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The Rise of Patrick Sebile and his Band of Anglers

By Ben Martin, Editor In Chief

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or those who are familiar with legendary angler and lure inventor Patrick Sebile, it comes as no surprise that he would once again enter the realm of lure and fishing tackle manufacturing and development. A review of his contributions, influence and participation in the world of fishing is a testament to this man’s unmatched devotion and passionate dedication to every element of the sport.

A brief review of the Patrick Sebile bona fides: • Holder of nearly 370 records (IGFA, EFSA & FFPM), such as largemouth bass world record by length, but also guided for more than 200 record catches like the All Tackle IGFA tarpon of 286 pounds, 9 ounces.

• Top 10 all time biggest fish ever caught.

• Voted one of the 10 best anglers in the world several times.

• Once voted the world’s best saltwater captain.

• Travelled and fished 64 countries to date.

• Image/photo on more than 190 magazine covers.

• Ranked No. 2 in IGFA’s “most species caught” with 774 different species.

• Published in more than 800 magazines, newspapers and journals.

• Inventor of more than 200 lures, rods, hooks, reels and various fishing tackle.

• Author of seven books.

With this extraordinary industry involvement and a lifetime of a passionate love for all aspects of fishing, it seems only natural and appropriate that Mr. Sebile would reunite with the fishing industry under the banner of A Band of Anglers.

Welcome back, Patrick. Yes, your new lures are remarkable… as are you.

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I eScope noptix Liv a P in m r a G T 2018 w At ICAS o h S f O t s Wins Be

CAST is the world’s largest fishing trade show. Each year one of the highlights of the show is the New Product Showcase, in which companies roll out their newest and best. Coastal Angler and The Angler were there at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center in July, sifting through all the offerings of the ICAST New Product Showcase.

The following are ICAST winners as well as the new products we feel are some of the most innovative, functional and… frankly impressive, offerings of the year.

ICAST 2018 OVERALL Best OF SHOW AWARD Garmin Panoptix Livescope

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or anglers, sonar technology is the most rapidly advancing and functional tool in the boat when it comes to catching more and better fish. At the Orlando ICAST in July, Garmin blew the lid off the electronics industry with the introduction of its new Panoptix LiveScope.

At the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, the most anticipated event each year is the New Product Showcase, in which companies present their latest and greatest in hopes of being named Best of Category. Awards are decided by a vote of media in attendance, and the Panoptix Livescope was not only awarded “Best Electonics,” it was named “Best of Show” out of 974 new products introduced in 2018.

“To not only win the ICAST Best Electronics award, but the Best of Show award, too—it’s an honor we’re incredibly proud of,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales.

“Panoptix LiveScope delivers the best of both scanning and live sonar technologies, and there’s nothing out there even close to it. These awards solidify our commitment to giving anglers and mariners the most innovative technology on the water, and they further strengthen our desire to be the top marine electronics brand in the world.”

Panoptix LiveScope is a live-scanning sonar that gives anglers higher resolution and easier-to-interpret images of structure, bait and fish swimming below and around the boat than ever before. Garmin’s revolutionary Panoptix all-seeing sonar technology was the first to deliver live sonar images in real-time—forwards, backwards, sideways and below the boat—even while stationary. Now, thanks to the active scanning capabilities of Panoptix LiveScope, anglers can see images and movement so clear and precise that it’s even possible to distinguish between species of fish.

“Panoptix changed the electronics game a couple of years ago,” said Jason Christie, Bassmaster Elite Series and Garmin pro. “Now, LiveScope is even taking it to the next level. The cool thing about it is the simplicity of it. What you see is what is there. The only picture that could be better is if you dive into the water with goggles, and I’m not sure that’s really even better.”

Like other Garmin Panoptix transducers, LiveScope features two modes in one transducer—LiveScope Down and LiveScope Forward— and can be installed on a trolling motor or the transom. Depending on

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the angler’s fishing preferences and techniques, LiveScope can easily be adjusted to change views. Point the LiveScope transducer down to see directly below the boat or forward to see around the boat. Either view provides incredibly sharp, real-time scanning sonar images up to 200 feet out, even when the boat is stationary.

The Panoptix LiveScope system includes a compact GLS 10 sonar black box with an LVS32 transducer and a simple plug-and-play Garmin Marine Network connector for easy installation and integration with a compatible Garmin chartplotter. A trolling motor barrel and shaft mounting kit and a transom mounting kit are also included.

www.GARMIN.com/PANOPTIX Best Tackle Management Lure Lock Lure Locker

A patented gel material paved the way for one of the most innovative tackle management solutions on the market. Lure Lock’s Lure Locker was awarded “Best Tackle Management” at ICAST 2018.

Lure Lock’s proprietary ELASTAK GEL securely holds lures and terminal tackle in place. Even with the lid of a Lure Lock case open, you can turn it upside down and shake it and your lures stay in the box. Don’t believe it? Go to the website and watch the videos.

The Lure Locker was designed to allow anglers to keep all their Lure Lock cases organized and ready. Constructed with durable ABS plastic, the Lure Locker securely stores up to five Lure Lock cases for ease of transport. It is available in three models, each designed to accept its corresponding Lure Lock case.

The Lure Locker is also designed to hang on a wall or pegboard when not in use.

The Lure Locker will be available at www.lurelock.com, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Academy, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Scheel’s, Mill’s Fleet Farm, Field & Stream, Tackle Warehouse, Tackle Direct and independent sporting goods dealers.

Different Lure Locker models have an MSRP range from $24.99 to $34.99.

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Best Saltwater Lure Ocean Born Flying Series Ocean Born Lures has come out with two new hardbaits destined to become go-to lures for anglers who love fooling saltwater fish with artificials. What else would you expect from the brainchild of awardwinning tackle designer Patrick Sebile and his company A Band Of Anglers?

The Flying Pencill 160 and the Flying Popper 140 were designed to dramatically increase casting distance while also improving action. Each model features design elements that allow them to slice through the air to reach fish other lures can’t. Once they splash down, these lures are incredibly versatile.

The Flying Pencill 160 has a common body shape but uncommon castability and action. Side wings enhance aerodynamics and provide lift once in the water. Reduced air friction ribs, which work like dimples

Best SUP Body Glove Mariner Need an SUP designed specifically for fishing? Want one that’s completely portable, allowing you to launch wherever there’s access to water? The Body Glove Mariner is a groundbreaking fishing-specific inflatable standup paddleboard that caters to both casual fishing enthusiasts and hardcore anglers.

