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Micron WA (Water-Activated) is the latest addition to the AkzoNobel’s Interlux industry leading Micron Technology product range. It is a showcase antifouling paint that offers longlasting, multi-seasonal protection in a waterbased formulation. Micron WA combines powerful antifouling performance while reducing impact on the environment, leaving a smooth, clean hull. It is easy to apply with low odor that makes application and clean up easy. This paint is ideal for cruise, power and sailboats and suitable for all waters. Using a novel paint technology called Water Activated Matrix, Micron WA delivers a crisp, vibrant color and uniform appearance to provide a striking, attractive finish, while at the same time efficiently delivering powerful antifouling performance. More information is available at: https://interlux.com/en/us/boat-paint/antifouling/micron-wa
The Vortex lubrication system for marine trailers is designed with towing in mind. Vortex on your trailer axles mean years of service without the hassle of replacing the grease. A great feature that comes with the Vortex is the 100,000-mile or 5-year limited warranty. And, if you are a trailer owner that likes to work on the trailer in the off-season, the Vortex threaded cap screw on/off cap makes it easier than ever to check the bearings. You never have to use a hammer to remove or install the cap. We fill the Vortex hub with Lucas Oil Products Marine Grease, a superior bearing grease that has high heat qualities and is water resistant… even in saltwater! Vortex is available from select OEM trailer manufacturers pre-installed on your new trailer with disc brakes or idler hubs. Vortex hubs can be purchased from marine dealers and marine parts suppliers to replace the old hubs on your trailer. Vortex replacement hub kits are available pre-greased, pre-assembled in clear clamshell packaging, perfect for taking with you in your truck or boat as a spare hub. Depend on quality Dexter Vortex hubs for your trailering experiences.
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If you own a boat, you know the stress of ParkIt360 Force 10K backing your trailered pride and joy into a tight space. With this in mind, we took it upon ourselves to take Parkit360’s Force 10K electric trailer dolly for a test spin. Right off the bat, we were impressed. Assembly was easy, and by connecting the trailer’s power harness to the Force, we were able to control the trailer’s brakes with the Smart Brake Control System, which provides control and safety on a steep grade. Also, the Bosch-designed electric motor supplied more than enough power to maneuver with little to no effort on the part of the user. The heavy-duty 4”-wide tires maintained traction on concrete as well as gravel and even in wet grass when loaded. The Force dolly proved its functionality regardless of terrain, and that could come in super handy for those parking boats, campers or anything else with a trailer ball where the concrete ends. But the most striking feature of the Force electric trailer dolly was how easy it made maneuvering the boat. With precise and easy-to-use controls, all the stress was taken out of navigating tight corners and turns in forward and reverse. We put the boat into spots we wouldn’t even attempt using a truck. Built of quality materials, powder-coated and compact enough to fit in the trunk of an SUV, Parkit360’s electric trailer dollies are a great tool for anyone who pulls a trailer.
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With its Gen II Standard and Xtreme jackplates, SeaStar Solutions brings to market improved jackplates that handle up to 300 and 400 hp outboards, respectively, and are easier to install and adjust and stand up better to the marine environment. To handle heavier loads, advanced composite bushings allow for smoother movement of the hydraulic rams when the jackplate is raised or lowered, making SeaStar a superior performing jackplate at all speeds and loads. Both the Seastar Standard and Xtreme are available with 4”, 6”, 8”, 10” and 12” setbacks. Redesigned engine brackets allow mounting of shallow-water anchors on both models without the use of adapter plates. Redesigned engine brackets also improve access to the mounting bolts. Side access has been introduced to make it easier to get a wrench on engine mounting bolts while clearance to access transom mounting bolts has also been opened up, making it easier for one person to install the plate. Installing a SeaStar Jackplate with SeaStar’s ProTap system allows for precise, standardized height adjustment. Key to the ProTap system is the SmartStick sensor, which can easily be installed along the side of the plate. While adding strength and improving access, the new design uses less material for weight reduction of 15 percent over the originals. Thicker MilSpec anodizing of the aluminum frame and lift and effective sacrificial anode mounting points provide improved protection against corrosion.
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“At some point, I guess Dad decided, ‘If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,’” Barrett said. In June of 2014, Barrett and Mike set out to build what became the first Mag Bay Yacht. Working with hull designs by Michael Peters, one of the most respected designers in the industry, they started work to produce a high-quality 33’ center console that is the embodiment of elegance and function. It took almost a year to get everything the way they wanted it before the first Mag Bay hit the water in 2015. Since then, a lot of travel, hard work, attention to detail and customer support have brought recognition to Mag Bay Yachts for what it is. The Mag Bay 33’ is a high-end, expensive center console, and customers expect and receive the best. Early success allowed Mag Bay to reassemble much of the experienced crew from Cabo, who they consider family. One of those employees changed Barrett’s diapers nearly 30 years ago. They are the same employees who presented Mike with a plaque that hangs in the shop and reads: “I will always build the very best boat—at a profit if I can, at a loss if I must—but I will always build the best.” Barrett said that’s the philosophy for every Mag Bay that leaves the shop. “We’ve always tried to build the highest quality boat on the water,” he said. “We’ve always prided ourselves on using the absolute best products. If there’s not anything out there that’s up to par, we’ll make it. Being a family boatbuilder, it’s not about numbers for us. It’s about building the absolute best boat.” In the near future, the family at Mag Bay Yachts has plans to go back to its Cabo roots in designing a new 42’ inboard express. It’ll be exciting to see what they produce. For more information on Mag Bay Yachts, see their website at www. magbayyachts.com.
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ter flats species. Research involving acoustic telemetry helps identify movement patterns and spawning sites, in addition to regional population and habitat connections that inform flats conservation. These acoustic tags do not, however, track health indicators like growth rate and sexual maturity—those data are found using something called tag-recapture. This particular type of tag resembles a small post with a diameter similar to that of a toothpick. Each individual tag is marked with a unique serial number and is inserted just below the dorsal fin. Scientists record the tag’s serial number and measurements specific to the individual fish—weight, fork and tail length, gender and any other observations about its condition. In keeping with best handling practices, researchers release the fish in hopes of another encounter. That hope was fulfilled when McCord caught a tagged bonefish in the Bahamas. She was able to record its serial number and length measurements before releasing it again. According to Dr. Aaron Adams, BTT’s director of science & conservation, and Bahamas Initiative manager Justin Lewis, bonefish spawn during full and new moons from October through April. The bonefish McCord recaptured was first tagged at a pre-spawning aggregation site in January 2015. Its recapture, over three years later, occurred 34 miles from the initial tagging location, which is not uncommon, since bonefish typically remain in or near their home ranges except when they leave the flats to spawn in deeper water. BTT thanks McCord and all anglers, guides, researchers and partnering organizations for their participation in research. Their enthusiasm, not only in tag-recapture studies but in all BTT research projects, is vital to the pursuit of specific and science-driven conservation outcomes for our saltwater flats fisheries.
