July/August 2021
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VOLUSIA COUNTY P.O. Box 290002 Port Orange, Fl. 32127 386-478-3725 Email sfandginc@yahoo.com
Published By: Desiree’ Harbster In memory of
Roger S. Harbster 12/25/1929 ~ 4/24/2009 Dorothy F. Harbster 3/17/1936-4/18/2018
WRITERS:
Desiree’ Harbster~FOWA 1st VP Capt. Lynda Hawkins Capt. Bruno Tim Camp
Front Cover: Capt Cody Kendrath and Capt Rick Trussell with a Mahi caught offshore Ponce Inlet.
Cody says it all started when he turned 5 years old and he was FINALLY allowed to go offshore fishing with his dad. His father taught him at a young age to love the ocean and all that it offers but to also respect it. From then on his love for the ocean has only grown and he is out there every chance he gets. 23 years later and he is now a licensed and insured fishing charter captain for “Vulcan Charters” out of ponce inlet. Written By Cody, Captain Rick Trussell has been friends with my dad since I was a kid. They hunted and fished together and made sure I was passed down the same traditions. I’m coming up on 4 years working and fishing for Captain Rick. He’s had his boat “The Vulcan” down in Costa Rica for years, the bahamas, the keys etc and has fished the waters all around the world. The knowledge, wisdom, tips, and tricks that I have learned from the 4th oldest captain operating out of ponce inlet is absolutely invaluable. I wouldn’t be who I am today without him. He pushed me to go to sea school and get my captains license to take the business over one day and I now take some charters by myself and others I still work as a first mate for him and second captain.”
By: Desiree’ Harbster and Capt Lynda Hawkins
Ponce Inlet New Smyrna Beach Fishing Report By: Capt Bruno Summer time in New Smyrna brings us a mix bag of great fishing. Lots of bait finally starting to show up. Which means Inshore we’re targeting trophy fish such as Tarpon, Bull Reds and Snook. Of course there’s a bunch of other species to be caught like mangrove snappers, flounder and lots of jacks. The Nearshore fishing is super fun because we can target some of Capt Brunos favorite fish. Tarpon is one of the targeted species but your going to get into much more looking for them. Lots of Sharks, Bonita, Spanish Mackerel and giant Jack Crevelle. Flounder should slowly start showing up. Remember the regulations changed to 5 per person at a minimum of 14”. Offshore fishing is where Capt Bruno likes to be during the summer months. If you want some good eating fish to put in the box to take home or bring to local restaurant to cook your catch. Often coming back with our limits of jacks and red eyes. The kingfish have been thick along with the occasional Cobia swimming up to the back of the boat. Big mangrove snappers feeding in the chum slick. Fighting off the sharks and cudas you also have to beware of the Goliath groupers looking for a snack. Red Snapper season is about to be here July 9-11th only allowing us the 3 days to get our 1 fish per day. Have Fun Be Safe. Book a charter and get Caught Up!!!
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Greetings from North Brevard! Well summer is officially upon us. The long hot days ahead are sure to be filled with many tight lines as the fishing has been splendid. Many early morning and late evenings have been proving fruitful for anglers of all ages as the Trout and Redfish bite has been great. Also many anglers have had great luck bow fishing for black drum in the Indian river in the evenings, and also tilapia can be a fun fish to target in fresh water as their beds are highly visible from the banks. Most Hunters have already been drawn for their management hunts, but if you haven't had a chance to put in for any allocated management hunts, I would still suggest looking into it for any allocations that were not picked up.
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Spiny Lobster Sport Season
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July 28-29, 2021 (last consecutive Wed and Thur of July each year) Daily Bag Limit: 6 per person for Monroe County and Biscayne National Park; 12 per person for rest of Florida Possession Limit on the water: equal to the daily bag limit Possession limit off the water: equal to the daily bag limit on the first day and double the daily bag limit on the second day Possession limits are enforced on and off the water. Minimum Size Limit: Carapace must be larger than 3”, measured in the water. Possession and use of a measuring device required at all times. Find out how to measure a spiny lobster.
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Spiny Lobster Regular Season: August 6-March 31
OVERLOOKING THE SCENIC WATER OF PONCE DE LEON INLET Serving Fresh Seafood & Fine Steaks Daily Accessible By Floating Docks A Locals Favorite Dine Inside Along The Halifax River
Daily Bag Limit: 6 per person Possession limit on the water: Equal to the daily bag limit Harvest of lobster is prohibited in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park during the sport season and in Everglades National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, no-take areas in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, in the Biscayne Bay/Card Sound Lobster Sanctuary, and in the five Coral Reef Protection Areas in Biscayne National Park during both the 2-day sport season and regular season.
