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tretching 500 miles across the northern side of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Trench is the deepest in the Atlantic Ocean. This 6-mile-deep feature is part of what makes the Virgin Islands one of the world’s best sportfishing destinations. Here, where the Atlantic Ocean borders the clear waters of the Caribbean Sea, the Virgin Islands rise as the peaks of an enormous underwater mountain chain. The islands offer some of the best diving, snorkeling and most beautiful beaches anywhere, but it is off these islands that serious anglers come to play. Beneath the surface, the topography is spectacular. About 20 miles north of St. Thomas, the travel hub of the U.S. Virgin Islands, the North Drop falls precipitously to depths of more than 28,000 feet into the Puerto Rico Trench. Cool Atlantic currents are stirred off Virgin Gorda, and sea life abounds. The big pelagic species congregate to feed on an abundance of baitfish drawn by the drop. A similar situation occurs off the South Drop, just 8 miles south of St. Thomas, and the smaller drops around St. Croix. Short boat rides put anglers on abundant baitfish and the bigger fish that feed on them. Marlin can be caught year-round, but spring to fall is peak time for blue marlin, which show up in numbers and feed aggressively around the full moons. The bite is legendary. The IGFA Women’s alltackle world record, a 1,073-pound blue marlin, was caught off the Virgin Islands, along with 24 other world records over the years. The granders—1,000-pound-plus marlin—show up on occasion, but the Virgin Islands also offer numbers. During the USVI Open/Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament, 207 blue marlin were released over four days of fishing. Marlin average about 350 pounds out of St. Thomas, and 500-pounders are caught regularly. But blues aren’t the only game in town. The location of these islands 6

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almost seems strategic. Sailfish, white marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin… the most sought after gamefish for sport and the table frequent these drops in good numbers to feed. Working the drop by trolling rigs across the depth contours produces consistently good action year-round. The sailfish bite peaks October through March. Yellowfin tuna are present late summer through winter, and blackfin and skipjack tuna provide

action year-round. Wahoo are also a year-round target, and dolphin fishing peaks in fall. The fishing is world class, and the Virgin Islands are also easy to get to. A short plane ride from the continental U.S. puts anglers in the middle of the action. And with lodging that ranges from quaint to luxurious, there are options for anyone who wants to live out their offshore fantasy. To learn more about the Puerto Rico Trench, go to

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he numbers don’t lie. Guatemala’s Pacific coast is the most productive sailfish destination in the world. Days of double-digit releases would be considered spectacular anywhere. Off Guatemala, it’s just an average day. Annual release rates show a dozen sailfish per boat, per day. And that’s just a year-round average. It is not unusual during peak seasons for boats to raise more than 50 or 60 sails a day, sometimes a lot more. In March of 2006, Capt. Ron Hamlin, and the anglers on the Captain Hook, released 124 sailfish in a single day less than 15 miles off Guatemala. The legendary former skipper out of Casa Vieja Lodge in Puerto San Jose still holds the record. For conventional anglers, it’s pretty much a sure thing. For fly anglers, it’s the best odds you’ll find. The concentrations of sailfish in this small slice of the Pacific are astounding. But it’s not just sails. Natural factors such as dramatically shifting currents, temperature barriers and high oxygen levels close to the surface combine to hold baitfish year-round. The eddy formations that swirl off the Guatemalan coast are crowded with life, including the big pelagics and the fish they feed on. There are more Pacific sailfish than can be found anywhere, but there are also marlin, wahoo, slammer Dorado and yellowfin tuna. Casa Vieja Lodge says blue marlin in the 200- to 400-pound range are thickest April through July, with black marlin up to 400 pounds showing up December through March and smaller striped marlin November through January. On average, every Casa Vieja boat encounters marlin every three days while targeting sailfish. During peak billfish seasons of December through March and then again from May through July, grand slams are an everyday possibility. Boats fish anywhere from 2 to 50 miles out in an area renowned for flat seas. The most consistently productive area is a canyon known as “The Pocket.” Only about 40 nautical miles wide, The Pocket drops to depths of 3,500 to 4,000 feet. Those constantly shifting currents deflect off the walls of the pocket stirring up nutrient rich waters that attract bait and big gamefish. Casa Vieja takes the fishing very seriously. Guided by some of the world’s top-tagging and award winning captains, their fleet of classically maintained 35’ Contenders and 40’ Sportfishers consistently produces world-class results. They are inheritors of history. A majority of the

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captains and lodge staff were employees of the original Fins ’n Feathers Inn that launched the Guatemalan sportfishing industry. These are the same sportsmen who have cared for the fishery since it exploded onto the sportfishing scene in the 1990s. With total release using circle hooks, the conservation philosophy has been central to Casa Vieja’s operations for more than a decade. With this kind of stewardship, as well as emphasis from the Guatemalan Government on limiting commercial fishing, the fishery continues to thrive. The lodge was also designed by lifelong sportsmen who know it is best to recover from a non-stop day of action on the water in worldclass accommodations. Luxurious rooms and top-notch local cuisine are paired with a staff trained to fill the needs of discerning travelers. It’s the perfect place to relive the day’s catch or dream of the morning’s possibilities. For more information on fishing Guatemala and the Casa Vieja Lodge, go to www.casaviejalodge.com.

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our Rip Roller is tearing up the water as you retrieve it in short quick jerks. Suddenly the water explodes from the vicious strike of a peacock bass. In your excitement and shock, you instinctively jerk your rod up before the peacock has had a chance to get the hook firmly in his mouth, and 6 inches of lure and three massive treble hooks come flying past your head. Your first encounter with the huge peacock bass of Brazil’s Amazon will be one you never forget. Fishing for this massive, hard-fighting predator can be best described to anglers as hooking into a 20-pound smallmouth bass that is having a bad day. To top off this fishing adventure, you are fishing over 1,000 miles from the ocean in the heart of the world’s largest rain forest on black water rivers that are home to more than 2,500 species of fish and the world’s greatest diversity of flora and fauna. Anglers will catch four or five different species of peacock bass, ranging from the popoca and butterfly species weighing an average of 3 to 5 pounds to the massive paca or arzu, the current world record of which is a 29-pounder caught by Andrea Zaccherini in 2010. Anglers can also catch aerobatic arowana, several species of catfish weighing upwards of 200 pounds, wolf fish and myriad other species. Peacocks will readily hit topwater baits on waters that aren’t heavily pressured, the most famous being the big propeller driven Woodchopper and its clones, as well as the more subtle Spook type baits. As with most species of fish, subsurface jerkbaits and jigs will produce bigger numbers of fish caught than topwater lures. Fly fishermen have discovered this game

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as well, fishing big Deceivers, Dahlberg Divers and Clouser type flies. Heavy baitcasting tackle loaded with 65to 80-pound braided Kevlar line is the ticket for peacocks, as they are structure-oriented fish. The war is outfitters including River Plate Anglers and to keep them out of the cover once hooked. Fly fishermen need to bring saltwater Acute Angling. River Plate Outfitters, fishing in style 9- and 10-weight fly rods coupled with a Brazil since 1992, has leased exclusive fishing fly reel with a smooth drag and 30- to 50-pound rights on 10 different tributaries encompassing over 1,000 miles of black water rivers in all four tippets. In the last 15 years, Manaus, a city of 2 million dry zones in Brazil’s Amazon. It’s all within a 500in the heart of Brazil’s Amazon, has become mile radius northwest and south of Manaus. This the epicenter of South America’s peacock bass enables anglers to fly directly into these private fishing. American Airlines flies a daily five-hour lands by wheel or float equipped Caravan charter non-stop flight between Miami and Manaus planes and be in prime unpressured waters the and back, making Manuas easily accessible. The first day of their trip from mid July through mid majority of operators will have anglers spend March. The key to these operations is their six the first night in Manaus and then fly by charter “river trains,” each consisting of 250-squareaircraft to their fishing destinations. Most mother foot single or double occupancy air conditioned boat and cruise ship operators that offer peacock cabins that can be moved to the tributary in the bass fishing operate on the upper Rio Negro dry zone with the most ideal water conditions in out of Barcelos, a city of 30,000 people located a given time frame and not be relegated only to 300 miles upriver from Manaus. The waters of the upper Rio Negro dry zone. the Rio Negro and the mouths of its tributaries For additional information, contact River within a 150-mile radius of Barcelos receive the majority of the peacock bass fishing pressure. Plate Outfitters at www.riverplateanglers.com There are presently more than 40 mother boats/ or Jim kern at jim@emuoutfitting.com or at 817cruise ships operating out of Barcelos and a large 946-2479. Jim has been to Brazil 32 times since 1997 and can give you the real facts on most of lodge in the area. The other option for small groups of 6 to the Peacock Bass operations in Brazil’s Amazon. 12 people is a fishing trip on private indian For More Amazon Peacock Bass fishing, go to lands and government preserves leased by a couple different

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hey call Islamorada the Sportfishing Capital of the World. This slim string of six small islands about halfway down the Florida Keys separates the Atlantic from the Gulf of Mexico, and just offshore in the Atlantic, warm blue currents of the Gulf Stream deliver a steady flow of baitfish and the big migrating pelagic species that feed on them. The Continental Shelf is a highway for swordfish that move through in depths of 1,400 to 1,900 feet with a consistency that may be unmatched anywhere in the world. It is possible to target these deepwater giants any month of the year off Islamorada, and even during the day. But it is sportfishing only for hardcore anglers. Swordfish are elusive anywhere, the most difficult of the billfish to catch, and fights lasting several hours are the reward for tempting a bite from 150- to 400-pound or larger fish deep in the abyss. If catching a swordfish is one of the boxes that remains to be checked off on your bucket list, you’d be hard pressed to find a better place to do it. A little closer in, where the Gulf Stream swings over broken bottom and the offshore humps Islamorada has become famous for, it creates rips where disoriented baitfish become easy prey for dolphin, wahoo, sailfish, kingfish and tuna. In the summer months, flocks of birds are a dead giveaway for dolphinfish pushing frenzied bait to the surface. When that’s not going on, fish can be found trolling feather or jet head lures and plugs. A bite while trolling means it’s time to slow down and cast baits to catch other fish drawn to the same area. Sometimes this is met with spectacular results, especially for mahi, which tend to gather in numbers. Some of the most spectacular action on the humps comes from blackfin tuna. It can show up in spurts any time of year, but fall typically brings a push of 10-pound-plus tuna that can be incited into surface-feeding frenzies. Chumming up blackfins with pilchards is a very visual experience that allows even anglers armed with fly rods to hook up with multiple hard-fighting fish.

