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ith the ongoing debate over red snapper population estimates in the Gulf of Mexico, researchers from the University of Florida have received a $10 million grant to hopefully settle the dispute and determine what the snapper population actually is. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service and Sea Grant are funding the study, which will be conducted over two years by UF associate professors Robert Ahrens and Will Patterson along with researchers from other institutions from around the Southeast. Currently under a federal recovery plan, the Gulf red snapper fishery has been considered overfished since the 1980s by the federal government. Under the recovery plan, coastal communities and businesses, such as charter boat operations and all the others that benefit from money spent by anglers, have been hurt by extremely limited opportunities to harvest this important recreational and commercial species. All the while, recreational anglers and biologists with Gulf state wildlife agencies have been pointing to flaws in the formal stock assessments. And the structure of the allowed catch has created a rift between recreational and commercial fishermen. Over the vast Gulf of Mexico, it will be one of the largest and most ambitious fish studies ever conducted, and even with $10 million in funding, there are those who doubt the study will achieve its goal of a population estimate with a coefficient variation of 30 percent, according to a UF release. Meeting the requirement would require numerous supplementary samples until the numbers contract into the accept-
Jeff and Payton Oney caught their limit of beautiful Gulf red snapper as well as red and gag grouper and other reef fish while fishing off Anna Maria Island with Capt. Larry McGuire and Show Me The Fish Charters. able range of variance between locations. Researchers will use methods beyond catch data in their study. Remote operated vehicles, camera sleds, acoustics and divers will play a role in producing the estimate. Researchers will also be capturing some fish and taking fin clips to develop genetic tags to be used in future estimates. Along with the snapper study, there is excitement over additional information that can be gathered in a study of this size. The distribution and size of other reef fish, as well as the invasive lionfish are of particular interest.
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The argument still rages as to why. Some say it was overfishing of the apex predators like marlin and swordfish by sport-fishermen, while others maintain the government opened up the feeder fish, mostly sardines, for overharvesting. Let’s look at the problem from both ends of the food chain. The Costa Rican government enforces their 60-mile line vigorously and is very strong against unlicensed commercial operations. These efforts maintain a healthy number of feeder fish. At the apex level, the preservation of billfish has been spearheaded by groups like the International Billfish Foundation and the IGFA. Costa Rica has also taken the lead in this effort by prohibiting sportsmen from removing billfish from the water (no hero shots allowed) and by banning the sale of meat from marlin and sailfish. “The advantage of catch-and-release billfishing is mainly economical,” noted Capt. Mendoza. “Essentially, we want to create a market where these apex predators are more valuable swimming in the ocean than they are on the scale at a fish market.” On average, a full day of marlin fishing costs $900 and provides renewable income for the captains and mates. Conversely, the value of the same fish at an unlicensed fish market can be as low as pennies per pound. Charter fishing lies somewhere in between the bottom-line driven world of commercial fishing and the fun-loving experience of recreational fishing. “A good charter trip should be fun, productive and educational, especially for novice anglers,” said Capt. Mendoza. “These trips can bring together multiple generations, as fishing tactics are handed down from grandfather to father, father to son.” Capt. Mendoza knows all about that. This season, his 22-year-old son joined him in the mate position on the Wanderer to continue the family legacy. By operating under common-sense regulations, the fishing in Nosara should stay strong for generations to come “The ocean provides me with a livelihood, and I want to protect her the way she’s protected me. My idea of a perfect day is catch billfish, get a nice photo, set it free, and get the lines back out there again. Clearly that’s not a bad day at work.” concluded Capt. Mendoza.