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Other Prohibitions •Unless exempt, a recreational saltwater fishing license and a lobster permit are required to harvest spiny lobster •Lobster must be landed in whole condition. Separating the tail from the body is prohibited in state waters. •The harvest or possession of eggbearing spiny lobster, or any other eggbearing species of lobster belonging to the families Palinuridae (spiny lobsters), Scyllaridae (slipper lobsters) or Synaxidae (furry lobsters) is prohibited •No person shall harvest or attempt to harvest spiny lobster using any device which will or could puncture, penetrate or crush the exoskeleton (shell) or the flesh of the lobster •Recreational trapping prohibited
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Wyatt Eskew with a black drum on Donald’s shrimp.
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Ponce de Leon Inlet Tides August 2021 Live & Frozen Bait Including Ballyhoo
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PUTNAM COUNTY MESSER’S EAST-WEST BAIT & TACKLE 386-328-4035 Jimmy tells us they are catching a few specks out of Lake Crescent. Shellcrackers have been bedding for two months now and are being caught using wigglers and crickets. Stripers are coming out of the Croaker Hole. Some nice bass are coming out of the River. Catfish are coming out of Dunn’s Creek. GEORGETOWN MARINA & LODGE @ 386-467-2002 Teresa tells us they are catching panfish, red belly’s, shellcracker and bluegill using crickets and worms. This has been a great year for speck fishermen. Bass are being caught using plastic worms, Rat-L-Traps, flukes and spinnerbaits.Stripers are hitting at the Croaker Hole. Call for a fishing report and come fish with us.
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210 Walnut Street Welaka, Fl. 32193 386-467-2628 According to Lorraine at BASS WORLD LODGE 386-467-2267 Fon is catching bream, catfish and some nice stripers. Mark is having some good days fishing for bass with plastic worms. He has also been catching and releasing some big cypress knees. Jim and Sherry are catching catfish and bream and 6 year old Alias Blacksear has been catching lots of fish including a two and a half foot alligator on his bobber wow! For the fishing vacation you’ve always dreamed of, stop in or call to make your reservations now.
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POLK COUNTY Pull Bass from the Grass Come summer, largemouth bass make a habit of burying themselves in the grass. Bass sharpies know they’re in there, of course, but not everyone has the patience to work through waters where the stringy stalks wrap around hooks and jig heads on every cast. That’s why Daiwa and Ever Green International’s new Grass Ripper (GR) jig series is sure to be a hit. Featuring a perfectly positioned eyelet at the front of the jig’s nose, and teardrop-shaped head that angles smoothly from eyelet to base, the Grass Ripper gently slithers and glides over grass instead of trying to power through it. Following this path of least resistance allows the jig to avoid catching grass and other vegetation around the eyelet while its robust weed guard protects the hook.
By: Capt Lynda Hawkins
OUPV-6 Pack $625
Includes test, book, and all equipment necessary Master Upgrade-Total Tuitions $200-$250
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“Many jigs have the eyelet atop the jig head. Unfortunately, that positioning leads to the jig getting plugged-up as you force it through the grass,” explains Marc Mills, Daiwa’s Field Marketing Manager. “With the Grass Ripper, the jig head just slides up and over the grass to keep itself weedless more often than not. Try one on a grassy flat and you’ll notice the difference immediately. Fewer weeds on your jig equates to more strikes overall, and better odds of having a lunker take a swipe at your offering.”
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SEMINOLE-ORANGE COUNTY
By: Capt Lynda Hawkins
Bay scallops may only be harvested in state waters from the following zones: St. Joseph Bay and Gulf County: August 16 - Sept. 24. This region includes all state waters from the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County to the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island in Franklin County. Franklin County through northwestern Taylor County (including Carrabelle, Lanark and St. Marks): July 1 through Sept. 24. This region includes all state waters from the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island in Franklin County to Rock Island near the mouth of the Fenholloway River in Taylor County. Fenholloway through Suwannee Rivers Zone (including Keaton Beach and the Steinhatchee area): June 15 through Labor Day. This region includes all state waters east of Rock Island near the mouth of the Fenholloway River in Taylor County and north of Alligator Pass daybeacon #4 near the mouth of the Suwannee River in Levy County. This area has a lowered bag limit June 15-30. Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties (including Cedar Key, Crystal River and Homosassa): July 1 through Sept. 24. This region includes all state waters south of Alligator Pass daybeacon #4 near the mouth of the Suwannee River in Levy County and north of the Hernando – Pasco county line.
