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In Alpine Helen, GA Freshwater Fun Abounds

Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia against a backdrop of forests and river banks, the bustling Bavarian alpine village of Helen o!ers a wealth of shing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels.

By Unicoi Out tters

Trout shing is a highlight in the Helen area, with rainbow, brown, and brook trout abundant in local waters. Anglers can explore various shing experiences:

• High-Elevation Wild Trout: Tackle small creek wild trout in the serene mountain streams.

• Stocked Streams: Fish in streams replenished by the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division, o!ering both catch-and-keep and catch-andrelease options.

• Smithgall Woods State Park: Reserve a spot to pursue trophy trout in this pristine park.

• Private Water Access: Book guided or unguided trips on exclusive sections of the Chattahoochee and Soque Rivers.

#e optimal trout shing seasons are spring (March-May) and fall (October-November), with cooler water temperatures and comfortable

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air conditions. Winter shing is also rewarding for those prepared for colder conditions.

For bass enthusiasts, the Helen area o!ers diverse shing experiences:

• River Fishing: Target native shoal bass, spotted bass, redbreast sun sh, and bluegill in the Chattahoochee and Chestatee rivers.

• Lake Fishing: Explore lakes like Burton, Seed, Rabun, Chatuge, and Lanier for largemouth bass, spotted bass, and sun sh species.

#e Helen, GA region is also home to three species of native redeye bass: Chattahoochee, Bartram’s, and Coosa bass. #ese colorful and spirited sh are best targeted from April to September. Anglers can pursue these species as part of the Georgia Bass Slam.

And, worth noting, Helen is an excellent destination for family shing adventures:

• Unicoi State Park: O!ers opportunities for

kids to trout sh in Smith Creek, bream sh in the lake, and enjoy activities like hiking to Anna Ruby Falls, zip-lining, kayaking, paddle-boating, and archery.

• Lake Burton Trout Hatchery: A short drive from Helen, this hatchery allows visitors to sh for stocked trout at Moccasin Creek State Park, explore wild trout streams upstream, bream sh at the lake shoreline, and hike to Hemlock Falls.

Whether you’re an experienced angler or a beginner, Helen, GA o!ers a diverse range of shing experiences and is a worthy destination to add to your bucket list.

Unicoi Out tters, established in 1994, is the Helen, Ga area’s premier y shop and guide service, providing expert guidance and quality gear to enhance your shing experience. Visit unicoiout tters.com to learn more about available trips, gear, and to book your next shing excursion. To learn more about Helen, GA, visit helenga.org.

MOUNTAIN STRONG

By Ben Martin, Editor in Chief

Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina was decimated by last year’s rare hurricane surge in the Rocky Broad River. Decimated. All ve of the village’s bridges, 30 percent of the small businesses, most of Main Street to Bat Cave, the village’s two campgrounds, over 35 RVs, and over 30 homes were washed away. With only one road in or out of Chimney Rock, no power, no public services and winter coming on, this little mountain village of 125 residents banded together to help each other. #ey immediately rolled up their sleeves and began the process of survival and renewal.

Always one of this writer’s favorite trout streams, Chimney Rock Village and it’s meandering Rocky Broad River was an annual sojourn for me and many anglers throughout the country.

I recently visited Chimney Rock and had the opportunity (privilege) to speak with the town’s mayor, Peter O’Leary, about the village’s reconstruction e!ort and how truly self-reliant these mountain folk are. According to Mr. O’Leary, volunteer groups like Spokes of Hope and the 101st Airborne showed up with much needed supplies and the Chimney Rock community, along with the volunteers, began the process of moving forward; volunteers like Shane Zoccole, Barbara Meliski, Joe from Wyoming, the whole Spokes of Hope crew immediately started pitching in.

#e river has taken a somewhat di!erent route through Chimney Rock. Some say its course now resembles its course from the mid 1800s when residents rst began settling the Hickory Nut Gorge. Today, crews are hard at work everywhere you look, roads are in and the future looks bright for a return to a new form of reality for both the residents as well as visitors. And while the course of the river has morphed, the sh haven’t gone anywhere, and while the riverfront buildings will invariably change, the beauty of the

mountains and the serenity and superior trout shing of the Rocky Broad River, along with the spirit of the residents will likely never be diminished. For that we wholeheartedly embrace the moniker of “Mountain Strong” for everyone involved in this heartfelt e!ort to reclaim and restore this beautiful mountain village.

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during the initial feeding frenzy.

If you have outriggers, trolling 4 lines is pretty straightforward. If your riggers have dual clips, the highest set clip will hold your longer lines. If you only have single clips, use them for longer lines with rigged ballyhoo, and run two chuggers from the gunnels, set closer to the boat.

If you dont have outriggers, you can use shorter rods or bent-butts for short lines near the back of the boat, and run two longer lines from taller trolling rods, set behind them midship, or just keep it simple and run two or three lines. #e most important rule of setting a spread is that lures that dive deeper should be set as shorter lines, running closest to the boat, while lures that skip the surface will be your longest set lines. #is gives you the ability to turn the boat without risking tangles. If your short chuggers are exactly the same, they can be run at identical lengths, otherwise, stagger them appropriately according to their weight and depth they run through the water.

By Capt. Quinlyn Haddon

or new boat owners with a vessel and captain capable of getting o!shore, targeting mahi is a great choice for rst-timers who are wanting to push into the o!shore shery.

Mahi shing doesn’t require any predetermined coordinates, and anyone can head out there and nd them. Depending on your location and time of year, you can start looking for signs of life as shallow as 100’. #is time of year in the Florida Keys, you may have your best luck past 500’.

As you make your way o!shore, your hunt begins immediately. Your head should be on a swivel, scouring near and far for the telltale signs of mahi activity. Current edges, weedlines, debris, baitsprays, and diving birds found within the

desired depths, are all worth checking out.

When you have found one of these potential mahi zones, you will initially troll the area, and then move into casting at the school once you have hooked up to a sh.

