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DESTINATION: El Salto, Mexico FISH: Largemouth Bass PEAK SEASON: September-July THE FISHING: There might be a few lakes out there that produce larger largemouths on occasion, but none are as consistent as Lake El Salto at producing huge catches of quality sized bass with the ever-present potential to catch a true giant. For more than 30 years, El Salto has been one of the world’s best bass fisheries, and it remains right at the top of the bucket list for travelling bass anglers. It is a place where 100-fish days are normal, the average fish weighs 4 to 5 pounds, and 7- to 10-pound fish are a regular occurrence. The best day on El Salto? Well, the lake record bass weighed 18 pounds, 6 ounces. The record for most bass caught in a day stands at 607 fish. El Salto is a 25,000-acre impoundment of the Elota River. It sits in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. A yearround growing season and the introduction of Florida strain largemouth bass in the 1980s helped build this big-bass factory. Abundant tilapia as a forage species as well as varied habitat and lots of sunken timber maintain it. If all this doesn’t pique your interest, it’s worth mentioning that many of the biggest fish caught each year from El Salto are victims of topwater tactics. INFORMATION: www.anglersinn.com
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DESTINATION: Khentii Aimag and Khovsgol Aimag, Mongolia FISH: Siberian Taimen PEAK SEASON: June 15-October THE FISHING: Imagine fly fishing a river for trout that can weigh 20 pounds
or more. Now imagine these giant trout surface feed on ducks and rodents instead of insects. Sounds like a fairytale, right? Well it’s not. Fish like this actually exist, but the behaviors of Mongolia’s Siberian taimen are more aptly described as the stuff of nightmares than fairytales. The taimen is the largest, most ferocious salmonid in the world. Tactics for catching them include chugging giant topwater poppers on 9-weight fly rods, and the violence exhibited on a taimen’s take can only be matched by the ensuing fight. Anglers can expect to tangle with good numbers of taimen in the 6- to 15-pound range on a week-long camp-and-float through gorgeous Mongolian canyons. A trophy longer than 40 inches and weighing 25 pounds or more is a definite possibility. But the fishing is only part of what makes a Mongolia so special. The warmth of Mongolian hospitality, the skill of its guides and the beauty of its scenery make for an unforgettable expedition. Taimen fisheries in Mongolia are catch-and-release, fly fishing only with a single barbless hook.
DESTINATION: San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador FISH: Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna PEAK SEASON: January-April THE FISHING: Everyone has heard of the tortoises, diving iguanas and other strange wildlife that made the Galapagos Islands famous. The incredible bluewater fishing is not as well publicized. Deep sea currents carry warm waters and plentiful baitfish past this underwater mountain range about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. Blue, black and striped marlin congregate to feed around banks that rise to 300 and 600 feet from more than 2,000 feet of water. It’s some of the best fishing in the Pacific, and it’s only about an hour’s run from the docks at San Cristobal. The striped marlin bite might be the best in the world, with fast action for fish that average 200 pounds and get up into the 350-pound range. Blacks and blues are less frequently encountered than striped marlin, but they are plentiful and big. Fish from 500 to 800 pounds are the norm. Topwater popper fishing for yellowfin tuna is off the chain for fish up to 150 pounds. Big dorado, African pompano and Almaco jacks are bonus fish. And the wahoo fishing is good, as well. INFORMATION: sportfishgalapagos.com
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DESTINATION: Florida Keys, U.S.A. FISH: Tarpon PEAK SEASON: April-June THE FISHING: Although the Florida Keys aren’t as remote as many of the marquee fishing destinations this planet offers, the fishing is second to none. On the southern edge of the continent, where the Gulf Stream carries fecund waters from the Gulf of Mexico through the Florida Straits to the Atlantic, this chain of islands is perfectly situated to create one of the most productive marine environments in the world. Big-game sportfishing and backcountry fly fishing arose from the outstanding and diverse fisheries of The Keys. Year-round, there is excellent fishing inshore, nearshore and offshore. One of the most iconic of these fisheries is for big flats tarpon. There are always tarpon present in the Florida Keys, and nowhere else in the world do they run so thick through clear, shallow waters during their migrations. In ultra-clear water, sight fishing for these beasts from a flats skiff has to be the ultimate shallow-water experience. The size and raw power of tarpon are unmatched among flats species. The aerial displays of fish heavier than 100 pounds are part of what makes fishing in The Keys legendary. INFORMATION: fla-keys.com
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Franklin County, Florida DESTINATION: Franklin County, Fla. FISH: Tarpon, Redfish, King Mackerel, Wahoo, Jack Crevalle, Amberjack, Gag Grouper, Pompano PEAK SEASON: June-December THE FISHING: Take a step back in time to experience Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Every cast could produce something different in one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Last month, Hurricane Michael lashed out on this beautiful slice of the Panhandle, but the fisheries should bounce back as strong as ever. You’ll find offshore species like wahoo, grouper and sailfish, as well as inshore species like pompano, redfish, tarpon, jack crevalle and speckled trout. In early spring, look for cobia and Spanish mackerel nearshore, while inshore you’ll find trout and redfish crushing topwaters. In summer, the king mackerel bite can be non-stop and tarpon are big and plentiful. Several species of snapper and grouper are always on the menu while offshore, blackfin tuna, wahoo, sailfish and more can be had. As we get into fall, big jacks will be tearing up tackle and the delicious flounder will be found as they spawn. False albacore or bonito can warm up a cool day in the blue water, also. From the mouth of the Apalachicola River to Carrabelle, you’ll find some of the hottest action anywhere! Redfish, trout and flounder abound, and you can cast for freshwater species like bass and stripers the same day. INFORMATION: www.floridasforgottencoast.com
