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ovember has quickly arrived and so has the latest issue of Coastal Angler Magazine, Boston Edition. The big news in October was the announcement of the outdoor retailers, Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shop’s. In this month’s issue, we take a look at what this merge may mean for customers on page 1 of the local edition.

As we start to get ready for winter, readers may find that they are ready to take advantage of new opportunities next season. Perhaps that means buying a boat or kayak, or perhaps it means upgrading?

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This month’s Catch of the Month will not disappoint as we brag about the greatest catches we’ve seen over the last couple of months! Be sure to check out our winner and what this month’s prize is!

Our contributors haven’t stopped fishing and neither should you. Tim Moore of Tim Moore Outdoors, Steve Zelck of Three Lantern Marine & Fishing, Joe Gugino of Why Knot Fishing, and Patrick Barone of Early Rise Outfitters are talking about what’s in for November fishing and where to travel to.

With this being out travel edition, Dan Kenney of GoFish Dan takes you on a tropical excursion as he talks about the multi-species fishing he encountered in Ormand Beach, Florida.

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, we encourage anglers to get the most out of New England and get their last casts in. As always, have a safe and successful month of angling!

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tretching 500 miles across the northern side of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Trench is the deepest in the Atlantic Ocean. This 6-mile-deep feature is part of what makes the Virgin Islands one of the world’s best sportfishing destinations.

Here, where the Atlantic Ocean borders the clear waters of the Caribbean Sea, the Virgin Islands rise as the peaks of an enormous underwater mountain chain. The islands offer some of the best diving, snorkeling and most beautiful beaches anywhere, but it is off these islands that serious anglers come to play.

Beneath the surface, the topography is spectacular. About 20 miles north of St. Thomas, the travel hub of the U.S. Virgin Islands, the North Drop falls precipitously to depths of more than 28,000 feet into the Puerto Rico Trench. Cool Atlantic currents are stirred off Virgin Gorda, and sea life abounds. The big pelagic species congregate to feed on an abundance of baitfish drawn by the drop.

A similar situation occurs off the South Drop, just 8 miles south of St. Thomas, and the smaller drops around St. Croix. Short boat rides put anglers on abundant baitfish and the bigger fish that feed on them.

Marlin can be caught year-round, but spring to fall is peak time for blue marlin, which show up in numbers and feed aggressively around the full moons. The bite is legendary. The IGFA Women’s alltackle world record, a 1,073-pound blue marlin, was caught off the Virgin Islands, along with 24 other world records over the years. The granders—1,000-pound-plus marlin—show up on occasion, but the Virgin Islands also offer numbers. During the USVI Open/Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament, 207 blue marlin were released over four days of fishing. Marlin average about 350 pounds out of St. Thomas, and 500-pounders are caught regularly.

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almost seems strategic. Sailfish, white marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin… the most sought after gamefish for sport and the table frequent these drops in good numbers to feed. Working the drop by trolling rigs across the depth contours produces consistently good action year-round. The sailfish bite peaks October through March. Yellowfin tuna are present late summer through winter, and blackfin and skipjack tuna provide

action year-round. Wahoo are also a year-round target, and dolphin fishing peaks in fall.

The fishing is world class, and the Virgin Islands are also easy to get to. A short plane ride from the continental U.S. puts anglers in the middle of the action. And with lodging that ranges from quaint to luxurious, there are options for anyone who wants to live out their offshore fantasy.

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he numbers don’t lie. Guatemala’s Pacific coast is the most productive sailfish destination in the world. Days of double-digit releases would be considered spectacular anywhere. Off Guatemala, it’s just an average day.

Annual release rates show a dozen sailfish per boat, per day. And that’s just a year-round average. It is not unusual during peak seasons for boats to raise more than 50 or 60 sails a day, sometimes a lot more. In March of 2006, Capt. Ron Hamlin, and the anglers on the Captain Hook, released 124 sailfish in a single day less than 15 miles off Guatemala. The legendary former skipper out of Casa Vieja Lodge in Puerto San Jose still holds the record.

For conventional anglers, it’s pretty much a sure thing. For fly anglers, it’s the best odds you’ll find. The concentrations of sailfish in this small slice of the Pacific are astounding. But it’s not just sails. Natural factors such as dramatically shifting currents, temperature barriers and high oxygen levels close to the surface combine to hold baitfish year-round. The eddy formations that swirl off the Guatemalan coast are crowded with life, including the big pelagics and the fish they feed on. There are more Pacific sailfish than can be found anywhere, but there are also marlin, wahoo, slammer Dorado and yellowfin tuna.

Casa Vieja Lodge says blue marlin in the 200- to 400-pound range are thickest April through July, with black marlin up to 400 pounds showing up December through March and smaller striped marlin November through January. On average, every Casa Vieja boat encounters marlin every three days while targeting sailfish. During peak billfish seasons of December through March and then again from May through July, grand slams are an everyday possibility.

