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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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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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he South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAC) recently issued a news release stating that they have approved a request to NOAA Fisheries that would allow fishermen access to red snapper in federal waters off the coast of the Carolinas, Georgia and the east coast of Florida. The Council is requesting that NOAA Fisheries allow an interim annual catch limit (recreational and commercial) of 42,510 fish for 2017 via an emergency rule. The annual catch limit would allow for a recreational mini-season with six to 12 days of fishing over a few weekends beginning in late October. The recreational bag limit would be 1 fish per person/day with no minimum size limit. The recreational sector is allocated 71.93 percent of the total catch limit of 42,510 fish for 2017. The Council also approved measures in Amendment 43 to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan with
the intent to have a red snapper season in 2018. If allowed, the recreational fishery would open the second Friday in July (July 13, 2018) and the commercial fishery the second Monday in July (July 9, 2018). SEDAR 41 is 805 pages and contains all the information on how the South Atlantic Council arrives at the numbers of fish that fishermen are allowed to catch. During the last season in 2014, biology tables were set up at the boat ramps to assess the red snapper stock. We fished in this last season and believed that the council was interested in how many older, breeding red snapper were available. We noted that the only fish that were making it to the biology table were the older, large fish and no one brought in the smaller red snapper to be assessed. As a result of this, there was a spike in the number of older fish being included in the council’s data. They assumed that fishermen had been discarding the smaller red snapper, allowing them to become dead discards, to catch the larger snapper. The council believed that the dead discards were greater than the allocated number of red snapper to be caught and therefore closed red snapper harvest for 2015 and 2016. During the 2017 season there will also be biology tables to assess our catch. Please be responsible fishermen and report all your catches, large and small, and also the ones you released. Private recreational fishermen will also have an opportunity to report their catch information as part of a voluntary pilot project using the mobile iAngler tournament app. Dr. Duval, of the SAC, is recommending practices such as moving off areas when you have caught your limit and if you need to release fish to use a descending device. Washington state, Oregon and California recently mandated fish descending devices for all bottom fishing. California reopened rock fish harvest after a study using descending devices showed that mortality was significantly reduced when using a descending device. There are several other states currently looking at mandating fish descending devices. There are many fish descending devices on the market. A good one is the Fish Saver by Roy’s Electric Reels. For more information, go to Fishsaverdevice.com.
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orld-class sportfishing and the sexy big-game species get a lot of attention on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, and for good reason. However, the inshore fishing can be just exciting. It is action-packed and diverse, utilizing different techniques to target more than a dozen different species. The main target of inshore anglers in Costa Rica is the hard-hitting and powerful roosterfish. They will smash artificials, and even topwater plugs, but the easiest way to catch them is with live bait. We bridle a live runner, sardine, lookdown or even a skipjack tuna on a 9/0 Trokar circle hook. Slow trolling around rocky structure or along beaches is a surefire way to draw strikes. Once hooked, the average 20-pound rooster is as ferocious as it is beautiful, and these beasts can get a whole lot bigger than average. We very often encounter fish in the jack family, including jack crevalle and different species of trevally in many of the same areas as the roosterfish. These can also be caught on live bait but are even more responsive than roosterfish to topwater baits such as poppers and stick baits. The lures are rigged with one or two in-line hooks from Lazer Sharp. We replace the factory treble hooks, which makes the fight much cleaner, the fish handling safer and does a lot less damage to the fish. These are fast fish, and quick retrieves often get the fish’s attention. Topwater does also work for smaller roosterfish, but the larger ones are harder to lure to the surface. Not so for the snappers, including cubera snapper, which will rise from 100 feet to smash a well-worked popper. This is one of the ultimate challenges in inshore fishing. They dive right back down to the rocks, often leaving the angler with a cut leader. Heavy popping gear, with 80- to 100-lb. line is necessary for the big ones. We have put 44 pounds of drag on big cuberas, and they keep going like there is no drag at all! Jigging is also a popular and fun technique we use a lot. Jacks,
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over rolling hills until we at last reached the bottom. Before the stream met the loch, I assembled my trusty 5-weight, tied on a Prince Nymph and cast. To my delight, a wild brown trout eagerly nailed the fly as I crawled it back to me. Relaying this story gave me a bit of credibility back at the Trout Anglers Club. I received an invitation to join them on their last outing of the year to Loch Leven, home to Lochleven Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was held prisoner. I went out with club members and fished from a “clinker” – an old wooden rowboat that had been fitted with an outboard. Once a world-renowned brown trout fishery, the loch has fallen victim to farm runoff. Although a majestic place to practice casting, we caught no fish that day. Hungry for more, I recruited my friend Joe Bell from the club, whom I fished with on Loch Leven, to go on a salmon expedition on the River Earn one Saturday. Although not the most expensive river to fish in the area, we were taken good care of by the ghillie Sandy MacIntosh, a short man with rosy cheeks who dressed in green overalls. He treated us to coffee with whiskey in the lodge before walking us along the river, showing us the best spots from which to cast. Even though none of the four people Sandy hosted that day landed a fish, getting A Scottish grayling, prized for brilliant, shimmering dorsal fins—from the River Tweed. the full experience of fishing a Scottish river is something I will never forget. ther the castle nor any museum, but the EdMy greatest achievement fishing in Scotland inburgh Trout Anglers Club, the meeting grounds of a group of likeminded individuals came on an individual trip. Early one morning, bound by a common love of fish and drink. I I boarded a train to the town of Galashiels, in was welcomed by Alex Bell, the president, and the Borders area near England. I hopped off the introduced myself to the members who were train, took a bus for a bit, then hitchhiked the rest intrigued to meet an eager young American of the way to the famed River Tweed—one of the angler. Over a few pints and games of snook- premier salmon rivers in Scotland. Salmon seaer, I listened to fish stories and soaked in the son was over, though, and I was there for graywisdom of how and where to fish in Scotland. ling—a less targeted species and subsequently far All inland water of the United Kingdom is cheaper to get a permit for. I searched the waprivately owned, which means fishing requires ter by Czech nymphing, which is high-sticking written permission—usually at a fee—from heavy flies along the very bottom. With less than the landowner. This cultivates an exclusive an hour of daylight left, I finally felt a tug and spirit for the sport; the best runs are often ex- set the hook in a mouth of a beautiful grayling. pensive to fish for the day. At the same time, There is nothing like the feeling of success on a An arsenal of rods primed and ready for salmon competition for business encourages land- self-guided fishing trip. fishing on the River Earn. Those are the highlights of my time fly fishowners to take good care of their fisheries. Many times a full-time “ghillie” is hired to take ing Scotland, where the sport itself emerged. I made many friends, some with legs and some care of the water. uring the fall of 2016, I had the immense My first catch in Scotland came the next with fins, and saw some of the most beautiful privilege of living in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Apart from whiskey, kilts weekend on a hike on Mt. Roshven, which over- rivers and country in the world. If you ever have and bagpipes, Scottish culture also lays claim to looks Lochailort, a sea loch on the northwest the chance to visit the northernmost nation of the origins of fly fishing. Although historians dis- coast of Scotland. After a four-hour adventure the United Kingdom, leap at the opportunity. agree about where and when fly fishing began, to the summit, my two friends and I found our The people, the land, and the fish there are unlike there is strong evidence to suggest that Scotland way down the mountain by following a trickle anywhere else, and you’ll be sad to leave them. gave birth to the sport centuries ago. Fly fishing of water until it grew is heavily rooted in Scottish history, and the wa- into a stream. It led us For more Fly Fishing in Scotland, go to down the side of the ters of Scotland still teem with beautiful fish. My first stop exploring Edinburgh was nei- mount into a valley,
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hen I first started fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, I researched the necessary tackle and what I might catch and tried to memorize the different species. But really, I just hoped to catch anything big. I knew I would be fishing exclusively from the beach and had my sights set on a bull red or nice gator trout, and if a shark happened along so much the better. With unrealistically high expectations and hopes to match, when I felt the first strike I knew it had to be something good. To my surprise, my surf rod didn’t strain under the massive weight. The drag refused to peel. Images of Spencer Tracy in “The Old Man and the Sea” did not flash before my eyes, as whatever hit my bait most assuredly had gotten off. The only sign that a
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fish was still on was the slightest wiggle, an almost imperceptible headshake. The fish I hauled in was pale and reminded me of the redhorse suckers we used to spear just before trapping season in Wisconsin. It was not glamorous in any way and certainly not magazine cover worthy. Worse, I didn’t even know what it was! After all the time spent looking at pictures of cobia, speckled seatrout and big redfish, I had no idea what this fish was. Checking my cheat sheet, it looked like a whiting, or more accurately Gulf kingfish, but I wasn’t sure. An older gentleman fishing a short walk down the beach confirmed my suspicions and added that they’re pretty good to eat. Soon, every tick of the rod tip resulted in yet another whiting. I downsized my gear to a budget 7-foot Okuma combo spooled with 15-lb. Berkley Big Game and a flouro leader. A Carolina rig with a 1-oz. barrel sinker and 1/0 circle hook topped off with bits of shrimp turned me into a whiting catching machine. Shrimp and clams, or similarly scented Fishbites, are excellent baits for these coastal croakers. Whiting are relatively small, opportunistic bottom feeders, and using light tackle helps detect the slightest bite. In the spring, whiting migrate north along the Florida Gulf Coast only to make the return trip migrating south in the fall. The fall fishing can be fast and furious as large schools migrate south. Casting into the first trough, usually within 30 yards (or less) from shore, makes this a great fish for kids to target too. Of course the whiting, in all its plainness, is one of the best eating fish in the Gulf. To add credence to my humble opinion, a past fish fry ended with my daughter asking for more chicken! To this day we often refer to whiting as the chicken of the sea… Sorry Charlie! After 17 years of surf fishing, I have a lot of equipment and have caught a fair number of whiting. Occasionally, when the wind is right and the stars align, I get to return the favor as the older gentleman down the beach – and if it’s a whiting, I let them know that they’re pretty good to eat too!