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here is nothing like the sight of a sailfish taking flight after a perfect hookset. The sound of the screaming reel is pure exhilaration on deck. For me, that feeling is exponentially greater when I experience it while watching my 16-year-old daughter, Avery Moody, skillfully drop back on that fish and reel tight on the snelled circle hook. On a recent spring day, I was reminded what it means to be a proud father of a young lady in love with fishing and our beautiful Florida lifestyle. She set her alarm for 4:30 a.m. Avery likes to catch fish with her own goggle eyes, and by 6 a.m. the baitwell had two dozen. The ocean was beautiful that morning, with a rolling ground swell from the north and light breeze. We pointed the bow east and ran. Dolphin was on her mind, but she knew the shallow bite was slow. At 28 miles out, we found our target water temp and were rewarded with a pair of ’phins for the dinner table. Putting those two fish in the boat made her day. As a dad, I was indifferent about the dolphin. My reward was knowing I had hours of uninterrupted, oneon-one time with my oldest daughter. Boys, lures, school, knots, church youth group, water temp, friends, and trying to figure out what that rattle is on the T-Top… it was all discussed.
About 3 p.m., we were back nearshore setting up a drift 4 miles out of Jupiter Inlet on the ledge. The bridled baits were lively, and we knew something would find them. Avery took a break from monitoring her Shimano Baitrunner to tie a big popper on her plugging rod and cast to small bonita (little tunny) that were crashing surface baits. Mid-knot, she hears her Baitrunner starting to sing. I advise, “Hey Avery, you have a bite, better setup.” She replies, “Hang on dad, let me finish tying this lure.” What I thought was procrastination was her intentional delay. We fish live bait on snelled circle hooks, and she knows to wait before engaging the reel. She finally picked up the rod, pointed straight at the outgoing line and reeled tight. A lit sailfish went airborne. She fired off some quick commands to me for line clearing, and the chase ensued. This past season, I have gone from yelling instructions at her to her yelling instructions at me! After a spectacular fight, the fish was brought boat-side, and Avery revived the sail for release. It was a flood of emotions for each of us after such a perfect day on the water. Avery is a fifth-generation Floridian who lives on the same Loxahatchee River property her great, great grandmother purchased in the 1920s. Avery and her 14-year-old sister Emily are homeschooled by my wife Carrie. When she is not offshore, Avery is fishing the river. Dock light snook fishing on light spin and fly are her favorites. She loves the south Florida environment, promoting conservation, and outwardly living what it means to be a Florida Girl.
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very year, Florida opens a recreational season to harvest these tasty mollusks from Port St. Joe on the north end of Florida’s Big Bend to Tarpon Springs on the south end. Scalloping with friends and family can be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable activities on the water. A mask, snorkel, some fins, a mesh bag and a dive flag are the basic things you need. Scallops tend to congregate in shallow grass flats and sandy areas in anywhere from 3 to 10 feet of water. Bring your own boat, rent one from the many marinas in the area or hire a charter captain and you’ll be well on your way. As you head out into the gulf, finding their location can be as easy as locating the fleet of boats that has already found some. Or, slowly drag a spotter behind the boat until you locate them. They don’t bite, so just dive down, pick them up and toss them into your mesh bag. If you can hold your breath long enough, you’ll likely pick up two or three at a time. Keep in mind, the limit for scallops is two gallons per person or 10 gallons per boat, whichever is less. These grass flats are also prime real estate for speckled trout. A jig tipped with a Gulp swimming mullet will definitely do the job for these feisty fish. As you get closer to houses and recreational docks, you’ll notice people staked out on their jon boats, cleaning scallops. It can be a pain for someone who isn’t used to cleaning scallops, so I highly recommend you pay the professionals to get it over with. On the way back in, it’s hard not to think about all the differ-
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I was 12 years old, but I remember that day on the party boat well. My neighbor and I were packed in with 20 other anglers. Everyone had rods, reels and tackle of varying size and strength. My own outfit included two fiberglass rods. Even my strongest pike rod was lighter than anything else on the boat. When my neighbor opened his tackle box, I saw 3- to 8-ounce sinkers that seemed huge to me. I remember thinking it was overkill. Once the multi-hook rig was baited, I dropped my line in the water. Almost immediately, the current swept it into the lines of five or six anglers fishing next to me. Another two messes like this drove home the understanding that a ½-ounce weight was not enough. I switched to a 4-ounce pyramid, which bent my stoutest rod significantly. Finally, pieces of clam were on the bottom waiting for a bite. When I set the hook that first time, the fight felt unusual. It was because I had three hooks and there was a fish on each one. The largest weighed less than a pound, but it was still incredible to a 12-yearold boy. As the morning passed, I landed fish after fish, all of them new to me. Goggle eyes, big sardines, flounder, cuttlefish, gurnard… I caught 14 species that day. When I got home that evening, I wrote down each of the species I caught and decided to keep track of it for the rest of my life. Today, that number stands at 776 different species. That early discovery of saltwater fishing drove me to travel the world in search of new species to catch in both fresh and saltwater. The pursuit has been a cornerstone of my life. My friend Roy Leyva wrote: “Some do it for its glory and the recognition. I do it for the love and the passion. It’s a lifestyle, not an addiction or a quest. But the person I’ve become is who I was born to be. Fishing is life and life is fishing. You have to embody it to understand its power. It does not tire me, nor does it take from my time on this earth. Instead it lets me live life to the fullest.” I couldn’t have said it better.
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since the albacore is a kind of tuna and is sometimes called “longfin tuna.” Back to the nickname of tuna as “chicken of the sea.” I know that some claim that unusual meats like alligator or crocodile or rattlesnake taste like chicken, but I don’t think
tuna fish tastes like chicken at all. Singer Jessica Simpson once ate a can of Chicken of the Sea tuna on her TV show while asking: “Is this chicken, what I have, or is this fish? I know it’s tuna, but it says Chicken [of] the Sea.” So the phrase “tuna fish” makes sense when we realize that “tuna” refers to the fish in the sea and “tuna fish” refers to the stuff in a can. Enjoy your lunch now that this issue is cleared up. Kevin McCarthy, the awardwinning author of “South Florida Waterways” (2013 available at amazon.com), can be reached at ceyhankevin@ gmail.com.
