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Paddlesports Product Review CARIBE TIBURON INFLATABLE SUP You’ll be slithering through the waves with ease and gliding along in true mariner style when you hop on Caribe’s inflatable SUP. Decorated with a shark silhouette and further amplified by a cool camo print, this blue and black paddleboard is always a hit among water-lovers with a penchant for adventure.

The Tiburon Inflatable Paddleboard comes with 6 D-Rings on the softpad so you can attach a variety of accessories like a cooler, 2 Kayak Seats, dry bags, etc. it also comes with a D-Ring on the front bottom deck, excellent for anchoring or towing the board.

A very wide 34” design provides stability like no other board on the market. It’s ideal for fishing and long rides and has a smooth non-slip softpad that provides grip as well as comfort. Concerned about hooks on board or punctures from oyster beds? No worries! Double deck Tarpaulin layers protect the board from punctures while providing the most rigid inflatable experience out there.

All Caribe’s boards come with a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

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AIRHEAD SUP BONEFISH 1138 True to its name, the Airhead SUP Bonefish 1138 is a paddleboard specifically designed for fishing. This super-stable fishing SUP has two inflatable sponsons that give anglers the firm platform they need for fighting big fish and navigating rough water.

There are four strategically placed mount pads on deck to accommodate four rod racks, Airhead SUP Fishing Racks and Bucket Racks. Two smaller accessory mounts are perfect for small rod holders or other accessories, and two stainless D-ring cooler tie downs round out endless possibilities for equipment customization. A classic teak-look EVA decking provides sure footing.

At just 41 pounds, transport of the Bonefish 1138 is easy, and two molded handles fore and aft make carrying it to the water a breeze, even when it’s fully loaded. There is versatility built in with 10 stainless steel D-rings and two stretch tie downs.

The Bonefish 1138 comes with a mesh backpack for transport and storage, a Hi Pressure hand pump for quick and easy inflation, a pressure gauge, valve wrench, board strap and repair kit.

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KAKU WAHOO 10.5 The new Kaku Wahoo 10.5 may be the baddest little ’yak on the water. It is a compact version of the Wahoo 12.5, which has proven itself as a superb fishing kayak.

Kaku went and shaved a couple of feet and more than 10 pounds off of the original Wahoo to create a boat that is easier to transport and paddles very well in the tight environs kayak anglers often find themselves in. And while the Wahoo 10.5 gives up size, it does not sacrifice fishability or performance. It has all the features of the Wahoo 12.5.

By flattening the rocker and lowering the keel, Kaku has designed a boat that tracks well and is easy to stand on. A sick deck pad rounds out the look of a quick little ’yak that is stable, comfortable and easy to handle.

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MANTA RACKS Whether it’s a mother-ship expedition offshore, a day-cruise to some isolated islands or exploration deep into the mangroves, there are a lot of places paddle-sports enthusiasts want to be that are too distant to access under paddle power. SUPs and kayaks take up a lot of room on the deck of the boat, and Manta Racks has come up with the perfect solution.

The Manta Racks system stores your kayaks or SUPs securely to your boat, where they are out of the way, and it utilizes the boat’s rod holders, so there’s no need to drill any new holes for mounting.

With a patented 360-degree locking swivel feature, paddleboards, wakeboards, kayaks, kiteboards, water skis and surfboards can be easily stored on the gunnel of the boat without drilling extra holes. All of your boards are out of the way of your passengers, securely fastened to your Manta Racks system. Go farther when you take your boards.

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WILDERNESS SYSTEMS RADAR SERIES With its new Radar Series, Wilderness Systems continues to build on its legacy of innovation, performance and quality in fishing kayaks.

The Radar Series is Wilderness Systems’ first tri-powered kayak, which means it has paddle, power and pedal capabilities. It features S.M.A.R.T. Hull Technology that combines stability, maneuverability, acceleration, responsiveness and tracking throughout the entire design for ultimate

performance in multiple water environments.

In addition to a flat platform for standing and freedom of movement, the Radar boasts state-of-the-art outfitting including expansive SlideTrax rails, a multitude of storage opportunities, and scupper options to deploy the Helix MD motor drive, Helix PD pedal drive and multiple options for electronics, including down-imaging, side-scanning or both.

With Helix PD, a built-in steering control system allows for easy navigation that leaves your hands free for fishing. The AirPro Max seat complements the package with optimized positioning for any mode of travel.

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Paddlesports Product Review NUCANOE FLINT NuCanoe made waves when it introduced its new Flint kayak at iCast. Here is a boat jam-packed with features for serious anglers, yet the price tag is way below what you’d expect for such a high-quality kayak.

At 11’3”, and less than 70 pounds, The Flint is the perfect boat for exploring creeks, rivers and backwater marshes. It is agile, responding nimbly to the paddle, and it also tracks very well despite its shorter length. Light enough for easy one-man transport, this boat is amazingly stable, and unique scupper hole design provides a firm deck.

The Flint cockpit is wide open and fishes like a much larger kayak. There’s plenty of room and stability for standing to fish on an uncluttered deck, and the new Hawg Trough channel keeps your measuring board handy but out of the way.

With five gear tracks, handy spaces for tackle boxes and angled flush-mount rod holders, NuCanoe has come up with a simple yet efficient and customizable layout for everything an angler needs. The side handle that doubles as a quick-clip paddle holder is a handy innovation someone should have come up with long ago.

Cap it all off with the comfy custom-height Pinnacle seat NuCanoe is known for, and this is a top-notch fishing platform for a reasonable price.

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PERCEPTION PESCADOR PILOT 12.0 Perception’s pedal-powered Pescador Pilot is a fishing machine that is extremely comfortable and functional for anglers. It excels in flat water and is an excellent kayak for inshore and bay fishing as well as on freshwater lakes and ponds.

The Pilot Drive propeller system effortlessly propels the boat, even in reverse, while leaving both hands free. The spacious, sit-on-top design with generous storage and accessory mounts make the kayak easy to customize. Superior stability allows anglers to cast and fight fish while standing.

Comfort is absolutely necessary for serious anglers spending long hours on the water.

The Pescador Pilot is built for that. A roomy captain’s chair features zonal mesh to promote cooling airflow. On-the-fly seatback adjustment tilts back for relaxed pedaling or forward for sportier pedaling.

With performance, comfort, features, and storage that outdistance its price point, especially for a peddle-driven kayak, the Pescador Pilot is also a great value. This boat is proudly designed, molded and hand assembled in the USA and is backed by a 5-year warranty.

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OLD TOWN PREDATOR PDL Prepare yourself for a totally new fishing experience. Old Town has taken boat control to new heights with forward and reverse via an efficient and easy-to-use propriety pedal-drive system.

It gets you to the spot fast, and keeps you on the spot without paddling. With forward, reverse and agile maneuverability, you’ll experience precise boat control while your hands remain free to focus on fishing. The removable pedal drive installs in seconds and tips up instantly for shallowwater docking. The Predator PDL’s specially-designed hull combines the perfect balance of smooth pedal stroke speed and stand-up stability.

The Old Town PDL pedals exactly like a bicycle, converting modest pedaling into maximum propulsion. A 10.3:1 gear ratio means that anglers can reach speeds up to 5.5 mph to reach fishing spots fast and efficiently. It also makes trolling through a range of useradjustable speeds easy and effective.

The Predator PDL is infinitely customizable with rigging accessories from Cannon, Scotty, YakAttack, RAM and more.

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SEA EAGLE 350FX FISHING EXPLORER For anglers who like to go it alone, Sea Eagle’s 350fx is a terrific choice. The most stable and rugged entry in Sea Eagle’s Explorer Series of inflatable kayaks, it’s a lightweight (51-lbs.) and easily portable one-person fishing machine.

Nearly indestructible, the 350fx features a double layer of 1000 Denier reinforced protective layers on the tubes and bottom, a 40-inch fish ruler, plus two spray skirts—each with three rod holders and accessory belts that hold tools, hooks and lures. A fully adjustable foot brace is easily positioned for maximum comfort and more power per stroke while a nifty anchor system quietly locks in advantageous casting positions.

Suitable for paddling in waters rated to Class IV, 16 high-capacity self-bailing drain valves make this entry ideal for fishing in moderate whitewater rivers up to Class III. Close the valves to remain high and dry on flat waters, and insert the removable skeg to improve flatwater tracking.

Fully inflated in seven minutes, the 350fx fits in a car trunk and handles electric motors up to 34-pound thrust. This inflatable fishing kayak is 11’6” long and has a maximum weight capacity of 575 lbs.

