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serious sleigh ride. The typical fight stretches out over 3 or 4 miles of water and lasts anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours. “We usually start out trying to get a sailfish first thing in the morning. Then you’re trolling looking for meat,” McDonald said. “A good day would consist of a sailfish and three or four more meat fish.” Kingfish, blackfin tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi, grouper, snapper and cobia are some of the species that regularly find a spot in the deck-mounted fish bags. Because of a kayak’s limited range, Deep Blue stays in contact with the local charter fleet to share intel, and word of a good grass line might call for a trek out into 400-foot depths in search of mahi. But what kayaks lack in range they make up for in stealth. McDonald said they are sometimes able to peddle over and through bait balls and schooling fish that an outboard would definitely spook. “We just look like another piece of debris floating out there,” he said. “We get a lot of sea turtles that come check us out, and a lot of times mahi will be right under the boat.” Because of the physical nature of kayak fishing, Deep Blue limits its trips to five hours on the water. Depending on the wind and currents, a five-hour drift can take you 20 miles or more from where you put in. But they won’t make you peddle all the way back to the put-in. With a series of different take-out points, the end of a trip is usually a straight shot back to shore, hopefully in a kayak loaded down with fresh fish. Check out Deep Blue Kayak Fishing Charters at deepbluekayakfishing.com or give them a call at (561) 350-8764.
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evin Hawkins, owner of Kaku Kayaks, is not your typical kayak manufacturer. He’s a fisherman who tests and uses his own product and has made a living doing what he loves. In the quiet beachfront town of Tarpon Springs, Fla. Kaku Kayaks was born out of the idea of “life on the water.” Initially, Hawkins took up kayaking to get into springs, go scalloping, spearfishing and basic exercise. He fell in love with the ease of use, the peace of the water and the idea that you can pick-up and drop-in anywhere and take off to parts unknown. What started as a hobby turned into a passion, and an idea was born. At the time, Hawkins also had an interest in mountain biking, so in 2007 he started an outfitter shop to combine his two favorite outdoor activities. As time went on, Hawkins realized the products
he was selling weren’t holding up to his idea of a true paddle-craft, so he made the decision to stop reselling and focus on inventing. The idea was there, the knowledge was out there, all he had to do was find a way to put it all together. Hawkins spent five years working in other fields and saving money. All the while, he was learning the trade of roto-molding, studying different plastics, shaping, design and everything else he could possibly absorb about creating the perfect paddle-craft. Hawkins slowly made his dream become a reality by piecing together his company one step at a time. Eventually, the time came for Kaku Kayak to step out into the world of kayak angling. In late 2014, Hawkins took a crosscountry trip and tested his paddle-craft in every condition of water you can think of. From Florida to Texas, Hawkins fished rivers, creeks, lakes, inlets, offshore oil rigs and everything else in between. When he posted photos showcasing the Kahuna on social media, he knew he was onto something special. The Kahuna just might be the ultimate fishing SUP, designed, tested and tweaked by a hardcore fisherman. The response flooded in, with comments like: “Where can I get that?” and “That looks like a fisherman’s dream.” Requests for the Kahuna were not in short supply. Hawkins’ dream had become a reality, but he knew his inventing days weren’t over. The success of the Kahuna led to the birth of the Wahoo, a kayak fisherman’s dream. Designed to be simplistic yet fully capable of top-of-the-line rigging, the Wahoo will cut through the water like a downhill train. People from all over the country were noticing the unique design of the paddle-crafts coming out of Kaku Kayak. Still, Hawkins knew he could do more. The blended idea of the Kahuna and Wahoo brought forth one of today’s most sought-after paddle-crafts. The Voodoo is a combination of Kayak and SUP, a design that is a perfect mix of balance, comfort and mobility. We can only imagine what is going to come out of Kaku Kayak in the future! Check out Kaku Kayak at kakukayak.com.
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For more than a decade, Hobie’s Mirage Outback has peddled along without any major redesigns. With a kayak this close to perfection, there hasn’t been a need. However, for 2019, Hobie has taken the world’s best-selling pedaldrive kayak and made it even better. The 2019 Mirage Outback is a fishing machine built to handle any trip, from pond prowling to offshore expeditions. An extra-wide deck offers an improved and more stable casting platform and vantage point for sight fishing. The revolutionary Guardian Transducer Shield protects your vision below. The new Vantage CTW seat is roomier and more comfortable. Four molded-in rod holders, multiple deluxe H-Track mounts and numerous high-capacity storage compartments ensure all your gear is at your fingertips. Powered by the MirageDrive 180 with ARC Cranks + Turbo Fins, this vessel is versatile, fast, quiet and nimble. It now features the Kick-Up Rudder system with dual steering.