Depending on your boat’s set-up, you can get the job done trolling 2-5 lines. It really isn’t necessary to go overboard with a mahi spread as they have a tendency to tangle lines, and a majority of your catching will be done a$er you have hooked up to a single sh. Once you have hooked up on the troll, you will have to clear all the other lines to prepare for casting at the school. If you have too many lines to clear, you may miss your opportunity for multiple hookups

If you want to run a $h line down the center, you can choose a long line that increases your chances of catching tuna. #is rod should be placed up high on the center of the boat in the rocket launcher and should have a very light lure that skips the surface. Alternatively, you can run it short from the transom, with a lure that dives deeper and increase your chances of catching wahoo.

If you opt for the short $h line, be aware that running anything with treble hooks is not recommended for targeting mahi. Not only do ip like rabid snakes when in the boat, but as they jump and shake when hooked, they can send that lure %ying back at you if they are successful in freeing themselves. Choose a wahoo lure with single hooks if you are running this type of spread.

If you go with a long line as your $h line, be mindful that you will likely catch more weeds this way. #is is a better option in open water while trolling under birds rather than weedlines. It also makes cult to make tighter maneuvers. Always make wide turns, and speed up through them to keep the lines tight and maintaining the lure’s action.

Once you’ve hooked into a mahi, slow the boat but keep it in gear while you clear the other trolling lines. Bring the hooked sh close to the boat, but leave it swimming in the water as it will act like a chumbag to bring his buddies up to casting range. Grab your spinning rods with 50-80# leader and an 8/0 j hook, toss on a live or chunk of bait and cast out behind the hooked sh. Let back, occasionally stopping the line with your nger and giving it a little twitch and then continuing to free-line it back. When you get a bite, give the sh a few seconds to eat awnd then close your bail and reel. Once you have all your rods hooked up with sh, start taking them into the boat one at a time and casting back into the school, holding multiple hooked sh in the water as you start rotating them out.

If you aren’t quite ready to go solo yet, give Sweet E’nuf Charters a call to book a mahi catching trip and we’ll teach you everything you need to know to make the mahi fear you.

Happy hunting!

Capt. Quinlyn Haddon guides with Sweet E’Nuf Charters out of Marathon, e Florida Keys. (504) 920-6342. www.captainquinlyn.com; IG: @captainquinlyn

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NOAA Sets 2-Day Atlantic Red Snapper Season; Withdraws Bottom Fishing Closure Proposal

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries has announced a short recreational season of just two days for 2025 for red snapper in the South Atlantic. Red snapper harvest will be open for recreational anglers in the South Atlantic, from North Carolina through Florida, July 11 and 12. !e limit is one sh per angler.

Dates are subject to change in case a small cra weather advisory is projected. Any change in the date of the recreational season will be announced in the Federal Register, Fishery Bulletin, and an announcement via NOAA Weather Radio.

NOAA Fisheries also withdrew the proposed bottom shing closure from Amendment 59 to the Fishery Management Plan for the SnapperGrouper Fishery of the South Atlantic.

Amendment 59, introduced in January of this year, proposed a 3-month bottom shing closure for 55 species of reef sh in Northeast and Central Florida each year. Comprising federal waters from the Florida/Georgia border to Southern Brevard County, the closure would have had devastating

impacts on the sport shing industry and coastal communities that rely on angling tourism dollars.

!e American Sport shing Association (ASA) applauds the elimination of the proposed closure. “We are encouraged to see NOAA reconsider and withdraw the $awed bottom shing closure,” said Martha Guyas, Southeast Fisheries Policy Director for ASA. “With more than 5 million anglers taking to the water each year in our state, recreational shing contributes $11.1 billion to the Florida economy and supports more than 70,000 jobs. !is haphazard proposal would have gutted the industry without any sound scienti c justi cation.”

Moving forward, continued e orts to improve data collection and management are necessary to assist in providing more reasonable access. !e South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count is underway and is expected to be completed later this summer.

ASA led a joint letter earlier this year in which 76 members of the recreational shing industry from dozens of states expressed their opposition to the area closures included in the Amendment. NOAA Fisheries also held multiple in-person hearings and received extensive comments during the public comment period, most of which opposed all or part of the proposal.

Unfortunately, Amendment 59 still maintains an unacceptably short recreational season of just two days for 2025. Although there was widespread grumbling and gnashing of teeth by recreational anglers, it did not come as a surprise to pretty much anyone.

By Don Norton

A SECRET TO OKEECHOBEE BASSIN’

If you’ve never been to Lake Okeechobee, it’s like shing in an ocean. With a surface area of 730 square miles, 135 miles of shoreline, and a length of 35 miles, it can be a bit humbling even to the top professionals who sh tournaments there. Hot spots abound. At one time or another, throughout the calendar year, virtually everywhere on the lake is a good shing area.

!e lake’s water levels uctuate 3-5 feet per year. !e normal water level in the winter ranges from 14 to 16 feet above sea level, and the normal water level in the summer months ranges from 12 to 15 feet.

As I write this article in mid-May, the water level is 11.17 feet above sea

level, unusually low for this time of year, creating many navigational hazards. It is expected to go even lower before the rainy season hits South Florida. What’s a sherman to do? !e lake becomes dangerous at this depth, and many of the best spots can be hard to get to.

Like many other anglers, I found the answer years ago.

!e Kissimmee River originally owed over 100 miles from Lake Kissimmee to Lake Okeechobee. !e waterway, part of the Everglades headwaters, was straightened and channelized into a 56-mile-long canal called the C-38 Canal in the 1960s for ood control. Restoration e$orts are underway to restore the river to its original meandering state and revitalize the ecosystem. !e depth of the river as it enters Lake Okeechobee ranges between 25 and 30 feet deep, o$ering an excellent opportunity for anglers to catch bass, crappies and bluegills. Other parts of the river can be as deep as 45 feet.

But it o$ers some excellent bass shing. Just ask Greg DiPalma, Brandon Palaniuk, Will Davis Jr., or Timothy Dube, four professionals who shed the 2025 BassMaster Elite Tournament on Lake Okeechobee earlier this year.

On Day One, shing in a small stretch of the C-41A Canal that ows southeast from Lake Istokpoga, DiPalma weighed in 29.12, Davis Jr., 26.2, Palaniuk 23.7, and Dube had 23.7. !e foursome was in rst, second, third, and 10th, respectively.

On Day Two, Palaniuk put two 8-pounders in the boat on consecutive casts, weighing in 34.10 for the day. He went on to win the tournament with a staggering 95.4 pounds, all caught in the Kissimmee River.

