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hile mystic grouper can be caught year-round in the Bahamas, the winter months are our favorite time of year. Whenever a weather window presents itself, we point our bow east across the Florida Straights in search of these deep-water bottom dwellers. Mystics are one of the lesser-known grouper species, simply because anglers don’t fish deep enough to target them. Like all grouper, they are excellent to eat and usually weigh from 15 to 50 pounds, although they can grow much larger. It takes special gear to fish the 800- to 1,200-foot depths where we find mystics. Armed with Shimano Tiagra 80 WAs and Shimano Tiagra 50 WAs equipped with Hooker Electric Autostop drives, we string up 65- to 100-pound Power Pro braid on Crafty One Custom’s Deep Drop Rods. We begin by paying close attention to our Humminbird Solix sonar with CHIRP HD digital technology to locate bottom structure. We look for cones, holes, drop-offs, ledges and deep-water ridges. Once viable structure is located, we position the boat above it with engines out of gear to judge how wind and current will manipulate our drift. Then the

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Finding bait becomes more important than at any other time of year. Goebel likes to get out well before dawn in search of shad or herring flickering near the surface, especially when a big moon keeps baitfish active all night. Diving birds are also a dead giveaway. They are likely feeding on baitfish pushed by stripers from below. “A lot of times if there’s bait there, I won’t even worry about marking fish on the graph,” Goebel said. “I’ll just put out my lines and start fishing where the bait is.”

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here aren’t many anglers willing to endure the frigid early morning temperatures of winter on a large reservoir. But for those who can handle a little discomfort, right now is the best time of year to hook up with the striper of a lifetime. Around the Southeast, in reservoirs where striped bass were introduced, falling water temperatures spur changes in behavior that make the largest fish in the lake susceptible to anglers. Those 30- to 50-pounders are feeding up right now. They’re storing up reserves that will take them through the spring spawn. “It’s trophy striper season,” said Shane Goebel, of Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service. “The bigger fish are participating a little better. This time of year, we start going after those big ol’ hogs that are chasing the big baits.” The large summer schools broke up months ago. Stripers are spread out and on the move, following baitfish into the creek mouths and up into the backs of the creeks. Big fish move shallow when water temps hit the mid to low 50s on the lakes Goebel guides in the mountains of north Georgia and western North Carolina. It might take some searching to find them, but the rewards can be huge.

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Capt. Carlos Arguedas (left) shows off a huge cubera snapper caught aboard the Los Suenos charter vessel, Wingman, with Lindor Jimenez. Photo courtesy of Wingman Charters, Los Suenos, Costa Rica.

Los Suenos roosterfish come big aboard Capt. Carlos Arguedas’ charter vessel, Wingman. Photo courtesy of Wingman Charters, Los Suenos, Costa Rica.

f Costa Rica isn’t already on your bucket list, it should be. Famous for both inshore and offshore fishing, it’s also a country with incredible biodiversity and exciting eco-tourism opportunities. In short, there’s something for every sportsman and adventure seeker here. From a fishing perspective, the west coast of this Central American country is most favored with several significant cities and ports including Jaco, Quepos and, of course, Golfito. It’s Los Suenos, however, where

