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FLY FISHING By Nick Carter
F
ly fishing for bonefish and permit might have originated on the flats of the Bahamas and the Florida Keys, but these islands hardly hold a monopoly on the style of fishing. In the Indian Ocean, about 1,000 miles off the east coast of Africa, there is an archipelago that claims the highest density of bonefish in the world on one of its outer island groups. The Alphonse Group is three small islets on the southwestern end of the Seychelles, a nation of 115 islands in gorgeous tropical waters northeast of Madagascar. Within the Alphonse Group, Alphonse Atoll and St. Francois Atoll offer more 10,000 acres of hard, white-sand bonefish flats as well as a lagoon with channels, finger flats and coral heads where fly fishers sight fish in clear water to more than 60 species of fish. There are characters familiar to Atlantic flats—bonefish and permit—and there are also species exotic to North American fly rodders, like milkfish, colorful triggerfish and seven species of trevally. Instead of tarpon, the Seychelles offer up the giant trevally, which can weigh in excess of 120 pounds. And with a 10-minute boat ride out of Alphonse Island, anglers can access reef species and big pelagics like sailfish, wahoo, dorado, dogtooth and yellowfin tuna. Either trolling or teasing them up and casting flies to them, these offshore species offer a delightful break from the flats as well as a dinnertime treat on the island. “The Seychelles has become known as the best giant trevally fishery in the world and has become the benchmark for anglers searching for an outstanding saltwater flats fishing experience,” said Keith RoseInnes, managing director of Alphonse Fishing Company. “The sheer numbers and variety of fish species has amazed the fly fishing world, with anglers from across the globe queuing up to sample this ultimate fishing playground.” St. Francois is most well known for its bonefish, with ridiculous
numbers of 4to 6-pound fish and the occasional 8-pounder in the mix. “On falling tides, it is often the case that huge shoals of bonefish can be targeted when leaving the flats in what has been described as a continuous river of bonefish,” said Rose-Innes. “You hunt them on foot and not from a skiff, as the sand flats are hard and white.” It’s also as close to a sure thing as it gets for anglers seeking the Holy Grail of saltwater fly fishing. Good numbers of Indo-Pacific permit populate the flats, and Rose-Innes said his guides have near-perfected the art of catching them. Along with natural environs conducive to awesome fishing, a strong conservation ethic ensures an incredible angling experience. Alphonse Fishing Company tightly controls the amount and type of fishing pressure its waters see, and the fisheries are completely closed a minimum of three months per year. That’s the fishing side of the conservation effort. Alphonse also protects the unique flora and fauna of the islands, which makes for a sensational overall vacation experience, with comfortable lodging among beautiful tropical forests and beaches. For more information, see www.alphonsefishingco.com.
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Craig Sutton with a Costa Rica yellowfin.
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ost people my age buy a house in Costa Rica to retire,” said Craig Sutton, of Nosara Paradise Rentals and FishingNosara. “When I bought my first house in Costa Rica, my life was just starting to get interesting.” Craig first discovered Nosara, Costa Rica on a surfing trip in the late 1990s and immediately fell in love with the people, the culture and the year-round excellent surfing. He purchased a small house near Guiones Beach, bought out his neighbors’ land, and spent the next 15 years building a nature preserve campus of 14 houses plus a pool, common areas and maintenance facilities. One thing was missing from this surfer’s paradise: good fishing. As a native Floridian, Craig’s passion for fishing runs deep. He has been a regular on the kingfish tournament scene for years, with his boat Fishtastic posting top-5 finishes in the several tournaments.
“The problem with fishing in Costa Rica is that fish are so big and so harsh that they will destroy your tackle, plus the costs for fuel is astronomical at $7 a gallon and rising,” said Sutton. “Captains trying to make ends meet would have to choose between new lines, new tackle and a full tank of gas, or putting food on the family table.” After years of struggling to find a captain in Costa Rica who was willing and able to fish aggressively, Sutton realized his only option was to build his own boats and crew them with hand-picked locals. “These guys had the drive and the talent to be great fishermen, they just lacked the tools and the logistical support,” said Sutton. “The team-centered approach allows FishingNosara captains to pursue the fish as aggressively as a professional tournament boat without being distracted by losing lures or running up the gas bill.” FishingNosara launched their first boat, The Wanderer, in 2009 and have added a boat every year since. The results have been astounding. In the 2017 season, the five-boat FishingNosara team ran over 730 trips with over 80 marlin releases and 800 sailfish releases. More importantly, the team inflicted zero billfish fatalities. “Reviving and releasing billfish is a sacred priority to us as conservationists, plus it makes good business sense,” said Sutton. “We have created a market of charter fishermen, which means billfish are worth more money alive and swimming than they are on a scale at the meat market.” As for retirement for Sutton, don’t bet on it anytime soon. Last April he scored a billfish grand slam (blue marlin, striped marlin and sailfish) to win the Ship of Fools Billfish Tournament in Costa Rica. Sutton is looking to up-the-ante again in 2018. Back in the States, a new version of the Fishtastic came online this year. It’s an exact copy of the 32’ Eduardono Harvester currently in Nosara, and Sutton is already amped up for a new challenge. “My goal with the new boat is to snag a tournament winning king mackeral in July then go catch marlin in August… seems like a good way to bring two worlds together.”
