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DESTINATION: El Salto, Mexico FISH: Largemouth Bass PEAK SEASON: September-July THE FISHING: There might be a few lakes out there that produce larger largemouths on occasion, but none are as consistent as Lake El Salto at producing huge catches of quality sized bass with the ever-present potential to catch a true giant. For more than 30 years, El Salto has been one of the world’s best bass fisheries, and it remains right at the top of the bucket list for travelling bass anglers. It is a place where 100-fish days are normal, the average fish weighs 4 to 5 pounds, and 7- to 10-pound fish are a regular occurrence. The best day on El Salto? Well, the lake record bass weighed 18 pounds, 6 ounces. The record for most bass caught in a day stands at 607 fish. El Salto is a 25,000-acre impoundment of the Elota River. It sits in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. A yearround growing season and the introduction of Florida strain largemouth bass in the 1980s helped build this big-bass factory. Abundant tilapia as a forage species as well as varied habitat and lots of sunken timber maintain it. If all this doesn’t pique your interest, it’s worth mentioning that many of the biggest fish caught each year from El Salto are victims of topwater tactics. INFORMATION: www.anglersinn.com

Mongolia

DESTINATION: Khentii Aimag and Khovsgol Aimag, Mongolia FISH: Siberian Taimen PEAK SEASON: June 15-October THE FISHING: Imagine fly fishing a river for trout that can weigh 20 pounds

or more. Now imagine these giant trout surface feed on ducks and rodents instead of insects. Sounds like a fairytale, right? Well it’s not. Fish like this actually exist, but the behaviors of Mongolia’s Siberian taimen are more aptly described as the stuff of nightmares than fairytales. The taimen is the largest, most ferocious salmonid in the world. Tactics for catching them include chugging giant topwater poppers on 9-weight fly rods, and the violence exhibited on a taimen’s take can only be matched by the ensuing fight. Anglers can expect to tangle with good numbers of taimen in the 6- to 15-pound range on a week-long camp-and-float through gorgeous Mongolian canyons. A trophy longer than 40 inches and weighing 25 pounds or more is a definite possibility. But the fishing is only part of what makes a Mongolia so special. The warmth of Mongolian hospitality, the skill of its guides and the beauty of its scenery make for an unforgettable expedition. Taimen fisheries in Mongolia are catch-and-release, fly fishing only with a single barbless hook.

DESTINATION: San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador FISH: Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna PEAK SEASON: January-April THE FISHING: Everyone has heard of the tortoises, diving iguanas and other strange wildlife that made the Galapagos Islands famous. The incredible bluewater fishing is not as well publicized. Deep sea currents carry warm waters and plentiful baitfish past this underwater mountain range about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. Blue, black and striped marlin congregate to feed around banks that rise to 300 and 600 feet from more than 2,000 feet of water. It’s some of the best fishing in the Pacific, and it’s only about an hour’s run from the docks at San Cristobal. The striped marlin bite might be the best in the world, with fast action for fish that average 200 pounds and get up into the 350-pound range. Blacks and blues are less frequently encountered than striped marlin, but they are plentiful and big. Fish from 500 to 800 pounds are the norm. Topwater popper fishing for yellowfin tuna is off the chain for fish up to 150 pounds. Big dorado, African pompano and Almaco jacks are bonus fish. And the wahoo fishing is good, as well. INFORMATION: sportfishgalapagos.com

