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The Salmon River has a reputation for tight quarters during the peak of the salmon run. Crowds diminish during winter steelhead season. Weekdays bring even less competition. Two very select permit-only resort properties are located on the two best sections of river offering managed access and exclusive riverside lodging. On the upper river, The Tailwater Lodge in Altmar, N.Y. has private southside access to Schoolhouse Pool and the runs and holes above and below. This is the prime wintering spot for a large percentage of steelhead and the best access for ice-free angling. The Tailwater is an Orvis-endorsed lodge, which includes an on-site fly shop, “The Woodshed.” Zero Limit Adventures Guide Service, also Orvis endorsed, has a collaborative relationship with Tailwater Lodge and provides outstanding guidance to this section and the entire Salmon River. They’ll get you dialed into current river conditions and what the fish are feeding on. The Tailwater Lodge’s opulent accommodations coupled with their location on the river and exclusive access make it the Mecca for Salmon River steelheading. This large section of river provides various speeds of current and holding water with ice-free conditions all winter. Tactics for hooking these giants include fly fishing, spinning, float fishing and center-pin techniques. The Angler Magazine highly recommends booking an experienced licensed guide on your first day to instruct you on equipment, fly or bait selection and technique. Allow Tailwater Lodge (www.tailwaterlodge.com) and Zero Limit Adventures (www. zerolimitadventures.com) ease the entry into this elite pursuit. Douglaston Salmon Run (DSR) manages more than 2 1/2 miles of exclusive access in the lower end of the Salmon River where steelhead first enter from Lake Ontario. Early steelhead action can be fast and furious. Winter access is dependent on weather conditions, as the middle and lower sections of the Salmon River get slushy or iced over during mid-winter cold speels. DSR (www. douglastonsalmonrun.com) publishes an accurate and honest daily report that functions as a great information source for river conditions and fish movement. The highly challenging adventure of hooking and battling your first 10-pound-plus Great Lakes steelhead will certainly not be your last. This divine experience will put you in a league of sportsmen who are the only ones to understand this trophy steelhead quest. It’s a feeling like the adrenaline rush of your first buck or sailfish. This heart-pounding adventure on a beautiful river will provide a memory that can be yours forever. To check out the “Men of Steel” video, go to
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you wake up each morning, you are on the water ready to fish with your boat tied up next to you. Of the drum family, redfish seem to be the most popular inshore species. Redfish are always a great fight, especially the big bulls. But many anglers seem to overlook black drum, which are sometimes referred to as a “mud donkeys.” It is not an attractive fish, nor is it great for eating; therefore, it is not commonly targeted. This fish does, however, grow the largest of the drum species, and it fights with the same action and power as a bull red. Now that I’ve caught a few, I believe black drum can look very pretty once the Louisiana sun hits those scales just right. Redfish and black drum are thick in the Louisiana marshes all year, but the season for the monsters runs from September to January, when big fish move from offshore into the marsh following migrating baitfish. When the baitfish show up inshore, the big fish won’t be far behind. For bait you can use live or artificial depending on whether you are trying to sight fish or just toss a line out and wait. On our trip, we used a standard knocker rig, with an egg sinker and a hook, and sank split live blue crabs and shrimp to the bottom and waited. The fishing is quite simple when you know where the fish are, although a guide is recommended for those unfamiliar with the waters because it’s easy to get lost in the marsh. Keep an eye out for cold fronts. The cold fronts clean up the water and bring the fish closer to the surface, which makes for perfect sight fishing. The fish also enjoy the cooler inshore water, so they will be more abundant and active. Check out Jacki’s YouTube channel Jacki Shea Fishing for videos of her fishing adventures. Her guide for the Louisiana trip was Brittney Novalsky who can be contacted through www.fishingadventureswithbrittney.com. For more fishing with Jacki Shea, go to
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hen I first started fly fishing in the 80s, the sport was not nearly as popular as it is today. Shops carrying fly tackle were sparse, people with knowledge of the sport were few and far between and getting lessons was nearly impossible. When I think back to those days, recalling the number of flies I lost in trees, the frequent tangles I developed and the shear lack of fish I caught, it is a wonder that I kept with it. Indeed, if it were not for the fly tying component of the sport, I might well have thrown in the towel. I love fly tying; being able to create something to fool fish with is a marvelous achievement. In contrast to my early fly fishing days, today there is a seeming abundance of information on the sport, from equipment, to angling destinations; everyone seems to have some insights. On top of this has been the advent of the Internet, a treasure trove of information and misinformation. The fact of the matter is, fly fishing is not nearly as complicated as it may seem. It is simply a form of fishing that allows for lightweight or nearly weightless “lures” to be used, which without the added weight in the line could not be presented to a fish. In some cases, fly fishing is a far superior method for fooling fish and in others, deep waters for example, far more challenging. When it comes to heavily pressured or sensitive fish, especially those inhabiting shallow inshore waters, I would argue fly fishing can often out-produce other techniques. Being able to imperceptibly drop a fly in front of fish when they are used to loud splashes from heavy lures or live baits can often result in fooled fish. Fly fishing is sometimes called an art, perhaps because of the apparent delicateness of the cast, the manner in which the line travels out over the water, or because many incorrectly, consider it hard. So let me correct this fallacy. Fly fishing is not hard, it does not need to be complicated and it can be very easily learned. If you really want to learn to fly fish, I would suggest a trip to the Bahamas. The weather is beautiful, the waters are stunning, and the people, culture and food are marvelous. The chance of catching fish is very high, as the guides are great instructors and a week’s worth of fly fishing immersion would provide incredible advancement in understanding and skill level. Throughout my travels in the Bahamas, I have met many wonderful guides and visited many top-notch facilities. To highlight one Bahamian guide or lodge is simply impossible. However, when it comes to learning the sport, be honest. When booking a trip to a lodge, perhaps directly or through a travel company like Yellow Dog Fly Fishing or Frontiers International, tell them what you want. Tell them you are a beginner. Tell them you want to learn. Through this strategy, those in the know will put you with facilities and personnel best suited to an instructional 12
