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Footwear: Huk Performance Fishing Attack The Huk Attack is the most engineered, purpose-built fishing shoe ever created. It brings performance features for the serious fisherman with unique traction, bullet-proof durability and all-day comfort and support. Giftware: The Catch and Release Print Shop Actual Size An alternative to taxidermy, these fish prints are created to the exact length of your catch and stamped with your name and information about your catch. Lifestyle Apparel: Frogg Toggs Prym1 Series Pilot II Jacket and Bibs The Frogg Toggs Prym1 Series Pilot II Jacket and Bibs is the company’s camouflage style of its bombproof Pilot II. It is available in shoreline blue, silver mist and blackout options. Technical Apparel: Frogg Toggs Sierran Transition Wader A zippered, flip-out chest pocket, large multi-function pocket and exterior fly storage area allow these waders to fill double-duty as a chest pack for storage of fly fishing gear. Electronics: Humminbird Solix 15 Chirp Mega SI GPS Humminbird has achieved improved detail and target separation with Chirp Digital Sonar. With touch screen or keypad interface, the screen can be customized and viewed with up to four panels. Fishing Accessory: Yeti Coolers Panga Duffel The Panga Duffel is a hardcore drybag designed to withstand brutal treatment and be completely watertight. It is fully submersible, and Yeti called it a gear fortress. Fly Fishing Accessory: Simms G3 Guide Stockingfoot Wader Simms has built its most breathable and durable wader yet in its new G3 Guide, with four-layers of Gore-Tex fabric in the legs and three layers above the waist. They also feature a chest pocket, handwarmer pockets and built in utility tabs.
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Fishing Line: Berkley Fireline Ultra 8 With four times the abrasion resistance of its original Fireline, Berkley’s thermally fused Ultra 8 comes in a range from 4 pound test up to 30 pound test. FishSmart: Eagle Claw 2017 Flounder Sample Pack Eagle Claw jumps in for the conservation of summer flounder and catch and release with its 2017 Flouder Sample Pack. Kids’ Tackle: 13 Fishing Ambition Combo Designed specifically with the smaller size of a child in mind, but packed with some features required by serious anglers, these salt and freshwater combos are perfect for the little angler who is really into fishing. Tackle Management: Daiwa Tactical Backpack This tackle backpack is perfect for hiking into a stream, walking the banks of a pond, hauling down to the surf or for use as a quickgrab on your buddy’s boat. It is custom designed to hold all the gear an angler needs.
Saltwater Soft Lure: LIVETARGET Hollow Body Mullet The Hollow Body Mullet is sure to find a place in nearshore and inshore boxes and be deadly for sea trout, redfish, snook, flounder and striped bass. It is an incredibly detailed and lifelike walking bait with great action. Fly Reel: Pflueger Supreme QRS Fly Reel With its innovative Quick Release Spool, the Supreme QRS offers an interchangeable large-arbor cassette spool system. The polycarbonate cassettes are secured in the spool carrier by an advanced locking system enclosed by a full stainless steel and alloy construction. Freshwater Reel: Shimano Curado K Baitcasting Reel As if the Curado weren’t legendary enough, Shimano has improved on its venerable reel with the latest in Shimano technology, such as smooth, efficient, durable MicroModule gearing. It is available gear ratios up to 8.5:1. Saltwater Reel: Shimano Sustain Reels C4000/5000 Shimano’s Sustain Reels are a saltwater line of spinning reels that fits into the higher end of Shimano’s line. Featuring Shimano’s advanced Hagane technology, they are smooth, powerful and durable for anglers seeking to do battle with midsized saltwater species.
Terminal Tackle: Trapper Round Bend Treble With an innovative “trap,” the standard version of this odd-looking hook has proven itself by holding baits in place and keeping fish on the hook. The treble-hook version of the trapper is revolutionary. Freshwater Hard Lure: Savage Gear 3D Topwater Bat This crazy-looking bait plays on the nature of predatory species to strike on reaction. It is a hard, surface-walking bait 3D scanned to mimic a bat struggling in the water.
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Saltwater Hard Lure: Rapala X-Rap Magnum 40 Did somebody say wahoo? The new X-Rap Magnum 40 dives consistently to 40 feet with aggressive swimming action. It can be trolled as fast as 13 knots without rolling or kicking out.
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Freshwater Soft Lure: Lunkerhunt LP Prop Series The Lunkerhunt Prop Series combines the design of hollow-body soft plastics with modern prop technology previously found only on hard-body lures. The Prop Series features three body styles: The Prop Frog, The Prop Fish Sunfish and The Prop Fish Shad.
Rod & Reel Combo: Lew’s Mach Crush Speed Spool Combo This baitcast combo features Lew’s exclusive SLP Super Low Profile compact design in a premium 10-bearing Speed Spool reel with MSB Multi-Setting Brake dual cast control system. The combo’s onepiece IM8 graphite rod sports a Winn Dri-Tac splitgrip handle. Fly Fishing Rod: G. Loomis IMX-Pro Fly Rod G. Loomis’ IMX-Pro series was designed for professional guides. IMX-PRO MATRIX is a material that allows Loomis to use fewer wraps of graphite and build fast, responsive rods that are lighter and more sensitive without sacrificing power or durability. Freshwater Rod: 13 Fishing Fate Black With crisp action, incredible sensitivity and superb balance, the Fate Black offers the benefits of a Japanese 30T HTC blank, an innovative seamless reel seat, tanglefree guides with zirconia inserts, hybrid comfort grips and handles made of hand-selected Portuguese cork. Saltwater Rod: St. Croix Legend T o u r n a m e n t Inshore Legend Tournament Inshore rods are the blending of the sensitivity, power and durability found in St Croix’s existing Legend Tournament Bass and Walleye series with components and technology reserved for saltwater environments.
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If you’re looking for a quiet place to fish, with scenery, comfortable cabins and located far from the crowds, drive down to Denali National Park and visit Kirk Martakis at Fish Denali. He offers several lakes on private property that offer about 3,000 wild rainbow trout to 31 inches and trophy-sized grayling. They cruise the lake like sharks, and the clear water makes sight casting to them with single-hook jigs, nymphs or topwater lures too much fun. It’s some of the best lake rainbow fishing I’ve experienced. Cozy, fully equipped cabins located at lakeside offer everything you’ll need for a multi-day stay, including Wi-Fi and multiple bedrooms. It’s a good choice for large families, fishing buddies or couples who want a quiet, laid-back trip with some of Alaska’s best scenery (www.Fishdenali.com). Float fishing offers a change of scenery around each turn in the river as well as great fishing opportunities. Alaska River Tours offers remote float trips along the road system, with neither the crowds nor the expense. Depending on the season, owner Reinhard “Reini” Neuhauser chooses the best rivers for grayling, trout, sheefish, pike, salmon and char. On overnight excursions, he provides tents, camping gear and boats. You arrive ready to fish. I recommend the overnight float, which makes the most of Alaska’s 19-plus hours of daylight. Fish when it’s light, and float during the remaining five hours from midnight to the 4 a.m. during the twilight period, when it’s still light enough to read. It’s a heady trip that is only surpassed by his camps and food served (www.akrivertours.com). The Kenai Peninsula For a quick day of fishing, the Kenai River offers big king salmon to 70plus pounds that sizzle drags. Guide Joe Connors was my instructor back in 10
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Hammerhead Tuff Grab spearfishing gloves are the toughest warmwater spearfishing gloves available. Tuff Grabs were designed in Hawaii for use in asspetto spearfishing, which involves the diver descending to the bottom and scratching up substrate to attract inquisitive fish. In this style of ambush diving, normal diving gloves only last weeks. Tuff Grabs last months, saving the diver money in the long run. A full 5-finger, 2mm neoprene glove with reinforced flexible amarra (synthetic suede) palm and double-stitched gripped reinforcements offer exceptional durability without sacrificing dexterity. Anti-Slip rubberized grips are sewn into each fingertip and palm, leaving the knuckles open for flexibility. Large batting-glove style Velcro enclosures keep the glove tight. Tuff Grabs are available in both Deep Reef and Pelagic Shatter camouflage to help make you the ultimate predator.