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As the tuna move toward the reefs with the late fall and winter baitfish migrations, the bigger fish begin to show up, and kite fishing becomes one of the preferred methods for teasing up fish 20 pounds and larger. The other fish that shows up to take advantage of baitfish from November through the winter is sailfish. There’s a reason why Islamorada is home to so many sailfish tournaments during the winter months. It can seem like everyone drops everything they’re doing for a chance to fly release flags. In fall and winter, sails move in to gorge on abundant ballyhoo around the reefs. This can present opportunities to anglers less than 5 miles from the docks off the islands of Islamorada. The 130- to 200-foot depths produce the most consistent bite where strong currents and changes in water color to a deep royal blue give away the edges and rips where sailfish hunt. Trolling or kite fishing the reefs can produce numerous fish in the 60-pound range when the bite is on. But on sunny days when the weather cooperates, it is possible to sight fish for sailfish inside the reefs in water as shallow as 20 or 30 feet. Even smaller boats can get in on this action. From the tower, crewmembers seek out the fish. When the alarm goes out, chum and baits are deployed. There’s really no technique more exciting. Anglers in the know await those bluebird skies on winter days when seeking out sailfish becomes as much hunting as it is fishing. And if all the offshore action isn’t enough to convince any angler to start making plans right now, fall also brings some of the biggest bonefish of the year to the Islamorada flats. Time it right, and you can be fishing the flats in the morning and trolling the bluewater in the afternoon. What more could you ask for?

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believe this is the Golden Age of fishing tackle. For my money, the amazing quality and range of rods available to us today is clear evidence of that claim. Improvements in graphite quality, skeletal reel seats and lightweight braid-resistant guides have paved a path to conspicuous performance benefits, and rods conscientiously tailored to nearly every angling task are helping anglers execute specific techniques with a flourish. Yet, until recently, the seat of angler control—the handle—seemed stuck in the Dark Ages. Cork, a survivor from a bygone era, seemed like it would dominate rod handles forever, with EVA foam the only alternative material allowed any territorial claim. But progress has come, finally, to the rod handle. In recent years, alternative rod grip materials have hit the market including carbon fiber, a slick lightweight option; tough Kevlar tubing; composite cork, a denser and more durable cork-based material blend; and Syncork, a light and durable material with a rough-hewn appearance. Some have used shrinkwrap to give EVA foam a different look and feel, too. Color and design options have emerged, with even a “camo cork” available

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s spearfishing continues to grow and capture people’s interest, so has the amount of travel related to spearfishing. The allure of exotic locations, different species, and the possibility of world records has spawned a new breed of traveler, and resorts and charters are happy to cater to this crowd. In Florida, there are live-aboard charters that take scuba divers to fertile grounds out of the lower Keys into the Gulf or the Dry Tortugas – such as Seaclusive Charters. There are also charters that cater to smaller groups of freediving spearfishers such as Killshot, Into the Blue, and more. The Keys are especially attractive to vacationers, as the scenery above the water can be just as interesting as below. In the Bahamas, resorts with marinas are well-equipped to handle divers, some of them weekend warriors coming by boat from Florida. The clear waters and beautiful marine life are a big draw. Bahamian law requires freediving-only and the use of either slings or polespears for spearfishing. Rather than being a deterrent, it’s created a new breed of divers who enjoy this simple and primitive form of hunting. The ability to add cracked conch or a lobster tail to a meal is a big bonus. Both coasts of the United States have a number of spearfishing charters to choose from as well. Divers can enjoy a change of scenery and try their luck at hunting white sea bass in the kelps of California, cobias off the rigs of Louisiana, stripers in the waters off Rhode Island, African Pompanos off the wrecks of Hatteras – all exciting catches. International travel has increased significantly in the past few years. Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica are a big draw with desirable species such as Cubera Snappers, cobias, and tunas – depending on which coast. Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga, and Ascension Island have been yielding world record wahoos and tunas, drawing the more hard-core divers. Here’s some quick tips to make sure your travel is fun, safe, and productive: 1. Go with friends and watch out for each other - in the water and out.

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Halloween is past. The days grow shorter and cold fronts finally arrive. This triggers spawning activities for largemouth bass and black crappie. Sunshine bass (stripers) don’t reproduce but they are active now, and the American and Hickory Shad run is about to begin, typically mid-December. Largemouth bass will be very active during pre-front conditions. Target bass near points, creek mouths and river entrances in Lake Harney and Lake Monroe early mornings with bone colored Heddon Spook Junior on top, or Gambler EZ Swimmer swim baits in Copperfield color, or Berkley Powerbait Ripple Shad in Florida Junebug color. Try a lipless crank bait along the dropoffs in the river bends.

roe, Harney, and Jessup. Longline trolling is effective using bright colored 1/16th ounce curly tail jigs tipped with a minnow. Vary colors - make sure chartreuse, orange, and blue/white are tested. Speed for long-lining works best between 1.2 and 1.8 mph depending on water depth and fish strikes. Vertical trolling (adding an egg sinker 12 inches above the jig) works great too – speeds here vary from .6 to 1.5 mph using 1/2 or 3/4 ounce sinkers. 12 to 16 feet long poles can be extended out the front of the boat, 4 of them on each side makes up a ‘spider rig’. Two minnow tipped jigs means you can troll 16 baits at the same time! The 8th Annual Shad and Crappie Derby begins November 1 - it only takes one fish to win with over $7,500 in prizes to the winning anglers! Mark your calendars for the upcoming Crappie Derby and Kids Fishing Derby at Boat Tree Marina Sanford on December 10th from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm free lunch for everyone! $100 cash prize for biggest crappie to be awarded at noon at the Crappie Derby!

Crappie season is on fire! Limit catches are coming in from Mon-

The wait may finally be over for the much anticipated Speck Season. Black Crappie are abundant in the Harris Chain of Lakes. By the time you read this, our first cold front would have already passed. This signals the spawning activity by these tasty fish. As water temperatures fall, look for makes to prepare beds in one to four feet of water. The larger females will stage in schools and be near the deep water that is near the beds. Normally a structure oriented fish, crappie will school in open water. It is that time of year! Reports are coming in that crappies are busting bait on Lake Griffin in the State Park area already. Even more exciting for this year is the fish attractors that were placed last year by FWC have really been huge this summer for bass, and the speck experts predict a good season. Minnows are going to be key early in the season, especially when trying to locate the crappie. Find your deeper water, and get multiple 2 ORLANDO

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Hawg Craw or Hoo-Daddy works very well.

Bass fishing on the big-O has remained steady despite the higher water levels than normal time of year. You can find bass up in the shallows around lilly pads feeding on bream that are still on the beds. The early morning bite has remained the time of day when bass are most actively feeding. Catching them with swim jigs in a bluegill and shad pattern works well, also a frog in colors junebug, watermelon/red and white work great too. For the slower approach, you can’t beat a senko especially in the thicker vegetation in dark colors. When the water is stained pretty much all the way through choose a darker colored pattern. Early morning top-water action with a Zara Spook, Pop-R and Devils Horse in the shad or baby bass colors is hot now. For the bigger bite, flipping or pitching a creature-style lure like a Gene Larew

Some bream can still be caught around scattered lilly pads around the 3 ft. water level mark. Crickets and small red worms rigged on an ultra-light 4-5 ft. rod provide a lot of fun for the whole family to enjoy. Some crappie are being caught around areas of the lake where you find some running water, some ledges, drop-offs and some parts of the lake, out in open water. Trolling or slow-trolling with live-minnows allows you to cover water and find the schools quicker as they move towards the grass edges as the main spawn time draws nearer. To book Capt. Angie for your fun-filled and productive day fishing Lake Okeechobee call 863-228-7263 or send an email to angie@southfloridbassfishing.com or visit www.southfloridabassfishing.com. Angie’s Sponsors include: Power-Pole; Gene Larew Lures; G-Loomis Rods; Lew’s Reels; Reel Magic; Bullet Weights; Navionics; Picasso and Gill.

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rods out at multiple depths. On the Bass side things are starting to look better as well. Our tournament weights went from about 12-13lbs. right up to 2022lbs. practically overnight. With the heavy amount of rain that we have had all summer, there is only one place you need to be - Moving Water! Find the water moving, and have it continuously move for more than a couple of days and the fish are going to be stacked. Mouths of creeks like Dead River, Dora Canal, and Haines Creek have been awesome for both largemouth and stripers. Weather is tolerable, the fishing is good, so the excuses for not being out should be few and far between. Be safe, have fun, catch fish!

