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ast month, a couple buddies and I booked a charter for the opening day of Florida’s Gulf red snapper season with Capt. Brian Smith, of Big Bend Charters out of Steinhatchee. Capt. B. has a 34-foot power catamaran with enough room on the deck to play a game of volleyball. If you’ve ever been red snapper fishing, you understand the process. The day starts with loading the boat with tackle ranging from 8-pound light tackle to 30-pound bottom fishing rigs. A complement of frozen baits, including Spanish sardines, squid and chum blocks fill one of the big coolers. We ran out to a spot south of the Steinhatchee River and broke out light tackle to catch live bait. It’s basically bream fishing gear, using tiny slivers of squid to catch pinfish and other finned critters. All would be used to create an offshore smorgasbord for snapper, grouper, king mackerel, cobia and more. With the livewell full, it was just over an hour’s run at 27 knots to reach our first drop in 65 feet of water. We were anchored over a ledge with about 3 feet of relief. That doesn’t seem like much, but in the vast expanse of flat bottom out there, a small change in the topography can create an entire ecosystem. Each of us took a corner of the big catamaran and dropped live baits down. Before the bait could reach the bottom, our offerings were usually inhaled by either a grouper or a snapper. These were not small fish. The snapper averaged about 28 inches, and the grouper

were well in excess of the 24-inch minimum length. We would catch a couple fish at a spot and then move to another. The idea is that once you get a couple fish on the line, the remaining fish tend to get a bit finicky, and the bite can slow down. When a fish came on board, we paused for a quick photo and shouted “atta-boy” from across the boat. In all, we limited out on red snapper and had five gag grouper as bonus fish for the day. From first-hand experience I can tell you there’s no shortage of bottomfishing adventure to be had in the Gulf of Mexico. The Florida Gulf snapper season remains open through July 25. Alabama’s season runs Fridays through Mondays until July 19. Louisiana will remain open Fridays through Su nd ay s , and on

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holidays, until the state quota is met. Mississippi is open seven days a week with an undetermined closing date as fisheries managers closely monitor catches to avoid overrunning the quota. The Texas season ends Aug. 2 for charter boats and Aug. 3 for private vessels. As summer gets in full swing, give some thought to ways you can get outdoors, enjoy each other’s company at a distance and get rid of those social-distancing blues. Cefus McRae is host of the Nuts & Bolts of Fishing Series, contact him via e-mail at Cefus@ NutsAndBoltsFishing.com

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Finding a productive pattern and making high-percentage presentations wins tournaments; it does not typically catch double-digit bass. Bass large enough for the record books are loners. Anglers who pursue them are looking for one big bite. Here’s a little insight on how successful trophy hunters fish:

LOCATION: With a few exceptions, large reservoirs are not the best trophy bass fisheries. It’d be a good wager that more giant bass are caught from jonboats than from high-performance bass boats. There is a south Georgia gentleman, who prefers to remain unnamed, who has caught countless 10-plus-pounders and several fish that weigh in the high teens. He’s made a practice of looking for out-of-the-way lakes and ponds. Upon getting landowner permission, it takes him a single trip to determine if he’s found the right mix of depth, water flow, vegetation and forage to produce monster bass. If the lake doesn’t have what he’s looking for, he moves on. If he sees what he likes, he fishes it hard, often at night and often concentrating on just one point or drop-off where the biggest fish in the lake is likely to be. The strategy is to make a thousand casts to the best holding water or to sit there quietly By CAM Staff for hours keeping a live bait fresh. When it comes to public waters, smaller reservoirs or hidden gems like oxbow lakes off productive rivers can be pay dirt. Find waters with a reputation for large fish, and then scour them with electronics for the edges where sunken creek channels with plenty of cover lie adjacent to shallower feeding areas. Keep in mind that large fish dominate prime holding areas. Find that magic spot, fish it hard, and it will produce year after year, even if hile perusing the various big-bass records lists, it becomes readily it’s just one big fish for a week’s worth of fishing. apparent that huge bass usually come from lakes with a bigbass reputation. Also, anglers appearing in these lists often have TACTICS: Giant bass don’t like to chase food, and they prefer large multiple large bass to their names. meals. Trophy bass hunting with lures is slow and tedious. Drag a big jig with There is a lesson here for anyone in search of their personal-best a chunky trailer across the bottom, Texas-rig a big 12- to 16-inch worm or largemouth. Whether it’s a 10-pounder or one that weighs into the teens, slow-dance a swimbait. Fish as slow as you can, and then slow down more. luck is rarely the primary factor that leads to a true giant. Most of the time Stick with it and remain vigilant. Remember that you’re fishing for one bite. anglers who catch monster bass use specialized tactics to specifically target If you’re not snooty about it, live bait will absolutely increase your odds. them. Go with the natural forage for the water you’re fishing. If it’s gizzard shad, These are not the tactics used by professional tournament anglers. fish a big one. Largemouth bass have huge mouths relative to their body size.