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FLYCRAFT STEALTH The Flycraft Stealth is one of the most versatile boats in the world. Its unique construction and shape give it the functionality of many boats in one. From motoring on the coast or lakes to rowing rocky streams and mild whitewater, the Flycraft Stealth is your one boat answer.

The boat’s lightweight and minimalistic design allow it to be easily carried on a roof or in a truck bed. No roof rack? No problem; this boat deflates and packs down to fit in a trunk or closet. At just 98 pounds, one person can easily transport or load this boat solo. For information, call 801-810-4022.

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Produced by Sheri Daye, a world-record spearfishing diver, the Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo is South Florida’s premier water sports expo. Daye crafted the expo to be both educational and entertaining. Attendees can learn from renowned speakers about the latest techniques, shop cool products and socialize with like-minded ocean lovers.

Spanning 65,000 square feet, the indoor event attracts upwards of 5,000 attendees and more than 150 exhibitors specializing in freediving, scuba, spearfishing, paddleboarding, adventure travel and more. The event also features one of the most extensive marine art and underwater photography exhibits in the country. This year, the expo has added a brand new hook-and-line fishing section.

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s winter gives way to spring, anglers from all over begin to experience one of the best times of the year to get out fishing. Many of the easiest and unsuspected places to fish can be right out your front door, leading kids of all levels to connect with a wide variety of fish. There is likely good, fishable water within walking or biking distance of where you live.

Many golf course ponds and retention ponds produce big bass and good numbers of fish in the 3- to 4-pound range. While most ponds will hold fish, the most productive ones will have structure to protect fish from predators as well as give shade during the day.

Overhanging trees, grass and bushes are all things to look for.

One of my favorite ways to catch these bass is by hooking a plastic worm through the middle of its body (wacky worm) and letting it flutter weightless to the bottom near the structure. An occasional gentle twitch will attract attention, and bent rods will be sure to follow.

Surf fishing, another favorite of mine, is a fun and easy way to catch dinner while enjoying a beautiful view. Fish travel all along the surf in search of a meal, but if you can concentrate your efforts where the bait is congregating, you will greatly improve your odds of hooking up.

Birds diving into the surf is a sure sign that bait is in the area.

Find diving birds, and you’ve found a great place to set up. Advanced techniques and high-end gear aren’t mandatory for novice anglers to put some good eating fish on the table. A 10-foot rod, a reel sized similar to a 6500 Penn Spinfisher (spooled with 20lb. mono) and a sand spike will be your basic set up. As far as tackle goes, I use a pompano rig or fish finder rig above a sputnik weight, all of which can be found at almost any tackle shop. For bait, shrimp and clams are good all-around choices. When I use

clams, I generally place them in kosher salt beforehand to toughen them up. Whiting, black drum, the occasional redfish and the ever-tasty pompano are some of the fish you can expect to catch this time of year.

To be better prepared for your next fishing adventure, I highly encourage you to tap into the wealth and resources found on the Web. Surf fishing Florida (www. surfishingflorida.com) and other local forums are great ways to find where the fish are running. A search on YouTube will further address some of the things I’ve talked about, and with a visual aspect, you will be well on your way to enjoying the great outdoors.

Cory Gurman is a freshman at Ponte Vedra High School in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Besides reveling in the great outdoors, Cory enjoys spending time with his three golden retrievers and rooting for the Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Instagram @fishhunter1119.

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Key West is recognized by many as the fishing capital of the world. In late April, the sailfish action off Key West can rival the type of billfishing action that crews travel the globe in search of. And the parties? How many tournaments have you fished that organize a pub crawl on Duval Street as part of the tournament festivities!

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rom bare bones to fully loaded, a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) is a great platform to fish from. Typically coming in under 30 pounds, it is easy to transport, it’s quiet and super stealthy, and with a standing view it makes for a fantastic platform to sight fish from. The portability and ease of clean up make it great for a quick after work trip with a rod, reel and handful of lures. Add a cooler and a few extras, and you are ready for a full day of fun on the water. To maximize your time on the board, here are my three top tips.

• Paddle control is perhaps the most important thing about SUP fishing. Quickly storing your paddle to transition from paddling to casting can be a clumsy noisy process, but I’ve found a simple and effective trick. Using a length of rope about 2 feet longer than your waist, tie a loop in each end. Then wrap the rope around your waist, putting one loop through the other. When you spot a fish, put the handle of the paddle through the hanging loop and the blade on the board, now you are ready to cast and still have quick access to your paddle if you need to maneuver while fighting a fish.

• At some point you will need to hold yourself steady to keep from spooking fish while working a productive spot. An anchor works, but I like a stake-out pole. They are easy to deploy, silent and effective. There are nice commercial models available in the $100 range, but I made one easily for about $15. Most large gardening departments sell sturdy hard plastic tomato stakes. They have a point at one end that will penetrate on most flats. I also added a PVC T joint as a handle and a small piece of foam noodle as a float. This works well on soft shallow flats and can be tied to the board or run through an open-ended rod tube to hold you in place.

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Light, quiet and fun, an SUP offers a great way to get to the fish whether for a quick trip after work or leisurely day of fishing.

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There’s another world-class activity right General admission is only $10, and you in our backyard that many people don’t pay for parking. You can do whatever you take advantage of. In fact, our area is one want – there are different experience levels. of the few places in the country and one The north side of the field has tailgating of the top places in the world to watch this spots for the public that you could enjoy sport…polo. with a group of friends and bring your A sport unlike any other, polo own refreshments. I would call to see if showcases the powerful bond between a there is a spot available. There are several player and his or her equine partner. As levels of reserved seating. If you want to one of the oldest team sports, polo is an enjoy a more elevated experience you can exhilarating combination of horsepower, purchase a brunch ticket at the field-side athleticism and control. Competing on a Pavilion. You can purchase tickets online 300 by 160-yard grass field, players score or at the event. by driving the ball into the opposing team’s Everyone gets to take part in the halftime goal using a bamboo mallet while riding “Divot Stomp”. It is one of polo’s oldest at speeds of up to 35 mph. Play is fast traditions. Spectators are invited onto the paced and requires a remarkable amount field to socialize and replace the divots that of technical skill. Not only trying to get the are created by the horses’ hooves during ball in the goal but doing so by controlling play. At Palm Beach Polo we are offered free a horse. The game is easy to understand, champagne and chocolate popsicles. beyond learning some basic terminology, While you will see some people that are it’s very similar to soccer’s scoring and dressed to the nines, do not let that intimidate offense/defense model. It’s entertaining you. There are also casually dressed people to watch and fascinating to appreciate the there too. Wear whatever makes you most dedication of the players. comfortable.

Opposing players gallop around the stadium A visit to the International Polo Club is a Sunday, April 1 is the Gold Cup Final, with their team flags to open the event great way to spend a day outside watching a then the next 3 Sundays, the 8th – 22nd are novel sport that is very family friendly. It is the 114th US Open Polo matches, one of not outrageously expensive and easy to get in and out. You don’t have to the most prestigious polo tournaments in the United States. deal with security and long ticket lines, like at other sporting events. You For more information or to buy tickets visit ipc.coth.com.

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Players wielding their mallets with public tailgating spaces and polo pony trailers in the background

Players race toward the goal - The Pavilion Brunch in the background

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by Darcie Arahill Contributing Writer Daylight savings time is in full effect this month so be sure to take advantage of the extra sunlight we have in the late afternoons!

We should have delightful springtime weather; winds will be blowing out of the East/Southeast much of the time. Offshore, when we have an easterly wind blowing, the pelagics will be pushed closer to shore looking for bait stacking up along rips/ edges. Trolling artificial and dead bait between 175-300’ ft will produce dolphin, bonito, blackfin and the occasional wahoo.

Bonitos and blackfins show up again in our waters this month.

When targeting blackfins, you can troll small feathers and squid pups. TIP: Be sure to set your spread as far away from your boat as possible. Let the line out until you think it’s far enough and then let the line out some more! Blackfins are spooked easily by the roar of your engine, so fish wisely. Blackfin also feed in lowlight conditions and love small live bait. Try chumming with cut sardines to bring these fish to your boat.

A lot of cobia should be caught this month as well, primarily in 90-150’ of water. Cobia are hanging around the wrecks and following the sharks. Throw a chum bag out to bring hungry fish to your boat. Drift dead sardines back on triple hook rigs or a cobia jig. If you do get tight on a fish using this method, reel as fast as possible to keep your catch away from the sharks.

When fishing the deep-water wrecks, jigging will produce big amberjacks, pompano, bonito and mutton snapper. The bottom fish also love to eat live bait such as runners and goggle eyes.

