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FLY FISHING By Nick Carter
F
ly fishing for bonefish and permit might have originated on the flats of the Bahamas and the Florida Keys, but these islands hardly hold a monopoly on the style of fishing. In the Indian Ocean, about 1,000 miles off the east coast of Africa, there is an archipelago that claims the highest density of bonefish in the world on one of its outer island groups. The Alphonse Group is three small islets on the southwestern end of the Seychelles, a nation of 115 islands in gorgeous tropical waters northeast of Madagascar. Within the Alphonse Group, Alphonse Atoll and St. Francois Atoll offer more 10,000 acres of hard, white-sand bonefish flats as well as a lagoon with channels, finger flats and coral heads where fly fishers sight fish in clear water to more than 60 species of fish. There are characters familiar to Atlantic flats—bonefish and permit—and there are also species exotic to North American fly rodders, like milkfish, colorful triggerfish and seven species of trevally. Instead of tarpon, the Seychelles offer up the giant trevally, which can weigh in excess of 120 pounds. And with a 10-minute boat ride out of Alphonse Island, anglers can access reef species and big pelagics like sailfish, wahoo, dorado, dogtooth and yellowfin tuna. Either trolling or teasing them up and casting flies to them, these offshore species offer a delightful break from the flats as well as a dinnertime treat on the island. “The Seychelles has become known as the best giant trevally fishery in the world and has become the benchmark for anglers searching for an outstanding saltwater flats fishing experience,” said Keith RoseInnes, managing director of Alphonse Fishing Company. “The sheer numbers and variety of fish species has amazed the fly fishing world, with anglers from across the globe queuing up to sample this ultimate fishing playground.” St. Francois is most well known for its bonefish, with ridiculous
numbers of 4to 6-pound fish and the occasional 8-pounder in the mix. “On falling tides, it is often the case that huge shoals of bonefish can be targeted when leaving the flats in what has been described as a continuous river of bonefish,” said Rose-Innes. “You hunt them on foot and not from a skiff, as the sand flats are hard and white.” It’s also as close to a sure thing as it gets for anglers seeking the Holy Grail of saltwater fly fishing. Good numbers of Indo-Pacific permit populate the flats, and Rose-Innes said his guides have near-perfected the art of catching them. Along with natural environs conducive to awesome fishing, a strong conservation ethic ensures an incredible angling experience. Alphonse Fishing Company tightly controls the amount and type of fishing pressure its waters see, and the fisheries are completely closed a minimum of three months per year. That’s the fishing side of the conservation effort. Alphonse also protects the unique flora and fauna of the islands, which makes for a sensational overall vacation experience, with comfortable lodging among beautiful tropical forests and beaches. For more information, see www.alphonsefishingco.com.
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“The problem with fishing in Costa Rica is that fish are so big and so harsh that they will destroy your tackle, plus the costs for fuel is astronomical at $7 a gallon and rising,” said Sutton. “Captains trying to make ends meet would have to choose between new lines, new tackle and a full tank of gas, or putting food on the family table.” After years of struggling to find a captain in Costa Rica who was willing and able to fish aggressively, Sutton realized his only option was to build his own boats and crew them with hand-picked locals. “These guys had the drive and the talent to be great fishermen, they just lacked the tools and the logistical support,” said Sutton. “The team-centered approach allows FishingNosara captains to pursue the fish as aggressively as a professional tournament boat without being distracted by losing lures or running up the gas bill.” FishingNosara launched their first boat, The Wanderer, in 2009 and have added a boat every year since. The results have been astounding. In the 2017 season, the five-boat FishingNosara team ran over 730 trips with over 80 marlin releases and 800 sailfish releases. More importantly, the team inflicted zero billfish fatalities. “Reviving and releasing billfish is a sacred priority to us as conservationists, plus it makes good business sense,” said Sutton. “We have created a market of charter fishermen, which means billfish are worth more money alive and swimming than they are on a scale at the meat market.” As for retirement for Sutton, don’t bet on it anytime soon. Last April he scored a billfish grand slam (blue marlin, striped marlin and sailfish) to win the Ship of Fools Billfish Tournament in Costa Rica. Sutton is looking to up-the-ante again in 2018. Back in the States, a new version of the Fishtastic came online this year. It’s an exact copy of the 32’ Eduardono Harvester currently in Nosara, and Sutton is already amped up for a new challenge. “My goal with the new boat is to snag a tournament winning king mackeral in July then go catch marlin in August… seems like a good way to bring two worlds together.”
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urrells Inlet, S.C. has always been a fishing town. Long before Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand began drawing tourists to experience the beaches, shopping, golf and nightlife that have made it famous, Murrells Inlet was a fishing village. And it’s no wonder. The inlet itself is an inshore angler’s dream. It’s an enclosed system, one of very few inlets on the east coast free from the influence of the Intracoastal Waterway or coastal rivers.
There’s no dirty water flowing in from upstream, and this system of marshes and backwaters is a completely saltwater environment, with no freshwater pumping in to reduce salinity. The result is excellent fishing and exploration of backwater creeks for speckled trout, redfish and the doormat flounder that Murrells Inlet has gained a reputation for. Another thing the area has a well-earned reputation for is huge red drum, which hang out around the jetties to provide anglers with the bulldog runs only a big bull red can provide. It’s some of the best red fishing on the east coast, with fish in the 20- to 40-pound range arriving in numbers in both spring and fall. For those who don’t mind a short boat ride to fill the cooler,
there are numerous nearshore reefs that can be easily accessed with a half-day trip and a run of less than 5 miles. Mackerel, sharks, black sea bass, reds, flounder, bluefish, spadefish and more make for an exciting outing even for the family, and you’ll come back with a cooler full of delicious fish. Out to 15 or 30 miles, there is also excellent trolling for king and Spanish mackerel, cobia and amberjack, as well as bottom fishing for snappers, groupers and sea bass. But those who want to get serious should look into a full-day trip to the Gulf Stream. From 55 to 70 miles offshore, opportunities for tuna, dolphin, wahoo, marlin and sailfish abound. Trolling the Gulf Stream for big-game species off the lower end of the Grand Strand is tough to beat anywhere. So… it’s easy to see why Murrells Inlet has always been a fishing village, and perhaps the best way to experience it is from a base camp at the Inlet Sports Lodge. Located at the heart of Murrells Inlet, the Inlet Sports Lodge is a comfortable and classy boutique hotel that caters to anglers and golfers with the finest amenities in the area. It’s minutes away from three marinas, works closely with the area’s best charter captains and can accommodate boats up to 25 feet. There’s a fish cleaning room for prep, as well as gas and charcoal grills available in the courtyard to cook your catch. Or, for those who’d rather let someone else do the cooking, the COSTA Coastal Kitchen and Bar on-site offers up fine, fresh Italian and seafood fare. There are also several other restaurants nearby that prepare the kind of delicious right-out-of-the-water dishes that have made Murrells Inlet the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina.” And don’t forget the golf. If days on the water paired with days on the links sounds like the perfect way to relax, the Inlet Sports Lodge has you covered. With golf packages booking a wide variety of the Grand Strand’s famous courses, there’s more golf than you can swing a stick at, including two award-winning courses with the same ownership as the Inlet Sports Lodge. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Plantation are two of the finest courses in the area as well as the nation. For more information on fishing, golfing and the Inlet Sports Lodge at Murrells Inlet, S.C., go to www.inletsportslodge.com/ or call 877-585-9360.
