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Footwear: Huk Performance Fishing Attack The Huk Attack is the most engineered, purpose-built fishing shoe ever created. It brings performance features for the serious fisherman with unique traction, bullet-proof durability and all-day comfort and support. Giftware: The Catch and Release Print Shop Actual Size An alternative to taxidermy, these fish prints are created to the exact length of your catch and stamped with your name and information about your catch. Lifestyle Apparel: Frogg Toggs Prym1 Series Pilot II Jacket and Bibs The Frogg Toggs Prym1 Series Pilot II Jacket and Bibs is the company’s camouflage style of its bombproof Pilot II. It is available in shoreline blue, silver mist and blackout options. Technical Apparel: Frogg Toggs Sierran Transition Wader A zippered, flip-out chest pocket, large multi-function pocket and exterior fly storage area allow these waders to fill double-duty as a chest pack for storage of fly fishing gear. Electronics: Humminbird Solix 15 Chirp Mega SI GPS Humminbird has achieved improved detail and target separation with Chirp Digital Sonar. With touch screen or keypad interface, the screen can be customized and viewed with up to four panels. Fishing Accessory: Yeti Coolers Panga Duffel The Panga Duffel is a hardcore drybag designed to withstand brutal treatment and be completely watertight. It is fully submersible, and Yeti called it a gear fortress. Fly Fishing Accessory: Simms G3 Guide Stockingfoot Wader Simms has built its most breathable and durable wader yet in its new G3 Guide, with four-layers of Gore-Tex fabric in the legs and three layers above the waist. They also feature a chest pocket, handwarmer pockets and built in utility tabs.
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Fishing Line: Berkley Fireline Ultra 8 With four times the abrasion resistance of its original Fireline, Berkley’s thermally fused Ultra 8 comes in a range from 4 pound test up to 30 pound test. FishSmart: Eagle Claw 2017 Flounder Sample Pack Eagle Claw jumps in for the conservation of summer flounder and catch and release with its 2017 Flouder Sample Pack. Kids’ Tackle: 13 Fishing Ambition Combo Designed specifically with the smaller size of a child in mind, but packed with some features required by serious anglers, these salt and freshwater combos are perfect for the little angler who is really into fishing. Tackle Management: Daiwa Tactical Backpack This tackle backpack is perfect for hiking into a stream, walking the banks of a pond, hauling down to the surf or for use as a quickgrab on your buddy’s boat. It is custom designed to hold all the gear an angler needs.
Saltwater Soft Lure: LIVETARGET Hollow Body Mullet The Hollow Body Mullet is sure to find a place in nearshore and inshore boxes and be deadly for sea trout, redfish, snook, flounder and striped bass. It is an incredibly detailed and lifelike walking bait with great action. Fly Reel: Pflueger Supreme QRS Fly Reel With its innovative Quick Release Spool, the Supreme QRS offers an interchangeable large-arbor cassette spool system. The polycarbonate cassettes are secured in the spool carrier by an advanced locking system enclosed by a full stainless steel and alloy construction. Freshwater Reel: Shimano Curado K Baitcasting Reel As if the Curado weren’t legendary enough, Shimano has improved on its venerable reel with the latest in Shimano technology, such as smooth, efficient, durable MicroModule gearing. It is available gear ratios up to 8.5:1. Saltwater Reel: Shimano Sustain Reels C4000/5000 Shimano’s Sustain Reels are a saltwater line of spinning reels that fits into the higher end of Shimano’s line. Featuring Shimano’s advanced Hagane technology, they are smooth, powerful and durable for anglers seeking to do battle with midsized saltwater species.
Terminal Tackle: Trapper Round Bend Treble With an innovative “trap,” the standard version of this odd-looking hook has proven itself by holding baits in place and keeping fish on the hook. The treble-hook version of the trapper is revolutionary. Freshwater Hard Lure: Savage Gear 3D Topwater Bat This crazy-looking bait plays on the nature of predatory species to strike on reaction. It is a hard, surface-walking bait 3D scanned to mimic a bat struggling in the water.
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Saltwater Hard Lure: Rapala X-Rap Magnum 40 Did somebody say wahoo? The new X-Rap Magnum 40 dives consistently to 40 feet with aggressive swimming action. It can be trolled as fast as 13 knots without rolling or kicking out.
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Freshwater Soft Lure: Lunkerhunt LP Prop Series The Lunkerhunt Prop Series combines the design of hollow-body soft plastics with modern prop technology previously found only on hard-body lures. The Prop Series features three body styles: The Prop Frog, The Prop Fish Sunfish and The Prop Fish Shad.
Rod & Reel Combo: Lew’s Mach Crush Speed Spool Combo This baitcast combo features Lew’s exclusive SLP Super Low Profile compact design in a premium 10-bearing Speed Spool reel with MSB Multi-Setting Brake dual cast control system. The combo’s onepiece IM8 graphite rod sports a Winn Dri-Tac splitgrip handle. Fly Fishing Rod: G. Loomis IMX-Pro Fly Rod G. Loomis’ IMX-Pro series was designed for professional guides. IMX-PRO MATRIX is a material that allows Loomis to use fewer wraps of graphite and build fast, responsive rods that are lighter and more sensitive without sacrificing power or durability. Freshwater Rod: 13 Fishing Fate Black With crisp action, incredible sensitivity and superb balance, the Fate Black offers the benefits of a Japanese 30T HTC blank, an innovative seamless reel seat, tanglefree guides with zirconia inserts, hybrid comfort grips and handles made of hand-selected Portuguese cork. Saltwater Rod: St. Croix Legend T o u r n a m e n t Inshore Legend Tournament Inshore rods are the blending of the sensitivity, power and durability found in St Croix’s existing Legend Tournament Bass and Walleye series with components and technology reserved for saltwater environments.