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DESTINATION: Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii FISH: Pacific Blue Marlin PEAK SEASON: April-September THE FISHING: If a giant marlin is on your bucket list, there may be no better place in the world to check it off than on the Kona Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. On the southeastern end of a 1,500-mile archipelago in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, massive shield volcanoes protect the leeward side of the Big Island from wind and rain, resulting in nearly perpetual calm seas off the Kona Coast. Three miles from land, the bottom drops into 6,000-foot depths while winds and topography create miles-wide cyclonic eddies that funnel nutrient-rich water up into the warm surface layers. These localized patches of biologically productive water attract big pelagics. Within sight of land, there is the opportunity to catch six species of billfish, six species of tuna, ono (wahoo) and mahi-mahi, among others. The main drawing card is blue marlin… big ones. Kona lays claim to more than 80 blues heavier than 1,000 pounds over the years, and that doesn’t include all the granders that were released. More than half of all the granders ever recorded from the Hawaiian Islands were caught off the Kona Coast. INFORMATION: www.gohawaii.com
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DESTINATION: Kamchatka, Russia FISH: Rainbow Trout PEAK SEASON: July-September THE FISHING: Some scientists believe the Kamchatka Peninsula is where rainbow trout originated in a web of cold-water rivers on Russia’s eastern coast. With very few roads and little human population to speak of, this roughly 100,000-square-mile slice of land across the Bering Sea from Alaska is as remote as it gets. In fact, the only feasible way to access its hundreds of miles of trout water is by helicopter. Kamchatka is a place that makes even the Alaskan tundra seem overpopulated with humans. It offers a wilderness experience unlike any other, and the fishing isn’t too shabby, either. Trout that eat dry flies, streamers and deer-hair mice skated across the surface average 20 to 22 inches. Each short season, anglers catch 30-inchers that are aggressive and as hot as they come. And while the rainbows are the headliners, there are also several species of Pacific salmon that make annual runs into the peninsula. Huge kundzha, a close relative of Dolly Varden, weigh into the teens. And trophy grayling round out a diverse fishery that’s one of the most unspoiled on the planet. INFORMATION: www.thebestofkamchatka.com
DESTINATION: Santee Cooper Lakes, South Carolina FISH: Striped Bass, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Shellcracker PEAK SEASON: Year-round THE FISHING: For a world-class freshwater fishery, the Santee Cooper lakes in South Carolina are as accessible as it gets. Interstate I-95 crosses Lake Marion and I-26 flanks the twin-lake system to the south. The lakes are connected by a 7-mile-long diversion canal, which provides another unique fishery. Lake Marion’s 102,400 acres of water are a timber-studded, aquatic vegetation-laden fish factory, while Lake Moultrie’s 59,900 acres have an incredible diversity of underwater cover and structure. This twin-lake system provides unmatched freshwater diversity. Marauding striped bass provide surface-schooling triple-digit catches per boat in peak season. The state record blue catfish was taken in 2017 and topped 113-pounds. Catfish in the 50- to 70-pound class are reasonable targets, and the big-fish population is on an upsurge. The system currently holds the world record channel catfish at 58-pounds. Need more? Crappies are abundant and commonly exceed 2 pounds, with 3-pound-plus fish distinctly possible. The system holds state records for black crappie at 5-pounds, largemouth bass topping 16-pounds and the former world record shellcracker that tipped the scales to 5 pounds, 7 1/2 ounces. Santee Cooper is the living legend of freshwater fishing. COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM I NOVEMBER 2018 I NATIONAL 9 INFORMATION: www.santeecoopercountry.org
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ifteen years ago, a friend and I flew into San Jose and took a small plane to Quepos, Costa Rica, where we fished offshore on a 42 express boat called Fishing Frenzy. It was my first fishing trip to Costa Rica, and I didn’t know it at the time, but the over-the-top offshore experience was typical for this tropical Central American paradise. It consisted of plenty of tuna, sailfish and dorado, and the never-ending chase for marlin. The trip had such an impact that it became an annual event. Then, four years ago everything changed. I started some business dealings in Costa Rica, which allowed me to begin splitting time between Costa Rica and my native south Florida. It has been the adventure of a lifetime. I’m not sure I can say what specifically drew me to Costa Rica. I think it’s a little bit of everything. The people, the adventure, the fishing and the beautiful scenery are all truly amazing. The people are always happy and definitely live the national slogan “Pura Vida,” which translates to “The Pure Life.” The diversity and magnificence of the scenery is over the top. Delivering Coastal Angler Magazine throughout the country has exposed me to different and varying locations. Within a four hour drive I can be exposed to the volcanos and hot springs of Arenal, the gorgeous beaches and surfing of Guanacaste, the beautiful and exotic jungles of Golfito and the Osa Peninsula, the quiet beauty and fishing of the Nicoya Peninsula, the world class surfing and fishing of Herradura, Hermosa and Quepos, and even the cooler climates and cultural centers of the Central Valley. The tourism of Costa Rica is truly an adventure. From ziplining through a jungle canopy to four wheeling up a mountain, from white water rafting to rappelling down a waterfall, and even seeing sloths and monkeys in their natural habitats, the adventures are endless. Adventure definitely exists in the fishing of Costa Rica. In 2017 the Herradura Quepos fishery was named the No. 1 billfishing area in the world by the Billfish Report. Offshore fishing easily offers the complete line up of pelagic fish and often includes double-digit catches. This is one of the few countries where catching an offshore billfish grand slam can be accomplished in one day. Last month, Coastal Angler Editor-in-Chief Ben Martin came down and we managed to squeeze in one day of fishing on my 32 Luhrs, Dream II out of Los Suenos. Where else in the world can you catch two blue marlin, two sailfish, and 15 dorado in a day of fishing? The inshore fishing for roosterfish, cubera snapper, snook and even tarpon is also world class. The freshwater fishing offers everything from rainbow bass (guapote) to machaca, and trout to largemouth bass. I have been to many places in the world, and Costa Rica stands out as one of my favorite bucket list destinations. Mike Erickson is co-publisher of Coastal Angler Magazine Costa Rica.
