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Portability, performance and reliability are the hallmarks of Honda Marine’s new and redesigned portable engine models, the BF4, BF5 and BF6 4-stroke outboards. Honda Marine debuts new engines with the BF4 and BF6 models, and redesigns the legendary BF5 models. Packed with the latest technology from Honda, the 127cc 4-stroke, single cylinder engines offer boaters the choice of four horsepower (BF4), five horsepower (BF5) or six horsepower (BF6). All three new engines are available with either a short (15 inch/38 cm) or long (20 inch/51 cm) shaft. “The new Honda BF4, BF5 and BF6 engines are easy to start, easy to stop and easy to carry. The new four-stroke Honda Marine engines are best-in-class performers. They are the right size for the right purpose,” said Mark DiPietro, senior manager, Honda Marine. “The new Honda BF4, BF5 and BF6 marine engines feature a new internal fuel tank and new motor mounts to run quietly and smoothly, while delivering the longest continuous running time.”
The new Honda Marine BF4, BF5 and BF6 engines provide consumers four main features—portability, performance, reliability and comfort. Portability A combination of light weight (roughly 60 pounds) and new carrying handle design make the Honda BF4, BF5 and BF6 marine engines easy to transport and store. The tiller handle fully folds out of the way, making storage options even more convenient. Performance The engines integrate a 1.5-liter, large capacity internal fuel tank, which delivers the longest continuous running time in their class—more than 40 minutes at wide-open throttle. In addition, the Honda BF5 and BF6 4-stroke engines can be connected to an external fuel tank for longer journeys. Consumers have the choice of an additional three different propeller options for the style that best fits their boating. Reliability Honda Marine’s new BF4, BF5 and BF6 models share the same, proven onecylinder, 127 cubic centimeter engine block and benefit from Honda’s 4-stroke engine technology. In case of an oil pressure drop, a new, low-oil alert system will automatically limit the engine speed to 2,300 rpm to protect the engine. Comfort The new Honda BF4, BF5 and BF6 portable engines feature a host of new technologies and features that consumers will appreciate. • A new decompression mechanism helps make all three new Honda Marine engines easy to pull start, regardless of the engine temperature. • One-push stop switch serves to shut down the engine with no chance of the engine re-starting. • The Honda Marine BF4, BF5 and BF6 portable engines feature redesigned rubber motor mounts that reduce vibration in all rpm ranges and reduce engine noise. • The BF4, BF5 and BF6 are available with an optional charging system with a capacity of 6 Amps at 12 Volts to power consumer demands for electronic devices. With a starting U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,875, the BF4 is a compact, lightweight engine with excellent low- to mid-range power. The new Honda BF5 delivers new features and technology at a starting price of $2,025. The starting U.S. MSRP of the new Honda Marine BF6 is $2,150. For more information, see marine.honda.com.
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Using a Smartphone Isn’t Always Smart On The Water Submitted by Sea Tow
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eople rarely go anywhere on land without their smartphones anymore, and it has become increasingly common to see boaters using cell phones when they’re out on coastal and inland waters as well. That’s fine—as long as your boat is also equipped with a VHF radio, one of the most important pieces of safety equipment you can have on board. “Your cell phone could die or you could drop it overboard. We recommend people take a 5-watt handheld VHF along on their boat, at a minimum, to use as their primary form of communication on the water,” said Capt. Ed Schrader, owner of Sea Tow Hampton Roads, Va., which serves the busy waters of Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake Bay. “It’s better to have a 25-watt VHF mounted at the helm, however.”
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Capt. Sammy Royal, owner of Sea Tow Horseshoe Beach, Fla., which covers a rural stretch of the Gulf Coast on Florida’s Panhandle from Waccasassa to Keaton Beach, said boaters can’t rely on their smartphones always “having bars” in his area. “Cell phone service is very limited here. There are small fishing villages along the coast that are nine or 10 miles apart with nothing in between,” he said − making it essential to have a VHF on board. Another important benefit to using a VHF radio rather than a cell phone is that if you ever find yourself needing assistance, more than one listener can hear and respond to your call for help. “With a VHF, you are able to communicate with more people quickly on the water. Whether it’s Sea Tow, the Coast Guard, or a nearby boater, everybody’s going to hear what you’ve got to say,” said Capt. Schrader, adding, “The USCG’s Rescue 21 System also has VHF direction-finding capabilities and can obtain a relatively good location as soon as you click your mic and place that distress call. This helps greatly if you do not know your location or don’t have time to provide it.” Of course, a VHF radio can’t help you in an emergency situation if it’s not working properly. Both Captains advise using Sea Tow’s free Automated Radio Check service to quickly and easily check that your boat’s VHF is in operational prior to setting out on the water. To use the service, simply tune the VHF to the local Automated Radio Check channel, key the mic, and request a radio check. You will hear an automated response and then the call will be played back to you, confirming that your VHF radio is working and allowing you to assess transmission strength, a crucial safety check. Sea Tow Horseshoe Beach offers the Automated Radio Check service on VHF channels 26 and 27. Sea Tow Hampton Roads provides the service on channel 28. To find the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check channel in your boating area, visit https://www.seatow. com/tools-and-education/automated-radio-check. For more on Sea Tow, an international marine assistance provider, go to www.seatow.com.
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Boat Accessories Product Reviews AWLGRIP AWLCRAFT SE TOPCOAT With consistent technical innovation and stringent quality controls, Awlgrip’s line of topside finishing systems are the products all others are measured against. Those who take pride in the look of their vessels, whether they are dinghies or megayachts, trust in the superlative finishes provided by Awlgrip. Awlcraft SE is a revolutionary topcoat encompassing metallics, pearls and effect pigments and is fast drying with excellent opacity. It is designed to work as one layer of a multi-part system. The Awlcraft SE imparts the color and effect and is then top coated with a clear high-gloss finish topcoat to give gloss and protection. This combination forms a high-performance, high-gloss, durable topcoat system. Available for new custom or production builds, or refits, the Awlcraft SE range offers owners a great choice from more than 10,000 standard colors, as well as custom colors to match any color imaginable.
MILLENNIUM D-100 DECK CHAIR Millennium Marine has introduced the most weather resistant and durable deck chair on the market. The Millennium D-100 Deck Chair exemplifies the comfort, portability and durability Millennium has become known for. The D-100 is designed for portability and easy storage, and it is built with high strength, anodized aluminum. The anodized aluminum prevents corrosion, whether the D-100 is asked to perform under the rigorous conditions of saltwater or freshwater fishing. D-100 Deck Chairs are equipped with Millennium’s patented ComfortMax seat, which makes wet bottoms a thing of the past. They are made from a breathable fabric that won’t collect water. They are mold and mildew resistant, quick drying, and they will outlast any marine seat on the market. With 4 inches of height adjustment, and the capability to swivel 360 degrees, the D-100 Deck Chair is equipped with selfleveling feet for stability. It weighs just 12 pounds and folds up for easy transport in a nylon carrying bag.
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If you own a boat, you know the stress of backing your trailered pride and joy into a tight space. With this in mind, we took it upon ourselves to take Parkit360’s Force 10K electric trailer dolly for a test spin. Right off the bat, we were impressed. Assembly was easy, and by connecting the trailer’s power harness to the Force, we were able to control the trailer’s brakes with the Smart Brake Control System, which provides control and safety on a steep grade. Also the Bosch-designed electric motor supplied more than enough power to maneuver with little to no effort on the part of the user. The heavy-duty 4’-wide tires maintained traction on concrete as well as gravel and even in wet grass when loaded. The Force dolly proved its functionality regardless of terrain, and that could come in super handy for those parking boats, campers or anything else with a trailer ball where the concrete ends. But the most striking feature of the Force electric trailer dolly was how easy it made maneuvering the boat. With precise and easy-to-use controls, all the stress was taken out of navigating tight corners and turns in forward and reverse. We put the boat into spots we wouldn’t even attempt using a truck. Built of quality materials, powder-coated and compact enough to fit in the trunk of an SUV, Parkit360’s electric trailer dollies are a great tool for anyone who pulls a trailer.
Spider King rod holders make your fishing more productive. A modular Spider King rod holder system lets a fisherman “rig, cast and relax” with as many as eight lines in the water. And the same system can also keep a drink and tackle on hand. The plates attach to the bottom of the boat seat using existing factory holes, therefore there is no need to drill. Accessories include rod holders, drink holder, tackle holder and tackle/drink holder. We also offer outriggers by the pair in single, double and a four-rod holder gunnel-mount spider rig. Spider King products are made in the USA of 100 percent marine grade aluminum and they are powder coated so there is no maintenance or cleaning. Most items are available in black, white and argent silver. Visit the Spider King website to view all of their fine products.
