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MHX Push Pole The MHX Push Pole is a game changer for shallow-water anglers. Utilizing a combination of uni-directional and off-axis carbon fibers, MHX has created a push pole that produces the greatest amount of power in each push, while maintaining excellent hoop strength under load. There’s no wasted energy, and it’s feather light for long days on the water.

When you’re sneaking up on a single shoreline tailer or positioning the boat for a shot at schooling fish, you’ll appreciate the benefits that state-of-the-art technology brings to this simple tool. The MHX push pole has been widely recognized as the best option on the market due it’s lightweight mobility, incredible durability, and superior value. At just under five pounds, you’ll be able to push all week long without the residual fatigue.

Legendary Florida angler, Capt. Keiland Smith said, “In all my years of guiding, I would have to say that I have never found a push pole to be this good. The weight of this pole and the strength of it are amazing… I would have to say I think this the best push pole ever made.”

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Whatever happened to Sea Cat?

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bout 20 years ago, I had the opportunity to ride aboard a dual-hull, 21-foot center console called a Sea Cat. Like many others, I’ve been a fan of cats ever since.

The ride of a dual-hull vessel, especially in choppy seas, is dramatically different from that of a mono-hull. The stability of a two-hull system creates a cutting effect, as opposed to the bounce associated with the plaining of the mono-hull. Study after study has confirmed this effect affords “cats” substantially better fuel economy as well as a much smoother ride and shallower draft.

The “cult” of the dual-hull cat has its origins in Australia, where catamaran-style hulls have long been the choice for Australia’s working fishermen. The consistent chop in their seas requires the stability of a catamaran hull. In the United States, several companies pioneered development of the catamaran-style boats for our waters. In the late 1950s, Ray Leger began producing the Power Cat series on the West Coast and several other companies including Manacat and Ocean Star began producing cats in the East.

Years after my ride aboard the Sea Cat, I purchased a 26-foot World Cat. I was told Sea Cat was now World Cat. I visited the North Carolina World Cat factory, where I was told they no longer produced the Sea Cat. Recently, I learned the Sea Cat is still being produced in Greenville, N.C. After a few phone calls, and a little Googling, I found Forrest Munden at Sea Cat Boats.

The following interview with Mr. Munden attempts to unravel the mystery of “Whatever happened to Sea Cat?” Q: Mr. Munden, how is it you are today selling a vessel that many thought was no longer on the market? Weren’t you associated with the original Sea Cat I fell in love with?

Munden: Yes I was. Sea Cat was originally created by Graham Flanagan in 1992. I was manufacturing Leisure Cat boats with Regal Marine in Orlando, Fla., and Graham was manufacturing Sea Cat boats in Greenville, N.C. The innovations developed on the Sea Cat seemed destined to have substantial influence on the boating industry. The boats were super fuel-efficient and rode smoothly in nearly any conditions.

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Munden: In 1996, I purchased Sea Cat boats and its Greenville manufacturing facility. During my first year with the brand, I designed and developed the World Cat line of catamaran boats. World Cat molds were manufactured by Vectorworks Marine in Titusville, Fla. by my good friend Jeff Gray, CEO of Vectorworks.

Once we received the new World Cat molds at the plant in Greenville, we started making the World Cat and stopped making the Sea Cat. That was early in 1997.

The Sea Cat molds were stored for another year and a half until my good friend Ken Hall (previous CEO of Proline/Donzi) purchased them.

He owned the Florida boat company Sportcraft and wanted to add a catamaran line. He called the Sea Cat boat the Sportcat.

Unfortunately, Sportcat and Sportcraft did not survive the 1998 economic downturn. The next I heard of Sea Cat was when a former Sea Cat dealer and two brothers from Columbia, S.C. splashed the 19-foot Sea Cat mold. Then, Jerry Semers purchased that mold from the brothers, who had closed their business.

Mr. Semers’ started the new venture in Titusville, Fla., utilizing Vector Works Marine as a home base. He called the boat Sea Cat. After Mr. Semers passed away, the molds and tooling sat vacant for years.

In 2017, a good friend and ex-Sea Cat and World Cat dealer invited me into a venture to make a new catamaran with the Sea Cat name. I reached out to Mr. Gray at Vectorworks and proceeded to do the tooling and mold building through their team. The result, introduced in 2019, is the new 260 Sea Cat Hybrid bay boat built by our partner Pete Caldwell, Caldwell Marine Designs. The original Seacat Boat built in 1992 was built again 27 years later at the same Greenville plant. Today’s vessel is capable of power up to twin 300 horsepower.

Today’s 26-foot Sea Cat has handling characteristics far superior to the original that you fell in love with. The legend of Sea Cat continues as the most practical, smoothest-riding and fuel-efficient vessels this side of Australia.

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He felt the experience of small boats was like “sitting in a bathtub.” Most 12- to 20-foot boats have very little freeboard and they are inherently unstable. They tip and take on water in adverse conditions. He wanted to design a boat that doesn’t take on water and is unsinkable.

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“People love the ride,” Craig said. “The CraigCat is very easy to operate, making it great for the beginner boater. The CraigCat also appeals to the seasoned, experienced boater who downsizes to the CraigCat just because they love the performance and function.”

The secret to its high-performance is the patented design. The CraigCat is a true catamaran and is the world’s only banking catamaran. It leans into turns like a V-hull yet retains the stability of a pontoon boat. It reaches speeds up to 30 mph in just a few seconds, designed with Automatic Stability Control that translates even erratic commands into a smooth easy ride.

It’s a very exciting runabout that is used for sightseeing, fishing, diving and other pursuits. Two full-grown men can walk around on the CraigCat and it remains flat in the water. It drafts 3 inches with the engine up and operates in less than 14 inches of water. It is very easy for divers to get off the boat into the water and easy to get back in the boat because of its stability and no freeboard.

The CraigCat is fun, easy to operate, comfortable, extremely portable and economical. Craig Catamaran has just released its 30th Anniversary Edition called the Florida Gulf Stream. It has a South Beach Florida vibe, designed in seafoam green and finished with chrome.

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Winning anglers have their choice, in the signature iHeart Radio Tagged Redfish Division, of prizes including a new GMC Sierra Pickup from Conley Buick GMC, Bradenton or one of several Yamaha-powered boat packages including a Contender 22 Sport, Pathfinder 2200TRS, Hewes Redfisher 16, a 21 Carolina Skiff and a Relentless Aluminum Bay/Flats boat.

“It really can happen, and you would get to pick from the prizes available. You just need to be a member and registered for STAR when you go fishing,” said Leiza Fitzgerald, STAR director.

Since 2015, almost 100 STAR-tagged redfish have been recaptured. Only six were caught by CCA members registered for STAR. Those six anglers were awarded with either a truck or a boat, motor and trailer package. To date, there have been nearly $900,000 in prizes awarded with $400,000 of that being college scholarships.

On average, four tagged redfish are released per coastal county, with Brevard, Citrus and Charlotte counties being destination counties, each with eight tagged fish released in their waters. You might want to plan a fishing weekend in one of those counties.

But you better be registered and a CCA member or it will just be another sad fish story.

STAR also has some other terrific prizes for catching nontagged redfish, snook, trout, tarpon, grouper, kingfish, dolphin or grouper. Submit a photo of your legal catch in the Open, Ladies, Kayak, Fly or Conservation Divisions. The Costa Kick Plastic Division encourages collection of trash from coastal waters and shoreline. Submit a photo of every full 5 gallon bucket collected and include The Official West Marine 2019 STAR Measuring Device in the photo to earn a shot at $1,500 in cash from Waxhead Sun Defense, Body Glove SUP, Costa sunglasses or a $250 gift certificate from AFTCO or West Marine.