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environment. You want a location that offers everything, lodging and food of course but also equipment, casting lessons, fly tying lessons, safety instruction along with patient and professional guides. One common thread that has become apparent through my research in the Bahamas is the respect that Bahamians have for travelers, specifically bonefish anglers. Bahamians openly welcome tourists, recognizing the importance that bonefishing has on local Family Island communities. Bonefishing on some Bahamian islands provides employment for up to 80 percent of the local population. With that level of economic importance, industry professionalism is critical along with healthy fisheries. In the Bahamas you will find both a high degree of angling knowledge and amazing fisheries. The Bahamas are certainly an excellent place to consider taking a trip and a phenomenal place to learn to fly fish. What I find most attractive about the Bahamas is the shear diversity available. With more than 700 islands, there is something for everyone. And for anglers, old and new, there are always new opportunities to learn from. Tom Karrow is a sustainable tourism scholar from the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on the Bahamian bonefishing industry, centered on the guides and their knowledge, stories and experiences. For more on his research see: http://tomkarrow.wixsite.com/bahamasguide-tek, and follow Coastal Angler Magazine for updates and more. Tom Karrow can be reached at tkarrow@uwaterloo.ca or tomkarrow@ gmail.com. For more Bonefishing in the Bahamas, go to
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t. Lucie County used McCulley Marine Services and SeaRover Services to deploy the 70-foot Tug Kathleen on September 26, 2016. Eleven days later, on October 7, Hurricane Matthew passed over the Kathleen as a category 4 hurricane. SeaRover Services didn’t conduct its post-deployment dive on the tugboat until six weeks after the storm had passed. The post-deployment dive showed that Hurricane Matthew neither moved nor damaged the Kathleen but did create a four-foot scour hole beneath the bow. The tugboat rests on a sand-shell mixture in 140 feet of water with the top of the wheelhouse at 114 feet, creating a final profile of 26 feet. The bow is pointed towards the northwest, creating upwelling currents when water is flowing northward in the area. The deck slopes slightly
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s a kayak fisherman, we have the opportunity that nobody else has. We can fish offshore, inshore and bass tournaments. We can do this all from the same boat. Each year it still blows my mind daily that I’m able to drag myself to Kentucky Lake and then to the Bahamas over the course of a month using the same kayak. Whether you’ve been searching for local tournaments or you’re craving a destination event, the effort is the same, from choosing the most beneficial, to pre-fishing, to rounding up tackle. We add elements when traveling great distances, like lodging and fuel, but our greatest add is the extra adventure. In my opinion, I rather see folks invest in one or two tournaments that take them out of their element. Then again there’s always greatness that comes from being the local stick. Here are some of the best ways I’ve found to prepare for your kayak
fishing tournament season. First make a list of all the tournaments you want to fish. You probably want to fish an Extreme Kayak Tournament Fishing event, a Hobie World’s Qualifier, and for me it will be bass tournaments. Don’t forget our local charity events. If you want to learn Texas, there’s the KATS events. I usually can’t decide what I’m fishing until I have it all laid out on the calendar. This is where I’ll end up finding that tournaments cross or where tradeshows cross and it actually works best for me on some level. Once I’ve decided, I will go ahead and order the Fishing Hot Spots paper maps. That’s where the bottom of my prefishing starts. Then my next step is to budget out fishing licenses and figure out if I need a year license or if I can get away with a seven day. Most of the time I can get away with a seven day. I’ve been stuck buying a year license in Tennessee
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martin county inshore nearshore
Capt. John Young Bites On Guide Service (772) 708-3593 snoooky12@yahoo.com
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he snook bite will continue to be strong in the St. Lucie River. Remember, snook harvest season is now closed. Big winds with choppy water are ideal for snook around the bridges and seawalls. Large swim
baits and jigs are the ticket dealing with these conditions. Black drum, croaker and sheepshead are biting around the drops offs, bridge pilings and seawalls. Live or dead shrimp on a jig head is the best method to use. Keep it simple. The water quality is driving more pompano into the river and many are being caught near Bay Tree Lodge and the flats outside Willoughby Creek. Yellow or pink jigs work best but tipping a jig with a piece of shrimp leaves a little scent trail and can trigger a bite when things are slow. Around the inlet, the flounder bite has been good on the slower moving tide changes. Small finger mullet, or shrimp on a jig head, works great. Surf fishing is a catch all species
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ing in the new year with the best offshore fishing the Treasure Coast has. Sailfish season is in full swing, and dolphin, blackfin tuna, wahoo and kingfish claim winter residence along our six and eight mile reefs too. Prevailing northwest winds bring new bodies of fish with every blow, and when they locate the bait that holds along our reef system there is no need to go any further. Focus on depths from 70-to-170 feet. Most of the time that's where the action will be, although if you can find a nice color change or current edge out in the 200-to-300-foot range that can prove to be a pretty productive area as well. Trolling is my favorite method
Triple tail can be caught in the Indian and St. Lucie rivers this time of year and are top table fare. PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. John Young/Bites On Charters.
this time of year with bluefish, Spanish macs and pompano leading the charge. The Indian River has a respectable trout and redfish bite going on around of attack this time a year, primarily because you can cover a lot of ground, but there has been a fair amount of live bait out in front of the inlet lately making that approach pretty tempting too. A great plan of attack is the troll until you start getting bites and then set out the live baits. With the exception of the kingfish and wahoo, light mono leaders and small circle hooks are the way to go. Live baiting or trolling, this is the time of year to be pulling at least one dredge if not two for teasers. Use Stripteaser while you're kite fishing and drifting, a rubber fish dredge while you're bump trolling and natural mullet or ballyhoo while you're trolling dead baits. I pull mine from Cannon 10 TS down riggers. The auto feature makes dredge fishing as easy as it can be. While targeting the toothy critters, try a wire leader or a wire trace and a J-hook coupled with a stinger rig that hangs back a little to hook the short bites. A good old drone spoon works real well too. Pull it down deep behind a planar or from your downrigger to get bites regularly. Check out Capt. Rocky's report to
Blind Creek up to Bear Point. Overall the fishing scene is very good in Martin County waters in January. Wear your Costas to spot the big one.
Sailfish being reeled in to the boat during the recent Fish Heads Invitational Sailfish tournament. PHOTO CREDITS: Capt. Scott Fawcett.
