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Bimini Bay Sets A New Standard With BloodGuard Apparel

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Bay an industry leader in today’s outdoor apparel industry.

Always in the forefront of new fabric technology, Bimini Bay has also been a manufacturing leader in creating moisture management systems. Their shirts are engineered to keep the body comfortable and dry by drawing moisture to the fabric’s surface (wicking) where it can quickly evaporate. Now, with the introduction of their BloodGuard line, they have set a new standard in the industry.

Try one of these new BloodGuard shirts for yourself. Blood washes right off with only water. No more bringing detergents or peroxide on the boat or dock to spare your favorite fishing shirt. Designed and tested in the field with real anglers, this new line of outdoor apparel is destined to set a new standard in the industry.

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Their rugged line of men’s and women’s clothing combines functional outdoor styling with today’s latest technical fabrics.

Now, through a patented nano technology process, Bimini Bay introduces a major breakthrough in outdoor apparel.

Their new BloodGuard apparel line is nothing short of amazing. Blood and grime effortlessly rinses away. Powered

by Nanotex, this new proprietary apparel forms a barrier against all types of blood, dirt and bio-stains. As with all their outdoor apparel, attractive pricing, attention to detail, contemporary styling and a generous fit are all part of what makes Bimini

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he origins of Salt Life are pure. With two simple words in a scrawling font, the iconic brand began as a tattoo inked on the backs of a couple of surfing fishermen in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Four hard-core watermen began grassroots promotion of the design in 2003, selling bumper stickers and T-shirts. During the humble early years, no one foresaw the eventual scope of the worldwide phenomenon they had launched.

Salt Life has come to represent everything everyone loves about the ocean. At a glance, the now-familiar logo proudly displays a love of the saltwater lifestyle.

Fisherman and diver Jeff Stillwell, who just happens to be president of Salt Life, said he is blessed to be part of the phenomenon.

“Whatever attracts you to the water, Salt Life represents that,” he said. “If you happen to love to fish, it means fishing to you. I happen to be an avid diver. It means diving to me. If you’re a surfer, it means surfing. If you just like hanging out on the beach and enjoying a cold beverage, it means that.”

No longer just T-shirts and decals, Salt Life has grown to include a huge assortment of gear and apparel. Two concepts accompany all their offerings. The first holds true to the original message, a devotion to the coastal lifestyle and its fashions. The second builds on those roots by coupling fashion with performance in gear and apparel that helps customers better enjoy water-based activities.

From high-performance sunglasses, featuring the best Zeiss polarized lenses, to technical clothing for fishing, surfing, diving, paddleboarding and beach-sitting, Salt Life has you covered.

Stillwell mentioned Salt Life’s new Fusion Performance Pocket Fishing Shirts as an example of innovative design that will appeal to anglers. It’s got UV30 sun protection and ventilation, and it’s got something else you won’t find on other fishing shirts.

“It really came upon me sitting on the back of a boat, fishing a tournament,” Stillwell said. “Every time that reel goes off, you start looking for things. I don’t know why no one has ever done this, but we took one of these high-performance shirts and put pockets on the back of it. When that reel goes off, I don’t have to look for gloves or a pair of pliers. Whatever I need, I’ve got it right there with me. ’Cause once I get in that chair, I’m going to be there for a while.”

Only an angler would recognize the need for this kind of design, and it’s this kind of innovation that has made Salt Life a lot more than just a cool logo. Stillwell said they’ve got a line of waterproof gear on the horizon, and he’s excited about the territory expansion of Salt Life Lager. Yep… Salt Life launched an easy-drinking beer to celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2018.

“It goes hand-in-hand with our lifestyle,” Stillwell said. “We’re all out there on the water for a great fun-filled day in the sun, and at the end of the day our customer loves to kick back, as do I, with a nice cold beer.”

But all the fun, and all the success, comes with responsibility.

Without healthy oceans to play in, there would be no Salt Life. The company has joined with conservation organizations like Artificial Reefs International and Roatan Marine Park in protecting and enhancing the resources so that future generations can enjoy living the Salt Life.

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APPAREL Product Reviews Fish Hippie Performance Trucker Hat Fish Hippie was created by anglers as a celebration of the lifestyle. Their water-based Performance Trucker Hats meld performance with classic styling that tops off the look of an angler dedicated to the water.

With back venting of a classic trucker hat and a performance bend structure front, these hats are 100 percent polyester for breathability and quick drying.

New for spring 2019, they are available in seafoam and navy. Fish Hippie truckers sport a classic look and an even better fit with snapback closure, a semi-flat bill, and designs and colors for everyone.

fishhippie.com GILLZ CoolCore Shirts GILLZ shirts are mechanically engineered with CoolCore patented fabric, offering chemical-free cooling technology that never washes out.

They are lightweight, soft, durable and cool—30 percent cooler than the competition.

CoolCore has changed cooling fabric technology by redesigning the actual fabric, so unlike shirts with applied chemicals that wear off with use and repeated washings, GILLZ gear stays cool and protects for the long haul.

Get out on the water with GILLZ and have all of the fun and none of the sun!

gillz-gear.com Hook & Tackle Wicked Dry & Cool Hi-Performance Fishing Shirt Hook & Tackle’s new collection of Wicked Dry & Cool Hi-Performance Fishing Shirts are made of a superior soft breakthrough Micro-Poly that wicks moisture while keeping you cool. It also features quick dry, radial sleeves for expansive arm movement, odor resistance and UPF 50+ for maximum sun protection.

Available in many styles from sizes XS-3XL.

hookandtackle.com Hooked Soul Performance Apparel Hooked Soul 100 percent microfiber performance apparel features SPF 50 sun protection, Pure-Tech moisture wicking technology, vibrant colors and vivid graphics.

When you wear Hooked Soul, you will look cool and be cool, too. Hooked Soul produces many designs of performance wear for men and women and also T-shirts, hats and accessories like neck gaiters and gloves. To check out the full line of Hooked Soul apparel and accessories, go to www. hookedsoul.com. Hooked Soul, do you have it!

hookedsoul.com King Kracken Outdoor Clothing King Kracken Outdoor Clothing Co. offers a one-of-a-kind fishing shirt featuring hand-drawn designs and bold graphics in a breathable polyester blend that dries quickly and boasts 50+ SPF protection.