Designed by paddling champion and recreational fisherman Luke Hopkins, this feature-rich board is the ideal paddling platform for the active angler. From the backwaters to the bays, it will stealthily take you where you need to go, which is where most other anglers can’t go. Once you get there, the Mariner is a perfect fishing platform.

on a golf ball, reduce air resistance and add water turbulence. An angler can pop, spit, walk the dog, surface skip or slow swim below the surface with the Flying Pencill.

The Flying Popper 140 is a leap forward in design for the classic narrow-neck popper. It’s perfect for all conditions, including rough water and current. It utilizes the same side wings and ribs as the Flying Pencill for the same performance enhancements during cast and retrieve. It can pop, spit, walk or create a bubble trail, and comes in Floating, Sinking and Super Long Distance models.

Both the Flying Pencil and the Flying Popper come in eight fishcatching colors. With extreme castability and nearly unlimited versatility, these two lures are a game-changer for saltwater lures.

www.abandofanglers.com The Mariner is durable, stable, convenient to transport and can be customized to suit your fishing preferences.

It features attachment points to add any one of over 70 Railblaza fishing accessories, including rod holders.

The Mariner includes an anchor line guide system, cooler tie-downs, permanent, unbreakable fins and a patented multi-purpose handle to hold a water bottle or the included adjustable 3-piece paddle. The Mariner comes with a cell phone dry bag, a pump, an ankle leash and a wheeled backpack.

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Best Affordable Saltwater Rods Enigma Rods With a trio of high-performing and affordable new saltwater rods, Enigma is bringing the performance and durability of its freshwater rods to the salt. With the Flats Master, Jetty Master and Saltwater Performance Series, Enigma has built rods to tangle with everything from inshore trout and snook to monsters hiding in the surf.

Flats Master rods retail for just $99.99 and are available in six spinning models designed to tackle snook, redfish and trout with quality design, cutting-edge technology, and top-grade saltwater components.

Lightweight and durable, select Flats Master rods feature a gimbal butt.

Jetty Master rods are ideal for anglers who fish in extreme

Best Spinning Reel PENN Spinfisher VI The PENN Spinfisher is more than 50 years old and still going strong. The latest version introduced this year, the Spinfisher VI, is more durable, even better sealed from water and features the CNC Gear system to handle the heaviest of loads. It’s available in array of models, one of which is perfectly suited to the fishing you do.

Updated with IPX5 sealing, the Spinfisher VI keeps saltwater out of the gearbox and drag system. Whether it gets hit by a wave or rides in the spray all the way home, there’s no need to worry.

Best Fishing Line PowerPro Super8Slick V2 Re-engineered with added abrasion toughness, the new PowerPro Super8Slick V2 braided fishing line combines a new eight-end dense weave fiber construction with proven ‘Enhanced Body Technology’ (EBT) process. The new braid is offered in nine different pound test designations.

As with the original Super8Slick braid, the new ‘V2’ version is the smoothest, softest and longest-casting braid in the PowerPro line. Its use of Honeywell Spectra fiber provides a stronger, tougher braid, while the PowerPro EBT process makes the Super8Slick V2 structurally rounder.

The process floods propriety resin through the finished braid, resulting

conditions, with big surf and big jigs. This collection of rods leverages the latest in design and technology to provide extraordinary performance not available anywhere else for $149.99. Designed for maximum casting distance and superior fishfighting performance, it is the meeting point of value and functionality.

Saltwater Performance Series (SPS) rods are designed for extreme pounding of sand, surf and salt. They provide a pinnacle of performance for an affordable price of $179.99. SPS rods are designed to provide incredible casting distance along with exceptional performance for anglers seeking the best quality rod and the best price point.

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Housed within a fully sealed spool, PENN’s HT-100 drag washers supply the stopping power needed for big saltwater fish. A full metal body and sideplate keep the CNC Gear System in precise alignment under heavy loads.

Available in standard, Live Liner, Long Cast and bail-less models, the Spinfisher VI has all the durability and performance anglers have come to expect from PENN, only better.

www.pennfishing.com in a smoother line that reduces backlashes, increases casting distance, makes it easier to tie knots, and offers superior strength to size ratio. Super8Slick V2 is extremely silent as it passes over the rod guides.

With multiple color options in nine line tests, from 8-lb. to 80-lb., Super8Slick V2 braid offers superior performance for all anglers, in fresh or salt. It is available in 100, 150- and 300-yards spools and 1500- and 3000-yard bulk filler spools.

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Best Boat Seat Llebroc Industries Series 2 Helm Chair ICAST had a lot of newcomers as well as industry leaders. Among the leaders is Llebroc Industries.

Greg Carman and his team have created the highest quality seats, benches and other boating accessories throughout the marine industry. Anyone who has ever sat in a Llebroc chair can attest to the quality and comfort that goes into every product.

Llebroc Series 2 Helm Chairs come with an array of options. Whether you are in a cabin or riding in a center console, your chair will withstand the elements and keep your ride comfortable. Depending on how you drive, you can sit in style or lean in comfort with the Flip Bolster

option. Just raise your seat and lean back into a secure rest.

Comfort is not the only benefit Llebroc has to offer.

Customize your seats to match your boat with a wide array of color options. Choose the style of stitching, materials, or embroidery for your home away from home. From start to finish Llebroc ensures your seats are specifically tailored to suit your needs. Once you choose Llebroc Industries, you will never look back.

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Best Tackle TRANSPORT

Plano’s new A-Series 2.0 fish contained but at your fingertips with oversized, Tackle Bag is as functional as it is molded zippers. The bag also sports a large exterior good looking. mesh pocket.

With four 3650 Stowaway boxes, it is the ideal Soft corners and a padded shoulder strap make the bag for a day on the stream or paddling to a secret bag comfortable to carry at your side while wading or fishing location. The boxes act as separate storage hiking. The strap is removable, adding more options devices to hold the basics or hand-picked tackle for for stowing, while the 1.5-inch heavy-duty molded a day on the water. hardware improves ergonomics while dramatically The main compartment is easily accessed improving strength. with an adjustable metal snap closure. The top The Plano A-Series offers complete storage compartment of the bag is expandable, allowing solutions for the serious angler. The A-Series includes extra capacity for raingear, other soft-side tackle classically styled bags in a backpack, duffel, and three bags and a quick shore lunch. Side and front tackle bag options. compartments hold the tools you’ll need when you land a www.planomolding.com

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Best Lure System

Odin Lure Company Frigg Popper/Fish Smack Odin Lure Company’s novel approach appeals to all of a fish’s senses. They’ve equipped productive lures with a BaitWell that holds a powerful scent attractant called Fish Smack.

