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THE FASCINATING JOURNEY OF TARPON MIGRATION
By Dr. Benjamin Cole
Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus), known as “silver kings,” are renowned for their acrobatic leaps and strength, making them a top target for anglers. However, their fascinating migration patterns also play a crucial role in maintaining marine ecosystems.
Tarpon migration is largely driven by the need for feeding and reproduction. Tese highly
migratory fsh can travel thousands of miles, infuenced by water temperature, food availability, and spawning needs. Preferring temperatures above 72°F (22°C), tarpon move south during colder months, seeking warmer waters.
the U.S. Atlantic coast, they travel from Virginia to Florida and the Caribbean, while in the Gulf, they move from Texas and Louisiana to Mexico. Teir northward migration begins in late spring, driven by rising temperatures and abundant food. By summer, tarpon reach as far as Virginia, signaling the start of fshing season. As fall sets in, they return south to warmer wintering grounds.
A key driver of tarpon migration is spawning, typically occurring between May and September in ofshore areas with strong currents. Afer spawning, larvae are carried into estuarine environments like mangroves and marshes, crucial nurseries for juvenile tarpon. Tese habitats are essential for the species’ survival, but environmental degradation threatens their health.
While tarpon are primarily a catch-andrelease species, improper handling during fshing can lead to mortality. Conservation eforts, including safe fshing practices and habitat protection, are essential for sustaining tarpon populations. Organizations like the Bonefsh & Tarpon Trust work to monitor migration, protect critical habitats, and promote responsible fshing.
Found in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, tarpon migration varies by region. Along
Tarpon migration is a remarkable journey, driven by the search for favorable conditions. By protecting these iconic fsh and their habitats, we can ensure their survival and preserve their role in marine ecosystems for future generations.
RIG IT RIGHT FOR THE OPTIMUM BITE
Capt. Russ Walker
If a fsh can see the bait, they’ll hit it much faster than if they must search through grass or mud. Tat’s why I rig to suspend the bait, keeping it above the bottom where fsh can easily spot it. Grass fats are incredibly productive fshing grounds, and targeting the edges where the fat drops of into deeper water is the key to catching bigger fsh.
In around fve to six feet of water, grass growth stops, forming a natural erosional edge where fsh like trout, cobia, tarpon, and mackerel hunt. Tese edges act like a “superhighway” for predatory fsh. While smaller fsh are found on the fat, the big ones hang near the edge, diving into the deeper channel when necessary.
Te best tool for this fshing method is a fat-topped popping cork. Te cork keeps the bait suspended at the desired depth and makes a popping sound when tugged, drawing fsh to the noise. Tis is especially useful for beginners, as it’s an easy technique that produces great results. With just a few pops, the live shrimp below the cork will jump into plain sight, attracting the fsh.
As a charter captain, I’ve found this method efective for anglers of all experience levels. It’s not uncommon to catch 80 to 100 fsh during a four-hour trip using this rig. It works equally well ofshore near wrecks, suspending bait for species like permit.
I make my own 200 lb. rated, fat-topped popping bobbers, stronger and shorter than store-bought versions. Tey’re perfect for fshing
everything from trout to tarpon, with only the hook size and leader changing. Te leader length is always four and one half feet, and the magic depth on the grass-fat edge is fve feet.
Typically, I use a 3/0 Mustad Wide Gap Hook with a 1/4 oz. egg sinker and a 30 lb. fuorocarbon leader. Tis rig works wonders for trout, pompano, mackerel, snook, redfsh, and ladyfsh.
So, give it a try! Pop the cork a few times, remove the slack, and hang on. When the bobber disappears, just “yank it and crank it.” You’ll see your catch increase by at least 40 percent. Fish On!
Capt. Russ Walker is a USCG Masters licensed fshing guide and owner of Tide Walker Charters out of Cape Coral, FL. www.tidewalkercharters.com
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La CIPS está estructurada en tres federaciones internacionales de pesca deportiva: Federación Internacional de Pesca Deportiva de Agua Dulce (FIPSEd), Federación Internacional de Pesca Deportiva con Mosca (FIPS-Mouche), Federación Internacional de Pesca Deportiva en el Mar (FIP-M) y miembro asociado de la Federación Internacional de Pesca Deportiva de Fundición (ICSF). La organización CIPS es global y actualmente está formada por 152 Federaciones Nacionales, 78 países repartidos en los 5 continentes y que representan aproximadamente 50 millones de miembros. Los objetivos de los órganos de gobierno de CIPS y FIPS son promover el deporte de la pesca a nivel mundial con el objetivo final de lograr la inclusión en los Juegos Olímpicos. Al igual que los Juegos Olímpicos Mundiales, estos eventos internacionales reúnen a los equipos clasificados de los países participantes para competir por la oportunidad de ganar medallas de oro para sus países en un escenario de Campeonato Panamericano y / o Mundial. PRSFF es una organización sin fines de lucro 501c3 que proporciona liderazgo y trabaja para brindar asistencia financiera para el apoyo logístico de los pescadores.
