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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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Fishing Report & Forecast Mayport By Capt. Kirk Waltz
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he month of November should be normal for us discounting that after Hurricane seasom we don’t get another huge storm. Michael brought some winds and weather to us that really had some negative effects to our fishery. With that being said, I believe the big rocks should be really good this month. October’s weather might be a real blessing to the fishery this month. Look for shrimp and mullet to be pushing out of the river driving trout, black drum, reds, flounder, and sheepshead to the inlet. The black drum started showing last month and I believe they will increase in numbers during November. Cut crab, shrimp or fiddlers work well typically fished on the bottom near the ends of the rocks. The bottom of the dead low or the last push of the high flood seems to be the most productive times. An egg sinker Carolina rig works well, 3-way swivel rig and even a small jig when the current slows can be deadly. Redfish will also be in the same areas and will readily take the same baits. Look for the Bull Reds to still be around but, beginning to wane as the water cools. The edges of the shipping channel is your best bet all the way to the Dames Point Bridge and a few spots past that. A half of a blue crab or cut mullet are my favorite go to bait fished with a stout Ugly Stix Tiger rod and a Penn SpinFisher 6500. The last of the falling tide to dead 4 NE FLORIDA
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low seems to be best. Remember these are the breeding stock so handle them with kid gloves. Yellow mouthed trout should begin to show in good numbers as well as the croakers. The outside of the big stones are good areas and the edges of the channel towards White Shell Rocks are favored haunts. Cut mullet or live shrimp seem to work well for these tasty and testy fighters. I typically use a light tackle rod with a 1/4oz jig or a small float rig for the trout and a Carolina /egg sinker rig for the croakers. Sheepshead should move onto the local docks, rocks and jetties this month.The sheeps seemed to move in early last month in scattered numbers and I think they will increase in numbers. Small shrimp or fiddler crabs are great baits for this. An egg sinker rig or jig head tossed into the structure are great methods for catching some of these testy fighters. The docks at Mayport, rocks at White Shell, and the big jetties are favored haunts for sheepshead, The offshore scene this month should improve for sea bass, snapper, and hopefully grouper. The near shore party grounds are your best bet. Cut squid, cigars, and even cut mullet work well for me fished on the bottom. Make sure you check the regulations to see what you can keep. Go to MYFWC to look at what is and isn’t legal this month. Remember you can’t catch them from the couch. To book a Charter Capt. Kirk can be reached at 904-626-1128 or 904-241-7560 or go to www.Enterprisefishingcharters.com or visit us on Facebook. Listen to the Outdoors Show every Sat from 7am to 10am for up to date fishing forecast, reports, weather and tides on 1010am or 92.5fm.
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Fishing Report & Forecast St. Augustine Inshore By Capt. Tommy Derringer
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t’s “flatty” time!.... I’m talking about big “doormat” flounder. Traditionally the Fall is a great time to target and catch big flounder in St. Augustine. A live finger mullet or a big mud minnow rigged on a jighead or fish-finder rig is the go-to setup. Flounder will be holding in deep cuts in the creeks at lower tide stages as well as just about any small creek mouth or runout. It’s not uncommon to find them stacked up in these areas so if you get one make sure to try a few more casts in the same spot. Another popular spot to target the flat fish is at the inlets. They will hold close to the jetties… you’ll know you’re fishing the right spot after you’ve lost a rig or three to the rocks. It seems like every year most of the monster “doormat” founder come from in and around the inlets. As our weather continues to cool off trout catches should be on the increase both in size and in numbers. We’ll have some big tides and a Northeast wind flow this month that should bring in some saltier, cleaner water to the backcountry. The trout seem to like the saltier water and the best bite as of report time has been closer to the inlets where the ocean water is making its way in. Toss a top-water or sub-surface plug for trout around first and last light. Two of my favorite top-water lures for trout (and redfish) are the Rapala Skitterwalk and the Rapala Skitter V. Your best bet when targeting
trout is to look for moving water at creek mouths, around oyster bars, and along the ICW banks, again closer to the inlets. Sea walls, jetties, and rip-rap are also good trout haunts. The good ‘ole live shrimp under a float is always a sure thing for trout. The soft plastic STB jerkbaits from Slayer Inc. imitates a finger mullet perfectly and they have been producing some nice trout (redfish and flounder seem to love them as well). Pair them up with a 1/8 or ¼ ounce Slayer Inc. jighead and you’ve got a deadly trout combo. Our redfish love the cooler weather and this is such a great time of year to get out there and catch them. Redfish will continue to shadow finger mullet schools this month. There should be a ton of finger mullet around so when you find a really good concentration of them you can be sure the reds won’t be far behind. Low tide creek hole fishing for reds should be hot this month as well as the banks of the ICW at low tide. Many people overlook these banks but when the tide is low and the mullet are schooled up Mr. redfish will be on the prowl! The water will continue to be fairly murky at least until the water temps really drop down so using a bait or lure with some really good action or some good scent is the best way to spark interest from a redfish. One go-to Fall redfish lure is a Saltwater Assassin Lil Boss paddle tail… the thumping tail and scent helps the fish locate the bait in our murky water. Happy Thanksgiving and Tight Lines! Be sure to check out my Daily Fishing Reports online @www. InshoreAdventures.net..