my wife, Felicia and I found outstanding action on a trip last April. We worked the inshore grounds, catching huge roosterfish, rainbow runners, grouper, jacks and even mahi. We also decked a big cubera snapper. Of course, we did have an edge. Coastal Angler’s very own Costa Rica inshore reporter Capt. Carlos Arguedas and his first-mate son, Christopher, were our charter crew. “This really is a terrific place to fish,” said Arguedas, “We have access to a lot of different spots ranging from very close to the marina to 50 miles away. The roosterfish action is unbelievable here but we also catch big cubera snapper, amberjack, groupers and huge red snappers, too.” Arguedas loves to take clients for roosterfish because they fight so hard, are found close to port, and grow big. He’s had a 90-pounder grace his deck. For these, he’ll slow troll live baits like blue runners, herring, sardines or bonita. All of these baits, impaled on size 8 circle hooks, also attract other large predators; so you never know what to expect when the rod doubles over. “Roosterfish are very impressive when you first see them,” said Arguedas. “They are exotic-looking with big dorsal rays, a huge mouth and striped flanks. They are stunning to see for the first time. They are also exceptionally strong. Fight a 20-pounder and you’ll think you have a 40-pounder at the end of the line. They jump, too, and shake their head, so remember to lower your rod tip when that fish comes up or you’ll tear the hook free.” Among the other big fish that hit the deck for Arguedas’ crew on a regular basis are goliath grouper that can top 400 pounds. These are targeted around local reefs. If you want to run offshore, sailfish, tuna and marlin abound within 10 miles of port. Dorado, sometimes topping 30 pounds, can be tempted within sight of the coast. Costa Rica’s tropical climate makes it a year-round destination. Most travelers prefer to visit during the dry season, which runs from December through April, but you’ll find lighter crowds and lower travel prices during the “green” or rainy season from May to November. Whenever you visit, it really helps to work with a travel pro that deals frequently with Costa Rica to customize a trip here. Blue Water Sportfishing Charters (http://bluewatersportfishingcharters.com) specializes in setting up trips to Los Suenos. They can put you in the right place at the right time for the fish you want to catch, sights you want to see or adventures you want to experience. They’ll also book you with Capt. Carlos—or you can contact him yourself at www.wingmancr.com.

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ahoo Smackdown X, hosted by the historic Bimini Big Game Club Resort and Marina on Nov. 8-12, saw 23 boats competing for more than $25,000 in cash and prizes. Out of the 23 competing boats, 22 teams landed fish, bringing 152 wahoo to the scales in the process. Team Who’s Your Daddy took top team honors with 16 fish weighing a total of 231.5 pounds and took home $15,000 in cash winnings. Second place was Team Blitzsea, which earned $7,500 in cash for their 21 fish and a total catch weight of 206.4 pounds. Team Murderize, out of Freeport, Grand Bahama, finished third, taking home $2,500 in cash winnings for a catch of 11 fish with a total catch weight of 193.6 pounds. Team Little Giant caught the largest wahoo of the tournament at 50.7 pounds. Tournament festivities included live local entertainment nightly, a cocktail reception poolside for the captains’ meeting, a cookout on day one of the tournament, and a closing awards party on the great lawn, featuring a buffet, live entertainment and a full open bar. Sponsors for this year’s tournament include American Beverage Marketers (www.masterofmixes.com) as the Title Sponsor, Bahamian Brewery and Beverage (Sands), artist David Dunleavy, Tropic Ocean Airways, Caza Offshore, Live Wire Tackle, Flanigan’s, CS Custom Lures and Bimini Big Game Club. With more than 50-record-setting catches in the waters around the island, Bimini has often been referred to as the Sport Fishing Capital of the World. The Big Game Club opened for business in 1947. Owner Neville Stewart saw the promise and allure of fishing and personally developed and encouraged tournaments. He sold his interest to Bacardi, which over 30 years grew the tradition with many memorable tournaments. The current owners, the Southern California-based Hankey Group, put the iconic fishing resort back in play in 2010 and are completing a multi-million-dollar renovation, that includes numerous capital improvements to the rooms, restaurant and lounge, landscaping, new pool and a renovated 75 slip marina, including docks and seawall.

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Spearfishing in The Gulf

by Capt. Bill D’Antuono

intertime diving in Southwest Florida presents challenges, but as with every challenge comes opportunity. We are now entering prime cobia season and stud mangrove snapper will be on almost every spot. With cobia, just find a nice wreck and be ready to pull the trigger on the descent. Cobia will offer few opportunities to pull the trigger as they come in and quickly check you out. Be ready to battle with these fish and shot placement Anthony Segrich with a 90lb black counts. I cannot tell you grouper Speared on an Offshore Naples Trip in late 2017 how many divers have had spears bounce off a cobia’s hard head. Aim for just behind the gill plate and spine for the best chance at landing one. Mangrove snapper are one