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urrells Inlet, S.C. has always been a fishing town. Long before Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand began drawing tourists to experience the beaches, shopping, golf and nightlife that have made it famous, Murrells Inlet was a fishing village. And it’s no wonder. The inlet itself is an inshore angler’s dream. It’s an enclosed system, one of very few inlets on the east coast free from the influence of the Intracoastal Waterway or coastal rivers.
There’s no dirty water flowing in from upstream, and this system of marshes and backwaters is a completely saltwater environment, with no freshwater pumping in to reduce salinity. The result is excellent fishing and exploration of backwater creeks for speckled trout, redfish and the doormat flounder that Murrells Inlet has gained a reputation for. Another thing the area has a well-earned reputation for is huge red drum, which hang out around the jetties to provide anglers with the bulldog runs only a big bull red can provide. It’s some of the best red fishing on the east coast, with fish in the 20- to 40-pound range arriving in numbers in both spring and fall. For those who don’t mind a short boat ride to fill the cooler,
there are numerous nearshore reefs that can be easily accessed with a half-day trip and a run of less than 5 miles. Mackerel, sharks, black sea bass, reds, flounder, bluefish, spadefish and more make for an exciting outing even for the family, and you’ll come back with a cooler full of delicious fish. Out to 15 or 30 miles, there is also excellent trolling for king and Spanish mackerel, cobia and amberjack, as well as bottom fishing for snappers, groupers and sea bass. But those who want to get serious should look into a full-day trip to the Gulf Stream. From 55 to 70 miles offshore, opportunities for tuna, dolphin, wahoo, marlin and sailfish abound. Trolling the Gulf Stream for big-game species off the lower end of the Grand Strand is tough to beat anywhere. So… it’s easy to see why Murrells Inlet has always been a fishing village, and perhaps the best way to experience it is from a base camp at the Inlet Sports Lodge. Located at the heart of Murrells Inlet, the Inlet Sports Lodge is a comfortable and classy boutique hotel that caters to anglers and golfers with the finest amenities in the area. It’s minutes away from three marinas, works closely with the area’s best charter captains and can accommodate boats up to 25 feet. There’s a fish cleaning room for prep, as well as gas and charcoal grills available in the courtyard to cook your catch. Or, for those who’d rather let someone else do the cooking, the COSTA Coastal Kitchen and Bar on-site offers up fine, fresh Italian and seafood fare. There are also several other restaurants nearby that prepare the kind of delicious right-out-of-the-water dishes that have made Murrells Inlet the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina.” And don’t forget the golf. If days on the water paired with days on the links sounds like the perfect way to relax, the Inlet Sports Lodge has you covered. With golf packages booking a wide variety of the Grand Strand’s famous courses, there’s more golf than you can swing a stick at, including two award-winning courses with the same ownership as the Inlet Sports Lodge. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Plantation are two of the finest courses in the area as well as the nation. For more information on fishing, golfing and the Inlet Sports Lodge at Murrells Inlet, S.C., go to www.inletsportslodge.com/ or call 877-585-9360.
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and possibly the best in the world. The waters here are loaded with so many species of fish, both migratory and residential: red snapper, tarpon, flounder, king mackerel, cobia, tripletail, and red drum, just to name a few. All these species are readily available for you to pursue in your own boat or with one of the many local professional guides. The Apalachicola River offers great freshwater action for bass, bream, stripers and catfish…all those species grow big in this river, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico and comprises the most ecological diverse natural area in the southern U. S. There’s something really special about places where fresh water meets the salt. The brackish water estuaries of Franklin County produce the world famous Apalachicola oyster. Sought out all over the world as the best, these salty yet slightly sweet gems must be accompanied with a cold beer. Slow down and relax. Saddle up to one of the many oyster bars found here and enjoy a dozen raw with a cold one and get to know the guy next to you. The seafood is as fresh and good as it gets anywhere, and the fishing tales are epic!...full disclosure; they’re not all are true. If you enjoy cruising in your boat, try sailing from Carrabelle to Apalachicola and back, via the Intracoastal Waterway. Take in the beauty along the St. George Sound, Apalachicola Bay and River, Jackson River, Lake Wimico and St. Joe Bay. Check out the complete list of all the fishing guides, boat ramps and bait and tackle providers on the county’s visitor website floridasforgottencoast.com. You’ll also find a year-round look at fishing along Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Come see this place once, and you’ll be back. For more info visit www.floridasforgottencoast.com
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Technology and Angling
Technology has had an enormous impact upon fishing. Comparing angling oriented catalogs from the late 20th century to the present illustrates this with equipment, gadgets, and accessories not available even a few years ago. Even with this technology, I still wonder if we catch more fish with such technology. However, it certainly makes fishing more enjoyable. I am old enough and been around fishing for a lengthy period of time to remember the advent of “depth finders” or “flashers”. These were the early prototypes of today’s fish finders and chartplotters. I also remember the hand operated electric or “trolling” motors that turned on by twisting the handle, had limited speeds, and had to be operated by hand. Temperature gauges in boats or even hand held temperature gauges are another fishing accessory that I remember coming onto the market. Though the above technology is still around, it certainly has become more sophisticated and usable. I recently installed one of the new generation electric motors on my boat. This motor self deploys using a remote control sensor device, uses an optional high tech foot control, and has an electronic anchoring system that allows you to remain in a certain spot on the water. The motor will also operate itself through deployment of GPS coordinates. Fish finders/chartplotters have also made great strides in technology. New generation fish finders allow the angler to establish waypoints so
