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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Meet the Old Salts/About �� 7,9 King of the Beach ��11 Schedule of Events �� 13 Seranation �� 15 Divisions & Prizes ��17 Entry Fees & Map �� 19 Team Don Ray Gear ��23,25 Decade of Kings �� 26-27 Artist: Mutt Hubbard ��30-31 KOTB Apparel �� 31 Welcome to Madeira Beach ��35 Letter from the City Manager �� 37 Madeira Beach Rec. Center ��39 City Marina �� 41 John’s Pass ��42-43 Stay & Play �� 44-45 All about King & Spanish Mack ��47 2019 FALL 2019 SPRING 2018 FALL 2018 SPRING King Mackerel �� 49 ??? ZACHARY RAILEY CHARLES CHERKO CHAD KNOERR WILL YOU TAKE THE CROWN? TEAM SINGLE SOURCE - 52.67 lbs REELENTLESS - 46.82 lbs WAR CHANT - 48.19 Spanish Mackerel ��53 Mackerel Fishing & Live Bait ��56-57 Korean Grilled Mackerel Recipe �� 61-63 Suzuki Fishing Report ��66-67 Kingfishing in Tampa Bay 2017 FALL 2017 SPRING 2016 FALL 2016 SPRING JOE BODNER DAN �CASEY KYLE & JENNY APPLEFIELD RICHARD FABRIZZ A BIG THANKTEAM YOU ��79 TEAM OVERDRAFT - 46.99 lbs SNAPPERS - 47.59 lbs LOADED DOWN - 44.70 lbs TEAM WISE GUY - 62.9

26 OLD SALT BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Apparel ��69 Auto Repair ��69 Bait & Tackle Shops ��69 Charity Organizations �� 69,71 Charters Fishing ��71 Construction & Repairs ��71 Fine Art ��71 Jewelers ��71 Lodging, Rentals & Real Estate ��71,73 Marinas �� 73 Marine Products �� 73 Marine Sales & Services �� 73 Media/Press �� 73 Misc. Retail - Services �� 73,75 Printing ��75 Professional Services ��75 Restaurants, Food & Beverage �� 75,77

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2015 FALL KINDRED SPEAR-IT BRIAN HASSON - 42.74 lbs

2015 SPRING CAPT. DAVE MISTRETTA JAWS II/COURTSIDE - 49.12 lbs

2014 FALL MARK MCKINLAY MY WIFE - 34.36 lbs

2013 FALL BILLY MILLER LUCKY STRIKE - 44.50 lbs

2013 SPRING CHUCK WELDON TEAM HORIZON HAZE - 43.48 lbs

2012 FALL JACK VASILAROS SQUIDDERS - 36.98 lbs

2011 FALL MATT MORRISON GOING COASTAL - 46.6 lbs

2011 SPRING KEVIN LONG LONG GRUB - 39.98 lbs

2010 FALL JACK HEHENBERGER TEAM TEASER - 41.28 lbs

2014 SPRING CHAD BIXLER SEA DOG - 39.98 lb

2012 SPRING FRANK QUINTO EXITING THE NET - 46.

2010 SPRING TRAVIS MAXWELL CONSTANT CHAOS - 50.

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2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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The OLD SALT FISHING FOUNDATION is comprised of all types of people, their preferred angling methods and involvement in our events and tournaments. The 2019 Board of Directors would like to thank everyone, whether you’re behind the scenes volunteering, fishing and participating, or one of our sponsors and supporters. Our combined efforts keeps a 48 year old tradition growing stronger and stronger. It’s all of you, past and present, that make up this great foundation and the good works we do in our fishing community! OFFER a highly competitive and exciting fishing events of all skill levels, ages and fishing styles. EDUCATE anglers through our monthly meetings with informative speakers & interaction with other club members. CREATE meaningful programs to engage youth in our community. MAINTAIN the highest standards of honesty, integrity and sportsmanship in all that we do. PROMOTE fishing the Gulf Coast open waters, Tampa Bay, and all Florida waters through membership, outreach and advertising. INFORM members and non-members alike of conservation, environmental and fishery management issues that we currently face or will ultimately face in the future. SUPPORT and show appreciation to our donors, sponsors for their generous contributions that assure the Old Salt’s existence.

