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ast and stable, with a needle nose that reminded people of a mosquito buzzing over southern waters, the world’s first bass boat was the 1948 brainchild of Shreveport, Louisiana’s Holmes Thurmond. That first Skeeter boat, made of molded marine plywood, caught on quickly with local anglers. It launched the brand
that today, 70 years later, is still renowned for building innovative boats designed specifically for the needs of recreational anglers. Cary Crutchfield, co-publisher of Coastal Angler Magazine’s North Central Florida edition, owns one of those early Skeeter boats. When he bought his first Skeeter in the 1960s, the company was already leading the way in what became an industry-wide transition to fiberglass. His was a 15-foot model with stick steering up front that was powered by a 35hp outboard. “It’s real easy to fish from, and it’s just a neat 6
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looking boat,” Crutchfield said of those early flat-bottomed Skeeters. “It’s narrow, and the way the sides turn up to the cockpit makes it very stable to move around in.” With today’s bass boats, a 250hp Yamaha seems like a necessity to even compete on the tournament circuits. Back then, a Skeeter with a 35hp was capable of reaching speeds in excess of 30 mph. It was a fishing boat superior to any that came before it. The Super Skeeter arose as the boat for serious anglers fishing the large, newly constructed man-made reservoirs that have since fueled the sport. Crutchfield sold his 15-footer in the 1980s and almost immediately began kicking himself. He missed the narrow profile and shallow draft, along with kind of stability that allows him to stand comfortably and pole into very tight places. It wasn’t long before he ran into another old Skeeter he had to have, this one a 14-footer, originally powered by a 25hp outboard that has since been replaced by a 1950s model 12hp. Even with that old motor, it still gets around pretty quickly, and Crutchfield said it’s still the perfect small fishing boat where he launches on the Suwannee River. With the spirit of innovation that gave rise to that first bass boat and an open ear to the new requirements of early bass tournaments, Skeeter grew and evolved with the sport. The Skeeter Hawk did away with the characteristic pointed bow, which allowed for a smoother ride and a raised casting platform. In the 1970s, after moving into its current plant in Kilgore, Texas, Skeeter rolled the dice and introduced the legendary Wrangler to the bass fishing world. Rated for 150hp with a V-bottom, it was an odd and new style that absolutely dominated the competition in performance. It became the template that led to the high-performance fishing machines that roar
around our reservoirs today. In 2018, Skeeter Performance Fishing Boats is celebrating its 70th year of providing anglers with exceptional fishing boats. With modern technology and computer design capabilities, it has continued to lead the industry with innovations such as the first production composite bass boat, the ZX202, in the mid-1990s. The venerable ZX series, in all its versions, has been a staple in the bass tournament world for more then three decades. But listening to the needs of the fishermen who are its customers, Skeeter branched out to produce deep-v boats for walleye tournament anglers on the big lakes of the north, as well as bay boats for saltwater anglers. Skeeter’s acquisition by Yamaha in 1996 brought new resources to the table and advances followed. In 2001, Skeeter again set a new standard for the industry with its Torque Transfer Transom and Stringer System, which provides lift to the entire keel, while eliminating stress on the on the transom, deck, hull and sides. Through all the advancements, Skeeter boats bear little resemblance to Thurmond’s first bass boat. But the same concept, to design perfect
fishing boats for fishermen, is evident throughout Skeeter’s product line. Whether it’s on southern reservoirs, the big northern lakes or the bays and backwaters of the Gulf of Mexico, Skeeter has a nimble, fast and extremely fishable boat perfect for the kind of fishing you do.
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Visit SkeeterBoats.com to locate your nearest Skeeter Dealer. Nationally Advertised Price; actual sales price determined by dealer. Price does not include freight, dealer prep, and T.T.L.. uManufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Prices may vary due to supply, location, freight etc. Actual prices are set by the dealer. *Terms and Conditions: Nationally Advertised Price for 2018 SX210 with $1500 Rebate. Consumer benefit for purchasing a new (unused, not previously warranty registered) eligible MY 2018 and prior boat from 1/1/18- 3/31/18 is an instant rebate applied at time of final sale by dealer, at no extra cost to consumer. Actual rebate amount is determined by model selected. NO BENEFIT SUBSTITUTIONS. Promotion is only applicable from authorized participating Skeeter dealers in the U.S.A. and Canada sold to purchasing consumers residing in the U.S.A. and Canada. Promotion is limited to available stock in dealer inventory that is sold, PDI completed, delivered and warranty registered in accordance with Skeeter’s promotion and warranty registration req uirements during applicable dates. No model substitutions, benefit substitutions, extensions or rain checks will be allowed. Not redeemable for cash. Boats sold or provided for commercial, camp, resort, rental, promotional/ demo, government agency, competition, tournament or sponsorship use are not eligible. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other Skeeter offer or discounts. Some exceptions may apply. See authorized, participating Skeeter dealer for complete details. Skeeter reserves the right to change or cancel this promotion at any time. Other restrictions and conditions apply. ©2018 Skeeter Products, Inc. All rights reserved. This document contains many of Skeeter’s valuable trademarks. It may also contain trademarks belonging to other companies. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only, and are not intended to be an endorsement. Remember to observe all applicable boating laws. Never drink and ride. Dress properly with a USCG approved flotation device and protective gear. +
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PENN CONFLICT II
PENN redesigned its smooth and durable Conflict reel to bring anglers the Conflict II, the most lightweight PENN reel ever made. It is a superior reel, perfectly suited to inshore applications. True to its origins, the Conflict II features stealthy cosmetics and a smooth and reliable HT-100 carbon fiber drag system. The RR30 Rigid Resin body and rotor are extremely lightweight and durable, and with the redesign, the Conflict II is 20 percent lighter than the first-generation Conflict. Internally, the Conflict II is updated with PENN’s CNC Gear Technology and high quality stainless steel ball bearings, making it the ultimate PENN inshore reel. With the Superline Spool, no backing is needed because of the rubber gasket that keeps superlines from slipping. Other key features include: Slow Oscillation – Leveline System, 7+1 sealed stainless steel ball bearing system and line capacity rings.