!is wasn’t the rst time an Elite series tournament on Lake Okeechobee was won on the Kissimmee River. Tyler Rivet won the event in 2023 a er nding an underutilized area of hard bottom spots, similar to the area Palaniuk and the others shed.

As Buck Perry used to say, “!e Home of the bass is deep water.” More and more anglers are proving that to be true.

Most of the locals will tell you, don’t overlook the river. As good as Lake Okeechobee is, the key in low water conditions, as well as other times of the year, is the Kissimmee River.

Don Norton is Co-Publisher of Coastal Angler Magazine’s Okeechobee edition. Contact him at (863) 273-4998 or don@theanglermagazine.com.

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July is here and so are the summer’s hottest days. Afternoon rain-storms produce running water, so find some current and usually the bait and bass are close by. July is not only a hot month in temperature, but hot bass bite as well. If you love to catch them flippin’now is the best time of year to catch a giant in heavy cover. So grab your flippin’sticks! Pitching small profile soft plastic creature baits such as the Zoom U Vibe Speed Craw or the Gambler BB Cricket, Sweet Beaver at the base of cattails, flat lilly pad pockets, deeper edges of Kissimmee grass, matted vegetation or shaded docks will usually produce a bite in the hottest parts of day. Big fish tend to group up this time of year, so when you catch one slow way down a work the area thoroughly. Try night fishing to beat the heat, fish nights close or just after to the full moon for best results. The early morning gray skies or late evening have been producing better than

average bites. Try fishing heavy cover using a frog type bait or a swim-jig with a boot type trailer. Keep a look-out for schooling fish, have a top popper, spook type bait or rattle trap to throw at these aggressive eaters. Throw to the middle of the school and fish your bait back very fast, usually they will compete to get to it and chew on it!

Later in the day deep water grass edges and the old river channels in both Lk. Harris and little Lk. Harris are good areas as well as brushpiles and man-made fish attractors all over the chain. Find the eel grass or off-shore hydrilla near hard bottom in Lk. Dora or Lk. Bleauclair and throw Largedeep running crank baits, soft plastic swim baits or the old stand-by Carolina rig will produce bites from bigger fish. Find the bait and you will find the bass! Bass aside, the bluegill, shellcracker and red-ears are on the last of their bedding spawning cycles and have still been very productive. Target them with grass shrimp, red wigglers or crickets under docks and in the grass lines or near a flat close to the lily pads in the shallows. Watch out for the afternoon storms and be safe, take a kid fishing for these tasty eaters and make a memory that will last a lifetime!!

The hottest days of summer are definitely here. The Kissimmee chain is at low pool awaiting the hurricane season. The lakes are slowly filling from afternoon summer showers. Find some running water or current and the bass will be close. Now is the best time to mark all of the brush piles in Lake Kissimmee that are exposed on your GPS! The bass bite has been good early morning and late evening. Goblets Cove in Toho has been really good. Try and beat the heat. Most bass are being caught out in open water vegetation. On West Lake Toho most anglers are using soft plastics, I have been throwing a June bug worm no weight working it over vegetation and waiting for that explosive hit, also using a Carolina rig for them using up to a 1 oz weight to get thru the vegetation. I have been having good success trolling live

wild shiners up and down the edges of the hydrilla patches. East Lake Toho is still one of the better artificial lakes to fish during the summer, fish the reeds early then fishing open water or pepper grass patches catching fish with suspended live bait under a cork.

Panfish, bluegills, redears and shellcrackers are spawning in the canals and any place that is shallow sandy and any type of flow near it. Best bait of choice is crickets, redworms or popping bugs on a fly rod also work well this time of year. Shellcracker are in very shallow water spawning I have found most of them by accident running the airboat. The crappie are grouped up off shore in deeper water. Once you find them and best depth for your bait you will usually catch several. Colored jigs tipped with a minnow or a minnow under a cork are your best baits. Take a kid with you, they love all the bites they will get catching panfish!

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popping bug. I have thoroughly enjoyed hearing the popping bug get hit. Daytime anglers are catching good numbers fishing the shallow bedding areas. Bait of choice is crickets fished under a float.Another good area to fish is canals when the water is flowing, trolling will only trigger more bites. Crappie - Anglers are fishing open water for crappie using jigs tipped Anglers trolling jigs are catching good limits of crappie. The key is to find them

Crappie - Anglers are fishing open water for crappie using jigs tipped Anglers trolling jigs are catching good limits of crappie. The key is to find them

East Lake Toho - Bass fishing on East Lake has been good using artificial baits early morning. The best place to fish will be at the edges of the cattails. Then move to open water as the morning progresses. Most anglers are flipping open water pepper grass matts with good success. Fish the deeper edges of the grasswatermelon seed, Junebug, and

Panfish - Fish open water shell beds with red wigglers. If you are looking to fill the cooler for dinner, the open water shell beds are

bass trips which are typical for this time of year. The month of September is when to start thinking of booking your bass fishing trip, as the females start to feed up while they make their way into the shallows for the early spawn time. It’s also the time to book your fall crappie trip too. Good fishing areas: parts of the shoal; Dupree Bar; Dyess ditch and Horse Island and Indian Prairie. Tin house has been solid throughout the season for crappie, bass and bream, work your way up towards 3rd and 2nd point where you’ll find some bass feeding on the bedding bream. A few areas on Kings Bar have been good and

To book you’re next fun-filled, productive and educational fishing trip call me at 863-228-7263 or log onto my website to check out the customers and their catches; hotel recommendations; guide rates and etc. Capt Angie’s sponsors are: Caymas boats and Toho Marine; South Tackle; Maui Jim; Gill; Bullet Weights; Road Runner; Real Magic; Tru Turn hooks; Mega Strike; Gene Larew; Pradco Brands and BUFF