Florida Keys

DESTINATION: Florida Keys, U.S.A. FISH: Tarpon PEAK SEASON: April-June THE FISHING: Although the Florida Keys aren’t as remote as many of the marquee fishing destinations this planet offers, the fishing is second to none. On the southern edge of the continent, where the Gulf Stream carries fecund waters from the Gulf of Mexico through the Florida Straits to the Atlantic, this chain of islands is perfectly situated to create one of the most productive marine environments in the world. Big-game sportfishing and backcountry fly fishing arose from the outstanding and diverse fisheries of The Keys. Year-round, there is excellent fishing inshore, nearshore and offshore. One of the most iconic of these fisheries is for big flats tarpon. There are always tarpon present in the Florida Keys, and nowhere else in the world do they run so thick through clear, shallow waters during their migrations. In ultra-clear water, sight fishing for these beasts from a flats skiff has to be the ultimate shallow-water experience. The size and raw power of tarpon are unmatched among flats species. The aerial displays of fish heavier than 100 pounds are part of what makes fishing in The Keys legendary. INFORMATION: fla-keys.com

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Franklin County, Florida DESTINATION: Franklin County, Fla. FISH: Tarpon, Redfish, King Mackerel, Wahoo, Jack Crevalle, Amberjack, Gag Grouper, Pompano PEAK SEASON: June-December THE FISHING: Take a step back in time to experience Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Every cast could produce something different in one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Last month, Hurricane Michael lashed out on this beautiful slice of the Panhandle, but the fisheries should bounce back as strong as ever. You’ll find offshore species like wahoo, grouper and sailfish, as well as inshore species like pompano, redfish, tarpon, jack crevalle and speckled trout. In early spring, look for cobia and Spanish mackerel nearshore, while inshore you’ll find trout and redfish crushing topwaters. In summer, the king mackerel bite can be non-stop and tarpon are big and plentiful. Several species of snapper and grouper are always on the menu while offshore, blackfin tuna, wahoo, sailfish and more can be had. As we get into fall, big jacks will be tearing up tackle and the delicious flounder will be found as they spawn. False albacore or bonito can warm up a cool day in the blue water, also. From the mouth of the Apalachicola River to Carrabelle, you’ll find some of the hottest action anywhere! Redfish, trout and flounder abound, and you can cast for freshwater species like bass and stripers the same day. INFORMATION: www.floridasforgottencoast.com

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DESTINATION: Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii FISH: Pacific Blue Marlin PEAK SEASON: April-September THE FISHING: If a giant marlin is on your bucket list, there may be no better place in the world to check it off than on the Kona Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. On the southeastern end of a 1,500-mile archipelago in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, massive shield volcanoes protect the leeward side of the Big Island from wind and rain, resulting in nearly perpetual calm seas off the Kona Coast. Three miles from land, the bottom drops into 6,000-foot depths while winds and topography create miles-wide cyclonic eddies that funnel nutrient-rich water up into the warm surface layers. These localized patches of biologically productive water attract big pelagics. Within sight of land, there is the opportunity to catch six species of billfish, six species of tuna, ono (wahoo) and mahi-mahi, among others. The main drawing card is blue marlin… big ones. Kona lays claim to more than 80 blues heavier than 1,000 pounds over the years, and that doesn’t include all the granders that were released. More than half of all the granders ever recorded from the Hawaiian Islands were caught off the Kona Coast. INFORMATION: www.gohawaii.com

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DESTINATION: Kamchatka, Russia FISH: Rainbow Trout PEAK SEASON: July-September THE FISHING: Some scientists believe the Kamchatka Peninsula is where rainbow trout originated in a web of cold-water rivers on Russia’s eastern coast. With very few roads and little human population to speak of, this roughly 100,000-square-mile slice of land across the Bering Sea from Alaska is as remote as it gets. In fact, the only feasible way to access its hundreds of miles of trout water is by helicopter. Kamchatka is a place that makes even the Alaskan tundra seem overpopulated with humans. It offers a wilderness experience unlike any other, and the fishing isn’t too shabby, either. Trout that eat dry flies, streamers and deer-hair mice skated across the surface average 20 to 22 inches. Each short season, anglers catch 30-inchers that are aggressive and as hot as they come. And while the rainbows are the headliners, there are also several species of Pacific salmon that make annual runs into the peninsula. Huge kundzha, a close relative of Dolly Varden, weigh into the teens. And trophy grayling round out a diverse fishery that’s one of the most unspoiled on the planet. INFORMATION: www.thebestofkamchatka.com

