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‘Commit in Their Names to Reunite our Nation’
25 Years After the Deadliest Terrorist Attack in Human History, Massachusetts Remembers the Victims of 9/11 (page 1-2)
Massachusetts Welcomes New England's First Elite Sports School (page 4-5)
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The Magic Starts in October
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his is the time of year I live for, especially for o!shore bottom fishing of numerous species. This year is going to be di!erent, however, thanks to regulations that have completely shut down our gag grouper fishing. October, November, December, and the first three weeks of January are the absolute apex of gag grouper fishing. In my opinion, flawed science and highly extrapolated data are the reasons we are now facing a zero creel limit for gag grouper for the rest of the year. The situation with the Atlantic’s American red snapper is just as bad. Divers report having to wait for the Americans to get out of the way before they can shoot other target fish, and hook-andline fishing is o! the chart. It’s common to catch and release 20 red snapper per trip, yet we are legally forbidden from keeping a single one, at least for the moment. Where did they get the data to justify shutting down and keeping the American red snapper fishery closed? I would love to take these decision makers out on the water, or show them the underwater video footage captured by my diving friends, because it completely contradicts
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the flawed data they are using to make decisions. Despite the regulatory headaches, the beauty of October through January is the gags and snapper will be literally right up on the beach. Last year, some of our best trips were within eyesight of the beach and we caught a serious number of fish. The larger male gags are starting to congregate on the inshore edges now in anticipation of the females coming soon. They will gather enlarged numbers on traditional spawning grounds that typically have good bottom and schools of bait, like cigars and sardines, and the little known fact of it is the same places will hold squid. I always say, “Find the bait … find the fish!” Yes, it’s important to find pretty bottom with some type of structure. If nothing else, look for live bottom and vegetation, but the ultimate scenario is finding big stacks of bait right on top of it. Let’s face it. That’s where your fish are going to be. You wouldn’t hang around in a place with nothing to eat, and neither will they.
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It’s a simple recipe this time of year to catch everything on the bottom. I always make sure to grab two boxes of frozen cigar minnows and whatever live bait we happen to have in the traps at the marina. But one of the best things you could possibly do is put one person on the Sabiki when you get to where you’re going. In addition to the frozen cigars, catch some live snappers or live cigar minnows and/or sardines. A live sardine on the bottom has a life expectancy under five seconds. It’s easily one of the most e!ective baits, especially when attached to a Crab Decoy Jig. The beauty of the shallow water gag and American red snapper fishing in the fall is that almost none of the fish are injured with bladder inflation. You can release them at the side of the boat and they will take o! immediately back to the bottom healthy and unharmed. The biggest problem we have now is the sharks are on to us. Wherever we stop, they hear the trolling motor and the fish struggling, so they come to it. Chances are pretty good you’re going to get a gag bit in half. When that happens, you need to move right away, otherwise you’re just feeding the sharks. They start gathering in numbers - we’ve seen as many as six or eight full grown sharks under the boat at one time. Here’s your sign…it’s time to move. Above all, take your kids out on the water, let them experience these amazing resources, and teach them to be good stewards for the future. To learn more tips and techniques from Tim Barefoot, visit barefootcatsandtackle.com.
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AUTUMN IN APPALACHIAN BROOK TROUT COUNTRY
By Devin Davenport
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hen people think of autumn in the Smoky Mountains, they think of crisp,cool mornings, bluebird skies, and the leaves changing into striking yellow, orange and red hues as they begin to fall. What many don’t realize, is that a spectacle just as remarkable is taking place under the surface as well. Southern Appalachian brook trout in autumn put on a show as they prepare for their coming spawn, which usually occurs in mid to late October. As the season approaches, larger brook trout begin to boast the most vibrant colors that they will have all year. Their fins and bellies turn bright orange. Fish also produce more pronounced red dots, blue halos—and aggressive attitudes. This is all in an attempt to attract a suitable mate. It is the best time of the year to catch one of the prettiest fish in North America. Brook trout are the only salmonid species native to the Southern Appalachian region, and a fish that has lost 70% or more of its historical native range. This is primarily due to logging in the 18th and early 19th centuries, as well as the introduction of non-native fish such as rainbow and brown trout. While they are not typically picky eaters, they can be di%cult to find, as they inhabit only the coldest, cleanest, and highest-elevation creeks in Appalachia. Over 99% of native Appalachian brook trout never reach 8 inches in length, so finding a truly large Appalachian brook trout is a real feat for most fly anglers in the Southeast. There are also some areas with stocked brook trout in the southeast, and even these fish in the fall can boast some very impressive colors, and o&en are greater in size. Appalachian brook trout are most o&en found in tributaries that exceed 3,000 feet in elevation. They inhabit creeks so thick with rhododendron that casting room is o&en very limited. They exist below this, but the best place to find them is above 3K as high water temperatures in the late summer months can play a huge role in their existence. In most areas brook trout are found, food sources can be scarce. Bug life is limited the higher
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up you go, and the fish are opportunistic when a fly or lure is presented in a natural manner. The purest way to target a brook trout is with a dry fly, such as an Elk Hair Caddis or Parachute Adams. These flies have withstood the test of time and are a staple when it comes to rising brook trout. It’s a beautiful sight seeing a large, orange brook trout rise from the depths to crush a fly on the surface. Flies such as pheasant tails and prince nymphs are also very productive. One of the best ways to target larger brook trout is with a small streamer or spinner, as they will attack smaller fish that come within range. They are a remarkable fish and we are lucky they still have some strongholds in the Appalachians. Devin Davenport, (@appalachian.trout on Instagram) grew up fly fishing in the Southern Appalachian mountains. He primarily fishes for wild trout, smallmouth bass, musky, and other fish found in western North Carolina and East Tennessee. While he lived in South Florida for several years and loves saltwater fishing, he now resides back in the mountains of East Tennessee.