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Two times a year our team rises early with big dreams and superstitions for the annual Spring and Fall King of the Beach.

Fishing the KOTB is always an opportunity to think “WHAT IF?” What if we get that lucky bite? What if we actually win? What if we make it up on stage? What if we get that crown? What if we get the cape? What if we get that check? This is what makes fishing KOTB so much fun. It is what has kept us coming back two times a year, every year, no matter what! We don’t miss those two weekends! This Spring, we were able to answer our “WHAT IF” questions. It was everything our team could imagine and more. Locals, looking to finally win the Largest Kingfish Tournament on our coast. With any team, we had to get extremely lucky. Each year you go to your “WHAT IF” location.

You sit in boredom and excitement all at the same time. Hoping, praying and wishing for that one bite to make all the difference. This Spring, our one bite came in the early afternoon. Fishing had been extremely slow. We waited hours with no action. Slowly bumping the engines in gear and out of gear. Waving at other boats doing the exact same as our team, hoping for that one bite. In the blink of an eye, all things change. The reel goes off! Excitement goes through the roof. The fight to get the fish to the boat begins. Usually, the fights are quick, and you are back to the normal mode of slow trolling. Fortunately for our team, this Spring was different. The fight went longer than usual, felt heavier than normal and got our “WHAT IF” brains thinking. “WHAT IF?” O L DSA LT FISH I N G.O RG

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After a while the doubts set in. Maybe a shark, maybe foul hooked, maybe an Amberjack, then back to “WHAT IF?” While we slowly and methodically worked the fish to the boat the excitement built. Trying to stay calm is the hardest part. As I was driving the boat working with my teammates, I started to think how fortunate to have an amazing team. We have thought about this moment for years. Each of our team members knows exactly what each other are doing. We have been fishing together for a number of years and have the ultimate trust in our roles on the team. Working on a team that is so obsessed and dedicated to the sport of Kingfishing is a lot of fun. Long nights, early mornings, and lots of time spent thinking “WHAT IF” together has allowed us to become great friends and truly enjoy what we do together. Without the skill, passion and roles each of us play on the team, we would have never answered our “WHAT IF” question. Spring of 2019 was our chance to answer the “WHAT IF” questions. Slowly the silver glimmer in the water gets closer. Taylor looks at us and says, “this is our whole kingfishing life right here guys, it is the one.” Deep breaths, slow movement and one stick of the gaff in just the right spot. A quick boat ride home. Calls to immediate friends and family. Calls to other competitors to hear the rumors and truths of what has been caught. Slowly reality starts setting in. We actually might win KOTB. To every team thinking about their “WHAT IF” questions as you read this story. Keep asking them. It’s worth the question. It is worth the wonder. It is worth the boredom. It is worth early mornings and late nights. It is worth fishing twice a year in the KOTB. Nothing will replace the feeling for our team on a special Spring day in 2019. All our “WHAT IF” questions were answered. Being on stage with the team was exciting. Hearing the crowd cheer and each of us taking our turns wearing the crown and cape felt incredible. The check is the icing on the cake. All the answers to the “WHAT IF” questions were more than we could have imagined. We will be back again this fall, hitting that reset button asking ourselves again: “WHAT IF?” We look forward to seeing everyone again at the Fall King of the Beach. Thank you to our team sponsors: Sea Vee Boats, Mercury Marine, Simrad Yachting, Wet Sounds, Single Source Insurance, Bucket Innovations, Don Ray Gear and our family and friends. All of who make our obsession a reality.

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2019 FALL ??? WILL YOU TAKE THE CROWN?

