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Footwear: Huk Performance Fishing Attack The Huk Attack is the most engineered, purpose-built fishing shoe ever created. It brings performance features for the serious fisherman with unique traction, bullet-proof durability and all-day comfort and support. Giftware: The Catch and Release Print Shop Actual Size An alternative to taxidermy, these fish prints are created to the exact length of your catch and stamped with your name and information about your catch. Lifestyle Apparel: Frogg Toggs Prym1 Series Pilot II Jacket and Bibs The Frogg Toggs Prym1 Series Pilot II Jacket and Bibs is the company’s camouflage style of its bombproof Pilot II. It is available in shoreline blue, silver mist and blackout options. Technical Apparel: Frogg Toggs Sierran Transition Wader A zippered, flip-out chest pocket, large multi-function pocket and exterior fly storage area allow these waders to fill double-duty as a chest pack for storage of fly fishing gear. Electronics: Humminbird Solix 15 Chirp Mega SI GPS Humminbird has achieved improved detail and target separation with Chirp Digital Sonar. With touch screen or keypad interface, the screen can be customized and viewed with up to four panels. Fishing Accessory: Yeti Coolers Panga Duffel The Panga Duffel is a hardcore drybag designed to withstand brutal treatment and be completely watertight. It is fully submersible, and Yeti called it a gear fortress. Fly Fishing Accessory: Simms G3 Guide Stockingfoot Wader Simms has built its most breathable and durable wader yet in its new G3 Guide, with four-layers of Gore-Tex fabric in the legs and three layers above the waist. They also feature a chest pocket, handwarmer pockets and built in utility tabs.
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Fishing Line: Berkley Fireline Ultra 8 With four times the abrasion resistance of its original Fireline, Berkley’s thermally fused Ultra 8 comes in a range from 4 pound test up to 30 pound test. FishSmart: Eagle Claw 2017 Flounder Sample Pack Eagle Claw jumps in for the conservation of summer flounder and catch and release with its 2017 Flouder Sample Pack. Kids’ Tackle: 13 Fishing Ambition Combo Designed specifically with the smaller size of a child in mind, but packed with some features required by serious anglers, these salt and freshwater combos are perfect for the little angler who is really into fishing. Tackle Management: Daiwa Tactical Backpack This tackle backpack is perfect for hiking into a stream, walking the banks of a pond, hauling down to the surf or for use as a quickgrab on your buddy’s boat. It is custom designed to hold all the gear an angler needs.
Saltwater Soft Lure: LIVETARGET Hollow Body Mullet The Hollow Body Mullet is sure to find a place in nearshore and inshore boxes and be deadly for sea trout, redfish, snook, flounder and striped bass. It is an incredibly detailed and lifelike walking bait with great action. Fly Reel: Pflueger Supreme QRS Fly Reel With its innovative Quick Release Spool, the Supreme QRS offers an interchangeable large-arbor cassette spool system. The polycarbonate cassettes are secured in the spool carrier by an advanced locking system enclosed by a full stainless steel and alloy construction. Freshwater Reel: Shimano Curado K Baitcasting Reel As if the Curado weren’t legendary enough, Shimano has improved on its venerable reel with the latest in Shimano technology, such as smooth, efficient, durable MicroModule gearing. It is available gear ratios up to 8.5:1. Saltwater Reel: Shimano Sustain Reels C4000/5000 Shimano’s Sustain Reels are a saltwater line of spinning reels that fits into the higher end of Shimano’s line. Featuring Shimano’s advanced Hagane technology, they are smooth, powerful and durable for anglers seeking to do battle with midsized saltwater species.
Terminal Tackle: Trapper Round Bend Treble With an innovative “trap,” the standard version of this odd-looking hook has proven itself by holding baits in place and keeping fish on the hook. The treble-hook version of the trapper is revolutionary. Freshwater Hard Lure: Savage Gear 3D Topwater Bat This crazy-looking bait plays on the nature of predatory species to strike on reaction. It is a hard, surface-walking bait 3D scanned to mimic a bat struggling in the water.
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Saltwater Hard Lure: Rapala X-Rap Magnum 40 Did somebody say wahoo? The new X-Rap Magnum 40 dives consistently to 40 feet with aggressive swimming action. It can be trolled as fast as 13 knots without rolling or kicking out.
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Freshwater Soft Lure: Lunkerhunt LP Prop Series The Lunkerhunt Prop Series combines the design of hollow-body soft plastics with modern prop technology previously found only on hard-body lures. The Prop Series features three body styles: The Prop Frog, The Prop Fish Sunfish and The Prop Fish Shad.
Rod & Reel Combo: Lew’s Mach Crush Speed Spool Combo This baitcast combo features Lew’s exclusive SLP Super Low Profile compact design in a premium 10-bearing Speed Spool reel with MSB Multi-Setting Brake dual cast control system. The combo’s onepiece IM8 graphite rod sports a Winn Dri-Tac splitgrip handle. Fly Fishing Rod: G. Loomis IMX-Pro Fly Rod G. Loomis’ IMX-Pro series was designed for professional guides. IMX-PRO MATRIX is a material that allows Loomis to use fewer wraps of graphite and build fast, responsive rods that are lighter and more sensitive without sacrificing power or durability. Freshwater Rod: 13 Fishing Fate Black With crisp action, incredible sensitivity and superb balance, the Fate Black offers the benefits of a Japanese 30T HTC blank, an innovative seamless reel seat, tanglefree guides with zirconia inserts, hybrid comfort grips and handles made of hand-selected Portuguese cork. Saltwater Rod: St. Croix Legend T o u r n a m e n t Inshore Legend Tournament Inshore rods are the blending of the sensitivity, power and durability found in St Croix’s existing Legend Tournament Bass and Walleye series with components and technology reserved for saltwater environments.
