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serious sleigh ride. The typical fight stretches out over 3 or 4 miles of water and lasts anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours. “We usually start out trying to get a sailfish first thing in the morning. Then you’re trolling looking for meat,” McDonald said. “A good day would consist of a sailfish and three or four more meat fish.” Kingfish, blackfin tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi, grouper, snapper and cobia are some of the species that regularly find a spot in the deck-mounted fish bags. Because of a kayak’s limited range, Deep Blue stays in contact with the local charter fleet to share intel, and word of a good grass line might call for a trek out into 400-foot depths in search of mahi. But what kayaks lack in range they make up for in stealth. McDonald said they are sometimes able to peddle over and through bait balls and schooling fish that an outboard would definitely spook. “We just look like another piece of debris floating out there,” he said. “We get a lot of sea turtles that come check us out, and a lot of times mahi will be right under the boat.” Because of the physical nature of kayak fishing, Deep Blue limits its trips to five hours on the water. Depending on the wind and currents, a five-hour drift can take you 20 miles or more from where you put in. But they won’t make you peddle all the way back to the put-in. With a series of different take-out points, the end of a trip is usually a straight shot back to shore, hopefully in a kayak loaded down with fresh fish. Check out Deep Blue Kayak Fishing Charters at deepbluekayakfishing.com or give them a call at (561) 350-8764.
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Putting In The Time:The Man Behind The Design By Ryan Drygas
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evin Hawkins, owner of Kaku Kayaks, is not your typical kayak manufacturer. He’s a fisherman who tests and uses his own product and has made a living doing what he loves. In the quiet beachfront town of Tarpon Springs, Fla. Kaku Kayaks was born out of the idea of “life on the water.” Initially, Hawkins took up kayaking to get into springs, go scalloping, spearfishing and basic exercise. He fell in love with the ease of use, the peace of the water and the idea that you can pick-up and drop-in anywhere and take off to parts unknown. What started as a hobby turned into a passion, and an idea was born. At the time, Hawkins also had an interest in mountain biking, so in 2007 he started an outfitter shop to combine his two favorite outdoor activities. As time went on, Hawkins realized the products
he was selling weren’t holding up to his idea of a true paddle-craft, so he made the decision to stop reselling and focus on inventing. The idea was there, the knowledge was out there, all he had to do was find a way to put it all together. Hawkins spent five years working in other fields and saving money. All the while, he was learning the trade of roto-molding, studying different plastics, shaping, design and everything else he could possibly absorb about creating the perfect paddle-craft. Hawkins slowly made his dream become a reality by piecing together his company one step at a time. Eventually, the time came for Kaku Kayak to step out into the world of kayak angling. In late 2014, Hawkins took a crosscountry trip and tested his paddle-craft in every condition of water you can think of. From Florida to Texas, Hawkins fished rivers, creeks, lakes, inlets, offshore oil rigs and everything else in between. When he posted photos showcasing the Kahuna on social media, he knew he was onto something special. The Kahuna just might be the ultimate fishing SUP, designed, tested and tweaked by a hardcore fisherman. The response flooded in, with comments like: “Where can I get that?” and “That looks like a fisherman’s dream.” Requests for the Kahuna were not in short supply. Hawkins’ dream had become a reality, but he knew his inventing days weren’t over. The success of the Kahuna led to the birth of the Wahoo, a kayak fisherman’s dream. Designed to be simplistic yet fully capable of top-of-the-line rigging, the Wahoo will cut through the water like a downhill train. People from all over the country were noticing the unique design of the paddle-crafts coming out of Kaku Kayak. Still, Hawkins knew he could do more. The blended idea of the Kahuna and Wahoo brought forth one of today’s most sought-after paddle-crafts. The Voodoo is a combination of Kayak and SUP, a design that is a perfect mix of balance, comfort and mobility. We can only imagine what is going to come out of Kaku Kayak in the future! Check out Kaku Kayak at kakukayak.com.
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For more than a decade, Hobie’s Mirage Outback has peddled along without any major redesigns. With a kayak this close to perfection, there hasn’t been a need. However, for 2019, Hobie has taken the world’s best-selling pedaldrive kayak and made it even better. The 2019 Mirage Outback is a fishing machine built to handle any trip, from pond prowling to offshore expeditions. An extra-wide deck offers an improved and more stable casting platform and vantage point for sight fishing. The revolutionary Guardian Transducer Shield protects your vision below. The new Vantage CTW seat is roomier and more comfortable. Four molded-in rod holders, multiple deluxe H-Track mounts and numerous high-capacity storage compartments ensure all your gear is at your fingertips. Powered by the MirageDrive 180 with ARC Cranks + Turbo Fins, this vessel is versatile, fast, quiet and nimble. It now features the Kick-Up Rudder system with dual steering.