King Kracken shirts are hand-stitched and come with a 100 percent guarantee and free size exchanges. From $45, they are available in men’s sizes S to 4XL and Women’s S, M and L.

KingKracken.com Kluch Geo Marlin Collection Check out the latest collection from Kluch Apparel. Introducing the Geo Marlin collection represented by animals escaping out of their geometric forms.

This series encourages us to “unleash the beast” within ourselves, to be risk takers, wild, free and adventurous.

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APPAREL Product Reviews Bimini Bay BloodGuard Shirt Fishing involves a lot of dirt, bait, blood, scales and guts. Realizing the inherent messy nature of the sport, Bimini Bay has introduced new BloodGuard technology that will keep your favorite fishing apparel looking sharp no matter how good—and gory—it gets on the water.

Developed with Nanotex, a provider of textile solutions for military and medical applications, BloodGuard repels all types of stains, especially blood and guts. Bimini Bay is so confident in its BloodGuard technology that it has offered a one-year limited warranty against stains on a wide range of performance fishing clothing equipped with BloodGuard.

biminibayclothing.com Old Guys Rule Old Guys Rule introduces their five design offerings for the angler. Their 100 percent cotton tees in short or long sleeve make the perfect statement for the over-40 crowd. Once considered to be primarily related to the surfing industry, Old Guys Rule now covers a complete gamut of recreational pursuits.

Be the first angler on the dock making the iconic statement, “Old Guys Rule.”

For more information, visit http://oldguysrule.fishing or call 866-465-9640.

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Poncho: “The World’s Best Fishing Shirt.”

Poncho is a new company that makes just one thing: a fishing shirt. We like that focus. Poncho calls their shirt “The World’s Best Fishing Shirt.” We’re impressed with the fast-drying fabric and innovative magnetic pocket flaps, which you can easily open with one hand. Smart details like a built-in eyeglass cleaner, slot to hang your sunglasses, roll-up sleeve tabs, and hidden zipper pocket will make anglers happy. They even go the extra mile by offering both relaxed and slim sizes.

Poncho founder Clay Spencer grew up fishing the humid Texas coast. He’s also a former Alaskan fly fishing guide, so he knows a thing or two about extreme conditions. Clay said, “I made the Poncho shirt for guys who are serious about being comfortable on the water and don’t want a bunch of gimmicks. I cut the velcro, loops and baggy pockets. This shirt is made to have everything you need—and nothing you don’t.”

Get a free hat with purchase of a shirt with code COASTALMAG. For more information, visit www. ponchooutdoors.com or contact Clay at clay@ponchooutdoors.com.

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Realtree Fishing Men’s 1/4 Zip Wind Shirt The Realtree Fishing Men’s 1/4 Zip Wind Shirt provides anglers with unique colors suited for a variety of freshwater and saltwater adventures. Making use of the the new Realtree Fishing Pattern, all styles come equipped with sun protection SPF30 and moisture-wicking dry-weave ventilated fabric for increased breathability to make sure you’re cool, comfortable and protected throughout your time on the water.

You can find these shirts in a variety of fishing and outdoor retailers as well as on the Realtree e-comm store.

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Salt Life Fusion Performance Pocket Fishing Tee The Salt Life CAMO Fusion SLX UVapor performance long sleeve pocket tee features a sublimation printed all over graphic. This shirt features three all purpose pockets on the back with elastic openings to secure small items like fishing gloves and leaders within easy reach.

The left chest pocket features an elastic loop to secure your sunglasses. This tee is made from 88 percent polyester, 12 percent spandex and treated for UV30 sun protection. Anti-microbial, mega soft, ultra light quick reaction fabric provides a built-in cooling and ventilation system. Machine washable for easy care!

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The 6th generation Spinfisher is now stronger and more water resistant than ever. With machined CNC gearing and an IPX5 water resistant rating, the newest Spinfisher is ready for anything.

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stablished in 1989, Hook & Tackle Outfitters is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary! It offers the largest selection of quality, high-performance sport fishing and marine lifestyle apparel line in the industry.

Hook & Tackle is preferred by captains, top pros and fishing tournaments worldwide. The line offers innovative performance shorts, T-shirts, hoodies, button-up shirts, hats, jackets, backpacks and much more.

Hook & Tackle was the first company to introduce sun-protection apparel to the industry. By introducing Solar System technology, they were able to offer UPF 50+ on a soft micro-cotton collection of T-shirts, including odor resistance and super quick dry. The company followed this up with the new breakthrough Wicked Dry & Cool, Fish Flex and the latest Cool Touch collections offering a super-stretch polyester that wicks moisture while keeping you cool. With some of the most innovative graphics in the industry, Hook & Tackle has taken it to a new level. Hook & Tackle also offers the largest collection of super high quality graphic straw hats that offer anti-bacterial and anti-odor.

Also well known for their shorts collection, Hook & Tackle features the popular Hi-Tide fishing shorts with soft, yet durable four-way stretch and plier pockets as well the world famous high-performance Beer Can island shorts.

Hook & Tackle is very philanthropic, working with many charities including the Miami Dolphins Foundation for more than 22 years. The foundation helps the community and gives inner-city children the chance to go out on a boats to fish and experience what life has to offer.

“Many of these children live in Miami, but have never seen the ocean,” said Stan Rudman, an owner of the company. “It truly broke my heart, but also made me happy to see their faces, especially when I was able to introduce these kids to NFL players and they spent time together fishing and inspiring each other.”

For more information, visit hookandtackle.com and follow them all over @hookandtackle.

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illz was started by a passionate angler, an angler driven by the need for one thing—performance. It’s evident in the style and quality of the Gillz brand.

Started back in 2009, the idea was to design the perfect fishing shirt that would be lightweight, soft, comfortable and protective. This led to the first innovation – Cross Breeze Ventilation, which consisted of mesh panels under the arms and down the sides of the body. This allowed airflow through and under the shirt, making it even cooler and more comfortable.

