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If youâ€™re looking to book a hunt give me a call at 956-776-4623 . Till next time enjoy the great outdoors! Safety First !! Fred Rodriguez

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Get Exposed to the Delta By Nick Lapre With the summer time temperatures gradually changing to fall the transition period for fishing has begun. The outer islands in Black Bay will soon have less Speckled Trout and Redfish as they begin moving into the marshes of South Louisiana. This doesn’t mean the fishing will cool down because of the changes. It means that the fishing will stay as hot as the summer temperatures and gradually get hotter. The fall season in the marsh seems to be the hottest time of the year. Everyone is back in the boats with the cooler and less humid temperatures hitting the 3-5 foot deep bays. As of late the trout have begun to not only hit live bait but also plastics from a variety of different brands and styles. At Southern Exposure Inland Fishing Charters we primarily use Matrix Shad baits. A few of our favorite colors are Lemonhead, Ultraviolet, Shrimp Creole, and Purple Haze. We like to put them about 22-24 inches under a Boat Monkey Float. During this time of year if you can find a good shelf or drop off you will find fish. If the water temperature drops the fish will be on the deeper side of the drop off as the morning sun heats the water they will begin to move up on the flats. 2017 has been great for the captains at the Southern Exposure Inland Fishing Lodge. We have had plenty of fish hit the cleaning tables and we won’t be stopping anytime soon. The last few weeks have been up and down due to early season cold fronts moving down into the Bayou State but all that means is fishing is about to explode. The water is cooling down the fish 10- TEXAS SPORTSMAN - OCTOBER 2017

are stacking up and we are ready to fill the boxes and make memorable moments for our clients. If you are looking for a place to fish Louisiana look us up at www.southernexposurefishing.com or give us a call today at 504-250-9887 to “GET EXPOSED TO THE DELTA”.

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Flounder Tips and Tactics By Brian Joseph Spencer

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In 1903 Ysabel Saenz, Kitoâ€™s great-grand father, bought Santa Catarina Ranch from a Mr. Kelsey from New York State. Kito Saenz is a fourth generation cattle rancher that has been in the cattle business since age 15, when his dad gave him a heifer to start him in the cattle business. He started with commercial cross cattle but soon realized that there was more profit to be made being in the purebred business than in the commercial cattle business. He also realized that Beefmasters was the breed that was adapted to the harsh climate and conditions of deep south Texas. So in 2002 Kito started buying select Beefmaster females to start his herd. The bull that put Farm and Ranch Beefmasters where it is today was Captains Dream. He has produced many champion females as well as champion herd sires. Ever since Kito won his first Female competition he was hooked on producing the best cattle he could to gain the reputation that Farm and Ranch enjoys today as an outstanding breeder in the Beefmaster breed. Being in the purebred Beefmaster business we can sell cattle for more than a commercial animal will bring in the open market. Farm and Ranch Beefmasters markets most of its cattle private treaty with a large percent going to Mexico and Central America. After being a member of the Beefmaster Association for as few years Kito was elected to the Beefmaster Association National Board that represents all of the 20- TEXAS SPORTSMAN - OCTOBER 2017

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United States. He also serves on two local Satellite boards that represent South Texas. This year Kito has been nominated for the National Breeder of the year award for his contribution to the Beefmaster breed. Not only does Mr. Saenz raise award winning Beefmaster cattle but he also owns and operates Farm and Ranch Supply in San Isidro Texas along with his wife Leti Saenz. They have been in business since 1976. It all started with a suggestion from a Mcallen banker that someone should open a feed store right in the middle of cattle country, that was 41 years ago. Mr. Saenz used to be an agriculture teacher at the local school district in San Isidro where he taught Agriculture for 13 years. The Farm and Ranch store is very diversified in that they sell almost everything youâ€™d need for a farm or ranch. They sell everything from ice cream to cattle feed. The Farm and Ranch store is also in the Local and Residential trash business, they have a water well pump service business and sell western wear from Wrangler Jeans to Justin Boots and Carrhart Jackets. They carry a large assortment of snake boots for their customers that come from all over to buy from Farm and Ranch because of their discounted prices. According to the Saenz, their Farm and Ranch business of 41 years has grown beyond their expectations and are forever grateful.

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SO, YOU WANT TO BECOME A CAPTAIN By Captain James Stewart While the idea of chucking your day job to fish for a living may sound appealing, there are serious issues to consider before you make the leap. The best fishing guides are gregarious, outgoing and have a knack for dealing with all sorts of personalities. If you’re drawn to fishing by the promise of spending a peaceful day on the water, this may not be the career for you. How good are you at finding fish on a consistent basis? Since there’s no shortage of fishing guides in Texas; you’ll need to separate yourself from the pack. Even if you are a master angler, many of your clients won’t be. In addition to fishing skills, you need considerable patience and coaching skills. A freshwater fishing guide license from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department is required to guide trips on inland lakes and rivers. An all-water fishing guide license is required for salt water. To be a saltwater guide, you must have a Coast Guardapproved captain’s license (a captain’s license isn’t required for freshwater). There are many types of captain’s licenses based on the size of the boat (or ship) and where you’ll be operating it among other things. But the basic license required for a saltwater fishing guide is the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels or OUPV license. It allows you to host up to six clients on a vessel weighing less than 100 gross tons. Applicants must be at least 18 and have a minimum of 360 days’ experience on salt water. If anyone is under 18, a consent form from the parents would be required. The four portions of the exam cover rules, course plotting, general navigation procedures and safety. The only official Coast Guard Regional Examination Center in Texas is located in Houston. However, you can also get your license by taking Coast Guard-approved classes at a number of other locations. These other schools now can give the exams as well. No need going to Houston for testing anymore. Don’t forget; you don’t need to renew your TWIC card every 5 years. The biggest unknown in the guiding business is Mother Nature. Bad weather often causes last-minute cancellations. Even a slight change in weather can alter fish behavior and send them into deeper or shallower water. Tropical storms and hurricanes along the coast can damage or destroy your boat or other equipment. Major weather events can also cause fishkills or decimate breeding habitat. Threats to an area’s fish population – from weather, pollution or overfishing – may cause state or federal agencies to severely restrict or ban fishing in affected areas There are lots of things to consider when getting a license, but help is just a phone call away. You can always call me and ask me anything that is troubling you about the process. Classes are every month on the first Saturdays. As always, be safe and see you on the water.

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