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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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ost people my age buy a house in Costa Rica to retire,” said Craig Sutton, of Nosara Paradise Rentals and FishingNosara. “When I bought my first house in Costa Rica, my life was just starting to get interesting.” Craig first discovered Nosara, Costa Rica on a surfing trip in the late 1990s and immediately fell in love with the people, the culture and the year-round excellent surfing. He purchased a small house near Guiones Beach, bought out his neighbors’ land, and spent the next 15 years building a nature preserve campus of 14 houses plus a pool, common areas and maintenance facilities. One thing was missing from this surfer’s paradise: good fishing. As a native Floridian, Craig’s passion for fishing runs deep. He has been a regular on the kingfish tournament scene for years, with his boat Fishtastic posting top-5 finishes in the several tournaments.
“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 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAC) recently issued a news release stating that they have approved a request to NOAA Fisheries that would allow fishermen access to red snapper in federal waters off the coast of the Carolinas, Georgia and the east coast of Florida. The Council is requesting that NOAA Fisheries allow an interim annual catch limit (recreational and commercial) of 42,510 fish for 2017 via an emergency rule. The annual catch limit would allow for a recreational mini-season with six to 12 days of fishing over a few weekends beginning in late October. The recreational bag limit would be 1 fish per person/day with no minimum size limit. The recreational sector is allocated 71.93 percent of the total catch limit of 42,510 fish for 2017. The Council also approved measures in Amendment 43 to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan with
the intent to have a red snapper season in 2018. If allowed, the recreational fishery would open the second Friday in July (July 13, 2018) and the commercial fishery the second Monday in July (July 9, 2018). SEDAR 41 is 805 pages and contains all the information on how the South Atlantic Council arrives at the numbers of fish that fishermen are allowed to catch. During the last season in 2014, biology tables were set up at the boat ramps to assess the red snapper stock. We fished in this last season and believed that the council was interested in how many older, breeding red snapper were available. We noted that the only fish that were making it to the biology table were the older, large fish and no one brought in the smaller red snapper to be assessed. As a result of this, there was a spike in the number of older fish being included in the council’s data. They assumed that fishermen had been discarding the smaller red snapper, allowing them to become dead discards, to catch the larger snapper. The council believed that the dead discards were greater than the allocated number of red snapper to be caught and therefore closed red snapper harvest for 2015 and 2016. During the 2017 season there will also be biology tables to assess our catch. Please be responsible fishermen and report all your catches, large and small, and also the ones you released. Private recreational fishermen will also have an opportunity to report their catch information as part of a voluntary pilot project using the mobile iAngler tournament app. Dr. Duval, of the SAC, is recommending practices such as moving off areas when you have caught your limit and if you need to release fish to use a descending device. Washington state, Oregon and California recently mandated fish descending devices for all bottom fishing. California reopened rock fish harvest after a study using descending devices showed that mortality was significantly reduced when using a descending device. There are several other states currently looking at mandating fish descending devices. There are many fish descending devices on the market. A good one is the Fish Saver by Roy’s Electric Reels. For more information, go to Fishsaverdevice.com.
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his is the time of the year when all we are anxiously awaiting the king run. Thanksgiving is the time frame that the big kings come in and the fishing really starts to go off. Normally, it’s usually the week around Thanksgiving, give or take. With that in mind, commercial season starts up as well. So lets give the guys doing their “circles” a little bit of room. I know how it can be, but they put food on the table doing this. The bait has been sketchy to say the least. One day has been one throw of the net and the next day has been a struggle where I want to give up on the net. If you cannot get bunker, try a box of minnows and troll those. Skirts in a few colors help make the baits look a little better. Be sure to use a good swivel while doing this. Spinning minnows can mess your line up pretty good, a swivel will help straighten it out. If you want to stick around the beach there has been acres of glass minnows where you will find Spanish mackerel, jacks, blues and even redfish and snook. You really have to match the hatch so to speak on this. If they’re feeding on mullet then use live mullet. If they’re on the glass minnows then use small clark spoons, tiny buck tails or those tsunami lures that are thin and shiny. I like to use light braid in the 15/20lb class. Farther offshore should be
starting up as well. Mahi should be seen more frequently as the 140 to 160 foot depth has been decent lately. There has also been some decent weed lines out there and if you can find that “yellow brick road” you will do just fine. I like to use small islander lures and small chuggers. You can tip them with strip baits (bonita) or the trusty ole ballyhoo. Either way you cannot go wrong. I have noticed that if you use smaller baits the hookups have increased. Wahoo are normally starting up this time as well. They do better on the early morning bite. I don’t target them so to speak but I send my shotgun line way out on wire and I use a larger black or red islander and it works just fine. Good luck this month. This report has been brought to you by Captain Chris Cameron of Fired Up Fishing Charters, your premier fishing guide charter of shark fishing Cocoa Beach, offshore fishing Port Canaveral.
