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he rising sun revealed unaddressed devastation as Capt. Randy Cnota backed his 22-foot Pathfinder down the ramp at Tyndall Airforce Base. Less than a year after Hurricane Michael rocked the Florida Panhandle, we launched near the heart of the destruction. Just east of Panama City and a short drive from the catastrophe that unfolded at Mexico Beach, this slice of the Panhandle is a community doggedly enduring the slow process of rebuilding. The bright boards of new framing show progress in neighborhoods of single-story homes. Blue-tarped roofs, shredded metal buildings and acres of tall pines snapped like so many twigs are reminders of just how far there is to go. At the docks, bare wood pilings and concrete footings are left from what was a bustling little marina before the storm surge. But the fish don’t care. And with an eager 8-year-old angler perched on the leaning post, Capt. Randy pointed us toward the open Gulf of Mexico. This was early July, during the Gulf red snapper season, and Capt. Randy’s numbers would take us a few miles out to some hard-bottom that promised big snapper. But first we had to catch bait, which was plentiful in the form of Spanish sardines balled up around the markers just outside the pass from St. Andrews Bay. The 8-year-old would have spent all day catching sardines on a Sabiki rig, but shortly we left the other boats jockeying for position at the marker. We had our bait, and Capt. Randy now had an idea of how the boy would handle his first fishing trip on the open ocean. The kid emitted enthusiasm, and it’s a good thing we didn’t make a several hour run. The waiting would have driven him mad. Bigger boats out of Panama City can comfortably take anglers dozens of miles out to deeper water, quick limits and huge fish, but this nearshore trip was more our speed. Less than 10 miles from the coast, and even inside the 9-mile state waters, there are wrecks, reefs and hard bottom in the 100-foot depths that offer plentiful bottomfish as well as shots at some big pelagics. Within minutes at our first drop, the boy was hooked up with a big bonito, and Capt. Randy was steering with one hand, while holding the butt of the rod with the other. The kid had a death grip on the handle and cranked with all his might. “You’re gonna have to come over here and make sure this rod doesn’t get pulled out!” Randy barked at me with both hands full. But I couldn’t. On the other side of the boat, I was pumping and grunting on what turned out to be a stud red snapper. Somehow, both

fish made it onto the deck, and Randy went right back to work feeding out a freelined sardine from the stern. “Where there’s Bonnies, there’s kings,” he called the shot. Shortly thereafter, he handed me a rod with line ripping off the spool. I came up tight on a good king mackerel. It was one of three kingfish we had on that morning, but it was the only one that made it in the boat. Through the morning, the fish kept us continuously busy. We caught more red snapper than we could keep track of as well as gag and red grouper. Capt. Randy was great with the kid. Seeing the big bottom rigs were too much for an 8-year-old, Randy tied up a chicken rig on a lighter rod, showed the boy how to bait and fish it and then set him loose. Although the beeliners we were hoping for didn’t show up, the boy had a field day hauling snapper and triggerfish off the bottom. He was particularly proud of an FWC-tagged trigger he caught. “Part of the fun is you never know what you’re going to catch when you’re out here,” said Randy as he unhooked a 2-foot-long smoothback pufferfish. The whole time out, we kept eyes peeled for weeds and surface activity that might belie the presence of mahi-mahi or cobia. In the week before our trip, Randy managed to put clients on a sailfish and a big blackfin tuna. Although we didn’t encounter these species, we did watch in awe as two 10-foot tiger sharks circled uncomfortably close to the boat. We went home with a cooler full of fish. But more importantly, while those meaty chunks of snapper sizzled in hot oil, the boy regaled his grandparents with stories of the trip. His first time was an experience he will never forget. Snapper seasons may be over along the Gulf Coast, but if you find yourself hankering for a good fishing trip that’s fun and easy, consider hiring a captain out of the Panama City area. Capt. Randy said fall brings better opportunities for sailfish and tuna nearshore, and with his smaller boat, he is also well equipped to fish inshore. The fall redfish and trout bite can be off the charts. These hurricane-battered communities remain in recovery, but the fish, beaches and visitor ammenities are still there. Go spend some time at Panama City and eastward along The Forgotten Coast. You’ll be glad you did, because the fishing is pretty spectacular. Capt. Randy Cnota is co-publisher of the Panama City/Forgotten Coast edition of Coastal Angler Magazine and owner of C-Note Charters. Check him out online at www.cnotecharters.com or call 229-834-7880.