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‘Commit in Their Names to Reunite our Nation’ 25 Years After the Deadliest Terrorist Attack in Human History, Massachusetts Remembers the Victims of 9/11 reunite our nation,” Treacy said of the victims.
Gov. Healy presents the Madeline “Amy” Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery to Marine Corps veteran TJ Swenson, who helped subdue an active shooter on Memorial Drive earlier this year.
‘Commit in "eir Names to Reunite our Nation’ 25 Years A$er the Deadliest Terrorist Attack in Human History, Massachusetts Remembers the Victims of 9/11 Across Massachusetts, and the nation, citizens gathered to mark the passage of a quarter century since the deadliest terrorist attack in human history. In Boston, a State House ceremony was keynoted by Major General Jonathan Treacy, who commanded a Massachusetts Air National Guard squadron on Sept. 11, 2001. "e squadron, the 101st Fighter Squadron based at Otis Air National
Guard Base on Cape Cod, was the first military unit that deployed in response to the attack on the World Trade Center towers, scrambling to establish combat patrols over Manhattan in the first hours while the nation reeled from the attacks and wondered if more were coming. Major General Treacy said the memory of the 2,977 people lost in New York City, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, must never fade, and will forever be a source of American unity. “Commit in their names to
"e ceremony was organized by the state through the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund, a non-profit corporation devoted to supporting families with ties to Massachusetts who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and ensuring that those lost on 9/11 are not forgotten. Governor Maura Healey noted the deep Massachusetts connections woven throughout the day. ""is tragedy began here, two planes departed from Logan, carrying neighbors, family members, making Massachusetts home to some of the very first victims of terrorist attack," she said.
"Today we remember, we grieve, and we hold on to the hope that we can still find our way back to each other the way we did in the days, weeks, and the months following 9/11." Numerous families impacted by 9/11 attended the ceremony. "is year, as they have in each of the previous 24 years, state officials and organizers of the event read the names of the more than 200 victims who had connections to Massachusetts. “"e connection between Massachusetts and 9/11 is so profound,” Healey told WBUR. “We remember that two planes le$ from Logan, and on board were so many Massachusetts residents and people with Massachusetts connections.”
Major General Jonathan Treacy, who commanded the fighter squadron that provided the first military response in defense of the nation on Sept. 11, 2001, addresses the gathering at the Massachusetts State House ceremony.
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nearly taken from them as they were upended by violence on Memorial Drive that a$ernoon. I am thankful that both men survived and are home with their families. I think of them often and I wish them full recoveries." Other commemorations through the day including the annual wreath laying at the Boston Public Garden 9/11 Memorial and the 25th anniversary of the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial ceremony at Ashburton Park outside the State House.
The Boston 9/11 Memorial in the Public Garden.
During the ceremony, the state held its annual presentation of the annual Madeline “Amy” Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery, named for a local flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 11, one of the planes that crashed into the World Trade Center. "is year’s recipient of the award was "omas Joseph "TJ" Swenson Jr., a United States Marine Corps veteran who helped stop an active shooter who was firing on motorists on Memorial Drive in Cambridge this past May, seriously injuring two of them. "In a terrifying and rapidly unfolding situation, he put himself at risk and helped protect the people around him until first responders arrived," a statement from the governor said of Swenson. "His courage, selflessness and willingness to
act represent the very best of Massachusetts, and I'm proud to honor him with an award that carries Amy Sweeney's legacy forward." "e award, which annually recognizes courageous Massachusetts residents who’ve saved the lives of others, is named for the 35-year-old flight attendant who helped authorities on the ground identify the hijackers who boarded Flight 11 in Boston on Sept. 11. Sweeney, who lived in Acton, called her supervisor from the plane that was destined for Los Angeles but ultimately crashed into the North Tower in Manhattan and provided vital information about what was occurring.