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he fall mullet run that started back in November will start winding down this month, but there are usually still plenty of pilchards and glass minnows around to hold predators around the docks, piers and jetties of the port this month. Flounder are the big news during much of this month, but Spanish mackerel, bluefish, redfish and snook are all possible catches when using live baits around these structures. Tripletail should become more prevalent as the ocean waters cool
peckled trout, redfish, and snook will be the most common species anglers will find roaming the roots and branches of mangrove islands this month. Find areas where baitfish are holding near these types of structure and you should find all three species of predators there. Small jigs, soft plastic jerk baits, and suspending lures like the Rapala Sub Walk or Twichin’ Mullet in the mangrove minnow, pinfish, or mullet finishes are top lures that will get a bite. Black drum may be possible out on the flats for anglers casting live shrimp or cut clam. Pompano are possible on these baits as well, especially along the west side of the river where the flat drops off into deeper water north of the Pineda Causeway.
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SO WHAT ARE WE DOING ABOUT THE LAGOON? By: Paul MacInnis
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revard County residents spoke loud and clear on November 8, 2016 when 62% of the voters approved the Save Our Indian River Lagoon ½ cent sales tax referendum. The tax is expected to raise $300 million over the next ten years for lagoon restoration. Collection of those taxes began in January. Now, a year after approval of the referendum, let’s look at what will be done to help our lagoon. The Indian River Lagoon (IRL) is one of the most biologically diverse estuaries in America, but she is sick and needs our help. For decades nutrient pollution has leached into the lagoon through excessive fertilizer use, storm water runoff, septic system seepage and waste water treatment discharges. Years of nutrient accumulation led to an intense algal bloom in 2011 called the “superbloom’, and subsequent years saw recurring brown tides that clouded up the water, choked out seagrass beds and led to large fish kills and abnormal mortalities of dolphin, manatees and shorebirds. Brevard County’s approach to healing the lagoon is based on the four “R’s”, remove, reduce, restore and respond; remove accumulations of nutrient laden muck, reduce pollutants and nutrients entering the lagoon, restore waterfiltering ecosystems and respond to changing conditions and evolving technologies. The county intends to focus on projects that offer the biggest bang for the buck; the highest levels of nutrient reduction per dollar spent.
Remove Over 15,000 acres of the lagoon’s bottom is covered by muck, and almost two-thirds of the sales tax revenues will be used for muck removal. Muck, a black ooze that smells of rotting eggs, is the byproduct of years of excessive nutrient accumulation that collects in the deeper portions of the lagoon. It coats the bottom and inhibits the grown of seagrasses and benthic (bottom dwelling) organisms. When disturbed
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by waves, currents, boating activities or other factors, muck disperses into the water column and releases nutrients and pollutants that contribute to algal blooms and seagrass die-offs. Decaying muck releases almost as much nutrients into the IRL as stormwater and groundwater baseflow combined and therefore dredging muck deposits from the lagoon is a high priority for the
Reduce Muck removal doesn’t help much if we continue to dump silt and nutrients back into the lagoon. Primary sources of external nutrient loading for the IRL are excess fertilizer applications, stormwater runoff, septic systems, and wastewater treatment facility discharges. We got a head start on the problem of excess fertilizer when Brevard County and its municipalities adopted fertilizer ordinances starting in 2012. The county began educational and outreach programs to inform residents about lagoon friendly fertilizers and proper application techniques. Funds from the sales tax will be used to expand public education campaigns and to work with stores to promote sales of ordinance compliant fertilizers. Brevard County has over 1,500 stormwater outfalls into the IRL. Stormwater runoff transports nutrients, pesticides, oil, sediments and other debris into the lagoon. Local governments and the St. Johns Water Management District have been implementing stormwater management for years using techniques like detention ponds, swales, baffle boxes, managed aquatic plant systems and more. Sales tax funds will be used to enhance the nutrient removal efficiency of existing and new stormwater systems. Waste water treatment facilities (WWTF) no longer discharge directly into the lagoon and treated effluent is mostly used for reclaimed water irrigation. The County applies about 18.5 million gallons of reclaimed water per day to over 7,340 acres of land. Although reclaimed water irrigation is an excellent way to conserve water, reclaimed water often contains high nutrient concentrations that can leach into groundwater and eventually the lagoon. It would not be cost effective to upgrade all WWTF’s in Brevard County compared to the efficiency of
other lagoon restoration programs, however two facilities, one in Titusville and the other in Palm Bay, show favorable levels of nutrient reductions relative to the amount of upgrade dollars spent. Perhaps the most troublesome source of nutrient loading for the IRL is nearly 59,500 septic systems within the IRL watershed that leach nutrients into groundwater that eventually migrate into the lagoon. It would cost over a billion dollars to convert all 59,500 septic tanks to central sewage treatment which is well above the funding from the ½ cent sales tax. Studies show septic systems within 55 yards of surface waters (the IRL, canals, creeks and ditches) have the most deleterious effect while systems more than 219 yards away from surface waters contribute very little nutrients into the lagoon. The County will focus efforts on septic systems close to surface waters, in locations with central sewer infrastructure already in place. In locations without adequate infrastructure, the County could implement a variety of upgrades to increase the nutrient removal efficiency of existing septic systems.