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omething is better than nothing. That seems to be the consensus of anglers after NOAA’s early June announcement of a four-day recreational red snapper season in the South Atlantic. With open dates set for July 10-12 and July 17, recreational anglers and charter captains are hoping for good weather during what promises to become a mad scramble at boat ramps from the Florida Keys up the Atlantic coast through Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The well-known reefs and wrecks will be packed with anglers dropping baits and jockeying for position to catch their one fish per person, per day limit with no minimum size. For some, catching those limits won’t take long at all. Reports from captains in the fishery tell of areas where an over-abundance of red snapper is making it tough to target any other species. All the while, data used by federal fisheries managers indicates overfishing for the species is still occurring. Since 2017, the South Atlantic red snapper season has been curtailed each year. Since 2010, a cumulative total of just 37 days has been allowed in South Atlantic federal waters. In May of this year, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) was scrambling to make rule changes that would allow any 2020 season at all. Effective July 15, regulations require descending devices be on board and readily available on all vessels pursuing grouper or snapper in the South Atlantic. Non-offset, non-stainless steel hooks are mandatory north of 28 degrees north latitude, which is near Cape Canaveral. It’s a similar scenario to what played out with red snapper seasons in the Gulf of Mexico over the last decade. Bound by legislation, federal managers are forced to make decisions based on available data on snapper stocks. At the same time, anglers and groups pushing for angler access insist the data is badly flawed. According to the American Sportfishing Association, the trade organization that produces ICAST and lobbies on behalf of the industry, an updated and improved red snapper stock assessment is due in spring of 2021. In the meantime, recreational anglers must be happy with what they get, which is roughly 70 percent of the total allowed catch. Commercial anglers get the other 30 percent.

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Summertime fishing is in full swing here in sunny South Florida! Prevailing southeast winds, typically light in July, and water temps in the 80’s will be the norm for the next several months. Dolphin aka mahi mahi have been seen in good numbers but expect their size and numbers to dwindle during the summer. Your best bet to catch some delicious mahi will be to run out looking for those weedlines and other debris. I have had the most success lately just drifting with the flotsam, tossing out dead bait chunks, and sending a live bait down deep. July also means a lot of bonito, kingfish, and sharks should be in our waters. You can find sails, kingfish, bonito, sharks, and maybe some mahi anywhere in depths from 80’ to 300’ all along our coast. If it’s one of those typical hot & flat days, try trolling to cover more ground and excite the fish to bite. When you are bottom fishing, try using live bait to eliminate a lot of the “bycatch.” The blackfin tuna bite has been especially good the last couple months, especially on the kite or if you can live chum, with bigger than average fish for this area being caught regularly. Try fishing for tuna in the early morning and before sunset, they love to feed in low-light conditions.

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Time 12:29 AM 01:31 AM 02:31 AM 03:25 AM 04:16 AM 05:03 AM 05:47 AM 12:05 AM 12:47 AM 01:28 AM 02:10 AM 02:54 AM 03:41 AM 04:31 AM 05:23 AM 12:28 AM 01:23 AM 02:17 AM 03:07 AM 03:54 AM 04:40 AM 05:26 AM 06:13 AM 12:28 AM 01:14 AM 02:04 AM 02:57 AM 03:54 AM 04:55 AM 12:13 AM 01:16 AM

Hgt 0.34L 0.33L 0.31L 0.28L 0.27L 0.27L 0.29L 2.50H 2.41H 2.33H 2.24H 2.17H 2.10H 2.06H 2.03H 0.56L 0.52L 0.46L 0.39L 0.32L 0.25L 0.20L 0.14L 2.58H 2.52H 2.43H 2.34H 2.25H 2.19H 0.42L 0.41L

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Time 06:16 AM 07:13 AM 08:09 AM 09:01 AM 09:51 AM 10:40 AM 11:28 AM 06:30 AM 07:13 AM 07:56 AM 08:39 AM 09:24 AM 10:10 AM 10:58 AM 11:48 AM 06:16 AM 07:07 AM 07:56 AM 08:43 AM 09:30 AM 10:17 AM 11:05 AM 11:56 AM 07:01 AM 07:51 AM 08:43 AM 09:38 AM 10:35 AM 11:34 AM 05:58 AM 06:58 AM

Hgt 2.26H 2.25H 2.25H 2.25H 2.24H 2.22H 2.19H 0.31L 0.33L 0.33L 0.32L 0.30L 0.27L 0.24L 0.20L 2.03H 2.05H 2.10H 2.15H 2.21H 2.27H 2.31H 2.35H 0.09L 0.05L 0.01L -0.01L -0.03L -0.04L 2.17H 2.18H

Time 12:51 PM 1:48 PM 2:43 PM 3:35 PM 4:24 PM 5:10 PM 5:54 PM 12:15 PM 1:02 PM 1:51 PM 2:42 PM 3:36 PM 4:31 PM 5:27 PM 6:21 PM 12:40 PM 1:31 PM 2:21 PM 3:10 PM 3:57 PM 4:44 PM 5:32 PM 6:22 PM 12:49 PM 1:46 PM 2:45 PM 3:48 PM 4:53 PM 5:57 PM 12:34 PM 1:32 PM

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7:12 PM 8:01 PM 8:47 PM 9:31 PM 10:15 PM 10:58 PM 11:42 PM

2.35H 2.43H 2.51H 2.58H 2.62H 2.63H 2.62H

7:14 PM 8:09 PM 9:07 PM 10:08 PM 11:10 PM

0.03L 0.14L 0.25L 0.34 L 0.40L

Inshore and at the inlets, pilchards and sardines should be showing up more and it’s time for the snook spawn and tarpon to start showing up too. Tarpon have been seen and landed at the Palm Beach Inlet and I know that snook are being landed at the Jupiter Inlet, especially if you can get your hands on some live croakers. Snook spawn in areas where high current flow will carry their eggs during the new and full moons this time of the year through September. You will find the snook and tarpon congregating at the passes, bridges, and major sloughs with a fast moving current. These fish like small live baits such as pilchards, shrimp, pinfish, croakers, and live crabs. Keep in mind, these fish like conserving their energy. They only eat when eating is ‘easy’- often at night or on strong tide flows. Plan your trip according! Good luck and safe travels out on the water this month and be sure to shout or say “hello” if you see me fishing…follow your dream! Ask me questions about fishing & see my recent FISHING VIDEOS on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/darcizzleoffshore

