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Jeff and Payton Oney caught their limit of beautiful Gulf red snapper as well as red and gag grouper and other reef fish while fishing off Anna Maria Island with Capt. Larry McGuire and Show Me The Fish Charters. able range of variance between locations. Researchers will use methods beyond catch data in their study. Remote operated vehicles, camera sleds, acoustics and divers will play a role in producing the estimate. Researchers will also be capturing some fish and taking fin clips to develop genetic tags to be used in future estimates. Along with the snapper study, there is excitement over additional information that can be gathered in a study of this size. The distribution and size of other reef fish, as well as the invasive lionfish are of particular interest.
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The argument still rages as to why. Some say it was overfishing of the apex predators like marlin and swordfish by sport-fishermen, while others maintain the government opened up the feeder fish, mostly sardines, for overharvesting. Let’s look at the problem from both ends of the food chain. The Costa Rican government enforces their 60-mile line vigorously and is very strong against unlicensed commercial operations. These efforts maintain a healthy number of feeder fish. At the apex level, the preservation of billfish has been spearheaded by groups like the International Billfish Foundation and the IGFA. Costa Rica has also taken the lead in this effort by prohibiting sportsmen from removing billfish from the water (no hero shots allowed) and by banning the sale of meat from marlin and sailfish. “The advantage of catch-and-release billfishing is mainly economical,” noted Capt. Mendoza. “Essentially, we want to create a market where these apex predators are more valuable swimming in the ocean than they are on the scale at a fish market.” On average, a full day of marlin fishing costs $900 and provides renewable income for the captains and mates. Conversely, the value of the same fish at an unlicensed fish market can be as low as pennies per pound. Charter fishing lies somewhere in between the bottom-line driven world of commercial fishing and the fun-loving experience of recreational fishing. “A good charter trip should be fun, productive and educational, especially for novice anglers,” said Capt. Mendoza. “These trips can bring together multiple generations, as fishing tactics are handed down from grandfather to father, father to son.” Capt. Mendoza knows all about that. This season, his 22-year-old son joined him in the mate position on the Wanderer to continue the family legacy. By operating under common-sense regulations, the fishing in Nosara should stay strong for generations to come “The ocean provides me with a livelihood, and I want to protect her the way she’s protected me. My idea of a perfect day is catch billfish, get a nice photo, set it free, and get the lines back out there again. Clearly that’s not a bad day at work.” concluded Capt. Mendoza.
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lorida is a tale of two worlds. Southern Florida, a region that begins somewhere between Orlando and Ocala, is vastly different than communities to the north and along the Panhandle. What some call Old Florida, these towns established way before Mickey Mouse took up residence at Disney World in Orlando. Following Mickey came other theme parks, high rise condominium complexes, and Lamborghinis that forever changed the southern part of the Sunshine State, but communities to the north found a way to maintain a semblance of what attracted so many years ago. In a region known as the Forgotten Coast, Apalachicola rests in the middle of the Panhandle on Florida’s northwest coast in southern Franklin County. The greater Apalachicola region is one of the earliest populated areas in Florida, dating back to 1831. The coastal communities of Apalachicola, St. George Island and Eastpoint, the heart of the Forgotten Coast, offer an authentic taste of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Houseboats at River Watch Just a block from the main shopping and dining district of Apalachicola is Houseboats