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as well as a standing platform, without having to adjust anything. It’s mounted securely on 30-inch aluminum tracks, allowing for trimming as necessary. Top it all off with great storage and five Micro Powerpole mounts, which allow for multiple or single Powerpoles while also offering motor mounting. Check out the Voodoo’s higher-level capabilities today.
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A dry bag is a necessity when you’re fishing from a kayak, canoe or SUP. Watershed’s Goforth is a darn good one. Step on it, stand on it or stomp around on it, no matter what you do, it won’t leak. The Goforth is a dry bag with mobility and versatility in mind. It features low-profile lash points along with a 2” nylon removable waist belt to make it ideal for on-the-go water enthusiasts. From the incredibly strong Airtight ZipDry closure to the 420 denier Cordura nylon ripstop fabric coated with polyurethane, it’s hard to know what to love most about the Goforth. Ideal for fishing, boating or just messing about on the water, this madein-the-U.S.A. duffel also features rugged carrying handles and multiple compression straps. Plus, it looks great on! Specs: Dimensions Rolled - 9”x16”x7.25” Capacity Rolled - 640 cu in (10.5L) Opening Size - 13” Weight - 1.5 lbs.
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The new Savanna from Salt Marsh Skiffs is a kayak/skiff hybrid that offers a kayak’s ease of use with the capability to handle more diverse conditions and loads. Designed to handle two full size adults, it has a self-bailing cockpit fully loaded. The overall length of 14’ is long enough to accommodate 4 fly rods. The beam is 40” at the waterline, offering great stability that makes it a great fishing platform. The Savanna can be paddled, rowed, poled or powered depending on the need. It can putt around with a lightweight 2.5hp outboard or go long distance at up to 21mph with a 9.9hp engine. Perhaps the most intriguing option is the 3hp electric engine capable of cruising at 3mph with a range of up to 12-miles. For short bursts, the electric can reach speeds close to 6mph. The Savanna is right at home in rougher water and heavy boat traffic with a 14” free board. It can be easily be equipped for a variety of uses with the many accessories available from the kayak fishing world. If you’re ready to move up from a kayak and expand your horizons without the complexity and expense of a full-size skiff, the Savanna deserves a look.
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or decades, it seemed almost impossible for an angler to win the Bassmaster Classic in his home state. Now it’s happened four times in six years. On the final day of the Classic March 17, Tennessee pro Ott DeFoe, of Knoxville, caught five bass that weighed 18 pounds, 14 ounces to win the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing and the $300,000 prize. The event was held on the Tennessee River in Knoxville. DeFoe’s three-day total weight of 49-3
helped him slip past second-place angler Jacob Wheeler at the weighin before a raucous home crowd at the University of Tennessee’s Thompson-Boling Arena. The world-championship bass tournament drew a record attendance of 153,809. “This is a dream come true—a dream I’ve had since I was a 9-yearold kid,” said DeFoe. “When we came over here and did the walkthrough the day before the tournament, I actually imagined hearing my name after the words ‘Bassmaster Classic champion.’ “For it to happen now… I just keep thinking I’m gonna wake up.” DeFoe lives in Knoxville—and since few others in the 52-angler field had much experience on the tournament waters of Fort Loudon and Tellico lakes—he was one of the obvious favorites coming into the event. But things didn’t go smoothly for him all three days. After catching 20 pounds during Friday’s opening round, DeFoe caught five bass that weighed just 10-5 Saturday—and he said that tough day might have been the best thing that could have happened. “If I would have had a good Day 2—if I’d had even 14 or 15 pounds—I might have been totally committed to what I was doing,” DeFoe said. “…But the fact that it just didn’t work for me, that caused me to just scrap it all. I just
went fishing today, and that’s exactly what I needed to do.” DeFoe spent Day 1 far from the shoreline fishing shallow tips of points. His primary bait was a Storm Arashi Vibe lipless crankbait in the “rusty craw” pattern, which he doctored with orange, red and black Sharpies. On the second day, DeFoe switched to shallow boat docks when a strong north wind interfered with his pattern. His bait of choice around the docks—a 3/8-ounce bladed jig— helped him land three of his five keepers on Day 2. He used the bladed jig again Sunday but moved to the outside wall of a marina after a conversation with Keith Poche, a Classic competitor who failed to make the cut for Championship Sunday. On the water Sunday, after boating one of the bass that helped seal the victory, Defoe said he was going to give Poche a big old bear hug.
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tand up paddling covers a wide variety of activities. From the casual cruise on a calm lake to adrenaline fueled wave surfing. But I’ve found myself spending more time on my stand up paddleboard (SUP) with a fishing rod. Two good friends, Chris Hollingsworth and Ken Hoeve, opened my eyes to world of SUP fishing. Hearing their stories, seeing the fish they caught and the ear-to-ear smiles are what inspired me. I grew up on a small New England lake, where I spent countless hours fishing. But I never really thought about fishing from an SUP… until speaking with Chris and Ken. Besides hearing the stories and seeing the fun times, the biggest appeal of SUP fishing is its simplicity. All you need is a board, a paddle and a fishing rod. Whether you’re an angler who wants to try fishing from an SUP or a paddler interested in fishing, here are some tips for getting into SUP fishing.
