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More Of A World Traveler’s Top Fishing Destinations By Patrick Sebile
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big bass in Lake Biwa than anywhere else I know of. It is where the longtime IGFA All Tackle world record was tied just a few years ago with a bass that weighed 22-pounds, 5-ounces. • Ivory Coast, Africa: Years ago, I ran a lodge on the Ivory Coast, not far from the city of San Pedro, where Stuart Campbell used to come targeting record blue marlin. He succeeded a number of times. From April to June, my average day consisted of three to five fish in the 300- to 600-pound range. • Massachusetts, U.S.A.: I’m a striped bass addict, and fishing the shores of Massachusetts is a pilgrimage I must make on an annual basis, period! There’s nothing like fishing for striped bass when they’re blitzing bait on the shorelines of the northeastern states. Patrick Sebile is the owner and lure designer of Sebile Innovative Fishing (www.sebile.com).
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Editor’s Note: Each month, Coastal Angler Magazine and The Angler Magazine staff search our vast coverage area for photos that will grace our covers. With well over a million readers in diverse coastal and inland markets, our magazines strive for broad national appeal as well as local-level intelligence to put anglers on fish. The cover is different depending on which edition you, the reader, are holding. The following is a little information about this month’s covers.
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LAKE ALFRED / AUBURNDALE / WINTER HAVEN FISHING FORECAST Merry Christmas!! Specs are on! . . This is the time of year to do it!! Prime Spec season has begun and will run through the end of March. We’re getting many reports of Specs in the 1 lb (and larger) range being caught in our area. Top producing lakes at this time seem to be Lakes Haines and Rochelle in Lake Alfred. The Specs are responding best to Live Minnows but are also hitting on small silver spoons or anything with a flash to it. Mix it up . . Try different colors. Remember . . As the weather continues to get colder, Specs are getting closer to the shore line. Try fishing from some of the docks and piers available at many of our area lakes. Bass are starting to stage. We recommend Bass fishing by casting along the shore line (not towards the bank). You have a better chance of larger size and quantity as they are going in and out of the bank. My top recommendation and “Bait of Choice” is still the Booyah Lipless Crank Bait in Royalty Color. It’s a consistent producer for snagging those Big Bass. Your best Bass fishing locations currently are the North and South Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. Speaking of Christmas . . If you’re looking for that “unique” gift, or something special for your favorite angler . . We have it!! Christmas Sales (up to 30% off) will be going on throughout the whole month of December . . Come and see us!! Our 18th season of Ron’s Tackle Box Weekly Tournaments has now ended. We’ll be back the first week of April 2017 . . See YOU then! You can always stop in at Ron’s to get an up-to-date fishing report . . I’ll do my best to send you to the best spots so you can experience the thrill of hauling in those BIG ones! Enjoy the photo of our BIG Bass & 3rd Place Winners from our final weekly tournament on October 27th. Submitted By: Ron Schelfo, Owner RON’S TACKLE BOX, LLC 380 S. Lake Shore Way • Lake Alfred, FL 33850 863-956-4990 www.ronstacklebox.com Check us out on FaceBook and “LIKE” our page. “Catch” my Weekly Fishing Report every Saturday (6-8 AM) on WFLA 970 AM
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It’s now December and Paula and I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas (we’ll deal with the New Year’s salutations in next month’s edition.) In the meantime, we hope that everyone’s nets are filled with family, friends, joy, love, happiness, and a lot of big bass! Well it seems that this winter we may actually have cooler temps compared to last year when summer ran smack into winter in the 2nd week of January. So far in November, we have had nights in the 60’s with nothing usually higher than 85 in the day time. That has been a very good thing for these bass that had been suffering through 85-90 degree water temps for months. As of mid-November, the Winter Haven South Chain water temperature is down and averaging 73 degrees. The fun part is that you can catch these bass in a variety of ways. With the families, kids, and people that just don’t get to fish a lot, we have a combo meal of small/medium domestic and medium/large wild shiners being trolled behind the boat. As always, there are rods rigged-up with the holy trinity of baits: flukes, swimbaits, and senkos (along with the obligatory topwater.) As for artificial baits go, natural colors like watermelon red/pearl or glimmer blue work very well for plastics. Fishing the “dirtier” lakes on the chain, use a deep junebug or black and blue pattern. If you like a topwater bite, it is hard to beat a Rebel Jumpin’ Minnow or Pop-R. When fishing the bigger waters 4 POLK & SUMPTER
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of the Kissimmee Chain, you will want to take a different approach to matters. Frogs and Gambler EZ Swimmers thrown thru the jungle of pads, kissimmee grass, and any hyacinth you can find are always the gold standard. If the temps stay cooler there will be a wave of prespawn fish moving up onto the flats looking to feed and prepare for bedding and this will make flipping the flats a more productive pattern. There is also going to be a wave of snowbirds migrating down so the lakes will have more boats than usual for months to come. Common courtesy and common sense will serve us all well as we all try to enjoy a day on the water. Please respect each other and other people’s space while fishing this season. If you find people fishing a point or any stretch of shoreline, please be considerate and give each other space – there’s plenty of water for everyone. Catch, Photograph, and Immediate Release are vital to conserving our resources so please help protect this wonderful resource we have in The Bass Fishing Capital of The World. Capt. Scott Taylor is a Bass Pro Shops Pro Staff and Mako Boats Team member for Florida, and is also the officially sanctioned guide for Polk County andVisitCentralflorida.org.