Boats fish anywhere from 2 to 50 miles out in an area renowned for flat seas. The most consistently productive area is a canyon known as “The Pocket.” Only about 40 nautical miles wide, The Pocket drops to depths of 3,500 to 4,000 feet. Those constantly shifting currents deflect off the walls of the pocket stirring up nutrient rich waters that attract bait and big gamefish.

Casa Vieja takes the fishing very seriously. Guided by some of the world’s top-tagging and award winning captains, their fleet of classically maintained 35’ Contenders and 40’ Sportfishers consistently produces world-class results. They are inheritors of history. A majority of the

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These are the same sportsmen who have cared for the fishery since it exploded onto the sportfishing scene in the 1990s. With total release using circle hooks, the conservation philosophy has been central to Casa Vieja’s operations for more than a decade. With this kind of stewardship, as well as emphasis from the Guatemalan Government on limiting commercial fishing, the fishery continues to thrive.

The lodge was also designed by lifelong sportsmen who know it is best to recover from a non-stop day of action on the water in worldclass accommodations. Luxurious rooms and top-notch local cuisine are paired with a staff trained to fill the needs of discerning travelers. It’s the perfect place to relive the day’s catch or dream of the morning’s possibilities.

For more information on fishing Guatemala and the Casa Vieja Lodge, go to www.casaviejalodge.com.

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our Rip Roller is tearing up the water as you retrieve it in short quick jerks.

Suddenly the water explodes from the vicious strike of a peacock bass. In your excitement and shock, you instinctively jerk your rod up before the peacock has had a chance to get the hook firmly in his mouth, and 6 inches of lure and three massive treble hooks come flying past your head. Your first encounter with the huge peacock bass of Brazil’s Amazon will be one you never forget.

Fishing for this massive, hard-fighting predator can be best described to anglers as hooking into a 20-pound smallmouth bass that is having a bad day. To top off this fishing adventure, you are fishing over 1,000 miles from the ocean in the heart of the world’s largest rain forest on black water rivers that are home to more than 2,500 species of fish and the world’s greatest diversity of flora and fauna.

Anglers will catch four or five different species of peacock bass, ranging from the popoca and butterfly species weighing an average of 3 to 5 pounds to the massive paca or arzu, the current world record of which is a 29-pounder caught by Andrea Zaccherini in 2010. Anglers can also catch aerobatic arowana, several species of catfish weighing upwards of 200 pounds, wolf fish and myriad other species.

Peacocks will readily hit topwater baits on waters that aren’t heavily pressured, the most famous being the big propeller driven Woodchopper and its clones, as well as the more subtle Spook type baits. As with most species of fish, subsurface jerkbaits and jigs will produce bigger numbers of fish caught than topwater lures. Fly fishermen have discovered this game

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as well, fishing big Deceivers, Dahlberg Divers and Clouser type flies. Heavy baitcasting tackle loaded with 65to 80-pound braided Kevlar line is the ticket for peacocks, as they are structure-oriented fish. The war is outfitters including River Plate Anglers and to keep them out of the cover once hooked. Fly fishermen need to bring saltwater Acute Angling. River Plate Outfitters, fishing in style 9- and 10-weight fly rods coupled with a Brazil since 1992, has leased exclusive fishing fly reel with a smooth drag and 30- to 50-pound rights on 10 different tributaries encompassing over 1,000 miles of black water rivers in all four tippets.

In the last 15 years, Manaus, a city of 2 million dry zones in Brazil’s Amazon. It’s all within a 500in the heart of Brazil’s Amazon, has become mile radius northwest and south of Manaus. This the epicenter of South America’s peacock bass enables anglers to fly directly into these private fishing. American Airlines flies a daily five-hour lands by wheel or float equipped Caravan charter non-stop flight between Miami and Manaus planes and be in prime unpressured waters the and back, making Manuas easily accessible. The first day of their trip from mid July through mid majority of operators will have anglers spend March. The key to these operations is their six the first night in Manaus and then fly by charter “river trains,” each consisting of 250-squareaircraft to their fishing destinations. Most mother foot single or double occupancy air conditioned boat and cruise ship operators that offer peacock cabins that can be moved to the tributary in the bass fishing operate on the upper Rio Negro dry zone with the most ideal water conditions in out of Barcelos, a city of 30,000 people located a given time frame and not be relegated only to 300 miles upriver from Manaus. The waters of the upper Rio Negro dry zone. the Rio Negro and the mouths of its tributaries For additional information, contact River within a 150-mile radius of Barcelos receive the majority of the peacock bass fishing pressure. Plate Outfitters at www.riverplateanglers.com There are presently more than 40 mother boats/ or Jim kern at jim@emuoutfitting.com or at 817cruise ships operating out of Barcelos and a large 946-2479. Jim has been to Brazil 32 times since 1997 and can give you the real facts on most of lodge in the area.

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hey call Islamorada the Sportfishing Capital of the World.

This slim string of six small islands about halfway down the Florida Keys separates the Atlantic from the Gulf of Mexico, and just offshore in the Atlantic, warm blue currents of the Gulf Stream deliver a steady flow of baitfish and the big migrating pelagic species that feed on them.