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Charleston’s April Fishing Forecast
By Captian Mark Phelps
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ishing the Charleston area in April can simply be unpredictable. The type of fishing will depend on the weather. We have had several 80 degree days already so we should be fishing an early summer pattern. Some days the red fish in the spring will get quite picky to say the least. When this happens you might find that anchoring the boat and soaking some cut bait works best. I like to use cracked crabs or cut mullet for this purpose. However, if you have some live mud minnows or live mullet they will also work well. If April brings continued warm sunny days and the water warms to the high 60s or low 70s, we will have several options. The redfish will began to look for crabs in the grass at high tide and you might find the first “tailing” fish of the year. Crab flies and a weedless DOA shrimp or artificial crab work great. This will be a great time to start fishing for sea trout. A mud minnow or DOA shrimp under a cork is hard to beat. I always like April for the start of flounder season. Use a mud minnow or finger mullet on the bottom fished slowly and you might catch dinner. I think this could be a great year for sea trout. With the warm winter they should be biting mudd minnows, or DOA shrimp this month. April is also a great month for sheephead. Use fiddler crabs, clams, sand fleas. Find almost any structure, rocks, docks or wrecks. If the seas are calm you can look for the annual cobia run off the beaches and jetties. The last few years have seen some red hot cobia action
in April as they migrate north for the summer. Cobia love bait fish and eels so anything that resembles these will work. Make sure you have a rod and reel in the 20-50 lb class because some of the cobia can be over 50 lbs!!! It’s time to get on the water and enjoy being in Charleston! A great way to spend the day on the water is to book one of the area’s great guides. Having fished in Charleston for almost twenty three years, I am extremely knowledgeable and experienced in this area. I would love to share my expertise with you on the water. Please email me at ShoreThangCharter@hotmail.com, check out my web page, www.ShoreThangCharters.com, or call 843-475-1274. Captain Mark Phelps | Shore Thang Charters
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Mt. Pleasant Pier April Fishing Forecast
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pril is a great month to fish in the Charleston area. Temperatures should be just right to grab a beer or milkshake from the River Watch Café & Gift Shop and head down the pier to bend a rod. A fun species to target in April is the flounder. One of the best ways to target flatty’s is to use a basic Carolina Rig and “walk the dog.” To do so hop a finger mullet or mud minnow along the bottom between the pier pilings where the Omega West 8 lb 7 oz Sheepshead tide rips through. Drop your rig over the side of the railing and let it down slowly until the weight hits the bottom. Once you’re there you’ll want to reel in just a bit so that you can walk down the pier with your rod over the side and ease it back to the bottom every few feet. Since flounder are ambush feeders this trick works great and allows you to cover more ground. Vudu shrimp and other artificials can produce similar results when fished the same way as well. Flounder aren’t the only predators hanging out below the pier. April typically is a month we see a fair number of trout and redfish under the pier as well as along the grass line. Live shrimp or mud minnows along with soft plastic jigs are nice options when looking for any of these species. You’re welcome to bring a minnow trap or cast net Erin with nice Black Drum when fishing and try to find your own live bait. Just be warned that before throwing a cast net you may want to check the areas around the pier out at low tide. There’s leftover rebar and concrete from the old bridge in some spots and a cast in the wrong location will surely damage the net. April should be a great month at the pier as more species move in for the summer. Be sure to give the Mount Pleasant Pier a call at (843) 762-9946 and the staff will be glad to let you know exactly what is biting and the best way to land the big one. It is a great time to hone your skills and get ready for the first pier tournament of the year. Saturday, May 11 the Cast-Off Fishing Tournament series officially kicks off the summer for Charleston County Park fishing tournaments. The competition runs from 6am – 2pm and entry is only $5 plus the regular daily fishing fee. New this year, youth competitors (age 12 and under) will receive a FREE entry into any Cast Off Fishing tournament with a paid adult registration. Bring your kids or grandkids and possibly take home some cool prizes. Note: There will be NO FISHING from the pier April 28, 2019 due to the Blessing of the Fleet Festival at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. Chris Pounder, CPRP Manager | Mount Pleasant Pier
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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pring is just around the corner and families are gearing up for camping season! So what does this mean? As folks prepare to bring their units out of storage and take the cover off their beloved home on wheels, there are things to check before you head out on the open road. Charleston hasn’t had near the harsh winter we had last year and we are all thankful for it. Just because there was no snow or days upon days of freezing weather, doesn’t mean that your camper should work as efficiently as it did when you put it away during the first part of winter. A lot of owners took the time to winterize their campers this year because they now understand the damage a “surprise” winter freeze can do to stagnant camper water lines and valves. If you did take the time to winterize your camper, make sure you de-winterize your camper before turning any bypasses on the water heater, this insures that no Anti-Freeze enters the Water Heater. Once all the colored (usually pink) AntiFreeze is removed from faucets, toilets, shower heads, etc..., the bypass valves can be turned back to normal. This allows water to flow directly into the Water Heater for camping. For those folks who didn’t winterize, you need to put city water on your camper and run the system thoroughly to make sure there aren’t any minor leaks from a line being slightly cracked. The most common issues we have seen in the past are the shower heads on the outside of camper(if equipped with outside shower), acrylic faucets and toilet valves. It’s better to check these sooner rather than later. It’s also extremely important to get on the roof to clean debris off. Check the caulking around seams, corners, skylights and vents. If you find yourself needing caulk for the roof, we recommend Dicor Self-Leveling Caulk. It lays down flat and there is no need to pull up the old caulk...the new caulk is applied over the older caulk. Should you have any questions, call us, we’re here to help!! Happy Camping, y’all!
