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Basic Casts You’ll Need To Know Learn The Double Haul
Developing a solid double-haul is the foundation of a quick and accurate cast. It is essential for the long casts required by many saltwater species and for cutting through wind. Not only does the double haul help with distance, if executed correctly, it reduces the number of back casts the angler must make. It is well to remember that the more time the fly line is in the air, the less time the fly is on the water. The best way to learn the double haul is to find a grassy area like a park, making certain the park’s area affords you enough room to make the back-cast portion of the double haul. Strip out 40 feet of fly line and make a forward cast, allowing the fly line to lie on the grass in front of you. Next, lower your rod tip to where it is touching the ground in front of you. Then, pick up the fly line and make a back cast, allowing the line lay out behind you. This is the single haul. Next, pull the fly line off the grass behind you with your line hand while the fly rod is moving forward, and with the rod moving forward, pull the line down towards your belt line. As you feel the fly rod load while it bends on the forward cast, release the line from your line hand, allowing the fly line to shoot forward through the guides. This is the second haul of the double haul, an effective cast when long-distance casts are required, but also important for the short, quick accurate cast.
The Quick-Cast for the Short Game
Perhaps most important when fly fishing saltwater is the abundance of great sight-casting opportunities. You never know when or where a fish will appear. Achieving distance is important, but the ability to execute short, quick, accurate casts is a skill you’ll need to be successful. Nothing is more important than a short, quickly executed, casting game. It may seem counterintuitive, but the short cast is one of the most difficult casts to make in fly fishing. A fly rod made for short casting has yet to be built, and the use of a 9-foot rod places you at a disadvantage. You can make the needed adjustment by merely shortening the amount of fly line you have outside the tip of your fly rod. When fly fishing in saltwater, unless I know I’ll be making long casts, I keep roughly 30 feet of fly line stripped into a line management basket (bucket if fishing from a skiff) and 20 feet of line outside the fly rod’s tip-top. The first 15 of the line will easily load the fly rod with minimum false casting. You need to keep the fly between your index finger and thumb of the hand not holding the rod. If a fish is spotted at close range, make your back cast while at the same time releasing the fly from your hand and cast. As with anything, practice makes perfect. So, master these casting techniques and you be on your way to becoming a better angler.
The Back Cast is Important
Much of your success in fly casting is dependent upon the development of a smooth back cast; that is the ability to cast 20 to 30 feet of line quickly behind you whenever demanded. Remember the fly fisherman’s adage that “your forward cast is only as good as your back cast.” A good cast is essential when sight-casting flies to redfish, bonefish, tarpon and permit. If a fish appears behind you, make a forward cast, and with your fly line on the water, simply pick up the line and shoot it behind you. Retain eye contact with the fish’s position. Success is achieved by having the rod tip low on the water and slowly bringing the fly line off the water then recasting. I’ve witnessed far too many fishermen rush to recast, and in doing so, miss their target on the second-cast, resulting in the spooking of the fish. Here’s a rule of thumb: Put the brakes to your back cast.
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For those of you that use a push pole to navigate the shallow waters and grass flats the Mitzi is one of the easiest to pole as it tracks amazingly straight. The poling platform is made of aluminum tube specially for Mitzi and it places you 34 inches above the deck giving you optimal viewing for sight fishing with friends or clients. Mitzi is a skiff you can pole all day long and not feel like you have worked. Mitzi Skiffs comes in 15’, 16’, 17’ and 17’ tournament versions. These can be outfitted to meet any need that you have from tiller motors in the 15 versions to the fully loaded 17 Tournament Editions.
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The Mitzi Skiff line of boats started years ago, when Tom Mitzlaff couldn’t find the particular boat he wanted. The idea was simple. It needed to have a clean layout for fly-fishing, a shallow draft, and remain quiet yet still be inexpensive to own and operate. So Tom, being the resourceful person he is, ended up designing his own line of skiffs, and the Mitzi Skiff was born. As the Mitzi Skiff boat company moves into a new era, we are guided by those very same principles. We build all composite, wide shallow water skiffs from 15 to 17 feet for the shallow water enthusiasts that are affordable. We continue to improve and innovate while still Keeping It Simple! When you talk about Mitzi skiffs the thought that comes to mind is the room on the bow; it has more room than other boats similar in size. It’s a great place to put a beginner fly fisherman or a couple with light tackle. Underneath the bow you have the Carolina Flare which cuts through chop and when the chop gets big the flare actually directs the water down which helps to keep you dry and comfortable.
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Center Consoles… Things have changed By Art Hodax
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f you’ve been to a boat show lately, you’ve no doubt been stunned by the array of large center console boats. They’re big, they’re quick and they’re ocean capable. This class of boats represents one of the most innovative areas of boat design. For many, they balance the best in design, power, comfort and range. Today’s selection of larger outboard-powered boats results from a game of industry leapfrog. The interest in larger center consoles drove the development of larger outboards, and more powerful outboards have allowed marine engineers to create even larger center console boats.
At a recent boat show, George Smith from Marine Max in Stuart, Fla. showed off some “open” boats that are easy to maintain, are capable of offshore runs even on less-than-perfect days and have the accommodations and safety features to comfortably cross the Gulf Stream from the Florida coast. Today, there’s no problem finding outboard-powered boats over 40’ with consoles large enough to include a berth, head with shower, galley and air conditioning. Smith talked about how the market for these boats has changed over the past four or five years. One of the driving changes to boat construction has been the use of vacuum-infused fiberglass. In the past, hulls were thick to provide strength and more resin was used than needed. Now, boats are computer engineered using fiberglass as well as high-tech fabrics like Kevlar and carbon fiber to create stronger and lighter hulls. In addition to these high-tech fabrics, new construction techniques allow materials to be vacuum sealed into the mold by adding a layer of plastic film over the cloth during construction. Using vacuum pumps, resin is then drawn through hoses into the cloth, impregnating it while vacuuming excess resin out of the mold. The result is a lighter and stronger construction, which allows for larger more complex hulls and cockpits to be produced. We boarded a new 42’ Boston Whaler Outrage. As an outboard boat, there’s a massive amount of space inside the hull. This boat is designed to handle up to 1, 675 hp spread across up to four engines. This brings us to the issue of outboard evolution. Large outboards are now six- or eight-cylinder, four-stroke powerhouses. These engines commonly benefit from supercharging and from new alloys that allow them to withstand added compression and torque. Among the options are Mercury Marine’s Verado 400 hp inline six-cylinder, the 425 hp Yamaha XTO Offshore V8, or for those who want more, the Seven-Marine 627 hp supercharged and intercooled V8. These engines are reliable, quiet and smooth. These days, center consoles can compete in many ways with larger flybridge boats. Things have changed in the market for open boats.