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he ninth Annual Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open was held September 29-30 at the River Palm Cottages and Fish Camp in Jensen Beach. This year, 170 anglers participated. Due to popular demand, the tournament was broken into two separate divisions; Guided and Unguided. Open to both children and adults, it is the largest inshore fishing tournament along the Treasure Coast. A Captain's Party and family barbeque was also held attracting more than 400 people over the
tournament weekend. The Open is named after longtime Martin County resident Michael Shields, who died at the age of 23 from bone cancer. It followed a catch and release format, with separate categories for snook, tarpon, trout, and redfish. The Open is held each September to raise critically-needed funds for Project LIFT and this year funds will be restricted to the new girls program, The Willow Project. The Willow Project is designed for young ladies of middle and highschool ages 12-19 who have chosen unhealthy behaviors as a result of
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ish Heads of Stuart has announced two tournaments for the Treasure Coast’s approaching the 2017/2018 Sailfish season, the relaunch of the “Quickie” and the fifth annual Fish Heads of Stuart Sailfish Invitational. Center stage for both tournaments will be Sailfish Marina of Stuart, home of Fish Heads. The Quickie is a “shout out” to the predecessor tournament. For years, the Quickie was a tournament crowd favorite and Fish Heads owner Brent Kane thought it fitting to bring this event back to the forefront of Stuart’s Sailfish tournaments. Sticking with Stuart’s tournament tradition, the Quickie is a dead bait and conventional reel tournament. Setting the Quickie apart from other tournaments however, is its anglerfriendly format—Hook and Hand – no problem. This is a fun easy to fish, two-day tournament. Looking to build upon the success of previous Fish Heads Sailfish Invitational tournaments and grow participation, this year’s tournament has been modified to include live
bait. Dead baiters will score 300 points per release. Live baiters will score 200 points per release. The Sailfish Invitational is a three fishday tournament and retains its very angler friendly nature. A few more changes in format were also announced by Kane, “This year we open the tournaments to three inlet departure opportunities, St. Lucie, Fort Pierce and Jupiter. Departure times are earlier and return times are later, giving plenty of time to get out and back without beating up you or your boat regardless of inlet.” Fishing hours remain the same: 8:30 a.m. lines in – 3:30 p.m. lines out. Tournament prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place finishers. The dates for the Fish Heads of Stuart Inaugural Quickie are Nov. 27-29. Dates for the Fish Heads of Stuart 5th Annual Sailfish Invitational are Dec. 14-17. For more information, contact Fish Heads of Stuart at (772) 220–6008 or email info@fishheadsofstuart.com.
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appy November Treasure Coast fish fans, I hope there is a lot for you to be thankful for this month. Unfortunately, I know, good weather, and clean water are not two things that jump to the front of the list after such a difficult September and October. But don't lose hope, November should change all of that for the better. With hurricane season almost behind us, and hopefully record amounts of rainfall as well, cooler waters and the northwest winds of fall should/will bring, sails, wahoo, dolphin, blackfin tuna and virtually every other species of Atlantic fish migrating down our coast and reefs. This time of year, is traditionally when we go back to trolling, although
the last few years, more and more people have been putting up the kites with a spread of live bait and enjoying great days of fishing that way too. Bait is usually pretty consistently caught this time of year as long as it hasn't been too rough, and the water isn't too turned up and dirty. Capt. Bill Shuda's "Home Port Charts" offer a number of great bait catching spots, along with all the best local reefs and wrecks. Chart 36 is our area and having one on board is a must. While trolling or live baiting this month, we would typically focus along the Six Mile and Eight Mile reefs along with areas and wrecks that hold bait in the 75-to-175-foot range, but if that doesn't seem to pan out, it could definitely be worth running a little further out this year. Keep an eye out for faint color changes and barely visible tide lines. North tide plays a pretty big role in getting bites and usually you'll find that starting just a few miles off the beach, but the last few months there have been days when the tide is actually moving south or there’s a down-tide out as far as 10 miles. Situations like this usually don't make for great days of trolling or live baiting, but if you're prepared, you can really have special deep-water bottom fishing on these days. I always have a few R&R Tackle
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deep-drop rigs on board along with squid chunks. They have a glow bead and the hooks seem to maintain a better ratio than most, so we lose less fish bringing them up. We use Fin Nor 50 Marquesa reels on a Blackfin Bottom Rod and it's the perfect combo for 65-365. I encourage hand-cranking in anything less than 500 feet for the preservation of the species and in order to not spin them off when you're reeling them in too fast. We have even been dropping down as deep as 1,600feet manually for daytime swordfish our last few trips and it is amazing what today's reels, rods and lines are
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he inshore fishing should be good and the water temps will be dropping due to cold fronts pushing down, typical for this time of year. The season change fires up the local species and early arrivals of the winter species will be making their appearance. In the surf, pompano, blues and macs will be showing up in big numbers once we get into a couple good cold fronts. Sand fleas or Doc
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ovember's near coastal seascape will be shaped by the seasonal arrival of cold fronts that will push down into the Florida peninsula from northern environs. These fronts typically have a windy character and frequently present strong velocity winds that often times blow for several days on end. “Fresh” breezes of 20 knots will create a rough and choppy ocean during this calendar month, prompting fishing crews to use discretion on marginal or prohibitive weather days. User-
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Goofy jigs work well for pompano, cut bait or Kroc spoons is best for the blues and anything green and shiny for the macs. Early November is the time to target big trout on the “edges”. These edges can be a 12-inch hump in the grass flat or a sandy bar and can be very effective for the big trout to find comfort and ambush prey. Most effective lure will be a soft plastic on a ¼-ounce jig head, work the lure with short twitches mimicking injured bait or fleeing bait. Also, medium-size topwater plugs will draw aggressive strikes and froth up the water to bring a good memory for later. Snook will start moving to the local bridges as the deeper water will have cleaner saltier water on the bottom. Live bait fished on the bottom or a jig fished slow
Fishing around the bait schools in the Indian River produced a nice snook for Matt Poland with Capt. John Young.
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bouncing off the bottom will be the ticket. Fish the bridge pilings or rocky bottom for sheepshead and black drum. Give the bait a little scent by
temperature transitions in the ocean, east of Stuart, will allow the water column to become populated with the first wave of winter fish visitors. Snapper, grouper, king mackerel, sailfish, and mahi (just to name a few) will shuffle positions along area reef zones in search of baitfish, cover, and quality water conditions. Several species of grouper and snapper will lead the target species hit list and be found tight to reef structures in 50-to-150-feet of water. Naturally occurring reef lines in 70-to-140feet will be the go-to-zones for fishing during this period, and will become more desirable as these structures are enhanced by current edges, temperature changes, and/ or baitfish that develop over top, or Lady anglers rule aboard the Safari 1. Nice mutton snapper along these reefs. Surface condition caught by Nikki Lee Leserra aboard the Safari 1. like these, that coincide with PHOTO CREDIT: Safari 1 Deep Sea Fishing. “structure”, will be one’s best bet for friendly weather “windows” will between the passages of these successful fish catching throughout open for brief periods and allow frontal boundaries. Air temperature the water column, during the month for offshore surgical strikes, in changes and the resultant of November.