The Frigg 1.5-oz. Floating Top-Water Popper walks seductively across glassy water to bring home the bacon with the addition of Fish Smack. Inject Fish Smack into the integral BaitWell and ring the dinner bell for your targeted species. You will call in stripers, pike, mahi-mahi and more. Like your favorite BFF, work this in the mornings and evenings, when it’s dead quiet. Built like a brick outhouse with super strong VMC hooks and Wolverine triple wrap snap rings, this lure will handle big trophy fish muscle and speed.

• 5.5” long X 1” thick body.

• Cupped face churns a ton of water.

• Incredible walking, popping action.

• Has an integrated rechargeable BaitWell.

• Houses a fish attracting rattle chamber.

• Leaves an irresistible Fish Smack scent trail.

Odin Lure Company partnered with BioEdge Fishing Products to make Fish Smack attractant. It’s the perfect mixture, designed for the BaitWell on all Odin lures. The grease-like mix slowly releases scent as the lure is retrieved. Fish Smack attracts fish from afar and stimulates them to feed. It also masks undesirable scents like gas and sunscreen.

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Best Kids’ Apparel

Local Boy Sharpe Angler Dress Shirt Your little fishing buddy will look as sharp as he is comfortable, whether it’s on the deck of the boat, attending church, school or a weekend play date. Local Boy’s Sharpe Angler Dress Shirt is the go-to youth shirt for fall.

This button-down dress shirt is truly fit for any occasion. Crafted from 100 percent lightweight cotton material and featuring a fishing-style vent back, the Sharpe Angler shirt offers breathable, allday comfort that’ll keep Little Locals feeling cool,

while still looking sharp.

If it gets warm, Little Locals can roll up their sleeves with the side-button roll-cuffs, providing versatility in style and wear as the seasons change.

Accented with the embroidered dog-and-moon logo, the Sharpe Angler Dress Shirt is available in two plaid patterns: Green/Blue/White and Blue/Mango/ White. Sizes start at Youth X-Small (4T) up to Youth X-Large.

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Best Cutlery Outdoor Edge ReelFlex Pak Outdoor Edge’s new ReelFlex Pak is the ultimate fillet knife kit for the serious fisherman.

The kit includes three fillet knives, in 6-, 7.5- and 9.5-inch blade lengths so you have the right knife to match your catch. Designed to meet the cutting demands for all fresh and saltwater species, the knives are crafted from German 4116 stainless steel, known for its corrosion resistance and excellent edge retention. The blades are double tempered to provide a consistent flex and taper, ground to eliminate friction and promote an effortless cut while filleting fish.

The handles incorporate Jerry Hossom’s iconic design and ergonomics with the safety and function fishermen need. The handles are constructed of blue rubberized TPR to ensure a comfortable, non-slip grip, even when your hands are wet and slimy and also feature a polypropylene core for the

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Everyone hates a dull knife, so Outdoor Edge has included a two-stage knife sharpener to keep your edges razor sharp. Finally, Outdoor Edge designed a durable hard-side carry case to keep you organized on the boat and at the dock. With an MSRP of $64.95, be sure to look for the ReelFlex Pak this fall and holiday season.

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The featured Rival sunglasses are in Raven color with a ColorBlast Grey Lens. These are perfect for spending long days on the water because of their larger fit and full-wrap coverage. The ColorBlast polarized lens technology filters blue light, which makes colors blast. Rivals retail for about $139.

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imini Big Game Club Resort and Marina is pleased to announce dates for this year’s Wahoo Smackdown fishing tournament. Slated to take place Nov. 8-11, this year’s event will feature the same prizes, parties and access to Bimini’s plentiful wahoo that have made this one of the most prestigious and popular fishing tournaments in The Bahamas.

Just 50 miles east of south Florida in The Bahamas, Bimini is considered by many to be the “Sport Fishing Capital” of the world. More than 50 record-setting catches have been made in the waters surrounding Bimini Big Game Club, which has long been a favorite destination for anglers, including famed author, Ernest Hemingway.

This year’s tournament, which will be led by longtime Bimini Big Game Club dockmaster Captain Robbie Smith, will kick-off Thursday, Nov. 8 with a captain’s meeting and conclude on Nov. 11 with an awards gala.

The registration fee is $1,500 per boat (this includes four anglers, tournament shirts and entry to all of the tournament’s social events). Additional anglers (anything more than four) are $250 each. Extra social tickets are $150 each. Total payout is $25,000 based on 25 registered boats. The Registration fee is 100 percent refundable if the tournament is canceled due to weather. A $300 instant credit will be issued to participants who book both hotel and boat slip at Bimini Big Game Club for a minimum of four consecutive nights. The $300 credit can be used against the guests’ total resort bill.

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By Capt. Joseph Ierna Jr. • Photo Caption: Boats moored in one of the ECLSP Mooring Fields, which help to protect the seabed of the park.

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he Bahamas National Trust is the only non-governmental organization in the world mandated to manage a country’s entire national park system, which includes 32 national parks that protect over 2.2 million acres of Bahamian biodiversity.

The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park was the first National Park in The Bahamas and was the first to be designated as a “No Take” marine reserve in the wider Caribbean in 1986.

Protected by The Bahamas National Trust since 1959, the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park provides a look back at how coral reefs once were and a glimmer of hope for the future. Seen from the surface, the waters of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park are enchanting, with more shades of blue than Crayola offers. The real magic, however, is under the water where vibrant reefs teem with life. This is the result of almost 60 years of protection as a marine park.

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In 1986, the Bahamas National Trust took the bold step of making the park a no-take marine reserve. The success of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park for protecting populations of key species and preserving the health of coral reef ecosystems is a testament to the foresight of its founders, who recommended protecting an entire landscape. This includes islands, nearshore habitats, like mangroves and seagrass beds that serve as nursery areas for many species, inshore and offshore reefs, and deep-sea areas. In doing so, they recognized how all of these areas are connected and how effective conservation includes protecting intact ecosystems rather than small pieces.

In the 1980s the idea of ecosystem protection was advanced further by making the park a refuge for marine life where any removal of marine life or other resources was prohibited. Active management of users by The Bahamas National Park, including patrols of the park and installation of moorings for visitors to prevent damage from anchoring in sensitive areas has further promoted conservation of the park, resulting in the healthy reefs and marine life that we see today.

