SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2021

Sept/Oct 2021

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Tournament News Fishing Reports Tide Tables Hunting News Gumbo Wars Pg. 3 Outdoor Adventure Day Pg. 20

• Surf Fishing Challenge Pg. 21

Oct 9, 2021

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Keep an eye out for changes under the tent and in the store” SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2021 Page 5

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VOLUSIA COUNTY P.O. Box 290002 Port Orange, Fl. 32127 386-478-3725 Email sfandginc@yahoo.com

Published By: Desiree’ Harbster In Loving Memory of

Roger S. Harbster 12/25/1929 ~ 4/24/2009 Dorothy F. Harbster 3/17/1936-4/18/2018

By: Desiree’ Harbster and Capt Lynda Hawkins

HSFC 2021 Daytona Kingfish Tournament winners: 1st Place: No Snacky No Shacky - 42.0 lb.

2nd Place: Reel Buzzed - 40.4 lb, 3rd Place: Ocean Roulette - 38.0 In an effort to break the "bad luck" myth of the banana, anglers were invited to take a real banana on the boat and take a picture of the King caught with the banana and boat number in the picture for a chance to place in the myth challenge. Congratulations to those winners: 1st Place: Reel Buzzed - 40.4 lb 2nd Place: Ocean Roulette - 38.0 3rd Place: Timeless - 18.2 lb 2nd Place: Reel Buzzed

Myth of the Banana Will you take a banana fishing on your next trip?

1st Place: Team No Snacky No Shacky

FRONT COVER PHOTOS Corbin Guyer caught this nice redfish fishing around the mangroves off Little Gasapailla Island.

Insert: Thats a hand full of some serious Central Florida Bass Fishing.

WRITERS:

Desiree’ Harbster~FOWA 1st VP Capt. Lynda Hawkins Capt. Bruno Tim Camp

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Greetings from North Brevard!

As the sun sets on the near end August days, one can’t help but smell the hopes of fall in the wind streams. The nights are growing cooler and the hopes of disappearing mosquitoes are in our sights! Of course we still have a ways to go here in our two season state but,… there is finally a glimmer of hope. Congruent with those same aspirations we’re finally cognizant of the fact that…

HEY!!!! IT’S HUNTING SEASON!!!

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The First stage of Gator season has begun and local hunters are looking to land that big lake lizard they have previously tried to steer away from.

With that same anticipation our local deer hunters have been busy filling feeders and setting up tree stands in preparation of this deer seasons September 18th opening. As a man that makes a living setting up Bows and Guns for customers I can tell you that this crazy year has been long awaited from our local hunters. So get out there and be safe, be respectful, become one with nature and trust me, the rest will take care of itself.

Until next time, High Tines & Tight Lines Tim Camp

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Our Mission The ORIGINAL group of Louisiana lifestyle & cuisine lovers bring a Gumbo Cook-off to the forefront here in Central Florida to benefit deserving Juniors Angler groups, Teen Angler, Youth and Junior Anglers Education (JAE).

Finding its origin among likeminded friends who share a passion for good food and fishing, the concept Gumbo Wars was established in 2011. Our intentions were having fun and raising funds used to support and promote youth fishing and conservation programs in Central Florida and our success continues to accomplish these goals today. Good food and the outdoors just go together, and after having fun and serving great gumbo for over ten years, the Gumbo Wars organization has supplied grants and scholarships to youth fishing organizations and conservation programs ranging well over 100,000 dollars. As a 501c3 non-profit organization, Gumbo Wars Inc. has introduced thousand of kids to fishing through its Junior Angler Education program where volunteers teach children and their parents the

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Ponce de Leon Inlet Tides October 2021 Live & Frozen Bait Including Ballyhoo

Live Shrimp 50-$12.99 (per customer) Reserve your Selects (Shrimp) by calling ahead!

Minutes from 3 Bridges and the Dunlawton Bridge Open Mon-Fri 6am-10pm Sat 5am-10pm/Sun 5am-8pm

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value of our fragile outdoor resources and after the one-hour program is complete each child receiver their own fishing rod, reel, and tackle box to take home with them. In 2019/2020 Gumbo Wars Inc. supplied grants and scholarships to the Teen Sportfishing Association of Central Florida, Seminole Teen Anglers, the Bobby Lane Cup (high school bass fishing tournament), the Blair Wiggins Clam Restoration Project in the Indian River Lagoon, the Fish Orlando Project, Captains for Clean Water, Anglers for Conservation, and the Florida Outdoor Writers Association.Our passion has driven our success, and our success has shaped the lives of thousands of young anglers and hopefully the future of those who follow in our footsteps. The next event is Oct 9, 2021 See You There!!