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If you’re looking for a quiet place to fish, with scenery, comfortable cabins and located far from the crowds, drive down to Denali National Park and visit Kirk Martakis at Fish Denali. He offers several lakes on private property that offer about 3,000 wild rainbow trout to 31 inches and trophy-sized grayling. They cruise the lake like sharks, and the clear water makes sight casting to them with single-hook jigs, nymphs or topwater lures too much fun. It’s some of the best lake rainbow fishing I’ve experienced. Cozy, fully equipped cabins located at lakeside offer everything you’ll need for a multi-day stay, including Wi-Fi and multiple bedrooms. It’s a good choice for large families, fishing buddies or couples who want a quiet, laid-back trip with some of Alaska’s best scenery (www.Fishdenali.com). Float fishing offers a change of scenery around each turn in the river as well as great fishing opportunities. Alaska River Tours offers remote float trips along the road system, with neither the crowds nor the expense. Depending on the season, owner Reinhard “Reini” Neuhauser chooses the best rivers for grayling, trout, sheefish, pike, salmon and char. On overnight excursions, he provides tents, camping gear and boats. You arrive ready to fish. I recommend the overnight float, which makes the most of Alaska’s 19-plus hours of daylight. Fish when it’s light, and float during the remaining five hours from midnight to the 4 a.m. during the twilight period, when it’s still light enough to read. It’s a heady trip that is only surpassed by his camps and food served (www.akrivertours.com). The Kenai Peninsula For a quick day of fishing, the Kenai River offers big king salmon to 70plus pounds that sizzle drags. Guide Joe Connors was my instructor back in 10
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Hammerhead Tuff Grab spearfishing gloves are the toughest warmwater spearfishing gloves available. Tuff Grabs were designed in Hawaii for use in asspetto spearfishing, which involves the diver descending to the bottom and scratching up substrate to attract inquisitive fish. In this style of ambush diving, normal diving gloves only last weeks. Tuff Grabs last months, saving the diver money in the long run. A full 5-finger, 2mm neoprene glove with reinforced flexible amarra (synthetic suede) palm and double-stitched gripped reinforcements offer exceptional durability without sacrificing dexterity. Anti-Slip rubberized grips are sewn into each fingertip and palm, leaving the knuckles open for flexibility. Large batting-glove style Velcro enclosures keep the glove tight. Tuff Grabs are available in both Deep Reef and Pelagic Shatter camouflage to help make you the ultimate predator.
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ith warm, nutrient-rich waters, south Florida’s system of freshwater lakes and canals makes perfect habitat for exotic species from all over the world. Regardless of how populations of these weird and sporting fish arrived, they are there to stay. Anglers might as well enjoy them. Darcie Arahill, a.k.a. Darcizzle Offshore, knows her way around these canal systems. She has a particular enthusiasm for Delray Beach, Fla.’s Lake Ida, which is a small water body in an extensive system along Florida’s southern Atlantic coast. She enjoys the excellent bass fishing, but perhaps more appealing are the exotics that happen to be fantastic gamefish. The following oddballs are some of Darcie’s favorites from a fishery unlike any other. Sunshine Bass: These hard-fighting fish are produced and stocked by the state to control shad populations. They are a hybrid cross between striped bass and white bass without the capability to reproduce. State agencies across the country stock their versions of sunshine bass, and regional variations are called hybrids, wipers, whiterock and palmetto bass. Sunshine bass offer the fight and some of the size of a striped bass, while displaying the aggressive feeding behavior and warm-water tolerance of white bass. Although the current strain being produced might not be capable of achieving the size of the more than 16-pound state record, Darcie said they catch plenty of 5 to 6 pounders. Sunshine bass will take artificials like bucktails and swimbaits, but Darcie said you’re better off fishing live American shad or shiners on a Carolina rig. Clown Knife Fish: Lake Ida, its northern sister Lake Osborne, and their canals are the only places in North America where anglers can pursue clown knife fish. These aquarium escapees have become a desired gamefish for those in the know. They are a flat, silvery fish with a snake-like tail. They can swim powerfully either forward or backward, which produces a unique fight. Darcie said these natives to tropical Asia jump like tarpon, and they have been recorded up to 10 pounds in Florida. A clown knife fish might eat a
swimbait, but Darcie said live shad or shiners are your best bet. Peacock Bass: A native to the Amazon River Basin, the butterfly peacock bass has driven many a grand adventure to South America. These gorgeous fish were introduced to Florida by the FWC in the 1980s to control invasive forage species. Anglers are glad to have them. Sensitivity to cool water keeps peacock bass in check. They thrive only in southeast Florida and grow to their largest size in the canals around Miami-Dade and Broward counties, where they’ve been documented up to 12 pounds. Darcie Arahill shows off a big clown knife fish. “They’re very aggressive, and they’re a beautiful fish to catch,” said Darcie. “They fight twice as hard as a largemouth.” Butterfly peacocks make it as far north as West Palm Beach, but cold snaps knock them back every few winters. They will hammer topwater baits and moving baits. Check out Darcie’s YouTube channel Darcizzle Offshore at www.youtube. com/user/DarcizzleOffshore.
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2. Use dangling flashers and chum to increase your chances of attracting them. 3. When you become aware of their presence, do not move a hair as they will disappear if they detect any change in your body language. here’s something about jumping into the blue 4. Do not look at them directly; they do not like eye contact. Use your abyss that gives some people the creeps. For best acting skills to imitate an innocent many, there’s an eerie sense of turtle who has no interest in wahoos. vulnerability knowing that “something” 5. Use a throw flasher to bring them in could materialize from any place at any closer, within range of your speargun. time out of the deep blue. For others, 6. Dive in with a slow and soft descent, the excitement of being able to hunt with your eyes and head turned elsewhere. different species propels them to set 7. If you have done everything correctly aside any doubts about venturing off the and they are still hanging around, extend reef and into new territory. your speargun slowly and take careful Spearfishing in water that is aim, because you will get one chance. hundreds or thousands of feet deep 8. Unless you are extremely confident is a completely different feeling than you can get the kill shot, aim for center reef hunting. For one, looking through mass where your chances of hitting the your mask into deep blue water can be Sheri Daye swims in a big wahoo. target are highest, but not too far back or disorienting when there is nothing for Photo by Vaeamuni Kama too low as a gut shot will result in a tearyour eyes to focus on—no reef, no cover, off. no frame of reference. But just when 9. Let the wahoo complete its initial you begin to wonder why you are floating around in this vast sea of run. The burst of energy with the spear, line and float in tow is impressive, nothingness, you suddenly become aware of another presence—a wahoo but the fish will tire quickly and to the point where you can pull it in by is floating beside you! No matter how hard you are looking, you never the float line. see them coming in; they just materialize out of nowhere. 10. Once you have your fish in hand, gloat, take pictures, show off, Wahoos are one of the most coveted fish for bluewater hunters. That grill and eat! is because they are stealthy, good-tasting and way smarter than you are. They can solve differential equations, calculate the exact range of your P.S. Bluewater spearfishing is thrilling but should only be done after speargun and read your mind. Their elusive nature and narrow body proper training and experience. shape provide a challenging target even for the most experienced of hunters. Sheri is a world-record holder, host of Speargun Hunter, and producer Here are some tips for hunting this wary species: of “The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo” in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Follow 1. Use the right equipment. Bluewater spearguns have longer range “Sheri Daye” and “The Blue Wild” on Facebook and Instagram. and detachable terminal equipment, including shaft with slip-tip, float line and surface floatation. Do not use a reel gun unless you want to get For more Sheri Daye, go to spooled in seconds and lose your gun.