At the Public Garden event, Pat and Bob Hoban placed a wreath of white roses in front of the Sept. 11 memorial. Pat Hoban’s brother, John Brett Cahill, was killed aboard United Airlines Flight 175. American Airlines flight attendant Mary Benton, part of the gathering of 200 people there, said she knew Sweeney and the other crew members aboard Flight 11. “"ere is some moment during every day when I am thinking about 9/11, because everything we do
"To have my name associated with hers - to receive an award bearing her name - is one of the greatest honors of my life," Swenson said in a statement. "My thoughts remain with the two men whose lives were
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now is based on 9/11,” said Benton, 62, of Mansfield. “I came here to think about them and to reconnect with other flight attendants who also knew them.” "e mission of the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund is to commemorate, remember, and educate others about the terrorist attacks. In addition to coordinating the state and city events remembering the victims, the 9/11 Fund’s activities also include: Sustaining ties within the local 9/11 community; Providing oversight and funding for maintaining the 9/11 memorial and contemplative garden in the Boston Public Garden; Engaging in community service in the names of lost loved ones; and Educating the public about the victims and e&ects of the terrorist attacks of 9/11. "e Fund is governed by a community Board of Directors, which maintains an active and ongoing dialog with a Family Advisory Committee.
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Massachusetts Welcomes New England's First Elite Sports School
Peter and Chris Masters
Under a deep blue sky on the first day of the year that felt like fall, Masters Academy International (MAI), a first-of-its-kind school in New England designed specifically for elite student-athletes, officially opened its doors on Sept. 15. "e opening followed a $83 million transformation of the school's campus, a former Bose site, in the rural MetroWest town of Stow, Massachusetts. Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll joined MAI founders Peter and Chris Masters, Cognita CEO David Baldwin, Head of School Andy Williams, student-athletes, families and community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the new school, which brings together rigorous college-preparatory academics, high-level athletic development and
a focus on character and personal growth within an educational experience built around the unique needs of student-athletes. "Massachusetts has some of the best schools and student-athletes in the country, and we want every young person to have the chance to succeed. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Masters Academy to Massachusetts. In addition to creating great opportunities for our young people, this school will create hundreds of jobs and economic activity for Stowe and the surrounding community. It's why my administration was proud to support Masters Academy and make today's ribbon cutting possible." - Governor Healey
“Student-athletes put in a lot of work, both in the classroom and in their sport. Masters Academy is creating a new option for students and families that brings those two parts of their lives together," said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. "It’s exciting to see this investment here in Massachusetts, and we’re proud to celebrate this opening with the Stow community.” MAI is part of Cognita, a global schools group that operates in 20 countries across the world. “We are incredibly proud to have supported Masters Academy International from the very beginning and to see its vision come to life”, said David Baldwin, CEO of Cognita. “What makes MAI exceptional is the ambition at its heart: bringing outstanding education and elite sport together in an environment
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where young people can pursue both without having to compromise. Our role at Cognita is to give the exceptional teachers, coaches, and leaders at MAI the support and freedom to deliver that vision, drawing on the strength of our global community while protecting what makes the school unique. I am hugely excited to see what MAI’s students go on to achieve, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport.” MAI’s inaugural class is made up of approximately 300 student-athletes from across the country, in grades 6-12 & Post Grad. Several members of the school’s first graduating class have already secured Division I scholarships to continue their athletic careers at colleges and Universities that include Harvard, Penn, and Rutgers. "e school was founded by brothers Peter and Chris Masters on a simple premise: ambitious student-athletes deserve a school where exceptional academics, a meaningful student life, and the pursuit of their athletic potential are supported fully and equally. "is is an incredibly special day for our family,” said Peter and Chris Masters, co-founders of Masters Academy Inter-
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Healey-Driscoll Administration, the Legislature, and our municipal and private partners, including $2.85 million in tax credits, show that Massachusetts is serious about supporting ventures that create jobs and showcase our state on the international stage,” said State Representative Kate Hogan (D-Stow). "We're not just keeping a great property from sitting vacant – we're giving the world another reason to At MAI, academics and associate educational and athletics have been inten- athletic excellence with tionally designed to work Massachusetts." together. Academic schedules, training, competi- "e 312,000-square foot tion, recovery and student main building has been support are integrated extensively renovated to state-of-the-art into an educational ex- include perience built around the classrooms, student dorunique demands placed mitories, dining hall, and an expansive athletic trainon student-athletes. ing and recovery facility. An $83 Million Transfor- Student residences feature rooms ranging from 300mation 310 square feet, providing Masters Academy Inter- students over 30 percent national has created 135 more space than the averfull-time jobs in Massa- age college dorm room. chusetts and is situated on an 82-acre property in Outside the main building, Stow, previously home to a $12 million multi-sport Bose Headquarters. "e turf field complex features school’s opening follows two baseball diamonds and an $83 million transfor- two FIFA-sized fields for mation of the property, soccer and lacrosse. Adjacreating a comprehensive cent to the fields, students academic, residential and can utilize the Butler Buildathletic environment for ing — a 12,000 square foot indoor training facility that its students. includes turf fields and ad“State and local officials vanced performance techalike are excited about the nology. Masters Academy in Stow. Collaboration among the “"is is an exciting day national. “MAI has always been about creating a community where kids are surrounded by people who believe in them, not only as athletes but as students and most importantly as people. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve helped build, but we’re even more excited to watch our students grow, develop and pursue the incredible opportunities ahead of them.”
