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Micron WA (Water-Activated) is the latest addition to the AkzoNobel’s Interlux industry leading Micron Technology product range. It is a showcase antifouling paint that offers longlasting, multi-seasonal protection in a waterbased formulation. Micron WA combines powerful antifouling performance while reducing impact on the environment, leaving a smooth, clean hull. It is easy to apply with low odor that makes application and clean up easy. This paint is ideal for cruise, power and sailboats and suitable for all waters. Using a novel paint technology called Water Activated Matrix, Micron WA delivers a crisp, vibrant color and uniform appearance to provide a striking, attractive finish, while at the same time efficiently delivering powerful antifouling performance. More information is available at: https://interlux.com/en/us/boat-paint/antifouling/micron-wa
The Vortex lubrication system for marine trailers is designed with towing in mind. Vortex on your trailer axles mean years of service without the hassle of replacing the grease. A great feature that comes with the Vortex is the 100,000-mile or 5-year limited warranty. And, if you are a trailer owner that likes to work on the trailer in the off-season, the Vortex threaded cap screw on/off cap makes it easier than ever to check the bearings. You never have to use a hammer to remove or install the cap. We fill the Vortex hub with Lucas Oil Products Marine Grease, a superior bearing grease that has high heat qualities and is water resistant… even in saltwater! Vortex is available from select OEM trailer manufacturers pre-installed on your new trailer with disc brakes or idler hubs. Vortex hubs can be purchased from marine dealers and marine parts suppliers to replace the old hubs on your trailer. Vortex replacement hub kits are available pre-greased, pre-assembled in clear clamshell packaging, perfect for taking with you in your truck or boat as a spare hub. Depend on quality Dexter Vortex hubs for your trailering experiences.
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If you own a boat, you know the stress of ParkIt360 Force 10K backing your trailered pride and joy into a tight space. With this in mind, we took it upon ourselves to take Parkit360’s Force 10K electric trailer dolly for a test spin. Right off the bat, we were impressed. Assembly was easy, and by connecting the trailer’s power harness to the Force, we were able to control the trailer’s brakes with the Smart Brake Control System, which provides control and safety on a steep grade. Also, the Bosch-designed electric motor supplied more than enough power to maneuver with little to no effort on the part of the user. The heavy-duty 4”-wide tires maintained traction on concrete as well as gravel and even in wet grass when loaded. The Force dolly proved its functionality regardless of terrain, and that could come in super handy for those parking boats, campers or anything else with a trailer ball where the concrete ends. But the most striking feature of the Force electric trailer dolly was how easy it made maneuvering the boat. With precise and easy-to-use controls, all the stress was taken out of navigating tight corners and turns in forward and reverse. We put the boat into spots we wouldn’t even attempt using a truck. Built of quality materials, powder-coated and compact enough to fit in the trunk of an SUV, Parkit360’s electric trailer dollies are a great tool for anyone who pulls a trailer.
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With its Gen II Standard and Xtreme jackplates, SeaStar Solutions brings to market improved jackplates that handle up to 300 and 400 hp outboards, respectively, and are easier to install and adjust and stand up better to the marine environment. To handle heavier loads, advanced composite bushings allow for smoother movement of the hydraulic rams when the jackplate is raised or lowered, making SeaStar a superior performing jackplate at all speeds and loads. Both the Seastar Standard and Xtreme are available with 4”, 6”, 8”, 10” and 12” setbacks. Redesigned engine brackets allow mounting of shallow-water anchors on both models without the use of adapter plates. Redesigned engine brackets also improve access to the mounting bolts. Side access has been introduced to make it easier to get a wrench on engine mounting bolts while clearance to access transom mounting bolts has also been opened up, making it easier for one person to install the plate. Installing a SeaStar Jackplate with SeaStar’s ProTap system allows for precise, standardized height adjustment. Key to the ProTap system is the SmartStick sensor, which can easily be installed along the side of the plate. While adding strength and improving access, the new design uses less material for weight reduction of 15 percent over the originals. Thicker MilSpec anodizing of the aluminum frame and lift and effective sacrificial anode mounting points provide improved protection against corrosion.
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“At some point, I guess Dad decided, ‘If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,’” Barrett said. In June of 2014, Barrett and Mike set out to build what became the first Mag Bay Yacht. Working with hull designs by Michael Peters, one of the most respected designers in the industry, they started work to produce a high-quality 33’ center console that is the embodiment of elegance and function. It took almost a year to get everything the way they wanted it before the first Mag Bay hit the water in 2015. Since then, a lot of travel, hard work, attention to detail and customer support have brought recognition to Mag Bay Yachts for what it is. The Mag Bay 33’ is a high-end, expensive center console, and customers expect and receive the best. Early success allowed Mag Bay to reassemble much of the experienced crew from Cabo, who they consider family. One of those employees changed Barrett’s diapers nearly 30 years ago. They are the same employees who presented Mike with a plaque that hangs in the shop and reads: “I will always build the very best boat—at a profit if I can, at a loss if I must—but I will always build the best.” Barrett said that’s the philosophy for every Mag Bay that leaves the shop. “We’ve always tried to build the highest quality boat on the water,” he said. “We’ve always prided ourselves on using the absolute best products. If there’s not anything out there that’s up to par, we’ll make it. Being a family boatbuilder, it’s not about numbers for us. It’s about building the absolute best boat.” In the near future, the family at Mag Bay Yachts has plans to go back to its Cabo roots in designing a new 42’ inboard express. It’ll be exciting to see what they produce. For more information on Mag Bay Yachts, see their website at www. magbayyachts.com.
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ter flats species. Research involving acoustic telemetry helps identify movement patterns and spawning sites, in addition to regional population and habitat connections that inform flats conservation. These acoustic tags do not, however, track health indicators like growth rate and sexual maturity—those data are found using something called tag-recapture. This particular type of tag resembles a small post with a diameter similar to that of a toothpick. Each individual tag is marked with a unique serial number and is inserted just below the dorsal fin. Scientists record the tag’s serial number and measurements specific to the individual fish—weight, fork and tail length, gender and any other observations about its condition. In keeping with best handling practices, researchers release the fish in hopes of another encounter. That hope was fulfilled when McCord caught a tagged bonefish in the Bahamas. She was able to record its serial number and length measurements before releasing it again. According to Dr. Aaron Adams, BTT’s director of science & conservation, and Bahamas Initiative manager Justin Lewis, bonefish spawn during full and new moons from October through April. The bonefish McCord recaptured was first tagged at a pre-spawning aggregation site in January 2015. Its recapture, over three years later, occurred 34 miles from the initial tagging location, which is not uncommon, since bonefish typically remain in or near their home ranges except when they leave the flats to spawn in deeper water. BTT thanks McCord and all anglers, guides, researchers and partnering organizations for their participation in research. Their enthusiasm, not only in tag-recapture studies but in all BTT research projects, is vital to the pursuit of specific and science-driven conservation outcomes for our saltwater flats fisheries.
