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By CAM Staff A truck load of kayaks from Confluence Outdoors was overnighted to Texas for use in water rescues.

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t was an historic hurricane season. With Harvey battering the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast and Irma strafing the length of Florida, damage from high winds and flooding was catastrophic.

It is in such trying times that the American spirit shines. Harvey slammed ashore near Rockport, Texas on Aug. 25 and stalled out over southeast Texas, dropping up to 52 inches of rain over the next five days. The flooding was cataclysmic. Major highways turned to rivers and much of the Houston area was under water.

Even as floodwaters rose, lines began forming on the sides of the highway. These were volunteers headed into the deluge to launch boats from freeway off-ramps. It looked like the launch line for the world’s largest fishing tournament.

It was a proud moment for the fishing community. Anglers from all over the region rushed to the rescue pulling bass boats, jonboats and skiffs. Dubbed the Cajun Navy, this rag-tag bunch of heroes— along with official emergency response—conducted thousands of water recues.

And response from the fishing and boating industries was strong as well. The following are few examples of how the fishing industry stepped in with a helping hand.

Confluence Outdoors leaped into action as the magnitude of the flooding became clear. They overnighted a semi-truck load of Wilderness Systems and Perception kayaks to Houston. The boats, as well as paddles and PFDs provided by Confluence, were used in high-water rescue by Houston authorities.

Honda went to work moving needed products like generators and water pumps to affected areas. And while Honda dealers went to work in rescue efforts, Honda Marine went to work making sure those dealers were stocked up to serve their communities with vital equipment. Additionally, Honda pledged $100,000 to the American Red Cross. The pledge will consist of a corporate contribution as well as a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program for Honda associate contributions.

Evinrude immediately donated a boat and motor to a volunteer fire department in Lockport, Texas. The second phase of their relief effort was to deploy a wave of engines to area boatbuilders as well as food and clothing. Evinrude also agreed to match dollar-for-dollar donations to the American Red Cross made by employees.

Suzuki, through its Texas dealers, donated boats, motors, ATVs and time to the rescue efforts. In addition, Suzuki provided two outboards to rescue efforts for Carolina Skiff boats that were on their way to Ron Hoover Marine, which has multiple locations in the affected area.

Orvis recognized an immediate need for rain gear and wading gear. As well as supplying as many as they could, Orvis put the call out for individuals to ship waders, boots and rain jackets to the San Antonio Orvis location for distribution to rescue personnel.

Platypus Fishing Line pledged to donate 100 percent of its website profits in September to the Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.

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Caleb Turner, of Turner Bamboo Fly Rods, has a different take on bamboo rods in the modern world.

“Bamboo has a special place in the very heart of fly fishing, from the great western streams to the small streams of the Appalachians, but they don’t come to mind when people are talking the salt flats,” Caleb said.

According to the Turners, there’s a misconception that there are no fast action bamboo fly rods, and that only the fastest action rods can be used in saltwater. Most rod makers and bamboo enthusiasts know this isn’t only untrue… it isn’t even the point.

“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.

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With the sun only slightly hitting the horizon and a brief glimpse of darkness for what seems like only minutes, the days are filled with subtle takes of the fly, followed by sips of Brennivin, cast and repeat. We ended the trip in the same fashion as it started. Another sleek salmon peels line and leaps. At the end of the run, Raven dips the net and we release the fish to bid farewell for what is hopefully only another year until we return.

With Raven being the pilot, Brian, Kyle and I explored areas that have been experienced by few. Targeting trophy fish in such a landscape with close friends only solidifies the need for one to explore, be bewildered and experience life events that shape you as a person. Iceland will leave your soul fulfilled but still wanting more.

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With three trips in three consecutive years, I can use the all-too cliché fishing phrase, “I am hooked” on Iceland. Page after page can be written about the acrobatic Atlantic salmon, the headstrong pull of a sea-run brown trout, the rocky canyons, waterfalls, and the art of fishing a hitched tube-fly.

There is so much that pulls an angler to Icelandic rivers.