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deally we should all be catching fish or hunting, enjoying the slight cooldown and preparing for the fall/winter fishing. Since the Shrimp have not done anything normal, I state that if you try and you get them, more power to you. As a whole, this goes down as a meager year at best. Flounder will be active in and around Doctors Inlet, the hard shell bays and the City pier. Baits of choice should be plastic grubs, snout worms and shiners. The medium/smallish ones are the best. Go and give it a fling. Reds and Croaker will be rockin’ it, if we don’t have any super cool-down. They love to eat as much as possible and bait shrimp, night crawlers, and crabs will get you a tug on the line or two. So grab it and go! 6 NE FLORIDA
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he fun fish have left the building! Great time for start of the backcountry fishing, many red fish will start to invade the flats as the October mullet run forces the bait to the warmer southern waters. A TBS Jig paired with the shrimp or mudminnow could be the combination to many different fish in the shallow waters. Using shrimp you can catch black drum redfish, trout, flounder, and sheepshead, and just about anything. Mud minnows, do not work as well to catch sheepshead or black drum so if you’re in an area that can produce those, think about using shrimp. The last half of the outgoing tide can produce well as the fish get pulled from hard to reach areas. Outflows & rips around oyster bars & structure is a good place to
soak a TBS jig & bait combo. Use a 30 inch piece of fluorocarbon as leader. I find 15-20 lb best. Many different species can be caught like this. Flounder will still be in the mix. Fishing around structure with a jig & mud minnow or finger mullet can be a ticket. Structure towards local inlets can hold fish. If you are after trout, standard methods will still be producing. lure fishing will be good, as the water cools & the last of the bait heads south, work areas like edges of holes,deeper bends, & remaining bait and mullet pods. See you next month. Capt. Tony Bozzella / TBS JIGS Professional Angler / Guide www.tonybozzella.com 904 651 0182
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Fishing Report Pier and Surf By: Noel Kuhn
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his is the month! The one month of the year when you can count on catching fish in the surf zone. Whether from the pier or the beach this is the month to get your string stretched! The water temperature is dropping and the mullet run that started in September is still going off. The most important thing to remember this time of the year is matching the hatch. As long as there is mullet in the surf then fish with mullet. All of the predator fish will be on the inside and outside of the first sand bar. It does not matter if you use fresh chunks or frisky live finger mullet. Something will munch your bait. It could be redfish, bluefish, ladyfish, shark, tarpon, trout, flounder, or a lot of other species. A small 3/0 circle hook will get the job done for most fish. I like to use a sinker slider rig with a 15 inch dropper of 30lb mono. For big reds and tarpon I step it up to a 7/0 with 100lb mono. On the top part of the sinker slider I use six feet of 100lb mono. This is very helpful when sliding a big fish up in the wash for a quick picture before releasing. It was a crazy summer for the fact that we caught pompano all
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summer long. I guess that not all of them were up for the long trip to the OBX of North Carolina. Now is the time to catch the big ones that do not come back until the water gets cold in the Carolinas. For these tasty hard fighting members of the jack family rigging is simple. A two hook double dropper rig is the best way to go. A 2/0 circle hook will get the job done for a two pound pomp, a five pound black drum, or a twenty pound redfish. All three of those fish plus the tasty whiting will all strike a double dropper rig tipped with fresh bait. Great bait equals great fishing. When you hit the surf zone you should have multiple baits. The go to baits are FKS aka fresh killed shrimp, live sand fleas, live clams, and blue crab knuckles. The live shrimp, soon to be FKS, you’ll buy at the bait store. No water needed just a plastic container to keep them out of the ice. The sand fleas you’ll have to catch at the beach. Your favorite seafood retailer can supply the live clams and blue crabs. Remember with all four of these baits match the hatch in size. A one inch by half inch piece is all that it takes. The fish are munching on fleas and donax clams which both smaller than a quarter. Go now and go often because it doesn’t get any better than Octoberfish! Cheers!