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here is nothing like the sight of a sailfish taking flight after a perfect hookset. The sound of the screaming reel is pure exhilaration on deck. For me, that feeling is exponentially greater when I experience it while watching my 16-year-old daughter, Avery Moody, skillfully drop back on that fish and reel tight on the snelled circle hook. On a recent spring day, I was reminded what it means to be a proud father of a young lady in love with fishing and our beautiful Florida lifestyle. She set her alarm for 4:30 a.m. Avery likes to catch fish with her own goggle eyes, and by 6 a.m. the baitwell had two dozen. The ocean was beautiful that morning, with a rolling ground swell from the north and light breeze. We pointed the bow east and ran. Dolphin was on her mind, but she knew the shallow bite was slow. At 28 miles out, we found our target water temp and were rewarded with a pair of ’phins for the dinner table. Putting those two fish in the boat made her day. As a dad, I was indifferent about the dolphin. My reward was knowing I had hours of uninterrupted, oneon-one time with my oldest daughter. Boys, lures, school, knots, church youth group, water temp, friends, and trying to figure out what that rattle is on the T-Top… it was all discussed.
About 3 p.m., we were back nearshore setting up a drift 4 miles out of Jupiter Inlet on the ledge. The bridled baits were lively, and we knew something would find them. Avery took a break from monitoring her Shimano Baitrunner to tie a big popper on her plugging rod and cast to small bonita (little tunny) that were crashing surface baits. Mid-knot, she hears her Baitrunner starting to sing. I advise, “Hey Avery, you have a bite, better setup.” She replies, “Hang on dad, let me finish tying this lure.” What I thought was procrastination was her intentional delay. We fish live bait on snelled circle hooks, and she knows to wait before engaging the reel. She finally picked up the rod, pointed straight at the outgoing line and reeled tight. A lit sailfish went airborne. She fired off some quick commands to me for line clearing, and the chase ensued. This past season, I have gone from yelling instructions at her to her yelling instructions at me! After a spectacular fight, the fish was brought boat-side, and Avery revived the sail for release. It was a flood of emotions for each of us after such a perfect day on the water. Avery is a fifth-generation Floridian who lives on the same Loxahatchee River property her great, great grandmother purchased in the 1920s. Avery and her 14-year-old sister Emily are homeschooled by my wife Carrie. When she is not offshore, Avery is fishing the river. Dock light snook fishing on light spin and fly are her favorites. She loves the south Florida environment, promoting conservation, and outwardly living what it means to be a Florida Girl.
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very year, Florida opens a recreational season to harvest these tasty mollusks from Port St. Joe on the north end of Florida’s Big Bend to Tarpon Springs on the south end. Scalloping with friends and family can be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable activities on the water. A mask, snorkel, some fins, a mesh bag and a dive flag are the basic things you need. Scallops tend to congregate in shallow grass flats and sandy areas in anywhere from 3 to 10 feet of water. Bring your own boat, rent one from the many marinas in the area or hire a charter captain and you’ll be well on your way. As you head out into the gulf, finding their location can be as easy as locating the fleet of boats that has already found some. Or, slowly drag a spotter behind the boat until you locate them. They don’t bite, so just dive down, pick them up and toss them into your mesh bag. If you can hold your breath long enough, you’ll likely pick up two or three at a time. Keep in mind, the limit for scallops is two gallons per person or 10 gallons per boat, whichever is less. These grass flats are also prime real estate for speckled trout. A jig tipped with a Gulp swimming mullet will definitely do the job for these feisty fish. As you get closer to houses and recreational docks, you’ll notice people staked out on their jon boats, cleaning scallops. It can be a pain for someone who isn’t used to cleaning scallops, so I highly recommend you pay the professionals to get it over with. On the way back in, it’s hard not to think about all the differ-
ent ways you can cook them up for dinner. They are delicious fried, sautéed in butter, over pasta, in a salad or whatever else you can think up. I have so many great memories from scalloping with my dad and friends over the years, and I look forward to making new ones each season. I hope you all will get out there and experience this incredible fishery and make some memories of your own. Cory Gurman is a freshman at Ponte Vedra High School in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Besides reveling in the great outdoors, Cory enjoys spending time with his three golden retrievers and rooting for the Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Instagram @fishhunter1119.
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At Reef Runner Boats, boating is a passion! Family owned and operated by boaters who have enjoyed the lifestyle for over half a century, they know the intricacies of blending form and function. The passion is reflected in every boat they build. A run offshore in one of their 230 Center Consoles offers one of the smoothest, driest rides in the industry. With plenty of space, as well as insulated fish boxes and livewells, this boat is an offshore fishing machine. But it’s also a great cruiser, with comfortable seating, a full stand-up head in the console,
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by Michael Landress, BBFF - Photos by Michael Landress Tournament week began under small craft advisories and ended that way! But, with over one-hundred boats and their brassy captains, our 13th annual Boynton Beach Firefighter Benevolent (BBFBA) Fishing Tournament and Firehouse Chili Cook-off was a huge success! Mackerel Royalty and a giant wahoo dominated the leader board. And, Bethesda Memorial Hospital retained their No. 1 ranking for the best chili! Captains, lady anglers, chili chefs and giddy children from around South Florida competed valiantly for over $10,000.00 in cash and prizes! The BBFBA would sincerely like to thank all the fishermen, sponsors, vendors; the many volunteers, our Mayor and City Leaders, our firefighters, our retired firefighters, family and friends who all gave so graciously of their time and energy to make this event one of the most successful in our history, and one of the finest tournaments in South Florida! Thank you everyone!