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e sometimes think fish are just mindless members of the environment with little tiny brains. Though it is true that brain size in fish is diminutive, they’ve had 450 million years to work out their game plan. In the wild, fish need to be both aggressive and wary to survive. The eye of a fish is well adapted to light conditions and motion; this gives them a unique ability to feed and fight. I’ve been a diver for many years and witnessed some wild antics of fish of all sizes. Once, there was a 3-inch damselfish in the Keys that attacked my dive glove and
fought like a bulldog because it thought I was intruding on its territory. Here in Franklin County, Florida, we have some of the best gag grouper grounds in the state. During the warmer months, gags are somewhat dispersed, and the tried and true method of fishing for them is to troll large-lipped lures. This allows the fisherman to cover a lot of ground, plus it’s a nice way to cruise and fish at the same time. Some of the lures that are the most effective do not look like any fish in the sea but catch fish on a regular basis. What does a grouper think a big plastic bright green shaking lure racing along the reef is? For a long time, whenever I bought a lure it had to look fishy, but maybe that’s not what is the most effective. Many times when we get a hookup on these lures, the fish is caught on the side of the head or in some other part away from the mouth. I have talked to a lot of grouper fisherman, and we have come up with a crazy idea; maybe these lone groupers are simply defending their spot on the reef. One old captain told me he wasn’t catching feeding fish, they were just mad. This make sense to me, because I’ve seen largemouth bass defend their breeding beds in freshwater and they can be very aggressive. And don’t forget about the damselfish incident. Color, size and movement are very important to successful lure action. Many colors appear different at depth than at the surface. Red is the first to go and looks black at 30 feet, while chartreuse green holds its color the best in low-light conditions, and you can’t go wrong with white. So, when considering what lure or fly you want to fish with, think like a fish. What is going to stimulate a bite under certain conditions and in certain areas? It is important to realize that fish may not only be feeding, they might just be “Mad Fish.” Be Safe Out There and Good Luck Capt. Chester Reese Natural World Charters out of Carabelle, Franklin County, Florida. Check out his website at www.naturalworldcharters.com.
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SHOULD I PICK THIS UP?
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Summer Strategies for Shoreline Bass Anglers By Patrick Morrow
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t some point in our fishing excursions, we all have encountered litter on the stream. We want to believe the extra work we put into getting to that special spot will pay off with a pristine piece of water. It’s only after we arrive and fish a few yards that we quickly realize we aren’t pioneers, and we’re just following footsteps. Traces of human presence can often be found in the form of trash in or around the water. Something we can control, as anglers, is what we do when we see this debris. I’m not suggesting everyone carry a trash bag with them while fishing just to pick up after others. But how much could we clean up if everyone picked up one more piece of garbage than they carried in? Recently, while guiding, I retrieved a soda can, wine bottle and chip bag on the way back to the vehicle for lunch. My clients were curious as to why someone would pick up another’s trash. We ate lunch, and I placed the refuse in the trash bag along with our trash. After witnessing how easily the trash was disposed of, my clients were on the lookout for trash the rest of the evening. The point of this story is simple. Setting an example is not only rewarding, sometimes it can change the behavior of others. Something all anglers are faced with is the scraps and snippets of leader, tippet or fishing line. Every time a lure or fly is changed, we generally need to trim the tag ends of our knot. Ideally we want to pack all of our line out. Realistically, we drop small amounts of line for various reasons. Perhaps it’s windy and your fingers are cold and wet, or maybe you are in the middle of feeding fish and trying to make a quick fly change. I make a point to stow my trimmings. I just push them into the chest pocket on my waders and throw the line away when I get home. Cutting the line up into small pieces before placing it in the garbage will help ensure it will not be a problem later on. It doesn’t take much effort, and I know the fish and wildlife will appreciate it. Along the same lines, I am constantly on the lookout for abandoned line while I fish. You won’t have to look hard to find line on trees and snagged in the rocks. Abandoned line is tough on fish and other wildlife, so take a moment to gather what you can and pack it out. It might save the life of a critter or the fish we try so hard to protect. If you find yourself asking the question, “Should I pick this up?” then it’s probably the right thing to do. In the quest for good decorum on the water, picking up after each other, and ourselves, is one of the most important. Preserving the resource we cherish is one of the most challenging goals we face as anglers.
ummer is a trying time of year for most anglers, but it is especially challenging for those fishing from the bank. Stranded far from deep water, shoreline anglers must overcome even greater obstacles than their boat-fishing counterparts to elicit bites. But you can still catch plenty of bass in the summer, you just have to adjust your techniques and do a few things to maximize your opportunities. Seek Out Shade Largemouth bass are most comfortable hunting in low-light conditions, and they tend to hangout in areas with some type of shade. Therefore, you’ll want to concentrate your efforts on deep weed beds, boat docks and tree-lined coves to get your lure in front of more bass. It is often helpful to master the art of skipping a lure, so you can get it back under overhanging vegetation or low-lying docks. Reach Deeper Depths Bass often move away from the shore following the post-spawn period until fall temperatures arrive and they return. This means that bank-bound anglers will need to do everything they can to maximize casting distance. One of the easiest ways to do this is through the use of heavier weights and lures. You may also want to downsize your line choice as much as possible, to further increase your reach. Slow Down Your Presentation Summer bass often become quite lethargic, and food is often very plentiful during the Dog Days. Accordingly, fish are far less aggressive during this time of year than the spring or fall. To help tempt them into biting your lure, you’ll want to make it as irresistible looking as possible. One of the best ways to do this is by simply slowing down your presentation; you can even let your lure stop completely at several points during the retrieve. Fish Early or Late The intense heat of summer often causes bass and other fish to alter their activity patterns. Specifically, it causes them to adopt a crepuscular daily cycle – meaning that they become most active at dawn and dusk. This doesn’t mean that you can achieve success while the sun’s high in the sky, but you’ll have a better chance to catch more fish while the light levels are low and the temperature relatively cool. Look for Cold Water Some of the most productive areas for bank fishers to target are the mouths of tree-lined—and therefore cool—creeks and streams. Many of the fish that populate stream-fed lakes and ponds will hang out in these areas – including both baitfish and bass. Bass often stage on either side of points in these areas, so work crankbaits, spinnerbaits and Carolina rigs in all directions until you hit upon an effective trajectory. The truth is, you probably won’t catch quite as many fish during the hottest part of the summer as you will during the comparatively cooler months of the calendar. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have enough success to enjoy yourself, no matter how high the mercury climbs. Just embrace the five strategies detailed above, and don’t be afraid to experiment until you enjoy success.
