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ater temperatures are falling. King mackerel are on the move. Wherever they roam, fall is the time to catch kingfish during their annual migration south. In the Atlantic, from the Carolinas south along the Florida coast, kings are following bait to warmer waters. The same thing is going on in the Gulf of Mexico. Kingfish that summered in the northern Gulf are splitting up. Some head west down the Texas coast. Others move east along the Panhandle and down the west coast of Florida. Wherever you fish, the next few months offer the opportunity to connect with the movements of these mercury missiles as they mingle with resident populations. The prospect for drag-burning runs is out there for anglers who pay close attention to water temperatures and stay on the move until they find the fish. King mackerel are as temperature driven as any fish in the sea. When they’re marauding baitfish, they can be found close to shore on the beaches, passes and jetties, where even shore-bound anglers have a shot at them. But most of the larger kingfish hunt over nearshore reefs in 30- to 60-feet or deeper. Deep or shallow, they’ll seek out 68- to 73-degree temperatures where they are comfortable. Watch the water temperature charts, and fish by them. Find the right temperature and an abundance of baitfish, and putting out a spread of baits will tell you quickly if there are kingfish around. Live bait is always the best bet, especially for big smokers. The best bait will depend on where you fish and what baitfish are most prevalent. Pogies (menhaden), hardtails (blue runners), pilchards and threadfin herring are all good baits if they are present. The fall mullet runs offer an abundance of good bait. A lot of tournament and charter boats put a Spanish mackerel in a spread looking for a big bite. Most importantly, baitfish should be fresh. Catch the bait that is available with Sabikis or cast nets, keep it well-oxygenated and switch them frequently. Most kingfish rigs will use a mainline of 20- to 30-pound monofilament. Obviously, with those teeth, a wire leader is essential. You should go as heavy as the fish will let you get away with—depending on water clarity—but it must remain light enough for the bait to swim. A 24-inch, single-strand wire leader of 40-pound test is a starting point. Go lighter in clear water or with smaller baits; go heavier in dirty water or if you’re fishing big baits for big fish. Leaders can be made longer for security. Hooks should be matched to the size of the bait, and it’s wise to add a stinger hook on large baits. Whether anchored, drifting or slow-trolling, a fresh chum slick is a good idea. If a king doesn’t hit within 15 or 20 minutes, pick up and go find some that are biting. They shouldn’t be hard to find this time of year.
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wo fishing buddies from Pocatello, Idaho recently broke the catch-and-release state record for kokanee salmon twice in three weeks. For those unfamiliar with kokanee, it is the freshwater form of the well-known sockeye salmon of the northern Pacific. Sockeye, the salmon you find at the grocery store, are anadromous. They run out of the ocean and into rivers to spawn each fall. Kokanee also make a fall spawning run up creeks and rivers, but their lives are spent entirely in freshwater. It is thought the two species diverged thousands of years ago when
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On March 6, 2018, leading recreational fishing and boating organizations submitted public comment to the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council in opposition to the EFP. More than two decades ago, swordfish in the Western Atlantic were in serious trouble due to overfishing. The public responded forcefully to the plight of swordfish, and as a result, nursery areas were identified and closed to the United States PLL fleet in 2001. Today, anglers point to the recovery with pride as a significant conservation victory. “We greatly appreciate NOAA’s decision to keep the conservation zone off-limits to this destructive gear,” said Patrick Murray, president of Coastal Conservation Association. “Clearly the voices of recreational anglers and marine conservationists were heard. This is a great victory.” An unintended benefit of the East Florida Coast PLL Closed Area has been the establishment in the region of the nation’s best sailfish fishery. The direct economic benefit to coastal recreational fishing-related businesses and coastal economies has been remarkable. “Saltwater recreational fishing along the East Coast of Florida supports 35,523 jobs and has a sales impact of over $4 billion annually,” said Glenn Hughes, president of the American Sportfishing Association. “Much of this economic activity is attributed to the tremendous sailfish fishery that has been supported in large part by the East Florida Coast Pelagic Longline Closed Area. The recreational fishing industry is relieved by NOAA’s announcement to not put this conservation success at risk by allowing longlining back into the area.” Ever since the fishery was deemed recovered, there have been attempts to reopen the closed areas to commercial harvest and expose it to the types of intense commercial fishing pressure that drove it into an overfished condition. The permit denied by NOAA Fisheries would have authorized PLL vessels to make thousands of sets in the conservation zone for up to three years and sell all the legal fish caught.