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The “Sword-A-Broke” boat with their many catches including two winning fish
23rd Annual Grand Slam KDW in Memory of Richard Black The 23rd Annual Grand Slam KDW was held at the Riverwalk Events Plaza in Jupiter on May 11 & 12, 2018. This year’s tournament continued to be in memory of Grand Slam KDW founder, Richard Black, who passed away in October of 2014. The tournament saw 125 boats compete for over $50,000 in cash and prizes. “Thanks to the community’s tremendous support, we are so happy to continue Richard’s vision to bring the community together for a great day of fishing while benefitting local charities,” said Kathy Black, Richard’s wife. Since 1996, the KDW has raised over $550,000 for various local charities. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will be donated to charities including the Coastal Conservation Association, Rendina Family Foundation and AustinBlu Foundation. As the boats returned to the docks the excitement grew. The competition started right away as the reining heaviest overall KDW female winner Kari Townsend brought her 49.4lb kingfish to the scale at Sailfish Marina to regain the title again this year. To make the festivities even more enjoyable, participants, family and friends could hang out at the Square Grouper or Sailfish Marina to cheer them on and take pictures. In the heaviest overall KDW male angler division, Rich Luchini weighed in a 32.1lb dolphin aboard “Cape Horn”. The kingfish division also saw some nice size fish with first place winner Dawn Wayland cont’d on page 17
Wahoo Division 1st Life of Riley @ 61.4 lb ($1,500) 2nd Rough and Ready @ 14.0 lb ($1,000) 3rd Seahatti @ 8.6 lb ($500) 4th & 5th NA
Mystery Fish (Bonito) Hook Em to Cook Em @ 17.2 lb ($300)
Skyler Hunt Jr Angler (Kingfish) Hook Em to Cook Em @ 25.6lbs (trophy)
Lady Angler (Kingfish) Five-O @ 36.2 lb (trophy)
Chili: 1st BMH ($500) 2nd BB SWAT ($300) 3rd Kevin Quinn ($200) more photos on pg 17 Kari Townsend the reining overall KDW female angler with her team COASTALANGLERMAG.COM THEANGLERMAG.COM JUNE 2018 PALM BEACH COUNTY INSIDE: Fishing Forecasts •• Tide Charts • Coastal Calendar
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BOCA RATON - TIDE CHART Boca Raton, Lake Boca Raton, FL StationId: 8722816 Referenced to Station: GOVERNMENT CUT, MIAMI HARBOR ENTRANCE ( 8723178 ) Time offset in mins (high:23 low: 67) Height offset in feet (high:* 0.97 low: *1.14) Date 06/01 6/02 6/03 6/04 6/05 6/06 6/07 6/08 6/09 6/10 6/11 6/12 6/13 6/14 6/15 6/16 6/17 6/18 6/19 6/20 6/21 6/22 6/23 6/24 6/25 6/26 6/27 6/28 6/29 6/30
Day Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Time 06:05 AM 12:23 AM 01:02 AM 01:42 AM 02:24 AM 03:10 AM 03:59 AM 04:51 AM 05:45 AM 12:49 AM 01:49 AM 02:46 AM 03:42 AM 04:35 AM 05:27 AM 06:20 AM 12:42 AM 01:35 AM 02:29 AM 03:23 AM 04:19 AM 05:15 AM 12:15 AM 01:12 AM 02:05 AM 02:54 AM 03:39 AM 04:20 AM 04:59 AM 05:37 AM
Hgt 0.35L 2.45H 2.40H 2.35H 2.31H 2.28H 2.25H 2.23H 2.24H 0.34L 0.30L 0.24L 0.18L 0.14L 0.12L 0.11L 2.69H 2.60H 2.51H 2.41H 2.33H 2.27H 0.37L 0.39L 0.38L 0.36L 0.34L 0.34L 0.34L 0.35L
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Time 11:47 AM 06:44 AM 07:24 AM 08:07 AM 08:51 AM 09:39 AM 10:28 AM 11:20 AM 12:13 PM 06:39 AM 07:33 AM 08:25 AM 09:17 AM 10:10 AM 11:04 AM 11:59 AM 07:14 AM 08:08 AM 09:03 AM 09:58 AM 10:53 AM 11:47 AM 06:09 AM 07:01 AM 07:50 AM 08:36 AM 09:19 AM 10:00 AM 10:40 AM 11:20 AM
Hgt 2.09H 0.38L 0.40L 0.40L 0.37L 0.33L 0.27L 0.19L 0.09L 2.25H 2.28H 2.32H 2.35H 2.37H 2.37H 2.35H 0.11L 0.11L 0.10L 0.08L 0.06L 0.04L 2.23H 2.20H 2.19H 2.18H 2.17H 2.15H 2.13H 2.10H
Time 6:08 PM 12:27 PM 1:10 PM 1:55 PM 2:44 PM 3:38 PM 4:35 PM 5:34 PM 6:33 PM 1:08 PM 2:03 PM 2:57 PM 3:50 PM 4:43 PM 5:36 PM 6:29 PM 12:56 PM 1:55 PM 2:57 PM 4:00 PM 5:04 PM 6:04 PM 12:39 PM 1:30 PM 2:18 PM 3:03 PM 3:45 PM 4:25 PM 5:03 PM 5:40 PM
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Hgt 0.13L 2.06H 2.03H 2.02H 2.03H 2.07H 2.14H 2.24H 2.37H -0.01L -0.12L -0.21L -0.27L -0.29L -0.26L -0.19L 2.33H 2.31H 2.29H 2.29H 2.33H 2.38H 0.01L -0.01L -0.02L -0.02L -0.00L 0.03L 0.08L 0.13L
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0.19L 0.25L 0.30L 0.34L 0.36L 0.38L 0.37L
7:29 PM 8:22 PM 9:15 PM 10:07 PM 10:58 PM 11:50 PM
2.51H 2.64H 2.74H 2.79H 2.80H 2.76H
7:25 PM 8:22 PM 9:20 PM 10:18 PM 11:17 PM
-0.09L 0.03L 0.15L 0.25L 0.33L
6:59 PM 7:49 PM 8:35 PM 9:19 PM 10:00 PM 10:39 PM 11:16 PM 11:53 PM
2.44H 2.50H 2.54H 2.55H 2.55 H 2.52H 2.49H 2.44H
With summer on our minds, it is hard to believe we are almost half way thru 2018! The water temperatures will be gradually rising another two degrees to an average of 82.6⁰F. During this month, wind speeds should become consistent with calm to moderate easterly breezes most of the time. Anglers, please be sure to take heed of Mother Nature and pay attention to afternoon thunderstorms. Late afternoon thunderstorms build and creep up on you quickly if you’re not paying attention. I would suggest getting an early start if you decide to head offshore to find dolphin. If you are the first to find an offshore weedline it can make a huge difference as to what lands in your fish box at the end of the day. Bottom dwellers such as groupers, yellowtails, mangroves and muttons will continue to be plentiful. Blackfin tuna ranging from 20-30lbs are in our area too, confirmed by numerous local fishing reports. Sailfish are also a likely catch, which are still around in smaller resident numbers. Bonito will make a grand appearance this month and will be thick in numbers around the reef in 80 to 150 feet of water all the way from Boynton Beach to the Juno ledges. This is a great fish to fight on light tackle. They are loads of fun for the kids to catch and provide great excitement for a family outing offshore. Throughout the month of June, we should continue to have a substantial and constant bite offshore. The dolphin bite should continue to be red hot during the month, from Boca Raton, to Palm Beach and Jupiter. If you’re on the hunt for that elusive, hefty bull dolphin; here is a must-read tip for you! Birds are an important factor when you’re offshore; most of the time they are over bait, debris and pelagics. Lone frigates are often found following sizable pelagic fish that pushed bait to the surface. However, if the birds are facing into the direction of the current and hovering over a small area, they are over large dolphins. This is because larger dolphin, face into the current preying on bait and small fish moving with the stream. But if the birds are circling and moving upstream with the current, they are over schoolies. Small dolphins feed and move with the current because they are not strong enough to fight the stream. This method works very well and 9 out of 10 times you will know what you’re dealing with before you get to them! Ask me questions about fishing & see my recent FISHING VIDEOS on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/darcizzleoffshore
Darcizzle with a large Mutton Snapper caught on a live goggle eye out of Palm Beach Inlet!
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Weather Forces Cancelation of Lantana Fishing Derby May 5th by Willie Howard Contributing Writer Strong winds and rough conditions around Boynton Inlet on the morning of May 5 forced organizers to cancel fishing in the 24thAnnual Lantana Fishing Derby. “It’s unfortunate that we had to cancel the fishing portion of this year’s Derby,” said David Arm, tournament chairman and president of the Greater Lantana Chamber of Commerce, Pair of revelers which organizes the Derby. from the day’s “Conditions at the inlet were too festivities. dangerous,” Arm said. “The safety of our anglers is our primary concern.” A land-based Kids Derby for 50 boys and girls was held from the fishing platform under the Ocean Avenue Bridge on the morning of May 5, with volunteers from the Lantana Chamber and the Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Office assisting. Young anglers won prizes, including a bicycle, a skateboard and a basketball. Each participant took home a rod and reel combination and a tackle box. Fifty-four fishing teams entered this year’s Derby. Prize money was awarded by random drawing during the awards party, held May 6 at the Lantana Recreation Center. “Thanks to all of our sponsors, anglers and the community for their enthusiasm and support,” Arm said. “We’re looking forward to next year’s 25thannual Derby.”
