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Habitat and Fishing Tips:
Florida pompano: Florida pompano are common in inshore and nearshore waters, especially along sandy beaches, along oyster banks, and over grassbeds. They are often in turbid water and may be found in water as deep as 130 feet. Florida pompano feed on mollusks and crustaceans, especially sand fleas. Local movements are influenced by the tide, and seasonal movements are influenced by temperature. Permit: These coastal fish inhabit tropical grass and sand flats, near reefs and wrecks. Permit have a specialized plate at the back of their mouth that helps them crush hardshelled animals such as clams and crabs. Anglers cast live crabs to schools of permit hoping to catch one of these line-stripping fish, which also take shrimp, clams and occasionally small fish. Permit are most common in south Florida. This member of the jack family can reach 40 inches and 50 pounds, but most are about 25-pounds.
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Florida Pompano: 8 lb 4 oz, caught near Port St. Joe Permit: 56 lb 2 oz, caught near Ft. Lauderdale
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the winds associated with them, will directly determine offshore conditions and force anglers to plan their ocean fishing trips around daily weather forecasts and the sea states they encounter. While there will be many rough ocean days this month, there will also be many favorable weather windows for fishing in between the arrival of
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appy dynamic December and Happy Holidays to all! `Tis the season to fish, as December will roll out stockings stuffed with salty presents in the form of the many offshore species of fish that inhabit the coastal waters of Martin County. Local anglers will be able to enjoy the seasonal excitement of being able to intersect and catch an all-star lineup of offshore gamefish like sailfish, dolphin, king and Spanish mackerel, grouper, and snapper. Florida`s winter weather will be in full swing this month, hosting the typical procession of cold fronts that will pass over our peninsula with fresh breezes. These fronts and
Snapper presents will appear magically for holiday anglers this month, like this pretty mutton snapper from aboard the Safari 1.
cold fronts. During these userfriendly days, fishing crews will want to target reef structures in 50 to 180 feet of water, as these reefs will be holding various baitfish that will prove to attract top water pelagics like sailfish, cobia, dolphin, and king mackerel, as well as bottom dwellers like snapper and grouper. Locating bottom structure to employ one’s fishing strategies upon, will be the key component to catching success during the month of December. Trolling, drifting, and anchoring strategies for deploying baits is always enhanced when doing so around and over top of some bottom (reef structures). Grouper will be at the top of the holiday fish wish list, as December will be the last month of an open catch and keep season that will close at midnight, December 31. The last chance to gather grouper groceries will have anglers targeting reef zones in 130 to 180 feet of water. Live baits of all flavors and heavy tackle will yield the best chances for success while bottom fishing for grouper. Lane, mangrove, and mutton snapper will also be high on the wish list and will be found in good numbers from 50 to 90 feet of water, especially around artificial
Mahi will be part of December's offshore excitement. Nice dolphin caught by lady angler Brooke Hinkle while fishing with the Safari 1 Team. PHOTO CREDITS: Safari 1 Deep Sea Fishing.
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ecember can be great as the water temps cool down and some migrating fish species show up in the river and along the beaches. The Spanish mackerel and bluefish are always fun and easy fish to catch along the coast between the St. Lucie Inlet and Peck Lake Beach. They also show up inshore near the bridges and Crossroads. The best lures for catching them are Gulfstream Flash Minnows, Spoons, and Got-Cha Plugs. You can
always chum up the mackerel with glass minnows to keep them feeding behind your boat as long as you want. The snook have moved further back in the St. Lucie River in search of warmer brackish water. The Ten Cent Bridge and Roosevelt Bridge are the two best spots to try for them during the winter. They mostly position themselves down low near the bottom close to bridge channel fenders and abutments. For artificials, we use First Light Jigs, Giles Jigs, D.O.A. TerrorEyz and Shrimp. Cast these lures upcurrent and bounce along the bottom close to structure. The dock lights can be great in December for catching snook as the fish feed on minnows and small shrimp. This is a fun option for fly-fishing with a 7-or 8-weight fly rod and casting any small minnow fly pattern. Lots of anglers like to target pompano in December and there are many strategies to try for them. Cruising the flats for skipping pompano can produce the best
Capt. Giles Murphy with a nice trout caught in the Indian River Lagoon casting "Giles Jigs."
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numbers but takes the most work and luck. Basically, drive all over the Indian River in three-to-fourfoot depth covering as much area as possible while looking back for pompano “skipping” in your boat’s wake. Have rods ready with sand flea chicken rigs and cross your fingers. Some other strategies are wading Sailfish Flats with a fly rod or spin
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Capt. Scott Fawcett
Off the Chain Fishing Charters (772) 285-1055 fishscottyf@bellsouth.net offthechainfishing.com
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t took us all year long to get here but we finally made it, the best offshore fishing starts now. December traditionally marks the start of the winter migration. Sailfish, dolphin, wahoo, blackfin tuna, and almost everything else that swims make their way south in search of warmer water and more food as the waters north of here drop to unfavorable, uncomfortable and potentially even life-threatening temperatures. This time of year, my favorite wind is
Sailfish boat-side before release. PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Scott Fawcett.
from the northwest and the colder the better. That being said, there are always exceptions and usually as soon as I say something like that, expect the opposite. Trolling is my preferred method of attack in the early part of the season, but live baiting works well too, especially south of the St. Lucie Inlet, where the body of water between
depths of 60 and 400 feet narrows and the fish funnel between the reef and the Gulf Stream. The cleaner water down there also contributes to the effectiveness of live baiting. North of the inlet and when the fish are more spread out, trolling is a more effective way to target them. I like to pull at least one dredge, if not two, along with a chain as teasers. Squid Nation
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rod using clousers and jigs. Lots of pompano are also caught jigging the Stuart Causeway Bridge’s west section with incoming tide. And of course, surf-casting is a great option during incoming tide, using sand fleas, clam strips, or FishBites flavored bait. Some popular beaches are Hobe Sound Beach, Tiger Shores, and Jensen Beach.
makes great dredge bars and artificial dredges I highly recommend. Four or five small ballyhoo rigged on Mustad circle hooks and maybe one bigger bait for dolphin and wahoo is my “go to” spread this time of year. I also always have a couple spinning rods with cobia jigs on them at the ready. R & R Tackle has a great selection along with various other things that I like. You should definitely check out their website for a variety of necessities. Whether you decide to troll or live bait this winter, I strongly recommend a pair of Xtratuf Boots and a set of Grundens foul weather gear. Without these, there is no way December would be my favorite time of year to fish. I hope you get out there this winter and I hope your next trip is Off The Chain. Looking forward to fishing with you soon.
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ere it is December already and the holidays are almost upon us. Where has this year gone? I must say 2018 has been another great year for fishing all along the Treasure Coast. Both inshore and offshore have provided anglers with many great fishing adventures. The hurricanes left us alone this year and we anxiously await to see if our newly elected officials will work on the water issues for us. Hopefully, this winter will be milder, the water quality improves, and the fishing is great for everyone. December brings on the winter months and changes fishing tactics on the river. The water temperatures continue to fall, and your fishing must adjust to the weather. Water temps
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is the season of holiday cheer and excitement as we welcome the last month of the year. Temperatures will be dropping on land and in the waters. The first of
from the catwalks. There is a can dictate where you fish good variety of fish to target and how you fish. Finding on any given day in any kind water a few degrees warmer of weather conditions. than normal can mean the Redfish can be found difference in catching and around local docks during fishing. We will get many the winter months and a live days of breezy winds that will shrimp or D.O.A. Shrimp hinder getting to some favorite can entice them into striking. spots out there. That's one of Don't forget about the deeper the reasons I love fishing in cuts along the mangroves this area—you can always find Jerry with a nice slot redfish caught while fishing for redfish and snook in somewhere to fish! Not only docks along the Indian River in Fort Pierce. December. Using stealth is does the cooler weather affect PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Charlie Conner. essential when fishing the the fish, it also requires us to dig out the ol' winter fishing clothes. D.O.A. C.A.L. jerk baits or C.A.L Air shallow waters for redfish. We had I’m not too proud to get out the long Heads this time of year on the flats. very good success at finding the reds johns on a cold winter day. It can get You can also find snook and redfish in shallow on sunny days on the grass flats. A mild winter will have them hanging around those areas as well. pretty chilly some mornings! Pompano have already arrived in feeding in the shallows this month. Trout, redfish and snook will be targets throughout the winter. Snook the area and not only provide great It was a fantastic redfish bite all last season closes December 15th, but fishing action, but fantastic table fare. winter and I am looking for it to be many anglers will still play catch and Spanish mackerel and bluefish will just as good this year. Winter fishing is already here. release with them. Fishing around continue to hang out in their favorite bridges, docks and inlets can bring haunts of the river. Fish the inlet, Change your tactics with the weather great action with snook hanging turning basin and channels for them. and follow the water temperatures around the deeper waters of the river. Jack crevalle will be traveling around more closely to make your fishing Using live bait, D.O.A. Baitbusters in packs chasing bait all over the river. more productive. Let’s make 2019 the and TerrorEyz, jigs and bomber lures Flounder should arrive soon and hang year that we see improvements to the can help you catch one worth a photo around the inlets, docks and sandy water quality in our area. If we all do opportunity. Trout will tend to hang flats of the river. Ladyfish is a great way our share to protect our rivers, we around the deeper cuts of the river. to spend a few hours with the kids on can insure the future generations will Move off to three to six feet of water the water. The bridges will be holding enjoy the same experiences we have for trout. Live shrimp on popping sheepshead, black drum, croakers and been blessed with. Merry Christmas and Happy New corks or D.O.A. Deadly Combos will sand perch for those anglers. Live or work the best for them. I love to work dead shrimp is always the best bet Year!