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Capt. Charlie Conner
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ovember is always a fun month to enjoy the fishing along the Treasure Coast. We are in the middle of our winter transition and you can also count on cooler temperatures that will start the thermometer sliding when it comes to the water temps as well. The days will remain nice and warm, but the nights will become cooler this month. It’s time to change your fishing tactics out on the water. We enjoyed a very mild winter this past year and hopefully it will be the same again this winter. The fall mullet run will continue into November and bring lots of action to the inlets, rivers and beaches throughout the area. Trout will continue to be a target of many anglers. The trout bite will be good on the flats, but you must move to the deeper areas as the
winter for hooking up on temperatures cool the a redfish. We had a record water down. Look for them year for over slot redfish to be in three to six feet this year. The population of water this month. My continues to grow in our favorite lures are D.O.A. area. shrimp or Deadly Combos Docks and bridges when trout fishing. Don’t will hold black drum, forget to fish the sand holes sheepshead and the sand and drop offs on the flats. perch should also show up Many sand holes are much this month. Live or dead deeper than the flat and shrimp always works best you can expect some nice on these fish. I love fishing fish to be hiding in them docks this time of year. waiting for that easy meal You just never know what to drift by. Harbor Branch might be lurking under is especially productive one. I fish my lures from for me during this time of up tide of the dock, so that year, as well as the Midway Rhys Burke with one of his trout that he it will stay under the dock. Road area. The pompano caught while fishing with brother, Cameron, and You only have to twitch are beginning to return dad, Mike, during the Michael Shields Memorial it and can fish it much to the river and will be a Inshore Open. His smile tells the whole story! longer that way. It’s always favorite target for anglers a challenge in getting a throughout the winter. PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Charlie Conner. fish out from under one, When fishing the surf, use sand fleas or clams and the same in spillways when the water is running but the excitement is well worth it. the river. Don’t forget to try a Doc’s over them. They can be another You should still find some flounder Goofy Jig for the pomps. Many are very productive area for snook. around on the sand flats of the inlet located when they skip behind the Redfish can be found hanging under and river. The mackerel, bluefish boat wake. Keep your eyes open for mangroves during the day and will and jacks will fill up the inlet this strike a D.O.A. 2¾-inch shrimp month. Most shiny lures will work them. The snook bite will continue to be or C.A.L. jerk bait. You might also on these predators. You can also find good, especially at night. The inlet, find some hanging under some of them hanging in the channels up jetties, bridges and docks around the the docks around the river. Look for around Harbor Branch. It might be river will be holding snook. Lighted them in shallow water, as long as the breezy out there, but the fish will be docks are very popular when night sun keeps the temperatures warm. I feeding! As always, remember, fishing fishing. Live baits, Bait Busters love the C.A.L. grub tails this time of and Terror Eyz are very popular year around the mangroves. A gold is not just another hobby, it's an for snook fishing. Don’t forget the spoon can be another good lure in ADVENTURE!
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his month should be the turning point for inshore fishing. The sheepshead, black drum and croakers should start showing up around the Fort Pierce Inlet and the area bridges. Use small live shrimp or fiddler crabs fished on a #2 long shank hook with an 18-inch piece of 20-pound leader and just enough weight to hold the bottom. Try places
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he summer months are gone and we now have November upon us. It is now the time of year that cool fronts will start coming in and small boaters will need to watch the forecast. On the days that are not good for a long run offshore, just look outside the inlets. Big schools of Spanish mackerel will be arriving (also called Spanish macks). These fish are fun to target and great on the table. When exiting your inlet, just look for birds diving into schools of fish on the surface. The Spanish mackerels will school around the glass minnows and while they are eating, you will see the Spanish mackerels jumping out of
PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Joe Ward.
like the North and South bridges or around the water treatment plant. The Spanish macks and bluefish should also start towards the end of the month. Look for the bait and the
birds around the inlet and you will find the fish. These fish will take anything shiny like a Gotcha, flash jigs or a spoon. For live bait, try a finger mullet free lined with a 2/0 or
the water. Spanish mackerels will eat shrimp, but the best way to hook up these fish is to troll a small spoon around the schools or cast a small spoon, mylar jig or shiny top water lure into the school. When doing this, troll at about two-to-three knots or reel the lure fast. A small Clark Spoon or Drone Spoon from 1.5-inches to 2-inches is a good size. I suggest using a 2-inch piece of #3 wire between your lure and leader to prevent losing your lures to the sharp teeth of these Spanish mackerel. A good setup for catching these fish would be a light 10-to-15-pound rod and reel matched with up to 12-pound mainline and a 20-pound leader. When located, these are a great fish for kids to have a good time catching. Just remind them that Spanish mackerel have sharp teeth, and depending on the child’s age, they may need help with removing the hooks. When the conditions allow, you can run offshore and the mahi should be heading south again. This time of year, I have found that you don’t have to go beyond depths of
80-to-100 feet to find mahi. I usually start looking for them when reaching depths of 60 feet. Trolling ballyhoo is a known method for finding and catching these fish, but if live baits are available, it is always a good idea to bring some along for when the mahi are located. Troll ballyhoo at 5-to-7 knots, naked or with colored skirts to cover more ground when searching. When mahi are located around floating debris or weedlines, switch to some live bait to start a feeding frenzy. If you choose to troll a weedline with live bait, lower your trolling speed to idle speed and try to keep the weedline on one side of your boat to avoid getting your live bait hung up in the weeds. When a hooked mahi gets boat side, leave him in the water to see if a school is around, and if so, they will stay with the hooked one and you can pitch baits to them and catch a few more. Enjoy your time on the water and be safe. Do your homework and check the weather forecasts before going out. Remember, if in doubt, head in and fish the inlet! Catch them up!
a 3/0 live bait hook and remember to use a small piece of wire leader. The snook fishing should remain steady around the bridges and in the turning basin. Live baits like a pinfish, pigfish or a white bait will be hard to beat. As the water temps start to cool, try throwing a Flair Hawk at the jetty, the walls and around the bridge fenders. The trout and redfish action around the flats will be good in the morning and evening. Live shrimp fished under a popping cork for the trout and a piece of cut ladyfish for the reds. And, as usual there will be plenty of jacks and ladyfish all over the place and they will be taking just about anything you can throw at them.
Kayden from Georgia came down for some mahi action. He hooked up this 18- pound mahi on a live sardine in 80 feet of water fishing out of the Fort Pierce Inlet. PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Danny Markowski.
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Capt. Gus Brugger
Pattern Setter Charters (772) 360-6787 www.WelcomeToSebastian.com
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ore than our share of rain this fall has Sebastian’s inshore waters high and tannin stained and the fish love it. From the freshwater spillways to the mouth of the inlet, the dark waters are the backdrop for the daily interaction of predator and prey. Sebastian River – Snook, tarpon and largemouth bass are holding in the outflows of the spillways looking for disoriented baitfish that are sucked over or caught in the man-made turmoil. Snook numbers will continue to increase in the Sebastian River as water temps fall and the linesiders instinctively work their way into the backwater winter refuges. Jacks and tarpon will continue to follow schools of mullet as they come and
go from the river early and late in the day. Sharp November cold fronts, if they occur, will push a variety of species into the Sebastian River; including gator sized trout and even pompano. Indian River Lagoon – The high water levels left in the wake of hurricane Irma will allow anglers access to backwater mudflats where redfish, seatrout and snook like to ambush baitfish along the mangroves. Pitching D.O.A. shrimp and jerk baits along the mangroves will draw strikes from snook, as well as trout and reds. Topwater plugs, jerk baits, and gold spoons are great choices for open water reds and trout that will generally shadow mullet schools on the shallow flats. If cold fronts push through the Sebastian area and water temperatures dip below 68 degrees, some of the best pompano action of the year can take place along the edges of the flats and channels and the drop-offs of the spoil islands. Goofy jigs in pink or yellow are the best bet. Sebastian Inlet – The inlet will continue to yield snook and redfish to live bait anglers both day and night. Pigfish, pinfish, croakers and shrimp are the baits of choice for inlet snook fishermen. Daytime anglers will find most of the fish
November cold fronts push big trout into the backwaters.
PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Gus Brugger.
along the shorelines and around the jetties. At night, most fishermen drift through the center of the A1A Bridge and have consistent success. The big draw to Sebastian Inlet in November is the flounder run. Depending on water temps, November, especially the week of Thanksgiving, has historically been the time for anglers to target flounder, some exceeding 10 pounds., throughout Sebastian Inlet. Live mullet and mud minnows are excellent baits, and jigs will do the trick as well.
Near Shore Atlantic – There will be calm days in the late fall, and when the opportunity arises it is worth a ride out the inlet and up or down the beach. Pelicans diving will give away the location of schools of mullet and greenies which could and should be shadowed by tarpon, sharks and big jacks. Diving terns are usually associated with schools of glass minnows a staple of the Spanish mackerel that are passing by on their southerly migration.