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 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30

Day Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon

Time 04:53 AM 05:37 AM 06:19 AM 07:00 AM 01:23 AM 02:07 AM 02:54 AM 03:44 AM 04:39 AM 05:34 AM 12:11 AM 01:07 AM 02:02 AM 02:52 AM 03:40 AM 04:27 AM 05:13 AM 06:00 AM 12:20 AM 01:10 AM 02:04 AM 03:01 AM 04:02 AM 05:07 AM 06:09 AM 01:01 AM 02:01 AM 02:56 AM 03:45 AM 04:30 AM

Hgt -0.00L 0.06L 0.15L 0.24L 2.47H 2.39H 2.30H 2.23H 2.19H 2.18H 0.34L 0.31L 0.25L 0.19L 0.13L 0.10L 0.09L 0.12L 2.68H 2.64H 2.57H 2.49H 2.42H 2.38H 2.36H 0.16L 0.15L 0.13L 0.13L 0.15L

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Time 10:46 AM 11:27 AM 12:06 PM 12:47 PM 07:42 AM 08:25 AM 09:12 AM 10:02 AM 10:55 AM 11:50 AM 06:29 AM 07:19 AM 08:05 AM 08:49 AM 09:31 AM 10:13 AM 10:55 AM 11:40 AM 06:48 AM 07:40 AM 08:35 AM 09:34 AM 10:34 AM 11:36 AM 12:37 PM 07:08 AM 08:00 AM 08:49 AM 09:33 AM 10:15 AM

Hgt 2.46H 2.40H 2.32H 2.23H 0.33L 0.41L 0.47L 0.50L 0.51L 0.48L 2.20H 2.25H 2.30H 2.34H 2.37H 2.38H 2.38H 2.36H 0.16L 0.22L 0.27L 0.30L 0.29L 0.26L 0.19L 2.37H 2.38H 2.38H 2.35H 2.31H

Time 5:13 PM 5:53 PM 6:33 PM 7:12 PM 1:28 PM 2:12 PM 3:01 PM 3:55 PM 4:54 PM 5:54 PM 12:45 PM 1:38 PM 2:27 PM 3:13 PM 3:57 PM 4:40 PM 5:23 PM 6:09 PM 12:27 PM 1:18 PM 2:14 PM 3:15 PM 4:22 PM 5:32 PM 6:39 PM 1:35 PM 2:29 PM 3:17 PM 4:01 PM 4:42 PM

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Hgt -0.10L -0.07L -0.01L 0.06L 2.16H 2.08H 2.02H 1.99H 1.98H 2.02H 0.41L 0.32L 0.20L 0.09L -0.01L -0.09L -0.14L -0.15L 2.33H 2.29H 2.23H 2.19H 2.19H 2.23H 2.31H 0.10L 0.01L -0.06L -0.09L -0.08L

Time 11:15 PM 11:58 PM 12:40 AM

Hgt 2.63H 2.60H 2.55H

7:54 PM 8:39 PM 9:27 PM 10:19 PM 11:14 PM

0.14L 0.22L 0.28L 0.33L 0.35L

6:51 PM 7:44 PM 8:32 PM 9:18 PM 10:03 PM 10:47 PM 11:33 PM

2.10H 2.21H 2.33H 2.46H 2.56H 2.64H 2.68H

6:58 PM 7:51 PM 8:48 PM 9:49 PM 10:53 PM 11:57 PM

-0.12L -0.07L -0.00L 0.07L 0.13L 0.16L

7:39 PM 8:33 PM 9:22 PM 10:08 PM 10:50 PM

2.42 H 2.52H 2.59H 2.63 H 2.63 H

Inshore, this is the month to catch yourself a big snook! This time of year, snook will invade the bridges and inlets and will eat just about anything thrown at them. At night, fish the bridges with flair hawk jigs, large swimbaits or topwater lures. The live bait of choice this month will be mullet. Fish the bridges, inlets and seawalls at first light or at night during the beginning of the outgoing tide or the last of the incoming tide. Tarpon will be showing up around the Palm Beach inlet and mangrove areas feeding on crabs and shrimp. The best bait for targeting the silver king will be live shrimp, lip divers and jerk bait. Personally, I have caught a lot of snook the last couple weeks on Yozuri lip divers.

Please be sure to check out my YouTube Channel “Darcizzle Offshore” for new fishing videos uploaded every week!

I landed this 40lb Smoker kingfish!

C​​aught bump trolling goggle eyes out of Palm Beach FL.

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by Chris Anders Contributing Writer Let’s go fishing! Often when you are out paddling you see lots of sea life. I know when I head out early morning for a sunrise paddle around Peanut Island or Munyon Island I see tarpon, snook, sheepshead and snapper. I always kick myself for not bringing my fishing rod. You’re just floating over a school of snook and you can practically reach down and grab one.

How do you know what type of board to use for fishing? There are boards made specifically for fishing but not everyone can afford to have multiple boards nor have the space for them. However, you can use the most basic board to start your fishing adventures.

PROS & CONS: Planing Paddle Board: The Pros are that these boards are the most common board sold on the market.

They are inexpensive for the most part. These boards can be used for recreation, surf, and touring. They tend to be lighter than other boards making it a good choice for smaller people. The Cons: They do not offer a lot of stability for fishing and carry less weight which is a factor when adding a cooler, fishing tackle, rods and an anchor.

Touring Boards: The Pros are these are preferred amongst most paddlers due to their versatility. This is a board you can use to fish one day and race the next day. They can carry a lot of weight, are extremely stable and you can get these boards ranging in weight from 27 – 35 pounds. My favorite Fishing & Touring board is the YOLO Voyager which has Tie Downs in the front, back and midsection for a cooler, and built in rod holder screw-ins. Plus, it has a pop-up handle making it very easy to pick up, and carry extra fishing gear. BOTE also makes great fishing boards that are very comparable to YOLO with built in features designed for fishing with a leaning post for holding your paddle and fishing rods plus multiple Tie Downs.

What accessories do you need? First, a cooler which you can get with rod holders mounted on the side. Many companies from Engel to Yeti have these available or you can make them yourself. My favorite fishing accessory is the “Boardfisher Safari Pak”. It is perfect for organizing all your fishing gear from your fishing license to all your lures while it holds 2 rods and a paddle plus your anchor. This is essential to keeping it simple.

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by Christopher Sprague Jr. Angler-Team Tuppens

This weekend I went in the new Jupiter 43 with our partner Bill Bachman and his kids. The boat by itself rode nicely in the ocean, but with the new Sea keeper, you didn’t feel any waves. The Sea keeper keeps the boat from rocking. With the 4 Yamaha 300s, it kept a fast speed while going right through the waves. Last weekend My Dad, the captain of Spiced Rum III, Bill Wummer, and I took 6 other Yamaha workers out to catch some kingfish. For some of them, it was their first-time fishing in the ocean. My dad and Bill Wummer would put out the flat lines and downriggers down, while I drove the boat to our spot. We ended up fishing in the Juno/ Jupiter area which has a lot of kingfish, but a lot of sharks. We knew we would have to reel the fish in fast. We put our lines out and waited. We got our first fish on fast. We handed it to one of the Yamaha people and he reeled it in.

We saw the silver in the water and Bill Wummer gaffed it. It was around a 15-pound kingfish. We ended up catching around 5 more fish, most being 10-20 pounds. We caught all the fish on downriggers and most important of all is that we all had a great time out on the ocean.

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Bob from New Jersey with his first snook ever (2-28)

SOUTH COUNTY INSHORE & FRESHWATER

By Capt. Patrick Smith

It’s April already and for me that means Tarpon time!!! On the beaches by day and the bridges at night I will be spending every available minute chasing them. We have smaller tarpon throughout the winter, but these are big fish we’re talking about. On the beach side it can be tough to beat a live mullet. But if you’re like me and want to use artificial, I like to throw big hogy paddle tails with a 1 oz jig head in pink or a bone color. And for flies, I like a tarpon toad in black and purple in low light and chartreuse or yellow the rest of the day. When running the beach, the chance of encountering a school of giant jacks is pretty good and a larger popper should get some action quick. If the night time is the right time for you then pick a late tide and go for it. My lures of choice for Jeremiah with a nice my big bait would be a hogy Delray peacock 9” hduv in black with a 10/0 jig head and for the smaller offering a doa terroreyez in root beer, or golden bream will usually do the trick. For flies at night I like a pilchard colored ep baitfish. Plenty of snook will be around also, so having a schminnow or whats up doc rigged up on a 7-9 wt will let you hook up whenever you feel like it.

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In the freshwater the peacocks are finishing the first spawn and should Paul with a tarpon (3-1) be feeding good, again.

