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ast month, a couple buddies and I booked a charter for the opening day of Florida’s Gulf red snapper season with Capt. Brian Smith, of Big Bend Charters out of Steinhatchee. Capt. B. has a 34-foot power catamaran with enough room on the deck to play a game of volleyball. If you’ve ever been red snapper fishing, you understand the process. The day starts with loading the boat with tackle ranging from 8-pound light tackle to 30-pound bottom fishing rigs. A complement of frozen baits, including Spanish sardines, squid and chum blocks fill one of the big coolers. We ran out to a spot south of the Steinhatchee River and broke out light tackle to catch live bait. It’s basically bream fishing gear, using tiny slivers of squid to catch pinfish and other finned critters. All would be used to create an offshore smorgasbord for snapper, grouper, king mackerel, cobia and more. With the livewell full, it was just over an hour’s run at 27 knots to reach our first drop in 65 feet of water. We were anchored over a ledge with about 3 feet of relief. That doesn’t seem like much, but in the vast expanse of flat bottom out there, a small change in the topography can create an entire ecosystem. Each of us took a corner of the big catamaran and dropped live baits down. Before the bait could reach the bottom, our offerings were usually inhaled by either a grouper or a snapper. These were not small fish. The snapper averaged about 28 inches, and the grouper

were well in excess of the 24-inch minimum length. We would catch a couple fish at a spot and then move to another. The idea is that once you get a couple fish on the line, the remaining fish tend to get a bit finicky, and the bite can slow down. When a fish came on board, we paused for a quick photo and shouted “atta-boy” from across the boat. In all, we limited out on red snapper and had five gag grouper as bonus fish for the day. From first-hand experience I can tell you there’s no shortage of bottomfishing adventure to be had in the Gulf of Mexico. The Florida Gulf snapper season remains open through July 25. Alabama’s season runs Fridays through Mondays until July 19. Louisiana will remain open Fridays through Su nd ay s , and on

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holidays, until the state quota is met. Mississippi is open seven days a week with an undetermined closing date as fisheries managers closely monitor catches to avoid overrunning the quota. The Texas season ends Aug. 2 for charter boats and Aug. 3 for private vessels. As summer gets in full swing, give some thought to ways you can get outdoors, enjoy each other’s company at a distance and get rid of those social-distancing blues. Cefus McRae is host of the Nuts & Bolts of Fishing Series, contact him via e-mail at Cefus@ NutsAndBoltsFishing.com

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Finding a productive pattern and making high-percentage presentations wins tournaments; it does not typically catch double-digit bass. Bass large enough for the record books are loners. Anglers who pursue them are looking for one big bite. Here’s a little insight on how successful trophy hunters fish:

LOCATION: With a few exceptions, large reservoirs are not the best trophy bass fisheries. It’d be a good wager that more giant bass are caught from jonboats than from high-performance bass boats. There is a south Georgia gentleman, who prefers to remain unnamed, who has caught countless 10-plus-pounders and several fish that weigh in the high teens. He’s made a practice of looking for out-of-the-way lakes and ponds. Upon getting landowner permission, it takes him a single trip to determine if he’s found the right mix of depth, water flow, vegetation and forage to produce monster bass. If the lake doesn’t have what he’s looking for, he moves on. If he sees what he likes, he fishes it hard, often at night and often concentrating on just one point or drop-off where the biggest fish in the lake is likely to be. The strategy is to make a thousand casts to the best holding water or to sit there quietly By CAM Staff for hours keeping a live bait fresh. When it comes to public waters, smaller reservoirs or hidden gems like oxbow lakes off productive rivers can be pay dirt. Find waters with a reputation for large fish, and then scour them with electronics for the edges where sunken creek channels with plenty of cover lie adjacent to shallower feeding areas. Keep in mind that large fish dominate prime holding areas. Find that magic spot, fish it hard, and it will produce year after year, even if hile perusing the various big-bass records lists, it becomes readily it’s just one big fish for a week’s worth of fishing. apparent that huge bass usually come from lakes with a bigbass reputation. Also, anglers appearing in these lists often have TACTICS: Giant bass don’t like to chase food, and they prefer large multiple large bass to their names. meals. Trophy bass hunting with lures is slow and tedious. Drag a big jig with There is a lesson here for anyone in search of their personal-best a chunky trailer across the bottom, Texas-rig a big 12- to 16-inch worm or largemouth. Whether it’s a 10-pounder or one that weighs into the teens, slow-dance a swimbait. Fish as slow as you can, and then slow down more. luck is rarely the primary factor that leads to a true giant. Most of the time Stick with it and remain vigilant. Remember that you’re fishing for one bite. anglers who catch monster bass use specialized tactics to specifically target If you’re not snooty about it, live bait will absolutely increase your odds. them. Go with the natural forage for the water you’re fishing. If it’s gizzard shad, These are not the tactics used by professional tournament anglers. fish a big one. Largemouth bass have huge mouths relative to their body size.

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omething is better than nothing. That seems to be the consensus of anglers after NOAA’s early June announcement of a four-day recreational red snapper season in the South Atlantic. With open dates set for July 10-12 and July 17, recreational anglers and charter captains are hoping for good weather during what promises to become a mad scramble at boat ramps from the Florida Keys up the Atlantic coast through Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The well-known reefs and wrecks will be packed with anglers dropping baits and jockeying for position to catch their one fish per person, per day limit with no minimum size. For some, catching those limits won’t take long at all. Reports from captains in the fishery tell of areas where an over-abundance of red snapper is making it tough to target any other species. All the while, data used by federal fisheries managers indicates overfishing for the species is still occurring. Since 2017, the South Atlantic red snapper season has been curtailed each year. Since 2010, a cumulative total of just 37 days has been allowed in South Atlantic federal waters. In May of this year, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) was scrambling to make rule changes that would allow any 2020 season at all. Effective July 15, regulations require descending devices be on board and readily available on all vessels pursuing grouper or snapper in the South Atlantic. Non-offset, non-stainless steel hooks are mandatory north of 28 degrees north latitude, which is near Cape Canaveral. It’s a similar scenario to what played out with red snapper seasons in the Gulf of Mexico over the last decade. Bound by legislation, federal managers are forced to make decisions based on available data on snapper stocks. At the same time, anglers and groups pushing for angler access insist the data is badly flawed. According to the American Sportfishing Association, the trade organization that produces ICAST and lobbies on behalf of the industry, an updated and improved red snapper stock assessment is due in spring of 2021. In the meantime, recreational anglers must be happy with what they get, which is roughly 70 percent of the total allowed catch. Commercial anglers get the other 30 percent.