2019 SPRING ZACHARY RAILEY TEAM SINGLE SOURCE - 52.67 lbs

2018 FALL CHARLES CHERKO REELENTLESS - 46.82 lbs

2018 SPRING CHAD KNOERR WAR CHANT - 48.19 lbs

2017 FALL JOE BODNER TEAM OVERDRAFT - 46.99 lbs

2017 SPRING DAN CASEY TEAM SNAPPERS - 47.59 lbs

2016 FALL KYLE & JENNY APPLEFIELD LOADED DOWN - 44.70 lbs

2016 SPRING RICHARD FABRIZZI TEAM WISE GUY - 62.95 lbs

2015 FALL KINDRED SPEAR-IT BRIAN HASSON - 42.74 lbs

2015 SPRING CAPT. DAVE MISTRETTA JAWS II/COURTSIDE - 49.12 lbs

2014 FALL MARK MCKINLAY MY WIFE - 34.36 lbs

2014 SPRING CHAD BIXLER SEA DOG - 39.98 lbs

2013 FALL BILLY MILLER LUCKY STRIKE - 44.50 lbs

2013 SPRING CHUCK WELDON TEAM HORIZON HAZE - 43.48 lbs

2012 FALL JACK VASILAROS SQUIDDERS - 36.98 lbs

2012 SPRING FRANK QUINTO EXITING THE NET - 46.1 lbs

2011 FALL MATT MORRISON GOING COASTAL - 46.6 lbs

2011 SPRING KEVIN LONG LONG GRUB - 39.98 lbs

2010 FALL JACK HEHENBERGER TEAM TEASER - 41.28 lbs

2010 SPRING TRAVIS MAXWELL CONSTANT CHAOS - 50.34 lbs

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The majority of Mutt’s influences derive from absurd circumstances in street culture, his life as an ardent angler and a kitschy Floridian. As a native of Florida, Mutt cut his teeth and got his nickname by tagging the Tampa Bay and Miami areas as a graffiti artist in the late 80’s. In the early 90’s he, his brother and his friends created Stiff Pole Records, which he directed all of the artwork that the company produced for the punk rock music scene in Florida. As a graphic/commercial artist, Mutt created layouts, album covers, T-shirts and comic strips for numerous underground magazines all while painting and fabricating sculptures for galleries around the New Orleans, Miami and Tampa Bay markets. In 2004, he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of South Florida and won the prestigious “Cube” award from the Contemporary Art Museum for his work. In 2008, he and his brothers acquired the underground “Spillhouse Gallery” as an alternative gallery space for local and emerging artists. Giving back to the community, Mutt is also involved in the international “Free Art Friday” movement, getting art outside of the gallery and giving it freely to lovers of his style. His work has sold in galleries and back alleys across America, and some of his works are part of major collections, including the McGee collection in Tampa. Today, he teaches art and works as a fine artist in Pinellas County. A NOTE FROM MUTT As a kid, my father’s father took him to a long forgotton fishing pier in Miami. He looked around and said “This is it.” Granted, the story is a helluvalot more powerful and sentimental when he tells it, but I can’t get away from it. I was raised on the water and grew up with the sand between my toes. I have a deep respect and admiration for all of the splendor around me. Call me lucky, I’m a Florida native and damn proud of it. I believe there’s something special about where I was born and raised. I love it, and I do sincerly hope I can bring a bit of the Florida appeal to you in my art.

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GREETINGS FROM THE CITY MANAGER Welcome to Madeira Beach, and the 26th Annual King of the Beach! No matter if you are here for a day, weekend, week, or longer, we have an exceptional experience in store for you! Gulf breezes, crimson sunsets, and a relaxed vibe help to create lifelong memories. From historic John’s Pass Village, where fantastic shopping, dining, and nightlife await, to our pristine 2-mile long stretch of sand, Madeira Beach is the perfect escape from, well, everything! Fishing is not just a sport or pastime in Madeira Beach. Our community was founded on it. Today, you can still watch the commercial fishing vessels come into John’s Pass Village to unload the fresh catch of the day. Around here, it’s been that way for as long as anyone can remember. If you are a competitor in King of the Beach, we wish you the best of luck! If you are a spectator, you are in for a treat. Some of the best fishing teams from around the southeast come to Madeira Beach to compete. While you wait for your favorite team to return with their catch, be sure to schedule a time to visit our pristine white sand beach. You’ll want to enjoy it like a local by kicking back in a beach lounge chair under a cabana, just enjoying the view.!

Enjoy and stay safe!

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Dive into the Flavors of the Gulf at the 38th John’s Pass Seafood and Music Festival in Madeira Beach! Enjoy an array of local seafood while listening to the sounds of Florida’s favorite bands as they take the stage of this 3 day event. Over 100 arts and craft vendors onsite. Friday night is a VIP affair with offerings from 15 local seafood restaurants and 15 of the best local breweries. Saturday offers a 5k run on the beach or if you just want to have adult fun, the Halloween Block Party is the place to be with $5000 in cash prizes for best costume is up for grabs!