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hhhhh, Fall is finally here. Well by the calendar at least. I’ve lived in the South my entire life so far. I know how the weather can be. I’ve fished for about thirty of those years and I also know that Southern Bass are smart. Alot smarter than us sometimes. They are in preparation mode. Unlike us, where we wait till the first sign of warm weather to jump on a treadmill trying to get that beach body, only to end up wearing a long sleeve rash guard and a bathing suit skirt. (Happened to a friend). Nope, they know that even though the temperatures are still making us sweat and keeping their water temperatures on the warm side that Fall means colder weather is coming. So for the average Bass family that means one thing. Preparing their bodies for what’s to come... and fast. They want to bulk up as much as possible in preparation for the colder Southern months. And to do that, they become aggressive. They lay in wait waiting to ambush all prey that happen by. They venture from the deeper hiding places that have been keeping them cool on the long summer days searching for baitfish, that have also become more active. Our baitfish of choice in Southern lakes are typically shad, blueback herring, and sometimes bluegill and perch. I’ve had most of my success mimicking the first two. I love finesse fishing, but this is the time to fish like the Bass are reacting, aggressively. By doing so, it’s time to put on some noise, action, and or vibration in to play. Three go to baits that are in my early fall arsenal are crankbaits, jerkbaits, and a spook. My morning routine finds me with a Heddon Swayback Spook in my hand. Rigged on a Johnny Morris Titanium 8 7’4 medium heavy rod with braided line I can hurl this bait a country mile. It allows me to cover water fast yet effectively over schooling baitfish. Using braid also allows me to fishnsports.com among heavy cover with the confidence that I can retrieve my bait if it gets tangled in a brush pile top or branch from a blow down. Second on the list is a Megabass Ito Vision 110 jerkbait rigged with 10/12lb test on a 7’ Cashion’s Jerkbait rod. Again, covering lots of water and with a flick of your rod tip you can make this bait act as aggressive or stealthy as one needs. It dives anywhere from 4’-6’ and when you pause the retrieve it produces a slow float mimicking a compromised baitfish making it an ideal snack. This bait has proved effective in multiple scenarios. Alongside points, in front of rip rap, along bluff walls and don’t forget alongside floating docks. You can produce multiple Bass in any or all of these situations on a jerkbait. And finally, when covering a little deeper water, I choose a Norman’s Little Nwrigged on my 7’ Bass Pro Shops Crankin Stick. Still effectively covering water, but a little deeper. The Little N runs about 9’-12’ deep. I can focus on points and alongside deeper docks. By adjusting where your rod tip is pointing, ie. One o clock, two o clock, four o clock six o clock, etc. You can control how deep your crankbait will run. Depending on the depth of the baitfish, you can adjust accordingly. With all three of these baits I like to keep my color choice as natural as possible. Usually leaning toward mostly white colors or sexy shad being my favorite “go to” color. Armed with these three baits fishermen at all levels can produce a great fall fishing day for themselves. Now go catch fish.
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ake Norman anglers can expect October to bring cool weather and great fishing! By mid-month, and with the onset of the Fall season, fishing will improve steadily. Cooling water temperatures invigorate bass and hybrids. They will begin to chase and feed endlessly on unsuspecting pods of shad and herring. Look for hybrid striped bass off main channel points and in major creek arms. Surface feeding activity can occur at any time of the day, primarily at dawn and dusk. The majority of fish, however, will be caught by trolling, down lining baits or casting along drop offs and in deep holes along the main channel. Baits of choice are shad, herring, roadrunners, bucktails and jigging spoons. Popular locations this month are Mountain and Stumpy Creeks, as well as, the section of the main river channel near the State Park. Fall bass fishing peaks in October. Be on the lookout for pods of shad cruising shoreline banks early and late. When you see bait shimmering on the surface, bass are usually not far behind. But, keep in mind that not all bass chase bait. Many wait in hideouts to ambush their prey. Underwater structure, pier pilings, stumps, rock piles and downed trees are popular haunts. Leery large mouths tend to locate inshore where they can be tempted by a variety of soft plastics, buzz and jerk baits. Spotted bass, the feisty cousin of the largemouth, will be deeper. Spots tend to bunch in small groups or schools. Humps, contour drops and isolated structures are preferred hangouts for them throughout October. White perch are easy to find by drift ing baits just off the bottom. When a school is found, anchor and enjoy the action. Suggested baits are small minnows, shad, pieces of cut bait and shiny spoons and jigs. White perch do not have a size or creel limit, so keep all you care to eat. The white meat makes excellent table fare and is perfect for a family fish fry. Flathead catfish sometimes follow marauding schools of feeding perch and are often caught incidentally by anglers seeking white perch. This brownish/yellow cat lurks below the perch where it picks off crippled feeder fish and eats discarded pieces of bait. In addition blues and channel cats plying Lake Norman waters are easy prey for bank and boat fishermen who use prepared or natural baits. October Hotspots: Bass fishermen will find lots largemouth and spotted bass in the hot water discharge at the lower end of Lake Norman. Crappie fishing will improve throughout October, with the majority of fish taken on live minnows and small jigs. Best bet is Mountain Creek. Regardless of which species you wish to target, October is a great month to fish on Lake Norman.
