Congratulations Dr. Mart铆n Ar贸stegui! The Editorial Board of Sol y Mar Magazine is very proud to announce that our own Director of Travel and Exploration Dr. Martin Arostegui was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). Dr. Arostegui has been a long time member of the IGFA and has set more world records than any other angler in the history of the organization. The International Game Fish Association is a not-for-profit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping.
Maximizing Your Enjoyment On The Water
MarineMax Miami 700 NE 79th Street • Miami, FL 33138 Phone: (305) 758-5786 www.MarineMaxMiami.com • www.Community.MarineMax.com
TM
Pilar, Hemingway’s Yacht in Havana By Dr. Martín Aróstegui Travel and Exploration Director of Sol y Mar Magazine I traveled to Cuba as part of a delegation from the IGFA (International Game Fish Association), which included President Rob Kramer and Conservation Director Jason Schratwieser to visit Finca Vigia (Hemingway’s Home) and his famous fishing boat Pilar. This boat was built specially for Hemingway in 1934 at the Wheeler shipyards in New York. The Pilar was a great inspiration to Hemingway in his writing of The Old Man and the Sea. Gregorio Fuentes, the only captain of the Pilar became the inspiration for the “Old Man”, he and Hemingway made a pact that if one of them died the Pilar would never sail again. This is the reason that when Hemingway committed suicide in 1961, his widow Mary Welch donated the boat to Gregorio whom in turn donated it to Finca Vigia, the last of Hemingway’s homes in Havana. The Pilar is a 38 footer, which became a true naval and historic treasure that has transcended time. This great boat is on display at Finca Vigia, which is today a museum honoring the life of Ernest Hemingway.
Rayner Angulo Cell: (305) 546.7957 Telf: (305) 688.1164
4245 East 4th Ave & th 5001 East 4 Ave Hialeah, FL 33013 elsegundobakery@yahoo.com
Mercury Seven Astronaut Scott Carpenter Fishes in the Florida Keys Photo by Presley Adamson/Florida Keys News Bureau.
Project Mercury Astronaut Scott Carpenter, right, shows off a nice grouper he caught and released with Captain Tony Murphy, left, while fishing off Key West, Fla. Carpenter was fishing in the Florida Keys as part of a prize given to winners of a fundraising auction for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Carpenter and John Glenn are the last living members of the Mercury Seven.
CALL 305-448-1500
Accident Victim? Protect your legal rights!!!
What We Can Do For You: Our doctors are interested in getting you better so seeing your doctor on a regular basis is an essential part of your health. We have experienced doctors that will provide the best possible treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. This may include: •Chiropractic Examinations •Pain Management Evaluation •Medical Examination •Physical Therapy and Acupunture •X-rays •Doctors referrals and diagnostic examinations if needed
Call Pelayo Medical Center right away!!!
305-448
If you are involved in an accident, or are a victim of an accident, first call 911!! Speak to your INSURANCE Company and obtain a claim number. • The claim number is needed to help the doctors process your medical bills • The claim # helps the attorney communicate with your insurance company to fix your vehicle promptly and to start your legal process • We work with all insurance companies, United, Mercury, Windhaven, Geico, etc.
WE CAN REFER YOU TO AN ATTORNEY OR WE WILL WORK WITH YOURS •The attorney may help you with communicating with insurance companies easier •The attorney may help you find compensation for your pain and suffering, permanent injuries and time lost at work • Don’t be mislead by false adverstising! Your PIP carrier will take care up to $10,000 in Medical Bills.
8-1500
1500 SW 27th AVE Miami, FL 33145
Everglades National Park photos by Pat Ford
Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, boasts rare and endangered species. It has been designated a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance, significant to all people of the world.
