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“The feel found in bamboo rods is often confused with action for people picking up a bamboo rod for the first time,” Caleb said. “When they feel the action in the rod, they often over accelerate their forward cast causing them to lose energy in the line.” Caleb’s recommendation is to let the rod do the work, and to concentrate on technique. “It’s easier to feel when the rod is loaded with bamboo, and this really comes more into play for us on the flats than trout streams,” he said. What the Turners do differently than most other bamboo rod makers is cater to saltwater fly fishing. They are located in Mississippi right next to some of the most technical redfish flats on the Gulf Coast. “We design our saltwater fly rods with a fast action for stiff winds and quick-moving redfish that spook way more easily than their Louisiana counterparts,” Caleb said. With water the same color as the redfish, wind, and the need to have eyes of an Osprey, fly fishing the Mississippi Gulf Coast is more like bonefishing. “Bamboo gives us the action we need, the feel we need, and it’s able to load up at short distances but also extend a long cast to extremely wary redfish found around here.” Caleb said. “Tonkin cane grows in a 30-square-kilometer area in the Orient’s Sui River Valley. It is praised as the strongest species of bamboo with the greatest thickness of power fibers. These power fibers are what give bamboo rods what they have more than other material used in crafting fly rods, their touch. Despite what action you desire, bamboo rods offer a certain touch you just can’t get with anything else. If a rod is designed correctly, you can have all the action you need and still have that great feel. The rod lets you know when it’s loaded instead of having to figure out the timing for that individual rod.” In short, bamboo fly rods definitely have their place in modern performing fly rods. Accuracy, touch and presentation are things bamboo rod makers strive for in crafting their rods. If you get a hold of a quality rod, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by all the things it can do. For more information on bamboo fly rods or Turner Bamboo Fly Rods visit www.turnerflyrods.com or email caleb@turnerflyrods.com.
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always catch them on a drop shot. The key to the drop shot is to watch your electronics. If I note the fish are not right on the bottom with my Raymarine units, I make my leader up to 20 inches long so it sits right in their face. The rod I build for the drop shot is the MHX EPS-81MLXF. It is a 6’9” medium-light power with an extra-fast tip. I spool it with 10-pound Vicious No-Fade braid and an 8-pound fluorocarbon leader. I prefer a wacky-rigged, 6” MB Fat Finesse Worm from X-Zone, using a 1/4 to 3/8 drop shot weight and a Mustad Titan-X Wacky Neko hook. If the water has at least a couple feet of visibility, you can save yourself some time by utilizing an underwater camera. Knowing the fish down there are bass and not catfish really helps. This year I switched over to an Aqua Vu camera that displays on my Raymarine unit. Seeing is believing, let me tell you!
ome late summer, you just don’t see megaschools on the offshore ledges and dropoffs. The fish have been pounded on all summer, and with a few cooler nights the fish will head to grass, schooling on top and chasing shad. What were once 50-fish schools might now just be eight to 10 fish. These fish can be hard to catch, but as the numbers of deep fishermen dwindle, the more apt the fish will be to bite. The community holes are the places to begin looking. Community holes earn that reputation because fish live there. It is rare for all the fish from a mega-school to up and leave, so chances are you’ll still be able to catch a few. If they’re not right on the main part of the community hole, look for transition areas leading to where the shad will be in fall. A lot of times you just have to get out there with the graph and hunt for them. You can also fish for them. There are random groups of fish scattered up and down ledges. Anglers who spend a lot of time graphing will miss these roaming fish. While covering water by moving down a ledge, you are likely to run into some. If I am able to locate a small school with my electronics, my first choice is a 12-inch worm Texas rigged on a ½-ounce weight. I use 14- to 17-pound Vicious fluorocarbon. I enjoy this technique so much that I helped design the perfect hook for it. The Mustad 2X Big Bite hook in 5/0 or 6/0 is perfect for a 12-inch worm. It has a longer shank, which helps with hook-up percentage. I’ve found it is also the perfect hook for my X-Zone Center Stick. I use the MHX EPS-86MHF baitcast rod from Mud Hole Custom Tackle. It is a 7’ 2”, medium-heavy power. It took me an hour and forty-five minutes to build this rod. It is easy and fun to Get more tips from Lester at knock them out. A ½-ounce War Eagle jigging spoon and a big crankbait like a Strike King 6XD will be the other baits I’ll throw. And you can Airline_CoastalAnglerAd_3-2016_Layout 1 3/18/16 1:07 PM Page 1