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SHADS/POGIES A popular kingfish bait due to their wide availability - in huge numbers.

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PILCHARDS (SCALED SARDINE) A common bait found in large schools, pilchards make great hook baits or live chum. Cathch them with cast nets or sabikis.

SILVER MULLETS Perhaps the most common baitfish of all, mullet are easy to net and found in many different locales.

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THREADFISH HERRING These fragile baitfish are nevertheless one of the most sought-after baits for a variety of species, including kingfish.

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INGREDIENTS: • 2 tablespoons Korean chile paste (See Notes) • 1 tablespoon canola oil • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger • 2 whole Mackerel (about 1½ pounds each) Cleaned and butterflied with tails left on (See Notes)

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Whisk chile paste, oil, soy sauce, vinegar and ginger in a small bowl until smooth. Transfer 2 tablespoons marinade to a small bowl and set aside.

Open each fish like a book, exposing the flesh. Place in a large pan or on a baking sheet and spread the remaining marinade over the flesh. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

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About 20 minutes before you’re ready to grill, preheat grill to high or prepare a charcoal fire. Brush the grill rack clean and oil it well (see Tip). Grill the fish, flesh-side down, for 3 minutes. Flip with a large spatula, spread the reserved marinade over the fish and grill until opaque in the center, 3 to 4 minutes more. Cook Time: 1 hour

Notes: Both wild-caught mackerel from the Atlantic and farmed rainbow trout from the U.S. are considered best choices for the environment, according to seafoodwatch.org. For this recipe, you’ll need whole mackerel (or rainbow trout) that has been cleaned, butterflied and the heads removed (tails left on). Availability of whole mackerel (or trout) varies, but most fish markets or fish departments at large supermarkets can order and clean the fish for you. Call ahead to make sure you get what you’re looking for. Korean chile paste (also called hot pepper paste, gochujang or kochujang) is a fermented spicy condiment made from red chiles, soybeans and salt. Find it in Korean or Asian markets or online from koamart.com. Annie Chun, a widely distributed national brand of Asian foods, has recently launched their own bottled gochujang sauce that is becoming increasingly available in large supermarkets. It keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator. To make a substitute for Korean chile paste, combine 2 tablespoons white miso, 2 tablespoons Asian-style chile sauce, such as sriracha, and 2 teaspoons molasses. Tip: To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) Fish on foil: Fish that flakes easily requires a delicate touch to flip on the grill. If you want to skip turning it over when grilling, measure a piece of foil large enough to hold the fish and coat it with cooking spray. Grill the fish on the foil (without turning) until it flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled “gluten-free,” as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors. O L DSA LT FISH I N G.O RG

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KING FISHING IN TAMPA BAY Fishing Report By: Captain Travis Yaeckel

With King of The Beach Fishing Tournament around the corner, it seems only fitting to tailor this article to Kingfishing in Tampa Bay. As of late, the Fall run of these Pelagics is in full force. Reports of jumbo Kings are coming in daily – in and around the bay. When it comes to Kingfishing in Tampa Bay, there are several areas to target and fishing techniques to be used. I’m certainly no expert Kingfish angler and this topic would be more like an encyclopedia volume, rather than an article to try to cover it all. However, I do know enough to be dangerous so I’ll share a few things that work for me and may bring you success in Tampa Bay. Let’s talk about a couple areas first and we’ll start where the greater abundance of fish is. The beach. From Holmes Beach to John’s Pass, there has been a lot of activity inside 7 miles. This is where you will find larger aggregations of migratory fish. Any shallow public or private wrecks, rock piles, and ledges are good areas to begin your search. There’s a lot of water to cover. Having a solid starting point is key, but don’t be afraid to burn some fuel looking for action. On the other 66

hand, if you plan on fishing the bay you still have a shot and will save a few bucks on the fuel bill. All of the estuary’s deep flow points will attract big Kingfish. Bean Point (Passage Key Inlet), Southwest Channel, Egmont Channel, and Skyway Channel serve as the arteries to the bay. These areas act as the highway for bait and game fish moving and/or staging in the bay. Moving further up the bay, we have the Skyway Bridge. Hands down one of the local favorites for catching the Fall run of Kingfish. Traditionally, focusing on sections closer to the main shipping channel or deeper ends of the North and South fishing pier will yield better results. From there, we start to move into my wheelhouse. Inside the bridge – an area that will certainly hold less “smokers” but nothing to scratch off the list. Here you will want to focus on the main shipping channel. Closer to the bridge, from “A” to “B” cut is normally productive, but areas as far up as “G” and “F” cut have been known to hold monsters. If you’re in the area, don’t forget to check the Port Manatee and Bahia Beach Reefs. Some of our biggest fish have come from these popular locations.

