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hile mystic grouper can be caught year-round in the Bahamas, the winter months are our favorite time of year. Whenever a weather window presents itself, we point our bow east across the Florida Straights in search of these deep-water bottom dwellers. Mystics are one of the lesser-known grouper species, simply because anglers don’t fish deep enough to target them. Like all grouper, they are excellent to eat and usually weigh from 15 to 50 pounds, although they can grow much larger. It takes special gear to fish the 800- to 1,200-foot depths where we find mystics. Armed with Shimano Tiagra 80 WAs and Shimano Tiagra 50 WAs equipped with Hooker Electric Autostop drives, we string up 65- to 100-pound Power Pro braid on Crafty One Custom’s Deep Drop Rods. We begin by paying close attention to our Humminbird Solix sonar with CHIRP HD digital technology to locate bottom structure. We look for cones, holes, drop-offs, ledges and deep-water ridges. Once viable structure is located, we position the boat above it with engines out of gear to judge how wind and current will manipulate our drift. Then the

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Finding bait becomes more important than at any other time of year. Goebel likes to get out well before dawn in search of shad or herring flickering near the surface, especially when a big moon keeps baitfish active all night. Diving birds are also a dead giveaway. They are likely feeding on baitfish pushed by stripers from below. “A lot of times if there’s bait there, I won’t even worry about marking fish on the graph,” Goebel said. “I’ll just put out my lines and start fishing where the bait is.”

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here aren’t many anglers willing to endure the frigid early morning temperatures of winter on a large reservoir. But for those who can handle a little discomfort, right now is the best time of year to hook up with the striper of a lifetime. Around the Southeast, in reservoirs where striped bass were introduced, falling water temperatures spur changes in behavior that make the largest fish in the lake susceptible to anglers. Those 30- to 50-pounders are feeding up right now. They’re storing up reserves that will take them through the spring spawn. “It’s trophy striper season,” said Shane Goebel, of Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service. “The bigger fish are participating a little better. This time of year, we start going after those big ol’ hogs that are chasing the big baits.” The large summer schools broke up months ago. Stripers are spread out and on the move, following baitfish into the creek mouths and up into the backs of the creeks. Big fish move shallow when water temps hit the mid to low 50s on the lakes Goebel guides in the mountains of north Georgia and western North Carolina. It might take some searching to find them, but the rewards can be huge.

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Capt. Carlos Arguedas (left) shows off a huge cubera snapper caught aboard the Los Suenos charter vessel, Wingman, with Lindor Jimenez. Photo courtesy of Wingman Charters, Los Suenos, Costa Rica.

Los Suenos roosterfish come big aboard Capt. Carlos Arguedas’ charter vessel, Wingman. Photo courtesy of Wingman Charters, Los Suenos, Costa Rica.

f Costa Rica isn’t already on your bucket list, it should be. Famous for both inshore and offshore fishing, it’s also a country with incredible biodiversity and exciting eco-tourism opportunities. In short, there’s something for every sportsman and adventure seeker here. From a fishing perspective, the west coast of this Central American country is most favored with several significant cities and ports including Jaco, Quepos and, of course, Golfito. It’s Los Suenos, however, where

my wife, Felicia and I found outstanding action on a trip last April. We worked the inshore grounds, catching huge roosterfish, rainbow runners, grouper, jacks and even mahi. We also decked a big cubera snapper. Of course, we did have an edge. Coastal Angler’s very own Costa Rica inshore reporter Capt. Carlos Arguedas and his first-mate son, Christopher, were our charter crew. “This really is a terrific place to fish,” said Arguedas, “We have access to a lot of different spots ranging from very close to the marina to 50 miles away. The roosterfish action is unbelievable here but we also catch big cubera snapper, amberjack, groupers and huge red snappers, too.” Arguedas loves to take clients for roosterfish because they fight so hard, are found close to port, and grow big. He’s had a 90-pounder grace his deck. For these, he’ll slow troll live baits like blue runners, herring, sardines or bonita. All of these baits, impaled on size 8 circle hooks, also attract other large predators; so you never know what to expect when the rod doubles over. “Roosterfish are very impressive when you first see them,” said Arguedas. “They are exotic-looking with big dorsal rays, a huge mouth and striped flanks. They are stunning to see for the first time. They are also exceptionally strong. Fight a 20-pounder and you’ll think you have a 40-pounder at the end of the line. They jump, too, and shake their head, so remember to lower your rod tip when that fish comes up or you’ll tear the hook free.” Among the other big fish that hit the deck for Arguedas’ crew on a regular basis are goliath grouper that can top 400 pounds. These are targeted around local reefs. If you want to run offshore, sailfish, tuna and marlin abound within 10 miles of port. Dorado, sometimes topping 30 pounds, can be tempted within sight of the coast. Costa Rica’s tropical climate makes it a year-round destination. Most travelers prefer to visit during the dry season, which runs from December through April, but you’ll find lighter crowds and lower travel prices during the “green” or rainy season from May to November. Whenever you visit, it really helps to work with a travel pro that deals frequently with Costa Rica to customize a trip here. Blue Water Sportfishing Charters (http://bluewatersportfishingcharters.com) specializes in setting up trips to Los Suenos. They can put you in the right place at the right time for the fish you want to catch, sights you want to see or adventures you want to experience. They’ll also book you with Capt. Carlos—or you can contact him yourself at www.wingmancr.com.