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There is a Space Coast summer time staple that every kayak angler in the area should spend a session or two with this month. To put it simply! The Juvenile tarpon found around our lagoons this time of year are made for the kayak crew. Any backwater mangrove pond, ditch, canal, or sneaky little pocket can be absolutely stuffed full of these manageable size silver kings. Of course, summer is tarpon time no matter what size fish you target. For me there are 3 distinct age/size classes of tarpon your able to pursue. The juvenile tarpon that invades the backwaters and runs roughly 5-35lbs. These are the most plentiful and typically willing of the bunch. The “teens” that are in that 40-60lbs. They are found typically in the more open areas of the lagoon like around bridges and even off the beaches. Then the true adult fish in the 80lbs range and up. They are mostly found off the beaches, but can make their way into the lagoon and are the sole reason I always a serious step-up rod or two when in the lagoons. Though you can find those big lagoon fish about anywhere like the ICW channel or deeper holes that hold bait. For every increase in size the challenge gets harder for both getting the hits and landing the fish. Tarpon have that mystique of a “bucket list” fish and for good reason. They fight hard, jump, and threaten you with coming unbuttoned at any point. Speaking of that last attribute, its one of the top frustrations about any size tarpon and has earned the distinguished honor of the rare absolute rule in fishing. Typically, in fishing there isn’t hard rules or only one way to do things. However, with tarpons ability to toss a hook as they jump is not just a maybe, it’s going to happen. The only way to combat this is by giving a bow to the king. This isn’t just a saying this is a rule. By bowing or dipping the rod tip and creating a bit of slack in the line, that opportunity for them to send your hook flying while they do their contorted jumps is greatly reduced. Yes, I understand that rule #1is to never let your line slack when fighting a fish. Pretty sure I told you fishing rules are meant to be broken. Except the rule of tarpon! Small bait fish imitating lures, smaller live mullet, and an assortment of flies will all have you hooked up. Remember to get a little heavier with the leader to protect from the tarpons sandpaper rough lips and go enjoy one of my favorite fish to chase.

Photo Credit: Capt. Alex Gorichky

Big O’s water level has been hovering around the 11 ft mark for a few months which is extremely low. Make sure to stay out in main lake and come off pad a half mile out and idle up to cover. Both the river and lake have been producing big bass and bluegill. Lots of bass are being caught using live shiners in the river but options to do that are limited such as dropoffs and rock ledges, just on floats with no sinker due to rock bottom, and no vegetation, just open water fishing. For the last few months, I am taking artificial lure trips for bass throwing big worms in certain areas of the river and customers are landing their PB’s !! July has always big a big bass time of year so book your next exciting fun day of fishing. Big bluegills are being caught using a multitude of bait such as red worms; crickets

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July is the heart of summer and fishing on calmer, hotter days with afternoon showers makes early morning fishing the best bet.

The grass in the flats in Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River has been growing thicker and higher than it has in several years. The grass makes it more difficult to use jigs, so change to weedless jerk baits, weedless spoons or top water plugs. Fish in the sand holes on the flats for trout and redfish, they will ambush baits coming by. The water usually gets a little dirtier as the summer goes on but sight fishing can still be good in areas. Fish around the drop-offs where the grass is not as high or in sandy spots along the edge of the shorelines. Try land points that have sandy areas on them, if the wind is blowing into it try using cut

and grass shrimp, all rigged on ultra-light 7ft spinning gear using 4lb line. The kiddo’s love the fast and non-stop, exciting action of reeling in fish and they can take their catch with them and enjoy a great-tasting meal. Crappie are being caught early in the mornings and again in late afternoon mainly around bridge pilings; drop-off and ledges with minnows and lures for jigging such as curly tails and tubes. If you’re interested in getting to know the lake, fishing tips, catch bass and/or bluegill, now is the time to book you’re trip, call Capt, Angie at (863)228-7263 or you can check out my website www.southfloridabassfishing. com where you’ll find up-to-date customers with their catches; past fishing reports; toll free number to purchase a fishing license; what to bring; what I provide for my customers and etc. My Sponsors include: Toho Marine; Mercury; BnM Poles; Bullet Weights; Gill; G-Loomis; Lews; Navionics; Mid-South Tackle; Gene Larew; Pradco Brands.

bait or live bait. Fish docks down south in the Indian and Banana River for trout, redfish, blackdrum and snook. They love to hangout under old and unused docks with shade where the grass does not grow very well. I generally use gold spoons or Mission Fishing jigs with Wyze Guys paddle tails, preferably white or grey. Cut bait and shrimp works well for blackdrum, sheepshead and mangrove snapper. Night time fishing around the docks with lights can also be very productive and a good way to beat the heat. The bugs may be bad so bring spray. Tarpon fishing in the canals should start improving as the summer goes on. Finger mullet are best but fly fishing is another way to catch tarpon in the canals. Smaller flies and smaller jigs are always the best.

Tarpon fishing in the ocean should be at it’s prime. Use Live bait, pogies or big mullet, look for them rolling on calm days in the ocean in 25 ft. or less. Use 40# or 60# fluorocarbon leader with 10/0 circle hook and 30# or 40# braid. Slow troll and hold on, sharks are also plentiful!

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The Banana River is rising in both depth and temperature. Depth is probably the best part as the heat will cause the fish to feed early and late when water temperatures are moderated without the blasting sunshine. The welcomed rain is pushing water and fish back up into the mangroves and other overhanging structures that hide predators and prey.

Topwater lures are a great way to search the shallows for reds and snook. Long casts and the alluring commotion are the benefit of topwater plugs. Early and late are key to maximizing this technique. If I’m putting on my sunglasses, I feel the best of the topwater action is done, so I’ll quickly go sub-surface with my Gulp and jighead using a fast, twitching retrieve to cover ground. Tarpon will also be around and some can be big. These fish travel in the open river and sometimes congregate around bridges. Live mullet or dead bait will give your best shot at these summer giants, but lures and flies will catch some too.

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Happy 4th of July!

Fishing has been pretty decent lately. A few mahi have been showing up and a few cobia as well. Most of the dolphin, kings and cobia have been on the reefs. Get your live bait and just slow troll. The bunker have been fairly easy to get lately. Make sure you use a good cast net with some heavy weight to trap em’. Watch your machines, look for the birds or, even easier, you can follow the fleet.

This is usually the time of month that all the fish move in close to the beach. If you’re catching bait close just start fishing outside the pods. Worst case, you don’t catch anything and head offshore anyway. Don’t leave fish to find fish! Tarpon and jacks have been around to have some fun with too.