Restore An important component to the IRL plan is to restore water filtering ecosystems. The County intends to plant approximately 20 miles of oyster reef along the shores of the IRL which is enough oysters to filter the entire volume of lagoon water annually. Besides cleaning the water and filtering nutrients, especially nitrogen, oyster reefs function as natural breakwaters that protect against shoreline erosion.
Respond The final component of the IRL restoration plan involves dedicating a million dollars per year to monitor restoration projects to ensure they are providing acceptable levels of nutrient reductions for the monies spent. They will also evaluate new technologies and the plan can be modified as needed to employ more cost effective projects. Our lagoon’s woes are due to decades of abuse so we can’t expect her to heal overnight. With the approval of the ½ cent sales tax referendum, Brevard County now has funds to aggressively pursue restoration efforts. The success of similar projects in places like the Chesapeake Bay and Tampa Bay should give us confidence the Indian River Lagoon can again be a healthy ecosystem with an abundance of the gamefish we so love to pursue. If you want to learn more about restoration efforts visit http://www.brevardfl. gov/SaveOurLagoon/Home. By Paul MacInnis
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ovember is usually the toughest month to forecast in the Mosquito Lagoon. November tends to kick-off the transition from summer’s heat to winter’s cool down. November’s water levels tend to be high and water clarity is usually compromised; stained, cloudy and murky are words often used to describe November water. Redfish, black drum and spotted seatrout can still school at times, though it’s more common for them to spread out. High water means they can access virtually all the shorelines and back-water areas
that become unusable on low water cycles. When having trouble finding fish I’m fond of casting spoons, spinnerbaits or a Z-Man Chatterbait. These lures cover lots of water in short order and the flash and vibration they produce work wonders in the less than clear waters. Once an area is found holding decent numbers of fish it might be wise to slow down and fish the area thoroughly. Expect to still have plenty of mullet on the flats and some pinfish and other baitfish as well. Shrimp will soon be big enough to notice as they hop out of the water when being chased. While I use soft plastic shrimp all year it’s the coming season where they become the most important fodder for our flats species.
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e have high water levels and this is to be expected given the fall season. However, I cannot remember water levels quite this high. Irma’s wrath and the awful weather behind her are responsible for October’s extreme water level. I imagine these levels will not drop substantially in November. High water typically spreads our redfish, spotted seatrout and to some degree the black drum out across the lagoon flats and back waters. I actually like this trait as it tends to spread the fisher people out as well.
Covering water is a key factor for success and using spoons (I like Agua Dream Living) is a good option for covering an area quickly. Once an area proves to be “fishy” it may be prudent to switch to a swimbait, jerk-shad or even cut bait to thoroughly explore the area. We’ve been doing quite well with top-water walking lures during the early hours of our days and changing to Z-Man Diezel Minnowz and five inch Jerk Shadz once the sun intensifies. I expect these lures to be equally effective this November. A little tip here; it’s been necessary to use heavier than normal weighted hooks on the soft plastics since the water levels have risen. Going to a 3/16th ounce keel weighted weedless hook (EZ Keeperz) rather than the 1/16 or 1/8th ounce has improved our catch greatly.