For the past three years, I have spent the end of July fishing the Laxa i Kjos, a smaller river in southwestern Iceland about an hour from the capital city, Reykjavik. The river allows an angler to experience much of what Icelandic topography has to offer. From the large pools in the coastal beats, where an angler can’t help but stare out toward the Atlantic Ocean, to the meandering turns of the pastoral meadow sections, and deep narrow-cut canyons that carve the hillside until you reach Thorufoss, the impassable falls, home to a famous scene from the popular series “Game of Thrones.”

The landscape, at least to me, is secondary to those that accompany you on the journey. On this year’s trip, I was fortunate enough to return to the river with good friends: Brian, who has made the trip with me before; Kyle, a friend who would be experiencing this fabled land for the first time; and our guide Hrafn (Raven), who brings an entire new appreciation to the fly fishing guide world with a persona that is somewhat mythical, just like the waters we were wading in.

Arriving in Iceland, most anglers have aspirations of watching a tube fly skate across the surface of crystal waters, witnessing the careful eat of the fly and the line going tight with the initial run of one of the fly world’s most sought after quarry, an Atlantic salmon. We were fortunate enough to be those anglers. The first fish of the trip was caught soon after arrival. It

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A Wade-Fishing Pilgrimage To South Texas

By Chris Bush • Photos by Kyle Johnson

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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

on through anticipation, and the idle out of the canal seemed like a lifetime. Thankfully, in typical south Texas fashion, Capt. Mike paid tribute to the cowboys of old and cattle-called his 250 ponies into a full gallop. Now entering Laguna Madre, Mike precisely guided us to our spot, despite a stiff southerly breeze.

As we arrive, I step off the boat and remind myself of why I love this place. From “trout-green” water to scurrying mullet dimpling the surface, it’s an easy lure selection of a MirrOlure Soft-Dine to emulate their clumsiness. A hundred yards into my wade, I also notice shadowed potholes outlining the existence of my quarry. Despite the fading light, I’ve found my target. Twitching my rod with great emphasis, the bait’s surface retreat is attractive to me, and the intent I desire. A half hour later, my intuition proves true.

As a purist, the gentlemanly handshake of a trout “thump” reverberating through the rod is an age-old acknowledgement to the purity of fishing. This cordial greeting not only merges the two worlds, but it becomes even more personal through a headshake and eventual caress. After a few quick photos and an easy release, I noticed my dad’s offering of a 5-inch KWiggler Willow Tail being greeted with the same hospitality. It was beautiful. Arched rod way up high, I could no longer distinguish his mature outward appearance. Instead, his youthful excitement transported him to an earlier time.

It was gratifying, but a retreating sun told us it was time to head in.

As we were making our way back, I couldn’t help but notice the silence. Each angler huddled around the grab rail of Mike’s console and never spoke. Instead, we all sat amazed at nature’s tranquility. It was evident we were all at peace. So as the hum of the motor gave way to a “No Wake Sign,” we came to rest under a stately but worn water tower with the inscription “Port Mansfield.” Another pilgrimage was complete to this wade-fishing heaven.

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Early fall is one of my favorite times of year to fish this area. The temperatures are a bit more pleasant and the fish are actively trying to fatten up before they head to their cold weather hideouts. Speckled trout fishing is great right now and the early morning bite is still the best!

Try casting your favorite top-water lure all the way to the bank because the bigger trout are feeding right up on the bank, sometimes with their backs out of the water. If live bait is your method of choice, try using a finger mullet; of cut or live bait. Flounder are being caught that’s what they are after up close to the bank. in good numbers by fishing a soft plastic jig on The redfish are everywhere on the grass flats and the edges of mud and grass, or in the deeper the muddy bottoms around the bayous. There potholes in the bay. The best bait for flounder are some really big schools of redfish working is a live bull minnow. Some really nice redfish the flats in West Bay around the bridge in the Bruce Lang & Billyjoe Knowles of PC are being caught on the beach casting crabs in intracoastal waterway. If you’re sight fishing, with some nice gags. the surf; whiting are there too. There have been just pick a flat and start easing along until you some big king mackerel caught of the beaches see a school pushing water, or you see tails in the air. Being stealthy will make all the difference in your success; if and the piers. If sharks are what you’re after you should have no trouble you spook them, it’s over. The bay is full of Spanish mackerel and they finding them. Anchor up, drop a chum-line and use fresh cut bait, then are easy to catch. If you’re in a boat, you can troll spoons or any small it’s just a matter of time. trolling rig. Using a chum bag is very effective because it will draw them in close where you can cast to them with a lure or live bait. If you’re offshore: LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTY on the bank or the jetties,ECO casting a spoon or live bait is the best bet.