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Time 01:30 AM 02:27 AM 03:22 AM 04:13 AM 05:03 AM 05:52 AM 06:39 AM 12:36 AM 01:17 AM 01:58 AM 02:38 AM 03:20 AM 04:05 AM 04:53 AM 12:43 AM 01:34 AM 02:23 AM 03:10 AM 03:55 AM 04:40 AM 05:25 AM 06:10 AM 12:16 AM 01:02 AM 01:49 AM 02:38 AM 03:31 AM 04:28 AM 12:11 AM 01:13 AM 02:12 AM

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Time 06:51 AM 07:50 AM 08:46 AM 09:38 AM 10:28 AM 11:16 AM 12:02 PM 07:26 AM 08:13 AM 09:00 AM 09:47 AM 10:36 AM 11:26 AM 12:15 PM 05:46 AM 06:41 AM 07:35 AM 08:27 AM 09:17 AM 10:05 AM 10:53 AM 11:42 AM 06:58 AM 07:48 AM 08:40 AM 09:36 AM 10:36 AM 11:37 AM 05:30 AM 06:34 AM 07:35 AM

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Time 1:54 PM 2:49 PM 3:42 PM 4:32 PM 5:21 PM 6:09 PM 6:56 PM 12:47 PM 1:32 PM 2:17 PM 3:04 PM 3:54 PM 4:47 PM 5:43 PM 1:04 PM 1:52 PM 2:39 PM 3:24 PM 4:09 PM 4:54 PM 5:40 PM 6:28 PM 12:32 PM 1:23 PM 2:17 PM 3:15 PM 4:16 PM 5:21 PM 12:39 PM 1:38 PM 2:35 PM

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FISHINGFORECASTS SOUTH COUNTY INSHORE & FRESHWATER By Capt. Patrick Smith Contributing Writer

July can be a great month for fishing, getting up early and beating the heat is the trick. Sometimes, I launch the boat at 3am when it’s a cool 90 degrees and the snook are chewing. Once the water temps get too high, it is best to lay up and wait for the evening. There should be plenty of tarpon and snook hanging out around the jetties and bridges. Work the shadow lines with a Bomber Magnum, a Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow and big swim baits that move some water. It is not snook season, so take care to revive the fish before release. They might be spawning, and safe handling will ensure future generations. The freshwater scene is going to be all about the peacock bass and clown knifefish. They will be on ledges, edges and in the shade under docks hanging out waiting to ambush whatever is unlucky enough to get close. Some of my favorites now are twitch baits, unweighted flukes and firetiger jerk baits.

Pat Gonzalez with a full grown jack in the Lake Worth Lagoon.

13 year old Mya landed her first tarpon.

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Greg Pace from Jupiter brought his dad out and landed some awesome peacock bass.

PORT WPB - TIDE CHART PORT OF WEST PALM BEACH, FL Station ID: 8722588 Date 7/01 7/02 7/03 7/04 7/05 7/06 7/07 7/08 7/09 7/10 7/11 7/12 7/13 7/14 7/15 7/16 7/17 7/18 7/19 7/20 7/21 7/22 7/23 7/24 7/25 7/26 7/27 7/28 7/29 7/30 7/31

Day Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Time 05:18 AM 12:17 AM 01:16 AM 02:11 AM 03:01 AM 03:49 AM 04:36 AM 05:21 AM 06:07 AM 12:35 AM 01:17 AM 02:01 AM 02:47 AM 03:36 AM 04:27 AM 05:18 AM 12:17 AM 01:07 AM 01:53 AM 02:37 AM 03:21 AM 04:06 AM 04:52 AM 05:40 AM 12:18 AM 01:08 AM 02:01 AM 02:58 AM 04:00 AM 05:02 AM 12:04 AM

Hgt 2.57H 0.04L 0.01L -0.03L -0.04L -0.02L 0.03L 0.09L 0.14L 2.70H 2.56H 2.43H 2.33H 2.25H 2.21H 2.22H 0.54L 0.46L 0.35L 0.25L 0.14L 0.05L -0.04L -0.10L 3.14H 3.02H 2.89H 2.76H 2.66H 2.62H 0.38L

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Time 11:31 AM 06:16 AM 07:12 AM 08:06 AM 08:58 AM 09:48 AM 10:36 AM 11:24 AM 12:10 PM 06:52 AM 07:38 AM 08:23 AM 09:08 AM 09:53 AM 10:40 AM 11:27 AM 06:08 AM 06:56 AM 07:44 AM 08:31 AM 09:20 AM 10:09 AM 11:00 AM 11:52 AM 06:31 AM 07:25 AM 08:20 AM 09:17 AM 10:15 AM 11:14 AM 06:03 AM

Hgt -0.49L 2.56H 2.56H 2.56H 2.56H 2.5H 2.51H 2.46H 2.41H 0.20L 0.23L 0.24L 0.24L 0.21L 0.17L 0.10L 2.27H 2.34H 2.44H 2.55H 2.66H 2.76H 2.85H 2.92H -0.15L -0.18L -0.19L -0.19L -0.18L -0.18L 2.62H

Time 6:10 PM 12:28 PM 1:23 PM 2:15 PM 3:05 PM 3:53 PM 4:40 PM 5:27 PM 6:16 PM 12:57 PM 1:46 PM 2:37 PM 3:30 PM 4:24 PM 5:17 PM 6:07 PM 12:16 PM 1:03 PM 1:50 PM 2:36 PM 3:23 PM 4:11 PM 5:01 PM 5:55 PM 12:47 PM 1:45 PM 2:47 PM 3:51 PM 4:55 PM 5:56 PM 12:13 PM

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Hgt 3.09H -0.55L -0.58L -0.57L -0.52L -0.41L -0.26L -0.09L 0.09L 2.37H 2.34H 2.34H 2.38H 2.46H 2.56H 2.70H 0.00L -0.11L -0.23L -0.32L -0.37L -0.36L -0.30L -0.18L 2.97H 3.00H 3.03H 3.07H 3.12H 3.19H -0.18L

