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“The feel found in bamboo rods is often confused with action for people picking up a bamboo rod for the first time,” Caleb said. “When they feel the action in the rod, they often over accelerate their forward cast causing them to lose energy in the line.” Caleb’s recommendation is to let the rod do the work, and to concentrate on technique. “It’s easier to feel when the rod is loaded with bamboo, and this really comes more into play for us on the flats than trout streams,” he said. What the Turners do differently than most other bamboo rod makers is cater to saltwater fly fishing. They are located in Mississippi right next to some of the most technical redfish flats on the Gulf Coast. “We design our saltwater fly rods with a fast action for stiff winds and quick-moving redfish that spook way more easily than their Louisiana counterparts,” Caleb said. With water the same color as the redfish, wind, and the need to have eyes of an Osprey, fly fishing the Mississippi Gulf Coast is more like bonefishing. “Bamboo gives us the action we need, the feel we need, and it’s able to load up at short distances but also extend a long cast to extremely wary redfish found around here.” Caleb said. “Tonkin cane grows in a 30-square-kilometer area in the Orient’s Sui River Valley. It is praised as the strongest species of bamboo with the greatest thickness of power fibers. These power fibers are what give bamboo rods what they have more than other material used in crafting fly rods, their touch. Despite what action you desire, bamboo rods offer a certain touch you just can’t get with anything else. If a rod is designed correctly, you can have all the action you need and still have that great feel. The rod lets you know when it’s loaded instead of having to figure out the timing for that individual rod.” In short, bamboo fly rods definitely have their place in modern performing fly rods. Accuracy, touch and presentation are things bamboo rod makers strive for in crafting their rods. If you get a hold of a quality rod, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by all the things it can do. For more information on bamboo fly rods or Turner Bamboo Fly Rods visit www.turnerflyrods.com or email caleb@turnerflyrods.com.
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or the majority of my life I have traveled all over the Gulf Coast in search of trophy trout. As a self-proclaimed “purist,” 25 miles east of Raymondville, Texas is as good as it gets. Port Mansfield is a small sleepy coastal town that sits on the Gulf of Mexico south of Corpus Christi and about an hour’s drive north of the Mexican border. From salt-stained road signs to “town deer” nibbling clover in the nearby empty fields—this town exudes simplicity. In this wade-fishing heaven, anglers seek trophy trout immortality. I schedule visits here annually. A pilgrimage to a fishing holy place, I immerse myself waist deep in its waters, fishing for absolution. So, as we met with long-time friend and charter captain, Mike McBride, his welcoming embrace immediately eclipsed the awkward interval since our last visit. Better yet, a quick command of “Let’s go get ’em” made its way through the smoke of a Marlboro Light, sending us scurrying for our gear. The tremor of the motor echoed the near physical vibration brought
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After three years of convincing sponsors and participants, Adriana Somberg, the founder of Anglers For The Cure Research and Awareness of Prostate Cancer has started hitting home with many. They saw this was a disease that could not be overlooked and there was no other charity event like it in the Eastern US...All about the MEN. If you attended last year’s event, you knew it was by far a special and unique fishing event, not because of its beautiful venue, Rybovich Superyacht Marina, or endless quality prizes, but that it was about the MEN. In 2016, Anglers For the Cure raised gross donations exceeding $65,000 (60% more than 2015) however, 2017 surpassed prior years in so many ways... The 2017 event may have had just three more boats, but raised 20% more in gross donations (the fiscal year is not over) and had 130 generous sponsors that donated cash, products and/or services. During the two-day event alone, almost $30,000 was raised, thanks to all the donated raffle and silent auction prizes valued at nearly $50,000. The most important donation did not contribute cash, but created an awakening, by One Lab, a new concept in walk-in labs. During the Captains Meeting, they set up a private area and 59 MEN STOOD IN 1st Place Jr.Angler - Team “Relax”/ LINE TO GET THEIR PSA SCREENINGS. These men were proud to walk up to Adriana and show their TripleM - Michael Mignone Band-Aids; and she couldn’t have been happier. In addition, Dr. Neil Borland, a prominent Urologist, spoke at the event about the importance of PSA Screening. TDBank and the TD Charitable Foundation partnered again hosting a fundraiser, “BringChange”. TD Charitable Foundation’s additional donation brought the total to $6,400 for this one-day event. Organizers saw a lot of good in people, and participants that realized what the disease can do. Without the help and support from all past and new sponsors, like Engel Coolers, Yellowfin, Mercury, Carey Chen, Tito’s Vodka, Canvas Designers, Salt Life Optics, Bimini Bay, Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, HMY Yachts, Galati Yachts, Gil Media, Birdsall Marine, Taco Marine, Tow Boat USA Palm Beach, Blue Marlin Cove, Fisherman Center, Nautical Ventures, FinHolder & More, Kicker Audio, KScott Art and so many more, the event would not have been such a success. “But I couldn’t have done it without my Big Winner! Team Offshore Warrior - Tom Kenney friends/volunteers”, says Somberg. Visit www.anglersforthecure.com for more details. Biggest Kingfish and King of the Kings Winners
LEADERBOARD Kingfish Division 1st Tom Kenney- Offshore Warrior - 39.4 lbs and Winner of KING OF THE KINGS 2nd Eric Neidorff How Ya Reel’n - 38.6 lbs. 3rd Carl Torresson - Slob City - 38.3 lbs.