Red snapper season is over, but there are plenty of good catches of big Plenty of big mangrove snapper are being caught in the bay around the mangrove snapper being harvested. The good news is that gag grouper bridges and structure using a light weight bottom-rig and your choice is still open, and the wrecks are covered up with them. There are also some really good red grouper being caught and you don’t have to go far to find them. The only trick is that you have to get through the schools of Smart Technology giant trigger fish and amberjack to get to the structure. After Irma moved Water Flushing System Comes standard with a convenient through, she left a fair bit of debris floating in the gulf. If you spot some built-in freshwater flush system that simplifies routine engine flushing. stuff floating go check it out, it’s usually holding triple tail and mahi, which Variable Idling System you can catch on light tackle. If you can cast to it before you come up Trolling speed (revolution) can be adjusted on it, you may be lucky enough to hook up on a sailfish, they love the in four levels from 650rpm to 950rpm (100rpm each) using a key-switch. floating debris as well. Some smoker kings are being caught trolling down TOCS the beach and over the wrecks as well as flat lining live bait on top of the (Tohatsu Onboard Communication System) If you’ve ever wrecks or around the buoys.

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Catch & Release and Safe Handling of Fish F

or many, the concept of catch and release is foreign to them. You spend all this money on a boat, tackle, bait, gas and equipment and then you turn that yummy fish back into the water?...WHAT?!?

There is however a rapidly growing segment of the fishing community, both salt and freshwater, that is perfectly comfortable with the idea. Bass anglers and tournament organizers have lived by this ideology for many years now. I catch tons of bass from our local lakes and rivers, and it’s a rare occasion that I filet one out for dinner, but once in a while, I will.

I have no issues with harvesting fish. Species such as grouper, trigger fish, cobia, tuna or mahi are great to eat, why wouldn’t I filet a few?

Laws that govern creel limits have got some people, myself included, a bit perplexed as to why some seemingly abundant fish is so tightly controlled or banned completely from harvest; trigger fish are a good example. Whether you agree with the federal and state mandated laws of harvest or not, I’m sure that most of our readers abide by such laws.

This is where it becomes important to do what you can to ensure the catch you release swims free and lives to fight another day.

When fishing deep reefs and wrecks, having a venting tool, and knowing how to use it, is extremely important. When anchored up, it’s difficult to chase a floating fish once

it’s thrown back so be sure to vent prior to releasing if there’s any doubt.

If, for example, you’re trolling for king mackerel with diving plugs, and you’ve got the boats limit but want to continue trolling, you can dramatically increase the survival rate of any more kings that bite by changing the treble hooks out on your lure with single barbed hooks.

You can also remove additional stinger hooks from duster rigs.

Another thing to consider is the weight of your equipment. I once had a client hook into a large amberjack with fairly light tackle that was better suited for the small mahi we were targeting. After a lengthy battle, we landed the fish, but the stress on this fish was obvious; he’d given it all he had, and without the extended attention we gave to revive him, he would have surely expired. When I’m targeting big fish, I aim to make the fight as short as possible by utilizing appropriately sized rods, reels and line.

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Plan ahead and have someone on board at the ready to snap some quick photos. It kills me to see videos of folks landing a fish and taking way too long to return it. During the summer months, when most fishing gets done, this is extremely important. Fish will not last long out of the water after the fight, and recovery takes even longer, if at all possible, when temperatures are high.

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I have to admit, the few times I was able to fish Deerpoint in September, the bite was tough! Out of three trips to the lake, I caught just a handful of bass and got skunked one day. No worries though, with October upon us, the temps will be dropping and fish will put the feedbag on, however, I suspect it will be the later part of the month before we start to see a significant change to the summer doldrums.

Once water temps get down in the 70’s, fish will start to move out of the thick grass hideouts, but for now, targeting the thick mats with a punch-rig will still get good bites. A buzzing frog and other top-water baits will be effective, especially in the early mornings.