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ovember gets us past the storms, swells and dirty water of October and into some better fishing conditions. As a result, bottom fishing will pick up as snapper and grouper start to establish their winter patterns. We keep hoping for a quickie east coast red snapper fishing season in 2018. The SAFMC and NOAA have hinted at such, but no word at the time of this writing. Keep an ear open for an announcement on this matter. Snapper fishing really heats up in the 90-foot range. Other species like grouper, trigger fish, and cobia will be taken in this area too. For red snapper, look for the larger red marks on your sonar suspended a few feet off the bottom. The ARS is an easy fish to find with your electronics in this way. If you don’t want to anchor, try a whole squid presented on a three-way rig. Put the squid on so that it flows through the
Chris and his father had an exciting time fighting this handsome bull dolphin out of Sebastian on the Reef Gypsy. The fish hit a ballyhoo with a green and yellow feather skirt in 160 feet of water. November can produce some banner days of trolling without the fishing pressure of spring. PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Randy Lang.
water when drifting. Twisting is the kiss of death. A frozen cigar minnow or Spanish sardine will usually draw a strike at anchor. Trolling should improve for us in the Gulf Stream with November’s cleaner water. Although not considered a banner trolling month, dolphin, wahoo and sailfish will be taken by those who get out and drag some baits. There will be less
fishing pressure this time of year. Out of Sebastian, the edge of the Gulf Stream usually falls at about 180 feet (give or take a couple miles). This is a good area to work over thoroughly. As usual, look for sargassum weed and a color change. The best type of sargassum weed is that which forms a clear edge on one side. This gives away the location of a current rip and the fish will feed here. The less desirable
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“lazy weeds” are those that lay around an area and are not lined up. No matter what type of fishing you end up doing offshore, live bait is always a plus. If you are in a fishy looking area offshore and the fish won’t bite your trolled ballyhoo, try drifting a couple livies. Of course, a livie is golden when it is dropped down to the bottom on the reef. Often, there are threadfins (aka greenies) outside Sebastian Inlet near the tide line. If near the surface, greenies will create small splashes that look like someone flicked the water with their finger. Deeper schools will show up on the depth finder as large red masses. Cast a sabiki rig into them and twitch the rod. SISA reefs out of Sebastian also hold good bait. Spanish sardines and cigar minnows will hold on the artificial reef. Drop a #6 green glow sabiki rig down with a two-tofour-ounce lead weight. Tip the sabiki with small pieces of squid tentacles to pick up other baits like pinfish and blue runners. Bethel Shoal buoy to the south of Sebastian is another good bait for bait. Use the small green sabiki rigs with flourocarbon leaders here. The bait can be finicky at the buoy sometimes. Best of luck out there and remember: “When life gets hectic, stay calm and go fishing!”
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Capt. Nathan M. Shellen Okeechobee Bass Guide Service (772) 501-6886 Okeechobeebassfishing.com sjmike7@aol.com
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ctober has arrived here in Florida and that means pumpkins, Halloween, and finally the start to some of cooler weather for some much-needed relief for bass and man. It has been another very hot summer here in Florida but we have had a hurricane and TONS of rain and the water level is going to be high enough to get us through the winter and spring. The current lake level is at 17ft +/-. Several of the bass caught this past week were very fat and their bellies were swollen with roe, whether they went ahead and completed spawning is anyone’s guess. The bass have already started moving toward the grass beds chasing bait so the spawning season
It is shaping up to be another awesome season here on the Big “O” and there should be plenty of water to fish and bass to catch. PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Nathan M. Shellen.
will be just around the corner. Tin House Cove, Buckhead Ridge and Kings Bar are good areas that are relatively near the ramp at Okeetantie park and easily accessible. Jig color selections vary greatly, peanut butter is a popular color, as are the more frequently heard of, chartreuse, white, pink and other combinations of the aforementioned colors. As with all fishing, confidence in your bait selection is essential; it will help one to be more efficient and exhibit patience if the fish are not responding. These bass will be holding anywhere there are grass
lines and reed patches before they move farther back in the grass flats, usually starting in December. Bass in the outside grass can be targeted with a variety of lures including spinnerbaits, swim jigs, Gambler Ace stick baits, and use pitching craw type baits in the isolated reed heads. I like to rig up with a Gambler 10-inch worm and a 1/4-ounce bullet weight and just start fishing any points and reed heads I can find. This is also a great time to get out there with some live bait (a.k.a. wild shiners) and catch good numbers of bass as they feed up and move toward winter and
spring spawning areas. When fishing with shiners, I like to target points of grass or the mouth of trails heading back into the grass. Be patient and let the bass come to you when you are fishing with live bait. By mid-October the snow birds started moving back into South Florida and this means there will be more boats at the ramps and on the water; take your time and be safe both on and off the water. It is shaping up to be another awesome season here on the Big “O” and there should be plenty of water to fish and bass to catch. If you are thinking of making a trip to Lake Okeechobee to fish with a guide, you should start getting dates nailed down and travel plans made, as days are booking up fast for the winter and spring time. As for now, it is still hot here on the lake, so be sure and drink plenty of water and use sunscreen on all exposed skin. Until the next report, good luck, tight lines, and Bucket Lips. I hope to see everyone on the water! Special thanks to the D.O.A Lures, Mercury Marine, Bow to Stern, Power Pole, Costa Del Mar sunglasses, and Okeechobee Fishing Headquarters for always being available and providing some high quality lures and equipment.
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other Nature can reign down on a state like Florida, but the fishing here will always remain strong. Lake Okeechobee came out very strong and it is looking like it is going to be a great season on the lake. We hope you enjoy this November Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Forecast. Many places in Florida had damage from Hurricane Irma rolling in. Lake Okeechobee did not see the damage many other locations in the state experienced. Minor damage to the grass fields occurred but much more positive impacts were felt.
and there is nothing more exciting than that while you are Florida bass fishing. We love to be tested and to have to put our knowledge to work. Moonshine Bay is one of those locations that are now going to be available to fish. We haven’t been back there in such a long time. Another major benefit to a rise in water levels is safe navigation. Before the storm, water levels were getting really low, producing dangerous areas of the lake to rise. Even though you should still be careful, it is much safer to explore all the waters on the Lake. We advise you still be careful of the floating debris that is around the lake. If you need help navigating, get with someone that can guide you through all the best waters to run. Be excited for this time of year. As the weather begins to cool down and the temperatures drop, the females will start to move in. The males already have been in the
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he land based angler will be very happy with the variety of fish that shows up in November. Pompano and flounder will be showing up around our jetties and beaches in good numbers. It's pretty hard to beat a double hook surf rig. Make sure a little yellow float above the hook and a piece of fish bites tipped with fresh clam is something you're using on the beach. Fishing around the jetties can be a different story. Fishing for the flounder and other species a live shrimp with a ¼-ounce or ⅜-ounce T&A jig head will definitely be my bait of choice. If I am going to use an artificial lure my choices would be a ¼-ounce Bass Assassin jig head with a Bass Assassin Sea Shad. Drunk Monkey or
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as active as the redfish Panhandle Moon will blowing up on your be my color of choice topwaters multiple for the flounder. The times before they artificial lure of choice finally grab it and the for the pompano will drag starts screaming be a ¼-ounce or a off your reel. Don't ⅜-ounce pompano jig forget to always from T&A Jigs. Pink pinch their tail. The and chartreuse will be legal-size limit and my color of choice. bag limit is one fish Now getting into per person per day the river. The mullet and the fish has to will still be around, measure 28-inches just maybe a little to 32-inches with a harder to find. But that pinch tale on the East could be a good thing. Coast of Florida. Now that the fish don't George Arman with a nice pompano while fishing with Also, don't forget have as many options his son, Jayson Arman from That's R-Man Land Based to have fun on the of food, the angler’s Fishing. The fish was caught using fish bites and fresh water because it is chances of catching clam on the beaches of the Treasure Coast. called fishing and not a good quality fish catching. Learning goes way up. Using PHOTO CREDIT: Jayson Arman. something every time topwater lures at first light will be very exciting because bait. Snook will also be on the menu, and meeting new people is always this time of year I find that I catch but remember that season closes in something that makes a good day of quite a few red fish on topwater December. Look for them to be just fishing. lures, which is always an awesome way to start your morning. Once the sun pops up, you want to go to a darker Bass Assassin lure.you’ll This time Discover how much fun of year, I find myself using a little have with Hobie. bit bigger bait. The Bass Assassin ® Powered by Hobie’sispatented MirageDrive, Die Dapper a little bit bigger ® then the Sea Shad. And I normally the Hobie Mirage Revolution 13 leaves KAYAK FISHING get quality fish on the bigger yourbetter hands free to
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INSHORE — November will bring on the cooler weather and give the fish some relief from the heat. Snook, redfish, trout, bluefish and Spanish mackerel should be on your radar. Kayak fishing the inlets, docks and seawalls will produce most of the inshore species. The bluefish and Spanish mackerel will prefer a fast presentation like ripping a spoon or jig across the upper water column. Snook and other mentioned species will be holding on the bridges and seawalls looking to pick off glass minnows and mullet. Kayak fishing can be challenging in some of these high current areas, but using Hobie kayaks like the ones we provide makes the experience a breeze. Offshore — Last month we had
the worst weather I can remember, most all days kept us inshore. Now with November coming around we again get into our normal windy season. Northeast winds will start to push through this month making the
Sealime Lure picking up a nice kingfish. PHOTO CREDIT: Brian Nelli.
surf an issue for each trip. When you hit the beach to go on an offshore kayak fishing trip, take some time and watch the waves. Most of the time you can see there is a pattern of a few big sets and a calm period. Time it out right, pedal that Hobie kayak hard and stay dry. Fish will start to move in shallow as the cold fronts push through. Look to target mahi, kings and sails in the 80-to-120-foot area trolling a Sealime Lure to pick up a few fish. Don’t forget about the bottom fishing as well. Muttons and yellowtails will be lurking in the 60-to-100-foot reef patches. Frozen sardines, live mullet and frozen gogs will work best. Check us out Pushin’ Water Kayak Charters on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube for all the latest adventures my clients and I get into. See you on the water!
