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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
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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
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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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at a rate of 100,000 fish per river. These hatchery fish are raised to an advanced size prior to stocking, usually 6-8 inches. The objectives of these stockings are to supplement wild populations and help bolster natural production, according to Chad Thomas, coastal fisheries supervisor for NCWRC. “Unfortunately, this objective is not being met,” Thomas said. “Formal evaluations conducted since 2010, with the assistance of genetic testing, confirmed that nearly all the striped bass adults collected from spawning grounds of the Tar and Neuse rivers were hatchery fish.” Biologists hope the new 26-inch minimum size limit will give these hatchery fish additional protection to allow them to spawn multiple times prior to harvest. Larger, older striped bass contain significantly more and larger eggs. The idea is to increase egg production on the spawning grounds with the intention of observing recruitment of wild (non-hatchery) fish in these river systems. “While we know this rule is frustrating to many of our anglers who like to keep fish, this is a conservation measure aimed to promote production of wild striped bass in the Tar and Neuse rivers,” Thomas said. “Currently, these river populations are considered fully supported by hatchery fish, which is counter to our management goal of having self-sustaining populations of striped bass in these rivers.” Advances in genetic technologies now allow Commission biologists to calculate the percentage of hatchery fish returning to the Tar and Neuse rivers each spring. During field sampling, a small fin clip is removed from each fish prior to release, and genetic comparisons are then made with all known broodfish parents used during hatchery production. “Genetic testing is absolute and allows us to calculate the percentage of hatchery fish each year,” Thomas said. “We will closely monitor the effectiveness of this new regulation and recommend modifications if management objectives are not being met.” For more information about fishing North Carolina’s inland, public waters, visit ncwildlife.org/fishing.
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Masiero Family! The Bucket List!
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ctober flew by! I can’t believe it’s November! Hopefully you are all enjoying the fall fishing which has been awesome since the storm cleared out. This month is the Destination Edition which I like to call the “Bucket List� Edition! I’ve had the opportunity to fish the whole east coast of the US, the Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, the Mediterranean, Coast of West Africa, and the Caribbean including the coast off of Cartagena Columbia. With all that said, the fishing right here at home in the Carolinas, off the coast of New Jersey and New York and I can’t leave out the Florida Keys, are still some of the best fishing grounds in the world! Do I still have a few “Bucket List� destinations, you bet (and more than a few!) One of them is being fulfilled this Winter, “Costa Rica� and what makes it even better is all of you can join us! Let’s start with the country itself. The people are friendly, the food it great, it is beautiful from the mountains and rain forest to the Caribbean on the East Coast to the Pacific on the West
Coast. Travel to and from the US is easy, airfare is reasonable, plus they have some of the best medical facilities in the world. But, let’s talk fishing! Where else can you leave the dock and catch 50-pound Rooster Fish practically in the surf, go a couple miles catch Mahi and Tuna, go way, way off shore “like 10 to 20 miles� and catch Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin and Pacific Sails within 30 to 60 minutes from the dock! That’s just the morning trip, you can run back to the dock have lunch, a drink, a nap and go do it again in the afternoon! How about taking a day off and zip line through the rain forest, white water raft, go on an eco-tour or just hang at the beach! Starting to sound good, I hope so! Here’s the negative, most people do not like to venture to a foreign country with non-English speaking captains and crews and basically being dependent on an agent that you don’t know to arrange travel, lodging, food etc. As well as the expense of an agent. How about we solve all of those challenges! Here’s what we have worked out. Legacy Charters, Freedom Boat Club, Coastal Angler Magazine Grand Strand and Coastal Angler Magazine Costa Rica have joined forces to come up with a fishing package everyone can afford! We are working out the details as I write this, but we will end up with an all-inclusive 5-night, 6-day fishing adventure including a private residence to stay in, transportation back and forth to the airport, 3 to 4 days of fishing the big blue Pacific Ocean on a private charter vessel with a Local South Carolina USCG licensed American Captains and Crew that will travel with you in
