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Losing Count On The Clinch River By Nick Carter
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very now and then, there are magical days when all the variables align. It can seem almost too easy. The fish just eat what you’re throwing, and it’s glorious. Of course, these days happen more often for those who have a fishery dialed in. And for the rest of us who can’t be on the water daily to learn a river, the next best thing is to go with someone who can. That’s where Capt. Dane Law and Bill Stranahan, of Southeastern Anglers, stepped in during a recent trip on the Clinch River, northwest of Knoxville, Tenn. The Clinch is one of the Southeast’s
premier trout fisheries. It is a 13-mile tailwater fed by cold, oxygenated waters of Norris Dam. Tennessee stocks the river with rainbow and brown trout, and bank anglers line up near stocking points to pitch baits for a seven-fish limit. That’s all well and good, but for anglers in search of more than a fish dinner, the river is great because of all the trout that survive this initial onslaught. There is some natural reproduction in the river, and with a 14- to 20-inch protected length range and an allowance of one keeper fish longer than 20 inches, trout that reach the protected slot are free to grow. And they grow quickly. The Clinch has gained a reputation for being fickle and for requiring delicate presentation of tiny flies. “The Grinch or The Cinch,” is a clichéd phrase Bill related to me while launching his jet-powered G3 on a hot Tuesday morning in June. By mid-afternoon, it was difficult to imagine this river being stingy. Maybe a minute into our first drift, Dane hooked up with a gorgeous rainbow that pushed the upper end of that 20-inch slot. It was an indicator of good things to come. The action remained constant for the next five hours. We must have caught 30 or more trout, including four that measured 18 to 20 inches and a couple presumably larger fish that snapped the 6x tippet required to draw strikes. And it was simple fishing. Dane and Bill showed up armed to the teeth with 5- to 7-weight rods and reels, with everything from floating to 300-grain sinking lines. Their flies ran the gamut from tiny midges to big articulated streamers. On this day, the vast majority of their arsenal saw no action. The only thing we needed was Bill’s initial suggestion: a size 16 bead-head Prince Nymph dropped 5 feet beneath a foam hopper. Several times, Dane or Bill remarked that the river normally doesn’t fish this ridiculously well. But when it all comes together, there is nothing more fun than floating a river and losing count of the fish. Southeastern Anglers is a multi-state fly fishing outfitter. Check out all the trips they offer at www.southeasternanglers.com
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Using Technology For Rhode Island Stripers By Tom Schlichter
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t’s hard to find a place better suited for catching trophy striped bass than the waters surrounding Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay area. With a mix of rocky bottom, strong currents and tons of forage species in nearby ocean waters, plus miles of mud flats inside the bay, this stretch is loaded with big fish potential. Flippin Out Charters skipper BJ Silvia has mined these waters for more than 30 years. He’s boated hundreds of bass in the 40-pound class, plus five weighing 50 to 54 pounds… and he thinks the fishing here is on the verge of getting better! “The number of stripers coming through the ranks right now is amazing,” he said, “We’ve got plenty of cow bass, plus an unprecedented number of fish ranging from shorts to 20 pounds. If we protect the young year classes over the next few years, the potential is outstanding.”
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The shallow waters of Narragansett Bay receive a solid shot of big stripers each May, the 48-year old revealed. Those fish drop out of the Hudson River and spread across the mud flats, traveling in small wolf packs that most anglers target with random casting. Using the latest technology, however, gives Silvia a big edge. He’s hooked on side-scanning sonar to isolate the bass packs on the flats. “Any fishfinder can spot fish below the boat,” Silvia emphasized, “but my Humminbird Solix 15 scans the surrounding waters with super-clear images that push out several hundred feet. For the sharpest images, I set my system to scan within 100 feet. Once we spot these fish, we target them with big plugs like a Musky Mania Doc or topwater spooks. Last spring, the big bass were more spread out than usual, so my Solix proved a lifesaver. It helped get me on the fish quickly, which resulted in more fishing and less searching around.” Technology counts later in the summer as well, added Silvia. Once the stripers leave the shallows, they hold around bottom humps in ocean depths ranging from 20 to 50 feet during July and August. Here, the striper sharpie targets cows using live eels. He’ll fish one weightless rig, one with a small egg sinker, and a third with more weight based on drift speed. On tough days, he said, the biggest bass often prefer the lightest rigs. Focusing again on his technological edge, Silvia noted the bestknown striper spots see tremendous pressure, so he uses his Humminbird fishfinders (he also has a Solix 12 and Solix 10) to look for isolated pieces that don’t show up on the charts. “I use the auto-chart live feature to record them as way points,” he said. “That way, I’m hitting small spots others miss. These often hold the biggest fish.” Contact Silvia at Flippin Out Charters (Flippinoutcharters.com; 401-529-2267). To go it alone, tie-up or launch from Fort Adams State Park Newport, RI (www.dem.gov; 401-847-2400). For overnight accommodations, The Courtyard by Marriot, Middletown, RI (www. marriot.com; 401-849-8000) is reasonably priced and a five-minute drive from the water.
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individuals access to vital boating information that they can view at home or on the go. It’s all part of making it easier than ever before to become a safer and more knowledgeable boater.” Providing original multimedia content instructors can use to enhance their classroom offerings, the Digital Media Library lets individuals view videos at home to reinforce what is learned in class. Videos provide an introduction to a range of boating topics, essential skills and etiquette. Links to “Learn More” at the end of each video promote further education. New content is added regularly. A new video series currently in production includes four videos on various aspects of life jackets, six on personal watercraft operation and one each on accident reporting, frequently asked questions about navigation rules, visual distress signals and mobile maritime service identities. Videos are also available in both English and Spanish. The Digital Media Library can be accessed at uspsdml.org/videos/. America’s Boating Channel can be found at americasboatingchannel.com/. Knowledge is key to a safe and enjoyable time on the water. United States Power Squadrons – America’s Boating Club, has the materials you need to enhance your education. Find your local squadron at www. americasboatingclub.org and sign up for a class today!
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Hunting Sharks
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ost anglers go out of their way to avoid hooking a shark. In their minds, anyone who actually hunts sharks doesn’t know much about fishing and has his priorities mixed up. They reason that these toothy critters don’t put up much of a battle. With sharks of any size and particularly in relatively shallow water, you’re going to have to crank the engine and chase them with the boat. Two of the toughest and most memorable battles I have ever endured involved sharks that pounced on a fish I had almost landed. In the first instance, I was leading a relatively small wahoo to the boat so we could release it. Suddenly, an oversized mako shark ate half of that fish in one bite and inadvertently got itself hooked. We chased that mako forever, and I put every ounce of pressure on it that I could until my arms and shoulders turned numb from the pain. During all that time, we hadn’t even slowed the shark down. Finally, in desperation, I purposely broke the shark off. The second battle took place over Pinas Reef in Panama, where I was getting close to landing a 250-pound black marlin. That’s when some unseen creature devoured the marlin in three bites. It took over an hour before I could bring that shark alongside the boat. It had to weigh at least 1,500 pounds and was half as long as the boat. That, by the way, was the biggest fish I’ve ever caught. Whenever and wherever you fish, keep a rod rigged and ready for sharks. It should have an abrasion leader about 10
feet long and 12 to 18 inches of single-strand wire between the abrasion leader and the hook. A circle hook should be your first choice because its hooking ratio is higher than any other type. And remember that you don’t have to set it. Unless you are only trolling, you want to be able to cast a bait in front of a cruising shark and retrieve it on the surface or close to it. A balao or a strip of natural bait should do the job. Casting to a cruising shark is exciting sport, but in areas that boast plenty of sharks, you can also anchor the boat and chum them with chunks of natural bait. You’ll need a quick release on the anchor, because a hooked shark will take off at considerable speed. Keep in mind that sharks on the flats or in relatively shallow water can be easily spooked, so your cast has to be on target. The bait should ease in front of the shark and appear as if it is getting away. Sharks do not have a bony skeleton like other fishes. They can literally turn their head and bite their tail, and their body is extremely strong. The best policy for any shark and particularly those of size is to keep them in the water and don’t bring them aboard the boat or try to handle them like other fishes. And, every shark has teeth, so be careful. If you’ve never hunted sharks, this is a good time to try. You’re going to be amazed at the battle they put up and how many times you have to follow them with the boat. Catching sharks can be exciting for anglers of any age, but if you take youngsters fishing, they’ll talk about catching it forever. Don’t pass up the opportunity to expand your fishing horizons.