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he heat is here and to no surprise. June was a rollercoaster of a month with kings on the beach for the first of the month and then wham we get a Northeaster of all things. The front changed the landscape quickly. True to form I believe July is going to be a great month. Look for bait to continue to hold on the area beaches and build on the offshore stuff. The menhaden schools on the beach will hold tarpon, sharks, big jacks, cobia, and kingfish. The early bird in these scenarios will get the first offerings. Grab a few baits on the edges of a big school and work back into the school quietly. I like a medium heavy spinning rod like the Penn Blue Carnage Jigging 7ft rod with a 6500 Spinfisher V and 60lb braid. A 2ft leader of 80lb fluorocarbon and a stout hook completes the rig. I will sometimes pin a small float to this and pitch back into the bait with fresh live bait. Hook the pogies in the nose or dorsal and see which is most effective. If no strikes occur try putting a 2oz egg sinker above the leader to get it to the bottom. If nothing happens right in the school try backing away a few hundred yards and slow troll bait east and west in a zig zag pattern. I remember an instance just last summer when with a charter I ran to Amelia Island to get bait with a charter. After catching bait and flipping into the pods with no luck I took off to the party grounds. Minutes later the radio barked with a call from one of our reliable fisherman that maybe I should turn around. I flipped the boat back to the beach and in minutes was rewarded with countless hookups on 14-20lb kings for a solid hour in 15-22ft of water! The offshore party grounds should be on fire this month with bait and predators stacking up on the reefs and wrecks. Look for schools of baitfish to mount on these spots. Jig a few up with either a no# 6 or 8 Sabiki rig and slow troll them or drop them down. Kings, cudas, AJ’s, sharks, cobia, sailfish, and Bonita will be on the prowl. Drop them on the bottom and grouper, snapper, triggers, and sea bass will take these 2 NORTHEAST FLORIDA

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offerings quickly. Look for shrimp boats as you come out of the inlet. The boats are havens for sharks, jacks, and tarpon this time of the year. Scoop a dead croaker off the water or toss a live pogie in and hang on. Big bruisers are typically in the mix and can be real handfuls. I suggest big rods, reels, and line to make it a fair fight. When doing this please be mindful these guys are working and gave them some room. The big rocks should have a lot of action on the high outgoing clear water tides. Look for reds, trout, tarpon, and sharks to feed on live pogies, greenies, and mullet. Catch a few and pin them to a 3/8oz heavy jig and pitch them around the stones. As the water warms I like the clean water for better results. Shrimp do work this time of year but will catch a lot of small bait stealers too! Lastly, the month will hold some good action on bull reds. The big bruisers popped in during the cold water flush we had a few weeks ago and continue to be around. Cut blue crab, cut ladyfish steaks, and live pogies are the best bet soaked on the bottom in 32-42 ft of water. Look for them from the Coast Guard Base to Dames point on the edges of the St. John’s River. Big rods and stout tackle should be deployed to reduce stress on these ancient warriors. The last of the falling tides seem to be the best bet. Get out and fish. Remember you can’t catch them from the couch. Listen to the Outdoors Show each Saturday morning and get the areas fishing reports, tides, and weather on 1010am or 92.5fm from 7am to 10am. For info on fishing trips go to www.Enterprisefishingcharters. com or www.Outdoorsshow.com

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he Challenge 2020 presented by the Ancient City Game Fish Association (ACGFA) has become one of the premier fishing tournaments in Northeast Florida and this year promises to be our best one yet! With three divisions; Kingfish, Back Water, and Jr. Angler…this tournament has something for everyone! For the third year, as part of our conservation efforts, we are encouraging live release of all redfish after weigh-in. The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) will be on site to assist with proper release, questions and techniques. This tournament would not be possible without the help of our many volunteers and sponsors. We hope that you enjoy the weekend, thank the volunteers for their efforts, and support our sponsors when you can. We are often asked “what is the ACGFA?” The (ACGFA) was organized in 1958. We currently have approximately 130+ members. Our membership year is from May 1st through April 30th. Our Mission is to promote the sport of fishing in the St. Augustine area and do whatever is in our power to improve and promote recreational fishing in our area. Families Are Welcome At ACGFA! We have annual and monthly fishing awards for Boats-of-the-Year (inshore and offshore) and Anglers-of-the-Year (Men, Women, Junior (age 8 to 16) and Smallfry (7 and under). In addition, there are members-only fishing tournaments each month as well as two fish fry/cook-out events, a Christmas Party for the family, and the End of Year Awards/ Membership Dinner. Meetings are held at the St. Augustine Shrine Club located at 250 Brainard Dr., St. Augustine, Florida. Meetings start at 6:00 pm with a social, followed by dinner for your family and the 6 NORTHEAST FLORIDA

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Recreational Boating and Fishing… The (New) Great American Pastime! By Terry Newsome

f you are like me, you absolutely LOVE living here on the “first coast” in beautiful Northeast Florida; and for good reason! We truly live in the greatest outdoor paradise (eco-system) on earth! In fact, within a 50-mile radius of downtown Jacksonville, you will find the MOST DIVERSE recreational boating and fishing opportunities on the planet. It’s TRUE! Whether it’s boating on the mighty St. Johns River and Intracoastal Waterways or enjoying premium inshore saltwater fishing, offshore sport-fishing, surf-fishing, trophy large-mouth bass or quality freshwater fishing, Northeast Florida offers some of the BEST coastal angling in the entire world! The unsurpassed beauty, natural resources and unique diversity of our region is a sight to behold. I have been extremely fortunate over the years and my extensive business travels have taken me throughout the world (including several extended trips to Australia… a fisherman’s paradise!) However, there is truly “no place like home” and I am proud to say that I was born and raised right here in Jacksonville and would not live ANYWHERE else in the world! I truly LOVE the great outdoors and that’s why boating and fishing are my favorite pastimes!

