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worms and vibe worms. The best colors to use are watermelon seed, watermelon red and June bug. Another good location for catching big bass will be in open water in the hydrilla patches. Bait of choice will be rattle traps, best color is chrome with blue back.

Winter is my favorite time of year, Goblets Cove is full of hydrilla. It as all of the migrating birds have is difficult to navigate through but arrived. Shorter days and cool should hold some really big bass. temperatures mean largemouth bass and black crappie will go Crappie -The crappie are still in into spawn mode. Fishing this fall open water and will remain there will be good, we had lots of rain until the end of December. Best earlier this year – this gives min- methods for catching crappie nows and baitfish more places this time of the year will be trollto reproduce. Lots of bait means ing multiple rods with jigs tipped more food and larger predators. with minnows. If you cannot find the crappie in open water, move Bigmouth Bass - In the month of into the outside edge of the KisNovember the Kissimmee Chain simmee grass. Troll about 40-50 of Lakes is at high pool. The best feet of line out the back of the place to fish will be in the Kis- boat moving at 1.2mph. Tip a simmee grass. The males have mylar 1/16th oz. jig with a minbeen moving into shallow, san- now. It is that easy! Of course, dy areas to compete for spawn- drifting a minnow under a cork is ing ground. This time of year, most popular and a great way to the bass are feeding heavily to enjoy the day. gain weight in order to prepare for spawning. The bait of choice will be plastic baits, flukes, trick

Look forward to the coming cooler weather/temps as the bite will only get better when the bass move in to spawn. The water is beautiful, the bites have been aggressive fishing in the shallows as the bass feed on smaller crappie that have moved up to spawn. They are also chasing smaller bait fish minnows that are in the grasses and outer edges.

Some areas located away from any visible vegetation above the water, located in more open-water areas are producing bites. These off-shore areas have vegetation on the bottom and/or hard-rock bottoms where other forms of food for bass can be found like crawdads and grass shrimp. Fishing open water can be rewarding if you have patience and low-wind conditions.

Fishing this type of structure depending on the depth allows you to brush up on your crank bait; c-rig and mojo rig skills. In case you’re

wondering what a mojo rig is, it’s set up basically the same as for a c-rig (Carolina rig) but the depth is set up for shallower water presentation and a smaller diameter-size weight (oblong) used less hangups.

For the crappie bite - it’s been a slower than normal start due to warmer water temps but the bite is picking up in the shallows as they move in to spawn and is the prime time to book your fun-filled day on the water jigging for crappie in the shallows.

A few areas within the Monkey box have been producing as the bass move in to spawn; the south-end of Dupree bar and some parts of the point of Horse Island. As you move on up North mid/outer grass areas of Tin house; Buckhead ridge and some spotty areas on the bar have all been producing bites. On the east-side of the lake areas around Nub-in-Slough to Hendry creek have been good and you may want to check out some areas around J&S. Check out Capt Angie’s website at www.southfloridabassfishing.com or call 863-228-7263.

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Crappie Rally December 8th One Day Crappie Tournament $100 Cash for Largest Over All Crappie, 4 Youth Divisions on the Docks at Boat Tree, Women’s Largest, Men’s Largest Must Pre-register by calling Boat Tree Marina for Angler Number 407-322-1610

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Black crappie, sunshine bass, largemouth bass, and American shad will be on the menu for anglers in Central Florida in December. Don’t wait till Christmas break, go get them now!

Both Largemouth and Sunshine bass will be found early mornings at the mouths of Lake Harney and Lake Monroe where the river enters and exits. Throw a shad imitation like a Rattle Trap with chrome sides or a Spook Jr. in bone color. Early bedding largemouths can be found in 1-4 feet of water, depending on water levels – look for areas of sandy bottom near eel grass. Birds diving on passing bait schools means there are fish predators feeding.

Topwater bites can be ferocious.

Waiting for the line to come tight before setting the hook is the trick to topwater hookups.