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ahoo Smackdown X, hosted by the historic Bimini Big Game Club Resort and Marina on Nov. 8-12, saw 23 boats competing for more than $25,000 in cash and prizes. Out of the 23 competing boats, 22 teams landed fish, bringing 152 wahoo to the scales in the process. Team Who’s Your Daddy took top team honors with 16 fish weighing a total of 231.5 pounds and took home $15,000 in cash winnings. Second place was Team Blitzsea, which earned $7,500 in cash for their 21 fish and a total catch weight of 206.4 pounds. Team Murderize, out of Freeport, Grand Bahama, finished third, taking home $2,500 in cash winnings for a catch of 11 fish with a total catch weight of 193.6 pounds. Team Little Giant caught the largest wahoo of the tournament at 50.7 pounds. Tournament festivities included live local entertainment nightly, a cocktail reception poolside for the captains’ meeting, a cookout on day one of the tournament, and a closing awards party on the great lawn, featuring a buffet, live entertainment and a full open bar. Sponsors for this year’s tournament include American Beverage Marketers (www.masterofmixes.com) as the Title Sponsor, Bahamian Brewery and Beverage (Sands), artist David Dunleavy, Tropic Ocean Airways, Caza Offshore, Live Wire Tackle, Flanigan’s, CS Custom Lures and Bimini Big Game Club. With more than 50-record-setting catches in the waters around the island, Bimini has often been referred to as the Sport Fishing Capital of the World. The Big Game Club opened for business in 1947. Owner Neville Stewart saw the promise and allure of fishing and personally developed and encouraged tournaments. He sold his interest to Bacardi, which over 30 years grew the tradition with many memorable tournaments. The current owners, the Southern California-based Hankey Group, put the iconic fishing resort back in play in 2010 and are completing a multi-million-dollar renovation, that includes numerous capital improvements to the rooms, restaurant and lounge, landscaping, new pool and a renovated 75 slip marina, including docks and seawall.

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Inshore & Offshore Opportunities

by Capt. Terry Fisher

very month of every year will present different challenges to E all anglers. This year should be no different from the previous year, in regards to knowing when or where to go in quest of a particular species. Each year at this time, I present my views on what I believe will hold true for the new calendar year as to what species is best to target and during which months (on a ‘quarterly’ basis) as follows:

JANUARY- MARCH Sheepshead will lead the charge as the bigger fish migrate from the gulf waters and infiltrate docks, seawalls and mangroves. They will be found in each and every ‘PASS’ (Redfish, Captiva and Boca Grande) as well as creek mouths and back waters with structure, especially those areas with old piles and rocks. I fish for them with shrimp tails while periodically hurling the heads for chum. Use small #1 or # 2 size bait hooks. Snook is a year around favorite of mine and they have moved from the beaches to the canals and creek mouths. Artificial baits such as ‘twitchbait’ (MR 19 MirrOLure); Shallow running swim or ‘crank’ baits; weedless soft plastics or topwater plugs (Heddon Spook Jr.) will all produce. Preferred live baits are sardines, herring, pinfish, mullets and big shrimps. Jack Crevalle will prevail in canals and creeks. The will be spotted busting glass minnows at the surface. Almost any artificial presentation will work when they are feeding. Use Sardines or shrimp for live bait presentations. Spanish Mackerel will begin their migration southward. Artificial baits such as gold and silver spoons, Gotcha Lures for good action. Use wire leaders to prevent cutoffs. Watch for diving birds and usually the mackerel will be a part of the action together with Lady Fish. Grouper/Snapper move closer to inshore as water temperature cools. Causeway, Edison, Helens, Pace and other well know reefs will hold fish. Shrimp, pinfish, sardines and squid are my baits of choice. APRIL-JUNE Seatrout will inhabit grass flats in 3’ to 6’ of water. Look for murky green color indicating sea grasses. Larger seatrout will be more prevalent during the early spring month (April). Artificial baits of all types will work. Also, fish shrimp under a cork (weighted or free-lined) suspended above the seabed. Tarpon will begin their migration from the southern waters of Mexico. Look for them off Ft. Myers Beach and the beaches of the outer islands of Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa. Fish sardines, threadfins, mullets or big pinfish under a cork or balloon for best results. Anchor up ahead of their paths. Snook will begin to move from the canals and creeks to the beaches and passes. Redfish become more plentiful and larger inshore with higher tides and stronger currents. Look for them around oyster beds and mangrove islands on incoming tides. Big shrimp, cut