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Inshore & Offshore Opportunities
by Capt. Terry Fisher
FISHING THE ‘STATE OF FLORIDA’ IN JUNE am always excited when Iaround June arrives to fish anywhere the State of Florida.
Foul weather has virtually played out and consistent warm weather patterns, supported by good tides, afford opportunity that previous months can fail to deliver (especially this year). Stronger tides provide sufficient nutrients and oxygen to sustain a healthy food chain of various baits that support and ‘drive’ movement and migratory patterns of all species. Fish become more aggressive and must eat during the summer periods. Their digestive systems are designed to absorb and digest more food than during cool/ cold water temperatures. This is true for both east and west coasts of Florida. Jacksonville to Key West, host fantastic bottom fishing (shallow and deep). Yellowtail, mutton, grouper, red snapper, permit are just a few of the species to target around the reefs. Dolphin, sailfish, tuna, wahoo and kingfish (to name a few) will be found in good numbers in as little as 100 ft. depths around reefs, weed lines and drift wood. The only caveat may be the winds. My 1st Mate Vicki and I plan on trailering our 23 Pathfinder HPS to Jensen Beach or Key Largo this month to get in on some of the great action that this month offers. The west coast has similar action from Pensacola to Naples. However, when fishing pelagic species, such as dolphin, tuna and wahoo, the further south one is located, the farther out in the gulf, one must trek. Likewise, the larger reef species; red grouper, Yellowtail, mutton and red snapper will hold on reefs forty plus miles offshore. Closer to home, my offshore charters will consist of reefs within 10 miles of the outer islands (Sanibel, Captiva and Cayo Costa) to target cobia, permit, kingfish, Spanish mackerel, gray, lane and vermillion snappers. I recommend those wanting to fish the man-made reefs consider placing a chum block in the water to draw the fish in. I use crabs for the permit, herring and sardines, pinfish, cut baits (squid) and shrimp for the other species. My Tarpon charters will focus along the beaches, Boca Grande Pass, Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound. Live threadfins, pinfish, crab, mullet, or ladyfish under balloons will make up for most of the presentations. Cut mullet and mackerel will be
weighted and placed on the bottom, if fish are ignoring the balloons. However, when fishing Boca Grande Pass, presentations will consist of casting live baits to schools of fish or drifting weighted jigs just off the bottom. Inshore charters will focus on particular species depending on the number of passengers and their experience. Those looking for seatrout, Spanish mackerel, pompano, small shark, and mangrove snappers, should have a ‘field’ day. Shrimp under a cork on the flats will attract all species at any given time. Charter clients with experience and deferring to me should be happy to learn that June is usually the month the redfish action picks up. It gets better as the weeks and months progress. Summer tides allow access to areas of Matlacha Pass, all of Pine Island Sound and small creeks. Redfish are known to move in with the incoming tide for protection and food in and around Mangroves that sit on and around oyster shoals. I use big live shrimps, gold spoons and weed-less soft plastics along and under the mangroves to catch these ‘bruisers’. I place the live shrimps on the bottom or under a cork with a very short leader. I chum the area up by hurling pieces of shrimp in and around my presentations, hoping to incite a feed. I only fish for redfish around the mangroves on an incoming tide. During a high tide, big snook will be found around the mangroves and will often surprise the angler. However, when targeting snook, I fish along the beaches, along the passes, under and around docks and in the residential canals. I prefer to free-line live pilchards or threadfins when available. I also chum using these live sardines and herring to locate the fish. Otherwise, live pinfish, finger mullet or artificial presentations may get the job done for anglers with experience. I prefer to target snook on the outgoing tide. Snook season is closed for harvesting, but they are awesome game fish to test ones angling ability.
This Captain Terry Fisher wishing everyone tight lines. Call me direct at 239357-6829 or email me at fishfacecharters@yahoo.com with any question or to schedule a charter. I will be happy to offer any knowledge that I may pass on. Check out my website at www.fishfacecharters.com. I am available on your vessel as ‘Captain for Hire’ by the hour for safety instruction, navigational assistance, fishing techniques and locations that will insure your every trip is a success.
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by Capt. Billy Norris
ishing the last month has been fantastic! Despite some after effects of the red tide, the bite has been great! In the backwater, average sized snook and jacks have been the star of the show. Whitebait, either free-lined or fished under a popping cork has been the go-to. The passes are holding pompano and trout, so fishing a shrimp tip-jigged should continue to yield good results until the weather switches into our summer pattern. The near-shore bit has been stellar! Spanish mackerel are everywhere, with some fish going up to four to five pounds being caught! For Spanish, live whitebait or a free-lined shrimp are getting hit on almost every cast, just ensure that you are using a steel leader. Some large sheepshead are still hanging around and the bigger mangos are starting to school up on the nearshore reefs/wrecks. There are some tarpon around, as long as you are willing to search for them. The monster Goliath grouper are eating baits dropped to them, and if you’re willing to skip the gym for the day, you can get a good workout bringing them up! In addition, the sharks are thick and for the sportsman, bull sharks, blacktips and sandbars are very active and can be caught using the proper tackle with a blue runner or mullet with heavy tackle. Fishing in the area is great, so get out there and catch them up!
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water and strong tides, they are feeding regularly. On a beautiful, calm Wednesday morning I had a couple clients with me that were just looking to let me guide them to any species that was biting. I took them on my daily routine of deep troughs along mangrove shorelines and some potholes that were holding snook. We were catching a few fish here and there, but overall the bite was slow. My phone rang and a fellow guide friend of mine said he heard someone spotted “3 acres of black drum”!! We had an idea of where the school was and I informed my clients it was a long ride, but might be worth it if we find them. We picked up and started heading north. I eventually spotted a small cluster of boats in the middle of open water and naturally we know something’s going on over there! I idled in and sure enough, 3 acres of black drum! Not one of them was less than 20lbs! Some
of them were pushing 50! They were swimming near the surface and in between everyone’s boats. I’ve seen and caught these fish during this time of year twice before, so I was ready to get these guys hooked up quick. I had a well-full of pilchards, but I knew that they weren’t going to go for them so I quickly tied on a couple small DOA jig heads and paddletail baits with 40lb fluorocarbon leader. I then had my clients begin casting directly into the school and working the bait up and down on the retrieve until one decided to eat. These fish were not necessary there to feed, so we had to present the bait correctly to entice the bite. It didn’t take long and they were battling it out with a couple monster drum on light tackle. We caught 3 and had at least 3 break off before we decided that was fun and it was time to move on to some other species. The big drum are almost inedible due to worms and honestly, taste. We went right back into my daily routine after that of snook, redfish, trout. In the end, it pays to have good friends on the water because we all enjoy catching fish and watching others catch fish! If you are staying in the area around Southwest Florida and would like to book a trip, visit my website at inshoreexcursions.com or call 239-292-3807. Check us out on FB to at Inshore Excursions LLC.