No matter where you plan to go or your adventure takes you, find and follow the bait. That’s what the fish are doing. Also, water temps around 70 deg seem to be the target. On the way, keep your eyes peeled for ANY bait or predator activity. Birds are the obvious, but one of my favorites is finding Spanish Mackerel. It’s almost a sure bet that a big King is lurking around.So, let’s cover a few ways to get them in the boat. For me, there are two basic techniques. Still fishing with live bait or trolling. Personally, I tend to lean more towards working an area on anchor using live bait. The larger the bait, the better. Having a few dozen hand-sized Pilchards, Threadfin Herring, Blue Runners, or Cigar Minnows will set you up just right. The kicker is having a livewell full of smaller baits (Pilchards or Cigar Minnows Preferred) to chum, if possible. Regardless of the bait, my go-to rig is a “stinger”. Whether you purchase them pre-made or make them your self – it’s a proven setup for catching Kingfish. There are several variations but when I make mine, they are 6-8” long of 40lb wire finished on each end with a simple haywire twist. The forward hook being a No. 2-3 live bait hook and the rear being a No. 4-6 treble. To rig it, the forward hook will be inserted through the bait’s nostril and the rear hook positioned in it’s back. One of the main reasons this rig is so effective is Kings are known for cutting baits in half and not getting a hook due to their aggressive nature. Using a rig like this will definitely increase your hook up ratio once a fish commits to your bait. From the “stinger” rig, we move up to the business end. This is usually 3-4 ft of 40-60lb fluorocarbon leader attached to 40lb braid. These days, I am using an 8 ft medium heavy – fast action Bull Bay Rod paired with an 8,000 – 10,000 series Shimano spinning reel. One of my favorite reels for “flat lining” for Kings is the Shimano Baitrunner. I have several. This gives you the ability to have 2 drag settings and quickly switch between them – by retrieving or manually flipping the trigger. Often times, fish are broken off when they strike the bait due to the intensity of the bite. The lighter drag setting of the Baitrunner can sometimes keep a fish on during the initial hook-up (Jump / Sky Rocket) before they turn on the after-burners and you can get into the main drag settings to fight the fish. More often than not, I like to “free line” my baits and I normally have them set back around 30 yds or so but sometimes adding a float to keep the baits suspended in the water column can make a difference. If I am chumming and I can visually see Kingfish feeding, we will pitch baits in those areas – often followed

by a strike. One thing you might notice is you start catching smaller Spanish Mackerel in your chum. That’s not always a bad thing, especially the further up in the bay. Keep setting your larger baits back further and further and keep the Spanish entertained on lighter tackle closer to the boat. It’s likely the big King will come around to see what all the commotion is about. If you are not a bait guy or can’t find the bite – cover ground. When you are kingfishing in Tampa Bay, trolling is an extremely popular and effective method for getting on the meat. It’s a perfect way to prospect an area or quickly get hooks to fish found on the run. There’s a host of methods and rigs to get it done (planers, down-riggers, slow trolling live baits…) but for me, I like trolling lipped plugs. With today’s technology, lure manufactures have come a long way and it is mind blowing what’s available on the market for trolling plug designs. One of my favorites is the Rapala X Rap 20 in the Mackerel pattern. I like running 2 rods and I use the equipment setup as the live bait with the exception of switching the leader to 60 lb and increasing the length to 6-8 ft. I’ve found that I am generally around 4-5 knots but that will vary depending on several factors (tide-current, direction, wind, waves…). Don’t be afraid to speed up a little, they will strike a fast-moving bait! Once you are hooked up, don’t stop! You can slow down a bit, but keep the boat in gear and moving to stay tight on the fish and potentially hook up on any other fish on your secondary rod. If you think you have the monster, go ahead and clear all your lines – but always keep a pitch bait handy. Finally, don’t forget your gaff! You have spent a lot of time preparing, hoping, and praying to catch the winner. Make sure the deck is clear to bring the toothy critter on board and take your time to get a good shot on the fish. This is especially important if you are not using wire. One wrong turn of the rod or the fish could end up with your trophy catch having the last laugh – and swimming away. Regards & Tight Lines, Capt. Travis Yaeckel Instinct Fishing Co. 813-830-FISH www.fishbyinstinct.com

