6
8:36a -1.2
6:51a
5:12p
7:18p
8:10a
4
Th
9:26a -0.9
6:51a
5:12p
8:24p
9:03a
5
Fr
12:07a
1.3
10:10a -0.7
6:51a
5:13p
9:28p
9:49a
6
Sa
12:47a
1.0
10:40a -0.4
6:51a
5:14p
10:29p
10:31a
7
Su
1:10a
0.7
10:40a -0.1
6:51a
5:15p
11:27p
11:09a
8
Mo
7:15p
0.4
9:20a
0.0
6:51a
5:16p
9
Tu
6:34p
0.7
4:59a
0.0
6:51a
5:16p
12:23a
12:20p
10
We
6:43p
0.8
4:21a -0.3
6:51a
5:17p
1:18a
12:56p
11
Th
7:09p
0.9
4:41a -0.5
6:51a
5:18p
2:12a
1:32p
12
Fr
7:42p
1.0
5:10a -0.7
6:51a
5:19p
3:05a
2:11p
13
Sa
8:17p
1.2
5:41a -0.8
6:51a
5:20p
3:57a
2:53p
14
Su
8:52p
1.2
6:13a -0.8
6:51a
5:20p
4:48a
3:37p
15
Mo
9:27p
1.2
6:44a -0.9
6:51a
5:21p
5:37a
4:24p
16
Tu
10:01p
1.2
7:15a -0.9
6:51a
5:22p
6:25a
5:14p
17
We
10:36p
1.2
7:45a -0.8
6:51a
5:23p
7:09a
6:06p
18
Th
11:10p
1.0
8:13a -0.8
6:51a
5:24p
7:51a
6:59p
19
Fr
11:44p
0.9
8:39a -0.7
6:50a
5:25p
8:30a
7:53p
20
Sa
9:01a -0.5
6:50a
5:25p
9:07a
8:47p
21
Su
12:17a
0.8
9:16a -0.4
6:50a
5:26p
9:43a
9:42p
22
Mo
12:47a
0.5
9:17a -0.3
6:50a
5:27p
10:19a
10:38p
23
Tu
12:56a
0.4
8:45a -0.1
6:49a
5:28p
10:54a
11:35p
24
We
5:28p
0.5
6:08a
0.0
6:49a
5:29p
11:32a
25
Th
5:42p
0.8
3:08a -0.3
6:48a
5:30p
12:12p
12:35a
26
Fr
6:17p
1.0
3:35a -0.7
6:48a
5:30p
12:57p
1:37a
27
Sa
7:03p
1.2
4:17a -0.9
6:48a
5:31p
1:47p
2:41a
28
Su
7:55p
1.4
5:04a -1.2
6:47a
5:32p
2:44p
3:46a
29
Mo
8:50p
1.4
5:53a -1.3
6:47a
5:33p
3:46p
4:50a
30
Tu
9:45p
1.4
6:42a -1.3
6:46a
5:34p
4:52p
5:51a
31
We
10:40p
1.3
7:31a -1.2
6:46a
5:35p
6:00p
6:46a
11:15p
0.4
5:59p
0.3
Low Tide
Low Tide
11:45a
Phase Full
3rd
New
1st
Full
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January 2018
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High Tide 1.8
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We
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Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
8:40a -1.2
Low Tide
6:50a
5:10p
5:05p
6:08a
9:32a -1.2
6:50a
5:11p
6:11p
7:12a
10:24a -1.2
6:51a
5:12p
7:18p
8:10a
1.6
11:14a -0.9
6:51a
5:12p
8:24p
9:03a
1.4
11:58a -0.7
6:51a
5:13p
9:28p
9:49a
1:55a
1.1
12:28p -0.4
6:51a
5:14p
10:29p
10:31a
12:28p -0.1
6:51a
5:15p
11:27p
11:09a
11:08a
0.0
6:51a
5:16p
7
Su
2:18a
0.7
8
Mo
12:23a
0.4
9
Tu
7:42p
0.7
6:47a
0.0
6:51a
5:16p
12:23a
12:20p
10
We
7:51p
0.8
6:09a -0.3
6:51a
5:17p
1:18a
12:56p
11
Th
8:17p
0.9
6:29a -0.5
6:51a
5:18p
2:12a
1:32p
12
Fr
8:50p
1.1
6:58a -0.7
6:51a
5:19p
3:05a
2:11p
13
Sa
9:25p
1.2
7:29a -0.8
6:51a
5:20p
3:57a
2:53p
14
Su
10:00p
1.2
8:01a -0.8
6:51a
5:20p
4:48a
3:37p
15
Mo
10:35p
1.2
8:32a -0.9
6:51a
5:21p
5:37a
4:24p
16
Tu
11:09p
1.2
9:03a -0.9
6:51a
5:22p
6:25a
5:14p
17
We
11:44p
1.2
9:33a -0.8
6:51a
5:23p
7:09a
6:06p
18
Th
10:01a -0.8
6:51a
5:24p
7:51a
6:59p
8:23p
0.4
11:45a
19
Fr
12:18a
1.1
10:27a -0.7
6:50a
5:25p
8:30a
7:53p
20
Sa
12:52a
0.9
10:49a -0.5
6:50a
5:25p
9:07a
8:47p
21
Su
1:25a
0.8
11:04a -0.4
6:50a
5:26p
9:43a
9:42p
22
Mo
1:55a
0.5
11:05a -0.3
6:50a
5:27p
10:19a
10:38p
23
Tu
2:04a
0.4
10:33a -0.1
6:49a
5:28p
10:54a
11:35p
24
We
6:36p
0.5
7:56a
0.0
6:49a
5:29p
11:32a
25
Th
6:50p
0.8
4:56a -0.3
6:48a
5:30p
12:12p
12:35a
26
Fr
7:25p
1.1
5:23a -0.7
6:48a
5:30p
12:57p
1:37a
27
Sa
8:11p
1.2
6:05a -0.9
6:48a
5:31p
1:47p
2:41a
28
Su
9:03p
1.5
6:52a -1.2
6:47a
5:32p
2:44p
3:46a
29
Mo
9:58p
1.5
7:41a -1.4
6:47a
5:33p
3:46p
4:50a
30
Tu
10:53p
1.5
8:30a -1.4
6:46a
5:34p
4:52p
5:51a
31
We
11:48p
1.4
9:19a -1.2
6:46a
5:35p
6:00p
6:46a
7:07p
0.3
Phase Full
3rd
New
1st
Full