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Stuart, located in Martin County, is known as the Sailfish Capital of the World. Sitting on the most biodiverse estuary in the Northern Hemisphere, Martin County is home to 100 artificial reef systems and over 800 species of fish. Its climate, waterways, natural environment and opportunity for diverse catches make it a mecca for fishermen and nautical explorers year-round. An array of unique shops, fine restaurants, great golf courses and quiet beaches make a day ashore fun, too. Inshore, offshore, saltwater or fresh, head out for an adventure and reel in the memories.
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20-pound fluorocarbon leader. For bonefish, Poland sizes down to 10- or 12-pound mono with a 10-pound fluorocarbon leader. He sight fishes for bonefish with live shrimp, but he also catches a lot of fish dead-bait fishing. The technique involves Power Poling down in an area where the bones should be. Capt. Poland then rigs a hook with a single live shrimp and a half of a dead one. “There’s a live shrimp that’s jumping around with a dead one that’s just sitting there smelling,” he said. It’s a remarkably effective technique. Tarpon and Snook: The bay side of Largo is a hot-bed for tarpon and snook. This time of year, there will be plenty of slotsized and larger snook along with juvenile tarpon from 2 to 4 feet in length around the mangroves. Capt. Poland starts his mornings cast-netting the preferred bait: pinfish and pilchards. Depending on conditions, he rigs them with or without a cork on a 3/0 or 4/0 hook and a 2-foot leader of 40- to 60-pound fluorocarbon. Then he goes looking for some moving water and pitches the baits around the mangroves. Even with 60-pound line, a 32-inch snook or a tailwalking 4-foot tarpon is a handful, especially in these snaggy, shallow environs. Sharks: Finally, and what Poland called “last, but definitely not least,” are big sharks.
Capt. Poland hung into his first big shark when he was just 10 years old and fishing Florida Bay on a guide trip with his dad. The captain tricked the fish into biting by dragging a dead ballyhoo in front of its nose. He then handed the rod over to a young, enthusiastic and impressionable boy. Poland has been doing the same thing ever since. “I wonder why I ever do anything else,” he said. “They’re big, they’re powerful and they’re fun.” With a heavy spinning rod or up to a 30w conventional setup, he fishes bait on an 8/0 circle hook and 4 feet of wire. The first order of business it to deploy a frozen block of chum. Then, if he’s caught a good live bait like a jack crevalle, he’ll fish it. If all he has is dead ballyhoo purchased at the bait shop, that works just as well when fished just like Poland saw the captain do it many years ago. On windy days, Poland sometimes even deploys a kite, just like the ones used offshore. He’ll bait it with a live blue runner, and wait for the show to begin. “There’s nothing like seeing a 10 foot lemon or hammerhead come up out of the water to eat that bait in 3 feet of water,” he said. Unless you go see for yourself, you’ll just have to believe that’s the truth. From offshore to the backcountry, Capt. Greg Poland is skilled in all the fishing the Florida Keys have to offer. Check out his website at www.gregpoland.com.
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August can be a Fishy Month By: Capt. Mike Anderson
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especially if you’re targeting reds and snook. When the water is hot fish don’t want to chase baits down, they want easy targets so they can save energy and try to stay cool. Secondly, fish areas of good moving water. Anywhere the flow of water is squeezed down to funnel through a bridge or pass can create some extra current and makes feeding easier as the current brings food to them. These are normally great areas to target Spanish mackerel, jacks and flounder. Also, these areas often tend to be a little deeper and therefore offer a slightly cooler water temp down deep. A change of just a few degrees in water temp can work to your advantage! Thirdly, find shade. People aren’t the only creatures on the planet that like shade when it’s hot, fish under the shade of the mangroves on high tides. Again, cut bait will work best. Bridges offer great shade for both the angler and the fish and they often hold bait and fish like mangrove snappers and groupers. Don’t forget about fishing deep water docks as well. They offer great shade, structure and often hold bait as well. The older and more dilapidated docks are usually the best producers.
If you’re like me and love to throw artificial baits, the docks are one of my favorite August target areas. With artificial baits, you’ll need to slow them way down, even under the shade of the dock. Most snook and redfish won’t be in a chase it down mood. If you think you’re fishing it too slowly, slow it down even more. August can be a tough month to fish, but by using these simple tips you can still remain fairly productive and fishy this month. Catch Capt. Michael Anderson every Saturday for the “Reel Animals Fishing Show” on 970WFLA from 6:00a.m. to 8:00a.m., and Sunday mornings on AM620 for the “TA Mahoney Co. Reel Animals Radio Show” from 7a.m. to 9a.m. To book a trip call 1-866-Gamefish.
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Tales from the Tupperware Navy By: Bruce Butler
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elcome back yak fans. This is a milestone of sorts for me. August marks my 8th year of sharing my stories, tips, and tales. I mentioned it to my buddy Lou, and his remark was that it means I’m getting old! I prefer to think of it as maturing like a fine wine. Yeah, probably not! LMAO (does MD 20 20 mature? Probably not). Here’s to working my way to a decade; and, thanks for reading. As the song says, “and outside it starts raining”. Yep, we’re back in the old school weather patterns. Back in the day, you could pretty much figure on an afternoon shower but; this, has been ridiculous. Between that and the tides (I mean, a low of 1.40 feet does not give the shallow-minded of us many options). But, never fear, fish can be found if you don’t mind getting wet. Rain I don’t mind, but lightning not so much! I’ve done my share of ducking for cover lately in some impressive thunder showers, but that’s another story (and would have a tendency to make me appear none too bright). But, we’re here to talk about fishing, so here goes. The reds are going to be for the most part right up against the grass line, so an accurate cast is essential Zara Spooks, 4” Gulp Glow shrimp and, if you want to sit, cut bait have all been producing slot and over size reds. One good method if the terrain permits, is to set up on one end of
the shore line and do a slow retrieve along the edge. It doesn’t hurt to try both lures in this manner and then move to the next area. These higher tides allow us to go back in further and longer than usual, and the tidal basins and creeks have produced some black drum (on free lined shrimp) as well as snook (on trusty Zara Spook) and reds (on Spook, Gulp and other bait). The outside bite has been mixed. Some large line peeling jacks have been cruising and they’re always a good battle, as well as, big sail cats nailing my top water. Not exactly the target species but, oh well, it beats catching nothing--but not by much. The trout are taking advantage of the cooler water temperatures and are coming back on MirrOdine’s, popping corks, and top water. They’re all doing the trick with upper and over slot trout being caught. The sharks are still here and moving around some even way back in the back waters. I mean, it’s a little startling to be a quarter mile back in the inside and see a fin go cruising past you. But then again, that’s why I love this coast line with its miles of flats. You never know what you’ll see next. By the way, it’s raining as I write this. Anybody know where the plans for that Ark went? Tight lines and good hunting.