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as well as a standing platform, without having to adjust anything. It’s mounted securely on 30-inch aluminum tracks, allowing for trimming as necessary. Top it all off with great storage and five Micro Powerpole mounts, which allow for multiple or single Powerpoles while also offering motor mounting. Check out the Voodoo’s higher-level capabilities today.
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A dry bag is a necessity when you’re fishing from a kayak, canoe or SUP. Watershed’s Goforth is a darn good one. Step on it, stand on it or stomp around on it, no matter what you do, it won’t leak. The Goforth is a dry bag with mobility and versatility in mind. It features low-profile lash points along with a 2” nylon removable waist belt to make it ideal for on-the-go water enthusiasts. From the incredibly strong Airtight ZipDry closure to the 420 denier Cordura nylon ripstop fabric coated with polyurethane, it’s hard to know what to love most about the Goforth. Ideal for fishing, boating or just messing about on the water, this madein-the-U.S.A. duffel also features rugged carrying handles and multiple compression straps. Plus, it looks great on! Specs: Dimensions Rolled - 9”x16”x7.25” Capacity Rolled - 640 cu in (10.5L) Opening Size - 13” Weight - 1.5 lbs.
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The new Savanna from Salt Marsh Skiffs is a kayak/skiff hybrid that offers a kayak’s ease of use with the capability to handle more diverse conditions and loads. Designed to handle two full size adults, it has a self-bailing cockpit fully loaded. The overall length of 14’ is long enough to accommodate 4 fly rods. The beam is 40” at the waterline, offering great stability that makes it a great fishing platform. The Savanna can be paddled, rowed, poled or powered depending on the need. It can putt around with a lightweight 2.5hp outboard or go long distance at up to 21mph with a 9.9hp engine. Perhaps the most intriguing option is the 3hp electric engine capable of cruising at 3mph with a range of up to 12-miles. For short bursts, the electric can reach speeds close to 6mph. The Savanna is right at home in rougher water and heavy boat traffic with a 14” free board. It can be easily be equipped for a variety of uses with the many accessories available from the kayak fishing world. If you’re ready to move up from a kayak and expand your horizons without the complexity and expense of a full-size skiff, the Savanna deserves a look.
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or decades, it seemed almost impossible for an angler to win the Bassmaster Classic in his home state. Now it’s happened four times in six years. On the final day of the Classic March 17, Tennessee pro Ott DeFoe, of Knoxville, caught five bass that weighed 18 pounds, 14 ounces to win the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing and the $300,000 prize. The event was held on the Tennessee River in Knoxville. DeFoe’s three-day total weight of 49-3
helped him slip past second-place angler Jacob Wheeler at the weighin before a raucous home crowd at the University of Tennessee’s Thompson-Boling Arena. The world-championship bass tournament drew a record attendance of 153,809. “This is a dream come true—a dream I’ve had since I was a 9-yearold kid,” said DeFoe. “When we came over here and did the walkthrough the day before the tournament, I actually imagined hearing my name after the words ‘Bassmaster Classic champion.’ “For it to happen now… I just keep thinking I’m gonna wake up.” DeFoe lives in Knoxville—and since few others in the 52-angler field had much experience on the tournament waters of Fort Loudon and Tellico lakes—he was one of the obvious favorites coming into the event. But things didn’t go smoothly for him all three days. After catching 20 pounds during Friday’s opening round, DeFoe caught five bass that weighed just 10-5 Saturday—and he said that tough day might have been the best thing that could have happened. “If I would have had a good Day 2—if I’d had even 14 or 15 pounds—I might have been totally committed to what I was doing,” DeFoe said. “…But the fact that it just didn’t work for me, that caused me to just scrap it all. I just
went fishing today, and that’s exactly what I needed to do.” DeFoe spent Day 1 far from the shoreline fishing shallow tips of points. His primary bait was a Storm Arashi Vibe lipless crankbait in the “rusty craw” pattern, which he doctored with orange, red and black Sharpies. On the second day, DeFoe switched to shallow boat docks when a strong north wind interfered with his pattern. His bait of choice around the docks—a 3/8-ounce bladed jig— helped him land three of his five keepers on Day 2. He used the bladed jig again Sunday but moved to the outside wall of a marina after a conversation with Keith Poche, a Classic competitor who failed to make the cut for Championship Sunday. On the water Sunday, after boating one of the bass that helped seal the victory, Defoe said he was going to give Poche a big old bear hug.