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What do you get when you mix proven G. Loomis rod design with Shimano technology? You get Conquest, a line of 12 awesome bass rods, purposebuilt for different conditions and techniques. The new Conquest series includes eight casting rods with G. Loomis’ original “Mag Bass” fast-action tapers and four “Spin/Jig” fast-action spinning rods. With Shimano’s Spiral X and Hi-Power X processes, the blanks are rolled to exact G. Loomis specifications before being handfinished in G. Loomis’ Woodland, Wash. facility. With this partnership, engineers believe they have produced the most technologically advanced rods on the water. They are lightweight and offer anglers a whole new set of performance standards. Some of the benefits anglers will experience are: more accurate casts, increased fighting power, solid leverage for hook sets and reduced rod twist for rod control and durability. The casting rods are fitted with G. Loomis’ “skeleton” reel seats on full-cork contoured grips. The spinning rods feature split grips and Shimano’s CI4 reel seats. Blank-through-handle design on both versions adds sensitivity, as do the Fuji Torzite guides and a durable SIC Titanium tip guide. Whether you’re pitching jigs in thick cover or prospecting open water for smallies, high-performance Conquest rods will help you catch more bass.
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Legend Tournament Inshore rods are the blending of the inimitable sensitivity, power and durability of St Croix’s Legend Tournament Bass and Walleye series with components and technology suited for saltwater environments. With good looks and a high-performance feel, the Legend Tournament Inshore was awarded Best Saltwater rod at ICAST 2017. The eye-catching “Belize Blue” blanks are crafted of SCIV graphite using Integrated Poly Curve tooling technology and engineered to eliminate all transitional points, which fosters smooth action, increased strength and sensitivity. They are surprisingly lightweight, yet durable, and are equipped with a Fuji TVS blank touch reel seat on spinning rods and PTS blank-touch reel seat with builtin hoods on casting models. These new Fuji seats are designed to stand-up to the pressure of hard-fighting inshore species. Kigan Master Hand Zero Tangle guides and a Kigan titanium hook keeper provide 100 percent corrosion protection.
After nearly 15 years, the PENN International big game reel will get a makeover. The reel that has become legendary for fulfilling angler dreams offshore has been refined and modernized to once again redefine big game reels. The PENN International VI series features many upgrades including a weight reduction on key sizes, a new silent anti-reverse and a more refined/ adjustable Dura-Drag system. The new series features 28 models in both gold and silver, single speed and two-speed, wide and narrow. Made in the U.S.A. of domestic and imported components at the historic PENN Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Company building in Philadelphia, the International VI will give anglers the edge in chasing that trophy of a lifetime. Key features include: Machined and anodized aluminum body and side plates, stainless steel main and pinion gears, Quick-Shift II two-speed system, sealed DuraDrag system, Versa-Strike Adjustable Strike stop, double-dog ratchet anti-reverse and line capacity rings.
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TSUNAMI ARMR
MUD HOLE TURN KEY KITS Avid anglers who want to take their fishing to the next level owe it to themselves to check out Mud Hole Custom Tackle’s rod building kits. They include everything needed for anglers to construct their own high-end custom fishing rods. Mud Hole is offering an amazing value on its Inshore Turnkey Kit, which includes all the tools and materials to build a custom inshore rod perfect for trout and redfish. The kit features the extremely popular and versatile MHX SJ842 rod blank. This 7’0” medium-light power rod features a fast action for throwing soft plastics and topwater lures at wary flats fish. Along with the blank, the kit comes with a matched guide set, handle kit and everything from the CRB wrapper, a CRB rod dryer and ProPaste and ProKote Rod Finish and all the tools needed to craft your own custom rod. Visit www.mudhole.com and check out all our Turn Key Kit options or simply Google: Mud Hole Turnkey.
Super smooth and well built, the Tsunami ARMR is lightweight, high-performance spinning reel available in 3000/4000 and 5000/6000 sizes. The Tsunami ARMR has a sleek design and features
high-end components to provide smooth and durable operation for fighting and casting. The lightweight, solid aluminum body combined with hybrid, corrosion resistant carbon infused side plates and rotor and a double anodized ported aluminum spool are what keep this reel feather light in the hand all day long. Seven high-precision, shielded stainless steel ball bearings allow full support to all free-moving parts during the toughest fight or retrieve after retrieve. The look and feel of the Tsunami ARMR reel, enhanced by a light, durable EVA handle knob and braid-ready spool is what separates these high-performance reels from the competition.
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SHIMANO SUSTAIN HOOKER ELECTRIC REELS Hooker Electric continues to raise the bar with the fastest, lightest and best looking electric reels on the market, along with second-to-none customer service. The top seller in 2017 was their 80 motor that features level wind and auto stop, mounted on the Shimano Tiagra 80WA. The auto stop feature allows the angler to set the reel to stop winding at any interval, including just before your terminal tackle reaches the rod tip. With both 12- and 24-volt functionality, there is no need for a converter box. Its full variable speed allows line retrieval at up to 500 feet per minute, which makes checking your bait from 1,800 feet a breeze. It also includes bluetooth connectivity, allowing the angler to control the reel through Hooker Electric’s iPhone app, ReelTime. If you’re feeling sporty, the reel can also be used manually, so you can feel the fight. New for 2018, Hooker Electric now offers custom colors in silver, black, blue and even pink. For more information, go to www.hookerelectric.com or give them a call at 954-530-6908.
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T h e Best New Saltwater Reel winner at ICAST 2017, Shimano’s Sustain might just be the best new spinning reel for freshwater or salt. The Sustain series comes in four sizes suitable for everything from finesse baits for bass, to stripers and even small billfish. In all sizes, the reel’s Hagane aluminum body construction gives it a solid feel, and the Shimano Magnumlite low inertia rotor provides sensitive, light rotation and a light start up, which allows anglers to instantly begin the retrieve. Shimano’s Hagane gear has already made waves in the industry for its incredibly smooth operation. The exclusive technology used to engineer the cold forged aluminum drive also makes it extremely strong and durable. The X-Protect feature, which should be of particular interest to saltwater anglers but is relevant in any wet fishing conditions, is a threelipped rubber seal system that offers exceptional water resistance. With Cross Carbon Drag, eight shielded anti-rust ball bearings, and a one-way roller bearing to stop handle backplay, Shimano went in whole hog to produce these award-winning reels. Whether you fish freshwater or salt, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better spinning reel.