of my favorites to eat, but not always the easiest to spear. A poorly placed shot and you are not only risking losing the fish, but also damaging the meat and losing some filet. Spearfishing snapper in general is tricky, as they are some of the most ‘Houdinilike’ fish and will figure out a way to get free. Of course, the water will be a bit chilly and the weather windows shrink this time of year. Pick your days wisely and wear a 5mm suit with a hood for thermal protection against the elements. It helps to Alex Uzaga with a Nice Cobia have your spots dialed in as well, because you do not want to be checking for new spots in chilly conditions. There is a major difference diving in cold water, between diving a spot with trophy fish or one with no fish. Adrenaline plays a factor and when you see a big fish, you seem to forget about the cold, at least for the moment! Shoot me a message on Instagram or email for any specific questions and charter bookings you may have. 2018 was a great year for SWFL spearfishing and will be hard to top! Hope everyone had a great New Year! Capt. Bill is a divemaster and runs spearfishing, fishing charters, and scuba diving adventures. You can contact Capt. Bill at NaplesSpearfishingLeague@gmail.com or call 239-267-5728

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Kayak Fishing by Eric Henson

ell here we are with a fresh new year. Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get out on the water and try something new... like maybe kayak fishing! Fishing from a kayak can be one the best ways to target many different types of fish. In my area the three main species that I love to target from a kayak while inshore fishing are snook, redfish, and trout. The fourth would be the tarpon but, they can be harder to target in the cooler months. Of course, there are also many other types of fish to catch like jacks, flounder, pompano, and cobia. Most of the time they are caught as a bi catch unless for some reason or another I decide to go out and target these other species (like when the wifey wants flounder for dinner). If you are serious about giving this sport a shot, the first thing to do is go to your local kayak store and sign up for one the kayak demo days. There are many brands out there to choose from so be sure to try different kayaks until you find the one that best suits you. There are no kayaks out there that will do everything perfectly as you might want them to do. Just like there are no perfect boats out there that can do EVERYTHING you want. Some are

super light/ heavy, long/ short, skinny/wide, paddle/ pedalâ&#x20AC;Ś You just have to pick the one that suits as many of your needs as possible. When you are searching for the perfect yak, be sure to speak with a professional or person in charge at the demo to ensure you find the best kayak for all your needs. Next is picking out the perfect paddle. Most people pick out a nice kayak and cheap out on the paddle. Before you do that, again speak with a professional. They will be able to help you decide on the right paddle for the width of your kayak and the task you are trying to perform on the water. For me, having the right paddle is just important as having the right kayak. The other thing you can do is contact someone like me to go out on a kayak fishing trip or sign up for one of my kayak fishing classes where you can learn just about everything you will need to know. Whatever you decide, I hope you enjoy the new adventure that you are about to embark on. It is truly life changing. Tight Lines and Tight Knots to all! :) Eric Henson is the owner of Casting Kayaks LLC. a guided kayak fishing company out of Sarasota Florida. He specializes in inshore light tackle or fly fishing from Tampa Bay to Charlotte Harbor. To book a guided fishing trip with Eric check out his website www. CastingKayaks.com or give him a call at 941-504-1349

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Inshore with Capt. Rachel

by Capt. Rachel Cato

emperatures will surely drop this month, both air and water temperature. There are some days I find it nearly impossible to even try to fish. I’ve learned over the years to not be too determined to fish when the weather is too uncomfortable. Only when I’m really certain the tide is right and the conditions aren’t too intolerable will I push to go. I just keep in mind there are so many better days ahead to fish. If the water temperature is 65 and dropping you need water in structure or deep holes where fish will move to. Most species will tend to prefer live shrimp this time of year and if the tides are too low you get limited as to where you can fish. The reefs in open water are a great option for low tides as long as the wind isn’t too strong. Sheepshead will be a species targeted this time of year due to higher numbers gathering after fronts move through. These fish can be tricky to catch and may require some trial and error to figure out what works best for you. Bait will depend on what’s in the water but shrimp is a reliable bait and easy to find. Redfish and black drum are more cold tolerant than snook, therefore, fish live or cut shrimp around structures with current either weighted or not. If you can see the fish then they can see you. Most saltwater species have good eye sight and as the water clears just be sure to reduce the tackle. Decrease leader and hook size will improve catching rates. As with any time if your bait is repeatedly taken over and over with no catches then moving is the best option. Often smaller pin fish, sheepshead or snapper are stealing your bait, moving just a little distance will change your luck.