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hy do people feel the need to head to remote destinations a million miles from nowhere to fish? Some of the best fishing opportunities exist right under our noses, and many times they are very close to major metropolitan areas. The Grand River is just such a place. Michigan’s largest river runs through the heart of the state’s second largest city, Grand Rapids, and offers great fishing through its 252-mile run from rural headwaters in Hillsdale County down to Lake Michigan. Downtown Grand Rapids: Home to more than 37 craft breweries, Grand Rapids is Beer City. But there is another side of Grand Rapids that few know about. It offers the

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t may seem logical, but it’s not always right. My favorite example is George Westinghouse, the man who invented the air brake for oversized vehicles. Researchers relied on logical thinking and experimented continuously on using air to apply the brake. It didn’t work. Westinghouse took an opposite approach and used the air to hold the brake off the drum until the driver stepped on the brake pedal and released the air. The common approach to understanding fish behavior lies in applying human values with the assumption that a fish’s brain has the capacity to reason. Just because a particular lure looks good to us does not mean it’s a fish’s favorite, too. Few of us can boast even the slightest knowledge of the release that triggers a fish into striking or simply passing up an offering. And, we probably wouldn’t recognize it if we saw it. Repeated observations hold the key to helping us focus our efforts on techniques that have worked in the past. As an example, fish have an amazing alertness to movement. It can cause them to flee a situation or take advantage of it and feed. The same applies to underwater sound. Low frequency vibrations such as those that indicate a fish is in distress usually cause predators to investigate with the hope of finding food. The more natural a bait or lure appears to a fish, the greater the chance a strike will occur. When you can see your quarry

and observe hesitation of any type, assume that something in your offering appears unnatural. Fish may be curious, but they are seldom in the habit of wasting energy to pursue something needlessly. Many species have the ability to measure energy expended in chasing food against the value received. Because fish are creatures of habit, they tend to do the same things over and over. That’s why captains and guides boast the ability to find fish. The quarry may hold in one spot with uncanny precision day after day, month after month, and year after year. If that fish is caught or leaves for any reason, another will take its place. Those fish that work a tide follow the same pattern daily. Even offshore skippers understand reliable patterns that fish follow and troll the waters where their quarry should be. For some unknown reason, fish tend to hold at the same depth over a wide area. If another angler can tell you the depth where he found fish, you don’t need to know the precise spot. Keep in mind that water temperature can play a role. Each species has its upper and lower limits. As water temperature drops, fish tend to swim slower and chase an offering for shorter distances. Figuring out what motivates a fish to strike a bait or lure becomes a continuous challenge for leading anglers as well as the scientific community. The important thing to remember is that fish do not think like humans. Their basic approach is simple, yet it is not always easy to detect. The more you observe fish behavior and understand that it follows patterns and procedures established a long time ago, the more successful you are going to be.

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ate summer and early fall absolutely scream for a frog. With big bass holed up in thick vegetation, working a frog across grass mats can lead to some of the most explosive strikes in fishing. I always look forward to the frog pattern setting up around this time of year. This year should be especially sweet because of the reemergence of Alabama’s Lake Guntersville as one of the best bass fisheries in the nation. This Tennessee River impoundment is frog fishing heaven. Over the last decade the Guntersville bass fishery saw a bit of a decline. But the “Big G” has come back in a big way. Bassmaster ranked Guntersville the No. 2 fishery in the nation in this year’s “100 Best Bass Lakes” listings. It is fishing lights-out, with five-fish tournament sacks regularly approaching and surpassing 30 pounds. I just came off a top-10 finish in the June Elite Series event on Guntersville. Some fish came off frogs, but the best patterns I found were deep cranking and worms. You can bet the frog bite will ramp up soon, though. No matter where you fish, the key to topwater frog fishing is reading the grass. To really dial in a pattern, you need to observe what’s happening on the lake. At Guntersville, the two prominent grass types are hydrilla and milfoil. There are other types, but these are the two you will encounter

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An American Hero Strong, Intuitive and Handsome For towing boats and hauling rods and tackle, pickup trucks are the preferred vehicle for serious anglers. The functionality of today’s trucks makes them more than just boat-haulers, though, and any angler in the market for a truck would do well to take a long hard look at GMC’s new Sierra models. They’ve got the power and torque to pull boats with ease, and a long list of innovative features makes them a perfect fishing and boating accessory. In search of our next corporate vehicle, Coastal Angler Magazine took a week-long test drive of a 2019 GMC Sierra AT4. This Next Generation Sierra is a full-sized truck specially equipped for off-road applications. At first glance, it has a sophisticated yet aggressive look that adds a touch of class to what is a hard-core truck at heart.