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By: Capt. Joe Londot
Big snook are so plentiful off the islands this month even girls are snagging some big ones!
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ep, it’s hot out here folks and that means there just isn’t a better time to get out and do some serious fishing around the Dunedin Causeway, Honeymoon and Caladesi Islands! Fishing has been on fire all summer long and not much will change in August except that it’s a little bit hotter outside. It’s a great time to change tactics and stay cool at the same time. If you haven’t tried wading, kayaking or paddle boarding out to where the big fish are hanging around here, now’s the time to give it a try. Many of our customers will either wade right off the Causeway or the island beaches, or paddle out behind the islands and cast their way to fish heaven; and stay cooler in the process! Big, breeder snook are hitting like crazy right off the beaches on the Gulf side and in Hurricane Pass. These fish are looking for big, easy to catch meals to build up their eggs and sperm for the upcoming spawn so a big live grunt, pinfish or mullet free-lined in the current will almost always tempt these fish into biting. We’re talking 30” to 48” fish here folks, so an incredible fight and long, drag burning are to be expected. The crew at Barracuda Bob’s can help you with bait, rigging and places to nail these beasts! Reds are bombing the mangrove shorelines and oyster bars at high tide along the inside of Honeymoon and Caladesi Islands, and along Edgewater on the Dunedin mainland. Long casts with big topwater baits using a walk the dog retrieve will produce explosive action early in the mornings. Later in the day try a half fresh pinfish soaked on the bottom or work a big jig and tail combo with a Gulp tail. Big Tarpon are still cruising the sand bars on the Gulf side of Honeymoon, Caladesi and Three Rooker Islands, and along the Dunedin Causeway early in the mornings. Half a Blue crab or half a big fresh mullet soaked on the bottom will work, as will a big live
No, you don’t need a boat. You need the right bait and the right spot. pinfish or Thread Herring drifted out under a big bobber. There’s hardly a day that goes by that some unlucky angler walks into Barracuda Bob’s needing his reel respooled, because he got jumped by a big tarpon and completely spooled! These fish take heavy spinning gear if you want a chance to land them and take photos! All sorts of sharks can readily be taken off the Causeway or Gulf beaches. Make sure to use heavy wire leader and big hunks of Bonito or mullet to bag them. Sharks three to five feet long are common, but don’t be surprised to hook something much bigger! Offshore Gag and Red grouper are virtually everywhere out past 50 feet of water. Gags like live pinfish best, but Reds will take almost any bait, including frozen sardines or squid. With these fish don’t be shy about using a big hook and really big baits. They all have bucket mouths! Whatever your piscatorial passion, make sure to stop by Barracuda Bob’s island Surf & Sports on the Dunedin Causeway for the best in baits, tackle and fishing advice. Our friendly and knowledgeable crew will be happy to set you up with everything you need for a productive day or night on the water! See y’all out there! Barracuda Bob’s Island Surf & Sports is located at 240 Causeway Blvd. Dunedin, FL 34698. We are the last building on the right before crossing the Causeway to Honeymoon Island. Barracuda Bob’s offers the best in bait and tackle, beach and water toys, kayak and paddle board rentals and much more! Check us out on Facebook or see our website at www.BarracudaBobs.net
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By: Capt. Joel Gant
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f you’ve been out lately, you know summer is in full swing, it is extremely hot! With the very warm weather you not only need to change how you fish, but how you go fishing. Make sure you take plenty of water and stay hydrated. Also use plenty of sunscreen, bring sunglasses and a hat. The sun and heat can become overwhelming very fast, so always be prepared. An easy trick I use is to keep a couple small towels in the cooler in the ice water and wrap them around my neck. This will help bring your body temperature down tremendously, give it a try on your next trip out. Fishing can be tough this time of year; the water temperature is up near 90 degrees now. The fish
can get somewhat lethargic and don’t want to exert a lot of energy. A few tips that might help the bite is to slow down the baits, try more chumming and start your trips a little earlier when its cooler. Get out there on the water and make some memories with friends and family! I’m always looking for reports and pictures. For more information or questions, you can email me or stop by my website and become a “FISHHEAD”. Capt. Joel Gant operates Fishdaddy Charters out of Hernando Beach, he knows the local waters like the back of his hand, and works both inshore and offshore trips. Check him out on face book or you can reach him at (352) 279-1615. Visit his website, www.fishdaddycharter.com
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Tampa Bay Fishing Report
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nook fishing will continue to be strong this month with larger fish still on the beaches. Expect to see them bunching up near passes and deeper holes. Many report catching good fish with dead baits on the bottom. Artificial lures usually produce some awesome action as well. August usually brings redfish action. This past month we could find fish, but getting them to bite with any consistency was something else. We’d sit on schools of fish tossing everything in the boat at them only to have them ignore our offerings. Occasionally we’d catch one or two on a cut pinfish or dead sardine on the bottom, but not with the action we’re used to seeing. With tons of bait around its likely the fish aren’t that hungry, but at least they’re out there. The bay area notoriously produces good catches of redfish; you just need to find the ones that are ready to eat.