Time

Hgt

7:06 PM 8:00 PM 8:51 PM 9:40 PM 10:27 PM 11:11 PM 11:54 PM

3.19H 3.25H 3.25H 3.20H 3.11H 2.99H 2.85H

7:05 PM 7:56 PM 8:47 PM 9:39 PM 10:32 PM 11:25 PM

0.26L 0.40L 0.51L 0.57L 0.60L 0.59L

6:55 PM 7:42 PM 8:28 PM 9:13 PM 9:59 PM 10:44 PM 11:30 PM

2.84H 2.98H 3.10H 3.19H 3.25H 3.26H 3.23H

6:52 PM 7:53 PM 8:55 PM 9:58 PM 11:02 PM

-0.04L 0.11L 0.23L 0.33L 0.38L

6:53 PM 3.24H

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PALM BEACH COUNTY 9

ON THE RANGE

FISHINGFORECAST PALM BEACH IN & OFFSHORE

By Chuck Papp Contributing Writer In today’s modern age of plastic and new pistols coming out almost weekly, there still is one handgun that’s design has stood the test of time for over 100 years and still is a very viable tool. The John Browning 45 caliber 1911 semiautomatic pistol. Developed in 1905 but its trademark name comes from the year that the United States Military accepted it into service which was 1911. This pistol is still in use today with a few individuals of the armed services. This pistol has seen and done it all; 2 World Wars, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and everything in between. However, it does get overlooked a lot today because of the new self-defense pistols on the market but is still a worthy choice for an individual looking for a new handgun. This pistol can do it all, from protection of your house, to a day at the range, or your companion in the outdoors. The design of the 45 1911 is generally a single stack, there are a few exceptions, but mostly a 7 to 8 round capacity magazine. The single stack is easier for most people to load the ammunition into the magazine. 90% of the individuals I encounter have a tough time just getting 4 rounds into a double stack magazine which can hold generally 10 to 20 rounds. “How many bullets does it hold?” is a question we get all the time, but what difference does it make if you CAN’T load it! Plus, with the size and energy of that 45 caliber bullet you don’t need a lot. I know gun guys say the ammo has gotten extremely better for the 9mm but it’s not the same. The 1911 also has the best trigger mechanism on the market, and what makes a good shooter is how easy the trigger is. Being a single action design, the 1911 has the best trigger out there. The 1911 incorporates a thumb safety and a beavertail designed safety, which most pistols today have neither of. I like having a safety on a firearm, there are a lot of people who don’t but to each is own. My final point about the 1911, it’s made from good old fashioned steel. The maintenance is a little more but worth it. There are a few manufacturers and gunsmiths that take this design to the next level as far as craftsmanship and in some instances pure art. Some companies will take “plastic” framed guns and throw some paint on them, cut a few holes here and there, change a barrel and turn that $500 pistol into $2000.00, but it’s still a plastic gun. Nighthawk, Wilson, Ed Brown, and Les Baer are all high end craftsmen of the 1911; real gunsmiths building serious pistols. If you are looking for the highest-end self-defense pistol out there or want the crown jewel for a collection look at a 45 caliber 1911 pistol. It is and will always be the king of kings.

By Capt. Weston Russell Contributing Writer

Welcome to the Coastal Angler Magazine fishing report for the month of July. Calm seas and afternoon rain will be the normal for this time of year. Get yourself out early morning to make the most of your day. Most anglers will head out to the deep looking for dolphin, but the pros know that the best opportunities are just out of the inlets. Florida has the most man made reefs in the country and most anglers drive right over all the Capt. Weston and Ellie with a best spots to head offshore to weed lines. jumbo African pompano. Your GPS has all the good spots already programmed in the unit. Try stopping and jigging a few before burning that fuel. Near shore reefs hold fish like amber jack, cobia and permit as well as African pompano to name a few. These fish make great table fare and are hard fighting fish. If you are an angler that doesn’t care about the nearshore bite and wants the offshore feel... get yourself an electric reel like the Daiwa 3000 with the hand crank and go deep drop for swordfish. There have been some slobs landed recently and some great opportunities for finding floating structure with dolphin. Put a chum bag out when dropping, this will ring the dinner bell. Don’t forget to drift a bait off the riggers. You just don’t know who is swimming by the boat. Thanks again for taking the time to read this and....tight lines! Captain Weston Russell 561-310-2690 • www.reelintensefishing.com

DRIFTFISHING By Sandra Schulz, Contributing Writer

So nice to be back on the water and fishing once again! June has yielded pretty nice catches of king mackerels for us, in weight of up to 32 lbs. with the average of 10-15 lbs. We should be seeing more schools of these kings showing up for the month of July as well as some nice Chuck Papp, Manager snapper consisting of yellowtails, Delray Shooting Center • (561) 265-0700 mangroves, and muttons. We should also be seeing more mahi mahi coming in closer from the Gulf Stream in these summer months. Remember when drifting across the bottom for reef fish, it’s always wise to put a flat line further out, with little or even no weight to maybe catch a mahi or kingfish. We drift Spanish sardines with double 5/0 trailer hook rigs and depending on the current, usually a one ounce slip weight to drift the reefs. Pictured below are some of our recent catches on Living on Island Time Drift Boat. Come see us soon!