DESTINATION: Santee Cooper Lakes, South Carolina FISH: Striped Bass, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Shellcracker PEAK SEASON: Year-round THE FISHING: For a world-class freshwater fishery, the Santee Cooper lakes in South Carolina are as accessible as it gets. Interstate I-95 crosses Lake Marion and I-26 flanks the twin-lake system to the south. The lakes are connected by a 7-mile-long diversion canal, which provides another unique fishery. Lake Marion’s 102,400 acres of water are a timber-studded, aquatic vegetation-laden fish factory, while Lake Moultrie’s 59,900 acres have an incredible diversity of underwater cover and structure. This twin-lake system provides unmatched freshwater diversity. Marauding striped bass provide surface-schooling triple-digit catches per boat in peak season. The state record blue catfish was taken in 2017 and topped 113-pounds. Catfish in the 50- to 70-pound class are reasonable targets, and the big-fish population is on an upsurge. The system currently holds the world record channel catfish at 58-pounds. Need more? Crappies are abundant and commonly exceed 2 pounds, with 3-pound-plus fish distinctly possible. The system holds state records for black crappie at 5-pounds, largemouth bass topping 16-pounds and the former world record shellcracker that tipped the scales to 5 pounds, 7 1/2 ounces. Santee Cooper is the living legend of freshwater fishing. COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM I NOVEMBER 2018 I NATIONAL 9 INFORMATION: www.santeecoopercountry.org

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ifteen years ago, a friend and I flew into San Jose and took a small plane to Quepos, Costa Rica, where we fished offshore on a 42 express boat called Fishing Frenzy. It was my first fishing trip to Costa Rica, and I didn’t know it at the time, but the over-the-top offshore experience was typical for this tropical Central American paradise. It consisted of plenty of tuna, sailfish and dorado, and the never-ending chase for marlin. The trip had such an impact that it became an annual event. Then, four years ago everything changed. I started some business dealings in Costa Rica, which allowed me to begin splitting time between Costa Rica and my native south Florida. It has been the adventure of a lifetime. I’m not sure I can say what specifically drew me to Costa Rica. I think it’s a little bit of everything. The people, the adventure, the fishing and the beautiful scenery are all truly amazing. The people are always happy and definitely live the national slogan “Pura Vida,” which translates to “The Pure Life.” The diversity and magnificence of the scenery is over the top. Delivering Coastal Angler Magazine throughout the country has exposed me to different and varying locations. Within a four hour drive I can be exposed to the volcanos and hot springs of Arenal, the gorgeous beaches and surfing of Guanacaste, the beautiful and exotic jungles of Golfito and the Osa Peninsula, the quiet beauty and fishing of the Nicoya Peninsula, the world class surfing and fishing of Herradura, Hermosa and Quepos, and even the cooler climates and cultural centers of the Central Valley. The tourism of Costa Rica is truly an adventure. From ziplining through a jungle canopy to four wheeling up a mountain, from white water rafting to rappelling down a waterfall, and even seeing sloths and monkeys in their natural habitats, the adventures are endless. Adventure definitely exists in the fishing of Costa Rica. In 2017 the Herradura Quepos fishery was named the No. 1 billfishing area in the world by the Billfish Report. Offshore fishing easily offers the complete line up of pelagic fish and often includes double-digit catches. This is one of the few countries where catching an offshore billfish grand slam can be accomplished in one day. Last month, Coastal Angler Editor-in-Chief Ben Martin came down and we managed to squeeze in one day of fishing on my 32 Luhrs, Dream II out of Los Suenos. Where else in the world can you catch two blue marlin, two sailfish, and 15 dorado in a day of fishing? The inshore fishing for roosterfish, cubera snapper, snook and even tarpon is also world class. The freshwater fishing offers everything from rainbow bass (guapote) to machaca, and trout to largemouth bass. I have been to many places in the world, and Costa Rica stands out as one of my favorite bucket list destinations. Mike Erickson is co-publisher of Coastal Angler Magazine Costa Rica.