Please do not discard scallop shells in inshore waters commonly used for recreational activities such as the Homosassa River or Crystal River. Piles of discarded scallop shells can create hazards for swimmers and damage seagrass habitat. Scallop shells can be discarded in a trash receptacle or in larger bodies of water where they are more likely to disperse.
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Frog Giggling on Lake Griffin produced approx. 100 bull frogs and several nice Tilapia. Photo courtesy of Bass N Gal Guide Service.
Pasco County: July 16-25, 2021 (opens third Friday in July and continues 10 days). This region includes all state waters south of the Hernando – Pasco county line and north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern Pinellas County, and includes all waters of the Anclote River.
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MARION-CITRUS COUNTY
By: Capt Lynda Hawkins
Bay Scallops Daily Bag Limit: Gulf-NW Taylor County and LevyPasco County: Per person: 2 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell or 1 pint of bay scallop meat Per vessel: Maximum of 10 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell or 1/2 gallon bay scallop meat (1/2 gallon = 4 pints) Fenholloway through Suwannee River Zone: June 15-30: Per person: 1 gallon whole bay scallops in shell or one cup shucked Per vessel: 5 gallons whole or two pints shucked July 1-Labor Day Per person: 2 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell or 1 pint of bay scallop meat
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Per vessel: Maximum of 10 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell, or 1/2 gallon bay scallop meat (1/2 gallon = 4 pints) NOTE: Vessel limits do not allow an individual to exceed their personal bag limit. Minimum Size Limit: None Gear Requirements: Legal Gear: Harvest permitted only by hand or by using a landing or dip net
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HANDY MAN SPECIAL ON CANAL LEADING TO BIG LAKE KERR!
Mobile home could use a little TLC. It has a newer roof over, nice deck porch on the canal side and the yard is fenced in. This is a great weekender home located in a quaint community located in the Ocala National Forest to just come relax, hunt, fish or ride ATV trails $55,000
and ready to move in! Has cathedral ceilings giving a spacious feel throughout home. Kitchen has beautiful cabinet doors and full - size appliances. This Park model has a large front deck porch with lots of nice oak trees and a 8 x 10 storage building for all your storage needs. Salt Springs Resort has many amenities to offer club house, 2 pools, tennis court, shuffle board, dog park, dock and boat ramp at water’s edge. Much, much more! HOA fees are $580 a quarter. $92,500
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LAKE COUNTY
By: Capt Lynda Hawkins
BROOKER BAIT & TACKLE 352-460-0695 said the National Professional League had over a 100 people fishing their recent 3 day tournament with a $5,000. Entry and it took 61 pounds 15 oz. to win. Bass are being caught out of the shallow water in the grass. Gordon went to the coast this past weekend and caught a bunch of trout with most of them over 20 inches. LAKESIDE BAIT & TACKLE 352-742-3336 Heidi tells us the shellcracker and bluegill are on fire in Haines Creek, Dead River and Lake Harris using grass shrimp and redworms. They are in the grass and lily pads. Bass are moving in and are being caught in the shade under docks, in the pads or mats flippin or using crank baits on the shell bars. Jake at ASTOR BAIT & TACKLE 352-759-2600 tells us a few specks are being caught for those lucky enough to find them. Shellcracker are biting and the bass are being caught using plastic worms.
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BASS N GAL GUIDE SERVICE 352-267-0062 reports they have been catching a few bass on the Harris chain using Rat-L-Traps, worms and crank baits. The other baits that are working well are drop shots with a Junebug 4 inch worm, watermelon red Producto’s Hot Rod fished weightless. Small to medium shiners, both freelined and with bobbers are also working. Cast close to the lily pads or grass and be patient.
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Mason and his grandpa weighing in at a recent tournament. They came in 2nd. place. Photo courtesy of Lakeside Bait &Tackle.
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Hunter and Jamison with a 20 pound cobia caught out of Sebastian. Photo courtesy of Liquid Planet in Melbourne and Clermont.
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The Harris Chain of Lakes has been producing Troy bass to 7 lbs 2 ozs. SSFHMagazine July/August 2021 Page 35
Colton and Owen had a good day for the Battle of the Beast Tournament fishing with dad Capt Patrick Preston and mom (Randal).
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