The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is not without its threats, however, illegal poaching remains an issue in some parts of the park. As the wonders of the park attract more visitors, balancing ecosystem protection with visitor use is also a challenge.

The case of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park highlights the ability of a large and well-managed marine park to not just preserve the beauty of an area, but also provide critical protection to marine life to maintain the delicate balance and health of coral reefs and other marine ecosystems.

The Bahamas National Trust is a non-governmental, non-profit, membership organization working to protect Bahamian natural resources by building a network of national parks and promoting environmental stewardship.

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ahis, with their dazzling colors, are one of the most beautiful and tasty fish in the sea. They are pelagic and roam the open ocean, spawning year-round in the warm ocean currents. They reach sexual maturity quickly and spawn two to three times per year, releasing up to a million eggs. The good news is they are a fast-growing and abundant species, which makes them an ideal target for conservation-minded hunters.

More good news—they are a perfect “starter fish” for anglers who want to give spearfishing a try. Most hook-and-line anglers are already experts at finding them, often looking for seaweed or floating debris. Whether you want to jump in because they are not biting, or you simply want to try something new, bluewater diving can be an exhilarating experience. When jumping on a weedline, you are treated to a beautiful sight of crystal blue water, bright orange Sargasso weed, and cute little jacks and sea creatures who will come by to check you out.

It’s even more spectacular when you see the brightly colored mahi show up. They swim at the surface, so you don’t have to be an expert freediver to hunt them. They are not overly wary, if you don’t spook them. I always tell people, “pretend you are a log, and let them come to you.”

Here are some tips for landing a mahi: 1. Use the right equipment. Even though you are at the surface, deeper water requires bluewater equipment with surface floatation (in case you spear a big one and it decides to go down). The float will do the work for you. Your local dive shop should be happy to advise you on the right set-up.

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ing them. Dive shops carry readymade flashers that hang from a float, or you can make your own (instructions online).

3. Move in a slow and relaxed way. Mahi are fast swimmers, reaching up to 55 mph, so if you do scare them, you will not catch them.

4. Extend your speargun slowly and take careful aim. If they are close and not moving fast, aim for the head (killshot). If they are far, aim for center mass.

5. As most anglers know, once on a line, mahis are fast, flashy and acrobatic. When speared, they sometimes make figure-eight moves, rather than swimming straight away from you like most other fish. Do not let them circle or make loops around you – just swim away from them and keep tension on the line.

6. Once a mahi is tired and ready to be subdued, hold it by the gills.

7. Once you’ve mastered spearing mahis with a speargun, you can try using a polespear for an added challenge.

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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An answer, however, is not a simple matter, as there are some specific characteristics to be considered.

Baitfish If you are using a fly that imitates the movements of a baitfish, it is recommended that where and when possible, you observe the behavior patterns of actual baitfish.

How fast are they swimming? Are they swimming in schools or small groups when being chased by game fish? Are they stunned by game fish before being eaten as they are sinking, or in fishing lingo, “on the fall?”

Most injured baitfish swim in a frenzied motion, so quick and short strips is the best retrieval method. In conditions where the baitfish are lazily swimming about, try a slower, longer strip to get your adversary’s attention.

Keep in mind that baitfish always swim into the current.

When fishing from a drifting boat, cast your fly up-current, let it sink and drift in the current until the fly swings at the boat’s stern into its wake.

At the end of the drift, allow the fly to gyrate, lifelike, in the current for a few seconds before beginning stripping.

This technique often results in a strike, so hang on!

Crab or Shrimp If your intent upon attempting to imitate a crab or shrimp, make short, small strips giving the fly the look of a scurrying crab or shrimp.

This move usually gets a fish’s attention. Upon spotting the game fish eyeing the fly and beginning his approach, stop the fly, allowing it to sit mo-

tionless. Then move it again in short spurts. This move often results in a hookup.

Fish that follow the fly but don’t eat it?

A very frustrating incident when saltwater fly fishing is when a fish follows the fly but refuses to strike. Many saltwater gamefish, slashing and contorting, will closely tail a fly right to the rod’s tip without taking the fly. It’s a very frustrating experience that often leads to the angler scratching his head and feeling totally hopeless. There is, however, an easy way to get a picky fish to take the fly. I call it “sweeping the fly.”

When a fish has followed the fly to within a few feet of your rod tip (usually you’ll have 5 to 10 feet of line outside the rod tip), lower your rod tip and make a sweeping motion as if you were going to make a side-armed back cast. Don’t pull the fly out of the water, but keep it moving. On the sweep, the fly will move smoothly through the water, doing a great impersonation of a fidgety baitfish attempting to escape a predator.

This move enjoys a high percentage of success. The trick is to exercise control over your emotions and not pull the fly from the fish’s mouth when it strikes. The hook set is always very close to you, so be prepared to allow the fish to run. That means being able to manage the fly line as it shoots through the guides.

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by Chasten Whitfield the trout! Ashley was so excited as she reeled the first one in, ur team woke up at five in the morning to catch bait fish caught some keeper trout for dinner and some lady fish and at the Skyway Bridge for a day of fishing with Ashley, catfish. Ashley said that the lady fish and catfish put up a great an amazing young lady who is a 22-year-old young woman fight! On to our next spot, we chum a little bit. We quickly grab diagnosed with autism and has had many struggles in life, just Ashley a bait, hooked the bait, and cast just up current of the trying to “fit in” with her peers. Ashley is very outgoing, loves fish to land in front of the fish. We let the bait drift back and people, and even though she has a disability, she never lets it wait for the strike. Bam she hooked up, and Ashley caught her hold her back from doing the things she loves, like fishing, and very first snook! This day was all about Ashley as we watched that is what today is all about - her. We arrived at the Skyway her excitement catching these fish. I actually learned so much Bridge just as the sun was peaking up, threw a few times, got our from her – too. She didn’t care what kind of fish she was reeling bait, and headed back to the boat ramp to pick up our fisherman in. Fishing doesn’t mean you have to catch the best fish or even the biggest fish. You don’t have to set a record. It’s all about taking time with someone special to catch a simple fish. Fishing is not about catching fish, but, rather it’s about the experience.