The Youth Scholarship Division presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors offers over $100,000 in scholarships. Youth anglers (ages 6-17) can register for free with their current $10 CCA Florida youth membership and are eligible for prizes in both tagged divisions as well as the Youth Scholarship Division and Trash Division. Prizes for the first two youth anglers in the tagged redfish division include a Carolina Skiff, sporting Humminbird electronics, Minn Kota trolling motor and powered with a Yamaha 40 HP motor with trailer, and the first registered youth angler who catches one of 20 tagged dolphin is eligible to win a $10,000 scholarship.

As a “catch, photo and release” competition, STAR’s smart phone app promotes proper handling and eliminates the requirement for harvest or transport of fish.

Registration is $40 for current CCA Florida members or $75 for non-members, which includes CCA Florida membership.

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n March, the second-heaviest largemouth bass ever approved by FWC’s Trophy Catch Program was caught from Orange Lake south of Gainesville. Brian Hammett was punching grass mats when he caught and then released his 15-pound, 13-ounce giant.

The TrophyCatch Hall of Fame fish is one more indicator of a rebound for the lake, which was fishing lights-out this spring.

After producing a large number of trophy bass in 2010 and 2011, Orange Lake went almost dry in the winter of 2011. Following several years of sustained high water, coupled with FWC staff working with local stakeholders to manage the lake, habitat on Orange Lake is once again very good and the fishery has bounced back. Not only has crappie and panfish fishing been very good, but anglers are catching bass again, including tro-

phy bass like Hammett’s, as well as nine other TrophyCatch bass weighing at least 8 pounds that were approved in the program since January. Six of the 10 TrophyCatch-approved 2019 Orange Lake bass weighed more than 10 pounds.

FWC staff worked with stakeholders to write the Orange Lake Habitat Management Plan in 2015-2016 and continue to manage the lake’s habitat according to the plan. Management activities are discussed at public meetings twice a year, and have included vegetation shredding, tussock harvesting and invasive plant control. These management activities not only enhance habitat for fish but also for other species such as wading birds.

In addition to habitat enhancement projects, FWC staff also continue to monitor the fish populations through fish sampling, creel surveys (angler interviews) and research projects, such as tagging studies.

FWC biologists have collected nine bass on Orange Lake weighing more than 8 pounds in the past two years. The largest bass weighed 13.5 pounds and was collected this spring—the same week Hammett’s Hall of Fame TrophyCatch bass was caught and submitted. The second-largest bass collected by FWC biologists on Orange Lake was collected in March 2017 and weighed 9.75 pounds. That bass was tagged, released and later recaptured by FWC biologists in November 2017, weighing 13 pounds.

TrophyCatch is a partnership between the FWC, anglers and fishing industry leaders, such as Bass Pro Shops, that rewards the catch, documentation and release of largemouth bass weighing 8 pounds or heavier in Florida. In order to be eligible for prizes, anglers are required to submit photos or videos showing the entire fish and its weight on a scale to TrophyCatch.com before releasing it back into the water. FWC biologists use TrophyCatch data for bass research, to make informed decisions about the management of Florida bass fisheries and to promote the catch and release of trophy bass. In the past six seasons, TrophyCatch has awarded prizes for the catch and release of more than 8,000 largemouth bass weighing at least 8 pounds. For more information about the TrophyCatch program, email Amber Nabors at Amber.Nabors@MyFWC.com.

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e all know that the winter months bring weather that makes it a little bit sporty to cross the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas. I have been fortunate to find weather windows that have allowed me to do multiple fishing trips through March, April and May to Grand Cay and Walker’s Cay. I am always reminded as I see the two islands in the distance how fortunate I feel to return to this spot to fish again. We are always greeted warmly at Rosie’s place when we arrive. It never gets old enjoying the superb cooking of conch, fish, stone crabs and lobster in season at Ron’s Hot Spot or Rosie’s Restaurant. We often shoot pool at Dee’s Place. Fishing is always good, and returning to the dock with numerous species is the highlight of the trip. The excitement continues to build as we watch cranes working at Walker’s Cay Marina getting ready for the opening in 2020.

Words cannot express how grateful I am to Carl and Gigi Allen, the new owners of Walker’s Cay. I began to believe that I would never see this magnificent island restored in my lifetime.

My dreams have been answered and seeing work on the island lets me know we will be back there soon. We all think that the reopening of Walker’s is good for us from the States, but words cannot describe the symbiotic relationship that Walker’s and Grand Cay have to each other.

These two islands are at their best when they are able to work together for the betterment of the Bahamas and the people of Grand Cay. Contact Capt. Billy Black and Duchess Sportfishing at Captbillyblack.com or call (772) 233-1048.

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Sitting on the most biodiverse estuary in the Northern Hemisphere, Martin County is a fisherman’s paradise.

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Basic Casts You’ll Need To Know Learn The Double Haul

Developing a solid double-haul is the foundation of a quick and accurate cast. It is essential for the long casts required by many saltwater species and for cutting through wind. Not only does the double haul help with distance, if executed correctly, it reduces the number of back casts the angler must make. It is well to remember that the more time the fly line is in the air, the less time the fly is on the water.

The best way to learn the double haul is to find a grassy area like a park, making certain the park’s area affords you enough room to make the back-cast portion of the double haul. Strip out 40 feet of fly line and make a forward cast, allowing the fly line to lie on the grass in front of you. Next, lower your rod tip to where it is touching the ground in front of you. Then, pick up the fly line and make a back cast, allowing the line lay out behind you. This is the single haul.

Next, pull the fly line off the grass behind you with your line hand while the fly rod is moving forward, and with the rod moving forward, pull the line down towards your belt line. As you feel the fly rod load while it bends on the forward cast, release the line from your line hand, allowing the fly line to shoot forward through the guides.

This is the second haul of the double haul, an effective cast when long-distance casts are required, but also important for the short, quick accurate cast.

The Quick-Cast for the Short Game

Perhaps most important when fly fishing saltwater is the abundance of great sight-casting opportunities. You never know when or where a fish will appear. Achieving distance is important, but the ability to execute short, quick, accurate casts is a skill you’ll need to be successful.

Nothing is more important than a short, quickly executed, casting game. It may seem counterintuitive, but the short cast is one of the most difficult casts to make in fly fishing. A fly rod made for short casting has yet to be built, and the use of a 9-foot rod places you at a disadvantage.

You can make the needed adjustment by merely shortening the amount of fly line you have outside the tip of your fly rod.

When fly fishing in saltwater, unless I know I’ll be making long casts, I keep roughly 30 feet of fly line stripped into a line management basket (bucket if fishing from a skiff) and 20 feet of line outside the fly rod’s tip-top. The first 15 of the line will easily load the fly rod with minimum false casting. You need to keep the fly between your index finger and thumb of the hand not holding the rod. If a fish is spotted at close range, make your back cast while at the same time releasing the fly from your hand and cast.

As with anything, practice makes perfect. So, master these casting techniques and you be on your way to becoming a better angler.

The Back Cast is Important

Much of your success in fly casting is dependent upon the development of a smooth back cast; that is the ability to cast 20 to 30 feet of line quickly behind you whenever demanded. Remember the fly fisherman’s adage that “your forward cast is only as good as your back cast.” A good cast is essential when sight-casting flies to redfish, bonefish, tarpon and permit.

If a fish appears behind you, make a forward cast, and with your fly line on the water, simply pick up the line and shoot it behind you. Retain eye contact with the fish’s position.

Success is achieved by having the rod tip low on the water and slowly bringing the fly line off the water then recasting. I’ve witnessed far too many fishermen rush to recast, and in doing so, miss their target on the second-cast, resulting in the spooking of the fish. Here’s a rule of thumb: Put the brakes to your back cast.