Happy 4th of JULY

Sandra Schulz Living On Island Time Drift Fishing • Hypoluxo, FL fishingonislandtime.com • 561-585-4473 • info@fishingonislandtime.com

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ECOTOURISM By Capt. Chris Thalmann Contributing Writer Hello everyone! Here we are in the middle of another South Florida summer. Seas have flattened and it’s a great time of year to spot sea turtles on the ocean! In fact, it’s nearly impossible to be on local waters this time of year and NOT see a sea turtle. In 2019 almost 42,000 sea turtle nests were recorded along Palm Beach County’s ocean beaches between March and October. Roughly half of those nests were located along just 10 miles of north county beaches. These are some of the most densely-nested beaches in the world with lea herback, loggerhead and green sea turtles. Loggerheads are by far the most common nesters, followed by greens and then the massive leatherbacks, who often measure more than 5 feet long and can weigh upwards of 1,000 lbs! That’s a lot of turtle! It’s too early to tell how the 2020 turtle nesting season will turn out, but things look promising. Especially for leatherbacks, who tend to wind up their nesting season in early summer. Nearly 300 leatherback nests have been recorded in Palm Beach County so far this year. PBC nests often represents 40-50% of leatherback nests throughout Florida each year, so each leatherback nest is - very literally - a big deal! As unforgettable as the giant leatherbacks are to see, they’re also pretty rare compared to greens and loggerheads. The latter two species produce tens of thousands of nests locally each year and are by far the species seen most often locally. I’m sometimes asked how best to actually see turtles in the wild. My advice is pretty easy: 1 - Be patient. These animals have been around for hundreds of millions of years. They know their job and how best to go about it. Being in a big hurry to find them won’t make it happen any faster. Just be patient. 2 - Slow down - especially between Lake Worth Inlet and Jupiter Inlet.

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By Christopher Sprague Jr. Angler-Team Tuppens, Contributing Writer Hello Anglers! Throughout this quarantine, I have been doing a ton of bass fishing. I have been going out nearly every day with a friend in my neighborhood. We usually just use some Gambler swimbaits for the open canals and frogs for weeded areas, but every now and then we will buy live bait and catch many more fish. Another amazing thing that I got is a Curado DC 150HG Baitcaster. It has an electric microchip, which brakes the reel the perfect amount to minimize the chance of backlashes and bird nests. It’s expensive, but worth every penny. I can cast around 40 percent farther, which is a great advantage to get to the spot that you really want. The only downside is the higher chance of overcasting, but you can just turn up the brakes or learn how to maintain your distance to prevent overcasting. Throughout my neighborhood, there are many lakes and canals. My friend and I chose a lake, we grabbed our rods and put a live bait on. Just as I put my live bait in the water, I got a 5.5 lb. bass, which was my PB. Then my friend threw his bait out and caught a 6 lb. bowfin. We were so happy that we finally found a good spot! We kept fishing there and got 2 more small bass. Overall, I am just happy to be able to get out and fish during this crazy time. Stay Safe out there! 12 PALM BEACH COUNTY

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Idle speed isn’t necessary but the slower you go the more turtles you’ll see. 3 - If you can safely shut down your motor(s) when you spot turtles, do it. Sea turtles can hearsome sounds, especially underwater, so blending into the background noise of the ocean is a good thing. 4 - Have someone in the bow or up in the tower looking for turtles directly ahead of your boat. Many turtles pop up for air just ahead of boats, get frightened and then immediately dive right back down. Having just one person looking straight ahead makes spotting so much easier. It’s safer for the turtles too! If you and your family would like to join us for an offshore turtle trip this season, e-mail us at info@aquaadventuretours.com for reservations. Several trips will be led by wildlife biologists and a portion of the proceeds from these trips will help support sea turtle conservation work here in South Florida. Captain Chris Thalmann Owner | Aqua Adventure Tours, Inc. aquaadventuretours.com

INSHORE: July will kick off the prime inlet and beach snook fishing. Bucktail jigs and live bait fished near the bottom around the mouths of the inlets work well. Fishing these areas in Brian with a smoker kingfish. a kayak can be dangerous. Be aware of tide and boat traffic at all times. On an incoming tide you can launch right at the south jetty at Jupiter inlet. Fish the outside and drift in the inlet with the tide. Fighting the tide in the inlet will be a challenge so maximize time on the outside jetties. Fishing further upriver around the bridges are also good options and may be less crowded especially at night. OFFSHORE: The offshore bite should have a good mixture of kingfish, sailfish and tuna species. Running the normal depths of 90-220’ off Boynton Beach and Palm Beach with live baits will put some fish in the yak. Look to run out 5-8 miles to find the dolphin bite. Most will be small, but there are chances for a big bull. The wahoo bite is also something not to forget about. Think about running baits on a downrigger anywhere from 60-80’ below the surface for a better opportunity to land a wahoo. 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!

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JUNO BEACHPIER By Lauren Eissey, Loggerhead Marinelife Center Contributing Writer