By: Woody Gore
W i t h summer tides redfish will push into the mangrove lined shores and oyster bars on incoming tides. Be sure to work both incoming and outgoing tides. Live bait normally produces good catches along with cut baits. Early morning topwater lures on the grass flats will offer some good visual excitement as well. Trout fishing is always fun, especially when you find some larger fish willing to eat. I’ve been getting into some good action in deeper water and around the fish attractors free-lining greenbacks. Check out the deep grass flats in the three to four foot depths using a popping cork with greenbacks, small pinfish or shrimp. Markers and sandy flats with big rays equal cobia! These fish frequent markers especially those holding threadfins, they also cruise the flats following rays and manatees. Tarpon fishing at the bridges and on the beaches has its good and bad days. Recently it has been fairly slow. Threadfins, crabs and larger sardines should work if you can find
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Freshwater Fishing Report
By: Ron Schelfo
Lake Alfred, Auburndale, Winter Haven Areas
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e’ve had recent reports of several 13 plus pound bass coming in from our own Lake Alfred and some 10 plus pound bass coming out of the south and north Winter Haven chains. Many of these larger bass are being caught on big baits, which are also our recommended picks. Try the Cordell Pencil Poppers in trout color or an 11 inch Bass Assassin worm in gooseberry color. These baits have been producing very well lately. During this time of year using a larger topwater bait or slowly working a large worm on the bottom seems to attract the biggest bass. If you need to fish along the shoreline, your best bet is to use a Booyah frog in assorted colors or a Booyah Lipless crankbait in royalty color. These are proven winners for catching bass! We’re also still getting reports from the north Winter Haven Chain and Lake Alfred on decent size blue gills and shell crackers using live crickets and red worms. You don’t need a boat to enjoy some great fishing in our area. We have many lakes with very nice fishing piers, stop in and see me and I’ll point you in the right direction! Polk County is home to 554 beautiful lakes and offers some of the best fishing in Florida!
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Shoreline Report
By: Paul Presson
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ucked in between Nokomis and Englewood Florida, is Venice - the original name of this city was actually Horse and Chaise. The name was because of a tree formation used as a landmark for anglers to find a great honey hole. The city was later named Venice because of all the waterways that snaked through this orange grove laden town and the geographic similarity to Venice Italy. It is hard not to notice all of the beautiful parks and landscaping throughout the city. This is no accident; the city was designed with this specific intent by James Nolan, a landscape architect. Centered with the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the intercostal waterway to the east, Venice offers a myriad of angling opportunities. This old Florida city feels like it was designed
with the land-based angler in mind. Miles of beach, a well maintained pier and two jetties provide anglers great opportunities to land the big one. These fishing landmarks are well preserved and have facilities that make for the perfect angling experiences. Benches, grills, snack bars and cleaning stations are just some of the amenities afforded to the anglers in this area. Venice offers a slower pace compared to the larger cities in the vicinity. Restaurants and lodging in this area are plentiful. Bait and tackle stores are placed strategically close to the landbased fishing areas. Venice is known as the shark tooth capital of the world, in between fishing trips this affords the opportunity to hunt for some of these prehistoric
pearly whites. Kayak rentals, boat rentals and charters are all available at the Venice marina. If you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, Venice may be just the ticket. Try your hand at landing snook, mangrove snapper, or pompano from one of the jetties or the pier. Step back into time and enjoy this old Florida fishing town. 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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Spearfishing Report
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Skinny Water Report
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othing much has changed since last month as far as the weather goes, the winds have laid down a bit and the typical Florida afternoon storm pattern is in check. Although, it has not rained as much as it should, the bite is still strong for most inshore species. There have been lesser amounts of redfish caught, but that is typical for this part of the year. The heat does not bother them like other species, but it does slow them down, especially during the hottest part of each day. By no means does this mean that they are impossible to catch. For best results, try looking for reds during the early morning outgoing tides and on the shallow flats. As the tide turns, cooler gulf
By: Derick Burgos
waters will fill the bay and relocate redfish to the deeper cuts and potholes. Mangroves will also flood, exposing the labyrinth within. This is a great ambush location for redfish, as well as many other species. Fishing against the mangroves is a different ballgame, heavier tackle is necessary and a quicker reaction is a must. Try using an easy to cast, soft plastic lure into the small gaps along the mangrove shoreline and cuts. Let the bait sink, and then begin a slow retrieve back to the boat. You should always pause along the way; many fish will strike at the pause. For live bait, a fresh pilchard, or white bait rigged on a cork is a classic technique that will result in positive results. Shrimp and cut bait
will get you fish as well. If you are searching the flats, topwaters and subsurface lures work best. These baits can be casted long distances and worked at different speeds in order to help you find the bite. This month should be highly productive if you utilize these techniques. Remember, it’s summertime and we are in Florida, so cover up and use proper sun protection. Do these things and you will enjoy many more days on the water, tight lines! Derick Burgos is a kayak fishing guide and owner of Phatfish Kayak Charters in Tampa Bay. He has called the area waters his home for over 20 years. He specializes in Snook, Tarpon, Redfis and more on artificial lures, live bait or fly. He can be reached at 813-447-4732 phatfishkayak@yahoo.com www.phatfishkayakcharters.com
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South Shore Tampa Bay August Storms By: Capt. Joel Brandenburg
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he standard weather forecast in August calls for light winds and chop with sunny or partly cloudy skies in the mornings. Usually the wind and chop picking up in the afternoon with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. We are a tropical region in the peak of hurricane and thunderstorm season, the weather can turn a charter fishing captain into a hero or a zero quickly. With today’s radar technology, you can avoid storms more easily. You can also hang in a fishing spot longer. When storms approach in the summertime, some important changes impact the fishing. One thing that happens is the temperature changes. When the temperature drops the bite normally turns on, start chumming, put your sandwiches away and cast that bait. When storms role in and the sky turns from sunny to overcast look to anchor in ambush spots. Fish will venture out of previously shady locations and feed out on the flats, oyster bars and river mouths. When the wind shifts, reposition your vessel to get the wind at your back for a longer cast so as not to spook the fish. Once the storms turn the sky overcast you can work your live bait or artificial more aggressively. Because the temperature drops and the gamefish come out in the open to feed they will be more willing to chase and much less lethargic than they were when it was sunny. A heavy down pour will also cool down the water temperature quickly. I like to fish out in wide open spaces when it raining, I also like to cast to banks and mangrove
