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ith the ongoing debate over red snapper population estimates in the Gulf of Mexico, researchers from the University of Florida have received a $10 million grant to hopefully settle the dispute and determine what the snapper population actually is.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service and Sea Grant are funding the study, which will be conducted over two years by UF associate professors Robert Ahrens and Will Patterson along with researchers from other institutions from around the Southeast.

Currently under a federal recovery plan, the Gulf red snapper fishery has been considered overfished since the 1980s by the federal government. Under the recovery plan, coastal communities and businesses, such as charter boat operations and all the others that benefit from money spent by anglers, have been hurt by extremely limited opportunities to harvest this important recreational and commercial species. All the while, recreational anglers and biologists with Gulf state wildlife agencies have been pointing to flaws in the formal stock assessments. And the structure of the allowed catch has created a rift between recreational and commercial fishermen.

Over the vast Gulf of Mexico, it will be one of the largest and most ambitious fish studies ever conducted, and even with $10 million in funding, there are those who doubt the study will achieve its goal of a population estimate with a coefficient variation of 30 percent, according to a UF release. Meeting the requirement would require numerous supplementary samples until the numbers contract into the accept-

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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GEAR GUIDE Beach Marine Products Bay Buddy Bait pens by Beach Marine Products are not your average bait cages. Built by engineers and hard-core anglers, every care was taken to design bait pens that are rugged, durable, convenient for the angler, and stress-free for the bait.

They feature a sloped-bottom design and industry-changing false bottom, making recapturing your bait easy. Heavy duty aluminum construction with zinc anode assures a durable product. All hardware is stainless steel and doubled up. The pens are powder coated with no sharp edges to injure or red nose baits. Large oversize doors allow access for cast nets and large dip nets.

Beach Bait Pens come in many different shapes and sizes. Their smallest pen is the Bay Buddy, which is ideal for holding shrimp, crabs and multiple species of live baitfish. The Bay Buddy is 20 inches wide by 18 inches deep.

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Kaku Kayak Wahoo 10.5 With the release of their new Wahoo 10.5, Kaku Kayak is building on its reputation of excellent stability and performance with a more compact boat that retains all the features and performance of the larger Wahoo 12.5.

The Wahoo 10.5 tracks extremely well for a shorter kayak, is easy to stand in and responds to tight turns easily. It has all the features of its older brother, the Wahoo 12.5, with plenty of gear tracks, a raised aluminum seat and integrated mounting for the Power Pole Micro. It is also rudder ready and comes standard with a great looking deck pad.

It is an extremely versatile fishing kayak that offers a stable, roomy platform for standing to cast or sight fish. There is also plenty of storage in the bow hatch, rear tankwell and a rear day hatch.

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Wilderness Systems Kayak Krate Wilderness Systems has built a reputation for producing some of the finest fishing kayaks available. The fishability of their boats is improved with a unique and useful line of accessories designed to help anglers fish harder and more efficiently.

The Wilderness Kayak Krate is the ultimate tankwell storage option. The Kayak Krate sophisticates tankwell storage with superior function and a sleek look that make storing and accessing gear hassle-free.

An open main compartment accommodates larger gear and tackle boxes and features removable dividers.

Smaller items can be stowed in the secondary lid storage. Functional and durable inside and out, the Kayak Krate is blow-molded, water resistant, is easily lashed down and comes with four rod holders.

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Tsunami Forged 12 Lever Drag Reel Tsunami recently introduced its new FORGED 12 lever drag reel. It’s a larger and more powerful version of the popular FORGED 10, and it’s perfect for jigging, bottom fishing and live baiting.

The Tsunami FORGED 12 is built to catch the strongest saltwater game fish. Its powder-forged frame is lightweight and precision machined for braided line tolerances and strength.