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Inshore & Offshore Opportunities

by Capt. Terry Fisher

very month of the year will present different challenges to anglers. This year should be no different in regards to knowing when or where to go in quest of a particular species. Each year at this time, I present my views on what I believe will hold true for the first half of the new year as to what species is best to target as follows: JANUARY- MARCH Sheepshead will lead the charge as the bigger fish migrate from the gulf waters and infiltrate docks, seawalls and mangroves. They will be found in creek mouths and back waters with structure, especially those areas with old piles and rocks. I fish for them with shrimp tails while periodically hurling the heads for chum. Use small #1 or # 2 size bait hooks. Snook have moved from the beaches to the canals and creek mouths. Artificial baits such as ‘twitchbait’ (MR 19 MirrOLure); Shallow running swim or ‘crank’ baits; weedless soft plastics or topwater plugs (Heddon Spook Jr.) will all produce. Preferred live baits are sardines, herring, pinfish, mullets and big shrimps. Jack Crevalle will prevail in canals and creeks. Almost any artificial presentation will work when they are feeding. Use Sardines or shrimp for live bait presentations. Spanish Mackerel will begin their migration southward. Artificial baits such as gold and silver spoons, Gotcha Lures for good action. Use wire leaders to prevent cutoffs. Watch for diving birds and usually the mackerel will be a part of the action together with Lady Fish. Grouper/Snapper move closer to inshore as water temperature cools. Reefs will hold fish. Shrimp, pinfish, sardines and squid are my baits of choice. APRIL-JUNE Seatrout will inhabit grass flats in 3’ to 6’ of water. Look for murky green color indicating sea grasses. Larger seatrout will be more prevalent during the early spring month. Artificial baits of all types will work. Also, fish shrimp under a cork (weighted or free-lined) suspended above the seabed. Tarpon will begin their migration from the southern waters of Mexico. Look for them off the beaches. Fish sardines, threadfins, mullets or big pinfish under a cork or balloon for best results. Anchor up ahead of their paths. Snook will begin to move from the canals and creeks to the beaches and passes. Redfish become more plentiful and larger inshore with higher tides and stronger currents. Look for them around oyster beds and mangrove islands on incoming tides. Big shrimp, cut pinfish, mullet and crabs are all great baits to use fished on the seabed or suspended under a popping cork. Mangrove Snapper are very tasty. Live cut shrimp on small circle hook placed under docks and around mangroves should yield plenty, for a nice meal. Triple Tail/King Mackerel/Cobia/Permit offshore may all join the party as waters warm. Trolling artificial lures for mackerel. Try big shrimp for tripletail and cobia. Charter information may be obtained by calling me at 239-357-6829 or by emailing fishfacecharters@yahoo.com. I am also available as ‘Captain for Hire’ (by the hour) on your vessel to assist with safety, navigation, fishing techniques and fishing locations to make your boating and fishing adventures successful. Check out my frequent fishing reports at www.goboatingflorida.com under the section of ‘blogs and tips’. (www.fishfacecharters.com). FACEBOOK.COM/COASTALANGLERMAGAZINESARASOTA/ | JANUARY 2019 | SARASOTA / BRADENTON 5