The Northern states are predicting another cold winter. Hurricane season is over and the ducks are showing up. Back in October the State sprayed the hydrilla around the shallow edges in our chain. Hopefully, it gives the bass cleaner, sandy areas. The bass are getting ready to go into pre-spawn mode. Water levels are up for the winter. Male bass are schooling up feeding on bait making their way into shallow water to compete for spawning area. The big females will not be far behind, feeding on anything they can find. When the water temperatures drop in the low 70s as the cold fronts approach, the fish will keep going in shallower and shallower as the water cools. The first spawn will take place in less than 12 inches of

Ok the bait of choice will be Zoom Vibe worms, and flukes. If fishing open water hydrilla; throw Rattle Traps, Yozuri 3d Minnow or Rapala X-Raps - all are good choices. My personal favorite is live wild shiners fished under a float. Shallow sandy areas and hydrilla are your best bets. Crappie will still be in deeper water until the first of the year. Fish open water along the edges of hydrilla patches. East Lake Toho is a good bet for big crappie. Jigs tipped with a minnow are the norm. Spider-rigging and long-lining with multiple poles gives the best chance for a limit of fish – 25 per person per day. Bluegills are scattered all over and are hit ‘n miss. Use red wigglers fished on the bottom. Enjoy the weather! Capt Randy DuMars: 407-908-8498.

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and baitfish can swim faster than you can reel too.

As water temperatures cool and the mullet run wanes, look for cobia and tripletail numbers to improve on the Port Canaveral buoy line and on flotsam, both near-shore, off the bight of the Cape and offshore. Small jigs tipped with shrimp work well when targeting these brim on steroids. Fishing later in the day keeping the sun to your back will improve your range of sight, and always remember to keep a medium heavy rod rigged with a one-ounce buck tail jig ready to throw to any cruising cobia. When you cast to cobia, cast the buck tail past them and in front of them. As the lure nears the fish, do not slow down, but increase the speed and do not allow the lure to sink. The cobia can swim much faster than you can reel

This is the time of the year when all we are anxiously awaiting the king run. Thanksgiving is the time frame that the big kings come in and the fishing really starts to go off. With that in mind, commercial season starts up as well. So let’s give the guys doing their “circles” a little bit of room. I know how it can be but they put food on the table doing this. If you cannot get bunker try a box of frozen minnows and troll those. Skirts in a few colors help make the baits look a little better. Be sure to use a good swivel while doing this. Spinning minnows can mess your line up. If you want to stick around the beach there has been acres of glass minnows where you will find Spanish mackerel, jacks, blues 4 ORLANDO

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November is also one of the best months to target snook at Sebastian Inlet; large buck tail jigs should be very effective on the outgoing tide. In addition, large flounder and oversized redfish have begun to show up on the Port Canaveral buoy line and in the inlets of Ponce De Leon and Sebastian, and their numbers will increase as the flounder begin their seaward migration out of the lagoon. Last but not least, the tailing black drum and redfish have shown up early on the flats of the Banana River No-Motor Zone and the Mosquito Lagoon. When you are targeting black drum and redfish along the flats - concentrate your efforts on the deeper side of the sandbars by casting a fly, shrimp imitation soft plastic lure or live shrimp.

and even redfish and snook. You really have to match the hatch so to speak on this. If they’re feeding on mullet then use live mullet. If they’re on the glass minnows then use small clark spoons, tiny buck tails or those tsunami lures that are thin and shiny. Mahi should be seen more frequently in the 140 to 160 foot depths. There has also been some decent weed lines out there and if you can find that “yellow brick road” you will do just fine. Try small islander lures and small chuggers. You can tip them with strip baits (bonita) or ballyhoo. Wahoo are normally starting up this time as well. This report has been brought to you by Captain Chris Cameron of Fired Up Fishing Charters, your premier fishing guide charter for shark fishing Cocoa Beach, offshore fishing Port Canaveral, Daytona Beach, and Orlando Florida area fishing.

Throughout our region, anglers can expect to catch a few nice fish in both inshore and near shore waters. This is especially true during the mid-morning hours when conditions are calm. When fishing with top water lures, anglers can expect explosive top water action from spotted sea trout. One of my favorite lures to use during this time of year is a MirrOlure Catch 2000 20MR (number 808). Anglers can expect trout, snook, and redfish will aggressively strike at this lure because it looks like a mullet or a wounded green back. Attaching this bait to a seven foot medium action spinning reel combo equipped with fifteen pound test braided line and mono leader and fishing it slowly will be the best way to hook up with a fish.

Our summer shrimping season was a typical six to eight week event. Actually, it was our best run in a few years. The white shrimp summer run has Central Florida and Georgia heading to the North East to Welatka, Palatka and Shands Pier in Jacksonville. For some reason, Green Cove Springs has been a miss this season and Palatka Bridge waters and pier has been the hot spot star this season. Welatka a close second for location preference and Trout River (CM 68) a strong 3rd place. But, we are consistently hearing you may have to pull in both locations to get the bucket. Some days the run is from sun up to after midnight and other days not so great. The tides are a player in Palatka. But the warriors go when they can

In addition, baits like live shrimp, cut clams, mullet, or lady fish will be good go to baits when targeting redfish and black drum. These will be most effective when rigged on a circle hook and fished near drop offs, sandy pot holes, or the flats. Target ambush sites such as bridge fenders or other structure. Anglers will find that many of these fish will be most active during low light conditions during the first few hours of the day. Try using a seven foot medium action spinning reel combo equipped with 30 pound test braided line and mono leader with a 6/0 hook attached to the end. During this time of year, many of these fish will have an average weight of five to seven pounds. However, don’t be surprised if you catch one weighing close to thirty pounds. Take a kid fishing! Creating memories while reeling in a fish is something that no child will ever forget.

and they seem to go home with some crickets and a big smile on their face. The reports show the sizes continue to grow all over the Jacksonville area. This region is fully developing and this could very well extend into November. Brevard County has a few trappers out and about with some degree of success given the time of season. Few Scouts have lit up the Oak Hill waters and found a few dinks. The hot summers and sheds dry out mono-filament so pull out your winter nets and give them a good fabric softener soaking. Start repairing or replacing your brittle nets because the cold fronts signal winter shrimping. Come see us at the Oak Hill Flea Market on Sundays only, 7am to noon from Nov-May, or call me to discuss gear choices (386) 3344504. Join my Facebook Group “Florida Shrimping Academy – Tips & Tricks”, or go to LeeNoga. com. Happy Holidays and see you on the water!

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November is a transition month in our region. The first strong northern cold fronts will begin to push through bringing a significant change to the weather pattern that has been in place since May. The fronts will bring cooler temperatures and strong northerly winds to Mosquito Lagoon. A northwest wind is tough to hide from and is the least favorite among regular anglers. With east or west winds you can find protection along either bank provided the water is high enough to get near the shore. Fishing north of George’s Bar from Oak Hill to New Smyrna will offer protection from winds of any direction in the maze of islands, creeks, and channels but can require local knowledge to avoid running aground.

south for the winter and the fish will once again turn their attention to the shrimp and crabs that make up the majority of their winter diet. This has been one of the best years in recent memory for tailing redfish and hopefully this trend will continue into the winter. Many of the fish have been in tight groups of 5-50 fish. They are often so focused on digging in the bottom they will not even notice a presentation that is not directly in the school. Land just past the tails and quickly reel up to the edge of the school and allow your bait to drop to the bottom. Live shrimp will certainly work but are definitely not necessary. Soft plastic baits like the DOA Shrimp or CAL shad tail will cast better, last longer, and not fall off the hook. These fish are feeding so aggressively, they will grab it the instant they see it. Black drum and seatrout will round out the species for November and all the way through the spring.

Cooler temperatures will send many of the baitfish schools

Once you locate the fish power pole down or quietly anchor up and fish the area with jerk bait or DOA shrimp, and small buck tail jigs. On calmer days, look for tailing redfish and trout to feed lazily in the shallows. Trout will give themselves away with nervous baitfish activity showing or flashes of silver in the water. There will also be some great Snook action along docks, bridges, and our local inlets. This guide’s number one bait for Snook has to be croakers, with pinfish second choice. If you want to throw artificial baits try buck tail jigs, Bomber Long A’s, or 4” DOA Shrimp.

Fall is upon us; soon we’ll see the seasonal changes nature has given since the dawn of time. Fall is a changeup time for fishing. After the mullet run is over, fish will feed more on shrimp and crustaceans. It a good time to throw buck tail jigs, DOA shrimp or crabs, gold spoons, and large topwater baits. Cold fronts will make fish slow down. Shrimp and crabs do not swim as fast as mullet. Slow your presentation of Enjoy the fall season and take artificial baits. a friend so kid fishing introduce someone to fishing you’ll enjoy Some great places to look for the trip a lot more. And if you feeding fish are creek mouths, don’t have a boat try wading or windy points, docks, and bridges. hire a local guide. Tight lines Try to approach fish if possible catch them up. with the wind in your face and the sun at your back and keep the boat noise down to a minimum. 6 ORLANDO

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On September 18th the Seminole Junior Anglers began their season with the first club points event at Mullet Lake Park along the banks of the St. Johns River. With the largest field in the organizations’ history assembling for the first 20162017 season event, teams were eager and excited to get on the water and show off their skills. Throughout the day, the teams reported that tough conditions were making for a slow bite. However, by the end of the day nine of the fourteen teams were able to bring a five bass limit to the scales. The team of Bobby Bakewell and Jake Hutcheson made a statement in their first tournament with Seminole Junior Anglers by coming to the scales with the largest bag of the tournament weighing in at 12.59 pounds. Their bag was anchored by big bass of the tournament weighing a solid 6.01 lbs. They caught their kicker fish first thing in the morning, flipping into heavy matted cover. Coming in second on the heels of the first place team were Connor DiMauro and Saxton Dearmin weighing in a 12.32 lb. limit of fish. Rounding out the top three was last year’s team of the year, Dylan Westhelle and Joey Bloom. The Seminole Junior Anglers are very excited about their upcoming fundraising tournament being held on the St. Johns River. The St. Johns River Bash will take off from the Wayside park Ramp on Lake Monroe at safe light, and will weigh in at Otters on the River Restaurant at Boat Tree Marina at 3pm on October 29th. This will be a family atmosphere where we will be raising money for our upcoming club travels to FLW and B.A.S.S. High School tournaments. We will have raffle prizes including coolers, rods, reels, tackle, sunglasses and much more. If you are interested in competing in the tournament you can register the morning of, or pre-register at https://www.givingtools.com/seminole. Boat numbers will be assigned based on order of registration. Complete tournament information and team info for Seminole Junior Anglers can be found online at www.seminolejunioranglers.org. Thank you to all of our season and tournament sponsors, as well as Instant Insurance for sponsoring this article every month!