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t’s 2 p.m. on a bright, sunny day and I’m pitching pilchards in the shadow of a small bridge not 50 yards from a marina. As my bait turns and swims momentarily into the sunlight, a sudden swirl connects me to a solid slot-sized snook. My line has been in the water for less than a minute. “It can happen fast,” chuckled Capt. George Gozdz, who in 2019 is scheduled to host a new fishing show on The Sportsman Channel called Unfathomed. “There’s quality snook under almost any significant structure around here.” “Around here” would be the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) and St. Lucie River system, an estuarine wonderland on Florida’s southeast coast that stretches 155 miles and dishes up everything from monster snook, gator trout and delicious pompano to king-sized tarpon, jacks and a variety of grouper. The city of Stuart sits dead-center in this expansive maze of fishing heaven, and makes the perfect launch point Capt. George Gozdz shows off a monfor learning these waters. ster St. Lucie River snook. Look for “The diversity in this area is 8- to 10-foot depths with good current something special,” explained Gonear structure to find the big ones, he zdz, “Two systems converge here, said. Photo courtesy of George Gozdz. the St. Lucie River and Indian River, and St. Lucie Inlet provides access for ocean pelagics like sailfish. Inshore, snook is the most popular target on a year-round basis. From December through March, you’ll find the best action up inside the St. Lucie River because the water is warmest there. The stretch from Rt. A1A (aka: 10 Cent Bridge) west into the north or south fork of the St. Lucie River is the prime winter snook area. I throw Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnows and Hydro Poppers in low light conditions and pitch pilchards once the sun gets up in the sky.” Generally speaking, tidal stage doesn’t matter much for these snook, as long as the water is moving. Look for heavy structure near 10-foot depths with good flow and you’ll eventually connect. “Keep in mind this isn’t finesse fishing,” advised Gozdz. “There’s no way to haul a big snook— they can top 40 inches in length—out of heavy structure with light lines. I use 80-lb. test Yo-Zuri Super Braid with an 80- to 100-lb. test Top Knot fluorocarbon leader.” If you are looking to stay overnight in Stuart, Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina (www.piratescoveresort.com; 772-287-2500) is a great choice with affordable rooms, wet slips and free launching around the corner at the Sandsprit Park. To fish with Gozdz, email: ggozdz@bellsouth.net.
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ovember is the month where just about anything can happen in the Gulf of Mexico off south Florida. Offshore water temperatures will be slowly getting cooler and the baitfish will start migrating south. Along with the bait, comes a multitude of species following right behind them. Kingfish, blackfin tuna and cobia are my favorite fish to target in the fall. This year we will have to travel a little deeper than usual due to the red tide problem. Typically, I like to fish the beach area and out to around 50 feet of water for pelagics, but this season I am anticipating the bait will be out a little deeper in cooler waters. The red tide in our area has been out to almost 45 feet of water, depending on which way the wind is blowing that day. You have to find clean water to find the fish in these conditions. Bottom fish are always plentiful in November, as well. The gag
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by Capt. Terry Fisher
s of the time of this writing, the quality of both ‘offshore’ A and ‘inshore’ fishing for the month of November is yet to be determined. Nonetheless, history and experience gives me
the confidence that all will be good. Water conditions have improved greatly and locating fish is getting easier. Admittedly, the last couple of months have kept me busy finding ‘displaced’ fish. Information provided by FWC, together with my experience and ‘time on the water’, allowed me to find different fishing grounds that provided most all of my clients, a good day on the water catching fish. The ‘jury is still out’ awaiting any positive or negative vibes that Hurricane Michael may have generated and produced, if any. I have a positive outlook for November fishing as our water conditions return to normal. Moreover, there has been very little fishing pressure since September and throughout most of October, due in part to extensive news reports regarding Red Tide and Algae Blooms. These months are normally regarded as ‘off-season’ months for any given year. It only stands to reason that with fewer boats and anglers on the water, less fishing
closed harvest on redfish and snook it does not prevent anglers from catching and releasing them unharmed. Most anglers enjoy the ‘hunt and catch’ more than the harvest and I applaud FWC for making the decision to withhold the harvest of certain species until they know the numbers and health status of each. My November suggestions for targeting fish by species are as follows: A) Look for redfish on an incoming tide around oyster beds, sand bars with oyster shell debris and under mangroves that hold the oyster clusters. This is the month that the big redfish should infiltrate tidal creeks, sandbars and ‘back-country’ locations in good numbers and sizes. This may be one’s best opportunity for a huge redfish! B) Look for snook on the incoming or outgoing tides under docks, along seawalls, around the points/tips of islands and sandbars as well as along and under the mangroves. C) Look for seatrout, pompano, permit and Spanish mackerel on grass flats just off the bars and in grasses from 4’ to 6’ of water. D) Look for mangrove snapper around the islands and mangroves (must use circle hooks when targeting these fish).