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The Science Line: The Misunderstood Fish of The South By Jake Bussolini
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n one recent hot afternoon, I grabbed a few shiners from my bait tank and did a quick cruise around a couple of large coves in the area where I live. I wasn’t really interested in fishing that day I just wanted to see what I could determine about the current fishing conditions, which have not been very good recently on Lake Norman. Of course any time I’m on the water I’m going to be fishing so my trolling motor may have been at a higher than normal speed, but I was indeed fishing. I noticed three interesting things that day. First, there were massive schools of shad that had finally moved back into the coves. Big shad schools had been missing since last fall. Second, there were large numbers of fish images on my sonar, but no fish seemed to be schooled. The fish however were pushing the shad schools close to the surface. Lastly, since there was no wind at the time, I saw several surface swirls that seemed to suggest that several Gar were in the area. I had five trolling lines in the water, all set at different depths and all baited with live shiners. Suddenly one rod was hit so hard that it was nearly pulled from the rod holder. I assumed that I have been struck by a large catfish but I was mistaken. Almost as soon as the fish hit, I saw this monster Gar break the surface like a salt water billfish. I had caught many Gar in the past but never saw one jump as high as this one. Immediately the fish ran sideways and tangled two of my other lines. I wasn’t concerned about the line tangles but I knew that the only way I was going to get this fish into the boat was to tire it by letting it run. Than tactic worked and I finally got the 53 inch fish close to the
boat and at the surface. My next problem was my 2 foot net. When Gar are alive, they don’t bend very easily. The next few minutes would have made a great video if I had my gopro with me. Picture a 68 inch older angler, trying to get a 53 inch fish into a 24 inch net, tangled around three lines. I guess it was 15 minutes later I finally had the fish in the boat. Gar are not considered a game fish but they are one of the best fighting fish. They are defined as remnants of the prehistoric past, having been traced back millions of years. They swim near the surface hunting for small fish, most often at night. Gar can’t open their mouth very wide so they search for small prey as their food. They attack their prey from the side and have a technique of rapidly turning the fish so it enters their mouth head first. Their large swim bladder is directly connected to their mouth so they often can be seen gulping air from the surface which permits them to survive in low oxygen waters that may be hostel to other predators. Humans often misunderstand this ugly fish thinking that it might attack swimming humans but do not feat, Gar never eat things that they can’t get into their mouth.
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Gar meat is edible and tasty, but it is rarely used for human consumption because the bone structure makes it very hard to clean and process for eating. The eggs of a female Gar are considered toxic to humans . The large diamond shaped scales of the Gar are very sharp. I have always recommended to anglers that they wear gloves if they intend to handle a gar because grabbing a live fish with no gloves could very easily incur a deep wound from the scales. I did notice one thing new with this fish. As I was untangling the fish and taking a photo, the fish gave off a terrible odor, one that I had never before witnessed. The odor was so bad that after I slid the fish across the floor of the boat to put it back into the water, it left an odor that required that I hose down the boat when I returned to my dock. Jake Bussolini is a freelance writer that has written several books about freshwater fishing. His books can be seen at www.booksbyjake.com.
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Why the New River this Fall
By Britt Stoudenmire
Over the last fourteen years of guiding full-time on the New River for smallmouth and musky for our parent company New River Outdoor Co, I have often reflected on my favorite months of the year to fish and guide. I have found that I favor March for personal fishing while October stands out in my mind as my favorite month to guide. Sounds confusing doesn’t it? How can I have two favorite months? I often talk about our spring trophy season but rarely do I talk about fall fishing. Maybe it is because fishing can be tough if the water gets low and clear or it might be that I don’t want to bring any attention to it since so many anglers are into “other” things as river traffic vacates. While I only have a “few” reasons why we haven’t discussed it, I have many more reasons why it is a must-do. And those reasons might not be what you expect. Return to Tranquility After many months of the hustle and bustle of a busy river full of anglers, canoers, kayakers, and tubers, the New River “begins” to slow down in August as school starts back. Labor Day marks the mainstream end to the paddling season but by late-Sept and into October, the river becomes virtually void of river traffic, especially so during the middle of the week. Weather withstanding, the river becomes “more” peaceful again and we are really able to take in the scenery and majesty of the river. On the fishing side, fish that have been pressured throughout the season tend to ease up and begin moving shallower to feed for the fast-approaching winter. On the weather side, the crisp air of a beautiful fall morning can really get the blood flowing. The toughest decision of the day is often the choice between sandals or closed faced shoes as the crisp air warms into beautiful sunshine. Great Fishing Flip March 180 degrees and you will have October. For instance, in March the days are getting longer, triggering the photoperiod when fish since the urge to feed heavily in preparation for their transition from their wintering areas to their spawning areas. In October, the days are getting shorter triggering fish to feed heavily in preparation of their transition back to their wintering areas. We use many of the same tactics in the fall that we use in the spring except for one major difference. Often times, the spring provides higher water levels making it easier to pattern feeding fish. Bait is just becoming active and current breaks become a key location for intercepting these moving and often hungry fish. Fall, on the other hand, is often characterized by lower water levels making it a bit more challenging to pattern transitioning and hungry fish. We counteract that challenge by trying to cover as much water as possible and often topwater offerings become our top choice. Big blowups on cool mornings as the fog lifts off the river will raise the heart rate of almost any angler. Britt Stoudenmire offers both guided fishing trips (newriveroutdoorco.com) and waterfront lodging (walkercreekretreat.com). 540-921-7438
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Open Fishing Tournament by Captain Craig Price he 4th Annual Lake Norman Open Fishing Tournament is scheduled for October 13, 2018. The event benefits the American Cancer Society through Relay For Life of East Lincoln. The tournament is organized and run by volunteers under the auspices of Fishing For Cures Inc., a registered 501c3 tax exempt entity that evolved from a longstanding Relay For Life team. The all-encompassing presence of cancer in society compels the volunteers in Fishing For Cures Inc. to donate our time and resources towards ending cancer’s devastating impact on practically every family and community. Our mission is to raise funds to support the American Cancer Society’s many research and support programs via an all-inclusive, family friendly tournament that is an asset to Lake Norman and the greater Charlotte metro area. The LKN Open is unique amongst the many bass tournaments that happen year-round in the region. Besides being staged entirely by volunteers and donating the proceeds to charity, our tournament includes 2 separate divisions – a bass division for anglers in power boats and a kayak bass division. Each division has its own entry fees and payouts. Fishing For Cures Inc. also stages a Shore Party following the tournament which is held at and sponsored by Midtown Sundries in Denver. This year’s Shore Party will be October 20, and will feature live music by Tyler Hatley and friends, food and drink specials, silent auctions, and more. Everyone is invited to join us for a fun night of relaxation, celebration, and fundraising. Another important aspect to our endeavors is to let cancer survivors and cancer patients know we support them by encouraging their participation in our events. In the tournament, prizes are awarded to the top cancer survivor or cancer patient in each division. To promote a family environment, we also award prizes to the top female and youth anglers in each group. The bass division launches and weighs in at Beatty’s Ford Access and the kayak division launches and weighs in at Little Creek Access, both located in Denver, NC. More information about the events, sponsorships, volunteering, and the ability to register before the day of the event can be found at www.fishingforcures.org.