that you can return to desired areas, download maps for specific bodies of water or locations, and save desired fishing locations for future days on the water. Unfortunately, I have found that a degree in computer science is needed to operate today’s technology. Such technology takes practice, doesn’t it? The rods and reels that we use today have been impacted by technology. Rods now have “micro-guides” and high tech rod blanks that increase sensitivity. Casting reels have sophisticated breaking and drag systems to reduce “backlashes”. Spinning reels have skirted spools to reduce “birdnests” and been modified for the use of braided line. Boating equipment has also evolved.The angler can purchase a multitude of accessories for one’s boat. The “PowerPole” technology has revolutionized boat operation and maneuverability while fishing. I, like some of you, remember the introduction of the internet. The internet now provides a wealth of fishing information. I am exploring fishing a new body of water in Alabama; the internet has provided specific information regarding techniques, boat launch sites, even lodging and restaurant options. This info will reduce some of the trial and error encountered in exploring a new fishing area. Even though this article has espoused technology and its impact upon fishing, some technology comes and goes. Anyone remember
by Andrew A. Cox
or still use the “Color Selector” system? This was a system for selecting lure and bait colors based upon water conditions. Seemed to be a good idea but apparently didn’t catch on in a big way with anglers. I anticipate technology will continue to exert an influence upon the equipment that we use to enjoy our sport. I wonder what fish finders and electric motors will do in ten years? What specialized gadgets will be on the rods and reels that we use in the future? What accessories will be considered essential on the fishing boats of tomorrow? Only time will tell. Good luck in using this technology, and hopefully it results in better success on the water. 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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It’s Hunting Season but What About the Boat! While fishing the other day with a client (imagine that, me fishing), we observed the turning leaves and a flock of Canadian Geese fly by and he says, “It’s time for hunting season”. Being from up north, Paul says “I need to get the boat serviced and winterized”. “Winterized”, now there is a term I have not heard since I was stationed in Wisconsin almost 20 years ago. I had not really thought of it much because I fish year round here in North Alabama, and it’s second nature for me to take my boat in for a check up/service every three months. But for you hunters and fair weather fishermen, before you park the go-fasterthan-light bass boat or the ol’stump jumper flat bottom in the garage and pick up the Browning to go hunting, here are some friendly suggestions from my service center, Tim’s Ford Power Sports.
First and foremost before anything, go see a certified master mechanic at a reputable dealer. A few of the items you should have done are: drain the fuels, have the cylinders fogged with fogging oil, drain the cooling system, treat the remaining fuel in the gas tank, put a little antifreeze in the cooling system (use the eco safe type), service the batteries, change the lower unit oil and water impeller, grease and lube all moving parts to include the trailer, check the hydraulic steering fluid, and let’s not forget about those live wells. Next on the list is to service is all those rods and tackle you’ve collected over the past year! Remove it all from the boat. This is the time to start cleaning and servicing your reels and baits. You can take your time and change the hooks out on those crankbaits and put new skirts on your spinnerbaits,
etc. Don’t forget to remove the batteries from the hand held scales. Lastly, if you’re going to store the boat outside, consider having it “shrink wrapped”. This will keep leaves out and most of the critters. When it is time to go fishing again, all you have to do it cut the shrink wrap off and put the rods and tackle back in the boat. The other great reason to do all this now is, before you know it, it will be time to chase those “Big Old Brown” fish, and if you don’t get the boat serviced now, you will be wishing you were
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fishing while you wait in line with everyone else who put off servicing their boat. I’ve only touched on most of the items you should do before heading to the woods or the TV to watch football. I highly recommend you find a certified master mechanic or your local reputable dealer to get your boat serviced and ready for the next year. Capt Jake Davis is a USCG Licensed Professional Fishing Guide on Lake Guntersville, Tim’s Ford and Nickajack Lake. Visit www.midsouthbassguide. com or call/email 615-613-2382, msbassguide@comcast.net
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Local Lakes & Forecasts West Point Lake
Lake Oconee
Forecast by Capt. Keith Hudson Keith Hudson Guide Service hudsonsprobass@gmail.com
Forecast by Mark Smith Reeltime Guide Service (404) 803-0741 reeltime@bellsouth.net
706-884-1483 or 706-882-1743 Bass: GOOD - Thankful to finally see the cooler temps at the end of October! With the cooler surface temps has come much better fishing. As winter approaches, hungry fish head shallow to feed up. This shallow water pattern is fairly consistent now and should stay good unless we get some really cold weather. Top water baits such as buzzbaits, Whopper Ploppers, Zara Spooks and Zoom Super Flukes are effective for shallow fish, especially around shallow cover or feeding on schools of shad. Try targeting areas north of the railroad trestle in the Chattahoochee. Also have a jig handy to pitch into wood cover in these same areas. Several techniques will work on the spotted bass. Try casting Spot Remover heads loaded with Zoom Shaky Head worms to chunk rock banks. Try dragging a Carolina-rigged Zoom finesse worm or mini lizard around sloping gravel banks. 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. By the end of November spoon fishing normally gets into high gear for a mixed bag of spots, white bass, hybrids and stripers. Target 15-20 feet of water near the river channel or in the mouths of major creeks. Linesides: GOOD - Hybrids and stripes are down lake in good numbers. Expect the down-line bite on live bait to continue to be good from now and all the way throughout the winter. The usual humps and dropoffs should produce. Some fish are surface schooling on the main lake and can be caught on Roostertails, topwaters, pop-n-cork rigs and Storm Swim Shad lures. Trolling with A-Rigs is also normally effective. Crappie: Good - Try targeting blowdowns and brushpiles in 3-8 feet of water. I like the cuts and coves north of Highland Marina this time of year. Jigs or minnows fished under a float will usually work on these fish when you find them. Some crappie tend to remain deeper even this time of year. Try around structure such as sunken brush piles, blown down trees or under docks. Try dropshotting minnows or shooting docks in 10- 15 feet of water for good results on these deeper fish.