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Thank Goodness for Fall Angling
With the exception of April, October is one of the best angling months of the year. The fish become more active with the cooling water. Most fish species found in our local waters can be found in shallower water or engaged in schooling activity, making them easier for the angler to target. Even cool water trout can be more readily caught over the course of this month. The cooler air temperatures make it more comfortable for anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts spending time on the water. However, changes in your fishing techniques and approach may be required. Basic knowledge of weather and its impact upon water conditions is needed to be successful. Changes in wind patterns, the sun’s angle during daytime hours, lake water turnover and the mini-cold fronts moving through our region can impact angler success or non-success. During this time of year, our waterways are less busy with fewer anglers and other water enthusiasts. Pleasure boat and personal water craft users for the most part have ceased their lake and river rides for the year. Other outdoor users have
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shifted their focus to other activities or interests to include those engrossed in hunting, watching or attending college and professional football on the weekends. Accordingly, there is less activity on those prime fishing spots. A variety of baits continue to be effective during the fall season. Shallow water baits such as spinnerbaits, in-line spinners and shallow running lures seem to be effective over the course of this month. Soft plastic baits such as tubes, plastic worms and lizards continue to be effective in shallow and intermediate depth water off banks and points. Fish can be caught on topwater baits and flies on the flyrod at certain times of the day during this month. Using various size leadhead jigs are good choices for most species found in local waters. A positive dilemma encountered during this season of the year involves whether to spend your valuable fishing time seeking freshwater or saltwater fish species. October and November are also good months for inshore saltwater fishing on the Atlantic coasts of Georgia and Florida, as well as the Gulf Coast of Florida,
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by Andrew A. Cox
Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Redfish, speckled trout and other saltwater fish species become more active with the cooler water. I attempt to schedule several freshwater fishing excursions and at least one inshore saltwater trip over the course of October and November. October and into November are my favorite months of the year for angling. Cooler air and water temperatures, less anglers and boat traffic and more active fish make this a great time to spend outdoors. Dr. Andrew Cox is a contributing writer to outdoor publications and a member of the Georgia Outdoor Writer’s Association. Dr. Cox financially supports his fishing habits as Professor Emeritus at Troy University, Phenix City, Alabama. Contact him at andrewtrout@aol.com.
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Autumn Topwater Buzzbait Bass Over the years, I have noticed that most bass anglers agree there is nothing more exciting than watching the water explode in response to the action of a topwater lure. Enticing a surface strike requires you to get their attention. Among topwater lures, few if any, come close to creating the attention and surface disturbance as does the buzzbait! The unique splashing, sputtering and gurgling commotion created by a buzzbait is very hard to resist, even for a bass that is being lazy. It is most important to use the proper equipment! I use and outfit my clients with 7’0” to 7’6” heavy action Duckett Micro Magic Rods with either a 6.4.1 or 7.1.1 LEW’s Speed Reels spooled with 50-65 pound test Vicious Braid. Having a fast reel with a strong rod and line is a must when fishing buzzbaits. Here are some pointers which should help improve your strike and hook-up percentages with a buzzbait. I prefer 3/8 ounce or 1/2 ounce buzzbaits made of high quality materials that can take a beating from the largest of fish and hold together. Wornin lures tend to produce a squeaky noise which I believe gives the lures added appeal. One of the “noise” enhancing modifications I like to make is to bend the blade arm slightly downward so that the blade ticks the shaft or head as it rotates. Another is to drill several holes