Anything resembling a baitfish should work great: rattle traps, flukes and jerkbaits are a few that I use. This is the time of year when you need to use good judgement. It’s not very sporting to pull a fish off a bed when its guarding eggs. If there are two fish, catch one and leave the other to protect them or the cichlids will decimate the nest. Largemouth bass fishing is still good throughout the county. I like to get out early and fish top waters like Zara spooks and zoom horny toads. Get out and enjoy the decent weather because the crazy summer heat is right around the corner. The clown knife population is going strong and if you haven’t landed one of these guys yet, get out and make it happen. A live shiner or shiny jerk bait is your best bet. I’ve seen them rolling in just about every canal I’ve looked in; even a few in the western portion.

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Lantana Fishing Derby KDW is Back!

by David Arm, Contributing Writer

It’s time for one of the great local tournament traditions! The 24th Annual Lantana Fishing Derby KDW will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

Lines in at 7:00 am; start from any inlet. The weigh-in begins at noon at the historic Old Key Lime House dock, ending at 3:30. You’ve never seen a weigh-in like this, with hundreds of spectators cheering as you bring your catch to the dock! Cash prizes for the top three fish of each species, as well as the largest overall fish, and prizes for Lady and Junior Anglers.

We’re very proud of our annual Kids’ Derby. Every year we take 50 underprivileged children to the Lantana Fishing Pier, give them their own new rod and reel, and show them how to Derby weigh-in 2017 fish. Your entry helps us teach these Photo courtesy of kids to love fishing as we do!

Lantana Chamber The weekend kicks off with the Captains’ Party at 6 pm on Thursday, May 3, at the Lantana Recreation Center. Enjoy a free buffet, drinks, music, raffles and more! And our Awards Barbeque begins on Sunday, May 6 at 11:30 am, also at the Rec Center. Both parties are open to the public, with food by Park Avenue BBQ. Register by Friday, April 20 to save $50 and be entered in a free raffle for great prizes!

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KAYAKFISHING

by Brian Nelli, Contributing Writer

Tom with a nice snook

INSHORE: Our spring glass minnows have showed up in good numbers and expect the spring mullet run to be here soon. The Jupiter area will have some good snook and jack crevalle action. Use large mullet for the big girls and smaller baits like DOA jerk baits will pick up the under slot snook and smaller jacks. A great place to launch the kayak is in Johnathan Dickinson State Park. This launch will give you access to the upper part as well as the lower part of the Loxahatchee River. April also brings tripletail into our river system. Look to target crab trap buoys and channel markers with live shrimp to bring in these tasty fish.

OFFSHORE: April is one of the best months of the year! Tuna and mahi should be starting to show up in full force. Trolling Sealime Lures should pick up both species as well as other pelagics. Pilchards and goggle eyes will be your best live bait options. Vertical jigging 230-350 feet will also produce blackfin tuna and bonita. There are many beach areas to launch your kayak throughout Palm Beach County. The fishing grounds off our coast are anywhere from 1-3 miles. Look to work the normal 90-200ft depths while trolling your lures or live bait.

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ROAD TRIPFISHING Chris with a black drum

No Motor Zone

by Keith Lozott, Contributing Writer

Florida has no motor zones all over the place for environmental protection reasons and I for one applaud this concept. The fishing in these zones can be epic for the adventurous angler who isn’t afraid to burn some calories paddling their watercraft to get a bite. I have fished two zones chasing down sought after shallow water species.

Weedon Island Preserve comes to mind as it was a funny day renting a kayak for the first time.

I made a critical mistake when I decided to tow my flow troll shrimp bucket behind the kayak. It felt like I had a windsock out slowing me to a crawl. Of course my buddy Bill was laughing at me as I cursed the decision to bring live bait and to top it off all of the fish caught were on artificial baits. The first snook landed was near a mangrove shoreline and the fish was towing me around in the kayak. I thought it was a top of the slot fish but once landed it was maybe 25 inches. That gave me some perspective on how powerful these fish can be - able to pull me around!!! The preserve is a very beautiful place surrounded by busy Tampa/St. Pete. I would love to go again now that I have a little more knowledge on canoeing and kayaking.

The “No Motor Zone” which is what everyone calls it, is where I have many fond memories.

It is located on the Banana River just north of the Beachline Hwy (528) just south of NASA at Kars Park. Kars Park was designed for armed service veterans and is accessible by the public for a fee to enter. There is plenty of parking and a dedicated canoe, kayak and paddle board launch.

Once you launch, head north and start looking for tailing reds, trout and giant black drum. Keep your eyes open for large alligators that inhabit the shallows. They typically leave you alone but you never know. Also, pay attention to the manatees. My buddy Chris and I paddled unknowingly over the back of this grass eating beast when suddenly the canoe’s bow shot into the air with an explosion of water beneath us.

The manatee let out noises that I thought only a Rhino could make and slammed its tail with amazing power directly into the bow hitting and bending Chris’s 4000 Shimano Stradic. Chris let out a scream that makes me laugh to this day. Once the situation was over we started laughing for at least a half an hour. As to the fishing side of the area I’d say it’s hard to beat. I’ve days where my silver Zara Spook Jr. was bone color by the end of the day as a result of seatrout crushing it on almost every cast. The redfish can be gigantic as I’ve had a 40 pounder launch itself out of the water hitting a topwater lure right next to the canoe. We have caught bunches of reds and trout on cut mullet and have landed huge black drum on cut blue crab. So I’d say if you like paddle craft fishing, find a no motor zone and give it a shot.

Keith Lozott Avid Florida Angler

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ON THE RANGE

by Chuck Papp Contributing Writer Spring time is here, and the start of Spring brings Turkey Season. One of the most anticipated seasons of the year.

Turkey Season brings challenges to the hunter that deer and small game do not. One of the aspects is the use of camouflage. There is a whole industry dedicated to Turkey Hunting and camo is one of them. A turkey’s eyesight is on par with the bald eagle. They pick out the slightest movements and things that do not belong in their woods from a long distance away, making getting close a challenge. Most states only allow the use of shotguns, no rifles, so getting into that distance where a shot is likely also brings another aspect. The equipment is also very specialized. From specialty shotguns and choke tubes to chairs and calls, they all bring Pete Schulz with a nice a special aspect to the sport.

Osceola turkey taken in Unlike many deer hunters who just take Melbourne Florida a stand and wait, Turkey Hunting challenges your skills, especially with the calling aspect. There are people who dedicate themselves to the act of calling turkeys, which is a science unto itself. If you can’t locate and call in your gobbler, then having success will be very limited.

Turkey Season also is rather lengthy. You can go anywhere from 2 to almost 3 months in length depending upon where you hunt.

If you are looking for a real challenge in the woods and fields give Turkey Hunting a try. It just might become your favorite season out of all of them.

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Time 03:34 AM 04:20 AM 05:04 AM 05:50 AM 12:24 AM 01:09 AM 01:59 AM 02:53 AM 03:50 AM 04:46 AM 05:38 AM 12:05 AM 12:53 AM 01:39 AM 02:22 AM 03:05 AM 03:49 AM 04:35 AM 05:24 AM 12:07 AM 01:01 AM 02:01 AM 03:05 AM 04:11 AM 05:14 AM 06:12 AM 12:48 AM 01:42 AM 02:30 AM 03:15 AM

Hgt -0.42L -0.29L -0.13L 0.06L 2.78H 2.63H 2.50H 2.41H 2.38H 2.41H 2.48H 0.18L 0.06L -0.05L -0.15L -0.20L -0.21L -0.18L -0.10L 3.19H 3.09H 2.98H 2.89H 2.84H 2.83H 2.85H -0.14L -0.16L -0.16L -0.12L

Time 09:45 AM 10:28 AM 11:09 AM 11:50 AM 06:37 AM 07:27 AM 08:19 AM 09:13 AM 10:08 AM 11:00 AM 11:49 AM 06:25 AM 07:09 AM 07:50 AM 08:31 AM 09:13 AM 09:55 AM 10:40 AM 11:27 AM 06:19 AM 07:17 AM 08:20 AM 09:23 AM 10:26 AM 11:26 AM 12:22 PM 07:03 AM 07:51 AM 08:36 AM 09:18 AM

Hgt 2.89H 2.76H 2.60H 2.44H 0.23L 0.38L 0.48L 0.52L 0.51L 0.44L 0.32L 2.58H 2.67H 2.75H 2.80H 2.82H 2.81H 2.77H 2.70H -0.01L 0.07L 0.12L 0.10L 0.04L -0.07L -0.19L 2.85H 2.83H 2.78H 2.70H