Dolphin Division 1st Ernie Wilkinson - Precast - 28.9 lbs. 2nd Mike Deluca - Line-X - 13.7 lbs. 3rd Gary Lachman - Blue Devil 13.2 lbs.
Jr. Angler 1st Mike Mignone - Relax 24.7 King 2nd Riley Welsh Frustrated Amateurs 21.3 King 3rd Josh Miranda Frustrated Amateurs 19.8 King
Wahoo Division 1st Bruce Miller - Reel Intense 41.2 lbs. 2nd Mike Ivancevic - Lock It Down 38.5 lbs. 3rd John Manera - Change Order 29.1
Fishing Goddess 1st Barbara Lange - Slob City 38.3 2nd Belinda Machiela - Sea Star 23.3 3rd Page Brough - Sword of Broke 22.2
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“Team Weigh In” - Gill Strellac, Julie Hurst and Zach Merschdorf
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“Angler Angels For the Cure” Nina Washanny, Trisha Estabrook, Adriana Somberg, Danielle Short, Stephanie Demonte, Sue Camara, Anna Bella, Karen Di Giloramo and not seen, Erin Ivancevic, Kelly Jones, Pam Hukka, Gail Moore, Veronica Gavagan and Janet Grella
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After enjoying weeks of flat calm seas and windless days during our summer months, it’s finally time to say goodbye. The water temperatures will gradually be decreasing and slowly adjusting to the norms for the fall/winter months ahead. The falling sea temperatures trigger the natural instincts of the remarkable and renowned Mullet Run. The migrating mullet travel south along the Atlantic coast to the southern point of Florida, where they head offshore to breed and feed on grasses and algae. So, what does this mean? Every type of predator fish will be munching on mullet! As mullet migrate, they stay in large schools, making them irresistible to all predators including most pelagic fish! Immense amounts of mullet can be found throughout the ICW and in the surf, just look for big black masses in the water along the beach. Early mornings and late evenings are the best times to sneak up on a school of mullet and cast net your share of live bait. TIP: anglers following the schools should cast out a live mullet towards the outside of the school and have your reel in the free line position. You should hook the mullet in the mouth or behind the dorsal fin to create tension and force the mullet to swim away from your boat and towards the school. If you cast the bait in the middle of the school, you have a much lower chance of catching the fish following the schools. Using this method, you will catch snook, tarpon, bluefish, jacks, redfish, barracudas, blacktip and spinner sharks, even kingfish within a couple hundred yards of the surf. The wind will be blowing this month, so it’s time for you to dig through your stowed fishing gear and pull out the trident, kite rod and fishing kites! Dolphin, kingfish and wahoo can all be landed on the kite this time of the year. Plus, kite fishing brings an element of surprise, and you never know which species is going to eat your kite bait next. Keep in mind, mullet is an excellent bait to use while kite fishing! Also, an abundant number of wahoo will still be here during October, and you still have a good opportunity to catch one whether you are highspeeding, kite fishing, slow trolling or regular trolling. Good luck out there and get out when the mullet run is in full swing- it’s a BLAST! Please be sure to check out my YouTube Channel “Darcizzle Offshore” for new fishing videos uploaded every week!
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South Florida Marine is the exclusive dealer of MasterCraft boats and Premier Pontoons in South Florida. They are now a certified Proline Center console and bay boat dealer, specializing in Mercury Marine Sales and Service. Located in Boynton Beach, SFM is a full-service boat dealership and Evinrude outboard and inboard service center. They also service Moomba, Malibu, Ski Nautique, and more! From Key West to Stuart, they are the best, and oldest, Mastercraft dealer in Florida. Choose from their large inventory of new and used boats, or they can order you a wakeboard, waterski, wakesurf or pleasure boat directly from the MasterCraft or Premier Pontoon Factory. They are a dedicated team of trained professionals with the single goal of making you a customer for life! They are not just a boat dealership, but a way of life. Their customers return year after year, purchase after purchase, because they make it a point to enjoy what they do with the products they sell. Boating offers the rare opportunity to toss your phone in the glove box and live it up on the ocean or along the Intracoastal Waterway. They have been family owned and operated for 16 years, and have all you need to get you out on the water with your family. They are committed to helping families create unforgettable memories on the water, and they’re just getting started! Visit www.southfloridamarine.com for more information. Look for future expansion soon.