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tand up paddling covers a wide variety of activities. From the casual cruise on a calm lake to adrenaline fueled wave surfing. But I’ve found myself spending more time on my stand up paddleboard (SUP) with a fishing rod. Two good friends, Chris Hollingsworth and Ken Hoeve, opened my eyes to world of SUP fishing. Hearing their stories, seeing the fish they caught and the ear-to-ear smiles are what inspired me. I grew up on a small New England lake, where I spent countless hours fishing. But I never really thought about fishing from an SUP… until speaking with Chris and Ken. Besides hearing the stories and seeing the fun times, the biggest appeal of SUP fishing is its simplicity. All you need is a board, a paddle and a fishing rod. Whether you’re an angler who wants to try fishing from an SUP or a paddler interested in fishing, here are some tips for getting into SUP fishing.
• What’s the right board? These days, manufacturers make fishing-specific boards that make fishing from an SUP easier. They are awesome, but they’re not absolutely necessary for someone just getting started. The most important thing is to find a board you can comfortably paddle without falling in. My general rule is a board over 30 inches wide and longer than 10 feet. It will have the stability to stand and fish, while remaining portable. If you’re concerned about falling in or losing your fishing gear, use a tether to tie it off to your board. Don’t tie gear to your person, it could hinder your ability to swim if you do fall in. • Where and when to go? Like any outdoor activity, and probably more so, weather is crucial. With an SUP, calm days are definitely better. Wind and rough conditions make it challenging, which eliminates the fun factor. Smaller bodies of water are a great place to start, as they are more protected from wind and do not have a lot of boat traffic. For these reasons, I prefer freshwater lakes. But a little experience on a board opens up a whole world of inshore action on saltwater. An SUP is a great, elevated platform to fish from during a calm day along the mangroves or up in the backwaters. • What to bring? For beginners, it’s best to keep it simple. I started SUP fishing 18
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with one spinning rod, pre-rigged with a single tried-and-true lure. It limited my catch, but having just one option allows you to enjoy time on the water without fussing with gear. Again, experience will guide preferences, but starting simple can save a lot of headaches. Of course the safety rules of SUP still apply. You’ll need a paddle leash and a lifejacket. • What to fish for? I really enjoy bass fishing, but some of my most fun days were with my nephews catching perch. Other people seek out trout in rivers and saltwater fish like snook, seatrout and redfish. If it can be caught from a boat, it can be caught from atop an SUP. Head out on the water, take a few casts and see what you think. If it develops into a passion, you might find yourself paddling a board that resembles a fully rigged fishing skiff.
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By Tom Fucigna Jr. Paddlers assemble in Bimini in preparation for the 80-mile Crossing For A Cure to Lake Worth Beach, Fla. Jimmy Buffett has signed on as an advisor to the board of Piper’s Angels Foundation.
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By Tom Schlichter Capt. Bobbi Brady shows off a nice seatrout taken from Deadman Bay with Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing Charters. The skipper and her husband, Capt. Mark Brady, also run charters for scallops.