The Continental Shelf is a highway for swordfish that move through in depths of 1,400 to 1,900 feet with a consistency that may be unmatched anywhere in the world. It is possible to target these deepwater giants any month of the year off Islamorada, and even during the day. But it is sportfishing only for hardcore anglers.

Swordfish are elusive anywhere, the most difficult of the billfish to catch, and fights lasting several hours are the reward for tempting a bite from 150- to 400-pound or larger fish deep in the abyss. If catching a swordfish is one of the boxes that remains to be checked off on your bucket list, you’d be hard pressed to find a better place to do it.

A little closer in, where the Gulf Stream swings over broken bottom and the offshore humps Islamorada has become famous for, it creates rips where disoriented baitfish become easy prey for dolphin, wahoo, sailfish, kingfish and tuna. In the summer months, flocks of birds are a dead giveaway for dolphinfish pushing frenzied bait to the surface. When that’s not going on, fish can be found trolling feather or jet head lures and plugs. A bite while trolling means it’s time to slow down and cast baits to catch other fish drawn to the same area. Sometimes this is met with spectacular results, especially for mahi, which tend to gather in numbers.

Some of the most spectacular action on the humps comes from blackfin tuna. It can show up in spurts any time of year, but fall typically brings a push of 10-pound-plus tuna that can be incited into surface-feeding frenzies. Chumming up blackfins with pilchards is a very visual experience that allows even anglers armed with fly rods to hook up with multiple hard-fighting fish.

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As the tuna move toward the reefs with the late fall and winter baitfish migrations, the bigger fish begin to show up, and kite fishing becomes one of the preferred methods for teasing up fish 20 pounds and larger.

The other fish that shows up to take advantage of baitfish from November through the winter is sailfish. There’s a reason why Islamorada is home to so many sailfish tournaments during the winter months. It can seem like everyone drops everything they’re doing for a chance to fly release flags.

In fall and winter, sails move in to gorge on abundant ballyhoo around the reefs. This can present opportunities to anglers less than 5 miles from the docks off the islands of Islamorada. The 130- to 200-foot depths produce the most consistent bite where strong currents and changes in water color to a deep royal blue give away the edges and rips where sailfish hunt. Trolling or kite fishing the reefs can produce numerous fish in the 60-pound range when the bite is on.

But on sunny days when the weather cooperates, it is possible to sight fish for sailfish inside the reefs in water as shallow as 20 or 30 feet. Even smaller boats can get in on this action. From the tower, crewmembers seek out the fish. When the alarm goes out, chum and baits are deployed. There’s really no technique more exciting.

Anglers in the know await those bluebird skies on winter days when seeking out sailfish becomes as much hunting as it is fishing.

And if all the offshore action isn’t enough to convince any angler to start making plans right now, fall also brings some of the biggest bonefish of the year to the Islamorada flats. Time it right, and you can be fishing the flats in the morning and trolling the bluewater in the afternoon. What more could you ask for?

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believe this is the Golden Age of fishing tackle. For my money, the amazing quality and range of rods available to us today is clear evidence of that claim.

Improvements in graphite quality, skeletal reel seats and lightweight braid-resistant guides have paved a path to conspicuous performance benefits, and rods conscientiously tailored to nearly every angling task are helping anglers execute specific techniques with a flourish.

Yet, until recently, the seat of angler control—the handle—seemed stuck in the Dark Ages. Cork, a survivor from a bygone era, seemed like it would dominate rod handles forever, with EVA foam the only alternative material allowed any territorial claim.

But progress has come, finally, to the rod handle. In recent years, alternative rod grip materials have hit the market including carbon fiber, a slick lightweight option; tough Kevlar tubing; composite cork, a denser and more durable cork-based material blend; and Syncork, a light and durable material with a rough-hewn appearance. Some have used shrinkwrap to give EVA foam a different look and feel, too. Color and design options have emerged, with even a “camo cork” available

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Early Winn prototypes were colorful and interesting, and they provided a hint of the performance benefits of ergonomic comfort and angler control that has come to characterize the grips today. Yet some thought early designs too similar to the golf grips that have made Winn a global leader in that field.

Winn’s founder, aerospace engineering pioneer Dr. Ben Huang, took angler feedback to heart. Winn’s grip system has evolved into a versatile line of rod handle components.

Rod makers, from leading brands to custom builders, have caught on quickly to the advantages of the grips. At ICAST 2016 in Orlando, Lew’s Fishing Tackle captured three Best of Show awards for products featuring Winn’s advanced polymer materials in rod handles and reel knobs. Lew’s, Kistler, Denali and others displayed new rod lines with Winn grips.

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In Florida, there are live-aboard charters that take scuba divers to fertile grounds out of the lower Keys into the Gulf or the Dry Tortugas – such as Seaclusive Charters. There are also charters that cater to smaller groups of freediving spearfishers such as Killshot, Into the Blue, and more. The Keys are especially attractive to vacationers, as the scenery above the water can be just as interesting as below.