Central Florida Shad and Crappie Derby is in full swing. The shad should show up around Christmas. Until then, you can locate crappies all throughout the St. Johns. Minnows under a cork is the most popular way to catch these tasty fish. Many folks will use a jig under the same cork with their favorite colored plastic curly tail. Professional anglers always tip their jigs with a minnow – longline trolling, spider rigging, dipping lily pads, shooting docks – they always tip with live minnows. Hot baits this year: Roadrunner 1-16th ounce pro-series jig head tipped with a live minnow, eighth ounce jig heads, and the dark green 1.5inch curly tails are getting eaten.

Vary your colors and let the fish tell you which colors they like that day. Good colors to start out with: chartreuse, orange, blue/white, red/white, pink, dark green. Once a pattern develops, switch to the color or bait style they prefer.

Find the depth they are feeding at then catch a winner.

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Largemouth bass are feeding on anything from shad, golden shiners and bluegill all throughout the Harris Chain of lakes getting fat and happy for the upcoming spawn. The bass are moving into transition areas near the mouths of canals, backwater coves with some deeper water very close by. Lilly pad fields have been producing good numbers of bites and are excellent locations to fish around. Fishing lures to use are lipless crankbaits, soft plastic flukes, and even topwater walking baits. Remember to always be looking around when you are fishing to see if fish are busting bait on the surface, ect. Fish the outer edges of the pads, especially the smaller isolated groups as the bigger females will back away to eat a larger meal than the highly aggressive males that move into the shallows first. The hydrilla patches and matts in Big 4 ORLANDO

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Lake Harris in the deeper water are also holding groups of bass.

Find the hard edges and fish a chatter-bait or 4 to 5-inch swim bait along these edges making as long of a cast as possible.

Let the bait go to the bottom and reel them back slowly or until you start getting bites. The fish will let you know if they want it fast or slow, so adjust the speed often until you figure them out. This is a great time of the year to catch a true trophy bass. Best times will be during or close to New or Full moon phases all the way through next April. If we get several days of chilly weather, then several days of warm right behind with a moon phase in the mix it will be game on for the big females to be heading the shallows.

If you’re interested in booking your own guided fishing charter please checkout my website www.cprbasscharters.com for more information. You will find links to my social media pages with information and pictures.

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Water levels on both the Lagoon and the St Johns River remain high, but as we move into winter these levels should begin to drop quickly. December on the lagoon coast marks a transitional period influenced greatly by changing water temperatures resulting from shorter days and passing cold fronts. The strength and duration of passing fronts are unpredictable, but both these factors determine changes in water temperature, the number of fishable day between fronts, and fishing tactics.

Both redfish and sea trout will remain in the skinny water if the water temperatures stay in the 70-degree range. Fish in protected areas on windy days, sunny spots where the water is warmer, and look for fish to be holding in sand pockets (potholes) until the sun gets overhead. In the fall the water levels begin to drop and clear up making

winter one of the best times to sight fish the shallow flats, but when venturing into the skinny water, respect the limits of your boat. These extremely skinny waters hold fish, but it is best to hire a guide who specializes in backwater fishing, and save the wear and tear on your boat and the grass flats if you are not familiar with the area. Also remember during this transition, both redfish and sea trout switch from feeding on finfish to crab, shrimp and other forge, so watch for tailing fish rooting in the shallow grass flats.

December is also the month to start thinking about American shad and speckled perch (crappie). As the water cools, the speckled perch will begin to stage along the deeper edges adjacent to shallow spawning areas. When the moon is full, and the water temperature is right, 52-60 degrees, the specks will move up into the creeks and shallows and spawn. Try fishing small jigs tipped with a live minnow or minnows under a cork for best results. Lastly, look for the American shad to begin showing up around Christmas, with their spawning run lasting through February.

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see them with out there doing circles just give them the space they need to fish. There’s plenty of ocean out there.

Mahi fishing has also been picking up. This is the time of year they migrate south. It’s not as good as the spring run but can definitely pay off! We have been very successful using the regular king rods and king gear for mahi.

But you can always use all the typical dolphin rigs. Ballyhoo and strip baits work just fine.