The Annual Ft. Myers Boat Show will be held on November 15-18, downtown on the Caloosahatchee River, in the heart of the ‘River District’. 1st Mate Vicki and I will share a booth with Coastal Angler Magazine, while showcasing some of our client’s picture(s), with their ‘fish of a lifetime’. pressure will provide ‘healing’ time for reefs, estuaries and We will be on hand to share stories, offer tips and answer any fish populations. More to the point and as stated earlier, my questions regarding boating and fishing. Additionally, I will charters have been successful with catching seatrout, mangrove be doing fishing seminars all 4 days, at the ‘Fishing Village’, snapper, snook, redfish, pompano and big permit inshore. I have illustrating my techniques restricted my offshore trips to and strategies, on locating focus ‘inshore’ to locate more and catching fish. I will areas that are holding fish. I be available to assist have reports that a number of with choosing the right fish are being caught on long equipment that will work ‘offshore’ runs and in water for you. depths of not less than 70 feet. However, more reef fish should start holding on structures This is Captain Terry Fisher of Fish Face Charters. Check out my website at closer to the outer islands on www.fishfacecharters.com for all services offered. Feel free to call me direct at Sanibel, Captiva and Cayo Costa in say 40 to 45 feet of water. or email fishfacecharters@yahoo.com. I am also available as Throughout November I am going to fish in areas or types of 239-357-6829 ‘Captain for Hire’ on your vessel (including boat club member vessels), by the areas that have proven productive for me over the last ten years, hour to assist with safety, navigation, fishing techniques and locations that will while mixing it up a bit by trying new locations on each charter. make most all your fishing adventures a success. More fishing reports may be My tackle and presentations, both live and artificial, will remain found at www.goboatingflorida.com under the section of ‘Fishing’. The reports are written on a bi-monthly basis and offer pictures of clients with their catches. unchanged from previous months. Even though FWC recently 2 FORT MYERS/ NOVEMBER 2018 | COASTALANGLERMAG.COM/FORT-MYERS/
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On the Fly by Capt. Mike Manis owards the end of last month, at T first light, it was noticeably breezy and cooler. Here, this began the
transition from late summer and fall into what could be considered a winter pattern. It’s not the winter we’ll see in the next three months; but it’s a change from the last couple months. Moreover, the cooler temperatures should help alleviate the red tide that is plaguing the coastline. Snook, seeking stable water temperatures, should be in full transition towards river and canal systems as well as backcountry creeks. A good cold front will really get them moving. As these conditions make bigger fish vulnerable, I’ll concentrate on smaller fish. More so than last month, I’ll move further into the backcountry up the harbor working the upper end of the West Wall and over towards the Myakka Cutoff. Too, I’ll begin exploring creek systems within
both the Myakka and Peace River, looking for those out of the way places that see minimal pressure. In addition to lower temperatures, we’ll begin to see some lower tides that could provide tailing redfish opportunities. If the water clears up, those that can pole a quiet skiff could do well on a low incoming tide. The east side of Pine Island Sound below Pineland Marina and the eastern shoreline below the Bascule Bridge in Matlacha are worth a look. Bay style boats that aren’t built for poling would be a good fit for Turtle Bay. It has some deep shorelines, several oyster bars, quite a few creek mouths and the outside bar can really turn on. With the cooler mornings, spotted sea trout should eat well. Here, find a combination of the cleanest water and the best turtle grass flats in two to four feet in Gasparilla or Pine Island Sound. I prefer a mixed bottom of sand and grass and like working sand hole edges. Essentially, during the cooler months, sight fishing gator trout has become one of my favorite ways to spend a day. Captain Michael Manis is a U.S.G.C. Licensed captain and has been teaching the sport of fly and light tackle angling since 2002. He lives in Punta Gorda, Florida and can be reached at www.puntagordaflycharters.com.
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up for the kids. Don’t forget the Marshmallows and Hot Dogs, each night your camp concierge comes to light your campfire to keep the camping party going. Now if that is not exactly what you are looking for I suggest trying out Ft. Desoto park for some of the best camping in Florida. Ft. Desoto is located on the West Coast of Florida in St. Pete. It is a 1136-acre park by Misty Wells rich in History and no shortage of waterfront campsites. You need to be sure to visit the Historic Forts that date back to the all is finally here, and temperatures are finally cooling off early 1800’s, Ft. Desoto was a perfect location for defending here in the Sunshine State, it’s time to get out that camping the West Coast of Florida. Ft. Desoto park offers Pier fishing, gear and sleep under the stars. November great Kayaking along the shores and from is one of the best months to go camping Island to Island and miles and miles of in Florida, temperatures are down and the amazing Bike trails. One thing I should bugs have somewhat started to disappear. warn you about is the Racoon’s they can There are so many Parks, Islands, Camp get pretty friendly when there is food in grounds and off the beaten path places to the campsite so be sure to lock up what pitch a tent it’s hard to decide where to go you don’t want carried off. Looking to get first. Depending on the level of camping you more primitive and move closer to nature I want to do there are places for primitive to suggest checking out Anclote Key Preserve Glamping all over the State. Let’s start with State Park, located offshore of Tarpon one of my favorites, Glamping, that means Springs. Travel back in time, unplug and Glamorous Camping. No, it is not an oxifeel like you are ship wrecked on a deserted moron, it really does exist. My favorite place to Glamp is the Island, if you don’t have a boat you can always take the Ferry. Westgate River Ranch located in Central Florida, about 2 hours You need to bring everything that you need, tent, water, food East of Tampa, FL. Picture a scene from “Out of Africa” white and the Island will provide plenty of adventure. Although most tents laden with real furniture, comfy mattress and a real air of these places are quite different the one thing they have in conditioner, did I mention a camping-butler brings you coffee common is you may need to confirm a reservation beforehand. and fresh cinnamon rolls in the morning? There is plenty to keep you busy at the Westgate River Ranch from cruising the waterways on an Airboat, riding the Ranch on Horseback, Skeet Misty Wells Host of “Let’s Take It Outside” TV, Radio & Video series featured by the Tampa Bay Times , Outdoor Pro –Writer & Adventure Guide. Founder of “A Shooting to getting down and dirty in the Swamp Buggy. On Reel Future” a non-profit organization devoted to knowledge, conservation & the Saturday night they feature a Ranch Rodeo complete with Bull passion of fishing to foster kids Statewide. www.Mistywells.com www.newmexico. Riding, Barrel Racing and the always entertaining Calf round org & www.acomabiggamehunts.com