Other innovations followed, like a vented mask with “gills” for ventilation. This radical mask design offered unparalleled cooling and comfort. The technological innovations kept coming, and Gillz introduced CoolCore technology. CoolCore is a redesign of the actual structure of the fabric to make it cooler. Unlike most companies that simply apply a chemical to their fabric, which can wear off after repeated use and washings, CoolCore is a natural, chemical-free way to cool—up to 30 percent cooler than competitors. In addition, Gillz shirts are non-clinging and non-saturating. They wick sweat away from the body and offer UPF+50 sun protection.

Gillz is designed for the passionate angler, the recreational fisherman, or anyone who lives an active outdoor lifestyle. The brand has grown from one innovative fishing shirt to a full apparel line. From tees, to high-performance shirts, to hats, to masks, sunglasses and hoodies, Gillz makes gear for every condition.

Designs and patterns are constantly being updated, but the focus on performance is always a constant. Gillz considers making the most comfortable fishing shirt in the world an ongoing process, so innovation will always be of paramount importance.

Gillz has come a long way from just making a simple fishing shirt.

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Let’s face it, in today’s society if you’re over 40, you’re considered old. Old Guys Rule makes the statement: “So what?”

We’re still having fun, still doing what we enjoy and, oh by the way, we’re in control. Don’t let the rest of the world try to tell you anything different. Old guys rule!

Founder Don Craig brought the Old Guys Rule concept to the California surfing community in 2003. Its popularity quickly spread to include numerous genres and recreational pursuits. Now anglers can make their statement as well through a series of nine angler-themed shirts including bass, mahi, tuna and marlin.

No matter where or how you fish, let the world know “You Rule.”

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cott Christian of Alpharetta, Ga., released 262.5 inches of barracuda to win the fly division of the 2019 Cuda Bowl Tournament Feb. 2 in the Lower Florida Keys. Guided

by Capt. John Benvenuto of Key West, Fla., he earned the title of divisional grand champion for the second consecutive year.

Christian’s catches included the fly division’s largest individual barracuda, measuring 47.75 inches.

Andrew Hunt of Marathon, Fla., won the Cuda Bowl’s spin division championship, releasing barracuda totaling 278.5 inches. He was guided by Capt. Chad Huff of Fort Myers, Fla. The tournament’s female grand champion was Julie Leeman of Tucson, Ariz., who released barracuda totaling 240.5 inches on spin tackle.

She fished with Capt. Chris Leeman.

Kai Decker of St. Augustine, Fla., earned the title of top junior angler. Guided by Capt. Mike O’Brien of Summerland Key, Fla., the 13-yearold released 124.5 inches of barracuda.

The tournament’s Ben Gravett Memorial Team Trophy went to Florida anglers Bob Sellers of Sanford and Eddie Hunt of Deltona, fishing with Capt. Bo Sellers of Ramrod Key, Fla. The anglers released 12 fish measuring a total of 524.75 inches.

Trent Miller of Hamilton, Illinois, caught the largest individual barracuda in the spin division. He released the 51.75-inch fish while guided by Capt. Scott Irvine of Key West.

Marathon angler Wade Mayberry scored the most releases in the spin division with 32. He fished with Capt. Albert Ponzoa, also of Marathon.

In the fly division, Jim Knowles of Round Hill, Va., released 22 barracuda to take the “most releases” title. His captain was Peter Heydon of Key West.

The flats challenge drew 50 boats and 70 registered anglers who released a total of 9,765.1 inches of barracuda over two fishing days.

For information on the Cuda Bowl, see www.cudabowl.com.

By Capt. Michael Okruhlik

By Michael Okruhlik • Capt. Michael Okruhlik shows off an 8-pound trout. Photo courtesy of Controlled Descent Lures.

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water can still stay chilly. The continuation of passing fronts can drop the water temperature quite quickly as it struggles to climb up the thermometer, keeping fish less aggressive.

In March, I still hold onto some of the same structure I key on in the coldest months. Although I may start to mix in more shell and grass into my target areas, one thing that needs to remain from the cold weather handbook is quick and easy access to deeper water.

With frequent cold fronts, although they may not have the same punch, the fish will still look to retreat to more stable water temps in the depths of a general area. The warmer and sunnier the day, the farther the fish will stray from that deep-water access, but they will not completely abandon its safety. I like to focus on the outer edge of the guts that lead from deeper water to the flats early, and I’ll follow them up on the flat as the day warms.

With the fronts comes dreaded high pressure! Here are a couple tactics I rely on in this situation. First, and typically the most productive, is to downsize your lure. This is especially true in the spring when forage is young. I also like to go with a natural or translucent color patterns for a more natural approach. I tend to slow down and work lures closer to the bottom, as well, when the barometer is on the rise.

My next approach, when nothing is working in a high barometer setting, is to do something completely opposite of what I just recommended. When all else fails, I tie on a very noisy lure that creates a lot of water displacement. This could be a noisy topwater, a noisy rattling lure or a lipped crankbait-style plug. At this stage, I am just looking for a reaction bite. If I can aggravate them enough, they just might take the bait.

Although these techniques are polar opposites, I find the fish to be on one end of the spectrum or the other when dealing with high pressure. You just need to experiment and figure them out. Get out and enjoy the weather, and remember to take a kid fishing!

Capt. Michael Okruhlik is the inventor of Controlled Descent Lures and the owner of www.MyCoastOutdoors.com.

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fter a cold, cold winter, you can bet your last piece of aged firewood that local anglers will be chomping at the bit to get a new fishing season started. While fluke, stripers and newly stocked trout will clearly be the local favorites as the weather finally takes on the feeling of spring come later April and May, panfish offer a March alternative – one that can warm your heart with fast action and plenty of fun for a minimum investment of time, money and effort. Bring along a child or novice angler to sample the action with bluegills, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and crappies and you might even hook another fishing partner for the days ahead.

The waters of March are still generally cold so expect to find panfish holding just outside the shallows when starting out. Look for water that is three to six feet deep at the edge of a cove or flat, or directly out in front of an outflow dam. To really do a number on early season panfish, step down from typical freshwater setup to a Small plugs work especially well for bluegill and crappie just before dusk lightweight 4-pound test spinning outfit. Light-weight gear allows once April rolls into May.

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for long casts off the bank, ensures you’ll feel the slightest nibble, and allows presentation of tiny offerings that are just the right size for a sunny or perch to ingest as it emerges from winter’s grasp.