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On the Fly by Capt. Mike Manis

s we enter the middle of our winter season, wind and low water will be a constant. As they’re tolerant to cooler conditions, I’ll concentrate on spotted sea trout and redfish. I also want to work the beginning of an incoming tide. In addition, I’ll split my time working sand holes on open grass flats and making my way back up back country creek systems. Up these creek systems, I like dead end coves covered with sand bottom. After a couple cool months, these creeks are a natural transition area for our game fish, as they’ll move up into these areas to warm up on the shallow sandy bottom. Multiple months of cool weather is also why I also like the early incoming tide. Bait has been scarce for long enough that these game fish will begin looking with some urgency. They feel the tide instantly and begin working up the creek or flat rushing to get a shot at what was unobtainable on low water. They know their chances are best early before the prey has a chance to vanish. Additionally, I’ll downsize my baits. Clouser deep minnows work well over the sand holes out on the grass flats and small baitfish patterns are good up the backcountry creeks. Out of the wind, I prefer a sevenSight-fished red. weight. However, if I’m out on an open flat in the wind, I like the punch a nine-weight delivers. A floating line is a good all around choice. The Placida ramp at Boca Grande and Ponce Park ramp in Punta Gorda provide good access to backcountry creek systems. From Placida, Bull Bay between Gasparilla Sound and Turtle Bay has lots of room to explore. From Ponce Park, south along the east side from Alligator Creek to Pirate Harbor is full of small creek systems. My favorite open grass flats contain a mix of sand and healthy turtle grass. Game fish like to hold on the grass edges that they use as ambush points. Mostly, they’re full of spotted sea trout; but, on a low incoming tide these flats provide a good opportunity to target tailing redfish. They’re being opportunistic just like the fishery in the creek systems. Pine Island and Gasparilla Sound as well as Lemon Bay are worth a look. In the harbor, pompano can be found on the hard bottom just off Cape Haze Point. Also, keep an eye on your boat wake as you’re running outside the bar along the west wall. Sheepshead are everywhere and can be fished from land as well as boat. On land, the Placida trestle is very popular. Every dock, pier, underwater structure, and artificial reef will hold sheepshead. Until next month, good tides. Captain Michael Manis is a U.S.G.C. Licensed captain and has been teaching the sport of fly and light tackle angling since 2002. He lives in Punta Gorda, Florida and can be reached at www.puntagordaflycharters.com. FACEBOOK.COM/COASTALANGLERMAGAZINESARASOTA/ | JANUARY 2019 | SARASOTA / BRADENTON 7

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it. I use a light/medium action rod, 4000 series reel spooled with 15lbs of braided line, any color; I use green, pink, and blue camo, tied with 3ft of 14lb fluorocarbon leader, #2 octopus circle hook and just enough weight to keep it down. Sheepshead have big eyes and those human looking teeth are the sheepshead’s God-given advantage to steal the bait from your hook. I also by Capt. James Vardas must recommend using a net to lift these delicious criminals into the boat. Our average sheepshead being 5lbs and we he winter fishing season is in full swing now. Last month frequently catch them over 8lbs. To prevent an injury from the was a transition from our fall patterns of cooler water and spikes, that’s right, imagine that 8lb fish with spikes landing on west winds. Now we are fishing into predominantly northeast winds, cold fronts, and water temperature in the 60° range. The your foot when the leader breaks lifting him out of the water, don’t get shanked by a prisoner, use a net! Once safely locked sheepshead bite took off in December and from the number of striped convicts gathering around the docks and bridges feasting away on ice, the next hazard can be cleaning them, but they are well worth it. Sheepshead here are delicious, probably because on barnacles and fiddler crabs, this will be a fantastic Anna Maria Island sheepshead season. When fishing during the colder they eat a lot of shrimp and crab, and yield a firm white meat when months, getting out of the wind is key to a more enjoyable cooked. My personal favorite recipe trip. You will find success when fishing in the direction of the current, pulling your bait toward the docks on the incoming and for them is called Poor Man’s Lobster. This consists of cooking the fillets in outgoing tides. When the tide is slack, fish around the bridges a cast iron pan with butter and Sprite and passes because the current won’t be so swift. I mainly use soda for about 3 minutes, after the live shrimp as bait to soda is hot enough to melt a stick of target these beautiful butter. Lift the fillet out of the boiling striped fish. When Sprite-butter mixture and serve. choosing the shrimp, Voila! It actually tastes like lobster. I lean toward the Caught on Video! https://youtu.be/ smaller ones, only TFQrjHYPaWg because sheepshead can be a tricky fish to hook, “bait stealers” to Captain James Vadas Living Water Charters Anna Maria Island FL Phone be exact. When using 941-812-1245https://livingwatercharters.business.site/https://www.facebook.com/ a large shrimp, it’s LWCfishing/https://www.instagram.com/livingwatercharters/https://yentna.com/ easier for them to steal social/profile/captain-james-vadas-1