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If you’re looking for a quiet place to fish, with scenery, comfortable cabins and located far from the crowds, drive down to Denali National Park and visit Kirk Martakis at Fish Denali. He offers several lakes on private property that offer about 3,000 wild rainbow trout to 31 inches and trophy-sized grayling. They cruise the lake like sharks, and the clear water makes sight casting to them with single-hook jigs, nymphs or topwater lures too much fun. It’s some of the best lake rainbow fishing I’ve experienced. Cozy, fully equipped cabins located at lakeside offer everything you’ll need for a multi-day stay, including Wi-Fi and multiple bedrooms. It’s a good choice for large families, fishing buddies or couples who want a quiet, laid-back trip with some of Alaska’s best scenery (www.Fishdenali.com). Float fishing offers a change of scenery around each turn in the river as well as great fishing opportunities. Alaska River Tours offers remote float trips along the road system, with neither the crowds nor the expense. Depending on the season, owner Reinhard “Reini” Neuhauser chooses the best rivers for grayling, trout, sheefish, pike, salmon and char. On overnight excursions, he provides tents, camping gear and boats. You arrive ready to fish. I recommend the overnight float, which makes the most of Alaska’s 19-plus hours of daylight. Fish when it’s light, and float during the remaining five hours from midnight to the 4 a.m. during the twilight period, when it’s still light enough to read. It’s a heady trip that is only surpassed by his camps and food served (www.akrivertours.com). The Kenai Peninsula For a quick day of fishing, the Kenai River offers big king salmon to 70plus pounds that sizzle drags. Guide Joe Connors was my instructor back in 10
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e sometimes think fish are just mindless members of the environment with little tiny brains. Though it is true that brain size in fish is diminutive, they’ve had 450 million years to work out their game plan. In the wild, fish need to be both aggressive and wary to survive. The eye of a fish is well adapted to light conditions and motion; this gives them a unique ability to feed and fight. I’ve been a diver for many years and witnessed some wild antics of fish of all sizes. Once, there was a 3-inch damselfish in the Keys that attacked my dive glove and
fought like a bulldog because it thought I was intruding on its territory. Here in Franklin County, Florida, we have some of the best gag grouper grounds in the state. During the warmer months, gags are somewhat dispersed, and the tried and true method of fishing for them is to troll large-lipped lures. This allows the fisherman to cover a lot of ground, plus it’s a nice way to cruise and fish at the same time. Some of the lures that are the most effective do not look like any fish in the sea but catch fish on a regular basis. What does a grouper think a big plastic bright green shaking lure racing along the reef is? For a long time, whenever I bought a lure it had to look fishy, but maybe that’s not what is the most effective. Many times when we get a hookup on these lures, the fish is caught on the side of the head or in some other part away from the mouth. I have talked to a lot of grouper fisherman, and we have come up with a crazy idea; maybe these lone groupers are simply defending their spot on the reef. One old captain told me he wasn’t catching feeding fish, they were just mad. This make sense to me, because I’ve seen largemouth bass defend their breeding beds in freshwater and they can be very aggressive. And don’t forget about the damselfish incident. Color, size and movement are very important to successful lure action. Many colors appear different at depth than at the surface. Red is the first to go and looks black at 30 feet, while chartreuse green holds its color the best in low-light conditions, and you can’t go wrong with white. So, when considering what lure or fly you want to fish with, think like a fish. What is going to stimulate a bite under certain conditions and in certain areas? It is important to realize that fish may not only be feeding, they might just be “Mad Fish.” Be Safe Out There and Good Luck Capt. Chester Reese Natural World Charters out of Carabelle, Franklin County, Florida. Check out his website at www.naturalworldcharters.com.
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The Angler Magazine Upstate South Carolina
Dear Readers, Welcome to August fellow Upstate South Carolinians. We wish to thank all our readers of the “The Angler Magazine-Upstate South Carolina” edition for our continued success. As we venture out in the hot days of August we wish to encourage all to enjoy these days before the school season starts. Take your family fishing! Be sure to send “The Angler Magazine Upstate South Carolina” edition your pictures for our Brag Board collection. Please contact us with any pictures, stories of Angling adventures and inquiries you may have for advertising or help with your marketing strategies. Special “Thanks” to our advertising partners, guides, editorial writers, graphic designers and most of all the Upstate South Carolina community.
