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Footwear: Huk Performance Fishing Attack The Huk Attack is the most engineered, purpose-built fishing shoe ever created. It brings performance features for the serious fisherman with unique traction, bullet-proof durability and all-day comfort and support. Giftware: The Catch and Release Print Shop Actual Size An alternative to taxidermy, these fish prints are created to the exact length of your catch and stamped with your name and information about your catch. Lifestyle Apparel: Frogg Toggs Prym1 Series Pilot II Jacket and Bibs The Frogg Toggs Prym1 Series Pilot II Jacket and Bibs is the company’s camouflage style of its bombproof Pilot II. It is available in shoreline blue, silver mist and blackout options. Technical Apparel: Frogg Toggs Sierran Transition Wader A zippered, flip-out chest pocket, large multi-function pocket and exterior fly storage area allow these waders to fill double-duty as a chest pack for storage of fly fishing gear. Electronics: Humminbird Solix 15 Chirp Mega SI GPS Humminbird has achieved improved detail and target separation with Chirp Digital Sonar. With touch screen or keypad interface, the screen can be customized and viewed with up to four panels. Fishing Accessory: Yeti Coolers Panga Duffel The Panga Duffel is a hardcore drybag designed to withstand brutal treatment and be completely watertight. It is fully submersible, and Yeti called it a gear fortress. Fly Fishing Accessory: Simms G3 Guide Stockingfoot Wader Simms has built its most breathable and durable wader yet in its new G3 Guide, with four-layers of Gore-Tex fabric in the legs and three layers above the waist. They also feature a chest pocket, handwarmer pockets and built in utility tabs.
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Fishing Line: Berkley Fireline Ultra 8 With four times the abrasion resistance of its original Fireline, Berkley’s thermally fused Ultra 8 comes in a range from 4 pound test up to 30 pound test. FishSmart: Eagle Claw 2017 Flounder Sample Pack Eagle Claw jumps in for the conservation of summer flounder and catch and release with its 2017 Flouder Sample Pack. Kids’ Tackle: 13 Fishing Ambition Combo Designed specifically with the smaller size of a child in mind, but packed with some features required by serious anglers, these salt and freshwater combos are perfect for the little angler who is really into fishing. Tackle Management: Daiwa Tactical Backpack This tackle backpack is perfect for hiking into a stream, walking the banks of a pond, hauling down to the surf or for use as a quickgrab on your buddy’s boat. It is custom designed to hold all the gear an angler needs.
Saltwater Soft Lure: LIVETARGET Hollow Body Mullet The Hollow Body Mullet is sure to find a place in nearshore and inshore boxes and be deadly for sea trout, redfish, snook, flounder and striped bass. It is an incredibly detailed and lifelike walking bait with great action. Fly Reel: Pflueger Supreme QRS Fly Reel With its innovative Quick Release Spool, the Supreme QRS offers an interchangeable large-arbor cassette spool system. The polycarbonate cassettes are secured in the spool carrier by an advanced locking system enclosed by a full stainless steel and alloy construction. Freshwater Reel: Shimano Curado K Baitcasting Reel As if the Curado weren’t legendary enough, Shimano has improved on its venerable reel with the latest in Shimano technology, such as smooth, efficient, durable MicroModule gearing. It is available gear ratios up to 8.5:1. Saltwater Reel: Shimano Sustain Reels C4000/5000 Shimano’s Sustain Reels are a saltwater line of spinning reels that fits into the higher end of Shimano’s line. Featuring Shimano’s advanced Hagane technology, they are smooth, powerful and durable for anglers seeking to do battle with midsized saltwater species.
Terminal Tackle: Trapper Round Bend Treble With an innovative “trap,” the standard version of this odd-looking hook has proven itself by holding baits in place and keeping fish on the hook. The treble-hook version of the trapper is revolutionary. Freshwater Hard Lure: Savage Gear 3D Topwater Bat This crazy-looking bait plays on the nature of predatory species to strike on reaction. It is a hard, surface-walking bait 3D scanned to mimic a bat struggling in the water.
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Saltwater Hard Lure: Rapala X-Rap Magnum 40 Did somebody say wahoo? The new X-Rap Magnum 40 dives consistently to 40 feet with aggressive swimming action. It can be trolled as fast as 13 knots without rolling or kicking out.
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Freshwater Soft Lure: Lunkerhunt LP Prop Series The Lunkerhunt Prop Series combines the design of hollow-body soft plastics with modern prop technology previously found only on hard-body lures. The Prop Series features three body styles: The Prop Frog, The Prop Fish Sunfish and The Prop Fish Shad.
Rod & Reel Combo: Lew’s Mach Crush Speed Spool Combo This baitcast combo features Lew’s exclusive SLP Super Low Profile compact design in a premium 10-bearing Speed Spool reel with MSB Multi-Setting Brake dual cast control system. The combo’s onepiece IM8 graphite rod sports a Winn Dri-Tac splitgrip handle. Fly Fishing Rod: G. Loomis IMX-Pro Fly Rod G. Loomis’ IMX-Pro series was designed for professional guides. IMX-PRO MATRIX is a material that allows Loomis to use fewer wraps of graphite and build fast, responsive rods that are lighter and more sensitive without sacrificing power or durability. Freshwater Rod: 13 Fishing Fate Black With crisp action, incredible sensitivity and superb balance, the Fate Black offers the benefits of a Japanese 30T HTC blank, an innovative seamless reel seat, tanglefree guides with zirconia inserts, hybrid comfort grips and handles made of hand-selected Portuguese cork. Saltwater Rod: St. Croix Legend T o u r n a m e n t Inshore Legend Tournament Inshore rods are the blending of the sensitivity, power and durability found in St Croix’s existing Legend Tournament Bass and Walleye series with components and technology reserved for saltwater environments.
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If you’re looking for a quiet place to fish, with scenery, comfortable cabins and located far from the crowds, drive down to Denali National Park and visit Kirk Martakis at Fish Denali. He offers several lakes on private property that offer about 3,000 wild rainbow trout to 31 inches and trophy-sized grayling. They cruise the lake like sharks, and the clear water makes sight casting to them with single-hook jigs, nymphs or topwater lures too much fun. It’s some of the best lake rainbow fishing I’ve experienced. Cozy, fully equipped cabins located at lakeside offer everything you’ll need for a multi-day stay, including Wi-Fi and multiple bedrooms. It’s a good choice for large families, fishing buddies or couples who want a quiet, laid-back trip with some of Alaska’s best scenery (www.Fishdenali.com). Float fishing offers a change of scenery around each turn in the river as well as great fishing opportunities. Alaska River Tours offers remote float trips along the road system, with neither the crowds nor the expense. Depending on the season, owner Reinhard “Reini” Neuhauser chooses the best rivers for grayling, trout, sheefish, pike, salmon and char. On overnight excursions, he provides tents, camping gear and boats. You arrive ready to fish. I recommend the overnight float, which makes the most of Alaska’s 19-plus hours of daylight. Fish when it’s light, and float during the remaining five hours from midnight to the 4 a.m. during the twilight period, when it’s still light enough to read. It’s a heady trip that is only surpassed by his camps and food served (www.akrivertours.com). The Kenai Peninsula For a quick day of fishing, the Kenai River offers big king salmon to 70plus pounds that sizzle drags. Guide Joe Connors was my instructor back in 10
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Hammerhead Tuff Grab spearfishing gloves are the toughest warmwater spearfishing gloves available. Tuff Grabs were designed in Hawaii for use in asspetto spearfishing, which involves the diver descending to the bottom and scratching up substrate to attract inquisitive fish. In this style of ambush diving, normal diving gloves only last weeks. Tuff Grabs last months, saving the diver money in the long run. A full 5-finger, 2mm neoprene glove with reinforced flexible amarra (synthetic suede) palm and double-stitched gripped reinforcements offer exceptional durability without sacrificing dexterity. Anti-Slip rubberized grips are sewn into each fingertip and palm, leaving the knuckles open for flexibility. Large batting-glove style Velcro enclosures keep the glove tight. Tuff Grabs are available in both Deep Reef and Pelagic Shatter camouflage to help make you the ultimate predator.