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ell, the leaves are turning and starting to fall and it’s a great time to be on the water. Some of the very best fishing you will ever get is in the fall season. When the water temperature starts falling and chilling the surface, the fish recognize the change and start feeding up for the long winter ahead. One day my uncle Gary, who taught me how to fish, took me bass fishing. It was a cloudy day and cool. He said, we’re gonna topwater all day. There was no such thing as a bass boat in those days, just tin lizzies with a 15 or 20 horsepower tiller motor. Nothing fancy. We motored around to a few spots and cast chuggers to some stumps and rocks plus anything else we thought would hold a bass. We had caught a few bass but nothing outstanding. We came around a small point in the creek with high banks and there was two trees in the water which has recently fell in the lake. They had crossed each other when they fell and made an ideal place to fish topwater. Uncle Gary told me to cast to the trees and I did. I popped the chugger along and nothing. Not even a taste. He looked at me and said I can’t believe that. He picked up his rod and cast it across the trees and boom a six pound bass nailed it. He laughed and said cast into the trees again. I did and nothing. He rolled his cigarette around in his mouth for a few seconds, picked up his rod again and cast it across the trees. Boom, another nice four pound bass was dancing on the water with that chugger hanging in its mouth. After releasing the bass back into the water, he politely told me to cast into the trees again, which I did, nothing, not nothing touched my Heddon chugger. I saw him reach for his rod again. He looked me in the eye and said, you recon there might be one more bass in there. With your luck, yep! Pop, pop, pop, no strike this time. He said son, throw that chugger in there one more time for me. I did and wouldn’t you know it, baaaam, a two pound bass took my plug and danced across the water. After I released the bass he looked at me square into my eyes and said, always fish slow and never get in a hurry to run and gun from one spot to another. Fish each place thoroughly and you will catch more fish. I never forgot that lesson on bass fishing. To this day, I slow down and fish everything more than one cast. Bass fishing on Wylie is excellent in October with topwater and crankbaits are my choices. The creeks will hold a lot of bass. If it gets tough, use a creature bait such as a zoom lizard. Crappie fishing is at its peak, trolling in the creeks with minnow rigs work well. Shooting docks and brush piles is a great way to get a quick limit. Tip your jig with crappie nibbles and you will get more bites. Catfishing is excellent trolling in creeks early. Start shallow and work your way down the creek to deep water using cut baits. White perch fishing is good. They are usually in 20+ feet of water in the creeks or around the mouth of creeks. Use your electronics to help locate fish. Until next time, good fishing and take a kid fishing.
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oug Jackson entered the military three days after his 18th birthday. He did his basic training in San Diego Builder A School at Port Hueneme. He was trained as a SeaBee. Shortly after boot camp, he left for Danang Vietnam. The SeaBees were tasked with many jobs including building roads, gun bases, towers, and trenches just to name a few. During his tour he obtained the rank of Petty Officer 3rd class, BO3. He saw, heard, and experienced situations that he won’t forget. As a result, today Doug suffers from PTSD and hearing loss. Like many of us, Doug experienced his first Operation Top Shelf fishing tournament four years ago on beautiful Lake Norman. He became privy to the tournaments from his pal and fellow Vietnam veteran “Gunny”. While attending their monthly meeting at The Chris Ebert Marine Corps League #1221 (Forest City Detachment) Gunny presented a flier he had picked up from a tackle store. The flier, put out by Operation North State, Top Shelf Fishing, encouraged disabled and wounded veterans to come and experience a real tournament scenario free of charge. There were several upcoming tournament option, with the next being Lake Norman. So how could Doug, Gunny, and others resist the invitation? They made plans and took a road trip not knowing what was in store. Doug is a true man’s man. He has been a “builder” his entire life. He started in his youth building houses. Building things always came natural to Doug. For thirty years, he made a career for himself building and maintaining Cato stores all over the country. Doug also preferred working alone so all of the heavy lifting was left to him. While working at a Cato in Michigan, an 11’ piece of particle board decided to give Doug a bit of trouble which resulted in a shoulder injury. Within a few weeks after his shoulder surgery, where they had to take off part of his collarbone, Doug and his friends set of for their adventure. Though his arm was in a sling, he was determined to go fishing. Upon arrival, Doug was a little surprised at how big and well organized the whole set up was. He recalled the great number of volunteers that were there and how genuinely nice and helpful they were. He was paired with a host boater who was 75 years old and a seasoned angler. Arm still in a sling, they ventured out for the tournament. The day started off with mild temperatures that quickly turned bitter with an added bonus of constant drizzle. His host boater though obviously cold was determined to keep Doug out fishing as long as he wanted. By noon, his shoulder was “killing” him, so through chattering teeth Doug asked the host boater to call it a day. Even through the adverse situation, Doug has great memories of the camaraderie and fun he had at this event. He continues to fish all of the Operation North State events that he can claiming that sometimes just the road trips with his friends are worth it all. Doug loves to fish but his favorite part of the tournaments is the banquets directly after. Sometimes