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Checklist, Equipment/Casting Techniques, and much more!

• Sharks Up Close & Personal! A hands on experience with Eric Sander.

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Roy's Surf Fishing Guide Service Roy offers a 4hr fishing event that you will remember for a long time. With his 0ver 40 years experience you can expect to catch a large number of fish. Big Redfish, Black Drum, Trout, Whiting, Flounder, Bluefish, Pompano, Sheepshead, Ray's and Sharks.

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Roy says “Get hooked on Fishing not on Drugs!!”

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POLK COUNTY

By: Capt Lynda Hawkins

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PUTNAM COUNTY According to Lafon at BASS WORLD LODGE 386-467-2267 with the full moon coming up, Mark has been catching bass in the big and little lake.

The bream fishermen have done real good on bedding fish. Some customers from Georgia caught their limit of bream using crickets and worms.

Catfish and some nice stripers are being caught. Keith and Kevin got a limit of bream. Mark and Blondie caught some nice bass yesterday. They are also hearing rumors of shrimp showing up.

MESSER’S EAST-WEST BAIT & TACKLE 386-328-4035 Jimmy tells us they are catching a few specks out of Dunn’s Creek under the docks with several nice sized ones. They have had over 80 inches of rain in the last couple of months.

Shellcracker have been bedding for two months now and are being caught using wigglers and crickets (when they can find crickets).

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210 Walnut Street Welaka, Fl. 32193 386-467-2628 GEORGETOWN MARINA & LODGE 386-467-2002 Nolan tells us they are catching panfish and a few specks. Roy and his friends from Georgia are catching 30 panfish a day. Bill from Georgia is also catching his limit.

This has been a great year for speck fishermen, we are surprised they are still catching them this late. Bass are being caught using plastic worms, Rat-L-Traps, flukes and spinnerbaits.

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Rosemary Jadoonath White at Hotel Venezia in Venice caught this beauty with artificial just playing around.

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SEMINOLE-ORANGE COUNTY

By: Capt Lynda Hawkins

Lake Okeechobee Covers 730 square miles Palm Beach, Martin, Glades, Okeechobee, and Hendry counties Lake Okeechobee is Florida's largest lake and the second largest body of fresh water in the contiguous United States. The word Okeechobee comes from the Seminole Indian language "Oki" (water) and "Chubi" (big) and means "big water." These early Floridians chose the name well. Vast surface area (730 square miles), shallowness (averaging only nine feet deep) and enormous habitat diversity makes the ecosystem unique on the North American continent. The lake is a multiple-use resource, which supports valuable commercial and sport fisheries, provides flood control and acts as a reservoir for potable and irrigation water for much of south Florida.

Lake Okeechobee is located on the south-central portion of the Florida peninsula about an hour and a half south of Orlando. Major natural tributaries to the lake are Fisheating Creek, Taylor Creek and the Kissimmee River. Sheet outflow occurred historically across the entire southern rim into the Everglades.

Lake Okeechobee is now connected to the Atlantic Ocean through the St. Lucie Canal as well as the Gulf of Mexico through the Caloosahatchee River.

The lake’s aquatic plant communities provide crucial areas where fish spawn, forage, and hide from predators.

Historically, the bulrush community has yielded a high abundance of sportfish such as Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, as well as important forage species like Golden shiner. Submersed aquatic vegetation (SAV) such as eelgrass, hydrilla, and Illinois pondweed (commonly known as peppergrass) also yield high abundance of fish, and have been strongly linked to the recruitment and survival of young sportfish like Largemouth Bass. These plant communities and others provide great fishing in Lake Okeechobee, especially when they create a mosaic of habitat.

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Logan Brayman caught this 27” Red Drum fishing the Spruce Creek area. He was fishing with cut squid from E&J Bait & Tackle Shop in Port Orange.

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MARION-CITRUS COUNTY

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The 2021 Scallop season was good for Cody Kendrath & Lauren Ishmael fishing off the West Coast of Florida.

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Bass fishing is good year-round in Okeechobee, but is the best during the months of December through April when they are typically spawning. Crappie fishing is also best during their spawning season between January and March. The bluegill and redear sunfish usually begin spawning in late March and will continue through the beginning of June.