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Another Day at the Office
by Capt. James Marko
arpon Season; We’ve all been T waiting for them to show up on the West Coast of Florida and
they’re finally here. The king himself, the Mighty Tarpon. If you’ve ever encountered this creature, you immediately want to catch it because its dramatic size and beautiful silver color. We’ve all heard they are the most difficult fish to land, for several reasons. Everything you’ve been taught about fishing kind of goes out the window. One of the main things I can tell you right now is, if you hook into one, you must “bow to the king” when he leaps out of the water. If you don’t the dramatic head shakes and crazy body turns will always throw the hook. What I’ve learned over the past couple years is crabs about the size of a half dollar and a slab of Spanish mackerel cut on the bottom seem to be their favorite two baits. I’ve also landed some of them on huge threads and big white baits as well. A couple tips just for your personal rigging would be a good leader, about 4’-5’ anywhere from 50-80 pounds, with a hook between five and seven. Typically, your rod and reel set-up would be between a 7 ½’ and 8’ rod with the 6000 to 8000 spinning series. We all know they show up in Boca Grande thick, but my favorite time is when they move to the beaches. You can start the morning off by running the beach and using your side scan on your electronics to find the school of fish. When you find the fish, watch them for a while and figure out their drift pattern. Are they going left to right, south to north, try to use your best knowledge and vision to figure out where they’re going to be next and with that information set up all your baits because you want them to come trucking through your bait pile. Another big tip is to never get discouraged. Tarpon fishing is the hardest fish I’ve ever had to target. It’s an extreme lovehate passion I’ve developed for this fish. I honestly believe tarpon fishing is the most difficult fish, but I’ve heard different throughout the world. Not only do you have to worry about landing this dramatic jumping fish, but you must keep your head on a swivel looking for sharks because they find this as an opportune for a free meal. Remember, with tarpon fishing try to do some studying; look at all these different tips that are given to you on the Internet and YouTube and put together your own pattern because at the end of the day, it only matters what you feel can help you land that fish.
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Great Fishing by Capt. Sam O’Briant
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e have now transitioned totally from spring/winter to our rainy summer season. The water temperature will be in the low to mid 80s, approaching the uncomfortable range for our local fish. The rainy season can be our fishing friend or enemy. On the enemy side, it can cause us to have to cut our fishing trip short or run for a safe place. Always know where you are and where the closest place to get out of the thunderstorm is. You do not want to be in a thunderstorm, nor even on the edge. If you cannot get to a restaurant, bar, or any other building for protection, run into a creek. Take all your rods and antennas down. Anchor up and do not touch anything metal. You might even want to raise your motors to avoid a nearby lightning strike traveling through the water and burning out your motors. I have seen this occur in Pine Island Sound. On the good side, the rain also helps keep the water temperature down, thus the fish will stay closer to what we like to think of as normal. Trout will definitely be up on the grass flats in water from 2 ½ feet to maybe 6 feet. They will also be under the overhanging mangroves. For the larger trout, 19 inches up, white bait or greenies will work best. The smaller trout will readily take a shrimp. Drift the shrimp or minnow under a popping cork, giving it a pop every now and then. Snook season will be closed starting the first of June. I suggest that we let the snook breed and hopefully build up the snook population. If you insist on catching one, look for them either along the gulf side of the outer islands, in the breakers or under the same mangroves where we find the trout. Minnows can be fished two ways, under a cork or free-lining. If you freeline them, be sure to keep a close eye on your bait. They tend to try to dig into the grass to hide. Sheepshead have moved offshore to the reefs, along with some of the redfish and snook. Redfish are also widespread, out all over Pine Island Sound. You may find them, like everything else, under the mangroves. Cut bait will work best for them. There are also sharks and tarpon in Pine Island Sound. If you chum heavily you should be able to entice a shark. The tarpon schools may show up any time throughout the sound.
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for our local fish. The rainy season can be our fishing friend or enemy. On the enemy side, it can cause us to have to cut our fishing trip short or run for a safe place. Always know where you are and where the closest place to get out of the thunderstorm is. You do not want to be in a thunderstorm, nor even on the edge. If you cannot get to a restaurant, bar, or any other building for protection, run into a creek. Take all your rods and antennas down. Anchor up and do not touch anything metal. You might even want to raise your motors to avoid a nearby lightning strike traveling through the water and burning out your motors. I have seen this occur in Pine Island Sound. On the good side, the rain also helps keep the water temperature down, thus the fish will stay closer to what we like to think of as normal. Trout will definitely be up on the grass flats in water from 2 ½ feet to maybe 6 feet. They will also be under the overhanging mangroves. For the larger trout, 19 inches up, white bait or greenies will work best. The smaller trout will readily take a shrimp. Drift the shrimp or minnow under a popping cork, giving it a pop every now and then. Snook season will be closed starting the first of June. I suggest that we let the snook breed and hopefully build up the snook population. If you insist on catching one, look for them either along the gulf side of the outer islands, in the breakers or under the same mangroves where we find the trout. Minnows can be fished two ways, under a cork or free-lining. If you freeline them, be sure to keep a close eye on your bait. They tend to try to dig into the grass to hide. Sheepshead have moved offshore to the reefs, along with some of the redfish and snook. Redfish are also widespread, out all over Pine Island Sound. You may find them, like everything else, under the mangroves. Cut bait will work best for them. There are also sharks and tarpon in Pine Island Sound. If you chum heavily you should be able to entice a shark. The tarpon schools may show up any time throughout the sound.