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he Steinhatchee River is off the beaten track. That’s what makes it worth visiting, according to Capt. Bobbi Brady. She and her husband, Capt. Mark Brady, run Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing Charters (https://floridasaltwaterflats.com), based a couple hours north of Tampa in Florida’s Big Bend region. “We get some boating traffic here during scallop season, but otherwise it’s pretty quiet so our fish don’t get beat up,” said Brady. “Mostly we’ll target seatrout and redfish, with a few flounder mixed in to sweeten the pot. Virtually all our fishing is done on shallow flats
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INDIAN RIVER LAGOON FISHING FORECAST Spring is here and love is in the air. During this time of year, anglers will fall in love again with the Spring mullet run. Just in case you have not heard of the mullet run here it is. Countless fingerling mullet will be migrating from the south along the coastline of our great state of Florida. This is when fun can truly begin. Trout, which are one of our many predatory fish, will be aggressively feeding on these mullet during low light conditions. In order to prepare for a tug-of-war battle with one of these hard fighting fish, you will need to do an equipment check up. One of my favorite rod and reel combos to use for trout is a 7 foot medium action spinning reel combo equipped with 20 pound test braided line and mono leader. This particular combination will allow an angler to make long accurate casts to, a targeted area. Here are a few helpful hints when fishing for trout. First of all, keep in mind the trout have excellent eyesight and are easily spooked. To overcome this, anglers should practice a stealth like approach. Second, live bait fisherman should attach a 6/0 circle hook to the end of a mono leader. Then hook a live fingerling mullet just behind the anal fin. This is a great way to catch a trout. Allowing the bait to swim naturally can help increase your chances of catching a nice fish. In addition, small noisy top water lures such as Hedden Saltwater Super Spook Junior (redfish or golden shiner) will work very well along the flats. When using this lure, anglers will want to follow a simple approach when targeting trout. This approach consist of making long accurate casts to a targeted area and fishing the bait as quietly as possible. This is especially true when fishing during calm conditions. One of the best ways to do this is to fish in 3 or 4 feet of water along the flats. Angler’s will want to concentrate their time fishing near schools of baitfish or ambush sites such as all dock pilings or other structure. Retrieving your bait slowly with a walk the dog side to side motion will be ideal when targeting a hungry fish. Many of these trout that are caught during this time of year will have an average length of 17 inches was some fish measuring 20+ inches. Submitted By: Capt. Keith Mixon Mixin' Work With Play Fishing Charters 321-212-8484
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LAKE ALFRED / AUBURNDALE / WINTER HAVEN FISHING FORECAST With our current pleasant weather conditions, this is the time of year to head out to Polk County and enjoy some of the best fishing around. Polk County’s (554) beautiful lakes offer a fantastic fresh water supply of Bass, Blue Gill, and Shell Crackers. Stop in and pick up some Red Worms and Crickets and go out and get ‘um! We’re currently getting reports of BIG fish and limits of Gills and Crackers on Lakes Rochelle and Haines in Lake Alfred. Lake Juliana in the Auburndale area is also reporting BIG Shell Crackers. Over in the South Winter Haven Chain, best reporting lakes are Summit, Cannon, and Shipp, and of course, fishing the canals always produces great results. We’re also in prime Bass season and have many reports of 3 – 5 lbs and up to 11 lbs. Best place to land the BIG Bass at this time seems to be on Lake Alfred as the enclosed photo of Daniel Smith shows. Daniel pulled in this beauty on Lake Alfred over the weekend using a Carolina Rigged Buzz Bait. Lake Rochelle here in Lake Alfred is also producing great results on Bass. Bass reports of 8+ lbs are currently coming in from Lakes Ariana and Juliana in the Auburndale area. The South Winter Haven Chain is boasting 10+ lb Bass, especially if you fish the mouth of the canals. The Bass love chasing the Blue Gills as they come in and out of the canals. At this time, their best reporting lakes are Cannon, Shipp, and Summit. “Tip from Ron” . . If you want to catch the BIG ones this time of year, I recommend using: Booyah Frogs – Booyah Lipless Crank Bait in Royalty Color – Bass Assassin Boss Shiner Swim Baits. Any one of those choices will bring you the results you’re looking for. After serving our fishing community for the past (20) years, Ron’s Tackle Box Weekly Bass Tournaments have now ended. Our Thursday night slot will be picked up by long-time friend and well-known angler Rick Combee. Rick plans to begin around the end of March and will follow a similar format as our tournaments. Each week the tournament location will be advertised on “The Ledger” online. Ron’s Tackle Box will still be hosting “Special” Tournaments from time to time. Our goal has always been to host Bass Tournaments that are honest, provide great fishing, and offer a family-friendly environment . . We will continue to do so! . . . . HAPPY EASTER!! Submitted By: Ron Schelfo Owner RON’S TACKLE BOX, LLC 380 S. Lake Shore Way • Lake Alfred, FL 33850 863-956-4990 • www.ronstacklebox.com Check us out on FaceBook and “LIKE” our page. “Catch” my Weekly Fishing Report every Saturday (6-8 AM) on WFLA 970 AM