Every trip we are catching a few cobias. So, keep a jig handy. The Fish And Dive Center has all the jigs you need. Talk to Nick, He will help you out. Hope you all have an awesome holiday and enjoy your families.

I hope you all enjoyed Thanksgiving and are looking forward to Christmas! If you haven’t been out there lately you need to – the offshore and nearshore bite is going off! Fishing has been awesome as it usually is this time of year. Bunker pods have finally showed up and should continue to stay around a little while longer. Work the pods close to shore for giant red drum and other species feeding on them. Use a 50lb. mono leader with a 1-2 oz weight and a 7/0 circle hook. You can This report has been brought to Knocker rig it or fish finder rig it. you by Captain Chris Cameron of Fired Up Fishing Charters, your Take the pogies off shore for premier fishing guide charter of some great kingfish action in all shark fishing Cocoa Beach, offthe normal areas. This time of shore fishing Port Canaveral, year, all the commercial guys are nearshore fishing Cape Canavout there trying to support their eral, and Orlando charter fishing. families. Please do not get in their way, it’s already hard enough with all the rules and regulations imposed on them/us. When you

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By Phil Wolf

My How Time Flies!!!

The Seminole Junior Anglers season is in full swing and the anglers are working to close out 2018 with strong finishes in the last few tournaments of the year. Ahead of the 2nd Central Region and State events of the year, the anglers gathered for their monthly team meeting.

This meeting was exciting for a couple reasons with the anglers receiving their new 2018-2019 season jerseys, and special guest speaker John Cox came out to share some of his knowledge and help inspire the next generation of tournament anglers. The following weekend of November 10th and 11th, the anglers competed in the B.A.S.S. Nation Central Region tournament and the B.A.S.S. Nation State tournament. Launching out of the new Ski Beach ramp on Lake Harris, Seminole Junior Anglers had 12 teams representing in the 99-boat field on Saturday, and 120-boat field on Sunday. Notable finishes in the Central Region event came from Kyle Grissom / Colton Hayes with 16.86lbs in 7th place, Davis DiMauro / Bryce DiMauro with 15.74lbs in 9th place, and Zach Temperly / Mason Metcalf with 13.87lbs in 16th. On Sunday in the State event weights zeroed, and three more Seminole Junior Angler teams finished in the top 20: Bryce DiMauro / Davis DiMauro with 15.5lbs in 9th place, Grayson Ashley / AJ Alameda with 13.5lbs in 18thplace, and Kyle Grissom / Colton Hayes in 20th place. Thank you to all the captains who took the teams out, and the B.A.S.S. Nation volunteers for helping host another great event.

The next event of the year is one of the biggest and most exciting on the schedule. On December 1st, the Seminole Junior Anglers will participate in the 8th Annual Bobby Lane Cup on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. This tournament brings anglers from all over the Southeast, and regularly has appearances from some of the biggest names in professional fishing. This year in addition to Bobby Lane, special guest Mike Iaconelli was recently announced. The following day, the anglers will compete in the B.A.S.S. Nation South Regional event.

Finally, as we prepare for the New Year, we are working to prepare for our own big event of the season: the 3rd Annual St. John’s River Bash to be held on February 9th, 2019. The primary purpose of this event each year is to raise funds to help pay for entry fees and travel costs for away tournaments including the FLW High School World Finals held on Pickwick Lake, and B.A.S.S. Nation High School Nationals on Kentucky Lake. This is a great event each year with 2-person teams competing in the tournament followed by a weigh-in open to the public held at Boat Tree Marina. We will have raffle prizes and several local vendors set-up. Title tournament sponsors this year include returning sponsors Coastal Angler Magazine, Airport Chrysler Dodge Jeep, and KYSEK Coolers, and new sponsors AOK Networking, All Terrain Tractor Service Inc, and All American Excavating.

The Seminole Junior Anglers would like to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our family to yours. 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.

2019 is already upon us, where did 2018 go. I often repeat the old adage, the older you get the faster they go bye. Just had that conversation with my youngest son who just turned the big 33!