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The Great Calusa Blueway
by Mike Hammond
he annual Battle on the Blueway at Fort Myers T Beach is ready to kick off Florida’s summer paddling season. Mark your calendar: This year’s
event is June 9. The 2016 event attracted racers from Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Venezuela, throughout Florida and the United States to compete in the Ron Jon 7 Mile Pro and the Body Glove 2 Mile races. The event was geared toward elite SUP racers. Lee County enjoyed hosting the many talented athletes at our event, and we look forward to seeing them again this year. For 2017, the event took a different tact. The race was adjusted to encourage paddlers of all ages and experience levels to participate. We put out the call that “all paddlecraft are welcome.” That included outrigger canoes, surf-skis, kayaks, SUPs and anything else you can paddle will be able to participate. Unfortunately, the 2017 race was canceled after multiple weather delays. For 2018, we are asking all paddlers to join us once again. In addition to the 7- and 2-mile races, there will be a free Calusa Kids race. The event will be based at Crescent Beach Family Park, 1100 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Breach. Several companies have donated prizes for the young paddlers and medals will be awarded. The Battle on the Blueway finale is the Special Olympics Fun Race. Special Olympics SUP athletes from at least four Florida counties are expected to compete in the race that showcases their paddling skills. All proceeds from the Battle on the Blueway will benefit the Lee County Special Olympics SUP Team. Several companies have donated prizes for the paddlers and medals will be awarded. Everyone is encouraged to come out and support the Battle on the Blueway events as a spectator, even if you are not ready to plunge into racing just yet. As you support this worthy cause, there will be an opportunity for you to check out some of the latest paddle gear. Multiple paddle sports’ companies and vendors will have SUPS, surf-skis, standup paddle craft and more to try out in the demo area. There will be array of door prizes open to spectators and race participants. Regardless of whether you are an elite paddler, a first-time racer or simply interested in paddling and looking for a fun day at the beach, come to the Battle on the Blueway and see what all the excitement is about!
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A Mangrove Misunderstanding: Part 2
by Leif Johnson
Silent Guardians of the Coast With the sun rising ever higher overhead, we go about our work, yelling measurements, ID numbers, and distances back and forth. The occasional kayaker floats by, peering through the trees in bewilderment while the tide creeps in like growing grass, unnoticed until you’re ankle deep in water. City sounds pierce the silence, filling the spaces between branches with the shrieks of sirens and drone of traffic. It’s now an impossible task to escape these invasive reminders, but, here and there, a brief lull can set in and for the slightest moment in time a primal silence seems to peel away the decades. For a second the rush of traffic is washed over by the sound of nearby waves, the rustle of the wind and songs of birds retain their rightful place among the leaves and in that instant, everything seems right. It’s those times I enjoy most, enveloped in a world that, aside from the trash, remains indistinguishable from hundreds of years ago. That these moments still exist brings me peace and empowers me to work harder to protect them and by the time the last number is called and our patients are all accounted for, the sun is fast closing in on the western horizon. In the fading light, we pack up our gear and head out, high
stepping and ducking our way out of the dense lattice work of roots and branches. As we stumble through the mud I almost get the sense that we’re not supposed to be here, as if these forests are too delicate for the cumbersome gait of humans, but these are resilient places and I can’t help admiring the hardiness of the plants that call them home. They fill a tough niche, or role, in the environment, bridging the gap between terrestrial and marine habitats. The bravest of the land plants, adrenaline junkies of a sort, these trees dare to venture out into the seas, pushing the limits for all plant kind. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has been monitoring this system since 1999 making it one of the longest running mangrove studies in the state. Over the decades, with multiple monitoring plots scattered throughout, we’ve worked to gain an understanding of how the forest is faring.
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Fishing Adventures
by Capt. Bart Marx
ello fellow anglers, it is summertime and the fishing is H getting heated. Yes, whether you fly fish, live-bait fish, or lure fish this is one of the best months. There is a migration
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going on- it is snook and these guys and gals migrate to salty waters to spawn. Yes, it is not every year this species migrate, some every other year. There is no rhyme or reason as to why this happens. They come from up the rivers and streams to salty water, so they can reproduce. So this is a great time to target snook, they usually are in a feeding pattern to strengthen for a productive spawn. Any bridges with lights that have a shadow line will hold snook at night, and some trusses too that have lights on the bumper system. There are several ways to target snook. At night I have had fly anglers fishing docks and lights. You need to be a good caster for this, as it is in the dark. Fly fishing off the beaches early in the morning, before the sun worshippers arrive. The beach can be a fun place casting artificials too, use silver spoon lures that match the bait in the surf. Then you have your live baits that will work, though this could be a little harder. This is where you need to catch your own live bait wherever you intend to fish. I use a seven or eight’ cast net for this; in the boat I use a ten’ 3/8 mesh net and keep them alive in my fifty gallon well. Then I fish the areas where there have been snook sightings earlier. We chum with live baits to find if the snook are there and feeding, these are the scouts. When the area has shown that they are feeding, pick a nice bait out of the well, hook it to your line, and toss it to the hungry fish. And this is all hook and release as snook season is closed. S.W. Florida is an area where anglers come from all over to catch one of these slimy critters just to fulfill one of their bucket list, check the box deals. Most of the male snook we call the little buck; they are usually in the eighteen” to twenty-two” range. Then you have your big girls that can top forty”. Both of these should be handled as little as possible, for those once in a life time photos. Treat them gingerly, they are our future stock. So if you have guests coming to town or you have never caught a snook yourself, or you have your own boat and would like to have me come along and teach you how to use your equipment, call Capt. Bart Marx 941-979-6517 or e-mail me at captbart@alphaomegacharters.com to book your Florida fishing adventure. Always remember singing drags and tight lines make me smile. <*(((((>{
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by Wayne Nichols
ell, it’s that lull time of year again when it comes to hunting W seasons. With all the regular game seasons being closed, such as migratory birds, deer, waterfowl, turkey, and a few others, it leaves sportsman and kids alike with itchy trigger fingers. What to do with all this free time? Luckily here in the sunshine state there are still plenty of opportunities to get outdoors. One thing we like to focus on here at Red Eye Safari is kids. This time of year, kids all across the state, and country for that matter, are out of school. Florida is a premier vacation destination for families and we’re looking forward to making some kids smile. This time of year, is pretty hot out, so we do day and night hunts. Alligators are abundant during daylight hours and at night this time of year. Hogs are more of an evening or night time hunt with the heat, but the thermal scopes provide some action-packed adventure. You’ll need plenty of sunscreen in the daytime and bug spray at night! Our famous mosquitos are coming out in full force, but can be tamed down. We offer special rates for kids ages 16 and under, year-round, and gator/hog hunt combos as well. Mom ‘n Dad can still get in on the action also, which kids always seem to enjoy. You don’t have to worry about boredom either, as there’s always something to see from hogs and gators, to deer and varmints, bobcats, coyotes, and occasionally a panther or bear also make an appearance on the hunts. There is also plenty of action on the water for fishing this time of year in Florida and we know some of the best guides around for inshore and offshore fishing. Locals and tourists alike can find plenty to do down here with the family all summer. Getting the kids out from behind their phones, computers, TV’s, and video games and introducing them to the outdoors is always a good thing and we strive on giving them a great and memorable experience. Feel free to give us a call with any questions or concerns, or to set up a hunting adventure, and remember to take a kid outdoors with you anytime you can, it can literally be a life changing experience for them! 863-9907650, meanwhile we’re back to Regulatn’!