they are held in local churches, firehouses, and twice now they have been hosted at Richard Petty’s home. This is where the real “experience” starts for Doug. Though he loves the camaraderie with fellow military men, he is truly touched by the people behind the scenes. From the cooks, the ladies of the community at hand that prepare food for them, the host boaters, the folks that put together the “giveaway” bags, etc. He is in awe by the sheer volume of people that are involved for no other reason than to provide a good day for the veterans. During the banquets, Doug is able to do what he does best, talk. He loves talking to people and sharing his poems. Yes you heard me, this man’s man that I described earlier writes poetry. Some are about the military while others are about life. Doug explains that these poems “just come” to him. Usually while sleeping and he will awake and write down what he can remember. Later he’ll go back and “tweak” them out. Once Doug met an old school preacher at a church in Charlesdale, Mississippi who explained to him that these poems came to him as a gift and he should use them as just that.
Years later at a Cato store in East Texas a female store employee met him early to open the door for him before the store opened. Since the store didn’t open for a few hours she stayed close by and chatted while he worked. She mentioned nothing about her personal life but Doug felt compelled to give her a poem he had recently written. He asked if he could read it to her and she agreed. The title of the poem was “Prayer for my Son”. After reading, he folded the poem and handed it to the sobbing lady. She then explained that she “needed to hear those words” as both of her sons were troubled souls and imprisoned at that very moment. Doug has made a booklet of sort of poems and gives them out as he feels the need. When asked about his time in the military, Doug simply says, “that’s best left where it was”. His mantra in life is that there are “too many things to look forward to than to look back at the unpleasant”. This is advice all of us can live by. Thank you Doug Jackson, you sir are a true hero. Operation North State tournaments are free to all wounded/dvets and their caregivers. For more information visit
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The Brotherhood Where do I start it’s real hard to say. I would start at the beginning but its so far away. Some say let it be, its to long ago. Others say please tell our story so everyone will know. Just kids we were really when we were sent off to fight. Old men we are now living with our own demons at night. A country in turmoil calling us all sorts of vile names, But patriots we all are although without any fame. Returning from the darkness we were ridiculed and scorned. It was to be 40 plus years later before we were reborn. The pain and the anger is still with us today. You ask us to forgive and forget but we tell you no way. All of us who served there were damaged and scarred. And our lives ever since have been lonely and hard. Our love for this country is engraved deep in our soul, but the way we were treated was ugly and cold. Forced to grow up in a hurry we became set in our ways, And the love we share for each other will last all of our days. We have our own greeting, when one sees another. A simple handshake and hug and a welcome home brother. The fact it’s a brotherhood, on that you can bet. One forged in fire, for we are Vietnam Vets.
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ctober is a month of change on the Yadkin River lakes. As the water temperature cools most species of fish will be moving up into shallow water. They can be very active during this time of year and may aggressively chase a lure or bait. Largemouth bass will be moving into the shallows and orient around structure such as docks or downed timber. Spinnerbaits and shallow crankbaits (Rapala Shad Raps, Strike King KVD’s, etc.) work great for fishing this type of structure. Small creek channels can hold a lot of nice bass this month. The fish may be anywhere in the cove from the back of the cove to the mouth. Don’t overlook small pieces of wood or stick ups. These may not look like much but I have seen one small piece of wood hold several lunker largemouths. Keep a rod equipped with a good topwater bait handy. Bass will often school up in small to medium size schools chasing shad this month. They can drive the bait fish to the surface at any time but this usually occurs in the early morning or late evening hours. The Heddon Zara Spook works great for catching schooling largemouths that are near the water surface. Shad, the primary forage fish on the lakes, will begin moving into shallow water as the water temperature begins to drop in late September. They will follow the usual migration patterns, usually underwater creek channels. Crappie will move with the shad. Fishing the mouth of major creek arms in the lake as the temperature begins to cool a little from the summer heat can be very productive. Slow trolling around this area is a great way to catch some slabs. A small 1/16oz jig head with either a minnow or small jig body works good. The best color jig will vary with the water clarity. Kalin’s 2” Triple Threat Grubs make an excellent slow trolling bait. Some of the most popular colors are junebug/ chartreuse, acid rain and black’n blue chartreuse. As the water temperature drops further the fish will move into shallow water structure such as boat docks or brush piles. Try pitching or shooting around and under the docks. Fish both sides of docks/ piers as the fish may be on one side but not the other. A few areas that consistently produce good crappies in the fall are: Flat Swamp and Second Creek on High Rock, Newsome Creek on Tuckertown and Garr Creek on Badin Lake. With the heat of summer finally gone and the cold of winter not yet here, fall is one of the best times to be on the lake. With many anglers now chasing white tail deer instead of fish and the summer recreational crowd gone you will have your choice of the best fishing areas available. See you on the water!