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Kayak Fishing

by Eric Henson

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ishing in September is not only my Birthday month but also one of my most favorite months of the year to fish although it is still one of the warmer months of the year. This month is generally full of life because it is the very beginning of the season change and the fish start to feed hard to get ready for the cooler months. Redfish are probably one of my favorite months for the larger redfish in our bays. Lots of over-slot fish will be grouped up eating just about everything in their sight. Look for large red balls of fish pushing huge wakes cruising the flats. First light I like to throw top-water lures like the Yo-Zuri 3DB Pencil.

Once the sun comes up a bit, I like to target them with Monster 3X X-TAILS on a weedless belly hook. Redfish are pretty hardy fish but still handle these fish with care because these bigger fish are our future breeders. Tarpon are still around and still active.

You can find them anywhere from beaches, bays, to backwaters.

Don’t be surprised to find good size fish and numbers of them pushing around on the flats getting ready to make their next move. Handle these fish with extra care because the water temps are still very warm. They might not be as jumpy as in the beginning of the season because of the long spawning season but are still a lot of fun to catch. I prefer to use flies for these fish but, lures, bait, etc., can get the job done as well. Snook will be making their way back into the bays from spawning out on the gulf. They are also one of the many fish in the bay that will be gorging themselves to get fattened up before winter comes. They

will be in big numbers in the passes and gradually making their way onto the flats. These fish are very aggressive so lures work great. A couple of my favorites are Yo- Zuri Inshore Series in black and gold and the Monster 3X X-SWIM. I ask everyone to please do their part and take care of our fish and our fishery in any way that you can. We all want Florida to continue to be the number 1 fishery in the US. And a big thanks to everyone who is already doing their part in Florida’s conservation. Tight Lines and Tight Knots to all! :)

Eric Henson is the owner of Casting Kayaks LLC. a guided kayak fishing company out of Sarasota Florida. He specializes in inshore light tackle or fly fishing from Tampa Bay to Charlotte Harbor. To book a guided fishing trip with Eric check out his website www.

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nglers can expect a slow bite if the water temperature is still high at the beginning of this month. If the water temperature is still in the low 90s or high 80s in some areas fish will stay a little sluggish. With higher water temperature current will continue to be a necessary condition for fish to become more active. Red tide will play a part on finding bait in areas deeply affected not to mention finding any fish still alive.

Mangrove snapper are continuing to spawn heavily. To target this species basically cast a bait on the grass flats, mangrove shorelines, deeper water and reefs. If your bait is getting snatched it’s snapper or even pinfish. Tossing in some injured bait, cut or live will help bring up fish from deeper waters. Just wait for slower tide if you’re fishing channels or reefs, it’s hard to get bait down if the tide is ripping. The smaller bait hooked on a 1 or 1/0 hook will be the most productive. Trout and even snook or red will continue to mix in with the snapper so offering a larger hook will be better for the bigger species.

Snapper tend to be a little leader shy so start at 25# and see if that works, if not try going down to 20# and you may find more hook ups. Earlier in the day and on higher water try fishing along the mangroves and in coves where bait can be found.

Then as the heat rises get out into open water and find a breeze.

Redfish are not as affected by high water temperature as snook so they will move through the flats feeding on the higher tide and dropping out into deeper water on the outgoing tide. As usual on high tides, fish will get back up into the mangroves where you cannot reach them. I like to wait for an outgoing tide to flush them out and find a deep hole or trough they will use as their exit. If the weather is just too hot, wait until about the middle to the later weeks in September and you’ll notice and big difference.

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Inshore & Offshore Opportunities

by Capt. Terry Fisher

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eptember fishing should be easier and much better with the summer rains subsiding. Due to the Earth’s axis, summer tide levels will be at their peaks, allowing inshore guides and fisherman to take advantage of many ‘back’ country venues not accessible during other times of the year. Depending on the type of charter request, my target species will be redfish, as they are beginning their yearly ‘inshore’ migration to eat and spawn. If history repeats itself, they will be here in big numbers and big sizes. My strategies for finding and targeting these fish are to take advantage of the high September tides and fish the ‘back’ country venues around the mangrove islands and oyster bars. Many guides prefer to fish on a low tide in effort to see them ‘tailing’. My preference is to fish for them on a high, incoming tide around mangroves, oyster bars and sand bars.

I am a proponent of light tackle that will provide a challenge when ‘fighting’ and ‘landing’ these game fish. When fishing for spawning redfish however, I recommend using 4000 series reels loaded with 10-15lb line (drags set tight) mounted on ‘Medium’ to ‘Medium Heavy’ (10-20lb) line test rods as these fish are big and powerful. The baits are your choice on 1/0 to 3/0 circle or ‘J’ hooks. Cut pinfish, ladyfish, or white baits all work, but I prefer big shrimps on the bottom or under a popping cork against the mangroves. The advantage to adopting this strategy is that one is just as likely to catch a nice seatrout or a big snook as a bonus. I recommend the same equipment for big snook, but the equipment for most other inshore species may be down sized to 2500-3000 series reels with 10lb.test line, mounted on 8/17lb. line test rods. The length of rod will determine the distance of the cast. The shorter the rod, the shorter the cast! Seatrout, pompano and mangrove snapper are around and fun to catch on light tackle. I basically use small shrimp or pilchards for these fish. In my opinion, shrimp is the most effective bait for these species. Place one on small circle or ‘J’ hook under a popping cork, with or without a weight. Fish the grass flats in about 4-6 feet of water over turtle grass for best results for seatrout, pompano and mackerel. Mangrove snappers will be found around most any shallow mangrove roots.

September is a great time to fish as the pressures on fishing locations are less than that of other months. Many families have sent their children ‘back to school’ leaving the waters to full time residents. It is mostly yours for the taking!

Charter information may be obtained by calling me at 239-357-6829 or by emailing fishfacecharters@yahoo.com. I am also available as ‘Captain for Hire’ (by the hour) on your vessel to assist with safety, navigation, fishing techniques and fishing locations to make your boating and fishing adventures successful. Check out my frequent fishing reports at www.goboatingflorida.com under the section of ‘blogs and tips’. (www.fishfacecharters.com).