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inter along Florida’s Forgotten Coast has a much different meaning for anglers than it does for anglers up north. For Virginia anglers, to “winterize a boat” describes a storage process they perform; for us, it means to fill the bait box with live shrimp. Sure, we get our fair share of cold snaps, but that just helps us plan our most productive fishing days. Simply put, winters here are mild and the fishing never stops! Don’t let the strict Florida harvest regulations fool you; if
you’re looking for great tasting fish to eat, you’re in luck! Red grouper have been making a great showing lately and are often very close to shore. Black sea bass are extremely plentiful and very easy to catch. Sheepshead, speckled trout and many others provide inshore anglers lots of action, and all these species mentioned here (and this is just a few) make fantastic table fare. For those looking for a big fight, redfish will be running the surf chasing bait in huge schools. Find the birds, and you’ll find fish that are willing to bite just about anything you throw at them. When throwing lures or live bait to these schools, it’s not uncommon for everyone on board the boat to hook up at the same time. Typically, these are not small fish, but rather big bull reds that will test your tackle. For catching reds within the slot limits, our bays and creeks still offer excellent opportunities to harvest these tasty fish. For freshwater fun, the Apalachicola River will be loaded with hybrids and stripers chasing abundant shad. The lower end of the river will have a mix of largemouth bass hanging around with the speckled and white trout that find their way into the warmer fresh waters. Deep bends in the lower stretches of the river load up with a variety of species that are easy pickings with artificial baits, but live shrimp is always your best option. There’s no need to suffer from cabin fever this winter. Get away from the cold and come chase fish here in Franklin County, Fla. The many fishing options available here will ensure you have a great time regardless of the weather… just be sure to pack your sunblock, short pants and sunglasses. For a complete list of rentals, charters, supplies and more visit www.floridasforgottencoast.com.
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Boaters and mariners will find something to love in Franklin County. Carrabelle features deep water access to the Gulf of Mexico and freshwater rivers. Plan a kayak or day sailing eco-adventure from Apalachicola or St. George Island. Eastpoint and Alligator Point offer direct access to the best inshore fishing on the Gulf Coast. Bring your own boat or rent one here; there’s no better place to enjoy Florida’s Forgotten Coast.
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I am often asked when is the best time to plant fruiting plants. My answer is usually the same; the best time is 20 years ago or today. The second best time to plant is during the winter months. Plants are dormant, and can be easily shipped and planted with no stress on the plant because there is not a lot of maintenance once the plant or tree has been planted. Simply dig a good hole, water thoroughly
at planting, and take the rest of the winter off. Even though there are no signs of growth above ground, the root systems will have time to get adjusted to their new location and begin to initiate new root growth. There are plenty of advantages of growing your own edibles. First of all, you know what has been done over the course of the growing season from a chemical stand point. Second, the fruit just taste
better coming out of your home orchard versus buying fruit from the grocers that have little to no flavors. Thirdly, it is good for your soul and you will feel more connected to the environment and nature. Whether it is an apple tree, muscadine vine or a blueberry bush; now is the time to plant. Let’s Grow Together. Greg Ison, Ison’s Nursery and Vineyards, 800733-0324, www.isons.com
new state record blue catfish was recently confirmed by Georgia WRD. The 93-lb. monster was hauled from the Altamaha River in October and smashed the previous record of 80-lb., 4 oz., which stood since 2010. Richard Barrett, of Axson, Ga., caught the big cat using a live channel catfish he had caught earlier as bait. It was the only state record fish caught in Georgia in 2017, and Tim Bonvechio, with Georgia WRD, aged the fish at 14 years old. Barrett’s fish was enormous, but blue cats can get much bigger. Back in 2011, a 143-pound IGFA All-Tackle World Record blue catfish was caught on Kerr Lake in Virginia.
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ere are some tips on catching flounder that some might not have tried. The technique I am about to share has some benefits over the more mainstream methods. It is also so simple and easy to use that I rig my young son’s rod this way. When the topic of flounder fishing is mentioned, the main issues I hear are when to set the hook and difficulty in getting a good hook set. I know there are different theories such as, count to three, count to 10, or set the hook immediately. With this method, I set the hook immediately, still get a solid hook set and injure fewer fish, which is important if you’re releasing them.