The hardened high-precision stainless steel 4.3:1 ratio drive and pinion gears are strong, tough, and operate smoothly. The completely disengaged “floating” spool rides freely on two shielded stainless steel ball bearings mounted to a spool shaft, giving the FORGED extreme free-spool and maximum castability. The instant anti-reverse bearing, along with two failsafe backup dogs, ensure strong, sure hooksets with no line loss. That is when the smooth, powerful carbon fiber drag comes into play, giving you all the fighting control you need.

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GEAR GUIDE Vexilar FishPhone Vexilar has launched a game changer in the underwater camera market. The FishPhone takes Vexilar’s proven Fish Scout camera technology and uses an innovative new WiFi transmitting system to send high quality video directly to your smartphone or tablet.

FishPhone turns your smart phone or tablet into a fully functional underwater camera monitor by creating its own 100-foot WiFi hotspot that can be shared with friends or kept secure. The FishPhone works anywhere in the world, and you don’t need cell phone coverage to use it. The free software app works with both Android and IOS systems.

The FishPhone comes with a unique holder and battery pack system that makes it easy to carry and manage 50 feet of cable. The camera used in the FishPhone system is a Sony Color/ B&W camera that automatically shifts from color to black and white when light conditions are limited.

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Native Eyewear Eddyline Native’s Eddyline model features a wood Trilaminate construction with silver polarized Reflex lenses. These shades are ideal for inshore adventures since they weigh less than an ounce, and their eight-base curvature fits your face perfectly while blocking side light with thicker temple arms. All Native Eyewear lenses are polarized, impact and scratch resistant, include Cushional non-slip nose and temple pads and come with a limited lifetime warranty. Whether you’re hitting the backcountry or going to the inlet, you need a pair of Natives!

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Dexter SOFGRIP Knives Dexter has been famous for their SOFGRIP white-handle knives for years. It’s a handle other companies try to duplicate but can’t match. The handle is soft to the grip, ergonomically perfect in your hand, and the patented textured pattern makes it slip free.

The blades are made of DEXSTEEL, a high-carbon, high-alloy stain free steel that is ultra-sharp out of the package, holds its edge and can be easily re-sharpened. Dexter has been manufacturing knives in the U.S.A. for nearly 200 years. They offer proven quality, proven designs and proven reliability. That’s why Dexter is the No. 1 choice for fishermen.

The SOFGRIP comes in a large selection of designs and sizes.

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Phenix Rods RTS Inshore Whether you’re fishing the flats for trout and snook or pulling big reds from the mangroves, Phenix Rods’ new RTS inshore line has the power to deliver.

Super light weight and sturdy, RTS rods feature a T-40 carbon fiber blank with Phenix’s own Nanolite resins that produce excellent sensitivity, while retaining the backbone to fight big hard-pulling reds and snook.

The RTS series utilizes the new Phenix Essex T-Ring premium carbide guides with Ring Lock to FrameLok technology and premium high density EVA and cork blend grips, with a carbon reel seat.

The RTS series, meaning “reds, trout and snook,” promises to be the lightest, most sensitive inshore rod on the market. It offers 5 casting and 5 spinning models to fit your needs.

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Up to four xFOB’s can be connected to the xHUB at the same time, with one unit acting as the captain’s stop unit, and the additional three as alarm units for passengers. The system consists of an easy to install xHUB (mounted on or near the boat console) and a wearable xFOB. The two communicate wirelessly with each other and stop the engine when the xFOB is submerged in water or is beyond range of the xHUB. The xFOB can be worn on your wrist, around your neck, or clipped to your PFD using xBAND or xTAG accessories.

The waterproof xFOB has more than 300 hours of battery life and is powered by an easy to change standard coin cell battery. The xHUB connects to your boat power (12V-24V) and to your engine-stopping system.

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’ve heard people say ‘A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work,’” said Master Capt. William Mendoza with his trademark wry smile, “I’m not really sure I know the difference.”

Capt. Mendoza is a Costa Rica-based charter captain with 30 years of experience. Since 2009 he has run over 250 trips a year on the Wanderer for the FishingNosara team from his home port on the north Pacific coast, making him the busiest charter captain in all of Central America.