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flavors of sandflea, clam, and shrimp which I use regularly during the summer and winter surf fishing seasons. The other neat thing about Fishbites, it's a dry product that can stay in your tackle box or bucket for some time without spoiling. Although one can catch fish at any of the Brevard County Beaches, I prefer the Melbourne Beaches South to Sebastian Inlet for my action. I try to find a beach with a good trough and clean water. Next I look at weather conditions like a Northeast wind at 10 knots or less and a rising tide to do my fishing. As we become better anglers water clarity, wind, surf conditions, bait for targeted fish and tides all become second nature and then we bore the heck out of family and friends telling them all about it. Have a great Surf Fishing November 2017. John Detmer Owner/Operator of J&H Surf Fishing the Space Coast 321-777-5554 or email jandhsurffishing1@att.net www.jandhsurffishing.com
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ctober is typically a great month to fish the Sebastian area as well as the creeks and flats from Sebastian to Melbourne. As long as hurricane Irma doesn’t interrupt the mullet run, we should have a great month of fishing and as long as the weather holds up and it isn’t too rough, the beaches are the place to be. Consistent action on tarpon, snook, sharks, Jack Crevalle and kingfish that are following the schools of bait looking for that easy meal. Fish the snook and Jacks by fishing the trough running parallel to the shore along the beach. Fishing for tarpon and shark, the
best bet is to use live bait and fish the outer edges of the bait pods. The Rapala XRap Long Cast in size 14 will be an excellent hard bait to use when targeting the bait pods. I also like to use Hogy Eeels or Pro Tail Paddle tail baits and DOA Baitbusters during the mullet run along the beaches. The inshore bite on the flats and along the mangrove shorelines should have plenty of opportunity to catch snook, redfish, trout and flounder on topwater and subsurface baits. Anglers should be able to get flounder in the 2 to 6 pound range in the lagoon and
near the inlets. I like to fish the mangrove shorelines with Storm 360 GT Searchbaits, DOA Cal jigs or 4” jerkbaits rigged on VMC ¼ ounce jigheads. Fish them slow along the shorelines and pitching them under the mangrove roots. Docks and spoil islands will also hold some good flounder. XRap Twitchin minnow is a good hard bait to target the flounder around docks and spoil islands as well. Live bait angler will have the best success with live finger mullet, however live shrimp will work as well. The mullet in the creeks from Melbourne down to Sebastian will
keep the gamefish in there through the month as long as we don’t get too much rain. Fish the docks and oyster that are loaded with bait using topwater baits early switching to subsurface baits later in the day. Snook will be plentiful and tarpon will be in the deeper channels of the creeks. Live finger mullet is a great bait or give the DOA Terror Eyez a shot along the shoreline drop-offs.
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he humble Black Drum is an often misunderstood friend of all inshore fisher people in the South East. Relatively mellow in nature and just about always looking to fill its belly with the right offering. This versatile gamefish can be a by-catch or your main target if you so choose. When fishing any type of crustacean in the lagoons of our east coast you have a chance of hookup with the rubber lipped drum. Shrimp, crab, clam, or any combination soaked around structure can have your line tight and potentially in a battle with a giant. By giant I mean pushing 60lb (plus) on our inshore waters. Now of course it’s going to be one heck of a chore maneuvering that much fish around bridge pilings and such, but I’m sure you all would give it a good try. There is a flip side to this brutish and “blind” drum fishing coin of sit and wait. As fall creeps in and waters start to cool those bigger drum feel a little frisky. Showing that spunk by invading the flats more commonly associated with your redfish or seatrout fun and hamming it up by feeding the only way they know how. Face in the bottom! Those little chin whiskers aren’t just there for show. Those wispy barbels serve a distinct purpose in the feeding habits of drum at every size. Not that you won’t catch a Black Drum on a mullet or other finfish (chunk or live), but they are built to dig crustaceans/shellfish. As they get large in the lagoons at roughly 1520lb their diet becomes significantly more and if not solely non fish based, as the smaller (best to eat) ones seem to be a bit more adventurous in their meal choices. One of the most
thrilling parts of this fishery is their willingness to tail as they search the bottom in hopes of the next treat. That tailing is a solid giveaway to actively feeding fish, whereas pushes from schools or individually seen fish could be a bit more challenging to get interested in your offering. “Eater” size drum are a bit more forgiving in their temperature range along with their willingness to feed on a wider variety of forage. By “eater” size I’m talking about drum from 4-12lbs and we call them eaters because you will be hard pressed to find a better fillet of fresh fish. Not only is it better eating (IMO) than seatrout or redfish. A Black Drum in the cooler doesn’t stress an extremely resident population of unique breeding redfish or our Seatrout that live in the same mile their entire lives. I’ve had Black Drum cooked in every manner you could imagine and it just amazing every time. The fish does have a bad reputation of worms in its meat, but that’s only common in fish over 15lbs. Fine with me, because the bigger they get the harder they pull and they are hearty making great Catch & Release fun. Rigging is simple with a jig head and fresh dead shrimp. Yep it’s that easy! This social fish is never alone so look for more if one is seen.