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BOYNTON INLET - TIDE CHART Boynton Beach, FL StationId: 8722706 Referenced to Station: GOVERNMENT CUT, MIAMI HARBOR ENTRANCE ( 8723178 ) Time offset in mins (high:65 low: 127) Height offset in feet (high:* 1.06 low: *1.07) Date 10/01 10/02 10/03 10/04 10/05 10/06 10/07 10/08 10/09 10/10 10/11 10/12 10/13 10/14 10/15 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/19 10/20 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 10/28 10/29 10/30 10/31
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Time 1:49 PM 2:36 PM 3:20 PM 4:03 PM 4:46 PM 5:30 PM 6:15 PM 7:03 PM 1:14 PM 2:09 PM 3:09 PM 4:13 PM 5:19 PM 12:43 PM 1:43 PM 2:38 PM 3:27 PM 4:12 PM 4:54 PM 5:35 PM 6:15 PM 6:54 PM 12:44 PM 1:25 PM 2:08 PM 2:56 PM 3:49 PM 4:46 PM 5:43 PM 1:08 PM 1:59 PM
Hgt 0.79L 0.66L 0.54L 0.4L 0.35L 0.33L 0.36L 0.43L 3.44H 3.33H 3.21H 3.13H 3.10H 0.53L 0.50L 0.46L 0.43L 0.43L 0.46L 0.53L 0.62L 0.73L 3.09H 2.96H 2.84H 2.75H 2.69H 2.68H 2.74H 0.84L 0.71L
Time 7:21 PM 8:09 PM 8:54 PM 9:37 PM 10:19 PM 11:03 PM 11:47 PM
Hgt 2.86H 3.00H 3.13H 3.25H 3.33H 3.36H 3.35H
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Hurricane Irma and Jose’s passing certainly has stirred up the fishing. Upon returning to the waters after the storms on our drift boat, Living On Island Time, we yielded some very nice keeper red groupers, mutton snappers up to 10 pounds, and some nice flag yellowtails averaging up to 3 pounds! Some king mackerels and mangrove snappers were landed too! All of the catches were just a few miles out from the Boynton Beach Inlet. We can only hope that this will last for a while. It was nice to get back out on the waters, forget about the stress of the hurricanes and relax for a few. We were very fortunate to have had only minor damage and power outage in our area for about a week. I pray for all of those less fortunate who were severely affected by the storms. I hope for a speedy recovery for all of you. Sandra Schulz, Owner Southern Comfort Charter Services Living On Island Time 561-585-4475
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KAYAKFISHING by Brian Nelli, Contributing Writer
Mason with a nice mahi
INSHORE: The mullet run is upon us. Snook, tarpon, redfish and trout will all be cooperating this month. Matching the hatch will be your best bet during this time. Super spooks, DOA bait buster’s and anything that has the shape of a mullet will be the go to baits. With the presence of so much bait, the thought then goes to how do I get my bait to be hit. I like trying to go with color that stands out in the pack. Try dark or bright colors to get the attention away from the group of bait. Focus your cast on the edges of the mullet schools and you will do well. OFFSHORE: The shallow fall dolphin run should start to take effect this month. Look for them to start to move into the more attainable depths from 100-250 foot of water. Another thing to get excited about is the snapper bite. Look to target mutton snapper and yellowtail snapper in 60-100ft of water. I love using mullet this time of year for both bottom fishing and trolling. It is readily available and a great hardy bait to keep alive on your kayak. Check us out Pushin’ Water Kayak Charters on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube for all the latest adventures my clients and I get into. See you on the water! Brian Nelli www.tckayakfishing.com • 772.201.5899 • Brian@tckayakfishing.com Check us out - Pushin’ Water Kayak Charters on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube
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ROAD TRIPFISHING Fly Fishing South Florida Canals by Keith Lozott, Contributing Writer This month’s article is supposed to be about fly fishing, which for me is few and far between. I grew up with a spinning rod and an Ambassador as my everyday fishing tackle. Breaking out a fly rod was typically the last thing on my mind, but that was about to change. My wife decided to buy me an Orvis fly rod for Christmas intended for reds and spotted seatrout. I started off simple, bream and bluegill fishing with poppers in a small downtown Orlando pond trying to figure out how to cast. I’m still learning how to cast and marvel at the pros who can put a fly exactly where they are aiming. My in-laws live in South Florida and if you’re not familiar with the awesome canal fishing down there you’re missing out. The nonnative species list of fish in the waterways in south Palm Beach, Broward and Dade is amazing. You can successfully