This area has become a hot spot for anglers because of the nearby bluewater and virtually non-existent commercial pressure; in fact the Costa Rican government has mandated that all commercial fishing must be done at minimum 60 miles from shore.

The main fear of men like Captain Mendoza is: will this fishery last?

Many have heard stories of Cabo Blanco, Peru and its famous “Marlin Boulevard”. In the 1950s this area produced the most granders in the world, including a 1,560-lb. black marlin catch that is still the world record.

Now Cabo Blanco is a ghost town, due to human conceit and greed.

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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inter along Florida’s Forgotten Coast has a much different meaning for anglers than it does for anglers up north. For Virginia anglers, to “winterize a boat” describes a storage process they perform; for us, it means to fill the bait box with live shrimp. Sure, we get our fair share of cold snaps, but that just helps us plan our most productive fishing days. Simply put, winters here are mild and the fishing never stops!

Don’t let the strict Florida harvest regulations fool you; if

you’re looking for great tasting fish to eat, you’re in luck! Red grouper have been making a great showing lately and are often very close to shore. Black sea bass are extremely plentiful and very easy to catch. Sheepshead, speckled trout and many others provide inshore anglers lots of action, and all these species mentioned here (and this is just a few) make fantastic table fare.

For those looking for a big fight, redfish will be running the surf chasing bait in huge schools. Find the birds, and you’ll find fish that are willing to bite just about anything you throw at them. When throwing lures or live bait to these schools, it’s not uncommon for everyone on board the boat to hook up at the same time. Typically, these are not small fish, but rather big bull reds that will test your tackle. For catching reds within the slot limits, our bays and creeks still offer excellent opportunities to harvest these tasty fish.

For freshwater fun, the Apalachicola River will be loaded with hybrids and stripers chasing abundant shad. The lower end of the river will have a mix of largemouth bass hanging around with the speckled and white trout that find their way into the warmer fresh waters. Deep bends in the lower stretches of the river load up with a variety of species that are easy pickings with artificial baits, but live shrimp is always your best option.

There’s no need to suffer from cabin fever this winter. Get away from the cold and come chase fish here in Franklin County, Fla. The many fishing options available here will ensure you have a great time regardless of the weather… just be sure to pack your sunblock, short pants and sunglasses.

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Georgia’s Record Blue Catfish

A Surprising Winter is the Best Planting Time

I am often asked when is the best time to plant fruiting plants. My answer is usually the same; the best time is 20 years ago or today. The second best time to plant is during the winter months. Plants are dormant, and can be easily shipped and planted with no stress on the plant because there is not a lot of maintenance once the plant or tree has been planted. Simply dig a good hole, water thoroughly

at planting, and take the rest of the winter off. Even though there are no signs of growth above ground, the root systems will have time to get adjusted to their new location and begin to initiate new root growth.

There are plenty of advantages of growing your own edibles. First of all, you know what has been done over the course of the growing season from a chemical stand point.

Second, the fruit just taste

better coming out of your home orchard versus buying fruit from the grocers that have little to no flavors. Thirdly, it is good for your soul and you will feel more connected to the environment and nature.

Whether it is an apple tree, muscadine vine or a blueberry bush; now is the time to plant. Let’s Grow Together.

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new state record blue catfish was recently confirmed by Georgia WRD. The 93-lb. monster was hauled from the Altamaha River in October and smashed the previous record of 80-lb., 4 oz., which stood since 2010.

Richard Barrett, of Axson, Ga., caught the big cat using a live channel catfish he had caught earlier as bait.

It was the only state record fish caught in Georgia in 2017, and Tim Bonvechio, with Georgia WRD, aged the fish at 14 years old.

Barrett’s fish was enormous, but blue cats can get much bigger. Back in 2011, a 143-pound IGFA All-Tackle World Record blue catfish was caught on Kerr Lake in Virginia.