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As anglers, we’re looking for a vehicle to take us through mud and sand and over rocky trails to out-of-the-way places. With the extra ground clearance of a 2-inch factory lift, shocks and suspension tuned to off-road Ben Martin terrain as well as highEditor in Chief and low-range four-wheel Coastal Angler/Angler Magazine drive, the Sierra AT4 handled everything we threw at it without a problem. The locking rear differential might come in handy for loose sand, deep mud or mucky boat ramps, and extensive skid-plate coverage provides ample protection for the undercarriage.

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Of course, wherever we go, our boat goes with us. Coastal Angler’s 26-foot tournament vessel weighs 7,100 pounds— which we thought was a pretty big boat—but it’s well below the Sierra’s 9,400-pound towing capacity. A newly available 6.2L V8 provides an impressive 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Our boat felt like we were pulling nothing, which is exactly what we’re looking for. In acceleration or cold start on an incline, as is experienced when pulling a boat out of the water, the Sierra displayed truly awesome power. And it does it with technologically advanced Dynamic Fuel Management and smooth 10-speed transmission that deliver a very respectable 20 miles per gallon highway. Our test showed a higher rate of closer to 25 miles per gallon highway.

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In addition to power, new Sierras offer advanced capabilities for those towing trailers. GMC’s ProGrade Trailering System goes way beyond the basic trailering package. • Sierra’s Rear Vision Camera incorporates guidance lines for the truck, and it also has a Hitch View mode to zoom in on the hitch for precision maneuvering. • After backing up to the hitch, Sierra automatically applies the parking brake when shifted into park, preventing further movement. • A tailgate lamp shines directly on the receiver hitch area. • Drivers can program trailer brake level settings to specific trailer profiles. Any boater will see the value in these handy features, and Sierra pulls the whole towing experience together with a new Trailering App, which is accessed through a thoughtfully designed infotainment system. The app monitors safety concerns such as tire pressure and trailer lights from the cab. It also provides a pre-departure checklist and extends anti-theft capabilities to protect the trailer as well as the truck. Other towing features of the 2019 Sierra include Tow/Haul Mode, Trailer Sway Control and Automatic Grade Braking. An available Trailering Camera Package integrates rear-fac-

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The comfort afforded by the interior of the Sierra is comparable to a luxury sedan. With the Sierra AT4’s best-in-class crew cab front head and leg room, a 10-hour drive chasing the Gulf tarpon migration is like time spent in the easy chair. Sierra’s interior finishes are stylish and comfortable, and they’re also functional with clever built-in storage spaces for gear and all-weather floor liners for easy clean-up. The rear vents and added rear leg room were certainly appreciated by our fishing buddies. Equipped with available technology such as a first-in-class multicolor Heads-Up-Display, Rear Camera Mirror, HD Surround Vision and an 8-inch Digital Driver Information Center, the Sierra cab is technologically useful and plush, while retaining the toughness and functionality anglers are looking for.

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Ever tossed a 14-pound fluke anchor in the cargo box? We have—a few times—and it does a number on the finish. Add in a little Florida salt air, and it’s a recipe for rust with a standard steel cargo box. Sierra solved this problem with a new carbon fiber box that offers best-in-class dent, scratch and corrosion resistance. Sierra’s CarbonPro box is tough as nails, and it signals the end of expensive bed liners and coatings for Sierra owners.