in the blade so that it emits a “bubble” trail as it moves across the water. Learning how to present your lure properly is simply a matter of practice and trial/ error. One day it may be a fast (burn) retrieve and the next it might be just fast enough to keep the lure chugging along the surface. It is important to engage your reel just before the lure hits the water. Doing so removes any slack from your line and allows you to start your retrieve before the bait has a chance to sink. During the retrieve, I hold my rod tip up which keeps the bait in proper contact with the water, but not so high as to lift the bait from the water. Steer the bait into objects such as logs, lily pads, docks or rocks. Some of the best action can be just as the bait deflects off an object. As the bait approaches the boat, use caution in the last ten feet of your retrieve. A fair amount of the time fish will follow your lure all the way back to the boat and try to take it from you at the last minute. It’s always a good idea to figure eight your lure just prior to losing contact with the water. For colors, I prefer white, black/red best in clear water; in stained water I have been known to tie on a combination chartreuse/white, chartreuse/ blue or red. My color choice is usually predicated on the light conditions, water clarity and time of the year. Also,
by Capt. Jake Davis
varying the color of the prop from polished aluminum to a black or gold can make all the difference in your fishing trip. Lastly, let’s talk lure makeup. I like the Boogerman and Assassinator Baits. The heads are turned to the side which adds lift and allows the lure to be worked slower on the surface. With the Assassinator, the primary wire has a 45 degree bend which provides for a better hook up ratio and can handle the biggest of fish. The Boogerman has to be one of the noisiest buzzbaits on the water. By simply adjusting the blade to strike the head of the lure you can draw bass from depths of 6 feet or better in the thickest of cover. If you have questions, feel free to drop me a line at msbassguide@comcast.net or check out my website at www. midsouthbassguide.com. Better yet, let’s go fish’in…Just give me a call at (615) 613-2382 to reserve your day on the lake with Captain Jake Davis, Mid-South Bass Guide.
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Local Lakes & Forecasts West Point Lake
Lake Jackson
Forecast by Capt. Keith Hudson Keith Hudson Guide Service hudsonsprobass@gmail.com
Forecast by Brian Lee leebrian16@yahoo.com
706-884-1483 or 706-882-1743 Bass: FAIR - As the days get shorter and the temps cool, expect a big improvement in the fishing. With the unusually high water from the hurricane rains, good numbers of fish are already shallow, and this pattern should improve as the water cools. Topwater baits such as Whopper Ploppers, Zara Spooks and Spro Poppin frogs are effective for shallow fish, especially around shallow brush, grass and weed beds. Try targeting areas north of the 219 bridge in the Chattahoochee. Also have a jig handy to pitch into wood cover in these same areas. Slower than normal, but still fairly consistent, spotted bass are still your best bet. Spots are being caught by casting Spot Remover heads loaded with Shaky Tail worms or just dragging a Carolinarigged Zoom finesse worm or mini lizard around sloping gravel banks. Also try a small Texas rigged worm or a pig-n-jig around blow down trees. Try fishing around the bridges and bridge pilings with small crankbaits and Tommyhead rigs, especially during periods of water generation. Linesides: GOOD - Hybrids and stripers are still down lake in good numbers. Expect the downline bite on live bait to continue to improve drastically as we move on into fall. Some fish are surface schooling on the main lake and can be caught on Rooster Tails, topwaters, pop-n-cork rigs and Storm Swim Shad lures. Trolling with crankbaits is also fairly effective. Crappie: FAIR - Some fish will start to move shallower as the water cools. Target blowdowns and brushpiles in 3-8 feet of water. Jigs or minnows fished under a float will usually work on them when you find them. Some crappie will still move out and hold on deeper brush and other structure or under docks. Try dropshotting minnows or shooting docks in 10- 15 feet of water for good results.
Water temp:74-79 degrees, lake level: 1 ft below full pool, water clarity: stained. The weather is getting right
for multiple baits. The crankbait bite is heating up as the shad are bunching up for fall. Target rocks and sea walls with shad pattern crankbaits (water clarity permitting). Spinnerbaits and topwater will produce fish as well. Later in the day stick to the crankbait or a jig targeting rocks, docks and structure. The main lake is the ticket to fill the boat. Till next month, tight lines and keep the families affected by Hurricane Irma in your prayers as they rebuild from the damage. God bless.