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Boats are lining up at the ramps to get in on the fun. It’s that time of year when all ages can enjoy catching a lot of fish together, right here in Central Florida. Each year black crappie school up to mingle with each other anticipating their annual spawning rituals. Males move into shallow water first, fanning beds with their tails while females stage along the deeper edges not far away. Egg laden females move to the beds around the full and new moons and only stay there for a few hours. Males return to protect the eggs for a few days and once hatched, the fry are on their own. Everyone has a favorite way to target these tasty gumdrops of the fresh water. Minnows under a cork, jigging structure, longline trolling, vertical trolling, or spider-rigging are the most common techniques used. Gear can be as simple as a cane pole. Some folks use their flats fishing combos and top shot 50-100 feet of eight pound monofilament line, then tie a jig to the end for longline trolling the lake. No matter which way you like, the fish are here right now and will continue to be the targets for crappie fevered anglers into March of next year. A minnow fished under a cork is simple and easy. Minnows are readily available. Start with 8 to 10 pound test monofilament line and slide a cork up the line. Tie a #2 long shank wire hook to the end of the line; add a split shot weight 12 inches up, then pin the cork according to water depth. Hook the minnow from the bottom of the lip out the top of the head. Adjust the cork so the minnow swims in the strike zone – maybe six foot deep, maybe two foot shallow, depending on where the fish bite. With a boat, trolling motor, GPS, and fish finder, anglers can vary technique - optional gear but worth it. Longline trolling means the bait trolls behind the boat. Start with 6 to 8 pound mono line, then tie a small crappie jig (1/16th or 1/8th ounce) to the end of the line. Bright colors work great - chartreuse, orange, pink and blue/white are popular in Central Florida. Troll over fishy areas at around 1.2 to 1.8 miles per hour. Heavier jigs and slower speeds get the bait down deeper in the water column while lighter jigs, lighter line, and faster speeds bring the bait up near the surface. Depths where the fish strike - are found by changing speeds in your boat. Tip the jig with a minnow to add smell. Tie on a second jig eighteen inches up the main line and tip them both with minnows. Like any fishing, techniques can get crazy. Fish simple and change one thing at a time until you find the fish. Speeding up or slowing down, and changing direction to the current direction can also help you find how the crappie like the bait presentation.

Spider rigging, also known as vertical trolling, is similar to long line trolling except for adding a weight between the two jigs and trolling out the front of the boat at slower speeds. Using multiple long rods in two sets of 4-way rod holders out the bow, anglers increase their chances by offering 16 baits spread out up to forty feet wide. Anglers will vary the colors and depths of the poles. Pay attention to the depth the fish bite, and adjust the rest of the poles there for many more fish. Typical speeds for spider rigging are .4 to 1.1 miles per hour. When the fish are finicky, a slower presentation is sometimes the way to produce strikes. Crappies are abundant in just about any Florida lake, creek, river, or pond that maintains 6 feet of water in the dry season. Crappie season is year round, but their schooling nature during breeding makes them an easy target between October and March. There are two kinds, white and black crappie, Florida only has black. Common names include speckled perch, specks, paper mouth, calico bass and sac-a-lait (in Louisiana which means “milk bag”). Crappies begin to spawn when water temperatures lower to around 70 degrees, while ideal spawning occurs around the full and new moons. The largest fish on record is a white crappie - the World Record white crappie is 5 pounds 3 ounces (1954), and the world record black crappie is 5 pounds (2006). Florida record is 3 pounds 13 ounces caught in Lake Talquin by Ben Curry Sr. in 1992. There is a strong belief that the Florida record will soon be broken. Anyway you like it - minnows under a cork, long lining, or vertical trolling - the crappies are biting! Grab your friends and poles and go fishing. Don’t forget to sign up for the free 8th Annual Shad and Crappie Derby before you go out on the lake! This Derby is a catchphoto format tournament beginning November 1, through February 28. It only takes one fish to win, over $7,500 in prizes! Kids division, Ladies division, mens division, and fly division will be awarded for each species, shad and crappie. Also, there will be monthly big fish prizes in each category. Follow the bite on Facebook: www.facebook. com/cfshadderby and visit www.cfshadderby for complete info enjoy crappie season, have fun and don’t forget to send in your photos!

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This story begins on the cool clear morning of September 11, 2001. The cloudless skies of blue and bright morning sunshine ironically set the stage for one of the darkest days in American history. In the halls of the World Trade Center’s twin towers thousands of workers went about their business tending to their daily jobs. That was until a band of heartless terrorists flew hijacked aircraft into the towers murdering thousands of innocent people as well as 343 brave FDNY fire fighters. The Kennedy Space Center fire fighters were deeply touched by the losses suffered in these cowardly attacks, so on the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the fire fighters at KSC FD made the decision to build a September 11 Memorial at Fire Station 1. Due to a limited NASA budget, the KSC firefighters took on the expense of developing and constructing the memorial site without the assistance of either NASA or their fire administration. With the memorial site construction and dedication behind them, their efforts soon shifted to acquiring a WTC artifact to complete the project. The following year numerous attempts were made to reach out to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to no avail. After several years of attempts, they finally received word that a WTC artifact would be made available to them, but they would be responsible for the cost of transportation and insurance. With the help of the Transport Workers Union of America and likeminded community partners, an escort team was established and they were off to New York City to accompany the artifact, a 7-foot-long 16 X 16 2000-pound I-beam, to the Fire Station 1 memorial site. As word of the project grew, thousands of people stepped up and joined the team on their journey. This venture was an honorable and respectful effort where thousands of caring and passionate Americans came together to assure this artifact was treated and honored in the highest regard on every step of its journey and the heroic efforts of the 343 fallen fire fighters would never be forgotten. It was a truly humbling experience to see the tears of pride in the eyes of all who touched the memorial beam along the way. In an effort to fund and maintain the memorial site the Kennedy Space Center Fire Fighters Memorial Project was established as a Florida nonprofit corporation with the intent to not only support the memorial site, but also support the funeral services of fallen fire fighters, and that is where Chief Mac’s legacy datil pepper sauces fits into the equation. Serving as a career fire fighter at the Kennedy Space Center Fire Department, Chief James “Mac” McCallum found his calling in 1964 when he began serving as a fire fighter and member of the astronaut rescue team during the Apollo era. As the years progressed, Chief Mac 8 ORLANDO

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worked his way up through the ranks completing his 30-year career as Assistant Chief. Mac was born and raised in the St. Augustine area, and as most fire fighters do, he brought a family recipe with him to the fire house for a hot sauce made from datil peppers raised in his home garden. Datil peppers were originally brought to America by the Spanish from the isle of Minorca in the late 18th century. They are similar in strength to habaneros only with a sweeter and fruitier flavor and are primarily grown in the St Augustine area. On several occasions throughout the year Mac would cook up large batches of “Mac Sauce” which quickly became a staple on the fire house table year around. Near the end of his service Chief Mac was diagnosed with cancer and soon passed away. In an effort to maintain the practice of cooking Mac Sauce established by Mac, his family recipe was passed down to a newer generation of fire fighters and his tradition has been maintained to this date. Fast forwarding to today, an entrepreneurial effort by several members of the KSC Firefighters Memorial Project have commercially reproduced Mac’s sweet datil pepper sauce. Today you can find “MAC” Sauce in some of Central Florida’s well established restaurants and markets, with all profits going to the Kennedy Space Center Fire Fighters Memorial Fund. Although Chief Mac’s service to his country and the Space Program were profound, he never imagined his sauce would become his legacy to those who follow in his footsteps.

Orlando Area Location where Mac Sauce is Available: Fish on Fire next to Beachline near OIA High Tide Harrys on South Semoran next to OIA T. J’s Seafood Shack in Oviedo and Waterford Lakes The Winter Park Fish Company The Meat House in Winter Park and Winter Garden Pig Floyds in Winter Park Lombardi’s Seafood in Winter Park Travel Country Outdoors in Altamonte Springs Millers Hardware in Winter Park Beef Jerky Outlet in Waterford Lakes Beef Jerky Experience in the Florida Mall

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Rudolph Wins BFL Regional at Lake Seminole, Co-Angler division By CAM Staff

Local angler Jessey Rudolph of Deltona, Fla., won the recent BFL Regional Co-Angler division at Lake Seminole. Rudolph who is no new-comer to the winners circle says that the key to his third career co-angler win at the BFL level was paying attention to what his boater was doing, and finding something to offer the fish that his partners were not. “I really try to work around what my pro does,” he says. “If they are frogging a mat, I’ll flip, and if they’re flipping, I’ll frog. I caught all of my fish on those two techniques this week.” Rudolph used several colors of the Strike King Rage Twin Tail Menace Grub on days one and three, and mixed in a bullfrog-colored Booyah Poppin Pad Crasher frog on day two. “I really had to find something each day to make them bite,” he says. “I tried to work around what my boaters were doing, and stay out of their way at the same time. It’s an unbelievable feeling to be standing here right now having won this event.” To think that Jessey had thought about not going to the event now is just crazy how things sometimes work out in your favor. After having to miss one of the BFL qualifying and taking a zero in points it was all he could muster to qualify with enough points to make the top 40 and get invited to compete. After winning another event this season Rudolph squeaked in with just enough points and traveled with a local Boater who had also qualified from the Boater Division. BFL weekend series are just single day events. The Regionals are 3 day events if you make the cut after the second day - so Rudolph set his sights on making the cut and bringing home a check. “Taking several days off for your real job plus the cost of fuel, motels, and eating out gets expensive really quick so walking away with a decent check is almost a must to be able to go”, Rudolph said. Being able to adapt to the changing conditions and fishing with a different boater each day has always been a strength for Rudolph. Being lucky always helps. It is nice when you fish with a boater who will put you in position to catch fish and not worry that you are catching the fish that he is missing by using a different bait or presentation. The lucky part came into play at the end of day 2 when they tried to get the boat started with a dead battery. Unable to get it jump started Jessey waved down another competitor’s boat which loaded him with his day’s catch any got him to check-in with only 2 minutes to spare. Sponsored by Mud Hole Custom Tackle has also allowed Jessey to custom build his own rods to best suit the way he fishes. “Being very tall I build rods for myself that you just can’t buy at a tackle store or order on-line. These MHX Blanks and the rods I build from the great products from Mud Hole Custom Tackle give me an edge on almost all my competition.” Located right here in Oviedo you can get everything you need to build casting or spinning rods that best fit your personal needs for the type of fishing you do. Jessey said he can build a new rod for use in just one evening if needed for a special technique or if he breaks one while on the water. With his huge smile Rudolph collected a certificate for a Ranger boat valued at $45,000 and mentioned that he was still numb from the special win as it hasn’t sunk in yet. Next stop the BFL All American. The staff at Mud Hole Custom Tackle and Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine wishes Jessey the best of luck at the All American, go get them!