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south indian river lagoon
Capt. Charlie Conner
Capt. Charlie’s Fish Tales Charters (772) 284-3852 captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com www.fishtalescharter.com
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n past years, January has traditionally been a cold month on the Treasure Coast. Hopefully, 2017 will show us another mild winter and you won’t have to worry about the water temperatures as much this year. Fishing in deeper water will provide you with better results on most days. Working your lures and baits much slower will also give you a better chance at success. Fish tend to become lethargic in cold water and are slow in moving to strike at lures. Finding water that is a couple degrees warmer than the surrounding area can also give you an edge on finding fish. Water temperatures have been mild so far. We had great results last year on fishing deep sand holes on the flats that were being warmed by the
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Capt. Rocky Carbia
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anuary 2017 will open the offshore portal to fishing excitement for a New Year. Fresh resolutions will have coastal anglers praying for favorable ocean conditions so they can act on
sun. We will certainly be doing that again this year. January is typically windy and it will continue the tradition if recent weather gives you an insight to the coming month. You might enjoy one or two days a week that is calmer, but expect it to be windy most days. Using the right ramps can make your day a little easier in dealing with the weather. There are many ramps that allow you to launch depending on wind direction. The river can be rough some days, but you can still fish most days if you plan your trips carefully. It is a great month to fish despite weather conditions that might not be to your liking. Bridges will continue to produce sheepshead, black drum, croakers, sand perch and bluefish. Most of the anglers on the catwalks prefer live or frozen shrimp for these fish. The inlet and turning basin will be full of bluefish, jacks and mackerel this month. Live or dead bait on a jig head will give you plenty of action along with silver spoons or shiny lures. Around seawalls, channel edges or deeper structure you can find grouper for catch and release action in January. Snook action around the jetties and bridges will be active mostly at night for anglers using feather jigs, TerrorEyz and live bait. Snook closed on December 15th, so their number one resolution, which will be “To fish more in the new, coming year"! Bottom fishing will continue to be a primary strategy decision as captains and their crews will steer towards reef sites in 50to 120-feet of water through this month. Offshore meat hunters will take delight in targeting several species of the snapper family, this January, like vermilion, lane, mangrove, and mutton snapper. Fishing from an anchored boat will yield the best results for bottom fishing this month, as sea states will be frequently choppy and rough
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it will be catch and release for them. Redfish can be found around docks and sitting on the flats on warm, sunny days. The new 2 ¾-inch D.O.A. shrimp, TerrorEyz or C.A.L. jerk baits work great for wintertime fishing. We had fantastic results around mangroves for redfish last year. C.A.L. paddle tails in the 411 color were a hit with the reds. Docks will be loaded with sheepshead with nice sized fish. They have moved in early this year and have been hungry! Pompano fishing will depend on water temperatures for their location, but they will be in the area throughout the winter. Surf anglers will be targeting these fish on days when the beach is fishable. Flounder should be
found around the jetties on the beach side and on sand flats around the inlet. If you can find warmer water on the flats, you will most likely find trout feeding in those areas. Last year, we were rewarded many days as the sun would warm up a patch of water and get the fish actively feeding. Trout fishing in 2016 rewarded us with many big fish in the 25-inch to 30-inch range. C.A.L. jerk baits and Deadly Combos were very successful on the trout, and 2017 should prove to be another good year. Ladyfish and jacks will be all over the river for fun action for the little ones. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby, it's an ADVENTURE. Have a wonderful 2017!
due to winter weather and the fresh breezes associated with the season. Anchoring a boat (will more times than not) keep the bow of the vessel into the oncoming waves, creating a more manageable and stable fishing platform for the vessel involved. To employ an anchoring strategy, captains must fit their boats with a correctly sized anchor for the length and weight of the boat, a shot of 8to 15-feet of chain attached to the anchor before the actual anchor line, and then a generous supply of anchor line to pay out for the "rode". The amount of actual anchor line needed will depend on the depth fished and the sea conditions at the time of fishing. For 20- to 25-foot outboard boats, 300- to 500-feet of usable line will increase one`s efficiency when deploying ground tackle. On the Safari 1 we have 1,200 feet of usable anchor line, which enables us to fish at anchor in depths of up to 180 feet of water, as well as in rough and choppy seas. Fishing from an anchored boat allows captains to adjust for exact positioning over top or directly next to reef structures and then deploy baits in relation to that positioning. Anchoring strategies also allow fishing crews to exercise fishing
versatility in the form of setting out baits at all depths in the water column from a stationary platform, that is, while deploying baits tight to the bottom, anglers can simultaneously set out flat lines or surface baits (both live and dead) that have legitimate chances of catching a wide variety of pelagic fish, such as king mackerel, mahi, and sailfish, to name just a few. Hooking and then fighting a big mahi or sailfish from an anchored boat, will give new meaning to your fishing vocabulary as one wrestles these gamefish to the tethered platform, without the ability to maneuver the boat towards an uncooperative fish. Fishing from an anchored boat is always a full contact event and enables anglers to enjoy the full athleticism of the fish they target. January`s ocean, east of our St. Lucie Inlet, will be a lively winter stage whose main fish actors will deliver performances worthy of (both) standing ovations and gourmet recipes. So this month, have a Happy New Year, stay versatile, splash some ground tackle, and post up your fishing platform over top of one of the many dozen reef sites, offshore of Martin County`s Treasure Coast
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Capt. Joe Ward
Capt. Joe’s River Charters (772) 201-5770 or (772) 461-1335 CWard11605@aol.com captjoeward.com
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he inshore fishing should be red hot in January if the weather conditions are good. This is the time of year when the cold fronts start coming south with all the low temperatures and strong northeast winds causing a lot of headaches for anglers. But, it is time for the bluefish, Spanish mackerel, croakers and black drum to show up in full
force. These fish will be coming in the mouth of the Fort Pierce Inlet and working their way into the turning basin and both north and south in the river. On the nicer days try some of these tips. The redfish and trout will be in the deeper holes and channels, around places like Harbor Branch and Queen's Cove to the north, and to the south try places like Pete Stone Creek or Big Mud Creek. Try working a live shrimp on a 1/8 or a ¼ ounce jig head and fish it very slow if the water is cold. For some fun, and maybe a fish dinner, try fishing in the Fort Pierce inlet and the area between the bridges for some nice Spanish mackerel and bluefish. Your best results will probably come from using Gulfstream Flash
swims. You can catch bluefish on smaller mullet, pilchards and sardines if you are a live bait fisherman. The faster the bait swims, the better the chances of hooking these fish. If you like to fish with artificial bait and lures, the bluefish will hit anything that is shiny and quickly retrieved. It doesn’t matter if you are using top water or sub-surface lures, they will hit them. Bluefish will also hit a silver spoon with a fast retrieve.