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Drifting For
Nighttime Yellowfin On Gulf Floaters
By Nick Carter
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ellowfin tuna are some of the most sought after gamefish in the world. They are the ahi tuna on the menus at restaurants and sushi bars, and in the water they have the speed and power to wear down anglers and break gear. The signature “spiral” that tuna commence in the waning moments of a fight is responsible for untold numbers of broken lines and broken hearts. After battling 30 mph runs for 20 minutes or more, the weary angler, captain and crew face one final test, a team effort to survive the spiral and get the fish on deck. These tense moments, when a big yellowfin turns sideways and begins to circle, using its body’s mass as leverage, are the most critical minutes of the fight. If the line even touches the boat, it will snap, and the circling fish provides many opportunities for this to happen. These moments are the reason Randy King, of Paparda Rey Fishing Charters out of Galveston, Texas, says the main limitation on their catch is the ability of the angler. The captain, Kenneth Doxey, is solid. He has been running their 54-foot Bertram and their 35-foot Cabo for more than a decade. He was the 2016 recipient
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weight fish on the first day was a 25-pound, 12-ounce cobia landed by angler Lev Mullins of Palm Beach Gardens aboard Princess Lily. Mullins had the presence of mind to pitch out a flat line bait while his fellow crew members The West Palm Beach Fishing Club’s 81st were occupied untangling their fishing kite that running of the Silver Sailfish Derby, the World’s had become fouled in an outrigger. Mullins Oldest Sailfish Tournament, concluded with fish would end up earning the Top Weight one of the most exciting finishes in recent Fish award in the Derby. A total of 142 sails, tournament history. An impressive fleet of of which 23 were tagged, were released the first 41 boats participated in the prestigious event, day. Nearly twenty teams had posted 4 or more which is held each January out of Sailfish releases during the day setting the stage for a Marina in Palm Beach Shores. The fleet faced very competitive finish. mostly southerly winds during the tournament, A brisk wind out of the south greeted a wind direction that is typically not considered Derby anglers on the final day. Once again, the to be ideal for sailfishing. Derby anglers majority of the fleet headed north. Normally, dispelled that premise by amassing a very the persistent southerly wind would be frowned respectable catch of 317 sailfish releases during upon by sailfish anglers. However, the agitated the two days of fishing. sea condition energized the fish improving the Below average temperatures and rough sea morning bite from the previous day. A total conditions the week prior to the Derby helped of ten teams released four or more fish during push sailfish down the Florida coast creating the first three hours of fishing. Locally based optimism among anglers. The morning of Old No. 7/Propayroll and Miami based Remix/ the tournament southerly winds warmed Freebird continued their slugfest at the top of temperatures and brought scattered showers to the leaderboard. With a whole lot of pride on the region. Angler Todd Willard aboard Fish the line, a classic north versus south shootout On posted the Derby’s first fish just minutes after the start. As the day progressed nearly Southern Run, the 2018 Derby Champs, celebrating with a was developing. Southern Run, Native Son, Sore Subject, Goin’ Raptor and Fish On were the entire fleet was radioing in fish. It was champagne toast at Sailfish Marina. also grinding their way up the scoreboard and not a fast-paced bite, but rather a steady pick. soon found themselves within striking range of the lead. By noon every Team Old No.7/Propayroll led by Captain Jamie Ralph and Team Remix/ boat in the Derby fleet had posted one or more sailfish releases for the Freebird led by Captain J.C. Cleare dueled at the top of the scoreboard most tournament. The Palm Beaches were living up to their reputation as the of the day. They both would finish the day with 8 releases, with Old No. 7/ Sailfish Sector of the Gulfstream. While other teams were out finding fish, Propayroll winning the Top Daily Boat award on time. Team Kite Keeper finished the day in third place with 7 releases on time. Angler Mike Simko of Team Southern Ground found themselves stuck at the dock. A live well and float switch issue nearly sunk their boat the preceding night. With dogged Palm Beach Gardens would earn the Top Daily Angler award catching all 7 determination they were able to recover from their misfortune and were of Kite Keeper’s fish on day one. At one point Simko found himself battling two sails at the same time, an impressive angling feat. The best of the sailfish back on the water by mid-day. Karma was at work when they soon hooked a triple-header sail not far from Palm Beach Inlet. bite was taking place between Juno Beach and Hobe Sound. The heavy cont’d on page 4 All photos by Leonard Bryant
Remix/Freebird fishing offshore during Day 1 of the Derby.
Old No. 7/Propayroll with 8 releases after Day 1 in their 52’ Cabo.
Mike Simko, the Rea Trophy recipient
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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 02/01 02/02 02/03 02/04 02/05 02/06 02/07 02/08 02/09 02/10 02/11 02/12 02/13 02/14 02/15 02/16 02/17 02/18 02/19 02/20 02/21 02/22 02/23 02/24 02/25 02/26 02/27 02/28
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Time 03:42 AM 04:32 AM 05:20 AM 06:08 AM 12:37 AM 01:28 AM 02:20 AM 03:16 AM 04:14 AM 05:12 AM 06:07 AM 12:35 AM 01:25 AM 02:11 AM 02:52 AM 03:32 AM 04:10 AM 04:49 AM 05:30 AM 06:14 AM 12:39 AM 01:31 AM 02:29 AM 03:34 AM 04:43 AM 05:52 AM 12:35 AM 01:38 AM