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Mitzi Skiffs comes in 15’, 16’, 17’ and 17’ tournament versions. These can be outfitted to meet any need that you have from tiller motors in the 15 versions to the fully loaded 17 Tournament Editions.

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The Mitzi Skiff line of boats started years ago, when Tom Mitzlaff couldn’t find the particular boat he wanted. The idea was simple. It needed to have a clean layout for fly-fishing, a shallow draft, and remain quiet yet still be inexpensive to own and operate. So Tom, being the resourceful person he is, ended up designing his own line of skiffs, and the Mitzi Skiff was born. As the Mitzi Skiff boat company moves into a new era, we are guided by those very same principles. We build all composite, wide shallow water skiffs from 15 to 17 feet for the shallow water enthusiasts that are affordable. We continue to improve and innovate while still Keeping It Simple!

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f you’ve been to a boat show lately, you’ve no doubt been stunned by the array of large center console boats. They’re big, they’re quick and they’re ocean capable. This class of boats represents one of the most innovative areas of boat design. For many, they balance the best in design, power, comfort and range.

Today’s selection of larger outboard-powered boats results from a game of industry leapfrog. The interest in larger center consoles drove the development of larger outboards, and more powerful outboards have allowed marine engineers to create even larger center console boats.

At a recent boat show, George Smith from Marine Max in Stuart, Fla. showed off some “open” boats that are easy to maintain, are capable of offshore runs even on less-than-perfect days and have the accommodations and safety features to comfortably cross the Gulf Stream from the Florida coast. Today, there’s no problem finding outboard-powered boats over 40’ with consoles large enough to include a berth, head with shower, galley and air conditioning. Smith talked about how the market for these boats has changed over the past four or five years.

One of the driving changes to boat construction has been the use of vacuum-infused fiberglass. In the past, hulls were thick to provide strength and more resin was used than needed. Now, boats are computer engineered using fiberglass as well as high-tech fabrics like Kevlar and carbon fiber to create stronger and lighter hulls.

In addition to these high-tech fabrics, new construction techniques allow materials to be vacuum sealed into the mold by adding a layer of plastic film over the cloth during construction. Using vacuum pumps, resin is then drawn through hoses into the cloth, impregnating it while vacuuming excess resin out of the mold. The result is a lighter and stronger construction, which allows for larger more complex hulls and cockpits to be produced.

We boarded a new 42’ Boston Whaler Outrage. As an outboard boat, there’s a massive amount of space inside the hull. This boat is designed to handle up to 1, 675 hp spread across up to four engines.

This brings us to the issue of outboard evolution.

Large outboards are now six- or eight-cylinder, four-stroke powerhouses. These engines commonly benefit from supercharging and from new alloys that allow them to withstand added compression and torque. Among the options are Mercury Marine’s Verado 400 hp inline six-cylinder, the 425 hp Yamaha XTO Offshore V8, or for those who want more, the Seven-Marine 627 hp supercharged and intercooled V8. These engines are reliable, quiet and smooth.

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he hot summer days of fishing are here. It’s time to head to the lagoon and catch some fish. Whether you’re wading, fishing from a boat or from the shore, the warm water means great topwater action.

My favorite topwater lures are the Heddon Zara Spook and the Rapala Skitter Walk, as well as various popping/chugging lures. The Spook and Skitter Walk use a walk-the-dog retrieve, where the front of the lure “walks” back and forth, which shakes the rattle inside. I use a twitch-twitch-pause retrieve. In windy conditions, I keep the lure

moving and give it more splash. In calm, clearer water I let the lure sit on the water longer before starting the retrieve.

There are a variety of Heddon Spooks. The original size and the Zara Spook Jr. are the ones I use the most. I like the Zara Spook Jr. in gold color. The smaller size is easier for hook-ups on smaller fish. I sometimes change the factory treble hooks with larger, thicker ones.

Having a larger tail-end treble hook is better and doesn’t change the action. With all hard-plastic topwaters, many hook-ups don’t result in a landed fish. The fighting fish can use the lure body as leverage to pop a treble hook off. Remember to keep your rod tip low to keep the fish from jumping, which will increase your chances of landing it.

I like the smaller 4-inch Skitter Walk in a trout color. I’ve caught many gator trout on this lure. One day in the Vero area, I landed 12 trout over 22 inches on the Skitter Walk. The hardest habit to learn is to wait until you feel the fish before setting the hook. The hook set is not a jerk, like fishing with jig, but rather a sweeping movement. Keep steady pressure on the line and the rod tip down.

The popper family of lures includes the famous Jitterbug, which is usually considered a freshwater lure. I use the Rattlin’ Chug Bug and MirrOlure Papa Dog. The “pop” and spray of water will draw fish from far away.

There are also soft plastic topwaters for salt water, like DOA’s weedless PT7 lure. Whichever lure you use, tie it on with a loop knot to give the lure more action and less line twist. The lure should be cast so it doesn’t move or wobble when it’s in the air. Long casts are best, and I prefer a steady retrieve.

When you get a strike, do not move the lure. Let it sit for a couple seconds then twitch it once and wait before resuming your retrieve.

Sometimes a fish will hit three or four times before becoming hooked.

Have a great time with topwater lures. The strikes are amazing, and you’ll catch larger fish.

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here’s no secret weapon or magic to surf fishing, but it’s always a good idea to understand the basics and have a few tips or tricks in your back pocket before you start. This is especially true when heading out on your first surf fishing adventure.

My first trip was an experiment in the Gulf of Mexico, and I didn’t really know what to expect. I’d been fishing the Midwest for decades and though that knowledge was certainly helpful, it was much different in the Gulf. Surf rods, pyramid sinkers, sand spikes, mole crabs and shrimp were not the norm on the lakes and rivers where I’d come from. In hindsight, a “Surf Fishing for Dummies” guide would have been nice 20 years ago.

A 10-foot Prevail and Penn Slammer III fits right in on the beach. It’s an excellent choice, but for all around use my favorite combination for throwing lures is a 4000 or 5000 series reel on a 7- to 7-foot, 6-inch, medium to medium-heavy rod with 30-pound braid and a fluorocarbon leader. Virtually any quality brand reel can outwrestle most fish in the surf, but for many species, including pompano, trout, drum and flounder, a 4000 Spinfisher coupled with a 7-foot Ugly Stik is ideal.

I’ve watched videos of guys who can cast farther than I care to walk, but for most surf fishing your goal is the trough or gut. The gut is the area between the main beach and the first sandbar, and casting distances are relatively short. If you see a second sandbar and gut, drop a bait in that spot too. The best time to fish the trough is early and late.

Fish are creatures of comfort and will move into deeper water beyond the sandbar later in the day. This is when a 10- to 11-foot surf rod matched 5000 to 8000 series spinning reel fits the bill perfectly. Reaching out to the deeper water is where the longer, more powerful rods shine, and a 10-foot surf rod with 30to 50-pound braid and 3 or 4 ounces of lead is the tool of choice.

Live or fresh shrimp are a mainstay and might look more like what you had for lunch than bait. And that’s good. A charter captain once told me, “If you’ll eat ’em, the fish will too.” If you look hard enough, sand fleas or mole crabs are free for the taking.

They’re a pompano treat and can be found just beneath the sand where the waves are rolling in.

Don’t forget the terminal tackle. A few 1/0 and 2/0 circle hooks attached to a fluorocarbon leader might give you the edge over the brother-in-law fishing next to you. Rig up a couple different drop sets, Lindy or Carolina rigs with 2- to 4-ounce pyramid sinkers, and you’re ready to fish. Have your sand spike (i.e. rod holder) planted firmly in the sand before you start. This makes it much easier after you’ve made that perfect first cast.