At some point later this month expect it to completely shut down. Why, you ask? Every year we have a cold-water upwelling show up which chills the water drastically and usually shuts the bite down. This does a few things. It makes it harder to locate the bait and pushes the fish out of the area ‘til the warm water returns. It can also push all the fish to the top to find warm water. It’s actually pretty cool. Check your bottom weights and I’m sure they will be nearly frozen. If that’s going on then you can be sure the bite is gone.

The other thing the cold-water upwelling does is enable everyone to become professional cobia fishermen. (I personally feel the cobia should be off limits during this upwelling, but that’s for the rocket scientists to figure out.) Yes, the cobia will show up at some point on those shoals. This is by no means a secret. Let’s at least have just a little bit of etiquette. If a boat happens to spot a fish, let them fish. No need to rush up on them and start throwing your jig over their lines to attempt to catch the fish they spotted. Every year I see so much disrespect. And especially, please give the charter boats trying to make a living a little room. It’s already hard enough with a charter on board.

We appreciate you. Stay safe and God bless...

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Meemaw, aka Bonnie Smith, poses with her biggest snook to date —32 inches— caught with a live croaker while fishing with her son, Capt. Shane Trottier of Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charters around the spoil islands in the Indian River Lagoon.

Early summer doormat!

Michael Sabato caught this 29-inch flounder off the docks on a freelined finger mullet.

Joel Drapeau of Melbourne Beach fed a live mullet to this approaching 22-inch spotted sea trout, watched it swallow the bait and hooked up! Fish was released and swam off strong.

Super proud mom told us her 14-year-old son, Conley, pulled this monster 49.25-inch redfish in on the Halifax River. He caught it off a live pinfish and it took him 30 minutes to land. The red was safely released to fight another day...

Kevin Ellison holds up his 5-pound bass caught flipping Kissimmee grass on Lake Virginia in Winter Park.

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Hannah Parsons nabbed her first mahi of the year on a skirted green chugger with a ballyhoo. She said it was the first husband and wife trip offshore in four years and it gave them the offshore itch again!

Kristina Jeffries shows off her grouper and golden tilefish ̏Deep Drop Double˝ she caught fishing off of Ponce Inlet.

Fising the Oculina Bank off of Ponce Inlet, this junior angler caught almost identical 20-inch 5-pound blackfin tuna trolling an R&R feather and Sea Witch squid combo on a Penn Battle 6000 combo.

with a nice snook she caught while fishing in the IRL

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Gunner Wolf caught this 3+ pounder at the Jolly Gator Bass Series Tuesday evening event.

MARKER 24 MARINA: FROM PAST TO PRESENT

Back in 1945, Roy Jarren owned and operated the AM radio station KGDE in Central Minnesota, but he decided to move to Merritt Island, where he bought property on the Banana River. He had his own boat, a 42’ Dodge Boatworks Air & Sea Rescue vessel, and needed a place to do the normal maintenance, so in 1950 he built his own railway into the water to haul it out. Later a building was built to shelter the boat on the railway during repairs. This led to friends and neighbors requesting the use of the railway, so much so that the idea of making it a business was born. The facility grew and was called Banana River Marine Service.

Expansion of the marina came in 1962-1963, and the digging of the back basin was approved with the stipulation that the required drawbridge was built and maintained privately, and is to this day. Wet slips were created in the west basin, while the east side of the Banana had docks and the railway. Through the years, Doug Jarren, Roy’s son, grew up around the marina and came to work there as well. Later, with his son, Doug Jarren II, a third generation continued to grow the family

business, helping local boaters fix and maintain their boats. Then in the 2007, the family decided it was time to sell and developers scooped up the marina, but never gave it the attention it required, and over time it slipped into disarray.

In 2018, Peter and Christine Black saw it for sale and made the leap of faith to purchase it and resurrect it to its former glory. Revamping the docks, infrastructure, buildings and boatyard took several years of hard work and vision, but now this hidden gem, named Marker 24 Marina, is once again helping its customers with their boats and facilitating fun on the water. Doug Jarren II and Ray Hayes, part of the original crew, have returned to run the boat yard and shop. Their many years of experience are crucial to the operation. The yard has a

travel lift for boats up to 50-feet and stays busy doing bottom jobs and repairs while the service center offers full mechanical services for both inboard and outboard boats, as well as being a Mercury dealer. Gas, diesel, bait and supplies are available on the water, and a boutique market and waterfront patio restaurant offer plenty of fun and great food.

Come check out Marker 24 Marina and M24 Riverfront Grille and see why locals and visitors alike are making it home.

Marker 24 Marina is located on the Banana River at 1360 S. Banana River Dr., Merritt Island, FL 32952. For more information, call (321) 453-7888 email marker24marina@gmail.com, or visit them online at marker24marina.com.

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SEBASTIAN INLET TO EAU GALLIE CAUSEWAY

The cold water upwellings on the beach are here very early as they usually don’t get here til mid July. Water temps on the beaches were in the low 70s and even the high 60s in mid June. Let’s hope the upwellings go away and the water warms because July is one of my favorite months of the year to fish the beaches from Melbourne down to Sebastian Inlet. July is typically a great month to fish snook from the beaches with live bait, artificial and on fly. Anglers can fish from the beach with live baits, as well as their favorite hard and soft baits with good action on snook, tarpon, false albacore and even a king mackerel. Look for schools of baits such as glass minnows, greenies or menhaden, and fish bait pods close to the beach for consistent action. The islands or mangrove shorelines in the Indian River Lagoon from Palm Bay to Sebastian should be good early morning, as long as we can get more bait in the lagoon. The rains we had in June should help push some of the bait out of the creeks and into the lagoon around the spoil islands and mangrove shorelines to keep the predators happy. Using topwater baits such as Rapala’s Skiiter Walk or Skitter-V as the sun comes up and as it sets should be a sure bet for trout, snook or redfish. If the fish won’t hit topwater, go subsurface with Rapala’s Twitchin’ Mullet, Crush City Paddletal and Mooch Minnow, or D.O.A. paddle tail lures. Look for bait pods in the areas you’re fishing and work the bait pods; cast under the mangroves and along the deeper parts of the spoil islands.

