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ast and stable, with a needle nose that reminded people of a mosquito buzzing over southern waters, the world’s first bass boat was the 1948 brainchild of Shreveport, Louisiana’s Holmes Thurmond. That first Skeeter boat, made of molded marine plywood, caught on quickly with local anglers. It launched the brand
that today, 70 years later, is still renowned for building innovative boats designed specifically for the needs of recreational anglers. Cary Crutchfield, co-publisher of Coastal Angler Magazine’s North Central Florida edition, owns one of those early Skeeter boats. When he bought his first Skeeter in the 1960s, the company was already leading the way in what became an industry-wide transition to fiberglass. His was a 15-foot model with stick steering up front that was powered by a 35hp outboard. “It’s real easy to fish from, and it’s just a neat 6
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looking boat,” Crutchfield said of those early flat-bottomed Skeeters. “It’s narrow, and the way the sides turn up to the cockpit makes it very stable to move around in.” With today’s bass boats, a 250hp Yamaha seems like a necessity to even compete on the tournament circuits. Back then, a Skeeter with a 35hp was capable of reaching speeds in excess of 30 mph. It was a fishing boat superior to any that came before it. The Super Skeeter arose as the boat for serious anglers fishing the large, newly constructed man-made reservoirs that have since fueled the sport. Crutchfield sold his 15-footer in the 1980s and almost immediately began kicking himself. He missed the narrow profile and shallow draft, along with kind of stability that allows him to stand comfortably and pole into very tight places. It wasn’t long before he ran into another old Skeeter he had to have, this one a 14-footer, originally powered by a 25hp outboard that has since been replaced by a 1950s model 12hp. Even with that old motor, it still gets around pretty quickly, and Crutchfield said it’s still the perfect small fishing boat where he launches on the Suwannee River. With the spirit of innovation that gave rise to that first bass boat and an open ear to the new requirements of early bass tournaments, Skeeter grew and evolved with the sport. The Skeeter Hawk did away with the characteristic pointed bow, which allowed for a smoother ride and a raised casting platform. In the 1970s, after moving into its current plant in Kilgore, Texas, Skeeter rolled the dice and introduced the legendary Wrangler to the bass fishing world. Rated for 150hp with a V-bottom, it was an odd and new style that absolutely dominated the competition in performance. It became the template that led to the high-performance fishing machines that roar
around our reservoirs today. In 2018, Skeeter Performance Fishing Boats is celebrating its 70th year of providing anglers with exceptional fishing boats. With modern technology and computer design capabilities, it has continued to lead the industry with innovations such as the first production composite bass boat, the ZX202, in the mid-1990s. The venerable ZX series, in all its versions, has been a staple in the bass tournament world for more then three decades. But listening to the needs of the fishermen who are its customers, Skeeter branched out to produce deep-v boats for walleye tournament anglers on the big lakes of the north, as well as bay boats for saltwater anglers. Skeeter’s acquisition by Yamaha in 1996 brought new resources to the table and advances followed. In 2001, Skeeter again set a new standard for the industry with its Torque Transfer Transom and Stringer System, which provides lift to the entire keel, while eliminating stress on the on the transom, deck, hull and sides. Through all the advancements, Skeeter boats bear little resemblance to Thurmond’s first bass boat. But the same concept, to design perfect
fishing boats for fishermen, is evident throughout Skeeter’s product line. Whether it’s on southern reservoirs, the big northern lakes or the bays and backwaters of the Gulf of Mexico, Skeeter has a nimble, fast and extremely fishable boat perfect for the kind of fishing you do.
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Visit SkeeterBoats.com to locate your nearest Skeeter Dealer. Nationally Advertised Price; actual sales price determined by dealer. Price does not include freight, dealer prep, and T.T.L.. uManufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Prices may vary due to supply, location, freight etc. Actual prices are set by the dealer. *Terms and Conditions: Nationally Advertised Price for 2018 SX210 with $1500 Rebate. Consumer benefit for purchasing a new (unused, not previously warranty registered) eligible MY 2018 and prior boat from 1/1/18- 3/31/18 is an instant rebate applied at time of final sale by dealer, at no extra cost to consumer. Actual rebate amount is determined by model selected. NO BENEFIT SUBSTITUTIONS. Promotion is only applicable from authorized participating Skeeter dealers in the U.S.A. and Canada sold to purchasing consumers residing in the U.S.A. and Canada. Promotion is limited to available stock in dealer inventory that is sold, PDI completed, delivered and warranty registered in accordance with Skeeter’s promotion and warranty registration req uirements during applicable dates. No model substitutions, benefit substitutions, extensions or rain checks will be allowed. Not redeemable for cash. Boats sold or provided for commercial, camp, resort, rental, promotional/ demo, government agency, competition, tournament or sponsorship use are not eligible. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other Skeeter offer or discounts. Some exceptions may apply. See authorized, participating Skeeter dealer for complete details. Skeeter reserves the right to change or cancel this promotion at any time. Other restrictions and conditions apply. ©2018 Skeeter Products, Inc. All rights reserved. This document contains many of Skeeter’s valuable trademarks. It may also contain trademarks belonging to other companies. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only, and are not intended to be an endorsement. Remember to observe all applicable boating laws. Never drink and ride. Dress properly with a USCG approved flotation device and protective gear. +
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PENN CONFLICT II
PENN redesigned its smooth and durable Conflict reel to bring anglers the Conflict II, the most lightweight PENN reel ever made. It is a superior reel, perfectly suited to inshore applications. True to its origins, the Conflict II features stealthy cosmetics and a smooth and reliable HT-100 carbon fiber drag system. The RR30 Rigid Resin body and rotor are extremely lightweight and durable, and with the redesign, the Conflict II is 20 percent lighter than the first-generation Conflict. Internally, the Conflict II is updated with PENN’s CNC Gear Technology and high quality stainless steel ball bearings, making it the ultimate PENN inshore reel. With the Superline Spool, no backing is needed because of the rubber gasket that keeps superlines from slipping. Other key features include: Slow Oscillation – Leveline System, 7+1 sealed stainless steel ball bearing system and line capacity rings.