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verything good happens in the fall and fall hits us all at once. Every man is entitled to his opinion and I won’t normally begrudge a person for an honest disagreement, but there is no counter argument: Fall in the South is the best and there isn’t even a close second. For Carolina sportsmen, this is the time of year that is still so full of promise and opportunity. We’re about to be rewarded for tolerating the humid doldrums of summer, as all of our natural systems start clicking at once. The lakes are cooling down and the bass are starting to aggressively chase bait. The deer can feel winter on the horizon and are starting to move and fatten up. Ducks that have spent the warmer months nesting up north are starting to trickle down the flyway, following the Ontario tagged minivans. And of course fly fishermen are well acquainted with the cool, rich rivers that are now loaded with the trout that we’ll be chasing for the next eight months. Although spring is generally considered the season of renewal, fall is truly the beginning for outdoorsmen. There is something special about the opening of the season. Our skills and gear might be a little bit rusty, but our enthusiasm and optimism is dialed in. We haven’t yet had to face the inevitable rainouts, skunk days and missed opportunities that will certainly bring our fantasy season into the realm of reality. Last year is when I shot over that 8 pointer and broke the 22in brown off at the net. This is the year that fish ends up in a picture and the buck goes on the wall. The autumn bounty can be as overwhelming as it is fleeting. Even setting aside the everyday draws on one’s time, like work and family, between hunting, fishing and college football, there’s just no way for a person to keep up with everything the season has to offer. To make the most out these special weeks, an outdoorsman needs to plan and use his time well. Just as you wouldn’t sleep through the golden hour in a duck blind, you shouldn’t be haphazard about how you approach your limited time during this golden season. Fly fishermen should spend time making sure your gear is in good working condition and you have what you need. Saturday on the stream is no time to find out you stored your fly box wet and all of your hooks have rusted up. Stop by your local shop and have a professional take a look and run some basic maintenance on your gear. If you really want to get the most out of your fishing time, consider hiring a guide for the day. A guide will not only help give you the best opportunity for success, but will teach you some new skills that you can carry with you throughout your fishing career. No matter your experience level, a guide will have a different perspective and a trick or two that you haven’t seen before. Although the fee usually isn’t cheap, the value on the time and experience will be well worth it. After all, there’s just so much to do this time of year, if you’re going to spend the time fishing make the most of it. Ryan Wilson is the Owner and Operator of Madison River Fly Fishing Outfitters in Cornelius, NC. If you’d like help making the most of your time on the water, please contact him at madisonriverflyfishing@gmail. com or call at (704) 896-3676. Check us out on Facebook: Madison River Fly Fishing Outfitters or on the Web: www.carolinaflyfishing.com 12 CHARLOTTE/PIEDMONT
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elow the ocean’s surface rest giants, the wooden and steel beauties that once demanded the sea’s attention. Lying there quietly, patiently suspended under the weight of water, what secrets do they hold? What lost memories are kept in their walls at the bottom of the sea? There is a calming silence as a diver approaches these giants. In the middle of a sandy desert, a diver approaches a dark shadow. As the current pushes them closer, the shadow grows and the shape of a bow or stern emerges. Then the sheer size of the sunken vessel towers overhead. It is dark and mysterious, yet full of life... and forgotten memories. Many wrecks off the coast of Palm Beach were sunk in the 1960s and now sport coats of sponges and coral growth, surrounded by underwater life. One in particular, the Mizpah, is a popular wreck to dive. Once a private Greek luxury liner, she was commissioned by the U.S. government for service in WWII, her rails outfitted with guns to patrol the coast for German U-Boats. After decommission, she sat in a storage yard for some time before being re-discovered. Her original family could not bear to see her wither on land, so they cleaned her up and gave her a burial at sea. I had the honor last August to dive with a granddaughter of the family who purchased the Mizpah and made an artificial reef out of her. My dive buddy showed me photos of the vessel in her prime and shared stories of childhood on the boat. It was an incredible experience to watch her eyes light up when she first saw the Mizpah underwater... how it had become a beautiful habitat. Seeing her excitement and, post-dive, her quiet reverence, made me realize there are secrets and lost memories in the walls of these sunken vessels and that these forgotten walls now have new purpose and life. Once at the bottom of the sea, these sunken giants attract life quicker than you might expect. In Palm Beach, from mid-August through October, wrecks are surrounded by Goliath groupers. Their favorite places to aggregate for spawning is around wrecks.
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Dive operators have created The Palm Beach County Diving Association (PBCDA) to give divers and dive operators a bigger voice in local ocean-related issues, and to aid in the sinking of other ships as part of an active artificial reef program. On Oct. 6, the PBCDA is hosting its annual Artificial Reef Fundraiser at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach. All proceeds go to the creation of artificial reefs in Palm Beach County. Tickets include an evening of entertainment, delicious food and beer, and a plethora of raffle and silent auction prizes. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.divepbc.com/participate. All are welcome to attend and be a part of the local underwater history.