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MARINETECH TROLLMASTER PRO 3+ Trolling is not as fun or effective for the guy tied to the motor. The world’s leading remote throttle control for gas-powered auxillary outboards is now available with wireless remote control. TROLLMaster Pro 3+ is an angler’s dream, allowing the angler to maintain optimum trolling speeds to within 1/10 mph. Slow trolling anglers understand that boat speed can make or break the day’s catch. TROLLMaster maximizes the time spent in the ‘sweet spot.’ Catch more fish with the freedom of movement that wireless control offers. Additional features include momentary ‘max throttle’ burst function for quick response or for ‘fluttering’ baits; idle/resume speed, left and right turn push button control. The hand-held remote is ergonomically designed for hours
of comfort. The remote is water resistant and comes with detachable lanyard and backlit LCD display for positive visibility in dark conditions. Engine specific throttle/hardware kits fit neatly under the cowling and are available to fit most brands of kicker motors. TROLLMaster also allows the angler to control the auxiliary 4 stroke’s steering with the addition of Panther’s Electro Steer drive units. The Panther T-4 and T-5 Electro Steer units are designed to remotely steer ‘kicker’ motors from anywhere on the boat. They mount on the tilt-tube and can be installed in minutes. Electro Steer units are available in fresh and saltwater models.
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The all-electric Power-Pole Micro anchor is compact, virtually silent and drives the 3/4” Micro Spike at the push of a button. Add the rechargable Micro Battery Pak and you’re ready to go wherever adventure takes you. Get all the details and find a dealer near you at power-pole.com.
Mercury Unrolls Advanced New Features For Joystick Piloting
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or almost 80 years, Mercury Marine has been the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine engines. The broad range of marine propulsion spans from 2.5hp to 1,700hp in Mercury’s new racing sterndrive engine. Over the past decade, Mercury has invested more than $800 million in research and development and expansion into its global headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. That investment has allowed the company to grow its employee base from 1,400 in 2009 to more than 3,200 in 2017—which includes more than 700 engineers. The investment has also allowed Mercury to continue its cadence of averaging one new product launch every six weeks. Today, Mercury is more than an engine company. It’s a marine propulsion solution company that not only has a portfolio of engines for any boater, but also the technology to enhance the boating experience. Mercury’s ecosystem of technology is unmatched in the marine industry and features Joystick Piloting for outboards or inboards, SkyHook virtual anchoring, Vessel View mobile and Active Trim. All four products work together with the engine to create the perfect experience on the water and allow boaters to Go Boldly. The latest innovation from Mercury is an enhancement for Mercury
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Joystick-equipped vessels. Designed for convenient purchase as downloadable content (DLC) from Mercury’s GoFree store, Skyhook Advanced Features provides Joystick vessels with even better positioning control in specific situations. Boaters and anglers who love the way Mercury’s GPS-enabled Skyhook lets their vessel maintain a steady position while waiting for a bridge opening or hold over a reef, will be sure to appreciate Skyhook Advanced Features. New Skyhook Advanced Features include: • Heading Adjust provides Joystick operators with the ability to adjust the heading lock in 1- and 10-degree increments while SkyHook is active, making vessel control even more precise. • BowHook can be used to unlock heading and just maintain position, allowing the boat to point in whatever direction the winds and currents dictate. This feature is useful when a locked-in heading is not necessary. • DriftHook lets the operator maintain heading and unlock the position of the vessel allowing winds and currents to move the vessel along. Adjustments of 1- and 10-degree increments can be made while drifting when bundled with Heading Adjust. In addition, Mercury continues to advance its Vessel View mobile technology and roll it out around the world. The VesselView Mobile app instantly provides users access to their boat’s SmartCraft digital data in the palm of their hand. SmartCraft® is a fully integrated suite of digital technologies, including marine gauges, sensors, vessel systems and computercontrolled features, that gives users a higher level of control over their boat’s propulsion and electrical systems. Now, with Mercury Marine’s VesselView Mobile, users can see SmartCraft engine data right on the screen of their mobile device. The app also includes useful new features such as Maintenance Reminders, Mapping, Performance Summary, and Fault Code Diagnostics. VesselView Mobile makes preparing for and spending a day on the water easier, safer and more enjoyable by letting users perform functions from their mobile device. For more information, visit www.mercurymarine.com.
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hile visiting a friend of mine about 15 years ago, I noticed a book on his coffee table. It was called “Bluewater Hunting and Freediving” by Terry Maas, and it had the photo of a diver holding a bluefin tuna on the front cover. I already enjoyed hunting on scuba for groupers and snappers in my backyard, but the thought of spearing a tuna intrigued me to no end… and the thought of freediving also caught my attention. I had a hard time finding like-minded friends to dive with at first, as freediving was not a mainstream activity in Florida at the time. After researching a bit, I found a freediving school called Performance Freediving International and signed up for a course. I also found a freedive spearfishing club, which consisted of about 10 guys and no women. To this day, I give the same advice to anyone who wants to learn: “Take a class from a freedive agency, and join a local club so you can make friends and perhaps find a mentor.” Before the class, I had never tried to hold my breath while holding still in a pool—called static apnea. I was predicting that I would be a one-minute diver, but after some instruction I held my breath for four minutes. Most importantly, I learned how to avoid a “blackout” and how to rescue a blacked-out diver. We were taught the importance of the buddy system and one-up/one-down diving. While these classes will at least double your breath-hold time, learning the safety aspects is even more important. Fifteen years later, I can look back and say that learning to freedive opened a whole new underwater world for me. Now that I’m an oldster in the sport, I marvel at the growth rate, the number of agencies offering classes, the number of clubs in the area, and the large number of people that are in those clubs. It’s wonderful to see so many young people enjoying the sport. Lest I give the impression that freediving is a young people’s activity or something that super-athletes do, let me debunk that myth. I have met overweight smokers that were very good at it, and I’ve been diving with 80 year olds who were still enjoying it. Freediving is for anyone
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inches of gin clear water. Here, plenty of permit are caught, but with jigs and live crabs on artificial reefs and wrecks, natural reefs, or even along the beaches by anglers casting for much smaller permit cousins, pompano. Oh, and by the way, anglers here can catch giant tarpon and speedy bonefish, too, if that is your goal. Dayton did hook that permit, and another, too. They went about 30 pounds apiece. And surf anglers fishing from Hutchinson Island beaches earlier this year caught permit within casting range of the high-tide mark using artificial lures like Fish Bites or just a tiny clam strip. If there is something a permit likes as much as a live crab, it’s a clam strip. When the permit start to show up in the fishing reports locally, it means grouper season has opened. May 1 through Dec. 31, anglers fishing out of Martin County marinas will catch gag grouper and black grouper to 40 pounds, red grouper to 15 pounds and scamp grouper to 12 pounds in 60 to 180 feet of water. Again, the county’s extensive investment in its artificial reef construction program has led to the benefits of great fishing for game fish and sport fish which orient to structure. Like permit and grouper.
Photo by Capt. Scott Fawcett, Off The Chain Charters • Photo caption: Ryan Dayton, of West Palm Beach, made a trip to Martin County to fish for permit with Capt. Scott Fawcett of Off the Chain Fishing Charters out of Sailfish Marina in Stuart. He used a live crab on a jighead to catch it offshore.
Make reel memories. Stuart, located in Martin County, is known as the Sailfish Capital of the World. Sitting on the most biodiverse estuary in the Northern Hemisphere, and the northernmost point of the South Florida Reef, Martin County is home to 100 artificial reef systems and over 800 species of fish. Its climate, waterways and natural environment make it a mecca for fishermen and nautical explorers year-round. An array of unique shops, fine restaurants, great golf courses and quiet beaches make a day ashore fun, too. Inshore, offshore, salt water or fresh, head out for an adventure and reel in the memories.