at River Watch on Water Street. Proprietor Karen Hoff offers four floating homes with waterfront views of the Apalachicola River. One is a 500-square-foot home named “Rebels’ Rest” (VRBO – 1029857) that boasts magnificent sunrises and sunsets, a daily parade of fishing boats, and a variety of wildlife that rivaled any National Geographic episode. Karen moved from New Jersey in 2012 as a tourist looking for permanent housing. Attracted to the history of Apalachicola, she purchased the home she was renting and the accompanying marina. Since then she’s added three other floating homes ranging in sizes. “People come visit because they are seeking something low key,” she said. “They like the adventure of it and looking for a place they can watch the river traffic, the wildlife and relax.” Each home features a fully equipped kitchen, cable television, the Internet, comfortable beds, general living space and a deck overlooking the river. Oh, and fishing rods. Because most of the fish you might catch off the deck are likely going to be gafftopsail catfish, you’ll need a guide to find trophy fish and varieties worthy of the dinner table. Fishing Off St. Vincent Born and raised in Apalachicola, Capt. Rudy Gay operates Apalachicola Charters. Years ago, Capt. Rudy’s family members were caretakers for St. Vincent Island, one of four barrier islands close to the mouth of the Apalachicola River. In 1968, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service purchased the island for $2.2 million from Henry and Alfred Loomis. The 9-mile-long island was converted into a National Wildlife Refuge. Gay often guides fisherman off the shores of St. Vincent in his 24’ Kenner searching for redfish, speckled trout, flounder and sheepshead, using shrimp as bait. “There is a natural beauty here. It’s very pristine,” said Gay. “We don’t have trash floating around in the water. There is a lot of good fishing in this area.” Tripletail – Love At First Bite Capt. Jonathan Creamer has fished for tripletail since he was a
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kid. With a bumper crop of this great gamefish in Apalachicola Bay over the last few years, it has come into the spotlight for anglers with fly rods as well as conventional tackle. Aboard Capt. Jonathan’s 24’ Glasstream, we ran an extensive circuit of vertical structure seeking out tripletails where they hold. Capt. Jonathan guides through several lines of crab traps—about 50 in all. The rig we fished was a simple live shrimp under a popping cork. “You need to get the bait as close to the trap as possible without getting snagged,” said Creamer. “Pop the line. That rattles the cork and attracts the tripletail.” Tripletail must be at least 15 inches long to keep. “The tripletail puts the grouper to shame,” said Capt. Jonathan. “It’s been like a highway down here of people trying it out. It’s become very popular lately.” Apalachicola River Cruises Capt. Skip Shiver is a fifth-generation Franklin County resident who grew up on the water. After years in the offshore charter industry, law enforcement and as a Florida Fish and Wildlife officer, Skip launched Apalachicola River Cruises. Capt. Skip leads tours aboard the restored “Miss America,” a Dutch-built beauty straight from the Netherlands. Skip’s love and knowledge for the area and its waters are unmatched. During his tours across the brackish river, Skip points out the importance of the marshes to the ecosystem. “As water comes down it floods our flood planes,” said Shiver. “It picks up the nutrients and sediments that have been waiting for the high waters.” Those nutrients then feed the oyster beds for which Apalachicola is known. Passengers get to see the natural beauty of the Apalachicola River and learn about the area from the vantage point of Skip’s boat. While Apalachicola rests in the Sunshine State’s so-called Forgotten Coast, the quaintness of this piece of Old Florida leaves lasting memories. This southern town with a strong maritime culture is the complete package, leaving visitors longing for more – hook, line, sinker and oyster. For more information, contact the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center at 850-653-9419 or info@apalachicolabay.org.