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Hot Weather Bass on Lake Keowee Now that the boat traffic is almost gone, you can have most of Lake Keowee to yourself. Even though the water and weather is in the high 80s, the bass fishing can still be good. The fishing starts by casting to a point or a shoal before sunup. Pick a point or shoal where the wind is blowing directly into it; hopefully, the bait and the bass will be there. Topwater baits like the Heddon Zara Spook and Lucky Craft Sammy are the “go-to-baits”. If it is still dark, throw a black or dark lure and after it gets light, switch to a white or pearl color. After the sun pops out, definitely switch to a chrome color. For those who do not mind making the run, the spots will school sporadically below the Jocassee Dam. When they are pumping water, the water is stirred up, and the bait fish come to the surface. They are
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followed by voracious schools of fish. It is obvious when the big boys are feeding, and you have to “hit them in the head” with a topwater lure to get a strike. Sometimes you can coax a bite my throwing a 3/8- or ¼ounce road runner or fish head spin with a white Super Fluke Jr. or a swimming paddle tail and pick up the bigger bass under the school. Around mid-morning the topwater bite will start to drop off. If the wind is still blowing, continue fishing the points but switch over to medium running jerk baits like a Lucky Craft Pointer 95 in American shad and sexy chartreuse or a Daiwa TD Minnow in threadfin shad. Cast these baits to deeper water on the windward side of main and secondary points. Crankbaits like the Rapala DT10 and Bill Norman Deep Little N in chartreuse/blue,
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sexy shad, and Texas shad can produce some good fish. These baits can also be cranked down over points where the water drops off sharply, plus over humps, sunken islands, and brush piles. Schools of large spots will lurk around docks and ambush the small bream. So if the winds dies down, try skipping under and pitching to the shady side of docks with a slider head jig, a Carolina, or Texas rig with a finesse or magnum finesse worm or a fluke in green or green pumpkin on a weighed hook. Later in the day, switch to a drop shot rig fished with a finesse worm or a shaky head jig in 3/16- or ¼- ounce with a trick worm in lime green or green pumpkin over humps, sunken islands, and trees in 20-30 feet of water. The nice thing about fishing this time of the year is that there are fewer boats
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Water will probably be in the upper 80's. My main focus will still be after Stripers and Hybrids. A thermocline will develop causing the fish to spend most of there time in a 40-60 foot zone. Now most larger fish will have to fall into the larger main lake ditches and main river channels to the rest of the summer. These fish will always be on the move and one day you might find them in 40 foot of water the next in 140 foot of water 40-60 feet down. spietrykow@gmail.com I would imagine that for guys that like to troll for Stripers, www.fishski.info this time is a good time to troll Bucktails or spoons on Leadcore or downriggers to locate the Stripers. I would troll main river channels to locate a productive body of water then have live herring to drop down on Carolina rigs at the depth the fish are hanging. This is a very good method to catch Summer time Stripers.
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There's this little stream I like to fish this time of year that supports nothing but a wild brown trout population. Their eager to smash a dry fly and have brilliant colors. But this stream isn't for everyone. It's tough to access, has blown downs every so often. That leads to climbing over trees and log jams that numerous snakes like to sun bathe on and don't forget all the briar bush's. A lot of work is put in to fish this stream, but to me it's totally worth it. The browns are so willing to sip a fly is what keeps me coming back year after year. Every obstacle I climb over, duck under, or slide down is a part of the adventure. Hunting wild trout takes me on some awesome adventures in this amazing state I live in. You see, wild trout don't live in ugly places. Every cut, scrape, and thorn was worth it.
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Lake Hartwell
Forecast by Preston Harden,
Bucktail Guide Service 706-255-5622 • www.bucktailguideservice.com As of mid-July the water level is 6 feet below full pool and the water temperature is 85° July fishing has been as good as I can remember. The Lake is heavily stocked with hybrids and stripers. The spotted bass have become well established in the main Lake. I never thought there could be so many spots, with many of them over 2 pounds. With the cool temperatures and consistent rain, August could be as good as July. Last year with the hot weather and drought, fishing got tough in August. This year will be different. Most hybrids and stripers will be from mid Lake to the dam. That is where the best water quality is and they can roam the deep waters of the lower Lake. Good electronics are very important in locating schools of fish. Blue back Herring is seldom refused when presented at the depth that the fish are seen on the sonar. Artificial's such as jigs and swim baits, big spoons and bucktail jigs can catch fish. Reeling artificial's through the schools of fish can trigger a strike. Bass are around brush piles in 15 to 30 feet deep water. Most main Lake points and humps have brush placed around them. Once you find these brush piles, save the waypoint on your GPS. You can also put out your own brush and maybe no one will find it for a while. I like to cast a top water to the brush from a distance before I get on top of the brush and drop a shaky head or a drop shot rig. If the bass are there, they are easy to see on your sonar.