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DRIFTFISHING by Sandra Schulz Contributing Writer What a great time of the year to do some Sue Oliver with 16.5 lb mahi-mahi drift fishing! Throughout this month we have been landing some nice kingfish, tuna, snapper and more out of the Boynton Beach Inlet. Pictured is one of our VIP anglers, Cristina Gallo. She landed this 21.4 lb. black- fin tuna on our evening trip from 6:30pm- 10:30pm. While the 21.4 lb blackfin Captain was drifting in about 180 feet tuna landed by of water for king mackerel, she got the Cristina Gallo hit! Christina was using a leader of 50lbs and a one-ounce weight with a dead sardine on a double trailer hook setup. She was nicely surprised as the fish came up to see it was a black-fin. Another VIP angler, Sue Oliver, caught this nice 16.5-lb mahi-mahi on our afternoon run from 1:00pm-5:00pm. She was using a 50-lb leader but on a knocker rig with 1.5-ounce weight and triple trailer hooks on a dead sardine. She had let a lot of line out to about 350 feet of water and hooked up! A knocker rig is when you place the weight on top of the hooks instead of the swivel. This is commonly used when you have a bad back up drift. It prevents your leader from getting tangled. Way to go girls! Sandra Schulz, Owner Southern Comfort Charter Services Living On Island Time • 561-585-4475
BOYNTON INLET - TIDE CHART Boynton Beach, FL Station ID: 8722706
Referenced to Station: GOVERNMENT CUT, MIAMI HARBOR ENTRANCE (8723178) Time offset in mins (high:65 low: 127) Height offset in feet (high:* 1.06 low: *1.07) Date 6/01 6/02 6/03 6/04 6/05 6/06 6/07 6/08 6/09 6/10 6/11 6/12 6/13 6/14 6/15 6/16 6/17 6/18 6/19 6/20 6/21 6/22 6/23 6/24 6/25 6/26 6/27 6/28 6/29 6/30
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Day Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Time 12:09 AM 12:48 AM 01:27 AM 02:09 AM 02:52 AM 03:39 AM 04:30 AM 05:23 AM 12:56 AM 01:51 AM 02:43 AM 03:35 AM 04:25 AM 05:16 AM 06:08 AM 12:19 AM 01:11 AM 02:04 AM 02:58 AM 03:54 AM 04:51 AM 12:26 AM 01:24 AM 02:16 AM 03:05 AM 03:50 AM 04:33 AM 05:14 AM 05:53 AM 06:32 AM
Hgt 2.58H 2.49H 2.40H 2.32H 2.25H 2.20H 2.18H 2.19H 0.34L 0.24L 0.13L 0.01L -0.10L -0.17L -0.21L 3.04H 2.97H 2.87H 2.74H 2.62H 2.50H 0.14L 0.19L 0.22L 0.22L 0.21L 0.20L 0.20L 0.21L 0.23L
Time 06:57 AM 07:37 AM 08:18 AM 09:02 AM 09:51 AM 10:43 AM 11:37 AM 12:30 PM 06:18 AM 07:13 AM 08:07 AM 09:00 AM 09:53 AM 10:45 AM 11:38 AM 07:02 AM 07:58 AM 08:57 AM 09:58 AM 10:59 AM 11:59 AM 05:49 AM 06:45 AM 07:37 AM 08:25 AM 09:10 AM 09:52 AM 10:32 AM 11:11 AM 11:50 AM
Hgt 0.26L 0.33L 0.39L 0.44L 0.45L 0.41L 0.33L 0.18L 2.25H 2.34H 2.45H 2.57H 2.68H 2.76H 2.80H -0.22L -0.20L -0.17L -0.14L -0.12L -0.13L 2.42H 2.37H 2.34H 2.34H 2.34H 2.34H 2.34H 2.33H 2.29H
Time 12:14 PM 12:54 PM 1:35 PM 2:21 PM 3:10 PM 4:05 PM 5:04 PM 6:04 PM 1:22 PM 2:13 PM 3:03 PM 3:53 PM 4:44 PM 5:35 PM 6:28 PM 12:32 PM 1:28 PM 2:26 PM 3:26 PM 4:28 PM 5:32 PM 12:55 PM 1:48 PM 2:36 PM 3:22 PM 4:05 PM 4:46 PM 5:25 PM 6:04 PM 6:41 PM
Hgt 2.33H 2.25H 2.17H 2.10H 2.06H 2.06H 2.11H 2.22H 0.00L -0.20L -0.40L -0.57L -0.69L -0.73L -0.70L 2.79H 2.73H 2.65H 2.56H 2.49H 2.45H -0.15L -0.18L -0.20L -0.21L -0.22L -0.21L -0.18L -0.13L -0.07L
Time 7:07 PM 7:47 PM 8:28 PM 9:13 PM 10:04 PM 11:00 PM 11:59 PM
Hgt -0.04L 0.07L 0.18L 0.28L 0.36L 0.40L 0.40L
7:03 PM 7:59 PM 8:53 PM 9:45 PM 10:36 PM 11:27 PM
2.38H 2.56H 2.74H 2.89H 3.00H 3.04H
7:23 PM 8:20 PM 9:20 PM 10:23 PM 11:26 PM
-0.61L -0.45L -0.28L -0.10L 0.04L
6:33 PM 7:30 PM 8:21 PM 9:07 PM 9:49 PM 10:29 PM 11:07 PM 11:45 PM
2.45H 2.47H 2.50H 2.53H 2.54H 2.55H 2.54H 2.52H
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reliability and smooth, predictable handling. Choose optional Joystick Piloting for effortless docking and seamless command. The 380 Outrage performance and handling instills confidence in the operator and passengers alike. Amenities for serious fishing include a 60-gallon transom livewell, a converting leaning post and ample strategically placed rod holders. Comfort features include air-conditioned helm deck that boasts seating for the captain and two companions with bolsters and fold-down arm rests. The fully integrated hardtop offers protection from the elements and the spacious air-conditioned cabin features a fully enclosed head for added comfort and privacy. The Boston Whaler 380 Outrage just may be the perfect boat for the Palm Beach area. You can find this model and many more at your local MarineMax store. Call (561) 494-7267 or contact us online at www. MarineMax.com/PalmBeach and schedule your personal tour today.