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ith warm, nutrient-rich waters, south Florida’s system of freshwater lakes and canals makes perfect habitat for exotic species from all over the world. Regardless of how populations of these weird and sporting fish arrived, they are there to stay. Anglers might as well enjoy them. Darcie Arahill, a.k.a. Darcizzle Offshore, knows her way around these canal systems. She has a particular enthusiasm for Delray Beach, Fla.’s Lake Ida, which is a small water body in an extensive system along Florida’s southern Atlantic coast. She enjoys the excellent bass fishing, but perhaps more appealing are the exotics that happen to be fantastic gamefish. The following oddballs are some of Darcie’s favorites from a fishery unlike any other. Sunshine Bass: These hard-fighting fish are produced and stocked by the state to control shad populations. They are a hybrid cross between striped bass and white bass without the capability to reproduce. State agencies across the country stock their versions of sunshine bass, and regional variations are called hybrids, wipers, whiterock and palmetto bass. Sunshine bass offer the fight and some of the size of a striped bass, while displaying the aggressive feeding behavior and warm-water tolerance of white bass. Although the current strain being produced might not be capable of achieving the size of the more than 16-pound state record, Darcie said they catch plenty of 5 to 6 pounders. Sunshine bass will take artificials like bucktails and swimbaits, but Darcie said you’re better off fishing live American shad or shiners on a Carolina rig. Clown Knife Fish: Lake Ida, its northern sister Lake Osborne, and their canals are the only places in North America where anglers can pursue clown knife fish. These aquarium escapees have become a desired gamefish for those in the know. They are a flat, silvery fish with a snake-like tail. They can swim powerfully either forward or backward, which produces a unique fight. Darcie said these natives to tropical Asia jump like tarpon, and they have been recorded up to 10 pounds in Florida. A clown knife fish might eat a
swimbait, but Darcie said live shad or shiners are your best bet. Peacock Bass: A native to the Amazon River Basin, the butterfly peacock bass has driven many a grand adventure to South America. These gorgeous fish were introduced to Florida by the FWC in the 1980s to control invasive forage species. Anglers are glad to have them. Sensitivity to cool water keeps peacock bass in check. They thrive only in southeast Florida and grow to their largest size in the canals around Miami-Dade and Broward counties, where they’ve been documented up to 12 pounds. Darcie Arahill shows off a big clown knife fish. “They’re very aggressive, and they’re a beautiful fish to catch,” said Darcie. “They fight twice as hard as a largemouth.” Butterfly peacocks make it as far north as West Palm Beach, but cold snaps knock them back every few winters. They will hammer topwater baits and moving baits. Check out Darcie’s YouTube channel Darcizzle Offshore at www.youtube. com/user/DarcizzleOffshore.
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2. Use dangling flashers and chum to increase your chances of attracting them. 3. When you become aware of their presence, do not move a hair as they will disappear if they detect any change in your body language. here’s something about jumping into the blue 4. Do not look at them directly; they do not like eye contact. Use your abyss that gives some people the creeps. For best acting skills to imitate an innocent many, there’s an eerie sense of turtle who has no interest in wahoos. vulnerability knowing that “something” 5. Use a throw flasher to bring them in could materialize from any place at any closer, within range of your speargun. time out of the deep blue. For others, 6. Dive in with a slow and soft descent, the excitement of being able to hunt with your eyes and head turned elsewhere. different species propels them to set 7. If you have done everything correctly aside any doubts about venturing off the and they are still hanging around, extend reef and into new territory. your speargun slowly and take careful Spearfishing in water that is aim, because you will get one chance. hundreds or thousands of feet deep 8. Unless you are extremely confident is a completely different feeling than you can get the kill shot, aim for center reef hunting. For one, looking through mass where your chances of hitting the your mask into deep blue water can be Sheri Daye swims in a big wahoo. target are highest, but not too far back or disorienting when there is nothing for Photo by Vaeamuni Kama too low as a gut shot will result in a tearyour eyes to focus on—no reef, no cover, off. no frame of reference. But just when 9. Let the wahoo complete its initial you begin to wonder why you are floating around in this vast sea of run. The burst of energy with the spear, line and float in tow is impressive, nothingness, you suddenly become aware of another presence—a wahoo but the fish will tire quickly and to the point where you can pull it in by is floating beside you! No matter how hard you are looking, you never the float line. see them coming in; they just materialize out of nowhere. 10. Once you have your fish in hand, gloat, take pictures, show off, Wahoos are one of the most coveted fish for bluewater hunters. That grill and eat! is because they are stealthy, good-tasting and way smarter than you are. They can solve differential equations, calculate the exact range of your P.S. Bluewater spearfishing is thrilling but should only be done after speargun and read your mind. Their elusive nature and narrow body proper training and experience. shape provide a challenging target even for the most experienced of hunters. Sheri is a world-record holder, host of Speargun Hunter, and producer Here are some tips for hunting this wary species: of “The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo” in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Follow 1. Use the right equipment. Bluewater spearguns have longer range “Sheri Daye” and “The Blue Wild” on Facebook and Instagram. and detachable terminal equipment, including shaft with slip-tip, float line and surface floatation. Do not use a reel gun unless you want to get For more Sheri Daye, go to spooled in seconds and lose your gun.
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ur day began with a late start. We expected to drop our baits at sunrise, but arrived around 9 a.m. We quickly set up a sunshade tent, rolled the fishing cart down with our gear and carried the kayak to the spot. My family has fished the coastlines of Brevard County since the mid 1990s, long before kayaks became so popular, when you used surfboards to get your bait out well beyond the surf. My father has recorded some noteworthy catches with this technique using live bait on conventional reel setups. On this day, we picked up some frozen bonita from a local bait shop and were specifically targeting sharks for catch and release. I brought two heavy conventional reel setups, a spinning setup for tossing in the trough and a heavy surf rod for tossing lures into the surf. We planned for a long day of fishing in southern Melbourne Beach. I spread our rod holders down the beach, set up our rods and began arranging the fishing rigs. We use custom rigs for sharks. The one I used to beach an enormous hammerhead in early July consisted of a 20/0 circle hook (debarbed), 6 feet of 600-pound coated steel leader and approximately 10 feet of 300-pound mono shock leader. I’ve found debarbing circle hooks makes for easy and quick hook removal, especially with smaller sharks, such as blacktips. We took turns dropping the baits with our kayak, the shortest being about 175 yards and the longest around 250 yards off the beach. Our baits were secured by tying about 8 feet of breakaway biodegradable twine at the hook eye with a cement block piece at the end. The baits sat for five and a half hours before we got any action. At this point, I figured the crabs had picked apart our bonita and the day was done. We were cooling off in the water when my buddy’s, Pete Filiberto, Penn International 80w went off. He ran out of the water, but the bait had been taken. I saw a little activity with my rod, but figured a sea turtle had passed over the line. Less than five minutes later, that hypothesis had changed. The deeper drop proved worthy. My tuned-up Penn 12/0 Senator began screaming, and I told my buddy to grab the plate and belt, while I tightened my newly upgraded drag to full. We struggled to get the belt in place, so I ended up fighting with the rod butt in the sand; it was nature’s fighting chair. I kept the pressure throughout the struggle with my 125-pound Bullbuster mono line. The fight lasted approximately 30 minutes, standstill at times, but I never lost much gain. A few equipment malfunctions such as my handle grip coming loose and my shorts falling off didn’t stop me from successfully landing and quickly releasing the enormous hammerhead. I was exhausted. We did not have time to tag or measure it, but we believe it was at or over 10 feet in length.
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Stuart, located in Martin County, is known as the Sailfish Capital of the World. Sitting on the most biodiverse estuary in the Northern Hemisphere, Martin County is home to 100 artificial reef systems and over 800 species of fish. Its climate, waterways, natural environment and opportunity for diverse catches make it a mecca for fishermen and nautical explorers year-round. An array of unique shops, fine restaurants, great golf courses and quiet beaches make a day ashore fun, too. Inshore, offshore, saltwater or fresh, head out for an adventure and reel in the memories.
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20-pound fluorocarbon leader. For bonefish, Poland sizes down to 10- or 12-pound mono with a 10-pound fluorocarbon leader. He sight fishes for bonefish with live shrimp, but he also catches a lot of fish dead-bait fishing. The technique involves Power Poling down in an area where the bones should be. Capt. Poland then rigs a hook with a single live shrimp and a half of a dead one. “There’s a live shrimp that’s jumping around with a dead one that’s just sitting there smelling,” he said. It’s a remarkably effective technique. Tarpon and Snook: The bay side of Largo is a hot-bed for tarpon and snook. This time of year, there will be plenty of slotsized and larger snook along with juvenile tarpon from 2 to 4 feet in length around the mangroves. Capt. Poland starts his mornings cast-netting the preferred bait: pinfish and pilchards. Depending on conditions, he rigs them with or without a cork on a 3/0 or 4/0 hook and a 2-foot leader of 40- to 60-pound fluorocarbon. Then he goes looking for some moving water and pitches the baits around the mangroves. Even with 60-pound line, a 32-inch snook or a tailwalking 4-foot tarpon is a handful, especially in these snaggy, shallow environs. Sharks: Finally, and what Poland called “last, but definitely not least,” are big sharks.