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Tailgates are tailgates, right? Wrong! The new MultiPro tailgate on the 2019 Sierra is so much more than a seat to enjoy a cold beverage. GMC designers transformed the tailgate into an amazingly functional piece of equipment. With a smaller second gate nested within the primary conventional gate, the MultiPro tailgate features six different functions and positions. The primary tailgate is equipped with a torsion spring and damper for smooth, easy raising and lowering. It can be operated with release buttons on the tailgate and on the instrument panel, as well as remotely with the key fob. And that’s just the beginning. The MultiPro can be manipulated to serve as a vertical load stop to extend your bed when the primary gate is down. This is perfect for hauling longer items like kayaks. The inner gate can be lowered to ease access to the cargo box and it can also serve as 48-inchwide step or seat that’s rated for 375 pounds. There’s a hand grab that folds out of the cargo box to make getting in and out of the truck effortless. Finally, and this is infinitely useful for pre-tying rigs or tying flies by the water, the inner gate can be used as a standing-height work surface with a built-in 120-volt electric outlet. This tailgate is super cool. You need to see it to understand the multitude of situations when it could come in handy. For more information on the GMC Sierra AT4 go to GMC.com.

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The Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway Organization began as a Community Action Group in March 2009 in partnership with the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce with the express purpose of improving the southern entrance to Sumter County, therefore enhancing the visitor experience to the National Cemetary. The Veteran’s Memorial Hwy was designated soon afterwards, and pursuit of a Florida Scenic Hwy designation began. A Corridor Advocacy Group (CAG) began meeting with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Five Scenic Highways Coordinator in order to pursue the “scenic” classification for a series of roads within Sumter County that encompass the communities of Webster, Bushnell, Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee, Carlson, Rutland and the surrounding areas. The roads that comprise the 62-mile Byway traverse rural communities, pastoral farmlands, cattle ranches, parklands, lush hardwood hammock, and floodplain forests within the Withlacoochee River Watershed. The corridor highlights the scenic view and rich heritage of Sumter County through byway travel. Attractions along the Byway include the General James Van Fleet Trail State Park, Richloam Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, Florida National Cemetary, Lake Panasoffkee, Withlacoochee River and the Half Moon Wildlife Management Area. The Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway Organization is a grass roots organization committed to altering their vision for the byway based on a multi-year work plan. The SSHBO consists of volunteers who are passionate about the heritage, traditions, recreational and scenic resources fo their community. They work with their partners to showcase these resources, educate the community and advocate for community-based decision making that protects and enhances these resources. Find out how to partner, be a sponsor, or donate at www.sumterbyway.com.

July has been hot but we have hat plenty of rain too. The water levels are high but we are still catching our share of Bluegill and Bass.The Bream and Bluegill continue to be biting on crickets and worms. The Bass have been doing well on pop-n Images and tiny torpedos or really most anything on top. Artificial worm fishing has been producing well too. Early morning is usually when the best Bass bite is but after the rain storms in the evening is a good time as well . August will be hot but the water is up and the fish don’t mind so lets get after them. The normal Summer patterns of fishing should continue on. Submitted By: Jim Veal Jr. Pana Vista Lodge • Lake Panasoffkee, Fl. 352-793-2061

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BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Besides having the saltwater Gulf right out our west door, and the Atlantic right out our east window, guess what we have right in our living room? Some of Florida’s most beautiful lakes and rivers for freshwater fishing! Everyone knows that Florida is the sport fishing capital of the world. More I.G.F.A. records have been set here than anywhere on From the Brookesville Spring Hill, FL area. the planet, and the Nature Coast L-R- Mark & Patty Pennington. Becky & Bill Vonado, were blessed with perfect is right in the hub of it all! conditions an got-er-done with Capt. Rick With the historic Withla- Burns out of Homosassa. coochee river and the pristine, gin clear Rainbow River; the freshwater fishing can be adventurous and profitable. From Bass, to Black Crappie, or “Specks” as the natives call them, to Catfish, and Bluegill. The hook setting can be quite memorable. Our Tsala-Apopka chain of lakes in Citrus County includes Hernando, Croft, Van Ness, Hendersons, Spiveys, and Floral City pools. Did I mention Rousseau? You get the idea. The moss filled oaks, cedars, magnolias and cypress trees, lining the shores are beautiful to take in, while fishing for your favorite species. Shutter clickers could surely keep busy at any point and time by spotting gators, many various birds, including bald eagles, hog, turkey, deer, otters and other wildlife to capture on film. For salt, freshwater fishing and boating enjoyment the possibilities are endless! Thanks in part to the good water quality, food source, and conservation. However, we also offer brackish fishing on the beautiful spring fed Crystal, Homosassa and Chassahowitzka rivers. You have a chance to catch a Snook or Redfish on one cast, and then a Bass on the next. You never know. And these three beautiful rivers will give quick access to