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Local Angler Continues His Winning Ways We’re proud to announce that our own OBX writer Jake Worthington has been selected for Evinrude’s Pro Staff, an honor of the highest measure. Jake’s been providing great columns for us since our first issue; it’s no surprise that Evinrude has confirmed that he belongs on their team! For Jake, this means he becomes an ambassador of sorts; as he participates in fishing tournaments around the Carolinas and Virginia, he promotes Evinrude outboards and the benefits they provide anglers. Jake notes “I go to boat and fishing shows, and promote the Evinrude brand. I write articles on Evinrude’s benefits, giving feedback and advantages of the motors. I’m one of the faces of the Evinrude brand in the fishing community. I also fish tournaments, and I hope to win, thereby promoting Evinrude. I have done pretty well so far this year with the Hatteras Village Cobia Shootout; I placed 2nd and 3rd in the Biggest Fish competition, and 1st place with the Big Three Fish.” Jake’s family recently repowered their 2005 Parker 2501 center console with twin Evinrude G2 E-Tec 225 High Output outboards. The results, say Jake, are impressive. “We had twin 2005 Yamaha 225 4 strokes; now, with our new Evinrude direct-injected 2-stroke engines, our best cruise speed has moved from 30 mph @ 4300 rpm to 39 mph @ 4000 rpm! Top speed has jumped from 48 mph to 55 mph, a 15% improvement. Holeshot is incredible; the Evinrudes pop our boat on plane in one boat length! The boat drives and reacts entirely differently; the engines are lighter, we use the trim tabs less, and the boat rides on plane better.” Jake’s Dad Jon spelled out more advantages: “Fuel-wise, we used to burn 90 gallons on an offshore trip; now, we’re burning only 75 to 80 gallons. We’re able to get to the fishing grounds quicker and burn less fuel. The 100-hour service requirement for Yamaha 4-stroke engines was a large factor in going with Evinrude. Going offshore puts about 11-12 hours on the engines per day; after about 8-9 trips we’d lose a day to do the 100-hour service. Evinrude gives you more time on the water and less in the shop, with 500 hours until the first service. Evinrude is also the cleanest engine on the market; of course that’s better for our environment.” The Worthingtons would only consider buying their Evinrudes from local Camden dealer Causeway Marina. Jake says “Dad has always dealt with Jerry Markham and Causeway; they service what they sell. Jerry spoke with Evinrude, and I submitted my Fishing Resume. Jerry submitted the paperwork, and soon I was accepted as a member of the Evinrude Pro Staff. I didn’t get this by myself; I know Jerry lobbied for me. I have now completed training in product knowledge, motor operation and performance along with other information about the motors and rigging. As far as I know, I have the only Evinrude G2s on the Outer Banks. I hope to increase Evinrude’s presence, of course. I’m proud to be associated with Causeway Marina and Evinrude!” Jake’s also sponsored by Troll Pro, Under Armour, Rapala, Sufix, Williamson and Salt Life Optics. At Coastal Angler, we’re proud to have Jake on our writing staff, and proud to have Causeway Marina as one of our long-time advertisers. Watch for Jake as he fishes with his new Evinrudes! COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THE ANGLERMAG.COM
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CATCHIN’ AND COOKIN’ By Jim Baugh
36 CATS AND BIG COBIA ! 36 Cats! As in catamarans. Tideline Boats has popped its first ever 360 offshore cat out of the mold and is being built now. This is just a beast of a boat and is rated for up to twin 350HP horsepower. Here is a pic of the 36 getting ready for mold infusion. We will be sharing more pics and film of the build process as she goes along. We can’t wait to sea trial this bad boy. If you are in the market for one serious offshore rig that will ride like no other, give Tideline a call and get your order in today. www.tidelineboats. com or call them at 252-230-8566. Cobia report! Jim Baugh Outdoors has been filming a feature on cobia fishing the lower Bay during the month of July. Our featured captain is Captain Clinton Lassard and boy has he put us on fish. Each trip out we saw anywhere between 30 to 50 fish and boated several catch and release as well as catching some nice keepers. The main method for captain Clints strategy is sight casting. This is quite exciting and makes for a very interesting trip on the water. Baits include both live eels as well as a variety of bucktails. Once the captain spots a cobia, the boat is halted and the casting begins, it truly is something to take part in. The amount of cobia we would see at any given time was quite unreal. The general fishing area we targeted was out in front of Cape Charles not far from where the tanker anchorage is. Some tips about sight casting for cobia, you have to be up high. A marlin tower, cobia tower, half tower, whatever, but if you are not elevated you will miss 95% of the fish. You simply will never see them. Also sunglasses are a big deal. Get a great pair of polarized glasses and cover your head and neck so no side glare gets in the way of your vision. If you would like to book a charter for cobia and get a great cobia education, call the master captain Clinton Lassard Sho-Nuff Sportsfishing Charters (757) 7100098. The captain is also on facebook and you can reach him there as well.
To watch our cobia feature and all the latest films we have produced as well as our 30 year catalog of TV Shows check out our Jim Baugh Outdoors Channel at www.youtube.com/jimbaugh100. And be sure to visit our new Tideline Boats Playlist Don’t forget! The between the waters bike tour 25th anniversary on the Eastern Shore is coming up Oct 28th! For registration and more information log on to cbes.org. Last years event sold out both the bike tour and oyster roast so get your registration is asap! Tight lines and good eats!! Jim Baugh, Jimbaugh.net, Jim Baugh Outdoors TV
JIM BAUGH’S RECIPE OF THE MONTH
JIMBOLAYA Here is the breakdown of what you will need. Seafood stock, scallops, Andouille sausage, parsley, garlic celery, Cajun Seasoning, rice, Shrimp, Onion, Can of crushed tomatoes, One jalapeño Green pepper Spring onions, White wine, butter, olive oil, Filed peas with snaps \ use as extender Here we go. First chop up everything, onion, garlic, celery, peppers, parsley, peel the shrimp etc. In a LARGE sauté pan melt butter in white wine or beer and cook spring onions, garlic and sausage. Then add your veggies. Next you will add equal parts of rice and seafood stock. One or two cups depending on how much rice you like. Stir, then add the can of tomatoes and filed peas. Sauté. Next, add your seafood, shrimp and scallops and Cajun seasoning to taste. Lastly add the finely chopped Jalapeño and parsley. Simmer for around 10 minutes, and you are done!