happening right before my very eyes!)To my amazement, thousands of recreational boating and sport fishing enthusiasts had converged along both sides of Heckscher Drive and A1A… all the way from Browns’ Creek to Ft. George Inlet (and even Nassau Sound!) Seriously, ALL my favorite bait shops on Heckscher Drive (like Brown’s Creek, White Shell and JR’s Live Bait/The Shrimp House) were completely SOLD OUT of live shrimp, dead shrimp, sand fleas, mud-minnows, fiddler crabs and even blue crabs! Plus, the bait shop parking lots were completely full of cars, trucks and boats on trailers! There was literally no place to even pull-off of the side of the road to fish from the bank! Even Heritage River Road (just north of White Shell Fish Camp) that leads to Joe Carlucci Boat Ramp was lined with cars, trucks, boat trailers (and bank fisherman) on both sides of the road. (It was like the annual Spring Break frenzy at Daytona Beach!) It was bumper-to-bumper for over 10 miles… and I also noticed that the Seafood Restaurants on Heckscher Drive (like The Palms Fish Camp Restaurant at the Clapboard Creek Boat Ramp) were jammed-packed! (The Palms restaurant outdoor deck and seating were completely full!)

Like many of our readers, I have been working from home over the past few months and have used my best efforts to follow all the published “social distancing” guidelines to mitigate concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. As you can imagine, I have been experiencing severe “cabin fever” in recent weeks and could not wait for the pandemic to be over so I could finally leave the house and enjoy some outdoor recreation! At last, (several weeks ago,) Jacksonville Mayor, Lenny Curry and the Governor of Florida (Ron DeSantis,) announced that most Florida beaches would partially reopen. That was the news I had been waiting for… so I decided to venture into the outdoors and do a little surf-fishing at Huguenot Park! Afterall, what better way to cure cabin- fever than to get some clean, fresh air and catch a few Whiting and Pompano for dinner! As I packed-up my gear and headed down Hechsher Drive and A1A towards Huguenot Park and Ft. George Inlet, I began to experience something that I had NEVER seen before. In fact, I was so shocked at what was happening, I took my i-phone and immediately started shooting video (to document the phenomenon that was

There were even police officers at almost every boat ramp directing the traffic-jam of outdoor enthusiasts because the parking lots were completely full (and were spilling over on to A1A!) I was forced to make a U-turn at every boat ramp! Even the entry gate to Huguenot Park was closed. By this time, I was bound and determined to find a place to fish… so I headed south (back over the Dames Point Bridge) towards the Beach Blvd. Bridge at the Intracoastal Waterway and then proceeded to Beach Marine Boat Ramp/Marine Patrol station. It was the same exact boating and fishing frenzy! I called a good friend of mine (who loves to bank fish for Largemouth Bass in local lakes and small retention ponds) and told him about the boating and fishing frenzy I had experienced. He was not surprised and told me that even the area fresh water fishing opportunities were ALSO extremely crowded with anglers stacked-up at multiple area retention ponds that have never seen fishing pressure before!) Thinking that this recreational boating and fishing frenzy was just an anomaly and a one-time occurrence, I was totally shocked

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to experience the same exact situation the following back-to-back weekends! Once again, I headed back home (towards the Fruit Cove/ St Johns area) and took the “back-way” from Beach Blvd. bridge at to A1A South through Palm Valley. And, of course, Palm Valley Outdoors boat ramp (and Seafood Restaurant deck) were absolutely packed as well. As you know, boating enthusiasts and coastal anglers LOVE to eat seafood. (I must admit that seafood is absolutely my favorite table fare!!) As I passed The Fisherman’s Dock (on A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.) I noticed the “Fresh Seafood- Curbside Service” banner at the shopping area entrance and noticed all the customers inside the Seafood Market and that the parking lot was full with curb-side customers parked and waiting for their fresh seafood orders. In fact, I saw the same exact situation at The Fisherman’s Dock Mandarin location (on San Jose Blvd.) as well! The Julington Creek Fish Camp Restaurant parking lot and outside deck was also full! It was a revelation to me! When I arrived home, I immediately began to do some research online and through my social media accounts. Reading the social media posts and a few national media articles, I realized that the recreational boating and fishing frenzy that I had experienced “first-hand’ over the past few weeks was not a unique one-time phenomenon! There is no doubt that the recreational boating and sportfishing industries are experiencing an unprecedented SPIKE in growth and popularity! I called my good friend Danny Patrick (Owner of Coastal Angler Magazine- Northeast Florida) and he confirmed that many of his Advertisers and several of his business associates (who own boat dealerships) are having record sales! In fact, some local boat dealers are running low on their inventory of

recreational and sport fishing boats because the demand is at a recordbreaking pace! With the pandemic, social distancing and the economic slow-down, how is this possible? The facts are in! Our love for the great outdoors in Northeast Florida and beyond has always been there! We call that “bottled-up demand!”) However, before the pandemic, boaters and fishermen had other options for entertainment and recreation. Times have changed! As of this writing, major news reporting agencies and the TSA report that International and Domestic airline flights have dropped over 91% since the pandemic began. (Domestic Car rentals are down between 60% and 80% as well.) These unprecedented and unfortunate statistics reveal that Americans have stopped traveling and are staying close to home. Americans are now looking for LOCAL recreational activities (like boating and fishing!) What better place than Northeast Florida to enjoy the great outdoors with your family! This explains why the current boating and fishing frenzy is in hyper-drive! The rebirth of our love for the outdoors has manifested in ways that we never expected or anticipated. The reality is: Boating and Fishing… are the (New) Great American Pastimes! And in my opinion… they here to stay! This is great news for those businesses that “supply the demand” for products and services associated with the rapidly expanding boating and fishing industry. Stay safe and be well! With over 25 years of corporate experience as a writer, director and producer, Terry Newsome has personally filmed and produced over 100 outdoor television shows and instructional fishing videos internationally. He is an avid coastal angler and is a former co-owner of Pine Island Fish Camp on the Intracoastal Waterway just north of St. Augustine, Florida.