the nor’easter cold fronts are likely to sweep in with some wind chop and sporty seas. However, all the cold air and choppy seas liven up our favorite underwater dwellers making them move, expand energy, and get hungry, so find your sea legs and let’s head out! December will be your last chance to reel in a grouper for the dinner table until June. When fishing for grouper drift around a natural or artificial reef, beef up your tackle and set your hook with a “lively” mullet or frozen squid to lure these beasts from the home. Bigger bait equal bigger fish, and groupers are known to swallow
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most anything smaller than them. Remember, grouper season will close December 31st and won’t open again until June. This Christmas surprise someone with a snapper in their stocking! Snappers will bring the heat on the cold days of December and make for some excellent holiday fare. Grilling fresh snapper filets in December is a delight and reserved for those who live along these latitudes. Take advantage of the large schools of snapper as they congregate to carol the grumpy groupers on the neighborhood wreck or reef. Keep the lines tight, and the bait light. Snappers are all about speed and opportunity and will make a dash for small delights they find in the water. Snappers are great fun to fight with the right set up. Sailfish will grace us with their presence in large numbers throughout the winter months. Get your topwater gear ready for some serious surface breaking action. Trolling live or frozen ballyhoo or even a lucky lure will do the trick. Make sure the ‘hoo’s are swimming properly and keep your eye on the reel. If you get lucky, please practice safe release methods. Handle the fish in the water, run water through its gills, don’t let them turn gray, work quickly with your camera.
Winner, winner, mackerel dinner! This “Flat Line King” took home a king mackerel and a fist full of dollars. PHOTO CREDIT: Lady Chris Charters.
No picture is worth a belly-up sailfish. Be sure to keep a close eye on the offshore weather conditions and take advantage of the weather when Mother Nature allows. We want to thank all of you that have sailed with us, fished with us year, and read our reports this year! Wishing all the readers Happy Holidays from the Captain and Crew on The Lady Chris. Tight lines and good vibes!
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Capt. Joe Ward
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he inshore fishing in December should be good for Spanish mackerel, big jacks and a few bluefish. They will be working the Fort Pierce Inlet and the turning basin. Just look for the birds and bait fish and you will find the schools of
fish. Have a small 1/4-ounce spoon or a flashy jig ready and you should have a blast. The snapper bite around the bridges and in the Fort Pierce Inlet will remain steady for anglers using a live shrimp or small white baits. The Fort Pierce Inlet has been the best place to catch a slot size snook while drifting a live mullet. Try the tide changes for your best chance. Reminder, snook season closes on December 15th and will reopen February 1st. Make sure your license and stamp are up to date. The trout and redfish have been a little shy but, a few nice fish have
been reported at places like Bear Point, Herman's Bay and at Jack Island. A large live shrimp will be hard to beat. Fish the shrimp under a popping cork in a three-to-five feet of water. Pompano have made a small showing but it should pick up as the month goes on. Try a sand flea or a piece of clam for the best results. The whiting, bluefish, jacks and pompano should be in the surf and a piece of fresh dead shrimp will work just fine for most of these fish. We re-opened our bait and tackle shop early November. Stop by and see us!
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Capt. Danny Markowski
LottaBull Fishing Charters (772) 370-8329 lottabull4@bellsouth.net lottabullfishingcharters.com
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ith cooling water and air temperatures, December is here! December will have the sailfish migrating south and traveling right through the Treasure Coast waters. Even though sailfish can be caught in our waters all through the year, this is the time of year that we will have the biggest abundance of them and they will be hungry. Sailfish seem to like rougher days with a lot of chop on top of the water. In December, we usually see a lot of cool and cold fronts approaching from the north making for windy conditions and rough seas. The average boater will not have as many days to get out and look for these fish due to the fronts making water conditions rough. It will be best to watch the pre-frontal and post-frontal forecast and pick your days.
Daniel caught this sailfish while bottom fishing in 200 feet of water out of Fort Pierce inlet. The sail ate a live pilchard on a flatline. After a quick pic, the fish was revived and safely released to live another day. PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Danny Markowski.
Sailfish are the most soughtafter sportfish in our local offshore waters. Sailfish will be in depths of 80 foot on out. There are many ways to fish for sailfish. These fish can be caught slow trolling live baits such as sardines, threadfin herring or a larger blue runner. The most common method for targeting sailfish is to troll rigged ballyhoo with a circle hook on 25-to-30pound tackle. This tackle is enough for a good fight and will allow you
to quickly get the fish to the boat without tiring it out too much. The circle hook rig will allow the hook to get hooked in the corner of the mouth instead of a j-hook in which the sailfish could swallow causing internal damage. Another recommended way to get the sailfish’s attention is by dragging a couple of dredges behind your boat and in the prop-wash. Dredges vary in price and in looks. If you don’t have a dredge, you should
Capt. Rob Ward with a trout.
PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Joe Ward.
go to your local tackle shop and see the different selections they have available and prices then decide on which one fits your budget the best. You can also place some squid teasers off outriggers as an added invitation to bring a sailfish up to the surface. Keep a watch in the water behind what you are pulling and when a sailfish surfaces, drop a circle hook rigged ballyhoo back to the sailfish and reel or pull in the teaser and/or dredge back to the boat so he will eat the rigged ballyhoo. When hooked up with a sailfish, you will experience some magnificent jumps and speed combined into a great acrobatic show. After fighting a sailfish and getting it to the boat and getting your pictures, please take some care and revive the sailfish. If the hook did go too deep, please just cut the line as close to the hook as you can to cause as little damage to the fish as possible. To revise the sailfish, hold the sailfish boat side with the sailfish facing the bow of the boat and very slowly idle the boat forward to allow the water to wash over the gills until the fish is strong enough to swim on its own. Be safe on the water and catch them up!
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bouncing pink or yellow “Goofy Jigs” around spoil island drop-offs and flats edges can be a fun way to catch a cooler full. Trout, weakfish, bluefish, jacks, ladyfish, flounder, snappers, juvenile grouper, Spanish mackerel, and whatever else decides to swim in Sebastian Inlet to enjoy the bounty of the lagoon will hit jigs, plugs and live shrimp in these same areas.
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Capt. Gus Brugger
Pattern Setter Charters (772) 360-6787 www.WelcomeToSebastian.com
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ecember has plenty to offer inshore anglers. Just about all the fish species sought by Indian River Lagoon anglers are available in December. Water temps will be the key in deciding where to look for them.
Sebastian River – The Sebastian River plays many roles in winter. Its main role this time of year is that of a sanctuary from the sometimes lack luster winter weather. Anglers can slip into the river and have every cast action on jacks and ladyfish when the less stout of heart decide to stay home and wait for the wind to lie down and temperatures to return to Florida levels. This is great fun for family groups and jigs or live shrimp are all you need.
Big trout and reds hold up in the shallow backwaters in December. This trout was sight cast by Mike DiFiore of Micco with a live shrimp while looking for reds. PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Gus Brugger.
Trout, bluefish, pompano and even a resident snook or tarpon can surprise anglers jigging the deeper areas of the north fork. Trout and reds seek shelter in the river during cold spells and can be targeted in the lower river with plugs, jigs, and live bait. Anglers looking for that last snook or tarpon of the season will find the Sebastian River the right place in December. The key is to fish the nice days when water temps get into the seventies.
Indian River Lagoon – Redfish
have historically been a favorite lagoon target in December due to their availability in good numbers, and because as lagoon waters cool, it becomes clear and allows for some of
the best sight fishing opportunities of the year. Fly fishermen and light tackle anglers can stalk along mangrove shorelines and get shot after shot at individual reds and occasionally pods of up to a dozen fish. Delicate presentation is more important than lure or bait choice as once the redfish realize they are no longer cloaked by the usually murky lagoon waters they can get very spooky. Seatrout fishing remains solid too with the larger fish still preferring shallow waters and the schoolie trout beginning to group up around the edges of the flats and drop-offs of the spoil islands. Some of the best inshore pompano fishing seams to coincide with the Christmas break and
Sebastian Inlet – Flounder take center stage at Sebastian Inlet from Thanksgiving on. Gulf flounder A.K.A. three spot flounder, are leaving the inlet in December, but the larger southern flounder are just beginning their run. Landbound and boating anglers both find soaking live finger mullet on areas of broken rocky/sandy bottom is the best way to put a doormat in the cooler. Flatties up to 15 pounds are an annual catch at Sebastian. Snook season will close December15, and depending on ocean water temps, legal fish can be caught right up to the deadline. Bluefish are usually abundant in and around the inlet and some of the biggest reds of the year can show up with the cold fronts. Read the rest of Capt. Gus Brugger’s December forecast online at www. CoastalAnglerMag.com/Treasure-Coast
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ebastian offshore waters will produce lots of great fishing this month if Mother Nature lets us out. Early and mid-December usually provide some gorgeous days since the storms of fall have subsided and the northern fronts aren’t strong enough yet to push through our area. No matter what type of fishing you have planned, keep your eye out for threadfin herring (aka greenies) on your way out. Watch for birds, flipping bait and red masses on your depth finder. Have a sabiki rig ready and a quick stop may pay off big time later in the day. Bottom fishing definitely picks up this month as water temps cool. Grouper and snapper get back into those winter patterns in the water depths of 60 to 100 feet. The hard cold-fronts later in the month can really get the bottom bite going.