The method I want to share is a tandem Carolina rig. Here is the quick easy way I tie it. Cut 30 inches of 30-lb. mono. Fold your line together and tie an overhand knot leaving two uneven lengths of leader, one about 20 inches, the other 10 inches. Leave a loop in the overhand knot when it’s cinched. Add a barrel weight to your main line and attach it to the loop. Next, tie un-weighted screwlock swimbait hooks to each end, and rig your lures weedless. I have found that lures that can float with the hook in them outperform a lure that sinks to the bottom and sits there motionless. With a floating lure, the waves and current keep the lure moving even when you pause. This results in more action and therefore more strikes. The main advantage to the tandem Carolina rig is the lures are not weighted, and they are free moving due to a slip weight. When the flounder inhales the lure, there is less resistance from the weight, and the lure goes deeper into the fish’s mouth. No tail grabs and short strikes to worry about. That is why I set the hook immediately. This is also what makes it easy enough for even kids to get a solid hook set. While targeting flounder, I also like to work my rod to the side with a low twitching motion to keep the lure or weight dragging on the bottom rather than bouncing it, as I would when targeting trout. Kicking up a steady trail of dust can attract the fish, and when you pause and the lure starts to rise, it is a livelier presentation. The length of the leader, distance between hooks, and the weight is a personnel preference. Some may also add a glass bead or two between the swivel or leader knot and the egg weight to give a little click. To keep it simple and quick, I don’t always use a swivel. I might just tie a large loop knot in my leader, and the egg weight will rest against the knot. Adding scent to your lures is also a great addition when targeting flounder. Head out to your favorite flounder hole, and give the tandem Carolina rig a try. I think you will be impressed with the results. Capt. Michael Okruhlik is the inventor of Controlled Descent Lures and the owner of www.MyCoastOutdoors.com.
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lorida is a tale of two worlds. Southern Florida, a region that begins somewhere between Orlando and Ocala, is vastly different than communities to the north and along the Panhandle. What some call Old Florida, these towns established way before Mickey Mouse took up residence at Disney World in Orlando. Following Mickey came other theme parks, high rise condominium complexes, and Lamborghinis that forever changed the southern part of the Sunshine State, but communities to the north found a way to maintain a semblance of what attracted so many years ago. In a region known as the Forgotten Coast, Apalachicola rests in the middle of the Panhandle on Florida’s northwest coast in southern Franklin County. The greater Apalachicola region is one of the earliest populated areas in Florida, dating back to 1831. The coastal communities of Apalachicola, St. George Island and Eastpoint, the heart of the Forgotten Coast, offer an authentic taste of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Houseboats at River Watch Just a block from the main shopping and dining district of Apalachicola is Houseboats at River Watch on Water Street. Proprietor Karen Hoff offers four floating homes with waterfront views of the Apalachicola River. One is a 500-square-foot home named “Rebels’ Rest” (VRBO – 1029857) that boasts magnificent sunrises and sunsets, a daily parade of fishing boats, and a variety of wildlife that rivaled any National Geographic episode. Karen moved from New Jersey in 2012 as a tourist looking for permanent housing. Attracted to the history of Apalachicola, she purchased the home she was renting and the accompanying marina. Since then she’s added three other floating homes ranging in sizes. “People come visit because they are seeking something low key,” she said. “They like the adventure of it and looking for a place they can watch the river traffic, the wildlife and relax.” Each home features a fully equipped kitchen, cable television, the Internet, comfortable beds, general living space and a deck overlooking the river. Oh, and fishing rods. Because most of the fish you might catch off the deck are likely going to be gafftopsail catfish, you’ll need a guide to find trophy fish and varieties worthy of the dinner table. Fishing Off St. Vincent Born and raised in Apalachicola, Capt. Rudy Gay operates Apalachicola Charters. Years ago, Capt. Rudy’s family members were caretakers for St. Vincent Island, one of four barrier islands close to the mouth of the Apalachicola River. In 1968, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service purchased the island for $2.2 million from Henry and Alfred Loomis. The 9-mile-long island was converted into a National Wildlife Refuge. Gay often guides fisherman off the shores of St. Vincent in his 24’ Kenner searching for redfish, speckled trout, flounder and sheepshead, using shrimp as bait. “There is a natural beauty here. It’s very pristine,” said Gay. “We don’t have trash floating around in the water. There is a lot of good fishing in this area.” Tripletail – Love At First Bite Capt. Jonathan Creamer has fished for tripletail since he was a