In the Bahamas, resorts with marinas are well-equipped to handle divers, some of them weekend warriors coming by boat from Florida.

The clear waters and beautiful marine life are a big draw. Bahamian law requires freediving-only and the use of either slings or polespears for spearfishing. Rather than being a deterrent, it’s created a new breed of divers who enjoy this simple and primitive form of hunting. The ability to add cracked conch or a lobster tail to a meal is a big bonus.

Both coasts of the United States have a number of spearfishing charters to choose from as well. Divers can enjoy a change of scenery and try their luck at hunting white sea bass in the kelps of California, cobias off the rigs of Louisiana, stripers in the waters off Rhode Island, African Pompanos off the wrecks of Hatteras – all exciting catches.

International travel has increased significantly in the past few years.

Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica are a big draw with desirable species such as Cubera Snappers, cobias, and tunas – depending on which coast.

Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga, and Ascension Island have been yielding world record wahoos and tunas, drawing the more hard-core divers.

Here’s some quick tips to make sure your travel is fun, safe, and productive: 1. Go with friends and watch out for each other - in the water and out.

2. Choose a reputable charter that specializes in spearing and ask the captain about fish and conditions. Make sure your skill level is up to par for that location.

3. Make sure you are properly equipped for the fish you are targeting and follow the law. Be aware of the local fishing regulations and limits.

4. Use a Sportube to pack your spearguns and use the wetsuits for padding. Tell TSA you have “fishing equipment” rather than using the word “speargun”.

5. Buy DAN insurance – they are a reputable agency known for covering divers, including evacuation services.

For divers in search of adventure, traveling to different hunting grounds can yield the trip (and fish) of a lifetime. Life is short, so get out and enjoy it!

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giants for displaying their names on the exterior of much of the clothing they sell, which wouldn't seem to be an indication of changes coming because of the merger.

One reader, who said he formerly worked at Bass Pro Shops, noted that the store was big on fishing equipment while Cabela's is the heavy hitter in hunting and gun needs.

He also could have noted that Bass Pro Shops has a much bigger footprint in the boating department.

The two giants also differ in events they offer throughout the year. While Cabela's special weekends, programs and seminars are heavily focused on the outdoor sports, Bass Pro Shops brings more holiday and family orientation to its events, particularly around holidays like Christmas and Easter.

So while speculation is rampant, customers will ultimately wait for the deal to be formally approved by shareholders and regulators before learning what exactly it means for them.

lmost no details about the ultimate, in-store impact on customers were revealed in Monday's announcement that Bass Pro Shops is acquiring Cabela's in a $5.5 billion deal.

We learned that the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2017, which put some context on the timeframe when the impact might be felt.

And, Bass Pro founder Johnny Morris, who will continue as CEO and majority shareholder of the new entity, noted in a letter to employees and vendors that the merger brings together "time- Combining the hunting expertise of Cabela's and the fishing/boating expertise tested, iconic outdoor brands: of Bass Pro will benefit consumers and strengthen the company, says Bass Pro Cabela's, a leader in hunting, and founder and CEO Johhny Morris.

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Why Knot Fishing

By Joe Gugino

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t is hard to imagine that another season of saltwater fishing here on Boston’s North shore is effectively over! But it was great to see the season go out with a bang!

Almost like clock-work, and just like last year, the blitzes turned ON right around Columbus Day Weekend. The weather and water temp started to get colder, and it made the fish go crazy. There were constant feeds all along the North Shore and Southern side of Cape Ann. Most of the fish were smaller, but there were some feeds with some huge fish as well. And fish were being caught from shore, kayak and boat!

It was certainly a great season, and we were excited to catch many fish, many big fish, and connect with many new local anglers as well. But now our focus in November begins to change; with your two best bets being bluefin tuna or trout fishing.

The bluefin tuna bite has been HOT for the past couple months, and that should continue right through the fall. There has been an awesome bite down in Southern New England around Cape Cod, with many anglers catching tuna on the spin rod, but the bite is also hot up here right off of Cape Ann. Bob Cook of Fat Tuna Guides has been having a banner year for tuna, catching fish almost every trip out, and sometimes even two, or three! Get a group of friends and Charter Captain Cook, or some of the other awesome charter captains around Boston, and Boston’s North Shore, as well as in Southern New England. (If you are looking for other good charter recommendations feel free to reach out directly or check out the WKF Endorsed Guides on our website.)

Another great option in November is fishing for trout both here in New England and in Upstate New York. Some of the fishiest waters for trout are only a quick couple hours west in Western Mass with

either the Harrions Brothers on a float trip or with Patrick Barone of Early Rise Outfitters for a wading trip. (Check out Patrick’s monthly report to know what type of fishing to expect!)