Rigging up is best kept simple. Start by placing a 2- to 2-1/2inch, torpedo shaped weighted foam float on your line 1 to 3 feet above where your hook will be positioned. Aerodynamic and weighted, this style float will help carry your line far off the bank when you cast. Its position above the hook should be set to keep your offering about a foot above the bottom or six inches above the tops of any weed beds you’ll be targeting.

Next, tie a small grub or tube lure to the end of your line using an improved clinch knot. Choose either a 1/48-ounce minnowshaped head or a 1/32-ounce tube bait head. Now slide on a body and you’re set to go. For the body, choose a small grub or tube measuring 1-1/2 to 2-inches in length. Dark colored lures seem to work best with Squirmin’ Squirts and Berkley Power Grubs being excellent choices in pumpkinseed, pumpkin with chartreuse tail, or black with chartreuse tail patterns. While any of these lures can entice the fish on their own, they work even better if tipped with a wax worm, a half-inch-long section of night crawler or, best of all, a single grass shrimp if you can find some clinging to the bulkheads in a local tidal creek.

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Although panfish regulations tend to be liberal in most areas, many anglers choose to release catch. Photo by OutdoorTom.com.

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Getting a Grip

BY TOM SCHLICHTER

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t’s been 30 years or so, but I can still remember the big smile spread across my buddy Bill’s face as he lifted aboard a fat, 2-pound winter flounder from the waters of Long Island’s Great South Bay. This was a flattie to be proud of, a real broad fish that had required several pieces of bait before it would commit.

Now, as he held the fish aloft for inspection of all aboard, he loudly proclaimed victory. But the battle was just beginning. As the fish slowly twisted in the gusty wind, it proved difficult to grasp. Then, with a sudden shake and shimmer the big blackback managed to slide off the hook, free fall to the port seat, slither off across the cooler top and into an inch of scuzzy water beneath the transom.

Startled and dismayed at the sudden turn of events, Bill dropped his rod and reel to the floor and skidded off in hot pursuit. After much commotion and a few choice words, he came up with the flattie and held it aloft again with the fingers of both hands squeezing tightly across the fish’s face between its eyes and lips.

“There’s no escape for you my slithering, slimy friend,” he taunted, “you’re headed for the cooler!”

Well, maybe not. Another shimmy and the fish was again on the fly. This time it bounced off the back of the seat and landed belly-up on the port gunwale. For the longest second it remained motionless as the angler made one last awkward attempt to corral his would-be dinner. With a flip of the tail at the very last second, however, the flattie was gone. I swear I heard it chuckle as it slid back over the side.

The over the shoulder grip works well on toothy fish with a long, thin profiles like weakfish, sea trout, pickerel and walleye.

Photo by OutdoorTom.com.

The layout uses just enough pressure to keep trout and smaller species like panfish under control. Photo by OutdoorTom.com.

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Turns out sometimes getting the fish in the boat is only half the battle.

You still need to wrestle it free from the hook and convince it to enter the cooler or quietly depart to fight again another day. This might not be so tough were it not for the simple truth that some captives simply don’t believe in capitulation - and many fish seem somehow able to sense the indecision of a novice angler who isn’t quite sure how to get a hold of things.

While there are no sure-fire routes to getting a firm grip on every fish you hoist aboard, there are a few basic grips that work well with particular fish body types and characteristics. Following is a brief look at a few holds that should serve you well with smallto mid-sized inshore and freshwater species. Keep in mind that any fish you intend to release will do best if handled gently but firmly and as little as possible. The less contact you have with it, the better.

Wet your hands before handling any fish, shun the use of rags as they can remove a fish’s protective slime, and avoiding placing any catch you plan to release on the deck, the bank or in the sand. Lastly, consider purchasing a mechanical fish gripper or Boga Grip. These are inexpensive and work for most fish species, toothy or not.

Consider the following a very basic primer on how to keep your fish under control. In a future issue, we’ll cover the particulars of proper catch and release techniques.

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The Lip Grip

This grip is great for calming many soft-mouthed species lacking in dentures. Grasp the fish with your thumb pressing firmly on the inside its lower lip and your index finger, or several fingers, pressing up into the pocket under the lip. Now bend the lip downward as you lift the fish straight up. For larger fish, use your free hand to support the belly area as you lift. Most toothless fish are immediately calmed by this grasp.

This grip works great with largemouth bass, stripers, sea bass, crappies and even sea robins. Always check to see if an unfamiliar fish has teeth before using this grip. If any are visible, choose another grip.

Over The Shoulder Grip

Great for controlling toothy species or those possessing a small mouth, this hold is similar to grabbing someone across the back of the neck. Position your hand behind the head and firmly grasp down with your thumb and fingers at a point near the top back of the gill plates. There is an area here where you can actually feel the plates depress. Squeeze firmly, being careful not to crush any fish that you plan to release.

This grip works well with weakfish, sea trout, sea bass, blackfish, porgies, cocktail blues, perch, larger trout, pickerel, walleye and pike,

Using the flatfish grip is a good way to gain control over small-to medium-sized fluke and winter flounder. Photo by OutdoorTom.com. among others. For fish with bony projections around the gill plates, such as sea robins and some species of catfish, be sure to position your fingers over the front of the spikes so you cannot be pricked.

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Once rigged and ready to go, simply cast out, allow the jig to settle for a minute or two, and then begin a slow and steady retrieve.

The idea is to glide you lure past the fish. If the wind is blowing, you might choose to let your float drift over productive water rather than reel it home. A slow drift can be deadly, especially if the wind is blowing your float and lure right back toward your feet. Simply reel in any slack as your floats moves inshore. As a rule, the calmer the water, the deeper the fish will hold and the slower you’ll need to retrieve. Add in a slight twitch or two now and then to entice following fish.

Bites are generally subtle with the float and tube lure approach.

Usually they register as a slight tilt or twist of the float. Sometimes they simply hold the float in place. If you notice any change in the movement of the float, tighten up on your line and use a light flick of the wrist to set the hook.

As March slips into April, panfish action continues to intensify and the fish steadily grow more aggressive. Now is the time to fool around with small spinners, tiny plugs and even the long wand. At the start of the month, the biggest fish will still be on the edge of

deep water, but they’ll move up into the shallows at midday if the sun is bright, and they might just stay there all afternoon if the water continues to warm.