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by Capt. Dave Stephens
safe to say that summer has arrived in Southwest Florida, Iyout’swhen the number one question on the boat is? Hopefully guessed it correct, where is the SUNSCREEN! If there
was a market for half used bottles of sunscreen, I could open a mall. Without a doubt that’s the most left item on my boat after a charter. Nobody forgets cameras or anything with some monetary value. OH well, let’s talk fishing. The snook have moved to their spawning pattern. Look for these guys around areas that have high salinity in the water. Snook need salt to spawn, so the closer to the gulf you get, the better your chances will be for some big girls. PLEASE, due to the fragile state of our fishery, return any snook over 30” to the water ASAP. The chance this fish is a female is very high. Live bait has been doing very well. Baits such as live sardines, pinfish, and herring have been getting the job done. Trout fishing has been pretty steady on the flats during the higher water. As the tide drops, focus on the potholes or outside of the bars. For the most part, they have been running on the small side. Most of the schooling fish have been 13-17”. The bigger fish seem to be more spread out this time of year. If you put the time in, big fish can be found. This is a great time to throw a top water early for big trout. We just can’t talk summer fishing with talking about the King. Tarpon have made their debut into SWFL. The places to locate these guys is endless during the summer. Anywhere from the clear waters of the local beaches, to the black water of the rivers. You just have to pick your fishery, and your bait. Baits can vary just as much as the clarity of the water you choose to fish. Out on the beach keep it small, use crabs and jumbo shrimp. If you decide to fish the inside, crabs may still get the job done. However, something a bit bigger may be required. Baits such as large thread herring will get the job done. The most important thing is, respect the anglers around you. Chances are high other fisherman will be looking to get their rods bent, also. Treat other anglers, as you want to be treated.
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Let’s Take it Outside by Misty Wells
here are many amazing things about Florida Living and T to me some of the most fun Florida seasons are Scallop & Lobster Season. I have found through my outdoor travels that
there are many residents, new and native, that have not yet tried these amazing outdoor activities. Folks, don’t let this season go by, let’s start planning and doing this year! Here is some great info to get you going for scallop season which begins first. If you want to start with something relaxed and easy, no problem, scallop season is just around the corner and starts July 1st through September 24th on the west coast of Florida. Go to myfwc.com to check the locations and the ending and closing dates to be sure you are doing everything right. Scalloping is easy and you really just need a snorkel, mask, mesh bag and some flippers to get started. You will be swimming in about 4’ to 6’ of water on average and be looking along the bottom through the sea grass and sandy edges for the saltwater treat. Scallops are not very fast and it really is just as easy as seeing them and then picking them up and putting them in your bag. Bag limits are pretty simple
as well, each scalloper gets 2 gallons per person (in the shell) and there is a 10-gallon boat limit per day. So all you need is a 5-gallon bucket to measure your catch and keep it legal. A few important things you must know in order to bring home your catch and most importantly, everyone safely back to the dock. First and foremost, make sure to have your “diver down” flag up at all times when someone is in the water and with the heavy boat traffic, folks swim and surface close to the boat. Remember, scalloping you must have a fishing license, unless you are on a charter that has that covered for you. Cleaning scallops is easy. All you need is a spoon and a bowl of ice. There are also lots of groups at the docks that will do it for you for a small fee, as well. Now, here comes the easy part; fire up the grill, grab a cold beverage, sit back, and admire the lovely seafood dinner you and your family will be having.
Misty Wells Host of the National Radio & TV show “Let’s Take It Outside” airing on the Pursuit Channel 2018. Outdoor Pro –Writer & Adventure Guide for Fishing & Hunting trips. Founder of “A Reel Future for show info or be a guest go to www.mistywells.com
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Fishin’ Frank by Capt. Frank Hommema and catfish go together SI hadharks so often and this was a lesson to relearn. Many times,
to catch sharks you have to go through a bunch of catfish. My mom and dad wanted to go shark fishing one day and we loaded the boat, to head down into the harbor. We only got onto the river and the motor started coughing, so we went back to the dock and changed the fuel filter, tried again, and although it ran good at idle, there was no way it would it run at more than that. So, hey we were on the water and the river usually has sharks this time of year, so what the heck, let’s fish! We put out the chum bag and started casting our rods out, two rods with sardines with A.F.W. Bleeding steel leaders on them and a rod with a mono leader and a shrimp. The first rod bent before we had all of the lines out and as soon as the fish starts pulling, the rod starts boomp, boomp, boomp, the world-famous signal for cat fish on. That was the story for the next 40 minutes, catfish, after catfish. My sister
had brought her grandson along for this trip, so, it was “here kitty, kitty”, which was kind of fun, although it is like riding a moped. Fun to do, but embarrassing to be seen enjoying it! All of a sudden, the catfish stop biting and this is the time to bring in the smaller rods because something big has made the cat fish move off. Almost 15 minutes we sat there waiting and I was just asking my dad if we should find another spot, starting to doubt my theory about big fish moving in, then WHAM! We knew that was no catfish. The line started peeling off the reel and the drag was singing. I looked out and saw that every time Jess had pulled back on his rod, a crab trap buoy would bob with every pull, so I brought in the anchor and we got the line to the crab trap unwrapped. Jess started to reel on another rod and another crab trap buoy started bouncing. Again, we got that trap untangled and the fight was back on! Using 30-pound braid and a 10 to 20-pound class rod, he had his hands full as the shark pulled us about a ½ mile, then finally came to the boat and it was a bull shark about 5’ long. We got the hook out, grabbed a couple pictures of it next to the boat, and back into the briny deep it went to fight another day. As we headed in, we realized that was a great way to end what started off as kind of a bad trip. If you can’t go to where you want to go, fish where you are! Fishing’ Franks Bait & Tackle 4425-D Tamiami Trail, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980, 941-625-3888 and 14531 N. Cleveland Ave., Ft. Myers, FL 33903 239-634-1043
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Dad’s Old Tackle Box
by Dick Braun
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.A.T.C. Florida Antiques Tackle Collectors will be holding a show in Punta Gorda at the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel & Suites, Hurricane Charles Conference Room. Open to the public for viewing Friday 8 June from 10 am - 4 pm and Saturday 9 June 9 am – 4 pm. Admittance is $3 per person, children under the age of 13 are free. Bring in your old tackle for a free appraisal and get a free entrance into the show. See old Tackle from the late 1800’s & early 1900’s to the 1950’s; lures, reels, rods, and assorted other Vintage Fishing Equipment If you can’t attend the show continue to read part 2. Part 2: Finding what you might have at home and using the computer to look it up. A. Google search – open a Google window, start your search with a simple word (Name of the item if possible), add the word Lure, Reel, or Rod in order to limit the search parameters.