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kid. With a bumper crop of this great gamefish in Apalachicola Bay over the last few years, it has come into the spotlight for anglers with fly rods as well as conventional tackle. Aboard Capt. Jonathan’s 24’ Glasstream, we ran an extensive circuit of vertical structure seeking out tripletails where they hold. Capt. Jonathan guides through several lines of crab traps—about 50 in all. The rig we fished was a simple live shrimp under a popping cork. “You need to get the bait as close to the trap as possible without getting snagged,” said Creamer. “Pop the line. That rattles the cork and attracts the tripletail.” Tripletail must be at least 15 inches long to keep. “The tripletail puts the grouper to shame,” said Capt. Jonathan. “It’s been like a highway down here of people trying it out. It’s become very popular lately.” Apalachicola River Cruises Capt. Skip Shiver is a fifth-generation Franklin County resident who grew up on the water. After years in the offshore charter industry, law enforcement and as a Florida Fish and Wildlife officer, Skip launched Apalachicola River Cruises. Capt. Skip leads tours aboard the restored “Miss America,” a Dutch-built beauty straight from the Netherlands. Skip’s love and knowledge for the area and its waters are unmatched. During his tours across the brackish river, Skip points out the importance of the marshes to the ecosystem. “As water comes down it floods our flood planes,” said Shiver. “It picks up the nutrients and sediments that have been waiting for the high waters.” Those nutrients then feed the oyster beds for which Apalachicola is known. Passengers get to see the natural beauty of the Apalachicola River and learn about the area from the vantage point of Skip’s boat. While Apalachicola rests in the Sunshine State’s so-called Forgotten Coast, the quaintness of this piece of Old Florida leaves lasting memories. This southern town with a strong maritime culture is the complete package, leaving visitors longing for more – hook, line, sinker and oyster. For more information, contact the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center at 850-653-9419 or info@apalachicolabay.org.
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CATCHIN’ AND COOKIN’ By Jim Baugh
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WOW! What an event the 2017 Mid Atlantic Shootout was. Big congratulations to all the winners, and a big shout out to Captain Clinton Lessard and his team for winning the tourney. There was a lot of money paid out to the anglers, all total over $100,000 buckaroos. Once again, anglers favored the live bait, mostly live eels, and most of the locations fished were north of Cape Charles. Fish were weighed in at Kings Creek Marine, where everyone did a super job. The Oyster Farm made a superb clam chowder for the second day weigh-ins. The next day I went and bought a couple of quarts to bring home top the Boss. She loved it! Great stuff on a cold, rainy day. January starts a new year of boat show season and we will be at quite a few. Check out our JBOTV blog site and social media for dates and times. The new Tideline 365 Offshore is one awesome rig and they have several already on order. The 365 and the 235 Tideline are all custom built to order; they are not assembly line production boats that are produced in mass. You know, the ones that usually need warranty work within the first six months. These Tidelines are built by some of the best craftsmen in the industry. You won’t find a better built boat. Plus, they are the prettiest cats ever made. Check out the Tideline features on our YouTube Channel, and also look for the recent factory tour film. www.tidelineboats.com Post Holiday Tip: DropIt! If you are like me and enjoy a glass of wine during the holidays but don’t enjoy the effects of sulfites, do what I do and use “DropIt”. Only a few drops in your glass will reduce the effects of tannins and sulfites from drinking wine. DropIt also does not change the flavor of your favorite wine. A must for our household! This is a great product and I highly recommend it. For more info log on to www.dropitwine.com or call 757-364-2615 CHEERS! Be sure to check out JBOTV Channel at www.youtube/c/ jimbaughoutdoors for the latest shows. Also for the latest on the new Tideline 36 Ocean visit their web site and tidelineboatscom. Jim Baugh, Jimbaugh.net, Jim Baugh Outdoors TV
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Virginia Beach SPORTFISHING RUNDOWN By Dr. Julie Ball, IGFA Representative, Virginia Beach
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appy New Year! As Old Man Winter settles in along the Mid-Atlantic coast for the season, many die-hard anglers will brave the elements this month.