catch peacock bass, Mayan cichlid’s, snakehead’s, albino cichlid’s, largemouth bass, bream, bluegills, gar, and some really spotted cichlid that I have no idea what the name is. This can be done on foot or from a small skiff that can get into tight waterways. I personally have only walked the canal banks and look forward to taking the skiff someday. The water is fairly clean with limestone shorelines, lily pads and culverts to target fish. The first ten or so trips down for family visits I would sneak out with spinning tackle and throw beetle spins, small lures and Zoom Lizards with great success. I then got the idea to break out a fly rod and try my skills on these exotic fish. This gave me an excuse to buy a smaller fly rod and some premade clouser minnows that looked like they would crush the peacocks. To my amazement a white clouser minnow is like how perfectly cooked chicken wings are to me (I can’t turn down good wings). I noticed the peacocks liked structure which made culvert areas perfect spots for fish to hangout. The cool thing was that I could sight cast the fish and fend off the less desired species. I say less desired because the leader size I would use for cichlids and peacocks is much lighter than what you need for snakeheads. Peacock bass are very aggressive and fight much more than a largemouth bass and in actuality they are in the cichlid family. They are very pretty with orange, red, green, black and really cool eyes. Mayan cichlids are very cool as well with red and black as their predominate colors. They also fight well on light tackle. Snakeheads are in a league of their own and were introduced from Asia to our waters. I still find this species very intimidating and Martian like in nature. They are a bowfin with colors that are orange, black and dark green and they have teeth, so don’t lip them. These guys hit a lure as hard as any fish swimming and put up a great fight. Anglers are encouraged to keep them as they are extremely invasive and will eventually damage our freshwater waterways. I’m writing this article hunkered down in my house for Hurricane Irma and would like to thank the powers that be for giving our area of Florida a break. Things could have been much worse! My neighbors all came together helping shutter each other’s houses regardless of politics, and our differences. Thank you! All it takes is Mother Nature to bring us together. My thoughts and prayers go out to the people who have endured loss and tragedy as a result of Hurricane Harvey and Irma. Keith Lozott Avid Florida Angler
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FISHINGFORECASTS SOUTH COUNTY SAND TO STREAM By Bill Buckley
As I write this, hurricane Irma is slowly passing the tiny island of Cay Sal on the southwest corner of the Cay Sal Bank, following a projected path through Sugarloaf Key and along the west coast of Florida. I hope the next few days of the storm and weeks of clean-up after find everyone safe with minimal damage. October is the first month in Fall that we start to see a slight decrease in water temperature. That decrease triggers the annual southbound migrations of many baitfish, with the most noticeable being mullet. Massive mullet schools can be seen darkening the shallow waters along the beaches and showering patches of the Intracoastal as jacks and snook attack from below. Following these mullet schools are plenty of predatory game fish like big jack crevalle, snook, bluefish, tarpon, and probably the most fun to battle, spinner sharks. Mullet are highly versatile baits that most fish will readily eat. Finding and catching mullet with a castnet is generally easy as they tend to make a lot of disturbance on the surface. Finger and mid-sized mullet are great live bait, but the large ones are better used as fresh cut bait. Pitch live mullet to jacks and snook where you find them chasing the schools in canals, inlets, and along the beach. A large half mullet cast beyond the surf zone is a classic method of catching tarpon from the beach. Large whole butterflied mullet are good for targeting spinner sharks from a drifting or anchored boat in 20ft or less water near the beach. Move out to the deep reef and send down a finger or mid-sized mullet plug (head and tail cut off) for your chance to haul up groupers and large mutton snappers. Offshore, it seems to be impossible for dolphin of any size to refuse a live finger mullet. For fun, toss a dip net full of finger mullet to a school of dolphin and enjoy the show!
“Uncle Buck”with a pair of Fall wahoo.