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Another Day at the Office

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by Capt. James Marko

ea, I wouldn’t believe it either if we didn’t actually catch one! Sailfish is one of most sought-after fish in the world and for many reasons. If you ever fought a sailfish you know they dance on the water like no other fish I’ve ever seen. I have some experience with sailfish because I target them in my big boat on the East Coast of Florida for a couple months out of the year. One day last month I was doing Goliath Grouper research with some clients before my man Tom Fish showed up to the wreck in the morning. Tom Fish has caught sailfish all around the world and almost landed 25 sails in a single day on a fishing trip a couple months ago. When he got to the wreck I told him to anchor up next to me because I was on the wreck. I was chumming like crazy, as always when all of sudden a sail popped up. We started chumming extremely hard and had live baits going off both boats when all of sudden Tom’s rod goes off and the sailfish danced behind the boat for what seemed like entirely too long. Tom was quick to act and hooked the fish. After a couple of minutes watching him, we decided to work this as a team because of the rarity of this fish in our area. I hoped on his boat and the team work began. We swapped the rod between us for about 15 minutes while the fish keep dancing. I’ve caught my fair share of sails, but I’ve never seen one dance this much.

This was a solid fish, over 5 feet and she let us know by the fight she was giving us. We fought the fish in silence in the middle of Florida summer heat. Sweat pouring off all of us, knowing we

had a rare catch on for our area. I’ve honestly heard only of 4 people that have caught a sailfish over here, especially in 35 feet of water! When she was close enough, I reached in with all my might and got the fish. We all celebrated for a minute, grabbed a picture, and had her swimming on her way. One of the coolest experiences I’ve had fishing Southwest Florida. Wanna thank Tom Fish for trusting in me to get the job done and share that experience with them. Remember, we’re all on the water for the same reason; to have fun and make memories. Let’s all enjoy this passion with fellow anglers!

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Fishin’ Frank

by Capt. Frank Hommema

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ith all of the gloom and doom out there in the media, I am here to tell you the truth, red tide has not been in the Intracoastal or upper harbor areas at all this year and the fishing is quite good. If you are the lucky one who gets on one of the schools of monster black drum or one of the schools of tarpon. Capt. Karl went 9 for 13 in other words landed 9 out of 13 hook ups on tarpon. Schools of Spanish mackerel and lady fish are in the area and the red fish on the north end of the West Wall and Myakka Cut off are in good numbers, and reds by the skating rink are mostly over size. There are plenty of snook but the larger ones are way up the Peace or Myakka Rivers. With a

lot of smaller ones on the flats. Red tide comes and it goes as it always has and I have had several reports of bait fish along the beaches. Schools of pompano are going through Boca Pass and have been running the sand bars on the West side of the Harbor and from Pirate Harbor to two Pines just outside the bars. There is a lot of fish being caught and if you can get on them jacks in the 5-pound range off Turtle Bay and up towards the mouth of the Myakka river will test your rod and the drag on your reel. This will be a fairly normal September for fishing.

When fishing for snook, it will be tougher in a boat as snook like the piers and dams and more live in the canals and under bridges than anywhere else. A great way to catch snook is to take a shrimp for a walk and I like to use a med-heavy 7’ spinning rod with a 4000-size reel, 30-pound braided line with 40-pound floro leader and a boxing glove jig head at least 3/8 once, and I like pink. Hey it’s pretty and I catch a lot of snook with pink!

Place the point of the hook on the underside of the shrimps mouth when you are ready and it should look like the shrimp is following the Jig Head. Let the shrimp jig go to the bottom right off the side of the pier and then very slowly and quietly walk out the pier. Trying to keep the shrimp 1 foot off the bottom and hang on. When you get hit, the whole fight is right there at your feet. If the snook goes 5 feet to the left or right it will wrap around the pilling and break off, so tight drag.

There is a lot of good fishing and fun to be had in Southwest Florida, just pick your spot!

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INGREDIENTS SERVES 4 • 4 fillets Red Snapper Fillets (6 to 8 ounces each) • Cajun Seasoning (for the home cook, Chef Gerard recommends Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Blackened Redfish Magic spice blend) • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil • 1 Lemon (halved)

METHOD Place fillets on dry work surface, skin side up, and cut 3-4 shallow slits across the skin to keep it from curling up when cooking. Turn fillets over and sprinkle the top of each fillet with generous amount of Cajun seasoning mix.

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil. Once butter has foamed, add two snapper fillets, skin side up, and cook until well browned, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until fish is cooked through, another 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a platter.

Wipe skillet clean with paper towel and repeat with remaining fats and fish.

Squeeze lemon over the fish to serve. Enjoy!

(We serve ours with Collard Greens, Dirty Rice and Lemon Beurre Blanc.)

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Let’s Take it Outside

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by Misty Wells

t is time to get serious as Bow season approaches there are quite a few things you need to wrap up, so you are ready.

Number one get all your hunting gear together, check and test everything to be sure it is all functional and replaced.

Broadheads are something that I recommend that you replace, after taking shots they can become dull you need everything sharp for that kill shot. Take out all your gear and check it, make sure you are replacing lost items and used items. If your scent control is old get some new stuff they start to lost potency after time, replace your Thermacell fuel and pads your going to need it. A few things folks forget are an extra Release, Calls and Rattlers, Allen Wrench, String Wax, Range Finder and do not forget your Safety Harness. The best way to be sure you have it all together is a Test Run, pack your Bow, your Tree Climber or Stand, all your hunting gear and head out somewhere to get set up. Location is key, now I hope you have been able to go out preseason and locate some key places for Bow Hunting but not everyone can, so here are a few tips to help. The Deer start to move when the sun is coming up so make sure your placement is right, estimate where the sun will rise and how it will affect your cover. Deer signs are important you need to hunt where there is deer, so start by looking for scrapes, rubs, scat and tracks leading to and from bedding areas. Food and Water can be a real asset to your hunt, using food plots is great but if you don’t have one look for natural food sources that the Deer will be feeding on.

Water is essential to human and animal alike so if there is some type of water source close by that will be a real asset. Cover is key for the Hunter and Deer, you must be able to move, stand and draw your Bow to get a shot and if Doe’s feel safe in that area they will attract Bucks. Pay attention to the prevailing winds, you always want to be downwind from where you think the Deer will emerge. You can’t shoot what you can’t see so Visibility must be good, try and set up in an area where you can get the biggest field of range possible to increase your chances. No matter where you go to Bow Hunt this year, prepare, practice and use your safety equipment then Grip it and Rip it.

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Dad’s Old Tackle Box

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by Dick Braun

y the time you see this article the August show in St Petesburg, FL will be over and now you have to wait till the end of February 22nd & 23rd, 2019 for the big show at the beautiful Plaza Resort & Spa located at Daytona Beach, FL, where there will be 350 tables, that’s almost 1/2 a linear mile of vintage tackle to look, admire, and purchase, if it’s for sale. Information about vintage tackle shows can be found at joesoldlures.com/wwwboard/ under Web Resources. Click on upcoming shows and they are listed by date and location.