Time 3:51 PM 4:33 PM 5:15 PM 5:58 PM 12:33 PM 1:18 PM 2:10 PM 3:07 PM 4:08 PM 5:06 PM 5:59 PM 12:34 PM 1:16 PM 1:56 PM 2:35 PM 3:15 PM 3:57 PM 4:42 PM 5:32 PM 12:19 PM 1:16 PM 2:20 PM 3:30 PM 4:40 PM 5:45 PM 6:42 PM 1:13 PM 1:59 PM 2:42 PM 3:23 PM

Hgt -0.53L -0.44L -0.30L -0.14L 2.28H 2.14H 2.04H 2.00H 2.04H 2.14H 2.31H 0.16L -0.02L -0.20L -0.36L -0.48L -0.54L -0.55L -0.49L 2.61H 2.52H 2.46H 2.47H 2.56H 2.71H 2.88H -0.31L -0.39L -0.42L -0.39L

Time 10:13 PM 10:57 PM 11:40 PM

Hgt 3.11H 3.04H 2.92H

6:44 PM 7:33 PM 8:26 PM 9:21 PM 10:17 PM 11:13 PM

0.02L 0.17L 0.27L 0.33L 0.32L 0.27L

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By Craig Korczynski

Spring has arrived! The inshore fishing throughout the ICW will become very exciting as we see the spring mullet run along beaches and inshore waters. Fishing tactics and strategies become very important as water temps rise and fish begin to migrate towards inlets and local spillways.

The snook fishing in Jupiter is fantastic this time of year, targeting docks, sea walls and mangrove shorelines. Sunrise provides great action with top water heedon spook plugs. Once the sun rises over head, switch to a DOA C.A.L. 3-inch shad in glow and goldrush belly, holographic or DOA 5-inch swim bait in Arkansas glow. The sea walls and grass flats are great areas to find snook ambushing bait schools. Be sure to stay quiet and look for bait schools or snook crashing baits as signs of life.

Tarpon continue to roam our local waters; sunrise and sunset are the best times to target them. DOA bait busters in mullet pattern and DOA C.A.L. 4-inch jerk baits in green back and glow holographic get the silver kings excited.

Live baiting for tarpon will get you hooked up. Slow troll baits along mangrove shorelines and drop offs for consistent action. When searching for tarpon, look for rolling fish and target Carol with a juvenile tarpon deeper holes and channels for best results. The tarpon

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this time of year range in size from 5 to 80 pounds.

Anglers looking for steady rod bending action should target jacks along seawalls and grass flats. Jacks school together ambushing schools of live Terry with a bait in their vicinity. Heddon shark spooks, DOA 5-inch swim bait, DOA C.A.L. 4-inch paddle tail in pearl and glow and gold rush belly work great for jacks. If artificial lures are not your choice, live mullet, greenies and sand perch will also produce action. Freeline them with tide or near any structure.

The spillways will become main attractions as rain floods local lakes and canals. Tarpon, snook, jacks and many other species call this home as flood gates are blasted open and baits flow freely. Live baits, DOA bait busters and DOA C.A.L. 5.5 jerk baits are the best choices. Baits can be trolled or jigged for consistent hook ups. Heavy tackle is needed at times due to the size of the fish and structure anglers must contend with.

Night fishing is another great option for anglers targeting snook and tarpon. Many anglers prefer live baits and swimming plugs to target dock fish. But fish become very keen to the same baits and patterns anglers use. Fly fishing is one of the best ways to have double digit numbers of hook ups with these fish. DOA C.A.L. 2-inch shrimp in glow fantastic on fly rod, small deceivers and clousers also get anglers hooked up. Quiet presentation is the key to consistent and productive fishing.

Well that is the fishing report for April, I hope you all enjoyed. Get out there and wet a line. Tight Lines!

Captain Craig Korczynski 561-644-4371 • www.phlatsinshorefishing.com

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FISHINGFORECAST PALM BEACH INSHORE & OFFSHORE

By Capt. Weston Russell

JUNO BEACHPIER

In April you can expect great dolphin fishing this month. Migratory fish will be heading north for the summer and you should be out there heading them off. April dolphin April is will be in the 20lb class range, and hungry to eat dolphin time.. anything that will fit in their mouth. Live bait will Come get work wonders, but trolling will catch them too. yours!

When you’re on the fish be on the lookout for followers. There could be a 50lb fish swimming just feet from the boat. Good luck.

Another drag screaming fish visiting this month will be the mighty kingfish. These toothy critters will cut through mono like butter. You must use wire leader if you’re looking to land one.

Light wire will get you more bites, but heavier wire would be the best. Want to catch a 40lb plus monster? Use a live blue runner with a trailer hook. Remember big fish eat big baits. The reefs off Juno ledge will hold the big ones, so head north out of Palm Beach inlet. #fishdip If you’re a bottom bouncer. There will be fat muttons under the kingfish schools. Use long leaders and a good chunk of cut bait. Bonito strip will do the trick. Let the line out far and wait for the taps. 1-2-3. Set the hook! Big muttons are big for a reason. They have great eyesight and will pass up a cut bait if it’s not presented correctly. Tight lines!

With these tips all you need to do is get off the couch and go get them!

Surf’s up at Juno Pier. Photo courtesy LMC

by Hannah Deadman Contributing Writer Grab your bait and get on down to the Juno Beach Pier! This month, you’ll see plenty of pompano in the area. Catch these guys on bait like clams, sand fleas, shrimp and goofy jigs. You can also catch Spanish mackerel on lures and jigs.

Jacks and blue runners should be plenty (finger mullet or shrimp are best for these guys) plus croakers and whiting (best caught on shrimp.)

Don’t forget about those fun snook! You can catch them on bottom baits like sardines – or live bait if you can get it! Don’t forget, you can only catch one snook each day.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center offers its Kids’ Fishing Program every Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. Participants learn basic pier and beach fishing techniques, including knot tying, casting and ethical angling. Email sthompson@ marinelife.org to register. Cost is $10/angler; participants meet at LMC. LMC’s Deep Blue and You Yoga program, taught by a certified instructor, occurs the third Saturday every month (October-April) from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Juno Beach Pier, following the monthly Blue Friends Beach Cleanup.

For updates on LMC and Juno Beach Pier events, follow our social media, visit www.marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280.

Randy Yent, Pier coordinator Juno Beach Pier (561) 627-8280 Ext. 140 Captain Weston Russell Facebook.com/junobeachpier 561-310-2690 • www.reelintensefishing.com Instagram & Twitter:@junobeachpier Facebook.com/reelintensefishingcharter

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Pete & Tommy Schulz Celebrate 25 Years at Fishing Headquarters The Schulz brothers, Pete and Tommy, have been teaching, outfitting, volunteering, and raising kids to do the same in the Jupiter – Tequesta area for 25 years. Their families: Pete and Greta, Clayton, Jessie and JP along with Tommy and Stephanie, TJ and Kristina are so grateful for the Pete and Tommy Schulz at Fishing Headquarters opportunity to have their own business and thankful for everyone that has been a part of Fishing Headquarters’ success.

Over the years they have been involved with Boy Scouts, Saltwater Sportsman seminars, hosted seminars of their own, presentations at the West Palm Beach Fishing Club, supported the Kids Fishing Program at the Club as well as other Kids’ events, Father and Son Camp outs, Tequesta Field Lab, Snook Tagging and more. A member for 40 years, Pete has served on the Board of Directors of the WPB Fishing Club for 15 years, serving as its Chair since 2009. Tommy is not far behind, a member for 37 years. Every Saturday morning since 1998, from 8 to 9 am they host Fishing Headquarters Live on ESPN 106.3 FM or ESPNWestPalm.com.

The Angler Community in Palm Beach County and beyond are invited to celebrate this milestone with Pete & Tommy, their families and friends Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 20-22. Look for 25th Anniversary Sales with 25% off or $25 off select items. There will be raffles throughout the weekend and a Costa giveaway with purchase. Saturday and Sunday expect food and drinks as well as manufacturer reps on hand with giveaways. Tune in to ESPN for more details!

Registration is now open for the

Austin Blu Foundation Land & Sea Fishing Tournament!

The first ever Austin Blu Foundation Land & Sea Fishing Tournament will take place Saturday, May 5th at the River Center in Jupiter Florida.

While there are numerous fishing tournaments each year, what separates this from the others is that this tournament is family friendly with the hopes of encouraging parent/child interactions. Anglers may catch fish by land or sea entering either the release competition or the harvest competition. This tournament will benefit the Austin Blu Foundation and will raise awareness about the importance of boating safety! The tournament awards ceremony will be hosted by The River Center from 5:00-8:00pm where there will be food provided by Guanabana’s and Holy Cow Grill Food Trucks. There will also be a bounce house, games, raffle and live music.