for the Town of Stow, our region, the state of Massachusetts, and most importantly the student-athletes who will be attending MAI”, said Denise Dembkoski, Town Administrator for the Town of Stow. “From our first discussions, MAI committed to becoming a part of our community, rather than apart from it. "ey have already built solid relationships with local officials as well as our business community — signs that we will be MAI’s home for many years to come.” Elite Athletic Competition and Development "e school will o&er eight sports including baseball, basketball, golf, fencing, figure skating, lacrosse, hockey, and soccer. Experienced and highly accomplished educators, coaches and sports professionals have been assembled to create an environment in which students can pursue ambitious goals in both the classroom and on the field. MAI’s inaugural year will see its student-athletes competing on some of the nation’s most prominent stages. "e school’s boys basketball program will be one of 15 schools across the nation and the only school in New England competing in the NIKE EYBL Scholastic Conference, the premier high school basketball league in
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the country. Developing Leaders Beyond Sports While MAI provides student-athletes with the resources to pursue ambitious athletic goals, its mission extends well beyond competition. "e school places an emphasis on leadership, character, and personal development — preparing students not simply for their next level of athletics but for college, their careers and life beyond sports. As part of that commitment, MAI has partnered with Best Buddies to provide students with opportunities to volunteer, give back to the community, and build meaningful relationships with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. "e partnership reflects MAI’s broader focus on developing well-rounded student-athletes who understand the importance of leadership, service and making a positive impact beyond the classroom and athletic field.
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ou can !nd red!sh around oyster bars, grass %ats, mangroves, dock pilings, mud %ats and any other place where they can !nd crabs, shrimp, snails and !sh to eat. PRO TIP - Red!sh spend most of their lives looking down with their heads “literally” in the mud. &e best way to get their attention is with a lure that stinks and/or makes a lot of noise to maximize your catch. GULP SHRIMP - &at is why my number one lure choice for catching red!sh in every inshore scenario is the Berkeley Gulp 3” shrimp. I usually couple that lure with a 1/8 ounce jig head and a 20 pound leader. Cast it to your target and let it sink to the bottom. &en bounce it on the bottom back to you slowly and repeat. I think that many anglers !sh their jigs too quickly. You have to give the red!sh a chance to notice your lure and then come over and attack it. Another great technique is using a popping cork with 18 to 24 inches of line beneath the cork. You are using the same Gulp shrimp and jig head but you are dangling it just off of the bottom and popping the cork to get the red!sh’s attention. &is is a great combination because it lets the red!sh use its nose and its lateral line to !nd the bait. GOLD SPOONS- Gold spoons have been the gold standard of red!sh anglers for decades. &is simple lure catches the heck out of red!sh anywhere red!sh live. &ere are long time red!sh anglers who only use gold spoons to target reds. You will want to get a weed less gold spoon because you need to !sh them in the bottom part of the water column. &ey work the best when they are bounced on the bottom or when they are presented just off of the bottom. Cast your gold spoon and bounce it slowly on the bottom as you reel it back to you. &e spoons do not have any scent to attract the red!sh but they can see the %ash and feel the low frequency vibrations as the lure moves through the water. PADDLETAIL - A 3-inch paddletail catches just about every !sh that swims and it is very easy to !sh with. Red!sh prefer a slow and steady retrieve that bounces off of the bottom. Your best paddletail colors for red!sh are white with gold glitter for clean water scenarios or brown with gold glitter for dirty water scenarios. Choose a paddletail with lots of wiggle so the red!sh can feel your lure even if they can’t smell it. Bring the three lures mentioned in this article for your next red!sh trip and you will be very happy with your results. Go get ‘em. Capt. Mike Smith, owner of Fish Your Ass Off Charters, has been fishing the inshore waters, oyster bars and grass flats of Florida for more than 40 years. Reach him at (561) 339-2317, email: contact fishyourassoff.com or visit fishyourassoff.com.
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