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t’s 2 p.m. on a bright, sunny day and I’m pitching pilchards in the shadow of a small bridge not 50 yards from a marina. As my bait turns and swims momentarily into the sunlight, a sudden swirl connects me to a solid slot-sized snook. My line has been in the water for less than a minute. “It can happen fast,” chuckled Capt. George Gozdz, who in 2019 is scheduled to host a new fishing show on The Sportsman Channel called Unfathomed. “There’s quality snook under almost any significant structure around here.” “Around here” would be the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) and St. Lucie River system, an estuarine wonderland on Florida’s southeast coast that stretches 155 miles and dishes up everything from monster snook, gator trout and delicious pompano to king-sized tarpon, jacks and a variety of grouper. The city of Stuart sits dead-center in this expansive maze of fishing heaven, and makes the perfect launch point Capt. George Gozdz shows off a monfor learning these waters. ster St. Lucie River snook. Look for “The diversity in this area is 8- to 10-foot depths with good current something special,” explained Gonear structure to find the big ones, he zdz, “Two systems converge here, said. Photo courtesy of George Gozdz. the St. Lucie River and Indian River, and St. Lucie Inlet provides access for ocean pelagics like sailfish. Inshore, snook is the most popular target on a year-round basis. From December through March, you’ll find the best action up inside the St. Lucie River because the water is warmest there. The stretch from Rt. A1A (aka: 10 Cent Bridge) west into the north or south fork of the St. Lucie River is the prime winter snook area. I throw Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnows and Hydro Poppers in low light conditions and pitch pilchards once the sun gets up in the sky.” Generally speaking, tidal stage doesn’t matter much for these snook, as long as the water is moving. Look for heavy structure near 10-foot depths with good flow and you’ll eventually connect. “Keep in mind this isn’t finesse fishing,” advised Gozdz. “There’s no way to haul a big snook— they can top 40 inches in length—out of heavy structure with light lines. I use 80-lb. test Yo-Zuri Super Braid with an 80- to 100-lb. test Top Knot fluorocarbon leader.” If you are looking to stay overnight in Stuart, Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina (www.piratescoveresort.com; 772-287-2500) is a great choice with affordable rooms, wet slips and free launching around the corner at the Sandsprit Park. To fish with Gozdz, email: ggozdz@bellsouth.net.

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Capt. Alex, of the Harvester, ran more than 200 charter trips during the last year, so it’d be understandable if he wanted to take some time to recuperate. But Alex is a pure fisherman, so instead of kicking back he loaded up for a trip to Puerto Calero off the coast of Morocco. There he served on the crew of the Lydia and topped the scoreboard with the first marlin release of a tournament. This was a great experience for Capt. Alex to fish on a different boat in a different ocean. It was also great to see our local hero make big waves on the big stage! Back in Costa Rica, Capt. William, of the Wanderer, and Capt. Francisco, of the Explorer, oversaw maintenance of the boats. Keeping a fleet of sportfishing boats running in such a remote environment requires patience and ingenuity, but these legendary captains have both traits in excess. In mid-October, the Nosara area was inundated with historic flooding. The Rio Nosara swelled to 30 feet above its usual level and left many residents stranded. The FishingNosara team sprang into action and used the 23-foot Adventurer to save multiple neighbors from the floods. Videos of this “Tico Navy” in action quickly went viral (check the FishingNosara Facebook and Instagram feed to see for yourself). All credit is due to the crews and staff for their bravery and selflessness. All in all, it’s been an interesting off-season. We can’t wait to get the boats wet in November for another great season of the best sportfishing in Costa Rica!