the bountiful Gulf of Mexico that would definitely fill an angler or outdoor enthusiasts needs. From our popular resident homeboy species like Spotted Sea Trout, Redfish and Grouper, to our pelagic migratory fish such as Cobia, Tarpon, Kingfish and Spanish Mackerel. Which by the way, the Homosassa area holds the state record for the Joshua Vonado, Capt Rick and Drue tasty SheepsHead species caught Brooks were some die hard serious on conventional tackle, and the scallopers. world record tarpon caught with a fly rod. You could literally compass out a 30-mile radius from anywhere in the county, fish everyday for a year, and never see the same spot of water twice. Fresh or saltwater, there’s plenty of action and variety to keep an angler’s rod bent in the Nature Coast. Plus, don’t forget what Citrus County is almost exclusive for in the state; one of the last locations where you can still swim with the West Indian Manatee which makes our spring fed rivers their home in the Winter. Also, this area is only 1 of about 3 places left in the state where you can snorkel and harvest the tasty bay Scallop from July 1st to Sept 10th. We truly do have, “the best of both worlds”. I say it all the time; we live in the best place in the world for angling, boating and outdoor variety. Where else can you do these 365 days a year? Welcome to the beautiful part of Florida we call the “Nature Coast”. Angling heaven! Get out there and enjoy some time on the water! Submitted By: Capt. Rick Burns Reel Burns Charters Homosassafishingguide.com www.reelburns.com 352-201-6111

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In case you may not have gotten sothe notice about the weather here in Central Florida, it’s mighty dang hot! Thankfully, the early morning bass fishing bite is equally as hot. It is simply a matter of getting out early and “listening” to the fish which brings me to something new we offer this year; we now have early-bird 2.5 hour trips at a discounted rate on lakes all around Winter Haven. This allows people to get out and enjoy the incredible bass fishing that we are world famous for and still get back to the hotel or condo mid-morning and make it to the parks, beaches, or anything else the family wants to do for the rest of the day. I was hesitant to offer this at first, but its popularity Kids enjoying another awesome is growing quickly, so we’re running morning fishing in Winter Haven with it. Starting with the Winter Haven South Chain and many of the smaller lakes around town, our approach each day depends upon the moon phase and nighttime weather conditions. A new moon and/or cloudy skies equal an excellent early morning topwater bite and conversely a clear full moon means fishing deeper and slower. For either situation, you’ll rarely find me fishing shallower than 14’-16’ on most lakes and many times I’ll be out in 20’-30’ throwing a Pop-R. Having a handful of baits to cover all your bases is easy and you don’t need 38 rods on the deck to accomplish this feat. If you have a Pop-R, fluke, 3”-4” 1/4oz swimbait or grub (does anyone besides me fish these anymore?!), and a deep diving jerkbait or crankbait you’re all set for action. I always prefer natural lighter colors in the spring-fed

lakes with good visibility, whites/pearls, watermelon reds, smoke, and I carry chartreuse for an overcast low-light morning. You can look at the solunar calendars or go out and check the pool deck at 0300 if you like, but you’ll know what the fish are doing just looking out from the ramp when you launch. Moving over to Guy Harvey Outpost’s Camp Mack on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes we’re facing a whole different world. Out here in Olde World Florida, I like starting offshore over scattered shell beds with hydrilla or eel grass nearby. Ninety-nine percent of the time I’m starting with topwaters but carry a couple totally different options. I have a bigger black & gold Spook and a regular white Pop-R and will mix it up until I know the fish are chasing shad or shiners, and sometimes it’s a mix and both work equally well. Get your black & blue flipping baits ready for the pads and grass once the sun gets up higher after 0930-1000. You can also get fishing report updates on WPCV 97 Country every Thursday evening with Capt. Scott & Grant Starr. Submitted By: Capt. Scotty Taylor TMC Guide Services, llc • 855-354-8433 Scott@TMCGuideService.com • TMCGuideService.com Capt. Scott is the official guide for VisitCentralFlorida.org & Guy Harvey Camp Mack Lodge, Marina & RV Resort