El Rincon, Dominican Republic By Ernesto Ochoa
www.americamia.com Almost always, the most precious jewels are the hardest to find. This happens to the best beaches of the Dominican Republic. To say that the Dominican Republic has spectacular beaches is commonplace. To find the most spectacular virgin beaches like El Rincon, you will have to forget about the catalogs and the comfortable air conditioned transport, and perhaps be a little uncomfortable. No major roads go there and the ones that do are in pretty bad shape full of potholes, rocks and puddles. Travel is slow along these roads, and you may
be nervous wondering why there are no posters or signs, but the sight upon exiting the building is astonishing. I will not try to describe it, I am content to be able to show the photos that I took during my recent trip to America Mia. Playa Rincon does not have any type of hotel infrastructure, but it does not actually need it. A clean, cool river flows into the beach, replacing showers; a couple of locals have arranged a tent and some log stools and a rudimentary barbecue roast the day’s catch or a lobster. If you want to stay overnight here, just wait for the evening, and what better way to do so than on the beach under the roof of a billion stars. Playa Rincón was considered one of the five world’s most beautiful beaches by the travel specialist magazine “Conde Nast Travel.” Playa Rincon is one-half mile of white sugary
sand, blue water and is surrounded by mountains covered by vegetation. At one extreme we can find the beautiful stream of cold water from the mountains and at the other a large cave; between them there are thousands of coconut palms keeping silent witness to the natural beauty of Playa Rincon. The journey is difficult and from the village of Las Terrenas, which is the nearest major town, takes about two hours hopping and jumping around in the car. We recommend an all terrain vehicle. But once you get to the Playa El Rincón you realize that you are one of the lucky few who can still enjoy one of the most beautiful places that human eyes can see and that has not yet been corrupted by mass tourism. Hopefully we can keep Playa Rincon pristine for our children and our children’s children, so they have the joy of enjoying a pure crystalline nature, as pure as the first visitors of this island found it.
CARTAGENA DE INDIAS GROWING SECTOR IN THE CRUISE Â The
cruise industry has been the fastest growing tourism industry in Colombia. The number of boats and visitors that arrived in the country has increased considerably since 2003.
Cartagena de Indias in numbers of cruise There was an increase in 2009 from 282,705 to 321,100 cruise visitors in 2010. The same thing happened also in the crew, which recorded an increase of 10.97 percent. So far this year 2011 the city reached 73 cruises with 172,251 passengers and 48,658 crew members, which have left the city economy about 34 billion pesos. According to information from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, in 2007 Colombia reached 99 vessels with 126,890 passengers in 2008, 161 ships arrived with 228,221 visitors, in 2009, reached 204 with 324,581 passengers last year and peaked of 267 ships with 401,008 cruise tourism.
The Dorados of El Salto Dam By Dr. Martin Ar贸stegui Travel and Exploration Director of Sol y Mar Magazine
In 1974 the countries of Argentina and Uruguay built a hydroelectric dam on the Uruguay River for power generation to both countries. The highly oxygenated and nutrient rich waters downstream from the dam created the perfect habitat for many river fish to flourish, specially the Golden Dorados. Soon after the dam started generating power the area became an outstanding fishery for these great river fighters. With close regulation from the river authorities, this fishery remains today one of the best Dorado fisheries in the world. On a recent trip my wife Roberta and I caught an average of 20 fish per day with an average weight of 10 lbs. and the largest being 38 lbs. As you can probably tell from the photos, Roberta caught the largest ones. All fishing is done with artificial lures and flies. Natural baits are not allowed. Also, all fishing is catch and release. This is the way that the authorities have preserved this great fishery. On our way to El Salto we spent a few days touring Buenos Aires, where we had a great time. I will write about those experiences on a future edition of the magazine. My good friend and outfitter Alan Zaremba organized this trip. If you are interested in a great fishing adventure contact Alan at 1-954-961-0877 or visit his website: www.floridapeacocks.com
Click camera to load video
