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Gulf Grouper By CAM Staff
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rystal LaFosse fishes a lot. She’s traveled to destination fisheries around the world. Everywhere she’s been has its own allure, but she said when it comes to catching fish, nowhere compares to Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. What would you expect to hear from a Louisiana girl? Cajun Tackle in Lake Charles, La. is the family business, which Crystal operates with her brother and her parents. She is the founder and director of the Salty Catch Fishing Rodeo in Lake Charles and director of the Tuna & Swordfish Challenge at Hurricane Hole in Grand Isle, La. Even with so much fishing in her work life, she relishes the opportunity to launch out of Lake Charles with family, friends and her 6-year-old son Cardyn. Despite the excellent inshore opportunities nearby in the maze of waterways and Calcasieu Lake, Crystal’s favorite destination is well over 100 miles out in the Gulf in grouper water. West Louisiana doesn’t enjoy the same proximity to deep water as destinations to the east. With runs inside 50 miles out of Venice or Grand Isle, anglers flock to the deep-water rigs and rock bottom where the edge of the Continental Shelf provides dramatic depth changes. Out of Lake Charles, it’s a 110- to 130-mile run to reach the 200-foot depths and prime grouper territory. However, those willing to make longer runs will find bottom that hasn’t already been picked clean by other anglers. “Most people don’t come here to target grouper because the run offshore is so far,” Crystal said, “but that also makes it good because the area is not over-fished.” Yellowedge, gag, and strawberry grouper are some of Crystal’s personal favorites, but she said it’s always fun when the rod tip bends over and you really don’t know what you’re bringing up. Regardless of the species, grouper are some of the best eating fish in the sea, and loading the box with delicious fish is half the fun. “There’s nothing better than cranking in a huge Warsaw grouper. That’s just the best!” she said. The challenge of strapping on a harness and battling a big Warsaw is enough to test anyone’s strength and endurance. Reeling up a 200-plus-pounder is on Crystal’s to-do list. “Typically the big grouper hang on the up-current side of the rigs in 200 to 250 feet of water,” Crystal said. “Bottom fishing, you’re looking for rock or reef formations, drop offs and drastic water depth changes. Usually anything over 200 feet is good grouper territory.” For Crystal, “anything over 200 feet” is sometimes 500 feet or deeper, when you never know what’s going to come up on the end of the line. Her rigs account for the dark waters at these depths with lights that mimic the bioluminescence of squid and attract grouper. “There are several ways to deep drop, and grouper rigs can be made with one to five hooks, ” she said. “Typically when you’re targeting a big warsaw, it’s with an 18/0 or 20/0 circle hook rig with glowing lights, a 3- to 5-pound weight and live bait around the oil rigs. I make my own three-hook rigs using 8/0 or 10/0 circle hooks, glow in the dark squid, lights, and topped with dead squid bait… You can use the 3-5 hook rigs around structure or just bottom fishing on rock piles. “The glow squid are from Offshore Angler, Fathom Offshore, and many other brands. The LED deep-drop lights range in colors of blue,
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Mountain Lakes Are Calling
By Nick Carter eering into clear-green water from the casting deck, frantic movement is the first thing to catch your eye. As a morning fog evaporates, rolling mountains rise up all around and the sun breaks through to reveal small groups of blueback herring. They dart back and forth, skittering near the surface to evade or confuse predators below. Then it happens. It starts with a few scattered topwater hits and intensifies. By the time you look up from impaling the nose of a blueback from the bait tank, there is an acre of water boiling. Big hybrid bass herd herring around the cove. The trolling motor whirrs to keep you in casting range. For the next few hours the action came in flurries, with multiple anglers battling through double and triple hook-ups whenever baits encountered a school of hungry hybrids. Some fish came on multiple downlines arrayed in rod holders. The most exciting takes
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Perfect storm, meet the perfect bib. Huk’s Next Level Bib is built to keep Mother Nature at bay. They start with a lightweight stretch 3-layer, waterproof 10,000mm/Breathable 5000g shell. It’s 100 percent waterproof and windproof, which keeps all the elements out while maintaining best-in-class breathability. All the seams are taped and zippers welded to keep them from leaking. Non-binding and high-stretch, the bib is exceptionally comfortable and gives the wearer a full range of motion. Zip side entry allows for easy on and off, and there’s a zip fly for… well, you know. Gear can be kept handy in a large waterproof tape-welded chest pocket or dual front-thigh bellowed cargo pockets. There’s an internal mesh chest pouch pocket for items you keep close to your heart. Articulated knees are reinforced for durability. Velcro side tabs attached to a rear belt system and boot hem zippers allow the wearer to completely customize the fit. Elastic Huk-branded shoulder straps also optimize comfort. With Huk’s Next Level Bib, there is no such thing as bad weather.