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ogfish – it’s an ugly name for a pretty fish. It’s also one of the most delicious species in the world. I know some seafood shops that store hogfish fillets behind the counter and bring it out only for special customers. I’ve had chefs beg me for hogfish once they found out I was into spearfishing. One chef wrote, “Not even for fresh broiled flounder could you pry my cold, dead hands off a hogfish fillet.” Some describe it as the perfect combination of flavor and texture because they are “sweeter than grouper, flakier than mahi, and as rich as scallops.” Their unique flavor is due to their diet of small crabs, shrimp and seashells, which translates into moist, white, tasty meat. Hogfish use their elongated snouts to root around in the sand for food, like a hog. Due to this tendency of searching with nose in the sand, it is very uncommon to catch them by hook and line, although it is possible to bait them with shrimp. Hogfish are sometimes thought of as nature’s gift to spearfishers, especially for beginners, because they are relatively abundant, relatively easy to spear, and such a prized catch. Hogfish can live up to 11 years, and they all start out as females. Upon reaching about 3 years and 14 inches, they transform into males with harem groups of females dominated by a larger male. Juveniles are pale pink and attain a deep dark band spanning from the snout to the first dorsal spine as they mature and turn into males. Maximum size is about 24 pounds. They can be found on rocky bottoms, ledges and reefs throughout the western Atlantic, from North Carolina and Bermuda, south to the Gulf of Mexico and the northern coast of South America. They are very common in Florida and the Bahamas and can be
found in shallow waters, ranging from 10-100 feet. Assuming you are in the right place to find them, here are some spearfishing tips: 1) Bag/size limits ensure a healthy stock and protect it from overfishing, so respect the local laws. 2) Look on reefs and especially on sand edges for bigger hogfish. 3) They are not difficult to spear, so take your time, be selective, and don’t take long shots. 4) They are abundant in the Bahamas. This is a good fish to practice your slinging/polespearing skills. Only take the shot if you are sure you can land it. 5) If you are not seeing any, try Sheri Daye displays a stirring up the bottom and make a world-record hogfish. sand cloud. If there are any in the vicinity, they will come to investigate. 6) Do not take advantage of their nature. Take one for dinner, and respect them for the beautiful experience and the delicious meal. Sheri is a world-record holder, host of Speargun Hunter, and producer of “The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo” in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Follow “Sheri Daye” and “The Blue Wild” on Facebook and Instagram.
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The show features more than 2,500 booths of apparel and hardgoods and a full line-up of special events, including fashion shows, awards ceremonies, education and demos. Average buyer and exhibitor turnout exceeds 28,600 attendees per show. The main attractions at Surf Expo have always been the hard goods, the powerboats and surfboards, kayaks, kite boards, wakesurf boards and SUPs. Everyone has seen the transition of traditional paddlesports into angling over the last decade. The rapid emergence of fishing kayaks and SUPs has proven to be much more than a flash in the pan. The soft products, the apparel and accessories, go along with the hard goods. Andres said an outfitter could fill the whole store, front to
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Fishing Report & Forecast Mayport By Capt. Kirk Waltz
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ummer is finally fully engaged and the fishing has been stellar. Look for plenty of menhaden to continue to be on the areas beaches in the jam just south of the St. John’s river jetties at Mayport and north to Nassau Sound. As the prevailing west winds continue look for a possible temperature break to drop the water down a notch or two. If this happens it makes it more difficult to catch bait as it moves quicker and doesn’t come up on top as much. Big flips indicate bigger baits and the smaller flips are typically smaller baits. Wait for the flip and then cast your net. This slow methodical approach takes some patience but usually produces good results. A good live well full of frisky baits can ensure you a great day on the water. Try not to overload your live well as it will only die and the remaining bait gets really lethargic. With bait in the tank ease into areas like the Redtops, Southeast Hole, Spoil area, the rip lines adjacent to the inlet and slow troll for kingfish,bonita, sharks, cuda’s, jack crevalle,cobia and tarpon. I like to troll in 46 to 52 feet of water with a 3 to 4 rod spread. If it is slow on the beach ease out into the party grounds and deploy the same method. The local wrecks, reefs, and hardbottom spots should hold all of the same species with an occasional sailfish thrown in. If it’s slow on the troll drop down those same baits for snapper, seabass, triggerfish, and a few grouper. If they don’t hit the whole ones cut them in half. It seems most of the time the bottom dwellers really prefer a cut pogie plug to a whole live one. The action has and should continue to be good. Check the bait pods early first or later in the day as tarpon will on many occasions ease back into the baits after all the boats leave . A stout Penn Spinfisher 6500 with 65lb Spiderwire Ulta Cast Braid is my first choice with a 6/0 circle hook. Take a live pogie and pitch it into the bait school. A cork (large one) set to float only 4 ft below can be really deadly if they are feeding well. I usually wait till I see a fish or two before
lobbing one into the bait.If this fails run up behind the shrimp boats and pitch a bait behind the boat. Sharks, tarpon, and jacks will follow the boats for the bycatch. Throw in behind the nets and hang on. Look for the bull reds to make a big push into the river to spawn this month. The first big moon usually starts the migration and pogies, blue crabs and mullet are the best baits. Work the bottom of the low tide on the edges of the river in 35 to 42 feet of water. A stout rod using a 3 swivel rig similar to and offshore bottom rig works well. A 6oz to 10oz sinker usually gets it done. I prefer a whole live pogie or mullet if it’s available or live blue crab for best results. At times a fresh pogie plug is very effective for bull reds as the scent can draw the fish in quicker. Another effective method is to chum a little to put more scent into the water. Cut the pogies in small pieces seems to work better. Remember your not trying to fatten them but, just draw them in. The big rocks will hold slot to bull reds this month and a live pogie is usually my first choice. With a live pogie I like to pitch a ¼ to 3/8th oz knocker rig on the edge of the rocks on a high falling tide to a slow dead low tide for best results. Remember you can’t catch them on the couch! Get fishing! For more fishing tips listen to the Outdoorshow radio program on 1010am or 92.5fm every Saturday from 7am to 10am. He can be reached at 904.241.7560 or 904.626.1128 or go to www. enterprisefishingcharters.com
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Flounder Have Arrived in Huge Numbers Throughout Area Coastal Waters! By Terry Newsome
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hen it comes to seafood favorites, most coastal anglers will tell you that “nothing compares” to the great taste of fresh flounder; and for good reason. Whether you prefer your flounder broiled and stuffed with delicious crabmeat, blackened on a seasoned iron skillet, or lightly-battered and fried, flounder is perhaps the most popular seafood restaurant menu item in the entire state of Florida. So, get your skillet ready! The flounder have arrived in near record numbers throughout Northeast Florida coastal waters! What better time than NOW… to get out there, have some fun and catch your limit! Mid-summer flounder in Northeast Florida usually average about 2 to 4 pounds, but in late August, “doormat” sized flounder can weigh 10 to 12 pounds or more! The minimum size limit for flounder is 12 inches and the daily bag limit is 10 per harvester per day. There is no closed season for flounder and the official Florida state record is 20.9 pounds (caught locally at Nassau Sound!) The flounder fishery throughout the state of Florida is great shape! (In fact, the status of the Southern Flounder is listed as “Least Concern” on the IUNC Red List for Threatened Species… proof positive that recreational fishing and “gigging” for flounder has had little negative impact on our local fishery.)
inch fluorocarbon leader with at least 20 lb. test line. (Flounder feed on the bottom so a short leader keeps the live bait swimming close to the bottom and it also to prevent “snags.”)