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ctober is a magical time on a trout stream. In preparation for the spawn, hormones flood a brown trout’s body to change its colors in time with the leaves on the trees. Big browns go on the move, abandoning deep undercut banks to push upstream with the urge to reproduce. Fall is when butter-bellied bruisers are most susceptible to anglers, and rainbow trout will also be feeding up as days get shorter and stream temperatures fall. It’s one of the happy designs of nature that the October caddis also makes its appearance this time of year. With bulky tan to orange bodies, big tent wings and measuring over an inch long, the adult October caddis is often too much for even big trout to resist. The October caddis of western states is actually a different bug than what eastern anglers frequently refer to as October caddis. Although the two are so similar they are interchangeable, the more appropriate name for the eastern bug is great autumn brown sedge. Wherever you fish and whatever you want to call them, October caddis show up during the low flows of fall when leaves begin dropping to the water. Late evenings are when most of the activity occurs. On some flows this hatch happens so late in the day as to be considered a nighttime event. From all the hype this hatch receives, it might seem as easy as grabbing a handful of big orange Stimulators and hitting the water. And sometimes it is that easy. On some streams, on some days, trout will key in and be looking up for orange bellies all day long. But on most days stubbornly insisting on the dry fly will lead to frustration. Most of the feeding, and especially the daytime feeding, occurs subsurface, when caddis are in their larval or pupal stages. It might be disappointing, but this requires an angler to resort to nymphing with imitations that represent the subsurface stages of the bug’s lifecycle. There are some good October caddis pupae, larva and emerger patterns out there than can be run in tandem to cover a wide swath of the water column. This is an excellent strategy that spoon-feeds tasty morsels to big browns that would not be out and about during the day at any other time of year. Of course nymphing is a practice many of us undertake only because it catches trout when they are not looking up. Go to the river enough and there will come a late afternoon in fall when trout are picking off October caddis as they flutter on the water’s surface. There’s nothing more fun than those evenings when skittering a big bushy dry fly actually works.
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hile the majority of anglers prowl the waters off Franklin County, Fla. using spinning and casting gear with live bait or artificial lures, fly fishermen here are quietly stalking their prey with consistently outstanding results. There’s not likely any species of fish here (and there are MANY) that won’t fall for a fly. Tarpon, for example, can be had on a variety of presentations, but the fly is far and away the most productive approach to getting bites. When chasing big schools of them in the clear Gulf water, you can forget about big jigs or other clunky lures. The tantalizing subtleness a fly offers can, at times, be the only thing that triggers a feeding response. This same concept can hold true with many other fish. As we approach fall, redfish, Spanish mackerel, bonito and drag-ripping jack crevalle are just a few of the species that fly fishers can expect to see all the way through December.
Chris Robinson, of Robinson Brother’s Guide Service in Apalachicola, has been putting clients on the fly bite for many years and is your go-to guy for everything fly. He said that when the north winds blow, look for bait balls close to shore in the Gulf waters; birds will usually point them out for you. There, you’ll find Spanish mackerel, bonito and jack crevalle. A small baitfish-imitating fly works best here. In the bays, redfish, trout, flounder and jack crevalle are the primary targets. These marshy waters are abundant with forage. All those species are sure to eat a shrimp-imitating fly. Most species can be had using an 8- or 9-weight rod, but when targeting the jacks, Chris suggests you step up to an 11-weight. These critters are flat out savages and will test the mettle of fishermen and their equipment. Some can top the 20-pound class, and that’s a fight you’ll never forget! Chris claims the best place to learn how to fly fish is on the water. He’s always eager to teach folks all they need to know about this artistic form of angling. So don’t feel intimidated if you have no experience. His skiff is loaded with all the latest quality equipment anyone could need. Hiring a guide like Chris is highly encouraged for several reasons: you don’t have to travel with gear, you don’t have to guess about flies and other tackle, and you get to put wear and tear on his equipment, not yours. If you do choose to haul your boat here, this place is user friendly with plenty of launch sites, outfitters and friendly locals with lots of fish tales to share. For a complete list of rentals, charters, supplies and more visit www.floridasforgottencoast.com.
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oling mangrove edges and flats in search of tailing and belly crawling reds is as much hunting as it is fishing. When the target is sighted and it’s time to take a shot with an 8-weight fly rod, your aim better be on target. Gillz pro staffer Noah Miller, of Melbourne, Fla., has spent the on-the-water hours it takes to consistently take reds on the fly. He’s one of those anglers who knows there are still plenty of fish in the famous inshore waters around Titusville. The Indian River, Banana River and Mosquito Lagoon might be facing water quality challenges, but the fishing remains good. Right now, during the fall mullet run and lasting into February is prime time on Florida’s east coast.