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Happy New Year from The Masiero Family “The Show Must Go On!�

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appy New Year! As I write this it’s recovery day from the “1st Annual Take the Kids Fishing Boat & Tackle Show�! All things considered it was a Success!

This article will have a little weather forecasting lessons and our post-event report tied in. One of our local seasoned Captains, Buddy D, told me a few years ago “As a Fish Boat Captain if you depend on the weatherman you’ll go broke!� Which is why as a Captain you need to learn to read the weather along with the help of the weatherman and then sometimes you make the call “to go� and your call was right. In the case of our Event it was half right!

With the help of our team, planning the “Outdoor� Boat & Tackle Show went smooth over the last couple months. Vendors, Boat & Tackle Dealers, Bouncy House & the Mermaid were all coming. The location at the Beaver Bar property was all set.

Even Santa was flying in from NJ on time!

(Thanks Frank!)

Just like when you plan that offshore fishing trip. You make your punch list, Rods, Reels, Bait, Tackle, Fuel, Food, Drinks, Ice, etc. You pick your spot to fish and what species you’re fishing for. The crews all set, and you are ready to go!

You’re in “Control� and then Mother Nature’s best friend jumps in; “The Weather�.

No big deal, for the last 3 weeks the weather pattern has been perfect, 65 to 70 degrees, clear skies, light wind 5 to 10kts from the NW. Seas 2 to 3ft. Looks good. Until a week out you see the Jet Stream dipping down with freezing air from the North and a cold front developing.

What do you do now? Will the front get here before your trip? Do we cancel? Call your buddies and tell them we can’t go until next year?

Well that’s what it looked like was happening the week of our Event. The rain started, it got real cold, it was even calling for snow!

Was the rain going to stop and was the wind going to slow down?

Staying glued to NOAA and Weather Channel wasn’t helping. Although we have great technology today and the Weather Channel has valuable information, but it is a TV show now, so some hype is tied in, heck they even named the storm BENJI! So just like a fishing trip, you take in all the information, answer the big question first “is it safe for your boat and crew�? Then like a good Captain you must make the call, go or not go is the question?

Well it looked like it was going to rain

on our Event, but there was a good chance the weather would blow through. In this case against all the weather predictions of rain through Saturday (event day) and the “Show� turning into a disaster, God granted us a small alley way in between storm fronts, and the rain stopped at 7:05 AM, the SHOW WAS ON! It wasn’t perfect, it was the coldest day of the year, but everyone showed up. Even Santa, whose flight was almost cancelled because of snow in NJ, flew in and made the Event! We didn’t have huge crowds, but everyone had a wonderful time. The vendors did some business and we raised money for the Boys & Girls Club of the Grand Strand.

All in all, everyone will be back for the “2nd Annual Take the Kids Fishing Boat & Tackle Show in 2018!�

Here’s the point, sometimes you must cancel, but, if you grow your knowledge of weather, tides, local waters etc., take in all the information you can then ask the big question “Is It Safe?� If the answer is yes, then go! You can always turn around. Many times, it may be the best fishing day you ever had rather than staying home saying I should have gone fishing!!! “Take the Kids Fishing�

Captain Mike “Mas� Masiero Sr. USCG 100T Master Captain A special thanks to Leslie the owner of the Beaver Bar & Restaurant for opening her property for this event and to all of those that made a chilly day an enjoyable day, plus help raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of the Grand Strand!

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BY FRED ROURK

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ow 18, that is a pretty important number in most folks lives. It begins a new era in lives as well as a new fishing season. Like turning a corner and new things ahead instead of looking back. 2018 will bring a new look at the redfish regulations in the South Carolina legislature. SCDNR biologist have compiled the data on the health of the resource with indicators continuing to point down, declining populations from North Carolina to north Florida. It was thought that a 3-fish bag limit with a 15-23 slot would maintain and improve numbers, but science doesn’t indicate that this is the case. We all love to catch fish, but we must maintain stocks for the future of our kids. The proposal is for a 2 fish per angler, 5 fish per boat, 15-23 slot.