Lake Oconee
Forecast by Mark Smith Reeltime Guide Service (404) 803-0741 reeltime@bellsouth.net
Lake Oconee is full with the lake clear on the south end, stained to muddy up the lake into the river with water temps in the upper 70s. Striper fishing is fair. The dam at first light is the place to be. Live bait, spoons, popping corks and 1/4 ounce jigs with a 3 inch curly tail will produce. Crappie fishing is good. Look in the submerged timber from 10 to 20 feet deep. Live bait as well as jigging will put lots of fish in your boat. Use your Lowrance to locate the schools in the timber and start catching. 4 SOUTHWEST GA EAST AL
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Lake Martin
Forecast by Capt. David Hare Alex City Guide Service 256.401.3089 davidbhare@yahoo.com Water temp.: 79 degrees, lake level: full pool (491.00), water clarity: clear. To start off with, I would to say to all of our clients and other victims of the hurricanes and flooding that our prayers have and will continue to be with you! To our clients that had to reschedule due to the storms in your area, we are looking forward to seeing you this fall. To all of the evacuees that came to Lake Martin to escape the weather, we hope your stay was as pleasant as it could've been under the circumstances. To the evacuees that we gave fish to, we hope that you enjoyed them and maybe it was a good change from your everyday meals you were eating. September fishing has slowly starting turning for the good as far as the striper bite is concerned. September was an awesome month for crappie fishing. October again will be a good trolling month for the stripers, and as we move toward the end of October, the live bait bite will be your best chance to entice these awesome sportfish. Also, this month not only will the early and late bites be good, but all through the day will start getting better and better. You should be able to fish a lot of different areas of the lake to locate schools of stripers. I will be working areas from Kowaliga Creek to Sandy Creek and several areas in between. October crappie fishing should be awesome. We will be fishing for crappie in the major creek areas with both crappie minnows and crappie jigs. This month will produce not only large quantities of crappie but some very nice size ones. Until next time, catch one for me!
Lake Eufaula/Walter F. George Forecast by Capt. Sam Williams, Hawk’s Guide Service 334-687-6266 hawk184@earthlink.net Water temp: mid 70's, water level: 188.69, water clarity: dirty. The river is coming up since Irma has visited us. Bass have been slow with the fronts moving through. The cooler water will make them more active. We have been catching bass near vegetation working soft plastics slow. Early morning, a topwater plug around the cover is getting a bite. Smaller frogs are also working. Panfish are on the flats and around brush overhangs. Jug fishing for catfish in the creeks with cut bait will give you a great meal. The summer heat will hopefully be history for this year and fishing will be more comfortable. The river is set up to be really hot this fall. Make your plans to visit Lake Eufaula, a great place to relax and enjoy some great cooking. God Bless & Good Fishn'
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Lake Harding
Lake Guntersville Forecast by: Capt. Jake Davis msbassguide@comcast.net 615-613-2382
Forecast by Steve “Colonel” McCorkle stevemccorkle61@yahoo.com For the past week the outside temperature has been falling due in part to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The water temps last week were in the high 70’s and lower 80’s, but this week are dropping into the mid 70’s. This drop in temperature is great for the fishing. Most of the fish will start to move into their fall patterns and will be chasing shad to the shallow waters making finding fish and establishing a pattern much easier. The bass should be chasing shad in shallow coves and flats near deeper water. Many different types of baits will work well during this time. The majority of the bass will be able to be caught on either lipless crankbaits or swimbaits. Fish these baits along the shoreline and around shallow structure. The bass may not be as tied to structure during this time of year, so you should cover lots of water and use these fast baits to do so. If you find that the shoreline you are fishing is covered in hydrilla then back off the shoreline and use the edge of the hydrilla as the shoreline. You can also catch bass on plastic worms either weightless or Texas rigged. Have a rod with these tied on in