November Bass fishing has been good. Bill Searcey is still catching some nice bass on Artificial while Jim and Bob Bostic have been catching limit catches of bass up to 8lbs. on shiners. Jack and Jeanie Barsto are cathing specs on kalin triple threat jigs while minnows are doing good as well. December should be a good bass month on live bait while the specs will be showing up a little more drifting minnows or casting 1/16 oz. jigs along the edge of the weed lines in the middle of the lake… Just a FYI, the Lake Pana-
soffkee Christmas boat parade will be on December 17. Come join the fun, It was a huge success last year on short notice so I expect it to be even better this year. Enter your boat (at no charge) and come join us. We will be leaving from Pana Vista at 6:00 sharp so be there. If you don’t have a boat you can see it from anywhere on the west side of the lake. Submitted By: Jim Veal Jr. Pana Vista Lodge Lake Panasoffkee, Fl. 352-793-2061
Submitted By: Capt. Scotty Taylor 855-354-8433 Scott@TMCGuideService.com
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A NEW Generation of Fish Bait By: John R. Webber
We use a 1/2 oz head, .051 wire covered in a plastic wrap to add durability, strength, and a beautiful look to the bait. The #5 laser etched hook assures the best chance for success. I haven't even mentioned the different array of skirts we offer on your bait, so you don't have to buy the skirt separately, like you do with other competitors.
The Pink Lady
Hi, I'm John R. Webber, and along with my wife, Patricia, we make the Whirly Bait. We started this venture in June and we've been going strong ever since. The Whirly Bait is an all in one buzz bait. Which means now you can throw worms, frogs, or any other assortment of plastics. Just insert the plastic you desire onto the barb and slip your hook into the bait. You're done. It's that simple. Now you have a spinner worm or frog, or any spinner bait you want. Best, of all, you still have an awesome buzz bait.
The Ghost The Whirly Bait makes fishing fun, not just for men, but women love this bait too! So, the next time you are out riding around in Lake Panasoffkee, stop into these Whirly Bait retailers: Captain Neils' Bait shop, Panasoffkee Hardware, and Pana Vista Lodge. Also, the Whirly Bait is located in Anglers' Tackle Shack, in Bushnell, and Brookers Bait and Tackle in Leesburg. Tell them John sent you. And of course, you can always find them on our website:whirlybait.com or whirlybuzzbait.com. Check it out!
GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS Forget the socks, ties, or even the new tackle bag! I’m going to share some great angler gifts that you definitely want to have in your arsenal. When I find something that I believe in, use and becomes very beneficial to me, I love to share it. So, make sure you either tear this out and tape it to your spouses bathroom mirror, or have it laid open somewhere were they can’t miss it. The first definitely needs to be on your vessel if you like to be organized, don’t want to drill holes on you boat, and to have something that is portable. They are “Stowmate Storage Organizers”. Quite simply, your on board storage solution! They’re attached by either Velcro fasteners, or a stick-n-stow strip. You can put them on your poling platform, grab rail, tower, under hatches or lids. And have readily available, any and all your angling and boating needs. Go to www.stowmate.com .The next item is too cool as well. They are “SeaSucker” Marine Vacuum Mounts. You know how great the suction cup accessory idea is. Well, forget that! These things are“suction cups on steroids”! They’re actually very powerful VACUUM mounts that let you attach accessories wherever
you need them. Here again, no drills, holes or fasteners. They offer several, boating, diving, and fishing items to compliment your boat. From rod holders (even fly rod), cup holders, cutting tables, scuba tank holders, to even, just a handle that may be needed somewhere. And guess what? Don’t need it anymore in that place? Move it to another place in a matter of seconds with the integrated pump. Check em out at www.seasucker.com .The next item you’d be crazy not to utilize. If you still need something to fill the stocking, you canal ways give “the gift of fishing”. Gift certificates are easy, simple, and always make the angler spouse happy. Give us a holler at 352-201-6111.One Of the very best items an angler can have for Christmas,especially if you have a boat is a Sea Tow membership. It’s basically your AAA on the water. They have offices in Crystal River and Homosassa. Please give them a holler. It will be the best money you can spend, wives. Have a very merry, angling Christmas. Submitted By: Capt. Rick Burns Reel Burns Charters Homosassafishingguide.com 352-201-6111
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heck out these great gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast on your holiday gift list. These local merchants are available to ensure your holiday gift giving satisfaction. We always try to encourage our readers to shop locally. It’s our community and we all benefit from supporting our local businesses. They’re here for us all year long and our personal convenience depends on their sustainability. Tell them Coastal Angler/ The Angler Magazine sent you. By the way, if you see something here that you wish could be under the tree with your name on it, just take out a marker and circle it. Then leave this page open for your friends and family to see. Yes, crude but effective. Happy Holidays from all of us at Coastal Angler/The Angler Magazine.