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CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL TIDES
Virginia, Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
August 2017
N 36° 58.0' / W 76° 06.8' Date
Day
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
1
Tu
3:58a
High Tide 2.1
4:37p
High Tide 2.7
10:03a
Low Tide 0.5
11:08p
Low Tide 0.6
6:10a
8:11p
3:22p
1:22a
2
We
4:56a
2.1
5:31p
2.7
10:54a
0.5
11:58p
0.5
6:11a
8:10p
4:16p
2:00a
3
Th
5:52a
2.2
6:20p
2.8
11:43a
0.5
6:12a
8:09p
5:07p
2:40a
4
Fr
6:42a
2.3
7:05p
2.8
12:42a
0.5
12:30p
0.4
6:12a
8:08p
5:57p
3:25a
5
Sa
7:27a
2.4
7:46p
2.9
1:23a
0.4
1:14p
0.3
6:13a
8:07p
6:43p
4:14a
6
Su
8:09a
2.5
8:25p
3.0
2:01a
0.3
1:57p
0.3
6:14a
8:06p
7:27p
5:06a
7
Mo
8:48a
2.6
9:03p
3.0
2:37a
0.2
2:38p
0.2
6:15a
8:05p
8:07p
6:02a
8
Tu
9:26a
2.7
9:40p
3.0
3:13a
0.1
3:19p
0.2
6:16a
8:04p
8:45p
7:00a 8:00a
9
We
10:04a
2.8
10:18p
3.0
3:50a
0.1
4:01p
0.2
6:16a
8:03p
9:20p
10
Th
10:44a
2.9
10:57p
2.9
4:28a
0.1
4:44p
0.2
6:17a
8:01p
9:54p
9:00a
11
Fr
11:25a
2.9
11:39p
2.9
5:08a
0.1
5:31p
0.2
6:18a
8:00p
10:28p
10:02a
12
Sa
12:10p
3.0
5:51a
0.1
6:22p
0.3
6:19a
7:59p
11:03p
11:05a
13
Su
12:25a
2.7
1:00p
3.0
6:38a
0.1
7:18p
0.3
6:20a
7:58p
11:40p
12:09p
14
Mo
1:16a
2.6
1:55p
3.0
7:30a
0.1
8:20p
0.4
6:21a
7:57p
15
Tu
2:13a
2.5
2:57p
3.1
8:29a
0.2
9:26p
0.4
6:21a
7:56p
12:21a
2:21p
16
We
3:18a
2.5
4:03p
3.1
9:32a
0.2
10:34p
0.3
6:22a
7:54p
1:06a
3:26p
17
Th
4:29a
2.5
5:12p
3.2
10:37a
0.1
11:39p
0.2
6:23a
7:53p
1:57a
4:30p
18
Fr
5:41a
2.6
6:17p
3.3
11:42a
0.1
6:24a
7:52p
2:54a
5:29p
19
Sa
6:46a
2.7
7:16p
3.4
12:39a
0.1
0.0
6:25a
7:50p
3:56a
6:23p
20
Su
7:45a
2.9
8:10p
3.4
1:34a
0.0
1:41p -0.1
6:26a
7:49p
5:02a
7:11p
21
Mo
8:37a
3.0
9:00p
3.4
2:24a -0.1
2:35p -0.1
6:26a
7:48p
6:09a
7:54p
22
Tu
9:26a
3.1
9:46p
3.3
3:12a -0.1
3:27p -0.1
6:27a
7:46p
7:15a
8:32p
23
We
10:12a
3.2
10:31p
3.2
3:57a -0.1
4:16p
0.0
6:28a
7:45p
8:19a
9:07p
24
Th
10:56a
3.2
11:14p
3.0
4:40a
0.0
5:05p
0.1
6:29a
7:44p
9:22a
9:41p
25
Fr
11:39a
3.1
11:56p
2.8
5:22a
0.1
5:53p
0.3
6:30a
7:42p
10:22a
10:13p
26
Sa
12:23p
3.0
6:04a
0.3
6:42p
0.4
6:31a
7:41p
11:20a
10:46p
27
Su
12:38a
2.6
1:08p
2.9
6:46a
0.4
7:33p
0.6
6:31a
7:40p
12:17p
11:20p
28
Mo
1:23a
2.4
1:56p
2.8
7:31a
0.6
8:27p
0.7
6:32a
7:38p
1:13p
11:57p
29
Tu
2:13a
2.3
2:49p
2.7
8:21a
0.7
9:25p
0.8
6:33a
7:37p
2:07p
30
We
3:09a
2.2
3:47p
2.7
9:15a
0.7
10:22p
0.8
6:34a
7:35p
2:59p
12:36a
31
Th
4:10a
2.2
4:45p
2.7
10:12a
0.7
11:15p
0.7
6:35a
7:34p
3:50p
1:19a
12:43p
Phase
Full
1:14p 3rd
New
1st
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LYNNHAVEN INLET TIDES
Virginia, Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Lynnhaven Inlet, Virginia Pilots Dock
August 2017
N 36° 54.4' / W 76° 05.4' Date
Day
1
Tu
4:38a
High Tide 1.9
5:17p
High Tide 2.4
10:41a
Low Tide 0.5
2
We
5:36a
1.9
6:11p
2.4
11:32a
0.5
3
Th
6:32a
1.9
7:00p
2.5
12:36a
4
Fr
7:22a
2.0
7:45p
2.5
5
Sa
8:07a
2.1
8:26p
6
Su
8:49a
2.2
7
Mo
9:28a
8
Tu
Low Tide
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
6:10a
8:11p
3:22p
1:22a
6:11a
8:10p
4:16p
2:00a
6:12a
8:09p
5:07p
2:40a
0.4
6:12a
8:08p
5:57p
3:25a
1:52p
0.3
6:13a
8:07p
6:43p
4:14a
0.3
2:35p
0.3
6:14a
8:06p
7:27p
5:06a
3:15a
0.2
3:16p
0.2
6:15a
8:05p
8:07p
6:02a
2.6
3:51a
0.1
3:57p
0.2
6:16a
8:04p
8:45p
7:00a 8:00a
11:46p
0.7
0.5
12:21p
0.5
1:20a
0.5
1:08p
2.5
2:01a
0.4
9:05p
2.6
2:39a
2.3
9:43p
2.6
10:06a
2.4
10:20p
9
We
10:44a
2.5
10:58p
2.6
4:28a
0.1
4:39p
0.2
6:16a
8:03p
9:20p
10
Th
11:24a
2.5
11:37p
2.5
5:06a
0.1
5:22p
0.2
6:17a
8:01p
9:54p
9:00a
11
Fr
12:05p
2.5
5:46a
0.1
6:09p
0.2
6:18a
8:00p
10:28p
10:02a
12
Sa
12:19a
2.5
12:50p
2.6
6:29a
0.1
7:00p
0.3
6:19a
7:59p
11:03p
11:05a
13
Su
1:05a
2.4
1:40p
2.6
7:16a
0.1
7:56p
0.3
6:20a
7:58p
11:40p
12:09p
14
Mo
1:56a
2.3
2:35p
2.6
8:08a
0.1
8:58p
0.4
6:21a
7:57p
15
Tu
2:53a
2.2
3:37p
2.7
9:07a
0.2
10:04p
0.4
6:21a
7:56p
12:21a
2:21p
16
We
3:58a
2.2
4:43p
2.7
10:10a
0.2
11:12p
0.3
6:22a
7:54p
1:06a
3:26p
17
Th
5:09a
2.2
5:52p
2.8
11:15a
0.1
6:23a
7:53p
1:57a
4:30p
18
Fr
6:21a
2.3
6:57p
2.9
12:17a
0.2
12:20p
0.1
6:24a
7:52p
2:54a
5:29p
19
Sa
7:26a
2.4
7:56p
3.0
1:17a
0.1
1:21p
0.0
6:25a
7:50p
3:56a
6:23p
20
Su
8:25a
2.5
8:50p
3.0
2:12a
0.0
2:19p -0.1
6:26a
7:49p
5:02a
7:11p
21
Mo
9:17a
2.6
9:40p
3.0
3:02a -0.1
3:13p -0.1
6:26a
7:48p
6:09a
7:54p
22
Tu
10:06a
2.7
10:26p
2.9
3:50a -0.1
4:05p -0.1
6:27a
7:46p
7:15a
8:32p
23
We
10:52a
2.8
11:11p
2.8
4:35a -0.1
4:54p
0.0
6:28a
7:45p
8:19a
9:07p
24
Th
11:36a
2.8
11:54p
2.6
5:18a
0.0
5:43p
0.1
6:29a
7:44p
9:22a
9:41p
25
Fr
12:19p
2.7
6:00a
0.1
6:31p
0.3
6:30a
7:42p
10:22a
10:13p
26
Sa
12:36a
2.5
1:03p
2.6
6:42a
0.3
7:20p
0.4
6:31a
7:41p
11:20a
10:46p
27
Su
1:18a
2.3
1:48p
2.5
7:24a
0.4
8:11p
0.7
6:31a
7:40p
12:17p
11:20p
28
Mo
2:03a
2.1
2:36p
2.5
8:09a
0.7
9:05p
0.8
6:32a
7:38p
1:13p
11:57p
29
Tu
2:53a
2.0
3:29p
2.4
8:59a
0.8
10:03p
0.9
6:33a
7:37p
2:07p
30
We
3:49a
1.9
4:27p
2.4
9:53a
0.8
11:00p
0.9
6:34a
7:35p
2:59p
12:36a
31
Th
4:50a
1.9
5:25p
2.4
10:50a
0.8
11:53p
0.8
6:35a
7:34p
3:50p
1:19a
Phase
Full
1:14p 3rd
New
1st
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OREGON INLET TIDES
August 2017
N 35° 47.7' / W 75° 32.9'
North Carolina, Cape Hatteras
CAPE HATTERAS TIDES High Tide
Low Tide
Low Tide
Day
1
Tu
3:54a
High Tide 0.9
4:47p
High Tide 1.0
10:36a
Low Tide 0.2
Low Tide
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
6:10a
8:06p
3:18p
1:22a
2
We
4:53a
0.9
5:37p
1.1
11:22a
0.2
3
Th
5:45a
0.9
6:21p
1.1
12:14a
6:11a
8:05p
4:11p
2:00a
6:12a
8:04p
5:02p
4
Fr
6:31a
0.9
7:00p
1.1
2:40a