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he “Forgotten Coast” is a relatively quiet, undeveloped area encompassing the coastal communities of Franklin County, to include Apalachicola, St. George Island, Eastpoint, Carrabelle and Alligator Point. Franklin County is home to art exhibits, music concerts, theater performances, fishing tournaments, festivals and events year-round that highlight its natural resources, culture and history. Saltwater fishing inshore and offshore is the most popular activity
and possibly the best in the world. The waters here are loaded with so many species of fish, both migratory and residential: red snapper, tarpon, flounder, king mackerel, cobia, tripletail, and red drum, just to name a few. All these species are readily available for you to pursue in your own boat or with one of the many local professional guides. The Apalachicola River offers great freshwater action for bass, bream, stripers and catfish…all those species grow big in this river, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico and comprises the most ecological diverse natural area in the southern U. S. There’s something really special about places where fresh water meets the salt. The brackish water estuaries of Franklin County produce the world famous Apalachicola oyster. Sought out all over the world as the best, these salty yet slightly sweet gems must be accompanied with a cold beer. Slow down and relax. Saddle up to one of the many oyster bars found here and enjoy a dozen raw with a cold one and get to know the guy next to you. The seafood is as fresh and good as it gets anywhere, and the fishing tales are epic!...full disclosure; they’re not all are true. If you enjoy cruising in your boat, try sailing from Carrabelle to Apalachicola and back, via the Intracoastal Waterway. Take in the beauty along the St. George Sound, Apalachicola Bay and River, Jackson River, Lake Wimico and St. Joe Bay. Check out the complete list of all the fishing guides, boat ramps and bait and tackle providers on the county’s visitor website floridasforgottencoast.com. You’ll also find a year-round look at fishing along Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Come see this place once, and you’ll be back. For more info visit www.floridasforgottencoast.com
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Boaters and mariners will find something to love in Franklin County. Carrabelle features deep water access to the Gulf of Mexico and freshwater rivers. Plan a kayak or day sailing eco-adventure from Apalachicola or St. George Island. Eastpoint and Alligator Point offer direct access to the best inshore fishing on the Gulf Coast. Bring your own boat or rent one here; there’s no better place to enjoy Florida’s Forgotten Coast.
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oly Smokes! I’ve got a monster brown on. I’m going to have to run downstream with him!” This took place while my fishing guests were wading a small area of the Nantahala River on a recent float trip. I had just pulled out the camera to take a picture of nice rainbow when, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a huge brown trout come completely out of the water. We all jumped back in the raft, and the Nantahala Nantucket “sleigh ride” was on. A hundred yards downstream, after some exciting rowing and fish handling, we landed a beautiful 28-inch fish. After a few photos, it was back in the river using those good genes to produce more brown trout. This happens often during float trips on the Nantahala bypass, arguably one of the most unique fly fishing rivers in the area. Generally, the biggest browns are caught during the generation releases. That means, not only do you possibly have a fish of a lifetime on, you have to deal with that fish in a torrent. The good thing about this tailwater is even in the heat of the summer it maintains highly oxygenated, 50-degree water. It is one of the most perfect trout streams I have ever encountered.
The Nantahala is also unique in that it has a huge population of native fish along with stocked fish. It is not unusual to catch lots of native rainbows if you stumble onto a good hatch of BWOs or Sulfurs. Some of the best fishing I have seen is fall dry fly fishing. Up to this point, I have given you the good news. Now, as Paul Harvey would say, “Here is the rest of the story…” I’ve been fishing the Nantahala for over 40 years. There are more people fishing the river now than ever before, plus, equipment and techniques have improved. Although most anglers practice catch and release, there are many who still keep anything they catch. I think it is high time to review the regulations and enact a slot system to protect the larger fish, the natural breeding stock. This should include single-hook artificial only with barbless hooks. Spinning rods are ok, but not treble hooks, and barbless hooks make releases less traumatic on the fish. Bringing regulations into the 21st century on the Nantahala bypass could result in some of the best trophy trout fishing anywhere. Ken can be contacted at Endless River Adventures, 800-224-7238, endrivadv@cs.com, www.endlessriveradventures.com.