The creeks from Sebastian to Melbourne will hold snook and tarpon this month and, as the rains push water out, fish the mouths of the creeks or way back in the creeks for big tarpon on live mullet, greenies or pilchards, or go with topwaters early and late in the day. Fish the docks back in the creeks for snook as well as big trout, redfish and some jack crevalle.

Whether fishing the beaches or the lagoon, be

aware of the clouds forming and make sure to get off the water before you get caught in a lightining storm or hail storm as they come up quick and can be very dangerous.

Big jack and tarpon off the beach for Stefan.

Welcome to summer—in the Central Florida heat wave! Spawning activity is finished. Bass, catfish, stripers and panfish are still around and will eat your carefully placed lure. Early morning and late evening are best, but don’t neglect the noon bite. Afternoon rains will cool down the water temperature a couple degrees, triggering predators to feed. Match the hatch; top water, stick baits, lipless crank baits, suspended slash baits, flukes, trick worms, swim baits, Carolina rigged worms, Texas rigged worms and creature baits are all going to catch fish.

Bass: Cooler water temps in the morning entice bass to shallow ambush feeding areas; hydrilla edges and lily pads are their hiding places. Points along the river with running water cause bait to be flushed, bringing in the schoolies for an evening feed. The springtime panfish and shad hatchlings are now 2-3 inches. Try lures of the same size such as Rattle Traps (chrome), Zara Spook Jr. (bone color), and Devils Horse (any color). Unweighted flukes worked as finesse baits cast into the shallows are sure to get strikes.

Panfish: Artificial fun with a tried-and-true Johnson Beetle Spin—slowly drift your boat 2030 feet out from the shoreline or seawall along your favorite stretch of the St. Johns with ultralight spinning tackle. Cast to the bank and retrieve slowly to catch bluegill, shellcracker and stumpknockers. Bonus fish are largemouth bass; many will be keepers.

Catfish: Cooler temps at night make the catfish hungry. Circle hooks are great—the fish hook themselves! Tip: use just enough weight to hold the bottom and tie the weight 10 inches from the hook.

School is out, so grab a kid and take them fishing! And beat the heat by stopping by Academy Sports+Outdoors for their new long sleeve fishing hoodies—the Magellan Outdoors CCA collection. They’re nice!

John Desantis lucked into a school of big sunshine bass while fishing on the St. Johns. Others were caught, but this 8.5 pounder was the biggest.

July surf conditions create a perfect scenario for predatory species to roam the beaches feeding on baitfish. For those looking for large snook and tarpon, summertime surf fishing typically holds trophy catches. Included with snook and tarpon we’ll see great catches of whiting, croakers and pompano. This month is one of my favorite times of the year to target them with live bait and artificial lures. Blacktip shark fishing will continue to be a great addition to these other species as well.

With this summertime heat, get out early or later in the day. These feeding periods will consist of snook and tarpon crashing baitfish in the first and second trough. Live baitfish including mullet and croakers either freelined or rigged with a split shot generally see the most success. Although another great way of targeting snook or tarpon will be to enact the use of swim baits, bucktails or suspended plugs casting diagonally to the shore with a steady retrieve. It’s worth mentioning that large breeding snook, along with tarpon, should be handled with care and to emphasize a quick release with minimal exposure out of the water.

Pompano fishing this time of year usually doesn’t make the headlines, but it’s worth noting that our resident pompano will be out in force. The key to having success will be those surf fishing anglers willing to seek out the clean water and runouts.

Surf fishing near Melbourne Beach north to Cocoa Beach should have

tight concentrations of fish. Pompano rigs with shrimp or clam flavored Fishbites combined with live sandfleas or fresh peeled shrimp will have the most fortune. By far, the most active species during the summer months are croakers and whiting. At times the bite can make for non-stop action reeling one in after another, often with two on at once! A great way to repurpose the croakers are to rig them on a live bait rig with a fish finder setup on a 1- to 2-ounce sliding weight and recast in the first trough. Beach fishing charters catching loads of whiting make for a great family fun experience and, on top of that, whiting make phenomenal table fare. Every one that hits the shore looks like a fish taco to me.

In conclusion, consider heading to the beach for surf fishing fun in the the weeks and months ahead. Diversified setups with pompano rigs and live bait rigs will have you covering all your bases for snook, tarpon, whiting, croakers and pompano. If your feeling extra ambitious, get a large chunked bait rigged up for the shark fishing scene that is sure to be a hit. Get out on the shore before work or after work to enjoy the height of summer surf fishing.

HOW TO DO IT RIGHT! FLORIDA’S MINI LOBSTER SEASON:

By A. deGruchy

For two days every July, Florida’s coastlines, especially in the Keys, come alive with divers, snorkelers, and boaters all chasing one thing...spiny lobster. !is short window, known as Lobster Mini Season, is a chance for recreational shers to get in the water and collect lobster before o cial season begins on August 6. It is fast-paced, competitive, and incredibly rewarding if you know what you are doing.

Mini Season always falls on the last Wednesday and !ursday of July. It is a long-standing Florida tradition and one of the most exciting events of the year for local divers and visitors alike. But it is also highly regulated and o$en chaotic, so the di erence between a great haul and a frustrating day o$en comes down to preparation.

To start, you’ll need snorkeling gear, a legal lobster gauge, a dive &ag, net and tickle stick. !e best nets are the “Lobster Florida Nets” by Brook Crist. !ese nets are lightweight, easy to handle in the water, and extremely e ective when it counts. When it comes to nding lobster, structure is everything. In the Keys, ledges and rocky crevices are prime spots. Look for antennae sticking out from under the ledges. Lobsters o$en cluster together, so if you nd one, there are likely more.

!e water depths also vary anywhere from 3 feet to much deeper, from 20 feet and beyond. To catch them, approach slowly from behind, use your tickle stick to gently coax the lobster forward, but never grab from behind as they’ll retreat deeper. When the lobster begins to walk, quickly position your net to block its escape. It’s important to note that spiny lobsters swim backwards when threatened, so your net should be placed just behind them, anticipating their retreat and staying one step ahead of where they’re going. Once in the net, grab the end of the net lining so the lobster doesnt escape and measure it in the water using your gauge. Only lobsters with a carapace of at least three inches can be kept.

buddy, stay visible, and if you are not an avid diver, give yourself enough time between dives to catch your breath. Be aware of boat tra c and always use a dive &ag.