Lake Oconee is full, the water temperature is 75-78 degrees. Most of the lake is clear with some stain up the rivers. Striper fishing is very strong early in the morning on the pump back at the dam. Spoons have been the best bait at the dam. The large schools of fish have not returned to the lake as of this time. If we can get some cool weather and rain and wind, the larger stripers will return to the main lake and they will be looking for the large schools of bait. When this happens, use your Lowrance to locate the large school of bait, and the stripers will not be far away. At this time, live bait will be the best bait to use. Crappie fishing is good to very good. The fish are still on the submerged timber from 5 to 15 feet deep. Use your Lowrance to locate the trees with the most fish on them and then drop live bait or jigs into the top of the tree. This will produce good catches of crappie.
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I am very pleased to say that October was a very good month for us catching nice stripers and lots of crappie. With November comes cooler water temps along with absolutely beautiful fishing weather. It is by far one of my favorite months to be on the water. As we move forward, some of the places you want to concentrate on is in the major creeks here on Lake Martin. Not every trip, but for sure a lot of them, I will be working depths of 20 feet and less for that topwater action with live bait for the trophy stripers that we are so well known for here. This is a good month for you to dust off those planer boards and do some boarding pulling your favorite live baits (gizzard shad by far outproduces any live bait you can use!) I know most of you are saying you don't have access to these gizzard shad, but rest assured, you can also pull some artificial lures behind planer boards. My favorite is a Redfin. Hey, don't forget it's time to start whittling away at that Christmas shopping list! If you have someone that's hard to buy for, why not buy them a gift certificate to come fish some of the prettiest and best striper producing waters in the South? Give me a call and I'll handle the rest! Until next time, catch one for me, and I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Alex City Guide Service
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Lake Eufaula/Walter F. George Forecast by Capt. Sam Williams, Hawk’s Guide Service 334-687-6266 hawk184@earthlink.net
Forecast by Steve “Colonel” McCorkle stevemccorkle61@yahoo.com This year has certainly been a little different. The weather has been warmer and stayed warmer longer into the fall than in any other year I can remember. We have seen several hurricanes hit our Gulf Coast, and in the area of Lake Harding we have seen very high levels of rainfall during these hurricanes. The lake is at full pool and even a little above full. The water still remains mostly clear but has seen some stain in some areas, especially in some of the creeks and small coves due to runoff. The water temps are still in the mid to upper 70’s, and I expect the temperatures of the lake to decrease moderately if the warm temperatures continue. Fishing is good and I expect it to get better as the temperatures begin to decrease into November. Bass should be able to be caught shallow in coves and in the creeks using either Rat-L-Traps or swimbaits. Spinnerbaits should also be productive and the Texas-rig worm should also still be a good bait to catch fish. Hydrilla is still growing in several areas of the lake and in some areas has completely taken over some small coves and backwaters. Georgia Power has sprayed for the hydrilla but it is impossible to remove all of the weed from the lake. Crappie are starting to bite well, and this should continue to get better also. Currently the crappie can be caught in the 10 – 12 feet depths around structure and deeper docks. The best technique is to use live minnows using a slip cork to get the bait into this depth range. I expect the crappie to move into some shallower water as the water temperatures fall into the upper 60’s, and if this happens, then crappie jigs and minnows should be productive. Striped and hybrid bass are currently being caught off points and ledges and this should continue into November. I expect these fish will move up on shallow points as the shad move from deeper water to shallow water. Striped bass can be caught using similar baits to largemouth bass such as Rat-L-Traps, swimbaits and also on live minnows or shad. Catfish are also still biting and can be caught using chicken livers, hotdogs, stink baits, etc. At night these fish are attracted to green lights. I have seen as many as 20 good size catfish around these lights at night. All other species of fish are also biting well. During this time of year, you basically locate the baitfish & you will find fish. Good Luck Fishing!