uring the off-season in northern Costa Rica, the FishingNosara team spent the last two months gearing up for the new season. Their five boats were completely disassembled, sanded, repainted and reassembled. After another 800-plus-trip season, the crews earned some much needed R&R. The problem is these guys have a love of fishing so deep in their bones that they will not be kept away from the water. Capt. Carlos, of the Discoverer, finished his maintenance early so he could run trips in September and October, which is almost unheard of in Costa Rica. He got out to the blue water, nabbed an awesome blue marlin release and backed it up with big dorados and big numbers of yellowfin tuna. FishingNosara ran a few dozen trips during the so-called offseason and saw the fishery has reset itself into the winter patterns, which bring more dorado and fewer yellowfins. There are a lot of sailfish and marlin feeding on the mahi-mahi. This pattern typically lasts into late March when the big schools of yellowfin tuna move in from the north. The El Nino blew through two years ago and disrupted this pattern, but we anticipate things will return to normal this season and for the next few years.

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We are coming off a very, very, hot summer. The fall bite should be insanely good in the coming weeks. Weather permitting, we will be focusing all of our efforts in the Biloxi marsh. The best times to look for the trout, Will be on the biggest swings of the tide. We will stage our boats in the mouth’s of drains on the outgoing tide. On the rising tide, we will fish the ledges of bays, especially if their are oyster reefs near by. Usually 3-4 feet of water is the ticket. The redfishing way back in the shallow ponds is where the real fun is. On those blue bird sky days, with little to no wind, is when you will actually see the fish. Wind in your face and sun at your back is how to spot them. Of course tailing fish, pushing wakes and huge explosions will give up a reds location too. It’s such an amazing time of year to be on the water. Bring the kiddos and show them what it’s all about. As always, have fun and be safe

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There are a tremendous number of options for paddling in south Mississippi. There are marsh bayous, numerous rivers, cypress swamps, and even the barrier islands. And each of these venues have a multitude of different kinds of scenery and wildlife to see. I can think of potentially prettier locations, but I would be hard pressed to think of an area with the diversity of paddling options that we have right here at home. My wife and I, and a friend recently made the most of one of my favorite local rivers, along with perfect fall weather for a 12 mile paddle. We paddled the Escatawpa River from Presley’s Outing to Shingle Mill Landing. Along the way, we checked out a couple of miles of Franklin Creek. It’s hard to beat a day on the water when you combine fantastic scenery, beautiful weather and paddling. We are blessed with so many locations that allow you to make your paddle trip in a loop so that you can return to your launch spot without covering the same route twice. This allows for easy

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logistics. But in most river settings above the marsh areas, loop trips are harder to find. On this trip, we loaded two kayaks and a paddleboard into the back of a pickup truck. We dropped a car off at Shingle Mill Landing then drove up to Presley’s and launched. After paddling down river to Shingle Mill it was a short drive back up to Presley’s to get the truck. The scenery along the Escatawpa River and Franklin Creek is hard to beat. The water is dark with tannin but clear. The bottom is mostly sand, which means there are numerous sandbars along the way to stop at for a break or to swim. The banks are lined with cypress and tupelo trees and you will see very little evidence of civilization. River traffic can be avoided by paddling on weekdays or avowing weekends during May through August. Many of our trips involve exiting events such as encountering manatees or seeing a

5’ alligator gar jump completely out of the water within touching distance. This trip was all about relaxation. No excitement, but a whole lot of battery recharging. Paddling means different things to different people. Some people enjoy excitement on their trips. That’s what whitewater is all about. Most people paddle for the enjoyment of the natural settings, which gets your mind off the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There are many studies that conclude that our lives are enhanced by taking a relaxing break on a regular basis. What better way to do this than by floating down a gorgeous river, listening to the birds and just thinking about nothing. I personally don’t need a study to tell me how good this is. I figured it out the first time I stuck a paddle in the water. Remember that paradise is just beyond the closest launch ramp. Make the most of what we have right in our back yard.