Fall also brings an increase in wahoo catches, as has already been seen in September. Highspeed trolling is very effective on our coast, but is not necessary. Trolling bonito strips, split-tail mullet, and Ilander-skirted horse ballyhoo behind planers and cigar weights at 8-10kts in 100-250ft depths can be just as productive. Whichever method you choose, be ready for a screaming drag and always keep your boat moving forward to keep tension on the fish. Like other high-speed wahoo trollers, I prefer to increase my speed a few knots during the wahoo’s first run to really set the hook, then decrease speed to where I can just barely recover line for the rest of the fight. It’s Saturday evening, Sept. 9th, and Irma’s winds are starting to increase here in Boca Raton. It’s time to send in my report and unplug the computer. Hope you were able to take advantage of the typically fantastic post-storm fishing! Bill Buckley “Uncle Buck” Graphic artist & offshore angler, Boca Raton, FL
PORT WPB - TIDE CHART PORT OF WEST PALM BEACH, FL StationId: 8722588 Date 10/01 10/02 10/03 10/04 10/05 10/06 10/06 10/07 10/08 10/09 10/10 10/11 10/12 10/13 10/14 10/15 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/19 10/20 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 10/28 10/29 10/30 10/31
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Time 05:21 AM 12:01 AM 12:45 AM 01:28 AM 02:09 AM 02:51 AM 9:31 PM 4:08 PM 04:20 AM 05:09 AM 06:02 AM 07:02 AM 01:53 AM 03:01 AM 04:10 AM 05:16 AM 06:15 AM 12:50 AM 01:37 AM 02:19 AM 03:00 AM 03:38 AM 04:17 AM 04:56 AM 05:37 AM 12:16 AM 01:01 AM 01:52 AM 02:48 AM 03:46 AM 04:43 AM 05:36 AM
Hgt 3.10H 1.08L 0.90L 0.71L 0.53L 0.38L 3.79H 0.53L 0.25L 0.29L 0.38L 0.50L 3.38H 3.34H 3.38H 3.48H 3.61H 0.64L 0.56L 0.51L 0.51L 0.56L 0.64L 0.76L 0.88L 3.03H 2.94H 2.88H 2.88H 2.95H 3.10H 3.30H
Time 11:27 AM 06:10 AM 06:57 AM 07:43 AM 08:28 AM 09:14 AM 03:34 AM 10:17 PM 10:50 AM 11:41 AM 12:36 PM 1:35 PM 08:05 AM 09:11 AM 10:17 AM 11:21 AM 12:20 PM 07:08 AM 07:56 AM 08:40 AM 09:22 AM 10:03 AM 10:43 AM 11:23 AM 12:05 PM 06:21 AM 07:10 AM 08:02 AM 08:57 AM 09:53 AM 10:48 AM 11:41 AM
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JUPITER INLET INSHORE By Craig Korczynski
October brings seasonable weather as weak cool fronts start to reach south Florida. The change in weather triggers the inshore bite. Outside temperatures and water temperatures start to become moderate. The snook fishing provides nonstop action as mullet schools roam our local waterways. Seawalls, docks and bridges are great areas to target snook. Anglers should have no problem catching double digit numbers or maybe a filet for the dinner table. Top water Heddon spooks or DOA BFL 5.5 in original or stark naked, mimic wounded mullet triggering strikes. DOA bait busters and DOA C.A.L. 5-inch swim baits in melon back and pearl rigged weedless are excellent bait for snook. As water temperatures decrease snook Tom Bradley migrate into back canals and bays with gator creating great sight fishing opportunities trout on fly. for anglers. Fly anglers, dock lights at night offer great sight fishing for snook. Anglers witness the strike of the linesider as they inhale the fly. A 6 to 8wt fly rod rigged with a light leader and a small shrimp pattern fly get the drag screaming. Night fishing is a blast and offers great numbers of catches as there is less traffic and pressure. Tarpon fanatics, this time of year can be outstanding as schools of tarpon flood into back bays and deeper cuts in search of bait schools. The tarpon early morning and late afternoon can be seen rolling on the surface offering sight casting opportunities for anglers. DOA bait buster shallow runner in
John with peacock bass on fly.