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fter more than a decade of fishing Bassmaster Southern Open events, local Florida angler John Cox finally won his first one. The event, held on the famed Tennessee River impoundment Lake Chickamauga, was a three-day tournament that was very tough on most of the anglers including Cox. The 31-year-old angler is the reigning FLW Tour Champion and he is on a hot streak. After learning the 2018 Bassmaster Classic would be hosted at South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell, he set his sights on winning an Open event to punch his ticket for a Bassmaster Classic berth. Cox is known on the bass circuit as one of the best sight-fishing anglers. He used his keen eyesight and knowledge of spawning bass to win on Chickamauga. Cox was one of the few anglers who exclusively sight fished throughout the second Southern Open of the season. It was an effective technique for several of the tournament’s top finishers. He put himself in contention for the win with a 22-6 limit on Thursday, followed by a 25-7 bag on Friday. His two-day total of 47-13 gave him more than a 3-pound lead heading into Saturday’s action, and his 20-6 limit on Saturday was heavy enough to secure the win. The Mud Hole Custom Tackle pro, who hails from Debary, Fla., picked up a contingency berth in the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Clas-
sic presented by DICK’s Sporting Goods with the victory. Fishing all three Southern Opens this season will solidify that berth. He also won more than $8,000 in cash, as well as a Triton 19 TrX and Mercury 200 Pro XS boat/motor package worth $40,000. “I’ve tried so long to win one of these Opens, it seems like forever,” Cox said. “I started fishing the Opens when I was 19. It’s where I started, really, so this definitely is a special thing for me. Building my own custom MHX rods is key for my success, because I can build technique-special rods and actions for different conditions.” Cox won the Lake Hartwell FLW Tour event last season and is excited about his chances in the Bassmaster Classic there. He won the Hartwell event last summer fishing the back of creeks getting his aluminum bass boat in places where most anglers could not go. Although the Classic will be held on Hartwell in the early spring, Cox is pleased to be fishing his first Classic event. Cox is having a decent start to the FLW Tour season, as well. Fishing in his own backyard on the third event at the Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg, Fla., Cox was super excited to fish his home waters. He led the event for the first three days to finish in third place and enjoy a nice payday. Cox finished in eighth in the recent FLW Event on Arkansas’ Beaver Lake after going out in fourth place on the final day. It was his second top-10 finish on the tour with just two events left this season.
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Flies matched to the bottom color, with lots of movement, are great for bonefish. Drew Chicone’s Coyote Ugly Spawning Shrimp is an excellent fly. Look for Drew’s patterns and flies from other tiers in Ghost Stories, an upcoming volume documenting the history of the Bahamas bonefishing industry.
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The Bahama 37LE offers incredible performance, comfort, range and handling. It shares the same unique seakeeping abilities and matchless ride of its larger sibling, the Bahama 41; build quality and amenities are also equal to the task. The result is a uniquely versatile blue water craft with unusual performance and range capabilities for its size. This is by no means a “fair weather” vessel only comfortable at the sand bar; this is a serious fishing machine. This model is equipped with the LE Package (Luxury Edition - Shown) for those looking for more cruising comforts such as customized deluxe helm, transom and forward seating, side steps, custom teak inlay decking, HD Seagrass material in console, retractable waste receptacle drawer, individual foot rests at helm, and many other unique options including the gunwale mount marlin tower. The 37LE offers you the best of both worlds!
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Anglers4Autism KDW Grosses GRAND SLAM KDW -150 Over $32,000 for Local Children Boats / $50,000 Cash-Prizes The Second Annual Anglers4Autism KDW Fishing Tournament was a huge success, grossing over $32,000 for 300 local children with autism spectrum disorder. Although the seas were rough, the weather was beautiful and our supportive anglers brought their catch to our two weigh-ins, Square Grouper at Jupiter Inlet and Sailfish Marina at Palm Beach Inlet. First-Place Kingfish and Calcutta winner was Reel Lucky at 44 pounds and Rusty Hooker brought in both First-Place Wahoo and First-Place Dolphin. Our first, second, and third place winners all took home amazing prize bags courtesy of Engel Coolers, Costa, and Bill Buckland’s Fisherman’s Center, which included Costa Sunglasses, Engel coolers and tumblers, and gift certificates to cont’d on page 15
Couple of anglers who braved the seas
TOURNAMENT WEEK BEGAN WITH “Beast of the East” by Michael Landress, EMS Coordinator, Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Tournament week began with the “Beast of the East” a/k/a high pressure, but more than a few anglers braved the seas! Even with turbulent waters, our 12th annual Boynton Beach Firefighter Benevolent (BBFBA) Fishing Tournament and Firehouse Chili Cook-off was a success! Brassy captains, lady anglers and 15 chili chefs from around South Florida competed valiantly for over $10,000.00 in cash and prizes! Kingfish, dolphin and hefty blackfin tuna [our cont’d on page 18
Captain Alex Burgess (l) and Team Seapremacy! Photo: Michael Landress
The 22nd Annual Grand Slam KDW was held at the Riverwalk Events Plaza in Jupiter on May 12 & 13, 2017. The tournament is in memory of Grand Slam KDW founder, Richard Black, who passed away in October of 2014. The tournament saw 150 boats compete for over $50,000 in cash and prizes. “Thanks to the community’s tremendous support, we are so happy to continue Richard’s vision to bring the community together for a great day of fishing while benefitting local charities,” said Kathy Black, Richard’s wife. Since 1996, the KDW has raised over $500,000 for various local charities. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will be donated to charities including the Coastal Conservation Association, Rendina Family cont’d on page 18
Overall Female Winner Photo Courtesy Leonard Bryant.
Lantana Fishing Derby Canceled Because of Heavy Winds
For the first time in the tournament’s history, the 23rd Annual Lantana Fishing Derby, held April 29, was canceled because of strong winds and heavy seas. The National Weather Service issued a small-craft advisory the morning of the tournament as southeasterly winds of 15 to 20 knots pushed up waves of 4 to 6 feet. Tournament rules clearly stated that the event would be canceled if the weather service issued a small-craft advisory, a provision added to the rules a few years ago to promote safety, especially cont’d on page 15
Kids enjoying their inshore event.
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BOCA RATON - TIDE CHART Boca Raton, Lake Boca Raton, FL StationId: 8722816
Date 06/01 06/02 06/03 06/04 06/05 06/06 06/07 06/08 06/09 06/10 06/11 06/12 06/13 06/14 06/15 06/16 06/17 06/18 06/19 06/20 06/21 06/22 06/23 06/24 06/25 06/26 06/27 06/28 06/29 06/30
Referenced to Station: GOVERNMENT CUT, MIAMI HARBOR ENTRANCE ( 8723178 ) Time offset in mins (high:23 low: 67) Height offset in feet (high:* 0.97 low: *1.14) Day Time Hgt Time Hgt Time Hgt Time Hgt Thu 03:13 AM 2.36 10:01 AM 0.06 3:43 PM 2.21 10:26 PM 0.11 Fri 04:11 AM 2.25 11:00 AM 0.06 4:46 PM 2.16 11:26 PM 0.21 Sat 05:07 AM 2.17 11:56 AM 0.04 5:46 PM 2.16 Sun 12:22 AM 0.27 06:01 AM 2.13 12:46 PM -0.01 6:41 PM 2.19 Mon 01:13 AM 0.29 06:51 AM 2.12 1:33 PM -0.06 7:30 PM 2.23 Tue 01:59 AM 0.28 07:36 AM 2.12 2:16 PM -0.10 8:14 PM 2.27 Wed 02:42 AM 0.26 08:18 AM 2.13 2:56 PM -0.14 8:54 PM 2.31 Thu 03:23 AM 0.24 08:58 AM 2.15 3:35 PM -0.16 9:34 PM 2.34 Fri 04:02 AM 0.23 09:37 AM 2.15 4:13 PM -0.16 10:12 PM 2.35 Sat 04:40 AM 0.24 10:16 AM 2.14 4:49 PM -0.14 10:50 PM 2.34 Sun 05:17 AM 0.26 10:55 AM 2.12 H5:25 PM -0.10 11:29 PM 2.31 Mon 05:54 AM 0.28 11:35 AM 2.08 6:02 PM -0.04 Tue 12:08 AM 2.27 06:32 AM 0.30 12:16 PM 2.04 6:41 PM 0.02 Wed 12:49 AM 2.22 07:13 AM 0.31 1:00 PM 2.01 7:24 PM 0.09 Thu 01:31 AM 2.17 07:58 AM 0.29 1:47 PM 1.99 8:13 PM 0.16 Fri 02:15 AM 2.14 08:49 AM 0.23 2:40 PM 2.00 9:09 PM 0.22 Sat 03:04 AM 2.12 09:46 AM 0.14 3:39 PM 2.05 10:10 PM 0.24 Sun 03:58 AM 2.12 10:45 AM -0.01 4:42 PM 2.14 11:14 PM 0.21 Mon 04:56 AM 2.16 11:44 AM -0.19 5:45 PM 2.27 Tue 12:15 AM 0.13 05:57 AM 2.23 12:42 PM -0.39 6:47 PM 2.42 Wed 01:14 AM 0.02 06:57 AM 2.33 1:38 PM -0.59 7:46 PM 2.58 Thu 02:11 AM -0.10 07:55 AM 2.45 2:33 PM -0.74 8:42 PM 2.71 Fri 03:05 AM -0.21 08:52 AM 2.55 3:27 PM -0.84 9:36 PM 2.80 Sat 03:59 AM -0.29 09:46 AM 2.61 4:20 PM -0.85 10:28 PM 2.83 Sun 04:52 AM -0.33 10:40 AM 2.63 5:14 PM -0.79 11:19 PM 2.81 Mon 05:46 AM -0.32 11:33 AM 2.60 6:07 PM -0.65 Tue 12:09 AM 2.73 06:41 AM -0.27 12:27 PM 2.52 7:02 PM -0.46 Wed 12:59 AM 2.61 07:36 AM -0.20 1:21 PM 2.41 7:58 PM -0.24 Thu 01:49 AM 2.47 08:33 AM -0.11 2:16 PM 2.28 8:55 PM -0.02 Fri 02:40 AM 2.31 09:30 AM -0.04 3:12 PM 2.17 9:54 PM 0.17