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ello, and welcome to this month's Pro Tip! My name is Captain Jonathan Moss of Go Castaway Fishing Charters, and I am a full time Space Coast and Mosquito Lagoon Guide. This month I want to share with you some tips on how to catch, and land, juvenile Tarpon. Tarpon are by far my favorite fish to catch! They are on the top of the list when it comes to sport fish. Tarpon, also known as the Silver King, are majestic yet ferocious creatures. Their acrobatic skills are like no other fish in the water and their fight and determination draws anglers to our waters from all over the world. Here is what you'll need to be successful: Rod and Reel: For juvenile Tarpon up to 40 pounds, a light tackle set up is the way to go. I prefer a 3000 series reel spooled with 10lb braided line with a 1520lb fluorocarbon leader on a 7 -7.5 ft medium rod. This combination will give you plenty of power and backbone to fight the fish and will also increase the thrill of the catch because you are using such light equipment.
Lures: When targeting juvenile Tarpon, I prefer to use soft plastics. There is a huge variety from which to choose. D.O.A. lures are my go to, and have never let me or my clients down. D.O.A makes some of the best soft plastics on the market, available at all bait and tackle shop and flat out catch fish. For juvi Tarpon I prefer the D.O.A. C.A.L. Shad tail rigged weedless, D.O.A Terroreyz and the D.O.A. Shrimp. As far as color choice is concerned, natural, white, and dark colors work best in our Space Coast waters.
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talk about landing these incredible fish. In the summer months, water temperatures rise and as a result, there is less oxygen in the water. Because of this, Tarpon will "roll" where their backs, dorsal fin and tail come out of the water to take in fresh air. This rolling action is what I look for on the flats in pursuit of Tarpon. Once located, cast out in front of the Tarpon and begin working your lure.Tarpon are the most aggressive, lazy fish I have ever seen. Here is what I mean. In order to trigger a bite, you must put your lure in front of the Tarpon. They need to see the lure move and it must be right in front of their face. Lazy. But when they eat the lure, pure aggression comes out. It is beyond exciting, but don't get too excited just yet. Once a Tarpon eats a lure and feels the tension of a set hook, they will propel themselves out of the water, shaking their head back and forth violently. This is when you will want to implement a Tarpon fishing technique called " Bow to the King" which simply means, pointing your rod tip at the jumping fish. When you bow, or point your rod, you are allowing slack to form in the line and this is important because when a Tarpon is airborne, shaking it's head, tension in the line will cause the hook to become dislodged and you will lose your fish.That is known as jumping Tarpon. "Bowing to the king" takes some time to perfect but will greatly increase your hook-to-catch ratio. A few things to remember: 1. Tarpon are Catch and Release only "with the exception of the harvest or possession of a single Tarpon when in pursuit of an IGFA record and in conjunction with a Tarpon tag" per FWC. 2. Tarpon may be taken out the water for photographs as long as they are no longer than 40inches. 3. Please be sure to handle, revive and release ALL fish with respect and care.
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inally, we are transitioning closer to the hunt for the brown and pink winter shrimp in Central Florida. The last 3 seasons we have had to deal with above average water temperatures, disease, and hurricanes. Nevertheless, last fall/ winter season I must say it was the most bizarre season when Hurricane Matthew gifted us with a bio mass of large to jumbo white shrimp. Anglers were cast netting in the day time in December reporting full pulls from the Titusville relief bridge. I would definitely give November a try at the small relief bridge that brings you to Cracker Jacks and the Titusville Pier. We are sorry to report that Hurricane Irma damaged the famous Titusville Pier and we do not have news if this pier will be closed off this season or not. Parish park has 1 launch lane open and needs some clean up. Hurricane Irma put a damper on the N.E. Shrimping season which was just “ok” compared to years past. I predicted in February, S. Daytona and Ormond would have no season. As it turns out, they did not. It was a big skunk despite false reports circulating it was on fire at High Bridge. It was not. I am not certain if we will see the whites again in S. Daytona any time soon. The white shrimp were heavy in a time of year they are supposed to be scarce (winter), and when they were supposed to be heavy in the summer they were scarce. The fact that the summer white shrimp got pushed into our warm winter water, it only makes sense they laid eggs in Brevard. It would not shock me to see these whites every winter in Central Florida as long as we have warm winter water seasons ahead. I am convinced we lost a generation of
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he month of October was a wild and dirty ride for most of us who ventured out. The weather was not very good at all for the month. I battled rain wind and anything else mother nature had. The mullet run is in full swing and should
continue for a couple of weeks. This is good for the person who wants to use live bait and slow troll or bottom fish. If you are going to bottom fish you will have to run out to the 170-200ft. The grouper will hit the mullet but you will have better success with live pinfish or grunts. You will also catch the endangered red snapper but remember they need to be released (hope you have a venting tool). Dolphin, Sailfish and Bonito are a hit or miss at this time, look for rips edges and weed lines for your best action. Slow trolling live mullet or ballyhoo is the best to target these fish. Kingfish are staying near shore also. Slow trolling with live bait and using downriggers should produce some action and make those drags sing. Look for that brown bomber to be swimming at times as he makes his southerly trip to warmer waters. Always have that pitch bait ready as many different fish seem
to look at the stern of your boat for a hand out. I hope November brings better weather for us so we can make offshore fishing fun again. The Spanish Mackerel will be her for the winter months, this fish is always a fun addition to your fishing trip. If you don’t want to venture offshore you can fish near the shoreline for that ever wonderful tasting pompano. Tarpon are still swimming around the surf but are getting harder to catch as they also make their way to warmer waters. I hope you have enjoyed reading this. Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Capt. Doug Kaska runs a 21’ Shoalwater cat style hull that will handle up to 4 people with ease and comfort with a smooth dry ride. If you are looking to fish the flats or go offshore this boat will do it. He runs the Evinrude 150 E-Tec which is quiet and very fuel efficient.