Lake Jackson
Forecast by Brian Lee leebrian16@yahoo.com
Water temp: 76-79 degrees, lake level: full pool, water clarity: stained/clear. The fishing is picking up with the cooler weather. As we welcome
fall, we also welcome some great fishing. Crankbaits on rocks are producing some quality fish. Target the back of creeks as the fish will move up to feed on shad. Topwater will produce some quality bites, but you may have to cover a lot of water. Flipping docks and wood cover will put some fish in the boat. Spinnerbaits are catching some fish as well as a swim jig around structure. Enjoy the cooler weather while it lasts. Till next month, tight lines and remember take a child so they too can enjoy the outdoors. 6 SOUTHWEST GA EAST AL
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Water temp: mid 80's, water level: 188.62 msl, water clarity: slight stain to clear. The unusually hot weather has kept the summer pattern active. The shoreline cover is still holding good fish. The frog bite in this cover is good most of the day. Mann's Pigmy Frog has been a hot bait for my clients who enjoy a slow pattern. Shaky heads with a short black worm with a chartreuse tail will catch fish, but the frog bite is catching bigger fish. The deeper fish are in the trash piles in eighteen feet and deeper. Large plastics and deep divers are working here. Bluegills are still on the flats and under brush on the banks. You can smell the beds on the flats when the wind is down. There are also gills in the pads. Drop your worm or cricket in the holes inside the cover. Crappie are holding on the trash piles. Jigs and minnows are doing the trick in these locations. The catfish bite is good on jugs using cut bait. Creek ledges are a good location to place jugs. Cool weather and hunting season are just around the corner, so make your plans to spend quality time with your family on the water or in the woods. The memories you make will last a lifetime and beyond. God Bless & Good Fishn'
Lake Sinclair
Forecast by Ken Sturdivan ken@southernfishing.com t Lake Sinclair is down 1.2 feet with the water clear and the temperature in the mid-70s. Bass fishing is fair. More bass are moving toward the creeks and coves. Early morning topwater action is good and possibly getting better. Most any surface lure could catch a few fish, but buzzbaits are really starting to shine. A good approach is to have at least 2 baits ready to use, one a 1/8 to ¼ ounce model, and the other a 3/8 to ½ ounce size. Generally a white or chartreuse/white bait is good, but black, June bug, or other dark colors can be better at times, especially on cloudy days. Scan any of the many lakes docks with the Lowrance Structure Scan technology and look for the fish suspended under the docks. No fish, don’t fish it. Try using multiple casts to the same likely looking cover. At times, many of the fish will not strike at the first or second offering. Other baits like a Sebile Swimmer, Pop R or Chug Bug can also be best on any given day. Docks and boathouses are holding some large fish that are hitting jigs and large worms. Lightweight Texas rigs and jig head and worm rigs may catch more fish from the docks, but the jig and large worms should catch one or two kickers. Rat-L-Traps and shallow to medium running crankbaits are catching a few fish now.
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Forecast by Guide Paul Tyre paultyrefishing@yahoo.com 850-264-7534 Water temp.: 74 to 78 degrees, water clarity: clear. The bass fishing on Lake Seminole is good. The bass we are catching are really healthy looking, and you can tell they have been feeding up for a while. As the days start to get shorter, water temperatures will start cooling off and the bass are starting their annual feed. The Flint River arm of the lake is clear and the grass is healthy. Reaction baits like hollow body frogs and buzzbaits have been productive. The Spring Creek arm of the lake has been very productive for bass and stripers. The water color is clear and the bass and stripers have been schooling on shad. A jerk bait is a good choice, and one that I have been having success on is a Strike King KVD Jerk Bait in Pro Blue. The bass bite on the Chattahoochee River arm of Lake Seminole has been good. The water color has been a little more stained. Buzzbaits and square-billed crankbaits have been productive. A Strike King Tour Grade Buzzbait is my lure of choice because this buzzbait is made with premium components. That gives this bait a unique sound that attracts explosive strikes. With the water cooling off, the crappie-fishing snowbirds are starting to pile in at Wingate’s Lunker Lodge in Bass Island Campground. These are some die-hard fishermen and women. They go out, rain or shine, cold or hot. We look forward to some good fish fries in the campground this fall. I finally talked Ms. Gale into going fishing with me, and what does she do? She showed out, that’s what. She caught a big one right off the bat! I also had the privilege to take out a young man, Will Granger, who is autistic but loves bass Fishing. Of course, he showed out too, and we had a great time. Anytime you get the chance to take someone fishing, you should. It’s good for them and you!
Take Advantage of Technology by Billy Darby Want to bring in a heavier bag, impress your buddies, have plain ole “better luck” or improve your club standings? Then take advantage of the technology that is available to you, specifically your ELECTRONICS and NAVIGATION CHARTS. Don’t wait until the morning of your trip to prepare for your day on the water. Begin days before by selecting your intended approach by sitting in front of your units in the shelter or downloading your lake map to your computer. Study the CONTOURS and look for rapid changes in the spread of contour lines, especially lines that run so close together and become so dense that all the lines seem to run together making a dark streak. Play close attention to the desired expected pattern depths according to seasons where these contours merge, then study the adjoining perpendicular erratic patterns that indicate uneven terrain such as humps, ditches, road beds, rock piles, debris, etc. Mark these spots with an icon that is recognizable for further study. After you arrive, carefully study your sonar and place markers on potential sweet spots. If you have found a new honey hole, then remark it with an appropriate icon and name it, if not then simply delete it. Some gold mines are too obvious and some are hidden treasures, especially the veins that lead to the mother lode. Your skill level will improve with practice whether you are a novice or an old pro, at home or on the water. I know, I learn something new every time I hit the water or just sit in my boat under the shed trying to unscramble my brain figuring out why I spent 50 years and thousands of gallons of gas attempting to learn every foot of Lake Eufaula when all I had to do was wait a while and spend less than $200.00 on an electronic chip. Billy Darby is a professional guide on Lake Eufaula. He can be reached at imfishing4u@windstream.net or 229-768-2369 .