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With summer on our minds, it is hard to believe we are half way through 2017! The water temperatures will be gradually rising another two degrees to an average of 82.6⁰F. During this month, wind speeds should become consistent with calm to moderate easterly breezes the majority of the time. Anglers, please be sure to take heed of Mother Nature and pay attention to afternoon thunderstorms. Late afternoon thunderstorms build and creep up on you quickly if you’re not paying attention. I would suggest getting an early start if you decide to head offshore to find dolphin. If you are the first to find an offshore weedline it can make a huge difference as to what lands in your fish box at the end of the day. Bottom dwellers such as groupers, yellowtails, mangroves and muttons will be continuing to be plentiful. Blackfin tuna ranging from 20-30lbs are in our area too, confirmed by numerous local fishing reports. Sailfish are also a likely catch, which are still around in smaller resident numbers. Bonito will make a grand appearance this month and will be thick in numbers around the reef in 80 to 150 feet of water, all the way from Boynton Beach to the Juno ledges. This is a great fish to fight on light tackle. They are loads of fun for the kids to catch and provide great excitement for a family outing offshore. Throughout the month of June, we should continue to have a substantial and constant bite offshore. The dolphin bite should continue to be red hot during the month, from Boca Raton, Palm Beach and Jupiter. If you’re on the hunt for that elusive, hefty bull dolphin; here is a Must-read tip for you! Birds are an important factor when you’re offshore, the majority of the time they are over bait, debris and pelagics. Lone frigates are often found following sizable pelagic fish that pushed bait to the surface. However, if the birds are facing in the direction of the moving current, and hovering over a small area, they are over large dolphins. This is because larger dolphin, face into the current preying on bait and small fish moving with the stream. But if the birds are circling and moving upstream with the current, they are over schoolies. Small dolphins feed and move with the current because they are not strong enough to fight the stream. This method works very well and 9/10 times you will know what you’re dealing with before you get to them! Like, follow, share and ask #Darcizzle questions about fishing and view my latest offshore adventures on Facebook! www. facebook.com/DarcizzleOffshore
Whitney reeled in this gorgeous dolphin fish on a frigate I spotted headed to the sword grounds.
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Many of my customers spend a lot of time researching the right paddle board for themselves but do not spend any time researching the correct paddle. Paddles have many different characteristics such as the material, blade shape, blade angle, surface area, shaft length, shaft stiffness and price. Let’s start with material and price because these two things go hand in hand. Aluminum and fiberglass are inexpensive but are heavy for long distances and hinder performance. Plastic? Just stay away from it. Wood paddles are beautiful and if made right from bamboo can be a great paddle and quite pricey. The best paddle material is carbon fiber. They are extremely light and durable. Length of the paddle is extremely important to your paddle form. For surf SUP 6”-8” taller than you. For the average flat water paddler, you want the paddle to be 8”-10” taller than your height. For racers, it is tricky. Rule of thumb 10”-12” taller than you. I prefer to raise your arm above your shoulders with a slight bend in the elbow and bend my wrist 90 degrees and that would be a good height to start with. However, when it comes to racing in any sport everyone is different. I know racers that like an extremely short paddle because they have shoulder issues or those that have back issues might like a longer paddle to stay more upright or get more distance on the “Catch” of the paddle. Shafts not only come in different lengths but also different rigidity. The more flex in a paddle the less fatigue. You don’t want a lot of flex in the shaft because you will lose power in the stroke. The more rigid the more power but also more fatigue. Either way advanced riders should always test shaft length with an adjustable carbon fiber and get the right length before they cut a $400 paddle and have an experienced person cut your shaft. Paddle surface and shapes can also determine your performance. A tear drop paddle has most of its volume at the bottom, so if you don’t get the entire paddle submerged you are still using most of the surface area. Whereas some blades have a more rectangle shape and require the blade to be totally submerged for better performance. If you have a smaller surface area then your cadence will increase (strokes/min) and you will have less fatigue because you don’t have to move so much water. You also must look at the blade angle. Too much pitch gives less load on the “catch” or entry and may hold too much water on the release and you want the water to release quickly. Consider the best paddle you can afford; it may be expensive now, but it will put a smile on your face with every stroke you take on the water. Chris Anders, CEgO www.ThePalmBeachBoatClub.com www.ThePalmeachBoatClub.com • 561-840-1901
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by Brian Nelli, Contributing Writer
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INSHORE: Snook should be on the mind if you are looking for some good catch and release action this month. In and around Jupiter, Palm Beach and St. Lucie inlets are great places to fish in the kayak. There are multiple launch locations and the inlets are large enough to be safe. Try fishing live pilchards or sardines on the bottom and top. Fishing the spillways when they are open around heavy rains can produce many snook. June is the beginning of the rainy season Joseph with a nice pair of kings and these fish attraction devices should not be over looked. DOA Terror Eyz is a favorite, but don’t forget to bring a colorful 1 to 2 ounce buck tail to throw in the wash.
This past April saw the start of the cobia run for a few days only to die down just as quick. The late cold fronts were probably the culprit. In early May, it turned on again along with the king mackerel! We caught several per 4-hour drift trip each day up to almost 40 lbs! And blackfin tuna as well! Still yielding some nice mutton snappers, yellowtails, mangroves and a couple keeper grouper. Many of the mutton snapper had to be thrown back because of the two inch increase this year to 18 inches over all. But still had fun catching and safely releasing many that were legal last year at 16 inches. Catching a few dolphin in our waters from 180 feet on in, but for the most part a little offshore of that. I must mention a notable catch by our fellow neighbor Paul Sheridan at the Palm Beach Yacht Center who was trolling just offshore of the Boynton Beach inlet and landed a 95-lb. wahoo! That would have been a tournament champion! Just remember they are out there you just need to cross the right path!! We look forward to June and continued nice catches of king mackerel, cobia, mahi-mahi and grouper!
OFFSHORE: Fishing offshore in June means calm seas and hot sun. Blackfin tuna will become more consistent on the jig. Use 3-5oz vertical jigs in pink and silver to pull up these fish in 200-300 foot of water. Trolling 20ft Yozuri Crystal Minnows are also a great way to pick off a few. The sun will start to heat up the water quick this time of year. Getting out at the crack of daylight is your best bet to get on the bite. Live goggle eyes and blue runners are always the go to bait. Fishing in the kayak in the summer puts legs, arms and face directly in extreme sunlight while on the water. Be sure to wear sunscreen or even better cover up with a Face shield, UPF long sleeve shirts and pants. Brian Nelli www.tckayakfishing.com • 772.201.5899 Brian@tckayakfishing.com
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COASTALKIDS My Fishing Adventures
by Christopher Sprague Jr. Angler-Team Tuppens
Hello Anglers, I love fishing; however, fishing is not always easy! This month we fished a tournament out of Ft. Lauderdale. The tournament was the first leg of the SKA (Southern Kingfish Association). We were hoping to catch a nice kingfish to earn points to start off the new season. We started out from Palm Beach Yacht Center in Hypoluxo and headed North to Palm Beach Inlet at 4 a.m. We got bait from Dynamite Live Bait very, very early in the morning. We then went out Palm Beach Inlet. It was 3-6 foot seas. It took us almost an hour to get to our first spot near Stuart due to rough seas. We caught nothing except for a couple small kingfish for a while, but finally a live bait on the short line started screamin!! Lucky for us, it was a very big king fish that we interpreted to be a 40 pound kingfish. The plan was if we caught a king over 30 we would make the run to Ft. Lauderdale to weigh it in. After fishing, a few more hours we decided to start heading South. We started running and saw a frigate bird that was following something. We followed it for a while and found some dolphin. We caught two dolphin. I reeled in one of them. A while after that, we continued to make our way south to weigh our fish. Once we reached Port Pier pompano Everglades, I started cooking hot dogs and chili dogs for the team. We weighed our kingfish and it ended up being 42.8 pounds. It was the biggest fish until the last boat weighed in, they had a 44!! Oh well 2nd Place Big Fish is not too bad, but it was a very long day and night of fishing. We got home at 1 in the morning! Team We are going to the Keys in a couple Tuppens’ of days, and in the next article I will tell Chef Chris you all about it.