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ello Fellow Anglers, November has once again rolled around. This is to me the month you start preparing for lots of family time. Yea with Thanksgiving and Christmas lurking over the horizon it helps us get focused on the most important things, spending time with family. This is the month that I like to start trolling for gag grouper as the water cools down they tend to move closer to shore. I have learned that a deep diving lure will attract these fish, and they will come up to attack a lure ten to fifteen feet if the water is clear. Some things I have learned is salt water is corrosive to stainless steel downrigger wire. Doing some research, the king fish guys use braided line as it is thinner and salt water has minimal effect on it. Thinner means less resistance so your weight stays down better, and while some wires hum, braid is pretty quiet. With a downrigger, you can run more than one line off the same weight, called stacking lines. This way you may fish the whole water column. While you are pulling these lures over some good bottom, you may find a cobia, black fin tuna, or amber jacks in search of a meal. Most of all, make sure you have your eyes glued to the fish finder. This is a great time to find a spot to go back later and bottom fish with some squid, sardines, and shrimp that will draw a quick bite if they are there. I like to do a drop with-out the anchor deployed first so if you don’t get slammed quickly you may want to look a little better as to find the best spot closest to your findings. Make a good mark and get the anchor ready for some fun. This is when you cut up some squid, sardines, and shrimp. Each angler uses a different bait to see what the fish want. There could be porgies, triggers, lanes, mangroves, red and gag grouper depending on how far offshore you travel. If you are in federal waters past the nine-mile mark, you may harvest ten mangrove snapper with a twelve inch minimum. If you plan to go out, make sure you know where you are and what the FWC regulations are. I like to take the family out to spend time with them on the water making memories and harvest some fish for a fish fry for the relatives. I know there are some of you out there that have family that come from out of town to visit. Feel free to make it a family annual treat to go fishing with Capt. Bart Marx and have fresh fish while they are visiting.
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into to the water was connected to this fish too?. I pulled about 200 yards of line in and could finally see my rod coming up to the boat. I got my Lucky Rod and Reel back and we ended up having a really good day out of the craziness that had occurred. Overall, we had lots of kingfish, a blackfin tuna and a cobia. Not a bad day of fishing. The stinker of the story is the winning kingfish was only 38lbs due to crazy weather conditions. We all by Capt. Tom Bailas know that the fish we lost was over 40 lbs, but we will get him November brings the largest kingfish tournament in the world to another day. We have the memories and a story to tell for years the West Coast of Florida. “King of the Beach” has a spring and to come. fall tournament every year. This is one of the most inexpensive Remember to always follow state and federal regulations. Be entry fees around with huge payouts and pays 25 places down courteous of other boaters and keep only what you can eat. and has several divisions to enter. We love to fish it every year with our friends and children. Here is a little story from a few years back. We all know that kingfish season is always normally in the time of year with high winds and rough seas. This particular year the day started out with 2 to 3 ft seas. The kingfish were biting immediately with the first lines we put out. My daughter Kali caught the first fish, about 20 lbs. It is our rule on my boat that ladies always go first for good luck. My wife, Trisha, Kali and her friend Allie all took turns on the fish that day. The bite was so amazing, but the weather was starting to become worse and down came the rain. The seas now turned to about 4-6 ft. We continue trolling live baits keeping our bow into the steady 20 knot winds against us. All of a sudden one of the baits gets slammed by a huge fish. This time it is Trisha’s turn on the rod. As she fights the kingfish for almost 30 minutes, I can finally see color and it is a stud!! After a few more short runs she has the huge kingfish just out of gaffing reachability. Charter fishing from Venice, FL is home to some of the best fishing anywhere! We all now can see the You can reach Capt. Tom at 941-587-2028 or at www.tntfishingchartersvenice. fish is fouled hooked in com or follow on FB @ tntchartersvenice - specializing in Family Friendly Fishing the shoulder and was Adventures. pulling away. I immediately loosened the drag and unfortunately, the hooked pulled out and the fish slowly swam off. I can’t begin to tell you the sickness in our stomachs that we all felt as that fish could of easily been the winning fish for sure. So as everyone is still in shock, I put the baits back out in hopes we would get another bite. It must have been only a minute and we got another screaming line running out. This time one of my buddies on the boat grabbed the rod over my shoulder from the rod holder and it slipped out of his hands as it is pouring rain. All I could think about was “there went my favorite lucky rod into the water”. Needless to say, I was not very happy at this moment in time, as we just lost a winning fish and now my favorite rod and reel. The boat went dead silent…. Seconds later the other rod on the far side of the boat went off. This time I yelled “I got it”. As I was reeling in this fish, it felt a little different and was pulling down. About five minutes later, we gaffed a nice-sized kingfish at the boat and brought it in. As I was taking the hook out, there was another line coming out of his mouth. I looked at Trisha and said “no way” that the same fish ate both of the baits we were trolling and that my lucky rod that flew