0.2
6:12a
8:03p
5:52p
5
Sa
7:11a
0.9
7:35p
3:25a
1:24p
0.2
6:13a
8:02p
6:38p
6
Su
7:47a
1.0
4:14a
0.2
2:01p
0.2
6:14a
8:01p
7:22p
7
Mo
8:22a
5:06a
3:12a
0.2
2:36p
0.2
6:15a
8:00p
8:03p
8
Tu
6:02a
1.3
3:51a
0.2
3:12p
0.2
6:16a
7:59p
8:41p
6:59a 7:59a
11:19p
0.4
0.3
12:05p
0.2
1:03a
0.3
12:46p
1.2
1:49a
0.3
8:08p
1.2
2:32a
1.0
8:41p
1.3
8:56a
1.0
9:16p
9
We
9:34a
1.1
9:53p
1.3
4:28a
0.2
3:50p
0.2
6:16a
7:58p
9:17p
10
Th
10:14a
1.1
10:33p
1.3
5:04a
0.3
4:31p
0.2
6:17a
7:57p
9:52p
8:59a
11
Fr
10:58a
1.2
11:17p
1.3
5:40a
0.3
5:17p
0.3
6:18a
7:56p
10:26p
10:00a
12
Sa
11:46a
1.2
6:17a
0.3
6:09p
0.3
6:19a
7:55p
11:02p
11:02a
13
Su
12:04a
1.3
12:40p
1.3
6:59a
0.3
7:10p
0.4
6:20a
7:54p
11:39p
12:06p
14
Mo
12:56a
1.2
1:39p
1.3
7:48a
0.3
8:21p
0.4
6:20a
7:53p
15
Tu
1:54a
1.2
2:44p
1.3
8:45a
0.3
9:42p
0.4
6:21a
7:51p
12:20a
2:16p
16
We
3:00a
1.2
3:53p
1.4
9:49a
0.3
11:00p
0.4
6:22a
7:50p
1:06a
3:21p
17
Th
4:10a
1.2
5:00p
1.4
10:56a
0.3
6:23a
7:49p
1:57a
4:25p
18
Fr
5:18a
1.2
6:01p
1.5
12:08a
0.4
12:00p
0.3
6:23a
7:48p
2:54a
5:24p
19
Sa
6:20a
1.3
6:56p
1.5
1:08a
0.4
1:00p
0.2
6:24a
7:46p
3:57a
6:18p
20
Su
7:15a
1.3
7:48p
1.5
2:03a
0.3
1:57p
0.2
6:25a
7:45p
5:02a
7:07p
21
Mo
8:07a
1.3
8:37p
1.5
2:54a
0.3
2:50p
0.2
6:26a
7:44p
6:08a
7:50p
22
Tu
8:57a
1.4
9:23p
1.5
3:42a
0.3
3:40p
0.2
6:27a
7:43p
7:14a
8:29p
23
We
9:45a
1.4
10:08p
1.4
4:28a
0.3
4:29p
0.2
6:27a
7:41p
8:18a
9:05p
24
Th
10:32a
1.3
10:53p
1.3
5:13a
0.3
5:17p
0.3
6:28a
7:40p
9:19a
9:38p
25
Fr
11:19a
1.3
11:37p
1.3
5:57a
0.3
6:04p
0.3
6:29a
7:39p
10:19a
10:12p
26
Sa
12:08p
1.2
6:41a
0.3
6:51p
0.4
6:30a
7:37p
11:17a
10:45p
27
Su
12:23a
1.2
1:00p
1.2
7:26a
0.3
7:42p
0.4
6:30a
7:36p
12:13p
11:20p
28
Mo
1:14a
1.1
1:56p
1.1
8:12a
0.3
8:36p
0.4
6:31a
7:35p
1:08p
11:57p
29
Tu
2:12a
1.0
2:56p
1.1
9:00a
0.4
9:35p
0.4
6:32a
7:33p
2:02p
30
We
3:18a
1.0
3:57p
1.1
9:50a
0.4
10:34p
0.4
6:33a
7:32p
2:54p
12:36a
31
Th
4:22a
1.0
4:51p
1.1
10:40a
0.4
11:31p
0.4
6:34a
7:31p
3:45p
1:19a
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Tu
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2.4
3:55p
3.1
9:12a
0.4
10:21p
0.7
6:12a
8:05p
3:17p
1:23a
2
We
4:01a
2.4
4:46p
3.2
10:02a
0.4
11:15p
0.7
6:12a
8:05p
4:10p
2:01a
3
Th
4:53a
2.4
5:33p
3.3
10:51a
0.4
6:13a
8:04p
5:01p
2:42a
4
Fr
5:42a
2.4
6:16p
3.4
12:02a
0.6
11:36a
0.3
6:14a
8:03p
5:51p
3:27a
5
Sa
6:26a
2.5
6:56p
3.5
12:44a
0.5
12:20p
0.2
6:15a
8:02p
6:38p
4:16a
6
Su
7:08a
2.6
7:34p
3.6
1:23a
0.3
1:02p
0.1
6:16a
8:01p
7:21p
5:08a
7
Mo
7:48a
2.8
8:11p
3.6
2:00a
0.2
1:42p
0.1
6:16a
8:00p
8:02p
6:03a
8
Tu
8:27a
2.9
8:48p
3.7
2:35a
0.1
2:23p
0.0
6:17a
7:59p
8:40p
7:01a 8:00a
9
We
9:06a
3.0
9:26p
3.6
3:11a
0.1
3:04p
0.0
6:18a
7:58p
9:17p
10
Th
9:47a
3.1
10:05p
3.5
3:46a
0.0
3:47p
0.1
6:19a
7:57p
9:52p
9:00a
11
Fr
10:30a
3.2
10:46p
3.4
4:24a
0.0
4:33p
0.1
6:19a
7:55p
10:27p
10:00a
12
Sa
11:17a
3.3
11:31p
3.3
5:04a
0.0
5:24p
0.2
6:20a
7:54p
11:02p
11:02a
13
Su
12:09p
3.4
5:47a
0.0
6:20p
0.3
6:21a
7:53p
11:40p
12:06p
14
Mo
12:22a
3.1
1:06p
3.4
6:36a
0.0
7:23p
0.4
6:22a
7:52p
15
Tu
1:19a
2.9
2:09p
3.6
7:31a
0.0
8:32p
0.4
6:22a
7:51p
12:21a
2:15p
16
We
2:22a
2.8
3:14p
3.7
8:32a
0.0
9:42p
0.4
6:23a
7:50p
1:07a
3:21p
17
Th
3:29a
2.8
4:19p
3.9
9:36a -0.1
10:49p
0.3
6:24a
7:49p
1:59a
4:24p
18
Fr
4:36a
2.9
5:20p
4.0
10:39a -0.2
11:48p
0.1
6:25a
7:47p
2:56a
5:23p
19
Sa
5:38a
3.0
6:16p
4.1
11:40a -0.3
6:25a
7:46p
3:58a
6:18p
20
Su
6:36a
3.2
7:09p
4.2
12:43a -0.1
12:38p -0.4
6:26a
7:45p
5:04a
7:06p
21
Mo
7:29a
3.4
7:59p
4.2
1:33a -0.2
1:32p -0.4
6:27a
7:44p
6:10a
7:50p
22
Tu
8:20a
3.5
8:46p
4.0
2:20a -0.2
2:24p -0.3
6:28a
7:42p
7:15a
8:29p
23
We
9:08a
3.5
9:32p
3.8
3:05a -0.2
3:14p -0.2
6:29a
7:41p
8:18a
9:05p
24
Th
9:56a
3.5
10:17p
3.6
3:48a -0.1
4:04p
0.0
6:29a
7:40p
9:20a
9:39p
25
Fr
10:43a
3.5
11:01p
3.3
4:31a
0.0
4:53p
0.2
6:30a
7:38p
10:19a
10:12p
26
Sa
11:31a
3.4
11:46p
3.0
5:13a
0.2
5:43p
0.4
6:31a
7:37p
11:17a
10:46p
27
Su
12:21p
3.2
5:56a
0.3
6:37p
0.6
6:32a
7:36p
12:13p
11:21p
28
Mo
12:33a
2.8
1:14p
3.1
6:41a
0.5
7:36p
0.8
6:32a
7:34p
1:08p
11:58p
29
Tu
1:25a
2.6
2:11p
3.1
7:31a
0.6
8:38p
0.9
6:33a
7:33p
2:02p
30
We
2:22a
2.5
3:09p
3.1
8:24a
0.7
9:40p
0.9
6:34a
7:32p
2:54p
12:38a
31
Th
3:21a
2.4
4:05p
3.2
9:21a
0.7
10:36p
0.9
6:34a
7:30p
3:44p
1:21a
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ugust is one of the best saltwater fishing months of the year along the Virginia coast. But as summer comes to a close and we transition into fall, the more fall-like weather patterns will encourage changes in the local fishing scene. Although cobia are still a controversial topic on a regulatory level, these fish are always a summer-time highlight, and this year the fishery had another outstanding showing. August is normally good month for cobia hunters as the fish form into pods in preparation for leaving the area. This late-season behavior gives casters easy access to the fish as the pods glide along the surface. But hurry if you want to get in on the cobia bite, since the season closes at the end of the August this year. Big schools of red drum are also providing very good opportunities for sight casters in the same areas. The flounder action has been good this season, and this trend should remain steady though August. Some big flatfish have complemented limits, with several citation fish in the mix. Jigging along the pilings and tubes near the islands of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel or presenting live bait in these same areas are effective methods used to score with nice