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• Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery and sauté until softened, mixing often. Stir in the flour to distribute evenly. • Add the stock, juice from 2 cans of chopped clams (reserve clams), cream, bay leaves, and potatoes and stir to combine. • Bring to a simmer, stirring consistently (the mixture will thicken). Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook 20 minutes, stirring often, until the potatoes are nice and tender. • Next, add clams and season to taste with salt and pepper, cook until clams are just firm, another 2 minutes. Serve with lemon and oyster crackers optional. Yum!
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COOLER WATER HAS FISHING HEATING UP BY: CAPT. ANTHONY CORCELLA
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he first big cold front of the season has finally ushered in the fall season and lower water temps. This has the fishing on fire. The inshore and near shore bite is in full swing. Reds, snook, trout, flounder, snapper and sheepshead are your best bets inshore, with snapper, grouper, mackerel, and kingfish near shore and on the reefs in the bay. It’s possible to have a shot at all of the species on one full day trip. The low tides in the mornings are a perfect time to target the inshore bite, as the fish will be stacked up in the deeper potholes and channels surrounding the flats. Whitebait is still around and works like magic. A freelined live shrimp is a great go-
to-bait. Cut bait like threadfin, pinfish and ladyfish will catch all of the inshore species except for the sheepshead. If you’re targeting sheepshead and snapper around the docks, rockpiles or bridges, live shrimp is a safe bet. Cut shrimp has its days, so always have a few dozen fresh dead on board even if you don’t bring live. For the lure fisherman it’s the peak time of year. They all will work--topwaters, jigs, spoons and subsurface. As the tide comes in and scatters the fish, it’s a good time to check the inshore and near shore rockpiles that are scattered throughout the bay. Grey snapper, mangroves, sheepshead and gags are stacked up on the structure, the shipping channel and around most of the towers. Live pinfish and whitebait are best bets, as is cut threadfins and live or frozen shrimp. Cobia are a welcome addition to the party and tripletail will be around the markers and buoys too. The mackerel, both king and Spanish, will be around the bait schools. Look for the birds and the macks will also be there. For Spanish, live whitebait and shrimp are a safe bet. Small silver spoons or Gotcha lures will provide steady action too. If targeting the kingfish, slow
trolling a live blue runner, sardine or ladyfish on a stinger rig is a proven technique. A spoon or diving plug trolled on a planer is also a tried and true method for the hard bait crowd. The areas around the Skyway are top mackerel and kingfish grounds. The red tide really hit the areas west of the Skyway. All snook and redfish are catch and release only per FWC. Also, take what you need and release the rest on all other fish. Now, it’s time to take these tips and get out there and fish! What makes our charter service unique is that we cater to disabled veterans and wheel chair bound clients! Our boat is able to accommodate wheelchairs and is ADA compliant. IF YOU’RE A DISABLED VETERAN YOUR TRIP IS FREE!!! This is our way we give back to our veterans. Capt. Anthony Corcella Pocket Change Inshore Fishing Charter 727-432-6446 www.fishtampacharters.com Check us out on Facebook
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THE BUG BY: CAPT. JOEL GANT
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o you remember the first time you got the “BUG,” the fishing bug that is? Did a family member take you fishing or did you run with your friends after school to a local fishing spot? For myself, it was both. My grandparents would take us every summer to some local lakes with cane poles and worms for freshwater fishing when we came up to Brooksville to stay with them. As a youngster, growing up in Safety Harbor, my friends and I
had plenty of fresh and saltwater places to fish after school. Being blessed to be born in Florida, fishing has always been my passion. If you are reading this great magazine, I know you have the bug too. I believe it should be our goal to help pass this obsession on to the next generation. I love to have young people on my charters and see the smiles when they hook up and land fish. Kids get bored quickly, so I like to get them on some fish to keep them busy. Grunts are a great fish to keep them interested. After 30 or more fish, they really start to understand the thrill of fishing. That’s when I hope they also get the “bug.” In this picture are two young anglers. One wanted a fishing trip for his birthday with his family. Gag grouper season closes the end of this month. The bite has been fantastic. A lot of 30-inch plus fish are being caught along with plenty of legal fish. With the cooler waters, red and gag grouper can be caught in shallow water. Look for rocks or