Campeonato Panamericano de Pesca en Kayak 2024, Lake Murray, Carolina del Sur, 26-29 de septiembre de 2024. ¡¡El Equipo de 9 Pescadores de Puerto Rico (8 hombres y 1 mujer) terminó en 3er lugar reclamando Medallas de Bronce!! Asistieron 10 países.
La Selección Puertorriqueña de Pesca en Kayak logró un histórico tercer lugar en la 3ra edición del Campeonato Panamericano de Pesca en Kayak, celebrado el 28 y 29 de septiembre en el lago Murray, Carolina del Sur. El equipo puertorriqueño se llevó a casa la medalla de bronce, mientras que Estados Unidos ganó la medalla de oro y México la de plata.
Este campeonato tuvo lugar poco después de que el huracán Helen azotara Carolina del Sur, lo que presentó un desafío adicional para todos los equipos participantes. La falta de electricidad y la tensión provocada por los embates del huracán no impidieron que el equipo puertorriqueño se mantuviera firme, no solo para competir, sino también para asistir a otras personas afectadas. A pesar de las difíciles circunstancias, lograron asegurar el tercer lugar en la competencia.
Los integrantes de la Selección Nacional Puertorriqueña de Kayak que participaron en el campeonato son:
PRSFF se estableció en enero de 2023 y fue reconocida oficialmente como el único representante de Puerto Rico a partir del 5 de mayo de 2023, ante la Confederación Internacional de Pesca Deportiva (CIPS), el organismo rector de la pesca deportiva mundial reconocido por Sport Accord.
Guillermo González (Capitán) ciudad natal: San Juan; Christopher Blanco de Trujillo Alto; Jeffrey Rodríguez de Trujillo Alto; Julio Crespo de Toa Baja; Carlos Rivera de Juncos; Sael López de Caguas; Yahaira Vargas de Aguada; Helbert Santana de Ponce; Jay Valentín de Hatillo; Juan Orta (suplente), ciudad natal: Santurce. Jeffrey, Julio y Helbert viajaron desde Puerto Rico para competir, todos los demás pescadores viajaron desde diferentes partes de los Estados Unidos.
Guillermo González, capitán de la selección nacional de pesca en kayak, comentó sobre el logro y los planes futuros del equipo: “Este triunfo es un testimonio de la dedicación y el esfuerzo de todo el equipo. A pesar de los desafíos que enfrentamos después del huracán, nos mantuvimos unidos y enfocados. Además, estamos trabajando arduamente para promover el
deporte de la pesca en kayak en Puerto Rico, especialmente entre los jóvenes. Nuestro objetivo es llevar esta disciplina a un nivel internacional, con la visión de que sea incluida como deporte olímpico en los Juegos de 2028”.
Este logro representa un hito en la historia de la pesca deportiva en Puerto Rico, ya que es la primera vez que el equipo nacional obtiene una medalla en competencias internacionales de este nivel. La Federación de Pesca Deportiva de Puerto Rico (PRSFF, por sus siglas en inglés) es inclusiva para hombres y mujeres y ha sido fundamental en el establecimiento y apoyo de los equipos nacionales, promoviendo la pesca y la conservación del medio ambiente, con un enfoque especial en la juventud.
A pesar de no tener patrocinadores oficiales, los pescadores puertorriqueños han demostrado su compromiso al cubrir personalmente los costos para representar a la Isla en eventos internacionales. Para más información sobre la Federación o para hacer donaciones y patrocinios, puedes visitar: www. puertoricoangling.org así como dar me gusta y seguir las cuentas de redes sociales de la Federación de Pesca Deportiva de Puerto Rico. Cuanto mayor sea la huella en las redes sociales que PRSFF tenga con seguidores y likes, ayudará significativamente a mostrar a los posibles patrocinadores el beneficio de mercadeo y publicidad que tendrán al apoyar a la organización de la Federación de Pesca Deportiva de Puerto Rico (PRSFF).
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WHY COSTA RICA IS A TOP DESTINATION FOR LADY ANGLERS
TRACY PATTERSON
Costa Rica is a renowned destination for anglers, ofering calm seas, ideal fshing conditions, and worldclass fshing. It is especially popular among female anglers due to its safety, tournaments, and supportive crews, making it an unforgettable experience.
If you’re seeking high odds of catching billfsh, Costa Rica is the place to be. On a full day ofshore, it’s common to get multiple strikes. Te fat, calm seas make it enjoyable for anglers of all levels, letting you focus on reeling in catches rather than battling rough waters.
Costa Rica hosts two ultra prestigious women-only tournaments: the Ladies Angler Tournament at Los Suenos Resort and Marina, and the Pescadora Billfsh Championship at Marina Pez Vela. Both tournaments create a supportive
yet competitive environment for anglers of all skill levels. Te Pescadora Championship is
particularly unique, ofering two Female Angler of the Year awards based on diferent fshing techniques. It encourages women to challenge themselves and grow in the sport.
Costa Rica is ranked #1 in Central America for safety, and recent laws further protect women from harassment. Female anglers can feel comfortable walking around resorts and marinas. Charter feets also adhere to strict safety regulations, ensuring peace of mind while on the water.