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As the fishing buddies walked out of the Coffee, Bait -n- Beer convenience store, Charles held his coffee out to Cecil, “Carry this for me.” Cecil shifted his large Styrofoam cup and bag of breakfast breads, then accepted Charles’s cup. “Ok, but you drive.” Settled in the passenger seat of his new truck, Cecil said, “I want to learn to cast a fly rod. But O’Byrne is the author of when the wind blows, like today…” He slowly shook The Beautiful Addiction his head and blew a cooling breath across the dark surface of his coffee. “It’s been so long, and I still can’t get my line to pop out there.” “Quit whinin’.” The bigger man steered onto a long, two lane road leading to the water. “I can show you how to cast good as me.” He pulled the truck to a stop. “Moving a rod is the same as moving this truck; speed up and stop.” Like a professor lecturing on his own text, Charles continued, “Most Accelerate the cast beginners start too slowly.” He crept the truck forward with gentle pressure on the accelerator. “But, a slow-moving tip never gets the line behind the caster.” Then he stopped the truck and took a deep sip from his coffee. “Other casters start way too quickly.” He put his coffee in the cup holder, then shoved the accelerator. The engine roared. The tires bit the road. The truck started so quickly that sugary black coffee spewed out of Cecil’s cup and onto his expensive fishing shirt. Charles took his foot off the gas and looked over at the spreading stain. “That’s bad.” As the truck slowed its progress, he continued, “The cast should get faster and faster. You gotta accelerate the rod tip smoothly.” In a higher-pitched voice, Cecil said, “Pleeease don’t do that again.” Like a cheater avoiding punishment, Charles said, “I won’t. Hey, this is better’n how I learned.” Then, “Accelerate the tip.” He took a quick sip of his coffee, then put it back in the cup holder. Then he accelerated the truck at a steady rate that pulled both men backward in their seats. Continuing to accelerate Cecil’s powerful truck, he put both hands on the wheel talking faster and louder, “So the cast begins smoothly and accelerates.” What is he doing with my truck? Cecil worried. With more speed in his voice, Charles continued, “After you accelerate the rod, stop it.” Charles slowly took his foot off the gas but did not press the brake. The vehicle slowed, giving away its power over several hundred yards with an anticlimactic decrescendo. As they peacefully drifted slower and slower, Cecil dared a small sip, and Charles continued, “Stopping your back and forward casts slowly, bending your wrist, saps the power you pulled into the bent rod.” As the truck drifted to a stop, Charles drained his cup, then returned to his subject. “Start smooth.” He pressed the accelerator gently and continuously. The truck accelerated smoothly. The coffee did not move in Cecil’s cup. “Accelerate to high speed.” Telephone poles began to pass quicker and quicker. Oh no. Charles raised his voice above the growing woosh of air. “And release all that power by stopping the rod with authority!” He stomped the brake. Silent tires stopped the truck instantly. The rear of the truck rose. The seat belts caught both anglers. And Cecil’s coffee unloaded onto the dash. *** Finally on the water and more frustrated than focused, Cecil fumed, not fishing. But when the cold coffee stain on his shirt brought him back, he picked a fishy looking target, concentrated on a smooth start and a quick stop, and made his first good cast. *** On the way home, the conversation turned to baseball. Charles did not mention that he was sitting in a sticky puddle of Cecil’s morning coffee, and Cecil drove smoothly, not mentioning his six fish to Charles’s three.