!ere are speci c regulations you must follow depending where you are, every are has limits and all lobsters must be measured while still in the water. You must also have a valid Florida saltwater shing license and a lobster permit.

Additionally, there are no-lobstering zones to be aware of; for instance, in the Florida Keys you cannot catch lobster within 300 feet of any shoreline, residential or commercial structure, public or private dock, jetty, or seawall from land during Mini Season. In some zones like the Key Largo and Islamorada Sanctuary Preservation Areas, lobstering is prohibited altogether. Always

When you return to the dock, a$er tailing the lobsters you can prep them however. Our favorite is to slowly poach them in butter and then mixing it into some homemade mac & cheese. However you cook them, there’s nothing quite like eating what you caught yourself. Florida’s Mini Season is one of the most thrilling sheries the state has to o er. With the right gear, smart planning, and respect for the rules and the reef, it’s an experience you won’t forget.

Follow deGruchy’s adventures at @bean_sport shing on Instagram and YouTube.

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COASTAL ANGLER CATCHES

By atch Maguire

For retailers in the outdoor industry, showing up at ICAST each year is a pilgrimage that enables every town and every shery in many countries to be equipped to catch more sh and pursue their outdoor experience better. New innovations and inventions are the hallmark of this massive four day event, and while we all recognize the rapid rate of change occurring in our lives through advancements in technology and entrepreneurial excellence, witnessing the evolution of the art of catching sh over the last 25 years has, for this writer, been nothing short of mind-boggling. It’s as if the sh don’t stand a chance. Today’s electronics and gear are so advanced that anglers can almost negate the luck and even the skill factor that played such an important role in yesterday’s angling success. !at’s not to say acquiring the skills and

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expertise to utilize today’s innovative equipment doesn’t require e ort, dedication, and focus as the pursuit of excellence in shing did a generation ago; it’s only to say that it’s di erent today and to suggest that it will continue to evolve.

I recently shed with an accomplished young guide for snook in the Sebastian Inlet (on the east coast of central Florida) and his electronics and forward sonar were so exceptionally dialed in that we literally targeted the largest snook with the precisely duplicated bait and in a three hour trip we caught nine world class snook that, any one of

which, 20 years ago would have been considered a “ sh of a lifetime.” Braid line, superior rods, smooth reels. All these advancements made their introductions at ICAST.

!is year, Coastal Angler and its’ vast network of Franchisee Co-publishers will be scouring the booths to bring you the latest and greatest in new innovations to our beloved sport.

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PHOTO CREDIT: RYAN CLAPPER

CCA FLORIDA STAR ADDS THE DRUM SPOTS

REDFISH DIVISON TO ITS SUMMER-LONG FISHING COMPETITION

NEW DIVISION OFFERS SIX WINNERS $25,000 IN PRIZES FOR REDFISH CAPTURED WITH THE MOST SPOTS

The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida STAR competition presented by Yamaha is thrilled to announce the newest division to the summer-long shing event, the Drum Spots “Lots-a-Spots” red sh division presented by Gulf States Automation. !e new division adds a unique twist to the popular catchphoto-release competition by awarding anglers for catching red sh with the highest number of spots.

Unlike any other division, “Lots-A-Spots” celebrates one of the most distinctive and eyecatching features of red sh, the iconic black spots. Participants in this division will submit photos of his or her catch, and the sh with the most combined spots on both sides will be awarded prizes.

“We’re thrilled to introduce the Drum Spots ‘Lots-A-Spots’ division presented by Gulf States Automation to the 2025 CCA Florida STAR competition,” STAR Director Capt. Leiza Fitzgerald said. “ !is exciting, new division adds another level of fun and strategy for our anglers, rewarding those who reel in the red sh with

the most spots. It’s a great way to celebrate the unique beauty of these sh while encouraging participation in a conservation-minded, catchphoto-release shing competition.”

!e “Lots-A-Spots” division continues STAR’s mission to highlight Florida’s diverse marine resources while encouraging sustainable practices through catch-photo-release participation. Anglers who participate in the division must submit photos of the le$ and right side of the red sh. !e winning sh will be the red sh with the most spots counted and combined on both sides of the sh’s body.

!e 2025 CCA Florida STAR competition presented by Yamaha invites anglers and nonanglers alike to participate for their chance to win prizes valued at almost $500,000, including boats from Carolina Ski , Sea Born, Spyder and Micro Dra$ Ski , Yamaha motors, scholarships and more.

Registration is open throughout the competition. To register for STAR 2025 or for more information on divisions, prizes and more, visit cca star.com.

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IGFA CERTIFIES NEW WORLD RECORDS

The International Game Fish Association’s (IGFA) world record database is a great source for folks who like to see some of the great sh anglers are catching around the world. Here are a handful of catches recently approved for the record books. For more world records, visit the IGFA website at igfa.org.

Hale’s Red Drum

Gill’s Yellowﬁn Tuna

On November 11, 2024, Earl Gill IV was shing aboard the Excel captained by Justin Fleck when he landed this massive 443-pound yellow n tuna. With this sh, Earl has set the IGFA All-Tackle World Record as well as the IGFA Men’s 60-kg (130 lb.) Line Class World Record for the species, surpassing the previous records by 16 pounds! !e Excel was shing the Lower Banks o Mexico when this record yellow n struck Earl’s cut bait. A$er an intense 1 hour and 45-minute ght, the crew was able to ga the tuna and bring it aboard.

On February 9, 2025, Graig L. Hale was shing the backwaters near Port Sulphur, Louisiana, when he landed a 37.4-inch (95 cm) red drum—tying the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. !e record red sh ate a crab &y while Graig was shing with Capt. Scott MacCalla, making for an unforgettable day on the water. A$er boating the sh, Graig was able to record the length on his O cial IGFA Measuring Device before releasing the sh safely.

Moss’ Landlocked Striped Bass

Pamela Moss was shing on Lake Lanier in Georgia on February 10, 2025, when she landed this 9-pound, 5-ounce landlocked striped bass. With this sh, Pam has set the IGFA Women’s 4-kg (8 lb.) Tippet Class World Record for the species. She was shing with guide Dillon Lancaster when she landed this record sh. She released the sh safely a$er recording the weight on her certi ed scale.