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iving on the Treasure Coast can be surprisingly rewarding in November despite continued releases from Lake Okeechobee and the potential for passing fronts through the local area. Irma’s effects have passed and divers can expect plenty lobster, big grouper and less traffic on area reefs, and even blue water action, making this a great time to hit the water. No doubt freshwater has a big negative impact on the Intracoastal Waterway and the lagoon, but it is important to remember these releases do not affect reefs miles offshore, since the prevailing north current does a good job of flushing these plumes of brown water away. Dive sites away from local inlets, like the Bethel Shoal area of Fort Pierce
Divers can expect plenty lobster, big grouper and less traffic on area reefs, and even blue water action, making this a great time to hit the water.
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from islands in the path of Irma, Jose and Maria since they may hold big fish underneath. These floating oases attract pelagic species like mahi and tripletail and should always be investigated, given the opportunity. Late fall and winter months may also bring cooler air temps but many are surprised to learn water
PHOTO CREDIT: Steven Wood.
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Rosario wins October Treasure Coast Casters Senior Division Inshore Tournament N icholas Rosario’s one-pound mangrove snapper caught in the Treasure Coast Casters Senior Division Inshore Tournament on Sunday, Oct. 1, earned him firstplace honors and also biggest fish of the tournament. According to tournament organizers Cammie and Capt. Joe Ward, the inshore bite had been on and off all week. “With the water still a cross between a dark iced tea and chocolate milk color, it was amazing that our anglers caught as many fish as they did. But, only one angler caught a fish that was on our list, and that was a mangrove snapper.” No other fish on the catch list were weighed, giving Rosario the first-place win, earning him trophies, a swag bag and a Fishing Center gift card donated by longtime volunteers Pat and Gwen. This month Jake Lee and James Weichmann were welcomed to the group. Jake was a member of the Junior Division and moved up to the Senior Division. Boat volunteers this tournament, which Cammie and Capt. Joe would like to thank, included Brett Adams, Capt. Charlie Conner, Jason Franqui,
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Treasure Coast Caster of the Year, Michael Rochedieu, with his shirt and custom wrapped rod.
Nicholas Rosario with his one-pound tournament winning snapper. PHOTO CREDITS: Treasure Coast Casters.
Anna Green, Mark Lee, and Brandon Stubbs. In addition to the tournament fun, the group also participated in its yearly oyster shell bagging, a component of St. Lucie County’s inshore reef restoration program. Besides Senior Division anglers, a few guests also helped with the bagging--Treasure Coast Casters graduate DJ Markowski and his parents, Danny and Dorothy Markowski. After the oyster bagging was completed, custom personalized embroidered fishing shirts were distributed to the top three Treasure Coast Casters of the Year, which included Treasure Coast Caster of the Year Michael Rochedieu, Andrew Evans (second place) and Colt Krischke (third place). Boat volunteer Jason Franqui was also given a Treasure Coast Casters shirt and Michael Rochedieu also received a custom wrapped rod with his name on it, which was donated by JF Rods. Treasure Coast Casters offers experiences that educate young anglers on the importance of marine conservation, while maintaining a sustainable and healthy estuary and marine environment. The all-
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November 1
FAIR
Morning
November 22
FAIR
Evening
November 2
FAIR
Morning
November 23
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Evening
November 3
GOOD
Morning
November 24
GOOD
Evening
November 4
GOOD
Evening
November 25
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Evening
November 5
FAIR
Evening
November 26
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November 6
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Evening
November 27
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Morning
November 7
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Evening
November 28
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Morning
November 8
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Evening
November 29
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Morning
November 9
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Evening
November 30
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November 10
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Morning
November 11
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November 12
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Morning
November 13
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Morning
November 14
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Morning
November 15
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November 16
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November 17
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November 18
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November 19
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November 20
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November 21
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What do the ratings mean? POOR day basically means the fish will either steal all your bait or will not even touch your line. FAIR day means that you catch one or two fish but you will have to work hard to do so. GOOD day means that you will catch enough fish to feel gratified. BEST day means that you will catch something almost every time you cast your line in the water. SOURCE: The Old Farmers’ 2017 Almanac
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ovember marks the beginning of so many different exciting things for so many Floridians. Most people find pleasure in the ability to simply sit outside without breaking a sweat and being eaten alive by bugs. Fisherman look forward to the return of larger pelagic fish and for others the season brings return of business to their family-owned shop. However, I don't think anyone in Florida is more excited for November than my fellow kiteboarders. For kiteboarders, November marks the beginning of the more wind bearing cold fronts. The wind generated by these fronts can create world class kiting conditions. To get the most out of these approaching weather systems, kiters will need to make some preparations. During the summer months, light southerly sea breezes dominate. The equipment used for these conditions is usually quite large and
bulky as it usually requires the kiter to use a larger kite and larger board to generate enough power to ride. During the fall and winter months, higher wind equipment will be needed. This usually consists of smaller kites and smaller boards. A smaller kite generates less lift and a smaller board does not plane as easily. This allows the rider to maintain lift and speed more effectively. A common misconception is that higher winds are more dangerous and more difficult. Actually, higher winds up to about 20 knots make kiting easier and in some cases even safer than lighter winds, given the kiter has the proper equipment and training for the conditions. For kiters reading this article, I strongly recommend pumping up all of your smaller kites and letting them sit for a few hours. It is very common for the glue on the valves and seams to
Having your equipment in top shape will insure your experience is maxed out both on the water and in the air! PHOTO CREDIT: Lori Griffith.
fail in the summer heat. It is a horrible feeling when those world class conditions make their appearance and you are stuck on the beach watching your kite deflate in front of you. It is important to check that all of your emergency releases are functioning correctly. Even stainless steel and nylon release systems can become seized. I recommend going through the system and performing any recommended manufacture maintenance. This usually includes changing elastic parts and checking for build-up of salt or corrosion. Next, check all the bolts on your board, especially the screws holding your bindings or straps. Often, due to the summer heat and passage of time, the materials on the board will compress and this will cause the hardware on your foot straps and
fins to become loose. I recommend removing any fasteners, adding some blue lock tight, and then tightening to proper torque. If you find that any of your equipment is in disrepair or simply outdated, this is the best time of year to find deals on equipment. Manufactures are starting to release all of their 2018 equipment and 2017 equipment will be on closeout sales. As always, never kite outside of your abilities, and always be sure to give wide birth to other beach goers and water sports enthusiast. I hope you have a great start to the season! Jeremy Lund is lead instructor and owner of New Wave Kiteboarding at Sailfish Marina in Stuart, FL. (561) 633-9362 NewWaveKiteboarding.com
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP, LEFT: Tidal Creek leading away from Indian Hills outfall just five days post-Hurricane Irma; Bank of intact exclosure cages and repositioned cages on far shoreline; Deployment of Dixie Barge ; Tapegrass growing inside a cage post-Hurricane Irma.