To score at this point, shift to the deeper edge of shallow flats, tie on an in-line spinner, and target the season’s first wakes, rises or fish darting across a sandy flat. Small spinners work best with this approach. I like a size 2 or 4 Panther Martin Classic in all gold, Deluxe Dressed in gold/orange or Regular Fly spinner in silver/white/red. A size 2 Blue Fox Super Vibrex in gold or silver shiner works great, too.

No matter which spinner you choose, the key is to work it just fast enough to stay above the newly emerging weeds, or to keep it about 6 inches off the bottom when working across sandy or rocky stretches.

While areas with a little weed growth will begin to gather panfish schools by the end of April, yellow perch tend to stay out in the deeper areas and prefer more open water. That makes them perfect targets when casting in-line spinners or small, 2- to 3.5-inch floating Rapala and Rebel minnow imitations as you can easily work above the weed tops. The same spinner patterns that work with the ‘gills in the shallows will work with the yellows but a kayak or johnboat makes reaching these fish a lot easier. Of course, many lakes are stocked with a fresh round of trout by the time April rolls around. Going with the spinners and lures will tempt these fish to, increasing your chances of success on an overall basis. Generally, though, the trout will be in deeper water, the panfish at the edge of the shallows, and perch – both yellow and land-locked whites – somewhere in between.

Although panfish limits are generally pretty liberal, many anglers release all they catch. Crushing down the barbs on your hooks makes for easy releases, as does bringing along a forceps to grasp and gently remove any hook that has been swallowed past the lips.

If you do intend to keep a few panfish for dinner, be sure to check for minimum size limits and maximum creel limits for the location you are fishing. In some instances as are variations in the regulations between sunnies, perch and crappies. Have fun!

Small spinners work great for panfish of all types as waters begin to warm up and action shifts to the shallows. Photo by OutdoorTom.com.

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The lip grip works great with largemouth bass and other toothless predators. Photo by OutdoorTom.com.

The same goes for handling fish with sharp dorsal spines like scup, bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish.

The Flatfish Grip

Due to their unusual body shape fluke are difficult for novice anglers to control. They can, however, be easily tamed with this simple grip. With the fish laying dark side up and head pointed away from you, use your right hand to grasp it right behind the gills. Your thumb should be on the dark side and your remaining fingers on the light side. Squeeze tight to compress the gill flaps at their base as in the over the shoulder hold.

Flounder and fluke are mirror images from a body shape perspective, so the grip is reversed for winter flatties. For flounder, grasp with your left hand. For fluke, grasp with your right. Your grasping hand should always come across from the dorsal side (whichever side of the mouth the eyes are on.)

The Layout

A gentle grip well suited to taming small to mid-sized trout, this grip seems to have a calming effect on panfish, school bass and schoolie weaks, too. With panfish, however, be careful to position your front hand so that it will not be pierced by the sharp rays of the dorsal fin. Cup your hand around the fish’s head or forward body with just enough pressure to keep the fish calm. Grasp the tail with your free hand for balance and added control if needed.

The Tail Grasp

Use this grip to handle larger bluefish, false albacore or any species which simply refuses to allow you to get a solid grip around the head area. Grasp as tightly as possible immediately ahead of the tail and lift straight up. Continue holding the fish with its head down until it gives up the struggle. For toothy predators like blues and northern pike, keep the head far enough away from your body to avoid being bitten. You can combine this grip with the over the shoulder grip, or use your free hand to support a fish’s body from below while keeping its head pointed away.

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Fish Offshore with the New Freedom Boat Club Cobias

BY TOM SCHLICHTER

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reedom Boat Club members in the New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island area are in for a treat this upcoming season. That’s because the organization, which allows club members at any of their locations across the country to access the vessels at any other Freedom Boat Club location, is adding a heavy

The Cobia 237 is a serious entry in the luxury/fishing boat market.

Thanks to a special arrangement, going forward it will be exclusive to Freedom Boat Clubs.

and the Rhody coast alone. Freedom Boat Club has also recently opened several European locations for members to utilize at no additional cost!

It’s no secret that the salty waters surrounding Long Island, Connecticut and Rhode Island are some of the fishiest in the world.

From bottom-feeding favorites like tasty fluke, sea bass, scup and blackfish to inshore gamesters including stripers, blues, weakfish and false albacore, the depths in this region are particularly fertile. Even better, there’s something to catch every month from May through December - and many recreational fish species attain lunker status.

Of course, the action with each species rises and falls based on a variety of factors such as time of season, water temperature, abundance of baitfish and even fishing pressure. That means different ports light up with action at different times of the year.

Some anglers do their best to follow the fish by hopping on party or charter boats throughout the region while others trailer their own vessels from one end of Long Island to the other or up and down the New England Coast. Shore-

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hitter to their northeastern operations.

This spring, 11 new Cobia 237’s, fully outfitted for both fishing and family fun, will be added to the fleet, providing a little more luxury, speed and big boat power for anglers and families looking to push further, ride faster and enjoy more of a power feeling while on the water.

If you are unfamiliar with Freedom Boat Clubs, they operate a total of 16 locations within our Coastal Angler coverage area where you can join-up, be your own captain and head out on your own schedule to find the best fishing or on water adventures. Become a member at one Freedom Boat Club location and you have access to the boats at all 180-plus Freedom Boat Clubs across the country Freedom Boat Club’s new Cobia 237s should quicken the trip to prime striper and false albacore – including what will now be over 150 waters while ensuring a smoother ride. No doubt, these new additions will also see plenty use for family cruising as well. Photo by Felicia Scocozza. vessels between Long Island, Connecticut 8 CT / RI / LI

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Four Wet Feet and an Idea

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al and Paul are brothers. Hal likes to fish. Paul likes to cruise.

Both are licensed captains because the only thing better than being on the water is getting paid to be on the water.

ON the water, not IN the water. There is a time and a place for swimming but hauling (or launching) at the boat ramp isn’t it.

After one particularly soggy ramp start to a weekend cruise, Hal had an idea. Paul liked it. Instead of wading in the water on a

slippery ramp to attach the winch hook to the bow eye, have a post hold the hook in the center of the trailer within easy reach of the bow, so that the hook can be attached to, or detached from, the bow eye without ever leaving the boat.