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2016 CHRISTMAS EVENTS PARADES BOAT PARADES
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Chain of Life Presents A Lakeside Celebration Christmas Boat Parade “Light Up The Lites” 4-9pm www.chainlifewinterhaven.com “An Enchanted Christmas” 2016 Lake Alfred Christmas Parade 6:30pm Mackay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve (863)291-5272 Santa Bash www.auburndalechamber.com Fort Meade’s “Story Book Ride On The Polar Express” Christmas Parade 6pm Fortmeadechamber@gmail.com 2nd Annual Glitter, Glisten & Snow Lake Eva Park Haines City 6-10pm FREE (863)421-3700
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Your Polk & Sumter Tournament News & Community Events
2016 DECEMBER 10 Learn The Joys of Fly Fishing At Andy Thornal The CHRISTMAS EVENTS Class Runs From 9-3. All Equipment, Food & Drink, T-Shirt and Notebook/Outline Are Included. Students Will Learn Casting, Tactics, PARADES Equipment and Knots. Classes Are Limited To Eight Students. Preregister by calling (863)299-9999 or check www.andythornal.com in BOAT PARADES the fly fishing section.
December 9, 10, 11, 2016 Friday & Saturday 6:30PM, Saturday 10:30 & Sunday 2:00PM Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
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First Friday/Hometown Holiday sponsored by Burnetti, P.A. 6-9 Downtown Lakeland info@downtownlakelandfl.com
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Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum Rated: G
Kenny G Holiday & Hits 8-10 The Lakeland Center jason.refermat@ lakelandgov.net Snowfest Munn Park Lakeland 10-2 www.lakelandgov.net 12/3-4 Carols in the Park 10-4 Downtown Winter Haven info@ winterhavenchamber.com
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Christmas With The Nelsons: A Tribute to Ricky Nelson 6-8 The Lakeland Center jason.refermat@lakelandgov.net
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Bartow Ford 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland 9-2 Bartow Ford (863)533-0423 A Gift For The Holidays: The Christmas Gala 2:30-7:30 FSC Davis Performing Arts Center, Branscomb Auditorium branscombboxoffice@flsouthern.edu. Lake Panasoffkee Parade www.sumterchamber.com
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A Victorian Holiday 7:30-9:30 The Lakeland Center’s Youkey Theatre (863)688-3743
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Santa’s Run For Our Kids 7:30 am Central Park Winter Haven info@winterhavenchamber.com Cypress Garden Water Ski Show Special Christmas Edition 3:30-5:30 Lake Silver FREE 12/17-18 TCHAIKOVSKY’S The Nutcracker Florida Southern College Davis Performing Arts Center, Branscomb Auditorium 2:30pm branscombboxoffice@flsouthern.edu.
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Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker 7-9pm The Lakeland Center (863)688-3743 COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM
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The Power of Our Gifts By: Chris O’Byrne
Here we are again, temperatures have fallen and fish have deep to wait for our heavy streamers. It’s gift giving time! Christmas is an opportunity to share our passion for fishing by encouraging kids to enjoy the outdoors. While many plastic and electronic gifts encourage a sedentary, indoor lifestyle, our gifts can get kids outside, encourage achievement and give free rein to the imagination in all of us. Part of the development of what might be the furthest reaching mind of all time was opened by one such gift. As a sick boy, Albert Einstein’s father gave him a magnetic compass to pass the bedridden hours. Puzzling what magic directed the compass needle was the first step of his incredible journey. Compasses can stimulate today’s youth too and other gifts can have similar positive effects.
I got one!
For example, where does a young person’s mind go the first time they aim their new telescope at the endless night sky? Binoculars are magical in the same way. When kids first take them outside to investigate the world beyond their limits. Even an inexpensive magnifying glass and an open front door are sure to keep kids active. As long as we’ve got the next generation outside, field guides of all types are a way to add to their experience. Today, “field guide” does not have to mean heavy, intimidating and expensive. Kids love using the modern versions; colorful, foldable cards which document birds, reptiles, bugs, mammals, fish, stars and even poop! All of which are waiting outside to engage this generation too. Once a young person encounters their world, butterfly nets, bug houses, ant farms and fishing poles are some tools that help create an actual “interactive experience.”