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Time 03:55 AM 04:53 AM 12:26 AM 01:22 AM 02:13 AM 02:59 AM 03:42 AM 04:23 AM 05:02 AM 05:40 AM 06:17 AM 12:11 AM 12:50 AM 01:31 AM 02:13 AM 02:57 AM 03:46 AM 04:40 AM 12:14 AM 01:15 AM 02:14 AM 03:11 AM 04:05 AM 04:59 AM 05:52 AM 12:01 AM 12:51 AM 01:41 AM 02:31 AM 03:22 AM
Hgt 2.58 2.46 0.20 0.26 0.27 0.26 0.25 0.23 0.22 0.22 0.24 2.53 2.48 2.43 2.38 2.33 2.31 2.32 0.20 0.12 0.02 -0.10 -0.20 -0.27 -0.31 3.07 2.98 2.85 2.69 2.53
Time 11:01 AM 12:00 PM 05:49 AM 06:43 AM 07:33 AM 08:18 AM 09:00 AM 09:40 AM 10:19 AM 10:58 AM 11:37 AM 06:54 AM 07:32 AM 08:13 AM 08:58 AM 09:49 AM 10:46 AM 11:45 AM 05:38 AM 06:39 AM 07:39 AM 08:37 AM 09:34 AM 10:28 AM 11:22 AM 06:46 AM 07:41 AM 08:36 AM 09:33 AM 10:30 AM
Hgt 0.05 0.06 2.38 2.33 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.35 2.35 2.34 2.32 0.26 0.28 0.29 0.27 0.22 0.13 -0.01 2.36 2.44 2.55 2.67 2.78 2.86 2.88 -0.30 -0.25 -0.18 -0.10 -0.03
Time 4:25 PM 5:28 PM 12:56 PM 1:46 PM 2:33 PM 3:16 PM 3:56 PM 4:35 PM 5:13 PM 5:49 PM 6:25 PM 12:17 PM 12:58 PM 1:42 PM 2:29 PM L3:22 PM 4:21 PM 5:24 PM 12:44 PM 1:42 PM 2:38 PM 3:33 PM 4:27 PM 5:20 PM 6:14 PM 12:15 PM 1:09 PM 2:03 PM 2:58 PM 3:54 PM
Hgt 2.42 2.36 0.04 -0.01 -0.05 -0.10 -0.13 -0.15 -0.15 -0.13 -0.09 2.28 2.23 2.19 2.18 2.19 2.24 2.33 -0.18 -0.37 -0.55 -0.70 -0.79 -0.80 -0.74 2.84 2.75 2.63 2.50 2.37
Time Hgt 11:26 PM 0.10 6:28 PM 7:23 PM 8:12 PM 8:56 PM 9:36 PM 10:16 PM 10:54 PM 11:32 PM
2.36 2.39 2.44 2.49 2.53 2.56 2.57 2.56
7:02 PM 7:41 PM 8:24 PM 9:13 PM 10:09 PM 11:10 PM
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6:27 PM 7:29 PM 8:28 PM 9:24 PM 10:18 PM 11:10 PM
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7:07 PM 8:02 PM 8:58 PM 9:55 PM 10:54 PM
-0.61 -0.43 -0.22 -0.02 0.16
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FISHINGFORECASTS SOUTH COUNTY SAND TO STREAM By Bill Buckley
Is it June already? The summertime heat is certainly here, as well as the warm water temperatures. For that reason, canal and ICW fishing far from inlets tends to slow down as fish rest in deeper, cooler water during the day. Early mornings and late evenings will be the best times to target snook, jacks, and sheepshead in these more stagnant areas. As of June 1st, snook are no longer on the menu, but there will be plenty around for catch and release. Joe Donnelly of Boynton Beach mentioned that snook gather in good numbers near the inlets as their spawning season begins. Use live baits on incoming tides and artificials for outgoing. Watch for tarpon stalking the beaches in pods chasing pilchards and threadfins, which will also be showing up in large schools AJ Bennett with a summertime near shore. snook at Boynton Inlet Reef anglers at anchor can expect to fill their bag limits with yellowtail and mangrove snapper with a little effort and a lot of chum. Free-lining silversides, squid, or shrimp in a good chum line with moderate current
will be your best bet. Since the nuisance fish are difficult to avoid during the day, fishing at night will yield better results. Drifting fresh cut baits near the bottom in deeper water outside the reef line may put a hefty mutton snapper or two in your cooler. Kingfish can be caught fairly consistently while drifting frozen sardines in the mid-water depths from 80-150ft. All shallow water groupers are in open season now. Be sure to review the FWC regulations at www.myfwc.com for size and bag limits. I asked Capt. John Caselli, who runs the “RingMaster” charter boat out of Hillsboro Inlet, what he was expecting to catch offshore this month. He said there are usually plenty of kingfish and bonito caught while trolling strip baits on the surface or behind planers, as well as the occasional wahoo. Troll in depths from 80ft to 350ft. He also mentioned catching several sailfish on the troll during this same time last year. Be ready to drop-back a bait that gets whacked for a better chance at hooking a sailfish while trolling. Capt. Caselli also said that this time of year should be good for dolphin, but he hasn’t seen them in consistent numbers quite yet. As predicted, the blackfin tuna bite was strong in May. There could still be some decent sized fish available in June. Most of the jumbos have moved on. Dolphin have been sporadic this year, but the calmer summer seas will offer more chances to go offshore in search of weedlines and floating debris. Don’t forget your sunscreen on those glassy summer days! Bill Buckley “Uncle Buck” Graphic artist & offshore angler, Boca Raton, FL
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JUPITER INLET INSHORE By Craig Korczynski
June has arrived signifying summer time fun in the sun. The fishing in the ICW, along beaches and in inlets will be holding a plethora of species. Heavy rains and lightning can be obstacles for boaters this time of year; be safe, always check weather and tides. The fish are hungry and there is plenty of rod bending action, so load up and hit the water. The beaches and local inlets will become the main places to get hooked up with snook as they begin to spawn. Local inlets can change due to shifting sand bars and heavy surf. Locating fish can take time, but once fish are located, the action will be fantastic. Live baits and DOA C.A.L. 4-inch jerk baits and 3-inch Shad tails in pearl and figi chix colors are great for snook. DOA Bait busters in pearl, glow / gold rush belly and Arkansas glow are excellent choices for enticing snook to feed. Be sure to check the tides and locate good current for best areas to hook up with snook. They range in size from 5 to 30 pounds; you never know when you could hook a 40 plus pounder. Fly anglers, deceivers, clousers and gurglers will get the drag screaming; expect great sight fishing for the linesiders while fishing the beaches. Remember, snook are catch and release only now! The tarpon fishing heats up along beaches and inlets. Tarpon can be seen rolling on the surface early in the morning as the sun is rising. DOA Bait busters and DOA Swim baits in glow and gold rush belly, pearl and greenback, teamed up with a ½ ounce jig head get the silver kings chewing. Always work in front of tarpon pods leading the fish, this helps not to spook the pod of tarpon. Do this and you will get your drag screaming. The inlets at night time are great places to hook up with tarpon on live mullet, greenies or pinfish; all great baits to free line with the tide. Both
Vito and Dave with peacock bass
incoming and outgoing tides produce. Remember to bow to the king. The docks, seawalls and drop offs will hold plenty of fish for anglers. Snook, tarpon, jacks, drum and tripletail can all be targeted. For fly fisherman, this offers steady action as live chumming helps bring the predators boat side. Fly fishing is a blast and can be taught to novice anglers, whether it’s a 1 pound jack or a 15-pound tarpon; anglers can experience the thrill of fly fishing. The local spillways are another option when rain is prevalent. When the flood gates are opened, the spillways produce the best action for snook and tarpon all day long. DOA C.A.L. 4-inch jerk baits and DOA swim baits rigged with a 3/8-ounce jig head in black and purple, root beer and watermelon colors are all great choices as water is stained at times. The jigs worked on the bottom trigger plenty of strikes, as well as swimming plugs slow trolled near pilings and bridges. The grass flats worked early in the morning and late afternoon can produce trout, snook, tarpon, drum jacks, and many other species. Typically, fishing is slow at high noon, due to water temps becoming so warm. Work deeper holes and drop offs for best results, if you find yourself fishing the middle of the day. Well that is the fishing report; hope you all enjoyed. Get out there and get your drags screaming. Tight Lines! Captain Craig Korczynski 561-644-4371 or visit • www.phlatsinshorefishing.com
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PALM BEACH INSHORE & OFFSHORE By Capt. Weston Russell
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Expect lots of cut offs this month if your fishing out front of Juno. Why you ask? SHARKS!! They’re here feeding on bonita and anything else they can get their teeth in. One good thing about seeing big bull sharks circling your vessel. Well there could be a nice cobia cruising with it. If you’re lucky enough to hook a cobia, reel like a maniac; you’re not just fighting your fish, but trying to get it to the gaff before the sharks bite it in half. Good luck! If you’re a trolling angler, there A Monster Blackfin Tuna will make any angler happy.... will be plenty to catch in June. Expect #Pennreels dolphin, wahoo and blackfin tuna to be lurking in the 200-ft. depth. Another great opportunity will be swordfishing on flat days. Head out early to avoid any afternoon storms. Be safe! For you inshore anglers, big tarpon will be roaming the Intracoastal waterways. Tarpon will take lots of different bait, but they can’t resist a live shrimp. Make sure to hook them as a swimming shrimp and use a long leader. Tarpon are not hard to fine, just look for their tails swirling on the surface when they come up to gulp air. These are hard fighting fish; make sure you match the rod and reel outfit to the size of the tarpon. You don’t want to be using a snoopy rod to land a 50-pound tarpon. Just saying. Well good luck and tight lines!!