So they designed, built and patented a gravity powered positioning post that can be mounted in the center of a boat trailer.

They named it Pivyt Post because the post automatically swings up as the boat is launched, and down for out- of- the -way storage as the boat is hauled.

To ensure it was no longer necessary to get into the water, they replaced the hand crank with an electric winch, added a wireless remote control, and mounted a ladder on the tongue of the trailer.

Hence one new Pivyt Post, an electric winch, and a ladder make it easy to launch and haul alone, safely, without cranking a winch handle, without assistance, without getting your feet wet or falling off a slippery trailer. There is now a revolutionary “new way” called Pivyt Post to launch and haul your boat.

For more information or to purchase Pivyt Post for yourself, visit www.pivytpost.com, or give them a call at (401) 371.6493.

Brothers Hal and Paul had an idea... and the rest is history.

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bound anglers, meanwhile, try to find access from beaches, docks, jetties and parklands, hoping the fish will come to them rather than powering off to intercept the best of the action.

Freedom Boat Club owners Peter DeVilbiss and Dick Cromwell (www.freedomboatclub.com) think a club membership is a better way to go. “Being a member really gives you the freedom to head out when you want and from the port that’s nearest the fishing action you hope to enjoy,” notes DeVilbiss. If you’re looking for fluke you might sail from Freeport, Babylon or Port Jefferson, NY in May and June or from Stamford, Bradford, Mystic, CT or even Newport, RI in July and August. Scup fans will appreciate the Long Island Sound and Rhode Island access in July, August and September, while the fall run of stripers, blues and false albacore allows anglers to actually follow the schools from Portsmouth to the New York Bight. With a Freedom Boat Club Membership, the possibilities are endless.

Since each Freedom Boat Club already has a full fleet, including several Key West 239s that can get anglers well offshore, the addition of the Cobia 237s isn’t intended to increase range as much as to increase comfort. “This is the class of the fleet,” says DeVilbiss. It sports a 250 hp Yamaha outboard and is fully outfitted for fishing or family fun with a super electronics package, full bumpers and bow cushion for comfort, plus a 129-gallon gas tank. It’s a step up for our members and a serious investment in our fleet.”

Indeed, with a retail price of over $90,000, the Cobia 237 is a serious entry in the luxury/fishing boat market. Now, through a special arrangement between Freedom Boat Clubs and the manufacturer, the 237 model going forward will be exclusive to Freedom Boat Clubs only.

“As Freedom Boat Club has continued to grow and succeed locally,” continues DeVilbiss, “we thought it best to reinvest in our fleet and our members. We’ve had requests for some bigger boats and we are responding to that feedback. We expect these vessels will see use both for local and near offshore fishing expeditions as well as family cruising. Either way, we want our members to be riding in style.”

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Destination Fishing!

By Tom Schlichter

St. Augustine’s Shallow Water Reds And Trout

Capt. Tommy Derringer of Inshore Adventures prepares to release a typical St. Augustine redfish taken from shallow waters on a quiet soft plastic. Photo courtesy of Capt.

Tommy Darrenger.

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ith a claim of being the oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine, Fla. is certainly rich in history. Stroll the streets and you’ll see Spanish colonial architecture, beautiful stretches of sandy beach and ample parklands awaiting exploration.

Head out on the water, though, and you’ll also discover tremendous inshore fishing.

“Redfish and trout action is really good in our inshore waters during the spring season,” said charter skipper Tommy Derringer of Inshore Adventures (www.Inshoreadventures.net; 904-377-3734).

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fish, so you really want to take advantage of it. The action begins in January and lasts through March and into April. This is shallow water casting up on the flats and back in our numerous feeder creeks. Basically, any creek or flat between the Francis and Mary Usina Bridge and the Palm Valley Bridge is worth a shot.”

According to Derringer, reds are easiest to spot on a dropping tide. The water is still pretty cold this time of year, so areas that warm quickly are where you’ll want to start. Look for oyster bars or shells on the bottom as the biggest draws, but if the tide gets really low depressions eventually hold most of the reds. Typically, inshore redfish in this area are “slots” weighing 2 to about 10 pounds. Casting a small soft-plastic minnow or grub with a light jig head is a productive and sporty way to get in on the fun.

“You want to use a 2500 size spinning reel with a 7-foot medium-light action rod, 10-pound test braid and a lightweight white or chartreuse lure because fish can be spooky in the shallows,” noted Derringer. “Make long casts so as not to crowd your quarry, and choose a lure that lands with a soft splat rather than a big splash. Live shrimp and minnows work well, too, as long as they are presented gently.”

If you can’t isolate reds, Derringer suggested backing out into the main channel of the Intracoastal Waterway and working edges and pockets for sea trout. This bite is best from late March into April as the water warms up. Try a MirrOdine Suspending Twitchbait, a soft plastic paddle-tail, or a live shrimp suspended beneath a float, and you’ll see plenty of action.

Most of the trout here measure 16 to 20 inches, but if you pass on these and keep looking you might come across pods of bigger fish with some lunkers in the 5- to 8-pound class.

If trailering your own boat, Derringer recommends launching at the Vilano Landing Boat Ramp. You can get bait and lures right across the street at The Bait Shack (904-217-3486). For overnight accommodations, The Inn at Comanche Harbor (904-825-0003; www. camacheeinn.com) is right next door to Comanche Cove Yacht Harbor (904-829-5676; www.comancheisland.com) where transient slips are generally available.

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r spread Great Streams and Craft Beverages Await in Hendersonville, N.C. Photo by Nick Carter

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f you’re an angler who enjoys following up a day on mountain trout streams with a refreshing craft beverage or two, cast your attention to the Blue Ridge mountain town of Hendersonville.

This North Carolina town, about 22 miles south of Asheville, offers miles of stocked trout waters, as well as the popular Hendersonville Cheers! Trail. The two resources make it possible to spend the day catching three types of trout – rainbow, brown and brook – while spending an evening exploring three types of craft beverages – beer, wine and hard cider.

First, the fishing part. North Mills River is the prime trout stream in the Hendersonville area. The river’s 4-mile section of delayed harvest waters receives an annual infusion of 11,000 trout from N.C. Wildlife, divvied between brook, rainbow and brown. Spring is a great time to fly fish the delayed harvest waters of North Mills River because no trout have been harvested since Sept. 30.