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aving grown up here locally, my hunting opportunities were always limited. You could go to Guana Wildlife Management Area which is located between Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine and hunt for wild pigs and deer. Or maybe even venture to the other side of Jacksonville and hunt one of the other state run wildlife management areas. With what always seemed like a crowd of hunters looking for their own place to hunt.
was now on the agenda. Brad and his brother, Barry, bought a beautiful home in Dubois, Wyoming on the top of Union Pass. The views were spectacular. When Brad and Barry went to see the house the very first time, Brad instantly knew that this was it. As they turned into his future driveway the first thing he saw was a magnificent 6x6 bull elk standing in the front yard. He had arrived and twelve years later he has become a very successful elk hunter. Numerous friends that he has invited up to hunt have taken their first elk, mule deer, or even antelope while hunting with him. The elk especially are big weighing in at 500 to 750 pounds. They are not animals that you can just pull into a pick up truck and drive around to show off for your buddies. Cleaning in place and packing out are the norm. Think about this, harvest a big bull elk three miles from the nearest road late one afternoon. If you decide to clean it then and pack it out then you can bet you’ll see the sunrise in the morning well before you are done. So normally, hunters field dress those animals and come back the next morning to do all of the hard work. This is where the story can change a lot because in some of the areas that elk roam so do bears, black bears and grizzly bears to be exact. Black bears are more of a nuisance than grizzlies for several reasons. 1) They
The friends that i hunted with and myself were successful at times but mostly it was an exercise in futility. A few nice hogs and the occasion lost deer gave us bragging rights (amongst ourselves only) that we were great hunters. As we grew older more hunting opportunities came up and as most hunters do, we learned so much more about hunting. We quickly found out that we really didn’t know much about the sport at all. Food sources, bedding areas, funnels, edges, rubs, scraps, track signs, and what they meant were just a few of the small things that eventually added up to successful hunts. Bigger and bigger game soon turned out to be the ultimate quest. In my case that meant one animal in particular, elk. I remember watching some of the very few hunting TV shows that were actually aired back in those days. The american sportmans was my favorite because it would show hunting in far away places and every now and then, elk would be the target. How great would it be to hunt elk? But back then, the Rocky Mountains seemed such a long ways away that hunting there probably would never happen. When my longtime hunting partner and best friend, Brad Reed, decided to The size and power of a Grizzly bear is overpowering. move to Wyoming things changed. Elk
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are hunted every year and thus are mostly afraid of human contact 2) They are smaller than grizzlies and are not as much of a threat and 3) when they find a carcus that has been left overnight they are more likely to leave it when confronted with human presence. Don’t misinterpret any of the above to mean that black bears aren’t dangerous, because they are. When it comes to grizzlies there is a huge difference. Start with his size. A male grizzly can weight over a thousand pounds and
morning the carcass had been moved by two grizzly bears. After a short search, the elk carcass was found and the hunter and his guide started cleaning it. Thats when the attack occurred. Brad Reed had an opportunity to talk with the guides father who gave the following details on the attack. Mark (the guide) had quartered the elk out and was preparing the meat for loading onto the pack horses. The bears appeared and the female bear attacked Cory (the hunter). At this point, the guide got the bear’s attention and the bear left Cory and attacked Mark. While fighting off the bear Mark yelled for Cory to get his pistol out of the backpack which he did. The pistol was a block 10mm semiautomatic. Cory didn’t know how to operate it and while trying to get a shot off he hit the wrong button and dropped the clip onto the ground. Then Mark yelled for Cory to throw the pistol to him which he did. As the pistol was coming towards Mark the bear reached out and swatted it out of the air. It landed to far from Mark for him to grab it. The pistol was then useless. Cory then fled for his life a Mark rolled over and played dead. The bear sensing that the threat was gone went to the elk carcass. After a short time Mark tried to escape the area by crawling away. He made it about 40 yards before the bear realized Mark was moving at which point he returned to Mark and finished him off. The words of the victims father follow very closely to the media accounts so i fully believe them to be A mother Grizzly is very dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. true. For all you bear spray proponents there was an empty can of bear spray found on the sight of the attack but it when standing can easy pass the nine foot tall mark. He is used was unclear as to when and who used it. to being the dominate predator and when he finds a carcass in the When authorities arrived on the scene the following day Marks wild, he will rarely give it up. body was recovered. Then the two bears were tracked down. When This year for the first time since 1974 grizzly bear hunting was they were found, the female bear charged the officers who opened going to be opened up on a limited basis in Wyoming. The total fire with their weapons and killed her. The cub was euthanized hunt quota was going to be less than two dozen bears. Two weeks after it was determined that he had participated in the attack. before the opening of the hunt a federal judge put a hold on it thus The whole incident is a very tragic event to me personally, I stopping