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The year-long Charleston Trident Fishing Tournament is held annually from November 1-October 31 and recognizes outstanding saltwater and freshwater catches made in the tri-county area. Each year, winners receive plaques acknowledging their catches. The competition is restricted to the waters of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties, For more info call Tournament Coordinator Sydney Morgan at 843-762-8054. APRIL 6TH- THE 42ND ANNUAL COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN The Cooper River Bridge Run provides a world-class 10-K foot race. The race promotes continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education and opportunity. The race course begins in Mt. Pleasant on Coleman Boulevard, crosses the beautiful Cooper River Bridge and finishes in downtown Charleston. For more info visit the website https:// bridgerun.com/ MARCH 30TH - APRIL 7TH VOLVO CAR OPEN The Volvo Car Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, will host its 47th event March 30 - April 7, 2019 on Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina. The highly anticipated competition features the best in women’s professional tennis, welcoming more than 100 of the top tennis players in the world to the Lowcountry CONTACT: 800.677.2293 APRIL 25TH 11TH ANNUAL GEORGETOWN MEATFISH SLAM Contact Ed Keelin ed@georgetownlandingmarina.com 432 Marina Drive Georgetown, SC 29440 tel. 843-546-1776
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Folly Beach Pier Report April Fishing ForecastBy Joey Crawford
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ny species you see on our summer challenge board can be caught in the lively month of April. From baitfish to game fish, they can all be found feeding around the Folly Pier. On the end of the pier diamond, one can target blues, tarpon, jack crevalle, Spanish mackerel, and king mackerel. Bluefish are the first to show up and can range Niel with 16lb 1oz Jack from 1 to 9 pounds or more. Soon to follow will be the mackerel that prefer clean water at temperatures above 67° F. Just be sure to have a proper trolley rig set-up when targeting mackerel. Move closer to the shore and one will find whiting, drum, sheepshead, and the distinctive pompano. These fish congregate in the ocean surf searching for shrimp, mollusks, or other baitfish. Saltwater surf fish typically feed during a moving tide in the shallow gullies of 2 to 5 feet of water. Depending on tide, this can range from the first to second sun shelters located on the pier If you’re new to the fishing community, no problem. We have everything you need to get a line in the water. Walk on up to the gift and tackle shop and we’ll set you up with the rental rod, bait, and daily fishing pass. If the fishing doesn’t lure you out here, perhaps a relaxing time under the sun will. Our full service restaurant and bar, Pier 101, is summer ready with live music every Saturday afternoon. Last but not least, much thanks to our maintenance crew for keeping one of Charleston’s landmarks beautiful! Our extended summer fishing hours have started, so come join us from 6:00am to 10:00pm everyday this month.
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Sheepshead in the Spring
By Jiggin Jerry
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ocals in the Lowcountry are usually accustomed to finding Sheepshead during our winter months because they seem to be more abundant, and it is definitely easier to find the larger Sheepshead during our winter months. As we move into spring here in the Lowcountry, the Sheepshead change their tactics. They start to move into the shallows, in the flats or in shallow locations where they can enter grasslands and marshes during high tide, looking for every crustacean they can find that’s on their diet, as the crustaceans become quite active when the weather and water start to warm. You will also see large groups of Sheepshead moving together in the shallows between 10 or 11 can be seen at one time between sizes 10 to 18 inches, and if the water is clear enough and you look around some nearby structure in the flat, you may find a big female or male in the 23- to 25-inch category. This is when fishing for Sheepshead can become fun, just by changing up some techniques while fishing for them this time of year.