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ust as we are recovering from our turkey day food hangover, here come the Christmas holidays. By the time you read this, the holidays will be over, the kids will be back at college and life should be getting back to normal after the crush. Fishermen and boaters alike will be checking their calendars to make plans to see and dream big at the upcoming shows. Boat show season will officially kick off with the mega New York Boat Show January 24. It’s one of our favorites. A huge show, supported by many regional businesses, anything and everything new in boating is on display. These are the boats and new toys to drool over. The New York Boat Show is followed by our own Providence Boat Show February 2. Grab the family and make way to the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence to see boats, gear, and an incredible lineup of seminars and special events. It’s a family friendly show with lots for the fishing family to enjoy. Our own Captain Jack Sprengel will be on deck with high impact seminars —but with a twist: he’s rounded up a group of specialists who may or may not be household names to you. “If you don’t recognize some names on the line up, it’s because they spend more time avoiding the spotlight rather than calling attention to what they are doing,” says Captain Jack. “These guys are some of the best at what they do—and they come with my personal seal of approval.” February and March will bring our favorite New England Fishing Show, along with the Hartford and Long Island Boat Shows – lots more on those to come! And it’s media planning time for 2018. If you do not have your print and digital ad schedule in place for 2018 you are missing out on the best positions. Page 2? Taken. Page 3? Taken. We offer a great mini regional buy to reach Connecticut, Rhode Island and Long Island with one budget friendly buy. We offer regional buys throughout the South and Southeast. If we haven’t reached out to you, we are a small team doing big work. Please be in touch - call Mike today at 203.604.4064! Tight lines, Mike and Lisa Danforth
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FISH FOCUS ZACH HARVEY
Science and the Ugly Truth (Part Two)
Editor’s Note: In last week’s Fish Focus, I looked at the way the evolution of our management bureaucracy has made science an increasing load-bearing, legally-required part of every regulatory decision, and some ways that has become problematic… o amount of any observed occurrence means anything when it’s just the full-time fisherman watching it and recording it in his logbook. The known thing of 10 years isn’t a thing until you carry an authentic credentialed scientist out to see it happen. In fact, it won’t have occurred until said scientist has seen it many times, has designed a procedurally rigorous means to observe it randomly, secured grant funding to make it happen, then done it for a meaningful time set to give it PhD street cred. Beyond the obvious appropriate ways it should serve the process, science--the required commodity--works several different ways in fisheries management. It has been used numerous times to desired political effect, when one or more states have overshot their allocations badly. Delegates from those states have used the valid argument that statistical error flattens out as the size of a sampling area grows to absorb neighboring states (and their attendant quota shortfalls) into “regional” management zones. Ostensibly the intent is to improve data quality; the real motive is to unload the punitive effects of their own poor management choices on neighboring states, with the fringe benefit of squashing the compliant states’ party/charter fleets of any trade advantage associated with looser regulations the following seasons. The lack of science related to a given species, or a discreet population of a species, has made it legally impossible for regulators to stop the inevitable decimation of that population, even when any rational person watching the event sees it coming. A huge rebounding population of codfish off Block Island ten years ago drew a four-state fleet for three consecutive seasons. For three seasons, regulators, who had no time to launch a study to prove the fish, which were spawning, were indeed spawning, watched, powerless, as it got demolished. For the last several years, a shocking population explosion of black sea bass populations from Mass to Florida has created a regulatory “death spiral,” where anglers can’t get away from them, and common sense says the species is almost certainly reaching a point of abundance that is adversely impacting the health of other rebuilding stocks. That stock, for various biological reasons, has long been a source of high data variability (surrounding the gender composition, geographic distribution, etc). Between the inevitability of catching them as bycatch in other fisheries, and the fact that many people now target them because they have new opportunities to catch them, we are going well over our allocated quota. These overages/paybacks, along with the requirement that
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WORD ON THE BITE BY TOM SCHLICHTER
In Search of Perch