Some of our favorite trips are those we take this time of year to head to Upstate New York to join our friends for cold days and big trout on the rivers. Last month there was some great fishing in those tributaries with the salmon returning to the rivers, and this month those salmon will be followed by huge steelhead, brown trout and lake trout. There is nothing like catching a huge trout, on a fly rod, while it’s freezing out. Even though you may freeze waiting for the bite, the second you hook up, you warm right up!

Good luck out there this month if you choose to target tuna or trout, or any other species, and if you are an ice fisherman get excited, because winter is coming!

Top: My personal best lake trout caught in Upstate New York.

Bottom: Myke Fortier with his first ever bluefin caught on a RonZ on a spinning rod!

FORECAST BY: Joe is a life-long fisherman who fell in love with the sport when he moved to the North Shore and started fishing in saltwater for striped bass. After fishing from a kayak for the first time, he became even more excited about (and obsessed with) fishing. Joe is also the co-founder/co-owner of Why Knot Fishing (whyknotfishing.com), a community-based fishing organization.

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Early Rise Outfitters

By Patrick Barone

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ov e m ber is here and has ushered in the consistently cooler temperatures of fall. In Massachusetts waters the fall trout stocking program has been complete for a few weeks. After the initial shock of the process, the fish should now be acclimated to their new homes and feeding heavily. In the many ponds and lakes that are stocked, both brown and rainbow trout will be cruising the shallows looking for food. It doesn’t take much to entice a strike from a freshly stocked trout. If you are spin fishing in a stillwater location you have many options; powerbait, mepps spinners, rapalas, and even live minnows and worms will all produce. If you are fishing in a river many of the same techniques will work as long as you account for the effect the water’s flow will have on your offering. Often times this means using more weight or a larger spinner than you might in a pond to ensure you are reaching the correct depth. If you are fly fishing, try throwing bigger nymphs in sizes 10-16, keeping Caddis, Pheasant Tails, San Juan Worms, and Walt’s Worms in the selection for surefire action.

Check in the eddies behind large boulders, and the deeper pools in the turns and bends of a river for groups of holding trout. Here is

the most recent trout stocking list from MassWildlife.

If you are fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, you will need to be prepared to fish as slowly as you can. The water is cold, and fish’s metabolisms have slowed. Many of the fish will have moved out off the shoreline and will be holding along deep water points and weedlines. To successfully target these lethargic fish try using a suspending rapala, silver buddy, slow-rolled spinnerbait, or jig-and-pig combo, all fished as slowly as possible. I always suggest starting in the NW corner of a lake because it receives the most sunlight, and warms up the quickest.

Fishing a live bait rig while casting a lure is a great way to give the fish two options. I personally like to fish a shiner under a slip float in deep water while I cast toward the shore. This combination allows me to cover a wide section of water effectively, increasing my chances for a hook up.

If a guided wading fly fishing trip for trout or striped bass is something that interests you, please visit our website at earlyriseoutfitters.com or contact me at patrick@earlyriseoutfitters.com.

Cheeky CYDRO 3500

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ach month, Boston-based reel manufacturer Cheeky Fishing will highlight the Cheeky Reel best suited for the month’s fishing techniques and styles. For November, the reel of choice is the Cheeky CYDRO 3500.

November fishing is not for the faint of heart. For most anglers, the cool temps of October and the departure of the striped bass from the area marks the end of the fishing season here in New England. However, for the few anglers brave enough, November can offer one of the most exciting and overlooked fishing experiences of the year. Blackfish, or tautog as they are commonly referred, tend to wait about a month later than stripers in their search for warmer waters. Tog’s will typically spend late fall days feeding around structure in 25-45’ of water. Getting a crab that deep means you’ll need a reel with plenty of backing capacity, and once you hook one of

Learn more about Cheeky Fishing and the CYDRO 3500 at ww.cheekyfishing.com.

FORECAST BY: Patrick is a lifelong fisherman, who has been bitten by the fly fishing bug. He is also the co-founder/co-owner of Early Rise Outfitters, a year-round catch and release fly fishing guide service dedicated to providing enjoyable angling adventures throughout Massachusetts, with an emphasis on education and conservation.

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these portly fish, you’ll be amazed at their pulling strength. That’s why our Cheeky Reel of choice for November is the Cheeky CYDRO 3500. With hundreds of yards in backing capacity, plus the power to stop a blackfish in its tracks, the CYDRO 3500 is the must-have spinning reel for togs.

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hether you’re traveling across the country or just down the road, Shakespeare Travel Mate kits are perfect for fishing wherever you are going. Travel Mate kits come in several different models and feature a durable molded travel case.

Collapsible Shakespeare Travel Mate rod Quality Shakespeare reel Durable molded travel case Pre-spooled with line

C L U B M EETI N G November 15, 2016 • 7 pm – Speaker Martha Moulton, Surfland Bait & Tackle Newbury Fire Hall • 3 Morgan Avenue, Newbury, MA 01950 Martha Moulton of Surfland Bait and Tackle will speak of the Surfland Chronicles – the history of Surfland Bait and Tackle, serving the fishing community of Plum Island, MA since 1960.