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FISHINGFORECASTS SOUTH COUNTY INSHORE & FRESHWATER By Capt. Patrick Smith
Lots to do this month! Black fin tuna, snook, tarpon and peacocks will all be on my hit list. In the freshwater the action will be coming from docks and seawalls where silver or pearl zoom flukes will get ambushed by peacocks and bass all day long. You never know, a clown knife fish could be hiding under the dock also. Try to be quiet as you fish because they get a lot of pressure, and it can make a big difference in the number of bites you get. For the fly fisherman I tend to downsize a bit and throw mini clousers and white polar fiber minnows. If you have an interest in fly fishing you should stop by and see the boys at Ole Florida Fly in Boca. They will set you up with all the right patterns for the summer. For salt water days, I Capt Patrick try to clear the inlet first with a slot thing and look for bait on snook caught the beach and then tunas on fly and other pelagics offshore. Blackfins will be anywhere from 90-260. I keep it simple. Check the wrecks with live baits while speed jigging at the same time or pull a plain cedar plug on one rod and a tuna feather
Matt Yamin from New Jersey with a beautiful clownknife fish
on another. After a couple hours of that I head for the beach. Snook and tarpon will be in the inlets. Mullet, sardines, pilchards and anything live will make the magic happen. For artificials, I like the Yozuri Mag Darter and crystal minnow for shallow and midwater fish, for the bottom fish I use the Hogy Pro Tails which come in a few different sizes and colors depending on what the fish want. Remember that snook season is over and extra care needs to be taken with the release of these fish. Give them the time they deserve. There’s plenty of time to catch another. They will be there for 3 months. Shawn from Lake Get out there and Worth with a giant get tight. I look forward 48” Jack crevalle to seeing all the pics of summer monsters Capt. Patrick Smith Swamp to Sea Guide Service www.swamptosea.com 561-503-0848
PORT WPB - TIDE CHART PORT OF WEST PALM BEACH, FL Station ID: 8722588 Date 06/01 6/02 6/03 6/04 6/05 6/06 6/07 6/08 6/09 6/10 6/11 6/12 6/13 6/14 6/15 6/16 6/17 6/18 6/19 6/20 6/21 6/22 6/23 6/24 6/25 6/26 6/27 6/28 6/29 6/30
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Day Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Time 04:57 AM 05:39 AM 12:07 AM 12:49 AM 01:33 AM 02:19 AM 03:08 AM 03:59 AM 04:50 AM 05:41 AM 12:32 AM 01:26 AM 02:18 AM 03:10 AM 04:02 AM 04:56 AM 05:52 AM 12:33 AM 01:29 AM 02:26 AM 03:25 AM 04:23 AM 05:18 AM 12:09 AM 01:01 AM 01:49 AM 02:32 AM 03:12 AM 03:52 AM 04:30 AM
Hgt 0.17L 0.24L 2.71H 2.61H 2.52H 2.45H 2.41H 2.40H 2.42H 2.48H 0.06L -0.08L -0.20L -0.28L -0.33L -0.33L -0.31L 3.19H 3.02H 2.83H 2.66H 2.52H 2.43H 0.21L 0.21L 0.19L 0.17L 0.15L 0.15L 0.17L
Time 10:54 AM 11:35 AM 06:22 AM 07:07 AM 07:53 AM 08:39 AM 09:25 AM 10:12 AM 11:01 AM 11:51 AM 06:32 AM 07:23 AM 08:16 AM 09:09 AM 10:04 AM 11:00 AM 11:58 AM 06:50 AM 07:48 AM 08:46 AM 09:42 AM 10:37 AM 11:29 AM 06:09 AM 06:57 AM 07:41 AM 08:24 AM 09:06 AM 09:47 AM 10:29 AM
Hgt 2.28H 2.22H 0.29L 0.33L 0.33L 0.28L 0.19L 0.06L -0.11L -0.31L 2.56H 2.65H 2.72H 2.77H 2.79H 2.79H 2.75H -0.28L -0.25L -0.23L -0.23L -0.22L -0.23L 2.37H 2.34H 2.33H 2.33H 2.33H 2.32H 2.30H
Time 4:55 PM 5:37 PM 12:19 PM 1:04 PM 1:53 PM 2:46 PM 3:41 PM 4:37 PM 5:31 PM 6:24 PM 12:42 PM 1:33 PM 2:24 PM 3:15 PM 4:08 PM 5:04 PM 6:02 PM 12:57 PM 1:59 PM 3:04 PM 4:08 PM 5:09 PM 6:04 PM 12:19 PM 1:06 PM 1:50 PM 2:31 PM 3:11 PM 3:50 PM 4:29 PM
Hgt -0.08L 0.04L 2.16H 2.12H 2.12H 2.16H 2.27H 2.44H 2.65H 2.88H -0.50L -0.68L -0.80L -0.86L -0.83L -0.72L -0.56L 2.70H 2.66H 2.64H 2.66H 2.71H 2.77H -0.23L -0.24L -0.25L -0.24L -0.21L -0.15L -0.08L
Time Hgt 11:26 PM 2.80H 6:21 PM 7:08 PM 7:59 PM 8:51 PM 9:45 PM 10:41 PM 11:37 PM
0.14L 0.23L 0.29L 0.32L 0.31L 0.26L 0.17 L
7:16 PM 8:07 PM 8:59 PM 9:52 PM 10:45 PM 11:39 PM
3.10H 3.28H 3.40H 3.45H 3.43H 3.34H
7:03 PM 8:06 PM 9:09 PM 10:11 PM 11:12 PM
-0.37L -0.18L -0.03L 0.09L 0.17L
6:53 PM 7:39 PM 8:21 PM 9:02 PM 9:41 PM 10:21 PM 11:00 PM
2.82H 2.86H 2.88H 2.89H 2.89 H 2.86H 2.81H
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Sailfish Marina Big Dog & Fat Cat KDW Continues to Grow
by Bill Wummer & Presented by Contender Boats Contributing Writer
On July 13th and 14th, all the action will be on Singer Island as it hosts the Sailfish Marina Big Dog & Fat Cat KDW Shootout. This tournament continues to grow every year, with over 250 boats expected to compete for an 2017 Grand Prize Winner: Double Play with a 65.9 lb Wahoo estimated $50,000 in cash and prizes. The Grand Prize winner is guaranteed $12,500 in cash and prizes ($5,000 in cash, $7,000 in Simrad Electronics and 2 Cannon Downriggers, while the aggregate winner will earn $2,500 in cash and $2,500 certificate for a Loadmaster Trailer. Anglers can save $100 by registering by June 25th. The tournament is the 1st leg of the “Beast of the East,” and a SKA (Southern Kingfish Association) series event. We had 14 Dogs adopted at the event last year and raised over $21,000 dollars for the charities. Please come out even if you can’t fish and support the cause. There is a huge raffle and silent auction. The charities benefiting from this great event are A Second Chance Puppies & Kittens Rescue & Marine Industry Education Foundation. A Second Chance Rescue is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has rescued thousands of animals. They rely solely on donations. Visit the tournament website at www.bigdogfatcat.org for more information or to register for this don’t miss event! MIEF brings dynamic programs and opportunities for youth in the marine industry.
KAYAKFISHING by Brian Nelli, Contributing Writer INSHORE: Snook will be the main target in June. These fish will start to make their way to the inlets to start the breeding season. Try using live mullet or pilchards in and around Jupiter Inlet. Remember Snook is catch and release June 1 to August 31. After chasing snook, head out to the beach and slow troll the same baits for tarpon. Look for them being in the first or second trough.
Christine with her first wahoo.