“There’s lots of forage, and the fish are happy,” Miller said of current conditions. “They’re very opportunistic this time of year and will eat almost any fly, as long as it is presented correctly.” The redfish display a lot of schooling activity in preparation for a late fall spawn. These fish are resident to their respective waters and remain there through the seasons, even during the spawn. They can be encountered in large schools of 100 fish or more, and finding them is the key to catching them. “Put in the time on the pushpole,” Miller coached. “These fish do move, but they might only be 200 yards away from where they were yesterday. If things look right and you think there should be fish around, don’t leave an area until you’re certain they’re not there.” If the fish are not visible, it is tough to catch them on a fly. With conventional gear, an angler can make long searching casts to cover water for fish that are not showing themselves. With a fly rod, you’re better off holding the fly on the deck until you spot a fish. Seeing the fish and which way it is headed allows for presentation of the fly. You want it to plop down in front of the fish and close, but not too close. “About 40 feet is the cast I like to make,” said Miller. “You’ll be able to tell if he’s seen it and is interested right away… as soon as the fly hits the water. Then you want to start stripping it away from the fish to make it look like a fleeing crab, shrimp or whatever fly you’re fishing.” Miller caught the redfish on the cover of this month’s editions of Coastal Angler Magazine in stained water with a Seaducer pattern that had purple and black hackle feathers for a tail, a black EP Fiber head and bead chain eyes. That fly worked for the 26-incher on the cover, but this time of year presentation is much more important than fly selection. Noah Miller is a Gillz (gillz-gear.com) pro-staffer and is co-owner of Florida Fly Co., which provides the things fly rodders need to fish Florida’s waters. Check them out on Instagram @FloridaFlyCo and on Facebook.
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ontauk, NY. It’s known locally as “The End,” and it’s marketed as “The Fishing Capital of the World!” It can back up both claims. “This is an awesome place for fly- and light-tackle fall thrills says charter skipper Paul Dixon of To the Point Charters (516-314-1185; www.flyfishingmontauk.com). “During October, the inshore action with speedy false albacore, stripers and monster bluefish absolutely sizzles.” Dixon has been fishing Montauk waters for 25 years, loading customers aboard his Contender Tournament 25 and working anywhere from the shadow of Montauk’s iconic lighthouse at the tip of the South Fork to Orient Point at the eastern terminus of Long Island’s North Fork. In the winter months, he charters out of Key Largo to fish the Everglades and Florida Keys. “It’s in the rips and coves at Montauk that the fall mayhem really
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comes together,” said Dixon, who loves targeting albies with fly rod in hand. Through September, you’ll find pods of Fat Alberts scattered across Long Island’s East End, but once the rainbait exits the bays, Montauk explodes with fish.” According to Dixon, at the height of the run so many bay anchovies stack up in the rips surrounding Montauk Point that the water actually appears brown with the immense schools. “At that point,” said the skipper, “the albies feed in two ways. They’ll cruise through the densest baitfish schools in tight packs, turning on their sides with their mouths open and simply strain anchovies as they move along. They are tough to hook under those conditions since they aren’t singling out specific targets. Wait a little while though, and they’ll begin to bust up the baitfish schools. That’s when the fishing absolutely breaks loose and every cast has the potential to connect.” While light-tackle fans can hook-up using small tins like a Deadly Dick or a white 1-oz. Panther Martin Big Fin swimbait, Dixon prefers the long wand when sea conditions allow. “These fish hit hard and run fast, so go with the best fly fishing gear you can afford,” he suggested. “I use Cortland Compact floating/intermediate lines, Rise fly rods and Tibor reels. For patterns, 2- to 3-inch Epoxy Minnows get the job done most of the time.” Dixon pointed out that it’s important to know exactly what you are casting for each time you let your line fly. “The albies will be slicing right through the baitfish schools, and it’s important to lead them by several feet,” he said. “The bass, meanwhile, stick close together and plow through the schools like they are mowing a lawn. For these, bring your fly right across the front of the pack. Either way, stay in the bait with each cast. If your offering lands outside of the baitfish school, it’s going to get slammed by a monster blue.” Launch your own boat at Montauk for $25 at Gone Fishing Marina (www.gonefishingmarina78.com). For overnight stays, Montauk Harborside Resort Hotel and Snug Harbor Motel and Marina (www. montauksnugharbor.com) offer suitable accommodations at reasonable prices. Plan your visit with the Montauk Chamber of Commerce (www. montaukchamber.com).
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ne of the best parts of summer ending is the beginning of fall fishing and FROGS! I love to fish topwater frogs over grass, and this time of year is prime time. I live about 45 minutes from Lake Guntersville in Alabama, and there’s no place better, or more famous, for frog fishing than Guntersville. In the parking lot this time of year, there’s no telling how many different states you will see license plates from. I’ve fished all over this country and Guntersville definitely doesn’t have a monopoly on the frog bite. It has more matted grass than other TVA lakes, but fisheries up north have loads of grass too. And the bass up north seem to be more eager to bite. I think it’s because they aren’t targeted as heavily as they are down here. If I had the opportunity to take someone out and try to get them fired up about bass fishing, I think fishing a frog over matted vegetation would be my choice. If that person’s heart rate didn’t spike when a big bass blew up through the mat on their frog, then they would be better off doing something else. And then once they’ve seen a blow-up, the excitement level for the next one is all the higher. I get a huge smile on my face every time I see it happen no matter how many thousands of times it has happened. Just watching a fish blow up on a frog is exciting, but you also need to get him in the boat for that all-important photo op or weigh-in stage. For that you must have the right
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gear. If you throw a hollow frog like the one in this photo over matted grass and he bites, you probably won’t get him in using monofilament line and a rod and reel from the department store. My setup for frog fishing is a sure-fire winner. Rod: MHX FP885 with Winn split grips and Winn Grip Sleeves | Daiwa reel | 60 lb. Vicious braid | Spro frog. Give it a try this weekend. I know it will work for you.
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