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over rolling hills until we at last reached the bottom. Before the stream met the loch, I assembled my trusty 5-weight, tied on a Prince Nymph and cast. To my delight, a wild brown trout eagerly nailed the fly as I crawled it back to me. Relaying this story gave me a bit of credibility back at the Trout Anglers Club. I received an invitation to join them on their last outing of the year to Loch Leven, home to Lochleven Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was held prisoner. I went out with club members and fished from a “clinker” – an old wooden rowboat that had been fitted with an outboard. Once a world-renowned brown trout fishery, the loch has fallen victim to farm runoff. Although a majestic place to practice casting, we caught no fish that day. Hungry for more, I recruited my friend Joe Bell from the club, whom I fished with on Loch Leven, to go on a salmon expedition on the River Earn one Saturday. Although not the most expensive river to fish in the area, we were taken good care of by the ghillie Sandy MacIntosh, a short man with rosy cheeks who dressed in green overalls. He treated us to coffee with whiskey in the lodge before walking us along the river, showing us the best spots from which to cast. Even though none of the four people Sandy hosted that day landed a fish, getting A Scottish grayling, prized for brilliant, shimmering dorsal fins—from the River Tweed. the full experience of fishing a Scottish river is something I will never forget. ther the castle nor any museum, but the EdMy greatest achievement fishing in Scotland inburgh Trout Anglers Club, the meeting grounds of a group of likeminded individuals came on an individual trip. Early one morning, bound by a common love of fish and drink. I I boarded a train to the town of Galashiels, in was welcomed by Alex Bell, the president, and the Borders area near England. I hopped off the introduced myself to the members who were train, took a bus for a bit, then hitchhiked the rest intrigued to meet an eager young American of the way to the famed River Tweed—one of the angler. Over a few pints and games of snook- premier salmon rivers in Scotland. Salmon seaer, I listened to fish stories and soaked in the son was over, though, and I was there for graywisdom of how and where to fish in Scotland. ling—a less targeted species and subsequently far All inland water of the United Kingdom is cheaper to get a permit for. I searched the waprivately owned, which means fishing requires ter by Czech nymphing, which is high-sticking written permission—usually at a fee—from heavy flies along the very bottom. With less than the landowner. This cultivates an exclusive an hour of daylight left, I finally felt a tug and spirit for the sport; the best runs are often ex- set the hook in a mouth of a beautiful grayling. pensive to fish for the day. At the same time, There is nothing like the feeling of success on a An arsenal of rods primed and ready for salmon competition for business encourages land- self-guided fishing trip. fishing on the River Earn. Those are the highlights of my time fly fishowners to take good care of their fisheries. Many times a full-time “ghillie” is hired to take ing Scotland, where the sport itself emerged. I made many friends, some with legs and some care of the water. uring the fall of 2016, I had the immense My first catch in Scotland came the next with fins, and saw some of the most beautiful privilege of living in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Apart from whiskey, kilts weekend on a hike on Mt. Roshven, which over- rivers and country in the world. If you ever have and bagpipes, Scottish culture also lays claim to looks Lochailort, a sea loch on the northwest the chance to visit the northernmost nation of the origins of fly fishing. Although historians dis- coast of Scotland. After a four-hour adventure the United Kingdom, leap at the opportunity. agree about where and when fly fishing began, to the summit, my two friends and I found our The people, the land, and the fish there are unlike there is strong evidence to suggest that Scotland way down the mountain by following a trickle anywhere else, and you’ll be sad to leave them. gave birth to the sport centuries ago. Fly fishing of water until it grew is heavily rooted in Scottish history, and the wa- into a stream. It led us For more Fly Fishing in Scotland, go to down the side of the ters of Scotland still teem with beautiful fish. My first stop exploring Edinburgh was nei- mount into a valley,
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hen I first started fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, I researched the necessary tackle and what I might catch and tried to memorize the different species. But really, I just hoped to catch anything big. I knew I would be fishing exclusively from the beach and had my sights set on a bull red or nice gator trout, and if a shark happened along so much the better. With unrealistically high expectations and hopes to match, when I felt the first strike I knew it had to be something good. To my surprise, my surf rod didn’t strain under the massive weight. The drag refused to peel. Images of Spencer Tracy in “The Old Man and the Sea” did not flash before my eyes, as whatever hit my bait most assuredly had gotten off. The only sign that a
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fish was still on was the slightest wiggle, an almost imperceptible headshake. The fish I hauled in was pale and reminded me of the redhorse suckers we used to spear just before trapping season in Wisconsin. It was not glamorous in any way and certainly not magazine cover worthy. Worse, I didn’t even know what it was! After all the time spent looking at pictures of cobia, speckled seatrout and big redfish, I had no idea what this fish was. Checking my cheat sheet, it looked like a whiting, or more accurately Gulf kingfish, but I wasn’t sure. An older gentleman fishing a short walk down the beach confirmed my suspicions and added that they’re pretty good to eat. Soon, every tick of the rod tip resulted in yet another whiting. I downsized my gear to a budget 7-foot Okuma combo spooled with 15-lb. Berkley Big Game and a flouro leader. A Carolina rig with a 1-oz. barrel sinker and 1/0 circle hook topped off with bits of shrimp turned me into a whiting catching machine. Shrimp and clams, or similarly scented Fishbites, are excellent baits for these coastal croakers. Whiting are relatively small, opportunistic bottom feeders, and using light tackle helps detect the slightest bite. In the spring, whiting migrate north along the Florida Gulf Coast only to make the return trip migrating south in the fall. The fall fishing can be fast and furious as large schools migrate south. Casting into the first trough, usually within 30 yards (or less) from shore, makes this a great fish for kids to target too. Of course the whiting, in all its plainness, is one of the best eating fish in the Gulf. To add credence to my humble opinion, a past fish fry ended with my daughter asking for more chicken! To this day we often refer to whiting as the chicken of the sea… Sorry Charlie! After 17 years of surf fishing, I have a lot of equipment and have caught a fair number of whiting. Occasionally, when the wind is right and the stars align, I get to return the favor as the older gentleman down the beach – and if it’s a whiting, I let them know that they’re pretty good to eat too!
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e wish to thank all our readers of the “The Angler Magazine-Upstate South Carolina” edition for your continued interest and enthusiasm. As we get ready for the Holiday Season, let us all remember to give Thanks and appreciate the beautiful area that we call our Upstate home. Take your time to plan and enjoy this season of chilly, cold and sometimes surprising weather and nature that is always at our very door step. Be sure to send “The Angler Magazine Upstate South Carolina” edition your pictures for our Brag Board collection.