Buzz-baits should really come into play as the water cools, so give one a try; I have the best luck using one with a gold blade and black skirt. Be sure to attach a stinger hook because without it, short-striking fish will shake loose with ease.

The late part of the month will be a great time to start targeting crappie. Using your sonar, survey deeper creek channel swings in Ecofina and Bear creeks for shad and other bait. If you don’t see some activity below, I suggest you keep looking until you do before fishing.

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Florida bass are negatively Even the tough conditions this day affected like no other bass in were no match for this high school the country when a drastic cold bass fishing team member. front comes through; drastic being a 12 degree drop with a NW wind. Lake Jackson is a prairie lake with very little shoreline cover.

Portions of the lake have higher banks and some housing, and other sides are left open with some cow pasture, tall grass and a few trees. The lake itself is loaded with actual fish cover such as lily pads and coon tail grass.

During 2017, Tallahassee experienced a bit of a drought. Water levels fell and several boat ramps were too low to use. Grass and other vegetation grew in new places covering over 50% of the surface and 80% of the bottom; those are my estimates mind you, but I spend a lot of time on that lake.

Recent rains have brought levels up a few inches and that helps with the bite. Most catches come from the deeper grass and lily pad edges that bass use to move vertically for food and comfort. That’s good for fishermen because you probably can’t access some deeper holes with bass boats anyway. Top-water swim baits worked quickly to the edge and then allowed to fall is a great way to elicit a strike. Always keep an eye on your line as it falls; any twitch/jump of the line or if it stops suddenly probably means you’ve got one on.

Another effective way is a weightless worm fished on lighter line.

Simply cast a worm in natural color very close to the deeper edge. It will take anywhere from 15 to 30 seconds to reach the bottom because water depths in these areas average 10’ to 14’. Pick up the slack and feel for weight. Don’t set the hook hard on the lighter lines, you’ll break it.

Remember, be safe have fun and ALWAYS wear a life jacket while boating.

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Gap Lake might be just what you’re looking for. This natural Florida lake, with its crystal clear water, is located in Washington County, just a few miles northeast of Greenhead, off of Hwy 77 and down Sunny Hills Blvd.

The scenery alone is worth the short drive. Sawgrass rings the entire lake and thousands of Spanish moss filled cypress trees line the shore. Bald eagles and many other critters inhabit this breathtaking ecosystem. This lake is absolutely beautiful!

Fishing in this clear water requires some skills when targeting largemouth bass. The fishing can be amazing at times but, other times, it can have you scratching your head. There’s no doubt that big fish are in this lake, as evidenced by this 9.11 lb. bass that Kyle Pridgen of Panama City recently bagged.

Techniques that have proven effective for me include flipping creature baits with heavy weights into the thick areas of the deeper sawgrass, and buzzing a frog in the areas where the grass is a bit sparse. Slow dragging a weightless jerkbait, like a Gambler Ace or a Senko, is a slow process so use this technique in areas where you’re confident you’ve located

some fish; just be sure to use light fluorocarbon line for this technique.

In the deeper open areas of the lake, you can find areas of submerged grass. This is a good area for lipless crankbaits and suspending jerkbaits.

Another good technique for probing the deep grass is a Carolinarigged soft plastic such as a lizard or Gambler Sweebo worm I’ve seen fish schooling in lily pad fields and had some success with a buzzing frog, like a Zoom Horny Toad and a Gambler Buzz’n Cane Kyle Pridgen’s Toad.

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Most every soft Gap Lake toad. plastic lure I use in this lake is in watermelonred or green pumpkin colors. Occasionally I will use junebug, but that’s about the extent of my color selection.

I can’t say I’ve experienced it, but I’ve heard that the bream and crappie fishing there is pretty good, too. As the temps cool convenient place to stop for going into October, this would your live bait. be a prime time to go after the The launch ramp is in very crappie with some live minnows good shape, there’s no launch fee and very light line. Greenhead and no dirt roads getting there.

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lake TALQUIN Lake Talquin has been in good shape all year. Big bass after big bass have come to the scales to be weighed each week. Thousands of bass in the 5- to 6-lb range, and hundreds in the 8- to 10-lb range are caught each month by local and tournament anglers from all over the area.