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hat is it about white from fresh. At these times perch that make it is possible to stalk the them such a favorite pods and cast to them using of Long Island’s winter angling the long wand and a scud, enthusiasts? Surely, part of shrimp or small, sparse the attraction centers around epoxy minnow pattern. their availability, being that Diminutive cousins these are one of the few willing of striped bass, white perch local species found within (Morone Americana) in casting distance of the shore our brackish waters can throughout the colder months. grow to over 17 inches and Still, there’s more to nearly 3 pounds but typically it, I think. When thoughts measure 6 to 10 inches and of perching start to rumble weigh in at three-quartersthrough my head I get enthused of-a-pound to a poundover the possibility of fast action and-a-half. Easy to identify, yet I’m equally enthralled with they have silvery flanks with the challenge of finding the Fly-rodders targeting tidal trout often find white perch to be a fun by-catch when using a darker back, small teeth pugnacious little finsters. As and a slightly projecting small streamers and bead-head nymphs. Photo by Tom Schlichter. any local white perch veteran lower jaw. Their dorsal fins will tell you, these fish might are separated and their anal occupy any of their usual hotspots such as Mill Basin, Santapogue Creek fin possesses three strong spines. Their range covers Nova Scotia to (aka, Taco Bell Creek,) Connetquot River, Carmans River, Nissequogue the Carolinas, but they are most numerous from eastern Long Island River or the tidal creeks that trickle into Mecox Bay one week and simply to Chesapeake Bay. Semi-anadromous, they migrate to tidal fresh and slightly brackish waters during the colder months where they’ll vanish the next. In other words, it’s never quite a sure thing. Then, too, there is the ferocity factor – or lack of same on certain spawn later in the spring from March through early June. Males days. When white perch are in a feeding mood they’ll smack spinners, usually mature by age two and females by age three, with females jigs, small balsa or plastic plugs and light-weight spoons. When the producing from 50,000 - 150,000 eggs over a period of two to three bite grows tough, usually during periods of prolonged cold or when weeks. No flash in the pan, these fish typically live for eight to ten the fish are heavily pressured, three-inch segments of night crawler, years. That means big fish have been around for a while, a point to be small live killies, shiners or grass shrimp baits may be needed to ignite seriously considered if you creel more than a couple as it takes years to replace the biggest ones. their interest. The possibility of sight fishing is yet another point that draws me Despite the challenges associated with working up some winter into this game as these fish will sometimes school in shallow water whites, it’s important to not over-think the process. Basically, these near the head of a creek or just below a dam separating brackish water are saltwater panfish and, while being aware of their quarks, you should treat them as such. Start by probing known hot spots, looking for primary pools, dam areas, eddies or the deeper side of a twist in a tidal creek to test the waters. As with many species of fish that inhabit shallow environs, expect the perch to bite best early and late in the day and to show a preference for overcast skies over bluebird days. In areas of significant tidal influence, the start of outgoing water often produces best, although the bottom of the tide shouldn’t necessarily be discounted as it pockets the fish when water draws down. Of course, it helps to be a little creative during your prospecting. Kayak paddlers and jon boat fans, for instance, have a clear advantage over landlubbers because they have access to more water. Still, methodically probing openings along river banks and tidal creeks at road ends, parklands, open lots and other access points can result in some pretty impressive catches even for those who search on foot. Look for the perch and an occasional school bass to hold in the deepest creek water you can find. Often this will be where creeks bend 4 CONNECTICUT/RHODE ISLAND
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or pinch and a small swath of bottom is carved away by the current. Don’t overlook bridges and culverts as being possible honey holes and any pocket where you catch school stripers in early spring is worth investigating. Above all, don’t be overwhelmed with all the possibilities of where the perch can be found. Pick a spot or two, get some lines in the water, and give each potential honey hole a serious try before moving onto the Small spinners, grubs and even ice-fishing jigs will all take white perch, as will grass shrimp or half a next possibility. night crawler impaled on a size 4 beak style hook. Photo by Tom Schlichter. Rigging for white perch works best when simple. If opting for bait instead of lures, use a standard bottom rig with a one-quarter-ounce bell sinker and a size bulkhead, a single fresh grass shrimp. four, pre-snelled beak-style hook tied six to ten inches above the White perch action is already off to a solid start this year, so there’s weight. You can cast this rig as far as you’ll ever need with six- to ten- no time like the present to get out and give them a try. Remember, it is pound test lines on spinning setup suited to freshwater bass or trout possible to put a serious hurt on the perch population by removing too fishing. Half a night crawler works great for bait. If you prefer greater many so don’t get greedy. There is no shame in letting the small ones challenge, opt for four- to six-pound test line and a small spinner or go or even in putting back some of the bigger, egg-laden breeders that one-eighth-ounce jig-head sporting a small curly tailed grub. Tip you’ll catch over the next few months. Many anglers, in fact, release all the jig with a piece of worm or, if you can find them along a local they catch.