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Capt. Danny Markowski
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opefully the winds will lay down for us this month so we all can see at least a few days offshore. The sailfish should be eating in full force if we can get to them and the mahi will be mixed in too. The best bet to get hooked up will be to troll ballyhoo from 90 feet on out. If live baits can be found, such as big blue runners or sardines, they will improve your chances of hooking up a sailfish or a nice mahi. If you pull a dredge or teaser in front of your baits, this will entice a deeper fish to come to the surface to check out your baits. On days that the weather won’t allow you to get far offshore, there will be bluefish in the area to bend a
Jigs or a small spoon. Just look for the birds and the fish feeding on top. Remember, don't take more than you can eat because these fish don't freeze well and there should be plenty of them around all winter. For the bottom fish, like black drum, sheepshead and croakers, use a live shrimp or a fiddler crab on a #2 hook and a 15-pound fluorocarbon leader with just enough weight to hold the bottom. Try places like the Drum Hole, Sand Pit or around the bridges. In the surf, the pompano bite should be good for anglers using sand fleas or clams fished on a pompano rig. Try one kind of bait on each hook to see which one is working better that day. Just a reminder, snook season is closed from December 15th until February 1st.
Robin DiMartino with a nice 21-inch flounder she caught at the Fort Pierce inlet jetty. PHOTO supplied by Capt. Joe Ward.
Light tackle setups are great for these fish. I would recommend a 4,000 size reel matched with 10to 15-pound line. I prefer using 10-pound mainline with 20-pound leader and a small barrel swivel. You will want to put a piece of #3 wire up to your hook or lures and attach the wire to the swivel so you don’t get bit off by these fish razor sharp teeth. Good luck and have a great New Year!
Kadyn with a 20-pound mahi caught out of Fort Pierce Inlet on a trolled small live blue runner in 83 feet of water. PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Danny Markowski.
rod. These are fun and exciting fish to catch and they will be from the beach on out two to three miles. The bluefish cruise these waters in larger schools looking to eat anything that
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sebastian inshore
Capt. Gus Brugger
Pattern Setter Charters (772) 360-6787 www.WelcomeToSebastian.com
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anuary is usually the heart of the winter fishing season in East Central Florida. Water temperatures will be in the 60s if all is normal, with cold snaps driving them as low as the upper 40s and occasional warm spells lifting them into the upper 70s. This is the time of year that having a shallow draft boat will pay big dividends. I’ll break it down area by area and you can choose. Sebastian River: The Sebastian River’s most prominent role in January is a sanctuary. It keeps many manatees warm in its north fork’s 15-plus-foot depths. It also keeps a hoard of ladyfish, jacks, an occasional gator trout, redfish, snook and even a few pompano warm on the colder days. Warm weather may get some of the resident juvenile
tarpon to roll and once in a while they will take a swipe at a D.O.A. TerrorEyz or three-inch shrimp. Quarter to half-ounce jigs and MirrOlures will catch just about everything else in the Sebastian River. Indian River Lagoon: The lagoon offers some great options for trout and redfish. Canals, protected shallow bays, and sunny shorelines are excellent areas to find both trout and reds soaking up the sun’s warmth and sucking up some sluggish baitfish and crustaceans. A good January cold front should clear the waters of the lagoon. The immediate benefit will be the ability to sight-fish for redfish. Sight fishing along shorelines is a good way to find slot size reds, which will generally eat a properly placed live shrimp or D.O.A. soft plastic. Sight fishing will often time lead to the discovery of certain areas that hold good numbers of trout and reds during cold weather and floating live shrimp is the hands down most consistent way to take everything and anything when the mercury drops. Putting the two together can be the key to winter success. I found that catching fish you can see is difficult for less experienced anglers, but if you remember which sections of shoreline consistently hold fish, then come back to those areas when the
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Janet Seal caught this trout by floating a live shrimp along a sunny shoreline. PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Gus Brugger.
wind allows you to drift a live shrimp stealthily through the area from a safe distance, anyone can catch these super spooky trout and reds. Pompano, blues, trout, weakfish, snapper and small grouper are regular catches around the deeper water flats behind the Sebastian Inlet. Goofy jigs, small diving plugs and live shrimp are all good choices. Sebastian Inlet: Some nice flounder, redfish and snook will
remain around the inlet throughout the winter and bluefish, jacks, pompano, black drum, and Spanish mackerel will keep jetty anglers busy throughout the day. Near shore Atlantic: Pompano and whiting are the mainstay of surf fishermen along the Treasure Coast in the winter. Sand fleas, cut clams and dead shrimp on three hook dropper rigs are the baits of choice. Boaters looking along the beaches are apt to find blues, mackerel and some pompano on the calmer days. Goofy jigs, spoons, and bucktail jigs worked from the beach or toward the beach from a boat are good ways to search for pompano and blues on calm days. If the weather allows for small boaters to get offshore some, kings, cobia, sailfish and dolphin are all a possibility within 10 miles January is a great month for backwater fishing in the Sebastian area, you just need to get out and fish. Gator trout, sight fishing reds and the best pompano bite of the year are just some of January’s high points, so put on the extra jacket and enjoy Sebastian’s hot winter fishing. Tight lines!
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atch for the kingfish to heat up this month. Live bait is the most productive method for a successful day. As soon as you clear the jetty, start looking for threadfin herring on the beach. Drop a Sabiki rig right in the middle of the schools and load up. If you have a hard time finding bait on the beach, head out to one of the artificial reefs offshore and catch blue runners for live bait. The artificial reefs can be found on just about any current chart. After gathering bait, head to the pines, and you can either slow troll or anchor up and bottom fish and toss a few live baits behind the boat on flat lines for the kingfish. Remember that kingfish have razor sharp teeth and you must use a wire leader. I like #7 wire with a 4 OT treble hook and a #5 swivel. The rig is both light and strong. Keep a sharp eye out for manta rays as you cruise along. The rays could be holding cobia that should start showing up towards the end of the month. Keep a sharp eye out for
Logan Price with his first whopper kingfish caught aboard the "Rogue Wave" with Capt Bill. Not a bad way to start! PHOTO CREDIT: Rogue Wave Fishing Charters.
turtles as well. Cobia tend to hang out with turtles as well. We couldn't get out often in December because of rough seas, but the handful of captains that did fish reported a pretty decent dolphin bite, so keep an eye out for them, if you make it out. Blackfin tuna have been cruising along the edge of the Gulf Stream and have been so thick around the boat that you would think you were looking at a school of dolphin under the boat. Trouble is that they have been finicky. Use a light spinning rod with 40-pound test leader and live bait for your best shot!