with a sinking lure is the key. Puppy drum and a few schoolie-sized striped bass are also available in the Elizabeth River. Deep dropping species are a good bet in January when the weather allows. Blueline tilefish, golden tilefish, blackbellied rosefish, and a variety of grouper are available along the edges of the Norfolk Canyon. Big seabass will certainly provide a by catch here, but remember to release these fish since the season is closed. Big bluefish can also surprise anglers in this same area.
With the bay season now closed for rockfish, anglers are hopeful that the ocean bite will evolve. But since the ocean bite has been non-existent for the past several years, most anglers will either turn to other prospects, or engage in catch-and-release activities within the Chesapeake Bay. A few big rockfish could still come from the Eastern Shore bayside area while slow trolling and drifting with eels.
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The inshore bluefin tuna run off Virginia Beach was short-lived due to filled quotas. But several school-sized tuna where boated before the closure. Be sure to review the regulations when targeting these closely regulated fish. Tautog is always a hot topic for anglers this time of year. As the water temperatures continue to drop, the tog activity around inshore structures and along the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel area will slow, while the action on offshore wrecks will continue over the next month. Reaching these bottom dwellers can often be problematic with the gusty winter weather. Blue crabs are the best bait if you can find them, but clams and green crabs will also get the job done. Keep in mind that you can keep up to three tautog per person at a minimum of 16-inches. The black seabass season is now closed, so anglers will need to throw back any by-catch of seabass. Some nice triggerfish and chopper bluefish can also round out catches in these same areas. With a very good speckled trout season behind us, some specks are still earning attention from skinny water anglers, with some days better than others. These trout are hanging around ledges in deeper water, so a very slow retrieve
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Today is the first month of the New Year. Hopefully the weather has been good, and you are getting out and hopefully fishing. If you are, I tip my hat to you because I am back in Raleigh starting my Spring Semester at NC State-wishing I was fishing. With the new year comes a chance to make new goals for the upcoming fishing season. Unfortunately, we cannot fish every week because of our vocations and weather. During the opening weeks of this year, take some time and do some tasks now that will help you when the fishing season is in full swing. One of the first things I do is to have all my reels and rods serviced or repaired during this time. I also respool the reels that I have fished with frequently. This is also a good time to take inventory of your equipment and put them on a spread sheet with serial numbers. With this spread sheet, you can also note when you had repairs or service completed on your reels. The inventory would also be very valuable if the unthinkable happens and you face a theft or loss of your equipment when dealing with the insurance company. Also speaking of insurance-now is also a time to make sure you review your insurance policy on your boat, trailer, and equipment to make sure you’re covered. Now is also the time to have your boat and trailer serviced since you will not be using them during the early winter. A lot of people procrastinate and wait until the spring to do this. The problem is that everybody takes their boat to the dealer in the spring and you may find yourself in line waiting to get your equipment serviced rather than fishing. Another good activity to do during this time is going to a boat or sport show. One of the events I will be working is the Bass and Saltwater Expo at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC, on January 12-14. This a great event because it has boats, freshwater and saltwater items of interest all in one place. I will be working at Evinrude Outboards Booth or the Bowed Up Lures Booth so come out and look around. Another event is the Richmond Fishing Expo at the State Fair Grounds of Virginia in Doswell, Virginia, on January 19-21. These shows are great places to see what is new, meet fellow fisherman, learn some new tactics, and research future purchases. Also, it is a good time to read up on new rules and regulations that have been passed or in the public comment phase. Unfortunately, regulations are being placed on fishing and we, as fishermen, must make sure the rule-making procedures are being followed by the agencies. Anybody that followed the Cobia fiasco we have had to endure the last few years proves that we must remain vigilant! If you can attend a regulatory meeting, please do and if you cannot make sure you make your comments via email or letter. Here is to a successful 2018 season!