These are just a few tips to get you started. A little knowledge goes a long way and a little luck doesn’t hurt either.

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even a light leader and thin braided line is a lot of resistance for these little guys. It’s like putting a heavy leash on a Chihuahua. Conversely, the movement of the artificial version is only influenced by the wind, the water current and the angler’s own actions. The soft plastic shrimp will not have a mind of its own; it’s an extension of the angler.

Although the lure is a proven fish catcher right out of the package, I like to replace the stock hook with a sharper, sturdier model. Choose a hook that’s strong enough to handle your biggest possible target without affecting the lure’s action. Lots of fishermen will recommend a loop knot to join the lure to your leader, but I use a small stainless-steel lure clip instead. This allows for freedom of motion without compromising on strength. The loop knot is too much of a liability for my taste. If you like, you can even outfit the lure with a tiny glass rattle, adding to its sound appeal.

These lures come in an endless array of colors, which may all produce under the right conditions. Choosing a lure with some degree of translucence is probably a good step toward replicating a natural shrimp. When fishing from above—docks, piers and bridges—it’s a good idea to pick a pattern that is visible to you. That way, you can keep track of exactly where the lure is and what it’s doing.

The most important aspect of using any lure is presentation, and the soft plastic shrimp lets you mimic the real thing better than any other shrimp lure on the market. You just have to take the time to observe the movements of a live shrimp. Whether it’s the bait tank at a tackle shop, from atop a lighted bridge or underneath dock lights, a live viewing offers an invaluable learning opportunity. Pay attention to the pace, the timing and the nuances of the shrimp’s behavior. Learn how it moves, and then try to replicate it with your lure.

When you’ve gotten it right, the results will speak for themselves.

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e are all familiar with the phrase “surf ’s up,” but I get more excited when I hear “surf ’s down!”

A flat spring surf is a rare occasion along the coast, but it’s very welcome for those who pursue speckled trout along the sand.

May and early-June are my favorite times of year to seek trout in the surf. I focus on the beachfront during these months because the larger trout are more prevalent during this time frame. Trout in the 5- to 8-pound range are not uncommon, while trout under 20 inches are the exception. There are many productive tactics that can land you 4 CENTRAL FLORIDA

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a hefty stringer of these speckled beauties, from live shrimp and finfish to an array of artificial lures. I prefer the latter, and here are some of my favorites.

Topwater is the best! There is no beating a topwater eruption as the sun is peeking over the horizon. I use a wide range of plug sizes and let the size of the seas determine what I throw. I like a larger heavier lure when the surf is rough and when it’s flat, a small or large one is effective. Switching out the standard trebles to single circle hooks is a good approach to lessen the chance of injuring yourself. Bouncing around in the surf trying to land a stout surf trout can lead to an accidental hook in you. Singles also save time unhooking, which leads to more time fishing and catching.

Slow-sinking hard baits with rattles also make it into my box when heading into the suds. I like to cast these lures out and let them sink for a few seconds. Most of them have a relatively slow sink rate, so I give them a little time to get lower in the water column. A series of fast twitches followed by a pause usually draws their attention.

Many solid trout have fallen for the old faithful ¾- or 1-ounce silver spoon. The presentation is as simple as it gets. Cast and reel, that’s it.

This inexpensive lure is an attention getter for sure, and it casts like a bullet.

I typically start my day before sunrise. During the course of my wade, I will hit all structure from 1 foot deep out to 8 feet deep. I give equal attention to the depth of the guts to the top of the bars. I see a lot of fishermen go straight out to the second or third gut and stay there the entire time. You will miss many opportunities if you choose to do this. The fish are not always in that gut, and at times I only catch them on top of the bar.

Start early, broaden your target area, be safe and catch fish! Surf ’s Down!

Capt. Michael Okruhlik is the inventor of Controlled Descent Lures and the owner of www.MyCoastOutdoors.com

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Hot days welcome hot fishing in Central Florida. June marks the beginning of our Atlantic Hurricane season. Water levels will be the key to finding fish. If we get high levels in June there will be a lot of places for fish to hide as pastures get flooded along the St Johns.

Bass: Schooling bass can be found at first light at the mouths of Lakes Monroe and Harney feeding on shad. The water temperature at the mouth of the Wekiva River is cooler and will hold nice sized fish ready to eat Carolina rigged plastic worms, Gulp Jerk Shad, swim baits, crank baits, and rattling lipless crank baits (Rattle Traps). Pitching baits into the edges of lily pads or deep holes in the backwater will yield the largest fish.

Bass fishing on the Kissimmee Chain - the bass have moved out to open water; mostly due to lowering water levels for the summer hurricane season. One of the best spots has been Goblets Cove, when the flood control gates are open from East Lake Toho. Bass are concentrating near ambush points looking for that easy meal swimming in the flowing water. Bass are also schooling in open water chasing shad. Anglers are catching largemouth on the outside edge of the Kissimmee grass and also in open water near drop-offs next to hydrilla patches, both using artificial baits. The schooling bass range in size from one to four pounds. The baits of choice are small Rattle Traps and Rapala X-Raps. Plastic baits of choice are flukes and swim baits in shad colors.

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Catfish: Now is the time to catch large blue channel catfish.

When rainwater flushes out of the creeks and rivers, the cats swim upstream to find forage and nesting areas. Chunks of mullet, peeled shrimp, beef or pork liver, and artificial stink baits are all good. Use a foot of 20lb. test fluorocarbon leader and a 2/0 circle hook pinned with just enough weight to hold the bottom. Tip: Try a sliding egg sinker and allow the bait to roll along the bottom in a river bend. Cast the bait upstream and let it roll into the hole.

Panfish: Spawning will taper off in June. Best bets are full and new moons. Look for beds in the straight areas of the river along the bank in 2-5 feet of water. Bluegills like sandy bottom or shell bottom for nesting. Use worms, grass shrimp and crickets for best results. Try a piece of 8lb. test fluorocarbon leader in clear water for more hookups.

The crappie bite has been good on the Kissimmee Chain. On West Lake Toho, fish the open water between the two islands by spider rigging or longlining minnow tipped jigs. On East Lake Toho, fish open water - the 15 feet range seems to be where most crappies are being caught.

The best method to catching Crappie is trolling which allows you to cover mote territory as fish are dispersed more since the spawn is over. Use various colors tipped with a minnow, then switch to the color they like. Vary the depth until you start catching fish.

For Bluegill and sunfish try fishing open water shell beds with live red worms fished on the bottom. If you like to fly fish, popping bugs are the best bet and fish the outside edge of the vegetation. Look in shallow for spawning panfish around the full moon phase; this is very common this time of year.

The winter shrimping is officially over in Volusia and North Brevard Counties. Your best chance to catch a few more stragglers would be in Titusville chasing a South or West wind. However, a good East wind might get you a few if they are still hanging around. All eyes turn towards S. Brevard and the delicious Causeways that are producing hit or miss triple digit dipping for large and jumbo shrimp. The most popular place is Mather’s Bridge in Indian Harbour Beach.

Another popular place is the 192 Causeway in Melbourne and the Pineda Causeway. The word on the streets is Melbourne’s Eau Gallie Bridge is a producing some small action after a 2018 skunk along the catwalk under the east side of the bridge.

While the water level for Lake Okeechobee has been hovering around just over the 11 ft mark, fishing for bass and bream has been good. The early morning and later afternoon bite are producing better quality fishing. Fishing a split-day guide trip this time of year works best for my customers so as to avoid the hot mid-day temps which makes for an excellent day of top-water fishing, if you like throwing top water lures such as devil horses and spooks on the outside edge grass lines and open water pockets in the grass. Plastic top water lures thrown in the grass such as horny toads; Lonnie Stanley ribbits work excellent, both provide lots of fun and action for the am and pm bite.