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Daytime Bass and Stripers on the Dark Side
Since the Atlanta Braves didn’t doing this, you will be somewhat One more fun little bait in make the World Series again this year, there’s only one thing left for me to do for excitement on these cold late fall evenings. I’ve been looking forward to November for a while now, and I believe this year will be a banner time for striper fishing in the dark. Early in November our lake stripers tend to cruise the shorelines just after dark in search of a quick shallow meal. I’ve been turning on my dock lights to check the bait situation and the threadfin shad and blueback herring under the lights after dark are very plentiful. The bluebacks spend their evenings cruising the shoreline looking for an evening meal of small insects, microscopic aquatic plants and plankton. Most of the time they are cruising the surface or just below the surface and oftentimes they create wake on the water’s surface. As a fisherman I’m always trying to re-create that scenario in order to catch a striper or two. A few of the my favorite artificial baits that work exceptionally to create that wake or mimic the bluebacks swimming shallow after dark are the old faithful Long A Bomber, the SPRO McStick, Vision 110 Jerkbaits, weighted flukes and the topwater Vixen. As for my advice in finding the right locations, I’ve always fished the same areas the stripers frequent during the days. If the stripers are holding at the mouths of the creeks, that’s where you want to be in the evening. They won’t stray far from their daylight feeding grounds and sometimes they congregate in pockets or coves with docks that have some sort of lighting for bait to congregate. If I could make a suggestion for the first timers at running your boat at night in search of stripers, I would suggest that if you have a GPS with the capabilities to lay down tracks, I would lay down a few tracks during the day in the areas you plan to fish after dark. By 8 SOUTHWEST GA EAST AL
familiar with the area, and if you stay on your tracks, you can be fairly confident you won’t hit any unexpected obstacles with your boat on a dark night. Another way to get used to fishing at night is to fish near lights and docks that are lit up. There are plenty of stripers hanging around lights at night and throwing artificals around lights can produce a few fish also. When I'm not chasing stripers at night, I'll be doing a little daytime bass fishing in the creek. In November the bass are still feeding heavily for the colder winter water, and there are plenty of snacks to forage on points, rocky shoreline and the backs of some of our creek pockets. Some of my favorite tactics and a few of my favorite baits for November are very simple and tried and true favorites for years. My number one tactic is a Texas rigged worm on points. I like my Texas rig with a bullet weight and a red bead and I like to work it down little rocky dropoffs where I can make the bead and the bullet weight make a little clicking noise as I work it along very slowly. The bass are generally pretty aggressive with the larger type worms like a big Trick worm in a watermelon or pumpkin seed color scheme, so feeling the bite for a novice can be pretty forgiving. Another bait I like to use in November is a bigger jerkbait in very shallow water across long windblown points. Sometimes all I have to do is cast it down wind across a point and bring the jerkbait back to the boat with a steady retrieve. It doesn't require stopping or jerking, but just a slow steady retrieve till you feel the rod tip load up. When the rod loads I just speed up my crank and keep pressure on the fish right to the boat. Jerkbaits are a fun bait to use in November, and they are a lock for a few nice fish on those long windblown points.
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by Jim Farmer
November is the shallow diving crankbaits like squarebills around docks and the backs of pockets. There are still some very aggressive resident bass around docks, and they can't stand a crankbait swimming around and invading their turf, especially if it's a dock near or in the back of a creek pocket. They tend to patrol the pockets and hide in the shade under the docks waiting for a bait to swim by in the sunny areas along the dock edges and in the front of the dock. Shallow crankbaits rarely get snagged and are very easy to use around docks and structure for a few nice bass. Between the night bite for stripers and finding those aggressive bass during the day, November should provide us with some awesome late fall Jim Farmer is an avid fisherman and early winter fishing, so and the owner/tackle maker at remember to dress warm and Cast Away Baits. stay safe.