Another hot spot for trout fishing is just across the Henderson County line toward Brevard. The Davidson River offers miles of public trout waters that receive annual stockings of 16,500 fish.

Other lesser-known spots for fishing near Hendersonville include

three streams on the eastern side of Henderson County, about 20 to 30 minutes from downtown. Rocky Broad River has a 1.2-mile stretch of hatchery support waters from Rocky River Lane to the Rutherford County line near Chimney Rock, while Cane Creek, near the Fletcher community, has 1.5-mile stretch of hatchery supported waters.

For those who really want a unique experience, Little River in DuPont State Recreational Forest provides not only a scenic setting for trout fishing, but also a unique one. Delayed harvest waters flow through undisturbed mountains and over several notable waterfalls.

Those waterfalls were immortalized on Hollywood’s silver screen in The Last of the Mohicans, as well as the backdrop for the exploits of Katniss Everdeen in the original Hunger Games movie.

When the fishing is done, the Cheers! Trail awaits. The trail is one of North Carolina’s best, featuring 16 craft producers offering a variety of experiences. Beer fans love Sierra Nevada’s tasting room, which is one of the largest on the East Coast and features an expansive patio and outdoor amphitheater, while Bold Rock Hard Cider has emerged as a national leader in the hard cider industry and regularly hosts live music (indoors and outdoors), along with cidery tours and a food truck.

Several craft producers on the trail create small-batch beverages prized for their quality and originality. Three breweries – Southern Appalachian, Triskelion and Guidon – are within a few blocks of each other in the Depot District, while Sanctuary Brewing Co. is only a few blocks away on Main Street. Sanctuary is pet-friendly with a commitment to pet rescue.

Three wineries produce high-quality wines from European varietals.

The newest – Point Lookout Vineyards – is located atop a 3,000-foot mountain with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, the area’s first vineyard, is on farmland that’s been in the family for more than nine generations. And two miles from Saint Paul, Burntshirt Vineyards offers tastings in its renovated farmhouse overlooking rolling hills of vines.

For complete Hendersonville information and lodging details, call 800-828-4244 or go to: www.VisitHendersonvilleNC.org.

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Flip Pallot:

Fish Hippie Ambassador

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ew names resonate as deeply in the world of light-tackle fly fishing as the name Flip Pallot. Many of us remember waking up on Saturday mornings to watch Flip’s show, Walker’s Cay Chronicles.

Fish Hippie, the North Carolina-based outdoor lifestyle brand, has teamed up with Pallot, who plans to put Fish Hippie apparel and accessories to the test during his on- and off-thewater adventures as the brand’s ambassador.

Pallot’s unparalleled passion for fishing has paved the way for his successful career and has inspired fishing enthusiasts worldwide. He is widely recognized for Walker’s Cay Chronicles, which aired for 16 seasons on ESPN, a TBS series titled Saltwater Angler and his most recent Fishing the Keys show on VERSUS network.

Each show is centered around Pallot’s fishing insight as he travels around the world on angling adventures.

“I smile, knowing that most of my life is spent in a glow of solar energy reflected by the world’s most beautiful wet spots,” said Pallot. “Montana meadow stream or shimmering, tropical bonefish flat, I’m stacking sun drenched miles on my Fish Hippie wardrobe. I’m enjoying the function of the product along with the fashion attention when I return to the dock!”

In spring 2017, Fish Hippie launched the Solarhaze Performance Collection, which has become a fast favorite among outdoor and fishing enthusiasts nationwide, including Pallot.

Function and fashion meet on and off with water with the Solarhaze Performance Collection, which has set a new standard of luxury and necessity in the performancewear industry. Technical features—including slick, moisture-wicking fabrics, UPF +40 and ultra-lightweight materials—are coupled with modern cuts, ultimate comfort and effortless style for those who appreciate the finer side of outdoor living. From hunting and fishing to work and leisure, this collection is designed to fit into your everyday agenda. The collection includes performance button-downs, technical performance hoodies, technical performance crews, performance shorts and a variety of hats.

“We are honored to have such an incredible fishing icon wear and enjoy our Fish Hippie clothing,” said Ben Webb, co-founder of Fish Hippie. “We’re excited to hear how Flip’s new Fish Hippie wardrobe will serve him as he tracks many miles on and off shore.”

For more information about Fish Hippie apparel and accessories, visit FishHippie.com.

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Surprising Winter is the Best Planting Time

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I am often asked when is the best time to plant fruiting plants. My answer is usually the same; the best time is 20 years ago or today. The second best time to plant is during the winter months. Plants are dormant, and can be easily shipped and planted with no stress on the plant because there is not a lot of maintenance once the plant or tree has been planted. Simply dig a good hole, water thoroughly

at planting, and take the rest of the winter off. Even though there are no signs of growth above ground, the root systems will have time to get adjusted to their new location and begin to initiate new root growth.

There are plenty of advantages of growing your own edibles. First of all, you know what has been done over the course of the growing season from a chemical stand point.

Second, the fruit just taste

better coming out of your home orchard versus buying fruit from the grocers that have little to no flavors. Thirdly, it is good for your soul and you will feel more connected to the environment and nature.

Whether it is an apple tree, muscadine vine or a blueberry bush; now is the time to plant. Let’s Grow Together.

Greg Ison, Ison’s Nursery and Vineyards, 800733-0324, www.isons.com

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We received word that Luis Viyella had speared a 480-pound yellowfin off the Dominican Republic on Dec. 23, 2018. If approved, this fish would not only be the new spearfishing world record, but it would also beat the current IGFA All-Tackle rod-and-reel record!

The All-Tackle stands at 427 pounds, held by angler Guy Yocom and caught off Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Viyella supplied the required photos of the fish, the measurements, the weighing, and the certified scale. He provided witnesses and documented the “Story of the Hunt” which was well-written and riveting.

Viyella was new to freediving and bluewater hunting but accompanied by an experienced friend. They were targeting wahoo that day when the tunas showed up. He was excited when his buddy speared a 125-pound yellowfin. As requested, Viyella added a second shot to the fish—a common practice to secure the fish and make the extraction quicker and easier.