He just mentioned that it seems like just yesterday he was leaving High School and starting EMT School to become a local Firefighter – Paramedic-first responder. He just started his 15th year as a local Firefighter for the City of Oviedo. In just a few short months I will have owned the Greater Orlando Edition of Coastal Angler Magazine for 7 years now. I cannot thank the local support we were given by the restaurant advertisers who welcomed us with open arms and continue to support our local fishing community and circle of friends here in the Central Florida Orlando area.

If you have not visited one of the restaurants that advertise with us then you, your family and friends are completely missing the boat. Boston’s Fish House located in Winter Park, 2 blocks east of S.R. 436 on Aloma Avenue has their fresh seafood flown in daily from the Boston and the New England marketplace. The freshest fish, shrimp, clams and Maine lobster at prices that won’t break the bank. Give them a try and you will not be disappointed!

Fish On Fire on the south end of town very close to the Airport, with a Key West atmosphere and a wrap-around outdoor bar severs’ fresh fish, shrimp, burgers, and has a Prime- rib special that makes my mouth water thinking about it. Fish on Fire also does Holiday Party catering from small to large parties, from anything like sandwiches and chips to full-blown dinners, from 10 people to as many as required. The huge list of entrees at these fine eating establishments are way too long to list and so are the great reviews these places receive.

If it is the last of Old Florida atmosphere’s you enjoy then the Jolly Gator and Bar and Grill located on the beautiful St. John’s River east of Sanford on S.R. 46 at the St. John’s River bridge. Jolly Gator is the last of the old Fish Camps that once dotted the St. John’s River between S.R. 520 and Lake Monroe in Sanford. Known for their AUCE Catfish, fresh Gatortail, burgers, wings and did I mention coldest Beer around. There is nothing like pulling up on the bank by boat and talking (lying) about the days fishing while enjoying an ice-cold adult beverage. Jolly Gator is also one of our largest community fishing supporters. They will be our host for the 10th Annual Shad and Crappie Derby awards banquet which continues through until mid-night the last evening in February. Starting In mid-March they will be hosting Jolly Gator Bass Series tournaments every Tuesday evening from 5pm to dusk as well as one Saturday Tournament a month until their classic event to be held in August. Anglers who fish enough tournaments or qualify through obtaining enough points qualify for the Classic Event. Entry fees are $40 per boat for a 2 angler team. Join us for a fun filled evening and see the great bags of bass these local anglers bring to the weigh-in scales.

Take time these next few months to visit each of these community supporters, try a new one each month and tell you friends to visit all of them as well. They will thank you for the tip and make sure you tell them that you read about them in the local Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine. 2018 will be over before you know it so get your friends together and visit our Local Flavors!!

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Saturday December 1Orlando Coastal Angler Magazines’ 10th Annual Shad and Crappie Derby continues!

Check our website or check-out the December issue of Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine to find a sign-up location near you - over 25 locations in Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola Counties. FREE to enter and fish, Adult division and Youth division. Monthly prizes for largest fish of the month and Grand prizes for each division. Tournament continues until the last day in February, fish as much as you want and enter as many fish as you want, spread the word and tell 5 of your angling friends.

anglers. Those interested in needing a space for a table or tent need to contact Terri at Kel’s prior to event so they can save you space at 407834-3008. This is a FREE event and no cost to set up or attend. Join the staff at Kel’s and meet some other anglers from our area and maybe you will find the perfect present for an angler, Xmas is just around the corner!

Thursday December 13 - 5pm to 8pm, “Alive After 5” in Sanford - The staff of Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine would like you to join us for an evening of fun in downtown Sanford. This event is the second Thursday of each month downtown.

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Saturday December Don’t miss the chance for a 8 – “Crappie Rally” One fun night on the town.