Families and Junior members are encouraged to attend. Non-members may join that evening. Membership information is available on our website. Admission fee for non-members is $5.00.

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On Wednesday, November 16th the Massachusetts Striped Bass Association will be holding their monthly Membership Meeting at the Viking Club in Braintree. Our guest speakers are from the team at Daddy Mac Lures. Their seminars are always very fun and informative, and there is always something for everyone! Meeting will begin at 7PM and our raffle table and bar will be open all night. Please join us for an informative seminar and great end of season “fish talk”.

These meetings are always a great time, and are open to the public.

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ell I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the end is near.

We are in the 9th inning. Third period. The fourth quarter and the minutes are ticking off. It’s fall fishing and although time is limited, some of the best fishing is now.

So get out there when the weather window allows. And when the wind is screaming and you can't get out, those are the perfect days to work on your deer stands, cut new shooting lanes, and look around to see where the deer are feeding and traveling.

So as far as fishing – I was driving out to Eastern Point yesterday and there were striper feeds going on all along the beaches. On the far Eastern side of Niles they literally had bad on the beach. I could see bass smashing two feet from the edge of the beach. You could have walked out and picked one up let alone send a sluggo into the middle of the carnage. There have also been a few bluefish blitzes in the mix, however they are scattered… some offshore, a few inshore, and if you do run across one – watch your fingers. They are all big alligators. Then there is the tuna bite which is nothing less than spectacular. There's a mix of small fish to big boys so big you don't want to hook them. Gorillas are running around and they are close to home. On our last trip to Jeffries Ledge, I counted 85 boats with the vast majority spinning around as soon as the sun came up and with several boats having multiple bites. Nothing like it! I'd like to personally congratulate Mike Stedman of Gloucester and Changing Lines fishing Charters on his first tuna. He put his time in the last few weeks, paid attention to detail, and was able to put one on the deck!

Our last few weeks on the Bounty Hunter have been quite productive with multiple fish on a couple different days. Just yesterday we went out in the early morning hours and didn't even get our third

line in the water and we were tight.

God dam fish interrupted breakfast – but we got him. And so can you with a little time and effort.

But as I said the end is near so get out there and get it done before snow flies!

Top: Bruce Bornstein of Marblehead with a nice 81-incher caught aboard the F/V Bounty Hunter in mid-October.

Bottom: Steve Zelck with a nice butterball caught in mid-October!

FORECAST BY: Steve Zelck was born and raised in Gloucester. Steve’s love of the sea lured him back to pursue his fishing passion and not a day goes by without him checking the pulse of the harbor for action. If you don’t find Steve at Three Lantern Marine, you can bet he’s out working on his lobster boat, F/V Erik and Devin, named after his kids. He also tuna fishes aboard the F/V Bounty Hunter with Captain Bill Monte from Wicked Tuna.

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t may not be wellknown to the average tourist, compared to nearby Daytona Beach to the south and Palm Coast to the north, but vacationers looking for great fishing and great fun should consider Ormand Beach, Florida.

Ormand Beach is such an awesome spot that none other than John D. Rockefeller fell victim to the area’s charm, thanks to beautiful beaches, the Tomoka River, and land which would later become the Tomoka State Park. Rockefeller, along with oil man Henry Flagler, purchased the Ormand Hotel in 1890, and he later bought a sprawling estate and made it his winter home.

But on a warm winter morning in September, Mr. Rockefeller was

the last thing on my mind. I was the lucky guest of Scott and Ashley Cornelius of The Good Life Charters and we were ready for an awesome day on the Tomoka River. As Scott said, “The Good Life Charters is all about having a great time on the water.” We also hoped to reel in our fair share of red fish and Captain Corn was the perfect guy to make it happen. Born and raised in the area, he knows all the tricks.

After we prepped our mullet bait with a Dexter Russell S151SCGWE, he advised that red fish are bottom feeders and therefore we should fish off the bottom. We used jigheads and hooked our mullets right below the dorsal fin.

“That way he’ll just kind of flop on his side and we’ll get a little more vibration on the ground,” he said.

“Red fish have nostrils and their mouths are on the bottom of their heads.

They’re kind of like pigs or hogs that roll around on the ground.”

With Scott’s and I sporting our Typhoon Optics sunglasses for the Florida Sun, we caught our fair share of red fish, but the Tomoka River also blessed us with a crazy array of species. In fact, multi-species was the word of the day.

After bringing in a catfish, we switched to shrimp bait and promptly grabbed a flounder, a nice looking guy who wasn’t quite ready toTYPHOON be called dinner.

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keep ‘em,” Scott said. “Let him go, let him grow.” Our flounder was followed by a huge clump of oysters, lol, a ladyfish, a couple snook and our last catch of the day, another redfish. Then, with a hard rain falling, we retreated to the shore to talk shop.