Proposals were offered to keep one fish up to 27 inches, but the

population of larger fish is much smaller and wouldn’t equate to better sustainability. There are no recommendations to regulate the large spawn fish which have become an easy target while these big fish are barreled up to spawn. SCDNR plans to educate anglers as to proper handling techniques, rigs, tackle and encourage anglers to catch one each and move on to other targets. Social media features photos of 30-40 spawn fish caught per trip, this practice will reduce population drastically with high mortality rates of boated catches.

Adult reds represent 35 years of combined spawning effort, if this is eliminated by fishing pressure it will take 35 years to rebuild the stock to today’s level. SCDNR is the leader in redfish research on the east coast and possibly the country, these biologists are concerned with years of research

pointing in a steady downward trend in their data. Questions are posed as to why is this the case. Many factors such as environment, pollution, low spawn years in which conditions didn’t equate to hatch surviving to maturity. One factor that is not in question is angler population, improved fishing equipment, electronics, trolling motors and angler education on the internet. South Carolina population is headed in one direction, up, folks move here for the same reasons we live here. One large attraction is our abundance of natural areas. Knowing this we as anglers should review our fishing practices and do our part to protect our natural blessings.

Another popular catch is cobia, past couple of years have been frustrating for anglers with regulations swinging this way and that with each state catch quotas not being equitable. As of now it looks like season opens in January and each state regulating its coastal waters. Caution, you must check the regulations, do not depend on “some guy in magazine said” excuse to help

you if you are checked. Word is cobia can be caught on South Carolina coastal waters in 2018.

Be mindful that state regulations restrict the Port Royal Sound area during cobia spawning season. Once again check regulations before gigging a cobia.

Looks like the future is bright, we will all be fishing in the coming year with anticipation. Let’s hope the changes in the rules will keep us all happy with our catches and that grin on a kids face when he catches a “niceun”.

When it all boils down it’s about the young’uns, pass along good practices to them, they will learn and follow your example. It’s a blessing to be here in 2018, make a difference in someone’s life this year, the blessing will return to you. Happy New Year

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Let’s Talk Fishing!

BY NED CAMPBELL

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ith the winter upon us the days get a little colder, and most anglers are enjoying the warmth and coziness of their living rooms. Easy to do with a freezer full of fish following an incredibly hot fall bite!

Although the winter can present a few challenges, don’t put those rods away yet. If you know where to look, both inshore and offshore are still producing tight lines.

If you’re an offshore person you are all too familiar with ice on the deck when you’re leaving the dock at 5am this time of year.

If you haven’t been on a Gulfstream trip in the winter, there is a first time for everything. Who knows, you may be surprised at what you see out there.

Most people target wahoo and tuna because that is mainly what’s out there. Typically, the larger wahoo run this time of year. They are usually less in numbers but larger.

A key factor in finding the fish is finding the water. By this I mean find the temperature and the “life”. In the warmer months the water temperature allows the pelagic species to venture well inside of the break. This creates a vast area to cover to find fish, hence tougher fishing. In the winter the nearshore waters become cold again revealing the true temperature rips of the Gulfstream. These thermal rips are where the fish will be. 70-78 degrees F is what you’re looking for. Once you’ve located it, look for the “life.” This just means look for signs of bait, birds working, fish breaking water, turtles, concentrations of debris in the water and grass lines. These can lead to “Fish On!” The most popular bait of choice is trolling ballyhoo at 5-7 kts. Another increasing popular method for catching winter wahoo is high speed trolling. In this method you are pulling larger, heaver baits from 10-15 kts.

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you never know which one will work.

If you can’t make it out to blue water, don’t worry, there is plenty to keep you busy inshore. This time of year, the bait leaves the inlets because the water gets too cold. It’s a perfect time to break out the artificials and get a little practice in. The trout are still around as well as sheepshead, black drum and an occasional black fish or tautog.