Einstein's Launching Pad
A gift that used to be a little box of magic, the camera, is today it an overused mirror. But a kit of art supplies like colorful pencils or paints, shaped brushes and inviting, blank paper turns a young person’s focus out to face the natural world. Then it allows their imagination to have control of what they see and gives them the ability to present their unique vision to the rest of us. Whenever a nighttime thunderstorm plunges my family into darkness I re-learn that a powerful yet inexpensive flashlight is guaranteed to ignite a child’s mind. Today’s headlamps add to the fun by freeing up both hands for other activities. In addition to flashlights, consider the humble and fantastic Coleman Lantern. The adults that always seem to be stationed at the center of the fortress of light, despite the ominous hiss, tell stories that give flight to young imaginations. With your supervision, today’s kid would listen and study the ever-blazing soap bubble just like you did. Again and again, I see the classic toys entertaining new generations in ways that empower them lead to discoveries that break the confines of T.V. rooms. It is just for us to give these stimulating presents then watch our kids blossom in the outdoors.
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Lakeland Junior Bassmasters 2016
Younger-Boater Garrett Thomas 14.23 lb Chase Givens 6.29lb Sammy Acree 6.13lb
Younger- Non Boater Fisher Cusic 14.23 lb Chase Givens 6.29lb Sammy Acree 6.13lb Big Bass Younger Boater Fisher Cusic 4.64
Older Boater Roger Weigel 13.64lb Bryce Goff 12.33lb Stanley Flesher 8.36lb
Older Non Boater Roger Weigel 13.64lb Bryce Goff 12.33lb Stanley Flesher 8.36lb
Big Bass Older Boater Bryce Goff 5.70lb Big Bass Older Non Boater Bryce Goff 5.70lb
Upcoming Lakeland Junior Bassmaster Events
Bobby Lane Cup Lake Kissimmee Dec 3, 2016 Dec Jr. Bassmasters Team Series event Camp Mack Lake Kissimmee Dec 4th, 2016
White Chocolate Holiday Bark 1 pound finely chopped white chocolate 1 1/2 teaspoons nut or plain oil 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 1/4 cups shelled pistachio nuts, toasted and papery coating peeled Equipment: Chocolate thermometer Directions Tempering the chocolate for the bark requires a double boiler. If you don't have a double boiler, improvise one by using a saucepan and a stainless steel bowl: Nestle the bowl into the saucepan, allowing a few inches of space to remain between the bottom of the bowl and the bottom of the saucepan. Keep an extra bowl of a similar size on hand to transfer the chocolate for cooling. Rest the chocolate thermometer on a towel. Line a baking sheet with foil. Pour a couple inches of water into the bottom half of the double boiler and heat over medium-low to just below a simmer. Put the chocolate in the top half of the double boiler and set over the hot water. Slowly melt the chocolate, stirring with a heat-resistant rubber spatula. As the chocolate melts, check the temperature periodically to make sure it stays between 82 and 86 degrees F. If it starts to rise above this temperature, quickly transfer the chocolate to the bowl on reserve and stir briskly to reduce heat. Return bowl to double boiler to maintain heat between 82 and 86 degrees F. Remove bowl from over the hot water just before all the chocolate melts. Stir vigorously until the chocolate melts completely. Check temperature again. Stir in the oil until evenly blended. Chocolate is now tempered and ready to use. Keep within the 82 to 86 degree F range, returning bowl briefly to the double boiler if necessary. Quickly stir the fruit and nuts into the chocolate. Spread chocolate mixture out on the prepared baking sheet so it's about 1/2-inch thick and the fruit and nuts are coated. Set bark aside at room temperature to harden. Break into angled pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. From Food Network Kitchens
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1-Capt. Keith Mixon 321-212-8484 290 Marine Harbor Dr. • Merritt Island, FL 32953 www.MixinWorkWithPlay.com 2-Capt. Rick Burns 352-201-6111 8975 W. Halls River Rd • Homosassa, FL 34448 www.RealBurns.com