OPTIMIZING YOUR FLOUNDER-GIGGING SUCCESS In addition to being caught on conventional “hook and line” tackle, Flounder can also be harvested by an exciting alternative technique called “gigging.” Simply walk, pole, or use a trolling motor to navigate a small flat-bottomed boat along the shoreline at night in shallow water. (Flounder move into the shallows at night to feed.) Use a highcandlepower/ lumen spotlight or attach bright LED submersible lights to the front of your boat to shine light onto the BEST METHODS FOR HARVESTING FLOUNDER There are two proven methods for harvesting flounder in the coastal bottom to help waters of Northeast Florida. Flounder can be harvested by using effectively conventional “hook and line” fishing tackle or by an alternative method “spot” buried called “gigging.” Your BEST “hook and line” option is fishing with live flounder. In bait (“finger” mullet and mud minnows) or you can use artificial bait fact, one of the (mullet-imitating soft plastic lures.) With the abundance of “finger” BEST “floundermullet and mud minnows throughout the month of August, you can gigging tips” I catch enough live bait in one or two casts to last an entire day! A ever received standard 6-foot, 3/8” inch mesh monofilament cast net and a floating was from my good-friend and “live bait bucket” are all you need! Quality bait will produce quality talented fishing fish; so, take the time to secure plenty of premium quality bait. Bobby “ Croaker” LeBlanc with two 10 lb Flounder Local knowledge is also important, so be sure to scout targeted partner, David fishing areas at dead low tide to find flounder “imprints” and to locate Yarber. For habitat “structure.” (Flounder use structure as cover to ambush bait so decades, I used standard 12-volt, 100-watt incandescent light bulbs. be sure to fish on the bottom near rocks, docks and oyster mounds.) A few years ago, David purchased two high-powered submersible When fishing the jetties or submerged rocks, cast your live bait INTO LED lights online (from “Jerry’s LED Lights”) that deliver stunning the base of the rocks (NOT just “near” the rocks.) If you’re not getting 3000K brightness with 4000 lumens (for each light!) Visibility using submersible LED lights is truly amazing and will optimize your gigging “hung-up” on a regular basis, you are not fishing properly. So, be results! Plus, the draw on your marine battery will be extremely low patient and stay with it! Slowly retrieve your live bait with occasional using LED technology. pauses, giving your live bait a chance to induce a strike! When a Successful gigging also requires clean water and a calm night with flounder strikes, you’ll feel a “thump,” then hesitate for five seconds little or no wind (that may cause ripples on the surface of the water.) before aggressively setting the hook! I also recommend fishing the last You will be amazed at how easy it is to see the “football-shaped” outline of outgoing and first of incoming tides as slower current and clean (or the eyes) of a camouflaged and buried flattie! Flounder gigging is water are critical elements for your success. When it comes to selecting the right rod, reel and tackle for truly exciting and is one of my all-time favorite outdoor adventures! I flounder fishing, I recommend using a 7-foot medium/heavy graphite have been flounder gigging for over 30 years and can tell you without spinning rod (…the low-cost Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod series or the hesitation that once you experience the thrill of seeing a huge flounder Hurricane Calico Jack rods are excellent values.) You will also need a buried in the sand in 12 inches of water… you will be “hooked on good quality (4 or 5 bearing) spinning reel as well (Penn and Okuma gigging” for life! Whether you are catching your limit of flounder with are excellent brands.) Use quality braided line like Power Pro (Moss “hook and line” tackle or you are “beating” the August heat by gigging after the sun sets on the horizon…be safe and enjoy the great outdoors! Green, 30 lb. test. comparable in diameter to 8 lb. monofilament.) Employ a simple “fish-finder” rig with a 1 to 1 ½ ounce egg sinker (2 With over 25 years of corporate experience as a writer, director and ounces may be required depending on the current.) Use a number #7-barrel swivel and a #2 wide-bend bronze hook (or a #4 Kahle hook.) producer, Terry Newsome has personally filmed and produced over 100 When using finger mullet targeting larger flounder near area inlets, you outdoor television shows and instructional fishing videos internationally. He is an avid coastal angler and is a former co-owner of Pine Island Fish may want to use heavier offset 2/0 hooks (Eagle Claw, Mustad, Diachi Camp on the Intracoastal Waterway near St. Augustine, Florida. and Gamakatsu are excellent choices.) Also, be sure to use a short 106 NE FLORIDA
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ug can be the hottest month of the year. To be most successful, very early, or evenings can be most productive. I try and go very early and do what’s best at that tide. If it’s low, I like looking for backers and tailors. Most mournings are windless and if you are patient and observant you can see pushes from far and plan your presentation. Poling up to them is your best bet. However, if you use a trolling motor, be stealthy as possible, reds can be spooky and you are competing with a lot of natural bait. They won’t work for it. If big
bull reds are your desire, the bite will get stronger. A fish finder rig and crab, lady fish, mullet, will do great. Soak your baits on the edges of the channel from the jetties, heading South in the river. These fish are big and powerful. Use tackle capable of catching them in a fair amount of time, to light of tackle can run the fish beyond recovery. Trout bite has to be early morning for success unless you night fish Float rigs, jig & shrimp combos, top waters and lipped divers are all a great pick. Choose a method that will be best for your area. Fish the cool incoming tide. Unless you are fishing dock lights, trout can be spotty and tuff to catch after the heat of the sun is up. If you want to just bend a rod, you can target the lady fish and jacks with lures or jig & bait combos. As I am running, I always look for birds and action. Then I stay as far away as you can and cast your presentation to where the birds are hitting the water. Usually fish on! The beach fishing in the pogie pods and along near shore areas can produce an early mourning tarpon, shark, big jack bull reds and kings. Casting a TBS Jig paired with a pogie rigged through the lower jaw coming up through the top of the mouth, around the edges of the pods can produce any of the species. I always use fluorocarbon tied to my jig and some type of loop knot so the bait can act freely. Until next month, tight lines. Capt. Tony Bozzella / TBS JIGS www.tonybozzella.com 904 651 0182
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ARCHERY EQUIPMENT & CUSTOMIZED SERVICE “As a Prime, Hoyt, Obsession and Bear Authorized Dealer, we have one of the largest selections of new and used bows in the Jacksonville area,” says Bill, “and we also have a large selection of archery accessories, arrows and broad heads to meet all archery needs of our customers. Our talented Archery Technician and Manager is Nino Lazo. He has an extensive background in bow tuning and fitting. He is truly an expert and can custom fit and tune any bow to precision. All new bow purchases come with a FREE tuning for one year.” According to the company’s website, The Southern Sportsman also offers custom bow strings using handmade BCYX material and served with BCY YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT National chain “outdoor sporting goods” stores can be good, but Halo (guaranteed not to allow peep rotation or creep.) Custom bow many times these “national chain stores” do not have highly-trained strings are available in array of colors to add that custom touch to employees with the “local knowledge” or specific expertise necessary to your bow. Installation and tuning are free with the purchase of custom provide avid hunters or coastal anglers with the high-level of technical strings. information or product knowledge needed. Is there a solution? Is there FIREARMS AND FISHING EQUIPMENT “Jarin Cobb runs our firearms department,” Bill explains, “and a locally owned and operated outlet with a knowledgeable, friendly and experienced staff that will help you find the RIGHT outdoor equipment he does a great job! Jarin takes into account the actual needs of our customers that are otherwise neglected by most firearms dealers and for your individual needs at affordable prices? You bet there is! It’s national chain store retailers. Our carefully selected and trained staff is called The Southern Sportsman Outlet! I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am about the grand composed of veterans and former law enforcement officers who possess opening of The Southern Sportsman Outlet slated for August 2018! the knowledge and experience that will actually help you find the right Whether it’s premium archery equipment, firearms, hunting or fishing equipment for your individual firearm needs at an affordable price.” One of the things that I like the most about The Southern Sportsman equipment, this “one stop shop” has it all! I recently had the privilege Outlet is that the company’s fishing department focuses on the needs of of interviewing Mr. Bill Gilliam, Founder and Owner of The Southern inshore fisherman. “We have a fantastic selection of inshore rods, reels, Sportsman Outlet. “We are a family owned and operated business tackle, braided (and monofilament) fishing line and a ton of fishing dedicated to serving our community by offering premium quality lures,” Bill proudly explains, “so if someone likes to catch Redfish, products and world-class service to our customers,” Bill proudly