holographic/black back and glow gold/ rush belly are phenomenal artificial bait for tarpon. If artificial lures are not your choice live mullet or greenies free lined with the tide are an excellent choice for anglers to get hooked up. Let’s not forget the trout action that will continue to thrive; deep holes, grass flats and sea walls are great areas to locate schoolie trout and maybe even a gator trout. Live bait, mullet and pinfish work best. DOA C.A.L. 4-inch in glow/gold rush belly or holographic works to perfection for trout, with some head shaking action. The back creeks, canals and mangrove shorelines will offer some fantastic shots at redfish and black drum. The drum can be finicky at times, but patience and a chunk bait on a 3/0 circle hook will get the drag screaming. Locate baits schools and the drum are directly below the school. Jigging the channel edges and deep holes with DOA C.A.L. 4 inch in glow/holographic rigged on a black DOA premium jig head will get the drag screaming. Many other species like jacks, sheepshead, tripletail, mackerel, ladyfish and even the pesky bluefish are prevalent all through our local John with snook area. Heddon spook plugs, caught on fly. DOA C.A.L. 3-inch shad are all perfect choices for steady action. Find structure or bait schools and the fish will be there willing and ready. Captain Craig Korczynski 561-644-4371 www.phlatsinshorefishing.com
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by Christopher Sprague Jr. Angler-Team Tuppens
There are many green markets in our area on any given weekend, but a market on the waterfront promenade – that’s something special! Beginning Sunday, October 15th from 9 am to 1 pm you can stroll along the beautiful intracoastal waterway and enjoy the Riviera Market at the Marina. The weekly event will feature locally grown and sourced items of produce, artisan goods, clothing, jewelry, men’s and women’s swimwear and one-of-a-kind items. Health and wellness will be featured in this market with a focus on local small businesses, to support our community. Inlet Grove Community High School’s Culinary program will be volunteering with student planned activities, such as healthy cooking demonstrations and cook-offs. As the market develops, they hope to feature student artwork and expand the partnership with the school. Kids will love the face painting and life-size games, as well as vendors with goods for children. Adults can enjoy a Mimosa or Bloody Mary, and there will be coffee and vendors with Tropical Juices, Caribbean and BBQ favorites. Something for everyone. The Riviera Market at the Marina hopes to bring live entertainment and grow this weekly event, with community support. There is plenty of free parking at the Marina, and don’t forget your dog. Come out, relax, and enjoy the waterfront!
This month has been a slow fishing month because the tournament season is coming to an end and we didn’t have good weather because of all the storms. We did have 1 tournament, the Anglers for the Cure. This is a fun charity tournament. We started off in the morning fishing off Juno/Jupiter. We hooked 2 kingfish right away. Half an hour later we were on again. We didn’t think it would be too big of a fish, but who knows, sometimes you will get a very lazy kingfish that swims right to the boat. It was only around 10 pounds, so we released that one. Soon we had another one. I was told like I always am, “Hold on to the long line in the back of the boat while we fight a fish in the front of the boat”. That’s when I got a hit. My line started peeling off and I pulled up and I was tight. I reeled it in slowly until the first fish was in the boat. Then I moved up to the front and we focused on my fish. I was reeling it in as fast as I could because I knew this was a nice fish and I did not want to lose him to the sharks. I got him Pier pompano close, Billy reached out with the gaff and a nice kingfish came over the side. I watched the hooks fall out just as he hit the deck!! This was a 19 pounder. After, there was a dull Christopher with his kingfish Photo: Leonard Bryant period for 3 hours with nothing but sharks & bonito. We moved to a spot off Palm Beach and that’s where we got a couple more nice kingfish - 30 & 26. We were excited because there weren’t a lot of boats with nice kingfish. We hoped to get aggregate, but we were beat by a few pounds. I missed out on placing by about 5 ounces. Even though we didn’t win, it was very fun and we were lucky to get what we got. Check it out on you tube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL_XAxwm9P4
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FISHINGFORECAST PALM BEACH INSHORE & OFFSHORE By Capt. Weston Russell
Welcome to the October fishing forecast for Palm Beach Shores, Singer Island and Palm Beach. I would not be telling the truth if I said October is an epic month for fishing. October is a transition period for pelagics, but there is always something to catch. Bottom fishing will be one way to put meat in the ice box. There are two ways to bottom fish...the use of a sliding sinker rig or a two-hook dropper rig. Both work great to put fish in the boat. Expect muttons, yellowtails, porgies, files and vermilions to bite these rigs. Also, in October the wahoo bite will still be good. People always say that the best fishing is at first light. It may be for some people, but I’ve caught them at noon. Fish are opportunists and are trying to become the biggest fish in the ocean, so if you can’t hit it in the morning, hit it in the afternoon. One last thing, the daytime sword bite was hot last month and it will extend into October. If the weather allows you to go out to the deep, by all means go!! There are monsters out there and they need to be slayed. Large pre-rigged squid can be purchased at your local bait shop and if you don’t have a big reel, borrow one. Everyone knows someone with one. No excuses! That’s your forecast for October. Go get ‘em killer!