22- Old Salt Marine 863-802-0543 1916 Us Hwy 98 North Lakeland, FL 33805 www.OldSaltMarine.com 23- Off The Wall Adventures 863-709-9253 2055 Shepherd Rd. Lakeland, FL 33811 www.OffTheWallAdventures.com
3-Capt. Shawn Ralulerson 863-860-8502 6542 Tula Lane, Lakeland, FL 33809 CaptShawnFishing.com
24- Erwine’s Marine 863-635-4492 250 S. Scenic Hwy Frostproof, FL 33843
4-Capt. Eddie Perry 863-763-7722 4375 US Highway 441 N • Okeechobee, FL 34972 OkeechobeeAdventures.FloridaBoyArt.com 5-Capt. Scott Taylor 855-354-8433 238 Towhee Rd • Winter Haven, Florida 33881 TMCGuideService.com
www.ErwinesMarine.com
25- FantaSea 863-668-8012 3405 US Hwy 98 South • Lakeland, FL 33803 www.FantaSeaMarine.com 26- Grape Hammock 863-692-1500 1400 Grape Hammock Rd, • Lake Wales, FL 33898 www.GrapeHammock.com
6-Overdue Adventures 863-559-4480 518 Main Street • Auburndale, FL 33823
27- Action Watersoprts 863-967-4148 402 Progress Rd • Auburndale, FL 33823 www.ActionWatersports.net
7-Sky Powersports 863-676-2245 20769 US Hwy 27 • Lake Wales FL 33853 www.SkyPowersportsLakeWales.com
28- Marine Supply of Winter Haven 863-297-7003 1700 3rd St SW • Winter Haven, FL 33880 www.MarineSupplyBoats.com
8-Champs Sports Grill 863-647-5900 6645 S. Florida Ave • Lakeland, FL 33803 www.ChampsToGo.com
29- Hoppy’s Marine 863-439-7616 31499 Highway 27 • Haines City, FL 33844 www.HoppysMarine.com
9-Stone’s Bait & Tackle 863-940-4898 2049 E Edgewood Drive • Lakeland, FL 33803 10-Hurricane’s Grill& Wings 863-324-5157 6370 Cypress Gardens Blvd • Winter Haven, FL 33884 www.HurricaneWings.com 11-Harry’s Old Place 863-324-0301 3751 Cypress Gardens Road •Winter Haven, FL 33884 www.HarrysOldPlace.com
30- Gary’s Boating Center 863-638-0537 15520 Highway 27 • Lake Wales, FL 33859 www.GarysBoating.com 31- Go-Fish Bait & Tacke 863-546-6331 203 S Scenic Hwy • Frostproof, FL 33843 Go-FishBait.com
12-Hurricane’s Handi Mart 863-537-1300 5401 Hwy 60 E. • Bartow, FL 33830
32- Polk Tractor 863-967-0651 3450 Havendale Blvd NW • Winter Haven, FL 33881 www.PolkTractorco.com
13-Camp Mack 863-696-1108 14900 Camp Mack Rd • Lake Wales, FL 33898 www.CampMack.com
33- Spurlows 863-635-0240 30 E. Wall St. • Frostproof, FL 33843 SpurlowsOutdoorOutfitters.com
14-Bridgemasters 863-676-1009 2131 FL-60 • Lake Wales, FL 33898 www.Bridge-Masters.com
34- RYK Seafood 863-294-2300 175 Ave A NW • Winter Haven, FL 33881 www.RKYSeafood.com
15-Catfish Johnnys 863-793-2083 2396 N County Rd 470 • Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538 www.CatfishJohnnyRestaurant.com
35- Interstate Battery 863-666-8787
2855 US Hwy 92E • Lakeland, FL 33801 www.InterstateBatteries.com
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ill warm water temperatures reduce winter big trout catches? It’s a question that many are beginning to wonder. “Is it cold enough yet? Have the big trout moved to the mud?” These are some of the questions I’ve been hearing. The answer is… Well, it depends. In shallow-water big trout haunts, we’ve found that the big fish move there much earlier than what we once thought, some will even stay all year in the right conditions. The fish are there for more than just the mud. As Capt. Steve Soule has said, “They are there for protection, food, and solitude.” Many of the places they frequent have formed mud on the bottom due to the layout, more so than for the mud. Depth also affords trout with similar protection, and with depth the water temperature swings are more subdued giving fish a more stable environment. With depth, there is no need for the stabilizing effect that mud also offers. In the end, I don’t think the warmer conditions will reduce the catches of seasoned big trout anglers, unless you are in south Florida, where the cold is required to move the trout into the bays. We will need to be ready as the conditions change along the way with each passing cold front, even if they remain weak. Warmer weather will allow many of the fish to stay shallow, but who knows, we may still get a winter yet. Tobin created TroutSupport.com - Tech Support for Speckled Trout and Redfish anglers.