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LAKE KEOWEE BASS STARTING TO MOVE by Glenn “Teach” Corley
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he best thing about November bass fishing on Lake Keowee is that you will pretty much have the lake to yourself. The water temperatures will move into the low 70s and the high 60s, and the bass on the lake will be scattered from the banks to 40 feet of water. They are starting to move into their wintertime pattern. The morning bite is best, and the topwater fishing action will be hit or miss. These schooling bass will be feeding on the main body of the lake and back in the pockets. Always keep topwater lures ready for these schooling fish because they come up quickly and go back down just as fast. The main lures for these topwater schooling fish are a Zoom Super Fluke Jr. in albino shad or white pearl and a Lucky Craft Sammy 85 or 100 in chrome or ghost minnow. Start out throwing these lures around banks, points, and shoals. The trick is to work these lures fast for a reaction strike, and don’t give the bass a chance to get a good look at the lure. After the topwater bite starts to die down, try fishing in the creeks and throwing jerk baits like a Lucky Craft Wander 80 or a 3-1/8” Ra-
pala X-Rap around blow downs and other structure. Also try casting lures like a 3-1/2” Rapala Shad Rap or white spinner baits off secondary points. As the sun gets up, move to the docks and flip a 3/8 ounce green pumpkin jig with a green Super Chunk Jr. trailer in two-five feet of water. Also try casting a floating worm or a shallow running crankbait between the docks to snag the fish that are hanging around docks and off the banks. The spotted bass will be scattered off the points because they have not started “ganging up” yet, and you have to hunt for them. Try throwing a shaky head rig with a green pumpkin or morning dawn worm with a five-inch cut tail or flat tail worm. The bass will hit best from sunup till mid-morning, but the fishing is still good all day. The bait and the bass will start holding in 20-40 feet of water in the creek channels. These fish will be suspended about two feet off the bottom, and it will be a subtle bite. After locating the fish, use a dropshot rig with either a 4-inch finesse green pumpkin or morning dawn worm to entice a bite. Also try jigging a Hopkins Shorty jigging spoon in silver to aggravate the bass into biting. These fish are generally not very big, but large numbers can be caught quickly when you get on them. As soon as the water temperature stays at a constant 60 degrees, the baitfish will move into the creek channels. Then the bass will move into their wintertime pattern and start to “gang-up.” The trick is to find the creeks where the baitfish and bass are feeding. Glenn “Teach” Corley is a retired teacher and fishing guide who has fished the Upstate lakes for over 50 years. He has published hundreds of articles and photographs in numerous magazines and newspapers. captteachcorley@gmail.com
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o far it has been a warm fall. water temps are up a little bit from where they are on most years. I would still expect a fall turnover at the end of October or somewhere in the beginning of November in lake Hartwell. Fishing sometimes gets tricky this time of year and as fish spread out. Look for schooling fish early and late in the day. Fish will start to run back up rivers looking for Bait and fresh oxygenated water coming from the creeks. When water reaches 72° try pulling free lines with blue back herring, later in the day try fishing 20 to 40 foot in the creek channels.
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n South Carolina, November through December often produces some of the best opportunities of the year to hook up with some big browns. Streamer fishing will be the way to go. Fish banks, structure, ledges, dropoffs, riffles, tailouts, and pocket water. There’s no telling where a big brown will be holding this time of year. A few of our streams support wild brown trout therefore be mindful of spawning browns and don’t stomp through there redds. The other streams are stocked and have some nice holdover fish from season’s past. There’s also great dry fly fishing this time of year. Downsize your dry fly to 18-24 with a long leader and fine tippet. Stealth will be a big factor with low water conditions. Same goes for nymping. Several streams are being stocked right now with good numbers of fish. Be mindful of regulations as all streams are not the same. With fall foliage showing up in the mountains and cool crisp nights right around the corner. The South Carolina mountains are a great place to wet a line.
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NOVEMBER on the FLY
ovember can be one of the best months of the yearfor fly fishing for trout in Upstate SC and Western NC. Numerous rivers in the two states have changed to catch-and-release only regulations this time of year, so know the stream regulations you are on before you get to the river. Sections of the Chattooga, Chauga, and Big Eastatoee in SC have catch-and-r lease sections that will have plenty of catching opportunities for the fly fishing angler. Let the water conditions help you select what fly patterns to start out with. In low, slow moving, clear water situations I typically use smaller sized flies in natural colors like brown, black and olive. If the water is high, fast moving, or muddy from rains then I would start with larger sizes and also mix it up with some brightly colored flies. Small streamers like wooly buggers will always work well for covering water quickly to find fish. The larger mayfly hatches will start to dwindle this time of year, leaving stoneflies and small mayflies as the predominant bugs that the trout are seeing in the river. Throwing a double fly rig of two different sized flies and different colors can also help you find out what the fish are looking for. But keep in mind, most of the time in our trout waters, your presentation and drift of the fly is more important than the what the fly is.
Keep on Fishing my Friends,
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ater level is 7 feet below full pool and the water temperature is about 74° November can be tricky. It is a transition month. The Lake turns over in November. Fish are on the move, looking for better water quality. Turnover happens as the water cools quickly. It is worse after a cold snap and gets better as the air temperature stabilizes. During turnover, deep water comes to the surface and surface water goes deep. It does not mix. This process causes oxygen depletion and a bad pH balance. Characteristics include Brown and foamy water that smells like rotting leaves. Turnover starts in the shallow upper Lake areas and moves down Lake. The creeks and upper Lake complete turnover first and that’s where the fish migrate to. Look for greener water and avoid brown water. Fishing can be good if you can get on top of the fish. By late month fish will change from eating Herring to eating threadfin Shad. Get ready for December as the fish will feed better and the turnover will be complete.
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ovember can be a challenging month for Lake Bowen. In November, one day can be warm and the next day it can be cold with wind. So, what you did today won’t work tomorrow. To find fish you have to move around more and find the bait. When you have 3 or 4 warm days they will be on flats and points that are close to deep water. I would first use fast reaction baits then try slow moving such as jigs and plastics as craw fish get active with little warmth in the evenings. On cold and cooler days, the fish should go deeper (15 to 25 feet) slow baits on drop-offs and channels and move them very slow. The spotted bass, white bass, and crappie will be on humps. I will be using my spoons and drop-shot on these humps. I favor the lower part of lake this time of the year. Learn to use your sonar, It will help tell you what going on in that other world. Lake Blalock is a very different lake than Bowen in November. With better water flow, it favors a river style of fishing and with more flow the water cools down faster. The bass will look for warmth on rocks and clay banks. You find a few bass in back of coves as the day warms up.Crank baits and spinners should come in play this month, but jigs and worms work year round on this lake. Crappie fishing will be a challenge as you must move around more to find the bait fish. Live bait and twister tails has been in my favor in Buck creek and up the river in the channels. Watch your line as the bite will be very settle. Try to go 7th,8th, 26th and 27th of this month for both lakes will be the best times to go. Hope everyone has a nice and safe Thanksgiving. Remember to slice the turkey and don’t filet it, and clean the fishing knife before using it.
Allen Taylor | alltay@aol.com. Checkout Lake Bowen Big Bass Tournament Group on Facebook Allen Taylor (Taylor Fishing) alltay@aol.com or facebook
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rout fishing on Jocassee in November is tough because the changes in the water temperature. A lot depends on how cold the weather gets. The trout will stay deep and come up as the water cools. A good water sensor is a must have to know where you need to fish by finding that 55 to 65 degree water. The fish will be scattered between the big water around the dam and the main river channels. When you do get lucky enough to get hooked up it will be a trophy. Try trolling Sutton spoons, Doctor spoons, stick-baits and minnows over the submerged treetops.