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KAYAK FISHING: ANY NEW TOYS? By Bryant Franklin
January 2018 is upon us already. I hope that everyone got a new kayak or a new accessory for the favorite piece of floating Tupperware for Christmas. Most of us have been fishing our favorite inlet. Rudee and Lynnhaven will keep us out of the wind and the specks are biting good. I have seen the decent size fish on social media. A few of us crazy diehards are braving the cold and wind chasing stripers. I personally have not caught anything above 17 inches. Look for birds hitting the water in the bay, and reel them in as fast as you can. I think a lot of us have experienced this and man what a blast. Congratulations to Brian Tsai for bringing in the first decent fish I have seen at the lightline of the HRBT with a 4 inch zman on a zman 1/4 redfish eye jighead. Hopefully in early January we will see some big fish coming in. I am ready to pick up my bucket of eels and hit the CBBT. This is probably the best place for a kayaker to bring in a really nice rockfish but as most of us know there are really small windows that we have between the current and winds. Just remember to do your homework and check out the forecast (Fish Weather is a great app) before you venture out there, remember to dress for the weather and wear your PFD and it would be smart to fish with a partner and let someone know where you are going. If you’re out here and have no luck remember to bring some fiddler crabs. The tog are always hanging around the first island. Yak Hard or stay on the beach.
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his month let’s talk about fly fishing bloopers, you know, the stuff that happens while we are fly fishing that at the time seems to be real important, but after time becomes a comical story that gets repeated over and over to lots of laughs. All of these things have happened to me or to someone I know while we have been fly fishing. I hope this has not happened to you, but it has happened to a friend of mine. We had just launched the boat and were looking forward to a day of catching, but as we started to motor out, we seemed to be taking on water. A quick check at the stern confirmed the plug was not in place and water was pouring into the boat. Luckily, we had not left the dock area and were able to get the boat back on the trailer and out of the water before we had passed the point of no return for water in the boat. It has been the subject of a lot of funny stories over the years. How about lines in the motor? I’m sure just about all of us who fly fish out of boats have experienced this problem. We just came back from out annual trip to Harkers Island to fish for false albacore and we ended up having 3 lines get tangled in the motor and I can’t remember a single year when we haven’t had at least one get tangled and we have been going down there for over 20 years. Broken rods seem to just happen and this year on that same trip to Harkers Island, we broke 5 rods. One happened when the line got wrapped around a prop and before we could get the engine stopped, the tip of the rod tried to wrap itself around the prop and of course was broken. We stepped on one of them and the rest were broken when we tried to high stick an albacore close to the boat. Over the years I have broken rods in just about every way you can imagine. I even broke one walking to the dock when I wasn’t paying attention and caught the tip in the grillwork of a parked truck. It pays to buy good rods with a good warranty because they will get broken. How about losing a tip section of your rod while playing a fish? I guarantee when this happens, there is a real priority put on landing that fish so you can put your rod back together. Knots also happen to your fly line and they are particularly troublesome when you are playing a fish. Sometimes you can turn your rod and the knot will flow through the guides and sometimes it won’t make it before breaking off the fish or breaking the guide. I have had both happen to me. Of course, there are the usual tippet breaks and bent and straightened hooks that happen on most trips. It is particularly disappointing when you forget that your backing has breaking strength of 20 lbs. and you use a 25 lbs. tippet and you hook a big fish that pulls hard until the 20 lbs. backing breaks before the 25 lbs. tippet and you end up watching your fly line disappear behind that fish. As you can see, there are a lot of things that can go wrong on a fishing trip and many of them seem very important at the time, but over the years they make some real good stories and lot of resulting laughs. 10 TIDEWATER & THE OUTER BANKS
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OBX INSHORE FISHING By Aaron Kelly I hope everyone had a great holiday! It’s cold outside and one has to get a little more jacked up to get out there and wet a line. Surf fishing seems to push south towards Hatteras. Waters Surffishing are always a little warmer and schools of trout and drum can be found balled up close to shore. Creepy crawling a 1/4 ounce jig slow across the bottom, waiting for that lethargic tap from a cold but hungry drum will help you not regret putting on those clammy waders. Speaking of clammy, most days there will not be another angler in sight. Another lure that produces is the hot pink mirrolure. Big fat trout might find your offering around old Buxton jetty groins or around the old Frisco pier. If you’re in the boat, get up in the creeks! The warm muddy bottoms will be a few degrees warmer and can congregate trout, reds, and stripers. The stripers will be there along the bridges. There have been reports from all the bridges with fish from 16-26 inches. Rattle traps, stick baits, and jigs catch plenty. Mornings and evenings with smoke tide moving can help to hedge your success. Good luck have fun!!!