B. Face Book – There are all kinds of help groups on Face Book. In the search block again type a name if you have one and hit search. A help list will show up, some are public groups and some are closed groups that require you to join. If it has anything to do with fishing it’s on Facebook.. EBay – Start in the search block, type the name you are looking for and always add the word lure, reel, or rod and hit search. Let it load and then go to the upper left side of the screen, pull the page down and look for the word “Sold”, click on it. Then proceed to the upper right side of the screen and look for the phrase “Recent First” hover your mouse over that and a drop down box will open, look for and click on “highest first” and then compare apples to apples and you will find the approximate value of the item your looking for. Hope this all helped, until next time! Florida Antique Tackle Collectors, Inc. is a non-profit, member supported organization registered in the State of Florida. The purposes of the Club are to enhance and promote the collection, preservation and knowledge of old antique angling memorabilia and the history of tackle produced in Florida. FATC sponsors three exhibitions each year throughout the State of Florida. Club 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 these exhibitions and encouraged to bring their own old tackle for free appraisals by Club Members.
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The Best Angler Photos From Southwest Florida!
Birthday Bass! 83 year young Ann Ulm w/ 8lb 2oz. largemouth caught and released in Cape Coral.
Deb Pfaff holding up her keeper snook, caught on live bait, just before season closed.
Vicki Fisher w/ a nice bass from Cape Coral canals.
David Walls w/ an Easter snook in Sarasota Bay.
Christian Valdes in Cape Coral Canal, 39” Snook. Mike Davidson of Sarasota with his first Hogfish caught on hook and line off Bradenton!!!
Kody Bolduc w/ a 35” snook from Robinson Preserve, Bradenton, FL.
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Tara Pfrommer w/ a 26” trout caught in Pine Island sound on whitebait.
Capt. Neil Eisner Capt. Terry Fisher Capt. Dave Stephens Captain Tom Bailas
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Dennis Norton w/ a 24” sea trout near Blackburn Point Rd North Flats, Osprey.
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Pass in Lemon Bay to Captiva Pass in Pine Island Sound. The northern end of Pine Island Sound between Cabbage Key, Useppa and by Capt. Mike Manis Mondongo Island is one of my favorite zones. A or many, this could simply be an extension of May. If the bit further north, the flats tarpon are abundant, it’s difficult not to fish them. To be adjacent to Stump pass expected, the tarpon do draw a crowd; it’s just part of the experience. On the other hand, it does open up lots of shoreline can be really good. This includes both sides of the intracoastal running both north and south. in the backcountry and on more than one occasion I’ve found Sharks are abundant and soaking a piece of cut bait myself taking advantage of this newfound tranquility. anywhere near the Cape Haze artificial reef has a chance of Snook will be all over the beaches. However, there will still be snook inside. Particularly around deep cuts and tidal creeks. getting picked up. Cobia are in the upper harbor at the mouth of the Myakka River. Big Jack crevalle are also moving up and Turtle Bay and around Cape Haze to the southern end of the West Wall as well as along the east side around Big Dead Creek down the drop off outside the West Wall. In many cases, they can be seen pushing water at the bar’s edge. In both cases, the and Buzzard Bay north of Matlacha are some of my favorite cobia and jacks, just about any bait placed where they can see it areas. should get eaten. Redfish will be in the bushes, mangroves, in just about all Taking all this into consideration, I’d still like to try and find the bays and sounds that surround the harbor. As the water some time to explore a few tidal creeks looking for baby tarpon. temperature heats up, I like In some cases, these fish don’t see a lot of pressure and are a lot looking in areas adjacent to of fun on fly. Placida and Lemon Bay have some good systems. the intracoastal. The cooler oxygenated water coming in In addition, the creek and canal systems around Punta Gorda from the Gulf helps provide and Port Charlotte have potential. Until next month, good tides. good healthy habitat. In addition, the intracoastal Captain Michael Manis is a U.S.G.C. Licensed captain and has been teaching the covers lots of ground with sport of fly and light tackle angling since 2002. He lives in Punta Gorda, Florida and can be reached at www.puntagordaflycharters.com. good shoreline from Stump
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“Let’s go fishing dad.” That’s all I needed to hear from my wife and daughter to get a boat ready. Wait a minute, I sold my inshore boat a few days ago. I have a tendency to do that being the owner of a boat dealership. Big Boys Play Toys Inc., in Palatka, Fla., has made it easy to get my hands on a new boat whenever I felt the need. “Well girls, let me see what I can come up with.” So I grabbed a 17 Mitzi Skiff powered by a Honda 50 hp and prepared the boat for a trip to the Intracoastal. We loaded up two girls, a 75-pound boxer named Cupcake and off we went. Basically, four people popped up on plane and off we went wiggling our way through the creek, dodging oyster mounds and grass islands heading for my favorite hole. The whole time I’m thinking, “I can’t put a scratch in this new boat or the value will drop.” That is when the Mitzi Mini Tower was conceived. I stood up on the rear deck to see the next obstacle that could devalue this beautiful Mitzi and realized this was the vantage point that every owner could appreciate. The fishing trip was a great family outing, but I had a mission now to create the best stand-up inshore fishing machine for the money. What better platform to work with than the 17 Mitzi tiller model with no console. Each one we build continues to get better as we take the advice of guides and customers and put that in the next one we build. The interior deck space is increased along with the poling platform being lowered and moved forward to create a leaning post. This makes the balance better when poling the boat. It’s a great machine derived from a need to protect your investment.