A bigger tuna showed up, but Viyella’s speargun was already discharged and embedded in the 125-pound tuna, so he called out for his new Daryl Wong speargun from the boat. It wasn’t a bluewater gun, and it wasn’t the ideal set up, but he needed to act quickly.

Viyella attached a line and float to the reel gun, dove down, and fired a well-placed shot into the tuna. After attaching additional floats, he made headway in raising the tuna toward the surface.

His buddy dove down and placed a second shot to the head, helped manage the lines, and kept sharks at bay until it was landed—all the things a good buddy does.

News of this magnificent fish traveled fast. Viyella was told that, if approved, his fish would eclipse the current spearfishing record of 353 pounds. During the application process, he learned the rules the hard way. In order to qualify, one must shoot and land the fish without assistance from others.

It was heartbreaking for Viyella and the board, but his catch is still outstanding, and IUSA awarded a meritorious award. Viyella accepted it with grace and gratitude.

He said, “Inside the boat, we realized it was a very extraordinary, giant yellowfin tuna. I cannot describe our feelings of gratitude to God, our emotions, joy, sense of achievement, cheers, hugs, screams of happiness. It had been the most amazing day at sea, and the most exciting catch ever, and I had caught, on rod and reel, a 900-pound blue marlin and 600+ pound swordfish before. This bluewater apnea spearfishing catch was a higher dimension, another level of joy and sense of achievement. Glory goes to God for His love and generosity.”

Amen to that, Mr. Viyella!

May you continue to be blessed with that same sense of wonder and joy, for that is the real treasure of the sea.

Sheri is a world-record holder, host of Speargun Hunter, and producer of “The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo” in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Follow “Sheri Daye” and “The Blue Wild” on Facebook and Instagram.

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he 2019 Bassmaster Classic, scheduled for March 15-17 on the Tennessee River, will feature the usual mix of established pro fishing superstars and hungry young pros who are destined to be the stars of tomorrow.

The 52 anglers converging on Knoxville will be gunning for the largest share of the $1 million prize fund, and they’ll be aiming to establish their angling legacy by winning the most important title in professional fishing.

Among the field are eight former Classic winners, including four-time champion Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., and defending champion Jordan Lee of Grant, Ala., who last year became one of only three anglers to claim back-to-back wins in the event.

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“The Classic is a showcase for some of the most accomplished bass anglers in the world,” said B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin. “You’ll have veteran pros out there who’ve experienced the huge stage that is the Classic and excelled in that environment in the past. But you’ll also have some young guys who are just chomping at the bit to make a name for themselves.

“That’s one of the most exciting things about the Classic—it literally will change someone’s life forever.”

Anglers hungry for first-time Classic glory include Florida’s Drew Benton, Tennessee’s Brandon Lester and Arizona’s Clifford Pirch — just to name a few.

Whoever wins the event, the immediate effects will be easy to see.

There’s the world-famous Classic trophy, which weighs more than 40 pounds and is easily the most coveted piece of hardware in professional fishing. Then there’s the $300,000 first-place check and the chance to stand before an arena full of screaming fans as confetti cannons set the stage for the accomplishment of a lifetime.

This year’s weigh-ins will be held in Thompson-Boling Arena on the campus of the University of Tennessee. As always, the Classic will be held in conjunction with the fan-favorite Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. Known as the most important consumer show in the bass fishing world, the Classic Expo will be held in the Knoxville Convention Center and the adjacent World’s Fair Exhibition Hall.

Companies from across the fishing industry use the Expo annually to debut new products, and fans will be able to purchase many lures, rods, reels and accessories for the first time anywhere.

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he Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo is south Florida’s premier watersports expo. It is coming to the Greater Fort Lauderdale/ Broward County Convention Center Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, with 65,000 square feet of exhibitors and activities for water lovers.

The indoor event attracts 5,000 attendees and more than 150 exhibitors specializing in fishing and spearfishing, scuba and freediving, surfing and paddleboarding, boats and kayaks, underwater photo and video, adventure travel, beach apparel and more. The event features one of the most extensive marine art exhibits in the country. Daily interactive workshops hosted by industry experts offer proven techniques and tips including fishing techniques, speargun rigging, fish filleting, knot-tying and more. The popular Kids Zone offers free face painting, art classes and crab races.

On Saturday, April 27, the show will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with an after party from 7 to 9 p.m. On Sunday, April 28, show hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $20 a day and includes entry into the Saturday night Blue Wild After Party. Kids under 12 are free.

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By Nick Carter Big cubera snapper are just one of the species waiting inshore on the East Cape. This one was caught by Jim Rodriguez, a cameraman with the TV show Livin’ The Dream. Photo by Jimmy Nelson.

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ust looking at a map will tell you the Sea of Cortez is a fish trap. Separated from the Pacific Ocean by Mexico’s nearly 800-mile long Baja California Peninsula, it’s a 62,000 square mile canyon that drops to depths approaching 10,000 feet.

The sportfishing out of Cabo San Lucas, on the Peninsula’s southern tip is legendary. It is a bustling destination where marlin, sailfish and tuna abound. But Capt. Jimmy Nelson, host of the TV show Livin’ The Dream, pointed to a quieter destination and some awesome fishing up the Peninsula’s East Cape.

Out of the Buena Vista Beach Resort about an hour’s drive north of Cabo, the Sea of Cortez drops to 1,000-foot depths just a few hundred yards off sand beaches. There’s a fleet of sportfishing boats waiting to take anglers offshore to chase all the big pelagics, and the inshore action borders on unbelievable. Even shorebased fishermen can catch some species typically associated with long runs offshore.

At a place renowned for billfish, Nelson said the inshore action is as much of a reason to go as the marlin.

“You never know what you’re going to get. There’s all kinds of things that will be right there on the edge,” Nelson said. “Roosterfish, African pompano, cubera snapper, Sierra mackerel, even dolphin, wahoo and yellowfin tuna will hit your popper right off the beach.”

Never knowing what’s on the end of the line requires anglers to gear up. This is not the same as inshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic. Nelson said casting 8-inch poppers or live lookdowns from shore is a ton of fun and requires 8000 size spinning reels. A big cubera snapper slamming your popper is a fight you’ll never forget.

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