If you’re schedule only allows for a 4-6 hour fishing trip, stick with fishing the deeper areas and canals to avoid a lot of boat running and lower water levels out on the lake.

If you’re an Oak Hill die hard, the nights are sticky, the skeeters are miserable, the bait and catfish are a nuisance and the shrimp are small. The West Coast of Florida shrimp run is turning up, and the #1 hot spot is nearby Tampa Bay at Fort DeSoto. The sizes are impressive this early in the season. The average counts have been 50+ to triple digits.

Most Central Floridians who love to shrimp are preparing for the opening of the scalloping season June 15th for Steinhatchee and Keaton Beach areas, and July 1st for Crystal River and Homosassa Springs near shore waters. Scalloping requires a snorkel, boat dive flag, and net bag to put them in as you collect them in shallow water. A saltwater license is all that is required.

Check the regulations before you go at MyFWC.com. For up to the minute what is going on in the crustacean genre, join our FaceBook group, “Florida Shrimping Academy – Tips & Tricks”.

Places to try on the south-end are the dynamite holes located off the rim canal heading east leaving the Clewiston lock area or turn left to head west and fish the canal all the way up to Sportsman’s channel area. The canal worked both ways contain rock on both sides and “other nice” areas that will produce a great day of fishing whether you like to throw crank baits; worms and top water lures. Plastic colors to consider - June bug; redbug; black/blue; white; bream and crawdad.

The nice thing about choosing to fish the edge of the canals and rivers, its bream fishing time, which means the bream will bed up on the river or canal edges. Throw in your bream poles and tackle with your bass rods locked and loaded and you’ll come away with a very productive and fun day of fishing, and bonus, the bream are great-eating and so fun to catch with an ultra-light spinning rod/reel rigged with a small bobber; split shot weight; small hook and a cricket or small red worm. Bream fishing keeps the kids engaged and great memories of fishing. Please use extreme caution if you’re fishing the lake! To book Capt. Angie for your next fun-filled and productive day on the water call 863-228-7263.

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The DiMauaro Brothers - Setting the Bar for High School Bass Anglers

By CAM Staff Wow, what a great season for the Seminole Junior Anglers. This Central Florida group of Davis the older brother works at Bitter’s Bait and Tackle in Longwood a few days a week, so High Schoolers had so many teams that finished in the Top 20 at most every event of this Bryce and his Dad go and try to find some fish willing to bite. The brothers like most don’t years’ season that there are just too many to list. Finishing on top of all the Bass Nation always get along or agree on what bait or where they should be fishing but both agreed High School Bass Series is the Seminole Jr. Anglers “Team of the Year” Davis and Bryce when speaking with them that both complement each other with their own strengths. Bryce DiMauro (brothers). These brothers seem to catch big bags of fish at every event, never said that Davis is really good at the flipping technique while Davis said his brother’s strength finishing below 14th all season.Winning events on both Lake Okeechobee and most recently comes from figuring out what other ways or locations, he can catch keepers fishing in the on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, hosted at Lake Toho for the 2019 High School State same area, but doing something different than his brother.

Championship and the deciding event for the Bass Nation High School Team of the Year!

Some may say they are lucky, as we all know the “Fishing God’s” are looking down on all us The Toho event brought cloudy, rainy, difficult conditions and lots of wind, but the brothers anglers but the brothers have surely proved that they can put them in the boat and bring worked their way to catching a 21 lb. bag on day one followed by an even better day 2 with them to the scales even if luck has something to do with getting the bites they need. The over 23 lbs., competing against over 120 teams. Davis and Bryce walked away with the “Team competition at this level gets better each year as the local programs and anglers get better of the Year” title as well as a birth to the Bass Nation High School National Championship with time and experience on the water at different lake venues. Some teams do better on this summer on Kentucky Lake in Tennessee, as well as the FLW World High school Finals one lake or another, but this pair of brothers have caught nice bags of bass at nearly all of this in Alabama on Lake Pickwick. Over 300 plus - two angler teams will be competing on the season’s events from north Florida’s Lake Talquin, Central Harris Chain, Kissimmee Chain Nations’ largest High School Bass Fishing platform for the title of High School “Worlds and down south on Lake Okeechobee and Lake Istokpoga. The best thing is that they have Champs”! These brothers are no newcomers to success, finishing 1st and 2nd for the one more school year to fish as a (brother) team before Davis graduates and heads off to previous 2 seasons while fishing with Team Sportfishing Association, fishing in the same boat college leaving brother Bryce to find a new team partner. Given Bryce’s talent, record and but against each other for points at each of several events. Davis (17yrs) a High School Junior years of success I think he probably won’t have a problem finding someone who wants to and Bryce (14yrs) in 8th grade attend a hybrid school at International be his partner, the problem will be deciding from several anglers that Community School and are also home schooled by their parents.This want to fish with him. gives them the chance to work on schoolwork when the fish aren’t biting. They give lots of credit to their success to their wonderful To say these brothers have a had a terrific season would be parents for getting them out fishing and into the outdoors for as long understatement. Having won the High School State Championship, as they both can remember. Their father has also been their Team local “Team of the Year” and Bass Nation High School “Team of the Captain for this season’s events. Teams must have a boat Captain to Year” is as good as it gets…next for the brothers? Top 10 at the drive the boat, but they are not allowed to fish themselves, help with National events this summer would be a great ending to a killer netting a bass, or operation of the trolling motor on the front deck season! unless a case of emergency.They can offer suggestions on what to do or baits to use or techniques, Captains just can’t wet a fishing line.

If you would like to help support these up and coming next generation The boys also give credit to Captains Nate Bloom, Bobby Blakewell of anglers and stewards of our Florida waterways and fisheries, Jr. and one of their Dad’s best friends Craig Mathews. The pair have please contact Coach Jason Foss seminolejranglers@gmail.com or worked hard prepping for their events by getting on the water for a Phil Wolf phillip@coastalanglermagazine.com. It has been a pleasure few days before the events and almost always the weekend prior for helping the Junior Anglers program grow over the last several years. a day or two. Getting to know the lakes, cover, depth and types of Your support is needed - it costs over $2000 per team to go to the structure and trying to establish a pattern on what the fish are doing National events - every dollar helps.Thanks to our annual supporters or feeding cycles has been key to their success. and business sponsors, we can’t get there without your help.

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strikes. Another tactic to try is a plastic worm. Styles to throw are a ribbon tail, senko, fluke, or a trick worm. Colors to throw are watermelon red, June bug, or black and blue.

June is here on The Harris Chain of Lakes and that means the bream and bluegill will be spawning. This is a great time of the year to take a kid fishing. Bluegill are feeding heavily on small insects and other creatures. Look for cat tails, lily pads and near boat docks and boat ramps. It doesn’t get any better than making lifelong memories with young anglers and a cane pole, bobber, hook, and can of red worms.

When you find bluegill spawning areas you will be sure to find some hungry largemouth bass feeding on them. This is a great time throughout the summer to try soft plastic frogs and hollow body frogs. Remember that when you get a ferocious strike to give it a second or two before you set the hook since plastic frogs are notorious for missing

You would be surprised how much more productive you will be if you don’t change baits throughout the day. Rig four rods on the front deck and stick to your plan. Lastly a topwater walk the dog plug has fooled many nice sized bass over the years fishing. Deepwater ledges and flats near main lake points or near islands on the lakes can really hold some good numbers of healthy largemouth bass. Remember it’s hot out so don’t forget to stay hydrated and be safe on the water. This is a great time of year to book your own guided fishing charter. Checkout my website for more information and check the charter bass fishing pictures. Best times of the day to go fishing would be early morning hours or the afternoon into evening so you’re not in extreme temperatures – the bass like cooler temps too.

slowly. Yellow belly and classic black & white are most productive.