Evo-Cinch Bungee Cord Evobaskets is proud to bring you the Evo-Cinch bungee cord in our line of Evo-Bungees. Made from a proprietary material that is impervious to sunlight and petroleum products the Evo-Bungees are bungee cords designed to last! Because of the life expectancy of this material EvoBungees are actually carry a 3 year limited lifetime warranty on all our bungees. The Evo-cinch is unique in that is has a hook at one end and loop at the other allowing itself to adjust to virtually any need. Perfect for cinching around a T-top, boat cleat, cargo basket, boat cover, or even hanging garden hoses. In reality, your imagination is the only limitation! Evobasekts also offers other styles of bungees to include a traditional type bungee with hooks on both ends in 12,18, & 24 inches, the EvoStrap which contains 6 molded in look holes to allow the strap to form loops in various sizes, and the Evo-Web which is 8 bungees connected with a center ring which is perfect for cargo carriers, cooler hold downs, ATV racks, etc. Like all Evobaskets products these bungees are made here in the USA and Evobaskets is committed to continuing the manufacture here in the states. Please visit www.evobaskets.com for more information on the full line of Evo-Bungees as well as all Evobasket products.

Huey Magoo’s Funny name for a Chicken Tender Restaurant, but if you visit them you will definitely remember it. Several locations are within a short drive, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Oviedo and on the UCF Campus. Best chicken tenders in Central Florida by far, and Coastal Angler Magazine approved! The Founders Matt and Thad decided to start their first location to see if the idea of providing the best chicken tenders would even work, but after recently opening the 4th location on SR Hwy. 436 in Altamonte Springs they think they may be on to a ‘Tender’ trend. They provide only fresh chicken tenders, never frozen. They are marinated prior to cooking and then cooked to order. They take a few minutes longer this way but the short wait is worth it. They will serve them grilled or breaded and fried or tossed in several different sauces. You can get them by themselves or on a platter, you can get them in a wrap, as a sandwich, on a salad or get a bunch for an event, a tailgate party or have them do a huge platter for an office lunch. Any way you choose one thing is for sure, if you like chicken tenders you will be back to try them in all the different ways they prepare them. Visit on Tuesday for Free Tea Tuesdays, with any purchase of a tender deal. Huey Magoo’s is also a sponsor for the Central Florida Shad and Crappie Derby; they provide monthly winners with “FREE” meal gift cards. Stop by to check them out and tell them you read about them in the Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine, you will be glad you did!

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Boat Dealers New & Consignment Sales 1 - Astor Marine (352) 759-3655 24535 FL-40, Astor, FL 32102 www.astormarine.com

15 - Fiberglass Plus (407) 915-6089

1470 Kastner Pl, Suite 100,Sanford, FL 32771

18 - Monroe Harbor Marina (407) 322-2910 31 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 www.moroneharbor.com

2 - Nobles Marine (352) 787-5792

437 N Palmetto St, Leesburg, FL 34748 or 1931 N. Hwy 19, Crystal River www.noblesmarine.com

6 - Sea Tow of Central Florida Lakes

3 - Holiday Marine (352) 787-4824

1126 North Blvd E, Leesburg, FL 34748 www.deckboats.com

9 - Instant Insurance Agency (352) 735-5560 25833 State Road 46, Sorrento, FL 32776 www.instantinsuranceagency.com

4 - Triangle Marine (352) 343-6146

51 - A & D Custom Canvas (407) 331-8184

(877) 800-1492 12307 Wedgefield Drive , Grand Island, FL 32735

725 Montana St. Orlando 32803

11415 US-441, Tavares, FL 32778 www.trianglemarinecenter.biz

Bait & Tackle Shops / Outfitters / Apparel

30 - Sonny’s Marine (407) 293-7174

5820 W Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808 www.sonnysmarine.com

5 - Lakeside Bait & Tackle (352) 742-3336

25 - Central Florida Marine (407) 647-6262 1021 N Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751 www.centralfloridamarine.com

6 - Southern Tackleworks (352) 742-0036 325 E Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778

38 - Orlando Boat Sales (407) 253-7111

935 N Bay St, Eustis, FL 32726

1000 W Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778

3165 N John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32804 www.orlandoboatsales.com

21 - Bitters Bait & Tackle (407) 699-6619 65 N US Hwy 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750 www.bittersbaitandtackle.com

43 - Bithlo Bait & Tackle (321) 355-0591

17162 Old Cheney Hwy, Orlando, FL 32833

10 - Get Hooked Bait & Tackle (407) 704-8755 670 Kissimmee Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761

44 - Big Toho Marina (407) 846-2124

69 Lakeview Dr., Kissimmee, FL 34741

Boat improvement / Service & Repair Centers / Replacement Parts 36 - All American Marine (407) 855-9988 7024 S Orange Ave, Orlando FL 32809 www.allamericanmarine.com

35 - All Star Marine (407) 423-9953

45 - Wojo’s Bait & Tackle (407) 891-1003 Oak Park Center, 4245 13th St, St Cloud, FL 34769 57 - Hollow Point Apparel (386) 547-5455 Real Apparel for Real People www.hollowpointapparel.com

48 - Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.

28 W Jersey St, Orlando, FL 32806 www.manta.com

29 - Lake Fairview Marina (407) 295-0117 503 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804 www. Lakefairviewmarina.com

49 - Martin Tree Service, Inc. (407) 359-1119 1215 Bob White Trail, Chuluota, FL 32766 www.martintreeserviceinc.com 50 - Campbell Renovations Inc. (407) 947-0016 285 Campbell Ranch Run, Geneva, FL 32732 www.campbellrenovationsinc.com 55 - Vapor and Company (407) 878-7397 3617 S. Orlando Dr., Sanford, FL 32773 www.vaporandco.com 56 - Ice Age Air Conditioning (407) 324-7283

Areas Best Picks for Restaurants 47 - Jolly Gator Fish Camp Bar & Grill (407) 349-5554 4650 E State Rd 46, Geneva, FL 32732 www.thejollygator.com

39 - Fish on Fire (407) 812-6881

7937 Daetwyler Dr, Orlando, FL 32812 www.fishonfireorlando.com

40 - High Tide Harry’s (407) 273-4422

4645 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822 www.hightideharrys.com

33 - Boston’s Fish House (407) 678-2107

Aloma Square Shopping Center, 6860 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792 www.bostonsfishhouse.com

17 - St. Johns River Steak & Seafood (407) 878-0980 550 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771

16 - Monroe’s on the Lake Hotel & Banquet Hall (407) 878-1861 530 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771

(407) 447-7637 400 Kane Ct, Oviedo, FL 32765 www.mudhole.com

37 - Dancing Pig Deli (407) 270-5976 6807 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809

56 - Orlando Outfitters (407) 896-8220

22 - Huey Magoo’s (407) 706-6004

2814 Corrine Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 www.orlandooutfitters.com

Home Improvement Contractors & Service Providers

32 - Portside Marine (407) 249-1124 2730 Forsyth Rd, Orlando, FL 32792 www.portsideorlando.com

231 W Gore St, Orlando, FL 32806, www.thomaslumber.com

-DK Plumbing (321) 303-1426 Licensed and Insured dkplumbing@cfl.rr.com

14 - Boat Tree Marina (407) 322-1610 4370 Carraway Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 www.boattree.com

381 Evangeline Way, Sanford, FL 32771 www.rothrockmarine.com

34 - Thomas Lumber Company (407) 841-1250

11 - Highbanks Marina & Camp Resort

24 - Boat Max USA (321) 866-0306

12 - Rothrock Marine (866) 375-6143

451 Fairvilla Road, Orlando, FL 32808 www.codepyramid.com

7 - Owens Fishing & Marine (352) 357-3030

(386) 668-4491 488 W Highbanks Rd, DeBary, FL 32713 www.campresort.com

2953 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765 www.boatmaxusa.com 46 - Nations Trucks (888) 929-0482 3700 S Orlando Dr. Sanford, FL 32773 www.nationstrucks.com 14 - Boat Tree Marina (407) 322-1610 4370 Carraway Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 www.boattree.com

31 - Pyramid Cabinets (407) 947-8499

You Can Reach Us 24/7 www.iceageac.com

37 - Southeast Marine (407) 851-1965

7576 S Orange Ave, Pine Castle, FL 32809 www.southeastmarinesales.com

42 - Prestigious Landscaping (407) 242-1503 3410 Seminole Ave., Oviedo, Fl 32765 www.Prestigiouslandscaping.com