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Capt. Chris Sharp
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ortheast winds will blow all of January and make it hard to fish the surf because of weeds and high surf. If you get a break in the wind, look for bluefish to be biting. Use spoons or big plugs to get these fish to eat and dead cut bait like mullet will work great. Hobe Sound public beach is a great place to go and get a bite. Deep water and near shore reef makes the fish stay in close. Snook season is closed so catch
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Capt. Eddie Perry
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ishing on the north end of the Big ‘O’ has been for the most part very good; mild air temperatures and good weather has made conditions favorable for a good bite. Early morning bass action has been at its best on wild shiners, catches of 50 plus fish a day are common and bigger females continue to move in from the open lake for their annual spawning ritual. Buckhead Ridge and Tin House Cove have been the most consistent for fast action. Schools of smaller fish in the 1-pound to 3-pound range are on the outside edges of the reed lines and they make for some fun and fast action. After you go through three or four dozen of your shiners, move
and release only. Look for these to be around docks and bridges and look for a cold front to really turn them on. Best bets would be where there are lights, such as Roosevelt Bridge, Stuart Bridge, Fort Pierce Inlet and Jensen Beach Causeway. Use Flair Hawks, soft rubber swim baits and plugs that get deep. The bottom is where these fish will be, so work your lure slow. Pompano will be at the Little Jim Bridge in Jensen Beach. Get your spot and start jigging. They are in schools just like jacks. If you catch one, you will catch more. Get there when there is a nice moving tide and jig slow. Surf fisherman, find them around House of Refuge, Walton Rocks and Bob Graham. Just check what the water looks like before you set up.
inside and find a mat to anchor up on and you will have a better chance at a big fish. Eagle Bay had its ups and down, one day it’s some of the best fishing you have ever seen and the next it can leave you scratching your head. But don't be discouraged, this is a big lake and with a little local knowledge and a little effort, you can find fish biting. The North Shore down on the west side of the lake in the Lakeport area has had very good action in open water between Horse Island and the Point of the Reef. The best thing about this part of the lake is there are a couple of different ways to fish here; you can anchor your boat which is what most fishermen do, or you can drift and this area is meant for drifting. When drifting you can cover a lot of water fast and can find fish in a hurry. If you hit a hotspot drifting and catch a couple of fish real quick, don’t be afraid to stop your boat and put some live baits out. Even if you are artificial fishing, when you are drifting like that an anchor can be your best friend. So
Snook season is closed so catch and release only. PHOTO CREDIT: Chris Sharp.
Trout and redfish will be along the shore of the river. Check out the wind to decide where to fish, east side or west side. On the east side, Middle Cove, Bear Point, and all the openings from Jensen Beach
Father and son fishing with Capt. Eddie Perry. PHOTO CREDIT: Capt. Eddie Perry.
many times people will catch a bass and move right on down the line, when in reality they should stop their boat and fish it slow. Bass usually have a few of their friends with them so don't think that's the only fish there. Since January typically has more windy days, deploying a
to Fort Pierce. West side, look from Walton Road up to Fort Pierce. Shrimp under a popping cork and soft rubber baits. Try a top water bait to see them hit hard. Happy New Year and tight lines.
drift sock will slow down your drift enabling you to work the area more thoroughly. Crappie action has been improving. Specks are moving into the reed heads in front of the Okeechobee Pier and at the Buckhead marker and are being caught on jigs and minnows. Fishermen that are drifting are catching limits in the open lake out in front of the mouth of the Kissimmee River. Down towards Harney Pond, anglers are not maxing out yet but the size of the specks have been impressive. Reports of 2.25- to 2.75-pound specks have been common. The area between Bird Island and the Point of the Reef has been very active. During the bass and speck spawning seasons, pay particular attention to the phases of the moon. During the next few months, the days just prior to and just after the full and new moons will be particularly active. Be sure and stop by Garrard’s Bait and Tackle for all your fishing needs. Good fishin’!
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Steve Wood
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eather windows dictate diving in January, and timing is everything. Calm seas may only last a day or two between fronts and divers are wise to have tanks filled in advance to take advantage of favorable conditions. Wind swells associated with cold fronts make for sloppy seas topside but have minimal effect on visibility beneath the surface, especially in deeper water. Provided large groundswells and heavy rains stay away, visibility offshore is quite good on sites such as the Six-Mile Reef, David-T or the Evans Crary bridge rubble. As the new year gets underway, hunters have a few fishing regulations to pay attention to. As of January 1st, grouper season closes, while lobster season remains open through the
end of March. Additionally, several important changes have been approved for hogfish harvest in state and federal waters, although it’s unclear exactly when they will take effect. Changes for Atlantic waters include: reduced bag limit from five to one per person, a new 16inch minimum (previously 12-inch) and a new May 1st to October 31 harvest season. Although currently not in effect, divers are wise to pay attention as to when these new changes will be implemented. Early 2017 appears to be the best estimate. For more information on fishing regulations, visit http:// myfwc.com/fishing/ saltwater, and click on hogfish. Although the changes that are taking place to hogfish are generally considered a good idea to preserve the species for future generations, it can be challenging to find fresh fish for dinner this time of year. Many divers are turning to the invasive lionfish as a great option for fish tacos since they are excellent table fare and
while transporting them to the surface. Other interesting creatures can be found roaming reefs this time of year. Sharks will keep divers on their toes as they migrate past local waters. Lemon sharks congregate on area reefs in large numbers each year between the months of December and April to reproduce and witnessing these events are considered by many to be a must-dive this time of year. This can be quite a spectacle as 20 to 30 individuals in one area have been commonly reported in years past. Local dive operators run special trips this time of year to witness these aggregations that are PHOTO CREDIT: Ricardo V. found nowhere else in the quite abundant on area reefs. A world. Other species, such as sand simple pole spear with a three- tiger sharks usually common off the prong paralyzer tip is the preferred Carolinas, have been found offshore harvest method and allows for on the Treasure Coast this time of dozens to be taken on a single dive. year too, presumably forced south Once speared, a puncture resistant due to cooler water temperatures. vinyl or hard-sided collection Be sure to take advantage of the device, like the ZooKeeper, are annual lemon shark aggregations great, safe ways to handle lionfish before they are gone! Many divers are turning to the invasive lionfish as a great option for fish tacos since they are excellent table fare and quite abundant on area reefs.