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edges where crabs, bugs and other food chain species can be washed into the water from the rain where gamefish are on standby to ambush. Snook, redfish, trout, flounder, tarpon, mackerel and kingfish all seem to feed more aggressively with an approaching storm. I will hang in there and fish in a storm or an approaching storm, but the first sign of lightning and I’m out of there! Many times in August my family and I will spend a few weeks in the keys lobster diving and spear fishing. When you’re underwater watching nature and the sky gets dark and the wind starts howling you can see crustaceans and fish come alive, they exit their holes and come out to feed. Use the storms to your advantage this August. For a charter with Captain Joel Brandenburg of Ana Banana Fishing Company or to purchase a holiday fishing gift certificate for the angler in your life visit www. anabananafishing.com or call 813-267-4401. To find him in person, come down to Hooks Grill at Little Harbor Resort, home of the world famous hook n’ cook! Sign your kid up today for our summer fishing camp, visit www. anabananakidsfishingcamp.com
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Something a Little Different than Inshore
By: Capt. Anthony Corcella
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ather than talking about the normal inshore fishing, we’ll talk a little bit about offshore. If you’re brave enough to venture out and get into an all-out battle with the monsters offshore, then contact Offshore Hustler Fishing Charters out of Saint Pete Beach. I had the pleasure of going on a 12 hour red snapper trip. I can tell you first hand that your arms will hurt for days, because Captain Pete will put you on the fish all day long. We were fishing in 120 to 140 feet of water, catching big red grouper and lots of 30 inch plus red snappers as well as big mangrove snappers, lane snappers and vermillion snappers. The action was non-stop and the crew kept us rigged and in the water the entire trip. So when you’re ready to do some great fishing offshore call Offshore Hustler Fishing Charters. Now that I’ve told you about my awesome fishing trip, let’s talk about some mackerel fishing in the bay. When the bottom fishing slows down in the middle of the day, it’s time to free line some shrimp, small white bait or cut bait over the artificial reefs. Recently we have been catching
WORK our limit of mackerel in about 40 minutes! We are using 30 pound leaders with 3/0 Mustad long shank hooks so that we will have less break offs without using a steel leader. 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. Pocket change inshore fishing charters Capt. Anthony Corcella 727-432-6446 www.fishtampacharters.com Check us out on Facebook Pocket Change Inshore Fishing Charter
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ishing for as many years as I have, I feel that August has always been the worst month for the fish to bite; however I decided to make the best out of the worst. One good thing that you do see in August is less traffic on the water, which gives you more room to work the mangroves and bridges. Here are some ideas on how to make August fishable. Start early and quit early, or try fishing at night under the bridges. Look for snook at first light around mangrove cuts with moderate moving water and oyster beds. Use live bait before 9 a.m. and cut bait as the day progresses. Snook, especially the large ones, prefer fresh cut threadfins on the bottom during the day, but their favorite feeding time is at night. Use live shrimp free lined under the docks that have lights on them, artificial baits work as well. Mangrove snapper will still be around rocky
shorelines, bridges and docks. Try fry size sardines or regular size live shrimp. Mangroves are easier to catch when chummed up with small pieces of cut bait or the old standby, a five pound block of chum. Redfish schools will work the pot holes, cuts and oyster bars in the early morning and slowly move into deeper water as the sun rises and water temperature increases. Use a small split shot, 2/0 circle hook with a cut threadfin or ladyfish around docks and anywhere there’s structure. I chum by throwing small cut pieces of threadfin around the area I intend to fish. The scent attracts these bottom feeders; it’s just a matter of time before the bite is on. Bridges are an angler’s best friend in August; the best time for bridge fishing is an hour before the change of tide. Bridges keep you out of the scorching sun and in the shade, and dry when
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rods. These fish fight just like a tarpon, lots of thrashing jumps and long runs, but with a serious set of teeth thrown in for good measure. Getting them to hit a fly can be a real challenge. Unlike tarpon, few sharks are visual hunters, compare the size of both species’ eyeballs and you’ll see what I mean. Sharks hunt by smell above and beyond all their other senses so that’s why it’s a lot harder to convince one to eat an odorless fly. Blacktips and spinners however do have rather sharp and very color sensitive eyes and will attack prey based on movement alone. Bright, bulky flies with plenty of flash are the go-to choice for them. I’m a big fan of thick red rabbit strips and lots of orange marabou for my shark patterns. We’re basically trying to imitate a hunk of bloody meat floating in the water. I use nothing but Owner SSW hooks for these flies since they’re carbon steel and will corrode after a few days. Never use stainless hooks for either sharks or tarpon since you’ll usually be leaving them in the fish’s mouth. A foot of 50 inch Malin wire is also essential to
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St. Pete Report
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he heat is in full swing and so is the bite, August is the month for half day trips in the morning and long naps in the afternoon. Knowing the feeding patterns of fish in relation to the time of day and tidal movement is key this time of year. Sometimes
during mid-day when the heat is the worst can be the best time to catch. Many fish will be found on the flats during incoming tides and high water, when the tide starts to flow out focus on deeper cuts and ledges to find fish. The snook fishing has been
excellent the past month and is expected to stay that way. On a fast incoming tide double and triple hookups are not uncommon. Most of the snook caught have been smaller at 24 to 28 inches. However, many snook in the 32 to 38 inch range are caught on trips as well, just a few weeks ago a client brought in a 40 inch fish. The redfish action has also been very good. The bite is hot when the water is moving, and the preferred setting would be a low tide that is incoming. The average size of redfish being caught is slot fish in the 20 to 27 inch range. When fishing the areas I mentioned, free-line a live or cut
scaled sardine within the target area using 30 pound fluorocarbon leader and a 4/0 hook. The addition of a few split shots may be necessary to keep baits in the specific location during stronger tides. The phrase match the hatch is a tried and true method used to select the proper bait for fishing any given area. The waterways of Pinellas County are currently filled with pinfish. These palm size baitfish are great for catching snook and redfish. Scaled sardines and pinfish can be caught by throwing a cast net or can be bought at most bait shops. There’s no time like the present to get out on the water and go fishing. Remember to wear sunscreen as the UV rays are in full force. Also don’t forget to stay hydrated! Captain Christopher Taylor Florida Reels Fishing Charters www.floridareelsfishingcharters.com (813) 220-6135
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Flats to Nearshore Report By: Capt. Gary Burch
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eather and water temperatures are consistently very warm which makes the fish lethargic during the midday. Fishing early in the morning, using the incoming tides or fishing late afternoons and early evenings are your best bets. I have been using the top of the incoming tide to catch a variety of fish on the flats. Finding an area that has grass with sand holes and moving water has been the ticket. These types of areas generally hold the baitfish which attracts the larger predators. It is very important to find out where in the water column the fish will be feeding so you can fish more productively. It doesn’t matter whether you use artificial or live baits, follow these simple suggestions and you will increase your chances of catching more fish. Fishing the surface with floating lures can be done almost anywhere. You can cast baits in six inches of water all the way out to hundreds of feet deep. The best time to fish floating baits is in the early morning or dusk; fish will feed on the surface in these low light conditions. When choosing a floating artificial color, try to match the hatch, which means making sure the lure closely matches the type and size of bait in the area. If small mullet are schooling up, then chose a similar looking lure. The only requirement when retrieving the lure is to make it look as natural as possible, I retrieve with short little jerks in between reeling. When targeting redfish, use the top of the tide to get up tight to the mangroves, this time of year the water is downright warm and the redfish like to hang out under the bushes.