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KYLE’S KORNER
BY KYLE MASIERO
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et me start by saying Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. A couple months back we received a complaint and I haven’t got a chance to address it. A lot of the complaint has nothing to do with us. The reader was upset that we don’t put “pretty women on the cover” and that we talk about “Striped bass in NJ too much.” First, we have nothing to do with the cover, and second our fishing lives were started fishing for Stripers up North; sorry if that’s a problem. Anyway, this reader went on to complain about everything but happened to mention me by name calling my articles “non-informative” even “nasty” so I’d like to address this. You’re right, I don’t always write about fishing I like to bring in more “entertainment!” I feel we have plenty of informative writers. Some things I say may be offensive
to some but honestly, I speak my mind. I took this complaint with a grain of salt as I cannot take someone who complains about “pretty women” seriously, also let me remind you this is a free publication. So, to all my readers who enjoy our publication and my articles I thank you and feel FREE to send me any input you may have. Enough with that! So, it’s fall and the best fishing is here along with the holiday atmosphere all around us. We all have Thanksgiving traditions, some of us stuff a chicken into a duck then stuff the duck into a turkey, some of us have a backyard football game, some of us say we aren’t going to over eat this year as we put on our stretchy pants. Our one tradition we always had growing up was waking up early Thanksgiving morning, now mind you this was the Northeast, so Thanksgiving mornings were usually freezing. We would make our way to the boat bundled up ready to break Barnegat Inlet and chase
Striped Bass. It’s a tradition that has followed us down South usually the day before Thanksgiving now that I am the one who cooks the meal. Now we get to wake up early head out of Georgetown or Murrells in search of Bull Reds, only we usually don’t have to dress as warm! It’s a tradition my brother and I want to pass on to our kids and this year will be the first year our 5-year-olds will join us on this trip! Whatever your family tradition is this year I hope it’s filled with memories. I hope it’s something you can pass on for generations to come, and most of all I hope you get time to get out on the water this fall and enjoy what our good Lord and Savior has blessed us with, which is a beautiful ocean full of life and the opportunity to take our kids in search of the catch of a lifetime. For those of you that need more informative writing the following is for you… How to catch Redfish in fall… Get a fishing pole, a medium heavy outfit will do. Put an egg sinker on your line, tie on a swivel, tie on a leader, tie on a circle hook & get on your boat or if you don’t have one find a friend with a boat, if you have no friends rent a
boat if you can’t run a boat hire a Captain or make the long walk to the Jetties. Hook on some mullet or shrimp, toss into the rocks, and repeat until you catch a Redfish. As always, I wish you calm winds, tight lines and following seas.
With love and respect. Capt. Kyle Masiero
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The Redfish bite is what it’s all about. Big bill reds have already showed up and are being caught on the jetties and nearshore wrecks using cut mullet. Black drum are also being caught using live or dead shrimp. Offshore reports of Kings and some Cobia are still being caught, look for Cobia under any structure. Get these two while you can, the cooler waters cause both these species to head South.
Flounder bite has still been good inside Murrells Inlet. Using Mud Minnows is your best bet. Sea Trout have been being caught using live shrimp on popping corks. The bull reds have showed up and are being caught near the jetties and nearshore wrecks. Using cut mullet is the best option. Offshore is all about the Wahoo this time of year, along with great bottom fishing the Snapper and Grouper are still biting well.
Big bull reds along with bluefish are being caught off the surf and piers, the reds are hitting cut or live mullet. Bluefish will eat anything, small metals, mullet, or top water plugs if you see them feeding. The Spot have arrived so look for the piers to fill up. Using bloodworms is the best option for these guys.