Joesoldlures.com is also a great place to learn about vintage tackle and what it may be worth to a collector. Check out Joe’s site as it’s a great site to visit. My sister lives in Tennessee and sent me pictures of an estate sale with vintage tackle. I looked at the pictures and emailed her back and said, “try to buy this, that, and those’, which she was able to do. One of the items was some Doll lures that I didn’t have for my collection. The rest of the items were for me to resale. So far,

I’ve sold two of the many lures that she got for me. One of them being a Bagley lure and 10 Betts flies that I sold as a group. She paid $10. for all of it and the 2 that I’ve sold, I was able to do so at $26.50. Not a home run but fun! Now to get you moving on the vintage tackle that’s sitting at home collecting dust. I just checked the top 5 sold lures, reels, and rods on ebay. 5 top lures $15,638.00, 5 top reels $20,083.51, 5 top rods $12.730.00. Made you look didn’t I? See you in February at Daytona and bring those dust collectors in for a free appraisal and auction. Until next time feel free to contact me with questions or thoughts at 941-661-7187.

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Fishing Adventures

by Capt. Bart Marx

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eptember in S.W. Florida for those that have learned how to handle the heat this time of year you may want to do some night fishing. Yes, the days of summer are so hot it is hard to prepare for that heat as it just wears you down. I always have bottled water on board and a couple Gatorades too so the captain can stay hydrated. There is shade on all of my boats, you can fish around stuff to keep some shade on the boat. August and September are the best months for night fishing in our area. Plan your trip to leave while the sun is still up after the afternoon t-storms so you may be at your favorite snapper spot.

The mangrove, lane, and yellow tail snapper should be ready for some action. There are several different ways to chum. You can use frozen chum from your bait shop and some type of menhaden or vegetable oil will do. You may also use oat meal or elbow macaroni noodles to use as a bulk filler. I have been on the boat with guys that made sand balls and froze them and deployed them, it seemed to work well. Or you may thaw the ground up chum and have your stuff in buckets to make you fish stew chum. Mixing the ingrediencies to the consistency of bread dough so it stays together till it lands on the bottom and explodes and the crowd goes wild. As you land a few of these chum bombs the fish will stack up and you are building life under your boat. As the activity on you depth/fish finder expands you can start to use some of your frozen baits for catching snapper and whatever you have drawn to your party.

Frozen bait I mean squid spanish sardine and some other type of frozen small fish and you should have shrimp - everybody likes shrimp. If you have chosen a natural bottom spot you should have no problems with the goliath grouper. You may find red or gag grouper at night too. Mostly, it will be the snapper you will be targeting for your pleasure. Also, depending on how far from the beach you travel as to what rules you play by. Inside 9 miles you have State regulations, beyond that is federal waters. Do your research before you travel out to harvest some good table fare. There are some guys that like to have underwater lights, to me is not that big of a deal.

If you would like to learn some of these ways you can contact Capt. Bart Marx by calling 941-979-6517 or e-mail captbart@alphaomegacharters.com or if you would like me to come along on your boat to help you learn these tactics. And always remember singing drags and tight lines make me smile. <*(((((>{

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Offshore with Capt. Tom

by Capt. Tom Bailas

TIGERS, GOLIATHS and SANDBARS …. OH MY!!! his particular morning my day started off with the usual routine of preparation for a full day charter. Our guests arrived at the dock and they were 4 young strong guys with the ability and desire to catch a BIG FISH. My first thought was going to be dropping large baits down and having them pull up a big goliath grouper and take a photo and release it. So, I stopped at a piece of structure to catch our bait. Within 10 minutes we had caught two barracuda that we could use for the goliath. I cut the belly strip of the barracuda for the bait and dropped it down about 40 ft. Within seconds the line went tight and the rod bent to its full capacity. We knew this was a HUGE fish. After an intense 10-minute battle, the 400 plus pound Goliath grouper was boat side. The guys were so excited and got some pictures and we safely vented the fish and released it back to the structure below.

They wanted another big bite for the next guy, so I immediately sent another piece of barracuda belly down. The bait sat for almost 10-15 minutes until the rod went off and the line was dumping out fast. I knew then we had a shark. He fought the shark and got it to the boat to see a nice 8ft sandbar shark on the line.

Now two of the guys were wore out and the other two guys were anxiously waiting for their turn to pull on a big fish.

Well it didn’t take long, as we did the same thing and ended up with a monster fight on our hands. Our line was peeling off the 100-lb. tackle so fast that my mate had to dump the anchor so we could chase this fish. We caught up to the fish, gained about half the line back, and the tug-of-war game began.

The battle lasted over 2 hours with all four guys taking turns on the rod. The shark finally came to the surface, so I could get a look at him and yelled “TIGER SHARK!!!” It kept going back down and I suggested that two guys get on the rod, one push up and apply maximum pressure and the other reel down. Thirty minutes later we got the enormous Tiger shark to the side of the boat. We took video and pictures with it in the water and I released the biggest Tiger shark I have ever seen. We estimated it to have been 14ft and upwards of 1000 lbs. or more.

When handling sharks, you must be very careful removing the hook and respect the creature! Release them safely and hope they bite again one day!

Remember to always follow state and federal regulations. Be courteous of other boaters and keep only what you can eat.

Happy Fishing!! Captain Tom

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The Best Angler Photos From Southwest Florida!

Hammering the fish on TNT Fishing Charters of Venice!

David Walls, personal best 31” redfish from Sarasota Bay Jimmy Davis II, 4 best SWFL largemouth black bass caught fishing w/ Capt. JoGene Holaway.

Neal Branstetter, beautiful Permit caught off Ocean Reef, Key Largo, 28.5# 31”.

Eric Ramon from Pirate’s Den Bait & Tackle, 36” Snook, Long Boat Key area on VUDU Eel.

Brian and Trace Creel (Creel Tractor) in Islamorada for lobster mini-season.

30” Northern Pike caught

by Ryan Rockenbaugh while visiting the Pickeral Arm Camp in Canada!

Christopher Belcher of Venice w/ a quick CPR (catch,photo, release).

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Capt. Mike Manis Capt. Neil Eisner Capt. Terry Fisher

Luke and Easton, 5yo w/ their 13” 1lb. bass in The Landings, Ft. Myers

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ach June my family and I take a break from our Venice, Fla. charter operation and head to the Florida Keys to do some fun-fishing. This year we fished from Tavernier and caught mahi, tuna and a big beautiful sailfish.