What’s all the BUZZ About? by Jay Striker
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all has descended upon us once again. As a bass angler I have to pay close attention to what Mother Nature is telling me, because if I time it just right, I can have some of the most fun on the water the year has to offer. One of my favorite things to do in the fall is to start throwing topwater baits at the bass that are starting to school up. Let’s take a few moments and discuss using buzzbaits in the fall, covering such things as conditions, retrieves, matching the hatch, tackle and set up. Conditions: An interesting point I often hear is you should only throw buzzbaits when it’s cloudy outside with calm still waters. However, I have found that I can catch fish on buzzbaits all year long no matter what the conditions are. You see, there is no set time for me to throw a buzzbait or topwater bait. Timing is what dictates the bait to throw. I want to be sure I have the bait in my hand and throwing it whenever the time presents its self. For me, that is first light in the morning when the sun is rising. When the sun is high, I want to throw it in the shaded areas, and when the sun sets I’ll throw it at ambush locations that are close to some type of structure or feeding areas. The crazy thing is that this bite can happen all year long, and it does. Retrieve: Sometimes, just throwing buzzbait out and winding it back won’t draw many strikes. What is recommended is that you alter your retrieve with these baits. The number one rule when throwing a buzzbait is making it look like a fleeing or injured baitfish. This all happens through the retrieve. When retrieving the bait, it’s important to make it sound different and act different. The way you do it is with an erratic stop and go retrieve, but this can only be done by having the right set up which includes having a high speed reel. Matching the hatch: One of the tell-tale signs in bass fishing during the fall is the abundance of baitfish boiling on the surface. When I see this “nervous water” I get really excited because I know most likely my buzzbait will produce some fish. One of the keys to fishing nervous water is that you must cast past the pod of baitfish and bring your buzzbait through it. I like to key in on what type of baitfish it is so that I can have a color on that will match the hatch. Once you get bit be sure to wait for a second to feel the fish load the rod before setting the hook, or you will miss the fish. Set up and Tackle to Use: One of the things I try to use is the lightest bait I can get away with. A 1/4 to 3/8 ounce Fish Head Primal Buzz is just right for me. I use a 7 foot medium heavy rod with Suffix Tri-Tritium co-polymer line in 14-pound test on a 7:1:1 reel. This way, I can make a long cast and change the retrieve as needed. Throwing buzzbaits in heavy cover sometimes calls for heavier line, even as high as braid if need be, but the size of my bait rarely changes. When the leaves on the trees this fall start to change, take the time to tie on a buzzbait. Just remember that when throwing a buzzbait, vary the retrieve, match the hatch, have the right set-up and hang on for some of the best fishing of the year.
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CATCHING TROUT NUMBER ONE C
by David Hulsey
atching your first trout on the fly rod is usually an event that kind of sticks with you through the years afterward as a reminder of what it takes to get there. Granted, sometimes there are a few years that can pass between beginning to fly fish and the first trout landed. Some folks get one to the net on the first trip and others may take a few tries to put it all together. Fly fishing is a journey as all arts should be. In the “I want it now” generation we live in today, thank goodness a few things take a little learned skill and effort to obtain. For me, I can still see that dark green back of that twelve-inch wild rainbow slip out from under that moss covered boulder on Bone Valley Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Slowly and confidently he drifted out to suck in a big size 12 Fan Wing Royal Coachman dry fly. Some 40 years later I can still feel the tug and the bend in my old Shakespeare Wonder Rod! I knew at that moment my life had changed forever as a new fly fisher had been born on that warm spring day. Now a lot of water has flowed beneath my wading boots since then, and I have seen thousands of beginners catch their first trout. The look on their face still makes me pull on my frosty wading boots on a winter morning in anticipation of hearing the laughter and seeing the amazement in the faces of a newly born fly angler. I know without a doubt this is what I want to do for the rest of my days here. Over the years I’ve picked up on a few things that can make the journey a little easier for the beginner to land a trout or two. Number one is to fish where the trout are. I see so many folks on
sections of streams where there is no fish. Water temperature, stocking schedules and fishing pressure can wreak havoc on certain streams, and it will pay you to learn about all three. Number two is where the fish position themselves in the stream. Don’t stand in waist deep water and cast to ankle deep water. Fish where you can’t see the bottom clearly. Trout use this for cover. Number three is make your drifting fly act as naturally as possible. A fly dragging through the water is pretty much fish repellant at times. Learn to mend your fly line to take advantage of a good drift. The fish will reward you. Number four is fish with a fly that the trout might actually associate with food. Learn these fly patterns and keep them in your fly box. A Pheasant Tail Nymph, an Elk Hair Caddis and an Olive Wooly Bugger will catch fish anywhere. Number five is fish with confidence. Expect a trout to eat your fly on every good drift. That way you will be ready when he does. Give us a call if you would like to give fly fishing a try for the first time. We make learning to fly fish easy and fun. Hey, we even provide all the gear! Call 770-639-4001 to book your fly fishing journey beginning today.
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he stars are out, the crickets are chirping and the moon is shining down on a glittery bass boat. Where are you? If you’re anything like me, you are right in the middle of it all. Whether it’s taking place at a hotel parking lot out of town or simply in your driveway, there is something to be said about burning the midnight oil getting ready for a day out on the water. Sometimes boat prep starts as a parking lot party with a bunch of buddies gathered around all the boats, tying lures on, making sure all the batteries are charging, and just enjoying the company of those around you. Even though some great memories are made that way, By Ryan Kennedy the group fun will always wind down at some point when it’s time to turn in for the night. Right then and there, I find an extremely rewarding situation. Staying out with the boat after everything around you has settled down lets your mind think out every thought that could possibly pop into your head. Maybe it’s thinking through a day of tournament practice or scheming up tomorrow’s game plan on the water; either way there is a certain sense of freedom that comes over you. In that moment it’s you, the man upstairs, and well, that’s about it. Now some might be thinking how on earth all of that solitude could be enjoyable, but trust me, IT IS. Besides, it’s not like you don’t get to talk to anyone. Sometimes a man just has to talk out loud to himself. Weird? Of course not. Someone has to give you expert advice, right? It all goes beyond the simple relaxation of solitude though. What else would make a person want to stay up into the dark hours of the night other than doing what you love? I fully believe that as fishermen and outdoorsmen in general we are among the most passionate and determined people on earth. There isn’t much that we wouldn’t do to protect and pursue our passion in life. You better believe that a passionate fisherman is going to stay up unreasonably late to make sure every knot tied is perfect, every tackle tray is in its place, and the gel coat on the boat is shining bright for that morning sunrise reflection. Let’s be real here. The tow vehicle may be caked in a half inch of mud, and we won’t even touch it with a hose until the boat is as close to perfect as it can be. So, is all of this time spent prepping the boat a bit excessive? Maybe, but you know as well as I do that nothing about it is going to change. Life is too short to not enjoy the little things. Yeah, you may look a little strange if someone looks out the window and sees you talking to yourself or even talking to your boat in the middle of the night, but who cares? It’s your passion and it makes you happy. Now, stop reading this and go prep that boat of yours no matter what hour of day or night it is. Get out there and burn the midnight oil! Tight Lines!