Hgt -0.30L -0.25L -0.15L -0.01L 2.44H 2.38H 2.32H 2.27H 2.24H 2.25H 2.28H 0.19L 0.15L 0.11L 0.07L 0.05L 0.05L 0.07L 0.10L 0.16L 2.44H 2.44H 2.41H 2.40H 2.41H 2.46H -0.06L -0.13L
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Time 09:53 AM 10:40 AM 11:25 AM 12:08 PM 06:56 AM 07:45 AM 08:35 AM 09:28 AM 10:23 AM 11:20 AM 12:18 PM 06:58 AM 07:44 AM 08:25 AM 09:03 AM 09:38 AM 10:13 AM 10:48 AM 11:25 AM 12:05 PM 07:02 AM 07:56 AM 08:55 AM 10:00 AM 11:08 AM 12:16 PM 06:55 AM 07:52 AM
Hgt 2.76H 2.71H 2.63H 2.53H 0.14L 0.29L 0.41L 0.51L 0.56L 0.58L 0.55L 2.33H 2.38H 2.42H 2.46H 2.47H 2.48H 2.47H 2.45H 2.42H 0.23L 0.31L 0.39L 0.43L 0.43L 0.37L 2.53H 2.60H
Time 4:19 PM 5:07 PM 5:53 PM 6:39 PM 12:52 PM 1:38 PM 2:26 PM 3:19 PM 4:16 PM 5:14 PM 6:11 PM 1:11 PM 2:00 PM 2:43 PM 3:22 PM 4:00 PM 4:36 PM 5:13 PM 5:52 PM 6:35 PM 12:49 PM 1:39 PM 2:36 PM 3:41 PM 4:51 PM 6:00 PM 1:20 PM 2:18 PM
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Hgt -0.02L -0.05L -0.04L -0.01L 2.40H 2.28H 2.17H 2.08H 2.03H 2.01H 2.04H 0.49L 0.41L 0.33L 0.26L 0.20L 0.15L 0.10L 0.06L 0.03L 2.36H 2.30H 2.23H 2.18H 2.18H 2.24H 0.25L 0.12L
Time 10:05 PM 10:56 PM 11:47 PM
Hgt 2.52H 2.52H 2.50H
7:25 PM 8:12 PM 9:01 PM 9:52 PM 10:46 PM 11:41 PM
0.04L 0.10L 0.15L 0.19L 0.22L 0.22L
7:02 PM 7:49 PM 8:32 PM 9:11 PM 9:50 PM 10:28 PM 11:09 PM 11:52 PM
2.08H 2.13H 2.18H 2.23H 2.28H 2.33H 2.38H 2.42H
7:22 PM 8:15 PM 9:15 PM 10:20 PM 11:28 PM
0.02L 0.02L 0.02 L 0.02L -0.00L
7:05 PM 2.34H 8:04 PM 2.45H
As we near the end of Florida’s so called ‘winter’ months, fishing for sailfish is still in the spotlight throughout the month of February. As the month progresses the action should remain steady but will begin to fizzle out in Palm Beach as the sailfish continue their southerly migration. If you haven’t already, try to get out and kite fish for sails after a passing cold front. It’s not uncommon to hook two or more sailfish in a single fishing trip when kite fishing. Besides sailfish, there will also be a variety of pelagic fish visiting our waters that will gladly eat your kite baits. Be on the lookout for kingfish, dolphin and wahoo swimming in your kite spread. I recommend using a small trace of wire on a couple of your leaders, so you increase your chances of catching toothy critters like kingfish and wahoo. Anglers that like to fish from the beach and the waters near shore, the annual migration of spinner sharks should be commencing by the end of the month. These swift, fast growing sharks are exhilarating to catch. Spinner sharks are named for the spinning leaps they make when they rocket out of the water. When spinners are feeding on schools of fish, they will swim vertically through the school while spinning on their axis, erupting from the surface of the water. By boat, target spinner sharks by anchoring ahead of the school and use chum to lure them in. Live bait will work best; try mullet, blue runners and goggle eyes. When you hook one, they jump quite a bit and the adrenaline rush you feel is like no other! Bottom fishing should produce a good bite a couple days after a passing cold front. The deeper wrecks like the Skycliffe out of Boynton Inlet and the Ande out of Palm Beach Inlet should be holding almaco, amberjacks and grouper. If you are drift fishing, I suggest starting your drift on the outside of the second reef in 75ft of water and drift in shallow to 40ft (depending on wind conditions of course). Use a long leader at least 15ft long, a 3/0 - 6/0 circle hook based on the size of your bait, with just enough weight to hold bottom. Bottom fishing should yield muttons, kingfish, cobia, Spanish mackerel, bonito, trigger fish, etc. You will catch yellowtails, muttons and mangroves closer to the reef itself. Say HELLO if you see me out on the water! Good luck & keep on catching! Please be sure to check out my YouTube Channel “Darcizzle Offshore” for new fishing videos uploaded every week!
Darcizzle with a Red Grouper she caught in 50ft of water on the reef. This 25” Keeper Grouper ate a live pilchard.
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by Christopher Sprague Jr. Angler-Team Tuppens
Hello Anglers, It is tournament time in Key West. It’s the first SKA tournament of the year and we are looking forward to it! This tournament is a two day tournament, so we will need a lot of rigs. This time of year the ocean can be very rough, but the monster kingfish come through. Last year in Key West during the Meat Mayhem tournament, there were a lot of big fish caught- 5 over 50 pounds. My friend Hunter, who fishes on a boat called “Young Guns”, caught a monster 65-pound kingfish. My Dad and I have been preparing for this tournament for the last month. My Dad ties the rigs and I cut the wire. I also paint our ribbon rigs purple because they don’t come in that color, which is our favorite color for ribbon rigs. We have all our rigs tied and our rod and reels spooled with new line and ready for fishing. This will be the first time on our new boat. My Dad and the team will leave early to pre-fish and catch bait, whereas I will leave the day before the tournament. I look forward to this tournament because catching a big kingfish at the start of the season would be a great way to start the year! I hope to tell you all about it in the next issue of Coastal Angler! I am also the team chef! We get hungry after a hard day of fishing.
The Florida-wide cold front that rolled through in late October, kicked-started the process that we have been looking for all year. Fishing has turned back on! Photo by Capt. Mark Shepard
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Sailfish Derby BOYNTON INLET - TIDE CHART Silver continued from page 1 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 02/01 02/02 02/03 02/04 02/05 02/06 02/07 02/08 02/09 02/10 02/11 02/12 02/13 02/14 02/15 02/16 02/17 02/18 02/19 02/20 02/21 02/22 02/23 02/24 02/25 02/26 02/27 02/28