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Make reel memories. By Ed Killer - This 6-pound pompano was caught with Native Salt Clam bait in Vero Beach, Fla. Photo by Manuel Briceno.
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all and winter along Treasure Coast beaches offer up some of the finest fishing there is. Surf fishing is fun, fulfilling and best of all, can fill a freezer in a couple of trips. Whiting, pompano, croaker, bluefish and Spanish mackerel are prime targets. While none of these species will ever earn acclaim for their size, they earn high marks at the dinner table. The hours of the incoming tide and beginning of the outgoing tide are the best time to go. Seas don’t have to be flat calm, but there is a threshold where if the shorebreak is too heavy, it might not be worth the effort. Surf fishing is generally a modified form of bottom fishing. If the waves are too large and require too much lead weight to hold bottom, it makes it impractical to fish. Plus, fish move out beyond casting range when the water is too sandy near the beach. Tackle requirements include a long 9- to 12-foot rod. Some anglers prefer spinning reels, however, the professionals keep one or more conventional reels in play, which helps reduce the potential for line being “spun” up by jacks and bluefish. Light line is the norm, too, about 10-pound test, but no more than 15. Most use monofilament with 1/0 or 2/0 hooks in a double-hook rig. Small pieces of bait like clam strips, pieces of shrimp, sand fleas or artificial bait like Fish Bites work well, as many of the targeted species feed using scent. Using a clip swivel, hook on a sinker heavy enough to hold bottom. Sometimes that weight might be 2 ounces; sometimes it might be a Buick. Whiting are nice to catch, and croaker mix into the cooler just as well. Both produce white flaky fillets and can be prepared in any number of ways. Take the skin off the fillet and bread for frying. Or try a whiting Reuben on rye bread with cole slaw and Thousand Island dressing for a true delight. Bluefish are voracious predators that feed in schools reminiscent of toothy piranhas, except larger. They are fun to catch, peeling off line and pulling like a jack crevalle. The Florida state record was caught in Jensen Beach in 1972. It was a whopper of a chopper, weighing 22 pounds. Spanish mackerel are also a fan favorite, and both macks and blues can be caught with topwater plugs, large spoons like Krocodiles and fast-reeled jigs. Bluefish taste fishy. Spanish mackerel are flavorful, but are best day-of fresh, and not great otherwise. But pompano really draw the crowds. In case there is any question, stop by a fish market and check the price per pound, which hovers around $19.99. Pompano have a delicate, rich flavor and elegant texture. Fillet with the skin on, which leaves them perfect for grilling or broiling. Lemon and pepper and a little tartar sauce make for a great reward for taking one’s fishing rod to a Martin County beach. Ed Killer is an outdoors columnist with Treasure Coast Newspapers and the USA Today Network.