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ovember on Greenwood can be really good for catfish. Set the drift up to where you can go across the main channel at least one time or if possible set up to drift parallel but very close to the edge of the channel. This will keep the baits in the strike zone longer. Flatheads will readily take cut bait at this time of the year so your typical cut fresh fish will bring a possibility of not only catching an occasional flathead or two and some large ones at that but some monster channel cats as well. Don’t rule out drifting across the shallow humps and long points either. These areas will often hold bigger numbers of channel cats and will result in multiple hook-ups when you hit the right spots. The typical fresh cut fish (herring, shad and perch) is the most productive baits.
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hile fishing the other day with a client (imagine that, me fishing), we observed the turning leaves and a flock of Canadian Geese fly by and he says, “It’s time for hunting season." Being from up north, Paul says “I need to get the boat serviced and winterized”. “Winterized,” now there is a term I have not heard since I was stationed in Wisconsin almost 20 years ago. I had not really thought of it much because I fish year round here in North Alabama, and it’s second nature for me to take my boat in for a check up/service every three months. But for you hunters and fair weather fishermen, before you park the go-faster-than-light bass boat or the ol’stump jumper flat bottom in the garage and pick up the Browning to go hunting, here are some friendly suggestions from my service center, Tim’s Ford Power Sports. First and foremost before anything, go see a certified master mechanic at a reputable dealer. A few of the items you should have done are: drain the fuels, have the cylinders fogged with fogging oil, drain the cooling system, treat the remaining fuel in the gas tank, put a little antifreeze in the cooling system (use the eco safe type), service the batteries, change the lower unit oil and water impeller, grease and lube all moving parts to include the trailer, check the hydraulic steering fluid, and let’s not forget about those live wells. Next on the list is to service is all those rods and tackle you’ve collected over the past year! Remove it all from the boat. This is the time to start cleaning and servicing your reels and baits. You can take your time and change the hooks out on those crankbaits and put new skirts on your spinnerbaits, etc. Don’t forget to remove the batteries from the hand held scales. Lastly, if you’re going to store the boat outside, consider having it “shrink wrapped." This will keep leaves out and most of the critters. When it is time to go fishing again, all you have to do it cut the shrink wrap off and put the rods and tackle back in the boat. The other great reason to do all this now is, before you know it, it will be time to chase those “Big Old Brown” fish, and if you don’t get the boat serviced now, you will be wishing you were fishing while you wait in line with everyone else who put off servicing their boat. I’ve only touched on most of the items you should do before heading to the woods or the TV to watch football. I highly recommend you find a certified master mechanic or your local reputable dealer to get your boat serviced and ready for the next year.
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ovember is also really good on Clark Hill for big catfish. Big blues, flatheads and channels can be caught at this time. Anchoring on humps on the edges of the river channel is one of the best ways to catch them. Cut herring and gizzard shad are usually the best baits. Humps like that, that drop straight off into the river channel are highly traveled areas so sitting in one spot for long periods of time can often pay off as the fish travel through feeding as they go. The presence of baitfish around the hump and edge of the channel are key things to see on the graph before setting up. While not as important as the presence of baitfish, you still also want to see at least a few good arches along the edges and down in the channel too. That’s just to give you confidence that there is at least fish traveling the section of the channel that you’re wanting to fish.
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he cooler Autumn air has now reached us here in the mountains of South Carolina. The leaves changing to their fall splendid colors, the rivers are in great shape, and the water temperatures are now into the low 50's... It must be November, with much excitement about Delayed Harvest starting here on the South Carolina rivers on the first, continuing though May 14, next spring. The helicopter has flown many trips up and down the rivers, and the many thousands of fish are now abundant in the rivers. We want to thank the Walhalla Fish Hatchery, the Georgia Fisheries, and all of the folks who participated in the stocking program. This is a great time to get out there and be rewarded with catching some of these very large Brook, Brown, and Rainbow trout of which these fine folks have stocked. Fishing in the Delayed Harvest sections of the rivers will be an absolute delight, with the amount of fish which are concentrated in the Delayed Harvest areas from the helicopter stocking. A wide variety of flies can be used to catch these large fish, which we carry here at the Fly Shop, to make your day a success out on the rivers. The Delayed Harvest areas, for “catch & release”, on the rivers are marked with bright yellow signs. These areas are single hook, artificial only areas, with the restrictions of no live bait or scented artificial baits. Multiple fly rigs may be used, as long as each fly has only one hook. Leader and tippet selection is quite simple. Just after these fish have been put into the waters, heavier is better. These fish are not shy about heavier leader and tippet size, only after some time in the waters do you have to down size. If you are not sure what size or length to use, we can help you out with your selection. We hope to see everyone out on the rivers and we are open Tuesday thru Saturday 7am-5pm and on Sundays 7am-2pm. We have a large assortment of Christmas ideas including gift certificates for guided trips or the Fly Shop, preset flies in fly boxes, fly tying materials, rods, reels, waders & boots, local artisans works, and we can ship all items daily. Let us know how we can help you with a guided trip, holiday gift ideas, or information, and be sure to enjoy a great day at the rivers.