I consider Sheepshead to be a great game fish, not only tedious and sneaky in its feeding habits, but a great and powerful fighter. To make the fight between yourself and the Sheepshead even sportier, I like to move to the ultra light category with my rod, reel and fishing line, which here in the Lowcountry is 8 pound test and under. Instead of using a Carolina rig or a drop shot rig, I like to tie directly to a jig head and throw my bait as if I’m throwing an artificial. But, not just any jig head, it is a Crab Standup Jigg Head by Savage Gear. They were intended to be used with their artificial crabs, but these jig heads are perfect for live Fiddler Crabs. If the Fiddler Crab is placed correctly on the jig head, the jig head will move through the water with the crab above it with its arms out, and as it falls to the bottom, the jig head will sit directly 6 CHARLESTON
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under the crab, leaving the crab in a defensive position that looks natural. This technique is perfect for sight fishing for Sheepshead in the shallows. If you have targeted a Sheepshead, the first thing you want to be careful of is not spooking him or them, if you have seen a group. The second thing is to anticipate the direction they will move in. The third thing will be to cast your line away from the Sheepshead in the direction you anticipate they will move. In doing so, you can avoid spooking them. After your jig with the live crab hits the
water, allow the jig to fall with the crab and slowly pull it to the destination you want the jig and crab to rest. As the Sheepshead approach, slowly twitch the jig head, catching the Sheepshead’s attention to the crab. When twitching the jig head, if the water is clear enough, you will notice a small sediment cloud as you shake your jig head and crab. To a Sheepshead, this looks like a crab trying to take cover. As the Sheepshead approaches, he will notice the crab in its defensive stance. To a Sheepshead, this usually means battle on! Of course, the Sheepshead is usually the winner. You will observe the Sheepshead move into sort of a headstand, and in most cases, turn sideways. He will then dip down, and in one swift inhale, grab the crab, along with your jig head. There is no waiting at this point. You must set the hook right away before the Sheepshead discards the jig head, and then the fight is on! If the Sheepshead is a large one, a challenging fight it will be. The only other thing I would recommend is when fishing for Sheepshead with this light of tackle, it is important to look at all the structure around you, even before fighting a fish. This will give you a heads up on what to avoid and how the fight will turn out, like whether you have to pull to the right or pull to the left, stand in a different position, force him to you, force him away from you, and so on. Not all battling techniques always work. After all, a fish has a mind of its own. But, in most cases, if you have experience, or you’re just trying to gain experience, this technique with spring Sheepshead will sure give you experiences that will last a lifetime. Until next time, good luck out there and have fun fishing! To view some fishing adventures, go to my YouTube Channel Fishing With Jiggin Jerry.
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Seafood Corner By Chef Kyle Kryske Char-Grilled Oysters
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pring is finally here! Here is a quick appetizer that anyone can achieve. This month we are making char-grilled oysters with Pecorino and Parmesan cheese and garlic shallot butter. This is a great appetizer that can be made ahead of time and only takes a few minutes to cook. Ingredients for Garlic shallot Butter: ½ Butter- softened 1 T Garlic- minced 1 small Shallot- minced 1 small bunch Parsley- chopped 1 T Lemon Juice 2 T White Wine Salt & Pepper- To Taste Other Ingredients: Oysters- whichever quantity you plan on eating 1 cup Parmesan cheese- shredded 1 cup Pecorino Cheese- shredded 2 Lemons- wedged 1 bunch Chives- chopped Method of Preparation for the Butter: 1. Get the softened butter and add all the ingredients together in a bowl. 2. Mix well and set aside Method of Preparation for the Oysters: 1. I suggest finding larger oyster for this dish. Your local seafood
purveyor should carry them. 2. Rinse your live oysters in cold water getting what sand and dirt off of the outer shell 3. Shuck the oyster and leave the adductor muscle attached (this is the muscle that connects the oyster to the shell). We do this so that the oyster doesn’t slide out of the shell while prepping or cooking the oyster 4. Set them all on a pan once you shuck them and do your best not to get any shell fragments in the oysters 5. Top each oyster with about a teaspoon (more if you desire) of the garlic butter 6. Add both cheeses to the oyster. If you cant find Pecorino use more Parmesan 7. Once assembled put in the fridge until you are ready to cook them 8. To cook them fire up your grill on high, or if you have charcoal same way. Put the oysters on the grates and cook until the cheese is bubbly. They cook in about 3-5 minutes. Be cautious of flare-ups. Finish with cut chives and fresh lemon juice. Enjoy! – Chef Kyle Kryske is a native of Pascagoula, MS. He is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University & has resided in Charleston for 17 years. He has been cooking in restaurants for 20 years. working in MS, AK, NC, and SC. and is Chef de Cuisine at The Royal Tern Restaurant on Johns Island.