case you find the bass are not as aggressive as they should be. Fish the same banks and structure that you fish the lipless crankbait. You can also use the weightless worm to pull across and through the hydrilla. Topwater baits such as buzzbaits, swimbaits, poppers and jerkbaits will still work well during this time of year. At night bass can also be caught fishing the lights on docks, especially the submerged lights. Best baits for nighttime are Texas rig worms, trick worms, swimbaits and rubber shad baits. Striped bass and hybrids should start to feed on shad and should be able to be caught in the same manner as largemouth bass using a lipless crankbait or swimbait. You will find stripes and hybrids either in the back of coves or along shallow points near deeper water. The key is to locate the shad, and wherever they are is where the fish will be. The crappie are still biting under the bridges and around docks with deep water at night as long as the dock has good lighting to attract baitfish and the crappie. Expect the crappie to move into shallow pockets and coves and be able to be caught along the banks. The best baits are minnows during this time of year, but small jigs and small spinners like a Beetle Spin are also good. Bream, shellcracker and other sunfish are biting well. Target the back of coves, around docks and in the backwaters upriver. Live bait works best with crickets and earthworms being the best all around baits. If you prefer to use artificial baits, use small spinners in either chartreuse or yellow or some green color. Catfish are also biting real well on Lake Harding. Best time to catch these fish is at night if you have lighting around a dock. I have started seeing some really big cats at night around the green lights. Catfish can also be caught during the day around docks and other deep water structure. Best baits are chicken livers, stink baits, and dough baits. Fish for catfish by using a bottom technique where you use a ¾ to 1 ounce weight to hold the bait near the bottom similar to a Carolina rig. I am still catching good shoal bass up around the shoals and in the other smaller lakes on the Chattahoochee River between Lake West Point and Lake Harding. Fishing these areas is ideal for fishing from a kayak. Fish a Texas rig worm using small weights, a jointed swimbait or rubber swimbait. 6 SOUTHWEST GA EAST AL
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Guntersville continued to improve over the last couple weeks for the most part. We had some slow days but everyone still caught fish. We experienced some exciting fishing while catching them on a variety of lures and testing out some new D-Bomb colors “Pink Belly and Sauty Bug” from Missile Baits. The best lineup of lures was Tightline Jigs, D-Bombs and D-Stroyers from Missile Baits, swimbaits and Catch 5 Swim-jigs from Tightline Jigs around main channel grass lines and PRO-Z Frogs in Scooby-Doo and Toad. Water temps range from 74 to 80 degrees. October will be a great month for punching grass along the main channel and the most exciting of all a fantastic frog bite with all the grass this year. Best advice is “slow down and work an area completely!” It’s time to start planning those late fall and early winter flipping/ punching trips Guntersville is famous for. Call me to reserve a date. Please wear your PFDs and be aware of your surroundings; with the increased traffic boating accidents can happen to anyone! Make your reservations now for some great fishing on Guntersville or Tim’s Ford. We supply all fishing gear, including Duckett fishing rods, LEW’s reels, Vicious Fishing Line, top shelf lures such as Missile Baits soft plastics, and Tightline Jigs all at no additional cost you. We offer a Military Discount and 100% dedication to making your trip successful. “Let’s go fish'in."
Lake Sinclair
Forecast by Ken Sturdivant ken@southernfishing.com Lake Sinclair is down 1.4 feet with the water clear and the temperature in the low 80s. Bass fishing is fair. The Carolina rig and a Zoom pumpkin lizard is the best bait lake-wide with a June bug lizard a close second. The fish have moved out some to the river channel ledges or to deeper docks. Almost all the fish are taking plastics but try a gold buzzbait any time you come up on a dock. Jigs are also fair on the docks in all brown, but smaller baits seem to work best on these fish. Plastic or a pork trailer will work and match the trailers to the bait. Soft plastics in the green pumpkin in a finesse worm and a Zoom Brush Hog will get strikes. Add some Lunker Sauce to the baits for extra strikes.