Experience your own version of March Madness on the Juno Beach Pier! This month, reel in Happy July 4th! Palm Beach County inshore fishing will be banging and offers a plethora of species to target such as snook, tarpon, sharks, and schools of fish and climb into warmer jacks that will provide explosive action. temperatures with a high of 79 degrees Snook fishing will be fantastic, anglers can target them along beaches, Photo courtesy of Loggerhead in inlets and inside the ICW. The snook are schooled up in the inlets, along and a low of 64 Marinelife Center. deep channels, and beach fronts. Live bait schools are prevalent just about degrees Fahrenheit. Bluefish, Spanish everywhere you look. Greenies are the bait of choice for snook, but pinfish mackerel, and jacks will be spotted along our coastline. To pique their interest, and mullet will set you apart from others. D.O.A. lures work great for the toss silver spoon lures, plugs, and cut bait such as live mullet, sardines, or snook along the beaches, nothing beats a D.O.A. C.A.L. 3” Shad Tail in bayou tiger or pearl color. Rapala Twitchin’ Mullet baits are also a great bait herrings. There has also been a strong presence and uptick in pompano, which while fishing the beaches or drop offs were snook are lurking. The average can be drawn in with clams and sand fleas. And per usual, Atlantic croakers can be caught with blood worms and shedder crabs. size of the snook ranges from 5 to 30 pounds. A friendly reminder to dispose of used monofilament lines in the designated recycling containers as more holiday visitors gather on the pier. Silver king action will be explosive. The tarpon are along the beaches Loggerhead Marinelife Center offers private Fishing Lessons for adults in the ICW and all through our deep channels. The tarpon tend to school and children (ages 8 and up). One-hour lessons are offered daily; scheduled up in pods, early morning risers get the best shots at bigger fish, as they based on availability. Cost: $25/angler (with own gear); $35/angler with are less spooky. The fish on the beach range from 50 to 130 pounds. The silver kings in the inlet and ICW are willing to devour any greenie in their rental gear. Bait not included. Email reservations@marinelife.org to register. path, but do not shy away from artificial baits. The D.O.A. Bait Busters and The full-service Pier House features a snack bar as well as a variety of fishing tackle, including rental poles and bait. D.O.A. TerrorEyz in root beer or pearl provoke drag screaming action. By Craig Korczynski Contributing Writer

The ICW will offer great fishing for big jacks, sharks, bluefish and even some big triple tail. Docks, seawalls, and mangrove shorelines are all great areas to locate fish. Look for bait fish in the area as a tell-tale sign that predator fish are nearby. Live baits, Rapala Skitter Walks or D.O.A. TerrorEyz will get your drag screaming. Well that is the fishing report hope you all enjoyed. Get out there and get your drags screaming. Tight Lines!

Amber with a nice Palm Beach triple tail.

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Anthony with a nice mackerel.

Romeo with a juvenile tarpon.

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JUPITER INLET - TIDE CHART Jupiter Inlet, South Jetty, FL Station ID: 8722495 Referenced to Station: GOVERNMENT CUT, MIAMI HARBOR ENTRANCE ( 8723178 ) Time offset in mins (high:-10 low: -9) Height offset in feet (high:* 1.08 low: *1.42) Date 7/01 7/02 7/03 7/04 7/05 7/06 7/07 7/08 7/09 7/10 7/11 7/12 7/13 7/14 7/15 7/16 7/17 7/18 7/19 7/20 7/21 7/22 7/23 7/24 7/25 7/26 7/27 7/28 7/29 7/30 7/31

Day Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Time 05:36 AM 12:11 AM 01:06 AM 01:57 AM 02:47 AM 03:36 AM 04:23 AM 05:10 AM 12:02 AM 12:43 AM 01:23 AM 02:05 AM 02:50 AM 03:38 AM 04:31 AM 05:26 AM 12:07 AM 12:54 AM 01:39 AM 02:24 AM 03:09 AM 03:54 AM 04:42 AM 05:32 AM 12:34 AM 01:23 AM 02:16 AM 03:13 AM 04:15 AM 05:19 AM 06:20 AM

Hgt 2.52H 0.12L 0.07L 0.02L 0.01L 0.02L 0.07L 0.13L 2.59H 2.47H 2.35H 2.25H 2.17H 2.12H 2.11H 2.13H 0.68L 0.56L 0.43L 0.29L 0.16L 0.03L -0.08L -0.16L 2.85H 2.76H 2.67H 2.59H 2.54H 2.54H 2.57H

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Time 11:38 AM 06:35 AM 07:31 AM 08:23 AM 09:13 AM 10:01 AM 10:47 AM 11:32 AM 05:57 AM 06:44 AM 07:31 AM 08:20 AM 09:10 AM 09:59 AM 10:48 AM 11:36 AM 06:20 AM 07:12 AM 08:02 AM 08:50 AM 09:38 AM 10:27 AM 11:17 AM 12:08 PM 06:24 AM 07:20 AM 08:20 AM 09:21 AM 10:23 AM 11:22 AM 12:19 PM

Hgt -0.57L 2.56H 2.61H 2.65H 2.65H 2.63H 2.56H 2.48H 0.21L 0.28L 0.34L 0.38L 0.38L 0.34L 0.27L 0.15L 2.20H 2.30H 2.42H 2.53H 2.63H 2.71H 2.76H 2.77H -0.21L -0.23L -0.23L -0.23L -0.24L -0.27L -0.30L

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Time 6:28 PM 12:33 PM 1:26 PM 2:16 PM 3:05 PM 3:53 PM 4:40 PM 5:26 PM 12:17 PM 1:02 PM 1:49 PM 2:39 PM 3:32 PM 4:28 PM 5:24 PM 6:19 PM 12:23 PM 1:08 PM 1:53 PM 2:38 PM 3:24 PM 4:12 PM 5:01 PM 5:53 PM 1:02 PM 2:00 PM 3:01 PM 4:06 PM 5:11 PM 6:14 PM 7:11 PM

Hgt 2.74H -0.67L -0.72L -0.72L -0.65L -0.52L -0.34L -0.14L 2.38H 2.28H 2.2H 2.15H 2.13H 2.16H 2.22H 2.33H 0.01L -0.15L -0.30L -0.42L -0.48L -0.47L -0.39L -0.23L 2.75H 2.72H 2.68H 2.66H 2.68H 2.72H 2.78H