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unk flies, trout candy, flash or exact imitation, these are the types of flies that anglers employ when they choose to fish Delayed Harvest water in SC or NC. If one considers the life of a hatchery-reared trout we must think about the habitat in which said quarry came from. Concrete ditches fed by diverted water and covered by netting to deter avian or furbearing predators at times when the younglings are most vulnerable. On one hand, a stark environment devoid of cover, feeding and holding lies for the noble trout to learn the ways of the natural world. The ultimate destination in which it has been grown to occupy is so completely foreign from the nursery where it learned to swim, eat, and establish pecking order in the pack. To some, hatchery trout are considered “rubber fish” or pseudo fishing. I on the other hand view stocked fish as a great opportunity for beginning anglers to practice and hone their skills with confidence and success at a pace unparalleled with natural wild fish. Additionally, seasoned anglers can escape from the pressures of life by enjoying the natural resources available to all public land owners. Fly selection, technique, strike indication, and finesse are not super critical. Delayed Harvest water can be what you make of it; experimentation or textbook execution can render the same results of a Wild Trout stream based on time since stocking, pressure, and angler skill level. Whatever your preference, I encourage you to fish where you want when you can. Hunt for the bigger trout in the hole with small soft hackles and midges, or enjoy the day and surroundings while you land fish after fish that readily takes to your squirmy worm, mop, or egg pattern. Fly angling is intended to be an escape from the rigors of your life. Breath in the fresh air, leave your ego at home and relish in the fact that for a few minutes in the grand scheme of life you are free and enjoying life. Fish On! The Orvis Company • 1 N Main St • Greenville, SC 29601 864-240-4284 • www.orvis.com
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ig speckled trout are a different animal altogether and require a different mindset compared to finding small trout. In the search for big trout, it’s often said that catching lots of small trout means it’s time to move on. But you might not want to leave so fast. Big trout feed predominantly on fish. They will feed on shrimp when abundant. They will focus on menhaden, shad, piggy perch, pin perch, croaker and small trout. Many times big trout will be shallow to feed on big mullet and small trout in what we would normally associate as little trout habitat. Big trout will find a niche within that habitat to focus their attention, something that will give them an advantage in areas where they can feel safe from predators. So look where others aren’t, and don’t overlook ugly fishing spots. Think like an upper-echelon predator, but remember that dolphins and sharks will eat even the biggest trout. It’s time to don the waders and winter gear to look for big trout. Tobin created TroutSupport.com for those looking to up their game beyond YouTube and ActionCam footage. Professional Grade.
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PEACEFULWATERS.CO Here are a few options: South Carolina Lowcountry: The marshes of the Lowcountry between Charleston, S.C. and Savannah, Ga. offer some of the best fly fishing for redfish on the east coast. Although the big bulls actually move out in fall, the best sight fishing of the year occurs when water temperatures begin to drop. Cool water means clear water here, and young redfish can be found in schools of 20 to 30 fish tailing on the mud flats and in tidal creeks. In less than 3 feet of water, these fish are skittish, and stealth is important. Bring your 8-weight to battle fish from 5 to 10 pounds. If you’re lucky, you’ll find them crushing big shrimp along a grass line, so pack a box of shrimp patterns. But be sure to bring your baitfish patterns, too, because mullet and menhaden will also be on the menu.
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edfish spawn in fall. What this means for anglers is spawning-sized reds, the bull reds, will be moving in from offshore across much of their range in preparation for the spawn. Large aggregations of big redfish, hungry from expending energy, become easy targets. The dirty water often associated with the weather of fall can make visibility difficult in many areas, and anglers chucking cut bait from beaches, piers and jetties find an advantage in their stinking offerings. But what about the purists… the fly fishers, who find joy in placing themselves at a disadvantage with self-imposed limitations? Well, fall also brings some of the best action of the year for redfish on the fly. The trick is to choose the location wisely.
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Florida Panhandle: From Steinhatchee to Pensacola, oversized redfish in the thousands push in from offshore each fall to school up in preparation for the spawn. At the same time, menhaden and mullet will be making their way out of the estuaries into the bays in search of deeper, warmer water. The result is a whole lot of big fish gorging on plentiful baitfish around the passes. The reds can show up in pods of 10 or 20 or schooling by the hundreds. Bring your 10-weight rod to battle 20-pound reds as well as a box full of baitfish patterns and spoonflies. A sinking line might be in order as well. Louisiana: With the cooling waters, bull redfish pile into the Louisiana estuaries each year. If tangling with 20 to 40-plus pound reds on a fly rod sounds like fun, this might be the best season and the best place on the planet to do it. Anglers from around the world eagerly await Louisiana’s fall invasion of enormous reds, so if you haven’t already booked your charter, you’re probably out of luck. Clean water means the opportunity is there to sight fish for bull reds that are grubbing up crabs in the marshes. Bring your 10-weight and a box of crab patterns.
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eing from middle Tennessee, I was introduced to many diverse fisheries in my younger years. This area of the country has long been known for great smallmouth bass fishing, as it should be, but in my opinion it can’t compare to the smallmouth fishing in the Great Lakes region right now. I am certainly not bashing the smallmouth fishing down south, but fishing the Elite Series allows me to see some of the best lakes in the country, and the “good ole days” of smallmouth bass fishing on the Great Lakes is right now. Flowing out of Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River is one of my favorites on our schedule because it fishes similar to the rivers back home. The river has a lot of current, which positions the fish. The water is clear, and you can catch smallmouth from 2 feet deep all the way out to 60 feet. The St. Lawrence is absolutely full of smallmouth, and 30- to 40fish days are just another day on the water. In addition to the fishing, the area is also just an awesome place to spend time. Waddington, N.Y., which is our host city when we go, is in a very rural part of New York with lots of cropland and cattle farms. If you’ve not visited this fishery, I strongly suggest you do. Lake St. Clair is on fire right now. The final Elite Series tournament of the regular season was held there this year, and overall bass weights were absolutely phenomenal. The big smallmouth of the tournament weighed almost 7 pounds. In the past, tournaments on St. Clair were won by guys who ran to Lake Erie or Lake Huron, but not anymore. It seems now that St. Clair is the place to be. The style of fishing is different than most smallmouth destinations. Lake St. Clair is just a big bowl-shaped lake with a shipping channel running through the middle of it. That’s about the only real contour change on the whole lake. The big keys are
looking for clean spots in the grass and finding bait. If that doesn’t fit your style, you can run up the river toward Huron or down the Detroit River toward Erie. Both rivers have plenty of current and plenty of smallmouth. After fishing a tournament on Lake Champlain this year, it is my new favorite lake in the country. The smallmouth fishing is phenomenal, and you can catch big largemouth, too. The smallmouth hang out on offshore shoals, old bridge blow-throughs and rocky structure around the shoreline. If you get tired of catching them, there is an abundance of milfoil, docks and reeds where largemouth bass are willing and ready to bite. Lake Champlain, in my opinion, has the healthiest population of bass of anywhere I have ever fished, and that makes it fun, period. Plattsburg, N.Y. is a great place to visit, as well, with lots of cool sites to see. If you make one of these trips, be sure you’re prepared with the right MHX rods, Mustad hooks and Vicious fishing line. Hit Brandon up on Facebook or Instagram with any questions.