Creel surveys on Okeechobee have shown recent improvements in bass and crappie catch rates this past fall and winter. Big bass have remained abundant, with many anglers catching fish over eight pounds, and winning tournament weights have commonly reached or exceeded 30 pounds. Anglers targeting crappie have had good success harvesting their bag limit of 25 fish. For more information go to www.content.govdelivery.com

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that fronts the Ocala National Forest. Updates include newer metal roof, vinyl siding, new central heat and air unit, carpet in living room & bedrooms, oak cabinetry in kitchen with new counter tops. Freshly painted interior and 10 x 20 deck porch. Very secluded as you own the property behind the cabin, extra buildable lot and wooded property on the east side and North side faces the forest. Has older storage building that houses the well. $149,000

SPECTACULAR 5-BEDROOM, 3 BATH, 2-STORY HOME ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE KERR

Spacious living room with glorious waterfront view, high ceilings, crown molding and French doors that opens to a large deck. Nice kitchen with oak cabinetry, tile counter tops, tile back splash, bar that seats 3-4, large pantry and breakfast nook. Semi formal dining room with chair rail and crown molding. Guest bedroom/bath is located downstairs, also master bedroom and bath. The master bath has double vanity, garden tub, separate tiled shower and walk-in closet.

Down stairs you will find the laundry room and bonus room that can be used for storage, office or sewing room. Beautiful stair case that leads upstairs to 3 bedrooms, large bath with tiled shower and sitting area. You have a view of the lake from almost every room in the home. Other amenities include 3 AC units, water softener, large composite deck, paved drive and storage building.

$495,000

The ORIGINAL 1st TRACKER Dealer!

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LAKE COUNTY

By: Capt Lynda Hawkins

Jake at ASTOR BAIT & TACKLE 352-759-2600 tells us a few bluegill and shellcrackers are being caught using wigglers and redworms. They are still catching a few specks in deep water trolling using small minnows.

Gordon at BROOKER BAIT & TACKLE 352-460-0695 said in the recent tournament Jason Haines won with 23 pounds. 4 boats had over 20 pounds. Bass are being caught out of the shallow water in the grass. Gordon went to the Clermont chain recently and caught a few using wacky worms.

His brother caught a 6 pound channel cat using a topwater plug. Bluegill are being caught out of Venetian Gardens.

LAKESIDE BAIT & TACKLE 352742-3336 Heidi tells us the shellcracker and bluegill are on fire in Haines Creek and over by Howey using grass shrimp and redworms. Bass are being caught using trick worms and sinkos out of grass pads and under docks. Crank baits are working on the bluegill beds.

They are in the grass and lily pads.

BASS N GAL GUIDE SERVICE 352-267-0062 We have been catching a few bass on the Harris chain using topwater, worms and crank baits. Cast close to the lily pads or grass and be patient.

A slow falling sinking weightless worm (Producto’s Hot Rod) or a white and chartreuse spinner bait reeled in as slowly as possible, are both working quite well.

Seeing Red these Snappers were caught during the Atlantic 3 day season.

Alley Blackwelder with Brian Blackwelder top photo caught aboard the Poseidon Too Alley and Zoe Metts on the last drop of the day caught the pair to the right.

Great Local Food Menu Featuring:

• Groveland Gator Bites • Swamp Cabbage Ceviche • Blackened Grouper Reuben • Locally Sourced Produce and Meats • Craft Beers - Wine & Spirits • Open 11am-9pm Daily

Be sure to stop in at FISH CAMP on LAKE EUSTIS They are offering an ½ pound Shrimp Fest fixed your way with 3 sides for only $12.99 on Saturdays.

On Sunday they have Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s for $2.99.

Jim from FISH CAMP ON LAKE EUSTIS 352-742-4400 tells us they are now open from 11 to 9 daily.

Shrimp

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ays-1/2

$1 901 Lakeshore Blvd. Tavares, Fl. 32778 Yo ur way 2.99 On the East Shore of Lake Eustis 352-742-4400

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Mark & Heidi Bass, Owners Located on Lake Eustis ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Lakeside Guide Service with Captain Mark

352-255-9706 All Tackle Included 1000 W. Burleigh Blvd. Tavares, Fl.

Thomas Cornelius caught this impressive snook while fishing off Jensen Beach.

Bass N Gal Guide Service *Central Florida Lakes* *PRIVATE LAKES*

All Tackle Included 1/2 Day $300.00 Cell 352-267-0062 Email llh30@comcast.net

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*Cedar Chest *Walking Canes *Wind Mills *Country Crafts *Cedar & Cypress Furniture

*American Indian Craft * Carved Cedar Boxes *Swings & Rockers *Indoor & Outdoor Stop in and get a rocking Furniture

chair for Grandparents Day September 12th and check out our beautiful woodcrafts.

Open 6 days a week Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

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Open 7 Days Sun-Thur 6am-10pm Fri-Sat 6am-11pm

Captain Cody Kendrath First Mate George Seely Vulcan Charters

1380 W. St Rd. 40, Pierson 386-749-0180

Jake Clemens 13 pound Atlantic Red Snapper

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Corey with a pair of flounder caught on Donald’s mudminnows located in Port Orange.