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Keep Moving for Better Ice Fishing BY TOM SCHLICHTER
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n decades past, ice fishermen drilled a few holes in a specific area and worked them thoroughly – all day long, if necessary – until finally figuring out just what it was the fish wanted to smack. These days, ice anglers tend to be a lot more mobile. With lightweight augers and ever-improving electronics, today’s hard water anglers are willing and able to cover more territory if they don’t connect right out of the gate. This new approach is called ice trolling and the basic theme can be distilled down to one simple premise: cover more water scientifically and you’ll cross paths with more fish. While it might sound like a simple idea to grab one of the latest “through the ice” fish-finders and simply start drilling holes across your favorite hot spot, the real key to ice trolling is formulating a game plan and sticking to it. That means specking out where you want to prospect and figuring out a pattern for the holes you’ll drill that make the most sense. You might, for example, drill only over structure, along a slope, or across a particular depth range such as 6 to 12 feet deep. Once you start drilling, keep drilling until all the holes you expect to fish in a particular area are done. Then go back and Fish fast and keep moving to catch more and bigger game through the ice. Once clean each one out before testing it by dropping down an underwater drilled, give each hole no more than five to ten minutes before moving on to the camera or small jig to see what’s around. If this seems like a bit much, it can be when you fish alone. For that reason, ice trolling works best next. This not only allows you to cover more ground, it maximizes your time in each spot by keying on the most aggressive fish. Photo by Outdoortom.com. in teams of two or more people. One angler drills the holes, the next angler(s) cleans them up and checks for fish spending no more than five or ten minutes at a hole before moving on unless appropriate quarry amount of ice in a very short time. On large, open lakes in the Midwest, deep woods regions and Canada is spotted or caught. In this way, it’s possible to cover a tremendous where the technique is practiced with abandon by anglers using portable ice fishing tents or shelters, equipment sleds and snow mobiles to aid in getting around, anglers can cover miles in a day if they so choose. Here in the Northeast the waters are far more intimate. To me, that actually
Largemouth bass often hang relatively close to shore. Look carefully and you’ll see this brute inhaled a tiny, chartreuse jig. Photo by Tom Schlichter.
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increases the call for “trolling” because you know the fish are in the lake somewhere and you should be able to easily cover most potential hot spots in a single day if you have a topo map, are familiar with the water, or gather GPS way-points from a boat earlier in the season. For those new to the ice trolling game, prominent points make a logical starting place on just about any lake or pond, especially when
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Kayak Fishing for Tog – Tips & Techniques BY CRIS DEBEER
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ate season fishing for Tautog from a kayak can be rewarding to say the least. A kayak allows fishermen to access rocky places they wouldn’t necessarily want to be in a boat. Traditional boats have their place, but kayaks have some serious advantages in certain areas; especially when fishing for the stubborn and often elusive Blackfish. As with many other species, the sound of a boat motor is sometimes all it takes to keep hungry fish hidden away. Recent improvements in kayak technology have given kayaks many of the amenities enjoyed by boaters. Reverse drive capabilities, steering controls with rudders, onboard live bait-wells, and sophisticated electronic units are just a few advancements. The ability to have more control in tight places is where a fishing kayak really shines. It’s not likely are you going to be able to slide in under a pier or squeeze between two bridge pilings in a 26-foot Grady White without worrying about your gelcoat (or worse) being destroyed in the process. Favorite fishing spots are always guarded, and for good reason. Tog are known to come back to the same spots year after year and they are very a slow growing fish. Studies have shown that a fish weighing twenty pounds can be as old as thirty-five years. While fish around the tenpound mark are anywhere between ten and fifteen years old. My advice is to focus on areas that are overlooked, particularly around and under piers, docks, and bridges. Often these places will yield the best numbers and size for these fish. When searching for the big ones (fish over 15lbs) consider remote places off the beaten path that may be hiding some