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any Florida fishermen don’t think much of the mullet. For example, I know that once a year many Floridians stand at the state line and toss dead mullet into Alabama in the annual Mullet Toss hosted by Flora-Bama Beach Bar in Pensacola. But have you ever heard a fisherman say, “I’m going to go out and catch some mullet today?” And yet, mullet have been an important source of food in many countries since Roman times. There are many different kinds of the fish, maybe as many as 78 different species. They can put on quite a show when schools of them can be seen jumping out of the water either to escape predators down below or maybe to ingest oxygen-rich air. Smaller species of the fish, so called “finger mullets,” have been a favorite kind of bait. In some parts of the world, people eat mullet, but many in this country consider them too “muddy tasting” or “bottom feeders,” meaning that the fish will eat lots of junk found at the bottom of the waterway. However, even picky eaters may like them as a dip or smoked, a delicacy one can find near Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, including at temporary stands along the road, and also in other Airline_Ad_CoastalAngler_8-1-14_Layout 1 8/1/14 1:14 PM fishing towns.
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Among the fish that like to take mullet baits are bluefish, jacks, mackerels and striped bass. In fact, many if not most predatory fish like such baits. And of Luke,” in which one of the characters used course, you may have seen brown pelicans “mullet head” for someone of diminished diving into schools of mullet right below smarts. I know that “Mullet Wrapper” is the the surface for a quick bite. Commercial fishermen go after mullet, not only for name of a newspaper in our Panhandle and some restaurants, but especially for in the Everglades. The latter newspaper ordinary fishermen wanting a break from shows an image of the paper wrapped frozen shrimp or artificial lures for their around a mullet, recalling the disparaging bait. Many of those fishing from our piers idea that some newspapers are only good or even on boats have come to prefer for wrapping up fish. But let’s give the mullet bait. I think my father used to use mullet its due as a nice-tasting delicacy mullet when he fished off the beach on and a very effective bait. New Jersey’s Long Beach Island. Kevin McCarthy, the award-winning I’m still not sure why we use “mullet” to describe a guy’s hairstyle that is short at author of “South Florida Waterways” the front and sides, but long at the back. (2013 - available at amazon.com for $7), It may go back to the Beastie Boys, a hip- can be reached at ceyhankevin@gmail. hop group that used “mullet” and “mullet com. head” in their 1994 song “Mullet Head.” For more on Kevin McCarthy, go to It also may go back to a Florida novel/ Page 1 movie, “Cool Hand
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n the world of fishing line, the choices can be overwhelming. High-end braid, fluorocarbon and other specialty hybrid lines can confuse people and make choosing the right line difficult. There’s no question that braid and fluorocarbon lines have an important place in most anglers’ arsenals and are specifically required for certain applications. But good old-fashioned monofilament will always be just as important to putting fish in the boat. While braid and fluorocarbon manufacturers tout the “little-to-no-stretch” characteristics of their products (as well they should), we shouldn’t overlook the importance of “stretch” and other characteristics that mono possesses. I recently spoke with Rick Snellgrove, owner of Howell Tackle in Panama City, Fla., about the role that mono continues to play in the fishing world. He helped me better understand its importance by pointing out some obvious facts about stretch, shock strength, buoyancy and cost, just to name a few. He offered many reasons why mono is still so important. When your line has to withstand the sudden impact of a bone-jarring strike or a fish thrashing next to the boat, mono is, without question, your best option because of the superior shock strength. As you fight a fish, the stretch characteristics reduce the possibility of the hook coming dislodged. A low-stretch line can cause the hook penetration point to widen or tear away. Mono’s stretch, or forgiveness, is a must if your reel has a sticky drag. Mono’s buoyancy makes it a no-brainer when throwing topwater and near-surface lures in most conditions. Sinking lines like fluorocarbon will kill the action of a surface plug. If you’ve ever had a big fish smash a chugging surface bait close to the boat, you might better appreciate all mono has to offer. The cost-factor is also a big deal when you have to change line on your reels. If you’re spooling large reels or smaller reels more frequently, it’s a huge cost difference. The thin diameter of braid means it requires more to fill a spool, and it’s considerably more expensive per yard. Here comes mono into play again; build a mono foundation under your braid to fill a portion of the spool on big reels. Line of any kind has to be changed regularly, and mono will save you big bucks! Rick at Howell Tackle is an authority on all things fishing and offers a huge variety of mono brands including Ande, Suffix, Hi Seas and Berkley. If you’re in the Panama City area, bring your reels to Howell Tackle (3100 West Hwy 98 Panama City, FL; (850) 785-8548) and let them spool you up.
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Rich Ortiz, the “Fishin’ Musician,” shows off a nice Adirondacks largemouth. Check out Rich’s music and outdoor adventures at richortiz.com. Photo by Louis Torres Photography.