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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’ 2016 Almanac
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bluefish, jacks and Spanish Yours truly with a mackerel become more of nice pompano on the focus in January. I like Sailfish Flats. to target areas near the inlets like the mouth of the Loxahatchee River in Jupiter and Sailfish Flats in Stuart. The deeper channels and sand flats make them ideal locations for the fish to swim in and out with the tides. Try working the edges of these channels with goofy jigs, PHOTO CREDIT: Brian Nelli. small buck tails and D.O.A. jerk baits. This time of year brings Check us out Pushin’ Water cold air and wind which in turn Kayak Charters on Facebook, creates wet conditions on the kayak. Instagram and YouTube for all the Having a pair of waders to keep you latest adventures my clients and I get dry and warm in the chop is highly into. recommended. See you on the water!
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he most meaningful trips aren’t the ones you catch a trophy or a ton of fish. The unforgettable outings are the times you help someone you love catch fish. I remember the time my 11-year-old daughter caught her first big redfish. She was screaming “Daddy, Daddy help it’s so strong.” She was so excited when we finally got the fish in the net, I know she will remember it forever. I take joy in going out alone on my Hobie® kayak, of fishing where and when I want. Sharing the sport we love with our families is just as rewarding. Here are a few helpful tips that can lead to successful trips with family members who might not get out on the water as much as we do.
Don’t always try to target trophy fish, especially with kids less than 10 years of age. Most kids have a very short attention span. If they aren’t catching fish, they get bored. Target fish that are very easy to catch on their first couple trips out. Don’t take kids out in rough or extreme conditions. If they get scared they might not be willing to give it a try the next time. Once you have taken them out a couple of times and got them on some easy, fun fish then you can slowly start trying to get them on a trophy. Start off with shorter trips. Save the full day adventure for another time. Three to four hours is about right. Make sure you bring extra snacks and drinks to keep your
Fishing with your loved ones brings big smiles and memories that last forever. PHOTO CREDIT: Brandon Barton.
family members comfortable. Ensure they have PFDs that fit properly. Avoid using lures that have trebles hooks. Kids especially can get over excited and I’m sure you wouldn’t want a treble hook stuck in your head or body. Keep them engaged. Pass off the rod when you hook a fish. Let them reel it in. It is great way to help them learn how to fight a fish when they just can’t seem to hook
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Kite Size
Most kiters own two to three kites allowing them to ride in most windy conditions. As a beginner you might decide to start with just one or two kites. Kite size depends on three things: 1. Wind Speed 2. Rider weight 3. Skill level Let’s assume the rider has taken or will take a few lessons. They should be able to get long rides in both directions and should at least begin to be riding upwind. With these basic skills we can move on to wind speed and rider weight. These factors change with every person and wind speed changes every day, as well as with the seasons. Most people choose their first kite based on the wind speed that is most prevalent in their area. For the Treasure Coast in the winter, let’s
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say that this is medium wind 15-20 knots. The last factor is going to be rider weight. Each kite brand has a chart used to match up the kite size with rider weight in certain wind speeds. Here is the kite size chart for Cabrinha Switchblade.
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if you can get a sense of how it was cared for, it will just have a shorter life span than other options. Always look closely for holes, repairs, and any worn or chafed parts on the kite or lines.
Kite Style
Some kite styles or designs include c-kites, bow kites, hybrid kites, and foil kites. It is recommended that you stay away from C-kites or C-style hybrids, as well as foil kites for your first kite. IMAGE COURTESY of CabrinaKites.com. Some good models to look at are A light rider (around 115 the Cabrinha Switchblade, North pounds) will probably want an 8m Rebel, or Cabrinha Contra for kite in medium wind. A heavier lighter wind. These are the most rider (around 200 pounds) will probably want a 12m kite in medium wind just to give you a rough estimate.
user-friendly kites and have good de-power which gives it a much broader wind range compared to other style kites. In conclusion, pick your kite size based on the wind speed most prevalent in your area and your weight, try to go new, be careful when buying used gear, and stay away from C-style kites and foil kites while you are still new to the sport. It is a good idea to check with your instructor before purchasing gear. Always make sure you are familiar with the safety releases and how they work on any gear you are unfamiliar with. Get out there and have fun!
New VS Used
New kites are always a safer bet. There is just more life left in a new kite as long as you take care of it. If you decide to go used, be careful. Try not to buy a used kite older than three years and be wary of the condition. A kite that hasn’t been used much and still has a lot of life left still has a “crispy” feel versus a kite that is well used has more of a “soft” feel. A kite with a “soft” feel can still be ok for the right price and
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tand Up Paddle Board (SUP) safety is a hot topic amongst paddling professionals, manufacturers and those passionate about SUP. Since opening our shop, Sea Sup Go Paddle and Surf at Royal Palm Pointe in Vero Beach, Florida
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or coiled. Situational awareness is a common used term when discussing safety on paddle boards and is critical in choosing which type of leash to use. Straight leashes are typically used when surfing. These leashes do not have a snap back or coil effect and are the safe choice when SUP surfing. Coil leashes are generally used for paddling in any conditions outside of the surf zone. These leashes will be on top of your board and will not cause drag like the straight ones. People new to SUP who purchase their board from a friend, neighbor, online classified site or big box retail store may not be aware of the rules and regulations. We recommend first-time paddlers and novice paddlers seek out a trusted professional that has been
professionally trained and certified to teach correct and safe paddle techniques. The lesson should include basic paddle and self-rescue techniques as well as how to properly get back on your board when you fall off. There should also be time spent practicing how to save other paddlers in distress. If you are not prepared, this can be a dangerous sport even in perfect conditions. The entire Sea Sup Go team is professionally trained and certified to properly teach these techniques to make your time on the water fun and safe. Jennifer and her husband Barrett are the owners of Sea Sup Go located in Vero Beach, FL. For more info contact them at info@ SeaSupGo.com or (772) 217–8708.