Use a combination of terminal tackle so you can pick up various species. A heavy fish finder rig with big baits will get the grouper, while a smaller circle hook and smaller bait attached to 40-pound fluorocarbon will get the snappers. Also, keep a light chicken rig off the bottom with a #1 hook to catch the tasty trigger fish. Go with the live bait if you can and slow drift fishy areas. Be ready for a kamikaze cobia to swim up to the boat. Have a cobia jig ready and follow that with a freelined live/dead bait if the jig is snubbed. Sebastian can be ground zero for sail fishing this month. Most years the area between Sebastian and Fort Pierce, in that 130 to 200foot range, produces lots of sails. The fish often times bunch up in this area before the cold fronts of January push them south. The best action comes from drifting and slow trolling live bait, but trolling with specialized gear like dredges, teasers and swimming ballyhoo/ mullet will score too. Don’t be surprised if there is a good run of dolphin this month. Look for clean, warm water and lots of bait and there’s a good chance the mahi will be there. December is also the month
Duane Foster and his father, from Orlando, with a surprise cobia caught while snapper fishing. PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Randy Lang.
when kingfish start to congregate in large schools and as a result, the commercial boats often converge on our area. These fish will be in the ten to 20-pound range and will bunch up at various depths between 50 and 100 feet. Often, you will notice schools of bait on your depth finder at mid-depths. The big red marks just below the bait are typically kings. They will come
to the surface especially early and late in the day for trolled ballyhoo rigs. The sure-fire way is to drift live baits down to the depths they are patrolling. Use light tackle to really enjoy these gamesters and don’t forget to use a few inches of wire to prevent cut-offs. Happy Holidays to all and take some time for yourself this month. Get out there and do some fishing!
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ecember's fishing report will be a little something different for me. I start transitioning into more beach fishing for some of the migratory species such as pompano, bluefish and mackerel. Having two different types of rods and reels will help you take advantage of any opportunity during any given moment of the day. A longer 12-foot spinning rod will be for your pompano fishing and around an 8-foot spinning rod will be for throwing a spoon for the mackerel or bluefish. Keep in mind this is also a time of year where the wade fishing can be sometimes better during the latter part of the day, and this will always be dictated on the weather and water temperature. Slowing down my
Thomas Andrew and Gerald Goebel with a monster pompano caught wade fishing the Indian River Lagoon with Jayson Arman from That's R-Man Land-Based Fishing Services. The fish was caught with a Bass Assassin Sea Shad in the Stinky Pink color. PHOTO CREDIT: Jayson Arman.
approach on the flats with a D.O.A. shrimp or a suspending twitch bait will definitely be something that is on the end of my rod in the month of December. Redfish will definitely be on my radar. Some of the bigger bull reds will be pushing through the inlets and local flats of the Indian River
lagoon It is pretty hard to be a live shrimp under a popping cork or even using a Bass Assassin Sea Shad in a darker color. Also adding a rattle to your rubber bait will increase a good hook up ratio when the fish will be looking to find shrimp during these cooler months. Having a rattle in your bait will make a noise like a live shrimp fleeing from the grass. Yes, I just give up a great secret, but this will be the things you will have to do to increase your hook up ratio. During December, I will also be issuing my “Buy 1 Get 1” gift certificate for two people to go on one fishing trip. The cost is $100 and it is good for one year. You can contact me by phone, email or stop by Billy Bones Bait and Tackle in Port Saint Lucie to speak to me in person. Good luck during the colder months always remember to learn something on the water.
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INSHORE — December will start to bring a few cold fronts our way. During the winter months, when water temps drop, targeting areas that warm quickly like docks, mangroves, mud flats and potholes will be the best bet. Getting out a little later in the day to allow those areas to warm will help you put more fish in the kayak. Sheepshead are a favorite of mine to target during this time. These fish are easy to catch on just pieces of dead or live shrimp around docks, bridges and channels while kayak fishing the intracoastal. Offshore — Offshore kayak fishing during the winter is highly dependent on the weather. These windy days will get the fish moving, especially the sailfish. A few days of high northeast should get them fired up and ready to eat your goggle eye or pilchard. While offshore kayak fishing the Delray Beach area, trolling the 90-200foot depths will give you the best shot at a bite. If venturing way
A nice clown knifefish caught on Lake Ida. PHOTO CREDIT: Brian Nelli.
offshore is not possible, try staying nearshore and target the bluefish and Spanish mackerel that will be running the beach. These fish can be a lot of fun on light tackle when maybe the other big pelagics are not cooperating.
Offshore — Depending on
how cold it gets, the peacock bass, largemouth bass and clown knifefish bite should continue to be great. Live shiners and or shad are your best bets while fishing Lake Ida and Lake Osbourne. All three of these fish will be looking for deeper water when the water temps get colder. Find the right depth and you will find the fish.
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here is so much to write about it could fill a whole book. To keep it short and simple I’m only writing about lines I use here on the Treasure Coast in the warm saltwater and skip all the trout, steelhead and Atlantic salmon stuff. Why do I use sinking lines? In many situations just because you see fish on the surface doesn’t always mean you should fish a floating line. Sometimes strong current, waves or tons of bait fish can keep your fly out of the hot zone! Full sinking or at least sink tip lines are getting the fly in front of the fish much faster. Actually, I prefer full sinking lines in intermediate (slower sinking) and fast sinking. Many of these lines come with a 50-pound, 70-pound, and 100-pound core, which gives you a
lot more options in fighting big fish if you understand how to put the pressure on. You want to use the right size leader, tippet and backing when you fish that heavy duty. When do I use sinking lines? • From the Beach: Most of the time I use intermediate lines. If the waves are big, I prefer a fast sinking line. • Offshore: Intermediate and fast sinking lines depending on the situation. It is very rare that I use a floating line. • In the River: For snook and tarpon I use a lot of intermediate and fast sinking lines both during the day and at night. Learn how deep your fly is fishing in relation to line weight and speed (stripping, current) by counting. For the Spanish mackerel season
Robert Rainer from Germany caught this snook at the St. Lucie Locks on a finger mullet fly with an intermediate line. PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Michael Mauri.
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hile most of the country is trying to stay out of the snow and ice throughout December, divers on the Treasure Coast are still enjoying relatively warm water and plenty of action on area reefs. Even when passing frontal systems churn waters offshore, savvy divers can still enjoy the water if they know where to look. Timing is everything when it comes to diving in December and keeping an eye on the wind really helps predict when conditions will cooperate. Sometimes these windows are short or happen to fall on weekdays and when this happens there are still plenty of options this month to explore inshore areas if it is too rough to head offshore. Generally dry conditions over the
Clear water inshore makes snorkeling and diving mangrove islands and channel edges an adventure when wind and seas curtail offshore activity. PHOTO CREDIT: Monica Chambers.
last few months and no discharges from the Lake have setup for some pretty unique dive and snorkeling opportunities our area has not seen in quite some time. Zero runoff has
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During high tide, excellent visibility has been reported as far inland as Hell’s Gate in Stuart and the Fort Pierce City Marina, allowing for great snorkeling along mangrove islands and channel edges. Even commercial boat bottom scrubbers have reported an unheard of 8-to-10-foot visibility at the Roosevelt Bridge within the last few weeks! Places like the mangrove shorelines of the Stuart Sandbar, Boy Scout Island, Sewall’s Point, and the north side of the Fort Pierce inlet and Fort Pierce Cove can be surprisingly rewarding with many really cool species in a small area. Big schools of snook, jack crevalle, lookdown, black drum, snapper, eagle and sting rays, and more have been seen in shallow water less than 10-feet deep. Many of these areas are perfect for snorkeling and some still find they are able to strap on a tank and get closer to the fish near the bottom. It is important to remember adhering to dive flag laws and staying safe is critical when snorkeling inshore, since many locations are very close to busy channels. While exploring inland waterways, divers and snorkelers must use sound judgment and remain within 100 feet of a dive flag, as oppose to the 300 feet (100 yard) rule while offshore.
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On behalf of the members and sponsors of the Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation (SSCF), welcome to the 65th Annual Light Tackle Tournament (LTT). In Stuart, Florida in 1941, the largest sailfish run in Florida’s history occurred off the St. Lucie Inlet. Club records show an excess of 5,000 sailfish were caught, including more than 200 on a single day. While many sportsmen released their fish, far too many were slaughtered. The late Captain Curt Whiticar, a long-time SSCF member and supporter, suggested and later designed a release pin to be awarded for letting sailfish live. Wearing the pin was considered a badge of honor among fisherman who enjoyed the sport and did not want the wasteful killing of a species. That began the Club’s history of conservation. Today, catch and release fishing is practiced internationally, ensuring the sustainability of fishing and fish populations. The first Light Tackle Tournament was held in 1955, long before some of you were even born. At the inaugural LTT, famed editorial columnist for the Stuart News, Mr. Ernest Lyons, gave The Stuart Sailfish Club praise for promoting more sportsmanlike fishing. Since then, we’ve raised thousands of dollars to promote the conservation of our marine resources while enjoying the sport of fishing. Hundreds of fishermen have participated in the annual event, and thousands of sailfish have been caught and released. When you participate in the Light Tackle Tournament, you too, are committing to the cause of marine conservation. You too, are helping young students earn degrees in the area of marine conservation and sciences. And, you too, will help our Club continue its legacy. We’re excited to host the event again this year from the Hutchison Island Marriott Beach Resort, a resort famed for family fun. We believe that entire families should be able to enjoy our tournaments, and hosting them at a venue such as the Marriott Resort, offers folks of all ages an opportunity to have fun swimming, playing golf, enjoying water sports and more. Thank you for participating in this year’s Light Tackle Tournament. We hope you have a great time, enjoy other Club members and participants, and feel good that you are a part of something much bigger than “simply fishing”. Best of luck to all of you! Charlie Conigliaro Chair, Light Tackle Tournament
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Thank You, Light Tackle Committee Tournament Chairman Charlie Conigliaro
Alikai Wins Light Tackle On Wild Final Day Of Action By Ed Killer TCPalm, for the Stuart Sailfish Club
Tournament Director Cheryl Bragg Marriott Marina Harbormaster Richard Nooan Observer Coordinator Greg Moore
STUART – There was no better way to wind up the area’s longest-running sailfish tournament than with a good old-fashioned shootout. And when the salt spray settled, the difference between the top two teams all came down to the time of the last sailfish released. Alikai, led by Capt Patrick Price of Jensen Beach, and joined by owner Geoff Mayfield of Stuart; his dad, Keith Mayfield; anglers Kevin Hawken and Chris Lazzara; and crew Dave Dalfo and Marshall Busha won the 64th annual Light Tackle Sailfish Tournament hosted by the Stuart Sailfish Club.