• Captain’s Meeting: 7-8 p.m. Friday, May 4th at The River Center, 805 N. U.S. Hwy 1, Jupiter, FL 33477 • Tournament Day: Saturday, May 5th, lines in the water no earlier than 7am and lines out no later than 3pm.

• All anglers weighing in or turning in release submissions must be done by 4pm.

• Awards Reception, The River Center, 5:00-8:00 pm The entry fees for the 2018 tournament are:

• $100 per boat for the Harvest Competition (one captain and three anglers)

• $25/angler (release competition or shoreline harvest) Anyone interested in participating in or sponsoring the Austin Blu Foundation Tournament is urged to contact tournament officials via e-mail rivercenter@Lrecd.org or by calling 561-743-7123. You can find more information online at LrdRiverCenter.org or austinblufoundation.org .

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Florida Sportsman Live with Captain Danny Barrow Saturdays 7-8am ESPN Radio 106.3FM Fishing Headquarters Live Radio Show with Pete & Tommy Schulz Saturdays 8-9am ESPN Radio 106.3FM XGeneration Web Show w/ Andy Alverez Thursdays @ 6:30pm wrpbitv.com

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April 19 & 21 Boynton Beach Firefighters Fishing Tournament and Firehouse Chili Cookoff May 3 & 5 Lantana Chamber of Commerce KDW & Kids Fishing Derby May 11 & 12 Grand Slam KDW May 18 & 19 Downtown Showdown KDW June 1 & 2 Palm Beach KDW Classic July 13 & 14 Sailfish Marina Big Dog & Fat Cat KDW Shootout August 9 & 11 Angler For The Cure KDW August 11 Mark Gerretson Memorial KDW

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COASTALCALENDAR April 7: WPB Fishing Club Annual Yard Sale 7 am to 12 noon. For more information call 561.832.6780 or visit www. westpalmbeachfishingclub.org April 7 & 8: Palm Beach PS Boating Course, Squadron Headquarters, 1125 Old Dixie Hwy. Lake Park Call 561.863.1461 or email abc-pb@ palmbeachsps.org April 8: Solid Waste Authority 5K Trail Run starts at 7:30. For more information visit: www.SWA.org/5K April 13: Blue Heron Bridge Night Dive @ Phil Foster Park. Visit www. puravidadivers.com for more info April 14: USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 52 - Boating Safely Class - Loxahatchee River Center. 8 am - 4pm. Online registration at lrdrivercenter.org/ boatsafe. Recommended ages 12 and up - Protecting our Youth sponsored by AustinBlu Foundation. $10 registration fee is refunded following completion of class. Pack a lunch.

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April 14: USCG Delray-Boynton Navigating with GPS - Harvey Oyer Building at 2210 N. Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach. Call 561.312.6439 April 14 & 15 The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo at the Broward County Convention Center. For more information visit www.thebluewild.com April 15: USCG The Palm Beaches “About Boating Safely” Class. VFW Post 9610, 354 10th St. Lake Park, Fl. Email Chris - christatlwi@aol.com to register.

April 25: West Palm Beach Fishing Club meeting from 7-9 pm. Guest speaker will be Kevin Dodge who will present Pelagics Caught in the Wild: A Bluewater Photographic Journey. For more information call 561.832.6780 or visit www.westpalmbeachfishingclub.org April 28: Blue Heron Bridge Night Dive @ Phil Foster Park. Visit www. puravidadivers.com for more info

April 28: USCG Delray-Boynton “About Boating Safely” Class - Harvey Oyer Building at 2210 N. Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach. Call 561.312.6439

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hether it’s a canoe, kayak or paddleboard, fishing from a paddle-powered craft requires the angler to expend energy getting to the fish. That’s part of the fun. Once there, maintaining control of the vessel while casting, retrieving and hopefully fighting fish can become a chore. Without an electric trolling motor, the best way to efficiently fish an area is to utilize the wind and currents. Drift fishing lets the angler fish more and paddle less, while still covering water to find biting fish.

A little planning goes a long way. On a river, it’s obvious which way you’ll be headed when you drop a boat in the water. The same should be true on most waters, whether it’s a reservoir or a big saltwater bay.

Know ahead of time which way the tide and currents run and which direction the wind is blowing, and a little map work should help identify separate put-in and take-out points. Satellite imagery can provide an idea of where fish might be, even on new waters. You’ll be able to cover more water and fish longer and harder because there’s no need to paddle back at the end of the trip.

If you’re fishing with a buddy—which you should be for safety’s sake—shuttle a vehicle to the take-out. If you know someone reliable, schedule a pick-up. Either way, time spent researching and executing the plan will be worth it when there’s not a long paddle looming at the end of the day.

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ast month, a Burmese python swallowing and regurgitating a deer fawn made national news when photos were released by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida (CSF).

The photos were taken at Collier-Seminole State Park in Naples back in April 2015 and show an 11-footlong, 31-pound snake that FWC Photo consumed a 35-pound whitetail deer.

It’s just one more example of how invasive species take advantage of Florida’s welcoming climate to thrive. They alter the native ecosystem in the process. Studies suggest pythons have caused a 90 percent decline in small mammal populations in the eastern Everglades. The photos prove they are capable of preying on fawns, which could impact whitetail populations. Whitetail deer are also a primary prey species for Florida panthers.

“Imagine the potential consequences to the state and federally protected Florida panther if Burmese pythons adversely affect the number of whitetailed deer,” said Ian Bartoszek, a biologist with the CSF. Florida wildlife officials continue to battle the python scourge. The South Florida Water Management District recently announced the elimination of the 900th snake in its Python Elimination Program since its inception in March 2017. The Florida Wildlife Commission continues encouraging the public to remove and kill pythons from private lands. CSF officials are promoting radio-telemetry tracking of pythons to target and remove breeding females and disrupt the egg-laying cycle.

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ummer is just around the corner, and south Florida families will be spending more time on the water. From the bathtub to the open ocean, kids need to feel comfortable and confident about their in-water skills.

One of the most important lessons to remember is to use the buddy system. It’s one of the first things we teach young snorkelers during Pura Vida Divers’ Snorkel Summer Camp sessions. Campers know to stay within arm’s reach of their in-water buddy. When duck-diving under the surface, they practice one up, one down. This ensures someone is always alert and paying attention to their swimming partner.

At the beach, or when exploring snorkeling spots like the Blue Heron Bridge, show young swimmers where lifeguard stands are located, and point out swim zones that lifeguards patrol. Flags on the beach alert swimmers of the day’s conditions. It’s important that children understand what these flags mean and how conditions affect their experience in the water.

Another important consideration for in-water activities is identification of potentially harmful wildlife. During Pura Vida Divers’ Snorkel Camp, campers are taught to identify many local species.

They know how to spot a camouflaged scorpionfish, and which jellyfish to avoid. The knowledge is essential for a great experience in the water, and it also introduces children to a whole new world of animals.

Many kids get caught up in the excitement of seeing fish, rays, octopus and other interesting animals. The more confident they feel in their swimming skills, the more they can fully engage in enjoying their adventure.

The camp staff has found that the easiest way to introduce kids to snorkeling is to introduce one item at a time. It’s important to choose comfortable-fitting gear, rather than just grabbing a snorkel package off the shelf. Call Pura Vida Divers to set up an appointment for a mask, snorkel and fin fitting, or stop by the shop to chat with staff and learn the basics of choosing the right gear.

At Snorkel Summer Camp, we ensure campers are comfortable wearing their masks and looking underwater in shallow, standing water. Once they know how to put on their mask, where the strap should sit and how to use defog, we attach a snorkel and have them breathe first on land and then in water.

Once kids are comfortable using their mask and snorkel, it’s time to learn how to swim using fins. Even the most experienced kids can learn to be more efficient. It’s amazing to watch skills and comfort in the water blossom as kids conquer each new technique.

This summer, Pura Vida Divers will offer two sessions of Snorkel Summer Camp. We work with kids of all experience levels between the ages of 6 and 10. By the end of the week, even novice snorkelers are swimming alongside their parents during a family snorkeling event at the Blue Heron Bridge.

For more information, contact Pura Vida Divers at 561-8408750 or stop by the shop at 2513 Beach Court, Singer Island, 33404.

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ith a new U.S. Customs facility at Witham Field in Stuart, Fla., those travelling from the islands of the Bahamas will have a convenient place to clear customs in Martin County.