www.hukgear.com Dakine Caliber Jacket The Caliber Jacket is Dakine’s go anywhere, do anything rain jacket. The company’s most technical men’s everyday jacket, the Caliber is sure to become an everyday, lightweight layer for guys who enjoy any type of outdoor adventure. Don’t let the good-looking modern tailored fit fool you. This is a hard-core weatherproof jacket with a waterproof shell that features fully seam-sealed, breathable construction with waterproof zippers and a helmetcompatible cinch hood to keep moisture out. Mechanical stretch 2.5 Layer construction provides a 20K/20K rating, which means this outer layer provides a wide range of motion with superb waterproof breathability. Underarm pit zips provide added ventilation for temperature regulation. Anglers will appreciate bomb-proof zippers that will stand up to the roughest marine environments and the clean exterior, which limits linegrabbing and tangling potential. Notable fit features include an extended back hem, articulated sleeves and adjustable cuffs. An invisible zippered media chest pocket keeps your electronic gadgetry safe, dry and secure. Dakine is based in the windy and wet Pacific Northwest, and the Caliber jacket is designed to keep wearers comfortable and dry in just those conditions.
ExOfficio prides itself on high-performance apparel for travel and adventure, and their technical clothing might as well be custommade for anglers. Their Sol Cool line is designed for the sun, and the Camino Convertible Pant-Short is perfect to keep you comfortable whether you’re wetwading a mountain stream, casting from the deck of a bass boat or poling the Bermudian flats. The benefits of zip-off legs are obvious for anyone who has spent any time on the water, and UPF 50 sun protection is essential for long days in the sun. The jade-infused Nycott fabric with Teflon Shield+ is very durable, stands up to rough treatment and even feels cool to the touch. Silvadur anti-bacterial technology helps eliminate odor, so you’ll smell fresher when you come off the water. The Camino Convertible Pant-Short features two security zip cargo pockets, a cell phone pouch inside the right leg pocket, two security zip back pockets, zippered leg hems, full inseam gusset, contoured tricot-lined waistband and an indestructible button system. All lengths zip off to an 8.5-inch short. And weighing just 10.5 ounces, you might forget you’re wearing pants.
www.exofficio.com Xtratuf Legacy 2.0 Engineered to withstand the world’s toughest conditions, the Legacy 2.0 is a hardcore fishing boot 50 years in the making. The latest addition to XTRATUF’s iconic legacy collection features an advanced new outsole that surpasses the SRC slip resistance rating, a textured heel for easy on/off that won’t get caught in gill nets and a contoured toppling binding so it does not rub harshly against calves. Acid- and chemicalresistant uppers along with shin and bib guards keep fishermen protected while a Polyurethane insole ensures comfort for long days on deck. All boots within the Legacy collection are 100 percent waterproof with unique performance features. Each boot is made with XTRATUF’s signature triple dipping technique, which creates a seamless barrier that is highly resistant to many organic and inorganic acids, chemicals and contaminants. The latex neoprene is ozone resistant and is softer, lighter and far more pliable than ordinary rubber. Cushioned insoles with arch support help fight fatigue and stress on the legs and back. All XTRATUF Legacy boots come with a non-marking, slip-resistant Chevron outsole that provides unparalleled traction on any surface in the most extreme conditions.
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If they’ll keep you comfortable in the Himalayas, they’ll keep you comfortable anywhere. Sherpa’s Nilgiris are the perfect soft-shell pant for any outdoor activity in cold conditions.
If there’s anyone who knows how to stay warm in bitter cold conditions, it’s waterfowlers, who view frigid temperatures as invitation to go out into the field. Heybo’s Delta Vest is designed to protect you from bitter winds on those cold-weather days. This classic-cut piece features Realtree Max 5 camo, a vertical zippered pocket on the left chest, and two lower zippered pockets. The Delta Vest is built to be worn in the field or as a casual piece. With a full zip front, the Delta Vest features 100 percent poly fleece to keep your core warm while allowing freedom of movement for your arms. Even in damp conditions, this moisture wicking garment will keep you warm. The Delta vest may have been designed for duck hunting, but any outdoorsman will appreciate the warmth and functionality of this versatile vest.
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Stretchy and quiet, Nilgiris keep you feeling warm, dry and comfortable even as you work up a sweat. They are made of a three-layer softshell laminate and lined with a light, soft fleece, so they provide breathable, durable, wind and water repellant shelter for your legs. They are also stretchy, which means moving in them feels unrestricted and effortless. Wear them with a base-layer or on their own to suit conditions.