Section in Okeechobee to improve the fish habitat in the creek and to improve water quality emptying into the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). Since January the FWC’s contractor, Sea & Shoreline, Inc., has been planting tapegrass in the creek. Although the tapegrass has been surviving and was starting to grow outside of the protective cages in which it was planted, Hurricane Irma displaced about half of the cages; plants inside were consumed by herbivores. The cages have been replaced and will be planted with tapegrass in the coming weeks. Hurricane Irma showed the effectiveness of the Indian Hills Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) in cleaning stormwater being discharged into the IRL but also showed the need to create oyster reefs waterward of the outfall. Prior to being discharged into the IRL, stormwater from a 1,242-acre basin gets filtered by a 17-acre rockpit. The STA was designed to remove solids and nutrients, and to reduce turbidity entering into the IRL. Five days after Irma affected the Treasure Coast, water still
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he St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program has been busy recovering from Hurricane Irma. Before the storm hit the Treasure Coast, the program had just started to fulfill the requirements of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) grant FWC 17-019 by deploying the 195-foot Dixie Barge in 170 feet of water. To add to the complexity of this reef, McCulley Marine Services will attempt to deploy 1,000 tons of secondary concrete on top of the Dixie Barge. Throughout the year, St. Lucie County has continued to collect materials from local construction projects. A diverse number of clean concrete objects, including bridge slab, bridge pilings, and reinforced concrete pipe will be added to the Dixie Barge to increase the complexity of the reef and increase the habitat availability for many different species of fish, including forage fish, juvenile fishes, and cryptic species. Although the ability to catch fish on St. Lucie County artificial reefs is of primary importance, the ability of our artificial reefs to provide other ecological functions (places for juveniles to grow, places for adults to spawn) is important in ensuring the continued high fish production on our reefs. Juveniles of deepwater species, such as snowy grouper and red snapper, have been detected on St. Lucie County artificial reefs. The deepwater location of the Dixie Barge Reef was chosen by advisory committee members to test whether this reef can support spawning populations of deepwater species. Although large numbers of deepwater grouper species and scamp have been detected utilizing deepwater artificial reefs, the Florida Atlantic University - Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (FAU-HBOI), in conjunction with Last Mango Fishing Charters will be conducting an FWC-funded fisheries independent assessment of mesophotic (deepwater) artificial reef fish assemblages to determine the ecological value of these assemblages. Hurricane Irma also impacted enhancement efforts on Moore’s Creek. For two years, the St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program has been working with the FWC’s Freshwater Wetlands
flowed from the STA’s outfall. The water was stained brown with tannins (a natural chemical found in plants) but otherwise clear. Snook, schooling finger mullet and gar could be seen swimming at the outfall. Even though water quality could support the survival of these three species, the continued flow of water from this outfall was capable of scouring adjacent seagrass beds. Deploying an oyster reef waterward of this outfall will help to deflect water from the outfall and should help regenerate seagrass growth in the area. For more information on the St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program, potential naming opportunities for the Dixie Barge Reef, or if interested in volunteering in the creation of the Indian Hills STA oyster reef, contact Jim Oppenborn, St. Lucie County Coastal Resources Coordinator, at oppenbornj@stlucieco.org or (772) 462-1713.
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he Stuart Sailfish Club (SSC) has announced the 64th annual Light Tackle Sailfish Tournament and 4th annual Florida Amateur Sailfish Championship will be held Dec. 7-10 and hosted at the Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort and Marina. Tournament Chair Charles Conigliaro, said the 2017 tournament will be a much more family-oriented event. “Fishing is a great family hobby so we wanted to be able to encourage families to participate in this year’s tournament,” Conigliaro said. “Kids will be able to enjoy all the amenities of the Marriott resort including pools, beaches, water activities, golf and more. We’re inviting all participants to bring their family and friends. It’ll be an incredibly fun weekend for everyone involved. As far as the tournament itself, this is one of Florida’s most popular tournaments and one of the largest purses with both professional and amateur Calcuttas. We promise no one will be disappointed in this tournament.” Conigliaro also wanted to remind everyone that the tournament is held for a great cause. “The Light Tackle Tournament raises money for the Stuart Sailfish Club’s Scholarship fund. Every year, the Club provides scholarships to six Martin County students who are furthering their education in the fields of Marine Science, Marine Biology or Marine Conservation.” The tournament will hold two divisions of competition, the Professional Division and an Amateur Division. The Professional Division will fish all three days
and the Amateur Division selects fishing any two of the three days. Conigliaro urges interested tournament participants to register early to take advantage of the preregistration discount, “Those who register no later than November 15th will receive a 10% discount off their registration fees.” Entry fee for the Amateur Division is $1,250, and entry fee for the Professional Division is $3,500. Due to the Stuart Sailfish Club’s not-forprofit 501(c)(3) status, registration fees and donations are tax deductible. In addition, the Marriott is offering free dockage to the first 15 pro boats that enter the tournament. The Club will host a kickoff party and nightly events. All registered participants will enjoy a complimentary daily breakfast beginning at 5:30 a.m. and a magnificent sit-down awards dinner. Times for the event are: Captain’s Party, Thursday night, Dec. 7 at 6:00 p.m.; Lines-in 8:30 a.m. and linesout 3:30 p.m. all three fishing days; Bragging-Bash, Friday night at 6:30 p.m. and Awards Banquet Sunday night at 8:00 p.m. The Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort and Marina is located at 555 N.E. Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996. Sponsorship and vendor table opportunities are available. For more information, to register early and for sponsorship and registration packages, contact the Stuart Sailfish Club at sailfish@stuartsailfishclub.com or call (772) 286-9373.
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altwater Sisters 32nd annual Lady Angler Tournament presented by the Stuart Sailfish Club was held October 13th and 14th at Pirate's Cove Resort and Marina in Port Salerno. The event featured a fishing team costume contest, live and silent auctions and a Street Legal Ready Golf Cart raffle.
TOURNAMENT Results
SaILfish Release 1st Place: Jennifer Cameron 2nd Place: Lisa Leonard Dolphin 1st Place: Leighann Brogan, 17.4-pounds 2nd Place: Sheri Mercer, 16.5-pounds Kingfish 1st Place: Jenna Jones, 7.68-pounds 2nd Place: Beth Hannen, 6.68-pounds Snapper 1st Place: Sarah McIlhinney, 3.8-pounds 2nd Place: Nikki Lesarra, 2.35-pounds Other Safari 1 Heaviest Fish: Sarah McIlhinney, Dolphin 7.3-pounds Top Angler: Jennifer Cameron, Floridian, 71.08 pts. Top Jr. Angler: Alexis McMath, Dolphin, 6.4-pounds Polly Whippen Lady Angler Members Trophy: Jennifer Cameron Golf Cart Raffle Winner: Rick Creech
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at Taylor Creek near Harbortown Marina at 6:30 p.m. and will proceed past the South Beach Causeway turning around at the Fort Pierce Inlet, then end at the Fort Pierce City Marina and Tiki restaurant at approximately 7:45 p.m. The Vero Beach parade will begin in the Intracoastal Waterway between the two bridges at 6 p.m. and finish at the Vero Beach City Marina. Viewing stations include Royal Palm Point and Vero Beach City Marina. Boats small and large are invited to participate. There is no fee to participate in the parade; all mariners are encouraged to decorate their vessels; and all vessels will receive a Captain’s Thank You gift bag. Awards for the best decorated vessels will be
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boats. Awards dinner and awards ceremony takes place on Dec. 3. All tournament events will be held Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina, which is located at 4307 SE Bayview Street, Stuart, FL 34997. Molly’s House will again this year benefit from tournament proceeds. Since 1996, Molly’s House has provided a warm and caring environment for patients and families in a medical crisis. For 20 years, Molly’s House has provided a home away from home for more than 17,000 people while they or a loved one were receiving medical treatment. For more information and to register online visit www.piratescovesailfishclassic.com or call (772) 287–2500.
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he 34th annual Vero Beach Fall Boat Show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Riverside Park in Vero Beach.
Boat dealers and suppliers from the local area will display their product lines and will have staff available to answer questions and help you get out on the water!
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The show has it all, from standup paddleboards and kayaks, deck boats and pontoon boats, shallow water skiffs and personal watercraft, to offshore fishing machines and cruisers, marine accessories and services, and nautical goodies. Finance and insurance representatives will be onsite. Food and refreshments will be available. Riverside Park is located at 3280 Riverside Park Drive in Vero Beach,
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he much-anticipated Stuart Seafood Festival returns to Memorial Park this November. Set for Nov. 18 and 19, the event promises fresh seafood, live music, nautical vendors and family entertainment. “Boating and fishing are a major
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bring blankets and chairs to relax on the green and enjoy the live music and entertainment. Several restaurants will be serving up fresh seafood, including Fresh Catch, Charlies Bar and Grill, and The Chive. The Stuart Seafood Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19. Advance tickets are available for $8; tickets will be $10 at the gate. Visit www. stuartseafoodfestival.com for a complete list of ticket outlets. Kids 12 and under are free and free PHOTO CREDITS: Leonard Bryant Photography. parking is available at designated lots celebrating our beloved community,” downtown. The festival is presented by said event organizer Lainey Ruskay. The two-day festival features Landshark and it benefits The Rivers musical acts Scott Benge, The Coalition. Hollidazed, 56 Ace Band, Bryce Allan Band, Soul Jam, The Kinnected For more information, visit and Hot Pink Band. www.stuartseafoodfestival.com Attendees are encouraged to or call (561) 847-2090.