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CENTRAL FLORIDA FRESHWATER FLY FISHING REPORT Conditions: Good Surface Temp: 72f Clarity: Slightly Tannic 18-24-inches Guide Tip: The topwater bite has been picking up nicely for all species. With the bass guarding fry and the bluegill are entering various parts of their spawning cycle, the fish are shallow and aggressive, a fly angler’s dream. The major lakes are staying busy with non-angler traffic, so I recommend trying out those smaller out of the way bodies of water to escape the crowd. Also focus on the calm sections on the lake on the wind blown side, the fish have been concentrated around isolated grass patches and lily pads. Techniques: With the bass pushed off the beds they will still be up shallow either guarding the fry or fattening back-up. My favorite rig for post-spawn fishing is the popper dropper with a small streamer off the back. This is the best way to fish the water column quickly and cover a lot of water even with a fly rod. A small size 6 E.P minnow under a size 4 weedless popper make the best pairing since the dropper won’t weigh down the popper. The length of the dropper should vary between 24 and 36 inches below the popper. Try using a shorter leader with your topwater rig as it will help turn over wind resistant flies in the higher winds. Keep your flies a little deeper than usual and focus on submerged grasslines. Have a few larger streamers tied with either rabbit fur or marabou in case the bass are feeling more aggressive. The added movement in these materials can create some violent strikes. When throwing baitfish patterns the best place to cast is parallel to the shoreline. This allows you to cover more water. Try varying the depth during the retrieve if they aren’t responding to a steady retrieve. Specs(Crappie) have pushed up shallow as well and are hanging out in the pads or in thicker grasslines. Use baitfish patterns in white, or bright colors such as pink in size 8. The crappie have been caught midday, suspended near shore on heavy, small clousers. When retrieving the fly, long slow strips have been the best. This keeps the fly deeper in the water column and closer to the fish. Bluegill are taking hare’s ear nymphs and sprogs eagerly. When the bite slows down, utilizing a heavier nymph pattern such as a tungsten Copper John will keep the fly closer to the bottom. Forecast: The lake levels are continuing to drop slowly and clearing in clarity. The fishing will keep improving with the warm trend. The Peace, Econ, Hillsborough, Myakka, Withlacoochee, and Kissimmee Rivers are all at above average, but falling water and flow levels. For the season the rivers are slightly above average. Submitted by: Hunter Towery Peace Creek Guide Service 863-837-7028
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CHARLOTTE HARBOR FISHING FORECAST Spring is here. Bait has arrived and is holding on both nearshore structures and the shallow flats. In the nearshore waters spanish mackeral and the first push of kingfish have shown up and are devouring the schools of bait. If you find the bait schools you’ll likely see the showers of bait as the mackeral bust through them. Slow trolling live bait, small lipped plugs or squid spoons on a #1 planner around the edges of the bait schools will produce results. Nearshore bottom fishing is hot as well. Light rigs with 15lb braid, long 20lb Peter Ford’s first fluorocarbon leader and a 1-1.5 oz knocker rig Snook ever. He caught it on the first cast of his has been producing hog snapper, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, lane snapper and the occasional first fishing trip! gag or red grouper as well as some cobia. On the inshore scene the spring snook bite has been incredible. The best bait has been freelined pilchards on 20lb fluorocarbon leader and small circle hooks. The trout bite continues to be good in the 4-6 feet depth range on numerous baits but my favorite is either a pilchard or shrimp under a popping cork. The mangrove snapper and sheepshead bite is still good around deeper structure like rocks and rubble in the bay and channel edges. There are also lots of tarpon that have shown up and are cooperating by eating our offerings. I have limited availability left for 2019 Tarpon Charters in the Tarpon Capital of the World, Beautiful Boca Grande, FL. Contact me now to book your days. Capt. Bobby Woodard www.Captain-Bobby.com 863-224-1418
PANA VISTA LODGE FISHING REPORT February and March were great Bass months. The bedding season was normal with a lot of activity on the East side of the lake. The water was up enough that some of the fish were able to spawn under the cover, so they were left alone for the most part. The post spawn feed was great Chris and Lori Howard with a lot of fish caught. with a nice catch bluegill. Most of my anglers are releasing the fish where they caught them so that is a plus too!! The King bunch from Tennessee caught a large number of fish this year with some in the 8- and 9-pound range. With the warmer than normal weather in late February and early March, the bluegill action really picked up with some pretty good catches being caught in the Outlet. David King with a nice April Best bets: I look for 8 pounder caught and released. the bream and shellcrackers to continue on. I would try around the New and Full moon if possible. The bass should continue on shiners and plastics but, I’m thinking the top water action will increase as well. The water level has been higher than normal this Winter so it should hold up well during the Spring dry season as well. Chuck King with a nice 7 lb. bass.