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Lake Worth Lagoon Fishing Challenge is Underway! It’s June, which means the 2017 Lake Worth Lagoon Fishing Challenge is already underway! But don’t worry, you still have several weeks left to enter the FREE Challenge, get involved in citizen science and fish your way to some awesome prizes. Palm Beach County and its partners from the Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative have teamed up with the Snook and Gamefish Foundation and the West Palm Beach Fishing Club for a second year in a row in an effort to engage our local community and gather valuable catch data within Palm Beach County’s largest estuary, the Lake Worth Lagoon. The Challenge has been expanded this year in an effort to increase data collection, and this means even more Engel coolers and Penn rod and reel combos will be given away. Anglers participating in the Challenge will have the chance to compete for top prizes, but any angler that logs data during the tournament (even if you don’t catch a fish) will have a chance to win prizes as part of the weekly and overall random drawings. Participating is easy and fun using a mobile application while you fish or by entering your catch data and photos online when you return home. Additional support for the Challenge is provided by Coastal Angler Magazine. For rules, prize details Josh Divine – Last year’s and to register, visit overall youth angler www.LWLI.org/ winner with his prize FishingChallenge.
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Big Dog & Fat Cat KDW Continues to Grow
PORT WPB - TIDE CHART
by Bill Wummer
PORT OF WEST PALM BEACH, FL StationId: 8722588 Date 06/01 06/02 06/03 06/04 06/05 06/06 06/07 06/08 06/09 06/10 06/11 06/12 06/13 06/14 06/15 06/16 06/17 06/18 06/19 06/20 06/21 06/22 06/23 06/24 06/25 06/26 06/27 06/28 06/29 06/30
Day Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Time 02:29 AM 03:28 AM 04:24 AM 05:17 AM 12:02 AM 12:52 AM 01:38 AM 02:20 AM 03:00 AM 03:39 AM 04:17 AM 04:56 AM 05:36 AM 12:07 AM 12:48 AM 01:31 AM 02:19 AM 03:11 AM 04:07 AM 05:05 AM 12:01 AM 01:00 AM 01:58 AM 02:53 AM 03:47 AM 04:40 AM 05:35 AM 12:14 AM 01:06 AM 01:58 AM
Hgt 2.80 2.63 2.50 2.42 0.25 0.24 0.20 0.17 0.14 0.14 0.15 0.18 0.21 2.72 2.66 2.61 2.57 2.56 2.57 2.62 -0.06 -0.18 -0.29 -0.37 -0.40 -0.38 -0.33 3.14 2.93 2.72
Time 08:50 AM 09:46 AM 10:39 AM 11:29 AM 06:05 AM 06:50 AM 07:32 AM 08:13 AM 08:54 AM 09:34 AM 10:15 AM 10:55 AM 11:36 AM 06:17 AM 07:01 AM 07:47 AM 08:36 AM 09:28 AM 10:22 AM 11:18 AM 06:03 AM 07:00 AM 07:57 AM 08:53 AM 09:50 AM 10:46 AM 11:42 AM 06:30 AM 07:25 AM 08:19 AM
Hgt -0.07 -0.05 -0.06 -0.08 2.37 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.34 2.32 2.28 2.25 2.22 0.22 0.19 0.11 -0.00 -0.15 -0.32 -0.49 2.69 2.77 2.83 2.87 2.88 2.85 2.79 -0.25 -0.17 -0.10
Time 3:02 PM 4:06 PM 5:05 PM 5:58 PM 12:16 PM 1:00 PM 1:42 PM 2:21 PM 2:59 PM 3:37 PM 4:14 PM 4:53 PM 5:34 PM 12:19 PM 1:05 PM 1:55 PM 2:52 PM L3:52 PM 4:53 PM 5:52 PM 12:15 PM 1:11 PM 2:06 PM 3:01 PM 3:55 PM 4:50 PM 5:46 PM 12:38 PM 1:35 PM 2:33 PM
Hgt 2.50 2.50 2.54 2.61 -0.11 -0.15 -0.19 -0.21 -0.21 -0.18 -0.13 -0.07 -0.00 2.22 2.25 2.31 2.43 2.59 2.79 3.01 -0.66 -0.81 -0.90 -0.91 -0.84 -0.69 -0.49 2.70 2.62 2.55
Time 9:08 PM 10:09 PM 11:07 PM
Hgt 0.04 0.16 0.23
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3.22 3.38 3.48 3.50 3.44 3.32
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On July 7th and 8th, all the action will be on Singer Island as it hosts the Sailfish Marina Big Dog & Fat Cat KDW Shootout. This tournament continues to grow every year, with over 250 boats expected to compete for an estimated $50,000 in cash and prizes. We were the largest tournament in South Florida last year. The Grand Prize winner is guaranteed $10,000 in cash and prizes while the aggregate winner will earn $5000 in cash and $5,000 in Garmin Electronics. Anglers can save $100 by registering by June 25th. The tournament is the 2nd leg of the “Beast of the East,” and an SKA (Southern Kingfish Association) series event. We had 14 Dogs adopted at the event last year and raised over $18,000 dollars for the charities. Please come out even if you can’t fish and support the cause. There is a huge raffle and silent auction. The charities benefiting from this great event are A Second Chance Puppies & Kittens Rescue, Riviera Beach Maritime Academy and Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. The Riding Center serves children and adults with developmental, physical and psychological disabilities in its dynamic stable environment. The horses’ gentle nature and rhythmic movement has helped hundreds conquer challenges associated with their disabilities. The Maritime Academy is a Public Charter High School with a focus on Marine Sciences enabling students to focus on a career in the Marine Industries with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) at the core of the curriculum. Students have opportunities to learn out on the water, as well as in the classroom. A Second Chance Rescue is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has rescued thousands of animals. Spiced Rum III Fishing Team fishing They rely solely on donations. for the charities. Visit the tournament website at www.bigdogfatcat.org for more information or to register for this don’t miss event!
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ON THE RANGE by Chuck Papp Contributing Writer
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Well it’s HOT!!! The animals don’t move much or far, and neither do I. The fall is not exactly around the corner, or should I say the cooler weather. Let’s be realistic, this time of the year is on the water time, or vacationing up north to at least hide from the heat for a couple of weeks. For the hunter, it’s down time. Time to play catch up on the chores that didn’t get done while we were in the woods. Wait, it’s too hot for that too! Okay chores aren’t getting done either. So, the only thing I can think of is in front of the computer on the internet in the A/C planning the fall out. Time to make sure your permits and licenses will be in order. Get the season dates for 2017 to 2018, they should be out by now. Check on any new regulations that may have been passed by the state agencies for the upcoming season. Even if it’s not Florida. There are plenty of people that venture north as well; make sure your records and information are in order. You have plenty of time for equipment checkups, and to refill supplies. You can find some great deals on end of season clothing, ammo, optics, and other equipment. Progress continues at the new range under construction in Palm Beach County. Here is a link for FWC’s new Public Managed Ranges page www.myfwc.com/ranges. It has lots of information along with updates on construction, hours of operations at various ranges and the opportunities offered.