Trout, Flounder to Black Drum and Sheepshead, we have all the proclaims, “and we are excited about our grand opening in August. equipment needed to have a successful day on the water! We also spool I am extremely proud of our General Manager, Tyler Gilliam, who reels for our customers (if line is provided) for a small fee or if line is carefully planned and organized our amazing grand opening event purchased in bulk from us, we will spool it for free.” with a multitude of activities and special promotions. We will have All of us here at Coastal Angler Magazine wish Bill Gilliam and a ton of ‘giveaways’ during the event and an outdoor 3-D shooting his talented staff, all the best and a successful grand opening this range. We will also open our new 20 yard 8-lane air conditioned indoor archery range and a separate (13’ by 45’) club meeting/seminar month! The Southern Sportsman Outlet is located at 8324 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211. For more details about the room and also doubles as a teaching range during the event as well. grand opening in August 2018, call (904) 903-2745 or visit www. Additionally, Tyler and his staff will feature several prominent fishing mysouthernsportsman.com for specific dates and hours of operation. charter captains during the event. There will be something for the entire family to enjoy during the event, especially for children.” I was extremely impressed with Bill Gilliam’s genuine commitment With over 25 years of corporate experience as a writer, director and to create a legacy for future generations of hunters and fishermen. “As producer, Terry Newsome has personally filmed and produced over 100 outdoor television shows and instructional fishing videos internationally. a youth, I loved the outdoors and by the time I was 12 years old, my He is an avid coastal angler and is a former co-owner of Pine Island Fish parents were already enrolling me to attend youth camps with basic Camp on the Intracoastal Waterway just north of St. Augustine, Florida. hunting and fishing activities to help develop my understanding of safety, conservation and protecting our natural resources,” Bill explains, “and my family and I are dedicated to supporting ongoing Youth Conservation Programs through The Southern Sportsman Outlet.” f you are like me, you absolutely LOVE living the “outdoor life” here in beautiful Northeast Florida! We live in the greatest sportsman’s paradise (eco-system) on the earth! Within a 50-mile radius of downtown Jacksonville, you will find one of the MOST DIVERSE hunting, fishing and watersport opportunities on the planet. Hunting for white-tailed deer, turkey, wild hog, duck, waterfowl, dove, quail, (and the list goes on,) is excellent, right here in our own “backyard!” And when it comes to premium inshore saltwater fishing, offshore sport-fishing, surf-fishing, trophy large-mouth bass or quality freshwater fishing, Northeast Florida is famous for some of the BEST coastal angling in the world. That’s why most of the national “sporting goods chain store” retailers and massive “big-box” stores selling sporting goods have multiple “brick and mortar” retail locations throughout our area. In fact, according to the Outdoor Industry Association’s 2017 Annual Report, national consumer spending on outdoor recreation contributes $887 billion to the U.S. economy, employs 7.6 million Americans. More than $63.1 billion in retail spending can be attributed directly to hunting and fishing, while the two industries employ nearly 483,000 Americans, with salaries and wages of more than $17.8 billion.
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dam Morley smiles softly as he looks out across the Matanzas River and reminisces about his early connections with Genung’s Fish Camp. “I grew up just over there across the river. My brother and I would ride our bicycles over the Highway 206 bridge to come here and buy bait.” As Adam got older, he made leaders in a shop on the property in exchange for store credit. That would have been when the original owners, Jack and Mary Jane Genung, still operated the fish camp they first established in 1948. After the Genungs died in the mid to late 1990s, the camp was taken over by a series of commercial operators. Adam, then in his late teens, stuck around and was hired to provide local fishing background that the new owners lacked. He got his Captain’s license and started his guiding career here, running sunset fishing charters and kayak tours. Back to Basics Adam and his wife Janine took over in November 2017 after hurricanes flooded the property two years in a row. The youngestever operator of the camp has a deep appreciation for its history, so intertwined with his own memories. His primary focus now is on fishing. He is concentrating on expanding the inshore bait and tackle shop, offering both live and frozen bait and general marine supplies. And people are responding. Thirty percent of their new business comes from social media, but plenty of old-timers have returned as well. Adam is a staunch advocate for fishermen’s rights; not just to fish, but to have clean water to fish in. The small marina on the property is the home of “The Litter Gitter,” a pontoon boat specially modified for water borne trash cleanup. The number one thing Adam finds on these
trash pickup trips? Plastic bags. That’s why he installed an icemaker on the premises. He sells ice by the 12-pound bucket, conveniently dumped directly into your cooler – and eliminating the possibility of plastic ice bags ending up in the river. Also, Genungs’ bait shrimp is food-grade quality and is wrapped “old-school style” in butcher paper (not plastic!) Looking Forward Adam’s vision, in true Old Florida style, is to build a fish camp that is centered around fishing but is more than a simple bait and tackle shop offering kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, canoes, rentals, and tours. At Genungs, Adam is more interested in building relationships and awareness than selling products. He sees the location as a familyfriendly community hub. Along with his tenant the Riverkeeper they hope to maintain some local traditions. Adam and Janine host live music events and sunset celebrations where people can bring their own chairs and just sit on the dock and enjoy the unspoiled view that hasn’t changed much since the place was established back in 1948. Their vision is to preserve this majestic fish camp legacy for their young son Elon to enjoy and embrace for many generations in the future. Gengung’s Fish Camp is a must-see “Old Florida style” destination located at 291 Cubbedge Rd., St. Augustine, FL (near A1A and Hwy 206 at Crescent Beach.) Call 904-907-5742 or visit www. genungsfishcamp.com for details.
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ome really exciting fishing happens over the next couple of months here in Northeast Florida. From sight fishing for tailing redfish in the grass to jumping huge tarpon behind the shrimp boats… it’s about to get fun! Something unique happens this time of year in our region and it makes for some of the coolest visuals in fishing. Flood tides will occur around the full and new moons allowing redfish, drum, and sheepshead to access areas of the marsh that they usually can’t get to. Theses areas are lush with fiddler crabs and the fish know it. They will be crawling on their bellies and tailing like crazy in the grass looking to fatten up on those crabs. There really isn’t any secret to finding the areas that will hold tailing fish. You just need to go out there on the highest tides and look for yourself. Bring an old pair of sneakers or better yet some wading boots. Probably the most effective way to catch the tailers is to park the boat at the edge of the flat and get out and wade after them. You don’t need a super skinny water skiff to get in on the action. I like to toss a soft plastic Saltwater Assassin paddle tail rigged on a wide gap weedless hook. That hook will work with any soft plastic and help keep the grass off you lure. Lead the fish by as much as possible and let the lure drop right in front of the fish. Sometimes there are really into feeding on the bottom and it’s hard to get them to look up. When that’s the case I’ll insert a small glass rattle
into the soft plastic and sometimes that will do the trick. This is also a great time to bust out the fly rod. Some of the best takes I’ve ever seen have come on the long rod using a crab fly in the flooded grass. The flounder have been pretty steady all summer and there should be a good number of them around all the area inlets. Finger mullet rigged on a jighead or fish-finder rig then bounced along the jetty rocks will be the preferred flatty catching method. Also, don’t overlook those small “drains” in the creeks on the last hour or so on the outgoing tide. The late summer beach fishing should be going strong and the tarpon will be behind the shrimp boats and on the pogy pods. The shrimpers have been at it all summer, but this time of year can be really good for the tarpon behind the boats. Wait for the shrimpers to dump their bycatch and just keep an eye out for the tarpon that will come up. The sharks will usually be on the feed first but stick around a bit and see if a tarpon or two will show up. When you see the fish, you want just your live or dead bait out in front of him and hold on. While almost any other time you encounter tarpon, they can be very picky but when behind the shrimp boats they are usually in the mood to eat. The tarpon that are on the bait pods will be feeding early in the AM and then again after the afternoon thunderstorms. Net a few pogys and freeline them around the pods. You can also add a little weight and try to fish under the pod. No matter how we’re fishing for them I like to use the same rig. I prefer a 7/0-10/0 VMC circle hook with a 60-80lb leader connected to a 40lb braided mainline. Just remember to bow to the king!