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Lake Seminole
Forecast by Guide Paul Tyre paultyrefishing@yahoo.com 850-264-7534 Water temp.: 82 degrees, lake level: down 1/2 foot, clarity: clear. As the weather cools off in the coming weeks, the bass will gather together in groups. The best way to find them is to get on the grass lines and cover water. The buzzbait is a good lure to cover water efficiently. I prefer a Strike King Pro Model buzzbait in chartreuse and white. The bream bite has been pretty good on worms and crickets. We've been seeing some nice coolers full of them coming across the docks. As the weather cools off, the crappie should start bunching up. They'll be caught on jigs and minnows. Gator season is in on Lake Seminole and Jay Gung's group from Iowa brought in a nice 11 footer to Wingate's Lodge. This crazy weather has livened things up around here. People running from the hurricanes are coming to Wingate's to stay. The cabins and motel rooms are petfriendly and so are the staff!
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by By Capt. Cefus McRae, Nuts & Bolts of Fishing Series
Whenever I think I’ve got a good handle on a particular type of fishing, someone comes along and shows me a rig or a technique that I never knew about. After patching up my bruised ego, I eagerly accept the information and acknowledge there are still lots of things I don’t know about fishing. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to fish with anglers from all over the globe, and I’ve learned something from virtually every one of them. It may have been a simple modification of a tactic I was already familiar with, but their little twist made the difference between catching fish and just fishing. I was able to benefit from their years of fishing experience on that body of water. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Not true. I learn something every time I go out on the water. Here’s a few tips I learned from some really smart anglers which might help you as well. Bait Choices: Don’t imitate…Duplicate. Artificial baits let you cover a lot of water. You can also work a lure at a specific depth and with a specific action, but if you have a good sense of where the gamefish are, it’s hard to beat natural, live baits. Identify the local forage and duplicate that either by purchasing at your local bait shop or by netting/catching it yourself. Yes, it’s usually a slower method, but live bait will normally outproduce artificials. While you’re floating live baits, you can also be pitching your favorite plastic as well.
Let the Conditions Determine your Presentation: Most of us practice the thought that clear water/bright light conditions means lighter colored baits, and darker water or cloud cover means darker colored baits. Water temperature can also be a factor. As we approach the cold weather months and water temps go down, consider slowing down your presentation. Football jigs, drop-shot rigs and slow-moving deep-diving crankbaits are good choices, but fish them very slowly. The same is true for saltwater species. Cooler water will tend to make gamefish a little lethargic, so work baits slowly and keep them in the strike zone as long as possible. Also consider down-sizing your baits, lures and line. Slow moving baits give your quarry plenty of time to examine, and big leaders or weights can make fish refuse your offerings. Fish Strategically: Make a game plan before you head out. Use an online charting program like
the Navionics web app to determine your fishing locations ahead of time. Look for shallow points or flats where the sun will warm the water quicker. Just a degree or so difference can be a game changer as fish move to the warmer shallows to feed. If you’re fishing a new destination, spend a few minutes at the local tackle store to get the latest contemporary intel on fishing conditions, bait choices, and if you ask nicely they may give you some pointers on the hot spots in the area. Crank Up The Bite: This tactic turned what could have been a miserable day into a magnificent day. We were stalking redfish in large, dingywater bay. We knew the reds should be there but just couldn’t locate them. We had soaked baits all morning with no success and had just a few frisky baits left. In a moment of desperation, we decided to crank the big motor and rev it in neutral a couple times. The commotion caused the reds to start breaking the water, which gave away their position, and presented targets for casting. It was a simple tactic that delivered great results and big fish to the boat. Tight Lines and Calm Seas.