FLEETS OF THE NEW WORLD (Part II) By Clement Atia It was about a period for over 200 years when Spanish fleet sailed east from the New World laden with treasures consisting of gold and silver bars, coins of different values all gold and silver and jewels, marine pearls as well as emeralds. If you read my previous article on Sun and Sea Magazine, and you will realize that Spain depended on those treasures to maintain their power and pay for their wars. So it was vital for the Crown to ensure the arrival of each of these ships to Spanish soil. For this purpose artillery fleets were able to take on pirates and privateers who displayed courage and cunning to capture at all costs any of these floating treasures during their long journey to Europe. But there was a stronger and more powerful enemy that the worst pirates of the Caribbean at that time, and were tropical cyclones and coral reefs of the Caribbean coast and Florida. In 1715 the great silver fleet, consisting of 12 ships, six Spanish from Panama, five of the new fleet, and one led by a Frenchman, left Havana with a load of about six million, according to the inventory of the time, and a similar number of contraband without inventory,
as we know today. This made them coveted prey for ambitious pirates and, in turn, potential shipwrecks, since they were twice as heavy and over loaded to navigate and maneuver. Just six days after having left the Havana Bay, the fleet was hit by a fierce storm that pushed her to the starboard shore lowlands, where one by one, the galleons were destroyed and turned their burden on the sand and reefs a few meters from the shore. Only the ship captained by Frenchman was able to overcome the huge waves and offshore sailing days could reach a safe port. It saved about 1500 sailors and crew
thanks to the proximity of the coast managed to swim to shore, but a thousand were drowned. Although the survivors tried as soon as they could organize a bailout of the load using divers Indians, much of it could not be recovered and remain there, buried under tons of sand. Currently located only six of the eleven galleons of that fleet of 1715, and although some companies have the rights to the search and recovery of its treasures, the other part of them was dragged to the bank is legally available to all, and is known that more than half of the total charge of the fleet is there, in at least six different areas waiting for people like you and me. In the next edition of Sol y Mar Magazine, I will show the places along our coast where with patience you would be able to find coins and relics of the sadly defunct Silver Fleet of 1715.
Do you wish to publish your photos in our magazine? Photos are visual reminders of important events. Sol y Mar Magazine offers professional photo services covering multiple types of events, including weddings, birthdays, family reunions, business meetings and other events. We can also publish your photos and text in the social pages of our magazine. Please call for details 786-506-2943 or write to us at: info@solymarmagazine.com
Coconut Grove, a charming place By Lilene Faroy www.FaroyAerialProjects.com The community known as Coconut Grove is essentially very eclectic and has a strong attraction to lovers of unconventional activities, such as the famous “Grove Bed Race� through the streets of its downtown. Also, Coconut Grove is the darling of connoisseurs of the gastronomic arts because of its variety of
outdoors cafes, restaurants with an international flair and well-known franchises such as Johnny Rockets and Cheesecake Factory. The Cocowalk Mall and Streets of Mayfair are open-air shopping centers, where locals and tourists alike can enjoy their beautiful stores and boutiques, which cater to many different tastes. Curiously, the Miami City Hall is where the Pan Am terminal building was previously located. This company’s maritime flights used to depart from the Dinner Key where the Dinner Key Marina is now, serving as the headquarter to one of the most anticipated events for boating enthusiasts which is The Dinner Key Boat Show. In conclusion, Coconut Grove is a picturesque and charming place, where a multitude of people walk its streets enjoying its relaxed and bohemian ambiance.
www.patfordphotos.com
3708 NW 82nd Street Miami , FL 33147 PHONE 305.696.0419 FAX 305.696.0461 www.LAOrnamental.com www.GatesNFences.com LAOrnamental@aol.com
Pedro DĂaz
President and Editor of Sol y Mar Magazine Journalist, editor, writer. Graduated in journalism from the University of Havana, as well as in literature and Germanic languages. He has collaborated on numerous magazines and newspapers from over 15 countries. He has also served as the editor, journalistic director and president of six publications for which he has received international journalism awards. He graduated as a Naval Pilot from the Escuela Superior de Pesca AndrĂŠs Gonzalez Lines, in Cuba. He is also a graduate of the International School of Real Estate. In addition, he has been honored with Proclamations from Miami-Dade County, City of Miami Beach, City of Coral Gables, City of Hialeah Gardens, City of Miami, City of Doral, City of Hialeah, City of West Miami, Town of Medley, and Town of Miami Lakes.