Day Crappie Tournament, Hosted at Boat Tree Marina Thursday December in Sanford, 4370 Carraway 13– 7pm, Backcountry Fly Place at the Port of Sanford. Fishing Association, monthly Tournament starts at safelight meeting locations change for boaters and at 8am on the and are TBD monthly, check docks at Boat Tree for youth our web-site just prior to anglers. $100 for largest meeting. This is a “Free” club crappie of the day, trophies to join for more info contact for several age divisions of or visit www.bfaorlando youth anglers. All fish must be alive when brought to Tuesday December 25 – scales. Boating Anglers Christmas Day! The staff must be checked in by of Orlando Coastal Angler Noon. All adult anglers must Magazine wishes all our loyal pre-register by calling Boat readers a wonderful safe and Tree at 407-322-1610 and Happy Holiday. Take a family received an angler number member or a kid fishing with and must also be registered the new rod you get them for a for the 10th Annual Shad and present and make a memory Crappie derby and present that will last a lifetime! their photo Token at weigh-in.

All entries will also qualify for Tuesday January 1 - “New this season’s Derby prizes. Year’s Day” The staff at This is a FREE event to Orlando Coastal Angler enter, all attendees will get Magazine wishes everyone lunch provided by Boat Tree a safe and great start to the Marina and Orlando Coastal 2019 New Year! Get out there Angler Magazine. Join us for and catch a big one and start a fun filled family day. the 2019 year off right.

Saturday December 8 – 9am till 3pm, Annual Parking Lot Sale and Swap meet, hosted at Kel’s Rod and Reel at 430 Hwy 436, #105, Casselberry.

Bring your gear, tents tables or cash! Buy, sell, swap or trade - This annual sale will have old and new fishing gear, tackle, rods, equipment and other treasures for

If you have an event or meeting you would like included in the “What’s Hitting Around Town” column, send your details to: Phil Wolf phillip@ coastalanglermagazine.com.

Deadline for inclusion is the 10th of the preceding month.

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By Capt. Alex Goryicki

December has come, and we are closing out another year. I hope that all you good folks out there had a wonderful and fishy 2018.

Since the end of this month marks a time of reflection on the past year for many anglers it’s a great time to also look forward. Sure you have the memories of the big one you got, that one amazing slick calm day, and of course the one that got away. Those are all great water cooler conversation, but this is also the perfect time to look forward and plan this year’s exploits while dreaming of what will be. With Orlando/Orange County’s central location in a state that is slap full of fishing opportunity, the list of wants and possibilities might look a lot like a young child’s Christmas list (never ending).

A few of those Florida fisheries that I dream of tackling or wait on baited breath for every year might spark an interest and have you up late nights deep in planning/preparation for the kayak fishing trip of dreams.

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Of course, a mention of the Space Coast just east of Orlando and it’s absolutely insane near coastal/lagoon tarpon bite all through the summer months is needed. Being a lover of all things tarpon big or small means that this is fishing that I can’t get out of my head. Not to mention I haven’t met a client yet (kayak or Boat) that doesn’t enjoy hooking and fighting a tarpon of any size. They are just a blast!

How about sailfish from a kayak? Well the winter months ahead hold the best conditions for a ride down to south Florida for what is a crazy day of fishing. I’ve had the opportunity to catch many sailfish throughout the years and I’ve caught all manner of ocean fish from a kayak, but never a sail from the kayak. Is 2019 my year to check that one off the list? I sure hope so! Since we are already talking about south Florida, we must mention the crazy exotic freshwater species that have taken up residency to our south so swimmingly (pun intended). The haunts and homes of peacock bass and clownknife fish are practically tailor made for kayak fishing. Another fun and challenging one is red snapper fishing from a beach launched kayak in the panhandle. Just let me tell you it an experience you won’t forget within this lifetime. Point is go fish! All of these tempting fisheries’ are well documented so there is tons of info for the DIY crowd, and don’t forget there will also be the charter option with top notch kayak fishing guides like myself (LocalLinesCharters.com) that aren’t hard to find and will cut that learning curve in half if not more.

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or much of the U.S. it is time to don winter coats, sweep the chimney and winterize the boat. As the temperature plummets, it’s easy for the mind to wander toward thoughts of warm sun and a beach escape.