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When it comes to fishing, a number of us have had our opportunities to be told a fishing story—either a tall tale or an old folks’ story—usually involving grandpa and the kids. In this case, my story is of a modern one, one of a grandfather and grandson. My story starts out almost three years ago when I met a gentleman named Steve who is grandfather to a young boy named Oliver. We met on a fishing pier, a safe and convenient place to take children to fish. I can recall my first impression of Steve when I Iooked over, watching him fish. He was bright-eyed and excited, concentrating on his fishing at the same time watching his grandson who at the time was seven years old and loved to fish. Of course, at seven, Oliver was pretty hyper and loved to run around too. Steve in most cases at that time would hook a fish and look over and yell for his grandson Oliver. “Come here,” he said, “Come here and get this!” And Oliver would take off like a Jack Rabbit, grab the rod from his grandfather and reel in the fish. I myself have been fishing a number of years, and no matter how long or how much time has gone by, it never fails that I find something that inspires me. In watching Steve and Oliver, I felt inspired. Oliver is now 10 years old and has become quite successful in hooking and landing his own fish. You still almost never see the grandfather and grandson duo apart. Through the past few years we have all fished together a number of times. I asked Steve when you knew you had a grandchild, were you excited and thinking about taking them fishing? Steve explained that he was impatient and couldn’t wait. By the time Oliver was three years old, he had a rod in the water. Steve remembers Oliver’s first big fish at three years old. They were fishing in a freshwater Trout stream and the young boy hooked and landed a four-pound Brook Trout, which was unheard of in the location where they were fishing. In fact, Steve fished all his life and never saw one like this. It’s easy to remember, not just because of the fish, but an old fisherman that had walked up and looked down at Oliver and stated, “You’ll never do that again.” Steve and Oliver continued their fishing adventures, and by the time Oliver was seven years old, Oliver had caught and landed just over a four-pound Golden Trout. Steve stated that Oliver was so excited that they could not even continue fishing and left to go home. Later that same day, Steve had to go do something so Oliver talked his dad and mom into taking him back out fishing to a different stream, and to their surprise, Oliver did it again and managed to catch another Golden Trout over four pounds! I had asked Oliver about the stories, and he explained after those Golden Trout, he was hooked. Fishing was his favorite sport. His intent is to try it all. Oliver told me that he began reading all about fishing, and in becoming so inquisitive,
Oliver has developed a large amount of knowledge involving fishing for such a young age. I hold seminars every now and then discussing feeding habits of species of fish, reading the water to learn about location and structure and fighting techniques used to successfully fight and land fish. During these seminars, I would look out to the chairs and I would see Steve and Oliver, and glancing over at Oliver, he would be sitting up straight, slightly leaning forward, listening closely, wide-eyed and alert, just taking it all in. I asked Oliver recently what was it for him that made him so interested in sport fishing? Oliver looked over at me, calm and straight-faced, like a young adult, he said he likes being outdoors and the wildlife, he just wanted to learn more about fish and try to get really good at fishing, get better, be professional. His favorite fish to catch is Redfish this time of year. That’s so funny because Oliver even knows what fish to target at a certain time of the year! But Oliver stated, “My favorite fish are Red Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead and Trout,” which is considered the inshore super slam. Recently, I had opportunities to fish along with Steve and Oliver, and one day Oliver hooked into a large Red Drum. As I videoed Oliver for my upcoming show Redfish Rumble, I got to watch this 10-year old boy closely as he incorporated all types of fighting techniques while battling this powerhouse fish, as Oliver pulled his fishing rod up in the air and walked backwards pulling the fish with him, then ran back towards the railing of the pier, reeling in his slack at the same time, keeping the line tight, moving his rod left and right, guiding the fish like a bridle on a horse, never changing the tension of his drag. He was literally using a palm technique on the spool of his reel to add extra tension while working his fish. Oliver successfully landed a 34-inch Red Drum on 15-pound test mono on a medium light action rod. I looked over at Oliver’s grandfather Steve at that moment and could see an expression of pride and before my eyes I was watching a folk’s tale evolve. Some people will not believe that a 10-year old boy accomplished all this and the story of a relationship between grandfather and grandson that almost seems perfect in today’s world. But I for one know this to be a folk’s story and not a tall tale and hope that it inspires families, grandfathers, grandmothers, fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters to reach out to the kids and remember it’s never too late to start your own folks’ story that can be passed down from generation to generation. Until next time, and like I always say, good luck out there and have fun fishing! To view some fishing adventures, go to my “Fishing with Jiggin Jerry” Channel on YouTube or go to ww.jigginjerry.net.