The past few months have seen most good catches coming from main lake and river channel ledges. Look for that to change as October brings slightly cooler weather that will move baitfish into the creeks and bass will follow.

A bass has two goals in life: eat and reproduce. This time of year it’s about eating, and bass fishing on Lake Talquin in October can be very rewarding. Although daytime temperatures still range in the higher 80’s, early mornings with fast moving baits can be some of the best fishing you’ll experience all year on this 100+ year old man made marvel.

Rattle traps, spinner baits, poppers, chuggers and stick baits worked on or near creek channel edges and vegetation in deeper creeks is a great place to start early mornings. As the sun gets higher, bait moves deeper or out further into mid creek areas. A good fishfinder can keep you on top of this action as bait fish stay schooled most of the day.

Mid-depth crank baits and a Carolina-rigged worm are good tools to mine bass from the deeper areas as the day goes on. As the sun goes down, reverse the process, and bass will come right back into the shallows.

For those of you who like to chase crappie, look for this to pick up later in the month near Halloween. Crappie also follow bait and are pretty easy to catch early and late in the day by trolling small curly tail grubs right above the fish found on your sonar screen.

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The best way to find them is to get on the grass lines and cover water.

The buzz-bait is a good lure to cover water efficiently. I prefer a Strike King Pro Model buzz-bait in chartreuse and white.

The bream have been biting pretty good on worms and crickets.

We’ve been seeing some nice coolers full of them coming across the docks.

As the weather cools off, the crappie should start bunching up; they’ll be caught on jigs and minnows.

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Tyndall / East Bay / Crooked Island Sound Hello anglers, October is here! Expect some cooling water temperatures and the fall fish migration to begin. I really look forward to this time of year because of the mild temps and the fishing gets exciting.

Inshore:

The flounder will be stacking up and getting ready to move. I like to toss soft plastics on jig heads or slow drag bull minnows on various drop offs throughout our bay system

J’Nae Mullen snapper fishing with Capt. Jason.

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always lurking this this time of year. Redfish will be time of year. Drag those diving on fire! If you want slot reds, flip plugs, and skirted minnows 3-5 live shrimp around docks or toss mph and you just might catch a plugs and jigs in the shallows and memory-maker. they will be there. The big redfish will be patrolling the bridges, rocks, and deeper structures.

BackSurf: country waters should improve for Heavy casting spoons and trout fishing if we don’t have too sinking plugs will yield a lot of fish much tropical activity stirring the this month. Spanish mackerel, shallows. The Spanish mackerel ladyfish, bluefish and many others always make that last run through will be smashing anything shiny the bay as the water temps are falling in the surf. I would also bounce and spoons, Gotcha Plugs, and free soft plastics on jig heads between lined minnows will produce this the sand bars and on drop offs for month. Mangrove snapper fishing Dylan Shingler with a real flounder, whiting, and redfish. nice mangrove snapper is great this year. We are seeing Live or fresh cut baits will produce caught in St. Andrew bay. some really nice ones caught sharks and a few other species this around docks and bridges. Live month. Don’t forget that wire shrimp and small minnows on bottom near structure. Vermilion, leader if you want to land that big slip sinker or knocker rigs are the lane and mangrove snappers will be shark. ticket.

Thanks for reading and fish on! chewing around reefs just offshore.

I often drop a variety of cut and live baits on different rigs to catch Offshore: Capt. Jason Shingler Grouper fishing is getting better a variety of fish. I spend some time Adrenaline On H20 every day! You can catch them on trolling between bottom fishing Panama City, FL just about any bait fish or large locations as well. That big king (850) 348-2282 tuna, or mahi-mahi are fresh cut bait fished just off the9/21/17,mackerel, 7:46 PM

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The water is in the mid- to upper-80s all the way through the water column. Red Snapper season is over but FWC did open up trigger fish for a few selected weekends, Oct 7-8, 14-15, and there are plenty of them out there. The hardest part is to decide which one to shoot. I was out there on the opening weekend and found a lot of them about 4 miles out, very high in the water column, but most of them were just long enough to harvest. The size limit is 14” to the fork, so be careful not to shot the small ones. October is traditionally the best month for water clarity. With clearer water, you need to be more stealthy than normal because like you, the fish can see further as well. A couple of tricks I use is to stay high and shoot them from above, the other is not to look the fish in the eye. For some reason, this scares most fish. One thing you can do is use tinted lens in your mask. This year there has been a heavy green layer in the middle of the water column, so hopefully it will clear up this October as it has in the past.