Volunteer Coordinator Pat Moore Rules Committee Chairman Captain VJ Bell Magazine Credits Editor Jeannette Weiss Contributing Writers Ed Killer & Jeannette Weiss Photography Leonard
They edged out the team aboard Sea Hag, led by Capt. Chris Kubik. Both teams finished the tournament with 20 sailfish releases over three days, but Kevin Hawken’s catch and release at 2:33 p.m. on the tournament’s final day, Sunday, was just a little ahead of Sea Hag angler Kevin Miles’ catch at 2:58 pm. Alikai also was the top boat of the day, winning Sunday’s daily award with 11 sailfish releases, ahead of Saturday daily winner Vintage, led by Capt. Hans Kraaz with nine, and Friday daily winner Cowpoke, led by Capt. Mike Brady with seven. The Florida Amateur Sailfish Championship, fished by three boats in its fourth year, was won by Kingsbury, led by Capt. Dewitt Davenport with four sailfish releases. The entire 15-boat fleet, including the amateur division, tallied a total of 86 sailfish releases Sunday and 191 overall to give the 64th annual affair its 13th highest sailfish catch total.
Bryant and Ashley Dillon For Alikai, the win was a first for many on board. Cover Artwork – Photos provided by Whippen Family Printing and Production Coastal Angler Layout and Design FCEdge Creative Design Group Thank you to all the members and sponsors of the Stuart Sailfish Club. Without you and your support there would not be a Club. Based upon a legacy of conservation, education and comradery, the Stuart Sailfish Club will emphasize activities supporting the local marine industry.
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“If there was any tournament I wanted to win, it was this one,” said Geoff Mayfield, who with dad, Keith, has fished the Light Tackle off and on for the past 20 years. “Growing up here, this tournament has always been special to us.” Price, who also notched his first Light Tackle win at the helm, felt much the same way. “I’ve always wanted to win this tournament ever since I was just a kid,” said Price, 39. “I’m pretty excited.” Price remembered being a kid growing up in Port Salerno when he would go to Sailfish Marina in the Manatee Pocket and sit atop dock boxes on the fuel dock to watch the fleet return from fishing. The difference in Alikai’s tournament victory turned out to be a final day mid-morning move executed by Price. “We started off to the north, fishing with the rest of the fleet and went 1-for-5 in the morning,” Price explained. “I just felt the anglers needed a reboot. It was something I learned as a mate fishing these tournaments with V.J. (Bell, of Unbelievable), Scott (Fawcett, of Off the Chain) and Glenn (of Floridian), that when things don’t seem to be working out right, pick up your lines and get out of Dodge.” Price said they made a move 7 to 8 miles to the south at about 10:30 am They started seeing sailfish right away, and began steadily getting bites. But a flurry of action around 1:00 pm sent Alikai soaring up the leaderboard.
“Dave’s bait got picked up and I circled, and then we had a quad, and caught it,” said Price, speaking of a quadrupleheader, or when four sailfish are hooked on all four fishing lines simultaneously. “We set the lines back out and had another one right away.” Price said they wound up with about 21 bites on the day and caught 11. He saw several more than didn’t bite. Kubik, fishing with Sea Hag owner Charlie Duerr of Pirates Cove, N.C., and anglers Rob DeYoung, Junior Bass, Billy Joyst, Kevin Miles and Kenny Powers, said his team had enough shots to win. “We’re disappointed we didn’t win,” Kubik explained, “but we’re thrilled to come here, and to do as well as we did against some of the best sailfishing teams in Florida and the country. Floridian, led by Capt. Glenn Cameron of Stuart, and fished by Patti and Rob Miller of Palm City, Jimmy Vaughan of Lake Wales and J.J. Davidson, finished third overall. Sunday catches 11: Alikai, Capt. Patrick Price 9: Toast, Capt. Newt Cagle; Lo Que Sea, Capt. Kevin Paul 8: Sea Hag, Capt. Chris Kubik 7: Intents, Capt. Rhett Bailey; Cowpoke, Capt. Mike Brady; Floridian, Capt. Glenn Cameron 6: Showtime! Capt. Wink Doerzbacher; Challenge, Capt. Jim Hardee 5: Ditch Digger, Capt. Jon Brooks; Unbelievable, Capt. V.J. Bell 3: Vintage, Capt. Hans Kraaz Amateur division 2: Kingsbury, Capt. Dewitt Davenport 1: Team Sovereign, Capt. Darrin Cobb Sunday totals: 86 sailfish, 15 boats Standings Pro division 20: Alikai, Capt. Patrick Price 20: Sea Hag, Capt. Chris Kubik 19: Floridian, Capt. Glenn Cameron 18: Vintage, Capt. Hans Kraaz 17: Showtime! Capt. Wink Doerzbacher; Challenge, Capt. Jim Hardee 16: Cowpoke, Capt. Mike Brady 14: Lo Que Sea, Capt. Kevin Paul 13: Unbelievable, Capt. V.J. Bell 11: Ditch Digger, Capt. Jon Brooks 10: Intents, Capt. Rhett Bailey; Toast, Capt. Next Cagle Division totals: 185 sailfish, 12 boats Amateur division 4: Kingsbury, Capt. Dewitt Davenport 1: Triple Net, Capt. Terry Wiler 1: Team Sovereign, Capt. Darrin Cobb Division totals: 6 sailfish, 3 boats Fleet totals: 191 sailfish, 15 boats
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2018 – A Year of Rebranding for the Stuart Sailfish Club When Charlie Conigliaro became the President of the Stuart Sailfish Club (SSC), he promised great changes and boy, did he deliver! A successful business man himself, Conigliaro knows the importance of putting your best foot forward, making a good first impression and giving the customers what they want. He brought those same philosophies to the SSC and has made 2018 one of the most successful years the club has ever had. NEW WEBSITE One of the first things Conigliaro tackled was designing a new website. The new website is polished, professional looking and dynamic with video on the front page that highlights the clubs’ history, events and members. The website, designed by local design company FCEdge, can be updated and maintained by SSC staff. Take a look at our fantastic new website at www.StuartSailfishClub.com. NEW MARKETING MATERIALS When Conigliaro looked at the marketing materials the club was using, he realized these were just as out dated as the website. FCEdge designed a new portfolio that included a pocket folder, sponsorship package, membership application, Logo refresh and business cards. NEW LOCATION One of the challenges the Club has had over the years is its location. Being housed in small quarters has meant the staff has had to do accounting, emailing, event coordination and more in the same room that meetings are held, and that volunteers work in while organizing silent auctions, prizes and more. The lack of a quiet, private office to work in has not been efficient or productive. Now housed at 3867 SE Evans Terrace in Stuart, staff has a private office, a bathroom, a conference room for board and committee meetings, storage closets and rooms and a small kitchen. Parking is no longer an issue with a large parking area in front of the building. And more exciting news is the construction of a new pavilion next to the club house in the works. If you haven’t visited the new headquarters yet, we invite you to come by and see us.
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NEW STAFF Along with a new location, SSC also has a new full-time club administrator, Cheryl Bragg and a part-time assistant, Cheri Salser. These two staff members are working hard to help keep the club on track with its goals. SUCCESSFUL FISHING TOURNAMENTS The KDW Tournament, The Junior Angler Tournament and the Saltwater Sisters Lady Angler Tournament were all great successes this year with more boats participating, more sponsors and greater fundraising. BROUGHT BACK THE TREASURE COAST CHAMPIONSHIP Speaking of fishing tournaments, the wildly popular Treasure Coast Championship will finally be held again. The Championship is open to anyone who fishes the three legs of the Treasure Coast Sailfish Tournaments, including The Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic, The Light Tackle Tournament and The Pelican Yacht Club Sailfish Classic. Winner will be announced at the Pelican’s Awards Dinner.
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SOCIALS The SSC has long been known as a great sportfishing club, but Conigliaro knew it was also a great social club for its members. Knowing the members are family oriented, he decided to make the monthly socials more fun, including kids and hosting them at different locations.