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Calusa Blueway Kayak Fishing Tournament on December 8th in beautiful Matlacha, FL. This is an unusual event as you are allowed to fish anywhere in Lee County and as many of you know, Lee County is a paddler’s paradise. Our shallow water fisheries are feed by deep cut passes and channels that are in turn lined with oyster beds and pot-holed grass flats, so all three target fish, snook, redfish and spotted seatrout can be found within a short paddle distance. This is a great event for novice and experienced anglers alike, as the entrance fee is very low compared to boat tournaments and the catch, photo, release rules are easy on the fish! Tournament fishing can be very competitive, but the kayak fishing community is very laid back, so the mandatory Captain’s Meeting is usually a fun evening of food and drinks followed by a reading of the rules. As I have fished both boat and kayak events, kayakers are far more inclined to discuss tactics, lures or bait choices (never locations) and are, in general, much more forthcoming with general suggestions for the new comers and especially to younger anglers who can partake in this event with an adult present! I encourage anyone with a fishing pole and a kayak to try this tournament, but there are a few things to consider. Do you have a spare fishing pole in your car/ truck in case of breakage? If the fishing is not panning out as planned, do you have a backup location you can move to in a hurry and are you prepared for unforeseen issues, i.e.; flat tire, construction traffic, dead camera battery, I think you get the idea. The Captain’s Meeting will go into the night, so don’t plan to go home and get your gear ready for the morning. All your line should be new with lures and leaders tied on and if you’re buying bait, call the day before so you’re not waiting for them to open only to find out they don’t have any! You could be on the water for a long time, so make sure you’re covered up; long sleeve SPF shirts and fast dry pants, a floppy hat to shield you from the sun. Pack snack food to keep your energy level up, freeze your water bottles, and take a moment or two to get out of your kayak to stretch and relax, remember this supposed to be fun. Do not miss weigh-in, (Keith), after all your planning and time fishing, plan for the time it takes to paddle back and drive if you’re across town. Proceeds from this event go to Candlelighters of Southwest Florida, whose mission it is to provide a network of support for families and their children who suffer from blood disorders and cancer. To register or find tournament information go online @2018calusabluewaykayakfishingtournament.evenbrite.com It’s A Wild World-Get Out There! Fishman Dan It’s a wild world-get out there! Fishman Dan, Gulf Coast Kayak, 4120 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha, FL 33993, (239) 283-1125
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Spearfishing Mahis
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pearfishing Mahis can be good for beginners as they are a perfect “starter fish” for anglers who want to give spearfishing a try. Most hook-and-line anglers are already experts at finding them, often looking for seaweed or floating debris. Whether you want to jump in because they are not biting, or you simply want to try something new, bluewater diving can be an exhilarating experience. When jumping on a weedline, you are treated to a beautiful sight of crystal blue water, bright orange Sargasso weed, and cute little jacks and sea creatures who will come check you out. It’s even more spectacular when you see the brightly colored mahi show up. They swim at the surface, so you don’t have to be an expert freediver to hunt them. They are not overly wary, if you don’t spook them. I always tell people, “pretend you are a log, and let them come to you.” Tips for spearfishing mahis is to use the right equipment. Even though you are at the surface, deeper water requires bluewater equipment with surface flotation in case you spear a big one and it decides to go down. Use flashers and chum to increase your chances of attracting them. Your local dive shop should be happy to advise you on the right set up. Move in a slow and relaxed way. Mahi are fast swimmers, reaching up to 55 mph, so if you do scare them, you will not catch them. Extend your speargun slowly and take careful aim. If they are close and not moving fast, aim for a headshot. If they are far, aim for a center mass. As most anglers know, once on a line, mahis are fast, flashy, and acrobatic. When speared, they sometimes make figureeight moves, rather than swimming straight away from you like most other fish. Do not let them circle or make loops around you – just swim away from them and keep tension on the line. Once a mahi is tired and ready to be subdued, hold it by the gills. Once you have mastered spearfishing mahis with a speargun, you can try using a polespear for an added challenge! Sheri Daye is a wold-record holder, host of Speargun Hunter, and producer of “The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo.” You can follow “Sheri Daye” and “the Blue wild”on Facebook and Instagram. FACEBOOK.COM/COASTALANGLERMAGAZINE | FT. MYERS/ | NOVEMBER 2018 | FORT MYERS 9
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The Great Calusa Blueway
by Mike Hammond
ith all the narrow and protected water along the Calusa W Blueway, this is a great location for anglers to try their hand at SUP fishing. Our first experience was my young son
fishing in the shallow waters just off Bunche Beach, with his inflatable Body Glove Performer, a paddle, PFD and fishing rod. He had just the bare essentials and it wasn’t long before I heard him yell “Come get me” as a nice pompano started towing him toward Fort Myers Beach. He was hooked. Since that first pompano, we have learned a lot from adapting kayaking fishing techniques, but mainly through trial and error. Any wide board with a few tie-downs can get you started. My son now uses a Body Glove Mariner iSUP. It is similar to his previous board but has attachment points for Railblaza rod holders and more tie-downs. Besides the easy storage, we like using the inflatable for a few reasons. It is comfortable, actually tougher than many hard boards, stable and quiet. Also, being able to hike into isolated areas with the board on your back helps put you on fish that rarely see anglers. I also like using the YOLO Hammerhead Explorer. It is a very tough board that is wide, but has a hull design that allows it to be fast and quiet. SUP’s that have the classic rounded surf nose can be very noisy when small waves hit it. It is difficult to be stealthy when a constant slap sound announces your presence. We have added a few other pieces of gear. There are low profile tackle boxes on the market. Combine one with the MTI Adventurewear PFD that has multiple pockets and we have more than enough places to store tackle. I started with the old milk crate and homemade rod holders. It was easy to throw a small anchor, tackle bins and other gear in and make it work. But then I saw how comfortable my friend looked sitting on his cooler with attached rod holders and decided it would make a good Father’s Day present. Another piece of equipment we purchased is a short rod made for Estero River Outfitters to accommodate their kayak anglers. It is perfect for fishing in or around the mangroves. On a SUP, you can get into some really tight places. A short rod is perfect for making cramped casts. There is a lot more gear out there you can buy or just keep it simple. Either way, standing on a board and getting dragged across the water by a nice fish is a feeling you won’t soon forget. SUP anglers will have an opportunity to win a Body Glove Mariner iSUP at the 15 Annual Calusa Blueway Fishing Tournament. A second Mariner will be placed in the tournament’s raffle.