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he hot summer days of fishing are here. It’s time to head to the lagoon and catch some fish. Whether you’re wading, fishing from a boat or from the shore, the warm water means great topwater action. My favorite topwater lures are the Heddon Zara Spook and the Rapala Skitter Walk, as well as various popping/chugging lures. The Spook and Skitter Walk use a walk-the-dog retrieve, where the front of the lure “walks” back and forth, which shakes the rattle inside. I use a twitch-twitch-pause retrieve. In windy conditions, I keep the lure
moving and give it more splash. In calm, clearer water I let the lure sit on the water longer before starting the retrieve. There are a variety of Heddon Spooks. The original size and the Zara Spook Jr. are the ones I use the most. I like the Zara Spook Jr. in gold color. The smaller size is easier for hook-ups on smaller fish. I sometimes change the factory treble hooks with larger, thicker ones. Having a larger tail-end treble hook is better and doesn’t change the action. With all hard-plastic topwaters, many hook-ups don’t result in a landed fish. The fighting fish can use the lure body as leverage to pop a treble hook off. Remember to keep your rod tip low to keep the fish from jumping, which will increase your chances of landing it. I like the smaller 4-inch Skitter Walk in a trout color. I’ve caught many gator trout on this lure. One day in the Vero area, I landed 12 trout over 22 inches on the Skitter Walk. The hardest habit to learn is to wait until you feel the fish before setting the hook. The hook set is not a jerk, like fishing with jig, but rather a sweeping movement. Keep steady pressure on the line and the rod tip down. The popper family of lures includes the famous Jitterbug, which is usually considered a freshwater lure. I use the Rattlin’ Chug Bug and MirrOlure Papa Dog. The “pop” and spray of water will draw fish from far away. There are also soft plastic topwaters for salt water, like DOA’s weedless PT7 lure. Whichever lure you use, tie it on with a loop knot to give the lure more action and less line twist. The lure should be cast so it doesn’t move or wobble when it’s in the air. Long casts are best, and I prefer a steady retrieve. When you get a strike, do not move the lure. Let it sit for a couple seconds then twitch it once and wait before resuming your retrieve. Sometimes a fish will hit three or four times before becoming hooked. Have a great time with topwater lures. The strikes are amazing, and you’ll catch larger fish. Richard Matteson is staff writer for Stuart Rod and Reel Club. Contact him at (336) 414-3440.
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here’s no secret weapon or magic to surf fishing, but it’s always a good idea to understand the basics and have a few tips or tricks in your back pocket before you start. This is especially true when heading out on your first surf fishing adventure. My first trip was an experiment in the Gulf of Mexico, and I didn’t really know what to expect. I’d been fishing the Midwest for decades and though that knowledge was certainly helpful, it was much different in the Gulf. Surf rods, pyramid sinkers, sand spikes, mole crabs and shrimp were not the norm on the lakes and rivers where I’d come from. In hindsight, a “Surf Fishing for Dummies” guide would have been nice 20 years ago. A 10-foot Prevail and Penn Slammer III fits right in on the beach. It’s an excellent choice, but for all around use my favorite combination for throwing lures is a 4000 or 5000 series reel on a 7- to 7-foot, 6-inch, medium to medium-heavy rod with 30-pound braid and a fluorocarbon leader. Virtually any quality brand reel can outwrestle most fish in the surf, but for many species, including pompano, trout, drum and flounder, a 4000 Spinfisher coupled with a 7-foot Ugly Stik is ideal. I’ve watched videos of guys who can cast farther than I care to walk, but for most surf fishing your goal is the trough or gut. The gut is the area between the main beach and the first sandbar, and casting distances are relatively short. If you see a second sandbar and gut, drop a bait in that spot too. The best time to fish the trough is early and late. Fish are creatures of comfort and will move into deeper water beyond the sandbar later in the day. This is when a 10- to 11-foot surf rod matched 5000 to 8000 series spinning reel fits the bill perfectly. Reaching out to the deeper water is where the longer, more powerful rods shine, and a 10-foot surf rod with 30to 50-pound braid and 3 or 4 ounces of lead is the tool of choice. Live or fresh shrimp are a mainstay and might look more like what you had for lunch than bait. And that’s good. A charter captain once told me, “If you’ll eat ’em, the fish will too.” If you look hard enough, sand fleas or mole crabs are free for the taking. They’re a pompano treat and can be found just beneath the sand where the waves are rolling in. Don’t forget the terminal tackle. A few 1/0 and 2/0 circle hooks attached to a fluorocarbon leader might give you the edge over the brother-in-law fishing next to you. Rig up a couple different drop sets, Lindy or Carolina rigs with 2- to 4-ounce pyramid sinkers, and you’re ready to fish. Have your sand spike (i.e. rod holder) planted firmly in the sand before you start. This makes it much easier after you’ve made that perfect first cast. These are just a few tips to get you started. A little knowledge goes a long way and a little luck doesn’t hurt either.
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even a light leader and thin braided line is a lot of resistance for these little guys. It’s like putting a heavy leash on a Chihuahua. Conversely, the movement of the artificial version is only influenced by the wind, the water current and the angler’s own actions. The soft plastic shrimp will not have a mind of its own; it’s an extension of the angler. Although the lure is a proven fish catcher right out of the package, I like to replace the stock hook with a sharper, sturdier model. Choose a hook that’s strong enough to handle your biggest possible target without affecting the lure’s action. Lots of fishermen will recommend a loop knot to join the lure to your leader, but I use a small stainless-steel lure clip instead. This allows for freedom of motion without compromising on strength. The loop knot is too much of a liability for my taste. If you like, you can even outfit the lure with a tiny glass rattle, adding to its sound appeal. These lures come in an endless array of colors, which may all produce under the right conditions. Choosing a lure with some degree of translucence is probably a good step toward replicating a natural shrimp. When fishing from above—docks, piers and bridges—it’s a good idea to pick a pattern that is visible to you. That way, you can keep track of exactly where the lure is and what it’s doing. The most important aspect of using any lure is presentation, and the soft plastic shrimp lets you mimic the real thing better than any other shrimp lure on the market. You just have to take the time to observe the movements of a live shrimp. Whether it’s the bait tank at a tackle shop, from atop a lighted bridge or underneath dock lights, a live viewing offers an invaluable learning opportunity. Pay attention to the pace, the timing and the nuances of the shrimp’s behavior. Learn how it moves, and then try to replicate it with your lure. When you’ve gotten it right, the results will speak for themselves.