Alberto Borges
Graphic Designer of Sol y Mar Magazine
A graduate of Chemical Engineering and Doctor of Technical Sciences. Technology specialist in glass and ceramics. Developer of several scientific papers related to the industry of glass and ceramics. Computer systems engineer.
Dr. Martín Aróstegui
Travel and Exploration Director of Sol y Mar Magazine He is a medical doctor by profession who, for many years, worked as a specialist in emergency medicine. His life has been devoted also to professional fishing. In the past twenty years, he has accumulated more than three hundred fishing world records, including 200 with fly-fishing equipment. He is a member of honor of the IFGA (International Game Fish Association Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum) and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. Dr. Arostegui is also a professional photographer specializing in fishing and nature. He is currently the Director of Travel and Exploration for our magazine, for which he travels to different regions of the world to capture with his lens the most beautiful images that human eyes have ever seen.
Pat Ford
Angling Photographer
Pat Ford is considered the best sport fishing photographer in the United States of America. He graduated as a lawyer from the Columbia University School of Law in 1965. He is currently a senior litigation lawyer in the courts of Florida, as well as a photographer with a passion for fishing. Pat Ford has traveled extensively throughout the world and has won 32 world records in several fishing tournaments held by the IGFA. He is the author of “The Best Fly-Fishing Trips Money Can Buy” which tells about different places he would rather go fishing with a fly hook.
Nick Faroy
Aviator and Aerial Professional Photographer A pilot for many years, specializing in aerial photography. The perspective of buildings and man-made structures, coupled with an appreciation of nature, inspire him to capture on aerial photos what his eyes behold from above so that others may enjoy them, too. His preference is to take aerial photos of coastal locations because they have a visual impact that is very special to him from a professional point of view. For Nick Faroy, rock formations and marine life are, indeed a impressive and beautiful scenes worthy of admiration.
Mark Farber, PHD Marine Scientist
Fisheries research scientist who worked for 23 years in Miami for the Agency of Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration USA (NOAA). Now, he is a professor at the University of Miami.
MarĂa Julia Bello
Scientific Director of Sol y Mar Magazine
Information specialist for the Agency for Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration USA (NOAA). She has experience in scientific information, preparation of documents and scientific documentation, editing and reviewing scientific literature and finding information on specialized topics, among other things. She received a Masters in Biological Science from the University of Havana Cuba in 1980, a Masters in Marine Policy from theUniversity of Miami, Florida in 1997, as well as a Masters in Information from Florida State University in 1998.
Dirsia Vergara
Director of Marketing of Sol y Mar Magazine Specialist in accounting, real estate management, exports and sales monitoring. She has also taken accounting courses at FIU. She is passionate about the sea, reading, and her two children.
Ernesto Ochoa
President of América Mía Journalist, writer, television producer, and entrepreneur in the United States. He has served as Executive Producer, Managing Editor, Writer and Producer of Special Projects for both Univision and Telemundo television networks. He has worked for different newspapers such as “News of the World” in New York and “Latin News” in Toronto, Canada. He has been nominated by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in the United States for seven Emmy Awards, four of which he won.
Clemente Atia
Professional diver underwater cameraman.
.
Writer, naturalist, artist and professional diver. He studied at the Cuban Naval Academy, been later part of the underwater search and rescue team. He worked at the National Aquarium of Cuba drawing fish for scientific publications worldwide. Creator and writer of the series of nature documentaries PROJECT 5, in the 80’s. He has also worked for different magazines and digital magazines on topics related to the sea and the environment. Cameraman, editor and specialist in underwater recordings have won four Emmy Awards. Favorite hobbies: stay under water, the investigation and search for lost treasures.