For the fishing crews in Nosara, Costa Rica, the forecast for the next 10 months is perfect sunshine and clear fishing weather. Best of all, this is the time of year when big dorado provide plenty for the Christmas dinner table.

Here in Costa Rica, our fishing pattern resets each year. Ever since the rainy season ended in early November, we have seen large

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schools of dorado stacked up like cordwood. Also, there are swarms of sailfish and the occasional marlin stalking these mahi-mahi meals.

We expect this feeding pattern to continue until late-March when the dorado will be replaced by schools of yellowfin tuna moving in from the north. Gangs of spinning dolphins will show us the way to these tasty ahis, and once they show up the tuna bite will strengthen until our end-of-season in early September.

Our offshore marlin, yellowfin and dorado all follow schools of bait that move from north to south along the Pacific coast.

Conversely, our inshore fishery doesn’t depend on pelagic bait migration patterns. Instead our secluded port of Garza Bay is fed by local mountain rivers. When the cool, nutrient-rich river water collides with the warm, fast-moving saltwater of the Pacific, conditions are perfect for localized swarms of baitfish to form.

This “homegrown” bait supports a ravenous population of big roosterfish, broomtail groupers and massive cubera snapper. It’s not unusual for these monsters to weigh upwards of 60 pounds yet still ascend the water column to strike on the surface.

Roosterfish are in an especially catchable mood after a cool evening’s rain floods the estuary with fresh baits.

Inshore or offshore, all are ripe for the catching, and captains of FishingNosara have posted excellent catches ever since the season started. Right off the bat, angler Brian Stafford, of Jacksonville, Fla. and his fellow firefighters nabbed a big batch of dorado on the 32-foot Wanderer. Catching these big beasts on the first day of the season is a great sign of what we imagine will be a “fishtastic” 2019 season.

It’s always a great time be thankful for friends, family and the blessings in life, but with Christmas Day right around the corner, it is the right time to give the gift of fishing.

If you have a youngster in the family, get them a tackle box and a starter reel. If you are already an avid angler, remember that Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals are great for expanding your arsenal.

And, if you are ready to challenge yourself to catch the baddest fish on the planet, come on down to Nosara and pay us a visit.

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urf Expo’s Bluewater category launched last year as an examination of the crossover occurring between fishing brands and the larger market of coastal life. Since then, the show has become a must-attend event for fishing and boating retailers savvy enough to stay ahead of the trends water-loving consumers crave.

The world’s largest and longest-running board and watersports show has packed the floor of its Bluewater—offshore, inshore and freshwater fishing—category headed into the Jan. 10-12 show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Popular brands traditionally associated with the waterman and outdoor sporting lifestyle will show off their latest and greatest, giving retailers a hands-on first-look at the products that will drive the industry in 2019.

Included in the Bluewater category are top brands like Bluewater sponsor Hell’s Bay Boatworks, Yeti, Otterbox, Fish Hippie, AFTCO, Guy Harvey, Marsh Wear, 5Fin, Salt Life, Bimini Bay, Hooked Soul, Heybo, XTRATUF, Dry Case, Bluewater Gear, Wave Life, Sunday Afternoons and more. Many of fishing’s big hitters will be there along with a huge contingent of brands that appeal to the on-the-water lifestyle. With the crossover evident in today’s marketplace, retailers and outfitters who target only their small niche are missing out on a powerful revenue source. Why sell to just the hardcore boater and angler when you could be unloading cool merchandise on the angler as well as his entire family?

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The economy is churning and consumer spending and confidence levels are higher than they have been for almost 20 years. Surf Expo is a timely opportunity for retailers to preview product for what promises to be a very busy spring season for fishing, boating and watersports retailers.

“January is the best time to preview and order new product lines before the season starts,” said Andres. “Retailers can get out of their shops to talk with exhibitors and see and touch the product before they order, plus take advantage of early incentive discounts.”