As the hot days of June start to trickle in, bass are transitioning from the shallows into deeper water. Just like the rest of us, they tend to look for cool spots and shade when thermometers rise. Start your hunt for the big largemouths on weedlines and Kissimmee Grass areas and vary your casting to cover more open and deeper waters.

The summer months favor frog baits, both soft plastic and hollow body. Soft plastic frogs, Texas rigged weightless, widegap hooks, and a steady retrieve keep the legs kicking for a natural presentation. Try the Gambler Cane/Buzz’n Toads in pepper grass or lane toad colors.

For hollow body topwater frogs, twitch the rod aggressively to get the nose of the frog to bounce up and down while you retrieve

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For flipping, try Culprit Incredi-Bug in green pumpkin, molting craw, or any of the darker blue/ green colors. Bass school near transitional waterways, connecting canals, and anywhere a natural water flow is present. In these more open areas, use lipless crankbaits like Rat-L-Traps in bleeding shiner or classic blue/ chrome colors. Keep the retrieve tempo steady for a more realistic action. As with any treble hooks, set the hook firmly but not aggressively to avoid missed opportunities. 13 Fishing’s Scamp 1.5 Square Bills in regurgitated shad and day old guac colors have been fantastic. Work these like crankbaits to keep the bait under the surface. Of course, keep your eyes on the weather over the summer. The afternoon thunderstorms can sneak up in a hurry, staying safe is important.

Take plenty of water with you and hydrate. Good luck, catch fish!

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8/0 circle hook. Add a short piece of #6 wire for the toothy sharks and kingfish.

As summer in east Central Florida settles in, the summer doldrums begin. Calmer seas allow those of us with shallow water boats the opportunity to venture out off the beach in search of silver kings (tarpon), smoker kings (kingfish) and much more. In June, seas clean up and ocean predators push pogie pods (Atlantic menhaden) in close to the beach. Look for large tarpon, kingfish, sharks and jack crevalle to be following these bait pods looking for an easy meal. For best results, try slow trolling live pogies in areas of active bait schools, especially if feeding activity is present. Heavy spinning gear is fun, use 50 to 80 pound fluorocarbon leader and a

Fishing on the inshore flats is best during the early morning and late evening hours for trout and redfish around concentrations of silver mullet. Try working your favorite top water plug for explosive action. Focus your efforts between 5am and 9am, and in the late afternoon after the thunderstorms dissipate. Also look for schools of bay anchovies (glass minnows) in deeper waters. For trout and redfish on top water, I like the Rapala Skitter Walk and Storm Chug Bug, and then switch to the DOA CAL Shad Tail on a ¼ ounce jig in deeper water. Watch storm activity and stay safe. Be safe, have fun, and catch fish!

Enigma Salt-Water Series Is Here ready for the cobia when you see or mark the bait out there, as this is the time of year they start to show up on the bait pods just off the beach. The near shore reefs such as Pelican and 8A have been great for the early morning king bite. Use your stinger rigs and live pogies for the best catch. In the last few weeks there has been wahoo to 45lbs, chunky black fin tuna, mahi and a handful of cobia all caught on king rigs in the same area.

May we had a great month and the fish started to turn on. The bunker finally areconsistent as we were getting them from the cruise basin all the way to the pier. Just look where the fleet is in the morning and you can’t miss them. Please be courteous when From the reefs to offshore has been good as well. Many maboats are on bait schools. hi-mahi have been caught from From the beach to local reefs 140-180 feet and some days past - tarpon, jack crevale, bonita, 500 feet. Use basic ballyhoo rigs Spanish mackerel and kingfish and skirts. There was a lot of wahave been from the beach in 20 hoo caught recently and bottom feet of water to about 40 feet. We fishing has also been decent. have been having a lot of fun on Grouper will continue to pick up. light tackle with all these pow- Fish the offshore reefs such as er hitting fish. Use live bunker 21 and 27. Don’t forget about the hooked through the nostrils on amberjack. They’ve been great, 50lb fluorocarbon leader with an should continue as well and are 8/0 circle hook. If you start get- great eating. ting cut off a lot then it’s time to put the wired stinger rigs on for those toothy kings. Keep a jig 6 ORLANDO

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The long wait is finally over and the latest models of Salt-water Inshore series of fishing rods from Enigma Fishing have arrived and are now in stock and ready for just about any in-shore species. From Trout to Redfish to Snook and everything that swims on the flats, Enigma Fishing has you covered. The new Flats Master® Inshore series combines Enigma Fishing’s quality design and cutting-edge technology with top-grade saltwater components, built to last in the saltwater environment. Anglers are now able to get hyperperformance fishing at an affordable price that won’t break the Bank. The newest models range in price from the most affordable at $99.97 up to $117.97 for the most expensive models. With six spinning models to choose from, two models featuring a built in gimble butt mount. The Flats Master® Inshore series are extremely lightweight and provide great performance, plenty of back-bone and long lasting durability. Enigma provides many rod actions to present your favorite lure or bait, they are available in Medium light, Medium Heavy, Heavy and Extra Heavy. The 7’2” Medium Light is great for those of you that enjoy fishing light gear and for smaller species. Moving up to a little beefier rod, Enigma provides three different length models available in Medium Heavy 7’0”, 7’3” and 7’8”, these are sure to be great all around actions when fishing for the bigger species, heavier cover and avoiding long battles. For the heavy end of the spectrum the 7’6” Heavy and 7’6” Extra Heavy are sure to be work horse rods when needing to horse those big ones in that anglers dream about. All new models featuring a solid Portuguese cork handle, 24-Ton Toray graphite blank and hand wrapped APLS guides. These new models are built to last with quality components that are salt-water resistant. Put one in your hand and you’ll feel the difference, light, strong, quality and best of all, affordable! With Enigma Fishing’s limited lifetime warranty, you can fish worry-free for years to come. To see a complete list of actions available or to see any of our other products you can visit

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The final tournament of the Seminole Junior Anglers’ season brought a ton of excitement and recognition to our teams – life’s lessons are learned in many ways. When you see these young men, make sure and congratulate them for their hard work and dedication!

In early May, Seminole County’s High School Fishing teams battled it out on Toho for the BASS State Championship. This event brought over 120 teams from around the state to crown a state champion and give out 2 more national championship bids. This tournament was the finale for the 5 teams from throughout the state that were qualified and in the running for the team of the year race for Florida. The teams had rainy, windy conditions for two days, but the teams stuck it out and were able to come away with some astonishing results. The team of Davis and Bryce DiMauro were able to catch 21 pounds on day one, followed by 23 pounds on day two giving them a two-day total of 44 pounds - enough weight to be crowned State Champions! – congratulations Davis DiMauro and Bryce DiMauro! These brothers were also in the running for BASS team of the year and won! DiMauro brothers weren’t the only Seminole Junior Anglers team to have an outstanding tournament. There were 4 SJA teams that finished in the top 12. Dylan Westhelle and Joey Bloom finished 4th with 37 lbs., Devin Been and Noah St. Pierre finished 8th with 31 lbs., and Austin Riggs and Justin Rosser finished 11th with 29 lbs. It was a spectacular finish to a year. Seminole County Junior Anglers Win Big! Next up, will be the National events on Lake Pickwick in June, and Kentucky Lake in August. Using funds raised from generous sponsors, donors, and the St. Johns Bass Bash fundraising tournament, we will be sending the top three teams from Seminole Junior Anglers to fish the FLW World Finals in Florence, Alabama. This is a huge event that typically has over 350 boats. The team of Joey Bloom and Dylan Westhelle will also be fishing the National Championship event held at the same time from their bid received by placing 1st in the State Championship earlier this year. We will end the summer in Paris, Tennessee fishing in the B.A.S.S. National Championship with the teams of Davis and Bryce DiMauro, and Joey Bloom and Dylan Westhelle.