Do you wish to publish your photos in our magazine? Photos are visual reminders of important events. Sol y Mar Magazine offers professional photo services covering multiple types of events, including weddings, birthdays, family reunions, business meetings and other events. We can also publish your photos and text in the social pages of our magazine. Please call for details 786-506-2943 or write to us at: info@solymarmagazine.com
So
Rey Chávez and his wife Jesica Fuentes
Marger and Pedro Díaz
Mega TV Anchors
Reporter Lisset Pérez with Pedro Díaz
ocial Pages
Ra煤l G贸mez and Guianko
Technical team of Tropicalisimo
Rey Ríos, Isis Rodriguez and Mariela Palencia
Carlos Manuel and Pedro Diaz
Rey Chávez with Mily Pantoja and Jessy Díaz
Mariela and Pedro Díaz
Martini Ar贸stegui Mr. Scott Anderson caught this big Wahoo using a jet orange and black lure in the Turks and Caicos Roberta Ar贸stegui
Chantelle de la Torre
Reinier Caneiro, chef of Rancho Luna Restaurant
A wildlife and nature photographer My name is Erika Montoya and I am a wildlife and nature photographer. I truly love the outdoors and exploring every aspect of nature. Animals are extraordinary and I feel I capture that in my images. I want people to be inspired to go outside and take a closer look at what’s around them. Fish - A rock fish camouflaging into its surroundings to capture prey, and hide from predators. The Aquarium of the Pacific has many species of rockfish, but not all of them can camouflage like this species. http://www.erikamontoyaphotography.com
Stingray - There are many species of stingray at the Aquarium of the Pacific, however the unique curl in this rays stinger caught my eye. I captured it gliding through the water as the sun shined from above.
 Starfish - A view of the unique underside of a sea star as it suctions to the glass in Long Beach CA.
The Mangrove and associated ecosystems By MarĂa Bello Scientific Director of Sol y Mar Magazine Photos Courtesy by NOAA
Since the first explorers arrived in the new continent and found what they called “forests in the sea�, where the natives dug oysters and fish began to develop multiple activities related to it. Its location along the coastal zone where occurred much later human settlement has led to an inevitable deterioration of the same, so far occurred in the last 50 years a loss of almost half of existing ones.
Which are in reality these “forests in the sea�? Plant formations in which we find different species of mangrove, a tree with branches down and rooted in the soil. The mangrove has the feature of being resistant to water salinity, developed in plains and coastal wetlands, lagoons and estuaries around or near the mouths of rivers. Mangroves have a fairly wide geographical distribution appearing in the coasts of many tropical and subtropical areas of the world between 25 degrees north and 25 degrees south latitude and can be found in 100 countries, although its extent is limited, since only occupy a narrow strip flood plain by the sea depending on the amplitude of the tides. The importance of mangroves is not only economic but also biological and socio-cultural. It is notable for its high productivity and production of organic matter and biodiversity and their submerged roots provide
habitat and shelter for a rich fauna of fish, mammals and invertebrates, constitute true natural nursery. Many of these species are born in nearby ecosystems such as sea grass beds or coral reefs and their larvae and juveniles develop under its roots, ensuring the sustainability of fisheries and sport fisheries. The mangrove is home to nesting areas and provides shelter to a considerable number of species of resident and migratory birds, threatened or endangered species, protect shorelines from erosion and storm surges caused by hurricanes, trap sediment and litter from their roots and help to fill and restore land. They are important for education and scientific research are also used for passive recreation, tourism and mining as a source of wood to make charcoal, build fences and traps for fishing. Even knowing all the benefits 75% of mangroves have been destroyed and those remaining are in danger of disappearing.