We hosted some special guests on the boat this year. It was a family chosen by the Catch-A-Dream Foundation (catchadream. org). Gavin, who is 11, his little sister, mother and father came to fish with us for three days, accompanied by a Catch-A-Dream volunteer host named Adam.

Catch-A-Dream Foundation provides children with life-threatening illnesses the opportunity to go on a hunting or fishing adventure of a lifetime with all expenses paid. Everyone had high hopes of Gavin catching his first mahi.

As we cut through Tavernier Creek, I could see several thunder-

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We immediately hooked a 12-pound bull mahi, and in short order Gavin had accomplished the first goal of the trip. But the day was not over. Things were getting ready to get very exciting.

As we reeled in a small fish on our second pass, it started to rain.

Out of nowhere Gavin yelled, “Look at the that BIG fish in the water!” It was a huge bull mahi, maybe 60 pounds. I grabbed a spinning rod and tossed a bait to it, but it just swam off. After seeing that fish, we had to try another pass.

As I was letting it out a ballyhoo line, it came tight. The head of a big mahi pushed water toward the bait. Five seconds later, we had a huge fish on!

Gavin grabbed the rod, and after a few jumps we had the cow mahi boat-side. I gaffed the fish, but it flew off and into the water.

Everyone aboard went dead silent. Then my wife said, “Tom, it’s going to be OK,” before praying, “Oh please God let this fish come back to us.”

It did! Gavin battled the jumping fish back to the boat. This time I got it over the rail. It measured 65 inches long. I have never seen anyone catch a cow mahi that long. There is not a doubt in my mind that God was in control and gave Gavin the strength to catch this fish of a lifetime!

It was an experience of a lifetime for all of us. Gavin is a wonderful child, full of life despite his illness. Catch-A-Dream Foundation is an amazing organization that provides these deserving kids and their families a trip of a lifetime.

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There’s not another lure on the market that has been tweaked and built to fish different types of cover and structure like a jig, and that’s part of its appeal. Jigs come in so many different shapes and sizes that the possibilities are endless. Changing out the jig’s trailer can make all the difference in the world, too.

If you are just starting to get serious about jig fishing, an “Arkie”-style jig would be best to learn with. A 3/8- to ½-ounce size, really the first kind of bass jig head that ever came out, is where to begin. I use it for flipping, as it works well around wood, rock, gravel, ledges, and you can even swim it.

You basically fish it like a soft plastic worm. Cast it out and let it go all the to the bottom on a slack line. Pull it off the bottom a few inches and then crawl it along. Most of the time when you’re casting or flipping, you’re imitating a crawfish, so think about a one of those walking around on the bottom. He’s not going to be jumping around a lot. If something chases him, he might scurry along quickly, but they usually move fairly slowly.

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“Those are all fun,” said Darcy Hill (#fishcharleston), but if you want to hook something with a real sense of Southern hospitality, the inshore sheepshead fishery is tough to beat. From Isle of Palms to Folly Island, and right on up into the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers surrounding the city, you’ll find these battle-ready fish hugging structure.”

An abundance of sheepshead doesn’t mean they’re pushovers.

Quite the contrary, Hill pointed out, “Sheepshead can be challenging to catch. You have to poke into all the nooks and crannies amongst structure points, and keep moving until you get on them.”

For bank fishermen, Hill recommended public access points like the Folly beach, Isle of Palms or Mount Pleasant piers. Boaters should tie-up to pilings, docks or other structure (where legal) and fish each piece thoroughly. Sometimes, she said, moving your bait just 5 or 6 inches to one side or the other makes a ton of difference.

“We generally use fiddler crabs or oysters for bait,” explained the 32-year old Folly Island resident. Bury the hook in your offering and hide the point. To get the bite started, chum with crushed oysters or barnacles. Fiddlers work best from May through February while oysters rule in cooler months. Get your line tight to structure, then lift it up slightly and drop it down slowly. Most bites come on the drop.

The end of the ebb and start of the flood usually see the best scores.”

Setting up for sheepshead, Hill uses a Carolina-rig with a size 1 Owner Mosquito hook, a ¾-ounce egg sinker and a 1-foot length of 30-pound test mono leader. She’ll team this with a fast-tip rod and KaskKing 3,000 series Kodiak spinning reel filled with 40-pound test KastKing Super Power or KastPro braided line. “I like the abrasion resistance of these lines,” she noted, “and that Kodiak reel just gets the job done. Last week it out-muscled a 15-pound spadefish.”

Keep in mind, Hill added, that sheepshead can be light biters, so watch for line twitches in addition to feeling for strikes. Set the hook hard because these fish have a big set of teeth and tough lips.

Pull straight up, not to the side. Keep your rod high and walk the fish away from the nastiest tangles as you reel up.

Charleston’s inshore sheepshead average 3 pounds but can push into double-digits. Two years ago, Hill took fellow KastKing pro staffer Christin Kruger on her first sheepshead foray. “She caught a 10-pounder!” laughed Hill. Now she’s a sheepshead fan for life.”

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ick Ratliff, 21, of Elizabethtown, Ky., a senior at Campbellsville University, will be fishing the big show when the Bassmaster Classic launches on the Tennessee River at Knoxville in March. He’s also riding around in a fully rigged Toyota Tundra that’s pulling a Nitro Z20 bass boat, and he’s holding a check for $7,500 for tournament entry fees. It’s all thanks to some last-minute heroics that helped him win the 2018 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket.

Ratliff fought down to the final minutes of the third day in an oh-soclose bracket against a scrappy West Virginia University junior, Nolan Minor of Charlottesville, Va. The anglers wrapped up the day with the two biggest bags of the tournament; Ratliff with 13 pounds, 8 ounces and Minor with 13-4.

Ratliff, who is majoring in business administration with an emphasis in marketing, plugged along consistently, throwing a weightless wackyrigged stickworm and keeping his faith.

“I had the feeling I was behind,” he said. “I kept my head down, and I knew if the Lord meant it to be, then it would be.”

With just 30 minutes left in fishing time, Ratliff picked up three more fish that allowed him to cull up to his winning 13-8.

Ratliff was emotional and stunned as family and friends hugged and congratulated him.

“It hasn’t sunk in yet,” he said of the win and the Classic berth. “It was so close. I thought I’d lost. I really did.”

For more information, visit Bassmaster.com/college.

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