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners announced a late spring opening of the U.S. Customs Facility at Witham Field, which will process international travelers arriving in Martin County via aircraft and marine vessels, allowing boaters, pilots, residents and visitors to clear Customs without having to travel to Fort Pierce or West Palm Beach.

This project is the first intermodal clearance facility of its kind built in Florida.

This facility has been welcomed by the marine community not only in Martin County but throughout the State of Florida. With Stuart’s location on the east end of the Cross-Florida Canal/Okeechobee Waterway, boaters returning from the Bahamas will be able to conveniently clear back into the U.S. and continue on their way to Florida’s west coast and the Gulf of Mexico or continue to points north via the Intracoastal Waterway.

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any great lures have come and gone in the bass fishing world over the years. Some seem to take the whole industry by storm and then die down once the next best thing comes along. Some prove themselves and become a

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with dirty water, I like a red Colorado blade for extra visibility and a skirt with a lot of chartreuse. In clear water, I can throw double willowleaf blades for a subtler thump, and I’ll opt for a more

Stuart, located in Martin County, is known as the Sailfish Capital of the World. Sitting on the most biodiverse estuary in the Northern Hemisphere, and the northernmost point of the South Florida Reef, Martin County is home to 100 artificial reef systems and over 800 species of fish. Its climate, waterways and natural environment 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, salt water or fresh, head out for an adventure and reel in the memories.

staple in everyone’s tackle box.

There is one lure, though, that doesn’t get the attention it deserves on the tournament scene these days. With all the fancy square-bill crankbaits and bladed jigs, it’s easy to forget about the tried-and-true spinnerbait. Few baits are as good at covering water as the spinnerbait, and this time of the year that is half the battle.

Early in the spring, warm days will cause water temperatures to rise. Bass move shallower to look for places to spawn. Water conditions also play a big role in this. More fish move up earlier in dirty water, which warms faster than clear water. When these fish move shallow, they like to get next to a stump, laydown, dock, rock, really anything that holds heat and gives them a place they feel safe.

The spinnerbait is my favorite bait for targeting prespawn fish for two reasons.

Reason No. 1 is they are virtually weedless. I can throw spinnerbaits in pretty thick cover, and as long as I’m careful it will come right through. It comes through wood especially well. Reason No. 2 is the unlimited options. If I’m faced

natural skirt color.

Having all those options is important with the everchanging conditions of spring.

When you’re actively searching for fish, keep an open mind.

I’ve caught them anywhere from bluff banks to shallow flat pockets and everywhere in between this time of year, so let the fish tell you where you need to be and what you should be throwing.

My favorite spinnerbait rod is a 7’2” medium heavy (EPS86MHF) MHX Elite Pro Series rod that I build. It is a great all-purpose blank. It has plenty of tip, so I can make precise casts to targets, and it also has plenty of backbone.

I use a 7:3:1 bait-casting reel spooled with 17-lb. Vicious ProElite fluorocarbon.

If I could only choose one spinnerbait for the rest of my career, it would be a ½-ounce tandem willowleaf/Colorado combo with one silver and one gold blade and a chartreuse and white skirt. My favorite is made by a new company called Kinkee Baits. It has a combination of wrapped wire down to 18/1000-inch wire, which creates vibration bass have never felt before.

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That’s when they found out about a local Family Saltwater Fishing Clinic being hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

“We had no experience with saltwater fishing,” said Shelly. “That class was so complete. It was A++. I learned how to set up a pole, how to unhook a fish from the line, how to cast correctly and how to bait a hook. Every single person involved in teaching that class was so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable that if they had it again, we’d take it again.”

For years FWC has hosted kids’ and women’s fishing clinics. In 2017 they added adult saltwater fishing clinics. These free, one-day educational events are for anyone 18 and older, male or female.

Participants learn everything they need to know to fish on their own, from knot tying and fishing tackle to conservation efforts and marine habitats. Clinic class sizes are kept small for a hands-on approach. At the end of the day, you’ll also get to try catch-and-release fishing firsthand.

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ne particular type of architecture that Florida fishermen know is the fishing shack, usually a ramshackle wooden structure that looks to be on its last legs, but which can still provide a lot of comfort. Some of our bodies of water, in fact, have become well-known to boaters as places where the lucky can tie up far from shore, cook a light meal, rest and even seek shelter from a mild storm.

For example, Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound in the southwestern part of our state have a number of simple, one-story, wood-frame cabins set on pilings. The temporary home-away-from-home usually has no electricity, no plumbing, no phone, and a distance from shore that precludes cell-phone service. They do, however, often have rain gutters to collect water that the fishermen can use for cooking or even drinking.

Florida officials declared the shacks navigational hazards and causers of pollution and actually began to burn some of them down in the mid-1980s, but consultants hired by the fishermen pointed out that the water around the shanties was too shallow for boats to collide with the structures and many fishermen used chemical toilets. As a result, some of the shacks have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places because of their importance in local heritage, and that should preserve them until a powerful hurricane hits them directly.

The flimsy-looking structures, usually made of pine or cypress, can nicely withstand the subtropical sun, the wind and rain. Metal gable roofs and board-and-batten siding protect those inside from storms, and screened windows keep out the flies. The shacks have a good air flow with shutters that can be propped open.

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The wooden stilt houses in Biscayne Bay south of Cape Florida have long been famous among fishermen in Miami-Dade County. Standing about 10 feet above shallow water on wooden or reinforced concrete pillars, Stiltsville dates back to the 1920s and 1930s. Some of the structures may have begun as places for alcohol consumption during Prohibition and for gambling, which was legal a mile offshore, and some of them became quite elaborate.

When Congress expanded the Biscayne National Park in 1980 to include Stiltsville, the existing shacks were allowed to remain, but hurricanes and natural deterioration have taken their toll. Today only seven of the original structures remain, but the park service has added hurricane strapping to help the remaining shacks withstand strong winds. “No trespassing” signs warn interlopers to stay away, and access to the structures is limited to their owners and friends. Stiltsville has been featured enough in magazine articles that many visitors go to Biscayne Bay to see the remaining shacks. That has provided docents an opportunity to teach many non-residents about the rich maritime history of the area.

The above-mentioned are just a few of the different kinds of fishing shacks in our waters, some quite elaborate, some pretty basic, but many with a history and allure that makes them part of our fishing history.

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et me show you something,” Capt. Skip Smith said. “Pick any trolling lure and any color combination and I’ll catch a fish on

Of course, our selection included the most non-appetizing color combination we could find. One lure was streamed on either side a respectable distance astern. Within 10 minutes, Skip had a sailfish chasing the baits and striking one of the lures.

What he did is etched in memory. Instead of trolling in a straight line, working shallower and then deeper, changing speed, or doing any of the common trolling tactics, Skip took a different approach. He would make a sharp turn to port and a couple of minutes later he made a sharp turn to starboard. This created slack line on the side of the turn and increased speed for the lure on the outside of the turn. When he switched direction, the lure that had sunk picked up speed and headed back to the surface. Let me tell you that the technique works.

Fishing with Capt. Bouncer Smith out of Miami, I learned something else. Inshore waters are burdened with no-wake zones designed to slow down fast-moving boats heading for open water.

While most anglers are frustrated by the slow progress in these waters and can’t wait to get through this delay, Bouncer takes a different approach. He has two rods rigged with swimming plugs, and he streams them astern as he enters the no-wake zone. It’s surprising how many fish he catches on those plugs in areas that hardly anyone fishes.

Another skipper showed me that after he streamed the standard trolling spread, he put another bait directly astern and close to the boat. It surprised me to see how many fish came up and hit that bait. This seems to work particularly well on tuna. If you fail to raise fish on that short bait, try fishing it long down the middle.

That puts it farther astern than the other baits.

Aboard some of the bigger boats with outriggers, captains often troll their long and short baits at specific distances astern.

The clips on the outriggers are attached so that when each line is clipped on, it positions the bait or lure at the same spot each time.

I prefer to adjust the length of the lines based on sea conditions and results. There are days on the water when shorter distances astern work and other times when the results are better if you troll the baits farther back.

As a reminder if you troll natural baits, dead or alive, they should be changed frequently. Too many anglers simply put baits or lures astern and steer a straight course. Successful trolling demands concentration and dedication to details. The key lies in making changes from where you position the offerings to the speed you use and the courses you steer. If you’re not raising fish, keep making changes until you do.

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I know a local who grew up there and knows the water like the back of his hand. Kevin Hawkins, owner of Kaku Kayaks, invited me out on the water to try his newest SUP, the Voodoo. Kevin lives, eats and breathes fishing. When he’s not fishing from one of his kayaks or SUPs, he’s thinking about ways to design these boats so they’re better to fish from. The Voodoo is a hybrid that melds the best qualities of an SUP, a kayak and a micro-skiff.