OFFSHORE: Summer is the easiest time to take the kayak offshore due to low winds and blue skies. Kingfish, sailfish, mahi, tuna and wahoo will be making their rounds off our coast. Slow trolling goggle eyes, blue runners, pilchards, sardines and threadfin are all great baits to pick up a fish or two. The whitebait bait run should be in full effect around the inlets and piers. Using a number 4-6 sabiki will help you load the live well. Once you have your bait, focus on trolling 90-200 foot off Lake Worth to Delray and 70-200 foot off Palm beach and Jupiter. Brian Nelli www.tckayakfishing.com • 772.201.5899 • Brian@tckayakfishing.com Check us out - Pushin’ Water Kayak Charters on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube
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by Chris Anders Contributing Writer The paddle is an extension of your body which connects you to the water. A lot of newbies to the SUP life often make the wrong choice when choosing their paddle. For one, a good paddle can cost about 30% of the board alone. With the average entry level board costing about $1,000.00, plus another $200-$400 for a paddle, many beginners choose the $100 Aluminum Paddle. However, you will not be happy with that paddle, because it would be better used as an anchor. Oh, and some of those cheap paddles don’t float, so don’t let go. So you bought a board with the intention that it will be the communal recreational board for the whole family. So now you need a paddle that will work for kids, and adults of all ages and sizes. If this is your predicament then you need an adjustable paddle. If you are going to be the only user of this paddle then go for the fixed handle and cut it to your length. Carbon fiber must be a part of the paddle; it doesn’t have to be full carbon, but the shaft must be carbon. To bring down the It’s a paddle, weight of the paddle they use a carbon shaft, to bring down the cost of the paddle they use fiberglass not a shovel blade. These paddles usually weigh around 18-20 oz. (uncut) and the cost average $260. Some good paddles that you should look at are the Riviera Asset Adjustable, Werner Soul, Naish Hele Vario SDS and the Quick Blade Kanaha. If you want to go all out then get a full carbon shaft and carbon blade but look to add another $100.00 as opposed to the adjustable. Paddles are essential to your SUP experience. If you have a heavy paddle that is poorly designed, the only thing you’ll be fast at is getting fatigued. There are a few blade sizes that all the manufactures offer, 8.0”, 8.5”and 9.0”. Keep in mind the smaller the blade the less energy you will expend to paddle through the water, however, you do move less water. Larger blades are designed for stronger and larger paddlers and will move a larger volume of water. Take care of your paddle, they aren’t indestructible. Paddles seem simple and maintenance free and for the most part they are, but, they do have their flaws, especially carbon fiber. The most susceptible part of your paddle is the blade. The blade usually has a foam core and if the air inside that foam core gets hot enough it will expand and deform your blade. The most common mistake is that we leave our paddles in the car for long periods of time while the sun bakes through the windows. Another way to prevent damage to your blade is don’t use it as a “push pole”. Don’t push off rocks and sand or you may fold the blade or cause small cracks in the blade that will allow water intrusion and destroy your blade. Chris Anders, CEgO ThePalmBeachBoatClub.com • 561-840-1901
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Summertime Wahoo Fishing at Its Finest
Back by popular demand, the WPB Fishing Club’s Full Moon Wahoo Series is set to run this summer on June 30th, July 28th & August 25th out of Sailfish Marina on Singer Island. Start the series off right with craft beer By Capt. Weston Russell during the optional captain’s party at Twisted Trunk Brewery with food catered by Pig-Sty BBQ, on June 28th at 6 pm. Welcome to the June Coastal Angler Magazine fishing Cash payouts and prizes will be awarded to the top three boats of each forecast for the waters off Palm Beach, Singer Island and Juno Beach. Expect great dolphin fishing offshore. Search the waters from 300’ to 1000’ with a run full moon fishing day. The Overall Series Champion, the boat with the and gun tactic. Look for floating debris and thick weed lines. On our charter most aggregate weight from all three we will only start fishing if we see bait under the weed or debris. Dolphin love full moons, will be awarded $1000 to eat dork jack and other small baits living here. If you find a piece of wood thanks to the presenting sponsor, C & that’s been in the water for some time, expect it to have some wahoo under it. L Marine Insurance. Good luck! Tournament entry is only $60 per Closer to shore along the edge the kingfish team, per full moon, or $150 for the and blackfins will be feeding. If you are trying whole series. You must be a WPBFC for kings don’t forget to use wire leader. If member to register, but non-members you’re a tuna slayer, stay away from the wire. can participate as team members. Call Tuna have super eyesight and will shy away the WPBFC 561-832-6780 or visit from anything that doesn’t look normal. Live westpalmbeachfishingclub.org for bait is the best method for both, but trolling will info/registration. produce some bites. Tight lines! Team Ebbtides 52 lb. 2nd place wahoo If you’re out chasing wahoo For the inshore anglers, look to the beach this summer, you for tarpon and monster jacks. These fish will can’t afford to miss be chasing the sardines down the beach and this tournament. Nice Mahi landed should be the bait of choice. Pick up a couple of on recent charter #8 sabiki if you want to catch your own. Well, that’s your report and remember “you can’t catch them from the couch”
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Team Rockfish’s 55.8 lb 1st place wahoo from last year
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by Keith Lozott, Contributing Writer I would say there is nothing like fishing with one or several of your best friends. I for one seem to have buddies that are engineers with a couple of them being past math champions. Oddly enough I’m an English major (a not so good one to boot) that became a real estate professional. Camaraderie while fishing is unparalleled because you’re on a skiff or center console boat where you have each other’s full attention. We talk shop, politics, relationships, life, humor and even fishing if time permits. It’s really an extremely fortunate part of my life having great friends that love to fish like I do. Recently, one of my best friends had to move to BC Canada to help his family with an ailing father. As much as I knew he had to make the trip north and west it was really a sad day to watch such a good and true person leave. I will say he being gone (the Canadian math champion and engineer) will save me a fortune by not constantly trying to improve my skiff for maximum performance in his mind. I will admit off the record the boat has been improved with his ideas. After it’s all said and done I’m positive we will get back on the water in the years to come and I look forward to fishing the third annual Delacroix redfish extravaganza in 2018. Now for the ironic part of this story. I lose a good a fishing partner but then get another one back that happens to be the former Pittsburg math champion and is a rocket scientist as well. I don’t know if it is the engineer and math side of their brains that makes them good anglers but man these guys are good. My buddy Mike that I used to fish with on the Space Coast when I lived in Central Florida just so happened to move 30 minutes north of me in Ft. Pierce. I’ve fished quite a bit in Ft. Pierce and the fishing can be great with redfish, huge (record setting) trout, snook and not to mention great offshore fishing as well. Watch out fish we’re headed your way. I guess I felt lost or hamstrung not having someone to fish with on a regular basis. Losing a fishing partner and a no holds barred good friend in this way was very much like moving to Atlanta for two and half years and knowing I was at minimum 8-10 hours away from the nearest saltwater. I know I can launch the boat, fish solo and have a great time while doing it but there is this something that is amazing about sharing time with great friends on the water. Now let’s see if I can’t get my nine year old daughter to head out and fish with Daddy. Getting her to enjoy the outdoors like I do will be a monumental task but I’m up for the challenge. She actually inspired me to write this very article by saying “Daddy write about how you lost a fishing partner and got a new one already”. Keith Lozott Avid Florida Angler
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Ladies Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend with Fishing May 12 “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” Palm Beach County Surf Fishing Clinic Nearly 20 ladies united to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at a Palm Beach County surf fishing clinic hosted by Ladies, Let’s Go Pompano Rich Vidulich, Jupiter, FL discusses how and Fishing on May where to catch fish. 12. Held on Juno Beach, the clinic was conducted by Pompano Rich Vidulich. The event was held to encourage mothers, daughters and families to fish together. Despite the abundance of weeds in the water, a few ladies and one lucky man managed to catch pompano and a clear nose herring. Other 2018 LLGF events include: June 22-23 Keys Fishing Learning on the Water and Screamin’ Reels Tournament Oct.19-21 Keys Saltwater Kathy Tylman, Coral Springs, FL Weekend Seminar and Fishing Fever catches a pompano. Tournament Information and registration: www.ladiesletsgofishing.com , email info@ladiesletsgofishing.com, phone 954-475-9068.