flounder. Lower bay inlets and shallows will continue to provide keepers, especially on an outgoing tide. Inshore and offshore wrecks will also hold decent catches of flatfish in August, as well as through the fall. Jumbo seabass are also available on many of these same offshore structures. The Spanish mackerel action is excellent, with trollers filling coolers with limits of exceptionally large fish again this year. Boats will continue to find schools of Spanish off the Virginia Beach Ocean front, ranging to about 6-miles off the beach over the next several weeks. King mackerel are here, with catches possible now, and throughout the fall. The success of this fishery is dependent on bait availability and the clarity of the water. Chances of tangling with a smoker king is a real possibility, especially if the water clears up with an easterly breeze.
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The spadefish fishery was a huge success this season, with heathy-sized spades dominating catches. These powerful fighters are hitting at the Chesapeake Light Tower and nearby wrecks, as well as along the pilings and islands at the Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the Cell. Some really nice sheepshead are also still taking offerings along the CBBT, with clams and fiddlers the top bait choices. Trigger fish are also available in most of these same locations. Nice croaker are available around most lower bay piers, as well as near the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. The hard head run in Oyster should continue to the end of the month. Sea mullet are coming on strong this year, with anglers catching big fish from local piers, off the Concrete Ships and Magothy Bay. Speckled trout and puppy drum are available in most lower bay inlets and shallows, and this action should pick up over the next few weeks. Anglers will have a few more weeks to head to the back waters of Oyster, where anglers are enduring the heat and battling the infamous Eastern Shore flies for a chance at bowing to an Eastern Shore Tarpon. Deep dropping is always a good choice, with quality blueline tilefish, golden tilefish, and some nice grouper available this time of year. Large black seabass are also mixed in with the tilefish. Amberjack will remain available on several coastal wrecks and at the South Tower over the next few months, where live bait is your best option. The offshore bite has been good so far, with a nice class of yellowfin tuna and some big eye tuna and school-sized bluefin tuna impressing the offshore fleet. Mahi have been a solid staple, with some gaffer-sized fish weighing in at over 40-pounds boated this season. Billfish should begin to show this month, and wahoo will become more common towards the end of the month, and into the fall.
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By Jake Worthington
When you are reading this article, I will have begun another journey in my life. I just left home and the Outer Banks for North Carolina State University to continue my education towards my goal of making my living on the waters of the ocean. I fell in love with the sport of fishing from the time I was three years old. My Dad and I were surf fishing and Dad hooked a Sea Mullet on a bottom rig and he handed me the rod. From that moment in time, I was hooked! I got him to the surf and Dad dehooked him and released him back into the ocean to be caught another day. I have spent countless hours on the surf, the pier planks and on the deck of many boats learning and improving my skills as a fisherman. I was never alone on this journey, and I was honored to be educated by many great fishing enthusiasts. I would like to take this time to recognize them. I was educated by many “Pier Fathers or Pier Elders” on the Avalon Fishing Pier who took their time to teach me everything from tying knots, fishing secrets to fishing etiquette. Also many captains have taken me under their wings and helped me through the years. Captain Devin Cage cut my teeth and honed my skills on Rockfish and Cobia. Captains Jim Rickman, Ray Pugh, Marc Kerns, Tommy Merrell, Jim Ashley, Arch Bracher and Rick Caton have also taught me a great deal along this journey. Captain Spurgeon Stowe also has taken me under his wing on numerous trips and taught me a great deal about bottom fishing, as well as King Mackerel live baiting. Captain Brant Wise took me on my first offshore fishing trip on his boat The Swordfish. Brant only stoked the fires of my passion and made me want to come back for more. I had many a great day of fishing on Brant’s boat, as well as many of fishing firsts. Sadly a few months ago, I also got to experience what it means to lose a friend and mentor when Brant died this past April. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten by me. Also Captain “Big Al” Foreman taught me a lot during my trips with him and his son Charles. Sadly Big Al passed away back in June and the fishing community will miss him. I would also like to thank John Tiger who gave me my first shot as a monthly column writer in the Coastal Angler. I had just turned 16 when he offered me the job, and I appreciate him giving me this opportunity at such a young age. Finally, I would like to thank my parents for believing in me and giving me all the opportunities I have experienced over the years. As you read my upcoming articles during this school year, know that I am landlocked in Raleigh and wishing I was fishing!