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ctober started out messy in the Naples area. Plagued with Brown Tide (a non HAB diatom bloom), the waters became a desert from low dissolved oxygen levels and poor visibility. With the help of the King tide and passing Hurricane Michael, mother nature has reset herself gifting us with a fantastic Fall bite. Off the beaches, droves of Spanish sardines have been pushing south creating catch rates of over 200 fish in a half day trip. This is a great time to introduce young aspiring anglers to fishing. The mixed bag of countless ladyfish, Spanish mackerel and Jack crevalle will provide quick hook-ups with little down time, building their confidence and sharpening their skills. This also provides a great opportunity to get into fly fishing. The poor-man’s tarpon (A.K.A.) ladyfish, is a blast to catch on fly rod. I personally prefer a 5wt set up with a light-colored baitfish imitator. Strip long and fast with a very quick pause between-give ‘em a tease. Once hooked, the ladyfish will jump and dance across the water giving the angler a great aerial display. Did I mention they make great bait? So, stock a few in your live wells for your return trip back in-shore. The beaches have also been producing nice flounder and snook. Fishing jigs or live baitfish on the bottom from the shoreline to the first sandbar are sure to bend the rod. Moving into the backwaters, our redfish bite has been HOT! We have caught many reds both on natural and artificial bait. Remember those ladyfish I told you to save? Let’s break one out. Tie on a ½ oz jighead and cut the ladyfish into 2in thick chunks. Find a nice mangrove point and skip it as far under the limbs as you dare. If sight-fishing is your style, the cleaner water of high tide will be your time. Look for the reds pushing up on the flats with the incoming tide and holding in the deeper troughs in the ebb tide. A suspending jerk-bait placed softly ahead of a cruising bull will find you that rush you are seeking. Had your fill on redfish? Let’s switch gears one last time. Break out the heavy rods and open that live well. Hook a Ladyfish through the nose with a 6/0 circle hook and send it to the bottom around your favorite docks and wait for the heart stopping thump of Snookosaurus. These dinosaurs will truly test your skills and equipment on a dime. Special thanks to Christopher Audit and all the sponsors for coordinating the South West Fall Open fishing tournament benefiting the Humane Society of Naples. The weigh-in was held at Tavern on the Bay, an outstanding venue, great atmosphere and casual dining. Congratulations to Joey Benko, Steve Lloyd and Thad Rhodes. These top anglers not only took first place but swept the Calcutta as well. In a true show of class, they donated all their winnings from the Calcutta to the Humane Society.
Capt. Brian Boxx is the owner/operator of Reel Salty Endeavours, a proud veteran owned and operated charter service. If you, your family, or guests are looking to get out on the water, contact him through his website, https://www.reelsaltyendeavours.com/contact-us/, Facebook at Reel Salty Endeavours, or call 904-866-5050. FACEBOOK.COM/COASTALANGLERMAGAZINE | FT. MYERS/ | NOVEMBER 2018 | FORT MYERS 15
Charlotte County Cultural Center ome celebrate Thanksgiving with friends! The Cultural C Center of Charlotte County will be having their annual Thanksgiving dinner on November 22, 2018. This year’s
traditional Thanksgiving feast will include oven roasted turkey, brown sugar-maple glazed ham, bread dressing with a twist of fresh herbs, garlic red skin mashed potatoes, green bean and mushroom casserole, baked macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, warm dinner rolls, butternut squash soup, Caesar salad and your choice of apple or pumpkin pie. Tickets are $17 for adults in advance and $10 for children ten and under. Tickets purchased at the door will be $19. Purchase your tickets online at www.theculturalcenter.com or in person at the Cultural Center Information Desk or Box Office, both of which are located at 2280 Aaron Street in Port Charlotte. For more information or to place purchase tickets over the phone, please call 941-625-4175. The Place That Friendship Built. For over fifty-five years, the Cultural Center has been the catalyst to building educational and enrichment activities to help enjoy the company of those who share interests. With over 12,000 happenings for the young and young at heart, we are a 501c3 organization that caters to all.
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ell, with fall in full swing hopefully we will get a little W relief from this heat. The rains have started to subside with the exception of some passing storms. The cooling water
temperatures and shorter days will have some of our fish on the move. One of the main species will be snook. Of all of our game fish, these guys are more effected by the water temp changes. This does not mean that the fishery will be poor, it just means you have to change your approach. Late fall is one of my favorite times of year for big fish. Some of the places that will be holding fish will be some of your deeper creeks. Also, with the lower amounts of rainfall, the saltwater will start pushing up the rivers. Residential canals will also see a large number of fishing taking up residence. The flats will still be holding good numbers of fish and I recommend focusing on areas that have deep-water access. The cooler water will start to get our bigger speckled trout schooling up. During the warmer months the bigger trout seem to be more scattered. This is the time of year you can locate larger schools of bigger fish. If artificial fishing is your type of fishing, this is the time of year for you. Early in the morning the top water bite can be very good and big trout can be aggressive on a strike. As the sun gets up higher, try switching to soft plastics. The color of water plays a big part in what colors I chose to throw. If I’m fishing darker stained water, I throw a darker color. Cleaner more clear water, I’m using a lighter color. If the weather conditions will allow you, try drifting. This allows you
to cover a large area of water. Probably one of the most overlooked fish will be migrating down south this time of year. Spanish mackerel, in my opinion, are a great game fish and you can normally find them in large schools. Normally these guys are pretty easy to find. One of the most effective is looking for birds. A school of feeding macks will have plenty of terns and gulls trying to get the scraps. Trolling is also an effective way of catching these guys. Smaller spoons work very well, just remember to use a small piece of wire. One more thing, bring a deck brush, your boat will be a mess! I hope these few things will help you to keep the rods bent this fall.