Pinfish, mullet and crabs are all great baits to use fished on the seabed or suspended under a popping cork. Mangrove Snapper are an inshore favorite this time of year. They are very tasty. Live cut shrimp on small circle hook placed under docks and around mangroves should yield plenty, for a nice meal. Triple Tail/King Mackerel/Cobia/Permit offshore may all join the party as waters warm. Trolling artificial lures for mackerel. Try big shrimp for tripletail and cobia. Mackerel and cobia will likely be caught while fishing for snapper on the reefs mentioned above. JULY-SEPTEMBER Redfish become the predominant fish. The bigger ones (around September time frame) are known as ‘Bull Reds’. Warmer water triggers their migratory senses to move closer inshore. High tides, plenty of food and protection give them the ability to eat, spawn and fatten up for their long winter offshore. They will be found in schools. They love artificial gold spoons and soft weedless plastics. Live shrimp, pinfish and crab are great baits to use in back country locations off of oyster shoals and around mangrove islands. Snook will be found in the same locations as redfish during this time of year. While targeting redfish, one will likely catch snook on the same presentations used for the redfish. Seatrout will remain active, but will be smaller in size. Look for the larger ones in the potholes in the shallower waters of Pine Island Sound and Tarpon Bay. Grouper/Snapper will require going further offshore to find. The bigger ones will hold in 45’ to 90’ of water. Permit are fighting machines and will show up on the reefs. Live crab is my bait of choice when I know Permit is around. OCTOBER-DECEMBER Redfishing may be at its finest early on this ‘quarter’. However, depending on the water temperatures, it will likely be the ‘beginning of the end’ for the larger Bull Reds. Usually, the month of October is the best and things will begin winding down sometime in November, when cooler water temperatures move the schooling fish offshore. Black Drum is a cousin to the redfish and a powerful foe. They are more of a cooler water species and will be caught all winter long in deep holes, under docks and rock structures, including bridge piles. I have good luck using large live shrimps for these guys. Seatrout are here year around and are usually plentiful to catch and release but not as big during the last ‘quarter’ of the year. Pompano/Spanish Mackerel will, for the most part, be bycatches while targeting seatrout. These species are migratory and will show up from time to time throughout the year. This is Captain Terry Fisher of Fish Face Charters. Check out my website at www.fishfacecharters.com for all services offered. Feel free to call me direct at 239-357-6829 or email fishfacecharters@yahoo.com. I am also available as ‘Captain for Hire’ on your vessel (including boat club member vessels), by the hour to assist with safety, navigation, fishing techniques and locations that will make most all your fishing adventures a success. More fishing reports may be found at www.goboatingflorida.com under the section of ‘Fishing’. The reports are written on a bi-monthly basis and offer pictures of clients with their catches.