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Every year the world’s fishing community gets together in Orlando, FL for the largest international trade show. ICast brings together the who’s who of fishing, and some who would like to be on the list, to unveil their newest creations. Whether it be a fishing rod or reel, the newest shirt to keep you cool on the water or the best bait holding tank on the market, from the best technology to simplistic everyday products this event has it covered. I could write a monthly article for the rest of 2017 on everything I thought was impressive at this years show, but for now I will concentrate on a few that I’m looking forward to adding to my tackle box. It is no secret if you have read any of my previous articles on lure selections how much I like the creations that ZManfishing Products produces. The new line up for the coming year is very impressive. The new Slim Swimz, a 3” paddle tail slim bodied swim bait available in fourteen colors, is a perfect fit when you need to match a smaller profile to the fish. The Slim Swimz will be a perfect offering for the clearer water when trout get more picky in the cooler months. Pair this with the also new Trout Eye Finesse jig heads available in1/8oz & 3/16oz with four eye colors to chose from. This is just a short list of several great new products coming from the ZMan stables. To see more, visit them at zmanfishing.com With all the great new lures coming you need a good delivery method; a reel that will not fatigue you but will also be able to handle the fight of the fish. I found two new reels coming from the Pure Fishing Company that will
fit the bill. One is an update on an already proven spinning reel. The Penn ConflictII is a lighter version of it’s predecessor with it’s rigid resin body and rotor (RR30) along with a carbon infused handle, this comes in as the lightest Penn reel ever made. Along with the lighter weight, it also comes with CNC gears, carbon fiber drag washers, and a superline spool to help eliminate wind knots. From the spinning version we move to my favorite low profile bait casting reels. An all new reel from a company with a strong reel history, Abu Garcia, is the RevoX. Not only did most of the Revo family get an overhaul, but this new model is sure to be another great reel. The RevoX again comes in with a lighter weight for all day casting with it’s X2-Craftic alloy frame, rigid and corrosion resistant. The MagTrax provides consistent brake pressure through the cast along with Carbon Matrix hybrid drag system for a smooth drag while bringing the fish back in. All of these features and more make this reel a must with a retail price of $99.95 I’m sure this will be a great addition to any arsenal without breaking the budget. ICast never ceases to amaze me and I always walk away trying to wrap my head around all the new stuff I just saw. I can tell you the fishing retail market will have a lot of great new products for you to choose from in the coming months. Mark Lozier 1st Landing Kayak Fishing Services
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WATERCRAFT By Mike Buss
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his month let’s talk about watercraft. You know, the things you wish you were on when you are standing on the shore or beach and feeding fish are blitzing about 20 to 30 feet beyond your longest casts of the day! We are talking boats, canoes, kayaks, jon boats, pontoon boats, drift boats, and float tubes to name just a few. You don’t want to spend your whole budget on a watercraft. If you do some looking you should be able to find something that will fit your budget. I recently purchased a 1968 Boston Whaler Sakonnet with a 70 HP motor and trailer for $2000. I had to travel all the way out to Texas to get it, but it fits my needs here in Tidewater, perfectly. It needed some work to get it ready for the water and I’ve already spent about what I paid for it in repairs and upgrades. What was that old saying that a boat was an open pit that you threw money into! After cost, the next thing to consider is what you will be fishing for and where. If you will be fishing freshwater ponds I would highly recommend a float tube. The cost for one of these is around $150 and it will allow you to get into the water and get up close and personal with the fish. A canoe, jon boat, or kayak would also work well in these waters but will cost a little more. If you are fishing larger lakes, you are going to need to be in a bigger boat. However, if you’re fishing close to shore in a bigger lake and don’t need to travel long distances then you can go with the same watercraft that would work in a pond. Just remember, paddling long distances into the wind is not easy. The wind always blows, and if you are not going into the wind when you are going out, you will probably be going into it on the way back in. Kayaks seem to be all the rage these days and I see them everywhere, even out in the ocean, and I can understand why. They are inexpensive when compared to a boat, relatively easy to transport, and they are fun to fish from. Plus, kayak clubs seem to have sprung up everywhere and you can usually find someone to help you get started in one of these clubs. After settling on the type of watercraft you want, the next thing to determine is what to outfit it with. It goes without saying that you should be wearing a life jacket for your safety. In addition, I recommend a depth finder and GPS. I would almost consider these to be critical to your success. There are even depth finders and GPS units that can be fitted onto a float tube. I have had such a set up for a number of years and it has really worked well for me in small ponds. You should also have a signaling device to attract attention if you get into trouble or need to alert someone to your presence. I always carry a small whistle with me for this purpose. The Coast Guard requires certain items to be carried on board all watercraft and these vary with the type of watercraft, so you should check the Coast Guard regulations for the watercraft you will be using. And, of course, you need to have room for your fishing gear. Be sure to make sure the watercraft you select has enough room to store your essential fishing equipment. Less is more when considering what to take with you. Most of the time you will be using the same things over and over and these should make up your essential set of fishing gear.
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t started as just an idea for a family vacation, and it turned into a new passion for the sport of spearfishing and freedive, as well as a new relationship with some great friends. Being a professional guide organizing and hosting worldwide spearfishing adventures, I’ve had the luxury of meeting some incredible people, but this trip was special. It started with
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Mike had nothing, not even a clue. He was open for anything as long as it got him a big fish. We started with weeks of emails and texts, getting him set up with the best gear on the market for him and his son Tanner. They needed everything: wetsuits, fins, masks, snorkels, weights and belts, gloves, freedive watches, float lines, buoys and spearguns. We started at Maverick America, my favorite one-stop shop for the best gear available. Luca, the shop manager, took care of Mike with five-star service. Then it was time for his gun. Mike wanted something versatile, something he could use to hunt the blue water as well as oil rigs and reefs. I hooked him up with a local gun builder and friend Travis Emory, of Flatline Custom Spearguns. Using only salvaged repurposed wood, Travis makes some of the most beautiful guns out there. Every gun holds a small piece of history with that salvaged wood, and Travis’ craft gives it the ability to live on and make more history. Mike was set. It was time for his family’s adventure. Mike, Tabby, Tanner and Shelby Fry, a small-town family from Texas, flew to Costa Rica to spearfish. Upon arrival in San Jose, I awaited them with my van driver. Joining them on the trip were Megan Romine, a realtor looking to get away, and a surprise friend of hers, Anthony Colettii. Both were not so fresh as the Fry family, but they were definitely beginners. We packed up all the luggage, and the journey began to Nosara, a village renowned for sportfishing on northern Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast. There was much to see on the way. The scenery is breathtaking with coastline, waterfalls, river bridges, with hundred of giant crocs underneath, and endless mountains. There was plenty of time to talk in the van and over a nice waterfront lunch. When we made it to the re-
CAMSPEARFISHING.COM sort, we settled in with a few mixed drinks, and we were already like a small family. The next day was a relaxing training day in the pool. Blackout safety training is more important than anything in freedive spearfishing. After hours in the pool with the divers, we were all very confident and feeling safe about our dive partners who would be in the water to protect us in the event of a blackout. After a few freedive tips consisting of breath-ups, dive techniques and gear safety, we were ready to spear some fish. Much to my surprise with a group of newbies, the first day was madness. The entire group was diving like pros. Mike, Megan and Anthony made drops of nearly 90 feet to shoot some monster snappers! I could not believe it; I was so stoked. Even Tanner, diving with only one fin because of a broken ankle, was able to dive 60 feet. I was so proud of everyone. Megan let nothing stop her; she had never before been able to dive deeper than 30 feet. Geared up with her brand new C4 carbon fiber fins and a C4 carbon fiber speargun, she did it, making it all the way to the bottom into an unbelievably big school of pargo. She got her big fish. Breaching the surface with a huge smile, she said, “That’s what fishin’ is all about.” Anthony and Mike made it look easy, dive after dive filling the fish box. Needless to say, the spearfishing adventure was a success. Every night we shared our fresh catch with the family back at the lodge, inviting my local longtime friends over every night, the Brandon Richardson family. Not one piece of the fish went to waste. Catering to the non-divers on the trip, and giving our bodies a rest, we ziplined the longest line in the entire world, took surf lessons, and were dragged through all the local shops with the ladies. Parting from this group was hard, but I knew it wasn’t over. We were all lifelong friends now, and that’s what it’s all about— making memories, meeting new people and enjoying an incredible life experience. It’s all about a good time! Spearing a trophy fish is always a bonus.