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Charleston Offshore Fishing April Forecast By Capt. Drew Demaree
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pring has arrived and Gulf Stream currents are rising, which provides some of the best fishing of the year! The month of April offers great blackfin, wahoo, and dolphin fishing. In the early part of April the blackfin tuna are typically thick up north, especially if the gulfstream forms an eddy hooking over the ledge in the 150-200 foot range. This occurrence happened in March when an eddy dumped 74 degree water over the Georgetown hole and southwest banks providing a feeding frenzy of huge tuna and wahoo. Look for these eddys and sea temps when planning your next trip. Wahoo fishing has remained strong as many boats competing in the wahoo tournament are catching good numbers with respectable size. With the Gulf Stream waters quickly rising, the mahi mayhem season is right around the corner. There were some reports of dolphin being caught in mid March so they’re on their way. Go ahead and start getting ready for those dolphin trips because it won’t be long before the blue water is teeming with dolphin. Even more exciting than the dolphin is what will be chasing them, the man in the blue suit. Keep those pitch baits ready or a lure out for that blue marlin that shows up in the spread. When dolphin fishing, the ledge offers a steady bite in mid-late April; however, riding out to the gulfstream is where the heart of the pack thrives. There is an abundance of baitfish underneath the grass lines and mats that forms along the stream called “the rip”. It may take some riding and searching to find these spots, but when you find the fish, it’s on. Spring is here, which means it’s some of the finest fishing of the year for South Carolina. Get out there and enjoy those perfect spring days on the water and catch em’ up! Captain Drew Demaree / Charleston Fishing Charters fishingchartercharlestonsc.com
April Forecast for Kiawah, Seabrook & Edisto Islands
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ith April here Spring has sprung and our inshore waters are becoming more alive daily . Increasing water temperatures and longer daylight hours are bringing inshore more bait which also brings in more warmer water seasonal species. We are lucky to have had a mild winter after the previous years brutal cold water temperatures which killed some redfish and a good many trout, but mild winter will aid in getting our speckled trout population back up to good numbers. The water clarity is slowing fading and the trout are moving into shallower waters, so we have been switching to brighter color soft plastics and hard baits, also popping corks with live minnows and shrimp are starting to produce on creek mouth and shell points. The redfish are starting to break up from their large winter schools , and moving from the protection of the hidden shallow creeks and warm of flats, now that the bait has arrived and given the dolphins something else to prey upon . The shepherd bite has been on fire inshore around : docks, rocks and other structure with high volume of small and medium fish eating fiddler crabs, sand fleas, oysters and shrimp. This month we should see the arrival of good numbers of : ladyfish, spanish mackerel, bluefish, jacks and sharks. Remember don’t get discouraged with spring fishing , just keep adjusting your tactics between winter and summertime spots and tactics, due too the weather changing daily from 40-80 degrees.Give us a call at 843693-2460, and or look us up on the web at www.affinitycharters. com where myself or one of our captains can help get you out for an enjoyable day on the water. Tight lines and remember take a kid fishing. Captain John Ward / Affinity Charters
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Lowcountry Kayak Fishing The Reds are Chewing, the Reds are Chewing!
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he water temps are up in the mid 60’s, it’s sunny and the bait is rolling back into the rivers and creeks in waves! Why waves you may ask, because it is being chased up and down tidal creeks by hungry Reds! April is a great month to seek out our fantastic springtime Redfish bite as they cruise up and down the grass lines chasing their next meal. I love to put my kayak in about mid-way thru the falling tide, just as the water is dropping out of the grass, bringing all the bait (and the Reds) into the shallow creeks, making them easy to spot and sight cast to. Being able to maneuver a kayak in 3 to 5 inches of water gives me a great advantage over anglers in boats! More good news, when the Reds are chewing they will go after just about any bait that you put in the water. Added movement and flash will draw their attention to your bait and help make it stand out. I like to throw big soft plastics like Zman Diesel Minnowz or Zman Streakz (4.75 in) on Eye Strike Redfish Eye jig heads, or a Redfish Magic with their flashy gold blade. Hands down though the most fun can be had by throwing a Heddon Super Spook Jr and “walking the dog” along those grass lines looking for a big Red to turn on and attack that surface lure! In addition, in April, Lowcountry Kayak Anglers hold the Second
event of our Inshore Trail Series; this event the target species will be the Redfish. The best three Redfish “bag” (in total inches) will win in a Catch Photo Release (CPR) tournament event. May 18th brings our third Inshore Trail Event and this one will be in Murrells Inlet and will be the first trail event of the year that we will fish for multiple species, we call this event the 3/2 combo. The three target species will be Speckled Sea Trout, Redfish and Flounder but...only the biggest two fish (in inches) of different species will count. If you catch a Flounder and a Trout but no Redfish, your biggest of each will count (and vice-versa). The best tournament of the year though for LKA is the Battle at Paradise in June, this is a charity tournament and all proceeds go to supporting Heroes on the Water, an organization that supports the rehabilitation of veterans through kayak fishing. This year, thanks to the generosity of Jackson Kayaks, a brand new Jackson Bite will be given to the winner of the tournament! June 8th is the date for Battle at Paradise and more information will be shared in the coming months through Coastal Angler as well as our Facebook page, Lowcountry Kayak Anglers. Get out there and start fine-tuning your Redfish game today and we’ll see you on the water. Tight Lines! Mike Kohler, LKA Tournament Director