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RENDEZVOUS The Club hosted three rendezvous this past year; Rosie’s Place June 14th-18th, Blue Marlin Cove Resort and Marina July 20th - 22nd and Bimini Sands for the Bimini Bash August 2nd-5th. 77th Anniversary Magazine
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Stuart Sailfish Club Hosts Annual Awards Dinner The Stuart Sailfish Club hosted its Annual Awards Dinner on January 20. Club President Charlie Conigliaro hosted the evening that was a night of fond farewells and memorials, awards and achievements. Members Curt Whiticar and Bill Whippen, both of whom passed away in 2017, were remembered for their longtime membership and support. Tournament chairs were thanked for their unending support, including Members Classic – Pam McCarthy (Ex Director); Junior Angler Tournament - Dave Powell; SaltWater Sisters – Margaret Dyer and Light Tackle Tournament – Charlie Conigliaro. Several Club activities were held in 2017, including Bartow Family Field Day for 45 kids at the Sheriff’s Youth Ranch in Bartow; the Eleuthera Flotilla that included 11 BOATS and 55 People and the Bimini Bash Flotilla that saw 8 BOATS and 42 People. Club achievements for the year saw the support of several charities including The Billfish Foundation, IGFA, US Sailing Center of Martin County, Friends in Pink, Community Angels, Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch and the award of $7500 in scholarships to local deserving students. Dave Powell and Dan Herrema both retired as Directors of the SSC Foundation Board. Elected to the Board were Tim Bausch, Captain VJ Bell, Capt. Wink Doerzbacher, Lenny Fox, Jason MacKenzie, Steve McCord, Greg Moore, Jim Penix, Tony Ross, Richard Shoup, Don Wilson, and Capt. Peter Wright. Elected as Officers were Chairman - Tom Dyer, President – Charlie Conigliaro, Vice-President – Mark Palazzo, Treasurer - Dave Astras, Secretary – John McDaniel, and Legal Counsel - Jared Gillman.
Awards were given out for the year as well. 2017 Annual Tournament: Top Catches for 2017 Adult - Blackfin Tuna, Erika Long, 16 lbs. 10 oz; Wahoo, Chris Hallberg, 26 lbs. 6 oz; Snapper, Bob Gemmill, 18 lbs. 2 oz. 2017 Top Private Member Boat: 1st Place: SHOWTIME! 95 releases, Fred & Nancy Hardwick; 2nd Providence 20 releases, Angelo Durante; 3rd As-Is 3 releases, Capt. Wink. 2017 Top Charter Member Boat: 1st Place: Challenge, 96 releases, Owners; Mike & Jodi Fogel; 2nd Place: Wet-N-Wild, 30 releases, Owners Tony Ross & Denise Weber. 2017 Lady Angler Billfish Division: 1st Place: Nancy Hardwick, 25 releases; 2nd Place: Jodi Fogel, 3 releases; 3rd Place, Jo Gressette, 1 release. 2017 Adult Male Angler: Billfish Division: 1st Place: Angelo Durante, 21 releases; 2nd Place: Michael Fogel, 16 Releases; 3rd Place: Fred Hardwick, 8 Releases. 2017 Ed Sellian Sailfish Release Award: Nancy Hardwick, 25 Release Pendant. Stuart Sailfish Club Light Tackle Tournament 21st Century Joe Lehner Owners Trophy: Geoff Mayfield Outstanding Mate Award in Honor of Ben L. Glaspey: John Stukel, Unbelievable Ernie Lyons Award for Extraordinary Dedication & Support: Whiticar Boat Works
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Stuart Sailfish Club Hosts Successful 40th Annual Jr. Angler Tournament Blue skies greeted nearly a hundred young anglers as they participated in The Stuart Sailfish Club’s 40th Annual Jr. Angler Tournament on August 10th & 11th. The annual event brings youth age 6-18 years old from the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches in Live Oak and Bartow, residents of Lahia House, and other local kids together for a fun day of fishing, education and an awards luncheon. “This year’s event was the best Jr. Angler Tournament we’ve had to date,” said Club President Charlie Conigliaro. “The kids had so much fun fishing, winning prizes and spending the day on the water. Most of these kids would never get to experience this kind of day otherwise, so we’re really honored and happy to provide them this tournament. I can’t express enough my appreciation to Tournament Chair Dave Astras, our sponsors and all our volunteers, without whom this could never happen.” The tournament offers kids a real offshore fishing experience that includes going through a true weigh in, training on catch and release, fishing ethics, safety, knot tying and more. The children are each given a rod, reel, tackle boxes and angler bags filled with hats and school supplies. A large part of the experience are the raffles and awards. Each child was given a ticket for a chance to win bikes, skateboards and other fun prizes. A lunch was provided by Jersey Mike’s Subs for participants and volunteers after fishing.
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Stuart Sailfish Club Hosts Rendezvous To Rosie’s Place, Grand Cay, Bahamas The Stuart Sailfish Club hosted a successful rendezvous to the very popular Rosie’s Place in Grand Cay in the Bahamas. The event took place June 14th through 18th and was open to members and non-members as well. Located on Grand Cay in the Bahamas, Rosie’s Place is the perfect fisherman’s destination for those who seek an old fashioned, quaint fishing and diving community rather than a fancy resort. Grand Cay is a small island or cay situated south of Walkers Cay, in the Bahamas Islands, just a 4 ½-5-hour, 100-mile trip from Stuart, closer than Green Turtle and Marsh Harbour. Rosie’s Place is the favored spot on Grand Cay, providing a small full-service marina and air conditioned rooms in addition to the great food, including the Cracked Conch, Lobster Tail and Grouper. Rosie’s Place also offers dockage, water hookup, trash service, Electric Amps 30 & 50, restrooms, showers, gas (including diesel), Wi-Fi, ice, nearby hotels and restaurants, groceries and alcohol. GPS Coordinates are 27° 13’ 10.61” - 78° 19’ 28.85”.
SSC Hosts Successful Flotilla To Blue Marlin Cove Resort and Marina & Bimini Sands The Stuart Sailfish Club hosted a flotilla to Blue Marlin Cove Resort and Marina July 20th - 22nd. Members enjoyed the exclusive, family-friendly resort with many activities, including swimming, fishing, shopping and dining. Blue Marlin Cove offers many boating services including dedicated boat slip (20’ wide, accommodates up to a 70-foot boat), potable water (at each boat slip), fish-cleaning station, dock lines already ready for your arrival, water hoses at each slip location, onsite water toys and kayaks free of charge and free Wi-Fi. Blue Marlin Cove is an eco-friendly vacation – a true home-away-from-home with everything you need. GPS Coordinates are N 26° 39.177’, W 078° 56.535’. The Stuart Sailfish Club headed to Bimini Sands for the Bimini Bash August 2nd - 5th. Bimini Sands is an island, condominium community. The resort is designed for families traveling with small children (and grandparents!), sail boaters, leisure yachters, weekenders and day-trippers, fishing enthusiasts, diving fanatics and shark lovers. Members enjoyed snorkeling, fishing, watching the sunset, sunbathing, beach-combing/shelling, secluded beach, diving and bicycling. Bimini Sands Resort & Marina offers a quaint, home-away-from-home experience. Marina amenities include: 66 slips, Bahamian Customs & Immigration (on-call), up to 100’ vessels, draft maintained to 8’ at low tide, RUBIS Port offering gas and diesel, boat washing services (arranged by dock master), laundry and shower facilities, numerous trash and waste receptacles, fish cleaning stations, free Wi-Fi, ship store, Petite Conch Restaurant, Blue Flag Certification, and they are pet friendly. GPS Coordinates are 25.710698, -79.298941.
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Bill Whippen – In Quiet Service To Others Now and then, a person walks through this life very quietly touching other people’s lives, with soft words of support, whispers of encouragement, and gentle smiles of acknowledgement. Bill Whippen loved to serve and his legacy is proof of that devotion. Bill was born June 16, 1921 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His family was a typical family with a strong work ethic; his grandfather manufactured ice cream, and his father spent time in the service. As a youth, Bill spent his summers at the family’s house in Lanesville. At the young age of 15, Bill became a lifeguard in Worcester. Bill attended high school in Cambridge followed by a year at Harvard. But he felt the call of duty and entered the Air Force, where he spent the next four years teaching pilots how to figure out where they were going using celestial navigation. Bill left the service in 1943 and in 1945 wed his first wife, Mary. Mary’s father was a boat builder and built her and Bill their first boat, the Felorinda, thus beginning Bill’s long love affair with the sea. The boat was the first of many for Bill, but this was certainly his first nautical love. Bill eventually went to work for a lumber company as a sales manager in Boston. After 26 years of marriage, Bill lost Mary in 1971. Not long after, while attending a high school reunion, Bill met Polly, whose husband had also died. Bill and Polly married a year later and they moved to Florida. They lived in Hobe Sound on a canal where they were able to have their boat, Kugels, close by. It was Bill’s love of service to those around him and in his community that many people remember. He was a member of the Hobe Sound Rotary Club, serving as their President at one point. Bill lived Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” and volunteered whenever and wherever possible. Bill was also a dedicated member of the Stuart Sailfish Club. Here, Bill was able to fulfill his passion for the water and service to others combined. He served on numerous committees, ran tournaments and served on the board of directors for more than 30 years, serving as President of the Club from 1999-2001. The Light Tackle Tournament meant a great deal to him and he sponsored the brass plaques that were given to participating boat owners at the tournament. He believed in the Stuart Sailfish Club’s mission of marine education and conservation. When his beloved Polly died in 1998, Bill created and sponsored the Polly Whippen Memorial Trophy that is awarded each year to the Top Lady Angler Club Member at the annual SaltWater Sisters Lady Angler Tournament. He was resolute that Polly’s life be remembered long after she was gone. Bill was certainly a man’s man, with a passion for boats, fishing and bourbon. Bill passed away on November 3, 2017 at the age of 96. But his legacy lives on with bequeaths in his will to both Rotary and the Stuart Sailfish Club. He also requested that the Club continue the Polly Whippen award after his death. Bill will forever be a part of the waters that he loved as his ashes were scattered in the Gulf Stream. Those that knew Bill know it’s possible he’s also helping guide pilots through the celestial stars at night, once again, quietly serving others.