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HUNTING FRESHWATER November Topwater? By Jeff Jones jeffjonesfishing@yahoo.com YouTube: CFCR Fishing, Savur Outdoors sponsored angler, Vibe Kayaks pro fishing team Bending Branches regional ambassador, Gruv Fishing pro staff It’s November now and typically I’d be writing about how to catch fish in cooler water conditions. However that is not the case. Due to unusually warmer temperatures this fall, our fish are not in late fall patterns! So here I am to tell you how I’ve been catching fish, and it took me a while to figure it out. The fish this time of year are typically lethargic due to cooler water temps. The shorter days are still contributing to cooling the water off, but it’s still not as cool as it should be. I’ve found myself lately fishing in lakes and larger ponds. I’ve been using topwater to coax fish into biting, but not my typical topwater arsenal. Since the days are shorter, bass sense the amount of sunlight the water gets in a day and because of this are moving into slightly deeper water than the early fall patterns. Here’s where the specific lures are coming in to play. Sure you can catch these fish on a Texas-rig, or even a jig, but the real fun is watching these fish charge a topwater from deeper water. It can be an “air jaws” like experience, especially with larger

bass. The trick to getting these fish to break the surface is loud noisy lures that can be left sitting dead still. The best I’ve found for this is the River2Sea Whopper Plopper. This lure really shines in this type presentation. It’s really loud, almost buzzbait sounding, leaves a bubble trail, and can be stopped dead still while floating. It comes in several sizes, and a multitude of colors. My best results with a Whopper Plopper have been retrieving directly over submerged structure at depths of 5-10 feet. If the fish aren’t being aggressive, try a steady retrieve for 4-6 feet and then stop the lure dead still for several seconds. These long pauses can drive the fish wild! Be expecting a huge blow up at any time. As always, stay safe on the water and take a kid fishing.

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TIDE CHARTS Biloxi tide chart -November