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O By Capt. Nathan M. Shellen
With summer approaching fast, Lake O is gearing up for what looks like a fantastic summer bite. The summer heat is here on Okeechobee and I recommend getting out early and catching bass before the sun gets too high and the heat settles in for the day. The early morning spinnerbait and topwater bite is going to get better. Throw a spinnerbait; my favorite is a 1/2 oz. War Eagle in the mouse color with a gold Colorado blade in front and a silver willow leaf in back. Throw towards the edges of the Kissimmee Grass. Make sure the bait lands a few feet into the grass and work it out to the edge.
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You are sure to get a strike as your bait works out towards the edge of the grass. A Zara Spook and a Pop -R are also great to use along the grass line first thing in the morning. The Skinny Dippers and any frog type baits will also be working well in the grass this time of year. After the early morning bite ends, start pitching reeds with a jig or a craw type bait, but keep your Skinny Dippers handy. BuckHead Ridge down to Third Point, Tin House Cove and Indian Prairie are also great fishing spots. OkeechobeeBassFishing.com guides have had catches on half days of up to 35-50 bass in the morning and as many as 60 or more on full days. Harney Pond, Kings Bar and Grassy Island are great places to try if you like to live baitfish. Remember to stick to the outside edges where ever you fish, the fish are heading out just like they do every year now. Now that lake levels are dropping the fish will be loaded on the outside of the Kissimmee Grass and Eel grass. Shiner fishing has continued to be fantastic. Bluegill and shell-cracker have been showing up in droves already this year. The best time to catch them is around the full moon and new moon phases each month. Shell-crackers and bluegill have started to show up in Tin House Cove and down on the Shoal. Be sure to break out the ultralight spinning gear and crickets to catch a cooler full of these tasty fish. Crickets, grass shrimp, and red worms are prime baits for panfish. You can try a beetle spin over their beds. Black beetle spins with the yellow stripe are deadly in a bluegill bed. Catfish are also starting to show up. If you enjoy fishing for catfish they can easily be caught on the outside edges of the grass and in the open lake. Until the next report good luck, tight lines, and Bucket Lips. I hope to see everyone on the water! Special Thanks to the D.O.A Lures and ManOWar staff, and Costa Del Mar sunglasses for always being available and providing some high-quality lures and equipment. Capt. Nathan M. Shellen www.Okeechobeebassfishing.com 772-501-6886 • sjmike7@aol.com
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Local Tournaments Join Forces For the second year now, the Downtown Showdown joins forces with other local tournaments to form the Beast of the East series, expanding with a fourth tournament this year. With a goal to crown the best kingfishing team on the East Coast, the Beast of the East includes the Downtown Showdown KDW on May 20 as the first tournament of the series, followed by Big Dog Fat Cat KDW Shootout on July 8, Chasen’ Tailz on September 9 and Fish For Disabled Vets on August 26. “The Beast of the East series raises the competition to a new level and incorporates local tournaments with the same goal of making a difference in our community,” said John Jackson, Downtown Showdown co-founder. The Beast of the East was started to see who will be crowned the best King fishing Team on the East Coast of Florida. It provides great competition and great fun as you will be part of the four best tournaments in Florida! Each of the four stops in the Tournament Series will payout $1000 for 1st place and $500 for 2nd place. The four-tournament series will conclude with a payout of $6000 to the champion, $3000 for 2nd place, $1500 for 3rd place, $750 for 4th place and $500 for 5th place. For more information and to register for the Beast of the East visit www.beastoftheeastkingfish.com
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LANTANA FISHING DERBY cont’d from page 1 for anglers fishing in small boats. Names of registered tournament teams were selected in a random drawing to award cash prizes in the kingfish, dolphin and wahoo categories as well as the $2,500 biggest overall fish prize. Prizes were awarded April 30 during the Derby’s annual awards party at the Lantana Recreation Center as fishing teams enjoyed barbecue, live music and the chance to participate in raffles and silent auctions. The 2018 Fishing Derby is scheduled for late April or early May. The Greater Lantana Chamber of Commerce will announce the final tournament date and other details early next year. (www. lantanafishingderby.com) Thank you to all our volunteers and sponsors!
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JUNO BEACHPIER by Hannah Deadman Contributing Writer Summer is here, as is fishing at the Juno Beach Pier! As of June 1st, snook season will be over, making these fun fighters just catch and release until Sept. 1. Croakers, whiting, sand perch and spots will continue to dominate the pier. Choose shrimp as your best bait for these guys. Although pompano season will wrap up, there may be a few left (six harvest per person; 11-inch minimum). Make sure to bring clams or sand fleas. Menhaden, pilchards, greenies and ballyhoo should also increase around the pier.
Snook at Juno Beach Pier - Catch & release beginning June 1
PIER PROGRAMS: If you know an aspiring angler, LMC offers its Kids’ Fishing Program the first and second Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. Participants learn basic pier and beach fishing techniques, including knot tying, casting, species identification, proper release protocols and ethical angling. Email kufford@ marinelife.org to register. Cost: $10/angler; participants meet at LMC. Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Deep Blue and You Yoga program is also offered twice a month on Saturdays just north of the pier on the beach. The 7:30 a.m. classes are taught by a certified yoga instructor. Visit LMC’s Facebook page for official dates. For updates on LMC and Juno Beach Pier events, follow our social media, visit www.marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280. Randy Yent, Pier coordinator Juno Beach Pier (561) 627-8280 Ext. 140 Facebook.com/junobeachpier • Instagram & Twitter:@junobeachpier
Full Moon Wahoo-WAHOO!
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he West Palm Beach Fishing Club (WPBFC) is launching its first wahoo tournament centered around the three full moons of summer. Three separate Saturdays: June 10th, July 15th, and August 5th with the weigh station set up at Sailfish Marina. Cash payouts will be awarded to the top three boats of each full moon fishing day, and to the boat with the most aggregate weight from all three full moons. Tournament sponsors Penn, Bluefin USA, and Boone Bait are providing additional awards for winning teams. The idea behind this e-tournament series is angler convenience. The “e” meaning electronic, stresses a simplistic registration & format. Just signup & fish. Tournament entry is only $60 per team, per full moon, or $150 for the whole series. You must be a WPBFC member to register a team, but anyone can participate as team members. The captain’s meeting is optional to attend & will be held at Twisted Trunk Brewery WPBFC on Thursday, June 8th at member, 6pm. If craft beer isn’t Max Howard incentive enough to holds up his come out, Pig-Sty BBQ early morning is catering the event, at wahoo. no charge to registered teams. If you’re fishing this summer, you can’t afford to miss this tournament with free food, free craft beer, cash payouts, awesome prizes, and a hot bite thanks to the full moon. Follow @westpalmbeachfishingclub on Instagram & Facebook for tournament details, updates and standings. Annual membership in the WPBFC costs $80 for adults, $25 for juniors (age 10 - 18) and $15 for pee wee’s (kids up to 9 years old). Family memberships are available for $150. There’s a $15.00 processing fee for new members. For info on other WPBFC events, visit www. westpalmbeachfishingclub.org or call (561) 832-6780.
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Here is the summer 2017 itinerary: JUNE JULY 8-12 Grand Bahama 6-17 Extended Fling Exuma 15-19 Bimini 20-24 Bimini 22-26 Bimini 24-27 Bimini Flings begin on Thursdays. Wednesday before all trips is a mandatory Captain’s meeting. Trips end on Sundays. If interested, register early as space is limited to 30 boats. Dockage space is on a first-come first-served basis. Minimum boat length for all flings is 22 feet. There is a $75 non-refundable registration fee per boat, per fling. So, go grab a Kalik, a Sands or your favorite rum concoction—and let the island countdown begin! For more information, or to register for a fling or flings, call (800) 32-SPORT or visit www.bahamas.com/faq/boating-flings.