This month’s safety tip is about using a reference line. In clear, deep water you should use a reference line; this could be an anchor or buoy line. The line will help you control your descent and ascent rate especially if you are not yet very good with buoyancy control. It also helps you from getting vertigo because it gives you something to focus on and to keep you upright in the water when you can’t see the bottom or the surface.

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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.

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“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.

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to choosing the right rod for your needs lies in ranking the factors such as the ability to present a bait or lure effectively or the desire to fish light lines or the power to battle heavyweights of the sea where lifting power is a necessity.

More than 50 years ago, a small group of light tackle pioneers custom built rods to battle big fish. The butts on these rods were never more than 10 inches long. If you saw one in a store, you would instantly think someone did not know how to build a rod. The short butt let you keep your elbows at your waist when fighting a big fish.

This reduced fatigue dramatically during a lengthy battle. Your arms and back did not hurt.

No matter what anyone claims, the only meaningful test of a rod’s performance takes place on the water under combat conditions. If it does the job for you, it’s a good rod. If it fails in the war zone, explanations or excuses are meaningless.

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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.

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h, the fall. It brings us colorful foliage, football, fresh apple cider and big ornery brown trout. When the mercury begins to take the plunge and daylight starts to dwindle, big mature brown trout start their yearly routine of procreation.

What follows is a feeding binge of mature trout. Fish that have been uncatchable all summer throw caution to the wind. This is not the time for small flies and delicate presentations. Big gaudy nymphs and large streamers are the name of the game in fall. Large stonefly patterns like Girdle Bugs and Pat’s Rubber Legs are good choices as are the usual generic mayfly patterns like Hare’s Ears and Pheasant Tails, just opt for

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a size 8 instead of an 18. My personal favorite fall flies are streamers, and something with a little bit of color, too. For some reason big fall browns seem to like streamers with a bit of orange in them. Sculpin patterns can be especially deadly this time of year. Whether it be the giant protein-packed snack a big sculpin delivers or a triggered attack response implanted in trout to protect their roe, it should be used to your advantage.

It is also the time for stealth. With overly large trout sometimes holding in ridiculously shallow water, being sneaky pays huge dividends. Wear drab colored shirts at the very least. Even a camouflage jacket is not too far fetched.

I normally work a river upstream, but this is not the case when fishing fall streamers. I’ll work it down. I can be much quieter and more stealthy when walking with the current as opposed to against it. If possible, stay on the bank as much as you can. Most fish will hit on the swing, so the area you expect the take to come will be downstream of your location. If you were working upstream, you could have already spooked a fish. Cast across, swing it down, take a few sneaky steps down stream, think about it, cast across, swing it down.

Walking the river is crucial. Don’t just haphazardly crash through the water on your way to a good run. Hunt the river this time of year.

Take a few steps and watch. This is where a good pair of polarized glasses are worth their weight in gold. Look over the entire stream, not just the typical haunts. You may be pleasantly surprised and amazed by what you’ll see. Trout will still be positioned in good usual runs too, but much more apt to attack your offering.

Instead of heading to the deer stand or taking up a spot on the couch to watch the big game, get out on the stream. Just maybe, a kyped-up, big old slab of spotted butter will end up in your net.

Jerrod Vila is a simple guy from Upstate New York with a passion for fly fishing, cooking and predator hunting. For more tips and videos check out www.downwindoutdoors.com and www.beyondthecrosshair.com.

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he dry brisk November morning air is a welcome change to Florida’s Forgotten Coast residents, but not just for the obvious reasons. The summer heat has lifted, and the mighty red drum is hungry and looking to fill her belly with whatever kind of crustacean or finny fish she can get close to.

As you move stealthily along the marsh, you search for the signs: a wake along the grass line or a tail piercing the water’s surface. Either one is worthy of a cast and, if presented properly,

can result in the silence of the morning stalk being broken by the crash of a topwater plug being engulfed, the scream of a reel’s drag and some enthusiastic expletives.