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Let’s Take it Outside

by Misty Wells

or years now the number one question we all ask ourselves after the first of the year is “why can’t I keep my Resolutions”? After undertaking a huge study, aka: asking all my friends and family, I know the answer “because we make boring, hard and uninteresting resolutions”. This year strive to make resolutions that are fun to keep and that we look forward to. I want to encourage everyone to make the resolution of Taking it Outside and making the most of the outdoors in the great state of Florida. Nobody remembers their best day ever doing homework, working or watching TV, however, I bet you can tell me about catching your first fish or bagging your first deer. To get you started I have put together a list to jump start your outdoor adventures in Florida. The early part of the year in Florida is the time to consider two things: camping and manatees. There are so many parks and campgrounds, you won’t have any trouble finding one in your own backyard or across the state. Crystal River is the place to be when you want to get some manatees love, you can swim with them and be surrounded. When the Gulf waters start to get cold the Manatees move up the river where the temperatures stay at a warm 72° and they will spend their winter months. The Plantation on Crystal River offers some amazing off-season deals and they provide the boats, guides and wetsuits to take you on your journey with the Manatees. The Everglades Shark Valley entrance is a great place to grab your bike or rent one because they don’t allow cars past

the visitor’s center. There is a 65-foot observation towner that provides panoramic views for over 17 miles across what the Miccosukee called Kaa-ha-yat-le. If biking that far is too much but you still want a bird’s eye view of wood storks, ibis and great white herons, you can take the two-hour tram that covers 15 miles of the park. America’s only state park with horseback riding on the beach is in Amelia Island, northeast of Jacksonville. Take a ride with Kelly Seahorse Ranch along the shoreline and through the hardwood forest trails on an invigorating five-mile one-of-a-kind ride. The way to keep those resolutions is to keep it real, take it outside and keep it fun. I am inviting you to watch my video series with the Tampa Bay Times “Let’s Take it Outside” where you can watch exciting outdoor adventures and get new idea’s every week for you to “take it outside” yourself. Go to www. tampabay.com/outdoors to watch the new series. If you have a great idea and want me to film an outdoor adventure with you, contact me. Happy New Year and Let’s Take it Outside. Misty Wells Host of “Let’s Take It Outside” TV, Radio & Video series featured by the Tampa Bay Times, Outdoor Pro –Writer & Adventure Guide. Founder of “A Reel Future” a non-profit organization devoted to knowledge, conservation & the passion of fishing to foster kids Statewide. www.mistywells.com 10 SARASOTA / BRADENTON JANUARY 2019 | COASTALANGLERMAG.COM/SARASOTA/

Offshore with Capt. Tom

by Capt. Tom Bailas

ack in September of 2018 I booked a fishing trip for our honeymoon to Cabo San Lucas, the billfish Capital of the World. During the planning process, we decided to include filming an episode of The Journey TV show from the Outdoor Channel. Dave Watson, the producer and good friend of ours, chose a deserving man as our special guest. Kerry Slaven aka (PAPA BEAR) has devoted his life to providing children with life threatening or terminal illnesses a special trip of a lifetime. Papa Bear created a nonprofit

organization called “Brave Young Hearts” after losing his granddaughter Bethany at the age of 4 ½ years old from cancer. Brave Young Hearts believes that just one chance of “a normal day ” may be the only time or the last time for some of these kids to enjoy something fun outdoors. Some of the trips they provide to children with illnesses include camping, horseback riding, fishing and hunting adventures. Whatever a child’s dream is, that is what Brave Young Hearts wants to provide to them. This fishing trip was also donated by an amazing friend of ours Captain Alex Rogers with Protocol Sport fishing. “Papa Bear” was accompanied by his wife Diane for the two day fishing adventure. Our goal was to help him catch and