Capt. Poland hung into his first big shark when he was just 10 years old and fishing Florida Bay on a guide trip with his dad. The captain tricked the fish into biting by dragging a dead ballyhoo in front of its nose. He then handed the rod over to a young, enthusiastic and impressionable boy. Poland has been doing the same thing ever since. “I wonder why I ever do anything else,” he said. “They’re big, they’re powerful and they’re fun.” With a heavy spinning rod or up to a 30w conventional setup, he fishes bait on an 8/0 circle hook and 4 feet of wire. The first order of business it to deploy a frozen block of chum. Then, if he’s caught a good live bait like a jack crevalle, he’ll fish it. If all he has is dead ballyhoo purchased at the bait shop, that works just as well when fished just like Poland saw the captain do it many years ago. On windy days, Poland sometimes even deploys a kite, just like the ones used offshore. He’ll bait it with a live blue runner, and wait for the show to begin. “There’s nothing like seeing a 10 foot lemon or hammerhead come up out of the water to eat that bait in 3 feet of water,” he said. Unless you go see for yourself, you’ll just have to believe that’s the truth. From offshore to the backcountry, Capt. Greg Poland is skilled in all the fishing the Florida Keys have to offer. Check out his website at www.gregpoland.com.
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t’s worth repeating. Today’s marketplace is overflowing with shelves full of artificial lures embodying the look and actions of countless live baits. If you were limited to a single lure guaranteed to catch fish in a variety of situations from shallow water to offshore, on the surface or near the bottom, anywhere in the world, what would you choose? While you are wrestling with your decision, consider that the government answered that question for you more than 75 years ago at the beginning of World War II. Survival kits aboard warplanes and in life rafts contained a leadheaded bucktail and a length of fishing line. Story after story talks about how successful that bucktail was in providing food for starving military when they were in a life raft or stranded on an island. The popularity of the bucktail has waned over the years and only a relative handful of anglers today recognize its true value. It remains my favorite lure, and I can’t even begin to list the myriad species I have caught on it in many of the world’s waters. Before the advent of soft plastics, we just fished a plain bucktail or we hung a strip of bait on the hook. By the way, dangling a length of bait from a bucktail is exceptionally effective today. In the early days of soft plastic, the worm combined with a bucktail worked well. Now, there are countless soft plastic tails that greatly improve the effectiveness of the leadhead. If you decide to use a bucktail more often or plan to try it for the first time, let me remind you of some of the basics. You always want to attach the leader with a loop knot so the leadhead can swing freely without moving the line or leader up and down. The rule of thumb is to use the lightest weight bucktail that will reach bottom or the depth you want to probe. And, it goes without saying that the lightest leader also makes a difference in performance. You’ll find that some leadheads and plastic tails will outfish others. It’s a matter of preference, experience in fishing them and how you rig them.
If you are targeting bottom species, the bucktail has to bounce along the bottom and not rise very far above it. When you are simply probing, it pays to work the offering from the bottom to the surface. Trolling a bucktail can also be extremely productive. The best approach is to fish it on a flat line and not more than three or four waves behind the boat. One rule that I try to follow is to keep a spare rod rigged with a bucktail whether I’m inshore, on the flats or offshore. You never know when a situation will arise when you need to present a bait to a fish you can see. That’s when a bucktail provides the answer. If the fish remains in sight, you can fish the lure shallow and, if it disappears, the bucktail can be allowed to drop in the water column. The leadheaded bucktail has been catching fish long before the military made it part of their survival gear, and it still catches fish today. Try it!
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Now in its 3rd year, Anglers For The Cure Research and Awareness of Prostate Cancer for all MANKIND is finally hitting home. Men are listening, they’re taking control of their health and are getting tested. In 2016, Anglers For The Cure saw a 60% increase in Sponsors (128), and Gross Donations ($67,500), and a 100% increase in Registered Boats (67) and Event Proceeds. The 2016 Captain’s Meeting alone raised over $25,500 in one evening. This year’s event is looking to be another epic success. With over 130 sponsors that include TD Bank, Engel Coolers, Mercury Marine, Yellowfin, Salt Life Optics, Red Eye Lures, Canvas Designers, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and a few new sponsors like Cuda Brands, HMY Yachts, Galati Yachts, Viking Yacht Service, TowBoatUS of Palm Beach, Datrex, Line-X, and Grundens. One of our greatest sponsors is sponsoring all the men. ONE LAB will be providing FREE PSA Blood Tests and no insurance is needed for this simple blood test. PLUS, there will be TWO tournaments in one day. Each with its own entry fee. Guaranteed BIG cash prizes. The KDW Fishing Tournament and the NEW King of the Kings Tournament with a guaranteed $5,000 1st Place Prize. Scheduled for August 17th and 19th at the beautiful Rybovich Superyacht Marina in West Palm Beach.
What makes ChaseN’Tailz Fishing Tournament one of the largest, most anticipated of the year? Anyone that has ever fished it knows it is an anglers’ tournament; one catering to each team member, sponsor & volunteer to create the best experience and memories. Anglers enjoy two pre-parties with dinner & prizes. A Captains meeting is catered by Tommy Bahama with quality swag filled captains’ buckets and performance tournament shirts along with prizes for having your boat number. An awards ceremony is catered by Calaveras Cantina with a waterslide, dunk tank, music, car show, vendors, drinks, more boat number prizes and prizes for trash fish at one of the most beautiful venues - Harbourside Place. Our host hotel is again the Wyndham Grand located on site with rooms for teams, sponsors & volunteers for $99.00. Last year’s tournament exceeded all expectations with 116 teams, a full moon and over $40,000 donated to charity. Teams traveled from NC and the Keys and have already registered again this year. ChaseN’Tailz is enjoyed by the entire family and has something for everyone. We are very excited about this year’s tournament and thank our teams, sponsors, volunteers & supporters because without them our son’s legacy does not live on to help other children. It’s true what they say, “they save the best for last” Tight Lines!
Team “Reel Anarchy” Getting it done and winning big.
Holdemhook with the biggest overall award from last year.
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Big Dog Fat Cat KDW Shootout Wrap-up Yet another phenomenal year, The Sailfish Marina Big Dog Fat Cat KDW Shootout team under the leadership of Tournament Director Bill Wummer exceeded last year with 229 boats in the hunt. This tournament continues to grow, getting bigger and better every year. The overall winner, Double Play was one of the first to the scales when they opened, not wanting to let any of the girth of the monster 65.9 lb. wahoo fade. The three charities that benefit from the tournament, A Second Chance Pet Adoption, Riviera Beach Maritime Academy and Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center will see increased donations over last year’s event, thanks to growing angler and sponsor support. There were 10 adoptions over the weekend The tournament wishes to thank Sailfish Marina and their staff, all the sponsors, committee members and volunteers. You make this event one of the best in the region! Visit www.bigdogfatcat.org for complete tournament results. Mark your 2018 calendar for next year’s tournament July 13th & 14th as it is sure to be another “best” event of the season. cont’d on page 16