Time

Hgt

7:25 PM 8:18 PM 9:07 PM 9:54 PM 10:38 PM 11:21 PM

2.82H 2.87H 2.88H 2.86H 2.79H 2.70H

6:12 PM 6:59 PM 7:49 PM 8:40 PM 9:34 PM 10:27 PM 11:18 PM

0.09L 0.32L 0.51L 0.67L 0.76L 0.79L 0.75L

7:10 PM 7:59 PM 8:46 PM 9:32 PM 10:17 PM 11:01 PM 11:47 PM

2.46H 2.59H 2.72H 2.82H 2.89H 2.92 H 2.90H

6:48 PM 7:48 PM 8:51 PM 9:55 PM 10:57 PM 11:56 PM

-0.04L 0.16L 0.33 L 0.4L 0.46L 0.43 L

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Tarpon Time

By Keith Lozott Contributing Writer

July is here and that means tarpon in the rivers and on the beaches. If you’ve never caught or even hooked one of these amazing fish, I suggest you give it a try ASAP. There is nothing like seeing a tarpon launch itself into the air after you hook it on an artificial bait, live crab, mullet or a fly. I’m an avid artificial bait angler and typically skip live bait. However, when it comes to tarpon fishing, the artificial bait side of me goes out the window because tarpon are so hard to land. I have nothing against bait fishing by any means, I just love presenting a lure and catching a fish on artificial from a sportsman’s perspective. Last year, I was floating a live crab on a circle hook under a bobber that Steve from North Fork Bait and Tackle brought with us on the early morning tarpon trip. He had 9 live crabs leftover from the prior day, so I suggested bringing them along as an insurance policy that paid dividends. We used the trolling motor to slowly cruise around looking for rolling tarpon, when we had the rod in the back polling platform rod holder double over with a nice 60+ pound fish hooked up. I jetted back to the rod and began the fight which would lasted a good 15-20 minutes with the fish making numerous aerial displays to our delight. We photo’d and released the fish unharmed, smiling ear to ear with a successful catch and release tarpon. Once we got the fish boat side I realized I had my CCA Star Tournament measuring tape, so I took a photo with the fish in the water and the ruler visible in the picture. I figured why not take a picture and give myself a shot at winning a boat, fishing gear or whatever prize was available. The tournament is fun, if you’re not familiar and is a several month long event that allows you to take pictures of qualifying tagged fish with the tournament ruler and then release your fish unharmed. The prizes are top quality and you have a chance at winning several boats and other prizes. Give it a try, the proceeds go to conservation which is much needed in the coastal regions of Florida and many other areas throughout the U.S. I’ve made one trip so far this year hoping to get a tarpon early with no success. I did see some big fish rolling in a wide canal but they didn’t want our artificial baits of choice. I saw one fish crush a live mullet but that was it for feeding evidence. I considered the trip a success because we at least found the fish in a different area compared to the year prior. I think live baits would have changed the day. No matter how you fish, I suggest you try and catch a tarpon! Keith Lozott The Fishing Realtor

LAKEOKEECHOBEE By Capt. Nate Shellen Contributing Writer The Big “O” is settled into a summer pattern. Longer daylight hours and water temperatures in the low- to mid-eighties are mainly responsible. This time of year, many savvy anglers realize the importance of being on the water at daybreak. At first light, bass can be seen and heard as they chase bait along the Kissimmee Grass lines that surround the lake. Schools of shad and other baitfish are prevalent around the edges of the cover areas. Nearly any lure presented will result in jarring strikes as the fish misidentify your fake offering as a live food item. To catch as many of the marauding bass as possible in a short time, we start with a bait that can be cast and retrieved quickly, allowing us to cover larger areas and make quick accurate presentations to hungry, feeding bass. Topwater plugs draw vicious responses from feeding fish. But the multiple treble hooks can lead to difficulty in unhooking fish in a hurry and

getting it back in the water. A spinner-bait, however, has a single hook and is relatively weedless and provides for an easy and quick catch and release. When casting into the Kissimmee grass beds, an angler must start their retrieve as soon as the bait hits the water, which gets the double willow leaf blades turning and also keeps the bait from sinking deeper into the thick grass where it will often hang up. The bass are cruising the grass and are looking up to find baitfish silhouetted against the sky, as the spinnerbait comes overhead the bass will lunge up from underneath and attempt to inhale the lure passing by. It is a very exciting and rewarding way to catch a large number of fish in a short amount of time. Each day varies, but on a day when the bite is on fire, it is possible to put 25 to 40 bass in the boat in a short time. Once the sun gets well into the sky the shad disperse and the fish move deeper into the grass, making a slower presentation necessary to continue catching. Soft plastics work well for this style of fishing, a Senko, fluke, or plastic worm will work just fine, lightly weighted and dragged slowly through the grass it is possible to continue having success throughout the morning. The north shore area is lined with Kissimmee grass all the way West to Harney Pond. As the lake turns south around Point of the Reef and further down along Observation Shoal the grass continues. It is a huge area to cover but the possibilities are endless. Watch the wind conditions and plan accordingly so that when windy conditions prevail you can launch your boat and fish in an area where the wind will not impede your day of fishing. Call Today to book your trip!

John Slipek and his brother from New Jersey had a phenomenal day on the lake catching 20+ on artificial. 14 PALM BEACH COUNTY

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n the mountains of rural southeastern West Virginia, Second Creek has gained a reputation for large, sometimes difficult brown trout. It is a hatchery-supported, spring-fed tributary to the Greenbrier River that runs the Monroe/Greenbrier county line near the Virginia border. Second Creek is a long way from anywhere, with the nearest major population center being Roanoke, Va. some two hours away. But if you happen to be in the area, perhaps to fish for smallmouth on the Greenbrier or New rivers, Second Creek is definitely a worthwhile side