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he vibrant colors of spring begin to fade this time of year with the deep blues of the Wahoo, Sailfish and Blue Marlin and the bright greens and yellows Dolphin replaced by the silvery and slick Kingfish and Barracuda in Northeast Florida. The Kingfish is still very popular with many of our captains and tournament anglers, but the Barracuda is just plan nasty, smelly and annoying for offshore trolling boats. Somewhere around the first of June the transition from spring to summer happened quickly and completely leaving the silver fish in command of the waters in our region but there is still plenty of fishing to do and fall is coming soon. Kingfish are amazingly popular in Northeast Florida because we really do have a good stock of large fish and easy access to their favorite baits. That and a series of tournaments make Kingfishing fun and exciting. Good lively bait and sharp hooks are the keys to

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catching and you don’t need to run 70 miles or 70 miles-per-hour to get to the fish, they are available within site of the beach and just outside our inlets. If you do feel like running 70 miles you should consider Swordfishing this the summer. Here in Northeast Florida we generally still fish for swords after dark but daytime Swordfishing is becoming more popular here too. Unlike Kingfishing you’ll need the big reels and an assortment of swordspecific tackle but we are seeing more local catches of really good fish in recent years in our region. And if Swordfishing is too deep or complicated for your tastes we will have the very short Red Snapper season in July that gets everyone excited. Look for information about Swordfish, Snapper and other tournaments on our website at www.nefma.com and have an excellent summer.

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hat’s right - SNAPPER time! We are blessed in NE FL with a wide variety of Snapper species. In addition to being fun to catch they are excellent eating. Our charters commonly catch Vermillion, Mangrove, Mutton, and of course Red Snapper. Different techniques are used for different species. Vermillion are caught using the standard double-hook rig baited with cut bait. Mangrove and Mutton normally require a little more stealth - the typical rig for Mutton and Mangroves is a long leader normally 80# and 10 ft in length. Live sardines would be the best possible bait, but a grunt plug would be a close second. All Snapper species are found from 80 ft out to the shelf edge in 160 ft.

Red Snapper are plentiful, but unfortunately closed until Friday, July 10 – 12, and 17. NE FL has been given a four-day season this year. Red Snapper season has one fish per person limit. In addition to Snapper fishing - Gray Triggerfish, Red Porgy, Cobia, Amberjack, African Pompano, Gag, Red, and Scamp Grouper are other species that are fun to catch and eat as well during the month of July. If bottom fishing isn’t your thing, King Mackerel will be fired up around the nearshore reefs. The best technique is slow trolling with live Menhaden using light tackle. This type of fishing is a great way to introduce kids to the sport and a blast to watch them catch. In addition to Kings, there will be plenty of false Albacore (Bonito) and Barracuda to keep you busy. July is a great month weather-wise with flat, calm seas being the norm. Bring on the heat!.

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Fishing Report & Forecast St. Augustine Inshore By Capt. Tommy Derringer

t’s summer time so… get to the beach! Right now along our beaches, just outside the surf, there are millions of pogys (menhaden) getting chased, thrashed, and eaten by one of many predatory fish that roam our waters this time of year. Tarpon, kingfish, huge jacks and sharks are just some of the monster sea creatures waiting for you to hook into for the fight of your life! A great all-around rig to catch just about all the aforementioned fish is to peg a live pogy on a medium to large circle hook and cast just around the edges of the pods. You may or may not want to weight the bait down a bit depending on current and wind conditions. Getting an early start will also increase your chances of hooking up along the beach as the feeding frenzy tends to taper off as the sun gets higher in the sky. By now tarpon should be thick along the beach gorging themselves on the pogys, but another fun way to catch the silver king in our region is to hunt them behind the shrimp boats. Summer months bring the shrimp boats within a mile or so of the beach. Look for the boats that have birds hanging around, as those are the ones getting ready to or just recently dumped their by-catch overboard. Approach the shrimp boats from behind and be very aware of any rigging they may have in the water. It’s as simple as going slow and taking a look at what’s feeding on the by-catch. Net a few of

the floating fish and use them for bait. When you see a tarpon gulping down by-catch just toss your bait in the chum line and hold on. If you don’t see any tarpon you’re sure to see a ton of big sharks and they will definitely put a bend in the rod. Inshore, the best bite will be early (from about 6 a.m.-10 a.m.). Things tend to get a little too hot during the day and the fish will sit lower in the water column. At first light a top-water really can’t be beat this time of year as redfish and trout will be willing to give serious chase and devour a Skitterwalk or Top-Dog. Once the sun gets up a bit you’ll want to change to something sub-surface like the Saltwater Assassin Lil Boss paddle tail. I like to rig them on a Saltwater Assassin 1/8 oz. or ¼ oz. jighead to help keep the bait down where the fish will be. A live mud minnow or shrimp on a jighead will also work well when fishing deeper. The water will be at its murkiest over the next couple of months and there are a few ways to get a fish’s attention even on the “dirtiest” of days. A couple old faithful rigs are the popping cork and the gold spoon. I like to rig a popping cork with about 1’ of leader under it with a soft plastic or live bait. This is many NE Florida anglers’ go-to rig for high tide summer fishing for redfish, trout, and flounder. The popping noise will attract fish from a good distance. The gold spoon is also great this time of year as it puts off a lot of vibration that allows fish to find it even in the murkiest of waters. Somewhat of a more recent phenomenon is the spinner bait in saltwater. It has all the thump (and then some) of the spoon but allows you to rig a soft plastic on it for double dose of fish catching genius…