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November 2018

N 30° 23.4' / W 88° 51.4' Date

Day

High Tide

Sunrise

Sunset

Moonrise

Moonset

4:08a

2.4

3:27p

5:31a

2.1

4:09p

0.4

7:09a

6:11p

12:51a

2:35p

0.7

7:10a

6:10p

1:55a

3:18p

7:58a

1.7

4:34p

1.0

7:11a

6:09p

2:59a

3:59p

12:23a

1.4

4:25a

1.2

6:11a

5:09p

3:01a

3:37p

9:26p

9:31p

1.8

4:48a

1.0

6:12a

5:08p

4:03a

4:14p

1.9

5:51a

0.7

6:13a

5:07p

5:03a

4:52p

9:53p

2.2

6:48a

0.6

6:14a

5:07p

6:04a

5:31p

8 9

10:22p

2.4

7:41a

0.4

6:14a

5:06p

7:03a

10:53p

2.4

8:32a

0.3

6:15a

5:05p

8:01a

11:26p

2.4

9:22a

0.3

6:16a

5:05p

11:59p

2.4

10:11a

0.1

6:17a

11:00a

0.3

6:17a

9:49a

Low Tide

1.5

Low Tide

3:25p

1.2

Louisiana, Sou

N 30° 21.6' / W 89°

Phase

1/4 ad

Date

Day

6:12p

6:56p

8:57a

7:42p

5:04p

9:50a

8:31p

5:04p

10:39a

9:21p

New

12:32a

2.2

11:46a

0.3

6:18a

5:03p

11:25a

10:13p

1:07a

2.1

12:31p

0.4

6:19a

5:03p

12:07p

11:06p

1:41a

1.9

1:09p

0.4

6:20a

5:02p

12:45p

11:59p

2:13a

1.7

1:39p

0.7

6:21a

5:02p

1:21p

2:16a

1.5

1:55p

0.8

6:21a

5:01p

1:55p

12:52a

9:35p

1.4

1:46p

1.0

6:22a

5:01p

2:29p

1:46a

10:44a

1.1

4:26a

1.0

6:23a

5:01p

3:03p

2:41a

8:57p

1.7

5:02a

0.7

6:24a

5:00p

3:38p

3:37a

9:11p

1.8

5:46a

0.4

6:25a

5:00p

4:16p

4:36a

9:37p

2.1

6:34a

0.1

6:25a

5:00p

4:58p

5:37a

10:10p

2.2

7:25a

0.0

6:26a

4:59p

5:45p

6:41a

10:47p

2.4

8:19a -0.3

6:27a

4:59p

6:38p

7:45a

11:28p

2.4

9:17a -0.4

6:28a

4:59p

7:36p

8:49a

10:15a -0.4

6:29a

4:59p

8:39p

9:49a

12:11a

2.4

11:12a -0.3

6:29a

4:59p

9:44p

10:45a

12:56a

2.1

12:06p -0.1

6:30a

4:59p

10:48p

11:35a

1:39a

1.8

12:53p

0.0

6:31a

4:59p

11:52p

12:19p

2:12a

1.5

1:26p

0.3

6:32a

4:58p

11:08p 9:00p

1.2 1.5

12:36p

1.0

1:00p

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Day

High Tide

Low Tide

3:24a

2.1

2:45p

4:47a

1.8

7:14a

1.4

11:39p

9:05a

1.3

9:12p

8:42p

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Low Tide

Sunrise

Sunset

Moonrise

Moonset

0.4

7:09a

6:11p

12:51a

2:35p

3:27p

0.6

7:10a

6:10p

1:55a

3:18p

1.2

3:52p

0.8

7:11a

6:09p

2:59a

3:59p

1.3

3:43a

1.1

6:11a

5:09p

3:01a

3:37p

1.6

4:06a

0.8

6:12a

5:08p

4:03a

4:14p

8:47p

1.7

5:09a

0.6

6:13a

5:07p

5:03a

4:52p

9:09p

1.9

6:06a

0.5

6:14a

5:07p

6:04a

5:31p

9:38p

2.1

6:59a

0.4

6:14a

5:06p

7:03a

6:12p

10:09p

2.1

7:50a

0.2

6:15a

5:05p

8:01a

6:56p

10:42p

2.1

8:40a

0.2

6:16a

5:05p

8:57a

7:42p

11:15p

2.1

9:29a

0.1

6:17a

5:04p

9:50a

8:31p

11:48p

1.9

10:18a

0.2

6:17a

5:04p

10:39a

9:21p

2:43p

1.1

11:04a

0.2

6:18a

5:03p

11:25a

10:13p

12:23a

1.8

11:49a

0.4

6:19a

5:03p

12:07p

11:06p

12:57a

1.7

12:27p

0.4

6:20a

5:02p

12:45p

11:59p

1:29a

1.4

12:57p

0.6

6:21a

5:02p

1:21p

1:32a

1.3

1:13p

0.7

6:21a

5:01p

1:55p

12:52a

8:51p

1.2

1:04p

0.8

6:22a

5:01p

2:29p

1:46a

10:00a

1.0

3:44a

0.8

6:23a

5:01p

3:03p

2:41a

8:13p

1.4

4:20a

0.6

6:24a

5:00p

3:38p

3:37a

8:27p

1.6

5:04a

0.4

6:25a

5:00p

4:16p

4:36a

8:53p

1.8

5:52a

0.1

6:25a

5:00p

4:58p

5:37a

9:26p

1.9

6:43a

0.0

6:26a

4:59p

5:45p

6:41a

10:03p

2.1

7:37a -0.2

6:27a

4:59p

6:38p

10:44p

2.1

8:35a -0.4

6:28a

4:59p

7:36p

11:27p

2.1

12:12a

10:24p 8:16p

1.1 1.3

11:54a

0.8

Bay S

N 30° 19.5' / W 89° 19.