JUNO BEACHPIER by Hannah Deadman Contributing Writer Come on down to the Juno Beach Pier for some great fall fishing! The mullet run will be ending here in Palm Beach County. Look out also for blue fish, Spanish mackerel and some pompano. Of course, with rising winds there will be less visibility. Still, we’ll continue to see blue runners and jack crevalle. Snook will start moving back into the canals and inlets, while croakers and whiting start to gather around the pier. 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 sthompson@ 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 from October through April. 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
Captain Weston Russell 561-310-2690 • www.reelintensefishing.com Facebook.com/reelintensefishingcharter The Reel Intense Fishing Team with a daytime swordfish.. Nice work!
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If you think CrossFit is HOT. SUPXFIT is where it’s at! Many of the Xfit exercises can be done on the SUP, clearly taking CrossFit to an extreme level, hence SUPXFIT. I will give you some of the exercises and workout of the day (W.O.D.) that we do here at Riviera Paddle Boards. I won’t get into basic exercises such as stretching, warmups, etc. If I have to show you how to do that, chances are you shouldn’t be on a SUP. #1 Most important you will need a heavy board since this is going to provide the resistance you need to do many of the exercises. The plastic blow mold boards weigh the most. The Imagine Surf Wizard weighs about 65 lbs. and the Surfer weighs about 40 lbs. So choose your board based on your fitness level. These boards usually have handles on the front, back and sides which will help in the workout. #2 You will also need a 5-gallon bucket with a 3-foot rope tied to it that can be tied to the SUP. #3 SUPXFIT challenge • SUP Jumps are similar to Box Jumps except you will start in the water, the deeper the better and harder. With the SUP by the side of your leg, simply squat and explode out of the water swinging your hands up above your head and hopefully landing on top of the board. It’s not as hard as it sounds. You do this jumping from one side to the other repeatedly. • Board Press- While in the water, and at the rear of the board, place your hands under the board and press overhead in repetition. • The Squat - While in the Board Press position squat parallel to the bottom and squat up. This can be done in conjunction with the board press. First do the squat then the board press. • Bucket Swings (Front Laterals) - This is the same as doing kettle ball swings. Fill the bucket up with an amount of water that you can handle. Swing the bucket from between your legs up (arms straight) and stop when handle gets to eye level. Don’t raise it any higher or you might be kissing a bucket. • Resistance paddling – With the bucket in tow, squat parallel on your SUP and choke down on the paddle so that your hands are closer to the paddle, and paddle with short fast repetitions. • Other exercises that you can do on your SUP are Push-Ups, Sit-Ups or Crunches, which are all pretty self-explanatory. Plus there are many more like Mountain Climbers, Burpees, Sample W.O.D. 5 Sets starting with (50/40/30/20/10) Repetitions • SUP Jumps (24inches/18 inches) • Resistance Paddling (100 Yards) • Bucket Swings • Squat to Board Press Repeat – Do each set at your own pace. As a precaution have a waist lifejacket/whistle on and do this with a friend. No need to exhaust yourself and get into trouble. Safety first. Be creative with your workout and look to our website for upcoming training blog. Chris Anders, CEgO www.ThePalmBeachBoatClub.com • 561-840-1901
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COASTALCALENDAR Oct 1: Learn to Kayak at MacArthur State Park -This is a land based course that will teach the basic skills needed. Reservations required. For more information, call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952. Free with Park admission. October 3: Boynton Beach Fishing Club Meeting at 7pm. Visit: www.bifc. org for more information. October 4: West Palm Beach Fishing Club meeting from 7-9 pm. Guest speaker Capt. Geoff Page will speak about fishing for snook and redfish. For more information, call 561.832.6780 or visit www. westpalmbeachfishingclub.org. October 4: Blue Heron Bridge Night Dive @ Phil Foster Park. For more information, visit www. puravidadivers.com. Oct 7 & 8: Palm Beach PS Boating Course, Squadron Headquarters, 1125 Old Dixie Hwy. Lake Park 561.863.1461 or email abc-pb@palmbeachsps.org for more information.
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October 11: FWC workshop in Stuart @Flagler Place, 201 SW Flagler Ave from 5-8 pm. FWC needs your input on goliath grouper management. For more information, visit www.myfwc. com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/ workshops. There is also a link available for a virtual workshop if you cannot attend. October 18: Blue Heron Bridge Night Dive @ Phil Foster Park. For more information, visit www. puravidadivers.com. October 22: USCG The Palm Beaches “About Boating Safely” Class - 247 Edwards Lane, Palm Beach Shores. To register email chrisatlwi@aol.com. Oct 25: West Palm Beach Fishing Club meeting from 7-9 pm. Guest speaker will be Capt. Ben Sharpe who will share Fall fishing tactics for Sailfish and Wahoo. For more information, visit: www. westpalmbeachfishingclub.org or call 561.832.6780. October 28: USCG DelrayBoynton “About Boating Safely” Class - Harvey Oyer Building at 2210 N. Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach. For further information, call 561.312.6439.