160 Tuskawilla Rd #1204, Winter Springs, FL 32708 www.hueymagoos.com 3 Locations – Winter Springs – Altamonte Springs – Oviedo

23 - Talon Marine Services (407) 542-7600 439 Aulin Ave, Oviedo, FL 32765 www.talonmarineservices.com

6344 All American Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810

13 - Camp House Restaurant (407) 915-5401 100 S White Cedar Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 www.camphousebarandgrill.com

20 - Orlando Marine Services (407) 963-7157 756 Business Park Blvd., Winter Garden, 34787 www.orlandomarineservices.com

27 - Orlando Painting Service (407) 896-0839 65 Harold Ave, suite B, Winter Park, FL 32789 www.orlandopaintingservice.com

52 - The Deli (407) 332-8800 4360 Carraway Pl, Sanford, FL 32771

19 - Ahoy Marine (407) 323-8373 511 E 25th St, Sanford, FL 32771 www.superpages.com 10 ORLANDO

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26 - DWR Plumbing LLC. (407) 293-3717

28 - Millennium Electric (407) 420-2001 4340 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804 www.millennium-electric.com

41 - Water Works Pressure Cleaning & Sealing

(407) 376-9526 490 Buck Lake Lane, Geneva, FL 32732 www.jmwaterworksinc.com COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THE ANGLERMAG.COM

53 - T J’s Seafood Shack (407) 365-3365

197 E Mitchell Hammock Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765 www.tjsseafoodshack.com

54 - Otters On The River (407) 636-6300 4380 Carraway Place, Sanford, FL 32771

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Boat & Truck Dealers New & Consignment Sales Astor Marine

24535 FL-40, Astor, FL 32102 Phone:(352) 759-3655 www.astormarine.com

Nations Trucks

Ford - Dodge - Chevy

Nobles Marine

Southeast Marine

Mako – Tracker – Nitro – Tahoe - Sportsman Yamaha - Mercury

Sylvan Pontoons – Stringray Boats – Blue Wave – Sea Doo Yamaha – Volvo Penta - BRP

Holiday Marine

Boat Max USA

Ranger – Nautic Star - Hurricane – Sweetwater – Bayliner Yamaha, Mercury and Evinrude

Blazer – Consignment Sales - Yamaha

Triangle Marine

Orlando Boat Sales

7576 S Orange Ave, Pine Castle, FL 32809 Phone: (407) 851-1965 www.southeastmarinesales.com

1126 North Blvd E, Leesburg, FL 34748 Phone: (352) 787-4824 www.deckboats.com

11415 US-441, Tavares, FL 32778 Phone:(352) 343-6146 www.trianglemarinecenter.biz Bennington Pontoons – TideWater Johnson – Evinrude – Yamaha

2953 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone: (321) 866-0306 www.boatmaxusa.com

Orlando Boat Sales

3165 N John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: (407) 253-7111 www.orlandoboatsales.com “Your Pontoon Superstore” Avalon Poontoons Yamaha – Evinrude – BRP

Sonny’s Marine

Boat Tree Marina

Skeeter – G-3 – Sun Catcher Pontoons Yamaha

Crest Pontoon – Yamaha – Suzuki – Volvo Penta

Central Florida Marine

Rothrock Marine

Pathfinder – Hewes – Maverick – Mitzi Siff – Gheenoe – Yamaha Your Shallow Specialists

Spyder – Sea Born – Sundance – Yamaha – Suzuki

5820 W Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808 Phone: (407) 293-7174 www.sonnysmarine.com

1021 N Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751 Phone: (407) 647-6262 www.centralfloridamarine.com

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3700 S Orlando Dr. Sanford, FL 32773 Phone:(888) 929-0482 www.nationstrucks.com

Sylvan – Oasis - Sun Chaser Pontoon Boats Honda – Mercury – Suzuki - Yamaha

437 N Palmetto St, Leesburg, FL 34748 or 1931 N. Hwy 19, Crystal River Phone: (352) 787-5792 www.noblesmarine.com

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Nations Trucks

4370 Carraway Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 322-1610 www.boattree.com

381 Evangeline Way, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (866) 375-6143 www.rothrockmarine.com

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Boat Improvement / Service & Repair Centers / Replacement Parts All American Marine

Orlando Marine Services

Service All Outboard Brands – Stern Drives – Canvas – Interiors – Trailer Repair

Central Fl Authorized Volvo Penta Sales and Service - Mercury - Yamaha - Suzuki Evinrude - OEM Factory Trained & Certified Techs

All Star Marine

Ahoy Marine

7024 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809 Phone: (407) 855-9988 www.allamericanmarine.com

28 W Jersey St, Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407) 423-9953 www.manta.com Service for:Mercury – Yamaha – OMC – Suzuki – Mercuiser – Volvo Detailing - Boat Restoration – Fiberglass Gelcoat Repair – Trailer Repairs

Lake Fairview Marina

4503 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: (407) 295-0117 www. Lakefairviewmarina.com Consignment Sales – Outboard Service – Storage – Ship Store – Sailing Classes

756 Business Park Blvd., Winter Garden, 34787 Phone: (407) 963-7157 www.orlandomarineservices.com

AHOY MARINE INC.

511 E 25th St, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 323-8373 Mercury Marine Premier Service Center Mercury Marine Repower Center Factory Authorized Parts and Service Mariner Parts and Service

Fiberglass Plus

1470 Kastner Pl, Suite 100,Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 915-6089 Fiberglass Products – Compounds – Gelcoats – Tools – Resins – Boat Repairs

Portside Marine

Monroe Harbour Marina

Service for: Mercury – Yamaha – OMC – Mercruiser – Volvo Replacement Parts – Trailer Service & Repair

Wet / Dry Slip Storage – 35 Ton Haul-out Lift – Ships Store Service for: Johnson – Evinrude – Mercury – Honda – Force

Talon Marine Services

Sea Tow of Central Florida Lakes

Sea Ark Aluminum Boats – Suzuki – Yamaha

Free Member Towing – Captain Kerry Kline, Serving All of our Central Fl Area – One Call Service

Instant Insurance Agency

A & D Custom Canvas

Progressive Auto – Motorcycle – Boats

Boat Covers – Canvas & Bemini Tops – Custom Upholstery – Side Curtains

2730 Forsyth Rd, Orlando, FL 32792 Phone: 407) 249-1124 www.portsideorlando.com

439 Aulin Ave, Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone: (407) 542-7600 www.talonmarineservices.com

25833 State Road 46, Sorrento, FL 32776 Phone:(352) 735-5560 www.instantinsuranceagency.com

31 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 322-2910 www.monroeharbour.com

12307 Wedgefield Drive , Grand Island, FL 32735-8413 Phone: (877) 800-1492

725 Montana St. Orlando 32803 Phone:(407) 331-8184

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Bait & Tackle Shops / Outfitters / Apparel Lakeside Bait &Tackle

1000 W Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778 Phone: (352) 742-3336 Freshwater Tackle – Live Bait – Wild Shiners – Guide Service - Water Sports

Southern Tackleworks

325 E Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778 Phone: (352) 742-0036

Fly fishing rods, reels and accessories. Fly tying tools and materials. Clothing and gear including Costa del Mar and Smith sunglasses, OluKai sandals, Tilley hats, and YETI products.

Hollow Point Apparel

Freshwater Tackle – Live Bait – Wild Shiners – Rod & Reel Repairs – Free Ice

Owens Fishing & Marine

Big Toho Marina

69 Lakeview Dr., Kissimmee, FL 34741 Phone:(407) 846-2124 Freshwater Tackle – Live Bait – Frozen Bait Wild Shiners – Rods /Reels – Apparel Breakfast & Lunch Grill -

Highbanks Marina & Camp Resort

Wojo’s Bait & Tackle

Freshwater Tackle – Live Bait- Fuel – Pontoon Rentals – Cold Beer – Snacks

Freshwater / Saltwater / Offshore Tackle – Live Bait – Frozen Bait - Wild Shiners – Rods /Reels Bulk Ice – Marine Boat Batteries

Boat Tree Marina

Toho Marine & Outdoors

Ships Store – Tackle - Live Bait – NonEthanol Fuel

Ranger – Triton – Blazer – Pheonix – Strato -- Express Yamaha – Mercury - Evinrude

Bitters Bait & Tackle

Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.

Freshwater / Saltwater / Offshore Tackle – Live Bait – Frozen Bait - Wild Shiners – Rods /Reels – Apparel – Sunglasses

Rod Building Classes – Rod Components & Supplies – Tackle Crafting

488 W Highbanks Rd, DeBary, FL 32713 Phone:(386) 668-4491 www.campresort.com

4370 Carraway Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 322-1610 www.boattree.com

65 N US Hwy 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750 Phone:(407) 699-6619 www.bittersbaitandtackle.com

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2814 Corrine Dr., Orlando FL 32803 Phone:(407) 896-8220 www.orlandooutfitters.com

We Got You Covered! Real Apparel for Real People Michelle Campbell 386.547.5455 www.HollowpointApparel.com

935 N Bay St, Eustis, FL 32726 Phone: (352) 357-3030 Saltwater Tackle & Bait - Ballyhoo, Freshwater Tackle - Live Bait - Wild Shiners Costa - Shimano Top Shelf Dealer Outboard Service & Boat Parts Hunting & Snorkeling Accessories Bow Fishing

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Orlando Outfitters

Oak Park Center, 4245 13th St, St Cloud, FL 34769 Phone: (407) 891-1003

1621 13th St, St Cloud, FL 34769 Phone:(407) 892-3200 www.tohomarine.com

400 Kane Ct, Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone:(407) 447-7637 www.mudhole.com

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Home Improvement Contractors & Service Providers DWR Plumbing LLC.