swiss cheese bottom. You can use live bait or frozen bait. If they’re hungry, they will bite what you throw to them. I recommend using heavy tackle. Use at least 60-pound line with a 7/0 hook and enough weight to keep the bait on the bottom. Be ready, because the shallow grouper will sometimes make a long run and try to find a rock to hide in. The trout bite is picking up. Trout can be caught on any of the grass flats or near the inshore rock piles. I like to use a 1/4 oz jighead with a 3-inch Gulp or a Zoom jerk bait. Drift fishing can be very productive in the grass flats. Just drift with the tide and bounce the jig off the bottom as you move. With this tactic you can cover a lot of ground and also catch mackerel, bluefish, sea bass and grouper. Have fun fishing--that’s what it’s all about. To all the “fishheads,” Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Get out there on the water and make some memories with friends and family. Capt. Joel Gant operates Fishdaddy Charters out of Hernando Beach. Coast guard licensed, insured and Federal permitted. He knows the local waters like the back of his hand, and works both inshore and offshore trips. Check him out on facebook or you can reach him at (352) 279-1615. Visit his website, www.fishdaddycharter.com
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FRESHWATER FISHING REPORT
LAKE ALFRED, AUBURNDALE, WINTER HAVEN AREAS BY: RON SCHELFO
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erry Christmas! Reports of limits and good size speckled perch have been coming in from all over Polk County. This has been a fantastic year for spec fishing, and we are currently prime-time from now through April. Here in Lake Alfred, we are getting great reports of limits on one pound and larger from Lakes Rochelle, Alfred and Haines. Our local anglers are having best results using live minnows with yellow jigs. We are also seeing many bass in the 3 to 5-pound range--primarily being caught on lipless crank baits and chatter baits. The Auburndale area reports excellent bass and spec fishing on Lakes Juliana and Ariana. The best spec results on Lake Ariana have been night-time fishing from the pier at Max Beach using live minnows. Heading over to the South Winter Haven Chain of lakes, our best reporting lakes are Cannon, Shipp, Howard and May fishing by boat, from the piers or in the canals. As the temperatures drop, the shallow water in the canals cools faster making it an ideal environment for spec fishing.
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TALES FROM THE TUPPERWARE NAVY BY: BRUCE BUTLER
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hug-a-lug…Chug-a-lug...Throw the bug makes you want to holler hid-e-ho, Chug-a-lug. God that was awful, almost as bad as being stuck in an elevator with jingle bells by the barking dogs on continuous loop. Which by the way, Merry Christmas-I’ll get to Happy New Year later. I really need to stop writing these things when I’ve been drinking (writer laughing). There is a fishing report in here somewhere and, for those of you who didn’t figure it out, it’s the Chug Bug time of year. The Chug Bug in chartreuse and mullet have both been very productive on trout, blues, jacks and, yes, even redfish. This nifty little lure with its familiar glup sound has been my go-to top water for the last few trips to the flats producing nice size trout and a consistent bite. I’ve had my best luck with a slow retrieve. I’ll give it a good twitch, then read a couple of chapters of war and peace then yank that sucker again. OK, maybe not that slow, but a slow retrieve seems to be the best. My personal theory is that the trout hear the sound of a fish in distress (the aforementioned glup) and come to see what’s for dinner. The slow retrieve gives them time to get there--this ain’t rocket science. I’m probably wrong, but as long as it’s working that’s my theory and I’m sticking to it. In our area, I’m seeing lots of sheepies coming in and they can be easily targeted back in the skinny water as they like to feed with their tail up and/or their back out of the
The Fisherman’s Candy Store water. So, all you have to do is get a shrimp close and wait for the bite. As always with sheepshead, don’t forget to set the hook just before he bites it-- just kidding. If you’ve caught sheepies, you know they are bait thieves extraordinaire. The black drum are starting to move back into the creeks and springs and I look forward to that winter time bite coming up. Redfish (at least for me) have been spotty. I’m finding them, but the little buggers are making me work for it. Higher tides to the turn seem to be the best, again at least for me! Well, gotta go work on my Christmas list and see if I can get anybody to even check it once. That cologne made from menhaden oil last year wasn’t exactly what I was hoping for, but the cat seems to like it! Merry Christmas and see you next year. Bruce Butler of Indian Bay Outfitters is Hernando County’s premier kayak fishing guide with full and half-day charters available. Kayaks, tackle and gear provided. Just bring your lucky hat and a good attitude and be ready to see some pristine shoreline and great fishing. Bruce Butler “Stumbling Gypsy” (352) 428-5347 Bruce@IndianBayOutfitters.com www.IndianBayOutfitters.com
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WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME BY: CAPT. SERGIO ATANES
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Becky G. with a nice flounder using a Fishbites shrimp on 1/8 oz. jig head.