In the winter the water becomes much clearer due to less bacteria. This will force you to fine tune your skills because the fish become much more selective with excellent visibility. I’ve always been told by the “ole timers”, “slower is better”.

Weather you are working grubs on jig heads or slow trolling hard lures the slower you work them the better. Great places to target inshore can be further back in the shallows and around dark muddy areas. The fish don’t leave in the winter, but they will try to warm themselves. Mud will warm faster than sand, as well as shallow water to deep water.

If you would like to learn more techniques for winter fishing stop in and see us at the Murrells Inlet Outpost. We are always ready to “Talk Fishing!”

Sincerely, Ned Campbell Owner Murrells Inlet Outpost.

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KYLE’S KORNER

BY KYLE MASIERO

MOTHER...Nature

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appy New Year everyone.

I was going to save this one for Mother’s Day, but I decided why not start off the new year thanking all the Moms out there. We all sacrifice in life but not as much as Moms and not just human moms.

Koala Bears feed on only one thing Eucalyptus leaves which are highly poisonous but not to mama bear she has to help her babies tolerate this new food... how you ask, she feeds them her feces...no thanks Mom. Polar Bear Moms go into a hibernation state for 2 months.

They don’t eat. They just sleep until the cub is born, and they do this alone cause male polar bears say bye-bye after mama bear gets pregnant.

The Elephant Seal Mom puts on 600 lbs. during pregnancy just to survive, and you thought your 10-20lbs. was a lot; but

don’t worry like a Hollywood Mom she drops that 600lbs. in less than a month and she’s movie ready.

The ultimate sacrifice by all nature Moms has to be the Stegodyphus dumicola a type of Spider. In short, this mama lays her eggs they eventually hatch on her back she feeds them a fluid...what is this fluid well it’s her! The mother spider slowly liquefies from the inside over time feeding this liquid to her babies then when her babies are big enough and she’s on her last leg she allows her babies to consume her for their final nourishment before they set off on their own, talk about sacrifice!

One big difference between all the above Moms and human Moms; well human Moms care for a lifetime! Even when mamas 90 and you’re an old man or woman yourself, Mom will

always put you first. What’s this got to do with fishing you ask....well absolutely nothing just wanted to say thanks to my Mom and my beautiful wife who is the Mother of my 3 crazy sons. So, take a moment to Thank Mom and get back to fishing.

Till next time everyone, like always, I wish you calm winds, tight lines, and following seas.

With love and respect.

Capt. Kyle Masiero

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Redfish and Black Drum are on fire right now and the bite should stay steady through the month using live shrimp is your best bet but they will also hit Gulps and buck tails. Sea Trout are also being caught at the creek mouths using popping corks.

Offshore the Blackfin Tuna and Wahoo are still biting well on the troll.

All reports are saying the the falling tide is the best time to catch fish on the rocks. Try and anchor up before the tide change and fish live shrimp for Reds and Black Drum. Sheepshead are also being caught using fiddler crabs or barnacles. Offshore the bottom fishing is still great as usual big sea bass are being caught along with Snapper and Grouper.

Good reports of False Albacore and Blackfin Tuna on the troll..

Pier and Surf starts to slow up this time of year. Most of the Spot have moved out but there should still be a good bite with Whiting and Croaker. Reds can be caught from the surf just try and get to some rocks at the inlet or down in Pawleys Island.

Best bet for sea trout is to find a place in the Marsh during low tide and cast a popping cork with shrimp.

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A HISTORIC RIVERTOWN

On The River with Matt Varnadore At approximately 140 miles long the Waccamaw River is one of the best kept secrets among locals. Like Jimmy Buffet says “it holds treasures that few have ever seen”. From the murky black water to the cypress laden banks, the Waccamaw River is a true hidden treasure.