sizeable fish. Selecting the right bait really varies by location. Although 95 percent of a Tautog’s diet consists of mussels, they aren’t too fussy and will readily eat both Asian crabs and Green crabs when offered. Tog exceeding 14lbs seem to prefer half or quartered Blue crabs. The ideal approach is research the area where you are planning to fish. Flipping a couple rocks will tell you what types of crab are in your area so you’re not trying to land fish with something they’re not used to seeing. Kayak fishing in the Northeast presents safety issues that should not be ignored. Your best option is to fish with a partner whenever possible. Kayak-related deaths in New England have been on the rise, and most victims were not wearing a lifejacket. But a life jacket alone may not save you during the late season cold snaps. If you plan on being out there during this time, consider more substantial protective outerwear like a dry suit. A full length dry suit keeps water out and traps your body heat in. It also offers some flotation properties as the air is trapped inside with rubber seals at your wrists, neck, and ankles. It’s an investment that could literally could save your life. Also make sure your kayak has a safety flag with a light. Carry a VHF radio on your body (not in your hatch where you won’t be able to get to it in an emergency). Also make sure your kayak is outfitted with a reflective Coast Guard sticker with your name, address and phone number. Fill it out and stick it somewhere obvious. It could aid in your
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Keep Moving for Better Ice Fishing (Continued from Page 6) targeting warm water species like sunfish, bass, pickerel and yellow perch. Once safe ice (a minimum of 4 inches thick) has been assured, lay out a pattern that follows the point from a depth of several feet close to shore on out as deep as seems reasonable. On larger, deeper lakes you’ll have to look a little more carefully to spot gentle slopes. In either case, be sure to drill holes over any submerged weed beds, sunken logs or pronounced bottom structure with which you are familiar. Cold water lovers, like trout and walleye, require a slightly different approach, although the same basic theory is at work. These species prefer water depths of 10 to 40 feet or more when available. They also generally like a clean bottom of gravel or sand and feel no need at all to be close to shore. For these fish, drill a path that covers a slope, sand bar or small hump well off the beach, or simply work water where you caught trout during the late fall period. You’ll likely find yellow and white perch in these deeper areas as well, and nothing precludes a chunky largemouth or smallmouth bass from wandering into such places to stretch their fins now and again. No matter what you fish for, keep moving along. The idea is to go to the fish rather than wait for them to come to you. No bites while jigging after five or ten minutes? Move on to the next hole, and the next, and the one after that. On larger lakes, ice trollers tend to fish with lures or bait using ice-fishing jigging rods. That’s because they are going to keep moving forward with no looking back if a hole fails to produce. On smaller lakes, however, where perhaps you are simply working a cove mouth or single small point, you can hedge your bets by placing a tip-up or two in well-spaced holes that failed the initial test. Often, such follow-ups will produce a big, cautious pickerel, bass or trout. But there’s a trade-off: If you set tip-up in your hard water wake, you’ve got to stay in the general area to watch for flags. On big lakes, doubling back becomes a drag on the search. One point to keep in mind with this aggressive drilling is that you’ll need to mark every hole so that is easily visible to other resource users like ice boaters, ice skaters and people just stepping out on the ice out of curiosity. One way to do this is to pile the slushy ice removed from any hole immediately alongside it. Pile it high enough to be obvious as you don’t want anyone accidently stepping into a hole, especially once the surface has refrozen enough to blend in with the surrounding ice.
Aqua-Vu’s Micro 5 Revolution Pro delivers big screen viewing in a really lightweight, portable package that is just a little larger than a cell phone. Compact enough to fit in a coat pocket or small tackle bag, it offers stealth surveillance of underwater gamefish and can make a huge difference in you daily score. Photo courtesy of Aqua-Vu. Electronic options for ice anglers are rapidly expanding. Just a few years ago, flasher style fish-finders were your only affordable choice. Now, companies like Aqua-Vu let you actually see what is happening beneath the ice. The Aqua-Vu Micro 5.0 Revolution Pro, for example, sports a compact screen that’s slightly larger than a cell phone and features an integrated camera reel that eliminates camera cable tangles. It’s images are so sharp you can count the specks on a crappie.