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Fishing Report St. Johns River By: Richard Hamilton

ullet fishing is starting to get good. More quantity and better sized. But as the temps warm, so does the activity. So grab some bait and some chum and go at it. Next up will be the Shrimp. They're starting to show up, but you've got to be willing to work at it. If if goes like last year, we'll all be happy with the outcome. But as you know, every year is new and different, some years are better than others, so give it a try. Working the piers or from your boat and go to it. The Reds will be starting to get really active, especially with the amount of food available to them. Crabs, shrimp and finger mullet will be foods of choice. So try shallow and work your way deep, as it gets brighter in the day. So go! Croakers will be starting to heat up. They'll be hanging around the mile markers. Eighteen is a good starting point. They really like bait shrimp on the bottom. Also, night crawlers are a good bait. But remember the Yellow Mouth will be hanging out near them and when you use a cut croaker, your catch ratio as the Trout usually goes up. Strip them and give it a try. You may be surprised at the results. So go at it. The Flounder bite will be available, usually around the Doctor's Inlet area. Around docks with plastic or smallish

shiners work. Remember they really like to eat so when you find one, you may be able to work a few out of the same area. So go! Now Bream Fish is becoming really predictable. You work weeds and around docks with crickets and you'll be rewarded with a nice batch of bluegill. Also fun to catch and really tasty. So if you're so inclined, give it a go! You can use fly rod poppers in creek near pads and catch them also. Bottom fishing with a glob of wigglers will probably allow you to obtain a nice mess, so go at it. Catfish will start to pick up in the evenings. Baits of choice will be cut bait or night crawlers. You can also work the drop offs to maybe obtain a nice whisker fillet. Blue fish will be okay to good. You can catch with shrimp and work under docks and do well. Also working the deep points and humps works well, especially with lipless crank baits. So if you have the time, then give it a try. Striper will be active early morning or evening or during those really days weather wise. The best bets are shrimp, shiners, or a wide variety of lures. Such as plastic grubs or minnow imitations, working around the bridge piling on the Buckman or Shands bridges is a good bet. Also up the deeper creeks if the boat traffic will let you. So just go and have fun and enjoy. Well, short, but sweet. 'Til next time, keep your lure moving and your line wet. --Richard. R & J Tackle 501 S Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs (904)284-5081

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Fishing Report & Forecast Fernandina / Amelia Island By Terry D. Lacoss

he 40th Annual Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament will be held july 13-18, 2020 where many of the competing anglers will be heading north to fish the king filled waters offshore and close in to fishy Amelia Island. During the 1984 Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament Amelia Island long time residents Benny Hendrix and Mitch Ferrara set up a powerful chum slick, eventually weighing in the largest kingfish at 47.2-pounds. During past event there have many money winning kingfish caught from these waters when the conditions are right.

Numerous schools of bait fish are the big attraction for Amelia Island king mackerel that have been know to leap six feet from the water when feeding. Obviously when you sight kingfish chasing b ait fish into mid air, its time to barb your live baits and start king fishing! Mackerel fishermen will find large schools of menhaden holding in ten to thirty-feet of water close to both Cumberland and Nassau Inlets. Large schools of menhaden should be holding just off from the surf located at the southern portion of Amelia Island. Large beach mullet can be cast netted right in the shallow surf as well. Small boat fishermen have been targeting “Beach” kingfish during the past few summer fishing seasons and with outstanding success. After launching their small boat from the public boat ramp located at nearby Sawpit creek, the southern tip of Amelia Island is only fifteenminutes away where kingfish may weigh from fifteen to over forty pounds. Summer live bait trolling just beyond the surf also nets excellent eating cobia and Spanish mackerel as well. Tarpon fishing is also red hot during the month of July at the St. Mary’s inlet, Nassau Sound and along the beaches of Amelia Island. Anchoring up at the very end of the St. Mary’s south jetty rocks by far offers some of Florida’s very best tarpon fishing. Slowly chum with cut pieces of menhaden while fishing dead on the bottom with large size menhaden barded to a 7/0 circle hook. A 4-6 ounce tear drop weight is attached to sinker slide with a light pice of wire so that the weight is thrown during the first leap of the tarpon. Tarpon fishermen will also catch bull reds, shark and cobia as well. Look for grouper, sea bass, triggerfish and red snapper to bend your bottom fishing gear at FA, FC, FB and HH fish havens as well. Fish dead on the bottom with live menhaden for keeper size bottom species. Live bait trolling at these same live bottoms with live cigar minnows, Spanish sardines and live menhaden will produce king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, barracuda and the occasional sailfish. Be sure and check the latest FWC fishing regulations at myfwc.com. Freshwater fishing is often overlooked during the month of July simply because saltwater fishing for a wide variety of species is oftentimes the best of the entire year. However if you target one of the many freshwater ponds, or lakes located at the southern portion of Amelia Island during early morning, casting a topwater plug can net bass weighing over the ten-pound mark. My personal favorite surface plugs include the Heddon “Zara Spook” in the Baby Bass color pattern, or a Storm “Chug Bug in the blue and chrome color pattern. Buzz baits also work well along with a slow sinking “Trick” plastic worm in the black and blue color pattern. Surf fishing is also excellent during the month of July as well for delicious eating pompano that actively feed in the surf during an early morning flood tide as well. Bring along a sand flea rake as without a doubt, sand fleas are the very best bait for hard fighting pompano that can weigh over three-pounds. Surf fishing can also cexpect to catch beach whiting, bluefish, redfish and more. For more fishing and charter information please call the Amelia Angler Outfitters 904-261-2870, or visit www.ameliaangler.com Amelia Angler Outfitters is located at 111 Centre, St. Fernandina beach Fl. 32034.