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by Christopher Sprague Jr. Angler-Team Tuppens
This month I have fished two very fun tournaments. The first tournament we fished was the Boynton Beach Firefighters. We knew it was going to be rough, but my Dad reminded me of the nice trophy they offer to the Jr. Angler. I agreed to go! We lost a nice cobia first thing in the A.M. Finally, we saw a nice dolphin eating one of our baits. My dad grabbed the rod and we could see it was a nice bull dolphin, but he lost it. Then Billy Brodbeck pitched out a bait and caught the cow. Meanwhile, I was in the back holding the lines, but the goggle eye came right back to the boat. I went to the front and pitched out the goggle eye to hopefully swim out, and then I saw the bull. The bull flashed by in the blue water, eating my bait and ran out from the boat a long way. I finally got it close to the boat and Billy gaffed it. It ended up weighing 15 pounds. I was surprised at the weight as it looked a lot bigger. But all in all, we had fun and went home with dinner. I also thought this was good enough to win in Jr. Angler, however, on our way in we read the rules and Jr. Angler was 12 & under! I am 13! Oh well. We ended up with 3rd place dolphin and a nice dinner. The 2nd tournament was the Ft. Lauderdale Meat Mayhem. We were on fire for the first 30 minutes and then it shut down! We had fish on, but there was a school of bluefish that were swimming into our leader either fraying it or cutting it. The sharks also ate anything we hooked. We managed to catch a 16 lb. kingfish. Tight Lines Chris with his nice mahi catch at the BBFF tournament
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FISHINGFORECASTS JUPITER INLET INSHORE
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By Craig Korczynski
June has arrived, “summer time”. Fishing the intercoastal, inlets and beaches offers a plethora of species to tango with. Thunderstorms can be obstacles for boaters this time of year. Be safe; always check weather and tides. The fish are hungry and there will be plenty of rod bending action, so load up the gear and hit the water. Beaches and local inlets become the main areas to target snook as they begin to spawn. Local inlets can change due to shifting sand bars and heavy surf, so locating fish can take time. Once you locate the snook, the action will be fantastic. Live baits and DOA C.A.L. 4” jerk baits and 3” shad tails in pearl and figi chix are excellent colors for snook. DOA bait busters in pearl, glow/gold rush belly and Arkansas glow are excellent choices for enticing snook to feed as well. Be sure to check the tides and locate good current for best areas to hook up. Snook Stewart enjoyed this moment with a snook range in size from 5 to 30 pounds; you never and his boys. know, you could hook a 40 plus pounder. Fly anglers, deceivers, clousers and gurglers will get the drag screaming. Expect great sight fishing for the linesiders while fishing the beaches.
Taylor with his first ever tarpon
Tarpon fishing will be fantastic along the beaches and inside the inlets. Tarpon can be seen rolling on the surface early in the morning as the sun is rising. DOA bait busters and DOA 5” swim baits in glow and gold rush belly, pearl and greenback, teamed up with a ½ ounce jig head get the silver kings chewing. Always work in front of tarpon pods leading the fish. It helps to not spook the pod of tarpon. Do this and you will get your drag screaming. The inlets at night are great to hook up with the silver king. Live mullet, greenies or pinfish are great baits to free line with the tide. Both incoming and outgoing tides produce. Always remember to bow to the king. The docks, seawalls and drop offs will hold plenty of fish for anglers. Snook, tarpon, jacks, drum and tripletail can all be targeted. For fly fisherman, this offers steady action as live chumming helps bring the predators boat side. Fly fishing is a blast and can be taught to novice anglers, whether it’s a 1-pound jack or a 15-pound tarpon, anglers can experience the thrill of fly fishing. Capt. Craig will make it easy for any angler to give it a shot. Freshwater to saltwater, you will be hooked. The local spillways are another option when rain is prevalent. When the flood gates are opened the spillways produce the best action for snook and tarpon all day long. DOA C.A.L. 4” jerk baits and DOA 5” swim baits on 3/8-ounce jig heads in black and purple, root beer and watermelon colors are all great choices as water is tannin. DOA C.A.L. 3” shad tail in Arkansas glow and golden bream are great choices to bounce the bottom for lurking linesiders. Bomber swimming plugs slow trolled near pilings and bridges are another great tactic for rod bending action. Captain Craig Korczynski 561-644-4371 • www.phlatsinshorefishing.com
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ON THE RANGE by Chuck Papp Contributing Writer So last month we did the best firearm for home protection and all-around use. Let’s say we move on and now we don’t have to worry about the one-gun theory. What would be a good gun that you could use for just all-around fun and training. There really isn’t another choice then the 22LR. Now do you get a pistol or rifle will depend upon you, but I lean towards the rifle. Now the rifle is one in which almost every outdoors person at some point used. Everything from casual target shooting, to hunting, to Olympic grade target shooting, or just to train and bring a novice shooter into the sport, this rifle fits the bill. It’s been used in countless hunting safety classes, kids summer camps and everything in between. This good ole 22 stands out as far as being able to shoot it accurately with no recoil, the ammunition is the cheapest you can find, and there are countless manufacturers with a variety of models to choose from. Almost every hunter I know owns at least one if not two or three, and they often have the one their father or grandfather gave them when they were young as their first gun, still in their safe or gun cabinet and still shoot it today. If you are looking for a great rifle to start with you just can’t beat the 22LR.
JUNO BEACHPIER by Hannah L. Deadman-Arnst Contributing Writer
Grab your bait and come on down to the Juno Beach Pier this summer! You’ll find plenty of jack crevalle Snook caught at the pier and blue runners, best caught on goofy jigs, squid or sand fleas. You can also get Spanish mackerel on crappie jigs, sardines or menhaden. For bonita, use pilchards, threadfin herring or sardines. Snook season closed June 1, but you can start fishing for these guys again on Sept. 1 with a permit, at no less than 28-inch or more than 32-inch total length. Don’t forget large croakers, sand perch and whiting! Catch ‘em on live or frozen shrimp. Loggerhead Marinelife Center offers its year-round Private Fishing Lessons for adults and kids (ages 8 and up.) One-hour lessons are offered daily; scheduled based on availability. Cost: $20/angler (with own gear); $30/angler with rental gear. Contact Sue Thompson at sthompson@ marinelife.org to register. If you accidentally hook a sea turtle while at the pier, you won’t get in trouble. However, here’s what to do: • Contact LMC on our 24-hour rescue hotline – (561) 603-0211 • Gently reel the slack line, keeping the turtle at the surface of the water so it can breathe • Wait for LMC’s arrival to help Chuck Papp, Manager Delray Shooting For LMC and Juno Beach Pier updates, follow our social media, visit Center• (561) 265-0700 marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280. Randy Yent, Pier coordinator Juno Beach Pier (561) 627-8280 Ext. 140 Facebook.com/junobeachpier From old school design to the MSR Instagram & Twitter:@junobeachpier there is a 22LR for everyone.