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The stars are out, the crickets are chirping and the moon is shining down on a glittery bass boat. Where are you? If you’re anything like me, you are right in the middle of it all. Whether it’s taking place at a hotel parking lot out of town or simply in your driveway, there is something to be said about burning the midnight oil getting ready for a day out on the water. Sometimes boat prep starts as a parking lot party with a bunch of buddies gathered around all the boats, tying lures on, making sure all the batteries are charging, and just enjoying the company of those around you. Even though some great memories are made that way, the group fun will always wind down at some point when it’s time to turn in for the night. Right then and there, I find an extremely rewarding situation. Staying out with the boat after everything around you has settled down lets your mind think out every thought that could possibly pop into your head. Maybe it’s thinking through a day of tournament practice or scheming up tomorrow’s game plan
on the water; either way there is a certain sense of freedom that comes over you. In that moment it’s you, the man upstairs, and well, that’s about it. Now some might be thinking how on earth all of that solitude could be enjoyable, but trust me, IT IS. Besides, it’s not like you don’t get to talk to anyone. Sometimes a man just has to talk out loud to himself. Weird? Of course not. Someone has to give you expert advice, right? It all goes beyond the simple relaxation of solitude though. What else would make a person want to stay up into the dark hours of the night other than doing what you love? I fully believe that as fishermen and outdoorsmen in general we are among the most passionate and determined people on earth. There isn’t much that we wouldn’t do to protect and pursue our passion in life. You better believe that a passionate fisherman is going to stay up unreasonably late to make sure every knot tied is perfect, every tackle tray is in its place, and the gel coat on the boat is shining bright for that morning sunrise reflection. Let’s be real here. The tow vehicle may be caked in a half inch of mud, and we won’t even touch it with a hose until the boat is as close to perfect as it can be. So, is all of this time spent prepping the boat a bit excessive? Maybe, but you know as well as I do that nothing about it is going to change. Life is too short to not enjoy the little things. Yeah, you may look a little strange if someone looks out the window and sees you talking to yourself or even talking to your boat in the middle of the night, but who cares? It’s your passion and it makes you happy. Now, stop reading this and go prep that boat of yours no matter what hour of day or night it is. Get out there and burn the midnight oil! Tight Lines!
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Fall has descended upon us once again. As a bass angler I have to pay close attention to what Mother Nature is telling me, because if I time it just right, I can have some of the most fun on the water the year has to offer. One of my favorite things to do in the fall is to start throwing topwater baits at the bass that are starting to school up. Let’s take a few moments and discuss using buzzbaits in the fall, covering such things as conditions, retrieves, matching the hatch, tackle and set up. Conditions: An interesting point I often hear is you should only throw buzzbaits when it’s cloudy outside with calm still waters. However, I have found that I can catch fish on buzzbaits all year long no matter what the conditions are. You see, there is no set time for me to throw a buzzbait or topwater bait. Timing is what dictates the bait to throw. I want to be sure I have the bait in my hand and throwing it whenever the time presents itself. For me, that is first light in the morning when the sun is rising. When the sun is high, I want to throw it in the shaded areas, and when the sun sets I’ll throw it at ambush locations that are close to some type of structure or feeding areas. The crazy thing is that this bite can happen all year long, and it does. Retrieve: Sometimes, just throwing a buzzbait out and winding it back won’t draw many strikes. What is recommended is that you alter your retrieve with these baits. The number one rule when throwing a buzzbait is making it look like a fleeing or injured baitfish. This all happens through the retrieve. When retrieving the bait, it’s important to make it sound different and act different. The way you do it is with an erratic stop and go retrieve, but this can only be done by having the right set up which includes having a high speed reel. Matching the hatch: One of the tell-tale signs in bass fishing during the fall is the abundance of baitfish boiling on the surface. When I see this “nervous water” I get really excited because I know most likely my buzzbait will produce some fish. One of the keys to fishing nervous water is that you must cast past the pod of
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baitfish and bring your buzzbait through it. I like to key in on what type of baitfish it is so that I can have a color on that will match the hatch. Once you get bit be sure to wait for a second to feel the fish load the rod before setting the hook, or you will miss the fish. Set up and Tackle to Use: One of the things I try to use is the lightest bait I can get away with. A 1/4 to 3/8 ounce Fish Head Primal Buzz is just right for me. I use a 7 foot medium heavy rod with Suffix Tri-Tritium co-polymer line in 14-pound test on a 7:1:1 reel. This way, I can make a long cast and change the retrieve as needed. Throwing buzzbaits in heavy cover sometimes calls for heavier line, even as high as braid if need be, but the size of my bait rarely changes. When the leaves on the trees this fall start to change, take the time to tie on a buzzbait. Just remember that when throwing a buzzbait, vary the retrieve, match the hatch, have the right set-up and hang on for some of the best fishing of the year. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and at www.jaystriker.com. Let’s GO!
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eing from middle Tennessee, I was introduced to many diverse fisheries in my younger years. This area of the country has long been known for great smallmouth bass fishing, as it should be, but in my opinion it can’t compare to the smallmouth fishing in the Great Lakes region right now. I am certainly not bashing the smallmouth fishing down south, but fishing the Elite Series allows me to see some of the best lakes in the country, and the “good ole days” of smallmouth bass fishing on the Great Lakes is right now. Flowing out of Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River is one of my favorites on our schedule because it fishes similar to the rivers back home. The river has a lot of current, which positions the fish. The water is clear, and you can catch smallmouth from 2 feet deep all the way out to 60 feet. The St. Lawrence is absolutely full of smallmouth, and 30- to 40fish days are just another day on the water. In addition to the fishing, the area is also just an awesome place to spend time. Waddington, N.Y., which is our host city when we go, is in a very rural part of New York with lots of cropland and cattle farms. If you’ve not visited this fishery, I strongly suggest you do. Lake St. Clair is on fire right now. The final Elite Series tournament of the regular season was held there this year, and overall bass weights were absolutely phenomenal. The big smallmouth of the tournament weighed almost 7 pounds. In the past, tournaments on St. Clair were won by guys who ran to Lake Erie or Lake Huron, but not anymore. It seems now that St. Clair is the place to be. The style of fishing is different than most smallmouth destinations. Lake St. Clair is just a big bowl-shaped lake with a shipping channel running through the middle of it. That’s about the only real contour change on the whole lake. The big keys are
looking for clean spots in the grass and finding bait. If that doesn’t fit your style, you can run up the river toward Huron or down the Detroit River toward Erie. Both rivers have plenty of current and plenty of smallmouth. After fishing a tournament on Lake Champlain this year, it is my new favorite lake in the country. The smallmouth fishing is phenomenal, and you can catch big largemouth, too. The smallmouth hang out on offshore shoals, old bridge blow-throughs and rocky structure around the shoreline. If you get tired of catching them, there is an abundance of milfoil, docks and reeds where largemouth bass are willing and ready to bite. Lake Champlain, in my opinion, has the healthiest population of bass of anywhere I have ever fished, and that makes it fun, period. Plattsburg, N.Y. is a great place to visit, as well, with lots of cool sites to see. If you make one of these trips, be sure you’re prepared with the right MHX rods, Mustad hooks and Vicious fishing line. Hit Brandon up on Facebook or Instagram with any questions.