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y first saltwater rod and reel was a budget Okuma Metallix, complete with a 7-foot medium-action rod and a Metallix MT 40 spinning reel. It was a vacation purchase meant to get me by while sitting on the beach in Florida. After nearly 20 years, it’s been dropped, dunked and dragged through the sand. It’s caught bull reds, puppy drum, whiting, trout and quite a few sharks up to 40 inches. Annual maintenance kept it squeak, sand and salt free, but… oh that drag. The best words to describe it are jerky, sticky and unpredictable. While fighting fish, I often had to dial it way back because it would refuse to release except only under maximum pressure. I cleaned the felt washers, removing all dirt, grease, etc. and reassembled it with virtually no improvement.
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any of us overlook the obvious. Our focus tends to lock on to the task of choosing the right bait or lure rather than positioning the boat as quietly and effectively as possible so an offering can be put in front of the fish without spooking them. In many situations, how you handle the boat plays a major role in whether you will catch fish or send them diving for cover. The most basic rule starts with an understanding of where the fish are going to be. Ease the boat into a position where you can get a bait in front of the fish or reach the area with an artificial. Fish are going to face into the flow of water or swim on an angle across the flow. They expect the moving water to carry their food to them. That means you have to put the boat where your offering approaches the fish naturally. If you are fishing shallow flats, know that the fish will move up the flat with incoming water and start dropping back as the tide turns. Recognize that during periods of the new and full moon, they will go higher on the flat because the water is deeper. If you can see sharks cruising on a flat, use them as the perfect reference point. They are in the area where the fish will be and that’s where you want to start fishing. Careless boat handling can eliminate good fishing in a hurry. The primary example occurs with schools of breaking fish. Frequently, wheeling and diving birds signal the event and can be seen from a distance. Boats race for the scene at full throttle, and not many skippers exhibit enough sense to
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I learned to live with it, but it was soon relegated to the back of the closet. Why bother keeping it? Just throw it away, right? I considered that, but if you’re like me you want to drive it until the wheels fall off. Fix it until it can’t be fixed. Since the drag was the offending component, I started there. Theoretically, the drag on a spinning reel is really very simple. It’s very much like the clutch or brakes on a car; apply pressure to discs of various materials and let friction do the rest. As the pressure increases, friction also increases generating and generates heat. Like all reels, over time the wear and tear from pressure and heat cause the drag material (i.e. felt, leather, etc.) to become less effective and very much a liability. Eventually the felt is virtually useless, leaving only metal-on-metal braking. Replacing your drag washers with something more reliable and stable is a great way to breathe new life into an old or cheap reel. I knew that replacing old felt washers with new felt wasn’t an option, but what then? After a bit of research, carbon fiber seemed the clear leader. For me it wasn’t about increased drag pressure, which is a primary reason to switch to carbon replacements. Instead, I was looking for smooth, controlled drag that released evenly. You can purchase ready-made washers from companies such as Smoooth Drag or purchase a sheet of carbon fiber and make your own. Regardless, don’t forget to replace the small, often neglected drag washer located between the main gear and shaft carrier base plate. When you remove the spool, it will be the small washer sitting on top of the gear. New carbon washers were installed in the old Metallix last year, and it’s now better than new. It’s smooth and releases evenly. No more tense moments as I dial it back. Since then I’ve replaced the washers on another favorite with excellent results. Regardless of whether you decide to make your own or order a set, replacing your tired, worn washer stack will be a significant improvement and just might breathe new life into an old favorite.
slow down before they reach the school. A better approach is to hang on the outside fringes of the school and position the boat so that you can present baits or lures to the forward end of the school. Usually, a fish in a school will not chase an offering if it is retrieved counter to the direction of the school. Instead, you want your presentation to land in the school and move forward out of the school at a 45-degree angle. If you are bottom fishing or bouncing a jig, it is usually better to drift rather than anchor in one spot. The key lies in having the boat drift from shallow to deep so that you have a better chance of landing a fish if the bottom has obstructions. Keep in mind that feeding fish are usually on the front side of a reef, wreck or other obstacle. It is equally important to be aware of engine noise, the splashing of a wake, and sounds in the boat that transmit through the hull. Whenever possible, approach the area you want to fish at relatively slow speed. If you can avoid it, don’t run the boat over where you want to fish. When you’re drifting and want to get back up current, make a wide sweep instead of running back over the area you just fished. And, if you are trolling, work from shallow to deep or deep to shallow at a 45-degree angle until you find which direction produces fish. Every move you make with your boat should be carefully calculated. Handle the boat professionally, and you will catch more fish.
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his month you’re likely to experience the most topwater bass action you’ll see all year. Fish have recovered from the rigors of the spawn, their metabolisms are speeding up with the increase in water temps, and they want to eat! Let’s face it, there’s nothing more exciting than seeing a lure get smashed on the surface by a big bass. With the shape and size of their mouth, bass are engineered to be topwater predators. They can easily engulf large prey from the surface by flaring their gills and instantly flushing gallons of water through them in violent strikes. They are vicious predators that are willing to eat a large meal, so when presented with what appears to be a small baitfish injured on the surface… it’s chow time! The Bagley Spintail 05 and Bang-O-Lure are floating jerkbaits with a prop at the tail. The Bang-O-lure is made of balsa, a very light, soft wood with incredible buoyancy perfect for imitating baitfish. Bagley’s been making these balsa lures since 1960, and they flat-out catch fish. The plastic Spintail has proven itself to me over the past few years to be just as effective at fooling fish. I like to fish these lures on a rod less than 7 feet long to increase Airline_Ad_CoastalAngler_8-1-14_Layout 1 8/1/14this 1:14 PMinto Page 1 pockets of casting accuracy, because I often throw lure small
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$
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Tools sold separately. COMPARE TO
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K TOOL
$
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RENEWABLE ENERGY, ANYWHERE
$449 $599
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$
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19999 $14999
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29 PIECE 30" x 18" HARDWOOD DOLLY TITANIUM • 1000 lb. capacity Customer Rating DRILL BIT SET Customer Rating
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• Weighs 86.4 lbs. • 21" L x 10-1/8" H
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ATV/LAWN MOWER LIFT 12,000 LB. ELECTRIC WINCH • 300 lb. capacity WITH REMOTE CONTROL • Weighs 72.5 lbs. AND AUTOMATIC BRAKE Customer Rating
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89 $79 99
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ITEM 60395/62325 62493/61523 shown
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99
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99
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21 GALLON, 2.5 HP, 125 PSI 40 VOLT LITHIUM CORDLESS VERTICAL OIL-LUBE 14" BRUSHLESS CHAIN SAW AIR COMPRESSOR Customer Rating
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69999
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