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ugust is a great month to hit the beach and target the usual suspect’s tarpon, kingfish,sharks and jacks. Look for shrimp boats to dump their by catch and get ready to hook into various species of sharks using 7/0 Daiichi circle hooks and a minimum of 80lb. test leaders. Once the sharks get their fill look for the tarpon to move in to finish off what the sharks didn’t. A tarpon’s favorite meal seems to be the trout dumped by the shrimp boats, float one in the mix of chum and hold on. Best set up for tarpon is a 6/0 live bait hook
with 80-100lb. 6ft. leader. Look for Schools of jacks pushing water on calm days in 30-55ft. of water, a well place fly or live bait is a sure hook up as jacks are ferocious eaters. Make sure you don’t use inshore tackle because these are not your typical inshore jacks. Ocean running jacks push weights up to 40lbs. so gear up properly or be prepared to get spooled. Inshore Jacks can be found cruising the ICW at first light heading north busting bait. These fish move at a fast paste so keep that motor running and keep up. The inshore bite continues at first light tossing your favorite topwater lure along grass banks at high tide or along sandbar edges at low tide. During low tides look for schools of reds to gather in the deepest parts of the flat possibly mixed in with the mullet, a live mud minnow on a Daiichi 2/0 circle hook and bb split shot will get the job done. Live bait fisherman can also target redfish around oyster beds and grass edges using a live shrimp and popping cork to get their attention. ICW banks are holding some nice trout when the current is moving and bait is present. Free lining a live shrimp is hard to beat but for the artificial fisherman a Z-man Paddle Tail and Slayer 1/8 ounce jig head jigged off the bottom will put specks in the boat.. Capt. Chris Herrera Serving Flagler Beach, Palm Coast, St. Augustine www.palmcoastfishing.com 386-503-6338
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stablished in 1978, Advance Marine of Jacksonville, Inc. has earned an impeccable reputation for providing world-class service on all brands of outboard engines and boats. Offering a complete line of new Suzuki and Tohatsu outboard engines, Advance Marine of Jacksonville is setting a new standard for lightweight performance. Watersport fun and excitement truly starts at Advance Marine! Family owned and operated, I recently had the pleasure of interviewing power boat racing legend and Owner of Advance Marine of Jacksonville, Mr. Sam Jenkins. Sam and his family’s impressive heritage in Northeast Florida dates back to his great-great grandfather who owned one of the largest tracks of land in Northeast Florida for generations (near the Camp Blanding area.) “We love our Northeast Florida heritage and really enjoy being a part of the community,” Sam proudly proclaims, “and our customers are like our family. We have several close friends that were originally loyal customers. We have dinner together, we invite them to our lake house for the weekend and we genuinely enjoy all of the friends we have made through our business.” Sam and his talented staff are dedicated to providing customers with the quality of service they deserve. “Our reputation and the high-level of service we deliver to our customers are very important standards for us,” Sam explains, “and we truly value and appreciate every customer. No one is perfect and like any other business, we occasionally have our challenges, but we always use our best efforts and strive to do things right… the first time; every time.” I can tell you with absolute certainty that Sam and his friendly staff at Advance Marine of Jacksonville truly care about delivering 100% satisfaction to every customer. Sam runs his thriving business with integrity and he is a man of his word. In fact, I have personally read a multitude of reviews posted online by Sam’s customers. The reviews have a recurring theme! Advance Marine of Jacksonville continues to receive outstanding ratings because they truly care about their customers! One of the most impressive attributes of Sam Jenkins is his vast mechanical and technological expertise in the high-performance marine industry. Having won back to back “modified production” world titles (including an entire undefeated racing season,) Sam is extremely well-respected within the “inner-circle” of power boat racing technicians and professionals. In fact, many of the innovative techniques that Sam developed, fine-tuned and advanced over the
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ome of the best tarpon fishing comes during the month of August when water temperatures are the warmest and there is no shortage of bait fish. Nice schools of tarpon can be located along the pristine beaches of Amelia Island and the St. Mary’s and Nassau inlets. Savoy salts can also hook up to high leaping silver kings in the back country as well. Anchoring your fishing boat up tide of a nice school of tarpon while fishing dead on the bottom with barbed menhaden, mullet, whiting or croaker is a deadly tarpon fishing tactic.
connects the main line to the shock leader. Barb the menhaden from the bottom of the mouth through the top of the head while cutting the tail off which allows the scent to seep out into the water. Chumming is very effective while cutting menhaden up into small pieces and slowly tossing them overboard creating a deep water chum slick. Tarpon fishermen should also attach a large buoy to their anchor line so that the anchor can be released when a wide shouldered tarpon spends most of your fishing line from your saltwater fishing reel. Also keep in mind the old saying “Drop the Rod Tip” when the silver king is in the middle of a big jump, should not apply to Northeast Florida tarpon. Once the hook is set, keep the rod tip up! Fishermen are not allowed to bring tarpon out of the water and into a boat unless they have a tarpon tag. A lifelike mount can be made of your released tarpon by measuring the length and girth while the tarpon is still in the water. For more information on tarpon regulations please visit www.myfwc.com. Surf fishing at Amelia Island should produce excellent catches of sea trout, whiting, pompano, flounder, bluefish and redfish during the early morning and late evening tides. Casting a ¼-ounce led head jig rigged with a clear curly plastic tail with blue glitter is key for big catches of sea trout measuring to over twenty-inches. Fishing dead on the bottom with live finger mullet is also a great surf fishing tactic, so be sure and bring along a six-foot cast net and live bait bucket. A few smoker king mackerel will be foraging just off from the breakers located at the south end of Amelia Island, the deep St. Mary’s shipping channel and offshore live bottoms. Best angling tactic includes slow trolling live baits including menhaden, mullet or Spanish sardines. Red drum begins their fall migration and spawn during late August where the best action comes during the last of the in-coming tide. Fish dead on the bottom with cut baits, or live mullet while anchoring just off from the tip of the rock jetties. Redfish will be tailing in the many bays found in the backwaters of Amelia Island during the last of the in-coming tide. As soon as the tide begins to fall, redfish will disappear from the flooded marsh flats and relocate on the deep sides of oysterbars, sandbars and boat docks. Best bait is a 1/8th ounce led head jig and Berkley Gulp shrimp in the “New Penny” color pattern. Sea trout fishing is also excellent in “Tiger Basin” which is located straight west from the Dee Dee Bartel public boat ramp and park. Casting a Storm “Chug Bug” over flooded oyster laden hard bottoms is the key in catching sea trout measuring over the 20-inch mark. Some of the best action comes during the middle of the in-coming tide and during the first few hours of the falling tide. Flounder fishing is excellent during the falling tide while slowly working weighted live finger mullet along the bottom at the footsteps of historic Fort Clinch. August flounder will also be found in good numbers where boat dock pilings run out to a deep channel as well. Whiting fishing is also excellent while anchoring up in the deep waters of the St. Mary’s Sound and fishing dead on the bottom with fresh shrimp. Look for puppy drum weighing to 20-pounds to hold during the flood and some of the falling tide at the St. Mary’s inlet as well.. For more Amelia Island fishing information please call (904) 2612870, or visit www.ameliaangler.com
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ell, at least through last month, the Shrimp have been a no show. Hopefully, things will turn around for everyone. On the salty side of fishing, the Reds are going through the roof. Daily reports of over-sized is common. One of the baits of choice has been bait shrimp. And, yes, they aren’t turning their nose up to frozen. Secondly are crabs, but from all reports, they’re scarce. So bait shrimp it is. Fish the drop around 10 to 18 feet, with a moving tide and you should be well. Next up will be the Croakers and Yellow Mouth. Not many, but you can catch some. Mile marker eighteen is a good place to start. Fish bait shrimp or night crawlers on the bottom. And ideally, you should catch enough for a
sandwich or two. Haven’t heard much about the other salty species, so I’ll leave it there. The fresh side of things is picking up with a wide variety of subjects. First up, the Bream. Activity in the creeks has been great. Crickets and poppers have been a good choice. Also out in the main body of the river, find a nice shell bed and you can go for it. Also, the docks that are still around are a good bet. Pitching a nice cricket under it should get you bit. So go and give it a try. Now onto the Cat Fishing. Bottom fish in the creeks and in the river around six to 12 feet, using night crawlers should produce a nice mess of eats. So get you a couple of cups and go to it. The Striper and Hybrid bite around the “Shands” is still good, but starting to taper off. The lack of Shrimp is causing them to bust bait fish schools, so they’re moving with the pods and not staying further under the bridge, waiting for that meal to float past. But try anyway. Largemouth should be schooling and hiding under docks. Also, check the ends of points with crank baits and you should do well. Well, I’ve covered the bulk of it, so I’m out. ‘Til next time, keep your line wet and your lure movin’.--Richard. R & J Tackle 501 S Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs (904)284-5081
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SFA will be hosting an SKA Division 5 sanctioned kingfish tournament and an In/ Off Shore Rodeo tournament for 8 different species on 4-August. Check the rules and schedule out at : www.nsfafish.net Truly something for every angler to shoot for will be on the bill this year. All entry fees are considered as donations to the NSFA. The traditional silent auction and raffle will be going on full swing Friday and Saturday. For food there will be our great barbeque along with a fully equipped “Scoops” ice cream stand. The Budweiser Beer Wagon will be on hand along with other non alcoholic beverages to help handle the summer heat. There will be live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evening featuring Larry and the Backtracks on stage. There will be several boats of various sizes on display. Lots of things to see and do and don’t forget the exciting weigh-in of all the fish caught.