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t’s got the beaches, with fine white sand and the emerald green waters of the gorgeous northern Gulf of Mexico. It’s got the nightlife, the shopping and fine dining, the beautiful golf courses and everything else that draws vacationers from around the world. But what Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island—the heart of northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast—have more of than anything else is fishing. Back in 1956, Florida Gov. Leroy Collins called Destin “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” after catching a big king mackerel on a 15-minute photo-op boat ride during the Destin Fishing Rodeo. More than 60 years later, the historic Destin Fishing Rodeo just wrapped up its 69th annual October-long event, proving once again that this fishing village is just as lucky as ever. Daily weigh-ins at the rodeo give spectators a close look at what the waters off the Emerald Coast have to offer. Excitement builds on the docks in front of the landmark AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar when big tuna, wahoo, king mackerel, dolphin, groupers and snappers come to the scales. And in the Billfish Division, the big sportfishing yachts are out there pulling spreads for sailfish—and marlin that easily eclipse the 500-pound mark. There have been a couple grander blue marlin caught on the northern Gulf Coast over the years and a few more that came very close to tipping the scales past the 1,000-pound mark. Even swordfish show up pretty regularly, meaning there’s a real possibility for a grand slam fishing out of the marinas of Okaloosa County. It’s world-class fishing on the Panhandle, which in recent years has seen the big pelagic species moving closer to shore with changing currents. And what’s more, the action is yearround. There’s a good reason the world’s largest charter fishing fleet is based out of Destin Harbor.
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Nearshore, warm and fertile Gulf waters coupled with numerous wrecks and reefs to create some of the most bountiful fishing Florida has to offer. With a short boat ride less than 8 miles off the beach, anglers can bottom fish or troll with family pleasing and cooler-filling consistency for amberjack, numerous snapper and grouper species, cobia, blackfin tuna, king and Spanish mackerel and more.
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Due south about 25 to 30 miles out, the continental shelf drops and there are multiple renowned hotspots, with some of the best big game fishing in the Gulf. South Florida seems to get most of the bright, hot spotlight when it comes to the big pelagics, but serious anglers out of the Emerald Coast quietly and consistently catch serious fish. Whether it’s a full-day trolling trip or an overnight expedition deep into the Gulf, dolphin, blue marlin, tuna and
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Those who would rather explore grass flats and oyster beds in search of trout or tailing redfish will also find that on the Emerald Coast. Inside East Pass and Okaloosa Island, Choctawhatchee Bay spreads out vast and shallow. It’s the perfect place to launch a skiff or a kayak into 130 square miles of inshore action that’s some of the best on the Panhandle.
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Finally, any discussion of fishing options around the Emerald Coast has to include the cobia run, which is one of the best on the planet. Book your charter now, because in spring—peaking in April—cobia that have migrated north along the Gulf Coast arrive off the beaches bringing some of the most exciting fishing there is. This is sight fishing for one of the ocean’s tastiest and hardest fighting fish, and during this spring run they can arrive with weights in excess of 100 pounds. With a spotter in the tower, you cruise the clear blue-green waters looking for the telltale brown shadows of a pod of cobia doggedly pushing west. With a Airline_CoastalAnglerAd_3-2016_Layout 1 3/18/16 1:07 PM Page 1 smooth approach, the boat moves to intercept, and then it’s up to the angler to make an accurate cast with a live bait or a jig. Anticipation is almost unbearable for a few seconds before the take, and then bedlam breaks loose. Cobia put up the most unpredictable fight in fishing. They are capable of long, drag-burning runs, leaps, rolls and deep dives, but sometimes they save the thrashing until they hit the deck. Either way, catching a big cobia is exciting, and there’s no better grilling fish that swims. So, while the Emerald Coast offers gorgeous beaches and all the activity of a top-notch beach vacation destination, on the water it remains what it was before the Miracle Strip and Harbor Boulevard grew up around it. It’s one of the best fishing destinations in the world in terms of quality, quantity and variety of angling opportunities. For information, go to www.emeraldcoastfl. com. COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM
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