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braid. I also use a 6-foot leader of 17-pound Vicious mono. Sharp hooks are key, so I change out factory hooks with #4 Mustad round bend trebles and put a feathered treble on the back for added flash. Once the sun gets high, it gets tougher. The best way to keep up with the fish is to watch for shade lines. That’s where the bass will be. Shade could be boat docks, laydowns, overhanging trees,
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anything in or over the water that creates shade. Shade attracts bluegills, which are up around the banks this time of year to spawn, and that is what attracts bass. One of my favorite ways to catch bass later in the day is with a wacky worm. It is easy for me to skip this rig into hard-to-reach places. The key is to cover water and put the bait in the deepest, darkest shade you can find. My wacky worm setup is a 6’9” MHX-EPS-81MXF. This rod is medium-power so it has plenty of backbone to get them out of cover, especially when you spool it with 10-pound Vicious Hi-Vis yellow braid with a 10-pound Vicious fluorocarbon leader. The wacky worm I throw is called a True Center Stick from X-Zone Lures, and my favorite color this time of year is green pumpkin/ purple flake to resemble a bluegill.
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hen targeting redfish, the beach isn’t the first place most people think to look. It’s easy to imagine casting topwater plugs, spoons, paddletails or a popping cork with a DOA to tailing reds in a grassy flat or hijacking a big bull on the edge of an oyster bar or jetty, but what about the beach? Redfish or red drum are a highly sought after gamefish that can be found all along the Gulf Coast and up the Atlantic Coast as far north as Massachusetts. No matter where you fish for them, fishing from the beach requires different tactics. The good news is that redfish will eat anything that won’t eat them, and big redfish love cut bait. A 3-inch piece of ladyfish is a good start, but others prefer live baits such as menhaden. Of course cut bait is a magnet for stingrays and catfish, but more importantly sharks. You’ll want to be prepared with at least a 30-pound mono leader or better yet, an 8- to 10-inch steel leader. Whether you choose live bait or cut, the typical fish finder or Carolina rig with a 2/0 or 3/0 circle hook is all you need. Big drum pull especially hard in the surf. Typical hardware consists of an 8- to 10-foot medium-heavy rod and 5000 series reel. This combination provides plenty of backbone for chunking big baits but also provides enough cranking power for all but the largest fish. I have found that the rolling waves can work to your advantage, as the surf will often push the fish onto the beach. On the other hand, the undertow can work against you just as easily. Just be sure that whichever reel you choose has a smooth, powerful drag. Depending on your location, the tide will affect conditions on the beach differently. In most cases, it won’t have as much influence when fishing the surf as it might in shallower water around oyster bars or grass flats. My best success has been at high tide, which is contrary to most flats fishing, where low tide is preferred for spotting tailing fish. Look for deeper holes away from the beach or breaks in the sandbar. Deeper water is often preferred by bigger fish, and I like to cast to the far edge of the sandbar; the trough, or gut, just isn’t as productive. This takes a little effort, and might require some wading to reach, but you’ll greatly increase your chances of catching fish. Later in the afternoon or early evening is preferred regardless of tide conditions. Of course, there are other, more willing fish out for dinner at this time too. This makes fishing for reds on the beach that much more fun, because like someone once said, “The surf is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” At least that’s how I remember it. Chris is a freelance writer from Wisconsin with an obsession for all things saltwater. He does most of his fishing on Florida’s Forgotten Coast.
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y the time I was 12 years old, I knew and fished at least two dozen bass waters, most of them from a canoe with my Pop. Usually there were no boat ramps, no houses and seldom another fisherman. That’s the beauty of the Adirondack region of Upstate New York. There’s tons of water and lots of fish. Often when the Adirondacks (ADKs) are mentioned in fishing circles, pristine secluded trout rivers or brook trout ponds come to mind. Our secret is that the ADKs have countless bass fishing options, as well, with any kind of water you could think of. Three renowned waters within my 30-minute fishing radius are perfect examples of the great bass fishing in our area. Lake George, Lake Champlain and Saratoga Lake provide varied and endless opportunities for both largemouth and smallmouth action, with a spectrum of habitats that could keep any bass enthusiast occupied for a lifetime. Additionally, if it’s a secluded canoe/kayak adventure you’re after, I dare say the ADKs have more backwoods bass waters on public land than any state I can think of. These woods are the same natural forests they were in 1885, when they were deemed untouchable thanks to Teddy Roosevelt. Imagine fishing secluded, crystal-clear waters with green mountains as a backdrop, moderate temperatures and a relaxing breeze. Since the founding of our country, these waters have provided sanctuary from the heat and congestion of the growing East Coast industrial cities. Summer retreats to the ADKs to fish and hunt were the norm, and coupling
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f you’re looking for some spectacular fly fishing for toothy critters, mako sharks are tough to beat as a game fish. They can be found pretty much worldwide, but right now is the time of year to visit southern California, where shortfin mako sharks show up off the coast every year within easy range for fly rodders with a small skiff. The mako shark is one of saltwater fly fishing’s outstanding but unappreciated game fish. Found on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, a smaller mako in the 20- to 30-pound range can be the perfect-sized fish for the beginning saltwater fly fisherman. Of course, fishing for sharks is a tad different than fishing for bluegills in your Uncle Ned’s farm pond, and the equipment also differs. First, you’ll need a boat, preferably a boat over 18-feet that can handle fairly choppy seas. Most center-consoles will do; however, a skiff with a beam of 8 feet or wider and a not-too-deep V will settle in the water better and will reduce pitch and roll to a minimum, offering a much more stable casting platform. A good chum line is the most effective way of attracting makos to within casting distance of your boat. Chumming attracts the larger makos and will place you in the position of being able to sight-cast to them. Into a chum bag, place the belly sections or fresh carcasses of tuna, bluefish or bonito, then place the bag into a milk crate or 5-gallon bucket and lower this mess over the side. Then sit back and listen for the musical score from the movie “Jaws” to begin. You won’t have long to wait once that chum slick begins to spread. Ideally, you should use fresh carcasses, but store-bought chum will suffice. One bit of important advice: Less is more when chumming; you don’t need much; no matter how small the slick, a shark can smell it from
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