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he International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Fishing Hall of Fame Class of 2017 was honored on Sat., Oct. 28, in a ceremony held at the new IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mo. The 2017 inductees include Rick Clunn, Larry Dahlberg, Peter Fithian, Mike Levitt, and Dr. Eric Prince. These anglers join 116 fishing greats in the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame. Rick Clunn is a four-time Bassmaster Classic winner and is a member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. When he’s not fishing, Clunn shares his love of the sport with children across America. He was recognized for his endless enthusiasm for bass fishing, his unmatched four decades of winning B.A.S.S. events and his amazing bass fishing prowess. Larry Dahlberg has fished for more than 50 years in 80 countries and is the host of The Hunt for Big Fish. He created the unique Dahlberg Diver fly and is responsible for many other fishing innovations. He’s received the Henshall Award by the Federation of Fly Fishers, is
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inter is a very important time for the southern California saltwater fly fisherman. This time of year means transition, and with this transition comes the seasonal migration of Pacific bonito to the nearshore waters off southern California. Although SoCal has a yearround population of bonito, many of the fish who take up residence here from early fall and through winter are the larger pelagic bonito that trek to our coast from southern waters. These fish can range in size between 5 to 15 pounds and are probably the hardest fighting fish readily available to fly fishermen off the southern
can be put in the path of the moving fish. The fly tackle best suited for bonito fishing includes 9-foot, 6- to 10-weight rods matched with a good directdrive saltwater fly reel with a minimum of 120 yards of 20to 30-lb. Dacron backing. In terms of fly lines, a shooting head with a built-in running line in weights of 175 to 350 grains will work best. Tippets should be 8 to 12 pounds, and abrasion-resistant fluorocarbon works wonders on leader-shy fish. As for flies, Clousers, Deceivers, Crazy Charlies and any anchovy pattern in sizes
California coast. These fish are found both inshore and offshore, however, most of the offshore bonito are in 30 fathoms (150 feet) or less. When fishing for openwater bonito, the angler’s best approach is to look for birds and schools working along current or temperature breaks. Once these areas are found, look for bonito chasing anchovies or sardines near the surface. Bonito can be very shy, so cutting the engine and sidling up on the fish is very important. Once the boat is in position, a 40- to 80-foot cast placed to the outside edge of the schooling fish is best. The angler should make sure the fish are moving either toward the skiff or in a crossing direction so the cast
8 through 2 will do the trick. Color is an important factor, so match the fly color to the color of the bait being taken. Green/ white and blue/white are great choices, however, chartreuse/ white is always a great attractor color. Fighting a bonito once it is hooked is an exciting and sometimes exhausting experience for the fly angler. Because the bonito is built like a mini rocket, it will make some amazing runs and will usually take line well into the angler’s backing. It’s worth a trip to southern California where fly anglers can take part in the famous bonito run.