Phase

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9:49a

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6:30a

4:59p

10:48p

11:35a

12:55a

1.6

12:11p

0.0

6:31a

4:59p

11:52p

12:19p

1:28a

1.3

12:44p

0.2

6:32a

4:58p

1:00p

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TIDE CHARTS Gulfport tide chart - November Louisiana, South Pass, Gulfport Harbor, Mississippi Sound

November 2018

N 30° 21.6' / W 89° 04.9' Date

Day

Sunrise

Sunset

Moonrise

Moonset

4:13a

High Tide 2.2

High Tide

3:06p

0.4

7:09a

6:11p

12:51a

2:35p

5:36a

1.9

3:48p

0.7

7:10a

6:10p

1:55a

3:18p

8:03a

1.6

4:13p

0.9

7:11a

6:09p

2:59a

3:59p

12:28a

1.3

4:04a

1.2

6:11a

5:09p

3:01a

3:37p

9:31p

1.7

4:27a

0.9

6:12a

5:08p

4:03a

4:14p

9:36p

1.8

5:30a

0.7

6:13a

5:07p

5:03a

4:52p

9:58p

2.1

6:27a

0.5

6:14a

5:07p

6:04a

5:31p

10:27p

2.2

7:20a

0.4

6:14a

5:06p

7:03a

6:12p

9:54a

1.4

Low Tide

3:04p

1.2

10:58p

2.2

8:11a

0.3

6:15a

5:05p

8:01a

6:56p

11:31p

2.2

9:01a

0.3

6:16a

5:05p

8:57a

7:42p

9:50a

0.1

6:17a

5:04p

9:50a

8:31p

12:04a

2.2

10:39a

0.3

6:17a

5:04p

10:39a

9:21p

12:37a

2.1

11:25a

0.3

6:18a

5:03p

11:25a

10:13p

1:12a

1.9

12:10p

0.4

6:19a

5:03p

12:07p

11:06p

1:46a

1.8

12:48p

0.4

6:20a

5:02p

12:45p

11:59p

2:18a

1.6

1:18p

0.7

6:21a

5:02p

1:21p

2:21a

1.4

1:34p

0.8

6:21a

5:01p

1:55p

12:52a

9:40p

1.3

1:25p

0.9

6:22a

5:01p

2:29p

1:46a

10:49a

1.0

4:05a

0.9

6:23a

5:01p

3:03p

2:41a

9:02p

1.6

4:41a

0.7

6:24a

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y the time Justin Lucas made it to the stage during the weighin for the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship at Lake Chatuge, Georgia, the drama was all but gone. Lucas entered the event with an eight-point lead in the AOY season standings—and after solid catches during the event, he had stretched that lead to an almost-insurmountable 47 points. His closest competition in the race, Arizona angler Josh Bertrand, decided not to fish because his wife was expected to deliver their second child. It eliminated all the suspense, but that suited Lucas just fine. The California native turned Alabama resident caught five bass

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f I had to choose one inshore bait over all others, it would definitely be a shrimp. I can’t name a fish that doesn’t eat shrimp. It’s especially effective for trout, drum, snook and tarpon. Here is a technique for rigging a soft-plastic shrimp with a snelled weed guard that makes it easier to fish through mangroves, marsh grass, docks and all the other thick places that hold fish. Tools: Needle nose pliers, 80lb. fluorocarbon line for the weed guard, 20- to 50-lb. fluoro for the leader, a red or brown Sharpie marker to color the antennae/weed guard, a pre-rigged soft-plastic shrimp.

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hook shank. • Bend the antennae back along the length of the hook, and trim them just past the barb of the hook. • Use the Sharpie marker to color the antennae. This same weed guard can be snelled onto almost any hook for a variety of applications. Substitute heavy-duty hooks to target species like tarpon and large snook. The 80-lb. fluoro is stiff enough to fend obstacles off the hook point and gives the shrimp a realistic appearance. Fluorocarbon is highly preferred for its stiffness, but some monofilament lines like Triplefish and Ande are stiff enough to use for this

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