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ounds transmitted into the water can either repel or attract fish. The key, of course, is to avoid driving fish away with the wrong kind of sound and, instead, arouse their curiosity or gain their attention with the right kind of sound. Keep in mind that sound travels five times faster in water than it does in air and that fish are extremely sensitive to a wide range of frequencies. You will hardly ever see a fish make a mistake and swim toward an alarming sound. However, the gentle splat of a bait or lure at a respectable distance from the fish will often attract its attention. Although fish don’t have protruding earflaps like those of humans and other mammals, they do have ears buried on either side of the head protected by skin, flesh and bone. In addition to their ears, fish have a second sound-detecting organ known as the lateral line, which is unique in the animal kingdom. Vibrations in the water pass through thousands of openings along the lateral line alerting a fish to their presence. The lateral line works within 20 to 30 feet of the fish. As the fish gets closer to the source of the sound (a baitfish or a lure), it can locate its prey even if it can’t see it. Within 5 feet or so, a fish can accurately strike its prey or a lure without actually seeing it. Sound plays a vital role in the daily activities of fish. Using their ears and lateral line, they can detect any disturbance in the water and react to it, whether
it is food or a predator ready to target them or simply some foreign sound that puts them on the alert. From a fishing standpoint, the key lies in eliminating alarming sounds. You can talk all you want, and the sound will bounce off the surface of the water. If you’re aboard a boat and you scrape a tackle box or bang your feet on the deck, that noise will transmit through the water. On clear shallow flats, it’s easy to see the effect of noise. Drop a lure too close to a bonefish, a 100-pound tarpon or even a large shark, and you can bet it will vacate the area. Even if it doesn’t go far, it’s on the alert and difficult to get to strike. One reason that fishing with live bait proves to be very effective is that its swimming ability is restricted and it sends out signals that it is in trouble. If you can keep the live bait on the surface where it continuously splashes, the results can be even more positive. That’s one reason why kite fishing with live bait proves so effective, particularly if you change baits frequently. Researchers tell us there is little doubt that sound with all its ramifications is a critical factor in the life of a fish, and it is equally important from a fisherman’s standpoint. As an angler, you should be totally aware of the effects of sound on fish and make them work for you both in attracting fish and by avoiding those sounds that would frighten fish or alert them that something is not right.
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ne of my favorite places for fishing, boating and enjoying nature is Hontoon Island in the St. Johns River in Volusia County. Accessible only by private boat or the park ferry, the island offers something for everyone, including the fisherman, canoer, hiker or archaeologist. A walk through the park or a stop in the visitor center can tell one about those who inhabited the island hundreds of years ago, for example Native Americans. The parking lot for the park’s ferry, which operates daily from 8 a.m. to right before sunset, is six miles west of Deland off State Road 44. The boat ride takes just a few minutes, but takes one into a world that seems little changed for hundreds of years. The 1,650-acre island has over three miles of hiking trails and cabins for rent for those who want to spend even more time fishing and swimming and exploring the river. One may learn in the museum there how the island once functioned as a center for commercial fishing. As in many places along the river, fish caught near the island and in the river waters offshore include bass, bream, catfish, crappie, perch and sunfish. What I have particularly enjoyed is boating the side streams around Hontoon Island, where one can find a wide variety of fish hiding in the grasses along the edge of the water. Nearby Lake Beresford, which is two miles long and a half-mile wide, is the site of the Stetson University Crew Boathouse, near which one can see boat crews racing along the waterway. South of Hontoon Island is the very popular Blue Spring State Park, which has the largest spring on the St. Johns River and is a designated manatee refuge. The most amazing finds on the island by archaeologists include wooden effigies called totems. They include what early visitors called a large owl totem carved from a log, a smaller carving of a pelican, and one of an otter holding a fish. One can see replicas of the totems on the grounds, whereas the so-called owl totem is at Fort Caroline National Monument Museum near the mouth of the St. Johns River north of Jacksonville and
near Mayport. The replica on Hontoon Island may represent the largest wooden effigy ever found in a North American archaeological site and the only totem of its kind in the eastern United States. All in all, a visit to Hontoon Island can satisfy the angler in the family as well as those interested in one of the jewels of the St. Johns River.
Whenever I walk the really old paths around the island, I can picture how Native Americans lived and fished there. The island still retains much of the charm of a pristine wilderness in the midst of the river that was the lifeblood of those who lived in Central Florida over a thousand years ago. Kevin McCarthy, the award-winning author of “South Florida Waterways” (2013 - available at amazon.com for $7), can be reached at ceyhankevin@gmail.com.
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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.
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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.
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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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12" SLIDING COMPOUND DOUBLE-BEVEL MITER SAW
Customer Rating
Customer Rating
7
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JUMP STARTER AND POWER PACK
• 5 mil thickness
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ITEM 62314/63066 66383 shown
29
SUPER COUPON
$599
99 SAVE 60%
COMPARE TO
1399
LIMIT 7 - Coupon valid through 3/1/18*
SUPER COUPON
5755
MODEL: H-21
99
*52365913 * 52365913
LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 3/1/18*
29
$
59
*52362225 * 52362225
$
$ 99 *52390682 * 52390682
LOWE’S
• Weighs 97 lbs.