Overall Grand Prize Winner: Double Play with a 65.9 lb Wahoo
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BOCA RATON - TIDE CHART Boca Raton, Lake Boca Raton, FL StationId: 8722816
Date 08/01 08/02 08/03 08/04 08/05 08/06 08/07 08/08 08/09 08/10 08/11 08/12 08/13 08/14 08/15 08/16 08/17 08/18 08/19 08/20 08/21 08/22 08/23 08/24 08/25 08/26 08/27 08/28 08/29 08/30 08/31
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) Day Time Hgt Time Hgt Time Hgt Time Hgt Tue 04:31 AM 2.02H 11:33 AM 0.29L 5:21 PM 2.06H Wed 12:02 AM 0.67L 05:26 AM 2.00H 12:24 PM 0.28L 6:16 PM 2.10H Thu 12:53 AM 0.66L 06:20 AM 2.03H 1:12 PM 0.24L 7:07 PM 2.17H Fri 01:41 AM 0.60L 07:11 AM 2.10H 1:57 PM 0.18L 7:54 PM 2.26 H Sat 02:25 AM 0.52L 07:59 AM 2.18H 2:40 PM 0.11L 8:38 PM 2.36H Sun 03:06 AM 0.43L 08:44 AM 2.27H 3:20 PM 0.04L 9:19 PM 2.46H Mon 03:46 AM 0.35L 09:28 AM 2.35H 3:59 PM 0.00L 9:59 PM 2.52H Tue 04:24 AM 0.27L 10:10 AM 2.41H 4:37 PM -0.02L 10:39 PM 2.56H Wed 05:02 AM 0.19L 10:52 AM 2.46H 5:16 PM -0.00L 11:18 PM 2.57 H Thu 05:40 AM 0.13L 11:35 AM 2.48H 5:57 PM 0.05L 11:58 PM 2.55H Fri 06:22 AM 0.08L 12:20 PM 2.49H 6:41 PM 0.13L Sat 12:39 AM 2.52H 07:07 AM 0.06L 1:07 PM 2.48H 7:29 PM 0.24L Sun 01:23 AM 2.47H 07:57 AM 0.05L 1:59 PM 2.46H 8:23 PM 0.36L Mon 02:12 AM 2.41H 08:53 AM 0.06L 2:57 PM 2.44H 9:24 PM 0.46L Tue 03:08 AM 2.38H 09:56 AM 0.05L 4:01 PM 2.44H 10:30 PM 0.51L Wed 04:11 AM 2.37H 11:01 AM 0.01L 5:07 PM 2.48H 11:37 PM 0.49L Thu 05:19 AM 2.42H 12:06 PM -0.06L 6:13 PM 2.57H Fri 12:40 AM 0.40L 06:25 AM 2.52H 1:07 PM -0.16L 7:14 PM 2.69H Sat 01:39 AM 0.26L 07:27 AM 2.65H 2:04 PM -0.24L 8:10 PM 2.81H Sun 02:34 AM 0.12L 08:24 AM 2.77H 2:58 PM -0.30L 9:01 PM 2.90H Mon 03:26 AM 0.00L 09:17 AM 2.86H 3:49 PM -0.29L 9:49 PM 2.95H Tue 04:15 AM -0.07L 10:07 AM 2.90H 4:38 PM -0.23L 10:34 PM 2.94H Wed 05:03 AM -0.08L 10:54 AM 2.88H 5:25 PM -0.10L 11:17 PM 2.88H Thu 05:49 AM -0.04L 11:40 AM 2.82H 6:11 PM 0.07L 11:59 PM 2.77H Fri 06:35 AM 0.07L 12:25 PM 2.71H 6:58 PM 0.28L Sat 12:40 AM 2.63H 07:21 AM 0.20L 1:09 PM 2.58H 7:45 PM 0.50L Sun 01:22 AM 2.49H 08:09 AM 0.36L 1:56 PM 2.44H 8:34 PM 0.70L Mon 02:06 AM 2.36H 08:59 AM 0.50L 2:44 PM 2.33H 9:27 PM 0.87L Tue 02:53 AM 2.25H 09:53 AM 0.62L 3:38 PM 2.25H 10:24 PM 0.97L Wed 03:45 AM 2.18H 10:50 AM 0.68L 4:35 PM 2.22H 11:22 PM 1.01L Thu 04:43 AM 2.16H 11:46 AM 0.68L 5:33 PM 2.25H
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August will bring light south and southeast winds and calm seas to South Florida. The air temps in the upper 80’s and low90’s with humidity making it feel like 100-105 degrees and some afternoon thunderstorms is what August will surely bring. What does this mean for fishing? Offshore fishing is generally slow in south Florida during the warm summer months, but there is certainly opportunity! I suggest you get out there early before the hot sun sends the fish down deep. Mahi are typically on the small side in August, but if you search for those weed lines and debris up to 20 miles out you can still catch dinner on most days. This is the time for all the small boat owners to take advantage of calm seas and keeping running out searching for fish and covering water. Closer to shore, there should be a decent king bite but be sure you target them in the early morning. Using live goggle eyes on a “kingfish rig” or trolling spoons will do the trick to catch kings. Bonito are thick and should remain so through August, they are lots of fun on light tackle, but if you are not a fan of this fish simply save them up for bait, chunks and strips—they usually get scarce as soon as you need them! Summer also brings the best wahoo bite, especially around the full moons. We like to high-speed troll with big cowbell lures around 15kts, but some other favorite “regular” speed trolling baits include a bonito strip under a pink sea witch, a split-tail double-hook rigged mullet (with or without the sea witch) and the always popular ballyhoo under a blue/white or black/red ilander lure. Don’t forget to do some bottom fishing before you go in, the snapper bite should be good and you can catch dinner. Inshore and at the inlets it’s snook spawn time! Live baits such as pilchards, greenies, sardines and croakers will catch snook at the inlets. Be certain to go fishing when the water/ current is moving fast as this gets the bait moving so plan your trip accordingly. Snook fishing is a lot of fun and does not take a lot of gas money or time. Of course, next month we will all be looking for the start of the annual mullet run of bait fish; it’s a very exciting time both inshore and along the beach. Please be sure to check out my Youtube channel “Darcizzle Offshore” and my website, DarcizzleOffshore.com, for up-tothe-minute information and reports, pictures, and fishing videos. Until next time, follow your dream and KEEP ON CATCHIN’ Like, follow, share and ask #Darcizzle questions about fishing and view my latest offshore adventures on Facebook! www. facebook.com/DarcizzleOffshore
Beautiful sailfish caught and released off Boynton Beach. Fish was caught trolling on a swimming ballyhoo
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A WIN-WIN-WIN COMMUNITY/FAMILY EVENT by Alicia Andersen, Environmental Analyst, Public Outreach Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management The 2nd annual Lake Worth Lagoon Fishing Challenge, a citizen-science fishing tournament started on May 26th and ended on July 9th. Participating angler’s youth category was for ages 5 to 15 and adult category for 16 and older. Anglers recorded the location (within LWL), size, genus/species, day/time of their catch, including a photo for fish ID verification to receive the top angler awards. The six weeks of the tournament bracketed the end of the school year, summer vacation, Father’s Day weekend and the notorious 4th of July celebrations on the Lake Worth Lagoon. The water and air temperatures where high, but the devoted anglers and their families were regularly logging catches! There was a slight increase in the number of anglers this year, however, a significant increase in the number of fish caught and identified. Some species where triple the numbers! The iAngler app, provided by the Snook and Gamefish Foundation closed the “leaderboard” for anglers to view their status and position on Thursday, July 6, the tournament closed on Sunday, July 9th at midnight. The “unknown” sparked a healthy competition of the last effort fishing days with a high number of catches. Anglers arriving at the awards event were anxious to know who WON! Several PBC ERM Fisheries Biologists (Eric Anderson, Senior Environmental Analyst, Jenny Baez, Environmental Analyst, Matt Mitchell, Environmental Program Supervisor) verified the fish genus/species, downloaded and sorted all the catch data to produce graphs and area maps. This data will be saved and compiled with past years to provide valuable fisheries information to the scientists and management as they continue to plan, create and monitor restoration projects in the LWL. The scientists presented the awards and shared their experiences verifying the data. The culmination of the Challenge ended with an Awards Ceremony hosted by the West Palm Beach Fishing Club. Awards were given to the top anglers, game fish category, weekly awards and the overall award just for “fishing the lagoon”. Other door prizes where randomly given out; everyone left a “winner”. It was a community and family event that was a “WIN – WIN – WIN”. A win for families spending time together fishing and enjoying the Lake Worth Lagoon; A win for the professionals in the field that can receive important data that is associated with their enhancement and restoration projects in the Lake Worth Lagoon; A Win for partners/sponsors that collaborate and join to create an event that benefits all. We look forward to continued coordination with our partners. It’s now time to evaluate the struggles and successes of the 2017 LWL Fishing Challenge to prepare for the 2018 LWL FC that will no doubt exceed our expectations! If you missed out on this year’s Challenge, visit the website, www.lwli. org/FishingChallenge and plan to take part next year. You will be glad you did!
Drew Serraes with a mutton snapper, one of 355 total fish he logged during the challenge. Drew won both the Youth Angler Overall and the Youth Sportfish awards with 7 gamefish!