In addition to their charter business, Scott and Ashley are the proud new owners of Tomoka Outpost. Tomoka Outpost is the area’s go-to spot for canoe and kayak rentals and any gear you need for a day on the water, but under the Cornelius’ guidance, it’s fast becoming a great place to hang out. Tomoka Outpost is hosting BBQ’s, inviting folks to play music, and even offering their own beer on tap—Tomoka EPA! So if you’re looking for great fishing just a short drive from Daytona, head to: thegoodlifecharters. com and get in touch with Scott and Ashley.

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all pro- Wire Spinnerbait from Bigtooth v i d e s Tackle Co., and various large swim some of baits.

It’s important to dress for the the best f r e s h - weather this time of year. Mornw a t e r ings are chilly, so be sure to bunfishing of dle up in layers, but don’t let the the year, temperature deter you or you will especially for miss out on some indescribable warm water spe- fishing action. We run guided trips cies. Lakes have turned over or are for crappie and pike in kayaks and turning over, which is triggering in our boat seven days a week. If fish such as crappie, walleye, and you’re interested in sharing some northern pike to feed more than of this great fishing action with us any other time of the year to pre- visit our website below, we’d love to pare for the coming winter. This is take you fishing. the time of year for non-stop action and bigger fish as crappie school up and northern pike put their feed bags on.

If you like to catch a lot of fish, especially fish that taste good, then the fall crappie bite is for you. It is one of our most popular fall guided trips.

Crappie school up and suspend over basins looking to feed as much as possible. Basins are deeper depressions and their depths vary from one body of water to the next.

This is a vertical jig bite. Salmo Chubby Darters and Live Baby Shads from Tim from Tim Moore Outdoors is Lake Fork Trophy already capitalizing on some of the Lures are our favorite lures.

In terms of popularity, noth- great fall fishing to be had. ing compares to our guided trips for trophy northern pike. Water temps are falling and the pike, especially the big females, take every opportunity to eat. Once the sun FORECAST BY: Tim Moore is rises above the tree line and begins a professional hunting and fishing to warm the shallows, big pike will guide from New Hampshire. He is move in and either stage on structhe owner of Tim Moore Outdoors ture and in weeds, or they will LLC, offering ice fishing charters, cruise along the edges of drop-offs fresh and saltwater kayak fishing charters, and freshwater boat in search of an easy meal. They archarters. He is a member of the en’t feeding because they want to, New England Outdoors Writers they do so because they need to.

Association and the producer of We take advantage of the need to Tim Moore Outdoors TV. feed by casting big spinners such Visit www.TimMooreOutdoors. as the Juice Mini 8 and Straightcom for more information.

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uccessful fishing necks down to two things. The first challenge focuses on finding the species you are planning to catch, and the second phase centers on getting them to eat a bait or strike an artificial. Everybody may know that, but not all anglers achieve their goals on the water.

The key lies in planning your day and working your plan.

Did you ever wonder why leading guides almost always find and catch fish every time they are on the water. There’s no mystery or deep, dark secret. They know the area they fish, they understand the preferences of the species they seek, and they plan their day in advance.

If you fish the same waters repeatedly, you should have a pretty fair idea of where your quarry should be based on the tide, water temperature, bait concentrations and basic experience. Decide before you leave the dock where you plan to start and the next three or four spots if the first one doesn’t pan out. It’s also important to spend sufficient time in each location to make sure you give it a fair chance to produce results.

Regardless if you are new to the area or fish there all the time, there are basic approaches you should constantly remember. If you can learn the depth where fish were caught recently, chances are they will still be lingering at that depth even if you don’t know the precise spot. During new and full moons, if you fish the shallows, the tides will be higher and lower. On incoming water, fish will push up shallower and then drop off the flat during the last of the outgoing tide. If you see sharks cruising a flat, that’s a good indication of the depth you should be looking for

fish.

For those who prefer trolling, try a zigzag course working at a 45-degree angle deeper and then shallower until you start getting strikes. On the offshore grounds, look for weedlines, debris, currents, birds, baitfish and anything else out of the ordinary. Troll with the current, against the current, from deep to shallow, and shallow to deep until you hit paydirt.

Remember the theory of “seats in a restaurant.” Fish tend to hold in very specific places. Even if you catch one, another will replace it shortly. That means you need to keep going back to exact spots where you caught fish in the past.

Too many anglers simply fish at random without studying the area they plan to fish. Even if you’ve never fished those waters before, study the currents, the dropoffs and necks of a funnel where water flows in an out in channels.

Finally, if you use natural bait, make sure it is fresh and change it frequently so it constantly gives off maximum odor. Live bait should be frisky. Replace it every 15 or 20 minutes. If you prefer artificials, stick with the basics and with lures that have caught fish in the past. You can try new lures when you find the fish and are having a banner day. The price of success is eternal vigilance on the water. Stay alert, follow a game plan, and you should be smiling at the end of the day.

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’m going to share some packing tips that’ll help you prepare to kayak fish in remote locations where you’ll rely on what you brought and someone else’s kayak… where you’ll fish on water you know very little about, in an area so remote that once you’re there, you’re there. If you’re like me, you’ll fish from a Hobie Mirage for roosterfish, a fish with an aggressive attitude and a killer Mohawk.