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Jackson Kayak, Coosa HD: A Higher Evolution in Kayak River Fishing Platforms
Being a former fishing guide and Jackson Kayak Pro Fishing team member, I’ve had the opportunity to own and paddle a number of Jackson boats. Each new model had its advantages and disadvantages, but were designed to perform best on a customer’s preferences to fish; ocean, lakes or rivers. My personal favorite for river fishing has been the Coosa. The original high/low seat, open deck for stand-up fishing, and large cargo hatches for rod and gear storage made this an ideal platform. It’s a touch small for a person my size (6’3 and 265), but with a few modifications and the boat carefully loaded for balance and trim, it’s served me well for the last 7 years. I’ve drug it in and out of a lot of remote locations and paddled it hundreds of river miles. Through logs and rough rocky shoals, the original Coosa held up extremely well to the abuse. I’ve really enjoyed this boat. But now introducing the Coosa HD, I think I have found my new love. Imagine my delight when I walked into Sunrift Adventures, located in Travelers Rest, SC, and first laid my eyes on the new Jackson Kayak, Coosa HD. With an additional 16 inches in length and 2 inches in width, the dimensions seemed ideal for someone my size. Slightly less rocker and a more efficient hull design would most certainly help with tracking on open water. But, my personal favorite upgrade to the new model was the adjustable seat trim. So… I’m sure you’re asking yourself, why the Coosa HD? An unloaded boat is designed for the paddler to sit near its center of buoyancy. However, depending where you load additional equipment in the boat, the balance point shifts. New anglers and recreational kayakers tend to overlook this important factor and place all their load in the stern cargo area behind the seat. In turn, the weight causes the boat to squat in the water. When paddling, the shift in balance creates drag which in turn decreases paddling efficiency. Additionally, this shift diminishes the boat’s footprint on the water causing it to be less stable. Yet, in my opinion, the biggest problem for anglers is that an unbalanced boat is adversely affected by wind. Any breeze will naturally push the nose of the kayak causing it to react like a weather vane on the water. Rather than staying in position for another cast, the angler is spending too much time
making correction strokes. Simply put, keeping a boat trim on the water will increase your chances of catching fish, the kayak will feel more stable, and provide you with a notable increase in paddling efficiency. My first visual impression of the Coosa HD was excellent, but how would the boat truly perform on the water? Talking with Bo Terry, the owner of Sunrift Adventures, he says; “there’s only one way to find out. Take it for a demo and let me know what you think”. I had been planning to introduce a couple of friends to kayak fishing and it offered the perfect opportunity to give this boat a try. I took him up on his offer. New, Upgraded Features Redesigned Bow Hatch The large lockable bow hatch is a great place to store rods during transport and even minimalist equipment for an overnight trip. Having a large hatch in the bow helps to keep your load down low in the boat. This feature not only increases your stability, it keeps you from chasing your equipment down river in case of a spill. However, the new HD hinged design makes it extremely easy to access this hatch. Rod Tip Protector The new rod tip protector tubes were also a nice feature and worked perfectly for rod management. This feature helped keep the deck clear for stand-up fishing and protected the tips of my expensive rods from snagging around low hanging branches. Foot Pedal and Standing Pad The upgraded foot pedestals were comfortable on my feet the whole trip. This may not sound like a big deal, but when working all day in and out of shoals, it makes a real difference. While I wore wading sandals, I felt the pedestals would be just as comfortable on my bare feet. Additionally, the standing pad was equally comfortable and helps to dampen the sound when working spooky fish. Adjustable High/Low Seat and Inflatable Lumbar Support I love this seat! Gone are the old days of plastic molded seats leaving you sitting in a bucket of water. Not only is it extremely comfortable, it’s removable! The new inflatable lumbar support was a bonus. Bottom line, I felt no back fatigue for the eight-mile float. A comfortable seat is truly a must for long hard days on the river and Jackson Kayak
has always had one of the best on the market. Other high points include: Hinged Center Console, Removable Center Console, Rod Butt Stager Tracking, Glide & Maneuverability On the water, I felt an immediate difference in the glide and paddling efficiency with the Coosa HD. While it’s just a little less maneuverable than the Coosa, I could easily navigate the HD through each shoal and I felt completely stable. What’s more, I found it easy to paddle up stream when I had to help out a couple of new kayakers stuck on the rocks. Stability The real test. How would the Coosa HD perform while stand up fishing? Remember, I‘m 6’3 and 265 lbs., physics is not on the side of tall, large framed men. The Coosa HD was remarkable. For stand-up fishing, the boats center of buoyancy, with dry weight, was best suited in the rear position. I had no trouble at all paddling or casting from the standing position. Stand-up fishing is a real advantage to the angler.With the sun’s glare on the
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water, standing allows the angler to get a much better sight picture. Not only will you easily identify the difference between shallow and deep holes, if the water clarity permits, you also have the opportunity to sight big game fish. There is nothing like spotting a trophy fish and watching him take the hook. Whether the angler is working with minimal gear, or fully loaded with tackle and a cooler, the adjustable seat trim makes stand up fishing easy. Conclusions and Final Thoughts Bottom line, the team at Jackson Kayak got this one just right. The new Coosa HD is a higher evolution in kayak river fishing platforms. If you’re willing to spend a few more dollars, this boat is the ideal vessel for stand-up kayak fishing in rivers and ponds and will do an adequate job on lakes and inshore salt. For the larger framed fisherman like myself, who loves fishing rivers, this is the boat you’ve been waiting for. Dave Williams, former fishing guide & Jackson Kayak Pro Fishing team member, now working to share his enthusiasm, experience, and insight making a difference in the lives he meets along the way. AKA: AllRiversSouth
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Forecast by Sam Jones Jocassee Charters, Salem, SC 29676 sam@jocasseecharters.com; 864-280-9056 www.jocaseecharters.com Catching trout on Lake Jocassee in August can be a real challenge but with the right equipment (downriggers and a good fishfinder) some trophies can be caught. The surface temperature of the water will be in the 80's so the trout will be very deep looking for that cool 55 to 65 degree water. Using downriggers is the best way to get to that cold water that the trout must have. Trout can be caught trolling Apex, Doctor and Sutton spoons 70 to 110 feet deep at about 1.2 to 2 mph. Night fishing at the dam with nightcrawlers, large shiners and herring 50 to 90 feet deep will also produce some good catches of both brown and rainbow trout.