6344 All American Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810 Phone: (407) 293-3717 Commercial – Residential – Re-Piping – Licensed – Insured – State Certified

Pyramid Cabinets

451 Fairvilla Road, Orlando, FL 32808 Phone: (407) 947-8499 Email: pyramidcab@live.com www.codepyramid.com Custom Cabinets Commercial / Residential – Kitchens – Entertainment Centers – Custom Closets

Orlando Painting Service

Thomas Lumber Company

Commercial – Residential Custom Homes – Re-Paint Specialist – Pressure Washing

Old Fashion Lumber Yard – Lumber – Trim – Custom Doors – Hardware – Delivery – Customer Service

65 Harold Ave, suite B, Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407) 896-0839 www.orlandopaintingservice.com

Millennium Electric

4340 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: (407) 420-2001 www.millennium-electric.com Commercial – Industrial – Residential Service, Wiring & Repairs

231 W Gore St, Orlando, FL 32806, Phone: (407) 841-1250 www.thomaslumber.com

Prestigious Landscaping & Maintenance

3410 Seminole Ave., Oviedo, Fl 32765 Phone: 407-242-1503 www.Prestigiouslandscaping.com Landscaping – Lawn Maintenance – Mulch & Rock – Clean ups

Water Works Pressure Cleaning & Sealing

Campbell Renovations Inc.

Residential – Commercial – Fences – Walks – Driveways – Paver / Re-sand / Seal – Screen Enclosures

State Certified Contractor CBC 1255779 Residential & Commercial New Construction – Renovations – Kitchens – Bathrooms – Additions – Tenant Build Out

Martin Tree Service, Inc.

Vapor and Company

Residential & Commercial - Trimming & Removal – Stump Grinding

Electronic Cigarettes and E-Liquid Experts in Smoking Cessation Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine Approved! Altamonte Springs Location Too

Ice Age Air Conditioning

DK Plumbing

Residential + Commercial Service, Repair, Install Marine A/C Service Too!

Commercial, Residential and 24 Hr. Service

490 Buck Lake Lane, Geneva, FL 32732 Phone: (407) 376-9526 www.jmwaterworksinc.com

1215 Bob White Trail, Chuluota, FL 32766 Phone:(407) 359-1119 www.martintreeserviceinc.com

You Can Reach Us 24/7 407.324.7283 www.iceageac.com

285 Campbell Ranch Run, Geneva, FL 32732 Phone:(407) 349-0016 Cell: 407-947-5460 www.campbellrenovationsinc.com

3617 S. Orlando Dr. Sanford FL 32773 Phone:(407) 878-7397 www.vaporandco.com

You Can Reach Us 24/7 321.303.1426 Fax: 407.732.4058 dkplumbing@cfl.rr.com

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Areas Best Picks for Restaurants Otters On The River

4380 Carraway Place, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone:(407) 636-6300 River Side Fine Dining and Much More Free Docking for Lunch and Dinner 10AM – 10PM Landlubbers take Exit 104 on Interstate 4 Next to Boat Tree Marina on the St. Johns River

Fish on Fire

7937 Daetwyler Dr, Orlando, FL 32812 Phone: (407) 812-6881 www.fishonfireorlando.com Full Bar – Fresh Seafood – Steaks – Prime Rib – Chicken – Entertainment – Special Events

High Tide Harry’s

4645 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822 Phone:(407) 273-4422 www.hightideharrys.com Full Bar – Raw Bar / Oysters - Fresh Seafood – Steaks – Chicken

Boston’s Fish House

Aloma Square Shopping Center, 6860 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792 Phone: (407) 678-2107 www.bostonsfishhouse.com Fresh Seafood Flown in Daily from New England – Beer – Wine

Motel – On Water Location - Special Events – Catering – Banquet Hall

Dancing Pig Deli

6807 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809 Phone: (407) 270-5976 Specialty Deli – Fresh Deli Meats -Cuban / American Sandwiches – Catering

Huey Magoo’s

160 Tuskawilla Rd #1204, Winter Springs, FL 32708 Phone: (407) 706-6004 www.hueymagoos.com Fresh Chicken Tenders - 3 Locations – Winter Springs – Altamonte Springs – Oviedo

Camp House Restaurant

100 S White Cedar Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 915-5401 www.camphousebarandgrill.com American Grill – Full Bar – Cold Beer Wings – Burgers – Sandwiches – Salads

The Deli

On Water Location – Special Events – Full Bar – Steaks – Fresh Seafoodel

Best Philly Cheesesteak in Town

4360 Carraway Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 322-8800 Open: 8AM–2:30PM

T J’s Seafood Shack

Jolly Gator Fish Camp Bar & Grill

Award winning Fish Tacos - Fresh Seafood Specialties - Raw Bar 2 Locations - Oviedo - East Orlando

Gatortail – Seafood – Burgers – Wings – Entertainment – Airboat Tour Rides

197 E Mitchell Hammock Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone:(407) 365-3365

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530 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone:(407) 878-1861

St. Johns River Steak & Seafood

550 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 878-0980

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Monroe’s on the Lake Hotel & Banquet Hall

4650 E State Rd 46, Geneva, FL 32732 Phone: (407) 349-5554 www.thejollygator.com

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Starting back in September, the UCF Reel Knights kicked off the New Year with a great turnout at the first meeting. We were able to give away tons of prizes in our raffle thanks to our generous sponsors. Members were able to walk away with rods from Coastal Conservation Association, helm pads and rulers from our newest sponsor SeaDek, apparel from AFTCO, stickers, koozies, and hats from Costa. As usual, the first meeting is quite hectic with lots of members joining and rejoining the club. We were lucky enough to also add a couple more interested members onto the board to help us out with set up and break down at different events we host such as football tailgates. Everyone is invited to attend monthly meetings. This is a chance to get the word on new fishing opportunities! We recently had a Lagoon day to introduce members to our home waters of the Mosquito Lagoon using our club kayaks and L2FISH board. Although fishing was tough for everyone with only a few reds being caught, especially with the poor water clarity for sight fishing, we all had a great time out on the water making memories. To go along with the learning experience of lagoon day, we had a BBQ for members we call “Knots and Brats” where we teach members rigs, knots, and anything they wish to we learn to help them become a better angler. We are looking forward to our tournaments this semester and are expecting large turnouts. With our bass bank hopper around the local lakes of UCF and inshore tournament at Mosquito Lagoon, we have over $5000 in cash and prizes for members. Other events coming in the near future are the Reel Knights Golf Tournament and Bowling Night which gives everyone a chance to meet the other 200 club members and of course give a much needed break from the demands of classes. As always, we are grateful to Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine and Hell’s Bay Boatworks for their support and making it possible for the Reel Knights to share this monthly article. Visit http://ucffishingclub.weebly.com for complete club info, and follow us on Instagram @ucf_reelknights and Facebook www.facebook.com/ ucffishingclub.

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Saturday October 29 – Safe-daylight until 3pm, Seminole Junior Anglers will be hosting their First Annual St. John’s River Bash Bass Tournament. Launch site and boat registration boat check will be at Wayside Park under the I-4 Bridge on Hwy. 17/92 in Sanford on Lake Monroe and the St. John’s River. $1000 Guaranteed 1st Place! $100 entry, 2 man teams. Weigh-in 3:00 pm - Hosted at Otter’s On the River Restaurant at the Port of Sanford in the Boat Tree Marina parking lot at 4370 Carraway Place, Sanford. Lots of great vendors, raffles and great food and fun. Contact Jason Foss for registration at 813.928.1837 or seminolejranglers@gmail.com Tuesday November 1 – Safe Daylight - The 8th Annual Central Florida Shad and Crappie Derby begins. Over $7,500.00 in prizes for this season’s winning anglers. Fish as much as you want, where you want in Florida. This is a catch-photo tournament. Free to enter at over 20 registration locations in Central Florida. Visit www.cfshadderby. com for complete info. Wednesday November 2 - 630 pm, Join the members of the Seminole County Airboat Club at their host Jolly Gator Restaurant and Grill at the St Johns River on SR 46 next to CS Lee Park for their monthly meeting. This is a great club with a loyal following of members involved in several annual charity and River Cleanup events. Come join us for an evening of family FUN! New Owners at the Jolly Gator and great food and customer service! Thursday November 3 – 6pm to 10pm CCA Clermont Annual Fall Banquet & Auction to be hosted at the Clermont Community Center at 620 Montrose St., Clermont. Cocktails at 6pm with raffles and silent Auction opening and BBQ dinner at 730pm, contact Adam Miller for tickets at 941-270-0895 or CCAFLORIDA. ORG, $70 per person or $120 per couple, ticket includes annual membership and is tax deductible! Join the Orlando CAM Staff at this great event. Saturday November 5 – AFC Orlando will be conducting a “Hook Kids on Fishing” event hosted by the City of Casselberry at Lake Triplet Park. AFC is a volunteer group focused on teaching our next generation of anglers about conservation, how to get started fishing and the importance of protecting our existing resources. We are looking for volunteers to get involved with our mission, if you would like to help or get involved contact Captain Tom Van Horn at 407416-1187 or mosquitocoast@cfl. rr.com

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’m going to share some packing tips that’ll help you prepare to kayak fish in remote locations where you’ll rely on what you brought and someone else’s kayak… where you’ll fish on water you know very little about, in an area so remote that once you’re there, you’re there. If you’re like me, you’ll fish from a Hobie Mirage for roosterfish, a fish with an aggressive attitude and a killer Mohawk. When travelling it can be beneficial to share baggage expenses with a friend. We made our own 8’6’’ rod tube that was wide enough to hold eight rods and two gaffs. I use a large dry bag backpack for all my kayak accessories: extra rod tube extenders, gear ties, PFD, headlamp, pliers, cutters, extra dry bags, sunscreen, my TackleWebs, rain gear and other useful tools. Tackle takes up an entire suitcase with lures, hooks, leader and tackle boxes. It doesn’t sound like much until you lay everything out. Terminal tackle has to be checked baggage. I pack my reels in a Pelican case. I use it as a carry on. It also holds my laptop/POV camera. By the time this guy is packed, there isn’t much space, but it gets the job done. You might think your reels can handle the abuse of travel, but all that rattling and banging has the potential to loosen screws and drags. Plus, I’m not comfortable with the thought of losing thousands of dollars in gear. Occasionally I’ve been forced to check my reels. Prepare for the possibility.