We would like to take the time to congratulate all our graduating seniors this year: Dylan Westhelle, Joey Bloom, Devin Been. We would like to thank you for all your dedication to the organization and wish you the best in your future endeavors that you take in life.

Thank you to all who all that support our organization including Portside Marine, Rothrock Marine, Down To Fish, Bully Dog, Casting for Kids, and Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine. Thank you to our supporters, boat captains, and sponsors including Instant Insurance who sponsors this article to share the accomplishments of the next generation of anglers.

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It’s pretty common knowledge at this point that the Space Coast is a great place to tackle large tarpon from a beach launched kayak in the summer months. Unlike other areas in the state we have relatively shallow waters for miles from the surf zone eliminating some species from potential catches. For us the 80-150lb tarpon that migrate just off or coast when conditions are favorable get the all the kayak crowd’s attention, and rightfully so.

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The shallow and relatively bait filled coast off Brevard is tailor made for tarpon to feast on their way north for the summer and we get plenty of opportunities, but there is another King who also doesn’t mind the shallows. They make their move to our near-coastal waters as summer sets in. The King Mackerel (kingfish) becomes a target that should not be overlooked by those hitting the coastal waters this summer, and that is especially true for the kayak bound anglers.

Bait fish prevalence will be a large piece of this puzzle. Slow trolling live baits found in the areas you are fishing is a time-tested method to hook a kingfish, and the modern fishing kayaks we all use excel in this fashion of fishing. The standard live bait stinger rig is simple and should be readily available at any quality tackle shop; also, a quick internet search will have you swimming in instructional videos on how to tie it. Literally any live bait will work though I prefer pogies, treadfin, and large mullet in that order. With any hope our pogie (Atlantic menhaden) pods will appear and give us that easy bait along with holding the predators in close. Areas of bait and activity are your typical productive spots as we do not have much for reefs close in to focus on. Color changes can also pay well. Kingfish are no slouch in the fight department and many of the ones you find in the coastal areas are of the larger variety at 20 lbs. and bigger. I like to run conventional setups in the 20 lb. class, but you can get this job done with a quality spinning outfit in the 6500 class or larger.

Some of the best places to launch for this action are Playalinda, Indialantic, Satellite, and Cocoa Beaches. Most of those areas with exception of the later (CB) should have minimal boat traffic and plentiful bait opportunities. The Port area can be tempting and certainly fishy at times, however the boat traffic can and will be very heavy on the calmer days that are needed for us to be comfortable in kayaks. May/June is what I consider the start of our beach launch kayak season on the Space Coast for several reasons. The seas settle and calm days outnumber rough ones unless a tropical system is in the works; also, the prevalence of bait and predators as the water temperatures raise gives us a healthy chance at some great fishing.

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There were 27 teams on hand and the fishing was fantastic. The WC Tournament has a Tuna, Dolphin and Wahoo format, with aggregate highest weight being crowned the grand champion. The only hitch is, in order to win you must catch all three species. Only seven boats caught all three species, and the eventual grand champ did not bring in the third fish species until late Saturday on the last day.

The winner was MR LTD, a 72 Viking out of Stuart, with a total weight of 171.9 pounds. Second place went to Team Noble, on Reel Captivating a 62 Viking out of Sailfish Marina, with a total weight of 126.9 pounds. Third place went to Team Good Call, a 41 Bahama, out of Palm Beach with a total weight of 120.9 pounds.

The biggest overall fish was 113.8-pound tuna. The largest wahoo weighed 40.1 pounds. Both big fish were caught by Team MR LTD. The largest dolphin, a 62.2-pounder was caught by Team Cookie Monster, an 82 Viking out of Jupiter. The Top Ladies fish went to Susan Noble in the tuna category, Shari Noble in the dolphin category and Hannah Grey in the wahoo category.

The biggest winners of the 2019 Mike Schmidt Winner’s Circle Tournament were the three great charities supported by the event.

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t its May FWC Photo meeting near Tallahassee, FWC approved early season closures for recreationally caught greater amberjack and gray triggerfish in Gulf state waters.

The greater amberjack and gray triggerfish recreational closures are consistent with recent federal actions.

Greater amberjack closed May 3 to recreational harvest in Gulf state waters and will remain closed in both Gulf state and federal waters through July 31, reopening for the fall Aug. 1 through Oct. 31 season.

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oca Grande Pass on the southwest coast of Florida is home to one of nature’s most spectacular displays. During “The World’s Biggest Tarpon Migration,” Boca Grande Pass offers the best tarpon fishing in the world. Each spring, thousands of these prehistoric fish make their appearance to mate, replenish, grow, and survive their species.

It’s the Promised Land for big game hunters looking for the Holy Grail. It is an experience of a lifetime to hook and to land a huge tarpon.

Over the years, I have observed only a handful of captains satisfying clients with a fish of a lifetime on a consistent basis. Only about 5 percent (probably less) of all boats fishing the pass experience hooking and catching a tarpon.

I decided to hire the most successful guide willing to teach me a technique that works on a consistent basis. I have followed successful guides, and among them chose Capt. Dave Markett of Odessa, Fla. He has had the most hook-ups and catches on a consistent basis of any guide while working the pass. Capt. Dave has been a professional guide for 48 years, and that includes 28 years of fishing Boca Grande Pass.

Last month, I met Capt. Dave at the Placida Boat Ramp. Accompanying us was Nadeen Welch, of Coastal Angler Magazine’s Southwest Florida region. Capt. Dave explained the history of tarpon as well as Airline_Ad_CoastalAngler_8-1-14_Layout 1 8/1/14 1:14 PMand Page 1 the development and re-developments of tackle techniques utilized

to catch these monsters. We arrived in the pass at daybreak and were surrounded by tarpon rolling on the surface.

Capt. Dave believes the smaller rolling tarpon, from 100 to 125 pounds, are males vying for favor of the larger, 175- to 300-plus-pound) females foraging along the bottom of the pass. Those bigger fish showed up on his sonar.

Capt. Dave was quick to point out any and all flaws during and throughout each and every drop into the schools. Any movement of the rod tip during a presentation will cause a school of tarpon to flush like baitfish when spooked. Any wrong presentation will not get a bite.

If a presentation is not finessed or natural looking, all bets are off.

Nadeen and I hooked and fought six tarpon with an estimated range from 175 to 225 pounds. However, we missed at least a dozen other opportunities to hook and land one.

This time of year, there are other techniques utilized to catch tarpon in the waters of southwest Florida, including along beaches and in back areas. Many captains, including myself, are successful in those arenas.

However, if one wants to catch huge tarpon in Boca Grande Pass, contact Capt. Dave Markett at (813) 455-3056 or email him at dmarket@aol. com. His website is: captdavemarkett.com.

Capt. Terry Fisher owns and operates Fish Face Charters. Contact him at (239) 357-6829, e-mail fishfacecharters@yahoo.com, and check out his website: www.fishfacecharters.com.

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orthwest Costa Rica’s fishery undergoes an annual change in May. The dorado give way to yellowfin tuna, and it’s a great sign to see these giant yella’ fellas sweep through the area. It’s proof that the white-hot summer bite has begun!