hristmas has many meanings for each one of us, family time with our relatives, the kids are home from college and a good time to bond with old friends. Christmas is also a time to thank God for our health, family and giving us such a great country that we live in with freedom. The older I get, the more I realize how important it is to spend time with our loved ones. I look back at all the missed opportunities I had of bonding with my kids. I now look forward to taking my grandkids on fishing trips during the Holidays. Maybe it’s my way of making up for the lost times I should have spent with my sons. Now, having said all of this, December brings many surprises to anglers of Tampa Bay--it all depends on the weather. If it’s a warm month, we can count on large schools of redfish around the many
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FLATS TO NEARSHORE REPORT BY: CAPT. GARY BURCH
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ishing in Clearwater Bay and St. Joseph Sound during December will take a lot of patience and a great deal of searching. There should be many good fishing days in and around the cold fronts that pass through our area. November turned out to be above normal in temperature and the water temps were in the middle 70’s. Keep in mind that the normal average water temperature in December will most likely be just around the 60-degree range. Hopefully, these temps will come down slow and steady instead of a big cold front blast that drastically drops the water temps some 10 to 15 degrees. This cooler temp will make your targets sluggish and slow to bite. If you are fishing with artificials, slow the action
down. Trout will be the targeted species for the winter with redfish, sheepshead and the occasional pompano making their appearance. As the water temperatures cool down into the 60’s and even into the 50’s on occasion, the white baits that we have been using all year become very hard to find. Shrimp under a float will work fine for the winter trout. Adjust the distance from your float to the hook according to the water depth. You want to keep the bait just off the bottom. Bring out your favorite artificial baits because they can catch as many fish as live baits this time of year. Also, you can cover a lot more ground throwing fake baits. Finding the trout is easy, but catching the big gator trout is more difficult. Start searching on the numerous grass flats that stretch from north Dunedin to Clearwater in about 3 to 5 feet of water. Look for the sand holes that dot the grass areas and start drifting as many as you can. Most of the flats with this type of bottom structure will hold
fish. When you find the area that is producing the biggest fish, work it hard. There may be a big 26-inch gator trout lurking. Remember, you can only keep 4 trout per person. Only one of those 4 trout can be over 20 inches. Current FWC info states, snook and redfish are catch and release only in areas affected by red tide through May 10, 2019. Areas include Tampa Bay (including all of Manatee and Hillsborough counties), as well as, all of Pinellas and Pasco counties starting Friday, Sept. 28. Catch and release redfish this month can be a hit and miss expedition. Use the high tide to look up around the mangroves and oyster bed shore lines. If the area has grassy flats with sand areas mixed in nearby, that’s a plus. The reds can be very spooky, so use your stealth mode to locate. Live shrimp and cut bait will work just fine. Don’t forget to investigate docks during the winter. A lot of dock type structure throughout Clearwater and Dunedin bays will hold fish. Throw your baits directly under the
dock and hold on. If you pull the fish out of the dock as quickly as possible, you’ll have a good chance of landing. All docks are not created equal, so keep moving. Santa Clause may bring you a new fishing outfit and some record catches to go with it. December fishing is here, so get on board, grab a jacket and let’s get fishing. Capt. Gary Burch owns and operates All Catch Charters and specializes in live baits and artificials. He guides inshore, flats and backcountry from Clearwater to Tarpon Springs. To reach Capt. Gary for a charter, please call 727 458-6335 or visit his website: www.allcatchcharters.com
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catch enough bait for a trip in one or two casts due to the ease of opening in the net design. Take advantage of the cooler water temperatures, as the fish are more active in the shallows. You can sight cast, or drift fish for cobia. I recommend throwing a Livingston Lures Pro Sizzle “Gold Digger” colored topwater. This is one of my top choice cobia artificials to use if you desire to cover a large area in a small amount of time. If you’re fishing the bay side of St. Petersburg, I recommend stopping at “Mitch’s Bait and Tackle” off of 62nd Ave. and 4th St. Mitch always has everything you need for a good day of fishing. Captain Christopher Taylor Florida Reels Fishing Charters www.floridareelsfishingcharters.com (813) 220-6135
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A DAY IN THE LIFE: CRABBING IN TAMPA BAY BY: PAUL PRESSON
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ith stone crab season open and the neverending blue crabbing, it is just another day for this father and son team. Their “office” just happens to be Tampa Bay and the rivers that feed into it. An independent way of life--no dealing with cubicles or a boss breathing over their shoulders. They search the “seas” daily to harvest the delicious bounty that the bay has to offer. It is back-breaking work, but a way of life they love. As they approach their 2018, 23-foot Hanson, which is custom made for stone crabbing, the traps are already in place. It is unseasonably warm, but there is a gentle breeze as they shove off. Stone crab season has just opened and it was time to bait and soak some traps. Stone crabs are a brownish red with gray spots. These creatures are considered delicious table fare. While in season, the claws of stone crabs are harvested. These claws will grow back within a year. The crew has to examine each crab thoroughly. Female crabs