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a hefty stringer of these speckled beauties, from live shrimp and finfish to an array of artificial lures. I prefer the latter, and here are some of my favorites. Topwater is the best! There is no beating a topwater eruption as the sun is peeking over the horizon. I use a wide range of plug sizes and let the size of the seas determine what I throw. I like a larger heavier lure when the surf is rough and when it’s flat, a small or large one is effective. Switching out the standard trebles to single circle hooks is a good approach to lessen the chance of injuring yourself. Bouncing around in the surf trying to land a stout surf trout can lead to an accidental hook in you. Singles also save time unhooking, which leads to more time fishing and catching. Slow-sinking hard baits with rattles also make it into my box when heading into the suds. I like to cast these lures out and let them sink for a few seconds. Most of them have a relatively slow sink rate, so I give them a little time to get lower in the water column. A series of fast twitches followed by a pause usually draws their attention. Many solid trout have fallen for the old faithful ¾- or 1-ounce silver spoon. The presentation is as simple as it gets. Cast and reel, that’s it. This inexpensive lure is an attention getter for sure, and it casts like a bullet. I typically start my day before sunrise. During the course of my wade, I will hit all structure from 1 foot deep out to 8 feet deep. I give equal attention to the depth of the guts to the top of the bars. I see a lot of fishermen go straight out to the second or third gut and stay there the entire time. You will miss many opportunities if you choose to do this. The fish are not always in that gut, and at times I only catch them on top of the bar. Start early, broaden your target area, be safe and catch fish! Surf ’s Down! Capt. Michael Okruhlik is the inventor of Controlled Descent Lures and the owner of www.MyCoastOutdoors.com
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June 10
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June 17
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ummer’s curtain call will rise during the days of June, revealing a bright and warm fishing stage for the near coastal anglers, offshore of Martin County. Directors of fishing strategies will be inclined to angle towards the naturally occurring, coral reef line south of the St. Lucie Inlet in depths of 65 to 85 feet of water. This “Southern Reef Line” and “Loran Tower Ledge”, east of Hobe Sound and Tequesta, are home to a rich and diverse population of saltwater fish that inhabit all depths of the water column, over top and around these reefs. These structures are fish magnets that will attract many pelagics like cobia, king mackerel and mahi, just to name a few. Several species of grouper and
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snapper will reside among these coral ledges. Trophy mutton snapper (of 20-pounds or better) will patrol this southern reef line like saltwater bosses and fade off the main rises
of the reef structure into a thin veil of visibility along the outer edges of the reef ’s footprint. Jumbo cubera snapper (that can achieve weights over 100 pounds) will cruise the same
reef contours, like toothy snapper assassins, capable of devouring large live and dead bait offerings. Catch and release of Jurassic sized goliath grouper (between 200 and 400 pounds) occur frequently during any bottom fishing excursion in this reef area. Consequently, heavy tackle and sports-minded, fit anglers will be necessary to wrangle these salty beasts to the surface. Fishing around the southern reef line offers many fishing opportunities and strategy options for local fishing crews. Along with the potential to tie into large representatives of many bottom dwelling fish in this zone, captains and crews will be able to target keeper and medium sized bottom fish using lighter tackle and chicken rigs. Mangrove, lane, and vermilion snapper, trigger fish, porgies, and toro fish (aka glass eyed snapper), are all found in large numbers here and can be caught using this technique. They will satisfy the fishing appetites of a wide range of anglers, young and old alike. The fishing theater of June will be filled with a seriously diverse cast of fish actors, that will await the applause of their anglers as they hit fish box ice, along the naturally occurring contour of the southern reef line, east of the shores of Martin County.
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ummer is here, school is out, and the seas are calm. How can June not be one of our favorite months here on the Treasure Coast? With all that, plus open grouper season, the Bahamas being only a couple hours away and some of the best mahi, sail and tuna action we’ve had in months usually makes June a favorite for all locals and tourists. The calm seas cater to smaller boats, family outings and a run and gun style of fishing that can really load the box up fast. There should be plenty of live bait along the beach, but it’s always a good idea to stop by Stuart Live
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ummer has arrived along with some epic inshore opportunities for light tackle anglers. The tarpon are already showing up back in the St. Lucie River in the North Fork sipping on crabs drifting on the surface with an outgoing tide. Look for current rips with leaves and
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gentle and release the snook in a sticks holding small crabs one-torespectable manner. three inches wide. We see most The summer months are of the tarpon rolling between 6-9 my favorite for fishing the a.m. Some good lures to cast at bridges for black drum, snapper, these rolling tarpon are D.O.A. sheepshead, and more. Shrimp TerrorEyz (Root Beer and clear are a guaranteed winner when holographic colors), and Hogy fishing the bridges using a “fishpaddle-tail jigs. finder rig” or “chicken rig.” The The snook should be showing bridge abutments fish best when up more at the inlet and along the tide is moving fast, as it draws the beaches for their spawning fish to hide out of the current. The season. Season is closed, but Roosevelt Bridge and causeways they can still be caught for fun also provide shade from the heat by anglers looking for a fight. for some mid-day fishing. Early mornings are best for Cobia can still be caught at the the big females cruising the Sandpile, Bullshark Barge, and beach shorelines. This is a great Oliver caught his first snook in the other close wrecks 30- to 50-foot opportunity for fly fishing from St. Lucie River on live shrimp. depth using pilchards or greenies. shore with flies, such as weighted PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Giles Murphy. We’ve been catching lots of keeper Deceivers, Clousers, and Puglisi Baitfish patterns. Simply walk the with your fly. The lures we use are lane snapper there using live shrimp. shoreline with the current casting D.O.A. C.A.L. Jigs, Yo-Zuri Crystal That’s a great opportunity for easy out and “sweeping” the trough Minnows, and Giles Jigs. Please be fishing with kids and beginners.
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Capt. Charlie Conner
Capt. Charlie’s Fish Tales Charters (772) 284-3852 captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com www.fishtalescharter.com
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une brings about hot summer days and great fishing action around the Treasure Coast. It’s a time to get out early or late in the day and avoid the afternoon heat. Winds will be the calmest of the year so far and water temperatures will be in the midto-high 80s most days. June is an awesome month to enjoy the fishing in the area. Redfish, trout, snook and tarpon
will be the main targets this month. Redfish will be hanging around mangroves, grass flats and docks. D.O.A. Shrimp or C.A.L. Shad Tails are the perfect lures to target reds. I like root beer or copper colors. Most of the redfish will be slot sized fish. Trout will be feeding on the grass flats both early and late in the day. Top water lures are the best choices for trout with switching to D.O.A. Paddle Tails once the sun rises up high. Start shallow and move out to three-to-five feet as the temperature heats up. The D.O.A. Deadly Combo is a great way to search out the sea trout on the flats. Snook will be found around bridges, inlets and sea walls in June. Live bait or D.O..A Terror-Eyz are great ways to fish for snook. Don’t forget that the season is closed, so handle the fish carefully and get them released quickly. Night fishing will also be one of the best times to snook fish. Look for tarpon along the beaches, inlets and channels. Live
Capt. Charlie caught and released this 44-inch snook on a recent scouting trip.
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and cut bait or D.O.A. TerrorEyz are some of the popular choices for tarpon. Look for jacks, ladyfish and mackerel in the inlets as well. Make sure you take plenty of water with you. It will be hot out there. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated and reduce the risk of heat stroke. Slather on lots of sunscreen! Sunburn isn’t a good
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chool’s out, lines in! While the children say goodbye to school for summer break, our favorite fish species are summer schooling. First in class will be the mutton and gray snappers, and they will be thick and hungry Ask and you shall receive! Summertime snapper and cobia for some reel-education before catches will continue to be bountiful in June. they plunge into the icy fish boxes. PHOTO CREDIT: Lady Chris Charters. Grouper season is wide open, and these grumpy reef-bullies are just So, take a kid fishing! for a deep-sea adventure. Not only looking for a good fight. No better Summertime seas are calm and will you get the chance to convey way to shut their big mouths than a inviting, making it the perfect time years of fishing wisdom, but also sardine or squid on a hook! to take your favorite junior angler out the chance to catch the grumpiest
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of groupers and the for the bragging rights of a lifetime and a tale of salty sea beast. Summer is all about big fish and big numbers. Once the water temperature starts rising, we recommend fishing a bit deeper to find the cooler water. Try structures and ledges between 70 to 90 feet of water, and be prepared to tug against some truly prehistoric looking snappers and groupers. These bruisers easily weigh into the double digits, so be sure to beef up your arsenal with higher test line and a reel that holds enough line if the fish decides to take a run. Beat the heat and take advantage of the nighttime bite offshore. Nighttime excursions will yield phenomenal catches. We will be hitting the same honey-holes in 70 to 90 feet but without the blistering sun over-head. Not only is night-time at sea an amazing experience, the catches will be packed full of snapper, grouper with chance encounters of a nocturnal mahi or cobia. Before you go, don’t forget to pack your sunshine defenses and keep an eye out for June’s notorious afternoon thunderstorms, which move in quick and can cause real harm. For daily fishing reports and catches log on to www.theladychris. com or catch us on Facebook and Instagram! We wish you a fun and safe summer and look forward to seeing you on board the Lady Chris and fishing the Treasure Coast Tight lines and good vibes!