Stalking the skinnies of the marsh can be a challenging experience. Reds spook easily, so stealth is a must, as are accurate and purposeful casts; all this is what makes the hunt so rewarding. The waters of Franklin County are teeming with reds, making the chance of fooling, fighting and releasing a mighty red an extremely attainable and rewarding experience.

If you come to this area to chase reds, any shallow-drafting boat will put you in a position for success, but some are better suited than others. Ideally, the ability to pole, paddle or scull your vessel will give you the advantage of stealth, but a trolling motor and a well-planned use of tides and wind also works well on the flats.

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Here are some tips on how to introduce your young gun: 1. Take small steps. Teach them snorkeling in the pool, then the here comes a time in a hunter’s life when you’ve ocean, then add the speargun. been through all the stages, and 2. Do not take them out in bad conditions. your satisfaction comes more from Their first few attempts should be fun and the total hunting experience—being in the comfortable. outdoors, enjoying the company of friends, 3. Have a talk about spearfishing ethics and seeing the beauty of nature and perhaps safety. This is extremely important! mentoring a young hunter. Whether it’s 4. Make sure they are properly equipped and your own child or a friend’s, it is both a joy comfortable. The mask should not leak, they and a big responsibility. should have proper skin protection and warmth, First, you must assess whether the and they should be able to load their bands. Start youngster is ready. Can they already dive with three weaker bands until they build strength. comfortably? If not, they should not have a 5. Dedicate the day to them. Commit to loaded weapon in their hand. Do they have them no matter how tempted you are to hunt for “muzzle awareness?” Do they understand yourself. the concept of never letting the speargun tip 6. Have them watch you first. Over-exaggerate point at anyone, not even for a split second? Nicholas Manganiotis as toddler and 10 years a slow and soft descent, so they learn that slow is Do they have the self-control to listen and later a spearfisherman. Photo by Dr. Angelos better and that fish will not spook if you approach follow your direction?

Manganiotis. them the right way. Beginners have a tendency to If they are ready, there are many benefits. rush, over-exert and get buck-fever. Instill a calm They will learn patience, as not every attempt and reverent approach to the entire experience. will end in victory. They will surely bond with the sea and gain respect 7. Don’t over-instruct. Give them a few pointers and let them fail. for nature. They will grow mentally and physically stronger, as the sea Praise them for what they did right before you tell them what they did will often test their limits. They will learn where food really comes from. wrong.

Here is a recent example, the case of my friend Angelo’s 13-year-old If all goes well, it will be a fun day, and they will always remember child. Nicholas had been exhibiting a keen interest in fish and the ocean their first fish with pride. Photograph it; celebrate it; enjoy it. Their first since the age of 4. He would watch fishing shows instead of cartoons; he fish will only happen once! anxiously waited on the dock for our return and examined every fish we caught. He was a good student, a highly disciplined violin player, and he Sheri is a world-record holder, host of Speargun Hunter, and producer showed comfort and awareness in the water. He was ready, so I gave him of The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Follow one of my smaller Wong spearguns to try.

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uring the fall and winter, there is not a better saltwater game fish to target with a fly rod than redfish. Plentiful throughout the Gulf States, the redfish provides a great fly fishing opportunity for anglers of all skill levels who want to sight fish in shallow clear water.

I’ve always considered the redfish to be the perfect saltwater game fish. It offers the angler a perfect venue to hone his or her sightfishing skills. Why? Because of two important factors: accessibility and plentiful fishing opportunity. From a logistical standpoint, most anglers can book a flight for great redfish destinations from most major cities in the U.S. Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and the panhandle of Florida are prime winter redfish spots. Each of these locations has experienced fly fishing guides who are knowledgeable and professional. Access to the marsh flats, where the redfish live in the winter, is quite easy and the number of redfish you see in a day can be mind blowing!

Three factors for successful sight fishing to Redfish: 1) Can you see the fish?

Visibility is the most important factor when sight fishing in shallow water. It’s great when you have a bluebird day and you’re seeing the fish from 100 yards away. However, Mother Nature usually has her own ideas on conditions. So, being able to identify fish even in tough lighting is important. Look for odd shapes in the water, V shaped wakes or even a subtle dimple that breaks the water’s surface. These are all signs of redfish feeding in an area.

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