with egg sacks must be released immediately. All crabs must be of legal size and all of the licenses and permits must be obtained to fish commercially. The boat slows as the determination is made to start throwing the industrial plastic traps made specifically for this type of crabbing. Today, they are using freshwater shad as bait. The bait is placed in the trap. The colorful float, containing identification information, is thrown off the boat. The plastic trap follows thereafter. The orange floats are reminders of where the traps have been set. This is not only very physical; the crew depends on new and historical data as to where to place the traps. They must also consider other individuals traps that are already out. One after another, the traps are being thrown. The senior of the two (Dad), decides it is time to put more out at a different location. With the breeze and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge as the
backdrop, it is a sight to behold. Now it is time to let the traps soak (many times, for days) and entice the crabs. The boat is empty and it heads for home, but this is just half the story. Once docked, Dad gets a chance to rest. Now, it is time for his son to go solo. In a 19-foot handmade aluminum vessel, he will check the blue crab traps. Blue crabs are a delicacy and the beauty of their coloration is second to none. The traps are made of wire mesh and have been soaking for days. With fine-tuned precision, the boat twists and turns to retrieve the traps. New bait is placed in each trap to be checked
again in a few days. Blue crabs fill the basket until the last trap is checked. The boat heads for home where the crabs will be processed and then sent to market. Thank you Captains Jeff and Hayden Horne of “I Go A Fishin”. Their company offers fishing charters, bait sales, and of course, crabs. igoafishntoday@gmail.com Paul Presson, outdoor writer and published cartoonist. He has fished the coastlines of Tampa Bay for 28 years, land based, wade, kayak and by flats boat. If he is not writing, he is out on the water!
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es, it is that time of year again. Why not enjoy it and take the stress out of gift giving. I have come up with some fun, easy gift ideas that will make some great memories and not be shoved in a closet. My first gift idea is unique and, I promise, something the kids will never forget. Get out the mistletoe--it’s time to Kiss a Gator. The Alligator Attraction in John’s Pass is the perfect holiday gift that everyone will get excited about. You can hold, feed, kiss and take a photo with a live Gator. They also have lots of other critters to play with like potbelly pigs, pigmy goats, snakes, lizards and tropical fish. The Alligator Attraction is a Mom and Pop attraction and, it is affordable. No lines, no hassle, inside and easy parking at John’s Pass, Madeira Beach, FL. Why not paddle your way to some fun. If you have not tried paddle boarding, it is a must do and it’s easy. I found a great place located on the Dunedin Causeway called “Livin Salty Paddle Sports.” It’s awesome. Stop by the store and meet Todd Henkel the owner and take a paddle out on the water. He gives lessons and group classes. Todd will drop off your board at the beach, so you can paddle over to many different Islands including Caladesi Island State Park. You can even bring your dog. Once you fall in love with the SUP life, Todd can hook you up with a great deal on a new or
used board or rentals. It’s a great way to keep the New Year’s resolution. Get outside and share some healthy memories with the family. Gift idea number three is a gift that will get everyone out of the house, off the phones and will put the fun back into family again. I am a huge fan of Freedom Boat Club, because you can have the lifestyle of a boat without the boat headache. It’s a hassle trying to figure out what to buy, where to store it, how to fix it, insure it and tow your own boat--but we all want one. So why not join the club where you can have access to seven different kinds of boats that are less than two years old and you never have to clean, fix or tow it. Ladies, not sure how to navigate the waters, dock the boat and practice boater safety? No problem, they have unlimited free classes. Trust me, the other 364 days a year, Santa is dreaming about his toes in the sand and his family off the land.
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ur negative tides have arrived! This is the time of the year when wade fishing and kayaks sometimes have the advantage over your standard boats. What I like to try and do is, if I know that fish are in the area, I try to get my boat as shallow as possible for the last hour or so of the outgoing tide and anchor it so I can walk the area and fish it as stealthy as possible. Look for the mullet to be schooled up thick and, if you find them, you’ll find your redfish mixed in with them. Use topwater, spoons and weedless plastics to get the farthest cast possible to prevent spooking any potential fish that could be in that school. Remember that redfish is closed in our county until next year sometime at the earliest. So, catching one is strictly for bragging rights and trophy pics! As far as the trout fishing, find the deep holes and pockets at the
low tides and you should have no problem landing multiple trout with good quality size. I like using a ¼ ounce jig with a bigger plastic matched up to it. It seems that those big trout can’t turn down a big lazy bait. The gator trout have begun to move in and will be plentiful very soon. With that being said, make sure you follow your size and bag limits, so we can make sure these big gators are always around. Snook are all setup in their backwater and river winter time spots. I tend to not target snook during this time, because they are the most sensitive out of the trio of inshore fish. If you do still target snook, please make sure you handle them with care to prevent harming or possibly killing them. To book a charter with Captain Bobby Carroll and the Florida Fishing Experience please call (727) 271-3257
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