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TOURNAMENT WEEK cont’d from page 1 mystery fish] were the norm during this year’s tournament with Captain Alex Burgess of “Seapremacy” placing first in the kingfish category with a 42-pound smoker -- easily the largest fish weighed. Other first place fish included Captain Tom Barba’s 39.5-pound bull dolphin on the “OM31” and Team “Hardway” with a chunky tuna weighing 32.8-pounds! No “hoos” were brought to scale, nor was there a Jr. Angler this year. It takes a lot of fire boots and flip flops on the ground to facilitate this event, and BBFBA would sincerely like to thank all the anglers, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, firefighters, retired firefighters, family and friends who gave so graciously of their time and energy to make this event one of the most successful in our history, and one of the finest tournaments in South Florida! KINGFISH 1) Seapremacy, 42-pounds 2) How Ya Reelin’, 31.4-pounds 3) Spiced Rum III, 26.3-pounds 4) Connelly Fishing, 24.6-pounds 5) Five-O, 24.3-pounds DOLPHIN 1) OM31, 39.5-pounds 2) Sea Shift, 29.6-pounds 3) Head First, 22.9-pounds 4) Reel Threat DOS, 19.7-pounds 5) Fenian,18.9-pounds LADY ANGLER Spiced Rum III, 25.6 kingfish Seapremacy, 19.7 kingfish Hook Me Up, 16.5 dolphin In It to Win It, 11.1 dolphin MYSTERY FISH Blackfin Tuna Hardway, 32.8-pounds Inconchnito, 29.5 Nickel & Dime, 19.5-pounds Reel Threat DOS, 12.8-pounds CHILI RESULTS 1) Bethesda Memorial Hospital (Septic Chili) 2) Above Air AC 3) BBFRD FS No. 5 (Knocked-up Chili) PEOPLE’S CHOICE (Above Air AC)
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June 24: Connley Fishing Team Sargent Fishing Tournament In Memory of WPB Police Capt. Danny Sargent Benefitting Palm Beach County PAL & West Palm Beach Police Explorers Post 148. Rybovich Marina 4200 N. Flagler Dr, WPB For more info; www.facebook.com/ events/772872409537043/ June 24: USCG Delray-Boynton “About Boating Safely” Class - Harvey Oyer Building at 2210 N. Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach. Call 561.312.6439 June 25: USCG The Palm Beaches “About Boating Safely” Class - 247 Edwards Lane, Palm Beach Shores. To register email chrisatlwi@aol.com
June 18: Father’s Day - Take Dad fishing, boating, diving, for a picnic, or something special that he would enjoy!
June 28: West Palm Beach Fishing Club meeting from 7-9 pm. Guest speaker will be Capt. Mike Beebe who will discuss summertime wahoo fishing tactics. For more information, call 561.832.6780 or visit www. westpalmbeachfishingclub.org
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he largest family friendly saltwater fishing competition in Florida—CCA Florida STAR, presented by Yamaha—kicked off May 27. With more than $500,000 in prizes and scholarships, the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) is using the social media-based, 101-day event to educate the public on the importance of protecting Florida’s marine resources. Recognized as a “catch, photo and release” competition, STAR’s smart phone app eliminates the requirement for anglers to harvest or capture and transport fish. Registered anglers submit a photo of their catch on a free official measuring device via the app directly from the boat, dock or ramp. Once photographed, catches may be immediately released back into their natural habitat. “Our state’s natural resources and fisheries are here for our enjoyment, but we understand that smart angling will preserve these resources for the future,” stated Brian Gorski, executive director of CCA Florida. “The STAR event is a fantastic way to provide a fun competition with amazing prizes, protect our fish populations and generate critical data in the process.” The event’s Conservation Division is designed to reward anglers who provide the most catch data on all fish caught and released, no matter what species or size. The conservation community and organizations like the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Snook and Game Fish Foundation, University of Florida and others use the data to make science-based decisions on habitat management, stock assessment and other relevant issues. In STAR’s signature division, officials will release an average of four tagged redfish per coastal county throughout Florida. Registered adult anglers catching the first six tagged redfish, and using the STAR app to record their catch, are eligible for their choice of prizes including a new GMC Sierra or one of several Yamaha-powered boat packages including a Contender 22 Sport, Pathfinder 2200TRS, Maverick HPX-S, Sea Hunt 225 Ultra or the Carolina Skiff 21 Sport & Fish. Youth anglers will be eligible to participate in the tagged redfish division with the first two winners taking home a Carolina Skiff 16 JVX CC powered by a 40hp Yamaha and a Road King trailer. A new division to the 2017 STAR event, the Costa Kick Plastic Trash Division rewards participants who gather trash and debris from waterways and submit a photo entry with the 2017 free official measuring device. As with other divisions, participants will be eligible for a random drawing at the end of the 101 days of STAR for a $500 cash prize. Other divisions include Open, Ladies, Fly, Kayak, Lionfish and Professional Guides. Eligible species are spotted seatrout, snook, sheepshead, non-tagged redfish, cobia, dolphin and kingfish. Division winners are determined by a random drawing, a format that encourages participants of all ages to protect and conserve Florida’s fisheries. The STAR Youth Scholarship Division offers the opportunity to win one of twelve scholarships totaling $100,000. The event runs from Memorial Day, May 27 to Labor Day, Sept. 4 at 5 p.m. In 2016, more than 5,000 anglers registered for STAR. More than 150 tagged redfish were released throughout the state’s coastal waters, with more than 20 caught and submitted. For more information on STAR, or to register, visit www.ccaflstar.com. COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM
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MOTOR REVIEW Tohatsu Introduces New Colors For MFS40 and MFS50
In 2014, Tohatsu brought to market some of its most popular outboards to date with its 40 and 50hp four strokes, the MFS40 and the MFS50. Weighing less than any other outboard in their class, they have experienced tremendous success in the mid-range market. New for 2017, Tohatsu is offering these in-demand outboards in a new color, Beluga White. One of the coolest looking outboards on the market is now offered in both Aqua Marine Blue and Beluga White. Boaters now have the option to choose which color best fits with their boat. The MFS40 starts at just 209 pounds. This outboard is equipped with proven technology, including electronic fuel injection (EFI) and digital CD ignition, which provides quick throttle response, excellent fuel economy and very smooth rides on the water. The MFS40 also has a high output 21 amp alternator for superior battery charging. The adjustable steering friction and trim tab reduces your amount of steering effort, making for an easier and more enjoyable boating experience. Convenience is also covered with the 40hp four stroke’s
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MOTOR REVIEW Suzuki Marine Introduces New Models To Outboard Lines
Suzuki Marine is expanding two of its most popular lines of outboards with new models to fill the needs of boaters and anglers. New SS-Series Models The performance-oriented SS-Series, with its signature matte-black paint job and distinctive graphics, is growing with a new 200hp four stroke and the availability of a 25-inch shaft length on its premier 250 SS V6. “People really like the performance matte black look and have been asking us to expand the line,” said Gus Blakely, vice president of sales for Suzuki Marine. “We’re happy to do that by adding the 200SS and making the 250SS available for more kinds of boats.” The Suzuki 200SS features Suzuki’s 200-horsepower inline 4-cylinder powerhead, with 175.0 cubic inch displacement, dual overhead cams and a 10.2:1 compression ratio for increased power and performance. Engine operations are managed by an onboard Engine Control Module and an array of sensors that control the engine’s multi-point sequential electronic fuel injection system and Lean Burn Control technology. The 200SS will come with conventional mechanical throttle and shift control and will be available in 20-inch and 25-inch shaft models. At just 518 lbs, this 4-cylinder outboard delivers V6 like performance in a more compact, lightweight package.
The availability of a 25-inch shaft model for the popular 250SS has been eagerly awaited. The V6 4-Stroke 250SS, with 4.0 liter displacement and a powerful 2.08:1 gear ratio, has built a solid reputation on the pro-bass circuit. With the addition of a 25-inch shaft length model, this high-powered outboard will find new application on bay boats, walleye boats, even the new breed of performance pontoon boats. New AP Advanced Series Models Suzuki has every right to be proud of the DF150AP and DF175AP, two new models in their toptier AP-Series. In addition to a long list of advanced features, these new 150- and 175-hp inline four cylinder outboards feature Suzuki Precision Control drive-by-wire throttle and shift, as well as Suzuki’s innovative Selective Rotation gear case. These outboards share their engineering DNA with Suzuki’s popular DF200AP 200-horsepower inline-four cylinder outboard. All three engines are built off of the same 175 cubic inch displacement inlinefour cylinder engine block. The new DF150AP and DF175AP boast the largest displacement in their respective horsepower classes. Engine performance is enhanced by a 10.2:1 compression ratio that generates optimal power, contributing to an impressive hole-shot and mid-range acceleration. A newly developed Semi-Direct Air Intake System further boosts power by providing cooler airflow to each cylinder. With the addition of these two models, Suzuki offers a wide range of new generation lightweight, compact, yet powerful inline four cylinder 4-stroke outboards. For more information on Suzuki’s full line of 4-stroke outboard motors, visit www.suzukimarine.com or call 714-996-7040.
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