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BOYNTON INLET - TIDE CHART Boynton Beach, FL StationId: 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 08/01 08/02 08/03 08/04 08/05 08/06 08/07 08/08 08/09 08/10 08/11 08/12 08/13 08/14 08/15 08/16 08/17 08/18 08/19 08/20 08/21 08/22 08/23 08/24 08/25 08/26 08/27 08/28 08/29 08/30 08/31
Day 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 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Time 12:07 AM 01:02 AM 01:53 AM 02:41 AM 03:25 AM 04:06 AM 04:46 AM 05:24 AM 06:02 AM 12:00 AM 12:40 AM 01:21 AM 02:05 AM 02:54 AM 03:50 AM 04:53 AM 12:37 AM 01:40 AM 02:39 AM 03:34 AM 04:26 AM 05:15 AM 06:03 AM 06:49 AM 12:41 AM 01:22 AM 02:04 AM 02:48 AM 03:35 AM 04:27 AM 12:22 AM
Hgt 0.59L 0.63L 0.61L 0.56L 0.49L 0.41L 0.33L 0.25L 0.18L 2.81H 2.79H 2.75H 2.69H 2.64H 2.60H 2.59H 0.46L 0.37L 0.25L 0.11L 0.00L -0.07L -0.08L -0.03L 3.02H 2.88H 2.72H 2.58H 2.46H 2.38H 0.95L
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Time 05:13 AM 06:08 AM 07:02 AM 07:53 AM 08:41 AM 09:26 AM 10:10 AM 10:52 AM 11:34 AM 06:40 AM 07:22 AM 08:07 AM 08:57 AM 09:53 AM 10:56 AM 12:01 PM 06:01 AM 07:07 AM 08:09 AM 09:06 AM 09:59 AM 10:49 AM 11:36 AM 12:22 PM 07:35 AM 08:21 AM 09:09 AM 09:59 AM 10:53 AM 11:50 AM 05:25 AM
Hgt 2.21H 2.19H 2.22H 2.29H 2.38H 2.48H 2.56H 2.63H 2.68H 0.12L 0.08L 0.05L 0.05L 0.05L 0.05L 0.01L 2.64H 2.75H 2.89H 3.03H 3.13H 3.17H 3.15H 3.08H 0.06L 0.19L 0.34L 0.47L 0.58L 0.64L 2.37H
Time 12:33 PM 1:24 PM 2:12 PM 2:57 PM 3:40 PM 4:20 PM 4:59 PM 5:37 PM 6:16 PM 12:17 PM 1:02 PM 1:49 PM 2:41 PM 3:39 PM 4:43 PM 5:49 PM 1:06 PM 2:07 PM 3:04 PM 3:58 PM 4:49 PM 5:38 PM 6:25 PM 7:11 PM 1:07 PM 1:51 PM 2:38 PM 3:26 PM 4:20 PM 5:17 PM 12:46 PM
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Hgt 0.27L 0.27L 0.23L 0.17L 0.10L 0.04L 0.00L -0.02L -0.00L 2.71H 2.72H 2.71H 2.69H 2.67H 2.67H 2.71H -0.06L -0.15L -0.23L -0.28L -0.28L -0.21L -0.10L 0.07L 2.96H 2.82H 2.67H 2.54H 2.46H 2.42H 0.64L
Time 6:03 PM 6:58 PM 7:49 PM 8:36 PM 9:20 PM 10:01 PM 10:41 PM 11:21 PM
Hgt 2.25H 2.29H 2.37H 2.47H 2.58H 2.68H 2.76H 2.80H
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0.04L 0.12L 0.22L 0.34L 0.43L 0.48L
6:55 PM 7:56 PM 8:52 PM 9:43 PM 10:31 PM 11:16 PM 11:59 PM
2.81H 2.94H 3.07H 3.17H 3.22H 3.21H 3.14H
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This month I was very busy fishing. I also fished in Upper Michigan. I caught one of my first fish up in Michigan. It was a smallmouth bass, while I was fishing with my cousin Stevie Lynn on Twin Lakes. We also fished the Big Dog Fat Cat tournament recently, and caught some nice fish. We brought one of our sponsors, Garmin, on the boat to represent and thought it would be cool if we placed. It was very calm while we fished, and the bite seemed to be between 10:00-12:00. Our first fish was right in the morning on a blue runner. It ended up being about a 12-pound kingfish. Our next 4 fish were 25 to 30 pound kingfish. Three of the four kingfish were in the boat in under 4 minutes. Our last kingfish was an 18 pounder. After that, all we caught was bonito and sharks. After we weighed in, we added all the weight, thinking it would be like 3rd place Pier and pompano aggregate. It was 1st aggregate, we beat second place (our friends Spiced Rum III) by 1.2 pounds! We had a five fish aggregate of 126.2 pounds. We all were astonished. We won a Loadmaster boat trailer, some money, a trophy and I got 2nd place SKA Junior Angler. Small bass caught by Christopher in Upper Michigan.
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KAYAKFISHING by Brian Nelli, Contributing Writer INSHORE: The summer snook spawn is in full swing. The beaches and inlets are still your bets for snook fishing. Try using DOA jerk baits or CAL Tails as well as a larger swim bait. Buck tail jigs and live bait fished near the bottom around the mouths of the inlets will also work well. Always be cautious fishing in the inlet. Currents and other boats are your concerns. Be sure to have a PFD and all safety equipment for any inlet trip. A great launch is Phil Foster Park to the North of the inlet. Try fishing the outside of the north and south jetty as well as drifting the current in the main channel. OFFSHORE: Expect the offshore kingfish bite to remain consistent especially in the Jupiter area. Running the normal depths of 70-150 will put you in the zone for kings. Fishing Delray Beach area will put you in closer proximity to deep water for the sailfish, mahi and wahoo. If mahi is on the brain; look to run out 5-8 miles to find the bite. Most will be small, but there are chances for a big bull. As I mentioned the wahoo bite should be on the mind this month. Running baits on a downrigger anywhere from 60-80’ below surface will give you the best opportunity to land a wahoo. Check us out Pushin’ Water Kayak Charters on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube for all the latest adventures my clients and I get into. Brian Nelli www.tckayakfishing.com • 772.201.5899 Brian@tckayakfishing.com
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ROAD TRIPFISHING Indian River Tactics for Spotted Sea Trout and More! by Keith Lozott, Contributing Writer Early summer can be the time when you land that “Gator” trout of the year, but you better get out there early. Launching the skiff before sunrise is ideal to get a jump on the bite but makes for a tired night when you get home after a long day of fishing. Hopefully the best part about the tired night is the memories of the morning catching a gator trout. I like to start the morning off with a top-water walking the dog style plug, such as a Zara Spook Jr. (my favorite), Rapala Skitterwalk, Mirrolure Top Dog, or Top Dog Jr. and locate mullet schools on the flats. Fish the edges of the bait pods and hold on to the rod because the bite is soon to follow with tell-tale explosion of trout on your favorite lure of choice. I like to use 10-20lb. braided line, with a 20-30 lb. fluorocarbon leader just in case a nice red or snook gets in the game. Big trout are very aware of their surroundings and the presence of anglers and their boats, so if the opportunity to get out and wade is available, take it. If wading isn’t an option, a quiet approach is essential to landing a big one. Polling is preferred, but if you use a trolling a motor make sure you keep the motor at a slow steady speed. A slow speed will ensure a quiet approach to the fish. Summertime is when floating grass can become a problem on the Keith with a surface. When grass record trout is pesky I like to use a 1/8-ounce weighted Owner Keeper hook, rigged weedless to one of my favorite soft plastics. I really like using “DOA Cal’s” with a paddle tail or an Exude Dart. This type of fishing will work both early and later into the morning. This tactic will produce healthy strikes from reds and snook. When the water temperature rises, move to drop off edges in the 2’-4’ range with sandy pothole bottoms and seagrass. A lot of anglers swear on the 3’-4’ range but I like to target the 2’ range as well because some big reds move into that depth when the water warms up. I also feel that big trout like that depth and the smaller slot sized fish move a little deeper. Never discount the late afternoon once the thunderstorms have subsided and the sun is close to setting. I have personally stayed out so late that I thought my wife was going to leave me when got home. We hooked into a great 4:30-7:30 pm trout bite on the Indian River that would’ve been worth the alimony if applicable. I feel like these late bites happen frequently when we have a full moon the night before. I use the same baits, but switch up the colors depending on the sunlight, clouds, etc. If you have good light and limited clouds use “darker” offerings at dusk. I know the pros say blue bird sky’s equal light colored baits, but a few hours before sunset my money is on darker baits. When in doubt use the baits that you have confidence in. Above are the typical scenario’s that are tried and true. If these tactics aren’t putting fish in the boat, I go to plan B. Plan B is catching some fresh pinfish in the cast net, cut off the dorsal fins, anal fins, and tail to add some serious scent to the water and cast them out on my favorite flat. I typically have four rods rigged with 3/0 circle hooks with the baits hooked in the tail area of the bait. I have also found that the whole pinfish rigged this way keeps the catfish at bay. We had a 7-1 red/trout to catfish ratio which is typically reversed when using typical chucks of mullet, greenies, or pogies. I must say for the record, reds can’t turn down a fresh cut pinfish. This technique has worked everywhere I’ve fished in our beautiful state. If you employ these same methods to your day of flats fishing you may have the same success I’ve had in my travels. Tight Lines and make sure you advocate for clean water. Keith Lozott Avid Florida Angler
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It has been a sweltering summer so far. Beat the heat and increase your catch by fishing at night in August. It is still closed-season for snook, but many can still be caught and released at the inlets, day and night. Joe Donnelly of Boynton Beach says snook can be found stalking the shadows surrounding underwater dock lights and bridge lights. Flair Hawk jigs, surface plugs, and live croakers or sardines all work well. You may also find tarpon around the lights at night. Live pilchards or sardines and heavier tackle will give you a good shot at releasing one. Permit have been making a good showing on the beaches at night. Live crabs are a fantastic bait for catching permit. Cast your bait out beyond the surf zone to where the permit will be foraging. A member of the jack family, permit can really test your tackle and your skills. Be ready to settle in for a long fight if you hook one over 20lbs. There is no closed season in our area, but size and bag limits are technical for permit. Two fish per angler per day. One of those two fish can exceed 22 inches (fork length), but the second must measure between 11 and 22 inches. Donnelly also mentioned that lookdowns, often called moonfish, can be found circling around lights at night all along the Intracoastal. Anglers who know how to fillet these skinny fish know the reward is worth the effort. Lookdowns will readily eat small pieces of cut shrimp on small hooks and light line. They will also bite small jigs, and even sabiki bait rigs. Larger fish can put up a good fight on light tackle, so don’t underestimate them. Anglers drifting dead sardines or live baits from 160ft into the reefs can expect to catch medium-sized kingfish and large bonitos. Anchored anglers who chum heavily over active reefs can fill bag limits with