Salles’ Payara

On November 22, 2024, IGFA Representative and multiple World Record holder, Rodrigo Salles, was shing the Rio Xingu in Brazil when he landed this 33.07-inch (84 cm) payara. With this sh, Rodrigo has set the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. Rodrigo landed the toothy payara on a black streamer &y. He was then able to record the length on his O cial IGFA Measuring Device before releasing the sh safely.

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FIND THE BAIT, FIND THE FISH

July and August will be the hottest months of the year. !e wahoo and yellow nn will be everywhere and nowhere they should be. For example, you could go up and down the edge of the break and not nd a wahoo or a yellow n anywhere, but the guy slow trolling a menhaden for king mackerel 10 miles o# the beach catches a 100-pound wahoo or the guy 30 miles o# the beach light lining a pin sh while bottom shing catches a 50-pound yellow n. None of it makes any sense this time of the year, except one thing... nd the bait, nd the sh. !e same thing applies to bottom shing. !is is the time of year to search for big stacks of bee liners, cigar minnows, and sardines. Keep an eye on the recorder when you’re running to wherever you’re going, and if you see a big stack of bait on the surface, take a minute to check it out. If that stack of bait happens to be near pretty bottom, there’s a good chance it’s a good place to sh. !is is the time of year when it is especially productive to jig live cigars and sardines and put them back out.

whatever you want to, but stay focused on the bottom. Always keep a pitch rod handy with a live cigar, mina or sardine on a small circle hook and $ourocarbon. You never know when a sail sh will swim by the boat. When it does happen, remain calm do not go screaming and running around the deck because, chances are, you will spook the sh and not get another shot presenting a bait to it. If you’re very quiet, chances are a sail sh will come right back to the boat and you’ll get a shot at hand-feeding him a cig or sardine. And just like that...you’re hooked up!

It’s always a good idea to keep one person dedicated to the Sabiki. When you have big marks on the bottom or see schools of bait on the surface, just know that every one of those minnows caught on the Sabiki turns into a bite, either on the light line or on the bottom.

Of course, I have to say all of this to promote bottom shing because I do not believe in trolling. For all the sh you’re trying to catch trolling, you can hook on the light line while bottom shing. Not only that, sh are a lot more fun to catch on light tackle from an anchored-up boat rather than with trolling gear. Do I like to catch kings and dolphin on the light line? Yes. Are they my favorite sh to eat? No! Yes, they are edible, but I prefer to eat sh from the bottom. So, keep a light line out to catch and release

Needless to say, a live cig or sardine has a life expectancy on my Decoy Jig of under 10 seconds and everything eats one on the light line.

So, go to all your normal places in July and August that traditionally hold the bait, and you will most likely nd the sh. Live bait is always the best, but don’t ever leave the hill without a box or two of frozen cigar minnows. More sh have been caught on frozen cigs and sardines, than all the other baits combined. It’s never a bad idea to take live pin sh from the marina as well; the beauty live pin sh is that not everybody down there can put it in their mouth which eliminates a bunch of trash bites.

Yes, you will have to deal with catching and releasing all the “endangered” American red snappers and gag grouper, but that’s just what you’re gonna have to do until we can get this straightened out. Learn how to handle these sh properly for a successful release and come home with some good dinners.

Check out more from Tim Barefoot at barefootcatsandtackle.com.

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A PRO THROWING BIG BAITS FOR BIG BASS

TYLER WOOLCOTT

Most of the time the saying is true, bigger bait equals a bigger sh! Although elephants eat peanuts, a big bait pro le is something sh can’t resist no matter if you are shing the open ocean or the Great Lakes. I have spent a lot of time over the last few years throwing baits bigger than my old “comfort zone” sizes for bass and it is pretty special what gets curious to come look or bite them.

!ere are many di#erent types of swimbaits out on the market, but I’ll break them down into two for this article to keep it simple. You have the hard, gliding-style treble hook swimbaits, or you have so body swimbaits that is more of a steady slow reel and most of the time more weedless. !ey both have an awesome time and place to get thrown and will both attract some very big sh.

Depending on where you are in the country and the size of the forage in your lake, a normal meal for a bass is usually much bigger than you think. A 6- to 8-inch bluegill is something a two or three pound bass would have no issues at all with swallowing and eating it whole. A 10+ pounder, on the other hand, could eat bait sh such as gizzard shad up to 14 inches, which I have personally seen. Trying to exactly duplicate the larger bait sh that are in your lake in a natural presentation is the absolute best way to draw attention from sh to your arti cial lure.

Most of the time when I am throwing a gliding-style hard swimbait, my rst choice is always going to be a shad imitation. A majority of the

places I sh are full of shad and this seems to be a favorite food source for bass when available to them. Another major large food source for big bass that a lot of people forget about are crappie. I have personally witnessed some absolute giant bass in multiple lakes that feed primarily on crappie. When throwing so swimbaits my go-to imitation is typically a bluegill. Usually when I’m throwing a so swimbait I’m wanting to either creep it through grass or along the bottom, which calls for a more weedless rig. Both places bluegill typically live and the bass that feed on them aren’t usually too far away. !ere are many di#erent brands of swimbaits out there, hard and so . When rst starting out I would stick to some of the a#ordable baits that have good reviews by users and are proven to work until you build up your con dence, then start working your way up to bigger and more customized things.

When throwing bigger lures like swimbaits you typically want bigger equipment to throw them. 13 Fishing makes an awesome, very a#ordable 8-foot rod in their Defy series that can handle most swimbaits I throw. Pair this up with a 300 sized reel like the 13 Fishing Concept A3 and some 20-25 lb. Su x Advanced Fluorocarbon and you are ready to go battle with some big sh!

It’s hard to t all the info needed to explain this technique in this article, but I hope it sparks your interest to get out there and throw a big bait. !e best way to learn is to get on the water and give it a try for yourself! I tried it once and now it is one of the coolest and most fun ways I target big bass all year long.

Don’t be afraid to reach out via my website or social media platforms with any questions you may have!

Good luck out there and tight lines!

Tyler Woolcott is a professional tournament angler and guide. Check out his website at www.tylerwoolcott shing.com.

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