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Well here we are just into April and the bass are already in their Summer patterns. The fishing and catching the last month have been very steady with lots of families going home with tons of pictures of big bass and big smiles. To me, that’s what counts the most. The key here is finding the bait. Where you find bait, I can almost guarantee that you will find the bass. In both Winter Haven and out at Guy This is always a great way to Harvey Outpost’s Camp Mack we’ve had start any day! some of the most memorable days for kids and family trips in recent years. We’ve had so many days with kids catching the biggest bass of thier life, then Dads and Moms trying to catch one bigger. Those are the trips I love taking out on a daily basis. In Winter Haven you can catch as many fish as your heart desires on topwaters, flukes, jerkbaits, and both shallow and deep diving crankbaits. With kids in the boat fishing artificial, always have several bags of senkos which you can rig-up either Texas or wacky (sideways). For your flukes and jerkbaits, natural whites and pearls are your best bets with a “ghost ayu” a close second. Once in a while I’ll “test the waters” as it were with a limetreuse deep diver for giggles and it’s always fun when that works. Don’t be afraid to play around once in a while and think outside the box. For your shiners here, your best bet will always be ML-L domestic shiners which you can get from Caribbean Bait on Lake May. Over on the Kissimmee Chain I will still spend most of my time offshore in “deeper” waters with shell beds, eel grass and scattered hydrilla. Not only are there a lot of fish out there, it’s easier for me to give shiners swimming lessons off the back of my 220 Viper while clients fish artificial baits up front. For lures we always start with several topwater baits from Pop-R’s to prop baits and Spooks in black, gold, and I really like white to change things up every now and then. For flukes it’s really hard to beat white in these tannic waters, and if a senko is your thing NEVER EVER leave the dock without a bag full of black & blue baits sticks. Wild shiners are always a good insurance policy to entice a few extra fish plus it’s always fun watching a bass wake behind a shiner busting it to the surface before engulfing it and running-off. As always please practice CPR - “Catch, Photograph, and Release”.
Summertime is upon us once again and soon the bass will return to Summertime patterns. Contrary to popular belief, all of the lakes in the Kissimmee Chain do not have the same pattern. Each lake has its own pattern. The bass anglers that know this have more consistency as a rule of thumb. To learn the tendencies of each of these lakes requires a tremendous amount of time spent on the water. Nice 9lb caught on Lake Unfortunately, most anglers, unless they Rosalie on a Fluke Sungill. are retired or fish for a living, just don’t have the time to spend on the water. Fortunately, I have some suggestions that will help speed up the process of figuring this all out. Starting by learning the smaller lakes on the Kissimmee Chain first is the realistic way to go. Tiger Lake: 3,700 acres. Lake Cypress: 4,100 acres. Lake Rosalie: 4,900 acres. Lake Hatchineha: 6,700 acres. Lake Walk-In-Water: 7,500 acres. All of these are very good bass-fishing lakes, yet together they are still smaller than Lake Kissimmee. So, for all of you who are new to the area, these smaller lakes are much easier and faster to learn. Each month throughout the Summer, I will give a more detailed forecast on fishing the smaller lakes on the Chain. For April, I’ve chosen Tiger Lake and Lake Rosalie. Tiger Lake: Expect the West bank line to be one hot ticket for bass from sunrise until 10:00 A.M. and again from 5:00 P.M. until sunset. During the middle of the day there are two brush piles clearly marked out in the middle of the lake. One on the North end and the other on the South end. On high wind days, well that’s not a problem either. This lake has two creeks that you can fish. Rosalie Creek on the North end of the lake, and Tiger Creek on the Northeast side of the lake. The best access to Tiger Lake is Bud’s Fish Camp. They have a nice boat ramp, covered boat slips, gas, and a small store. There is a $5.00 daily ramp fee. The best artificial baits are 5” weightless Senko in June Bug Watermelon Red, Flukes weightless, and Black Scum Frogs and Speed Worms, Texas rigged with a 3/16 oz. pegged bullet weight. In the brush piles, square-bill crankbaits, Pearl Grey and White. Crappie fishing this lake at night is also very good. A minnow on a slip cork rig in 12’ of water, 3-5’ off the bottom. Lake Rosalie: This lake is truly the surprise in the box of Cracker Jacks. Water clarity is by far the best in the Chain. There is a tremendous amount of threadfin chad in the lake and other forage fish. That’s my recipe for a great day of fishing. There are three ramps open to the public. The county ramp on the South side of the lake has free access and real nice camping facilities. The Harbour on the West side of the lake has a $5.00 daily launch fee, and Water’s Edge Fish Camp, which also has a $5.00 daily launch fee. Water’s Edge has a large grocery store, bait and tackle, marine supplies, gas, rental cabins and boat rentals. Fish the grass lines for bass from sunrise until 10:00 A.M. and again from 4:00 P.M. to sunset, for bass and bream. During the heat of the day fish Rosalie or Walk-In-Water Creek. Senkos, Flukes, Lizards, or swimbaits are your best bets for artificials on the grass lines or the creeks. For slab-size crappie, troll road runners with minnows in 14’ of water during the day, and slip cork rigs by night at the same depth, set at 9’. Use night crawlers or domestic shiners for big blue or channel cats.