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Capt. Danny Markowski
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ith June upon us, the seas should start calming down and smoothing out so smaller boats will be able to have more time offshore. The end of the spring mahi run will be over soon but there will still be some that stay in the area throughout the summer months. Trolling ballyhoo and lures from 80 foot on out will be the way to locate them. Look for floating debris, weeds, birds, schools of bait fish and rips. Once any of these are found, make a pass or two by them to see if anyone is home. If nothing hits your spread, it is a good idea to toss some chunk bait or some live baits as close to the debris without getting tangled with the debris. Kingfish will be moving into our area this month. When fishing for kings, I recommend using a fast
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nshore fishing should be red hot along with the water temps. With snook season closing on June 1, there will still be some good catch and release action around the Fort Pierce inlet when using live baits and fishing them on the bottom and bouncing them as you drift or freelining them when fishing around the rocks.
Kaitlyn Ward with her personal best snook. PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Joe’s River Charters.
tip rod to keep steady pressure on the fish. A reel with fast line retrieval is the way to go for getting all the slack line back in fast if your fish is swimming back towards the boat. Many of these fish can be foul hooked so be sure to keep light drag with steady pressure (no jerking). Look for kings in the depths of 15 foot off the beach to out to 80 foot. For kingfish you can troll a drone spoon or ballyhoo 40 to 50 foot behind your boat, but I would suggest having one below the surface in midwater depth with a downrigger or a planer. My preferred way of fishing for kingfish is looking for the bait schools and then slow troll a live threadfin, pilchard or a big blue runner with a live bait hook through the nose and a treble hook (also known as “stingers”) near the tail as kingfish like to strike short. Always use wire leader as these fish have razor sharp teeth and will cut through mono like butter. Then use wire to attach the nose hook to the treble hook. Kingfish can also be found in the deeper waters around structure or hard bottom. Troll live baits around these areas and keep watch at your depth finder for bait pods on the
The trout bite should be as good as it gets with them taking top water baits like a Zara Spook or a Top Dog Jr. at first light and just before dark. Try places like Bear Point, Pete Stone Creek or the area around the Mooring Flats. During the day, try a live shrimp fished under a popping cork or a D.O.A. shrimp and fish in three-tofive feet of water in those same areas. It is time for the snapper bite to really pick up along the channel edges, both to the north and south in the Intracoastal. A live shrimp on a 20-pound fluorocarbon leader and a #2 hook with a half-ounce weight should do the trick. Tripletail should also be showing up around the channel markers. Try your luck with a quarter-ounce Troll-Rite and a hand-picked shrimp. Remember, let the tripletail take the bait. They have a small mouth so don't pull it away from them, you need to give them a little time to take the shrimp. Look for tarpon to arrive at places like the Fort Pierce inlet, turning basin, Big Mud Creek and the Mooring Flats. Try freelining a live bait like a mullet or a pilchard with a 6/0 hook. Best times will be just around first light and again just before dark.
downrigger baits and other days you will have bites on both the downrigger and surface baits. The live baits in our area for kingfish are pilchards, threadfin herring and you can’t ever go wrong with a big blue runner. I suggest putting the big blue runner on the downrigger, if possible, or on the surface. He should be on the farthest line out in your spread. All of these baits can be caught in our local waters. Kingfish are edible. Smaller kingfish are good on the grill or broiled. Bigger kingfish are great smoked. There are also many good fish smack (fish dip/ spread) recipes that you can find DJ caught this mahi while bottom fishing on the internet. in 200 foot of water out of Fort Pierce If the smaller kingfish are inlet. The mahi was pushing flying fish schooled up and you have had out of the water and DJ pitched a live your fill of catching kingfish, pilchard to it and hooked up. watch your bottom machine, PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Danny Markowski. many times you can drop baits bottom. Kingfish will usually be near to the bottom in the same area and these bait pods and structure. In the catch snapper. Snapper hang under deeper depths you should cover the schools of kingfish to eat the leftover water column. I recommend using bait pieces that the kingfish are a downrigger if available and put it eating. Enjoy all the fishing opportunities halfway down between the surface and the bottom and then have your we will have this month. Check your other baits at the surface. Some rules and regulations and catch’em days all your bites will be on the up. Remember keep an eye on the surface baits and some days on the sky for any afternoon storms.
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he light winds and predictable weather patterns that come with June open up the near shore Atlantic to boats that are normally relegated to the backcountry, including kayaks and paddle boards. Tarpon, king mackerel, cobia, big jacks, bonito, and more wait just off the beaches. With snook season closed for the summer, the pressure on Sebastian Inlet subsides. This allows for some great sport fishing opportunities for the snook and big reds that remain to feed on the baitfish and crustaceans that are concentrated by the inlets swift current. Sebastian River tarpon are still a good fall back if the ocean doesn’t cooperate. The lagoon will continue to offer some snook and tarpon options, and trout will be available in deeper waters.
forward to getting into the Atlantic in the summer. The techniques are simple and the fish are large. The summertime near-shore fishery is the best opportunity of the year to catch fish weighing out in the double- and sometime triple-digits. Large migrating tarpon, smoker kings, hard fighting little tunny, toothy barracuda, brawling cobia, colorful dolphin, and even sailfish are possible within small boat range of the inlet. The methods I most often employ include slow trolling live greenies and mullet, casting baits and lures to breaking and cruising fish, trolling large plugs, and bottom fishing the shallow reefs. Have rods rigged and baits in the live well because as soon as you leave the inlet you may come across anything from Spanish macs Early summer is the time to find kingfish like this one just off to tarpon showing themselves on the beaches north and south of Sebastian Inlet. the surface. Slow trolling live baits PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Riga. around bait pods dimpling the surface or over hard bottom areas the entire north fork and the lower see 20-to-40 pound redfish move in 35-to-45 feet of water can also be south fork. Dawn and dusk will find into the inlet this summer to feast action packed. the tarpon rolling, but the bite can on juvenile crabs floating out with pick up during the day, generally the tide. Sebastian River – The top of during the major and minor solunar the list in the Sebastian River in early periods. Flies, MirrOlure Catch 2000 Indian River Lagoon – Early summer is tarpon. There are tarpon Jr. plugs, D.O.A. shrimp, TerrorEyz morning provides the best chance throughout the Sebastian River, and Yo-Zuri 3D minnows are all at trout and reds on the many flats but the larger fish seem to frequent good artificials for both snook and of the central lagoon. Top water tarpon. Small to medium sized plugs and jerk baits are the best mullet are the best choice for live bet to cover large areas of shallow bait. water. Live pigfish are a good choice if you find a concentration of fish Sebastian Inlet – This is the in deeper water. Keep an eye out time to take advantage of the inlet. for rolling tarpon and bull sharks The tips of the jetties have always in some of the open basins of the been the best spots this time of year, lagoon this month. Try floating a the north jetty on the outgoing tide, live ladyfish on stout gear with a and the south on the incoming. Live wire leader for the bull sharks and bait is the way to go during the day; cast MirrOlures, flies, D.O.A Baitcroakers, pigfish, and shrimp are Busters and live mullet at rolling the best choices. Get them down tarpon. Typically, snook of all sizes using anything from a split-shot will be laid up tight to cover getting to a two-ounce egg sinker and you out of the sun during the day. If you have as good a chance at catching a can take the heat, catch and release picture worthy snook or redfish as snook fishing around docks can be a any place in the world. I expect to great mid-day option.