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Each week Roger introduces us to passionate and inventive outdoor cooking aficionados and an array of epic custom-built apparatuses designed to cook everything from 200-pound sturgeon to whole cows on a massive homemade spit. Roger’s visits give us insight into the innovative extremes outdoor cooks utilize in their pursuit of perfection. If you’re an outdoor cooking enthusiast, “Man Fire Food” is a must-watch program.

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CAM: Roger, your show has become a must-watch series for anyone who mans a grill. Why do you think your show has become so popular?

Roger: Over the course of the last 7 seasons, we’ve seen an amazing array of outdoor and flame-inspired cooking devices and techniques featured on the show. If you love outdoor cooking, then you’re probably going to like the show. People just love being outside with loved ones. Backyard barbecues have been a longstanding tradition; in fact, you could say that tradition may even date back to the most primitive use of fire itself. There’s also something very special about slowing down and taking the time it demands to tend a hypnotizing fire and be immersed in the full experience, and getting to eat at the end of that entire adventure. The smells, sounds, sights of nature and breaking the hectic pace that a lot of us live at… it’s needed.

CAM: So, you think cooking outdoors is somehow satisfying a primal urge?

Roger: When I look back at some of the massive cuts of meat that have been prepared on previous episodes, it does seem like fire and food is primal, and I think we would all have to agree that cooking with wood, coals or heated rocks bridges a gap that is satisfying to those primal instincts.

CAM: What can we expect to see in future episodes?

Roger: Humans all over the globe have been cooking with fire for many millennia now, and cultures all over the world have different ways of cooking with fire. I would like to explore extending the borders of the show to feature more places outside of the U.S. CAM: What advice would you offer the average outdoor cook?

Roger: Just to enjoy the whole experience. I think the average outdoor cook is a more experienced cook, or else they would be a novice indoor cook. It takes a different level of attention to detail and mindfulness to cook outdoors because you have to deal with many other variables like wind, rain, keeping the fire going, how hot or cool is the fire, what are the hotspots, how much wood/charcoal do I need to add at a particular stage, bugs trying to get you, and all sorts of other things that you simply don’t have to worry about in a modern day North American kitchen with electricity and good shelter. Also, use the smoke as a seasoning advantage. You don’t need to add all kinds of stuff if you start with a freshly caught fish, some salt and a bit of good wood smoke; the work is already done, you just have to make sure you don’t get in the way or don’t burn the darn thing. It’s the magic of simplicity.

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Roger: There is a very dedicated but small team of amazing people who find, research and vet all the potential locations for “Man Fire Food.” The winning candidates have endured hours of interviews and a barrage of questions as exhaustive as possible. The variables are so unimaginable to the viewer, and if we all do our jobs right, you have no idea how much work went into what looks so simple on TV. We’re always interested in looking at unique “Man Fire Food” subject matters. If any of your readers think they qualify, they should email: Contact@rogermooking.com.

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A frantic school of baitfish sensing predators can appear as a shimmering mass of silver with each individual member of the school constantly changing position. Selecting a tasty morsel to ingest can frustrate even the most sophisticated gamefish. That’s one reason why you’ll find predators lurking under a pod of bait. The instant their intended prey strays from the pack, they strike.

When you think about it, you can understand that any gamefish searches for a victim that is isolated, disabled or looks different from the others. Feeding is a tradeoff. Success centers on expending as little energy as possible for the food value received. Unsuccessfully chasing prey for long distances keeps a predator lean, hungry, and tends to slow it down.

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Even during the anticipated feast of locating a school of baitfish, certain factors come into play. As water temperatures drop, a predator will not pursue its prey as fast and as far as it would in warmer water. When you are fishing a chum slick and fish are feeding on the chum, it is much more effective to fish an offering without retrieving it. A dead drift works just fine. I’ve seen that produce inshore and offshore including tuna and sailfish.

I once had an opportunity to watch scientists monitor the behavior of a school of bluefish in a massive aquarium as they attacked a school of minnows. By chance, I focused on a minnow that did not move, even when attacked by a bluefish four times. Each time, the bluefish broke off the attack because the minnow did not behave as it should. On the fifth pass, the minnow moved and it was eaten faster than you can read this sentence.

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