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reetings again fellow anglers. First and foremost, with the recent flooding and damage to many families, homes and businesses in the areas affected by Hurricane Florence, I would like to send my deepest prayers and thoughts to each of you. You will persevere and overcome this. As we wind down from the dog days of summer and into the cooler months of the fall so does the inlet waters. As the water temperatures cool and the mullet migrations begin the fishing is the only thing that gets hot! This is the time of the year where one can venture to the surf, the pier or the inlet and be blessed with some of the fastest and best fishing of the year. Trout, Reds, Blues, Spanish etc. are all eating the plethora of bait fish putting on the pounds before winter. It also affords the opportunity to fish a favorite pattern to most, TOPWATER! On a recent trip of mine as I was pulling into the launch area, you could see the glimmers of light reflecting from soft glow of the
sunrise on the ripples made from feeding fish. My adrenaline began to race with anticipation of what was to come. As I slide my kayak off the trailer, the water exploded just a few yards away as bait fish skittered across the surface of the water. I could hear eruptions across the salt marsh of other feeding activity. Now, my adrenaline went form racing to an all-out frenzy to get my gear and onto the water for I new that once the sun got high the action would subside. I hastily readied my equipment, parked the truck and paddled just a short distance before I could take it no more. Fish were blowing up along a weed line on mullet and menhaden. I reached for my rod rigged with a Spook Jr and launched it into the sunrise twilight only to see it hit a few inches from the weed edge. Just a few turns of the handle, a twitch and the attack from below had happened. A few minutes later I was holding a nice fat 18-inch Spotted Sea Trout. The bite was on. I managed to boat several trout and blues. Although
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this day was shaping up to be a day to remember, it actually began a few days earlier as I prepped for the trip. As you may recall, in the previous article, I made mention of the different kayak fishing groups in the Grand Strand area and how strong the yak nation was. The members of these groups have a wealth of knowledge and are willing to share what is going on with the bite and to lend some insight into patterns as well as lure selection. I am very certain as with most fisherman, they don’t reveal all their secrets. However, I can honestly say that if it was not for reaching out to them for some guidance, this article may have been about a nice leisurely paddle through the salt marsh. But instead, they helped me get on the fish. From the reports and photos, I was seeing, I knew the fishing was picking up. I watched the tide charts to see when the tides were right to make a day of it. Lastly, was lure selection. I have fished in the past for bass with topwater and already new the basics. Frogs, Buzz baits, poppers, floating jerk baits and spooks were the norm. For this trip and after polling the different fisherman, I settled on few. It would not different by much. I traded out the frogs and buzz baits for skidder walks, Yo-Zuri 3D inshore floaters and Spook Jrs. As with any lure
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choice, I wanted to match the food choice. Therefore, the color palate was simple….anything mullet! Dark on the top, light on the bottom. I did find that on this day and with these conditions, the Spook Jr. out fished the others. Presentation was also key. Stay close to the weed edges. The fish also preferred the bait to be moving at a steady pace with an occasional pause. As I predicted, the action lasted for a few hours until the sun got higher in the sky and I had to go deeper. However, by staying out though the tides I was once again rewarded with some nice trout as the sun set the tide flooded the grass once again. If you have never had the opportunity to fish the topwater action, I encourage you to do so. Most fisherman will agree that it is most anglers favorite preferred method. The time is right and the time is now for you to experience your own attack from below. So, until next time remember to keep those paddles wet and to fish on!
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ITEM 63584
3500
MAX. STARTING WATTS
3000
3000
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2800
100 LBS.
WEIGHT
131 LBS.
2.6 GAL
TANK SIZE
3.4 GAL
4
OUTLETS
4
YES
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
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212 cc
ENGINE SIZE
196 cc
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