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une is an awesome month to fish offshore out of Sebastian. This is the time of year when the seas calm and smaller boats can get out there and fish. Also, the water warms on this side of the Gulf Stream between 70 and 120 feet, and the dolphin will move in to feed when the conditions are right. In other words, when the water is warm and blue and there is bait and weeds, there should be dolphin in close this time of year. When seas are calm, change your trolling spread up a bit to include more “naked” ballyhoo and less chuggers. Go with plain ballyhoo and make them swim nicely versus skipping in the waves. The fish can see better under these conditions so make them look nice and realistic. This technique lends itself well to hooking up sailfish also. The same conditions that attract the dolphins will attract the sails. Often times they will give themselves away
by “free jumping” in the area. Remember to release sailfish boat side to reduce the stress on these magnificent game fish. June is another great month for bottom fishing. Grouper fishing has been hot in our area as of late. If you’re bottom fishing and get “rocked up” by a big fish, immediately change it up. Go to heavy gear and crank down that drag with a hammer! When that grouper “thunk” happens, lower your rod and wind like crazy. Lift your rod only when you can’t reel anymore. If you’re good, you can get one more pump and wind sequence in before the grouper makes his first charge for the rocks. At this point you hold your own and hope he can’t make it. Some anglers will take advantage of the calm seas and drop in the deeper waters this time of year. Getting your bait on a piece of bottom that is marking fish in 150-to-250 feet of water can be a challenge. One technique is to drift over it. This requires the captain to stay at the wheel and nudge the boat in and out of gear so that the lines are going straight down. In deeper water you may need to start your drift well
snapper by chumming with a block of frozen chum and/or using diced fish chunks from the prep table. The mangroves may be barely visible under the chum line. They will require a free lined 1/0 hook hidden in a small piece of bait. Dolphin are usually not picky when they show up, but they can be gone in a flash so be ready. I always have a Snooker Lang caught this beautiful medium heavy spinner ready red grouper on frozen squid in 90 feet rigged with 60-pound leader of water. She was ready with the proper and a buck tail jig or big swim gear, a fighting belt and some great bait. The crew should talk grouper technique. about a “plan” ahead of time. Designate one guy to throw PHOTO CREDIT: Sebastian Gypsy Fishing Charters. the lure while another goes for up current to hit the spot. A live bait the dead/live bait when a big pelagic can be deadly for this. This technique shows up. Sometimes the event is requires patience and repetition but over quickly and a premade plan can will produce some quality fish for pay off. We also must pay close attention diligent anglers. Some other tips are to use braided line to reduce drag in to those summer thunderstorms the current and rig a bait that doesn’t this summer. If the forecast calls for spin. The bait will be firing for the afternoon storms, plan to get out early bottom so rig it such that it streams and get back in before the storms hit. Watch out for those days when the down, rather than twists. I catch a lot of dolphin while severe thunderstorms are predicted bottom fishing in 90 feet this time to form early and move east. These of year. Keep a spinner ready with offshore moving storms can be severe proper leader and hook so that you and can catch you off guard. Best of luck out there! Life is short can pitch a bait to a hungry mahi or cobia. Typically, I’ll target mangrove so don’t pass up a chance to go fishing.
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une's fishing forecast is normally focused on catch and release snook and tarpon fishing. These fish will be doing their normal migration towards the inlets and beaches. Snook season is closed June 1-September 1, so make sure you are handling these fish with care. Always support their belly for a picture and always release them in your bridge net if you are fishing from bridges or piers. DO NOT throw them off bridges or piers. Please fish with consideration of the future fish populations. For the snook and the tarpon you will want a D.O.A. Bait Buster or MirrOlure MirrOdine. For live bait, it will be pretty hard to beat a small live greenie or a small finger mullet. I also like doing a lot of nighttime
Ashley Underwood with a beautiful Indian River sea trout that she caught using a D.O.A. Shrimp. PHOTO CREDIT: Jason Arman.
fishing around bridges and jetties in June. Mangrove snapper fishing will be something I also focus on in June. Live shrimp on an eighth-ounce T&A jig head will be the bait of choice. Look for the fish around bridges, channel markers and broken-down docks. They can be very good at ripping the bait off from the hook so make sure you have plenty of shrimp. The heat of the summer will make
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thunderstorms there can be some very good fishing. Spillways and beaches are something I like to focus on after a good rainstorm. It will be pretty hard to beat a live shiner if you are at a spillway. If you don't want to mess with the live bait, try throwing a D.O.A. TerrorEyz at the spillways. At the beach, try throwing a live target 5.5-inch mullet. Seatrout fishing will be something I normally do in the river but only for the first hour of daylight. Look for schools of bait. There will normally be light winds during summer so you will want to focus on going to the side of the river that the wind is blowing to (onshore). Having any top water plug tied on will be a must. If you are getting blow-ups with no hook-ups try throwing a D.O.A. Shrimp in the clear and gold color. Be ready as they will thump that shrimp very good. And they can spit it out just as quick. Good luck on your next adventure and always remember it is called fishing not catching so tried to learn something every time you hit the water.
Offshore — Fishing offshore in June means calm seas and hot sun. Blackfin tuna will become more consistent on the jig. Use three- to five-ounce vertical jigs in pink and silver to pull up these fish in 200 to 300 feet of water. Trolling in 20 feet, Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnows are also a great way to pick off a few. The sun will start to heat up the water quick this time of year. Getting out at the crack of daylight is your best bet to get on the bite. Live goggle eyes and blue
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— Snook should be in mind if you are looking for some good catch and release action this month. In and around Jupiter, Palm Beach and St. Lucie inlets are great places to fish in the kayak. There are multiple launch locations and the inlets are large enough to be safe. Try fishing live pilchards or mullet on the bottom and top. Fishing the spillways when they are open around heavy rains can produce a bunch of snook. June is the beginning of the Gage, 15, with his first sailfish. rainy season and these fish PHOTO CREDIT: Brian Nelli. attraction devices should not be overlooked. D.O.A. TerrorEyz runners are always the go-to bait is a favorite, but don’t forget to bring for sailfish, mahi, kingfish, wahoo a colorful one- to two-ounce bucktail and tuna. to throw in the wash. See you on the water!