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reasure Coast Casters held its Senior Division monthly inshore tournament December 4th. The “fish list”, had everything from black drum to trout, as well as the elusive snook—worth 50 points, which no Treasure Coast Caster has weighed this season. Boats left the docks from Capt. Joe's Bait and Tackle in Fort Pierce at 6:45 a.m., returning at high noon. Tournament organizer Cammie Ward reported sheepshead was the fish of the day, as can be easily be understood from this sheepshead roundup: Andrews Evan caught a 1.13-pounder; Colt Krischke brought in a coaker and caught two sheepshead, one weighing 1.10-pounds; Nicholas Rosario caught two snapper and two sheepshead, with one weighing Michael Rochedieu with 2.10-pounds; Kaitlyn Ward caught a the fish of the tournament, 5.10-pound flounder, and lost one that a sheepshead. her dad said would have easily weighed PHOTO CREDITS: Treasure Coast Casters. 8-to-10-pounds.
MIDDLE School Division 1st Place: Nicholas Rosario - Southern Oaks - Port St. Lucie - 60 points 2nd Place: Colt Krischke - Lincoln Park Academy - Ft. Pierce - 40 points 3rd Place: Kaitlyn Ward - Lincoln Park Academy - Ft. Pierce - 20 points
Kaitlyn Ward, Andrew Evans, Nicholas Rosario and Colt Krischke.
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New Barracuda Size Limits for South Florida—Includes Martin County At its November meeting in St. Petersburg, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) set new barracuda size limits. These changes will apply in state and federal waters off Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties only and include: • Creating a recreational and commercial slot limit of 15 to 36 inches fork length. • Allowing the harvest of one fish larger than 36 inches per person or vessel per day, whichever is less. Changes will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017. “I’m grateful to south Florida stakeholders for bringing this item forward and to staff ’s efforts in gathering public input on this important Florida species so that these reasonable management actions could be taken today,” said Commissioner Robert Spottswood. In recent years, stakeholders in southeast Florida and the Florida Keys who fish and dive have voiced concerns about seeing declines in barracuda numbers. Barracuda data is limited due to their complex life history and behaviors; however, there has been a declining trend in the number of barracuda observed during underwater surveys conducted in the Keys in recent years, as well as a declining trend in the average size of those barracuda. A slot limit will contribute to barracuda conservation by eliminating harvest pressure on the youngest, most vulnerable fish while also conserving larger fish, which are responsible for the vast majority of reproduction. The FWC also addressed concerns for this species in 2015 when they set recreational and commercial bag limits for barracuda in south Florida. Staff will continue to monitor barracuda through data collected during surveys, and ongoing recreational and commercial catch data collection. Recreational anglers can report their catches using datareporting programs like the Snook
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Hogfish Regulatory Changes
Also at the November meeting, FWC approved several conservations measures for hogfish. “Hogfish is an economically important species that is popular with the diving and angling community,” said Chairman Brian Yablonski. “This was not an easy decision, but will help balance the species’ needs while still offering opportunities for anglers.” Hogfish is overfished and undergoing overfishing in the Florida Keys and east Florida. Federal law requires the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council to end overfishing immediately and implement a 10-year rebuilding plan. Because most hogfish off the Keys and east Florida are taken in Florida state waters, consistency with similar regulations pending approval in Atlantic federal waters is necessary to rebuild the stock. The effective date for the state waters changes has not been determined but once confirmed, a date will be posted on MyFWC.com. The new state management boundary between the Keys/east Florida and Gulf stocks will be at 25 degrees 9 minutes north latitude (a line due west of Cape Sable, which is on the Gulf side of Florida). Once effective, hogfish north of Cape Sable will be managed as Gulf hogfish, and hogfish south of that line, around the tip of Florida and up the Atlantic coast, will be managed as Atlantic hogfish. Prior to this change, the boundary for hogfish was a line following U.S. Highway 1 in the Florida Keys. This new management boundary line is closer to where Gulf and Atlantic hogfish stocks naturally separate as determined by a recent genetic study.
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At the pinnacle of targeting trophy gator trout is sight fishing in shallow water with a fly rod. As water temperatures drop and the heavy rains of fall subside, the waters of the lagoon will clear and big trout will warm up by hanging out in shallow water when the sun is high in the sky. Just recently while fishing the north end of the lagoon, my friend Amanda Bottenberg (@ manduhleighb), guided by her boyfriend Mike Bloch (@fly4poons), sight fished on fly an IGFA world record 33-inch, 9-pound gator trout on 6-pound tippet. The couple had caught some fish that morning and decided to tie on an IGFA legal leader provided by Capt. Camp Walker of Catalyst Fishing Charters (@catalystfishingcharters). The next fish they came across was the world record gator trout. Congratulations on your world record, Amanda!
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very year as my bass tournament season comes to an end, I start thinking about crappie fishing. I like to take a break and let the competitive flames refuel a bit. When the calendar strikes November and water temperatures dip into the 50s in Tennessee, I take several days to go crappie fishing. These fish make really good table fare, they are also very fun to catch, especially the big ones like you find in winter. I am well aware of how good crappie fishing is in spring. But for the way I fish for them around home, fall and winter are when you can really fill the livewell.