Captain Bill Curtis By Pat Ford
Fhotos Pat Ford Captain Bill Curtis, the dean of Florida flats fishing guides was inducted into the IGFAs LEGENDARY CAPTAINS & CREW Hall of Fame of Feb 18. Bill was the 6th person to ever receive this award which acknowledges his contribution to sport fishing on a worldwide basis. Bill began guiding in Miami in 1958 specializing in bonefish, tarpon, permit and snook. In 1968 he was the guide for Curt Gowdy’s American Sportsman TV show which was the first ever to display a flats fishing trip in south Florida. This one show basically put Florida’s flats fishing ‘on the map’. In 1974 Bill invented the poling platform that is now standard equipment on all flats boats. Years later, taking a cue from Trout Unlimited, Bill formed Bonefish and Tarpon Unlimited which has since evolved into the Bonefish& Tarpon Trust and gained worldwide recognition. Bill continued to guide into his 80s but has since retired. These days he can be found in the Fly Department at Bass Pro Shops in the Dolphin Mall in North Miami. Stop and chat with this living legend the next time you visit Bass Pro. The just aren’t making Bill Curtis anymore.
Award Group
Pat Ford, Bill Curtis, Steve Hoff and Chico Fernรกndez
Skip Smith, Pat Ford, Curtis, Rob Kramer (IGFA Pres) and Chico Fernandez
Rufus Waheman, Bill, Pat Ford and Roland Martin
Key Ford, Bill and Linga Denkert
Pat Ford and Bill 1979
Colleen Ford and Bill 1978
Silver Salmon
Curtis, first poling platform
Golden Dorado
Bill in the 60s
Bill at 80 years old
Bill casting at Curtis Point
Jean Eastman and Bill
Big 60’s snook
Bill & Curt Gowdy
Curtis and Ford 1989
Roberto Guerra, creador de La Caja China, se presentó en el Show “Martha Stewart Presenta: Secretos de la parrilla de los grandes chefs”, cuyo popular programa se trasmitió en el canal Hallmark y tuvo una duración de 60 minutos, en la granja de Stewart en Nueva York. El espectáculo contó con la participación de Guerra y cinco chefs de renombre, quienes crearon y cocinaron una receta especial de barbacoa con Martha Stewart para una fiesta privada que celebró en su finca. “Ha sido un placer trabajar con Martha Stewart. Ella es una persona muy agradable que tiene todo mi respeto y amistad”, enfatizó Roberto Guerra.
The most modern and inn maritime
1
ADVENTURERS CHOOSE TORQEEDO FOR LONG-DISTANCE TRIP
Planning a long journey down the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, Ray Christe and Larry Kozak are poised to start the adventure of a lifetime. The two founders of the CaylpSol Group recently completed the final stage of assembly for their high-tech, solar powered 22’ trimaran. To power this long-distance voyage, the founders chose a Torqeedo Travel 503 electric outboard. The eco-friendly craft is due to leave May 2012, taking Christe and Kozak from Chicago to New Orleans. www.torqeedo.com
novative technology of the e industry
2
YANMAR UNVEILS DYNAMIC V-8 DIESEL ENGINE
Continuing its tradition of excellent horsepower-to-weight ratios, Yanmar introduces its compact, new 4.46 L, twin-turbo V-8 diesel engine. EPA Tier 3 compliant, the 8LV is offered in popular 320 hp and 370 hp models at a dry weight of 992 lbs., delivering the powerful benefits of diesel engines in both inboard and sterndrive configurations. The 8LV’s twin turbocharger and common rail fuel injection create superior acceleration and fuel economy. This high-torque engine produces an exceptionally broad power range; from 550 rpm at idle to 3,800 at top end. www.yanmarmarine.com
3
COMPLETE LINE OF MARINE VHF RADIOS FITS EVERY BOATER’S NEEDS
Leading the way for innovative electronics, Cobra Marine, a division of Cobra Electronics, offers a complete line of revolutionary products for boaters. For use in emergency situations or to simply make a great day on the water even more enjoyable, Cobra incorporates unique and useful features into its handheld and fixed mount VHF radios. Its revolutionary MRHH425 handheld lets users seamlessly switch between VHF and GMRS bands with the push of a button. The first of its kind, Cobra’s MR F300 BT is the only waterproof handset on the market featuring Bluetooth® wireless technology, allowing boaters to transmit non-emergency cell phone calls loud and clear. www.cobra.com/marine