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Lessons From Paddling By: Chris O’Byrne
Craig Crumbliss stayed inside the mangroves to score on this wintery day.
Fly fishers enjoy active control. We look for signs of fish holding areas, we study the hatch, we tie flies to match, and we even practice casts for our return. But when we fly fish from our paddle craft, we have less control. In fact, we will be given lessons. If we are receptive, we can become more successful, happier anglers.
David Donhaiser cooperated with the tide to find this fish.
Baden Powell might have been a paddling fly angler. The first lesson it offers is; be prepared. With no registration, no gas, no electricity, no repairs, no taxes (yet,) the simplicity of paddle craft rewards us with the constant opportunity to go fishing. I’ve found a two-piece boat can live in my truck. So when the fishing monkey jumps on my back, I am always prepared to give in. When we reach the water, kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards demand preparedness with more urgency than power boats. Because current and wind push our beloved boats, the moment we paddle away from the launch things will start to happen. Our gear must be in place so we can control the boat. When we learn the lesson of preparedness, we will be rewarded with casting opportunities. Even right at the launch, while the power boaters are roaring off, we can be catching fish. Larger lessons also come from the movement of our boats. A worm fisherman himself, Dale Carnegie’s words, “co-operate with the inevitable,” help paddle fishing to teach a lesson. As the wind or water takes us from one spot, we can relax and drift to the next good spot. While power boats offer second chances if we drop equipment, there
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are no safety nets in paddle craft. Equipment fumbled while paddle fishing goes to the bottom like the Heart of the Ocean. But our forlorn gaze into the depths offers another lesson; observation. When I am moving at natures pace, standing on my Dragonfly paddleboard, I pay attention more than any other time. If our gear is stowed but ready, and our senses are clear, signs of fish are very obvious. While motor boaters are racing around, running over spots that might hold fish, we change our prospects by moving a matter of yards. Fishing from paddle craft is simple. Even though more will go wrong, that’s ok. Learning these lessons and accepting the things we cannot change, it becomes fun and fishy too. This attitude I’ve learned from paddle fly fishing helps me as I leave the water. When the day is over and I look back at the lake, I often see places I meant to fish. Then I accept that there are more things I cannot control, and I take joy in the blessings I have been given. Enjoy the paddle.
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APRIL CAN BE TOP-WATER ON THE LIST Topwater plug fishing is like an M & M. “Must method” way of fishing in my area. And the month of April is one of the best times to utilize this way. The waters I guide my clients to are really no different than a lot of other places in the state in that it is teeming with Redfish and Trout. What is different is that we are Capt. Rick guided Paul and Ed from . A few of these trout caught with BLESSED with endless unforgiven oyster weedless rigged saltwater assassins bars and limerock outcroppings. Howevin baby bass color. While the er, they are fabulous structure for all fish. majority hooked by top water plugs. So you have to fish something suspended, totally weedless or topwater. So you could say I was forced at an early age to learn topwater plugs. However, I’m not complaining. Our homeboys like the Reds and Trout readily crash topwater plugs. Our flats are gin clear in a lot of places and super skinny in more. These fish like all other game fish key in on injured or disoriented prey. (No different than a lion keying in on an injured or slow antelope or the such.) A lot of topwaters mimic this wounded action like prop plugs, concave mouth chuggers, and my favorite, cigar shaped “walking the dog” type plugs. Now, we can agree to disagree or as my ole preacher used to say, “You have your right to be wrong”, but one of the “TOP” 5 plugs of all time is the topwater Zara-Spook. This plug annihilated fish over 60 years ago, and is still doing it today because it just simply works with its side-toside wounded walking action. It is so good that there are several others on the market today immolating the same type of action. Ones such as Mirrorlures top dog, she dog, It’s Spanish Mack time! As Josh an and top dog jr. The Rapala skitter-walk or Chris Ledford are showing here. the Excalibur spit-n-image just to name a few. Think about it. The first thing an injured, wounded or dying baitfish does before they “give up the ghost” so to speak is what? Start struggling, fighting and gulping for air on the surface. These healthy game fish know this and zero in on ‘em. So is it important to walk the dog? Absolutely! Makes you a better and more diverse angler anyway. If you can or do, you surely relate. If you don’t, but can rub your stomach and pat your head at the same time, you have what it takes to get in on some of this heart stopping action. When you can see, or (fool) that fish to explode on your artificial offering, or it looks like somebody flushed a toilet out there on your plug it, just doesn’t get any better. It can test your ticker. You’re rubbing and patting, aren’t ya?