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ollowing up on decades of flagging participation in outdoor sports, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has some good news for fishermen and the fishing industry. Fishing participation in the U.S. is up nearly 20 percent over the last 10 years. This comes from the recent release of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s initial report of the 2016 National Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation national survey. The survey, conducted every five years in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, also shows that anglers also increased their overall spending by 2.4 percent during the past five years. Overall, fishing participation increased 8.2 percent for individuals 16 to 65 years of age over the last five years. This is the highest level of participation since 1991. Revenue from equipment purchases to all trip expenditures also increased from $45 billion to $46.1 billion in the last five years. To see a press release on the report that lays out numbers on increases in participation in hunting, fishing and wildlife activities, go to www.doi.gov.
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is answer didn’t surprise me. “We sell fishing tackle and pride ourselves in giving the customer what he wants,” the senior executive insisted. “Each of more than the two hundred rods in front of you was built with a special store-action. When the fisherman picks it up and waves it around like a fencing foil, it feels right to him and he buys it.” Suggesting that the true test of any fishing rod takes place on the water seemed like an exercise in futility at the time. It was painfully obvious that his designers lacked long-time experience of casting to bluefish or bonefish or tangling with tuna and tarpon. These shortcomings did not stop this company from becoming an important factor in the industry. The thought of trying to educate the consumer was as foreign as another language. Fishermen fall into the rut of comfort and convenience, with most anglers responding less than enthusiastically to any type of innovation that strays from the norm. I would be remiss if I did not point out two exceptions. With the advent of graphite as a rod building material rather than glass and all the publicity, rod buyers began to accept the newer material. Since then, there are even more material changes that make rods stronger and lighter. With the new materials, the need for metal ferrules becomes obsolete, and it is now possible to make multi-section rods. To this day, the party boat fisherman saddles himself with a short, stiff rod that can be tucked under the arm while bellying up to the rail. It’s been like that for decades. The thought of a slightly longer rod that allows one to flip a bait or lure away from the boat or battle a fish so it doesn’t wrap around several lines doesn’t even enter the picture. Anyone who deviates from the norm is looked upon as an angler who has little knowledge of the sport. There is no all-purpose rod. Every rod is a compromise. The key
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fter a two-hour run into the open Gulf of Mexico, there they were on the horizon. Two shrimp boats marking the spot like an X on a secret treasure map. As they sat culling their catch, the shrimpers created a feeding frenzy of silver and black missiles exploding on the surface like a Fourth of July fireworks finale. We could see the tuna bite was in full force from quite a distance, and with virtually no wind the fishing gods were giving us the perfect chance to trade our conventional tackle for fly rods.
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www.COASTALANGLERMAG.COM As I began casting, fish after fish came racing up to my fly only to turn away at the last second. “I need to strip faster,” I thought. On my next cast, I put the butt of the rod under my arm and used both hands to work the fly as fast as humanly possible. From under the white-feathered fly came my quarry sky rocketing some 3 feet in the air before streaking 200 yards into the depths, taking my fly and plenty of backing with him. That’s when the real work began. For the fly fisherman, the lack of lifting power gives the fish a distinct advantage. It becomes a game of inches, and he already had the edge. But persistence paid off, and 20 minutes later the tuna came over the side of the boat. If you’ve ever caught tuna, you know they are a blast with explosive strikes and blistering runs. On a fly rod, the thrill is ten-fold, and the process is not that difficult. Unlike sight casting to a skittish permit, these fish are not boat shy and when in a frenzy will hit anything that is seemingly trying to get away. Also, adding a little chum to the water to pull the fish closer will eliminate the need to make long, accurate casts. You will need to strip fast… really fast. Tuck the rod under your arm and use both hands. Sweeping the rod to the side at the end of a retrieve will also keep the fly moving and give you a more time with the fly in the water. The gear: A 20-pound tuna needs a 12-weight rod to give the angler any chance of lifting the fish after a sounding run. I find a G Loomis GLX and NRX rod with a Galvan Torque Tournament reel works great. You have enough lifting power, backing and retrieve rate to get the job done. For flies, any good baitfish profile works well and even poppers elicit jaw-dropping strikes. I’m partial to all white, but white with a blue or green back works well too. When it comes to fly fishing, don’t get caught just thinking about inshore species, there’s a lot of fun to be had offshore too. Will Robinson is a seasoned tournament angler who has been writing about fishing for two decades. Check out Galvan reels at Galvanflyreels.com.
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