release a Big blue Marlin. The first day of fishing was full of excitement. We hooked and fought two different blue marlin, only to lose them jumping high out of the water and pulling the hooks. Shortly after noontime another rod goes off and this time we are hooked up solid on a Big Blue Marlin. Papa Bear is on the rod and the weather is really bad; it is pouring down rain on all of us. After about a thirty minute battle, we are at the leader. It’s a fair catch and release and he has successfully landed his first billfish! WOW…. The excitement from Papa Bear and all of us was overwhelming with high fives and tears of joy. We were thrilled to be part of this special experience for such a deserving man !!! The second day was just as fun as Papa Bear caught his first mahi mahi (dolphin) and we had a local restaurant cook it up for the celebration dinner that night for everyone to enjoy. The memories from this trip will last a lifetime for all of us. A big thanks to The Journey TV show. They provide people who live their lives doing unselfish acts and giving their time to helping others, a hunting or fishing experience of a lifetime. For more info on everyone involved with this experience you can reach them at: www.Braveyounghearts.net Charter fishing from Venice, FL is home to some of the best fishing anywhere! You can reach Capt. Tom at 941-587-2028 or at www.tntfishingchartersvenice. com or follow on FB @ tntchartersvenice - specializing in Family Friendly Fishing Adventures.

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were well over 1000 lots sold; some high bringing in thousands of dollars, some low below 50.00, some bringing hundreds. On the eBay site here is what some of the items sold for in the Vintage Collectable rods, reels, and lures. One fly by Dick Braun rod ended at $5950.00, Mitchell 508 rod/ reel combo $784.99, Salt Water 1pc rod $632.00. The pun “Hot ell, we’re starting a brand new year of hunting for that Rods” right now seems to be vintage Fly Rods in Bamboo. treasured reel, rod or lure that is just waiting to be found; Reels - Arthur Kovalousky hand built 16/0 reel sold for waiting for us Vintage Fishing Tackle collectors to stumble $9236.77, Mitchell 408DL $3380.85, another Mitchell 300DL across it. Garage, yard, estate, pawn shops; you name it and from 1974 sold $2600.00. A Milam and 2 Meek reels sold for it might be there, you just have to look for it. The 2nd largest over $2500 ea., Zebco 150th Anniv Brunswick rod/reel sold for Vintage Tackle show in the world is scheduled for next month $1998.00. at Daytona Beach, Fl., Feb 22 & 23. As usual it will take place at Lures - A Charmer in the box brought $4975.00, a Heddon Plaza Resort & Spa, 600 North Atlantic Ave. The show is open Wood Lure Box (no lure) sold for $4500.00, another Heddon to the public Friday 11am-4pm and Sat. 9am-3pm. This is a 1 empty wood box sold for $3938.88, SouthBend Truck Oreno day trip with an early start from around here, PG - 4 1/2 hrs. FM fetched $3435.00 in the winning bid, Storm Wiggle Wart V22 5hr. Naples about 5 1/2 hrs. so if you start around 6am, or a little sold for $2475.00. There were a total of 52 lures that all sold for later depending on your starting point, you’re there either day over $1000.00 each when the auction ended. Pictures of each when it opens and back home in time for bed that evening. are shown in the sold section of eBay. There are 350 8ft tables filled with anything and everything It’s out there folks, you just need to find it. Until next month that has to do with vintage tackle and is either on display or for and a Happy Hunting New Year to all. Dad’s old Tackle Box sale, some of our show members have both. Looking for that bids you fair looking for now. Until next month, Dick Braun, special vintage fishing item? It most likely will be at the Daytona FATC, 941-661-7187. show. Put a car load of fishing friends together and make plans to attend, Florida Antique Tackle Collectors, Inc. is a non-profit, member supported you won’t be disappointed. This past organization registered in the State of Florida. The purposes of the Club are to fall, Lang’s held their big auction enhance and promote the collection, preservation and knowledge of old antique angling memorabilia and the history of tackle produced in Florida. FATC sponsors and again it was a huge success with one lure bringing a bid of $25,000.00 three exhibitions each year throughout the State of Florida. Club Members bring historical displays from their collections of old fishing tackle and also bring old before the gavel fell with a SOLD tackle to trade among themselves. The public is invited to attend these exhibitions and a lot of hand clapping. There and encouraged to bring their own old tackle for free appraisals by Club Members.