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ith the hot weather comes hot pier action. The big pods of pogies are now just outside the surf zone and the aggressive predators are right behind them. King Mackerel and Jack Cravalle will be cutting through the pods. Underneath will be big Redfish and sharks will be chewing along the botttom. With the Jacksonville Beach pier still under repair, a lot of anglers are enjoying the action at the Flagler Beach pier. In the surf, we are enjoying a very late run of Pompano. All fish migrations are cyclical but catching Pompano in June into early July has been a bonus. Live sand fleas and live clams have been producing the best catches. If you use more than one rod, you should 20 NORTHEAST FLORIDA

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definitely cast one short. You will be amazed when that big fat Pompano slams your bait in thigh deep water. This is especially true early in the morning with an incoming tide. Speaking of early morning, summertime is prime time to have your toes in the sand before sunrise. I always have my best luck before 9AM all summer long. Getting to the beach at 5:30AM to have baits in the water by 6AM is my go to plan. On a normal outing it is amazing how the bite shuts off between nine and ten. If you go even earlier you will need to do some prep the day before since most of our bait stores do not open until 6AM. Here in Northeast Florida sand fleas are very abundant so now is the time to stock up. As soon as our weather cools down in October the sand fleas will go deep into the sand. I want to share with you my way to have great bait when fleas are hard to catch. It takes some prep work but when you get home with left over fresh caught fleas it is so easy to store them. I just put up a post on Facebook. Please visit my page “Surf Fishing Guide”. The process is preserving them in highly salted water that will NEVER freeze. With this process you can have fresh looking fresh smelling fleas when they are impossible to catch. Remember go early to get in on the bite. The bonus is you will beat the heat. Next month the “MULLET RUN”! Tight lines and see you on the beach. Noel Kuhn Surf fishing guide and long distance casting coach. 904-945-0660 www.TheSurfAngler.com

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Mayport Degaussing Structure 30.3967° N, 81.3950° W Date Day Time Hgt 01 Wed 05:29 AM 4.54 H 02 Thu 12:23 AM -0.32 L 03 Fri 01:18 AM -0.49 L 04 Sat 02:10 AM -0.61 L 05 Sun 02:58 AM -0.63 L 06 Mon 03:45 AM -0.56 L 07 Tue 04:32 AM -0.41 L 08 Wed 05:18 AM -0.21 L 09 Thu 06:06 AM -0.01 L 10 Fri 12:36 AM 4.74 H 11 Sat 01:21 AM 4.52 H 12 Sun 02:07 AM 4.32 H 13 Mon 02:55 AM 4.14 H 14 Tue 03:47 AM 4.01 H 15 Wed 04:40 AM 3.93 H 16 Thu 05:32 AM 3.92 H 17 Fri 12:22 AM 0.71 L 18 Sat 01:08 AM 0.45 L 19 Sun 01:53 AM 0.18 L 20 Mon 02:36 AM -0.07 L 21 Tue 03:19 AM -0.26 L 22 Wed 04:04 AM -0.38 L 23 Thu 04:51 AM -0.44 L 24 Fri 05:40 AM -0.44 L 25 Sat 12:20 AM 5.45 H 26 Sun 01:13 AM 5.24 H 27 Mon 02:09 AM 5.01 H 28 Tue 03:08 AM 4.78 H 29 Wed 04:11 AM 4.59 H 30 Thu 05:14 AM 4.49 H 31 Fri 12:07 AM 0.08 L

Time 11:28 06:28 07:23 08:15 09:05 09:54 10:42 11:30 12:17 06:53 07:40 08:26 09:11 09:56 10:42 11:29 06:22 07:10 07:56 08:42 09:29 10:18 11:08 12:01 06:33 07:27 08:22 09:18 10:14 11:11 06:13

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Time 06:06 12:22 01:15 02:06 02:56 03:44 04:33 05:23 06:16 01:05 01:53 02:42 03:32 04:22 05:12 06:00 12:16 01:03 01:48 02:34 03:20 04:09 05:01 05:59 12:55 01:51 02:50 03:51 04:52 05:52 12:07

Approximate Correction Times Palm Valley ICW: H: +2:20 L: +2:00 +/- for Other regional Locations JAX Beach: H: -:29 L: -:20 Bings Landing: H: +2:57 L: +2:44

Hgt PM 5.61 H PM -0.68 L PM -0.76 L PM -0.78 L PM -0.70 L PM -0.52 L PM -0.24 L PM 0.10 L PM 0.46 L PM 4.29 H PM 4.34 H PM 4.42 H PM 4.52 H PM 4.65 H PM 4.80 H PM 4.97 H PM 0.23 L PM 0.01 L PM -0.21 L PM -0.37 L PM -0.45 L PM -0.41 L PM -0.29 L PM -0.12 L PM 5.08 H PM 5.21 H PM 5.33 H PM 5.43 H PM 5.52 H PM 5.60 H PM -0.26 L

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ur annual Challenge Tournaments will take over the Northeast Florida Marlin Club at Camachee Cove Marina on July 23-26, 2020 with three divisions; Kingfish, Backwater and Junior Angler. Festivities start at 5pm on Thursday with our Junior Angler registration, informational clinic and captains meeting. Anglers fish in three age groups; “small fry” - ages 8 and under, “junior” - ages 9 to 16 and “senior” - ages 16 to 18. Redfish and/ or Kingfish are the targeted species and the largest fish in each species and age group will be eligible for prizes at the awards ceremony on Friday at 3:30pm. Registration is $25 per angler. Special thanks to A to Z Roofing and Waterproofing for sponsoring the Junior Angler Division. Registration for the Kingfish and Backwater Challenge, sponsored by Waylen Bay Marine and Creterfish Commercial, LLC, will begin on Friday at 4pm. Registrants and spectators will enjoy live music by local favorite Chillula, vendor booths, food, cash bar, and an amazing raffle. Captains meeting will begin around 7:30pm.