COMPARE TO $ 98 IRWIN UNIBIT MODEL: 15504PKSM
ITEM 69676/69729/63080/63079 shown ITEM 69728/63090/63089, CALIFORNIA ONLY
$
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99
ITEM 69087 60379 91616 shown
98
*52331956 * 52331956
LIMIT 7 - Coupon valid through 3/1/18*
$8
$3999
COMPARE TO $ 62 PORTER-CABLE MODEL: PCFP02003
Customer Rating
SAVE 65%
3 PIECE 26", 4 DRAWER TITANIUM TOOL CART HIGH SPEED STEEL • 6200 cu. in. of storage STEP BIT SET • 580 lb. capacity
SAVE 85%
YOUR CHOICE
5699
LIMIT 3 - Coupon valid through 3/1/18*
SUPER COUPON
Customer Rating
99
HEAVY DUTY FOLDABLE ALUMINUM SPORTS CHAIR
$54
ITEM 60637/61615 95275 shown
SAVE 59% $ • Air delivery: 0.6 CFM @ 90 PSI, 1 CFM @ 40 PSI
$1 999
ITEM 62515 66911 shown
LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 3/1/18*
• GFCI outlets
$
119
99
A. HOT DOG
ITEM 69269/97080 shown
B. PANCAKE
STEP STOOL/ WORKING PLATFORM
Customer Rating
*52352148 * 52352148 • Drill 28 Hole Sizes from 1/8" to 3/4"
B
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$
SAVE $64
1999
*52331660 * 52331660
MODEL: 7424XP
SUPER COUPON
SUPER QUIET
$
PORTER-CABLE
LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 3/1/18*
4000 MAX. STARTING/ Customer Rating 3200 RUNNING WATTS 6.5 HP (212 CC) GAS GENERATOR
$9
COMPARE TO
Tools sold separately.
$12999
99
8497
A
SAVE 88%
YOUR CHOICE
MODEL: H2DTWA
Customer Rating
ITEM 93454/69054 63395/62603 shown
$
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3 GALLON, 100 PSI OIL-FREE AIR COMPRESSORS
LIMIT 5 - Coupon valid through 3/1/18*
SUPER COUPON
SAVE $285
• Accuracy within ±4%
Customer Rating
LIMIT 3 - Coupon valid through 3/1/18*
60" HARDWOOD WORKBENCH 6" VARIABLE SPEED WITH 4 DRAWERS DUAL ACTION POLISHER
LIMIT 1 coupon per customer per day. Save 20% on any 1 item purchased. *Cannot be used with other discount, coupon or any of the following items or brands: Inside Track Club membership, Extended Service Plan, gift card, open box item, 3 day Parking Lot Sale item, compressors, floor jacks, saw mills, storage cabinets, chests or carts, trailers, trenchers, welders, Admiral, Bauer, Cobra, CoverPro, Daytona, Earthquake, Hercules, Jupiter, Lynxx, Poulan, Predator, Tailgator, Viking, Vulcan, Zurich. Not valid on prior purchases. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 3/1/18.
LIMIT 1 - Cannot be used with other discount, coupon or prior purchase. Coupon good at our stores, HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Offer good while supplies last. Shipping & Handling charges may apply if not picked up in-store. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 3/1/18. Limit one FREE GIFT coupon per customer per day.
*52330318 * 52330318
LIMIT 8 - Coupon valid through 3/1/18*
*52309815 * 52309815
*52320448 * 52320448
SUPER COUPON
SAVE 70%
ANY SINGLE ITEM
ITEM 63604/63758 98025/69096/63759/90899 shown
LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 3/1/18*
$9
20% OFF
• 3.5" LCD Display • Battery Included
MODEL: DCD780C2
12 VOLT MAGNETIC SAVE TOWING LIGHT KIT $106
13
51
MODEL: MT-1210
*52324497 * 52324497
LIMIT 3 - Coupon valid through 3/1/18*
$
ANY PURCHASE
7 FUNCTION DIGITAL MULTIMETER
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HOME DEPOT
SAVE $80
99
ITEM 63100
WITH
Customer Rating
• 576 in. lbs. of torque • 2.5 amp hour battery • Weighs 3.6 lbs.
$7999 $9599 Customer Rating
SUPER COUPON
20 VOLT LITHIUM CORDLESS 1/2" COMPACT DRILL/DRIVER KIT
HUSKY
20"
SAVE $69
Customer Rating
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NOVEMBER 2017
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SUZUKI MAKES IT
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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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