It works the same way when fishing laydowns. I look for laydowns on vertical banks that have a good-sized trunk. If they have a big trunk, I know there is a good-sized treetop out in the water. If they are there, I will see them on my SideVision. Once you find fish, cast exactly where they are or just beyond them, not 3 feet to the left or right. If you miss a crappie’s strike zone by 6 inches, you’ve missed it by a mile. Make the cast, count your bait down to the desired depth and reel just fast enough to maintain that depth. No jigging, nothing fancy, just a
Crappie stack up in large schools this time of year, at it’s not hard to catch them if you know what to look for. Crappie always hang around cover of some type. The two key pieces of structure on my home water are boat docks and laydowns. There are a few docks that seem to always hold fish, but I like to hunt for them with my Raymarine electronics. I turn on SideVision mode and start searching. Crappie will be in big schools, and I might go down a line of 50 docks with only one dock holding the mother lode. To see how big they are and to make sure they are crappie, I will put an Aqua Vu camera down there and check them out. Most of the docks I fish are floating, and the magical depth is normally at least 20 feet of water under the dock. The crappie will normally be suspended under these docks anywhere from 8 to 15 feet down, depending on the water clarity.
slow reel. My favorite jig head is a 1/32-ounce ball-shaped jig head with a good sharp Mustad hook, but I will go up to a 1/16-ounce if the wind is blowing or I’m fishing deeper than normal. Any soft plastic minnow imitation in the 2-inch range with a straight tail will work. Stay away from twist-tail grubs for this method because they cause your bait to rise too much. I use a S721 MHX rod built with supplies from Mud Hole Custom Tackle, including a Winn grip. It is 6-foot-long, super-sensitive and has the perfect action for controlling small baits. I team it with a 1000-size spinning reel and 4-pound Vicious Panfish line in fluorescent green. The green line helps me detect light strikes. These tips will help you all the way up until crappie start moving shallow to spawn. These fish are fat and healthy this time of year. So get out and have some fun this winter.
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In fall, the red, yellow and orange leaves dancing on the trees highlight the contours of the surrounding mountains. A bald eagle might closely judge your fishing skills, watching for its opportunity to show you how it’s done. Winter brings cleansing and the occasional snowfall, in which many local anglers find solitude chasing trout on tiny midges. Winter fishing pressure is minimal, which makes it a great time to land a large trout if you’re willing to test your mental toughness wading in cold water. Spring comes to life with budding trees and insects hatching, signaling the coming summer. Anglers spend late evenings on the Tuck sight casting to rising trout honed in on larger dry flies and emerger patterns. Spring evenings can be very peaceful, since most anglers have broken down their rods by 6 p.m. and are headed to the local brewery or one of the many unique restaurants or food trailers in downtown Sylva or Dillsboro. There is a list of local restaurants and breweries at www.mountainlovers.com, or just ask local fly shop employees for their recommendation. In 2016, the North Carolina General Assembly proclaimed Jackson County the Official Trout Capital of North Carolina. Jackson County is home to 4,600 miles of trout streams with a good mixture of hatchery supported streams and wild streams. Check out www.NCTroutcapital.com for more information. Jackson County was also the first to have an officially designated Fly Fishing Trail, which highlights 15 different streams and rivers for any angler to test their skills. Many have taken the challenge of catching and releasing trout or smallmouth bass in each location. There is a map that gives detailed information about each stream, directions, and the type of fish anglers can expect to catch. More information is available at www. flyfishingtrail.com. If you are looking for a fishery with plenty of trout and the opportunity to catch a 25-incher, the Tuck is for you. It is relatively close to Atlanta, Knoxville, Charleston and Charlotte. The Tuck is just an hour west of Asheville, N.C., and it is at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway. This makes for a nice and easy weekend retreat, or it can be a popular destination for longer stays due to accessibility and other local attractions. Come and experience North Carolina trout fishing at its best! Shannon Messer owns Appalachian Flies and manages and guides at Blackrock Outdoors Orvis Authorized Fly Shop at 570 West Main Street, Sylva NC 28779. Contact him at 828-6314453 or appalachianflies@gmail.com.
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t’s commonplace today, but more than a halfcentury ago few anglers even thought about it. The late Dr. Webster Robinson wanted to catch either a sailfish or striped marlin on a fly rod while casting from a boat that was out of gear so that the fly was not being trolled. Working with his skipper, Capt. Lefty Reagan, these angling legends fathered the concept of teasing a fish. They reasoned that if they could raise a billfish on a hookless bait, capture its total attention by keeping the tasty morsel just out of reach, work the fish within casting range and substitute a different offering at the last minute, the mission would be successful. I knew both men well and listened intently as Web Robinson described the process to me in detail. He even gave me a copy of the fly he used. Teasing ranks as an extremely effective technique for countless species in a variety of situations. Working on sailfish or marlin on the offshore grounds is just one phase. Sometimes known as bait-andswitch, it’s nothing more than using a live bait, dead bait or a certain artificial to excite a fish enough so it will eat the lure or bait you want it to devour on the tackle of your choice. Very light tackle enthusiasts often tease their quarry into striking so that the line doesn’t break on the initial contact. I’ve teased countless species from sharks, albacore and tuna to striped bass, redfish, barracuda, amberjack, snook and many more. Let me share a couple examples to show you how effective teasing can be. Using a spinning outfit, I rigged a plastic worm exactly the same way as I would for largemouth bass. Pacific sailfish normally don’t include plastic worms as part of their diet. We teased one with a bonito belly and, once the boat was out of gear, I cast the worm. My partner yanked the teaser out of the water and the fish inhaled a plastic worm faster than you can read this.
I met a man who showed me beautiful flies for offshore species. When I told him I could catch a sailfish on a cigar just as easily as with one of his flies, he laughed at me. We were shooting a television show in Panama, and late in the day Capt. Karl Anderson asked if I had a cigar. He rigged it with a leader and hook, attached it to a flyrod and waited for a sailfish to show in the trolled teasers. We stopped the boat, Karl yanked the teaser away from the fish, and I cast the cigar. Within seconds, the sailfish crashed the cigar, went airborne, and all you could see was tobacco showering through the air. As Karl put it, that’s no longer theory. Teasing fish opens a broad new dimension to the sport. As an angler, it allows you to hook fish on all types of tackle using any bait or lure you choose including cigars and plastic worms. Try it and you’ll become hooked on the technique just as I am.
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Master The Cross-Wind Cast The wind blows where redfish live. The most difficult winds to a fly flinger are the cross-wind and the following-wind. Both are guaranteed to give the angler fits. The best cast for these challenging situations is the Belgian cast, a very quick cast that when executed correctly presents the fly under challenging conditions. The key is to make an extended side-armed back cast, followed by a high extended-arm overhead cast that will provide the angler distance when working in a big wind. A word of caution: The side cast may produce the painful problem of a fly imbedded in the angler if the wind is blowing toward the casting arm. Put It To The Test When targeting winter redfish, the fly angler will be presented with many different casting situations depending on weather conditions. It’s important to understand and execute each of the casting techniques discussed. Once mastered, a trophy redfish is only a cast away! Conway Bowman caught this 41.65-pound IGFA fly-caught world record redfish out of Hopedale, La.
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