Oh Man, It's Raining Again! Now What? When the Hooch is too high to wade, lakes are muddy, and even your trip out West was washed out due to the late snow melt, there is a way to put a smile on your fly fishing face. Grab your fly rod, put on a 7-8 foot, 0X leader with a piece of yarn and go 'Grassting'! Yep, casting in the grass can be almost fun as fishing (for some of us). Here is a game plan. Set up 5 or 6 targets at different distances and directions. Set up a line of 3 rocks or cones that start about 15 feet from you and space them 2 feet apart. Start with about 30 feet of line out and make a few false casts while working on good loops. Repeat until you have a good feel for the cast. That will warm up your arm. Then start picking out different targets and casting to them. Here is a hint on changing directions; make the back cast, and when the line is extending out in back, turn your body to the new target. That's when you change direction. There are other ways, but that's another article. Change direction in the back cast. Remember those cones you set up a few feet apart? Here is how you want to challenge yourself. Make a cast to get your fly to a target just past the cones, and as your line is falling, make the line go back and forth between the cones. It is known as an aerial wiggle mend. The cast has a few practical applications. It produces a slack line cast that can help provide a neutral drift. As you walk back to your car, shoot a cast around a tree, under the car or maybe go for your best distance cast. 6 UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
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Who knows, this could be the best fly casting day ever. Plan on spending only 15-20 minutes to get an attitude adjustment for your day. Don't forget there are fly fishing schools and clubs available, and Fly Fishers International can get you even more information on fly fishing and casting on line. Try some 'Grassting', you will have a smile on your face, even if the water is high and dark.
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River levels for trout fishing have remained good so far this summer because of the consistent rains from storms we have been getting. Wild trout waters have good flows to them and the trout are happy because of that. Dry fly/dropper combinations have been effective on the wild trout water using things like Humpies, Stimulators, Elk Hair Caddis, and Terrestrial patterns on top with dropping nymphs in size 16 or 18 off the back. The stocked trout streams are also at good water levels and if you keep an eye on the weekly stocking reports online for SCDNR and NC Wildlife you can see where the fish have been put recently. If water levels are high from rain, try larger nymphs in size 12 or 14 with worm patterns dropped behind them. Lake fishing for bass and panfish has been decent despite the hot weather. Early morning and late evening has been best for top water action on bass. Panfish are still taking a popping bug on top during the middle of the day especially on shady banks. Bass tend to move deeper during the day, so you may have to try dragging sinking flies around some type of cover that provides the bass a place to hide. Keep on Fishing my Friends,
Brandon
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As the Vise President of the local Mountain Bridge Chapter of Trout Unlimited (MBTU), I am excited to announce that for the second year in a row our Chapter will be hosting the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) on September 29, 2017. The F3T has been around for a decade establishing itself as the original and considered by many to be the preeminent exhibitor of fly fishing films. If you have never had the opportunity to experience the fun, exciting, and engaging films presented by F3T, you are missing out on a great evening showcasing adventure angling from around the world for common to uncommon fish species. www. flyfilmtour.com says it best with this description of the event: “Each year fishy folk of all ages gather at premieres to soak up films from around the world, spin a few yarns amongst friends and dream about casts still unmade.” The F3T is one of the most anticipated events in the fishing community for sportsmen, conservation groups, and industry manufacturers alike. The goal of the F3T is to energize the industry and inspire filmmakers to create new cutting edge films that both entertain and educate outdoor enthusiasts. In addition to showcasing world-class fly fishing films, The F3T is dedicated to supporting the local fly fishing community and conservation groups that form the backbone of the sport’s educational and environmental efforts. The F3T has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for conservation partners and brought greater attention and support to groups like Trout Unlimited, Wild Steelhead Coalition, Bonefish Tarpon Trust, Utah Stream Access Coalition, Stop Pebble Mine and many more. A portion of proceeds from the 2017 F3T ticket sales will be directly utilized by MBTU to support fishing education and habitat-related conservation efforts. The F3T will be held again this year at Brewery 85 located at 6 Whitlee Court in Greenville, SC just south of Interstate 85 and west of Laurens Road. Doors open at 5:00PM for a pre-event party consisting of food, games, silent auction, raffle items, and area fly fishing guides and product vendors. The film will start at 7:00PM and tickets cost $15.00 in advance or $18.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online through www.mountainbridgetu.org, MBTU Board Members and at Orvis located in downtown Greenville. Don’t miss out on this fun evening and great chance to help support MBTU and their conservation and education efforts. 8 UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
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Lake Greenwood
Forecast by Chris Simpson, Fightin Da Blues chriss12@embarqmail.com; 864-992-2352 The channel cats on Lake Greenwood are usually biting pretty good in August. Night-time or very early in the morning is the best times to be there. Usually after 10 or 11 am, the bite pretty much shuts down and by then the boat raffic is horrible so it can be pretty miserable. Drifting with fresh shrimp and cut bait of your choice is a pretty consistent way of putting fish in the boat. Anchoring at night time with cut bait will catch fewer but usually bigger channel cats during August, and live bait will catch a big flathead from time to time. Anchoring on humps and points and fishing with stink bait will increase the numbers of fish but the quality usually want be as good. As usual the white perch are plentiful and are still balled up tight in the backs of creek arms, making for some fast and furious action while fishing with Sabika rigs. Sometimes they will be in the mouth of the creeks in 15-20 feet of water and sometimes they will be in the backs of the creeks in shallower 5-10 feet of water. Starting at the mouth and working your way back until you find a big ball of aggressively feeding fish is the best way to approach it. Put a piece of worm or small piece of perch on a few of the sabiki rig's jigs and that will get the first one to hit. After that just let that one swim around, shaking the other, remaining jigs around which will cause more perch in the school to get into a frenzy and start feeding. The next thing you know you will have a perch on every jig on your sabiki rig.