Get Serious with Wacky Rigs for Spring Time Bass
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uring the Pre-Spawn and Spawn season a Wacky Rig can be a useful option for fishing a variety of depths to locate scattered, suspended, or bedding fish. While some anglers have adopted the Wacky Rig as a permanent staple in their tackle box, others may not be as familiar with this versatile bait. While many variations exist, most will argue that a 5” salt impregnated Senko (stick style) soft plastic worm hooked perpendicularly through the body is the classic set up. The light bait is often fished with spinning gear spooled with 6-12lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Braided line can also be used but the clearer lines can assist in the subtle presentation and help trigger a wary bite. In recent years wacky rig specific weedless hooks and wacky rig weights have also gained in popularity. A popular rigging technique is to cross two O-rings and allow the hook to pass underneath the cross. This allows the hook to remain in the perpendicular position and allow the worm to flutter freely when retrieved. A special
O-ring install tool can be purchased but this tool can also be easily made at home using a repurposed permanent marker and a screw to hold the extra rings. In either case, the tool slips over the plastic bait and allows the user to slide a stretched O-ring down and onto the center of the worm without damaging the soft plastic. A weightless Senko, especially when aided with added salt, will slowly fall parallel to the bottom allowing maximum time to travel through every area of the strike zone. Once the bait has hit bottom small ‘twitches’ will bring life to your lure with little change in position. This allows anglers to focus on a specific depth or piece of cover. Slowly raising your rod tip and allowing your bait to gently free fall again will help to elicit strikes. The bite will normally occur on the decent, so it is very important to carefully monitor your line for erratic movements on the surface of the water. When the fish takes the bait, apply sweeping steady pressure while reeling in any slack to ensure a quality hookset. Sometimes even the most serious of anglers can get a little wacky. This Spring season expand your skillsets and try this proven presentation to coax finicky bass to bite. Jim Morrissey | President – Chucktown Kayak Bassin’ CKB Angler of the Year 2018 Co-Founder of Yak-Bassin’ – www.yakbassintrail.com
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Techniques for the Beginning Fly Fisher By Scotty Davis
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on’t get frustrated! We all started at the same place and its easy to become overwhelmed with new terminology and techniques you are not used to. If you’ve picked up the Coastal Angler Magazine, its obvious you already fish. I’ll try to break it down simply so it all make sense. The cast is entirely different and its generally where most people jump ship. With a spinning or other conventional rod, you are casting the weight of the lure. That’s what creates the bend in your rod. With a flyrod, the line itself is weighted (although most are designed to float). When you load a fly rod (getting a bend in the rod), it’s the pull of the line fully extended behind you that does it. There is old saying: Your backcast mirrors your forward cast. What this means is whatever your cast looks like behind you is what it will look like in front of you. SO, we must pause on your back cast to allow the rod time to load (bend) and become straight before we cast forward. There are several great instructors in town, which is one of the best resources for a beginner. YouTube has many great instructional videos as well. When you practice, use your cell phone to help diagnose any problems. They should be easy to see when you step back. The most common question I received in 20yrs of the fishing retail business was “What is tippet?” Long answer: fly leaders are tapered (or hand tied) so that they gradually get smaller in diameter. This translates into a much better turnover of the leader making it land in a straight line- as opposed to a heap of tangles. When leaders were only hand tied the sections were referred to as “butt sections”
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hen you watch experienced spearos, you will notice they are relaxed in the water, they don’t take long shots, and they make it look easy. You will also notice they have a high percentage of kill shots. That is because they are disciplined and practice good shot placement. Perfect shot placement means you achieve a kill shot, also called “stoning the fish.” In other words, the fish is instantly put to sleep, lifeless as a stone. There’s a multitude of reasons to strive for this shot. For one, a kill shot is the most efficient and humane way to dispatch a fish. With a head shot, the fillets will be in better shape, with no holes, blood marks, or chance of bacteria entering the meat (from a gut shot). Also, the fish does not have a chance to struggle and bend your shaft, or worse yet, to get off the shaft. There are added safety benefits to stoning a fish. You will avoid ringing the dinner bell for sharks attracted to a struggling fish. Also, a live fish has the potential of tangling on the bottom or around you, so a dead fish makes for a much quicker and safer extraction. Finally, if you quietly put the fish to sleep, you won’t spook other fish in the surrounding area, giving you and your buddy a chance at more fish. To stone a fish, the shaft needs to hit the brain or spine. The ideal shot is a quartering shot from above and behind, hitting the spot where the lateral line meets the brain. This sweet spot is at the top of the gills and behind the eyes. Of course, the closer you can get to the fish, the higher the likelihood of proper shot placement.