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t’s got the beaches, with fine white sand and the emerald green waters of the gorgeous northern Gulf of Mexico. It’s got the nightlife, the shopping and fine dining, the beautiful golf courses and everything else that draws vacationers from around the world. But what Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island—the heart of northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast—have more of than anything else is fishing. Back in 1956, Florida Gov. Leroy Collins called Destin “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” after catching a big king mackerel on a 15-minute photo-op boat ride during the Destin Fishing Rodeo. More than 60 years later, the historic Destin Fishing Rodeo just wrapped up its 69th annual October-long event, proving once again that this fishing village is just as lucky as ever. Daily weigh-ins at the rodeo give spectators a close look at what the waters off the Emerald Coast have to offer. Excitement builds on the docks in front of the landmark AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar when big tuna, wahoo, king mackerel, dolphin, groupers and snappers come to the scales. And in the Billfish Division, the big sportfishing yachts are out there pulling spreads for sailfish—and marlin that easily eclipse the 500-pound mark. There have been a couple grander blue marlin caught on the northern Gulf Coast over the years and a few more that came very close to tipping the scales past the 1,000-pound mark. Even swordfish show up pretty regularly, meaning there’s a real possibility for a grand slam fishing out of the marinas of Okaloosa County. It’s world-class fishing on the Panhandle, which in recent years has seen the big pelagic species moving closer to shore with changing currents. And what’s more, the action is yearround. There’s a good reason the world’s largest charter fishing fleet is based out of Destin Harbor.
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Nearshore, warm and fertile Gulf waters coupled with numerous wrecks and reefs to create some of the most bountiful fishing Florida has to offer. With a short boat ride less than 8 miles off the beach, anglers can bottom fish or troll with family pleasing and cooler-filling consistency for amberjack, numerous snapper and grouper species, cobia, blackfin tuna, king and Spanish mackerel and more.
Offshore
Due south about 25 to 30 miles out, the continental shelf drops and there are multiple renowned hotspots, with some of the best big game fishing in the Gulf. South Florida seems to get most of the bright, hot spotlight when it comes to the big pelagics, but serious anglers out of the Emerald Coast quietly and consistently catch serious fish. Whether it’s a full-day trolling trip or an overnight expedition deep into the Gulf, dolphin, blue marlin, tuna and
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Those who would rather explore grass flats and oyster beds in search of trout or tailing redfish will also find that on the Emerald Coast. Inside East Pass and Okaloosa Island, Choctawhatchee Bay spreads out vast and shallow. It’s the perfect place to launch a skiff or a kayak into 130 square miles of inshore action that’s some of the best on the Panhandle.
Spring Cobia
Finally, any discussion of fishing options around the Emerald Coast has to include the cobia run, which is one of the best on the planet. Book your charter now, because in spring—peaking in April—cobia that have migrated north along the Gulf Coast arrive off the beaches bringing some of the most exciting fishing there is. This is sight fishing for one of the ocean’s tastiest and hardest fighting fish, and during this spring run they can arrive with weights in excess of 100 pounds. With a spotter in the tower, you cruise the clear blue-green waters looking for the telltale brown shadows of a pod of cobia doggedly pushing west. With a Airline_CoastalAnglerAd_3-2016_Layout 1 3/18/16 1:07 PM Page 1 smooth approach, the boat moves to intercept, and then it’s up to the angler to make an accurate cast with a live bait or a jig. Anticipation is almost unbearable for a few seconds before the take, and then bedlam breaks loose. Cobia put up the most unpredictable fight in fishing. They are capable of long, drag-burning runs, leaps, rolls and deep dives, but sometimes they save the thrashing until they hit the deck. Either way, catching a big cobia is exciting, and there’s no better grilling fish that swims. So, while the Emerald Coast offers gorgeous beaches and all the activity of a top-notch beach vacation destination, on the water it remains what it was before the Miracle Strip and Harbor Boulevard grew up around it. It’s one of the best fishing destinations in the world in terms of quality, quantity and variety of angling opportunities. For information, go to www.emeraldcoastfl. com. COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM
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The leaves might be falling, but the deals are just starting to spring up at your Suzuki Marine dealer. Make your best Fall Boat Show deal on a new Suzuki outboard from 25 to 300 horsepower and take advantage of not just one, but all three special Suzuki offers. See your Suzuki Marine dealer today and get on the water with a powerful, reliable new Suzuki.
REPOWER FINANCE
1. Six Years of Protection at no extra charge on all new outboards 25 to 300 HP.
2. Cash Rebates on select models. See your dealer for details.
3. Rates as low as 5.99% on new Suzuki outboards (OAC).*
Gimme Six Extended Protection promo is applicable to new Suzuki Outboard Motors from 25 to 300 HP in inventory which are sold and delivered to buyer between 9/01/17 and 12/31/17 in accordance with the promotion by a Participating Authorized Suzuki Marine dealer in the continental US and Alaska to a purchasing customer who resides in the continental US or Alaska. Customer should expect to receive an acknowledgement letter and full copy of contract including terms, conditions and wallet card from Suzuki Extended Protection within 90 days of purchase. If an acknowledgement letter is not received in time period stated, contact Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. – Marine Marketing via email: marinepromo@suz.com. The Gimme Six Promotion is available for pleasure use only, and is not redeemable for cash. Cash Rebates apply to qualifying purchases of select Suzuki Outboard Motors made between 9/01/17 and 12/31/17. For list of designated models, see participating Dealer or visit www.suzukimarine.com. Customer and participating Dealer must fill out the appropriate rebate form at time of sale. Cash rebate will be applied against the original dealer invoice (Suzuki will credit Dealer parts account). There are no model substitutions, benefit substitutions, rain checks, or extensions. Suzuki reserves the right to change or cancel these promotions at any time without notice or obligation. * Financing offers available through Synchrony Retail Finance. As low as 5.99% APR financing for 60 months on new and unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors. Subject to credit approval. Not all buyers will qualify. Approval, and any rates and terms provided, are based on credit worthiness. $19.99/month per $1,000 financed for 60 months is based on 5.99% APR. Hypothetical figures used in calculation; your actual monthly payment may differ based on financing terms, credit tier qualification, accessories or other factors such as down payment and fees. Offer effective on new, unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors purchased from a participating authorized Suzuki dealer between 9/01/17 and 12/31/17. “Gimme Six”, the Suzuki “S” and model names are Suzuki trademarks or ®. Don’t drink and drive. Always wear a USCG-approved life jacket and read your owner’s manual. © 2017 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
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