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by Ryan Kennedy Plain and simple, I’m a man who has an insatiable passion for the outdoors. I have yet to find one thing in nature that doesn’t amaze me in one way or another. If you are diligent enough to get up before sunrise, you are given an amazing gift of being able to watch the world come alive each morning, and in the evening, you get a front row seat to watch as nature settles down for the night. I have had the honor and privilege of watching countless sunrises and sunsets as I travel across the country competing in bass tournaments. Getting on the water early definitely has its rewards and being stealthy during that process pays off ten-fold. Although most of my events I travel to are in a twenty-foot Triton, I also have a passion for kayak fishing, especially when I am at home. Kayaking gives me an opportunity to “sneak up on nature” and have an on-the-water experience like no other. I recently embarked on a fishing trip to Lake Blue Ridge with a couple of friends. That trip made me realize just how stealthy you can be in a kayak. The morning started off with a beautiful mountain sunrise that promised for a great day on the water. As the morning progressed, I made my way to an island heading towards the mouth of the Toccoa River. After a couple of casts with a drop-shot to the rocky shoreline, I was hooked up with a beautiful spotted bass. Without noticing my
kayak drifting closer to the bank, I released the fish to catch another day and quickly realized that I was heading right for the rock-scattered shore. Instead of immediately retreating to the deeper water, I used the situation as an opportunity to peer into the water. As I gazed into the crystal-clear lake beneath me, I saw several bass swimming right next to my Hobie kayak. The entire situation felt as if the fish thought I was merely a part of the natural environment around them. After staring in awe at the fish swimming all around me, I put the Mirage Drive 180 in reverse and peddled my way back towards the deeper water. As I look back on that situation, I realize that fishing out of a kayak increases the privilege we are given as outdoor enthusiasts. With a fisherman’s mindset, I am also able to use this situation to ensure myself that in shallow water where fish are usually more skittish, I now have the opportunity to encounter more catchable fish on any given trip as they won’t be spooked by my vessel. I share this information simply because I want other people to experience every side of nature that they possibly can. Fishing out of a kayak is a rewarding experience that adds a whole new element to your arsenal as an angler. And by the way, getting set up with a fishing kayak is going to be a whole lot cheaper than that $65,000 bass boat you were looking at the other day. My bad, I forgot about all that research you did on that sparkly rig, and you don’t want to have to do a whole bunch of research on a kayak too. If only there was a place that could answer all your questions about any kayak and let you test them out in their indoor pool. Oh wait, THERE IS! I got my Hobie from Outside World Outfitters in Dawsonville, GA, and I was truly impressed with the entire process. So, what are you waiting for? Go get yourself a kayak and let’s experience the world of kayak fishing together! Until next time, take your passion to the next level with some yakin,’ and tight lines.
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Are You a Fish Head?
Many of you know that I love to fish, and I know that many of you do too. As I go from lake to lake, I get the chance to support my sponsors and one of them is SHL Lures, the makers of the brand of baits called Fish Head. I would like to take a few minutes of your time and let you all know about the new series of Fish Head Baits, how I fish them, and explain exactly what being “fish head” means. SHL lures is located in Cartersville GA, and they are the ones behind such an awesome set of baits. The main bait that got the underspin its recognition it has today is the Fish Head Spin. The Fish Head Spin is the workhorse of all the baits as it is responsible for winning a lot of major tournaments over the last 10+ years. Anglers such as Scott Martin, Dave Lefebre, Greg Vinson, Rob Jordon, Wesley Strader and myself have all stated that Fish Head baits are winners when it comes to catching fish. This year, Fish Head is launching a new set of baits called the Primal Series that will be coming out in the fall of 2017. The Primal Series is a three part series that consist of three of my favorite baits; The Primal Vibe, Primal Spin and the Primal Buzz. All three were showcased this year at major events such as the Bass Master Classic and ICAST 2017. The Primal Vibe is a jig with a vibrating blade with a Mustad hook with many colored skirts to choose from, but one of the most important factors about the bait is the signature underspin technology that simply changes the game. The way I fish this bait is any time I have a need to have a ton of vibration and flash such as in off-color water or choppy water. I also will throw it in cover and around laydowns and brush. SHL lures designed each bait in the series to have a skirt that has been modified to accommodate the underspin so that it does not interfere with the action of the bait. The Primal Spin is the next bait in the series and can be used as a year-round bait in all seasons and water depths as the Primal Spin functions as a spinnerbait. I use it just like one. However, the bait shines for me when I need to give the bass a changeup. When traditional spinnerbaits don’t work, I pick up the Primal Spin and show them something a little different with the underspin. That’s what usually triggers the bites and gives me an edge on the competition. I use it around docks, especially floating ones, in anywhere between 4 and 15 feet of water. The Primal Spins come in many different sizes to cover all depths. This bait is great bait for co-anglers and boaters alike.