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he Dry Tortugas are a group of seven small islands 67 miles west of Key West. Encompassed within a 100-acre national park, the islands are best known for Fort Jefferson, a 19th century brick fort on a tiny island in the middle of the ocean. The history of the Dry Tortugas is pretty amazing, and so is the fishing. Fort Jefferson was built to protect the busiest shipping lanes between the Gulf Coast and the eastern seaboard. During the civil war, the fort was used by the Union army to disrupt shipping to confederate forces. During that same period, the fort was also used as a prison. The most famous prisoner held at the fort was Dr. Samuel Mudd, who mended John Wilkes Booth’s leg. In 1874, the army abandoned the fort and it was used solely as a coaling station for resupply. The Dry Tortugas received their name because there was no water on the island and the turtles prevalent on the beach made a good food source. The fort itself was never finished completely, but it is a testament to determination. All the building materials needed to build the fort were brought down by barge. The scope of it doesn’t hit you until you sit in the archways of the fort and think back in history of them hauling 14 million bricks 70 miles from Key West and roughly 200 miles from the mainland out in the middle of the ocean. Those arches of bricks often are made of six different angles meeting together to make the complex ceiling. A walk around the fort and climbing the walls is a must for anyone traveling to Dry Tortuga. Plan on just relaxing and watching the sunset from inside the fort. For anglers, the true magic happens when you go fishing off Fort Jefferson. The waters surrounding the fort are crystal clear. Often, when fishing in 30 or 40 feet of water you can watch groupers swim out of a hole and eat your bait. Whether you decide to fish K Buoy on the north side of the fort for yellowtails, East Key for groupers and mutton, or the south side of the fort for big groupers or kings, it is magical. The fishing at the fort is like going back 30 years in time and catching fish of yester-year. When you see a boat come back from the fort with its catch, you can tell where they have been without even asking. The fish are larger and more 14 FLORIDA
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colorful, and there’s just more of them. I think the remoteness of the fort has kept the fishing pristine. You know the king fishing at the fort is amazing when you see tournament teams run hundreds of miles to catch a fish there to win a tournament. I think there have been more winning kingfish caught at the fort than any place else, but the fort is known for its bottom fishing. Whether you decide to bottom fish on the Atlantic side of the fort or the Gulf of Mexico on the north side, be ready for some awesome action. On the Atlantic side, you can anchor down and chum up the yellowtails on the reef edge or drift fish the different drops. These drops are bottom contours that often only change by a couple of feet, but those edges hold myriad fish. The 204 drop or the 250 drop edges are loaded with fish, but you have to use the right tackle. I prefer braid when bottom fishing. The difference with braid when you are fishing deep is it takes half the weight to get down, and you can feel exactly what is going on with your bait. The amount of weight will vary every day, you want to make sure you have enough weight to hold bottom; you do not want your line scoping out away from the boat. When the line scopes out, you have to put more and more line out to find the bottom. Ideally, you want your bait a foot off the bottom. If you scope out, you also have a great tendency to hang the bottom. It can often be hard to get the feel for it for new anglers. Bait options are endless, whether you fish live bait (pinfish, pilchards, mullet) or dead bait, there is a time for each. There are days when they only want dead bait like bonita strips, ballyhoo or squid, and they will out fish live 10 to one. Then sometimes jigs with tails or ballyhoo are the secret. The best advice I can give is take it all: dead bait, live bait and artificials. It is a long way to the nearest tackle shop. Don’t be afraid to try different things at different locations. When it comes to jigs, I prefer white and everything from 1-ounce to 10-once. The current can be still, or it could be flying along at 3 knots. For I like to drift fish at the fort. There is so much bottom to cover and so many places I
want to get to that I rarely anchor. A perfect drift for me is 1 1/2 to 2 knots. If there is no current, typically there are no fish. Different times of day are better in different areas. I believe the fish migrate during the day from south to north or vice versa depending on where you are. When you setup a drift over a migration, you will know it instantly by the constant action. When you look at a chart of the Dry Tortugas, your imagination runs wild with all the great bottom contours to fish and different spots that just look fishy. Be mindful of the closed areas and restricted areas around the fort; the fines are expensive. The best part of fishing the Dry Tortugas is exploring a new fishery that is so widespread and alive with fish. You can expect to come home with stories and photos of a lifetime. So take the time to go down West and experience history. Visit the Dry Tortugas web page for more information (www.nps.gov/drto/index.htm). Contact Capt. Mike Weinhoffer and Key West Florida Fishing through their website www. Keywestfloridafishing.com or call 305-395-3474.
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he gift of peak experiences happens to all of us. Sometimes we set them up, and sometimes they’re gifts from heaven. We all do our best to orchestrate memorable experiences. For me, a common denominator has been the ocean. Diving, surfing, sailing and fishing are all included. During the 18 years I handled sales and marketing at Costa Del Mar Sunglasses, I was fortunate to witness blue marlin tournaments in St. Thomas, the first Redbone tournament in Islamorada and good times at the Sailfish Marina with the West Palm Beach Fishing Club. Another thread has been the fishing/surfing connection. Having an affinity for the ocean is common to people who fish, and for surfers. Ben Hartig, longtime member of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, was one of the most revered surfers at Reef Road in Palm Beach. Nobody dropped in on Ben Hartig. Bill Holmes, who manufactured legendary “Holmesy Surfboards” in Juno Beach, also had the woodworking talents to do custom interiors for Rybovich Boat Company for many years. The late Ted James started Fox Surfboards in Palm Beach County in 1968 while he was catching monster tarpon and snook in the area, and later fished the Outer Banks of North Carolina while manufacturing Fox Surfboards and Sailboards there. Mark Castlow of Fort Pierce started Atlantis Surfboards in the 1960s, and then moved into manufacturing world class Maverick flats boats and Dragonfly Boatworks today. Ralph Boynton, long time Lake Worth pier surfer, won the West Palm Beach Fishing Club’s annual Nora Award for the heaviest snook three times, and holds the 50-year record at 42.08 lbs. Kristy Murphy grew up fishing and diving in the Bahamas before moving to Jupiter. She was so good in the water she could free dive 30 feet, spear a grouper and grab a lobster with the same breath. Kristy went on to win the Women’s World Longboard Championships in big waves. One of the world’s best big-wave surfers, Mark Healy, often free dives 100 feet deep as a volunteer to tag sharks for conservation. The historic Sea Mist drift fishing boat out of Boynton Inlet has had two of the best local surf-
ers as long time captains: Burt Garnsey and Charlie Brown. And don’t forget our own Florida fishing guides/writers Capt. Mike Holliday and Capt. Rodney Smith, both also hooked on surfing. Holmesy Surfboards, Fox Surfboards and Kristy Murphy are all featured in the grand opening of the new Surfing Museum in the Lake Park Arts District on Dec. 9. The Surfing History Museum recently moved from Delray Beach to Lake Park at 738 Park Avenue and the grand opening includes the premier of the new surfing film Ted James with a gift from the ocean, “Dream Steeple.” The museum a 41.75-pound snook, circa 1967. showcases the 100-year history Photo by Ralph Boynton. of surfing in Florida. We hope to see you there, and “talk story” about peak experiences and gifts from the ocean. Tom Warnke is a Trustee and Historian for the Palm Beach County Surfing History Project. Email Tom at trwarnke@hotmail.com or click on surfhistoryproject.org for additional info.