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n the spearfishing community, there is one man everyone agrees deserves the title of “legend.” That is Art Pinder. Art was born in Miami in 1929, the fourth of five children. He looked up to his father and older brothers and wanted to follow in their footsteps. His father was an outdoorsman and worked his way up to captain of the Miami Beach lifeguards. Naturally, the children grew up around the water, and they learned to hunt at a very young age with homemade equipment. Their slings were different from modern spearguns, and consisted of a free-flying shaft inserted into a cylindrical wooden “shooter.” Similar to a slingshot, the shaft was powered by pulling a band back and letting go. This primitive form is making a comeback, and is the only allowable method of spearfishing in the Bahamas. The Pinder brothers dove and speared at a time when the ocean was considered mysterious and dangerous. The brothers dominated and won every tournament. Meanwhile, Art worked as a lifeguard and crewed for big-game fishermen such as Walter Clay, Bob Stewart and Tommy Gifford. He later served in the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed at the Carysfort Reef Lighthouse. In the water, Art accomplished feats that might never be duplicated. He slinged a 7-foot sailfish, a 135-pound cubera snapper and a 584-pound Goliath grouper. Outside of spearfishing, he was credited with saving many lives, including a challenging rescue of 23 people whose boat had capsized in rough waters. As Art became known for his spearfishing achievements, opportunities arose. He appeared in magazine and TV ads for liquor companies even though he didn’t drink. He graced the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1955 and was featured in a three-part series. His most uncomfortable assignment was modeling Jantzen bathing suits. They paid more in one day than he got in a whole month of lifeguarding, so he put up with the embarrassment. He did
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id you ever wonder how leading charter captains produce consistent catches on a daily basis in heavily fished waters. I asked a long-time friend of mine who chartered for years out of a center console, and I think you’ll find his answer of interest. By the way, his methods can be adapted to any segment of coastline and a wide variety of species. Success centers on three primary approaches. You must constantly cover the maximum amount of water with your baits. They must be fished in a totally natural manner. And, baits must be kept in the productive zone or proper depth as long as possible. One way of doing this is to fish two or three baits from a kite or two kites. By using small weights in a corner of each kite, you can keep them spread so that they do not tangle in the air. For the starboard kite, the weight goes in the upper right hand corner and just the opposite for the port kite. Assuming the seas are moderate, start by positioning upwind from the spot you want to fish. By working the engines between neutral and reverse, you can back into the wind when necessary to keep the boat at a predetermined depth. This allows the baits to hang directly below the kites and look natural. Currents will push the boat over new areas. While the kites are flying, this skipper streams a couple of flat lines 50 to 125 feet from the boat. Finally, he works two more lines, one at a depth of 50 feet and the second at a depth of 75 or 80 feet. Rougher seas dictate the use of sea anchors and they also make sense when maintaining a specific depth is not paramount. A single sea anchor tied off midships will keep the boat broadside to the wind or current. One off the bow and a second off the stern is an even better setup. At times, this captain will drag a frozen block of chum in a mesh bag in front of one or two of the baits. All this is a lot of work, but you are covering close to 100 yards of water from
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