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he invasive lionfish took a major hit this summer. A total of 16,609 lionfish were removed during the 4.5 month Lionfish Challenge, which came to a close Sept. 30. “The success of this program really shows what Florida’s residents and visitors can do when faced with a conservation challenge such as lionfish,” said Brian Yablonski, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) chairman. Lionfish are a nonnative species that were first noted in Florida waters in the mid-80s and have since spread up the Atlantic coast and across the Gulf of Mexico. There is no mechanism for keeping lionfish populations under control except for human removal. The Lionfish Challenge rewarded participants who took 50 or more lionfish with a variety of incentives including a program T-shirt, a commemorative coin, the opportunity to take an additional spiny lobster per day during the two-day sport season and entry into raffle drawings for prizes such as Neritic polespears, $100 dive tank refills and fishing licenses. The competition began on Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day on May 14. Volusia County resident David Garrett took the most lionfish with a total of 3,324. John Dickinson came in second with a total of 2,408 lionfish removed. “I want the reefs to benefit from this and to save our native fish,” said David Garrett, who is a commercial fisherman. Garrett will be officially crowned Lionfish King at the Nov. 16 commission meeting in St. Petersburg. He will also receive a lifetime saltwater fishing license and be featured on the cover of the January 2017 Saltwater Regulations Publication. A total of 95 people participated in the challenge from across the state and the southeastern United States. Those who didn’t have time to participate in the Lionfish Challenge should check out the Panhandle Pilot Program, which is open through May 2017. The Panhandle Pilot Program

FWC Photo focuses on lionfish removal efforts off Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Gulf and Franklin counties. For every 100 lionfish checked in from this seven-county region, the harvester will be eligible to receive a tag allowing them to take either a red grouper or a cobia that is over the bag limit from state waters. The state will issue up to 100 red grouper and 30 cobia tags to successful participants in the pilot program. So far, 38 tags have been issued. In addition, the first 10 people or groups that check in 500 or more lionfish during this one-year period will be given the opportunity to name an artificial reef. Four teams have qualified to name an artificial reef so far, and two of the four have already been named. To qualify for this program, tails of any lionfish harvested must be brought to an approved FWC checkpoint (list at MyFWC.com/Lionfish by clicking on “Lionfish Challenge and Panhandle Pilot Program”.

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roseate spoonbill paid little attention as we crept along the mangroves less than a mile from where the ocean and river converged. The cool incoming tide pushed against my legs, as a definitive line of blue water slowly flowed into the Indian River lagoon. Casting into the current, my buddy Ed and I slowly retrieved lures over a thick bed of seagrass. “Fish on!” he shouted, as a scrappy blue-and-green striped fish wiggled on the end of his line. It wasn’t the snook he was expecting, or a redfish like the one I’d caught earlier. “Little mutton snapper,” he said, tossing it back. “You never know what you might catch around here.” Moments later, my rod also curved into an arc. “What’ve you got?” Ed asked. “Snook!” I happily replied, catching a glimpse of its dark lateral line as it launched out of the water and into the air. “We’ve got a double then,” he said, as his rod bowed for the second time. Only it wasn’t a snook, redfish or snapper at the end of his line; it was a huge spotted seatrout. Referred to as “gators,” for their large size, it was one of the largest seatrout I’d ever seen. Ed and I stared in awe as the giant fish thrashed and churned saltwater just feet from Ed’s rod tip. I quickly landed my snook then released it, while Ed continued to battle the big fish for several minutes before managing to grab it with both hands. “They don’t get much bigger than this,” he beamed proudly, lifting the massive fish up for a photo. We estimated the seatrout to be more than 30 inches long, and after admiring it for a few moments, Ed gently lowered it back into the water where it swam away. Made For Anglers Home to the current International Game Fish Association (IGFA) world record for the largest spotted seatrout caught (it weighed more than 17 pounds), the diverse crystal blue waters of Fort Pierce, in St. Lucie County, always deliver a spectacular fishing experience each time Ed and I visit. Spotted seatrout grow much larger here than in other parts of the country, a benefit of the region’s warm tropical climate and abundance of prey fish commuting through the Fort Pierce inlet from the Atlantic Ocean. There are also redfish, tarpon and all four types of snook, along with a smorgasbord of other varieties such as lookdown, flounder, bluefish, black drum, jack crevalle, sheepshead, pompano, snapper and grouper to catch, as the lagoon is an estuary for many inshore and pelagic species alike. For more than a hundred years, Fort Pierce in St. Lucie County has been 14 FLORIDA

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a fishing town, and each year I’m pleasantly surprised to find that all the local hotels, tackle shops and restaurants still eagerly accommodate anglers like us. There are plenty of fishing piers, boat launches and public parks providing easy access to the water. Kayaking around areas like Little Jim Island and Bear Point, we’re always able to find a fish or two to catch. Seventeen miles (give or take a few miles) off the coast, the warm currents from the nearby Gulfstream provide plenty of bluewater action each winter when the “Sailfish Capital of the World,” just south of St. Lucie County, experiences huge migrations of Atlantic sailfish through its world famous “Sailfish Alley.” All Around Alluring Yesterday, Ed and I found several private inshore and offshore fishing charters in the area that cater to anyone’s budget and schedule. We ended up booking an offshore charter—aboard The Last Mango—and had a blast winching up grouper, snapper and amberjack from the patchwork of reefs and wrecks along the ocean floor. That evening, we recounted fish tales over wine and dinner at Cobb’s Landing overlooking the Fort Pierce City Marina. The open-air, tiki-style restaurant cleaned, prepared and served our very own catch in a variety of delectable entrees. After a short stroll to the Sailfish Brewery for craft beers, it was back to our rooms to rest up for the following day. This morning, Ed and I were eager to get to the lagoon to cast our lines. After putting on my waders, I quietly stepped into the calm serene water just after sunrise. As the ocean slowly drank the river, it reaffirmed to me why wade fishing during a falling tide is the real treasure of the area. Even without a boat or kayak, I can still immerse myself within one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, where dolphins, manatees and birds of every color abound. It’s one of few places where the next cast could be another world record, or result in catching a species I’ve never seen before. And best of all, it’s knowing as soon as the sun illuminates the warm blue water, a few of life’s worries will wash away with the tide. Get hooked on Fort Pierce in St. Lucie!

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TUART, FLA— It’s a well-known fact that as one’s leg and near state record status, or small Stuart and Martin County are often referred to tarpon snook with a tarpon-like eye and mouth, but in fishing circles as “The Sailfish Capital of the snook like body, or the fat snook, which looks like a World.” What is lesser known, but just as true, is humpback fish, can all be caught within 3 miles from that this area of Florida’s Treasure Coast could also where a sailfish can be caught. be called “Snook City” or “Kingfish Kountry” for the What’s beautiful is that snook can be caught on same reasons the sailfish has become a community a wide variety of live or dead baits like mullet and icon. shrimp, artificial lures and flies, and can be caught Sailfish Capital of the World was a hard-earned from boats, on foot, from bridges, docks, wade and appropriate moniker first penned in an outdoors fishing, on the beach, near spillways and pretty much column in 1938 by a journalist who worked for the anywhere water can be accessed. Miami Herald. As for kingfish, anglers can find a personal The writer had been a guest of Ernie Lyons, best swimming less than a mile off Martin County longtime editor of the Stuart News, along with beaches during these months. The Southern Kingfish several other outdoor columnists from other areas Association, the nation’s largest saltwater tournament of the country during a week in January 1938. Lyons, trail, has made plans to fish its 2016 and 2017 a savvy and colorful columnist, knew Stuart’s true National Championship tournament in these waters gifts to the world lay in its subtropical location and for that very reason. King mackerel up to 60 pounds proximity to world-class sportfishing. Working with are possible, and numerous kings between 30 and 40 local tourism officials and the charter fishing fleet, pounds will be caught by tournament fishing teams. Lyons and Stuart lucked out when a particularly Winners will take home boat-motor-trailer packages strong run of migrating sailfish passed offshore of the worth tens of thousands of dollars. St. Lucie Inlet. That week, an estimated 1,000 sailfish Large lively live baits are the best way to land a were caught, and most were released, during what was trophy tournament-winning kingfish, but if it’s fun described as an unprecedented confluence of fish and fishing, these sporty predators will eagerly take dead skilled anglers. Typically, in this region, trolled dead baits like ribbonfish, live blue runners or bluefish, or baits are used to catch them in 80 to 160 feet of water even lures. only a few miles off the shore. All three of these remarkable catches are available But the rivers and inshore waters of the area and eager to feed this time of year. Regardless of one’s have also always been full of memory-making fish desired type of fishing, there are plenty of options to of a lifetime. The snook fishing in Stuart has always be enjoyed in the Sailfish Capital of the World. been exceptional. The waters of the St. Lucie River, Ed Killer is an outdoors columnist with Treasure although sometimes beleaguered by Lake Okeechobee Coast Newspapers and the USA Today Network. discharges, are still home to five subspecies of snook. For More Fishing in Martin County, go to Nowhere else in the world can this claim be made. Common snook as long

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PANTONE 200; CMYK: C-16.69, M-100, Y-87.59, B-7.22

PANTONE 877; CMYK: C-47.43, M-39.86, Y-39, B-3.48

COMMON CVRS_1116.indd 3

10/18/16 12:10 PM

COMMON CVRS_1116.indd 4 1559-16B1 Coastal Angler_NewSize.indd 1

10/18/16 12:108:46 PMAM 10/12/16