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lthough sweat is dripping down my back as I write this, summer is definitely my favorite time of year. I guide 5 to 6 days a week year-round, and while each season has its wiles, the slower pace of Summertime just can’t be beat. The longer days give me the chance to sneak in a margarita poolside after work from time to time, but I suppose more importantly is that I have the chance to bring my family out fishing with me. I have three daughters now, and while our fivemonth-old probably won’t make it out much this year, I can’t wait to get out on the water with the other two. I love having kids on the boat, whether they’re fishing or trying to catch the shrimp in the livewell with their bare hands. However, I know if you don’t take kids out on your boat very often it can easily become a stressful, unpleasant experience. With that in mind, I thought of a couple suggestions to help ensure that the kids have a great time, and that you don’t want to jump overboard.
1. One word. Snacks. I like snacks. Kids like snacks. Who doesn’t like snacks? Pack a lot of them. Even better if you stop at the jiffy store and grab some things you don’t usually keep in the house. Those little two-packs of fig newtons, tubes of honey roasted peanuts and sleeves of grandma’s cookies are always popular with my kids. If we’re out during lunch time, fresh fruit and fried chicken or subs from Publix are our easy favorites. 2. Appropriate clothing. If it’s summer time, be sure to bring hats, buffs, rash guards and sunglasses. If it’s winter, dress them warmer than you think they will need, and even then bring extra layers. It’s always colder on the water with the wind and dampness. Nothing ruins a good time like a child whining that they’re haaaawwwt, or fweeeeeezing. Sunscreen should be applied regardless of the temperature and reapplied frequently. Sunscreens with physical blockers like zinc and titanium dioxide are the best options, as there is some controversy about sunscreens that contain oxybenzone damaging coral reefs. Also, it goes without saying not to use spray sunscreens on a boat right? It makes for slippery feet plus it can stain everything bright orange. 3. Safety first. Life jackets are absolutely not negotiable for kids. What’s the first thing a kid does on a boat? Goes straight to the edge and lays on their stomach to look in the water. Even if you are anchored up and your child knows how to swim, you will have a certain level of peace of mind if they keep those life jackets on at all times. Also, it’s important to let your kids know where the hazards are, the hooks, the cleats, and definitely anything with a treble hook. Better yet, put all your treble hooks away if you have kids on the boat. 24 NE FLORIDA
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4. Get them involved. There is nothing better than a child catching a fish, whether it’s their first time or hundredth time. Their excitement is contagious and it never gets old. My oldest is five and can catch fish on her own now, but before she was able to we would cast and reel together. Even if you’re doing most of the work, they just want to be part of the process, and some positive encouragement goes a long way. 5. Don’t expect too much. My two-year-old doesn’t quite have the hang of things yet. She gets very excited when we’re bringing in fish, but as the old saying goes, it’s called fishing not catching, and there can be a lot of downtime. When her attention span is running out, I can keep her occupied a little longer with a couple sparkly artificial baits, or she likes to try to catch the bait in the livewell with the dip net. Overall, if I know we’re doing a family trip, I plan to keep it short, and then take the boat to the beach for lunch and swimming. I’m sure you remember the days when you could wake up at dawn and be to the boat ramp 20 minutes later with just a hat and some tackle. Bringing kids on the boat is not going to be even remotely like that. Sometimes you will swear that you will never do it again. But at the end of the day, when everyone is salty and sandy and exhausted, it is definitely worth it!
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he mullet are here! The mullet are here! That is right folks. It is the long awaited mullet run 2018. This is the most exciting time to be a surf fisherman in Northeast Florida. Literally millions of mullet leave the safety of the ICW and creeks to venture out into the open water of the Atlantic Ocean. What happens then can be awe inspiring. When the predators move in to munch down on these hapless bait fish, the show is awesome. My favorite time to fish it is at sunrise. This is the time when all mullet lovers come to breakfast. I do indeed mean ALL the predators. From Jack Crevalle, Seatrout, Spanish, Bluefish, Flounder, Ladyfish, Sharks, to Tarpon! The gear for success is fairly simple. A cast net and five gallon bucket
is a must. Some people also use a flow through bait holder that they stake off in the surf. I am real picky when it comes to keeping my mullet lively so I use a ten gallon round Igloo cooler. Then I add a bait saver air bubbler. This keeps them cool and aerated. I only use two rigs during the mullet run. The first is a double dropper tied out of 50 pound mono, tipped with 5/0 to 7/0 circle hooks. The second is a fish finder/sinker slider rig tied out of 100 pound mono. I use the same 5/0 to 7/0 hook size. 100 pound may seem like overkill but it isn’t. All species from Ladyfish to Tarpon will not shy away when that mullet is wiggling on the end of the hook. I also like to add a red or fluorescent orange float in front of the hook. The last Tarpon (see picture) that I landed was on this rig. If you are targeting Tarpon you need to ”use enough gun!” I like a reel big enough to hold 400 yards of 30 pound test. This is also the best time of year to land a world class Bonnethead. Remember the world record is 28 pounds. During August in the past few years, my customers have landed scores of 20 to 26 lb. crab eaters. These “shovelheads” love to eat Calico crabs, Blue crabs, Stone crabs, and Mantis shrimp. The best way to target them are with the above 100lb fishfinder tipped with a half of a Blue crab. Remember the saying “we are what we eat”? Well that is the reason that the Bonnethead is delicious on the dinner table. Bon appetit! !.
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Snapper & More Snapper Mangrove snapper fishing has been as good as it gets. The larger ledges and wrecks in 100’ – 145’ is target areas. Light tackle in the 20 to 30-pound class is the tackle of choice. Use just enough weight to get your bait falling towards the bottom. Vermillion snapper, Triggerfish, Red porgy, and African Pompano have been available as well. Cut squid on the bottom is the way to go for smaller fish. Keep a jig rod ready for the Amberjack, Pompano, and Cobia that are sure to show up. On recent trips our anglers have been rewarded with Mangrove, Amberjack, Vermillion, Pompano and Cobia. On the trolling scene King Mackerel fishing has picked up and live bait fisherman have been rewarded with some nice fish. In 21 fathoms there are areas holding schools of blue runners. Find those schools and you’re in the money. BUT, Speaking of RED Snapper, dates have not been announced as of mid-July. The best guess is sometime in August, on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Dr. Roy Crabtree, NOAA Regional Administrator says 2-week notice will be announced prior to opening. Bag limit will be 1 fish per person per day with no minimum size limit.