Fishing days for these challenges are Saturday and Sunday. Anglers will fish inshore in the Backwater Challenge or offshore in the Kingfish Challenge. Weigh-in times on Saturday is from 3-5pm and 2-4pm on Sunday. Cost to enter is $75 per angler for Backwater and $295 ($320 after June 15th) for the Kingfish Challenge. Registration is open now at www.acgfachallenge.com A portion of proceeds from this fun-filled event goes to support local charities such as the Ronald McDonald House, St Johns County Homeless Coalition and student scholarship funds. As our tournament grows our contribution to these important causes will continue to grow as well. ACGFA is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1958. Their goal is to serve and promote local fishing in our community. For more information about ACGFA visit www. acgfa.com or find us on Facebook @ acgfa

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ith NOAA’s announcement of an Atlantic red snapper season for July 10-12 and July, 17, the third-annual Palms Snapper Slapper Tournament is a go! This Jacksonville snapper tourney is a great way to make your long ride offshore worth it. The Snapper Slapper will give you the chance to come home with a lot more than just the one measly fish per person daily limit of red snapper. With a $250 entry fee and $50 TWT, there is a guaranteed cash payout to 10 places. There will also be prizes for Top Junior Angler, Top Lady Angler, Top Military Angler, Top First Responder and Mystery Weight. The captains’ meeting is scheduled for July 9 at 7 p.m. at Palms Fish Camp Restaurant, 6359 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville. For more information or to register, call (904) 622-6519. Like and follow the Palms Snapper Slapper Fecebook page for updates, and see the website at palmsfishcamp.com.

Because cobia follow manta rays, the giant rays are occasionally accidentally hooked by anglers. NOAA conducted the following Q&A with well-known captains to develop some best practices for protecting manta rays while cobia fishing.

apt. Butch Constable has been fishing offshore in Jupiter, Fla. for more than 45 years. Capt. Ira Laks has been a charter captain and commercial fisherman out of Palm Beach, Jupiter and the Treasure Coast for more than 30 years. Both observe individual giant manta rays along the beaches of Florida.

Q: What are some of the best fishing techniques you use when fishing for cobia around manta rays? Capt. Constable: The best advice is to practice and really have good casting skills from behind and to the side of a manta ray. Do not cast in front of the manta ray. That way you can make a bad cast or two and reel in and recast without spooking the fish or hooking the ray. Capt. Laks: I like to come up slowly and from the behind on either side of the manta and keep as much distance as possible to make a good cast. My best approach is with the winds behind me and the angler. That allows for a longer cast and it’s less likely to spook the manta with the boat. It also allows for several attempts in order to make that perfect cast to catch the cobia and not hook the ray.

Safer for angler when unhooking, safer for reducing snagging the ray. Capt. Laks: I specialize in live bait fishing and use only single hooks. Treble hooks are not necessary when live bait fishing for cobia. A single hook reduces the chance of snagging a manta ray if a bad cast is made in front of the ray.

Q: If a manta ray becomes foul hooked or snagged, what can fishermen do to reduce injury and trailing line?

Capt. Constable: I recommend moving the boat in front of the ray, reeling up the line and trying to pull the lure gently from that direction. The hook will often pull out of the fish and not leave the lure or trailing line. If Q: Are there any specific tackle or lures you would not, cut the line as close to the ray as possible. recommend to reduce foul hooking manta rays, Capt. Laks: I like to position the boat and move carefully as close as but still are effective at catching cobia? possible to the manta. Then I cut the line so as to leave the minimum amount Capt. Constable: Single hooks! No reason to fish any sort of treble hook. of trailing line as possible.

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n the mountains of rural southeastern West Virginia, Second Creek has gained a reputation for large, sometimes difficult brown trout. It is a hatchery-supported, spring-fed tributary to the Greenbrier River that runs the Monroe/Greenbrier county line near the Virginia border. Second Creek is a long way from anywhere, with the nearest major population center being Roanoke, Va. some two hours away. But if you happen to be in the area, perhaps to fish for smallmouth on the Greenbrier or New rivers, Second Creek is definitely a worthwhile side

trip. It features a mile and a half of water regulated year-round for catch-and-release, fly fishing only. That’s not a whole lot of water to fish, and it does receive pressure, yet the allure of large cagey browns—as well as a few rainbows—rising to dry flies is enough to warrant a trip to this out-of-the-way gem south of Ronceverte. “That stream is a bug factory, and it’s different day to day and pool to pool,” said Jacob Ott, of Otters Guide Service. “If you’re looking to throw dry flies, and if the water conditions are fishable, something will be rising.”

Whether it’s terrestrials like Japanese beetles in summer or tiny midges in winter, bugs bring fish to the surface year-round in clear, mostly shallow water. Black stoneflies, blue-winged olives, sulphurs, March browns and others will be present in spatterings at different times of year. But the black caddis hatch is a highlight. From roughly April into July, Ott said mid-morning brings them on like clockwork. “When it hits, it’s on. It’s a full-bore, blizzard caddis hatch,” he explained. “Once it starts, it will happen at pretty much the same time every day until it ends.” These are small black caddis. Ott throws a simple size 16 or 18 CDC caddis pattern. He’ll hedge his bet by dropping a soft hackle or a Fox’s Pupae—or both—beneath the dry fly. “You’ve got to be on your A game. It’s smaller, clear water that gets pressure from some good anglers,” Ott warned. “By the end of the season, we’re fishing 7x and 8x tippet and long 12foot leaders. It’s technical fishing that requires accurate casts, good drifts and stealthy wading.” For such a technical stream, it’s worth getting the help of a professional for first-timers who hope to catch a few fish. Contact Otters Guide Service through their website ottersguide.com, call (304) 667-8337 or e-mail ottersguide@gmail. com. For maps, GPS coordinates and tactics for the Southeast’s best trout waters, get a copy of Nick Carter’s book “Flyfisher’s Guide to North Carolina & Georgia.” It’s available on Amazon, and autographed copies are available by emailing the author at nsc8957@gmail.com.