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On the Fly

by Capt. Mike Manis

s we enter the middle of our winter season, wind and low water will be a constant. As they’re tolerant to cooler conditions, I’ll concentrate on spotted sea trout and redfish. I also want to work the beginning of an incoming tide. In addition, I’ll split my time working sand holes on open grass flats and making my way back up back country creek systems. Up these creek systems, I like dead end coves covered with sand bottom. After a couple cool months, these creeks are a natural transition area for our game fish, as they’ll move up into these areas to warm up on the shallow sandy bottom. Multiple months of cool weather is also why I also like the early incoming tide. Bait has been scarce for long enough that these game fish will begin looking with some urgency. They feel the tide instantly and begin working up the creek or flat rushing to get a shot at what was unobtainable on low water. They know their chances are best early before the prey has a chance to vanish. Additionally, I’ll downsize my baits. Clouser deep minnows work well over the sand holes out on the grass flats and small baitfish patterns are good up the backcountry creeks. Out of

the wind, I prefer a seven-weight. However, if I’m out on an open flat in the wind, I like the punch a nine-weight delivers. A floating line is a good all around choice. The Placida ramp at Boca Grande and Ponce Park ramp in Punta Gorda provide good access to backcountry creek systems. From Placida, Bull Bay between Gasparilla Sound and Turtle Bay has lots of room to explore. From Ponce Park, south along the east side from Alligator Creek to Pirate Harbor is full of small creek systems. My favorite open grass flats contain a mix of sand and healthy turtle grass. Game fish like to hold on the grass edges that they use as ambush points. Mostly, they’re full of spotted sea trout; but, on a low incoming tide these flats provide a good opportunity to target tailing redfish. They’re being opportunistic just like the fishery in the creek systems. Pine Island and Gasparilla Sound as well as Lemon Bay are worth a look. In the harbor, pompano can be found on the hard bottom just off Cape Haze Point. Also, keep an eye on your boat wake as you’re running outside the bar along the west wall. Sheepshead are everywhere and can be fished from land as well as boat. On land, the Placida trestle is very popular. Every dock, pier, underwater structure, and artificial reef will hold sheepshead. Until next month, good tides. Captain Michael Manis is a U.S.G.C. Licensed captain and has been teaching the sport of fly and light tackle angling since 2002. He lives in Punta Gorda, Florida and can be reached at www.puntagordaflycharters.com.

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were well over 1000 lots sold; some high bringing in thousands of dollars, some low below 50.00, some bringing hundreds. On the eBay site here is what some of the items sold for in the Vintage Collectable rods, reels, and lures. One fly by Dick Braun rod ended at $5950.00, Mitchell 508 rod/ reel combo $784.99, Salt Water 1pc rod $632.00. The pun “Hot ell, we’re starting a brand new year of hunting for that Rods” right now seems to be vintage Fly Rods in Bamboo. treasured reel, rod or lure that is just waiting to be found; Reels - Arthur Kovalousky hand built 16/0 reel sold for waiting for us Vintage Fishing Tackle collectors to stumble $9236.77, Mitchell 408DL $3380.85, another Mitchell 300DL across it. Garage, yard, estate, pawn shops; you name it and from 1974 sold $2600.00. A Milam and 2 Meek reels sold for it might be there, you just have to look for it. The 2nd largest over $2500 ea., Zebco 150th Anniv Brunswick rod/reel sold for Vintage Tackle show in the world is scheduled for next month $1998.00. at Daytona Beach, Fl., Feb 22 & 23. As usual it will take place at Lures - A Charmer in the box brought $4975.00, a Heddon Plaza Resort & Spa, 600 North Atlantic Ave. The show is open Wood Lure Box (no lure) sold for $4500.00, another Heddon to the public Friday 11am-4pm and Sat. 9am-3pm. This is a 1 empty wood box sold for $3938.88, SouthBend Truck Oreno day trip with an early start from around here, PG - 4 1/2 hrs. FM fetched $3435.00 in the winning bid, Storm Wiggle Wart V22 5hr. Naples about 5 1/2 hrs. so if you start around 6am, or a little sold for $2475.00. There were a total of 52 lures that all sold for later depending on your starting point, you’re there either day over $1000.00 each when the auction ended. Pictures of each when it opens and back home in time for bed that evening. are shown in the sold section of eBay. There are 350 8ft tables filled with anything and everything It’s out there folks, you just need to find it. Until next month that has to do with vintage tackle and is either on display or for and a Happy Hunting New Year to all. Dad’s old Tackle Box sale, some of our show members have both. Looking for that bids you fair looking for now. Until next month, Dick Braun, special vintage fishing item? It most likely will be at the Daytona FATC, 941-661-7187. show. Put a car load of fishing friends Florida Antique Tackle Collectors, Inc. is a non-profit, member supported together and make plans to attend, organization registered in the State of Florida. The purposes of the Club are to you won’t be disappointed. This past enhance and promote the collection, preservation and knowledge of old antique fall, Lang’s held their big auction angling memorabilia and the history of tackle produced in Florida. FATC and again it was a huge success with sponsors three exhibitions each year throughout the State of Florida. Club one lure bringing a bid of $25,000.00 Members bring historical displays from their collections of old fishing tackle and also bring old tackle to trade among themselves. The public is invited to attend before the gavel fell with a SOLD these exhibitions and encouraged to bring their own old tackle for free appraisals and a lot of hand clapping. There