The Waccamaw originates in Lake Waccamaw North Carolina and flows south throughmany small towns. Once such town is my town, Conway, South Carolina. Conway is located along the banks of the Waccamaw and we consider ourselves a River town because so much of our lives revolve around the river. From boating, fishing, skiing or camping the Waccamaw is a way of life for many of us. I grew up traveling this river and have many fond memories of hot summer days to cold frosty mornings. I have fished and hunted this river since I was a kid and now I have made it into a career.

The Waccamaw brought me such joy growing up that when my family and I decided to start a business we decided to build our business around or favorite place, the Waccamaw River. Through our business we offer excursions along the river be it on a pontoon or kayaks we can show our visitors a side of Conway not many get to see. Over the years of showing many people our river I have heard it called many things from beautiful, amazing, perfect and even paradise. “Paradise” really?

It’s amazing the perspective you get from others who get to experience something that has been in your life forever, it truly gives you a newfound appreciation.

Like on most bodies of water fishing is king and probably the most popular activity. The Waccamaw is no different and you can find a fisherman on the river at just about any time of year. As I explain to our visitors there are many species of fish that swim the river and many different baits to use. Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, and Bream (or Bluegill depending on which side of the Mason-Dixon you live) are just a few local fish that lurk in the black water. Bait is another story, take your pick because it varies from fisherman to fisherman. Texas Riggs, crank baits, crickets, worms, chicken livers and hot dogs the choice of bait is endless.

My name is Matthew Varnadore and I have lived in Conway practically my entire life. My family and I own Waccamaw Outfitters in Conway and we spend a lot of time on the river. Over my time as an editorial writer for the Coastal Angler Magazine I will be focusing on all things fresh water and primarily all things Waccamaw related. I am a local Captain who enjoys all things water related and have had the opportunity to travel a lot of our local waters. I look forward to what this new year brings and what opportunities and adventures we have while, On the River.

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he weather has been great, and fishing also continues to be good. The offshore waters have seen some great wahoo catches up and down the SC coast with bottom fishing also being good now. The catches would be greater, but this time of year does not have a lot of fishermen out fishing. We did get several days to catch Red Snapper and inshore fishing has been great. Big trout have also shown up and are biting because this fall has seen an exceptional run of great weather. January brings the start of the South Carolina Wahoo Series. January 13 is the kick off of this series with a Captains Meeting. Georgetown Landing Marina will be one of the weigh stations for this event.

This series is several years old and continues to grow. You can find information at http://www. scwahooseries.com.

2017. As we were leaning on the boat talking, Heath asks me if he could have his strap back. I had no idea that he had really found his strap. You see, this was not ordinary strap, Heath had taken the time to add special features to the strap for personal versatility, that you wouldn’t find if you purchased one. He told me the story about leaving it on the tree in a timber hole in Arkansas. He left it on a tree in mid December I hunted there in mid January.

The strap was simply thrown in the bottom of my boat and forgotten until these old friends got together. From where we stood this event took place over 700 miles away, almost 12 months ago. The odds of all these events leading to a happy find of a strap that was thought to be lost forever, is astounding. You never know how small the world is.

With all that’s going on in and around our world, I am going to tell you a story of chance. Last week was time for me to get my boats ready for duck season. I removed my tanks, gas lines, and a few leaves from my boat, checked my trim switch, which had a bad relay. After removing my tank, I found an old strap which I threw into the front of my boat at the end of last duck season. I never thought anything more about it about it until this weekend. As I am reading my gear, I learned my good friend and duck hunting buddy Heath Griffith was in town. Heath is from Cottageville SC, and we planned to have a quick lunch in Florence. Things did not go as planned as he also had some boat readiness issues.

Our lunch meeting developed into a quick visit by my house later that afternoon. Good stories are often discussed around boats, so as I am working with the boat and gear, these two old friends were talking, visiting, any maybe telling a few stories.

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Yak Corner

BY TODD METZ

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elcome back fellow kayak fisherman. Maybe you found a good deal on black Friday or someone surprised you for Christmas with a yak but if not, now is the time to settle on the yak for you .