CENTRAL FLORIDA FRESHWATER FLY FISHING REPORT Conditions: Good Surface Temp: 87f Clarity: Slightly Tannic 20-24 inches Guide Tip: Now is a great time of year to throw deeper popper dropper rigs. These rigs cast along shade lines will allow you to cover water quickly. As the day heats up sticking with bluegill pattern streamers fished near docks or grasslines has been a safe bet. Techniques: The popper dropper rig is a year round classic. Lately black wooly buggers fished underneath an orange popper has produced some nice fish. The bass have liked the wooly bugger a little deeper around 3ft down. The advantage of a popper over a strike indicator is it attracts the Those are Brook Trout from fish and has a hook in it. Worm flies are a high alpine lake near Vail Colorado, the bass Chris caught also a good bet when fishing the dropper on a spinnerbait fly. rig. I like to try different droppers but making sure your topwater is still floating is key when fishing the dropper rig. When the sun starts to come out I put the dropper rig away and pick up a heavier streamer on a sinking line and fish along the shoreline. Try counting down to various depths to find where the bass are wanting the fly. The panfish are often overlooked but most fly fishers end up loving them. They have been munching on topwater flies too making it a great time to go gillin’.They have been really liking blue or yellow sprogs as well as large stimulators. Fish these topwaters near trees or grasslines early then switch to docks later in the day. Small Clousers or other smaller streamers can also target those elusive TB bluegills. Fishing the slowly near the bottom will help save a slow day. Crappie will also eat those streamers when fishing slightly deeper water. A slow retrieve is fairly standard when chucking streamers but I also like to fish my streamers fast near docks. If you use either a weighted fly or spit shot on a sink line your fly will still stay down. The erratic retrieve will get reaction strikes from neutral fish laying low near the cooler water a dock provides. If your lake has peppergrass the bass will congregate on these massive offshore mats. Areas like that provide oxygen, shade, and plenty of food. They also get less fishing pressure near the heavy cover. Water Forecast: The lake levels have continued rising.The Peace is at above average levels, the Econ is at average levels, the Myakka is at average levels,the Hillsborough is at average levels, the Withlacoochee is at average levels as well. Submitted by: Hunter Towery Sweetwater Guide Service 863-837-7028

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• 7 ½" overall length • Genuine Damascus steel blade • Stainless steel guard • Leather handle • Includes genuine leather sheath

Stauer… Afford the Extraordinary.™

Start the new boating season off right with the Ultimate 4-Stroke Outboard from Suzuki. Buy during our Spring Sales Event and get Suzuki’s 3-Year Limited Warranty plus 3 years of Extended Protection at no extra charge.There are Instant Savings on select models, and Low-Rate Financing is also available. See your participating Suzuki Marine dealer for all the details.

3 Years Limited Warranty + 3 Years Extended Protection

Six Years of Protection at no extra charge on all new outboards 25 to 350 HP.

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Instant Savings on select models when you buy during this promotion. See your dealer for details.

Rates as low as 5.99% on new Suzuki outboards on approved credit.* [60 Months]

To learn more, visit www.suzukimarine.com. Gimme Six Extended Protection promo is applicable to new Suzuki Outboard Motors from 25 to 350 HP in inventory which are sold and delivered to buyer between 04/01/19 and 06/30/19 in accordance with the promotion by a Participating Authorized Suzuki Marine dealer in the continental US and Alaska to a purchasing customer who resides in the continental US or Alaska. Customer should expect to receive an acknowledgement letter and full copy of contract including terms, conditions and wallet card from Suzuki Extended Protection within 90 days of purchase. If an acknowledgement letter is not received in time period stated, contact Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. – Marine Marketing via email: marinepromo@suz.com. The Gimme Six Promotion is available for pleasure use only, and is not redeemable for cash. Instant Savings apply to qualifying purchases of select Suzuki Outboard Motors made between 04/01/19 and 06/30/19. For list of designated models, see participating Dealer or visit www.suzukimarine.com. Instant Savings must be applied against the agreed-upon selling price of the outboard motor and reflected in the bill of sale. (Suzuki will, in turn, credit Dealer’s parts account.) There are no model substitutions, benefit substitutions, rain checks, or extensions. Suzuki reserves the right to change or cancel these promotions at any time without notice or obligation. * Financing offers available through Synchrony Retail Finance. As low as 5.99% APR financing for 60 months on new and unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors. Subject to credit approval. Not all buyers will qualify. Approval, and any rates and terms provided, are based on credit worthiness. $19.99/month per $1,000 financed for 60 months is based on 5.99% APR. Hypothetical figures used in calculation; your actual monthly payment may differ based on financing terms, credit tier qualification, accessories or other factors such as down payment and fees. Offer effective on new, unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors purchased from a participating authorized Suzuki dealer between 04/01/19 and 06/30/19. “Gimme Six”, the Suzuki “S” and model names are Suzuki trademarks or ®. Don’t drink and drive. Always wear a USCG-approved life jacket and read your owner’s manual. © 2019 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

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