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BOYNTON BEACH FIREFIGHTERS TOURNY & CHILI COOKOFF
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Reeling in the fun
Teamwork on that dolphin
GRAND SLAM KDW cont’d from page 1 weighing in a 36.9lb kingfish. In the dolphin division, Tom Godino on the boat “Katalyst” brought in a 22.7lb dolphin to take first place. In the wahoo division, first place went to Jeff Hayden with his 15.1lb wahoo on the boat “Baby Doc”. Jeff was also the winner of the Richard Black Memorial Grand Slam Award which is awarded to the angler that catches the heaviest accumulated weight of all three fish. Michael Murray Jr. on the boat “Taggin Sails” took home first place
Team “Flat Clam” celebrating their 3rd place Dolphin win
in the Junior Division with a 35.4lb kingfish. The meat division saw a 24.9lb blackfin tuna caught by Carl Lombardo, an 8.4lb mutton snapper by Hunter Hansen and a 4.6lb red grouper by David Wetten. All of the winners received their checks, trophies and other great prizes during the awards party. Visit fishgrandslamkdw.com for a full list of winners and more information on the 2018 tournament.
John Bills Jr. and friend with 3rd place Junior Angler kingfish
Rich Luchini the overall KDW male angler with his 32lb Dolphin at the scales
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Michael Murray Jr. with his parents and his 1st place junior angler win
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June 17: Father’s Day - Take Dad fishing, boating, diving, for a picnic, or something special that he would enjoy!
June 2 & 3 FWC Saltwater Fishing License-Free Days! For more information, visit http://myfwc.com/ license/recreational/do-i-need-alicense/free-fishing
June 24: USCG The Palm Beaches “About Boating Safely” Class -VFW Post 9610 - 354 10th Street Lake Park, Fl. To register email chrisatlwi@aol.com or call 561.684.6914.
June 9 & 10 FWC Freshwater Fishing License-Free Days! Visit http://myfwc. com/license/recreational/do-i-need-alicense/free-fishing
June 26: Blue Heron Bridge Night Dive @ Phil Foster Park. Visit www. puravidadivers.com for more information.
June 12: Blue Heron Bridge Night Dive @ Phil Foster Park. For more information, visit www.puravidadivers. com.
June 27: West Palm Beach Fishing Club meeting from 7-9 pm. Guest speakers will be George Poveromo & Capt. Bouncer Smith who will discuss taking your boat to the Bahamas and how to catch fish when you get there. For more information, call 561.832.6780 or visit www.westpalmbeachfishingclub.org
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June 23: USCG Delray-Boynton “About Boating Safely” Class - Harvey Oyer Building at 2210 N. Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach. Call 561.312.6439
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ith federal approval of Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, the five Gulf states will manage red snapper seasons in state and federal waters for the 2018-2019 seasons. The bag-limit in federal waters remains 2 fish per person per day, with a 16-inch minimum length. Every state except Texas has the same limit for its state waters. Federally permitted for-hire vessels have their own June 1-July 22 season. State permitted for-hire vessels will generally follow the state seasons, but they will only be allowed to harvest red snapper from state waters. Here’s a quick look at what each state has come up with to manage Gulf red snapper fisheries for 2018. FLORIDA The sunshine state has announced a 40-day recreational red snapper season in state and federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico to run June 11-July 20. This season is for private recreational vessels. For-hire operations without a federal reef fish permit must have a State Gulf Reef Fish Charter on their license, which can be obtained from a tax collectors office free of charge. All Gulf reef fish anglers are required to sign up for the Gulf Reef Fish Survey. Sign up at the Gulf Reef Fish Survey page at myfwc.com. ALABAMA The recreational season in Alabama for private recreational vessels is slated for 47 days in state and federal waters. Red snapper harvest will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from June 1-Sept. 2, plus July 2-5 and Sept. 3. Alabama’s season length could change based on when the 985,000-pound recreational quota is met. The catch will be closely tracked through the state’s mandatory Snapper Check App. LOUISIANA In Louisiana, the recreational red snapper season for private recreational vessels opened May 25 in state and federal waters. The season will remain open until the recreational quota of 743,000 pounds is met, according to estimates from the LA Creel program. The state might consider amending the season to weekends only if necessary. A free Recreational Offshore Landing Permit is required for all offshore anglers. It is available through www.wlf.louisiana.gov/rolp. All anglers will be subject to LA Creel dockside surveys and associated online and phone surveys. These surveys are voluntary, but participation is strongly urged. MISSISSIPPI Recreational red snapper season opened May 25 in state and federal waters off Mississippi. The season is projected to run through Sept. 3, Labor Day, with a possible season closure from July 9-22. The reason for the potential closure is to remain within Mississippi’s 137,949-pound quota, which will be divided between the recreational and for-hire sectors. The recreational quota is 135,149 pounds. The state for-hire quota is 2,800 pounds. Recreational catches will be monitored through the mandatory Tails N’ Scales reporting program, accessible through the app, as well online at tailsnscales.org or through the call center at 1-844677-6277. TEXAS Texas recently projected an 82-day recreational red snapper season in federal waters starting June 1. Harvest of red snapper in state waters is expected to remain open year-round. Texas has its own 4 fish per day, 15-inch minimum bag limit for state waters. Once Texas’ allotted poundage is reached, the season will be closed. Download the iSnapper app to report red snapper landings. COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM
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ne of the benefits of being a charter captain in southwest Florida is the people you meet. Almost always, my first mate Vicki and I have fishing in common with the folks we take out on the water; sometimes the connection runs deeper. That’s how we became friends with Gino Mascarin and Jennifer Wintermans, of Thunder Bay, Canada. Like Vicki and I, both are avid anglers, and over the years we discovered we have many other things in common, including travel, fine foods and fine wines. On their last visit, Gino and Jennifer insisted we travel to their neck of the woods to fish for world record brook trout on Lake Nipigon and Chinook salmon on the Nipigon River. I had never fished Canada, so I decided to give it a try, especially since our hosts are people who know how to catch fish and also appreciate some of the other fine things life has to offer. We departed for Thunder Bay, by way of Toronto, in late August for four days of pampering, which was to include three days of fishing, gourmet cooking and wine tasting. Thunder Bay is a town that sits on the banks of Lake Superior just across the border from Minnesota on the Canadian side of the lake. It is in a relatively sparsely populated western corner of the Ontario province, where a web of lakes and waterways offers an unbelievable amount of good fishing. Over three days, we were to fish for different species at three different venues: brook trout on Lake Nipigon, Chinook salmon on the Nipigon River tailwater and walleye on Lake Superior. Lake Nipigon is renowned for producing large brook trout, including the world-record 14.5-pounder caught by Dr. JW Cook in 1915. Although it is dwarfed by nearby Lake Superior, Nipigon is a pretty big lake at 1,872 square miles of surface area. It feeds the Nipigon River, which is Lake Superior’s largest tributary. Over the months preceding the trip, Gino and Jennifer had shared photos of their catches, and our excitement was running high. We launched Gino’s 19-foot Lund Pro V Tournament Series before
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