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Another Day at the Office

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enerally, around October and November you can find an amazing Pelagic sport fish called a cobia in shallow water. It’s one of the few Pelagics that actually come inshore. During the fall a lot of fish start migrating north and south to new fishing locations to hold up during the winter. Cobia seem to be one of those fish and generally when they’re moving, they’re in a small schools from 2 to 6. I’ll be completely honest and it’s probably one of the biggest tips I can give you about finding them inshore, but look for giant stingrays. Yes, I said stingrays, I don’t know why but cobia love to trail big stingrays in the flats. Yes, I’ve caught cobia offshore, there’s been plenty-of times they’ve come into my chum slick. Which, by the way, is awesome to see a pack of fish that look like 3-4-foot sharks come haul through your chum slick looking for some fresh bait. Generally, when you find a school they’re very aggressive, you can easy trick them on lures,

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L E A S S E R V E E T NT IN W With Special Offers For the 2019 Boat Show Season Your Suzuki Marine Dealer has exceptional deals in store for you when you purchase a new Suzuki outboard from 25 to 350 horsepower during the winter Boat Show Season. Get Suzuki’s 3-Year Limited Warranty plus 3 years of Extended Protection at no extra charge.There are Instant Savings on select models, and Low-Rate Financing is also available. See your participating Suzuki Marine dealer for all the details.

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SELEC ANT SA VING T SUZ S UKI O UTBO ON ARDS

REPOWER FINANCE

SIX YEARS OF PROTECTION

INSTANT SAVINGS

REPOWER FINANCE

Six Years of Protection at no extra charge on all new outboards 25 to 350 HP.

Instant Savings on select models when you buy at the boat show. See your dealer for details.

Rates as low as 5.99% on new Suzuki outboards on approved credit.* [60 Months]

3 Years Limited Warranty + 3 Years Extended Protection

Gimme Six Extended Protection promo is applicable to new Suzuki Outboard Motors from 25 to 350 HP in inventory which are sold and delivered to buyer between 01/01/19 and 03/31/19 in accordance with the promotion by a Participating Authorized Suzuki Marine dealer in the continental US and Alaska to a purchasing customer who resides in the continental US or Alaska. Customer should expect to receive an acknowledgement letter and full copy of contract including terms, conditions and wallet card from Suzuki Extended Protection within 90 days of purchase. If an acknowledgement letter is not received in time period stated, contact Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. – Marine Marketing via email: marinepromo@suz.com. The Gimme Six Promotion is available for pleasure use only, and is not redeemable for cash. Instant Savings apply to qualifying purchases of select Suzuki Outboard Motors made between 01/01/19 and 03/31/19. For list of designated models, see participating Dealer or visit www.suzukimarine.com. Instant Savings must be applied against the agreed-upon selling price of the outboard motor and reflected in the bill of sale. (Suzuki will, in turn, credit Dealer’s parts account.) There are no model substitutions, benefit substitutions, rain checks, or extensions. Suzuki reserves the right to change or cancel these promotions at any time without notice or obligation. * Financing offers available through Synchrony Retail Finance. As low as 5.99% APR financing for 60 months on new and unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors. Subject to credit approval. Not all buyers will qualify. Approval, and any rates and terms provided, are based on credit worthiness. $19.99/month per $1,000 financed for 60 months is based on 5.99% APR. Hypothetical figures used in calculation; your actual monthly payment may differ based on financing terms, credit tier qualification, accessories or other factors such as down payment and fees. Offer effective on new, unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors purchased from a participating authorized Suzuki dealer between 01/01/19 and 03/31/19. “Gimme Six”, the Suzuki “S” and model names are Suzuki trademarks or ®. Don’t drink and drive. Always wear a USCG-approved life jacket and read your owner’s manual. © 2019 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

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