The North Face Men’s Venture 2 Jacket The Venture 2 Jacket is an unlined, packable, weatherproof rain jacket that is perfect for year-round use. Whether you’re in the backcountry of the Florida Keys or the Blue Ridge Mountains, this lightweight, waterproof and windproof jacket will be there to protect you from the elements when you need it.
The Three-layer softshell laminate is highly breathable and wind- and water-proof. A gusseted crotch accommodates a full and natural range of motion. Three zip pockets—two hand and one thigh—keep essentials handy. Long, twoway, ankle zippers allow for venting and easy on and off over boots. An integrated, adjustable belt customizes the fit, and there are no seams on top of the knees to chafe or cause discomfort. These pants are functional enough to keep you happy in the harshest conditions and comfortable enough to wear around the house.
www. sherpaadventuregear. co.uk Under Armour Storm Surge The Storm Surge is exactly the lightweight rain jacket one would expect from Under Armour, a company devoted to designing high-performance apparel. Unbelievably lightweight and packable, the Storm Surge is a jacket that is easy to keep on-hand, whether in a pack or stowed in a box, which means it is the jacket that will be there when those pop-up thunderstorms roll over the water. UA’s Storm technology has created a shell that is 100 percent waterproof, with fully taped seams to keep the wearer dry in wet weather. And this piece of gear does not sacrifice breathability. A 10K/10K rating means the Storm Surge has found a good balance between keeping water out while allowing airflow For those warm, humid days, when some rain jackets just leave you wet with sweat instead of rain, on-demand zip vents under the arms provide additional breathability to keep the wearer cool and dry. On cool mornings, windproof materials and construction block out the breeze with 2.5 layer bonded fabric and a durable, smooth exterior. The Storm Surge has a loose, fuller cut for complete comfort and a full range of motion. Adjustable cuffs and a bungee hem keep moisture from creeping in, while zippered hand pockets keep gear safe.
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Heybo Delta Vest-Max 5
The North Face’s DryVent 2.5L technology utilizes a polyurethane coating that is remarkably waterproof, breathable and durable to create a jacket for active pursuits where light weight and packability are essential. An inner layer finished with dry touch print helps raise the fabric from the skin for comfort and to enable quick transfer of vapor to the outside. The Venture 2 also packs up small into its own pocket. In short, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, this jacket is designed to be there to keep you dry and comfortable. A relaxed fit and adjustable hood provide a full range of motion as well as room for extra layers, hats or helmets. Pit-zip venting increases breathability. Hand pockets are covered and zippered to store gear safe and dry. Adjustable Velcro cuff tabs keep water from running down your arm while casting, and a hem cinch-cord stops wetness from coming in from below. With a durable yet breathable ripstop exterior, it is likely the wearer will never need to use The North Face’s legendary lifetime warranty.
www.northface.com HammerHead Mahi Mahi Ahi Gloves The HammerHead Dentex, Mahi Mahi Ahi gloves are protection on “rear-knuckle” steroids! Hammerhead has taken its best-selling red Dentex cutresistant gloves and added a thick coat of “EKP” or Enhanced Knuckle Protection to create the perfect gloves for spearfishing and lobstering. Dentex gloves were already the No. 1 best-selling protective gloves for warm water. Made from special UHMW ANSI Level 5 fabrics, they are light, flexible and offer incredible cut and puncture resistant protection up to 15 times stronger than steel. With chemical- and heat-resistant Nitrile Grip coating, you’ll never lose your grip on pole spears, rocks, fillet knives, lobster snares or with any application where extra grip is desired. With the addition of EKP, Hammerhead has brought a new and improved glove to the marketplace that offers complete protection for the front as well as the back of your hands and especially your knuckles.
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What’s It Like to Live in a Log Cabin?
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View time-lapsed video at www.blueridgelogcabins.net As an outdoor enthusiast, I’m naturally drawn to the aesthetic charm of log cabins. I have enjoyed numerous stays and vacations in log cabins over the years. Living in one on a long term or even potentially permanent basis is an intriguing thought for me. With that question in mind, I set out to speak with individuals who have taken that step, just to get their honest opinions, before I make the leap to a log cabin as my permanent residence. My first call was to Mark Alberghini, our Charlotte, North Carolina co-publisher. He and his family have been living in a log cabin for more than 20 years. According to Mark, returning to his cabin after a stressfilled day in the publishing business offers an immediate calming effect. He went on to say that living in a log cabin has left him less interested in vacations than at any other time in his life. His now-grown daughters tell him they are always pleased to return to the log cabin for holidays and family events, and that it seems to have created a deeper sense of tradition than many of their friends who live in conventional homes seem to experience.