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ecause it looks and fishes a lot like a high-mountain wild trout stream, the North Mills is a personal favorite delayed harvest fishery. The bonus is, North Carolina keeps it chock full of rainbows, brookies and browns that are larger than the little wild rainbows you’ll catch on most wild streams of its size. Between Asheville and Brevard, N.C., the North Mills is one of the smallest delayed harvest streams in the system. From October into June it is managed under catch-and-release, artificial only regulations. One would think the kill-and-grill crowd would clean the fish out of a creek this size as soon as DH regulations ended and harvest was allowed. That’s probably true on the lower end of the North Mills. Not so much on the upper end. I’ve had banner days up there
deep into the summer. It is small water. Skinny pocket water and plunge pools require anglers to use their small rod and a good roll cast. A friend once brought his 5-weight into the top end of the North Mills because it was already rigged and he was too lazy to string up his small rod at the truck. It was a mistake. I repeatedly gave him first crack at the best holes because he hadn’t caught much. Just about every time, he would hang up in the rhododendron allowing me to move in and catch the fish while he played monkey in the trees. If you can, convince your buddy to bring his big rod. It’ll equate to more fish for you. The North Mills Recreation Area is a pay-to-park area on North Mills Road. The camping area there is popular during the summer, and there will likely be swimmers and tubers in the water on this lower end of the publicly accessible water when the weather is nice. The river upstream and downstream of the recreation area is larger than it is higher up toward the reservoir, so it can be a good place to fish when recreational traffic is down. During the delayed harvest season, this stretch gets the most fish from the hatchery as well as much of the fishing pressure. On the upper end, the North Mills is really a medium sized creek. It does not receive as much fishing pressure because access is difficult to find and requires a short but relatively steep hike. There is a trail that runs almost the entire length of the river from one of the lower parking areas to the reservoir. This trail can be accessed less than a mile downstream of the Hendersonville Reservoir Dam via a walk of less than a mile from a gravel parking area at the end of Wash Creek Road (FR 5000). This is the Trace Ridge trailhead parking area. For GPS coordinates to access points and detailed maps of all North Carolina’s and Georgia’s best trout water, check out “Flyfishers Guide to North Carolina & Georgia.” It is available at fly shops, on Amazon, and signed copies are available from the author by emailing nsc8957@gmail.com.