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ple hours before sunset. I don’t have the words to describe the picturesque setting that spread out before me. Mangroves, oyster beds and hidden shoals were in abundance.

We paddled to the tip of a mangrove island where a smaller canal led to docks, sandbars and windbreaks. We had to cross the main channel to get there, and there was a 1- to 2-foot chop with the boating traffic and winds. The Voodoo was stable and fast, tracking straight as it cut through the channel. I was surprised the chop didn’t offer more of a challenge, but the hull design of the Voodoo is flawless. It also features a chair, which—without adjustment—offers two seated positions and can be used as a poling platform. The boat paddles well from a seated or standing position, and the ability to make powerful strokes with a low center of gravity came in handy during the crossing.

As we rounded the tip of the island, we found wind-shade in a pocket. We poled down to cast right under the mangroves and docks. The Voodoo’s stern has five molded-in Power Pole mounts that allow for dual or single Power Pole Micros. And from a stability standpoint, the boat might as well be the deck of a skiff. Kevin hooked into a 25-inch redfish and fought it with ease from the open deck.

As we paddled through the backside of the mangrove islands, we cast to oyster beds and under docks. The final spot Kevin had planned was a back corner of an area with a long sea wall and sand flats. Kevin wanted to hit it right at sunset, when the redfish bite is best. We could see reds tailing over the shoals as the tide went out.

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ou couldn’t tell by looking in the tannic-stained water, but Capt. Gary Dubiel was convinced redfish were holding just a few feet from the bank. “Toss your line up tight and see what happens,” he instructed.

My cork popper landed with a splat and the trailing DOA shrimp settled toward the bottom. I waited a second, gave a “pop” and watched the cork slide under with an 8-pound red in full protest. “They’ll smack that setup every time,” smiled the skipper.

It’s no secret that the coastal waters of North Carolina teem with redfish and stripers, but many visiting anglers focus their efforts solely on inlet and ocean waters. For truly amazing topwater action, the bays, creeks and river systems are also well worth exploring.

“There’s amazing variety on the inside here,” said Dubiel, of Spec Fever Guide Service (www.specfever.com), who specializes in putting light-tackle and fly-fishing fans right in the mix. Dubiel especially enjoys working the Neuse River area because it hosts stripers and seatrout year-round, plus redfish from spring though mid-October.

“These stripers are estuarine and don’t run to the ocean,” he explained.

“They typically measure up to 32 inches, which makes them perfect for light gear and fly rods. Even better, they mix in with the specks and slot-sized redfish. We often catch all three on the same trip.”

The striper action really heats up in late April when the bass return from spawning farther upriver to offer outstanding surface action from Oriental to New Bern, N.C. Much of the fun takes place in knee-deep depths here in the river’s mouth at Pamlico Sound, and that makes for a ton of topwater thrills.

Interestingly, the Neuse River—America’s widest at 6 miles across the mouth— doesn’t have a lunar rise and fall in tides. Rather than look for current, Dubiel works around structure while using a trolling motor to quietly get in and out of

potential hot spots. He likes casting at old wood when possible, often using a Bob’s Banger Capt. Gary Dubiel of Spec popper. “Because the fish often Fever Guide Service works hang in the shallows here, you can call them from a considerthe long wand for shallow able distance if you make a litwater Neuse River stripers, reds tle noise,” he said. “This is also and specks. Photo by Felicia a great lure for covering a lot of Scocozza. water. Some of our wood fields are pretty expansive.”

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“It certainly makes for an interesting mixed bag,” quipped Dubiel.

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Enjoying your time on the water with family and friends starts with being safe and responsible while having fun. That’s what makes America’s Boating Club different than most boating organizations.

For over a hundred years, the organization’s focus has been on providing unsurpassed boating safety education. But the organization’s leadership and members are passionate about a membership that doesn’t end on Sunday and doesn’t care if the calendar says it’s winter. It’s about being together and building a community through a variety of events like parties, meetings and even just getting together for no reason at all.

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And he did it. With a final day surge that took him to the scales with 16 pounds, 5 ounces, Lee tallied a three-day total of 47-1 to edge out California pro Brent Ehrler by a single pound.

With his Classic win last year at Lake Conroe, Texas, Lee joins Rick Clunn and Kevin VanDam as the only three anglers in the history of the sport to win back-to-back classics. With the $300,000 purse, Lee pushed his career earnings with B.A.S.S past the million-dollar mark.

“It was just a perfect week for me,” Lee told Bassmaster. “I caught fish on five different baits and a lot of different techniques.”

Boat docks were the ticket to Lee’s success.

Following poor practice rounds, he could not nail down a strong pattern. From Day 1, Lee reverted to his comfort zone and his strength.

“I just wanted to cover as much water as I could to give myself the best chance of putting a bait in front of a fish,” he told Bassmaster. “On this lake, I knew boat docks were going to play because they always do—and that’s what I like to do.”

Live on Day 1, video showed Lee pumping his fists over a chunky largemouth he finessed out from under a dock with black floats. Black floats tend to warm the water around them, and the fish were staging up prior to the spawn. A strong sack of 18-10 on Day 1 must have buoyed Lee’s confidence in the dock pattern.

Despite catching nothing but smaller spotted bass and just 12-2 on Day 2, Lee was still solidly in the top 25 to make the cut to fish Championship Sunday.

Lee found his magic pocket on Day 3. Fishing a Strike King Rage Swimmer, a Strike King Ocho and a Strike King Shimmy Stick, he stuck to that one little pocket and pulled fish from beneath almost every dock. Green pumpkin was his primary color.

Jason Christie, of Oklahoma, who led through the first two days of competition, dropped back to third place after the final day with a three-day total of 45-15. Ehrler’s 46-1 earned him second place.

Alabama pro Mark Daniels Jr. caught the Berkley Big Bass of the tournament, a 6-pound, 11-ounce largemouth that won him $2,500.

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hen Jesus Chavarria was a small boy nearly 60 years ago, he remembers a giant silver fish with huge scales brought to the dock at his home in the small Pacific river port of Sierpe, Costa Rica. No one had any idea what it was.

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Tarpon are not indigenous to the Pacific Ocean, but over the years anglers began to encounter a tarpon now and then. The thought is that over more than a century since it was constructed, the Panama Canal has provided passage for tarpon, which now reside in the Pacific. Tarpon capture has been recorded as far south as Colombia and as far north as El Salvador.

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Phase 1 of the project will concentrate in southern Costa Rica. A DNA comparison will be done between Pacific-caught tarpon and tarpon taken from different parts of the Caribbean side of the country. They will also study what the Pacific tarpon have been feeding on. Today this can be done with a small tissue sample without sacrificing the fish. All Pacific caught tarpon will also be tagged.

Chacon noted that there is a possibility over time for tarpon to change the ecology of the rivers. It is not yet known what they are feeding on or how they will affect native fish. The Pacific-side tarpon are now showing with enough frequency to make it worth finding out.

Tropical storm Nate delayed the project when the massive amounts of rain that fell not only caused major landslides but also completely flushed everything out of most of the country’s rivers.

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Michalove seems to have figured it out, and he’s not sharing his secrets for fear of hurting the species he spent more than a decade trying to pattern. The captain has caught nearly 30 of these apex predators over the last three years. His most recent catch has made national news after a post about him catching a 16-foot-long, 3,000-pound white shark went viral from his Facebook page.

Journalist Mandy Matney wrote in Hilton Head Island’s Island Packet about Michalove’s giant fish. She reported that with a two-man skeleton crew, Michalove had to radio to another fishing boat for backup to bring the giant fish boatside where it could be tagged and released.

Michalove tags great whites for the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy in Chatham, Mass., according to the Island Packet report. They are working to study the movements of the sharks in the Atlantic, and through technique Michalove does everything he can to put minimal stress on the animals.

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CLEANEST OUTBOARD It’s never been this much of a rush to make the right choice. The new Evinrude® E-TEC® G2® gives you power plus responsibility. Run the cleanest combustion outboard on the planet, period. Not just clean, but lean, with 15% better fuel efficiency*. No competitor takes you further on a tank of fuel. That’s more adventures to the gallon, more fish in the boat, more dollars in your wallet. The planet friendly E-TEC G2. No outboard engine runs cleaner.

©2018 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, TM and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. * Fuel economy claim based on BRP-conducted ICOMIA testing of Evinrude E-TEC G2 250 H.O., Yamaha 250 SHO® and Mercury OptiMax® 250 HP in a test tank to determine ICOMIA average cycle. Actual fuel economy dependent on engine model.

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