yellowtail snapper at night, avoiding the triggerfish and filefish during the day. Trollers dragging small feather lures in the 120-300ft depth range can catch up to 8lb blackfin tunas, and bonitos up to 15lbs. Dolphin have finally shown up in good numbers offshore, and should still be around in August. Corey Womack with a 23lb Most are schoolies, but there are permit caught from the beach using a live crab some nice bulls and cows mixed in. Head east early in the morning and look for floating debris and weedlines, especially near the edge of the Gulfstream, typically 10-12 miles offshore at this time of year. And for you divers and freedivers out there, spiny lobster season opens August 6th. Be sure to have your crawfish endorsement on your saltwater fishing license and a 3” carapace measuring tool with you while you’re harvesting. Regular season daily bag limit is 6 lobsters per angler. Bill Buckley “Uncle Buck” Graphic artist & offshore angler, Boca Raton, FL
PORT WPB - TIDE CHART PORT OF WEST PALM BEACH, FL StationId: 8722588 Date 08/01 08/02 08/03 08/04 08/05 08/06 08/07 08/08 08/09 08/10 08/11 08/12 08/13 08/14 08/15 08/16 08/17 08/18 08/19 08/20 08/21 08/22 08/23 08/24 08/25 08/26 08/27 08/28 08/29 08/30 08/31
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Hgt 2.40H 2.38H 2.41H 0.64L 0.56L 0.48L 0.40L 0.33L 0.27L 0.23L 0.18L 0.15L 3.06H 2.98H 2.92H 2.89H 2.92H 3.00H 0.37L 0.25L 0.15L 0.09L 0.09L 0.15L 0.25L 3.17H 3.00H 2.85H 2.73H 2.67H 2.66H
Time 10:11 AM 11:01 AM 11:50 AM 06:27 AM 07:13 AM 07:58 AM 08:41 AM 09:23 AM 10:05 AM 10:48 AM 11:32 AM 12:19 PM 06:47 AM 07:40 AM 08:36 AM 09:36 AM 10:38 AM 11:41 AM 06:32 AM 07:30 AM 08:25 AM 09:18 AM 10:08 AM 10:57 AM 11:44 AM 06:12 AM 06:59 AM 07:48 AM 08:38 AM 09:29 AM 10:22 AM
Hgt 0.30L 0.31L 0.28L 2.48H 2.56H 2.65H 2.74H 2.82H 2.89H 2.96H 3.02H 3.08H 0.12L 0.09L 0.07L 0.03L -0.01L -0.07L 3.13H 3.25H 3.36H 3.42H 3.44H 3.41H 3.33H 0.38L 0.51L 0.63L 0.71L 0.76L 0.77L
Time 4:43 PM 5:34 PM 6:23 PM 12:38 PM 1:23 PM 2:05 PM 2:46 PM 3:26 PM 4:06 PM 4:48 PM 5:33 PM 6:23 PM 1:10 PM 2:06 PM 3:08 PM 4:14 PM 5:18 PM 6:19 PM 12:42 PM 1:39 PM 2:33 PM 3:24 PM 4:13 PM 5:01 PM 5:50 PM 12:31 PM 1:18 PM 2:09 PM 3:03 PM 3:59 PM 4:54 PM
Hgt 2.70H 2.76H 2.85H 0.23L 0.16L 0.11L 0.07L 0.06L 0.09L 0.15L 0.23L 0.33L 3.12H 3.16H 3.21H 3.28H 3.39H 3.51H -0.13L -0.17L -0.17L -0.09L 0.04L 0.23L 0.44L 3.23H 3.13H 3.04H 2.99H 2.99H 3.04H
Time Hgt 10:50 PM 0.70L 11:43 PM 0.69L 7:08 PM 7:51 PM 8:33 PM 9:13 PM 9:53 PM 10:32 PM 11:11 PM 11:52 PM
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0.42 L 0.50L 0.54L 0.53L 0.47L
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3.61H 3.66H 3.67H 3.61 H 3.50H 3.35H
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JUPITER INLET INSHORE By Craig Korczynski Ocean with
a lady fish August has arrived and this month tends to be very hot ‌ the fishing as well. Kids are back to school the end of the month; waters will be less crowded for anglers in search of the next big catch. Snook continue to be the main target for anglers along the beaches using live bait and DOA lures like the DOA C.A.L. 4-inch jerk bait in bayou tiger or pearl worked in the troughs. While cruising the beach be sure to have a keen eye looking for any signs of life like bait schools and any dust clouds from fish you may have spooked. When working the shore line be sure to cast parallel with the beach making a long cast for best results. The inlets are another great spot for red hot snook action. When fishing the inlet, target moving water for best results. Live baits fished on the bottom are the best way to hook up with a snook. For all you artificial lure lovers nothing beats catching a monster snook jigging the inlet. A DOA C.A.L. 4-inch jerk bait in bayou tiger or purple haze on a 3/8-ounce jig head triggers strikes. The key is to have the bait near the bottom and make a natural presentation. The snook range in size from 10 to 30 pounds. Fly fishing for snook is on fire now. Live chumming helps bring the snook boat side; novice to experienced - all levels will get the drag screaming. I like to use a deceiver and small clousers in white or green colors for best results. Tarpon fishing, the old silver king, the time to target tarpon is sunrise and sunset for best results. The tarpon can be seen rolling on the surface
Sachi with a
just off the beach following baits juvenile bull schools migrating. shark When a pod of tarpon is found, be sure to stay quiet and get in front of the moving school, then present your bait. Tarpon can be finicky so presentation must be precise, and be patient. Inlets are another prime location for tarpon. Fish the edge of the inlet with live baits free-lined for best results. Usually the first of incoming and outgoing are the best tides for tarpon. Tarpon run 15 to 50 lbs. with bigger fish found on the beaches. The ICW is full of bait provoking lots of action for anglers targeting a variety of species from trout, snook, tarpon, jacks, and tripletail. Docks and seawalls are the prime location for all the above species along with mangrove shorelines. The best time to fish is early morning and late afternoon due to cooler water temps. The middle of the day fishing can be brutal and very stagnant for anglers, due to extremely high-water temps. Well that is the fishing report for August, hope you all enjoyed, remember any day on the water is a good day. Tight Lines! Captain Craig Korczynski 561-644-4371 www.phlatsinshorefishing.com
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Welcome to the Coastal Angler magazine August fishing forecast for the waters off Palm Beach, Singer Island, Palm Beach Shores and Juno Beach, Florida. Expect calm seas and great fishing for the month of August. The summer migration will be in full effect, with lots of opportunities for the taking. The sardines have arrived and are thick at the Lake Worth Pier and Juno Beach Pier. That’s good news for you anglers that want to catch your own bait. When using scaled baits, it’s very important to use the right hook. The #4 owner hook is what we use for the smaller deans. After blacking out the well, head out to the edge (140’ deep) and start your drift north. There’s been lots of blackfin tuna landed in July and I expect it to run into the first part of August. Also, there will be a great chance to boat a fat wahoo this time of year. If you’re catching tuna, you’re in the right spot to catch a hoo, good luck! The dolphin bite has been on the small size but plentiful. Most are being found out in the deep on floating trash or weed lines. When you get into them don’t forget to leave one in the water to keep the others around. The size limit is 20” to the fork of the tail. Another great opportunity out in the deep is to bring your swordfish rod and do a couple drops before heading home. August is a great time of the year to land a big one. My choice of bait is a cuda belly rig with a black ilander lure. Some of the best spots to catch is just east of Palm Beach. There’s a group of sea mounts called the “Palm Beach humps” that are not hard to find. You can pick up a swordfish chart at your local bait store. For you near-shore anglers the bite will be on. The snook fishing on the beaches will be awesome. Any small live bait will work to get the bite. Also hanging around on the beaches will be tarpon and monster jacks. These fish will take the same bait. If you’re lucky to hook a silver giant, I suggest you get the motor started in case he wants to make a run for the border... Be safe and
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Well last month was about going back in time, this month we are in the here and now. A lot of first time hunters are somewhat torn between which rifle they want to buy first, or just getting another one to add to their collection. Now there are two different types of rifles out there that pretty much gain the most attention. They are your standard bolt action hunting rifle or your modern sporting rifle, also known as the AR 15. The MSR as cleverly named by the industry, is your modern day semi-automatic. They both are their own breed and you should pick the one which best serves your wants and needs. The bolt action is pretty straight forward. This by far has been the most popular among hunters the last couple of decades if not more. Extremely accurate, it is offered in a wide variety of calibers. It is available in wood stocks to synthetics, blue finishes to weather resistant stainless. There is a bolt action out there for any budget, and all are ready for optics. As far as your MSR lightweight, it is extremely reliable for a semi-automatic rifle, and easy to mount optics as well. The one main advantage is that it can also double as a self-defense rifle if the time should arise better than the bolt action due to the fact of the capacity factor is much greater in a MSR. Average magazine capacity is 25 to 30 rounds. However, you should check regulations as far as how many rounds of ammunition you can have in your rifle during hunting season. Every state varies on this, so it’s up to you to find out. One limiting factor though is in general you do not get the variety of calibers to choose from in an MSR. The two major calibers are 5.56 and the relatively new 300 black out. So, bullet selection is critical for these to be effective. Myself I am a bolt action or traditional hunting rifle person all day long, but you need to decide on what you want. I know guys that use their MSR’S and love them. Good Luck in your decision on what to get for this season and many more to come.