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une marks the start of the BEST time for diving in south Florida and for some, their first dives of the year. Many locals consider themselves ‘fair weather’ divers and will only dive during the height of the summer when water temperatures are up, and seas are down. Luckily this time of year won’t disappoint! Everyone loves being offshore when boat wakes are the only waves to be found, making June the best time to experience what Florida diving has to offer. Weather watchers may notice light west winds develop this time of year, especially in the afternoon. Since June marks the beginning of the rainy season in south Florida, the potential for strong afternoon thunderstorms should be taken
into consideration. Captains should review how to handle white-out conditions with divers, should they surface in a rainstorm. Basic signaling devices such as safety sausages and whistles should be considered standard equipment and a plan should also be in place for when to activate coast guard assistance in the event of separation. These offshore breezes influence obvious changes like thunderstorms activity and sea conditions but may also have a subtle impact on diving too. Believe it or not, south Florida experiences the coldest water temperatures during the hottest part of the year due to costal upwellings. These thermoclines maybe refreshing on hot days with bottom temperatures in the mid to low 70s, but stronger events have been reported with temps as low as the 50s being reported in years past. Always a smart idea to pack your wetsuit, even this time of year Night dives are popular this time of year too. Pecks Lake just south of the St. Lucie Inlet in Stuart or the shallow reefs just off the beach north of Fort Pierce Inlet make for excellent twilight and night dives since access is easy and boat rides are short. When water is clear captains can easily monitor
Slipper lobsters are easy to grab by hand and are commonly found is pairs. PHOTO CREDIT: Wikimedia.org/Peter Koelbl.
divers on the bottom 20 feet below. Avid night divers know lobster are nocturnal and although spiny lobster season is closed this time year, many divers are surprised to find out other species of lobster are still fare game. Spotted lobster (aka Spanish lobster), slipper lobster and shovel-nose lobster are unregulated and therefore have no closed season or bag limit on the east coast of Florida. Take note that all species
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he Fort Pierce Sport Fishing Club is excited to revive its popular Offshore KDW Tournament. This long-standing Treasure Coast tournament ran for 26 years. After a hiatus of a few years, club officials decided 2019 was the year to resurrect the popular event. The Fort Pierce Sport Fishing Club Offshore KDW will take place on Saturday, June 22. A mandatory captains meeting will be held at Causeway Cove Marina on Friday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. All captains attending the meeting will receive four tickets for the Paella dinner
following the meeting. Payouts in each category (kingfish, dolphin and wahoo) will be $1,500 for first place, $1,000 for second place, $750 for third place, and prizes will also be awarded for first- and second-place junior angler and lady angler. A $5,000 prize for the largest fish will also be awarded (payouts are based on a fleet of 100 boats). An additional $500 will be awarded to the Fort Pierce Sport Fishing Club member who weighs the heaviest fish. Early bird registration is $200 before June 14; on June 14, registration is $225.
Participating vessels may depart from Cape Canaveral, Sebastian, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Jupiter and Palm Beach inlets. Fishing boundaries are from Cape Canaveral Inlet to the Boynton Inlet out 50 nautical miles. Tournament fish must be caught on road and reel. Wire line and electric reels are not allowed. Downriggers and planers are permitted. Lines-in on Saturday, June 22 at 6:30 a.m. Returning boats must
check in with the committee boat in the Fort Pierce Inlet no later than 5 p.m. One fish in each category may be weighed in. Weigh-in will be held at Causeway Cove Marina. The Fort Pierce Sport Fishing Club was established in 1980. It is a family-oriented organization with members sharing an interest in sport fishing, conservation, community service, and boating. Funds raised from the tournament help to support various projects and initiatives such as The St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program, Indian River State College scholarships for students interested in marine sciences, Oyster Restorations Projects to benefit the Indian River Lagoon and many more. The club holds monthly membership meetings the third Wednesday of the month at the Fort Pierce Yacht Club. Non-members are welcome. Tournament sponsorships and event vendors are still being accepted. For more information, visit www.ftpiercesportfishingclub.com and click on 2019 Tournament for more details. Participants may also register online.
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The Stuart Sailfish Club, the area’s oldest social and fishing club, has completed building their 1900sf TIKI PAVILION at the club’s newly established permanent home in Stuart. Members will now enjoy exciting events under the TIKI PAVILION such as:
Private Member Events • Sponsor Appreciation Parties Tournament Captain Meetings & Award Banquets Club Socials and Special Events The Club needs donations to help reach their goal of $125,000 to complete the TIKI PAVILION planned amenities and restroom/storage facilities. Please donate today so we can continue to support local charities. THANK-YOU to our Members, Sponsors, and Friends of the Club!
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St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program Update: June 2019 Wildcat Cove Sponge Discovered From 2013 until 2017, St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program volunteers deployed oyster modules in Wildcat Cove. Besides oysters, annual monitoring of these reefs in August 2018 found 13 species of invertebrates and fish, including snapping shrimp, boring sponges (Cliona spp.), blennies, barnacles, mudworms, three species of crabs including stone crabs (Menippe mercenaria), mussels, two species of tunicates, and fringed worms. In May of 2019, inspection of these oyster reefs revealed large numbers of sponges attaching to the modules that had been deployed. Several different morphotypes (shapes) and colors (black, blue, orange) of these sponges
Sponge growth on cultch at the south side of Wildcat Cove. PHOTO CREDITS: St. Lucie Coastal Resources.
ABOVE: Closeup of sponge. RIGHT: Oyster Growth on cultch at the north side of Wildcat Cove.
were taken to Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch campus for identification. In addition to evidence (small holes in many of the oyster shells) of boring sponges, scientists identified the sponges found at Wildcat Cove as Suberites aurantiacus, a sponge found to have
antibacterial properties. This species is known to occur throughout the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and western Atlantic. Researchers are still trying to determine whether this species has ever been recorded in the Indian River Lagoon. Boring sponges can cause
mortality in oysters. Sponges are filter feeding organisms with some sponges able to provide habitat for fishes. It is hoped that S. aurantiacus reefs can provide another mechanism for volunteers to clean water while providing essential fish habitat in the Indian River Lagoon. Sponges are also known to provide forage for certain reef fish species. If S. aurantiacus proves to be native to the Lagoon, then attempts may be made to transplant this species to other areas of the Indian River Lagoon. However, more research into this species’ residence in the Indian River Lagoon, value as fish habitat, and ability to improve water
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Voici Bernadette Update
extinguisher and one brass window is on display at Stuart Scuba on U.S. 1, a brass porthole with removable metal etching is on display at Chuck’s Seafood on South Seaway Drive, and another brass window is on display at Elpex-Hickman’s on Orange Avenue. The aluminum skiff and both small horsepower outboard engines used to power the skiff are currently on display at St. Lucie Outboard Marine on U.S. 1. The ship has not been without its challenges. The Voici Bernadette has damaged the Summerlin Dock where it is moored and the local firm Wilco Marine Construction has been chosen to install dolphin piles and mooring piles. It is hoped that other large vessels may be moored at the dock while being prepared for reefing around the state. It is also important to get the ship reefed before the impending hurricane season.