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The crowds are gone and that means less pressure on the fish which is good news for local anglers. The speckled trout and redfish are still holding on the flats in their typical late summer
Jenna Skelton of Panama City with a fine red snapper.
pattern. Early in the morning before the sun gets high, the trout and redfish will be pushed up on the flats, feeding in very shallow water. As it heats up, they will move out onto the deeper flats with grass, or into the channels around the mouths of the bayous. Use top-water lures early in the morning and late in the afternoon, then switch to soft plastics or suspending baits in the mid part of the day. Obviously, there’s no bad time to use live bait. There are still plenty of Spanish mackerel in the bay around the pass and the bridges; use a spoon for casting and trolling. Some really nice mangrove snapper are being caught in the bay around the rocks and shallow structures using small shrimp or cut bait on a lightweight bottom rig. Big bull redfish can be caught under the bridges and in the pass on an outgoing tide using blue crabs or fiddler crabs and most other live baits. On the beach side there are
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get checked out if you have any kind of bump or spot on your skin that you might not be sure of. It’s just not worth the risk to ignore, and the longer things are left untreated, the worse the results can be…Don’t put it off! He also suggests you always cover up with sun block and clothing with a high UPF protection rating. I agree, and do my best to follow his advice especially with my clothing. A hat, long pants, long sleeve shirts and a face mask are my choice. I suggest you purchase clothing built for sun protection because not all clothing is designed to protect you in this way. Gillz LLC (https://gillz-gear. com) produces the shirts and masks I’ve been fishing with for many years now… they’re all I use. GillzTec™ fabric with a UPF 50+ rating blocks 98% of the sun’s UVA/UVB rays. Their products are specifically designed to protect you from the sun while keeping you cool by maximizing ventilation with their unique Gillz Cross Breeze Ventilation™. The Pro Striker Series shirt, with the mask built into the collar, makes it easy to cover my face and neck from the sun and bugs. These shirts will keep you cool and protected and that means more fish! Take care of yourselves, cover up with the right gear and don’t wait to have that spot looked at. ~ Capt. Randy (C-note) Cnota
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September fishing is always fun, and it’s typically a transitional month for inshore fishing. Temperatures and humidity start to drop, and fish can begin schooling. Trout and redfish will start to bunch up in areas on the flats and feed heavily on pilchards and other bait fish. As temps begin to drop slightly, fish will feed throughout the day, not just early mornings. I usually like to start midmorning, up shallow, in 2- to 3-feet of water, Abbey Posey with a stud 27 inch looking for large wakes redfish caught on the new Storm and/or stirred up water Coastal paddle tail in mullet color. where fish have been feeding; that’s where I’ll throw live pilchards or pinfish under a cork. Top-water plugs like a Rapala Skitterwalk is a great choice in the mornings. Redfish will also start feeding around creek mouths and other freshwater inflows because shrimp start hatching and flowing into the bays: live shrimp under a cork or artificial shrimp jigs work great here. Capt. Jordan Todd Saltwater Obsessions 850-227-6550
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Recreational Gray Triggerfish Season Open for Select Dates in September and October Recreational gray triggerfish season will open to harvest in Gulf state waters Sept. 1-4, 9 and 10 and Oct. 7, 8, 14, and 15. The season remains closed in Gulf federal waters through Dec. 31, 2017. Gear Requirements: • Legal Gear: hook and line, spears, gigs • Reef fish gear requirements apply State Waters Harvest Seasons Gulf: Recreational gray triggerfish season will open to harvest in Gulf state waters Sept. 1-4, 9 and 10 and Oct. 7, 8, 14, and 15. The season remains closed in Gulf federal waters through Dec. 31, 2017. Atlantic: Open year-round.