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JUNO BEACHPIER by Hannah Deadman Contributing Writer August is a good month for fishing on the Juno Beach Pier! You’ll find snook, tarpon, jacks and Spanish and king mackerel. Mangrove snapper, croaker and whiting should also continue throughout August. Catch them with live pilchards and live shrimp. Bait balls (especially finger mullet) and blue fish will also run. Loggerhead Marinelife Center is accepting submissions for the Third Annual Juno Beach Pier Photo Contest. Show your “pierspective” by submitting one high-res photo to Hannah Deadman, public relations & communications coordinator, at hdeadman@ marinelife.org. Deadline: Friday, Aug. 11. For more information, visit marinelife.org. PIER PROGRAMS: If you know an aspiring angler, LMC offers its Kids’ Fishing Program the first and second Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. Participants learn basic pier and beach fishing techniques, including knot tying, casting, species identification, proper release protocols and ethical angling. Email kufford@marinelife.org to register. Cost: $10/angler; participants meet at LMC. Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Deep Blue and You Yoga program occurs twice a month on Saturdays just north of the pier on the beach. A certified yoga instructor teaches the 7:30 a.m. classes. Visit LMC’s Facebook page for official dates. Randy Yent, Pier coordinator Juno Beach Pier (561) 627-8280 Ext. 140 Facebook.com/junobeachpier Instagram & Twitter:@junobeachpier
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You can target bass in multiple different ways this time of year. As the bass school on these flats, a variety of baits can be used to catch them. A spinner bait that swims just beneath the water is one of the more exciting methods. You can catch a lot of bass with Summer months are in full swing with the the flash of those blades. Top water baits Lake Okeechobee has weather warm and the sun shining. Many people are also highly effective this time of year. some of the best bass enjoy the beach but taking a break from the The soft plastic Bass Assassin “Logger ocean is always a bonus when visiting or traveling fishing in the nation. Toad” buzzing across the top of the water Photo credit: Capt. Mike to Florida. Explore Lake Okeechobee for some of is irresistible to these summer bass feeding Shepard the best bass fishing you can find in the nation. heavily on the flats. The Berkley “Rib Shad” Rainy season is in full effect here in Florida. is also a highly effective pattern to throw The rain has cooled off the weather and has helped when the bluegills are spawning. maintain the water levels. The increase waterfall If you do not want to fish the flats, you has brought the levels of the lake up. At the time can also focus in on the rim canal this time this forecast was inked, Lake Okeechobee water of year. The bass are schooling in the deeper levels are at 12-feet 4-inches above sea level. water against different structures. The ripThe lower water levels on the Lake help with rap or rock structures along the bank can production of grass beds the bass thrive in. hold bass that are transitioning and moving One of the benefits of a rise in water levels is throughout the lake. I would target bass safe navigation across the lake. Lake Okeechobee on these structures using shallow running is filled with rock and natural low points. It is crank baits and shaky heads. Use an Abu highly advised to idle where you may believe Garcia Silver Max combo for some of the the waters are low or navigate the waters with a best light tackle fishing you can find. professional guide to show you the safe zones. The largemouth bass will continue to let you know where they The flats are a great place to locate bass this time of year. It is one of are located across the lake. The summer heat will push them to the many locations that you can experience those low water conditions into schools as they chase bait. Early mornings and afternoons are making for some exciting fishing. I always advise idling to your location the key times to target bass this time of year. Keep your eyes out when coming into the flats that are new to you. Bass are moving into and catch them up. We hope you catch the fish of your dreams. these flats this time of year chasing the bluegills. Bluegills have been spawning all summer. The bass love this time of year Capt. Mike Shepard because they can easily hunt them out. You can catch the bluegills using live Lake Okeechobee Fishing Guide 863.673.4966 bait but many have been spawned out already. They love live crickets and www.lakeokeechobeeguide.com night crawlers. Bluegills are exciting to catch, especially in numbers.
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STAND UP PADDLEBOARD: Make Your First SUP A Touring Board by Chris Anders Contributing Writer Float Atop Your Happy Place Touring Boards are a must for every true SUP enthusiast. Touring boards are great for exploring long distances on calm waters. People often get the wrong idea about touring paddle boards. Most of my customers are new to paddle boarding and get intimidated by it resembling the lines of a race board. Most newbies don’t know what type of board they need and many choose the most basic, smallest and least expensive board against the advice of a seasoned rider. A casual rider would really enjoy a touring board and would possibly try long distance or racing. Touring boards give you a sense of stability and with stability comes confidence. One of the major benefits of a touring board is that they are displacement hulls which equates to speed. So if you do want to be behind the pack and look like a seasoned veteran, a touring board is for you. Some other great options that touring boards offer are a lot of leash plugs. I own a 12’ Whaleback Touring Board and it has 14 leash plugs front to back and I convert this board into a fishing board also. In the front I have a fishing set up with rod holders and gear bag, and in the rear I have a cooler, plus the GoPro mount. I have also raced this board in small local races. Characteristics of a Touring Board. • Displacement Hull. The first and most obvious characteristic of a touring or race board is going to the pointed nose which is referred to as a displacement hull. This will look similar to the shape of a boat and allows the board to slice thru the water for increased stability and speed. This is most desirable in flat water conditions but also allows the board to cut thru chop and give you a more powerful push with each paddle stroke. • Narrow Profile. Most touring or race boards will be slightly more narrow than a traditional paddle board, this sleek design decreases drag and overall weight allowing the board to move faster and be more fluid in the water. Common widths in these types of boards are anywhere from 25″- 32″. • Longer Length. Touring and race boards can range in length based on what they are built to do. A race trainer (shaped like a race board, but shorter) could start around 10’0″ long and actual race boards can go up to 18’0″ with the most common race sizes being 12’6″ or 14’0″. • More Volume / Thicker Profile. Since touring and race boards are generally narrower than traditional boards, they make up for that lost volume in their thickness. This is also the reason why these narrow boards still feel so stable.
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COASTALCALENDAR August 2: West Palm Beach Fishing Club meeting from 7-9 pm. Guest speaker will be Capt. Peter Deeks of Peter Deeks Outdoors who will discuss targeting trophy trout & snook on Florida’s East Coast. For more information call 561.832.6780 or visit www. westpalmbeachfishingclub.org. August 5: Blue Heron Bridge Night Dive @ Phil Foster Park. For info www.puravidadivers.com August 5 &6: Palm Beach PS Boating Course, Squadron Headquarters, 1125 Old Dixie Hwy, Lake Park. Call 561.863.1461 or email abc-pb@ palmbeachsps.org August 12: Mark Gerretson Memorial Fishing Tournament. For more information, visit www.mgmft.net August 12: Sailfish Marina Lobsterfest from 12pm to 8 pm. For more information, visit: www. sailfishmarina.com
August 19: Anglers FOR THE CURE Fishing Tournament at Rybovich Superyacht Marina. For more information, visit www. anglersforthecure.com.