Whether you’re staying at a boutique hotel or a private home, Costa Rica ofers a range of accommodations for groups of all sizes. Many resorts are conveniently located near marinas, allowing easy access to fshing trips and other adventures.
Costa Rica is home to many women who support the lady angler movement. Te captains and crews are eager to teach beginners, helping them hook their frst billfsh or refne their skills. With women accounting for a growing percentage of anglers, Costa Rica ofers a welcoming and empowering environment for female anglers.
Whether you’re an experienced angler or a frst-timer, Costa Rica ofers an unbeatable fshing experience. Its exceptional conditions, tournaments, safety, and camaraderie make it the top destination for lady anglers.
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FALL=FLOUNDER
IBy Capt. Michael Okruhlik
t’s that thrilling time of the year, founder time! Te fall migration, reaching its peak in November along the Gulf Coast, promises an exciting infux of founder to their spawning grounds. Louisiana, following Texas, has also implemented a closed season during this peak run. But remember, the inability to keep fatties during this time doesn’t dampen the thrill of catching them.
Flounder will be migrating into the Gulf during this time, so the apparent ambush areas will be around passes that lead to the Gulf. Te founder will position themselves in diferent regions based on the tide level and current strength. In addition to using their burying-in-the-sand ambush technique, they also utilize structure in several ways.
First, any object that protrudes above the bottom is a great ambush point. Tis ofers a current break for forage fsh to gather directly above a buried founder, making for an easy meal. Objects such as bulkheads are also great ambush points. Flounder like to position themselves against the solid barrier and I think this can be for two separate reasons depending on what other factors are at play. As mentioned above, it could be a current break, especially if the bulkhead has a corrugated shape. When a founder settles against a bulkhead, its prey has less direction in which it can fee, allowing the founder greater odds of capturing it. When targeting founder, never pass up a bulkhead.
Secondly, founder can be caught using a variety of lures and live bait, especially if you keep it in contact with the bottom to increase your chances of a strike. When it comes to live bait, a frisky mullet is your best bet for landing a larger founder. If you’re aiming for a trophy, this is the way to go. Personally, I prefer fshing with lures, particularly the paddle tail style. Jerk-style sof plastics and bucktails can also be efective when worked in the same manner.
If I had to pick a tide to maximize my time on the water, I would choose a medium fow outgoing. Although there are no set rules that fsh always follow, I feel the founder feed more on their way out to the gulf, utilizing
the current to ease their journey. Contrary to the incoming tide, they bury themselves rather than fght against the current.
Don’t let the closed season discourage you from targeting founder during this migration; it will have its advantages. Going forward we will undoubtedly have a larger founder population, but the instant gratifcation will be a lot less trafc in our favorite founder spot! I will use the closed season to target a new personal best this season, as should you.
Capt. Michael Okruhlik is the inventor of Knockin Tail Lures® and the owner of www.MyCoastOutdoors.com.
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OTim Barefoot
f course, October is when it all starts, but if you like to bottom fsh, then November is the month the turbo kicks in, leading to the crescendo of the year… December. I’ve always said the week of Christmas is the apex of the grouper fshing calendar, and I’ll stand by that statement now. Tis is when larger (male) gags move inshore to establish their territory on inshore ledges, wrecks, and live bottom, much like buck deer making scrapes and rubs to mark their territory. Tese males now wait for the smaller females to show up in numbers to spawn, and the bite traditionally goes of the charts.
A small piece of hard bottom can attract large numbers of fsh if it contains the right ingredients. First and foremost, you need to locate their food. Go to the places that have traditionally held the bait—cigar minnows, sardines, beeliners, etc. “Find the bait, fnd the fsh” has been my thought process for years. Tese fsh won’t show up to a party without food—common sense. You can anchor up on a stack of bait without seeing a big mark of fsh, but afer a few bites, you’ll notice the screen light up with more and more fsh showing up.
Anchoring up is key to shallow water grouper fshing. Te sound of fsh feeding travels great distances and doesn’t go unnoticed. Once an area is fred up, constant bites supercharge the atmosphere down there. If you’re drifing, you won’t get a specifc area fred up; you’ll only go back where you got bites. But if you anchor, the fsh come to you to join in. Tis draws the alpha predators—big sharks. Yes, you’ll lose some fsh and tackle to these bruisers, but enjoy the ride while it lasts. When sharks show up, it’s time to move on to another ledge or further down the same one.
Back to noise... Keep in mind that while we hear very little, fsh hear everything. Sound travels far underwater, and everything you do on deck—slamming cooler lids, dropping hard objects, loud music, yelling—is heard by the fsh. It could be the diference between catching smaller cows or big bulls. Large male groupers didn’t get old by being dumb. You don’t kill big bucks by being noisy, so treat your fshing with the same respect.
Te folks that target grouper come home with grouper. Te ones who go “bottom fshing” with cut bait and chicken rigs come home with “bottom fsh.” As Franklin Covey said, “begin with the end in mind.” If you’re targeting grouper, think and act like it. Put baits on the bottom that avoid trash bites. Spend time jigging up some of that “trash” and drop them back down on a Decoy Jig for optimal results. Watch some of my videos on YouTube (Tim Barefoot) for examples of what I’m saying.
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