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ass get away for two basic reasons: the hook coming out of their mouth and line failure. If you can keep those from happening, you’ll land the fish. Sounds simple right? Well, it is and it isn’t. To keep these from happening, you’ve got to have the right combination of hook, line and rod… and then you must use them all properly. Let’s start with the hookset. If the hook isn’t properly buried into the fish’s jaw, it is obviously easier for it to come out. The hookset is predominately a factor of the right hook paired with the right fishing rod. You generally want to use the biggest, sturdiest hook and the heaviest power (basically its stiffness) rod the particular technique and lure will allow. And you’ve got to learn to set the hook as hard as your equipment will allow you. Watch the hooksets of pro anglers on the Bassmaster television show. We do not mess around. The hookset is powerful and fast. The biggest challenge with matching hook and rod power is learning how big you can go with your equipment and still present the bait properly. You’ll get more bites using smaller hooks and lighter line, so you can’t always use the heaviest equipment. Pay close attention to the bait and lure weights that rods are rated for. I
build all my rods with blanks and supplies from Mud Hole Custom Tackle (www.MudHole.com). All of their blanks come with that information included. Winn Grips are a must on all my rods, as they ensure a proper grip on the rod for that big hookset. A good quality hook is one that penetrates a fish’s mouth and stays there until you get your hands on the fish. The sharper the hook, the better it penetrates into the fish’s mouth. Once there, the hook has to be strong enough to not “flex” or open up. A flexing hook takes pressure off the bass and allows him to pull off during the fight. A lot of baits come with cheap hooks that will flex even on the first fish. Lesser-quality hooks will often become dull very quickly, too. Not all hooks are made the same. Mustad is the world’s No. 1 hook seller, and it’s No. 1 for a reason. Fortunately for us bass anglers, years ago Denny Brauer and Kevin VanDam got together with Mustad’s engineers and designers to create the basic hooks needed specifically for bass. Mustad hasn’t stopped improving the line of hooks either. The Big Bite worm hook is a hook I helped them develop. In many countries, they don’t use a separate term for “fish hook.” They simply call it a “Mustad.” In a future article, we’ll discuss fighting the fish and the importance of choosing the right fishing line. Until then, go fishing and work on that hookset!
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MARK SOSIN There is a lesson to be learned. Shortly before he vaulted to stardom on the largemouth bass tournament trail countless years ago, Rick Clunn discovered that he spent so much time searching for magical techniques and secret lures that he almost lost sight of the basics. When he paused to reflect, he realized there were no curealls or panaceas that applied to any type of fishing. The answer centered on a more simplified approach. It suddenly became apparent that almost all bass tournaments were won by somebody who used a spinnerbait, plastic worm or a crankbait. It didn’t matter where the contest was held, who fished it and won, or what time of year it happened to be. Armed with that valuable bit of information, Rick decided to change his own fishing style and substitute simplicity for the complex techniques he clung to in the past. It occurred to him that if he learned to fish these basic lures with equal skill, he should be able to catch fish anywhere. Some of us have a tendency to insist on making fishing much more complicated than it actually is. If fish were that hard to catch, few of us would ever be successful. Impatience and lack of confidence force many anglers to search frantically for solutions that just don’t exist. These fishermen would do better if they learned one or two techniques thoroughly.
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Certainly, there will be times when their basic method does not produce, but over the long run they will catch more fish. My late father never heard of Rick Clunn, nor did he ever fish competitively for anything. Over many years, he fished for countless species in freshwater and salt, always limiting his approach to a few basic lures or some simple bait. When he finally retired and moved to Florida, his lure of choice was a small, yellow bucktail which he could fish better than anyone I ever met. His tackle box became the two side pockets on his jacket. A handful of bucktails were in his right-hand pocket and some leader material in his left pocket. There’s one other facet to Dad’s thinking worth following. He always insisted that the law of averages held the key to success. Those who insist on specializing on a particular species of fish or seek one of an extra large size are missing out on a lot of fun. All you have to do is keep casting and catching. The law of averages will eventually produce trophy fish for you as well as species that seem important. If you’ve been seeking a way to catch more fish on every outing, try this simplified approach that worked for Rick Clunn and my father. Many of the leading anglers of our time depend on it, and it just might turn the trick for you.
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