Schools of yellowfin come down from the north and are corralled by giant manchas (or pods) of porpoises, which gives the crews of FishingNosara some of the most action-packed trips of the year.

The 32-foot Wanderer and Discoverer led the way this month with lots of sailfish releases backed up by some big yellowfin tuna.

The marlin bite slowed down after an exceptional Ship of Fools tournament in April, but they are back now. At the end of April, we had

a sweet blue marlin on the Discoverer.

The Explorer and Adventurer kept the pressure on the inshore fishery with lots of great catches. These smaller pangas (27-foot and 23-foot, respectively) also scored several sailfish releases, proof you don’t need a big boat to catch big fish in Costa Rica.

Legendary North Carolina angler Dan Johnson was fishing hard during the Ship of Fools tournament, and he stuck around for a week after. On the May 9, he scored two nice sailfish on the Explorer. He also had blue marlins in the spread, but they wouldn’t bite.

Later he nabbed two grouper and other bottom fish.

Feeling adventurous and on a whim, Ms. Elaine Hepburn chartered the Harvester for a five hour trip on March 30. She had never fished before, but with Captain Alex’s help she was catching like an old pro in no time. It’s always a real treat to introduce new anglers to sport fishing, especially when the fish cooperate.

On April 14, our friend Leo Folse made his pilgrimage to the mega panga Harvester. Mr. Folse is a serious panga enthusiast that has been following the story of the Harvester since we first acquired the raw hull. He was so impressed with our build and the performance of the 32-foot hull that he purchased two Eduardono hulls for himself.

This was his first time to enjoy the Harvester in action, and Leo performed brilliantly with several sailfish releases and a big dorado for the dinner table. It’s great to deliver the goods for this fun-loving Florida angler.

Most recently, Mr. Jason Stote joined the Harvester and tipped the scales with potentially the biggest yellowfin tuna of the season, which is pictured here. This monster was followed up by several other big yella’ fellas, which on many other days would be the big fish in the box. Clearly this group will eat well!

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grew up fishing lakes known for large schools of bass that spend the summer months offshore.

When we get into the summer and the water temperature starts hitting 80 degrees, it is a safe bet that fish are going to be on offshore structure like ledges, humps and dropoffs. I start looking on main lake areas, on the lower half of the lake, where most of the good summer ledges are.

Using the mapping on my Lowrance electronics, I search for places that top out from 12 to 20 feet and drop down to anywhere from 50-60 feet.

Bass will start heading out there when the water gets to 70 degrees, but when it hits 80 they will definitely be out there. They spawn with a water temperature of 62 to 64 degrees, so as the water warms after the spawn they will start heading that way. Some fish stay shallow all year. The ones that move out will definitely be schooled up on the ledges as the temperatures approach 80 degrees.

The biggest deal is finding the depth range of the fish. When they first arrive on offshore structure, they like 12 to 17 feet.

The longer they’re there, the deeper they’ll move. It could take a week or a month, but they’ll drop down into 18 to 25 feet and

maybe even as deep as 30 feet. To find the depth range of the fish, I will graph and look for the bait and then the fish. Usually I can see the bass on my Raymarine units, but I will often fish around a big school of bait in case the bass are hiding right under the thick bait.

If I don’t see bait or bass, I won’t make a cast. Electronics are too good these days to fish places just because there were fish there at some point in the past. I always start with a moving bait, such as a deepdiving crankbait, to see if I can get the fish fired up. The biggest ones in the school will bite a crankbait.

I like a Strike King 6XD and 8XD fished on a MHX CB907 cranking rod that I built myself with supplies from Mud Hole. I always put new Mustad hooks on the baits.

I prefer #2 KVD Triple Grip trebles. I use 10- to 12-pound Vicious fluorocarbon for the 6XD and 15- to 17-pound on the 8XD. I like a slower 5:4:1 gear ratio reel to help crankbaits dive to their deepest depths.

When those fish start grouping up out on the ledges, you can really have a lot of fun. Hundred-fish days are possible, and I get excited just thinking about it. When that water temp gets close to 80, it is time to get out deep and get healthy in a hurry come tournament day.

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Fish are basically creatures of habit. No matter where in the world you catch a specific species, its behavior patterns are similar right down to the battle it wages once it is hooked.

All of us have a tendency to overcomplicate fishing and fishing techniques. Our quarry focuses on nothing more than feeding, escaping predation and hanging around long enough to spawn and continue the species. An understanding of these goals and the methods employed to reach them results in more meaningful catches. Those who consistently score well are keen observers of what takes place on the water. Rather than trying to force a fish to accept what they are offering, successful anglers change approaches continuously until they discover what will entice the fish to inhale a bait or lure. It’s a system that works.

Simply by looking at the shape of a fish and its tail, you should have a basic concept of the territory it will occupy and its feeding behavior.

Bottom species are tailored to live around some form of structure. They are typically slab-sided with broad, full tails that enable them to weave in and out of rocks, reefs and wrecks. Two or three sweeps of their tail drive them forward quickly to gulp an escaping meal, but they won’t follow a potential meal for any distance.

The fastest species such as the tunas and marlins have forked tails.

These are open-water or pelagic fish shaped to move through the seas easily in a relentless search for food. Fish such as flounder or halibut are destined for a life on the bottom lying in wait for their prey to come to them. Elongated creatures typified by the barracuda charge their prey from ambush with lightning speed or ease along in the water column and strike with a suddenness that defies the human eye.

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Understanding how each species feeds is critical in effectively presenting a bait or a lure. That’s why the knowledgeable and observant angler gains an effective edge in catching fish. He remains alert to everything around him and tailors his techniques to the species he seeks. If there are secrets or panaceas for fishing, most of us have never heard them. Consistent catches reflect a total understanding of fish behavior. There are no shortcuts to success.

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The addition of a small bait well in the bow casting platform alleviates the need to move to the stern to rebait while fishing. This small bait well is large enough to hold two dozen shrimp or other small bait and then be replenished from the main bait well. It keeps anglers in the game while cruising mangroves and prevents missed opportunities.

To achieve this, the design team moved the redesigned fuel tank from beneath the bow casting platform to under the deck in the stringers. This opened space for the bait well and also provides additional storage space in the large hold in the casting platform.

Action Craft has also designed a one-person leaning post and raised helm console to provide a more comfortable helm position. The fold-down bench seat that Action Craft is famous for is now more comfortable and spacious than ever, giving the new 1720 unmatched comfort for the captain and passengers.

“The worst part of any flats boat has been the lack of comfort for the helm, especially for tall anglers,” said Steve Washington VP of sales and marketing. “While the small consoles are efficient, they are very uncomfortable to use for longer runs. Looking behind the boat while sitting down is also very difficult to do at speed. Being able to stand at the leaning post allows you to be comfortable and have great visibility.”

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Llebroc’s SX Helm Chair with Tidal Wave Technology received a 2019 Fabrication Excellence Award for design excellence in marine fabric applications. From a pool of 90 entries, winners were selected by a panel of certified Master Fabric Craftsmen based on complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and function.

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“I could tell it was big. It kept hanging down deep and when it finally came up to the top, we thought it might be a mermaid,” joked Bonawitz. “I’ve fished the Susquehanna for years, and I’ve never caught anything quite like it.”

It took 25 minutes to land the fish on an 8-foot, medium-action spinning rod loaded with 25-pound-test mono. Bonawitz kept the fish alive in an aerated container at his home until the following day. On April 7, the fish was officially weighed, setting a new state record for the species. The previous record, caught in 2006, weighed 48-pound, 6-ounces. There are several organizations that claim larger fish as the world record, but IGFA recognizes a 123-pound flathead caught from Elk City Reservoir in Kansas as the All-Tackle World Record.

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