It’s a travesty fisherman are penalized for the government’s inability to act in a timely manner. Amendment 43 allows for a Red Snapper season and has been on Secretary Commerce, Wilbur Ross’ desk for weeks waiting on authorization. Amendment 43 allows for limited harvest of Red Snapper in the South Atlantic. This amendment needs to be approved IMMEDIATELY. Sound scientific data collected by state and federal agencies indicate Red Snapper biomass in the south Atlantic is rebuilding rapidly and approaching MSY. The public should NOT be penalized by the lack of Governmental ability to accurately monitor recreational effort and landings. It has been suggested numerous times by the SGAP that implementation of a Federal Reef Fish Stamp allowing more accurate data would be a HUGE step in solving the problem of, ACCURATELY identifying WHO intends to FISH for REEF fish and WHAT they are catching. DATA. Sound, reliable, accurate. DATA is what is missing in fisheries management! The MRIP system needs to be completely revamped. Its FAILURE is causing grave harm to the fishing communities and the many jobs they represent in this nation. Let’s MAKE FISHING COMMUNITIES GREAT AGAIN!! Contact your state and federal representatives: Governor Rick Scott: https://www.flgov.com/contact-gov-scott/email-thegovernor/ Congressman John Rutherford: https://rutherford.house.gov/contact Senator Marco Rubio https://www.rubio.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contact Congressman Ron DeSantis – (BTW - He’s running for Governor) https://desantis.house.gov/ Senator Bill Nelson https://www.billnelson.senate.gov/email-bill-thank-you Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross https://www.commerce.gov/form/provide-feedbackabout-commercegov
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aving recently toured the impressive ruins of Rome’s early port, Ostia, on the coast of Italy, I marveled at the use of mosaics to advertise different vendors and stalls, even the occupations of home owners. The ancient port is on the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean. Its location near the mouth of the Tiber River made it a busy seaport in ancient times as ships from many Mediterranean nations unloaded goods there and took on much cargo for transport elsewhere. The fact that Rome was 20 miles up the Tiber from Ostia protected Rome from raiders for centuries. Dating back to hundreds of years B.C., the ancient port has been well preserved and is, in fact, still being studied by archaeologists. As one wanders through the well-laid-out and well-described streets, something that one can do in several hours of leisurely walking, one will see a large theater, a forum, two-story houses of merchants and ordinary citizens, a 20-hole public latrine, and dozens of black-and-white mosaics. One can easily imagine how ancient Romans lived there over 2,000 years ago. Because of the silting up of the Tiber and an
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outward expansion of the coastline, the town has long been abandoned and now lies about two miles from the sea. But one can still see in the Baths of Neptune, a mosaic of Neptune riding in a chariot pulled by mythological seahorses. Other mosaics of interest to readers of this publication, i.e. those who want to know more about nautical themes and different kinds of fish, include sea nymphs and tritons, which were mermen. Town merchants would also display on the pavement outside their shops mosaics of their products, ships, marine supplies, goods imported and for sale, all a form of ancient advertising. And, while many mosaics have been taken off to the safe, environmentally controlled museums of Italy, enough remain to delight the visitor. Also, because Ostia is a halfhour train ride from the center of Rome, far fewer tourists make the trip, leaving the site relatively peaceful. One can easily guess what life was like in Ostia a long time ago and see how important the life of the sea, especially fish, was to the merchants who lived and worked there. The pictures of sea creatures, ships, and fishing activities are so remarkably well preserved that they look as if they were made in the recent past. Most surprising of all, perhaps, are the pictures of elephants, boars and tigers, indicating that the owner of that office was one who imported wild beasts for use in the Roman Colosseum. One can almost hear the din of sailors, rope-makers, storehouse managers, and vendors filling the air with a cacophony of sounds in different languages. If you ever get the chance to get out of Rome and visit Ostia, you will marvel at the mosaics and well-preserved ruins. Kevin McCarthy, the award-winning author of “The Galata Bridge in Istanbul: An Illustrated History” (2016 - available at amazon.com for $7), can be reached at ceyhankevin@gmail.com.
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n July, a Panhandle angler won big in the state’s largest family-friendly fishing competition. CCA Florida STAR, presented by Yamaha, awarded Andrew Brown, of Pensacola, a $79,000 prize package for a tagged redfish he caught while wading Santa Rosa Bay. If you fish and haven’t yet registered for CCA Florida STAR, you could be missing out on the chance to win some huge prize packages. “Andrew is a perfect example of how it’s done,” said STAR Director Leiza Fitzgerald. “It was his first chance of the year to get on the
water after some health issues, and he made sure his membership was current and that he was registered for STAR. He shared that he was not going fishing without being registered.” Brown has been a CCA Florida member since 2015 and registered for and participated in STAR each year since the event’s inception. After catching his STAR-tagged redfish (tag #522), Brown met with CCA Florida representatives for verification on July 8 at Outcast Bait and Tackle in Pensacola. He chose a prize package that included a Contender Boats 22 Sport with a 200 HP Yamaha and a Rolls Axle Trailer. While the Tagged Redfish Division is the event’s most publicized division, with remaining prizes including a Conley Buick GMC Sierra Pickup or one of several Yamaha-powered boat packages from Hewes Boats, Carolina Skiff and Cottonmouth Boats, the event has 17 divisions and many opportunities to win, with most divisions determined by random drawing of all anglers who submit catch photos. Anglers of all ages and skill levels have opportunities to win, and kids ages 6-17 can register for free with their current ($10) CCA Florida youth membership. Registration is $40 for current CCA Florida members, or $75 for non-members, which includes CCA Florida membership. STAR runs through Labor Day, and anglers are encouraged to fish hard while there’s still a chance to get in on some awesome remaining prizes. “We’ve had 16 tagged redfish caught this season, but only two winners, simply because anglers weren’t registered and didn’t think it could happen to them,” said Brian Gorski, CCA Florida Executive Director. “And it’s not just about the tagged redfish, though prizes in that division are amazing, but there are so many ways for anglers to win in STAR, you just have to register.” All entries must be photographed with the official 2018 CCA Florida Measuring Device, which is available free of charge at various locations throughout the state, including all Florida West Marine stores, the preferred distribution location. For a full listing of measuring device locations, visit ccaflstar.com. For more information on STAR, or to register, visit ccaflstar.com.
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ummer is a popular time for families to take time out of their daily routines and travel near and far. Whether you are exploring new destinations or visiting relatives, there will most likely be fishing opportunities wherever you are going. Disney World in Florida, for example, has long been an icon for families who seek adventure in amusement parks; roller coasters, wet and wild rides, parades and dining all come together within this massive compound. What most people who visit these parks don’t realize is that this massive compound is dotted with hundreds of ponds that are well stocked with fish, most notably bass. You may fish on your own from the many access points or hire a guide for an awesome side adventure. This summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Panama and
visit friends as well as to tour the country. While Panama has an abundance of historic sites to visit, it’s also surrounded by both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, which made it easy to take a few days to sample their incredible fishing. My dad and I chose to chase the elusive rooster fish off the pacific coast, and we joined up with Capt. Dave Murphy in the small town of Boca Chica, Panama. Capt. Dave is formerly from the U.S. (Fla. Keys) and now owns and operates Reel Inn In Panama as a fishing guide service. Rooster fish inhabit the shallower waters of the Pacific, mostly around the rock outcroppings that protrude from the ocean floor. Our day started by filling the livewell with large blue runners we caught on sabikis. We headed to the first fishing spot and set two live baits out behind the boat. As we slow trolled the blue runners around this large rock outcropping, it became apparent just how far away from my home waters I was. The natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean is stunning. Within 40 minutes, line began to peel off one of the TLD 20s. After letting it eat for several seconds, I came tight on the fish and the rod doubled over. This fish had the tenacity of an amberjack and the running speed of a kingfish. After a long 20 minute battle, I landed a 50-plus-pound rooster fish. It was awesome! Two more days of fishing produced a total of four rooster fish and an experience of a lifetime. Capt. Dave Murphy provided lodging with first class service and a top-notch fishing experience. He can be reached through his website reelinninpanama.com. Cory Gurman is a student at Ponte Vedra High School in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Besides reveling in the great outdoors, Cory enjoys spending time with his three golden retrievers and rooting for the Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Instagram @fishhunter1119.