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Chattooga River
Forecast by Karen & Karl,, Chatooga River Fly Shop 864-638-2806 • www.chattoogariverflyshop.com The “Dog Days of Summer” have reached us here at Chattooga River Fly Shop. The rivers have received a good amount of rain, although summer temperatures have been a little warmer than we would like to see. The great part of a good amount of rainfall and good river levels, is that the trout have plenty of water to seek thermal refuge from the rising water temperatures. Many fish are being caught, although, you must like being on the waters at daybreak, and the opportunities are great at landing numerous fish. As the temperatures rise, move nymphing in the deeper runs of the rivers. The rivers are loaded with a large amount of small nymphs. While fishing, take a minute to turn some rocks over to find these and do not hesitate to tie on a nymph resembling these, trailing behind a larger stonefly. Tying these smaller nymphs on behind a larger stonefly nymph pattern will allow the flies to get deeper in the water column, where the fish are holding. Don't hesitate to pinch a small piece of split shot on your line to get deeper, if you are not catching. Terrestrials have also been productive, using small beetles, ants, and small cricket patterns. Casting these towards the over-hanging foliage, and a dead-drift & twitch method will produce for you. These patterns will continue to work throughout the remainder of the summer. If the trout are being a little tough to catch, a great day on the rivers is the Bass and Panfish. Lower sections of the river are fishing good now. Top water and streamers seem to be the big hit now for a successful day. Wet wading is an enjoyable day to beat the heat of summer. A small pack, plenty of fluids (to keep hydrated), a small fly box, a good pair of polarized sun glasses, exploring waters you might not normally fish, what a way to spend a summer day, and did we mention, catching fish on a fly rod. While out on your day of fishing, expect afternoon thunderstorms, and the river level to raise slightly. Although it may not be raining where you are fishing, the river level may start to rise as rain may come over the river upstream, so keep an eye on the water level around you. Let's all pray for a little cooler weather and some rains to keep the rivers cooler and the water levels up. We look forward to a great Fall season, as the temperatures start to fall off from the summer heat. We also look forward to seeing everyone out on the rivers around us here at Chattooga River Fly Shop. The best & only full-service fly shop located just a few miles from the wild and scenic Chattooga & Chauga Rivers
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August Forecast
by Mark White, The Orvis Company
Tailwater is defined by Merriam-Webster as water below a dam or waterpower development. Anglers have keyed in on the great opportunities of Tailrace fisheries since our Country struggled with the post Depressionera crisis and World War II Industrialization needs that created a demand for reliable hydropower generation. Tailwaters are characterized by variable flows of consistent water temperatures laden with nutrients, insect life, and high levels of dissolved oxygen. When it comes to trout, cold, clean, and well-oxygenated waters are the constants any anglers seeks in order to be successful. I find that fishing Tailwaters in the summer months is a great way to escape the heat and angle for trout that will not be as susceptible to the stressors of warmer water that their mountain stream brethren may experience. Tailrace Rivers are generally wider and longer than mountain streams creating opportunities for longer casts, more holding water, greater distribution of anglers, and an abundance of aquatic invertebrates. Good odds for any angler and even better if you have a shallow drafting watercraft at your disposal. Tailwaters should be thought of as two different river types in one. When generation is not on-going, Tailwaters are typically described as gentle, approachable, and easy to read. Low flows in Tailwaters can make for more challenging fishing as the water clarity and concentration of fish can make the fish more wary and anglers easier to see. Pour some water through the turbines and the flow and water level increase, fish are dispersed, and their holding lanes have to be adjusted. Water can be more difficult to read and wading most certainly is a greater challenge. Bring plenty of split shot or heavily weighted nymphs to get down low during times of higher flow. Count on smaller flies as fish in Tailwaters are very adept as conservation of energy and have plenty of food to choose from. In either flow regime, dam controlled rivers are a blast. Always know projected flow release schedules and expect that conditions may change based on power demand. Never stop paying attention to water levels around you when fishing a Tailwater, carry a wading staff, and its best to fish with a buddy or inflatable personal floatation device. Concentrate on your surroundings and not only will you stay safe, you may just observe some insect activity that will pay off with a hard fighting fish brought to hand.