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Kayak Fishing for Tog (Continued from Page 7) quick recovery should you be separated from your kayak. My personal choice of fishing kayak is the Hobie Pro Angler 14 with Mirage pedal-drive. Simply put, when you’re paddling, you’re not fishing. The PA-14 has proven to be incredibly stable, making it ideal for structure and tautog fishing. The reverse function is particularly handy when battling Blackfish. Their tendency to retreat into rock structure when hooked can cause line abrasion and result in breakage. Setting the hook and backing away from the structure by pedaling is a common technique for getting Tog out of the rocks. The stock Pro Angler 14 has H-Rails (long hex shaped rails on both sides) that allow for mounting accessories. The boat comes standard with the Vantage mesh seat and the one in this model is like sitting in your favorite comfy chair. It is also easily removeable and doubles as a camp or beach chair. And there is plenty of storage space on board. There is no shortage of accessories that can be added to customize your fishing kayak to suit your needs. For saltwater fishing from a kayak, an anchor/anchor trolley combo is a must have. The last thing I want to worry about is drifting away from my spot when the action heats up. The anchor trolley allows for nearly endless options when positioning your anchor. Think of it like a clothesline pulley system: you mount your anchor to the trolley, and then control bow/stern anchor placement by pulling the line forward or aft. You’ll spend time fishing instead of getting spun in circles. Fish finders have made a huge difference in efficiency. I use a Lowrance Elite Ti 9, which allows me to view rock piles up to 150 feet to either side of my kayak. It also allows me to mark and save points on the fly so every time I go out I can focus on where the fish have been previously, along with the date, time of day, depth, and water temperature. I’ve changed the tackle in my arsenal a little bit for Tog and prefer a rod that is at least 7’6’’ with a heavy action. I feel this allows me to get a better swing on the fish and get them away from the structure a little faster. A rod this length also allows you to pass the tip of the rod around the bow of a long kayak. The reel is spooled with 50lb braid. I start off with a top shot of 6 foot of 50lb fluorocarbon and then run that to a 55lb three-way swivel. Then I connect approximately 14’’ of 50lb leader to one branch and a 14’’ section of 25 lb. leader to the sinker side. I like to use the minimum amount of weight I can get away with while still holding the bottom. I then tie a 3/0 live bait hook to top the rig off. This smaller hook has provided me great success and the strength they offer is second to none when targeting big Tog. Overall, kayak fishing for Tautog can be very rewarding and can consistently produce big fish. Their fight is like no other. A big Tog can really give you a run for your money whether in a boat or a kayak, and did I mention they are delicious? The kayak fishing community is rapidly expanding, and it’s very easy to find someone to fish with once you’re immersed in it. I fished a lot this season, with several Blackfish coming in over the ten-pound mark from waters which were less than eight feet deep. These spots are generally inaccessible from a boat. If you don’t have a fishing kayak and you are curious about getting into one, consider visiting an experienced shop like Three Belles Outfitters in CT., where you have an opportunity to test drive a fishing-specific kayak (weather permitting) almost year-round. Niantic and the surrounding towns are also ground zero for some of the best saltwater fishing in the Northeast. Having a relationship with a shop that can direct you to some of the best spots gets you on fish a lot sooner. Best of luck and be safe out there! - Cris Cris DeBeer is a career Navy man who has hunted and fished all over the world. He fishes for the Hobie Fishing Team, Three Belles Outfitters, Lowrance, J&B Tackle, Daiwa, and others. In 2017 Cris competed in the Hobie Worlds Qualifier held in Jamaica Bay NY. Cris caught the largest Striped Bass at 41.5”, earning him a spot in the 2018 Hobie World Championships in Sweden. 10 CONNECTICUT/RHODE ISLAND