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y the time I was 12 years old, I knew and fished at least two dozen bass waters, most of them from a canoe with my Pop. Usually there were no boat ramps, no houses and seldom another fisherman. That’s the beauty of the Adirondack region of Upstate New York. There’s tons of water and lots of fish. Often when the Adirondacks (ADKs) are mentioned in fishing circles, pristine secluded trout rivers or brook trout ponds come to mind. Our secret is that the ADKs have countless bass fishing options, as well, with any kind of water you could think of. Three renowned waters within my 30-minute fishing radius are perfect examples of the great bass fishing in our area. Lake George, Lake Champlain and Saratoga Lake provide varied and endless opportunities for both largemouth and smallmouth action, with a spectrum of habitats that could keep any bass enthusiast occupied for a lifetime. Additionally, if it’s a secluded canoe/kayak adventure you’re after, I dare say the ADKs have more backwoods bass waters on public land than any state I can think of. These woods are the same natural forests they were in 1885, when they were deemed untouchable thanks to Teddy Roosevelt. Imagine fishing secluded, crystal-clear waters with green mountains as a backdrop, moderate temperatures and a relaxing breeze. Since the founding of our country, these waters have provided sanctuary from the heat and congestion of the growing East Coast industrial cities. Summer retreats to the ADKs to fish and hunt were the norm, and coupling
these outdoor activities with attractions like Saratoga horse racing or a Lake George steamboat ride created traditions of the American summer vacation. Today, if you are serious about bass fishing, yet want to include family on the vacation, the Saratoga/Lake George area is the spot. I feel qualified to endorse the attractions, since when I am not fishing or hunting, I’m performing music at many of the area’s top resorts and restaurants. Though my profession as a traveling musician has allowed me to fish all over North America, my heart is still at home fishing the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park. Let’s start with Lake George, which is a large deep-water lake that is the ultimate finesse bass water. This beautiful 32-mile-long glacially carved lake has rock shorelines and is speckled with islands that provide endless bass structure. Lake George has AAA reservoir water quality and is crystal clear. Light 6- to 8-pound fluorocarbon line is a must while drop-shotting 30- to 50-foot rocky bottoms for big numbers of smallmouth and some nice 4-pound-plus fish. When drop-shotting I prefer natural presentation baits like the Berkley’s Gulp! Nemesis in the Smelt color. The lake temperature remains cool all year, and shaky-head worm presentations or small bass jigs will score a mix of largemouth and smallmouth in ultra-clear 20- to 40-foot depths. This is a great training ground for teaching your family or friends to fish. Shore fishing is a bonus, and many others and I make trophy catches all year from shore. I rely on my Costa sunglasses on this lake as much as my Lowrance Sonar. It’s so clear that I can watch strikes in 20 feet of water. I keep three pairs of Costas on board. I prefer yellow lenses for sunrise, low light and cloudy days. These lenses work wonders sighting fish and contrasting bottom structure. I use blue mirror on bright days and amber green mirror lenses for most other situations on the lake. Just to the north of Lake George, Lake Champlain offers everything a fisherman can imagine. Many experts rank Champlain among the top fisheries in the country for largemouth and smallmouth bass. You can fish just about any presentation in this vast lake, which combines natural and man-made structure like sunken ships, submerged train tracks and dock cribbings. My fishing concentrates on the southern end of the lake, where the water is usually very stained. Vast water chestnut beds yield many 5-pound-plus largemouth bass. Heavy abrasion-resistant line is a must; I prefer fluorocarbon or braid, depending on presentation. I normally punch the weeds with 1- or 2-ounce tungsten and big 10-inch Power Bait or Yum worms. Dark colors work best. Topwater and flipping are also go-to tactics, with countless backwaters providing breathtaking views and heart-pounding hook sets. To the south, Saratoga Lake is much smaller than George or Champlain. It is slightly stained and can be highly pressured but still provides large numbers of largemouth in the 3- to 5-pound range. Dense concentrations of cabbage and mixed milfoil create great opportunities for tossing plastics and jigs on the edges of long weed lines. Saratoga Lake’s close proximity to the City of Saratoga Springs makes it an ideal morning or evening getaway for those visiting during track season, which lasts through Labor Day. While the tourist season winds down, the fish really turn on, which make for some magical days in fall. The big lakes are great, but to me the gems of this area are the smaller lakes and ponds I learned to fish on. The unique chance to toss a lure to unpressured fish on public waters is a reality. The Adirondack Park features countless opportunities perfect for canoe and kayak fishing. With today’s lightweight watercraft, you can be alone with 2- to 5-pound bass after just a half-mile hike to numerous ponds and lakes. Many canoe and kayak waters are also roadside or within a state park. New York does a wonderful job providing trailhead access and parking areas for anglers with car-top boats. Research access at www.dec.ny.gov. The amount of good bass water in the Saratoga/Lake George is staggering. With its proximity to so many metropolitan centers, a short drive up I-87 can have you setting hooks on some beastly bass in no time.
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f you’re looking for some spectacular fly fishing for toothy critters, mako sharks are tough to beat as a game fish. They can be found pretty much worldwide, but right now is the time of year to visit southern California, where shortfin mako sharks show up off the coast every year within easy range for fly rodders with a small skiff. The mako shark is one of saltwater fly fishing’s outstanding but unappreciated game fish. Found on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, a smaller mako in the 20- to 30-pound range can be the perfect-sized fish for the beginning saltwater fly fisherman. Of course, fishing for sharks is a tad different than fishing for bluegills in your Uncle Ned’s farm pond, and the equipment also differs. First, you’ll need a boat, preferably a boat over 18-feet that can handle fairly choppy seas. Most center-consoles will do; however, a skiff with a beam of 8 feet or wider and a not-too-deep V will settle in the water better and will reduce pitch and roll to a minimum, offering a much more stable casting platform. A good chum line is the most effective way of attracting makos to within casting distance of your boat. Chumming attracts the larger makos and will place you in the position of being able to sight-cast to them. Into a chum bag, place the belly sections or fresh carcasses of tuna, bluefish or bonito, then place the bag into a milk crate or 5-gallon bucket and lower this mess over the side. Then sit back and listen for the musical score from the movie “Jaws” to begin. You won’t have long to wait once that chum slick begins to spread. Ideally, you should use fresh carcasses, but store-bought chum will suffice. One bit of important advice: Less is more when chumming; you don’t need much; no matter how small the slick, a shark can smell it from
miles away. Now that you have the boat and chum, the next thing to do is find a mako. On the West Coast, we are fortunate to have the continental shelf only a few miles offshore. On the east coast, you’ll have to venture a bit farther offshore. Keep your eyes peeled for working birds and surface-busting bait; constantly check the water temperature looking for readings between 66 and 70 degrees. But, be patient when chumming. I will wait at least an hour or an hour and a half before moving to another spot, but there have been occasions when the sharks made their appearance within a few minutes of 1 ½ hours. Once in the slick, makos will stick around for most of the fishing day. Drifting allows you to cover more water and in the process, attract more makos to your boat. By choosing the right season, having the right chum and chumming the right areas, you can count on hooking and releasing a good number of makos during the course of a single day on the water.
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1,000-Pound Tournament Hammerhead Shatters Texas Record Photo courtesy of Texas City La Marque Jaycees/Facebook nglers hauled some big sharks out of the Gulf of Mexico during this year’s Texas City Jaycees Tackle Time Fishing Tournament. Chief among those sharks was a 1,033-pound great hammerhead that shattered a 37-year-old Texas state record. Tim McClellan obviously took first place for the giant shark he entered in the annual fundraising tournament for the Texas City La Marque Jaycees. The tournament awards the top three fish in multiple inshore, offshore and youth divisions. This year, it ran June 30 – July 9, and 964-pound and 817-pound tiger sharks rounded out the top three in the shark division. McClellan’s fish beat out the 871-pound Texas state record great hammerhead, which was caught by Mark Johnson in July of 1980. The current IGFA world record great hammerhead weighed 1,280 pounds. It was caught from the other side of the Gulf by Bucky Dennis fishing out of Boca Grande, Fla. in May 2006. Texas City is on Galveston Bay, just southeast of Houston, and offers easy access to the open Gulf of Mexico through the pass between Galveston and Goat islands.
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