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SaltWater Sisters hosts 33rd Successful Event For Breast Cancer Causes In 1985, long before there were so many events to raise awareness of breast cancer, The Stuart Sailfish Club hosted the Inaugural SaltWater Sisters Lady Angler Tournament to benefit local breast cancer related organizations. Thirty-three years later, the tournament is still going strong and still raising money to benefit those on the Treasure Coast fighting breast cancer. The Stuart Sailfish Club’s SaltWater Sisters 33rd Annual Lady Angler Fishing Tournament was held on September 14 & 15 and was deemed a great success this year, raising funds to benefit local breast cancer organizations and scholarship funds. With more than a dozen women, and a few dedicated fellows too, organizers pulled off a fishing competition, raffle of a golf cart, huge silent and live auctions, costume contest and not one, but two parties! The event was held at Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina. “This was a really exciting tournament again this year,” said Jason MacKenzie, co-chair of the tournament. “We had more boats and anglers than the last few years and we certainly raised more money. We’re so happy to be able to help those in our community fighting breast cancer.” Funds raised will benefit Friends in Pink, a local not-for-profit organization that helps pay the medical bills for those in the community who are fighting breast cancer and are uninsured or under-insured. It will also benefit Windsor Community Angels, an organization that provides free mammograms and diagnostic ultrasounds to detect breast cancer. Lastly, a certain portion of the funds raised will go to the Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation’s Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to local graduating high school students who plan on entering a marine-related field. “This annual event raises money for some great causes but also brings awareness to the organizations it benefits,” said Charlie Conigliaro, President of the Stuart Sailfish Club. It gets bigger every year. We could not do this without the volunteers, sponsors, donors, and anglers. Thank you to everyone who participated.” The tournament had a turnout of 20 boats with a total of 88 anglers. Among those were 16 ladies who fished on the charter boat Safari 1. CoChair Amy MacKenzie said being able to offer a place on a charter boat to anyone who wanted to fish but doesn’t have a boat was a big draw. “I know a lot of ladies who love to fish, and wanted to help raise money to fight breast cancer, but they don’t have a boat or know anyone with a boat. This gave them an opportunity to participate in an event they normally wouldn’t be able to. It also meant more money raised for our benefitting organizations.” Sponsors included HMY Yachts, Coastal Angler Magazine, TentLogix, Pirate’s Cove Resort & Marina, Marine Max, Caza Offshore, Whiticar, Shurhold Industries, Ted Glasrud Associates, Hinckley Yachts, Tito’s Vodka, Windsor Imaging, Ocean Blue Yacht Sales, Rupp, Fogel Capital Management, Palm City Yachts, MetCo Marine Electronics, Blue Marlin Cove Resort, Cape Eleuthera Resort, WAVE 92.7, and Coast 101.3.
Winners of the Tournament included: TOP Angler & Tournament Winner was Jennifer Cameron of the Floridian who also won the prestigious “Polly Whippen” award for the outstanding Lady angler. Jennifer had (2) Sailfish releases; Sailfish Division—1st Place Jennifer Cameron of the Floridian (2 releases) & 2nd Place Amanda Michaels of “Lo Que Sea” with (1 release); 1st place Dolphin division winner was Rebecca Wiler of “Triple Net” (18.31 lbs) and 2nd place Dolphin was Rylee Hocsetter -a Jr angler of “Dream Maker” (11.87 lbs); Kingfish division: 1st place was Deanna Miller (14.71 lbs) & 2nd place Veronica Vicente (14.46 lbs); Grouper Division– 1st Place Sara Salt, Snapper Division 1st Place Becky Telfar of The Safari 1 Charter Boat (.89lbs) & 2nd place Sarah McIlhinney of the Safari 1 Charter Boat (.82lbs); The TOP Safari 1 winner was Sarah McIlhinney; TOP JR Angler is Rylee Hocsetter of “Dream Maker”. The Winners of the Costume contest were the “Jellyfish” from the Floridian. 77th Anniversary Magazine
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Pinkie’s Out Wins First Place At Stuart Sailfish Club’s Inaugural KDW Tournament Nineteen boats participated in the KDW Tournament, formerly known as the Members Tournament. The weather was perfect, the seas were a little sporty, the rain held off and there was just enough cloud cover to keep the temperature mild. The event took place May 11th-12th at the Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort & Marina, located on South Hutchinson Island, and included a captain’s kickoff meeting and an awards dinner. Pinkie’s Out garnered First Place in the Tournament, with Captain Jason Stocks, Troy McLean, Capt. Jeff Hedgepath and Merritt Matheson on board. Additional winners included: 2nd place “Wet-N-Wild” with Captain Tony Ross, Mike Triana, Rob Bowie and Michael Lee; 3rd Place “Team Sovereign” with Captain Jim Penix, Dave Atsalas, Brooke Atsalas, David Higgins, Matt Moore and Chase Higgins. Chris Cook (Andiamo) took First Place in the Dolphin category and Closest to 7.7 lbs.; Michael Lee (Wet-n-Wild) First Place in King Fish; Darlene McCord (Reel Adventure) was Top Lady Angler and Top Member; Chase Higgins (Team Sovereign) Jr. Angler, Dolphin; Kevin Kelly (Watering Hole) for Smallest Fish (a Dolphin); Game Plan Carl Fleming for Last Boat to Register. “This was another successful event for our club”, said Club President Charlie Conigliaro. “The weather was wonderful and we had a fantastic member turnout. Everyone had a great time. The Marriott venue is the perfect place to have a fishing tournament as the entire family can come out and have fun with so much to do there. We look forward to making this an annual event. Thank you to husband and wife Tournament co-chairs Denise Weber and Tony Ross and all the participants, sponsors and members”.
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Congratulations to the 2018 Stuart Sailfish Club Scholarship Winners Every year the Stuart Sailfish Club awards scholarships to local graduating high school students. These students must meet certain criteria and will soon start their studies in a marine related field. This year the Club awarded five scholarships to graduating seniors and former graduates now in college. Congratulations to all of you and best of luck in your studies.
Scholarship Winners For 2018: Martin County High School Sarah Phillips — Beginning in the summer of 2014, Sarah became involved in beach cleanups and projects with the Florida Oceanographic Center. She has since volunteered over 2050 hours as part of the Florida Oceanographic Society’s TEAM Ocean. She will be pursuing Marine Science at the University of South Florida with the goal of becoming a Marine Biologist. Brook Mejias — Brook has volunteered more than 300 hours at various charities and events throughout the area, including volunteer teacher’s aide, pet rescue, breast cancer walk and collecting books for a local school in need. She will be attending Florida Atlantic University to major in marine sciences, physical therapy or pre-med to become a radiologist.
Graduate Jensen Beach High School Christopher Keyes — Christopher previously graduated from Jensen Beach High School. He is a three-time recipient of a Stuart Sailfish Club scholarship. He is attending Cal State University Maritime. South Fork High School Trevor Bornarth — Trevor has volunteered more than 800 hours at the U.S. Sailing Center as a summer camp volunteer. He also a member of the South Fork Green Club and the South Fork Girl Up Club. He plans to attend the University of Miami with a goal of obtaining a degree in Environmental Science. Sydney Towle — Sydney has volunteered more than 800 hours as the Thirst Project Coordinator and Fundraiser, a Humane Society Foster and volunteer, a TOPS Soccer buddy, a Relay for Life volunteers, a volunteer at Hobe Sound Elementary school. She will be pursuing a career in environmental sustainability at Dartmouth.