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Time 04:33 AM 05:24 AM 06:14 AM 12:13 AM 01:03 AM 01:55 AM 02:49 AM 03:46 AM 04:46 AM 12:08 AM 01:01 AM 01:49 AM 02:32 AM 03:13 AM 03:51 AM 04:28 AM 05:04 AM 05:40 AM 06:19 AM 12:23 AM 01:10 AM 02:03 AM 03:04 AM 04:12 AM 05:21 AM 12:36 AM 01:37 AM 02:34 AM
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Time 10:16 AM 11:03 AM 11:49 AM 07:05 AM 07:56 AM 08:50 AM 09:47 AM 10:46 AM 11:44 AM 05:46 AM 06:40 AM 07:28 AM 08:11 AM 08:51 AM 09:29 AM 10:07 AM 10:43 AM 11:20 AM 11:57 AM 07:02 AM 07:50 AM 08:46 AM 09:50 AM 10:59 AM 12:07 PM 06:27 AM 07:26 AM 08:19 AM
Hgt 2.92H 2.88H 2.77H -0.48L -0.25L -0.03L 0.16L 0.29L 0.35L 1.95H 2.01H 2.10H 2.21H 2.31H 2.39H 2.44H 2.45H 2.42H 2.37H -0.14L -0.03L 0.09L 0.17L 0.18L 0.10L 2.43H 2.60H 2.74H
Time 5:02 PM 5:52 PM 6:42 PM 12:35 PM 1:21 PM 2:09 PM 2:59 PM 3:54 PM 4:52 PM 12:40 PM 1:31 PM 2:17 PM 2:59 PM 3:38 PM 4:15 PM 4:50 PM 5:26 PM 6:02 PM 6:42 PM 12:37 PM 1:21 PM 2:11 PM 3:12 PM 4:21 PM 5:33 PM 1:11 PM 2:09 PM 3:03 PM
Hgt -0.60L -0.61L -0.56L 2.61H 2.42H 2.22H 2.05H 1.93H 1.86H 0.35L 0.30L 0.22L 0.12L 0.02L -0.07L -0.15L -0.21L -0.26L -0.29L 2.30H 2.23H 2.16H 2.12H 2.13H 2.23H -0.04L -0.22L -0.40L
Time Hgt 10:33 PM 2.80H 11:23 PM 2.75H 7:33 PM 8:25 PM 9:19 PM 10:16 PM 11:13 PM
-0.47L -0.34L -0.21L -0.10L -0.03L
5:50 PM 6:43 PM 7:32 PM 8:17 PM 8:59 PM 9:39 PM 10:19 PM 10:59 PM 11:40 PM
1.87H 1.93H 2.02H 2.12H 2.21H 2.29H 2.34H 2.37H 2.37H
7:26 PM 8:16 PM 9:15 PM 10:21 PM 11:30 PM
-0.30L -0.29L -0.27L -0.27L -0.33L
6:40 PM 2.38H 7:41 PM 2.57H 8:36 PM 2.73 H
With only two hours remaining it was evident that this year’s tournament would come right down to the wire. Nearly a dozen teams had positioned themselves close to the top. Teams Seraphim, LaLa, Griffin, Sore Subject, Miss Annie and Reel Captivating were all ascending the leaderboard. Teams Remix/Freebird, Native Son, Southern Run and Old No. 7/Propayroll were battling it out at the top. With less than an hour to go three teams each had 16 overall sails. Deteriorating weather was also coming into play. Heavy rain, strong winds and building seas challenged the fleet in the final half hour. As it turned out the rain, which forced teams to pull in their kites, would be Southern Run’s savior. While clearing their water-logged kite they deployed a threadfin herring off the bow on a spinning rod just to keep a bait in the water. The move paid off producing their seventeenth sailfish release with minutes left in the tournament. It was the fish that would secure their win and the Top Daily Boat award. LaLa angler Dave Bertolozzi won the Top Daily Angler award with 6 releases. Billy Palmer aboard the Leisure Boy won the Daily Heavy Weight Fish award with a 13 lb., 11 oz. dolphin. A total of 175 sails, of which 24 were tagged, were released by the fleet on the final day of fishing. The last sailfish of the Derby, fish number 317, was released by angler Jim Fallon on Reel Captivating. Southern Run led by Capt. Skip Dana claimed the Top Overall Boat award with 17 releases. Dana was awarded the Top Derby Captain. Teams Remix/Freebird, Native Son and Old No. 7/Propayroll followed in that order on the final leaderboard each posting 16 releases. With 10 individual releases Kite Keeper angler Mike Simko earned the Top Overall Angler award, the famous Mrs. Henry Rea Trophy. Anglers Mark Wodlinger, Keith McDonald and Clemente Travieso followed Simko in the standings with 7 releases each. Seraphim angler Vanessa Lindner claimed the Top Lady Angler Trophy with 6 releases on time. Capt. Matt Alligood led team Good Call to the Top Tag Team award by tagging 8 sailfish with Billfish Foundation tags. Kite Keeper with Capt. David McGaha at the helm was the Top Small Boat.
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KAYAKFISHING by Brian Nelli, Contributing Writer INSHORE: February is a good time to target a lot of different species, from pompano, jacks and sheepshead around deeper cuts to snook, reds, flounder and trout Cole and Chad with a nice pompano along the mangroves and structure. During this time the water is a lot colder than most of the year. When fishing the flats around mangroves, hit the water a little later in the day and target sand holes and areas with dark mud. These spots will warm quicker than surrounding areas and should be holding fish. Remember snook season opens February 1. Tripletail should also be on the mind during this time. Launching around the mouth of the Loxahatchee River will put you in the area to find structure like crab pots and channel markers where these fish like to hangout. OFFSHORE: The cobia will start to move into the beaches following rays, sharks and turtles. I like to have a DOA Swimming Mullet ready to pitch to them when spotted. Sailfish, kingfish, wahoo and dolphin will also still be frequent catches in February. Look for these guys to be found from 90-120 feet chasing goggle eyes, pilchards and blue runners. If live bait is not an option, look to try an artificial trolling lure like SeaLime Lures. These baits have great life-like action to entice the bite. See you on the water! 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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ROAD TRIPFISHING The Budget List Trips by Keith Lozott, Contributing Writer This time of year, is extremely difficult for me to get away and fish, much less go on a trip somewhere. The weather can be difficult to manage with cold fronts, windy days, rain and then a day or two in between to sneak out if time permits. I had Christmas, New Years, my daughter’s birthday in January and then my lovely bride’s birthday in February. Talk about budget busting times; these are it. But that doesn’t stop me from dreaming about or planning my next adventure. I’m not sure about you but I record numerous fishing shows to learn a bit and get ideas of places I haven’t been and would like to go sometime.