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n the world of fishing line, the choices can be overwhelming. High-end braid, fluorocarbon and other specialty hybrid lines can confuse people and make choosing the right line difficult. There’s no question that braid and fluorocarbon lines have an important place in most anglers’ arsenals and are specifically required for certain applications. But good old-fashioned monofilament will always be just as important to putting fish in the boat. While braid and fluorocarbon manufacturers tout the “little-to-no-stretch” characteristics of their products (as well they should), we shouldn’t overlook the importance of “stretch” and other characteristics that mono possesses. I recently spoke with Rick Snellgrove, owner of Howell Tackle in Panama City, Fla., about the role that mono continues to play in the fishing world. He helped me better understand its importance by pointing out some obvious facts about stretch, shock strength, buoyancy and cost, just to name a few. He offered many reasons why mono is still so important. When your line has to withstand the sudden impact of a bone-jarring strike or a fish thrashing next to the boat, mono is, without question, your best option because of the superior shock strength. As you fight a fish, the stretch characteristics reduce the possibility of the hook coming dislodged. A low-stretch line can cause the hook penetration point to widen or tear away. Mono’s stretch, or forgiveness, is a must if your reel has a sticky drag. Mono’s buoyancy makes it a no-brainer when throwing topwater and near-surface lures in most conditions. Sinking lines like fluorocarbon will kill the action of a surface plug. If you’ve ever had a big fish smash a chugging surface bait close to the boat, you might better appreciate all mono has to offer. The cost-factor is also a big deal when you have to change line on your reels. If you’re spooling large reels or smaller reels more frequently, it’s a huge cost difference. The thin diameter of braid means it requires more to fill a spool, and it’s considerably more expensive per yard. Here comes mono into play again; build a mono foundation under your braid to fill a portion of the spool on big reels. Line of any kind has to be changed regularly, and mono will save you big bucks! Rick at Howell Tackle is an authority on all things fishing and offers a huge variety of mono brands including Ande, Suffix, Hi Seas and Berkley. If you’re in the Panama City area, bring your reels to Howell Tackle (3100 West Hwy 98 Panama City, FL; (850) 785-8548) and let them spool you up.
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y the time I was 12 years old, I knew and fished at least two dozen bass waters, most of them from a canoe with my Pop. Usually there were no boat ramps, no houses and seldom another fisherman. That’s the beauty of the Adirondack region of Upstate New York. There’s tons of water and lots of fish. Often when the Adirondacks (ADKs) are mentioned in fishing circles, pristine secluded trout rivers or brook trout ponds come to mind. Our secret is that the ADKs have countless bass fishing options, as well, with any kind of water you could think of. Three renowned waters within my 30-minute fishing radius are perfect examples of the great bass fishing in our area. Lake George, Lake Champlain and Saratoga Lake provide varied and endless opportunities for both largemouth and smallmouth action, with a spectrum of habitats that could keep any bass enthusiast occupied for a lifetime. Additionally, if it’s a secluded canoe/kayak adventure you’re after, I dare say the ADKs have more backwoods bass waters on public land than any state I can think of. These woods are the same natural forests they were in 1885, when they were deemed untouchable thanks to Teddy Roosevelt. Imagine fishing secluded, crystal-clear waters with green mountains as a backdrop, moderate temperatures and a relaxing breeze. Since the founding of our country, these waters have provided sanctuary from the heat and congestion of the growing East Coast industrial cities. Summer retreats to the ADKs to fish and hunt were the norm, and coupling
these outdoor activities with attractions like Saratoga horse racing or a Lake George steamboat ride created traditions of the American summer vacation. Today, if you are serious about bass fishing, yet want to include family on the vacation, the Saratoga/Lake George area is the spot. I feel qualified to endorse the attractions, since when I am not fishing or hunting, I’m performing music at many of the area’s top resorts and restaurants. Though my profession as a traveling musician has allowed me to fish all over North America, my heart is still at home fishing the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park. Let’s start with Lake George, which is a large deep-water lake that is the ultimate finesse bass water. This beautiful 32-mile-long glacially carved lake has rock shorelines and is speckled with islands that provide endless bass structure. Lake George has AAA reservoir water quality and is crystal clear. Light 6- to 8-pound fluorocarbon line is a must while drop-shotting 30- to 50-foot rocky bottoms for big numbers of smallmouth and some nice 4-pound-plus fish. When drop-shotting I prefer natural presentation baits like the Berkley’s Gulp! Nemesis in the Smelt color. The lake temperature remains cool all year, and shaky-head worm presentations or small bass jigs will score a mix of largemouth and smallmouth in ultra-clear 20- to 40-foot depths. This is a great training ground for teaching your family or friends to fish. Shore fishing is a bonus, and many others and I make trophy catches all year from shore. I rely on my Costa sunglasses on this lake as much as my Lowrance Sonar. It’s so clear that I can watch strikes in 20 feet of water. I keep three pairs of Costas on board. I prefer yellow lenses for sunrise, low light and cloudy days. These lenses work wonders sighting fish and contrasting bottom structure. I use blue mirror on bright days and amber green mirror lenses for most other situations on the lake. Just to the north of Lake George, Lake Champlain offers everything a fisherman can imagine. Many experts rank Champlain among the top fisheries in the country for largemouth and smallmouth bass. You can fish just about any presentation in this vast lake, which combines natural and man-made structure like sunken ships, submerged train tracks and dock cribbings. My fishing concentrates on the southern end of the lake, where the water is usually very stained. Vast water chestnut beds yield many 5-pound-plus largemouth bass. Heavy abrasion-resistant line is a must; I prefer fluorocarbon or braid, depending on presentation. I normally punch the weeds with 1- or 2-ounce tungsten and big 10-inch Power Bait or Yum worms. Dark colors work best. Topwater and flipping are also go-to tactics, with countless backwaters providing breathtaking views and heart-pounding hook sets. To the south, Saratoga Lake is much smaller than George or Champlain. It is slightly stained and can be highly pressured but still provides large numbers of largemouth in the 3- to 5-pound range. Dense concentrations of cabbage and mixed milfoil create great opportunities for tossing plastics and jigs on the edges of long weed lines. Saratoga Lake’s close proximity to the City of Saratoga Springs makes it an ideal morning or evening getaway for those visiting during track season, which lasts through Labor Day. While the tourist season winds down, the fish really turn on, which make for some magical days in fall. The big lakes are great, but to me the gems of this area are the smaller lakes and ponds I learned to fish on. The unique chance to toss a lure to unpressured fish on public waters is a reality. The Adirondack Park features countless opportunities perfect for canoe and kayak fishing. With today’s lightweight watercraft, you can be alone with 2- to 5-pound bass after just a half-mile hike to numerous ponds and lakes. Many canoe and kayak waters are also roadside or within a state park. New York does a wonderful job providing trailhead access and parking areas for anglers with car-top boats. Research access at www.dec.ny.gov. The amount of good bass water in the Saratoga/Lake George is staggering. With its proximity to so many metropolitan centers, a short drive up I-87 can have you setting hooks on some beastly bass in no time.
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miles away. Now that you have the boat and chum, the next thing to do is find a mako. On the West Coast, we are fortunate to have the continental shelf only a few miles offshore. On the east coast, you’ll have to venture a bit farther offshore. Keep your eyes peeled for working birds and surface-busting bait; constantly check the water temperature looking for readings between 66 and 70 degrees. But, be patient when chumming. I will wait at least an hour or an hour and a half before moving to another spot, but there have been occasions when the sharks made their appearance within a few minutes of 1 ½ hours. Once in the slick, makos will stick around for most of the fishing day. Drifting allows you to cover more water and in the process, attract more makos to your boat. By choosing the right season, having the right chum and chumming the right areas, you can count on hooking and releasing a good number of makos during the course of a single day on the water.
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1,000-Pound Tournament Hammerhead Shatters Texas Record Photo courtesy of Texas City La Marque Jaycees/Facebook nglers hauled some big sharks out of the Gulf of Mexico during this year’s Texas City Jaycees Tackle Time Fishing Tournament. Chief among those sharks was a 1,033-pound great hammerhead that shattered a 37-year-old Texas state record. Tim McClellan obviously took first place for the giant shark he entered in the annual fundraising tournament for the Texas City La Marque Jaycees. The tournament awards the top three fish in multiple inshore, offshore and youth divisions. This year, it ran June 30 – July 9, and 964-pound and 817-pound tiger sharks rounded out the top three in the shark division. McClellan’s fish beat out the 871-pound Texas state record great hammerhead, which was caught by Mark Johnson in July of 1980. The current IGFA world record great hammerhead weighed 1,280 pounds. It was caught from the other side of the Gulf by Bucky Dennis fishing out of Boca Grande, Fla. in May 2006. Texas City is on Galveston Bay, just southeast of Houston, and offers easy access to the open Gulf of Mexico through the pass between Galveston and Goat islands.
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