BROOKER

BAIT & TACKLE

Owners Bill & Natalie Brooker 1351 A. W. North Blvd.

Leesburg, Fl. 34748 352-460-0695 BrookerBait@gmail.com

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607 West International Speedway Blvd.

Daytona Beach, Florida

We Buy-Sell-Trade New & Used Firearms

Our 68th Year- Since 1954 Large Selection of Major Brands

PSE Archery Dealer with Archery Pro shop FREE 6 MONTHS LAYAWAY!

Champion Gun Safes with Free Delivery

386-252-8471 WWW.BUCKSGUNRACK.COM If you’re planning to hunt outside of Florida: Be aware of rule changes that prohibit importing or possessing whole carcasses or high-risk parts of deer, elk, moose, caribou and all other species of the deer family originating from any place outside of Florida.

Under the new rules, people may import into Florida: • De-boned meat • Finished taxidermy mounts • Clean hides and antlers • Skulls, skull caps and teeth if all soft tissue has been removed

HICKLING FEED

Full Line Of Feed

The only exception to this rule is deer harvested from a property in Georgia or Alabama can be imported into Florida if the property is bisected by the Florida state line and is under the same ownership. See this infographic about the new rules.

Custom Feeds

These rules went into effect July 1, 2021, and replace FWC Executive Order 19-41. The new rules do NOT include the permit option allowed under FWC Executive Order 19-41 to import whole deer or high-risk parts from properties in Georgia or Alabama provided certain requirements are met.

549 N. Samsula Dr. New Smyrna Beach, Fl. 32168

These rule changes continue the FWC’s work to protect Florida’s deer populations by reducing the risk of chronic wasting disease (CWD) spreading into the state. CWD has not been detected in Florida.

Chicken~Hog~Horse~Cow Deer Corn $8.00 50# Pride Dog Food $25.50 50#

386-427-7370

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Gobblers Lodge 3D is a members only archery range where people can come to learn and practice the sport. The range consists of a 100 yard shooting range located along the east side of the property, and a 3D course located in the middle of the property. Archers using the shooting range can aim for targets set at 10 yard intervals, up to 100 yards. The 3D course is designed to shoot from elevated platforms located along the edge of a 2.5-acre wetland area in the middle of the 10-acre parcel. Archers aim at targets set in amongst the trees to simulate a hunting experience. Both the range and 3D course platforms comprise a total of five shooting stations.

Open Saturdays 11am-5pm

or by Appointment

(386) 341-0793

385 Gobblers Lodge Rd. Osteen, Fl.

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Mention this ad and receive $100 o Hog, Deer & Turkey Hunts! www.collinslowcountryhuntingclub.com • 803-267-2825 • 10640 Ehrhardt Road Ehrhardt, South Carolina

DEER HUNTING SEASON 3 DAYS HUNTS $1,295.00 5 DAY HUNTS $1,995.00 Meals & Lodging Included with all pricing!

We have the longest deer season in the US August 15th-January 1st, with weapon of choice for the entire season. The velvet hunts last through Labor Day weekend and the rut is throughout the months of October and November. We hunt seven days a week and allow two bucks per day, only with one small (under 12" wide) per hunter, per season.

We have open areas where first timers can take a buck, Long Managed Trophy Areas where bucks must be a minimum of 15" outside spread.

Then we have our special Big Trophy Area, where the bucks have been on strict management for only mature bucks for the past 13 seasons, the bucks there have to be 16" outside spread of 110 Boone and Crockett Score. That area will be for very serious Trophy Hunters only.

Wild Hog Hunts Year Round 3 Days $1,095

Meals & Lodging Included with all pricing!

Spring Turkey Season 3 Days $1,395

Meals & Lodging Included with all pricing!

Turkey Season opens on March 20th each year and runs through May 5th. We have 5,500 of prime turkey woods with a mixture of river bottoms, pine ridges and lots of food plots planted with chuffas, the turkey’s favorite. Our seasoned guides are very familiar with our properties and are very personable and experienced. While on your turkey hunt , if you would like to sit for a wild hog in the afternoon, you are allowed to take one hog during the three day hunt for no extra charge. We have lots of them and some really big ones.

We can hunt hogs year round and some of our most productive hunts this past year took place in May, June and July. We have plenty of land now with hogs to be able to hunt large groups, up to 10. We can even accommodate bow groups that large. Hogs are very smart animals, don’t come thinking they are just dumb farm animals. This is a fun hunt for all who just do not want to quit hunting after their deer season closes.

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