Fundraising for the deployment of the Voici Bernadette continues. Naming rights for this reef have been granted to the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Florida. MMPS Environmental helped to salvage memorabilia from the Voici Bernadette and developed a sponsor deck governing the distribution of these items. The sponsor deck allows For more information on the the CCA to auction off additional St. Lucie County Artificial Reef items to help fund this reef. CCA of Program, or volunteer opportunities Florida will take the ship’s wheel and to help create oyster reefs in St. Lucie brass pedestal to its national meeting County or help with the deployment in Houston in hopes of raising of the Voici Bernadette, contact additional money. As the deployment Jim Oppenborn, St. Lucie County date approaches, the ship’s binnacle Coastal Resources Coordinator, is still on display at West Marine on at oppenbornj@stlucieco.org U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce, the ship’s fire or (772) 462-1713.
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Forlifer and Rosario take First-PLACE in TCC May inshore tournament
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reasure Coast Casters (TCC) held its eighth Senior Division inshore tournament on Sunday, May 5. Despite the afternoon thunderstorm pattern that arrived with May, the tournament wrapped up before the rain started again. Only two fish on the catch list were weighed in, a mangrove snapper and a flounder. There were plenty of other catches—ladyfish, jacks, snook, snapper and trout---but just not the species the group was out to catch.
High School Division RESULTS • 1st Place: Kendrick Forlifer - Okeechobee High School - 30 points • 2nd Place: Andrew Evans - John Carroll - 30 points • 3rd Place: Ciara Franqui - Ft. Pierce Central - 20 points
Senior Division May tournament participants. PHOTO CREDIT: Treasure Coast Casters.
Middle School Division RESULTS
stranded boat, as well as the other services Tow Boat US provides. The next TCC tournament will be held June 2. Treasure Coast Casters offers experiences that educate young anglers on the importance of marine conservation, while maintaining a sustainable and healthy estuary and marine environment. The all-volunteer non-profit In the High School Division, Kendrick Forlifer and Andrew Evans were offers two fishing tournament divisions, a Junior Division for youth 5-11, tied in points, and to break the tie, Kendrick’s fish out-weighed Andrew’s fish and a Senior Division for youth 12-18. There is no cost to join or to fish a tournament. Anglers bring their own bait and fishing gear. by only two-ounces. For the latest tournament news and updates, follow the Treasure Coast The biggest fish of the tournament went to Kendrick Forlifer for his Casters Facebook page. mangrove snapper. Cammie and Capt. Joe Ward Captain Jason from Tow Boat US spoke to the group the day before www.treasurecoastcasters.org the tournament, educating the youth anglers on what goes into rescuing a • 1st Place: Nicholas Rosario - Southern Oaks K-8 - 30 points • 2nd Place: Nicholas Sines - Northport K-8 - 15 points • 3rd Place: No fish weighed
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Ninth Annual Martin County Lionfish Round-Up Looks to Break Records PHOTO CREDIT: Logan Peralta/LP Media.
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Attendees enjoying the 2018 Sebastian Lionfish Fest cook-off.
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he fourth annual Sebastian Lionfish Fest will take place June 22-23 at Captain Hiram’s Resort and Marina in Sebastian Florida. Each year this event is met with great success, last year hosting almost 600 attendees, who devoured over 1,200 lionfish, and removing another 300 lionfish from reefs on the Treasure Coast! The Sebastian Lionfish Fest is a multi-faceted festival including a two-day lionfish tourney, a cook-off between local restaurants, and an educational fair of organizations and vendors teaching the community about the impact of the invasive lionfish and other environmental opportunities in our area. This event is presented by non-profit Coastal Connections, Inc., along with Indian River County, Florida Fish and Wildlife, and Captain Hiram’s Resort. All proceeds go to Coastal Connections to fulfill their mission of “Protecting natural habitats through education and connecting people to the environment.” This year, tournament sponsors are Dyer Auto Group and Ocean Conservancy.
$3600 in prizes available this year, including a prize category for first time lionfish divers. Participants receive discounted cook-off tickets and have the ability to sell their speared goods to local fish markets (must have a saltwater products license - available online from FWC). Captains meeting takes place Friday, June 21.
Lionfish Tournament: June 22-23 (Saturday-Sunday) Teams of one to four anglers may register online or at the Captains Meeting for $125. Over
For full event details and to register for the tournament, sign up to be a vendor, or purchase cook-off tickets, visit www.SebastianLionfishFest.com.
Education and Cook-Off Event: June 23 (Sunday) 12 p.m.-4 p.m. The cook-off sets the Sebastian Lionfish Fest apart from other lionfish events in Florida. Commercial divers provide thousands of lionfish so attendees can have a unique opportunity. Delicacies are made from the destructive fish by seven renowned local restaurants. Tickets are discounted online for $13.50/per person, which include the sampling of dishes from all competing restaurants. Tickets at the door are $15/per person. VIP tickets are available this year for $50, which includes a skip the line pass for the cook-off, a 2019 event T-shirt, and a free beer or soft drink.
ith eight years of lionfish removal and education under its belt, this year’s Lionfish Round-Up in Martin County will again benefit SeaLife Habitat Improvement Project, Inc. (aka SHIP) and looks to exceed past year’s record-breaking totals. SHIP is a 501.c.3 public charity on the Treasure Coast and is dedicated to creating reef projects that will provide a sustainable fishing and diving destination, as well as support endless marine research opportunities. This year’s Lionfish Riound-Up will take place Saturday, June 22 at Jupiter Pointe Marina, located at 18701 SE Federal Hwy Tequesta, FL 33469.
our 2017 results, when 78 divers removed 941 lionfish. If diver’s have clear conditions and Mother Nature cooperates, we could see record breaking lionfish this year. We are hearing reports that they have been plentiful on the reefs and the Round-Up is needed.” Divers will be eligible for thousands of dollars in cash prizes. Divers must attend one of the “Diver Briefing” meetings, either on Thursday, June 20, at Pirates Cove Resort and Marina or on Friday, June 21, at Blue Pointe Bar and Grill, Jupiter Pointe Marina. Both meetings will take place 5-7 p.m. Divers who have not preregistered, can register at the meeting. Not a diver? You can assist by becoming a sponsor or just come out and enjoy the party. Folks Rachel McGinnis and John Dickerson can see the fish that the combine to remove 150 Lionfish in 2018. divers bring, enjoy some PHOTO PROVIDED by Rachel McGinnis. tasty samples, visit with “Last summer, the event was vendors, enjoy live entertainment and challenged by sloppy weather and libations poolside and participate in poor diving conditions, which raffles and a silent auction. Proceeds led to a lower than expected diver will help to fund future reefing turnout,” said Kathy FitzPatrick, projects on the Treasure Coast. Martin County’s Coastal Engineer. “Nevertheless, 22 divers removed For more information, contact 288 lionfish on tournament day. April Price, (772) 285-1646, or We have a goal this year to exceed visit www.McLionfish.com.