When travelling it can be beneficial to share baggage expenses with a friend. We made our own 8’6’’ rod tube that was wide enough to hold eight rods and two gaffs.

I use a large dry bag backpack for all my kayak accessories: extra rod tube extenders, gear ties, PFD, headlamp, pliers, cutters, extra dry bags, sunscreen, my TackleWebs, rain gear and other useful tools.

Tackle takes up an entire suitcase with lures, hooks, leader and tackle boxes. It doesn’t sound like much until you lay everything out.

Terminal tackle has to be checked baggage.

I pack my reels in a Pelican case. I use it as a carry on. It also holds my laptop/POV camera. By the time this guy is packed, there isn’t much space, but it gets the job done. You might think your reels can handle the abuse of travel, but all that rattling and banging has the potential to loosen screws and drags. Plus, I’m not comfortable with the thought of losing thousands of dollars in gear. Occasionally I’ve been forced to check my reels. Prepare for the possibility.

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raveling across the country for the last three years with the Bassmaster Elite Series has led me to some amazing fishing destinations. I’ve been about as far as one can go in every direction in the United States and have gotten to experience some great fishing. Although I don’t have a definitive answer on where my favorite place to fish is, I will say that without a doubt my favorite fish to target are big northern smallmouth bass. Let’s talk about some of the places I’ve been and what makes the places and the

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My next experience with northern smallies was on the St. Lawrence River in upstate New York. The Thousand Islands area is a beautiful part of the country and should be on every bass fisherman’s bucket list. The river is full of fish, and a lot of people there seem to fish more for other species so the smallmouth are quite catchable. A little ways away on Lake Ontario is the home of more willing smallmouth.

Next on the list is Lake St. Clair in Michigan. St. Clair is

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It has a roll-top closure that fastens at both ends and is completely airtight and waterproof. The material is very durable, made of double sided TPU-coated nylon and has waterproof RF welded seams. A front pocket with YKK water-resistant zipper is handy for your sunscreen or lip balm and has a drain hole for quick drying. The Downstream is a smart choice for boaters, anglers, stand-up paddle boarders and kayakers in need of a personal bag with easy access and a variety of wearable options.

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My very first experience with the Great Lakes was at the Elite Series AOY championship in 2014 in Escanaba, Mich. I ended up finishing that tournament in ninth place and qualified for my first Bassmaster Classic. I was super impressed with the place as soon as I rolled into town. Everyone in Escanaba was very nice and hospitable, which is something you don’t find everywhere these days.

It is a nice quiet town much like the Tennessee town I was raised in, with great places to eat and nice places to stay. As far as the fishery, just take a look at the weights from that tournament and they will speak for themselves. Little Bay and Big Bay de Noc are chock-full of big smallmouth as well as walleye, pike, perch and everything else you would expect to find in the Great

unique because you can either fish in the lake, which is great, or you can fish one of the rivers that flows into or out of the lake, which is what I chose to do when I was there.

In all these places, smallmouth bass will absolutely chew a small soft plastic bait on a Mustad dropshot hook fished on a MHX EPS 81MLXF rod from Mud Hole Custom Tackle.

Catching these fish requires good electronics, so I rely heavily on my Raymarine units to locate the big schools.

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By CAM Staff roosterfish range, which spans the Pacific from Peru to the Baja Photos Courtesy of Francisco Mejias California Peninsula. The average fish caught probably weighs less than 20 pounds, but it takes one weighing 60 or 70 pounds to really ames Like Los Sueños, Quepos and the Osa Peninsula ring out in raise eyebrows. our collective angler imaginings as the sportfishing destinations They are plentiful, big and powerful, and half the fun of catching of fantasy. Reports filter back to the U.S. with stories of 50-sailfish them is fishing for them. Sure, the most consistent way to catch them days, multiple blue, black and striped marlin… billfish action that seems is trolling or drifting live baits. But we’re talking about a fish that will too good to be true on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. cream a topwater lure. There is not much in fishing more exciting than a Well, those reports are most likely true. Costa Rica is one of the world’s topwater take, so when it is possible one might as well take advantage of it. best billfish destinations. But not everyone is into spending long days With roosterfish, the preferred surface presentation is ripping a trolling offshore. For some anglers, casting a line or working a bait is as popper across the top with as much splashy commotion as possible. It’s much a part of the fun as fighting a fish. That’s where Costa Rica’s exotic not a finesse technique. When a fish homes in on the bait, it will chase, and astoundingly good inshore fisheries step in. often hitting several times before it finds the hook.

Year-round, just off the coast of Costa Rica, huge snook, big cubera It’s this kind of explosive action that makes Costa Rica worth the snapper and giant roosterfish hunt the gorgeous beaches, rocks and reefs. trip for inshore action alone. And of course there’s also all those marlin, Any number of species is subject to find the end of your line, but the chief sailfish and tuna. target for anglers has to be the roosterfish.

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