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Fishin’ Frank

by Capt. Frank Hommema

he store next to us moved and we took over an extra 1780 sq. ft. bringing us to almost 4000 sf of fishing tackle. Then we found an old storage area outside with a covered roof, so we built a seminar area with benches and tables, so you have a place for your drink, writing notes, and just makes it all the more comfortable. With all the extra space we have a Rod and Reel Room with 14 feet of wonderful ceiling height, after 34 years of 8’3” ceiling this is a god-send wonderful thing. I bought a couple 12- and 13-foot surf rods, just because I could stand them up. Tackle boxes and casting nets have a room and, I guess embarrassing yet true, we have built a boutique room with shirt and hats and stuff. Ouch that one hurt. In the main room there are big racks full of rod and reel combos from $19.99 and up to whatever you want to spend. The hard part to coming to terms with is now I am a store clerk and no longer a construction worker. I hope you will stop by and just check out all the new toys. The reason this was possible was great friends and the people who work here. After a couple of weeks going every day, 7 days a week, month after month, I have not been the easiest person to be around and “Thank You” to everyone for putting up with it all. Just to mention a bit about fishing, it has and continues to be a pretty darn good year for fishing. Now it is true most days it is better to be lucky than good, but in the Gulf we’re seeing some of the best snapper and grunt fishing in years! If you are not having that kind of luck, try live shrimp on a 3/0 circle hook, lighten up your rod to a 12 to 20-lb class and 30-lb braid and a 2 once sinker. In the Harbor and sounds there are a ton of trout and true to this time of year, there are a lot of smaller ones. Switch to a TT-18 MirrOlure. Cast it out and let it sink for 3 seconds then slow-twitch it back in. The slow-twitch and being a bit deeper will attract the larger trout. The other lure which I use for larger trout is the Rapala sub-walk in the OG color; this lure you walk the dog under water, not fast, a steady pace, bam big trout. There are also a bunch of largemouth bass fishing going on; I guess the red tide scared a lot of people to have rediscovered bass fishing, whether above the Franklin Locks or the Northport canal systems where the bite is on.

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The Great Calusa Blueway

by Mike Hammond

ne of the many things about O the Calusa Blueway that I love is the variety of access and

easy, convenient launches with great facilities. They are perfect when I am with the whole family. Sometimes if you are willing to take a little hike and maybe get temporarily rerouted as you walk through mangroves, then the reward is access to water and fish that people rarely get to see. One of these launches is Annie’s Creek in Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park, which is just northwest of Cape Coral. The Calusa Blueway sign is posted on a kiosk along Old Burnt Store Marina Road just north of Annie’s Creek, but I prefer to access the preserve about 200 yards south at Gate 8. The northern gate leads to a small opening in the mangroves just 450 feet away. The creek is very narrow and windy here, making it difficult for longer paddlecraft to navigate. On a low tide, there is almost no water. At Gate 8 you will have a quarter-mile walk to the primitive launch, but it is much easier to paddle once you hit the water. You can remain back in the mangrove maze or head out to Charlotte Harbor. There are plenty of snook, snapper and other fish in Annie’s Creek and it is protected from the wind and powerboats. A favorite fishing spot for many anglers called “the bar” is just a few hundred yards from the mouth of the creek. It is well worth the effort if the conditions are right. Anglers using pedal craft will have to wait to lower their fins until getting out to deeper water. Even on a high tide, the creek has shallow areas. A cart is a must-have to get heavy sit-on tops to the launch. If you are willing to put in a little work and have a sense of adventure, the Annie’s Creek launches can put you on fish that may not have seen another angler in weeks.