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Are We Going Backwards with Management of Swordfish? By Chase Cornell
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ocial media is a powerful platform. In today’s world, just about anything you need to know (or not know) is literally in the palm of your hand. I will never forget when I read an article on Facebook some years back that the Bahamian government was entertaining the idea of allowing purse seining for yellowfin tuna in Bahamian waters. I was so shocked that an indiscriminate and unsustainable form of fishing could potentially be brought into a fishery I loved so dearly, that I opened up a Facebook group labeled, “Stop Purse Seining of Yellowfin Tuna in Bahamian Waters.” Within days, my Facebook group grew to over 3,000 members. I made connections all over Florida
and the Bahamas. Even the guys that were trying to start the netting operation were in my Facebook group, commenting and patrolling the forum. As public backlash to the news spread throughout the region, the Bahamian parliament held a public meeting and the movement to purse seine tuna was ceased. I was proud to have been a part of preserving the tuna fishery in the Bahamas. But, the fight for recreational fishing rights is far from over. It is amazing that even today; the great nations of this world still allow or even entertain unsustainable fishing practices. Just recently, our own governing body, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) passed an exempted longline permit for Day Boat Seafood to commercially longline for swordfish in a previously
closed zone off the coast of Florida. This decision has opened the door to what could potentially lead to extremely negative impacts on our offshore ecosystem. When you dig into how this permit came to exist, there are a myriad of factors. One of those factors precipitates from the management of Highly Migratory Species on an international level. Swordfish are managed by an organization called ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna). ICAAT sets annual catch quotas per country based on their participation in a specific fishery. To look at some approximate numbers, the total North Atlantic quota (Atlantic Ocean north of the equator) in 2014 was 13,700 metric tons. The United States was allotted 2,640 metric tons of that quota, or
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approximately 19%. As a country, we only caught approximately 30% of our portion of the North Atlantic quota and have only been catching a fraction of our allotment of the quota for years. Although this would seem like a nicely implemented conservation strategy, other countries are pressuring ICCAT for a portion of our piece of the quota. Either we catch it, or someone else will. The pressure on ICCAT to divide out portions of our share in the quota then filters down to NOAA, who ultimately granted the exempted permit to Day Boat Seafood for longlining in the previously closed area. The exempted permit will allow for six longline boats to make 720 sets of up to 600 hooks per boat. That
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place spot was won by Andy Fantini, who fished as a solo angler all year. Andy took home a 14-foot Billfish Boatworks skiff after bringing in a 10.19-pound snook to the weigh-in. Andy also won Team of the Year with 29 points, winning two Slate Coolers filled with fishing goodies.
Zach Foltz and Lorae' Simpson took second-place with a 2.16-pound trout and a 6.39-pound redfish. The duo won a power pole and $2230. They also won biggest red of the year—7.74-pounds. Third place went to Donnie Gribble and Josh Partin, who took home $1338 for their 1.99-pound
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Swordfish.................... FROM PAGE 27 equates to 3,600 hooks per night. Six additional boats will be on the ready should one of the boats fishing have problems. As recreational anglers we should be extremely disappointed with NOAA that this type of immense pressure is being reintroduced into waters so close to home. By 1999, the swordfish population in North Atlantic waters of the United States was so heavily fished by the longline fleet, the government had no choice but to implement extreme regulations and limited access permits to the swordfish fleet. Ironically, Day Boat Seafood, the same company that applied for and was granted the longline exemption, was one of the first fleets to develop buoy fishing and even admitted that longline fishing was not sustainable to our fisheries. Buoy fishing involves individual hooks secured to a buoy. A commercial fisherman may set out 30 or more buoys (30 or more hooks) and continually run his buoy spread, checking each buoy routinely throughout the night. This technique reduces incidental catches and when one does occur, the by-catch has not been on the hook for hours like it would be on a longline and has a much stronger chance of survival.
Swordfish have become an immensely popular target for recreational anglers all over the country. A strong and healthy swordfish population gives the everyday recreational angler the opportunity to tangle with the true gladiator of the ocean. As recreational anglers, we have to stand up for the right to our fish. We cannot allow our country to fall back on archaic practices or feel pressured by other countries to give up the rights to our fish. Report your landings to NOAA, let them know we are catching swordfish every week from Texas to Key West, from Fort Pierce to Canaveral, through the Carolinas and up in the canyons of the North East. Let the landings be known, educate yourself on our what is going on in our fisheries and get involved. Future generations deserve the chance to experience what we so quickly take for granted. Get more information on the longline opening here: https://youtu. be/Yf3PbmlfOew.
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Philip Porter from Stuart caught this 42-inch snook at the S48 Palm City Spillway on a live finger mullet.
James Gibson with a 40-inch, 27.5-pound jack caught on 20-pound braid with a 25-pound leader, while fishing in his 20-foot Carolina Skiff on the Indian River Lagoon in Fort Pierce. "Fish pulled my boat!" Photo CREDIT: Faye Gibson.
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Sturdy mutton snapper caught by Bob Mick aboard the Safari 1. Photo credit: Safari 1.
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he waters surrounding Australia are internationally renowned for some of the best sportfishing in the world, and Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef provides an exceptional platform from which to be part of the action. The waters off tropical North Queensland, including the iconic Great Barrier Reef, are considered the black marlin capital of the world, with many eager sports fishers flocking to the area annually during the storied marlin season. There is no better way to truly experience Australian sportfishing than with a visit to Lizard Island. Lizard Island, located 17 miles off the coast of Tropical North Queensland, is the most northern resort on the reef and is in the heart of the best sportsfishing grounds. The resort boasts unrivalled access to the Great Barrier Reef, so it is no surprise that fishing is one of Lizard Island’s most popular experiences. Lizard Island offers fishing charters to both the inner and outer reef on the luxury fishing vessel Fascination III. The inner reef takes only 15 minutes to reach and fish species include mackerel, queenfish, trevally and
other pelagic species. For those looking to catch something a little larger, a 50-minute trip to the outer reef should do the trick. Here it is not uncommon to catch mackerel, tuna, trevally, mahi-mahi, sailfish and black marlin at the right time of the year. While there are a variety of fishing experiences and species in the waters surrounding Lizard Island, the real draw is black marlin. Each year from September to December, the celebrated black marlin return to the area. For seven days in October each year, the Black Marlin Classic draws fishermen from all over the world to try their luck at catching one of these famous giants. For these seven days, Anchor Bay is inundated with eager fishermen seeking to catch a grander—a marlin heavier than 1,000 pounds. It is not uncommon in these waters. All black marlin fishing in the region is “tag and release” based, and limited to a particular area to ensure protection and conservation of this captivating species. Whether you are interested in a leisurely week of fishing in the beautiful tropical waters off Lizard Island or a serious sportfishing expedition in search of giant black marlin, Lizard Island will not disappoint. Unrivalled access to the iconic Great Barrier Reef, the luxury and seclusion of the resort, and ample opportunities to catch some truly impressive fish make Lizard Island the obvious choice for an Australian fishing adventure. If this isn’t already on your bucket list, it absolutely should be. For more information, visit the Ultimate Fishing Australia website ultimatefishing.com. au. Check out the four-night Lizard Island Fishing package, available at http://ultimatefishing.com.au/australian-fishing-tours/queensland/lizard-island/. Or contact them via email at info@ ultimatefishing.com.au or by phone at +61 (0) 8 8354 2348.
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edfish spawn in fall. What this means for anglers is spawning-sized reds, the bull reds, will be moving in from offshore across much of their range in preparation for the spawn. Large aggregations of big redfish, hungry from expending energy, become easy targets. The dirty water often associated with the weather of fall can make visibility difficult in many areas, and anglers chucking cut bait from beaches, piers and jetties find an advantage in their stinking offerings. But what about the purists… the fly fishers, who find joy in placing themselves at a disadvantage with self-imposed limitations? Well, fall also brings some of the best action of the year for redfish on the fly. The trick is to choose the location wisely.
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Florida Panhandle: From Steinhatchee to Pensacola, oversized redfish in the thousands push in from offshore each fall to school up in preparation for the spawn. At the same time, menhaden and mullet will be making their way out of the estuaries into the bays in search of deeper, warmer water. The result is a whole lot of big fish gorging on plentiful baitfish around the passes. The reds can show up in pods of 10 or 20 or schooling by the hundreds. Bring your 10-weight rod to battle 20-pound reds as well as a box full of baitfish patterns and spoonflies. A sinking line might be in order as well. Louisiana: With the cooling waters, bull redfish pile into the Louisiana estuaries each year. If tangling with 20 to 40-plus pound reds on a fly rod sounds like fun, this might be the best season and the best place on the planet to do it. Anglers from around the world eagerly await Louisiana’s fall invasion of enormous reds, so if you haven’t already booked your charter, you’re probably out of luck. Clean water means the opportunity is there to sight fish for bull reds that are grubbing up crabs in the marshes. Bring your 10-weight and a box of crab patterns.