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bors specifically for big saltwater gamefish like makos, tuna and marlin. Flies The flies I use for mako sharks are large-profiled flies with a foam popper head. These flies are typically 8 to 12 inches long and tied on plastic tubing. I prefer tube flies because they are able to slide up and down the steel leader, saving the fly from getting eaten up by the shark. My hook size varies from 6/0 to very large 10/0. As for fly colors, red/orange combo is what I like best. This color combo is easy to see in tough lighting conditions. However, I will have one rig with a different color fly. The reason I do this is if the mako gets turned off by the red/orange color combo, a change in fly color can get the mako to react to a different color fly. Now go catch some Makos on the fly!!
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lorida bass anglers might feel snubbed by the recent release of Bassmaster Magazine’s 2018 list of the country’s 100 best bass lakes. I mean, come on, don’t the editors at Bassmaster look at social media? The giant largemouth bass being caught from places like lakes Kingsley, Tohopekaliga and Istokpoga have to count for something. Run a search on the Florida TrophyCatch website, fisheries like the Ocklawaha Area waterways are producing scads of huge largemouth bass. Yet not a single Florida Mike Sabock caught this 10-pound, fishery made the top-10 of Bassmaster’s rankings, 6-ounce largemouth from Lake Hernando in July. Photo courtesy of while Michigan’s Lake St. www.TrophyCatchFlorida.com. Clair and Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota ranked fourth and fifth, respectively. Are they trying to tell us bass fishing is better in Michigan or Minnesota, where the growing season is a fraction of what it is here in the sunshine state? In all of Minnesota, no one has ever caught a bass that weighed more than 9 pounds. The Minnesota state record largemouth, which has stood since 2005, weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces. In Florida, a fish that size might not even warrant a photo. For decades, fisheries biologists across the country have been trying to ramp up bass fisheries in their states by introducing Florida-strain genetics. It’s all so they can give their anglers fishing almost as good as what we have in Florida. Texas is a shining example of what intensive management with Florida-strain fish can do for fisheries in producing big fish. When it comes to rankings, it all depends on how fisheries are judged. Bassmaster’s list might be better described as the nation’s best tournament bass lakes. Using statistics gathered from tournaments as well as from state biologists, ranking decisions were made by a panel, which undoubtedly needed to consider geographic distribution for the sake of their publication’s public perception. Looking at the statistics, it’s hard to argue against national rankings for lakes like Texas’ No. 1-ranked Sam Rayburn or Tennessee’s No. 2-ranked Chickamauga Lake. Those places are on fire right now. They are producing 40-pound, five-fish tournament sacks. But for raw numbers of truly big bass—those weighing more than 10 pounds—Florida must be right up there at the top of the list with California. The bone thrown to our Florida fisheries was a ranking as the No. 3 state for total number of fisheries to make the top 100. Florida ranked third behind No. 1 Texas and No. 2 California. Seven Florida fisheries ranked in the top 25 for bass lakes in the Southeast. They were: No. 4 Okeechobee, No. 5 Tohopekaliga, No. 7 Istokpoga, No. 10 Seminole, No. 11 Rodman Reservoir, No. 18 Harris Chain, and No. 24 Kenansville Reservoir. Here we’re considering decent-sized impoundments, which makes sense. But when considering Florida bass fishing as a whole, it’s important to realize the state is a web of connecting waterways that offer the right conditions for growing big bass. Overall, it can be argued that Florida has better bass fishing than any other state in the country. Where else could one catch a 14-pound largemouth from a backyard drainage ditch?
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fter three years hovering in the Top 5 of Bassmaster Magazine’s 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings, Texas’ Sam Rayburn Reservoir finally took the crown as the best bass lake in the nation for 2018. Consistent production of heavy five-fish tournament limits and the potential for giant bass made this 114,500-acre reservoir northeast of Houston tops in the country this year. Rayburn started showing out in 2015, when it climbed to fifth in the rankings. In 2016 it jumped to fourth. And last year, Rayburn was the bridesmaid, sitting in second place. But, Rayburn is a bridesmaid no more, and for the first time captures the title. “Although there were some pretty spectacular numbers being produced from other lakes this year, Rayburn was a clear No. 1,” said James Hall, editor of Bassmaster Magazine. “While some lakes were boasting of a single 30-pound, five-bass limit being caught, Rayburn was spitting them out in rapid succession. And to top it off, a 40.28-pound limit was recorded in June.”
Countless limits of solid fish aren’t the only thing special about this lake. “When it comes to double-digit bass, Rayburn also seems to top the list this year,” Hall continued. “Three 10-pounders were weighed in during a one-day February derby. Plus, a 12.05 and a 13.06 were landed here in March. The lake is simply on fire right now.” The process to create the rankings takes about three months to complete. Data is received from state fisheries agencies across the U.S. This is coupled with catch data collected from dozens of tournament organizations from the past 12 months. After the numbers are crunched, a panel from the bass fishing industry debates the strength of the lakes to settle on the final rankings. The rankings identify the Top 10 lakes in the nation regardless of location, as well as the Top 25 lakes in four geographical divisions. “By dividing the Top 100 into four regions, anglers have perspective on fisheries nearby,” Hall explained. Tennessee’s Chickamauga Lake, which took the No. 2 slot this year, made a strong argument for No. 1, as it also produced 40-plus-pound limits this spring, two of them exceeding 42 pounds. Although this 36,240-acre fishery hasn’t produced quite as many big fish as Rayburn, there were two bass over 10 pounds recorded since February. The biggest weighed 11.21 pounds. California’s Clear Lake landed the No. 3 position on the strength of its production of big largemouth. Michigan’s Lake St. Clair climbed from ninth last year to the fourth in 2018, while Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake (last years’ No. 1 fishery) fell to No. 5. The remainder of the nation’s Top 10 are: sixth, Santee Cooper lakes (Marion/Moultrie), South Carolina; seventh, Diamond Valley Lake, California.; eighth, Thousand Islands (St. Lawrence River), New York; ninth, Lake Guntersville, Alabama; 10th, Falcon Lake, Texas. When it comes to bragging rights for the state with the most lakes to make the Top 100 list, Texas wins with 12. California boasts eight fisheries within the rankings, while Florida has the third most with seven. Complete rankings can be found in Bassmaster.com photo galleries.
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in two days. It was amazing work by Capt. Alex, Mate Wilson, and this group of Florida anglers. Here’s what Broome had to say: “Just wanted to say an enthusiastic THANK YOU for the incredible trip we had thanks to your team. In three days, we got three Marlin—two blues and a massive black—three sailfish, a huge dorado and a good deal more tuna and mahi! “Thanks to Capt. Alex and his hard-working deckhand Wilson, I was able to cross marlin off my bucket list of fish to catch. Definitely a dream for me, and I know I speak for all the guys in our group that it was definitely the fishing trip of a lifetime! “You could tell how passionate Alex was about fishing. His favorite thing to say after we brought in a catch was, ‘Let’s get another one!’” “Pura Vida!”-Jeff Broome The next day, Capt. Alex and FishingNosara Hall of Famer Chuck Harris scored another marlin release. That’s four monsters in four days. It was a truly legendary run for the Harvester. Meanwhile, Lila Weirich brought a big group of folks from Texas down in early June, so many that they need both the 32-foot Wanderer and Discoverer to hold them all. In addition to having a big time all week, these Lone Star anglers scored some fillets big as Texas. Monster mahi-mahi were abundant, and meaty yellowfin tunas added variety to the fillet bag With all the other fishing operations in Costa Rica on the hill for the summer, we have attracted adventurous anglers from all over the Pacific Coast, as well. Scott Burke drove in three hours from Tamarindo at 3 a.m., fished a full day, and went back the same day. The odyssey proved worthwhile, as the group reported three great sailfish releases. Shea Ralph is another journeyman angler who came from Jaco to Nosara, covering 140 miles on land in order to reach Costa Rica’s closest bluewater. They hooked up multiple sailfish and proved once again that the fish eat every day, even during the so-called “rainy season.”
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