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“Get Better Then Pass It On”, Then a Little More. I’m asked often, “How can I become a better fisherman?” My answer is always the same, ‘Go’. Easy answer wasn’t it. Easy, but not complete. OK, here goes. If it is bass fishing in which you want to be more skilled, then join a bass club. You’ll be going with someone who will be doing his best to catch the most he can using his skills developed over years. Secondly, you’ll be going during times and to places that will test those talents as they grow, good weather, bad weather, cold, hot, windy, muddy, etc. Want be better at catching crappie, bream, trout, stripers, reds, tarpon? There are many articles and books, but it’s not like going, and going often. Sounds tough doesn’t it? It is, but still you asked, so there it is. Beyond bass fishing, the answer, no matter what the quest, no matter what the level, it’s always about going, going and going. Easier? Sure, but you got to do it. Can you become the new Kevin Van Dam? Maybe. Maybe not. Some guys just have it differently than the rest of us. I play golf once every couple of years, but it will not matter how many lessons I may take (never had one), Tiger and I are not going to be playing the final round together at the TPC. They, long term champions, understand it all better and more completely no matter what the task. They live in a different world. But let me ask, do you recall any ‘Bassmaster’s Classic Winners’ that subsequently fell from success the following year? I do, many in fact, both young and old, never to rise again. What happened? They stopped fishing and started the promotional tour; dinners, trade show appearances, consumer gatherings, and soon it was over for them. They didn’t have the extra edge developed and displayed on every cast and every hook set. Then too, there’s much to know about the habits of the fish. What does the fish do when his habitat changes? What governs his travels or his position in the lake or stream? Current? How does it affect your success? What’s going on with the fish under the water is actually more important than what you’re doing above the surface. We could go on and on and possibly should, but I think you get what I have to say on this subject. OK, what else can we talk about? Let’s expand and turn the tables. Are you already a good, experienced, knowledgeable fisherman satisfied with his success and enjoys the adventures? Good. Now what? Pass it on to a youngster. Take him or her, offer to be a mentor. Have you been proud or your growth? Good again, but if you really want satisfaction, take a kid and watch the skills grow with him or her. It’s ever more rewarding. Lastly, today, let me ask your indulgence to endure some crass self-promotion. OK? Beginning in July, O’Neill Outside Radio, about which most of you are at least a bit familiar, is expanding considerably. How? Here goes; the show, as you have experienced it before on occasion airing on WSB radio on Saturday mornings from 4AM to 6AM, will now be aired on SB Nation radio to over 100 radio stations across America and on Sirius 93. SB stands for 12 UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
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Sports Broadcasting and airs coast to coast. Through December of this year, we’ve elected to re-name the show as “Realtree Radio” but it’s still just me and Woman Williams connecting with the fisherman and hunter on the way to the lake, stream or deer or turkey woods. Here’s the scary part. We’ve turned my little trophy room at Three Falls Cabin into a studio from which we’ll send a live streaming television show to our Facebook page, to You Tube, Twitter, Oneilloutside.com, dozens of other websites, My Outdoor TV and other unfortunate destinations. You can watch live or later on Facebook and You Tube. Don’t forget, I warned you it would be frightening. Point: The show will still air on WSB. That hasn’t changed. It’ll constitute a triple-cast. So, there you are. It started in 1991 on WGST radio in Atlanta on Sunday evenings from 5pm to 7pm. I called my few friends and asked them to listen and to call occasionally. We probably had a hundred or so folks listening, mostly by accident. After relocating to WSB in late ’92, it took off and now reaches almost 1,000,000 listeners all over the world via the Internet. Over the next few months, via the triple-cast, we’ll likely have an audience of over 2,000,000. But please recall that it’s taken 27 years to make that happen. If you have occasion to listen and watch, it might do you well, as in the beginning of this article. From our callers, an angler or hunter can learn via the shared information. At least, I’ll show you the trophies I have from the last 60 years of fishing and hunting all over the world. Hurry though, I’m 73 and won’t be doing this much longer.