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727-202-8866 scottypdesigns.com

LODGING,REAL ESTATE & RENTAL Alden Beach Resort

15217 Gulf Blvd Madeira Beach FL 33708 727-397-8031 Beach-hardware.com

5900 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706 727-360-7081 aldenbeachresort.com

FCS Grease Demons

Barefoot Beach Resort

3813 -126th Ave North Clearwater, FL 33762 727-576-1111

19417 Gulf Blvd Indian Shores FL 33785 (727)593-5303

Munyan Painting & Restoration

Century 21 Beggins Ent

1175 Gould St Clearwater, FL 33756 (727)442-5062

14995 Gulf Blvd #D Madeira Beach, FL 33708 727-596-3343 c21beggins.com

LODGING, REAL ESTATE & RENTAL CONT... Courtyard Marriott Madeira Beach

MADEIRA BEACH MARINA

301 American Legion Dr. Madeira Beach, FL 33708 727-392-8088

MARINE PRODUCTS

Holiday Inn Express 4816-100th Way N St Petersburg, FL 33708 727-914-7107

13101 56th Court #811 Clearwater FL 33760 727-234-1334 DeepGlow.com

Island Inn Beach Resort

Maui Jim

9980 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island, FL 33706 727-367-1926 islandinnresort.com

17200 Gulf Blvd. N. Redington Beach, FL 33708 800.535.7776 Beachfront da 800.421.6663 Flori Vacation Rentals JCResorts.us

JCResorts

KOA - St. Pete/ Madeira Beach

5400 95th Street N St.Petersburg, FL 33708 800-562-7714 stpetersburgkoa.com

Liberte Management Group of Pinellas Islands, Inc 118 107th Ave. Treasure Island, FL 800-542-3648 LiberteManagement.com

The Hustle and Heart Group, Real Estate Team @ Keller Williams Realty 5666 Seminole Blvd. Seminole, FL 33772 813-563-1573 thehustleandheartgroup.com

11125 Gulf Blvd Treasure Island, FL 33706 727-360-4400

MARINAS

Bay Pines Marina 5000-92nd Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33708 727-392-4922 baypinesmarina.com

West Coast Office 230 Madonna Blvd Tierra Verde, FL 33715 (727)597-3151 - Juan Diaz seaveeboats.com

Silver King Yachts LLC

Deep Glow

561-504-1330 silverkingyachts.com

Sunray Marine 7249 Ulmerton Rd Largo, FL 33771 727-531-3012 sunraymarine.com

mauijim.com

Ocean Grip

JCResort Beachfront Vacation Rentals

Treasure Bay Hotel & Marina

SEA VEE

503 - 150th Ave. Madeira Bch, FL 33708 727-399-2631

MEDIA/PRESS

8121 Uzita Dr Sarasota, FL 34240 941-379-4455 oceangrip.com

102.5 THE BONE

11300 4th St. N Ste 300 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 727-579-2000 theboneonline.com

Ocean Tamer Bean Bags

900 4th St. West Palmetto, FL 34221 800-804-0314 ocean-tamer.com

Coastal Angler Magazine

coastalanglermagazine.com 904-619-6416

ROFFS Ocean Fishing Forecasting Service, Inc.