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n the spearfishing community, there is one man everyone agrees deserves the title of “legend.” That is Art Pinder. Art was born in Miami in 1929, the fourth of five children. He looked up to his father and older brothers and wanted to follow in their footsteps. His father was an outdoorsman and worked his way up to captain of the Miami Beach lifeguards. Naturally, the children grew up around the water, and they learned to hunt at a very young age with homemade equipment. Their slings were different from modern spearguns, and consisted of a free-flying shaft inserted into a cylindrical wooden “shooter.” Similar to a slingshot, the shaft was powered by pulling a band back and letting go. This primitive form is making a comeback, and is the only allowable method of spearfishing in the Bahamas. The Pinder brothers dove and speared at a time when the ocean was considered mysterious and dangerous. The brothers dominated and won every tournament. Meanwhile, Art worked as a lifeguard and crewed for big-game fishermen such as Walter Clay, Bob Stewart and Tommy Gifford. He later served in the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed at the Carysfort Reef Lighthouse. In the water, Art accomplished feats that might never be duplicated. He slinged a 7-foot sailfish, a 135-pound cubera snapper and a 584-pound Goliath grouper. Outside of spearfishing, he was credited with saving many lives, including a challenging rescue of 23 people whose boat had capsized in rough waters. As Art became known for his spearfishing achievements, opportunities arose. He appeared in magazine and TV ads for liquor companies even though he didn’t drink. He graced the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1955 and was featured in a three-part series. His most uncomfortable assignment was modeling Jantzen bathing suits. They paid more in one day than he got in a whole month of lifeguarding, so he put up with the embarrassment. He did
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several shoots with Frank Gifford (NFL MVP), Bob Cousy (NBA MVP) and Ken Venturi (golfer). Art wondered why they picked him alongside these sports giants, though he did believe spearfishing combined the best of many sports. It required strength and coordination, involved body contact with 300-pound fish, had danger and excitement—all set against a backdrop of unimaginable beauty. In later life, Art became a pilot, a professional captain and a business owner, and he never stopped Above: Even later in spearfishing. I had life, Art Pinder could the honor of diving capture fish like a with him in his 20-year-old. Photo by sunset years, when Chad Carney. he could still capture Left: Art Pinder fish like a 20-yearappeared on the cover old. Art passed away of Sports Illustrated in 2014 at the age of in 1955. 84 and is survived by his loving wife, Alice. Rest in peace, Art. Sheri is a world-record holder, host of Speargun Hunter, and producer of “The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo” in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Follow “Sheri Daye” and “The Blue Wild” on Facebook and Instagram.
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ome people don’t go fishing when it’s cold. That’s a huge mistake. Some of my most memorable days on the water have come this time of the year. If you outfit yourself properly, it will increase your winter fishing success astronomically. The Proper Gear First, dress properly. Layers are important, but don’t bulk up so much that it affects your mobility. I start with thermals, both the shirt and pants. My next layer is jeans and a thick hooded sweatshirt. I sometimes add a fleece jacket and then put on an outer-layer suit. You want a suit that blocks the wind and is waterproof. There are a lot of good Gore-Tex suits on the market. Headgear is also important. A fleece beanie and a neck gaiter make all the difference. A good pair of thick socks, boots and a pair of gloves, and you will be good to go. Last winter, a friend and I went fishing when it was 12 degrees. We caught 19 smallmouth. It was
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id you ever wonder how leading charter captains produce consistent catches on a daily basis in heavily fished waters. I asked a long-time friend of mine who chartered for years out of a center console, and I think you’ll find his answer of interest. By the way, his methods can be adapted to any segment of coastline and a wide variety of species. Success centers on three primary approaches. You must constantly cover the maximum amount of water with your baits. They must be fished in a totally natural manner. And, baits must be kept in the productive zone or proper depth as long as possible. One way of doing this is to fish two or three baits from a kite or two kites. By using small weights in a corner of each kite, you can keep them spread so that they do not tangle in the air. For the starboard kite, the weight goes in the upper right hand corner and just the opposite for the port kite. Assuming the seas are moderate, start by positioning upwind from the spot you want to fish. By working the engines between neutral and reverse, you can back into the wind when necessary to keep the boat at a predetermined depth. This allows the baits to hang directly below the kites and look natural. Currents will push the boat over new areas. While the kites are flying, this skipper streams a couple of flat lines 50 to 125 feet from the boat. Finally, he works two more lines, one at a depth of 50 feet and the second at a depth of 75 or 80 feet. Rougher seas dictate the use of sea anchors and they also make sense when maintaining a specific depth is not paramount. A single sea anchor tied off midships will keep the boat broadside to the wind or current. One off the bow and a second off the stern is an even better setup. At times, this captain will drag a frozen block of chum in a mesh bag in front of one or two of the baits. All this is a lot of work, but you are covering close to 100 yards of water from
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