the hunt dead in its tracks. That decision is currently on hunt elk as often as i can in Wyoming. Bears are always a concern appeal. and we hunt knowing that one could show up anytime. And they I mention this because grizzly bears in Wyoming have very have. In fact, this attack happened exactly one day after Brad and little fear of humans and encounters between the two seem to be myself had hunted elk in the afternoon in Turpine Meadows, the happening more and more with every passing year. Bears mauling sight of the attack. We saw no elk, no hunters, and no bears. When humans especially mauling that involve bow hunters and grizzlies darkness was approaching we packed up and went to Brads house around game carcasses left overnight are becoming more and more for dinner and a good nights sleep. The next morning we did it all frequent. over again. This year after the judges ruling stopping the grizzly bear hunt I would imagine that Mark Uptain just wanted to do the same was issued, there was a very bad encounter between a bow hunter thing, finish up packing out and go home to a nice dinner with his (Cory Chobon), his guide (Mark Uptain), a female grizzly bear, wife and five children. Then he would get up the next morning and and her two year old cub. It happened in an area known as Turpine do it all over again. After all, thats what guides do. Meadows which is close to Togaed Pass (40 miles east of Jackson Hole). The hunter had taken a nice bull elk late on the afternoon of September 16th, deciding to come back in the morning to clean and pack it out. When the pair arrived back at the sight the next 14 NE FLORIDA
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reek bends, shallow flats, Inlets, docks and creek mouths, what do these areas have in common? Flounder, it’s that time of year when water temperatures (68 degrees) dictate flounder activity and the annual flounder run starts. It’s fairly simple fishing as using a ¼ ounce Slayer Jig head with a finger mullet or mud minnow slowly dragged across the bottom. Other simple rigs consist of using split shots or an egg sinker (fish finder rig) and 14 inches of leader with a 3/0 Daiichi D16Z Octopus wide hook. For artificial applications any jig head and soft plastic combo (Z-man Paddle Tail) works well in deep water areas. Spoons, soft plastics and hard baits fished on shallow sandbars will produce flatties as well. Flounder strikes or “thumps” as I like to call it are very distinct to other inshore game fish. When fishing for flounder patience pays a great part after feeling the “thump”. Flounder will grab a hold of your bait and sit on the bottom till bait stops moving around and that’s when the flounder will turn mullet or mud minnow around and swallow it head first which
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ood numbers of red drum will be schooling both at the tip of Amelia Island and the deep waters of the St. Mary’s jetty rocks and sound. Fishing dead on the bottom with cut mullet, ladyfish, or menhaden is key when hooking up to the late Fall redfish run. My favorite Fall redfish technique includes deep jigging with a ½ ounce led head rigged with a 3-inch Berkley Gulp shrimp in the “New Penny” color pattern. When the redfish are really fired up, try vertical
jigging with a 1-ounce Hopkins silver spoon! Fishermen are advised to keep hooked redfish in the water when releasing your catch. If the air bladder is inflated use a venting tool to deflate the air bladder. The venting tool consists of a hollow needle 1.5 inches long. Puncture the redfish at a 75-degree angle at the tip of the pectoral fin until you hear the air excepting the air bladder. Sea trout will also be schooling during the falling tide at both the St. Mary’s north and south jetty rocks. The small rock jetties located at the southern portion of Amelia Island is also a real hot spot for late Fall redfish and sea trout too with the best fishing coming during the morning and late in the evening hours. Work a ¼ ounce led head rigged to a clear colored plastic curly tail with blue glitter slowly along the bottom. Offshore bottom fishermen should do well while bottom fishing at some of the near to shore rock ledges and live bottoms. Gag grouper and giant sea bass are plentiful at FA, FC, HH and Schultz’s live bottoms during pleasant weather days during the month of November. Best bottom fishing tactic includes fishing dead on the bottom with live cigar minnows or fresh local squid. Schooling redfish will showcase the backwater bays and small tidal estuaries, particularly during a full flood tide on the flooded marshes, or during a low falling tide where bays drain into main river channels. Don’t waste a lot of time fishing in one spot when the action is slow, keep moving and you will sure to find a nice late Fall redfish bite! Cast a black and gold swim bait, or topwater Chug Bug. Finally black drum weighing to 50-pounds are plentiful during the month of November in the deep waters of Cumberland Sound and the mouth of Bell’s River. Fish dead on the bottom during the slack moving tides with a quarter blue crab. Barb small pieces of shrimp while black drum fishing and enjoy a nice fall whiting bite as well. The Nassau Landing located on Edwards Road offers quick access to some of northeast Florida’s best striped bass fishing. Striped bass fishermen launching their skiff at the Nassau Landing will also find easy access to Thomas Creek where some of the best fall, winter and spring striped bass fishing can be experienced. Striper fishermen launching their boats at the St. Mary’s public boat ramp located at the waterfront park will have easy access to outstanding fall striped bass fishing in the St. Mary’s River. Look for some of the best striped bass fishing here to come under and close to the I-95 Bridge. Best lures for stripers include a slow sinking minnow type plug in the blue back and silver color pattern, white “Swim Bait” or a ½ ounce white spinner bait with a silver #5 willow leaf blade. For more Amelia Island fishing information please call (904) 261-2870, or visit www.ameliaangler.com
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