If you would like to experience some of Southwest Florida’s finest fishing, give us a call, 941-916-5769 or send an email to capt.dstephens@comcast.net. All of our charters are private and customized to fit you and your party’s needs. Capt. Dave Stephens, www.backbayxtremes.com
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46th Ft. Myers Boat Show Downtown Fort Myers makes a splash with the 46th anniversary of the Ft. Myers Boat Show on the Caloosahatchee, in the heart of the “River District.” Southwest Florida’s Premier Boating Showcase, is set for Nov. 15th-18th, 2018 running Thursday through Sunday. With a booming marine industry along with development of the beautiful new Luminary Hotel and refurbishment of the Harborside Event Center, the show’s redesigned and expanded layout features more boats, products, and services than ever. “The city of Ft. Myers and Mainsail Development have worked with us to minimize the impact of construction, and I am really pleased with the result,” says show manager John Good. The show’s entrance has shifted to the west end of Centennial Park as show goers enter at First St. & Carson St. (next to Joe’s Crab Shack). Displays stretch along the river from Centennial Park through Downtown to the City Yacht Basin. The boat show is very consumer and family friendly with plenty of parking in the large grass lot at First St. & Altamont Ave. (next to Publix.), with a free shuttle directly to the show entrance. With such a diverse boating market in Southwest Florida, you will find a variety of boat types on display including jet skis, skiffs, bay boats, flats boats, center consoles, pontoon boats, deck boats, cruising boats, sport fishers, and more. “With additional displays on the west side of Centennial Park, there is space to accommodate even more exhibits on land and we are adding floating docks for additional boats in-water,” says show manager John Good. The City Yacht Basin, filled with impressive floating dock displays, creates the perfect environment for boaters to board a wide array of boats and
get a feel for the boat on the water. In today’s world, many items are purchased on the internet, but boats remain a “Feel & Touch” type of product. With all the major dealers in Southwest Florida on hand, the show provides a prime opportunity to compare many models and boats in one area. Local dealers invest a great amount of money and effort in their show displays and are looking to make competitive deals on site at the Ft. Myers Boat Show. In addition to boats, you will find the largest display of accessory items and marine services of any Boat Show on Florida’s west coast including electronic equipment, motors, boat lifts, docks, clothing, marine art, and a large assortments of fishing products. Fishin’ Frank and his crew return to this year’s show with an expanded “Fishin’ Frank’s Fishin Village” under the Heitman Bridge. Highlights include tackle displays with factory representatives on hand, a seminar area with local charter captains, show specials with factory pricing, and Frank’s popular fishing simulator giving guests a chance to catch anything from a Largemouth Bass to a Marlin. The Fort Myers Boat Show runs Thursday, Nov. 15th through Sunday, Nov. 18th. Hours are Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $12 per person, and children younger than 16 are free with a paid adult admission. Parking is just $5 in the grass lot at First St. & Altamont Ave. (next to Publix) and includes a short trolley ride to the entrance. Pets are not allowed at the show, the only pets we can allow are guide dogs or other licensed working dogs. Why wait in line- save time and money, buy online? Visit www. goboatingflorida.com to purchase your tickets today. Online tickets will be available at a reduced price of $10/ticket up through Saturday, Nov. 10th. For more information about the Fort Myers Boat Show, visit www.goboatingflorida.com
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The Best Angler Photos From Southwest Florida!
David & Damarion caught some nice largemouth bass in Cape Coral, 12”, 12”, 14”. Nice job boys!
Thaddeus Herzer w/ a 29” snook caught from the Naples Pier.
Brian Sisco, 36” snook caught sight fishing at Barefoot Beach w/ a chunk of ladyfish.
Bob Bennett caught & released this 34” snook in 10,000 Islands on a jig head in Sept. 2018.
Brittani Azzolini w/ a nice 33” cobia in Charlotte Harbor!
Artist Dale Werner caught this big bluefish in Estero Bay w/ Capt. Barry Nichols Charters.
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t took me awhile to realize it. Early in my career, my goal was to fish for as many different species as possible in freshwater and salt. That meant traveling from the Arctic (Alaska, Greenland and Iceland) to the tip of South America (Chile and Argentina) and everywhere in between. Travel also took me to Europe and Africa. I fished Scotland for salmon, the Cuanza River in Angola for husky tarpon, and interior waters in central Africa for tigerfish. Add to that probing the Amazon and its tributaries for peacock bass and other species. My passion for travel took me to countless countries in pursuit of various species. Sometimes, I would be one of very few Americans who fished remote waters in one land or another. And, it should be noted that I visited all 50 states and fished in many of them for a wide variety of species. When I started in the outdoor business, the late Joe Brooks told me to fish for as many species as possible everywhere in the world. I took his advice. As the years rolled by, people began to ask where my favorite place to fish was. Coming up with an answer wasn’t easy. After considerable thought and deliberation, I decided that if I had to fish only one place, my choice would be Miami, Fla. Let me tell you why. It’s easy to reach by plane, car or train. You can stay in a five star hotel (if that’s your choice) rather than some broken-down cabin in the wilderness. And you also have an incredible choice of restaurants. Biscayne Bay lies at Miami’s doorstep. Among dozens of species, you can focus on bonefish, permit and tarpon on the shallow flats. Government Cut is the main shipping channel leading from the bay to the Atlantic. Just a few miles offshore, the Gulf Stream flows northward carrying warm water that attracts many species of fish. I should point out that right inside the cut you can catch snook and other denizens. Sailfish are a prime target along the Gulf Stream, with an occasional blue marlin surprising anglers. There are also swordfish. Dolphin are plentiful along with tuna, wahoo, kingfish, bonito and many other species. A coral reef plus various submerged wrecks provide a home
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