Florida Beach Advertising

2871 SW 69th Court Miami, FL 33155 800-677-7633 roffs.com

flabeachadvertising.com 727-906-7993

Florida Sportsman Magazine

SIMRAD

772-219-7400 x 106 772-341-0766 floridasportsman.com

simrad-yachting.com

Star Brite starbrite.com

MISC. RETAIL SERVICES

MARINE SALES & SERVICES

Alligator Attraction

12973 Village Blvd. Suites A-E Madeira Beach, FL 33708 727-329-8751 kissagator.com

MASTRY ENGINE CENTER 2801 Anvil Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33710 727-522-9471 mastry.com

The Bronze Lady

15222 Municipal Dr. Madeira Beach, FL 33708 727-398-5994 bronzeladyhome.com

Northeast Marine 1801 28th St N St. Petersburg, FL 33713 727-327-7341 northeastmarine.net

Coastal Pest Control

The Power Of Boating

727-345-3354 American Honda Finance Corporation Rates as low as 4.49% coastalpestcontroltb.com 2017 C-Hawk 2018 C-Hawk

*At participating dealers only. Qualifying retail customers may receive instant savings off the selling price of a Honda powered boat package or Honda Marine engine(s) sold for repower. This promotion is limited to new Honda Marine 40 HP through 250 HP outboard engines, 2013 and newer models, sold and delivered between January 3, 2018 and June 4, 2018 and registered by the Dealer in accordance with American Honda Motor Co., Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales registration requirements. Only Honda Marine outboard engines sold for personal use qualify for this promotion. Fleet, commercial & government sales are ineligible. Engines sold under special pricing / promotions are also excluded. Honda Marine reserves the right to modify, amend, cancel or revoke, in whole or in part, this promotion at any time without prior notice.

PRO MARINE BOATS2018 C-Hawks and Mitzi Skiffs with Honda Power 9293 Bay Pines Blvd St. Petersburg, FL 33708 727-826-0828 promarineusaboats.com

16CC Package

Honda BF50 4 Stroke, Center Console, Aluminum Trailer

$14,590

23CC Package

Honda BF150 4-Stroke, Colored Hull, SS Rub Rail, Pop Up Cleats, Livewell Leaning Post, Washdown, Aluminum Trailer $35,995

144 Months at $125.61 Per Month*

180 Months at $262.91 Per Month*

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15222 Municipal Drive • Madeira Beach • 727.393.4663 • bronzeladyhome.com

MISC. RETAIL CONT... Echo Utility Engineering & Survey 16514 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33618 888-778-ECHO echoues.com

John H. Penny, Jr., D.D.S. 617 75th Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33706 727-367-3313

Dr. Penny

• Natural Baitfish Pattern ! • Excellent for Trout, Redfish Snook and Striper! • Features Fish Calling Rattle! • Premium Hooks and Hardware!

Low Frequency Rattle!

Surface Walker 83MR-CRBL High Frequency 4” Long 1/2 Oz.

Surface Walker S84MR-GR Golden Retriever 4” Long 1/2 Oz.

Mitchell Pool Tables

83MR SHE DOG High Frequency Rattle! Series III S84MR TOP DOG JR.

TOP CHOICE FOR TOP WATER!

The Record Setters

L&S BAIT COMPANY ® Office 727-584-7691

www.mirrolure.com

ONLINE CATALOG AVAILABLE

13501 Icot Blvd #112 Clearwater, FL 33760 727-539-6212 mitchellebd.com

Suncoast Dive Center 5304 Seminole Blvd St Petersburg, FL 33708 727-320-0201

PRINTING SERVICES

Fidelity Printing

3662 Morris St N St Petersburg, FL 33713 727-526-9156 fidelityprinting.com

SQUID INK PRODUCTIONS 388 150th Ave Madeira Beach, FL 33708 727-216-6599

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COPE, ZEBRO & CRAWFORD, P.L.

14020 Roosevelt Blvd, Suite 802 Clearwater, Florida 33762 727-369-6071 czcfirm.com

Florida Insurance Advisors 451 Central Park Drive Largo, FL 33771 727-587-0078 floridainsuranceadvisors.com

SINGLE SOURCE INSURANCE 2189 Cleveland St #235 Clearwater, FL 33765 727-298-0302 singlesourceins.com

Schuett Law Group 8200 113th St. Suite 101 Seminole, FL 33772 727-712-3663 schuett-law.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE 1200 Chophouse