Your preferred waters and type of fishing will steer you towards the right kayak. I personally am a EOF, an Equal Opportunity Fisherman. I will fish for whatever, wherever and how ever it takes to catch fish. This made buying a kayak a bit of challenge to cover all those areas. However, you can compromise and find a good in-between yak. I wanted a boat that I could stand in and fly fish flat water and one that could handle rollers in rough water. I also wanted a safe and comfortable ride. I knew I would have to sacrifice something and I did, speed and weight.

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I went with a Sit-on kayak. It gives me more room on the deck, it afforded me the ability to stand up, it is easy to get back into in the event of a roll over and it will handle flat or rough water. I have a gravity seat that adjusts from flat on the deck to about 10 inches off the deck. I can spend all day on the water with that seat. As with anything you have to give a little and I did in speed in weight. My yak is fully molded, meaning an all one-piece kayak. It is 13.5 feet long, 36 inches wide, weighs 95 pounds and has a capacity of 500 pounds. The weight capacity would be another consideration depending on the paddler and how much equipment you want to bring along. A kayak this size does take a bit more to get it moving but once you do, it glides along pretty well. It does have a keel in the back to aid in

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I also have a trailer for my yak. It could fit into a standard pick-up truck but would need a hitch mounted support. It is a bit heavy to move around but I needed to compromise for the needs on the water. Remember, if you do have issues with its size, you are less likely to use it due to the hassle of getting it to your destination. There are a lot of smaller sit on kayaks that do a great job. If you choose to go with a Sit-In Style kayak, you will sit lower in the water and have a harder time standing but your center of gravity is lower if you feel that you need the extra balance. With a Sit-in, be sure to have a bailing device such as a sponge to soak up any water that may splash in or a hand pump. Also, if you flip, and you will, remember the chance of getting back in on the water is slime without aid or swimming it to shore. Sit-ins are great boats and are well suited for fishing but I just feel that a Sit-In gives you more options.e!

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Over time the sun and weather will take a toll on your yak. The best way to store it is on its side or on a rack that supports the entire hull out of the weather.

If you live in an apartment, you can’t lug a big boat up the steps to the living room. Just something to ponder.

I know this article was a bit redundant but as I said, I wanted to dive into boat style a little more just to give you a clearer picture of your choice. I hate to see you get into a boat and then have to buy another one because you didn’t think it though. By the time the next article rolls around, we will be into your boat and moving forward with paddle selection and safety equipment. It won’t be long now before we will be on the water.

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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.”

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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.

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several shoots with Frank Gifford (NFL MVP), Bob Cousy (NBA MVP) and Ken Venturi (golfer).

Art wondered why they picked him alongside these sports giants, though he did believe spearfishing combined the best of many sports. It required strength and coordination, involved body contact with 300-pound fish, had danger and excitement—all set against a backdrop of unimaginable beauty.

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The Proper Gear First, dress properly. Layers are important, but don’t bulk up so much that it affects your mobility. I start with thermals, both the shirt and pants. My next layer is jeans and a thick hooded sweatshirt. I sometimes add a fleece jacket and then put on an outer-layer suit. You want a suit that blocks the wind and is waterproof. There are a lot of good Gore-Tex suits on the market.

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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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a depth of 100 feet to the surface, and this approach can produce strikes when many anglers go fishless.

Weekenders often wonder why professional skippers succeed day after day, even with boats all around them. Some observers simply suggest that regulars know the spots. That’s partially true, but there is much more to the total package. It takes continuous effort to tend all those rods, monitor conditions, and handle the boat all at the same time. You can certainly get by with less, but in the tradeoff, you can expect fewer fish.

Whether you decide to follow this method, modify this skipper’s approaches to your needs, or you decide you really don’t want to work that hard, you can’t overlook the obvious. Aggressive anglers catch more fish consistently, even when Lady Luck isn’t sitting on their shoulders.

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