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y the time I was 12 years old, I knew and fished at least two dozen bass waters, most of them from a canoe with my Pop. Usually there were no boat ramps, no houses and seldom another fisherman. That’s the beauty of the Adirondack region of Upstate New York. There’s tons of water and lots of fish. Often when the Adirondacks (ADKs) are mentioned in fishing circles, pristine secluded trout rivers or brook trout ponds come to mind. Our secret is that the ADKs have countless bass fishing options, as well, with any kind of water you could think of. Three renowned waters within my 30-minute fishing radius are perfect examples of the great bass fishing in our area. Lake George, Lake Champlain and Saratoga Lake provide varied and endless opportunities for both largemouth and smallmouth action, with a spectrum of habitats that could keep any bass enthusiast occupied for a lifetime. Additionally, if it’s a secluded canoe/kayak adventure you’re after, I dare say the ADKs have more backwoods bass waters on public land than any state I can think of. These woods are the same natural forests they were in 1885, when they were deemed untouchable thanks to Teddy Roosevelt. Imagine fishing secluded, crystal-clear waters with green mountains as a backdrop, moderate temperatures and a relaxing breeze. Since the founding of our country, these waters have provided sanctuary from the heat and congestion of the growing East Coast industrial cities. Summer retreats to the ADKs to fish and hunt were the norm, and coupling
these outdoor activities with attractions like Saratoga horse racing or a Lake George steamboat ride created traditions of the American summer vacation. Today, if you are serious about bass fishing, yet want to include family on the vacation, the Saratoga/Lake George area is the spot. I feel qualified to endorse the attractions, since when I am not fishing or hunting, I’m performing music at many of the area’s top resorts and restaurants. Though my profession as a traveling musician has allowed me to fish all over North America, my heart is still at home fishing the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park. Let’s start with Lake George, which is a large deep-water lake that is the ultimate finesse bass water. This beautiful 32-mile-long glacially carved lake has rock shorelines and is speckled with islands that provide endless bass structure. Lake George has AAA reservoir water quality and is crystal clear. Light 6- to 8-pound fluorocarbon line is a must while drop-shotting 30- to 50-foot rocky bottoms for big numbers of smallmouth and some nice 4-pound-plus fish. When drop-shotting I prefer natural presentation baits like the Berkley’s Gulp! Nemesis in the Smelt color. The lake temperature remains cool all year, and shaky-head worm presentations or small bass jigs will score a mix of largemouth and smallmouth in ultra-clear 20- to 40-foot depths. This is a great training ground for teaching your family or friends to fish. Shore fishing is a bonus, and many others and I make trophy catches all year from shore. I rely on my Costa sunglasses on this lake as much as my Lowrance Sonar. It’s so clear that I can watch strikes in 20 feet of water. I keep three pairs of Costas on board. I prefer yellow lenses for sunrise, low light and cloudy days. These lenses work wonders sighting fish and contrasting bottom structure. I use blue mirror on bright days and amber green mirror lenses for most other situations on the lake. Just to the north of Lake George, Lake Champlain offers everything a fisherman can imagine. Many experts rank Champlain among the top fisheries in the country for largemouth and smallmouth bass. You can fish just about any presentation in this vast lake, which combines natural and man-made structure like sunken ships, submerged train tracks and dock cribbings. My fishing concentrates on the southern end of the lake, where the water is usually very stained. Vast water chestnut beds yield many 5-pound-plus largemouth bass. Heavy abrasion-resistant line is a must; I prefer fluorocarbon or braid, depending on presentation. I normally punch the weeds with 1- or 2-ounce tungsten and big 10-inch Power Bait or Yum worms. Dark colors work best. Topwater and flipping are also go-to tactics, with countless backwaters providing breathtaking views and heart-pounding hook sets. To the south, Saratoga Lake is much smaller than George or Champlain. It is slightly stained and can be highly pressured but still provides large numbers of largemouth in the 3- to 5-pound range. Dense concentrations of cabbage and mixed milfoil create great opportunities for tossing plastics and jigs on the edges of long weed lines. Saratoga Lake’s close proximity to the City of Saratoga Springs makes it an ideal morning or evening getaway for those visiting during track season, which lasts through Labor Day. While the tourist season winds down, the fish really turn on, which make for some magical days in fall. The big lakes are great, but to me the gems of this area are the smaller lakes and ponds I learned to fish on. The unique chance to toss a lure to unpressured fish on public waters is a reality. The Adirondack Park features countless opportunities perfect for canoe and kayak fishing. With today’s lightweight watercraft, you can be alone with 2- to 5-pound bass after just a half-mile hike to numerous ponds and lakes. Many canoe and kayak waters are also roadside or within a state park. New York does a wonderful job providing trailhead access and parking areas for anglers with car-top boats. Research access at www.dec.ny.gov. The amount of good bass water in the Saratoga/Lake George is staggering. With its proximity to so many metropolitan centers, a short drive up I-87 can have you setting hooks on some beastly bass in no time.
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f you’re looking for some spectacular fly fishing for toothy critters, mako sharks are tough to beat as a game fish. They can be found pretty much worldwide, but right now is the time of year to visit southern California, where shortfin mako sharks show up off the coast every year within easy range for fly rodders with a small skiff. The mako shark is one of saltwater fly fishing’s outstanding but unappreciated game fish. Found on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, a smaller mako in the 20- to 30-pound range can be the perfect-sized fish for the beginning saltwater fly fisherman. Of course, fishing for sharks is a tad different than fishing for bluegills in your Uncle Ned’s farm pond, and the equipment also differs. First, you’ll need a boat, preferably a boat over 18-feet that can handle fairly choppy seas. Most center-consoles will do; however, a skiff with a beam of 8 feet or wider and a not-too-deep V will settle in the water better and will reduce pitch and roll to a minimum, offering a much more stable casting platform. A good chum line is the most effective way of attracting makos to within casting distance of your boat. Chumming attracts the larger makos and will place you in the position of being able to sight-cast to them. Into a chum bag, place the belly sections or fresh carcasses of tuna, bluefish or bonito, then place the bag into a milk crate or 5-gallon bucket and lower this mess over the side. Then sit back and listen for the musical score from the movie “Jaws” to begin. You won’t have long to wait once that chum slick begins to spread. Ideally, you should use fresh carcasses, but store-bought chum will suffice. One bit of important advice: Less is more when chumming; you don’t need much; no matter how small the slick, a shark can smell it from
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