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It’s like the Johnny Cash hit song “I’ve Been Everywhere”. Brunswick, Golden Isles, Charleston, Pamlico River, Outer Banks, Neuse River, New River, Wrightsville not Wrongsville, Estero Bay, Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota Bay, Upper Tampa Bay, Horseshoe Beach, Steinhatchee, Yankeetown, Apalachicola, Port St. Joe, Panama City, Destin, Choctawhatchee Bay (Hard one to say), Pensacola Bay too many to name. Can you imagine fishing all the locations above? One trip a year will take you 22 years to fish them all and that’s just a drop in the bucket of the unbelievable places we can fish as anglers. We have remote trips, city trips, overseas excursions, family vacations and solo missions. All I can say is I look forward to one killer destination per year with the guys and at least sneaking a couple days on the water with the family on vacation. I love spending time with my wife on the water when I can get her to go and hopefully I can get my beautiful daughter fishing and boating soon. Currently the sandbar in the summer is peaking her 9-year-old interest. I must brag that I did put her on a snook in the St. Lucie Inlet and a few mangrove snappers near the sandbar which put a smile on her face that I will remember forever. The locations above may not be the Amazon peacock bass adventure, Costa Rican rooster fish dream, Panamanian marlin extravaganza or Alaskan halibut blowout, but they are located within driving distance of Florida. If you have the desire to fish like I do on a reasonable budget, all you need to do is jump in the car, truck, SUV, or camper and hit the road. These locations won’t break the budget and are beautiful places. I have fished close to, around them and places in between, but haven’t been to them yet. I’ve researched, mapped out and put many spots on my bucket list to go next and you better believe I will fishing one or many of the spots above hopefully over the next couple decades. Maybe I will see you there one day and we can share a story or two! Keith Lozott Avid Florida Angler COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM
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PORT OF WEST PALM BEACH, FL Station ID: 8722588 Date Day 02/01 Thu 02/02 Fri /02/03 Sat 02/04 Sun 02/05 Mon 02/06 Tue 02/07 Wed 02/08 Thu 02/09 Fri 02/10 Sat /02/11 Sun 02/12 Mon 02/13 Tue 02/14 Wed 02/15 Thu 02/16 Fri 02/17 Sat 02/18 Sun 02/19 Mon 02/20 Tue 02/21 Wed 02/22 Thu 02/23 Fri 02/24 Sat 02/25 Sun 02/26 Mon 02/27 Tue 02/28 Wed
Time 02:15 AM 03:07 AM 03:59 AM 04:52 AM 05:47 AM 12:33 AM 01:28 AM 02:28 AM 03:27 AM 04:24 AM 05:14 AM 06:00 AM 06:43 AM 12:58 AM 01:37 AM 02:15 AM 02:53 AM 03:31 AM 04:11 AM 04:56 AM 05:46 AM 12:31 AM 01:30 AM 02:36 AM 03:45 AM 04:50 AM 05:49 AM 12:13 AM
Hgt -1.06L -0.97L -0.80L -0.56L -0.31L 2.48H 2.35H 2.27H 2.24H 2.27H 2.34H 2.43H 2.53H -0.35L -0.41L -0.44L -0.43L -0.38L -0.30L -0.20L -0.09L 2.53H 2.53H 2.57H 2.66H 2.80H 2.94H -0.78L
Time 08:45 AM 09:34 AM 10:22 AM 11:09 AM 11:57 AM 06:43 AM 07:40 AM 08:39 AM 09:37 AM 10:34 AM 11:26 AM 12:13 PM 12:55 PM 07:23 AM 08:02 AM 08:39 AM 09:15 AM 09:52 AM 10:28 AM 11:07 AM 11:50 AM 06:42 AM 07:44 AM 08:49 AM 09:56 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 06:44 AM
Hgt 3.23H 3.13H 2.96H 2.73H 2.48H -0.08L 0.11L 0.23L 0.29L 0.27L 0.20L 0.10L -0.01L 2.61H 2.67H 2.68H 2.66H 2.60H 2.53H 2.44H 2.34H 0.00L 0.06L 0.06L -0.01L -0.15L -0.33L 3.05H
Time 2:54 PM 3:43 PM 4:33 PM 5:23 PM 6:14 PM 12:45 PM 1:37 PM 2:34 PM 3:32 PM 4:28 PM 5:20 PM 6:07 PM 6:50 PM 1:33 PM 2:09 PM 2:44 PM 3:18 PM 3:54 PM 4:33 PM 5:15 PM 6:03 PM 12:41 PM 1:40 PM 2:48 PM 3:58 PM 5:04 PM 6:05 PM 12:55 PM
Hgt -0.73L -0.72L -0.66L -0.55L -0.43L 2.25H 2.04H 1.91H 1.85H 1.86H 1.93H 2.03H 2.14H -0.12L -0.21L -0.27L -0.32L -0.35L -0.38L -0.40L -0.41L 2.25H 2.18H 2.17H 2.24H 2.39H 2.58H -0.51L
Time 9:03 PM 9:55 PM 10:47 PM 11:39 PM
Hgt 2.82H 2.81H 2.73H 2.61H
7:06 PM 7:59 PM 8:52 PM 9:46 PM 10:39 PM 11:29 PM 12:16 AM
-0.30L -0.20L -0.13L -0.10L -0.13L -0.19L -0.27L
7:32 PM 8:12 PM 8:52 PM 9:31 PM 10:11 PM 10:53 PM 11:39 PM
2.23H 2.32H 2.38H 2.44H 2.48H 2.51H 2.52H
6:58 PM 7:58 PM 9:03 PM 10:09 PM 11:13 PM
-0.42L -0.44L -0.48L -0.56L -0.67L
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SOUTH COUNTY SAND TO STREAM By Bill Buckley
What’s there to look forward to in February, beside the Daytona 500? Snook are back on the menu! February 1st marks the opening of the Spring snook season on the Atlantic coast of Florida. The best locations for landbased anglers to target snook in our area are at Boca and Boynton inlets. Cast live threadfins, pilchards, or shrimp into flowing water that passes close to pockets of slack water where snook wait to ambush prey. Flair Hawk jigs, topwater plugs, and D.O.A. shrimp are great alternatives if live bait is not available. Boat anglers have the advantage of targeting snook near lighted docks and bridges at night. The lights attract baitfish while snook lurk on the outer edges of the light bloom. Anglers with a snook permit may keep just 1 snook per day that measures between 28 and 32 inches. Although the seas are typically rougher this time of year, boat anglers have plenty of options within just 2 miles of shore. Sailfish have been biting well for the past month, as have bonito, kingfish, wahoo, “football” blackfin tunas, and snappers. Even mahi mahi have been caught inside of 300ft, usually as bycatch while targeting sails. Some cobia can be found near structures like wrecks and rock piles. Spanish mackerel and bluefish can be found in 10-25ft. Reef anglers be aware: all shallow water groupers are still in a closed season until May 1st. For anglers who Bill with a pair of 120lb winter nighttime swordfish. don’t mind fishing 1214 miles offshore at night, this is a great time of year to target swordfish. Averaging 70-120lbs, swordfish are smaller, but more abundant now than in warmer months. Minimum recommended rod/reel combo is 50-class spooled with 60lb mono. There are some monster fish out there well over 200lbs, so heavier tackle and line is always suggested if you can afford it. Terminal tackle consists of 9/0 to 10/0 sized big game hooks and 6-8ft of 300lb mono leader. The use of battery powered lights or cyalume sticks attached to the line 10-20ft from the bait is highly recommended. Use large squid, tinker mackerel, or live blue runners for bait. Rigged and unrigged frozen swordfish baits are available at tackle shops that specialize in offshore fishing. Start your drift at dusk on or near the “50 line”, -79.50°W longitude, a few miles south of Hillsboro inlet. You’ll be drifting north at about 3kts for several hours, so take into account where you want to finish the night and adjust your starting point accordingly. Deploy 3-5 baits at different depths from 50 to 300ft down. To reduce tangles, use floats (balloons, milk jugs, etc.) to move the lines away from the boat after reaching desired depth. Minimum size for swordfish is 47 inches, measured from the tip of the lower jaw to the fork of the tail (LJFL). Bag limit is 1 per angler, up to 4 per boat. Go to www.hmspermits.noaa.gov to obtain a HMS permit for your boat, which is required for keeping swordfish. My space is limited here, so visit your local offshore tackle shop to learn more about how to catch these delicious gladiators of the sea. Bill Buckley “Uncle Buck” Graphic artist & offshore angler, Boca Raton, FL