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n the spearfishing community, there is one man everyone agrees deserves the title of “legend.” That is Art Pinder. Art was born in Miami in 1929, the fourth of five children. He looked up to his father and older brothers and wanted to follow in their footsteps. His father was an outdoorsman and worked his way up to captain of the Miami Beach lifeguards. Naturally, the children grew up around the water, and they learned to hunt at a very young age with homemade equipment. Their slings were different from modern spearguns, and consisted of a free-flying shaft inserted into a cylindrical wooden “shooter.” Similar to a slingshot, the shaft was powered by pulling a band back and letting go. This primitive form is making a comeback, and is the only allowable method of spearfishing in the Bahamas. The Pinder brothers dove and speared at a time when the ocean was considered mysterious and dangerous. The brothers dominated and won every tournament. Meanwhile, Art worked as a lifeguard and crewed for big-game fishermen such as Walter Clay, Bob Stewart and Tommy Gifford. He later served in the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed at the Carysfort Reef Lighthouse. In the water, Art accomplished feats that might never be duplicated. He slinged a 7-foot sailfish, a 135-pound cubera snapper and a 584-pound Goliath grouper. Outside of spearfishing, he was credited with saving many lives, including a challenging rescue of 23 people whose boat had capsized in rough waters. As Art became known for his spearfishing achievements, opportunities arose. He appeared in magazine and TV ads for liquor companies even though he didn’t drink. He graced the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1955 and was featured in a three-part series. His most uncomfortable assignment was modeling Jantzen bathing suits. They paid more in one day than he got in a whole month of lifeguarding, so he put up with the embarrassment. He did
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ome people don’t go fishing when it’s cold. That’s a huge mistake. Some of my most memorable days on the water have come this time of the year. If you outfit yourself properly, it will increase your winter fishing success astronomically. The Proper Gear First, dress properly. Layers are important, but don’t bulk up so much that it affects your mobility. I start with thermals, both the shirt and pants. My next layer is jeans and a thick hooded sweatshirt. I sometimes add a fleece jacket and then put on an outer-layer suit. You want a suit that blocks the wind and is waterproof. There are a lot of good Gore-Tex suits on the market. Headgear is also important. A fleece beanie and a neck gaiter make all the difference. A good pair of thick socks, boots and a pair of gloves, and you will be good to go. Last winter, a friend and I went fishing when it was 12 degrees. We caught 19 smallmouth. It was
cold, but we were dressed properly and had the lake to ourselves. Use Proper Equipment Fishing tackle needs to be finetuned for winter. First, I use Winn grips on all the rods I build. Most gloves have a sticky grip material on the palms. When that material meets the Winn material, it gives you unbelievable grip on your rod; it does the same for bare hands. Winn also has a new product called Winn Reel Sleeves. They are made of the same great grip material and slide over the handles of your reel. When it comes to finicky fish in the winter, you can’t afford for your hand to slip off the reel for a split second. I will have Reel Sleeves on every reel I own for the 2018 season. Check out all the Winn products and custom rod building materials at www.mudhole.com. Winter is a great time to learn how to build your own rods for 2018.
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id you ever wonder how leading charter captains produce consistent catches on a daily basis in heavily fished waters. I asked a long-time friend of mine who chartered for years out of a center console, and I think you’ll find his answer of interest. By the way, his methods can be adapted to any segment of coastline and a wide variety of species. Success centers on three primary approaches. You must constantly cover the maximum amount of water with your baits. They must be fished in a totally natural manner. And, baits must be kept in the productive zone or proper depth as long as possible. One way of doing this is to fish two or three baits from a kite or two kites. By using small weights in a corner of each kite, you can keep them spread so that they do not tangle in the air. For the starboard kite, the weight goes in the upper right hand corner and just the opposite for the port kite. Assuming the seas are moderate, start by positioning upwind from the spot you want to fish. By working the engines between neutral and reverse, you can back into the wind when necessary to keep the boat at a predetermined depth. This allows the baits to hang directly below the kites and look natural. Currents will push the boat over new areas. While the kites are flying, this skipper streams a couple of flat lines 50 to 125 feet from the boat. Finally, he works two more lines, one at a depth of 50 feet and the second at a depth of 75 or 80 feet. Rougher seas dictate the use of sea anchors and they also make sense when maintaining a specific depth is not paramount. A single sea anchor tied off midships will keep the boat broadside to the wind or current. One off the bow and a second off the stern is an even better setup. At times, this captain will drag a frozen block of chum in a mesh bag in front of one or two of the baits. All this is a lot of work, but you are covering close to 100 yards of water from
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