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f there is a point at which the world of art and the world of sport fishing came together, it can be found in fly tying. If you take a brief moment to scour the internet for videos on tying different types of flies anglers have developed, you’ll see that making flies is in a class all of its own when it comes to our world of fishing. Taking time to use natural or synthetic materials and making them look like something that will fool the wary eye of an elusive sport fish like bonefish or tarpon is a challenge to both our creativity and our knowledge as fishermen. However, learning to become a successful fly tyer can be one the most rewarding experiences in your fishing adventures, and it will force you to heighten your awareness of what your quarry is looking for. But let’s face it, it can be intimidating when you see pictures of some of the masterpiece flies that have been developed by more experienced tyers. Believe it or not, with only a few simple materials, some hooks, a vice, a bobbin, and tying thread, you can begin making quality flies all on your own in a very short amount of time. For the beginning fly tyer planning to fish fresh or saltwater in Florida, there are five flies I feel are not only very effective, but
are also very simple to begin tying on your own. Woolly Buggers, Clouser Minnows, Lefty’s Deceiver, gurglers, and polar fiber minnows are all flies that are a simple and effective launching pad for the beginning tyer. For the Woolly Bugger, you’ll need chenille, marabou and rooster neck hackle. The Clouser Minnow only requires two different colors of buck tail, painted dumbbell eyes and some Flashabou. Lefty’s Deceivers require matching (or varying if you choose) colors of rooster saddle and buck tail, along with some Flashabou and maybe a little paint to make the eyes. A simple gurgler only requires some marabou, chenille and foam, and for a polar fiber minnow, you only need one color of polar fiber, some fish eyes, and five-minute epoxy. For in depth instructions on all five of these flies, there are some great Youtube channels like Fly Fish Food, In The Riffle, or Tight Lines Video that offer great instructional videos for any one of these five flies and a multitude of other fantastic fly patterns. So as a fellow angler, I challenge you to head down to your nearest fly shop, pick up some of these materials and begin not only making your own flies, but catching fish on flies that you made! Good luck and tight lines.
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y earliest introduction to the Bahamas was Andros, and I really feel at home when I go back. Although I am blessed to have traveled throughout the Bahamas for my ongoing research of bonefish and the bonefishing industry, it was my initial angling trip to Andros that created ties to the Bahamas that draw me back. This, the largest and most sparsely developed of the Bahamian islands, offers some of the best fishing in the world. Andros is truncated by extensive, deep and vital oceanic creeks referred to as bights that act as fish highways, transporting rich nutrients from region to region and tremendous numbers of fish. North Andros, separated from Mangrove Cay by the north bight, extends roughly from Bering Point all the way north to the Joulters. Like the rest of Andros, a single road on the eastern fringe allows for travel from north to south. The western side of Andros is largely undeveloped, is challenging to reach and is now the largest Marine Protected Area in the Bahamas. Bering Point can be considered an epicenter of bonefishing on Andros and in the Bahamas for that matter. This small fishing community lies on the southeastern tip of Andros, south of Fresh Creek one of the largest settlements on Andros, and just south of the AUTEC naval base. Bering Point is home to many long-time lodges and some of the best-known guides in the world. Guides like Ivan Neymour, Charlie Smith, and Rupert Leadon started guiding anglers in the 40s and 50s, working to develop a premier bonefishing destination. Indeed, the flats of Andros are unriveled in their sheer size and many areas on the west side of Andros remain relatively untouched. Anglers visiting north Andros have a wide array of accommodations to choose from and while I was conducting interviews in the area, I stayed at the Andros Island Bonefish Club, founded by local legend Rupert Leadon, who passed in 2012. Although I was unable to interview Rupert for my research, I met and interviewed many of his family members. Through conversing with family and community members, it is very clear how much Mr. Leadon helped the local economy. Like the Leadon family, many guides working in Andros are descended from guiding greats, those men who ventured into a new industry receiving little credit for their tremendous efforts, until now. Flats within easy wading from Bering Point are extensive and varied. Anglers should have wading boots and larger flies for deeper water and larger fish. Double-digit bonefish are common in Andros. Fish the tides, look for moving water, look for places that get less pressure and do not be afraid to wade deep for big fish... however, watch for sharks. You can bet that if you find good bonefishing, you will also find