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STAND UP PADDLEBOARD: The Need for Speed by Chris Anders Contributing Writer
JUPITER INLET - TIDE CHART Jupiter Inlet, South Jetty, FL Station ID: 8722495 Referenced to Station: GOVERNMENT CUT, MIAMI HARBOR ENTRANCE ( 8723178 ) Time offset in mins (high:-10 low: -9) Height offset in feet (high:* 1.08 low: *1.42) Date 02/01 02/02 02/03 02/04 02/05 02/06 02/07 02/08 02/09 02/10 02/11 02/12 02/13 02/14 02/15 02/16 02/17 02/18 02/19 02/20 02/21 02/22 02/23 02/24 02/25 02/26 02/27 02/28
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Time 02:17 AM 03:08 AM 03:58 AM 04:49 AM 05:40 AM 12:40 AM 01:34 AM 02:31 AM 03:31 AM 04:31 AM 05:25 AM 06:13 AM 12:16 AM 12:57 AM 01:35 AM 02:12 AM 02:48 AM 03:24 AM 04:03 AM 04:46 AM 05:34 AM 12:48 AM 01:49 AM 02:57 AM 04:06 AM 05:12 AM 06:11 AM 12:18 AM
Hgt Time -1.21L 09:01 AM -1.10L 09:48 AM -0.90L 10:34 AM -0.64L 11:20 AM -0.33L 12:06 PM 2.35H 06:34 AM 2.18H 07:31 AM 2.05H 08:30 AM 1.99H 09:28 AM 1.99H 10:24 AM 2.05H 11:15 AM 2.14H 12:01 PM -0.23L 06:56 AM -0.32L 07:36 AM -0.39L 08:14 AM -0.43L 08:52 AM -0.43L 09:28 AM -0.39L 10:05 AM -0.30L 10:42 AM -0.18L 11:22 AM -0.04L 12:06 PM 2.30H 06:30 AM 2.26H07:34 AM 2.26H 08:43 AM 2.34H 09:51 AM 2.48H 10:55 AM 2.64H 11:53 AM -0.88L 07:04 AM
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Hgt 2.98H 2.94H 2.83H 2.66H 2.47H -0.04L 0.21L 0.39L 0.47L 0.47L 0.40L 0.29L 2.25H 2.35H 2.44H 2.48H 2.49H 2.47H 2.41H 2.34H 2.27H 0.11L 0.22L 0.24L 0.14L -0.05L -0.29L 2.80H
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Hgt -0.80L -0.81L -0.75L -0.62L -0.45L 2.27H 2.09H 1.96H 1.90H 1.91H 1.97H 2.06H 0.16L 0.03L -0.09L -0.20L -0.28L -0.34L -0.38L -0.40L -0.38L 2.20H 2.16H 2.17H 2.27H 2.43H 2.62H -0.53L
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Many of you have entered the racing scene in the SUP world and in doing so you have been trying different types of boards. One of the more common characteristics of the SUP race board is that riders look for a narrow board. The idea is that if you have a narrow board then you will be faster. However, the more narrow the board the less stable it becomes. If you are fighting side chop or any chop for that matter then you will be trying to balance yourself and in turn you will slow yourself down. So how do you add stability without decreasing your speed? Well one guy that has changed the way racers think and ride is Larry Allison. He has been in the forefront of developing SUP fins for quite a while and has developed a fin system that allows racers to have a narrow board without losing speed and adding stability. When you gain stability you will be able to ride faster. Now that I got that out of the way, here is how it works. We are used to a single fin on a race board and tend to sway away from a multi-fin setup for racing because it creates too much drag. Allison has developed the ProBox system which is a multiple fin system with a lower profile but raked back. You can use a twin fin setup or a triple fin with a Ventral fin. The Ventral fin is mounted about the center of the board. Many people don’t care for the Ventral fin because of the look or they feel it is difficult to stack multiple boards for transportation. However, the Ventral fin snaps in and out easily. The Ventral fin is important when using the lower stretched out fins because it adds in stability for side chop, downwinding or any chop for that matter, plus it give you better tracking. The only thing you have to be aware of when running the Ventral fin is that you will have to get the board up a little higher when making pivot turns. Also, when using the Probox system many riders feel it is harder to draft behind you because the release of water is not smooth. It is more like boiling water and makes it hard for the riders to draft. Although the multi-fin setup has been around for many years, you will still need to experiment with your board to see which fin setup works for you. One thing is sure about the Larry Allison Probox system is that it adds stability on very narrow boards which equates to speed. Check them out www.AllisonSupRaceFins.com Chris Anders, CEgO www.ThePalmBeachBoatClub.com • 561-840-1901
Larry Allison Pro Box setup on my Infinity BlackFish
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returns to Carlin Park this March The 2018 Jupiter Seafood Festival heads back east to Carlin Park entering its sixth year. The festival is set to take place on March 3rd & 4th and is sure to feature delicious seafood and family fun. The 2018 Jupiter Seafood Festival brings the community together for two days of fresh local seafood, live music, nautical vendors and family entertainment. The event will feature the Andrew “Red” Harris Reef Foundation which is a local non-profit that helps insure the long-term health and vibrancy of our local ocean by building artificial reefs in the waters. This year’s festival features musical acts Abby Owens, Future Prezidents, Tom Jackson Band and The Petty Hearts (The National Tom Petty Tribute Show). On Sunday March 4th the music continues with Mike Lebon, Girlfriend Material and local favorite Spred the Dub. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to relax on the green and enjoy the live music and entertainment. The Jupiter Seafood Festival takes place from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3rd and 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 4th. Admission is just $10 and kids 12 and under are FREE. For more information, visit jupiterseafoodfestival.net or call 561-847-2090. Photo Credit: Leonard Bryant Photography Foundation team members serve the community Art, crafts & gifts galore
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FISHINGFORECAST PALM BEACH INSHORE & OFFSHORE
JUNO BEACHPIER by Hannah Deadman Contributing Writer
By Capt. Weston Russell
Grab your bait and come on down to the Juno Welcome to the Coastal Angler Magazine fishing report for Beach Pier! February is February. We had cold weather in January which produced some really good typically a slower month; fishing for our area and I expect that February will continue to be good. Strong however, cold fronts will winds and rough seas seemed to be the daily menu last month, but I believe we bring lots of fish. are past the worst of it. The freezing conditions have pushed some really great In February, anglers fishing down south. Along the beach you can expect Spanish mack’s, large can expect Spanish schools of jacks, with an occasional pompano and permit to be found between mackerel (catch ‘em with the Breakers and the end of the Singer Island condos. artificial lures like Gotch’as, crappie jigs and clark spoons.) There should For the offshore anglers, keep your eye out for the full moon and get those also be blue fish (use cut sardines, finger mullet and artificial lures like wahoo rods ready. Along with great hoo fishing there will be a lot of sails in spoon and diamond jigs.) our area making the migration south. There will also be pompano (use crappie jigs tipped with a little shrimp Kite fishing will produce the most and bottom baits like clams or sand fleas.) As always, croaker and whiting are best caught with either frozen or live shrimp. action, but just flat lining a live goggle LMC offers its Kids’ Fishing Program every Saturday of the month at will work too. If you’re looking to feed 8 a.m. Participants learn basic pier and beach fishing techniques, including the family, the deep-water wrecks will knot tying, casting and ethical angling. Email sthompson@marinelife.org hold a lot of vermillion snapper and a few groupers. We use cut squid on our to register. Cost: $10/angler; participants meet at LMC. LMC’s Deep Blue and You Yoga program (taught by a certified charters. It seems to stay on the hook instructor) is the third Saturday every month (Oct.