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Outdoor Opportunities by Wayne Nichols inally, some cooler weather lately down here in SoFlo! OK, FNorth so it’s nothing compared to the northern states, or even Florida, but if I’ve gotta put on my insulated flip flops

for a hunt then it’s officially winter to me. An important part of what we do is land management on private lands for ranchers, farmers, and citrus growers. Hogs, deer, turkey, and gators is the main focus. All too often we hear hunters complain of not having any meat, letting small bucks walk to mature, and afraid to shoot a doe because “does bring in bucks”....in a word, wrong. Having too many doe on your property is about the worst thing you can have going against you. Bucks seek out doe to breed and chase/spar/fight with other bucks for dominance. If he doesn’t have to actively look for a doe and there’s plenty of food around, well, he won’t...and mature bucks aren’t exactly known for being daytime active with temps down here. Culling your doe population is a good thing, maybe the best thing you can do on your property. Besides improving herd health and overall genetics, it makes mature bucks actively seek out doe for breeding in daylight hours, when doe are more active in morning and afternoons. Ratio numbers vary according to who you ask. Some experts say 1:1 ratio, some say 2:1, 3:1... never ending debate there. Personally I like about a 3:1 doe to buck ratio. As long as you’re willing to harvest doe, keeps their numbers in check and meat in the freezer. I personally haven’t really “hunted” for years, as much as I love it and have a passion for it, I simply enjoy taking others more than I care about myself killing an animal, and it’d be hard for me to improve on what I’ve taken over the years with the only exception being some of the exotics free-roaming now due to hurricane Charlie, such as Axis deer (picture red deer with spots, not a fawn) which are by far the best eating deer I’ve ever had! My family and friends’ hunts are what I really look forward to each season. This year’s meat hunts are pictured this month with my wife and kids, plus a few friends, quality time that’s priceless. With hunting season winding down in SoFlo, we’ll turn our focus to hogs the next few months anticipating Spring Osceola turkey season. If you’d like any info on our land management programs or hunts give us a call, 863-9907650. Y’all stay safe out there and take a kid hunting or fishing anytime you can.

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Peace RiverCharlotte Harbor

by Capt. Dave Stephens

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L E A S S E R V E E T NT IN W With Special Offers For the 2019 Boat Show Season Your Suzuki Marine Dealer has exceptional deals in store for you when you purchase a new Suzuki outboard from 25 to 350 horsepower during the winter Boat Show Season. Get Suzuki’s 3-Year Limited Warranty plus 3 years of Extended Protection at no extra charge.There are Instant Savings on select models, and Low-Rate Financing is also available. See your participating Suzuki Marine dealer for all the details.

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Six Years of Protection at no extra charge on all new outboards 25 to 350 HP.

Instant Savings on select models when you buy at the boat show. See your dealer for details.

Rates as low as 5.99% on new Suzuki outboards on approved credit.* [60 Months]

3 Years Limited Warranty + 3 Years Extended Protection

Gimme Six Extended Protection promo is applicable to new Suzuki Outboard Motors from 25 to 350 HP in inventory which are sold and delivered to buyer between 01/01/19 and 03/31/19 in accordance with the promotion by a Participating Authorized Suzuki Marine dealer in the continental US and Alaska to a purchasing customer who resides in the continental US or Alaska. Customer should expect to receive an acknowledgement letter and full copy of contract including terms, conditions and wallet card from Suzuki Extended Protection within 90 days of purchase. If an acknowledgement letter is not received in time period stated, contact Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. – Marine Marketing via email: marinepromo@suz.com. The Gimme Six Promotion is available for pleasure use only, and is not redeemable for cash. Instant Savings apply to qualifying purchases of select Suzuki Outboard Motors made between 01/01/19 and 03/31/19. For list of designated models, see participating Dealer or visit www.suzukimarine.com. Instant Savings must be applied against the agreed-upon selling price of the outboard motor and reflected in the bill of sale. (Suzuki will, in turn, credit Dealer’s parts account.) There are no model substitutions, benefit substitutions, rain checks, or extensions. Suzuki reserves the right to change or cancel these promotions at any time without notice or obligation. * Financing offers available through Synchrony Retail Finance. As low as 5.99% APR financing for 60 months on new and unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors. Subject to credit approval. Not all buyers will qualify. Approval, and any rates and terms provided, are based on credit worthiness. $19.99/month per $1,000 financed for 60 months is based on 5.99% APR. Hypothetical figures used in calculation; your actual monthly payment may differ based on financing terms, credit tier qualification, accessories or other factors such as down payment and fees. Offer effective on new, unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors purchased from a participating authorized Suzuki dealer between 01/01/19 and 03/31/19. “Gimme Six”, the Suzuki “S” and model names are Suzuki trademarks or ®. Don’t drink and drive. Always wear a USCG-approved life jacket and read your owner’s manual. © 2019 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

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