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all and winter along Treasure Coast beaches offer up some of the finest fishing there is. Surf fishing is fun, fulfilling and best of all, can fill a freezer in a couple of trips. Whiting, pompano, croaker, bluefish and Spanish mackerel are prime targets. While none of these species will ever earn acclaim for their size, they earn high marks at the dinner table. The hours of the incoming tide and beginning of the outgoing tide are the best time to go. Seas don’t have to be flat calm, but there is a threshold where if the shorebreak is too heavy, it might not be worth the effort. Surf fishing is generally a modified form of bottom fishing. If the waves are too large and require too much lead weight to hold bottom, it makes it impractical to fish. Plus, fish move out beyond casting range when the water is too sandy near the beach. Tackle requirements include a long 9- to 12-foot rod. Some anglers prefer spinning reels, however, the professionals keep one or more conventional reels in play, which helps reduce the potential for line being “spun” up by jacks and bluefish. Light line is the norm, too, about 10-pound test, but no more than 15. Most use monofilament with 1/0 or 2/0 hooks in a double-hook rig. Small pieces of bait like clam strips, pieces of shrimp, sand fleas or artificial bait like Fish Bites work well, as many of the targeted species feed using scent. Using a clip swivel, hook on a sinker heavy enough to hold bottom. Sometimes that weight might be 2 ounces; sometimes it might be a Buick. Whiting are nice to catch, and croaker mix into the cooler just as well. Both produce white flaky fillets and can be prepared in any number of ways. Take the skin off the fillet and bread for frying. Or try a whiting Reuben on rye bread with cole slaw and Thousand Island dressing for a true delight. Bluefish are voracious predators that feed in schools reminiscent of toothy piranhas, except larger. They are fun to catch, peeling off line and pulling like a jack crevalle. The Florida state record was caught in Jensen Beach in 1972. It was a whopper of a chopper, weighing 22 pounds. Spanish mackerel are also a fan favorite, and both macks and blues can be caught with topwater plugs, large spoons like Krocodiles and fast-reeled jigs. Bluefish taste fishy. Spanish mackerel are flavorful, but are best day-of fresh, and not great otherwise. But pompano really draw the crowds. In case there is any question, stop by a fish market and check the price per pound, which hovers around $19.99. Pompano have a delicate, rich flavor and elegant texture. Fillet with the skin on, which leaves them perfect for grilling or broiling. Lemon and pepper and a little tartar sauce make for a great reward for taking one’s fishing rod to a Martin County beach. Ed Killer is an outdoors columnist with Treasure Coast Newspapers and the USA Today Network.
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the verge of either making the Classic or watching his bubble burst, Brandon knew it wouldn’t be easy, but welcomed the challenge. After three days of tight competition and a lot of learning on the lake, Lester caught 43 pounds, 1 ounce to finish in the money and leave with a qualifying ticket for his third Bassmaster Classic appearance. Although he was nervous coming off the lake, he later left weigh-in with a huge smile knowing he’ll be fishing Hartwell in March. Bradley Roy’s Big Return Like Brandon, Bassmaster Elite pro Bradley Roy entered the Mille Lacs event with his mind focused on making the Classic cut and his custom MHX Rods dialed in for smallmouth fishing. But after just day two, Roy could rest easy knowing he bagged 36 pounds, 13 ounces, which also gained him enough points to seal a place in the 2018 Classic. Bradley ultimately finished with 52 pounds, 1 ounce of Mille Lacs bass, a nice check to cash, and a ticket to his second straight Bassmaster Classic. Considering this will be his second Classic and he placed seventh in his first appearance, Bradley is incredibly hungry for a strong return. John Cox Fishing Familiar Water When John Cox finished on top of the B.A.S.S. Southern Open at Chickamauga Lake in Dayton, Tenn. with 68 pounds, 3 ounces, his big win came with more than just a check, it also included a spot in the 2018 Bassmaster Classic. After hoisting the Forrest Wood Cup and making a major splash on the FLW Tour, Cox and his custom MHX Rods are crossing over to fish in the Classic. The sight fishing phenom is excited for the opportunity, especially considering this Classic will be held on Lake Hartwell, where he secured a huge Tour win back in 2016. With his spots and some new rod builds in mind, Cox is a dangerous competitor looking to capitalize on his knowledge and experience of Lake Hartwell. To fish the Pro Tour Rods these pro anglers are taking to the Classic, visit www.mudhole.com/pro-kits.
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ounds transmitted into the water can either repel or attract fish. The key, of course, is to avoid driving fish away with the wrong kind of sound and, instead, arouse their curiosity or gain their attention with the right kind of sound. Keep in mind that sound travels five times faster in water than it does in air and that fish are extremely sensitive to a wide range of frequencies. You will hardly ever see a fish make a mistake and swim toward an alarming sound. However, the gentle splat of a bait or lure at a respectable distance from the fish will often attract its attention. Although fish don’t have protruding earflaps like those of humans and other mammals, they do have ears buried on either side of the head protected by skin, flesh and bone. In addition to their ears, fish have a second sound-detecting organ known as the lateral line, which is unique in the animal kingdom. Vibrations in the water pass through thousands of openings along the lateral line alerting a fish to their presence. The lateral line works within 20 to 30 feet of the fish. As the fish gets closer to the source of the sound (a baitfish or a lure), it can locate its prey even if it can’t see it. Within 5 feet or so, a fish can accurately strike its prey or a lure without actually seeing it. Sound plays a vital role in the daily activities of fish. Using their ears and lateral line, they can detect any disturbance in the water and react to it, whether
it is food or a predator ready to target them or simply some foreign sound that puts them on the alert. From a fishing standpoint, the key lies in eliminating alarming sounds. You can talk all you want, and the sound will bounce off the surface of the water. If you’re aboard a boat and you scrape a tackle box or bang your feet on the deck, that noise will transmit through the water. On clear shallow flats, it’s easy to see the effect of noise. Drop a lure too close to a bonefish, a 100-pound tarpon or even a large shark, and you can bet it will vacate the area. Even if it doesn’t go far, it’s on the alert and difficult to get to strike. One reason that fishing with live bait proves to be very effective is that its swimming ability is restricted and it sends out signals that it is in trouble. If you can keep the live bait on the surface where it continuously splashes, the results can be even more positive. That’s one reason why kite fishing with live bait proves so effective, particularly if you change baits frequently. Researchers tell us there is little doubt that sound with all its ramifications is a critical factor in the life of a fish, and it is equally important from a fisherman’s standpoint. As an angler, you should be totally aware of the effects of sound on fish and make them work for you both in attracting fish and by avoiding those sounds that would frighten fish or alert them that something is not right.
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ne of my favorite places for fishing, boating and enjoying nature is Hontoon Island in the St. Johns River in Volusia County. Accessible only by private boat or the park ferry, the island offers something for everyone, including the fisherman, canoer, hiker or archaeologist. A walk through the park or a stop in the visitor center can tell one about those who inhabited the island hundreds of years ago, for example Native Americans. The parking lot for the park’s ferry, which operates daily from 8 a.m. to right before sunset, is six miles west of Deland off State Road 44. The boat ride takes just a few minutes, but takes one into a world that seems little changed for hundreds of years. The 1,650-acre island has over three miles of hiking trails and cabins for rent for those who want to spend even more time fishing and swimming and exploring the river. One may learn in the museum there how the island once functioned as a center for commercial fishing. As in many places along the river, fish caught near the island and in the river waters offshore include bass, bream, catfish, crappie, perch and sunfish. What I have particularly enjoyed is boating the side streams around Hontoon Island, where one can find a wide variety of fish hiding in the grasses along the edge of the water. Nearby Lake Beresford, which is two miles long and a half-mile wide, is the site of the Stetson University Crew Boathouse, near which one can see boat crews racing along the waterway. South of Hontoon Island is the very popular Blue Spring State Park, which has the largest spring on the St. Johns River and is a designated manatee refuge. The most amazing finds on the island by archaeologists include wooden effigies called totems. They include what early visitors called a large owl totem carved from a log, a smaller carving of a pelican, and one of an otter holding a fish. One can see replicas of the totems on the grounds, whereas the so-called owl totem is at Fort Caroline National Monument Museum near the mouth of the St. Johns River north of Jacksonville and
near Mayport. The replica on Hontoon Island may represent the largest wooden effigy ever found in a North American archaeological site and the only totem of its kind in the eastern United States. All in all, a visit to Hontoon Island can satisfy the angler in the family as well as those interested in one of the jewels of the St. Johns River.
Whenever I walk the really old paths around the island, I can picture how Native Americans lived and fished there. The island still retains much of the charm of a pristine wilderness in the midst of the river that was the lifeblood of those who lived in Central Florida over a thousand years ago. Kevin McCarthy, the award-winning author of “South Florida Waterways” (2013 - available at amazon.com for $7), can be reached at ceyhankevin@gmail.com.
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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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