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The President’s Message Dear Club members, As 2018 comes to a close and we look forward to 2019, I want to take time to express my gratitude for many people. This year saw so many changes in our Club including a new website, new marketing materials, new clubhouse location and new administrative staff. While all those were my goals as President this year, none of that could have happened without the hard work, dedication and vision of others. Thank you to our Club’s Board of Directors for their willingness to think out-of-the-box and for having the courage to take the leap of faith and approve the many expenditures to move our Club forward. Nothing of value comes free or easy. Many people prefer to keep the status quo and not rock the boat. I am grateful to the Board Members for understanding the importance of everything we have accomplished this year. I am grateful to the chairs of each of our very successful fishing tournaments this year. The KDW, SaltWater Sisters and Jr. Angler Tournaments grew by leaps and bounds this year. And those that take on the challenge of and responsibility of chairing a Tournament are taking on a lot of work for which they are not paid. These Chairs put in endless hours getting sponsors, creating budgets, hosting meetings, recruiting volunteers and more. The success of this year’s tournaments is surely a testament to the Chairs. As important as the Chairs are, the volunteers who help with the Tournaments, rendezvous and social gatherings, are just as important. One person cannot run the whole show. It’s a team effort from beginning to end. And I know that without our volunteers, our unsung heroes, we would not have the success that we saw this year. Without funding, we could not continue with our commitment of promoting marine conservation, providing student scholarships or hosting fun events for our members. Our sponsors make this all possible. They provide the fuel that drives this Club. Finally, it is for our members that we do everything we do. It is for our valued members, our customers, that we host our socials and rendezvous. Providing value for their membership is important and I hope that each member finds value in belonging to the Stuart Sailfish Club, the oldest sportfishing club in Florida. Thank you to all of the above, our Board of Directors, our tournament Chairs, our sponsors and our members as well as so many others in the community. I look forward to serving as your President in 2019. Charlie’s signature 2018-2019 President
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St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program Update:
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he deployment of the 180-foot long Voici Bernadette is intended to help improve fish stocks, create an additional recreational destination, and benefit the local economy. Florida Sea Grant reports Florida’s artificial reefs provide 39,118 jobs, generate $3.1 billion in economic activity, produce $1.3 billion in income, and result in $250 million in state revenues. Sinking the Voici Bernadette in 100-foot depths will increase the utilization of this reef to both anglers and divers. Sinking the Voici Bernadette in this relatively shallow water also ensures utilization by adult fishes such as gag, scamp, black grouper, amberjack and juvenile snowy grouper. Numerous invertebrates will also colonize this reef. It will be important to increase the stability of the ship by adding concrete ballast to the ship and by anchoring the reef with several different anchors. Additional ballast may include secondary concrete already stockpiled at Harbour Pointe Park and end-of-day concrete pumped into the cargo hold. St. Lucie County artificial reefs on this reef site have additional ecological benefits including habitat for apex predators and forage fish. Sharks are known to feed off the sick and injured. In this role they keep populations of other fish healthy. Sharks already found on St. Lucie County artificial reefs include hammerhead sharks, lemon sharks, nurse sharks, silky sharks, and white sharks. Large schools of baitfish on this reef will provide anglers with live bait and forage to other predators. The influx of the invasive lionfish
includes social media with the Voici Bernadette Facebook page and the filming of an episode of the reality television series Pirates, Inc by Anthony Piegaro and NV Studios. This episode concentrates on the Silky shark on removal of drugs from society and Bevery-M Tug. conversion of the ship into beneficial fish habitat. It is hoped that this PHOTO CREDITS: St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program. show will give this project additional potentially may impact many fish sculpture utilizing metal salvaged exposure needed to secure other species on the Treasure Coast. The from the Bernadette is progressing vessels for cleanup and deployment St. Lucie County Coastal Resources with donation of welding materials in other parts of Florida. Coordinator has recently met with by Suncoast Welding Supplies and C&T Marine Services and Team Hickman’s Brake and Alignment. For more information on the St. Frapper at the new Coastal Welcome These two businesses are also Lucie County Artificial Reef Program, Center in Fort Pierce to discuss displaying memorabilia from the volunteering end-of-day concrete installing lionfish specific fish traps Voici Bernadette. Cash donations have or the deployment of the Voici on the Voici Bernadette to see if these been received by Bob Herbst Jr.,and Bernadette, contact Jim Oppenborn, traps might be helpful in minimize HayGar Enterprises with additional St. Lucie County Coastal Resources lionfish on this reef. Subject to businesses pledging their support. Coordinator, at (772) 462-1713 MMPS’ advertising campaign permitting, residents of the Treasure or oppenbornj@stlucieco.org. Coast could then taste this delicious fish at the Welcome Center. In addition to both economic and ecological benefits, this reef is being supported by fishing groups and conservation organizations including the Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club, the West Palm Beach Fishing Club, Coastal Conservation Association of Florida, Florida Sportsman, and the Snook and Gamefish Foundation. MMPS’ fundraising efforts continue with the “Painting for Voici Bernadette” event at the Sailfish We Can Help You Get It In Tip-Top Shape! Brewing Company, World Love Day and Beach Cleanup and Musical Festival, continued sales of memorial 15-PoinT plaques, identification of another Trailer large benefactor. Catherine Duffield’s
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reasure Coast Casters (TCC) held its third Senior Division inshore tournament of the 2018-2019 season on November 11, 2018 out of Causeway Cove Marina. Nicholas Rosario took the first-place spot in the Middle School Division and Ciara Franqui took first-place in the High School Division. Tournament co-organizer Cammie Ward reported a lot of fish were caught, though short, and there was a good assortment on the catch list, which included black drum, bluefish, croakers, flounder, mangrove snapper, pompano, redfish, sheepshead, Snook, Spanish mackerel and trout. Notable catches included: Nicholas Zines with a 1.8125-pound pompano, the only one of the tournament; Jeff Richter, a 1.3125-pound flounder; Nicholas Rosario, two black drums, one at 1.625-pounds, along with two sheepshead and snappers; Ciara Franqui, a flounder, redfish, and a 2.8125-pound black drum.
Trophy winners, Ciara Franqui, Jeff Richter, Nicolas Rosario and Nicholas Sines. PHOTO CREDITS: Treasure Coast Casters.
Middle School Division RESULTS • 1st Place: Nicholas Rosario - Southern Oaks, Port St. Lucie - 90 points • 2nd Place: Nicholas Sines - Northport K-8, Port St. Lucie - 25 points • 3rd Place: No fish weighed
High School Division RESULTS • 1st Place: Ciara Franqui - Ft. Pierce Central, Fort Pierce - 70 points • 2nd Place: Jeff Richgter - Westwood/MOA, Fort Pierce - 20 points • 3rd Place: No fish weighed
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ith much of the Panhandle still coping with the devastation from Hurricane Michael – a recovery that may take months – we continue to be proud of the spirit, perseverance and fortitude of those who were affected. Our responding officers have seen firsthand people lending a hand to neighbors, friends and strangers; contributing essential items to those who lost everything; being more patient; and expressing gratitude. The kindness and compassion has been uplifting. As the holidays near, celebrating that powerful sense of community will be top of mind for many. For the hunting community, it’s a wonderful time of year to remember those who introduced us to hunting. And the holiday gives us a great opportunity
to pay it forward by taking someone else hunting such as a neighbor, friend, family member or coworker. There are many people who didn’t grow up hunting but became interested in experiencing it and enjoying the benefits of eating healthy, organic protein as adults. Denise Helms, the Florida state chapter president of the National Wild Turkey Federation, (and Treasure Coast resident) is a perfect example. She didn’t go on her first hunt until she was 24 years old when a friend invited her to go turkey hunting on public land. “I’m game for anything, so I went along. I just like being outdoors,” Helms said. Helms loved the experience of sitting in a homemade palmetto blind, taking in the sunrise through an oak hammock and hearing wild turkeys gobble for the first time.
she had the opportunity to go hunting again. In 2008, she harvested her first turkey, deer and wild hog. By engaging herself in hunting, Helms has gained a whole new family. “Acquaintances turned into friends who turned into family – people who care about conservation, support me incorporating hunting into my life and help me succeed,” Helms said. “It’s a great feeling having mentors like that who I can learn from.” Helms admits she’s not a hunting master yet, so she hasn’t personally guided anyone on a hunt. But she’s been doing her part in passing down the hunting tradition by volunteering with her local NWTF chapter and serving on its board since 2011. Denise Helms, Fort Pierce Helping plan and host a Women in resident and Florida state chapter the Outdoors event for other women president of the National Wild further ignited her passion for Turkey Federation. hunting. PHOTO CREDIT: Kelly Lounds. “I feel like what I’m doing is “Country singer Eric Church said making a difference at all levels – and it best with his lyric, ‘Walking barefoot I like that,” Helms said. through the mud will knock the rust right off your soul,’” Helms said. “And To review information and so does being in the woods.” regulations on general gun season, However, Helms didn’t fall turkey season, quail season, immediately catch the hunting bug. private land doe days, WMAs, She married and moved to Colorado, deer-dog hunting, and license and it wasn’t until she moved back to and permit requirements, visit the Sunshine State 12 years later that myfwc.com/hunting.
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Sometimes it’s just plain hard to figure out the “perfect” holiday gift for the outdoor enthusiast on your list. Well, we’re here to help you out this holiday season, so we gathered a few suggestions from fishing friends and family on what outdoor enthusiasts might like to unwrap this holiday season.
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This waterproof solar phone charger ensures your phone stays charged in any environment or situation. With the high capacity 10000mah power bank, this charger is good for more than 500 charges. Dual USB output. Must be fully charged with the provided USB cable first, then solar panels will maintain the charge. Compatible with most phones and electronics. Device also has a flashlight and SOS flashing light. Don’t be caught with a dead phone and no place to charge it. Waterproof. Excellent for use on a boat, kayaking or land-based fishing. (Also a perfect for your hurricane kit.) Visit: www.theoutdoorspirit.com/ products/solar-charger.
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Hand-made bracelets symbolizing hope for the St. Lucie and Calooshatchee rivers, both under threat from Lake Okeechobee discharges. Each bracelet sold helps fund local organizations that help with river restoration projects, such as the Florida Oceanographic Society’s oyster beds and sea grass initiatives. The bracelets are made in Stuart, come in a variety of colors and begin at $20 (a family pack of four bracelets is available for $60—great stocking stuffer). Packaging is made from 100-percent recycled material. Visit: hooks4hope.com.
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Local artist Janeen Mason repurposes scuba tanks and found materials into pieces of art that sounds just like a marker buoy at sea. Learn more: www.janeenmason.com.
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A pair of quality pliers every angler needs and would love to unwrap this holiday! Made of 100% machined titanium with a comfortable matte finish and fitted with Danco’s exclusive Super Halo Hinge and Cobalt Titanium Cutters. Lightweight, at only 3.9 ounces, and available in 5.5”, 6.5” and 7.5: sizes, with an accompanying holster made from high-grade leather, with elastic cord lanyard and 304 stainless steel D-ring. Full Lifetime Warranty. Price: $149.99. Danco Sports is based here on the Treasure Coast. This product qualifies for free shipping. Learn more: www.dancopliers.com.
And, of course we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the following possibilities that many of our readers would love to receive: • A gift certificate for a half-day or full-day of fishing with your favorite captain. Any of our contributing forecasters (or advertisers) would love to put you on the fish. • A pair of tickets for a day of fishing fun on one of our local deep-sea fishing boats. • A gift certificate for a scuba diving trip or to earn that Open Water Certification. • A gift certificate to a favorite outfitter, kayak store, tackle shops, or SUP shop. • A gift certificate to one of our area’s local restaurants • A weekend getaway to one of our local waterfront resorts. • A gift certificate for a boat-trailer checkup. • A tournament entry for a favorite fishing tournament. • A pair of tickets to the Stuart Boat Show. • A boat-detailing gift certificate.
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Kathy Vance with her first over-slot redfish—28-inches and thick. Caught with a topwater lure on the flats of the Indian River Lagoon while kayak fishing. After photo, fish was revived/released successfully.