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asting lures on the beach is one the best ways to catch fish. You can catch monster snook, tarpon, kingfish, giant jacks, mackerel, pompano, bluefish, croaker, blue runners and ladyfish. Here are some suggestions to learn how to catch more fish. Gear: I like a 300 series spinning reel with an 8-foot rod. I use 10-pound braid and prefer white for its visibility. I tie in a 30-pound fluorocarbon leader with a double uni knot. A standard reel size for big fish is a 400 or 500 series reel and 20-pound braid. For tarpon, you’ll need at least 50-pound braid and a 60-pound leader. Go at the right time: Early morning is the best time to fish the beach. Baitfish are close to the shore and schooling near the surface at daybreak. The next best time to fish is in the evening about an hour before dark. Consider the tide: As long as the water is moving and there’s bait around, you’ll catch fish. Dead high or dead low are the two worst times to fish. Low tide pushes fish away from the trough, which is the deep cut near the shoreline. The trough is a fish highway and feeding area. Find the bait: When bait is present, so are the fish and birds. If there are no birds in the area, I go to another beach. Sometimes bait will be a hundred yards away, and you can walk the beach to find it. Consider the weather: If it’s a calm day with light wind or the wind is at your back, you can throw a light 1/8-ounce jig or a light spoon. Heavy winds and surf mean you’ll need some weight to cast far enough to be effective. Cast and Retrieve: You need to be in contact with the lure as soon as it hits the water. Before the lure hits the water, close the bail and retrieve any slack. When the fish hits, you need a good hook set and constant pressure. I use a number of retrieves. My favorite is to keep the jig or spoon near the surface with a steady retrieve. Keep your rod tip high and jiggle the lure to give it action. Another good retrieve is letting the lure hit the bottom then jerking it up toward the surface. Waves: Usually fish are behind a wave being pulled in the direction of the wave. Sometimes, they are inside the bottom of a wave or below the wave in the trough. Do not cast directly into a breaking wave. Not only do you lose contact with the lure, fish have a hard time finding the lure in the surf. When the lure gets caught in a wave, reel faster. Do not lose contact with it. Except for snook, or if the bait is on the beach, most fish will be caught on secondary waves beyond the first breakers. When a wave is approaching the lure from behind and pulls the lure, be sure to reel slower or stop reeling until you feel the wave pushing the lure.

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Clouser Fishing WITH THE MAN HIMSELF By Capt. Michael Mauri

ob Clouser is a legend in the fly fishing world. His Clouser Deep Minnow is one of the most versatile flies ever created, and his innovative fly designs have driven the evolution of the sport. I met Bob at the Somerset Fly Fishing Show over a decade ago. I remember how excited I was to meet the real Bob Clouser. From there, we saw each other every year at the shows, and I always enjoyed our chats. But we never got to fish together until recently, when Bob and his wife Jackie came to Stuart, Fla. to get in on our great Treasure Coast fishing. When Bob and Jackie arrived, the weather was nice and the fish were on fire, but it was a busy Sunday on the water. It was unusually busy for this time of year, but since 2020 is everything but normal, we had to make the best of it. I checked a few spots and found a good school of bait with some nice snook in it. It is still amazing to see 30 or 40 snook busting bait all at the same

time. Bob and Jackie were blown away, and you could tell they were excited! Since Bob was the oldest, he had the right-of-way to start, and it wasn’t hard to convince him to do so. I tied on a little white fly for him and his cast was dead on, naturally. Strip, strip and the first fish of the day was on. Seeing Bob’s excitement made my day. Within a few more casts, Bob pulled two more snook out of the same school before he turned the rod over to Jackie. It took her just a few casts to hook into a big snook, and the tug of war was on. She stood her ground until the leader broke. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. This one really hurt. Jackie soldiered on, and it didn’t take long for her to hook up again. This one was smaller, but who cares! It was a great catch, anyway. Jackie caught a few more before we decided to run back to the dock. What a great day! I’m very excited the Clousers were impressed with our fishery in Stuart, and that they will be back regularly. I look forward to visits filled with new

stories. Bob has a deep history in fly fishing, and each tale always ends with his even deeper sense of humor. Having worked in the fly fishing industry for more than 22 years, I’ve met a lot of the legends. Bob is pretty much on top. It is not only his knowledge and how humble he is, Bob’s passion and excitement for trying something new is endless. Bob Clouser is the real deal. He loves our sport and has done so much for it. If you want to get an original Clouser, tied by him, go to www. clousersflyshop.com.

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argeting flounder is most likely not on your mind in July. This is typically a conversation for fall, when flat fish embark on their annual migration to open water to spawn. However, for those who love to bring a few of these tasty fish home from time to time, don’t count on the fall flounder run to stock your freezer. It’s worth knowing a new trick to satisfy your taste buds year-round. I primarily fish the Texas Gulf Coast, and while the exact timing of flounder movements will vary depending on where you fish, the patterns will be similar. Apply these tactics in your home waters, and I bet you’ll find a few flounder for the supper table. During spring, flounder slowly trickle back into the bays from their short stay in open water. This is more of a gradual entry than their exit, and it doesn’t draw the crowds of the fall migration. Although you can target spring fish with the same techniques as fall, the timing is more difficult to judge. I feel they spend some time running the beachfront as they find their way back into the passes, bays and finally into the marshes.

I have caught many more flounder on plastics, even when fishing side by side with others using shrimp. As a rule of thumb, I prefer white colored lures or something that imitates a mullet or shad. The areas I target are drain openings on an outgoing tide. These drains can be small; 1 to 2 feet of width is all it takes. The key is the size of the marsh behind it. As long as there is sufficient water to hold bait, it’s perfect. Flounder stage at the opening of large drains as well, but no drain is too small. The key to catching flounder is to keep the lure in constant contact with the bottom. Pointing the rod tip to the water, utilize a sweeping motion. Twitch the lure to kick up mud and sand, and then pause. Hold your horses when you feel that first tap from a flounder. Wait patiently for a second and usually a quick third tap before making a solid hookset! Unlike trout, flounder will hold onto a soft plastic. I feel they want to cripple their meal before they swallow it.

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July through September is a great time to target flounder in the Texas back bays and marshes. Look for bait to determine the timing where you fish. These shallow estuaries will be teeming with juvenile shrimp, mullet, shad and a host of other flounder food sources. I like to use soft plastic swimbait/paddletail style lures. In my experience, flounder prefer fish over shrimp. That’s why I choose this style of lure.

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