sharks. Be wary of sharks while releasing bonefish, and reduce the potential for predation of your released bonefish. Do this by using adequate rods, reels and lines, by reducing fight time, by eliminating handling and using barbless hooks. “Keep ’em wet.” If you have to have a photo, consider waterproof cameras for interesting perspectives of you and your fish. North Andros is very interesting geographically. The south by Bering Point is sub-tropical. In the north, starting roughly near Stafford Creek, where the beautiful Stafford Creek Lodge is located, are extensive pine forests and some agriculture creating a significant change from the south. Bonefish angling is available all along the eastern shores, and creeks are great places to start. Car rentals are readily available from local airports and adventuresome anglers can reap great rewards for getting off the proverbial beaten path. Some creek 20 FLORIDA
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After fighting a little traffic the next morning, I pulled back behind Bill’s House to his dock and there was Bill loading some rods and a cooler into what I could tell from a distance from its distinctive bow flare was a Sailfish, but the more modern profile and the hard-top frame integrated into the console were attractive new additions. “Get aboard,” he said, beaming with pride. “Just got it over the weekend.” He filled me in on all the details. The 236CC was a brand new Sailfish model, in fact this was number seven. “They’ve taken the best of your boat and added a lot of new innovations,” he explained, while starting to show me around the boat. “He really thought this one through, from the keel up – it’s got form and function.” I could see many of the old standards features from my old Sailfish – deep gunwales, built-in transom bait well, well-laid-out console, big fish boxes in he bow. However, there was plenty of “new” in this new model. “Look how they handled the transom seating,” Bill said, pointing to a fold-up seat attached to the transom. “And the whole thing lifts up to give you easy access to the bilge.” He then pointed to the leaning post lifted up the cushion on the passenger’s side and said, “look at this, a second live well build into the leaning post.” He also pointed out the tackle storage and stowable bait station built into the leaning post before getting behind the helm, tapping on the passenger seat and telling me to get ready to go. “I’ve put about 15 hours on the motor since Saturday,” Bill explained, “I could have gotten it with a 200 or 300 Yamaha, but I went with the 250.” “It runs 47 mph wide open,” Bill boasted. “And like all Sailfish’s, the VDS hull cuts into the water and the ride is real smooth.” As I said earlier, I have been running a Sailfish for the past seven years, and one thing that I have always appreciated is the way she handles in rough water. I have to admit, I was jealous of Bill and I spent most of the trip calculating what I could get for trading in my 218CC and what color my new 236CC would be.
CONNER’S NUTTER BUTTER Most fishermen will tell you they have a favorite color when it comes to specific fly patterns or lures. As a general rule, especially with streamers, it’s a good idea to have a range of colors to cycle through until you find what the fish are keyed in on. The Nutter Butter is a great pattern that falls toward the natural color palette, featuring mostly tans and browns and natural material like coyote fur. Something I have noticed is these subtle colors can draw a strike when brighter colors will not, making streamers like the Nutter Butter a staple for any streamer fisher’s box. In addition to color, the action and profile of the Nutter Butter are perfectly suited to drawing strikes from predatory fish. This fly really dances underwater. Rear Hook Hook: Gamakatsu B10S Size 2 Tail: Tan Extra Select Craft Fur Body: Tan Ice Dub Hackle: Polar Chenille Olive Copper UV Collar: Coyote Fur in a dubbing loop Front Hook Articulation: Senyo’s Intruder Wire and 2 6mm beads Hook: Gamakatsu B10S Size 1/0 Rattle: Hareline Plastic Rattle Medium Tail: Tan Craft Fur Body: Tan Ice Dub Hackle: Polar Chenille Olive Copper UV Collar: Coyote Fur in a dubbing loop Head: Brown Laser Dub Over Tan Eyes: 8mm CCG Eyes Tempt Head: CCG Flex
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2015 form. On the regional event side, team member Brandon Mosley maintained a hot hand through the Costa Series and made two out of three cuts while building his rods as well as Hallman’s out on the FLW Tour. As the FLW Tour and Elite Series went on throughout the year, Cox, Roy and Lester continued to produce all while building their own rods. Cox, the most notable, who builds lake-specific rods in his hotel room during practice also has fellow anglers coming to him to fix a tip-top or a guide in an emergency. As the 2016 Season comes to a close, MHX has had an incredible year with multiple titles, a FLW Cup Championship and even team members headed to the Classic for the first time in their careers. Keep an eye out for the MHX Team as 2017 Season begins in January. If you are looking to build your own fishing rods check out MHX Rods at www.fishmhx.com and Mud Hole Custom Tackle at www.MudHole.com.
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