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The Primal Buzz is the last bait of the Primal Series and is simply a hog caller. This bait has an awesome build and a unique sound that triggers some massive strikes. The first buzzbait with an underspin that is compact, makes the right sound and movement, all while representing a baitfish fleeing. This bait is my calm water bait as it flat out catches fish. I fish this around any blow downs, rip rap, docks and seawalls. I use a steady retrieve on a 7 foot medium heavy rod with a 7:1 gear ratio reel that keeps the bait at the right speed and allows me total control of the cadence when it’s hunting those big fish. The Primal Series of baits by Fish Head is a game changer and will be out soon. I hope you all enjoy them. So what is a fish head? Let me explain it like this. If you have that one thing in the outdoors that you love to do, no matter what else is happening around you, and the outdoors brings you to that special place you call home, then you are a fish head. For many, it may be fishing from the bank or walking the trails or maybe just sitting in a tree stand. You see, being a fish head is not just one thing. It’s being in a state of mind and doing what you love as your getaway, that special place with no cares in the world. Fishing is my space, and if you too have a special space in the outdoors, then I guess you are a “Fish Head” for those who call the outdoors home. I hope each one of you get the chance to check out these new baits this fall. The Primal Vibe can be picked up at your local Dick’s, and the Primal Spin and Buzz can be picked up at your local dealers. Good luck, and I will see you on the water.
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a size 8 instead of an 18. My personal favorite fall flies are streamers, and something with a little bit of color, too. For some reason big fall browns seem to like streamers with a bit of orange in them. Sculpin patterns can be especially deadly this time of year. Whether it be the giant protein-packed snack a big sculpin delivers or a triggered attack response implanted in trout to protect their roe, it should be used to your advantage. It is also the time for stealth. With overly large trout sometimes holding in ridiculously shallow water, being sneaky pays huge dividends. Wear drab colored shirts at the very least. Even a camouflage jacket is not too far fetched. I normally work a river upstream, but this is not the case when fishing fall streamers. I’ll work it down. I can be much quieter and more stealthy when walking with the current as opposed to against it. If possible, stay on the bank as much as you can. Most fish will hit on the swing, so the area you expect the take to come will be downstream of your location. If you were working upstream, you could have already spooked a fish. Cast across, swing it down, take a few sneaky steps down stream, think about it, cast across, swing it down. Walking the river is crucial. Don’t just haphazardly crash through the water on your way to a good run. Hunt the river this time of year. Take a few steps and watch. This is where a good pair of polarized glasses are worth their weight in gold. Look over the entire stream, not just the typical haunts. You may be pleasantly surprised and amazed by what you’ll see. Trout will still be positioned in good usual runs too, but much more apt to attack your offering. Instead of heading to the deer stand or taking up a spot on the couch to watch the big game, get out on the stream. Just maybe, a kyped-up, big old slab of spotted butter will end up in your net. Jerrod Vila is a simple guy from Upstate New York with a passion for fly fishing, cooking and predator hunting. For more tips and videos check out www.downwindoutdoors.com and www.beyondthecrosshair.com.
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can result in the silence of the morning stalk being broken by the crash of a topwater plug being engulfed, the scream of a reel’s drag and some enthusiastic expletives. Stalking the skinnies of the marsh can be a challenging experience. Reds spook easily, so stealth is a must, as are accurate and purposeful casts; all this is what makes the hunt so rewarding. The waters of Franklin County are teeming with reds, making the chance of fooling, fighting and releasing a mighty red an extremely attainable and rewarding experience. If you come to this area to chase reds, any shallow-drafting boat will put you in a position for success, but some are better suited than others. Ideally, the ability to pole, paddle or scull your vessel will give you the advantage of stealth, but a trolling motor and a well-planned use of tides and wind also works well on the flats. Franklin County TDC is giving away a free red fishing excursion this month, so enter for your chance to win and make your redfish dream a reality. The reds and so many other fish are abundant in some of the most beautiful places on earth, right here. Don’t let another fall go by without experiencing this amazing time of year along Florida’s Forgotten Coast. For more details or to sign up, go to: www. floridasforgottencoast.com. Randy Cnota is co-publisher of the Panama City/Forgotten Coast edition of Coastal Angler Magazine.
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