-April) from 10-10:45 when dropping down. Remember it’s a.m. following the monthly Blue Friends Beach Cleanup. Participants meet five per person limit. Good luck! at LMC at 9:45 a.m. For updates on LMC and Juno Beach Pier events, follow our social Captain Weston Russell media, visit www.marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280. 561-310-2690 • www.reelintensefishing.com Facebook.com/reelintensefishingcharter Daiwa Saltist spinning outfit made quick work reeling in this jack... #daiwareels
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JUPITER INLET INSHORE By Craig Korczynski
February has arrived. Cool fronts will continue to migrate south pushing cooler air and windy conditions at times. Snook season is open. Snook anglers this means target deeper holes, bridges, channels, and sea walls. The snook will be holding near the bottom and tight on structure. At high noon look for snook laying up on sand bars basking in the sun. The snook are willing to take any live bait or DOA 4-inch cal or paddle tail crossing their path. Night fishing offers great numbers of snook on fly and live baits. Be sure to work the shadow lines and stay quiet. The rules and regulations should be followed strictly for all fish but certainly for snook. The lengths for snook are 28 inches minimum and 32 maximum one snook per person. The tarpon fishing in the back canals and bays offer great shots with fly and lures. Keep an eye out for rolling fish on the surface Barry with huge fat snook. and work the area thoroughly. Deeper passes hold bigger fish up to 60 pounds. Anglers using live baits will have plenty of action but artificial plugs and DOA shrimp and DOA C.A.L. 4-inch Jerk bait in glow and gold fleck will get the job done, allowing anglers to bring a tarpon boat side. The river will be teeming with life as anglers can
Alex with tarpon.
target jacks, snook, tarpon, sheepshead, and pompano. Seawalls and docks are great areas for jacks and snook during the day and at night. Live baits and artificial lures will produce many strikes. Top water Heedon spooks early morning and late in the afternoon provide explosive action for top water fanatics. Palm Beach offers anglers a variety of species to target near docks and grassy bottom areas. Snook, trout, drum, jacks and many others strike lures and live baits from top to bottom; tides and water clarity are the keys to successful fishing. Find the bait and the fish are close by; look for birds offering clues as well. The grass flats are another great spot for anglers to take the kids after a cool front. The flats will be full of ladyfish, jacks, pompano, bluefish, black ? drum, sheepshead, snapper, and few mackerel and trout. The best method to use on the flats is artificial jigs tipped with shrimp for the kids and some adults. Popping corks never fail with a live shrimp or a DOA shrimp in glow. When working the flats look for potholes and drop offs for areas to target. Always remember to use the wind and tide to your advantage. Look for signs and remember those manatees usually have a few surprise fish trailing behind.
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Can you tell if this revolver is new or used?
New or used. You can buy a car, a house, motorcycle, ATV, boat, the list goes on and on. There always seems to be a question on a lot of people’s minds when they come in and look at a new firearm to a used one. For some reason they think it’s not as good as a new one, but that is far from the truth. You can get a great deal on a used firearm over a new one almost all the time. Let’s look at a Smith and Wesson 686 4-inch bbl 357/38 caliber revolver. New this handgun runs around $850.00, a used one however $500.00 to $600.00 depending on the overall condition. Yes, the condition means a lot. If it was cared for the more it will bring. If a gun wasn’t cleaned, maintained properly or was abused, the less it will bring. You don’t need to be a certified gunsmith to know what you are looking at. Look at the overall shape of it. Are there a lot of scratches or blemishes on it? Pull back the hammer fell the cylinder lock up, is it nice and tight or loose? Look at the sights, are they in good shape or does it look like they are bent? A sign the gun might have been dropped on a hard surface. Open the cylinder and see if it looks clean. If there is a lot of carbon build up on the frame it may not have been cleaned properly. The most important. Buy from a dealer that knows what they are doing. We stand behind our firearms new or used, but one of the biggest problems out there. The Gun Show. Folks bring in guns they buy there all the time and over half have problems. It is a dumping ground for broken firearms. You buy one there you take a chance. That simple. So, give a used one a try, you can save money and you really will not know or see the difference between a good used one and a factory new one. Chuck Papp, Manager Delray Shooting Center• (561) 265-0700 thewoodchuck72@aol.com
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February 18: USCG The Palm Beaches “Boating Safety One -Day” Program – VFW Post 9610, 354 10th Street, Lake Park. Call 561.684.6914 or email Chris to February 7: West Palm Beach register chrisatlwi@aol.com. Fishing Club meeting at 7 pm. Guest speaker will be Capt. Craig February 24: USCG DelrayKorczynski, who will discuss Boynton “About Boating Safely” how to catch, photograph & Class - Harvey Oyer Building at release snook, trout, & reds. For 2210 N. Federal Hwy, Boynton more information visit www. Beach. Call 561.312.6439. westpalmbeachfishingclub.org February 28: West Palm Beach February 10: 3rd Annual Fishing Club meeting at 7 pm. Paddlefest at Harbourside Place, Guest speaker will be Capt. Greg Jupiter from 9 am to 3 pm. Visit Bogdan who will discuss drift www.palmbeachpaddlefest.com for fishing for kingfish, cobia and more information. snapper. For more information visit www.westpalmbeachfishingclub.org February 10: USCG DelrayBoynton “Knots Seminar” - February 28: Blue Heron Bridge @ Harvey Oyer Building at 2210 Phil Foster Park night dive. Visit N. Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach. www.puravidadivers.com for more Call 561.312.6439 for more information. information. 14 PALM BEACH COUNTY
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Dawn Williams with a nice snapper off of Palm Beach
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