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Todd Taylor, Jr. caught this 22-pounder out of Stuart in 200 feet of water. Fish was released alive and caught on an Accurate Valiant 600 with Daiwa rod baited with a frozen sardine.
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oca Grande Pass on the southwest coast of Florida is home to one of nature’s most spectacular displays. During “The World’s Biggest Tarpon Migration,” Boca Grande Pass offers the best tarpon fishing in the world. Each spring, thousands of these prehistoric fish make their appearance to mate, replenish, grow, and survive their species. It’s the Promised Land for big game hunters looking for the Holy Grail. It is an experience of a lifetime to hook and to land a huge tarpon. Over the years, I have observed only a handful of captains satisfying clients with a fish of a lifetime on a consistent basis. Only about 5 percent (probably less) of all boats fishing the pass experience hooking and catching a tarpon. I decided to hire the most successful guide willing to teach me a technique that works on a consistent basis. I have followed successful guides, and among them chose Capt. Dave Markett of Odessa, Fla. He has had the most hook-ups and catches on a consistent basis of any guide while working the pass. Capt. Dave has been a professional guide for 48 years, and that includes 28 years of fishing Boca Grande Pass. Last month, I met Capt. Dave at the Placida Boat Ramp. Accompanying us was Nadeen Welch, of Coastal Angler Magazine’s Southwest Florida region. Capt. Dave explained the history of tarpon as well as Airline_Ad_CoastalAngler_8-1-14_Layout 1 8/1/14 1:14 PMand Page 1 the development and re-developments of tackle techniques utilized
to catch these monsters. We arrived in the pass at daybreak and were surrounded by tarpon rolling on the surface. Capt. Dave believes the smaller rolling tarpon, from 100 to 125 pounds, are males vying for favor of the larger, 175- to 300-plus-pound) females foraging along the bottom of the pass. Those bigger fish showed up on his sonar. Capt. Dave was quick to point out any and all flaws during and throughout each and every drop into the schools. Any movement of the rod tip during a presentation will cause a school of tarpon to flush like baitfish when spooked. Any wrong presentation will not get a bite. If a presentation is not finessed or natural looking, all bets are off. Nadeen and I hooked and fought six tarpon with an estimated range from 175 to 225 pounds. However, we missed at least a dozen other opportunities to hook and land one. This time of year, there are other techniques utilized to catch tarpon in the waters of southwest Florida, including along beaches and in back areas. Many captains, including myself, are successful in those arenas. However, if one wants to catch huge tarpon in Boca Grande Pass, contact Capt. Dave Markett at (813) 455-3056 or email him at dmarket@aol. com. His website is: captdavemarkett.com. Capt. Terry Fisher owns and operates Fish Face Charters. Contact him at (239) 357-6829, e-mail fishfacecharters@yahoo.com, and check out his website: www.fishfacecharters.com.
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orthwest Costa Rica’s fishery undergoes an annual change in May. The dorado give way to yellowfin tuna, and it’s a great sign to see these giant yella’ fellas sweep through the area. It’s proof that the white-hot summer bite has begun! Schools of yellowfin come down from the north and are corralled by giant manchas (or pods) of porpoises, which gives the crews of FishingNosara some of the most action-packed trips of the year. The 32-foot Wanderer and Discoverer led the way this month with lots of sailfish releases backed up by some big yellowfin tuna. The marlin bite slowed down after an exceptional Ship of Fools tournament in April, but they are back now. At the end of April, we had
a sweet blue marlin on the Discoverer. The Explorer and Adventurer kept the pressure on the inshore fishery with lots of great catches. These smaller pangas (27-foot and 23-foot, respectively) also scored several sailfish releases, proof you don’t need a big boat to catch big fish in Costa Rica. Legendary North Carolina angler Dan Johnson was fishing hard during the Ship of Fools tournament, and he stuck around for a week after. On the May 9, he scored two nice sailfish on the Explorer. He also had blue marlins in the spread, but they wouldn’t bite. Later he nabbed two grouper and other bottom fish. Feeling adventurous and on a whim, Ms. Elaine Hepburn chartered the Harvester for a five hour trip on March 30. She had never fished before, but with Captain Alex’s help she was catching like an old pro in no time. It’s always a real treat to introduce new anglers to sport fishing, especially when the fish cooperate. On April 14, our friend Leo Folse made his pilgrimage to the mega panga Harvester. Mr. Folse is a serious panga enthusiast that has been following the story of the Harvester since we first acquired the raw hull. He was so impressed with our build and the performance of the 32-foot hull that he purchased two Eduardono hulls for himself. This was his first time to enjoy the Harvester in action, and Leo performed brilliantly with several sailfish releases and a big dorado for the dinner table. It’s great to deliver the goods for this fun-loving Florida angler. Most recently, Mr. Jason Stote joined the Harvester and tipped the scales with potentially the biggest yellowfin tuna of the season, which is pictured here. This monster was followed up by several other big yella’ fellas, which on many other days would be the big fish in the box. Clearly this group will eat well! If you have been reading this report and waiting for the right time to visit, stop reading and call FishingNosara ASAP so we can get you down this summer. Call (904) 591-2161 so we can secure your housing and boats.
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grew up fishing lakes known for large schools of bass that spend the summer months offshore. When we get into the summer and the water temperature starts hitting 80 degrees, it is a safe bet that fish are going to be on offshore structure like ledges, humps and dropoffs. I start looking on main lake areas, on the lower half of the lake, where most of the good summer ledges are. Using the mapping on my Lowrance electronics, I search for places that top out from 12 to 20 feet and drop down to anywhere from 50-60 feet. Bass will start heading out there when the water gets to 70 degrees, but when it hits 80 they will definitely be out there. They spawn with a water temperature of 62 to 64 degrees, so as the water warms after the spawn they will start heading that way. Some fish stay shallow all year. The ones that move out will definitely be schooled up on the ledges as the temperatures approach 80 degrees. The biggest deal is finding the depth range of the fish. When they first arrive on offshore structure, they like 12 to 17 feet. The longer they’re there, the deeper they’ll move. It could take a week or a month, but they’ll drop down into 18 to 25 feet and
maybe even as deep as 30 feet. To find the depth range of the fish, I will graph and look for the bait and then the fish. Usually I can see the bass on my Raymarine units, but I will often fish around a big school of bait in case the bass are hiding right under the thick bait. If I don’t see bait or bass, I won’t make a cast. Electronics are too good these days to fish places just because there were fish there at some point in the past. I always start with a moving bait, such as a deepdiving crankbait, to see if I can get the fish fired up. The biggest ones in the school will bite a crankbait. I like a Strike King 6XD and 8XD fished on a MHX CB907 cranking rod that I built myself with supplies from Mud Hole. I always put new Mustad hooks on the baits. I prefer #2 KVD Triple Grip trebles. I use 10- to 12-pound Vicious fluorocarbon for the 6XD and 15- to 17-pound on the 8XD. I like a slower 5:4:1 gear ratio reel to help crankbaits dive to their deepest depths. When those fish start grouping up out on the ledges, you can really have a lot of fun. Hundred-fish days are possible, and I get excited just thinking about it. When that water temp gets close to 80, it is time to get out deep and get healthy in a hurry come tournament day.
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