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ob Clouser is a legend in the fly fishing world. His Clouser Deep Minnow is one of the most versatile flies ever created, and his innovative fly designs have driven the evolution of the sport. I met Bob at the Somerset Fly Fishing Show over a decade ago. I remember how excited I was to meet the real Bob Clouser. From there, we saw each other every year at the shows, and I always enjoyed our chats. But we never got to fish together until recently, when Bob and his wife Jackie came to Stuart, Fla. to get in on our great Treasure Coast fishing. When Bob and Jackie arrived, the weather was nice and the fish were on fire, but it was a busy Sunday on the water. It was unusually busy for this time of year, but since 2020 is everything but normal, we had to make the best of it. I checked a few spots and found a good school of bait with some nice snook in it. It is still amazing to see 30 or 40 snook busting bait all at the same

time. Bob and Jackie were blown away, and you could tell they were excited! Since Bob was the oldest, he had the right-of-way to start, and it wasn’t hard to convince him to do so. I tied on a little white fly for him and his cast was dead on, naturally. Strip, strip and the first fish of the day was on. Seeing Bob’s excitement made my day. Within a few more casts, Bob pulled two more snook out of the same school before he turned the rod over to Jackie. It took her just a few casts to hook into a big snook, and the tug of war was on. She stood her ground until the leader broke. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. This one really hurt. Jackie soldiered on, and it didn’t take long for her to hook up again. This one was smaller, but who cares! It was a great catch, anyway. Jackie caught a few more before we decided to run back to the dock. What a great day! I’m very excited the Clousers were impressed with our fishery in Stuart, and that they will be back regularly. I look forward to visits filled with new

stories. Bob has a deep history in fly fishing, and each tale always ends with his even deeper sense of humor. Having worked in the fly fishing industry for more than 22 years, I’ve met a lot of the legends. Bob is pretty much on top. It is not only his knowledge and how humble he is, Bob’s passion and excitement for trying something new is endless. Bob Clouser is the real deal. He loves our sport and has done so much for it. If you want to get an original Clouser, tied by him, go to www. clousersflyshop.com.

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Dozens of Possible Options Evaluated “We found that there are many economically efficient management policies available if the primary objective is to control fishing mortality, but few policies if the primary objective is to protect female spawning stock biomass,” Steinback said. “Of the 36 possible policies we evaluated, only one achieved the intended reduction in fishing mortality while at the same time mitigating removals of the mature females.” That policy was taking one-fish per trip in the harvest slot of 28 to 36 inches. Implementing that policy achieved a significant reduction in both total and female spawning stock removals. This policy produced only a slight reduction in angler welfare, due to the relatively low rate at which striped bass larger than 36 inches are encountered. “Our findings provide empirical evidence supporting the recent decision made by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to direct Atlantic coastal states to eliminate minimum size restrictions for striped bass in 2020 and instead impose a slot limit of 28 to 35 inches to reduce spawning stock mortality,” Carr-Harris said.

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argeting flounder is most likely not on your mind in July. This is typically a conversation for fall, when flat fish embark on their annual migration to open water to spawn. However, for those who love to bring a few of these tasty fish home from time to time, don’t count on the fall flounder run to stock your freezer. It’s worth knowing a new trick to satisfy your taste buds year-round. I primarily fish the Texas Gulf Coast, and while the exact timing of flounder movements will vary depending on where you fish, the patterns will be similar. Apply these tactics in your home waters, and I bet you’ll find a few flounder for the supper table. During spring, flounder slowly trickle back into the bays from their short stay in open water. This is more of a gradual entry than their exit, and it doesn’t draw the crowds of the fall migration. Although you can target spring fish with the same techniques as fall, the timing is more difficult to judge. I feel they spend some time running the beachfront as they find their way back into the passes, bays and finally into the marshes.

I have caught many more flounder on plastics, even when fishing side by side with others using shrimp. As a rule of thumb, I prefer white colored lures or something that imitates a mullet or shad. The areas I target are drain openings on an outgoing tide. These drains can be small; 1 to 2 feet of width is all it takes. The key is the size of the marsh behind it. As long as there is sufficient water to hold bait, it’s perfect. Flounder stage at the opening of large drains as well, but no drain is too small. The key to catching flounder is to keep the lure in constant contact with the bottom. Pointing the rod tip to the water, utilize a sweeping motion. Twitch the lure to kick up mud and sand, and then pause. Hold your horses when you feel that first tap from a flounder. Wait patiently for a second and usually a quick third tap before making a solid hookset! Unlike trout, flounder will hold onto a soft plastic. I feel they want to cripple their meal before they swallow it.

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July through September is a great time to target flounder in the Texas back bays and marshes. Look for bait to determine the timing where you fish. These shallow estuaries will be teeming with juvenile shrimp, mullet, shad and a host of other flounder food sources. I like to use soft plastic swimbait/paddletail style lures. In my experience, flounder prefer fish over shrimp. That’s why I choose this style of lure.

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fishing guide enjoying the rare opportunity to actually fish caught a new Oklahoma record paddlefish on May 23. The 143-pound behemoth is just a pound shy of the rod-and-reel world record. Jeremiah Mefford, who operates Reel Good Time Guide Service, was fishing with his family on Keystone Lake when he snagged the huge paddlefish. Weighed on certified scales, it broke the existing state record by 10.5 pounds. Mefford’s is a huge fish by any measure, but paddlefish get even larger. Back in February, an estimated 157-pounder was also caught from Keystone. That fish would have shattered the 144-pound world record caught in Kansas in 2004, but regulations called for the immediate release of the potential world record. The new state record was also released back into Keystone after being weighed on certified scales by an Oklahoma fisheries biologist. That means there are at least two future world records swimming in this Arkansas River impoundment outside of Tulsa. Mefford’s catch was 76 inches long with a girth of 44.5 inches. The previous state record weighed 132 pounds, 8 ounces. It was snagged about two years ago by Larry Dale Morphew out of the Arkansas River. Paddlefish are primitive fish with a fossil record that shows them sharing the world with dinosaurs some 75 million years ago. American paddlefish roam the Mississippi Basin and feed on zooplankton, so snagging them is the most effective method to catch them on rod and reel.

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