Russ Knapp, of Port St. Lucie, hooked this 6.125-pound bluefish surf fishing at Hobe Sound Beach. Photo provided by Russ Knapp.
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ANY PURCHASE
7 FUNCTION DIGITAL MULTIMETER
64030 64033 shown
RED
• 3.5" LCD Display • Battery Included
ITEM 64059 64061 64060 shown
LIME
COMPARE TO
ITEM 64721
YOUR CHOICE
$
*97388810 * 97388810 LIMIT 3 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
209
99
SUPER COUPON
72" x 80" MOVING BLANKET
$1 89
Customer Rating
Customer Rating
99
BLUE HAWK $ 99
$5
SAVE 70%
19
MODEL: 77280
ITEM 69505/62418/66537 shown
YELLOW
$
BLUE-POINT
800
MODEL: KRBC10TBPES
*97388489 * 97388489 Cannot be used with other discounts or prior purchases. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/1/19 while supplies last. Limit 1 FREE GIFT per customer per day.
SUPER COUPON
$99
99
SUPER COUPON
99
119 $
ITEM 69667/68740 shown CALIFORNIA AIR
183
70
MODEL: 8010
REESE $ 99
45
$
MODEL: 74410
$1 7
COMPARE TO
2599
ITEM 69780/41005 shown
*97390113 * 97390113
LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
LIMIT 6 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
$
69999
MODEL: 96820
ITEM 64045/64046/63770 shown
LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
SUPER COUPON
RAPID PUMP 1.5 TON LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM FLOOR JACK
Customer Rating
$699
COMPARE TO
FLAMBEAU
29 PIECE TITANIUM DRILL BIT SET
• 3-1/2 pumps lifts most vehicles • Lifts from 3-1/2" to 14-1/8" • Weighs 34 lbs.
NOW
399
COMPARE TO $
99 $529
*97390154 * 97390154
Customer Rating
®
TACTICAL AMMO/UTILITY BOX
99
WARN
NOW
SUPER COUPON
SUPER COUPON
SAVE $400 $999
Customer Rating
Wheel kit and battery
2,599 $sold separately. 59999
MODEL: EB6500X1AT
LIMIT 8 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
99 $299
SUPER COUPON
8750 MAX. STARTING/ Customer Rating 7000 RUNNING WATTS 13 HP (420 CC) GAS GENERATOR
HONDA $
*97389558 * 97389558
• 21" L x 10-1/8" H
*97388696 * 97388696
Limit 1 coupon per customer per day. Save 20% on any 1 item purchased. *Cannot be used with other discount, coupon or any of the following items or brands: Inside Track Club membership, Extended Service Plan, gift card, open box item, 3 day Parking Lot Sale item, compressors, floor jacks, safes, saw mills, storage cabinets, chests or carts, trailers, trencher/backhoe, welders, Admiral, Ames, Bauer, Cobra, CoverPro, Daytona, Diamondback, Earthquake, Fischer, Hercules, Icon, Jupiter, Lynxx, Poulan, Predator, Tailgator, Viking, Vulcan, Zurich. Not valid on prior purchases. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 4/1/19.
SAVE $2,069
99
*97389081 * 97389081
12,000 LB. ELECTRIC WINCH WITH REMOTE CONTROL AND AUTOMATIC BRAKE NOW • Weighs 83.65 lbs.
ANY SINGLE ITEM*
• GFCI outlets
NOW
COMPARE TO
20% OFF ITEM 63086/68530/63085 shown ITEM 68525/63088/63087 CALIFORNIA ONLY
12-1/2" to 24"
99 SAVE 60%
SAVE $83
8
16
MODEL: MT-1210
8 GALLON, 2 HP, 125 PSI 1000 LB. CAPACITY PORTABLE OIL-LUBE SWING-BACK AIR COMPRESSOR TRAILER JACK NOW Customer Rating • Height range:
$
$ 99
ITEM 98025/30756/63604/63758 63759/69096/90899 shown
ITEM 64720
Snap-on
COMPARE TO
Battle Tested
Customer Rating
$ 99 SAVE $ 65 79 NOW COMPARE TO 99
$
1999 SAVE 65%
MODEL: 1409
Tools sold separately.
ITEM 64113
NOW
$59
K TOOL $ 68
125
MODEL: KTI63094
COMPARE TO
ITEM 64545/64552/64832 68053/62160/62496/62516/60569 shown
DEWALT $ 99
64
MODEL: DW1369
$999
SAVE 84%
$
1699
ITEM 5889/62281/61637 shown
*97390933 * 97390933
*97391226 * 97391226
*97391336 * 97391336
*97391771 * 97391771
LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
LIMIT 9 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
LIMIT 5 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
LIMIT 8 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
SUPER COUPON
9 PIECE FULLY POLISHED COMBINATION WRENCH SETS Customer Rating
$5 99 7
66%
$
17
97
MODEL: HCW10PCSAE
40 VOLT LITHIUM CORDLESS 14" BRUSHLESS CHAIN SAW
TYPE ITEM SAE 69043/63282/42304 METRIC 69044/63171/42305
SAVE $ 25
$
NOW
17999 $15 49
SUPER COUPON
10 FT. x 20 FT. PORTABLE CAR CANOPY
CAMO TOUCHSCREEN PERFORMANCE WORK GLOVES $ 99 NOW
15
$ 99 SAVE COMPARE TO
SUPER COUPON
SUPER COUPON
Customer Rating
Item 42305 shown
YOUR CHOICE
HUSKY
ITEM 64722
COMPARE TO
NOW
COMPARE TO
ORANGE
SAVE $ 610
PROSKIT $ 72
SUPER COUPON
ITEM 64715/64478/63287 shown
NOW
$999
SAVE 71%
9
Customer Rating
$
COMPARE TO
MECHANIX
$9999
SAVE 106 $
3499
$
COMPARE TO
MODEL: MPT-78-009
SHELTER LOGIC
ITEM 64414, 64415 shown
20599
MODEL: 23522
$
11999
ITEM 63054/62858 shown
*97391989 * 97391989
*97392242 * 97392242
*97392619 * 97392619
*97393156 * 97393156
LIMIT 9 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
LIMIT 6 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
Customer Rating
119
SAVE $230 COMPARE TO
HONDA
$
32999
MODEL: GX200UT2QX2
COMPARE TO
SAVE 50%
PROMIER $
6
Customer Rating
MODEL: SW-SWITCH-12/24
ITEM 64189/64723/63922 shown
• 300 lb. working load Customer Rating
NOW
NOW
$2
4
SUPER COUPON
130 PIECE TOOL KIT 3/8" x 75 FT. CAMOUFLAGE WITH CASE POLYPROPYLENE ROPE
6.5 HP (212 CC) OHV 200 LUMENS LED SUPER BRIGHT HORIZONTAL SHAFT FLIP LIGHT GAS ENGINE • Wireless, tool-free and easy installation NOW 99 Customer Ratingng NOW 99 $ 99 $ 49
$99
ITEM 60363/69730 ITEM 69727 shown CALIFORNIA ONLY
SUPER COUPON
SUPER COUPON
$29
COMPARE TO
HDX
$
6639 SAVE 54% $3869
MODEL: H137HOS
ITEM 68998/63248/64080/64263/63091 shown
$3 49
99 COMPARE TO
EVERBILT
9
$ 97 MODEL: 18614
SAVE $ 49 64% 5
ITEM 61674/62761/47835 shown
*97393170 * 97393170
*97393631 * 97393631
*97393759 * 97393759
*97394219 * 97394219
LIMIT 3 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
LIMIT 9 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
LIMIT 9 - Coupon valid through 4/1/19*
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*Original coupon only. No use on prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase or without original receipt. Valid through 4/1/19.
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Gimme Six Extended Protection promo is applicable to new Suzuki Outboard Motors from 25 to 350 HP in inventory which are sold and delivered to buyer between 10/01/18 and 12/31/18 in accordance with the promotion by a Participating Authorized Suzuki Marine dealer in the continental US and Alaska to a purchasing customer who resides in the continental US or Alaska. Customer should expect to receive an acknowledgement letter and full copy of contract including terms, conditions and wallet card from Suzuki Extended Protection within 90 days of purchase. If an acknowledgement letter is not received in time period stated, contact Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. – Marine Marketing via email: marinepromo@suz.com. The Gimme Six Promotion is available for pleasure use only, and is not redeemable for cash. Instant Savings apply to qualifying purchases of select Suzuki Outboard Motors made between 10/01/18 and 12/31/18. For list of designated models, see participating Dealer or visit www.suzukimarine.com. Instant Savings must be applied against the agreed-upon selling price of the outboard motor and reflected in the bill of sale. (Suzuki will, in turn, credit Dealer’s parts account.) There are no model substitutions, benefit substitutions, rain checks, or extensions. Suzuki reserves the right to change or cancel these promotions at any time without notice or obligation. * Financing offers available through Synchrony Retail Finance. As low as 5.99% APR financing for 60 months on new and unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors. Subject to credit approval. Not all buyers will qualify. Approval, and any rates and terms provided, are based on credit worthiness. $19.99/month per $1,000 financed for 60 months is based on 5.99% APR. Hypothetical figures used in calculation; your actual monthly payment may differ based on financing terms, credit tier qualification, accessories or other factors such as down payment and fees. Offer effective on new, unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors purchased from a participating authorized Suzuki dealer between 10/01/18 and 12/31/18. “Gimme Six”, the Suzuki “S” and model names are Suzuki trademarks or ®. Don’t drink and drive. Always wear a USCG-approved life jacket and read your owner’s manual. © 2018 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
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