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ass get away for two basic reasons: the hook coming out of their mouth and line failure. If you can keep those from happening, you’ll land the fish. Sounds simple right? Well, it is and it isn’t. To keep these from happening, you’ve got to have the right combination of hook, line and rod… and then you must use them all properly. Let’s start with the hookset. If the hook isn’t properly buried into the fish’s jaw, it is obviously easier for it to come out. The hookset is predominately a factor of the right hook paired with the right fishing rod. You generally want to use the biggest, sturdiest hook and the heaviest power (basically its stiffness) rod the particular technique and lure will allow. And you’ve got to learn to set the hook as hard as your equipment will allow you. Watch the hooksets of pro anglers on the Bassmaster television show. We do not mess around. The hookset is powerful and fast. The biggest challenge with matching hook and rod power is learning how big you can go with your equipment and still present the bait properly. You’ll get more bites using smaller hooks and lighter line, so you can’t always use the heaviest equipment. Pay close attention to the bait and lure weights that rods are rated for. I
build all my rods with blanks and supplies from Mud Hole Custom Tackle (www.MudHole.com). All of their blanks come with that information included. Winn Grips are a must on all my rods, as they ensure a proper grip on the rod for that big hookset. A good quality hook is one that penetrates a fish’s mouth and stays there until you get your hands on the fish. The sharper the hook, the better it penetrates into the fish’s mouth. Once there, the hook has to be strong enough to not “flex” or open up. A flexing hook takes pressure off the bass and allows him to pull off during the fight. A lot of baits come with cheap hooks that will flex even on the first fish. Lesser-quality hooks will often become dull very quickly, too. Not all hooks are made the same. Mustad is the world’s No. 1 hook seller, and it’s No. 1 for a reason. Fortunately for us bass anglers, years ago Denny Brauer and Kevin VanDam got together with Mustad’s engineers and designers to create the basic hooks needed specifically for bass. Mustad hasn’t stopped improving the line of hooks either. The Big Bite worm hook is a hook I helped them develop. In many countries, they don’t use a separate term for “fish hook.” They simply call it a “Mustad.” In a future article, we’ll discuss fighting the fish and the importance of choosing the right fishing line. Until then, go fishing and work on that hookset!
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MARK SOSIN There is a lesson to be learned. Shortly before he vaulted to stardom on the largemouth bass tournament trail countless years ago, Rick Clunn discovered that he spent so much time searching for magical techniques and secret lures that he almost lost sight of the basics. When he paused to reflect, he realized there were no curealls or panaceas that applied to any type of fishing. The answer centered on a more simplified approach. It suddenly became apparent that almost all bass tournaments were won by somebody who used a spinnerbait, plastic worm or a crankbait. It didn’t matter where the contest was held, who fished it and won, or what time of year it happened to be. Armed with that valuable bit of information, Rick decided to change his own fishing style and substitute simplicity for the complex techniques he clung to in the past. It occurred to him that if he learned to fish these basic lures with equal skill, he should be able to catch fish anywhere. Some of us have a tendency to insist on making fishing much more complicated than it actually is. If fish were that hard to catch, few of us would ever be successful. Impatience and lack of confidence force many anglers to search frantically for solutions that just don’t exist. These fishermen would do better if they learned one or two techniques thoroughly.
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Certainly, there will be times when their basic method does not produce, but over the long run they will catch more fish. My late father never heard of Rick Clunn, nor did he ever fish competitively for anything. Over many years, he fished for countless species in freshwater and salt, always limiting his approach to a few basic lures or some simple bait. When he finally retired and moved to Florida, his lure of choice was a small, yellow bucktail which he could fish better than anyone I ever met. His tackle box became the two side pockets on his jacket. A handful of bucktails were in his right-hand pocket and some leader material in his left pocket. There’s one other facet to Dad’s thinking worth following. He always insisted that the law of averages held the key to success. Those who insist on specializing on a particular species of fish or seek one of an extra large size are missing out on a lot of fun. All you have to do is keep casting and catching. The law of averages will eventually produce trophy fish for you as well as species that seem important. If you’ve been seeking a way to catch more fish on every outing, try this simplified approach that worked for Rick Clunn and my father. Many of the leading anglers of our time depend on it, and it just might turn the trick for you.
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