5007 Gulf Blvd. St Pete Beach, FL 33706 727-367-1300 1200chophouse.com

Angry Pepper

4330 Duhme Rd St Petersburg, FL 33708 727-391-0800 angrypepper.net

Aqua Prime

213 Gulf Blvd Indian Rocks Beach, FL aquaprimeflorida.com

Bonefish Grill Tyrone Square St. Petersburg, FL 727-344-8600

Broke N Bored Grill 35 182nd Ave W Redington Shores, FL 727) 498-7893

Daiquiri Shak

14995 Gulf Blvd. Madeira Beach, FL 33708 727-393-2706 daiquirishak.com

Delosa’s Pizza

12800 Village Blvd. Madeira Bch, FL 33708 727-398-4657 DelosasPizza.com

Finley’s Irish Pub and Eatery 13477 S Belcher Rd. Largo, FL 33771 727-535-7858 finleysirishpub.com

Getting better all the time. 15200 Municipal Drive Madeira Beach, FL 33708 76

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RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE CONT... Frabotta’s Beach Kitchen 15031 Gulf Blvd Madeira Beach, FL 727-592-2868 Frabottas.com

Gators Café & Saloon 12754 Kingfish Drive Treasure Island, FL 33706 727-367-8951 gatorscafe.com

Go to Steves Restaurants & Catering GotoSteves.com

Mastry’s Bar & Grill 233 Central Avenue St Petersburg, FL 33701 727-822-3070

Rita’s of Seminole 13147 86th Ave. North Seminole, FL 33776 727-393-6740 ritasice.com

Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar 15042 Madeira Way Madeira Beach, FL 33708 727.237.2970 saltwaterhippie.com

Slyce Madeira Beach

19221 Gulf Blvd Indian Shores, FL 33785 727-593-1707

662 150th Ave Madeira Beach, FL 33708 727-308-7881 slycepizzabar.com

Mad Beach Dive Bar

Snapper’s Sea Grill

15045 Madeira Way Madeira Beach, FL 33708 727-256-0181 madbeachdivebar.com

5895 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Bch, FL33706 727-367-3550 snapperseagrill.com

Mad Beach Fish House

Sports Bar and Grill

13205 Gulf Blvd. Madeira Beach, FL 33708 727-398-4103 madbeachfishhouse.com

9685 Bay Pines Blvd St. Petersburg, FL 33708 727-393-9110 thesportsbarandgrill.com

Mama’s Kitchen

St. Pete Concessions 727-548-1194 stpeteconcessions.com

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Tampa Bay Brewing CompanyReef Donkey

13937 Monroes Business Park Tampa FL 33635 813-247-1422 tbbc.beer

Time Out Sports Bar

Indian Shores Coffee

5885 Seminole Blvd Seminole, FL 33772-7332 727-319-4040

12/4/09

2108, 9009 Oakhurst Rd Seminole, FL 33776 727-593-3114

TITO’S VODKA 12101 Moore Road Austin, TX 78719 512-389-9011 TitosVodka.com

Winn-Dixie

15200 Municipal Drive Madeira Beach, FL 33708 727-392-1003 WinnDixie.com

Wahoo’s Waterside

Pub & Patio 17801 Gulf Blvd Redington Shores, FL 33708 727-393-5525

Walt’z Fish Shak

224 Boardwalk Place Madeira Beach, FL 33708 727-395-0732 waltzfishshak.com

Concessions St. Pete

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The Power Of Boating *At participating dealers only. Qualifying retail customers may receive instant savings off the selling price of a Honda powered boat package or Honda Marine engine(s) sold for repower. This promotion is limited to new Honda Marine 40 HP through 250 HP outboard engines, 2013 and newer models, sold and delivered between January 3, 2018 and June 4, 2018 and registered by the Dealer in accordance with American Honda Motor Co., Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales registration requirements. Only Honda Marine outboard engines sold for personal use qualify for this promotion. Fleet, commercial & government sales are ineligible. Engines sold under special pricing / promotions are also excluded. Honda Marine reserves the right to modify, amend, cancel or revoke, in whole or in part, this promotion at any time without prior notice.

2018 C-Hawks and Mitzi Skiffs with Honda Power 2017 C-Hawk 16CC Package Honda BF50 4 Stroke, Center Console, Aluminum Trailer

$14,590

144 Months at $125.61 Per Month*

American Honda Finance Corporation Rates as low as 4.49%

2018 C-Hawk 23CC Package Honda BF150 4-Stroke, Colored Hull, SS Rub Rail, Pop Up Cleats, Livewell Leaning Post, Washdown, Aluminum Trailer $35,995 180 Months at $262.91 Per Month*

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