4
THREE GYROS STEADY LUXURIOUS ITALYACHTS ELSEA
An extremely sophisticated, high-performance yacht deserves the very best stabilization system. After its first successful Seakeeper installation, boatbuilder Rodriguez Group knew the gyros would be a must on future projects. Most recently, three M21000 gyros were installed on Elsea, a new Italyachts 43 m. Half fly, half-hardtop, Elsea is representative of a new yacht class, Sportfly. And fly she does, with a cruising speed of 30 knots and top speed of 35 knots. Stabilization while underway is key for such a fast vessel. Whether cruising through the seas or at anchor, Seakeeper’s gyros level the boat for a smooth ride. After sea trials in Viareggio, Italy and St. Tropez, France, the gyros achieved greater than 75% resonant roll reduction. www.seakeeper.com
5
THETFORD’S TOILET LINE IS DESIGNED FOR ANY BOATING LIFESTYLE
Developed with boat builders in mind, Thetford Marine’s full line of toilets offers flexible installation options to enable unlimited vessel designs. From compact to large sizes, manual to power flushes and simple to stylish designs, Thetford supplies the sanitation solutions boaters’ desire and boat builders need to satisfy consumers. Tecma EasyFit features a compact design to fit more hull shapes. The toilet’s exquisite china exterior and electric flush result in a powerful performance. The Tecma EasyFit Eco Series offers the same great performance, while conserving water. All EasyFit models feature a wall-mounted switch. www.thetford.com
6
SOUND SYSTEM INEXPENSIVELY HOOKS UP PORTABLE MEDIA DEVICES
Boat owners don’t have to leave their portable media devices on the shore. Prospect Electronics’ MILMA100 Package is a complete sound system that lets boaters easily plug in their portable media device and enjoy the tunes without a complicated installation. This package comes with a Milennia MILMA100 amplifier, a SEAMINI2 auxiliary adaptor and two SeaWorthy SEA5582BB marine speakers. Installation is simple and only requires small cutouts for the speakers and the auxiliary input. The speakers hook into the amplifier while the auxiliary adaptor plugs into an input also located on the amplifier. www.prospecelectronics.com
The Glades! By Capt. Thadeus Ragan
Photos Dr. Martín Aróstegui y Pat Ford
Cast after cast, mile upon mile, with endless days of fishing canals and flats; I never get enough! Is it the wildlife or the multitude of colors from the sunrise and sunset over an infinite expansion of beautiful waters, or the escape to this peaceful, serene setting? Is it the challenge of the fight, or the thrill of the catch? Maybe, it’s the love of tournament competition that drives me to return. Whatever it may be, it’s my drug, and I want more. Bass fishing on Lake Okeechobee is on fire this year! We’re recording tournament high weighed bags for five fish at 35 pounds per bag. That’s a seven pounds average per bass! Down in South Florida fishing in the Glades is getting better daily as the falling water levels continue to concentrate the fish into canals. Get ready because the 100 bass days are going to be back again! My favorite technique for catching large numbers of fish is working a Venom Sing worm on a 3/0 owner z neck hook tied to a 14 or 20 pound braid. Another great way to catch them is by burning (reeling fast) a zoom Horny Toad across the surface. The bite on those can be amazing; I’ve seen bass turn complete flips while trying to catch one!. If you are new to Bass fishing there is no better way to learn this sport than with an experienced guide. Do yourself a favor and spend some time in the Florida Everglades, and I guarantee you’ll grow to love the place as much as I do. Capt. Thadeus Ragan: 954-268-8751. www.gladesbassin.com