Tide Charts | Apalachicola | Sep/2017 | Florida
Florida Regulations:
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Gulf State Waters
Atlantic State Waters
Minimum Size Limit
14” Fork Length
12” Fork Length
Daily Bag Limit
2 per person
10 per person
Habitat and Fishing Tips: Gray Triggerfish, Balistes capriscus, inhabit hard bottom ledges and artificial reefs in water depths that exceed 80 feet. Because they prefer the same type of habitat, they are almost always found in association with red snapper. Triggerfish feed primarily on benthic invertebrates including crabs, sea urchins, shrimp, sand dollars and mollusks. Recreational anglers commonly catch triggers on squid or cut bait but they are also harvested by spear fishing. Triggerfish are notorious bait stealers and often frustrate anglers targeting larger snapper and grouper. Because triggerfish have a hard, bony mouth, it is very important to use a small, very sharp hook. Light to medium bottom fishing equipment with 20 to 50 pound test line is sufficient for triggerfish which average 2 to 4 pounds. State Record: 12 lb 7 oz, caught near Pensacola July 15, 2001
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Federal Waters Harvest Season: Gulf of Mexico: 14” FL; 2 fish bag limit within 20 reef fish aggregate. Closed through Dec. 31, 2017, reopening to harvest Jan. 1, 2018. Atlantic: 14” FL; included in the 20 fish snapper grouper aggregate bag limit.
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his year, anglers heading out of C-Quarters Marina in Carrabelle, FL to catch the winning kingfish were met with challenging weather and high seas. On Sunday storms rolled through the area making it extremely hard for smaller boats to reach the fertile fishing grounds. The winning team, “Bill Collector”, with Capt. Page Pitman of Crawfordville, FL at the helm, steered his 34’ Hydra Sport Custom to victory by concentrating his efforts on finding the right live bait and presenting it in the right manner. His son Gage Pitman hauled in the 47 pound smoker king for the win…No doubt, dad was proud! Capt. Pitman offered few details about how the winning fish was caught, but he recommends anglers try different techniques for bagging giant kings…hmmm? Avery Anderson won the youth division with a 10.3 lb. king and Kate Clark aboard Team Barnes Capital Group won the ladies division. Rob Grabemann of the Leukemia Research Foundation noted that, thanks in part to this event, new technology has rounded the corner in the treatment of leukemia, and they’re closer to a cure than ever before. Donations to the foundation totaled $50,000 for this year’s event bringing the total to over $915,000 raised over the Shootout’s history, putting the $1M goal well within reach. The good people that plan, conduct and support this event continue their hard work and commitment in preparation for next
ABOVE: First place team Bill Collector with their winning 47 lb. king. Todd & Jessica Welch, Gage Pitman, David Bramblett & Page Pitman. TOP, RIGHT: Kingfish Shootout’s Youth Division winner, Avery Anderson of Register, GA with his 10.3 lb. king.
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lake SEMINOLE Lake Conditions: full pool, clear to stained, 86°. As we enter into the dog-days of summer, bass fishing on Lake Seminole is and has been good. Bass are hitting top-water lures like buzz-baits and walking baits. The Flint River arm and the Spring Creek arm have had more hydrilla than I have seen in years, which has helped keep the water in these areas of the lake very clear. The Strike King Sexy Dog in Blue Gizzard Shad color has been getting me some explosive strikes! I like throwing this bait on a 7’3” medium heavy rod with 50 lb. braided line so I can get the big bass out of the grass. Another technique has been flipping a creature-bait in the thick grass. I like to use a Strike King Rodent in black and blue flake, Caleb Bryant of Atlanta, GA with a 1 ½ oz. tungsten with a nice Seminole bass. weight with at least 50 lb. braided line, fished through the same areas where I get top-water bites. I rig this on a 4/0 straight-shank flipping hook. The stripers have been schooling on the main lake and are being caught on crank baits and Alabama-rigs, and we’ve seen some huge ones! They are a lot of fun when you catch one right after another. Bream and catfish have been coming across the docks at Wingate’s Lunker Lodge by the coolers-full and folks seem to be having a good time catching them. Ms. Jane says she’s been selling lots of crickets and wigglers to the kids as they have been doing some last minute fishing before going back to school. Fall is a great time to go fishing on Lake Seminole. If you are interested in learning the lake and its patterns or just a fun day of fishing, give me a call at (850)264-7534.
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Hello anglers! September is a great month for fishing our local waters. It’s still warm enough to host those warm water pelagics and we might get lucky and catch a break from the heat from time to time.
Inshore:
It’s a fantastic time to work those deep holes, docks, rocks, and bridges. I recommend fishing these areas with a variety of baits. I often have two people tossing live shrimp or
Andrew Messer pulled this beauty out of St. Andrew Bay while fishing with Capt. Jason.
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pilchards and two people dropping large live or fresh cut baits at the same time. This allows you to cover the spectrum of species available in any particular spot. Trout and redfish will be chewing on the flats, but I would fish live baits or top water plugs early and late in the day for shallow water success.
and add excitement to the trip. Skirted cigar minnows and diving plugs will produce this month. Be sure to tip those rigs with 30- to 50-lb. test wire leaders.
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