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What do you get when you mix proven G. Loomis rod design with Shimano technology? You get Conquest, a line of 12 awesome bass rods, purposebuilt for different conditions and techniques. The new Conquest series includes eight casting rods with G. Loomis’ original “Mag Bass” fast-action tapers and four “Spin/Jig” fast-action spinning rods. With Shimano’s Spiral X and Hi-Power X processes, the blanks are rolled to exact G. Loomis specifications before being handfinished in G. Loomis’ Woodland, Wash. facility. With this partnership, engineers believe they have produced the most technologically advanced rods on the water. They are lightweight and offer anglers a whole new set of performance standards. Some of the benefits anglers will experience are: more accurate casts, increased fighting power, solid leverage for hook sets and reduced rod twist for rod control and durability. The casting rods are fitted with G. Loomis’ “skeleton” reel seats on full-cork contoured grips. The spinning rods feature split grips and Shimano’s CI4 reel seats. Blank-through-handle design on both versions adds sensitivity, as do the Fuji Torzite guides and a durable SIC Titanium tip guide. Whether you’re pitching jigs in thick cover or prospecting open water for smallies, high-performance Conquest rods will help you catch more bass.
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Legend Tournament Inshore rods are the blending of the inimitable sensitivity, power and durability of St Croix’s Legend Tournament Bass and Walleye series with components and technology suited for saltwater environments. With good looks and a high-performance feel, the Legend Tournament Inshore was awarded Best Saltwater rod at ICAST 2017. The eye-catching “Belize Blue” blanks are crafted of SCIV graphite using Integrated Poly Curve tooling technology and engineered to eliminate all transitional points, which fosters smooth action, increased strength and sensitivity. They are surprisingly lightweight, yet durable, and are equipped with a Fuji TVS blank touch reel seat on spinning rods and PTS blank-touch reel seat with builtin hoods on casting models. These new Fuji seats are designed to stand-up to the pressure of hard-fighting inshore species. Kigan Master Hand Zero Tangle guides and a Kigan titanium hook keeper provide 100 percent corrosion protection.
After nearly 15 years, the PENN International big game reel will get a makeover. The reel that has become legendary for fulfilling angler dreams offshore has been refined and modernized to once again redefine big game reels. The PENN International VI series features many upgrades including a weight reduction on key sizes, a new silent anti-reverse and a more refined/ adjustable Dura-Drag system. The new series features 28 models in both gold and silver, single speed and two-speed, wide and narrow. Made in the U.S.A. of domestic and imported components at the historic PENN Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Company building in Philadelphia, the International VI will give anglers the edge in chasing that trophy of a lifetime. Key features include: Machined and anodized aluminum body and side plates, stainless steel main and pinion gears, Quick-Shift II two-speed system, sealed DuraDrag system, Versa-Strike Adjustable Strike stop, double-dog ratchet anti-reverse and line capacity rings.
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TSUNAMI ARMR
MUD HOLE TURN KEY KITS Avid anglers who want to take their fishing to the next level owe it to themselves to check out Mud Hole Custom Tackle’s rod building kits. They include everything needed for anglers to construct their own high-end custom fishing rods. Mud Hole is offering an amazing value on its Inshore Turnkey Kit, which includes all the tools and materials to build a custom inshore rod perfect for trout and redfish. The kit features the extremely popular and versatile MHX SJ842 rod blank. This 7’0” medium-light power rod features a fast action for throwing soft plastics and topwater lures at wary flats fish. Along with the blank, the kit comes with a matched guide set, handle kit and everything from the CRB wrapper, a CRB rod dryer and ProPaste and ProKote Rod Finish and all the tools needed to craft your own custom rod. Visit www.mudhole.com and check out all our Turn Key Kit options or simply Google: Mud Hole Turnkey.
Super smooth and well built, the Tsunami ARMR is lightweight, high-performance spinning reel available in 3000/4000 and 5000/6000 sizes. The Tsunami ARMR has a sleek design and features
high-end components to provide smooth and durable operation for fighting and casting. The lightweight, solid aluminum body combined with hybrid, corrosion resistant carbon infused side plates and rotor and a double anodized ported aluminum spool are what keep this reel feather light in the hand all day long. Seven high-precision, shielded stainless steel ball bearings allow full support to all free-moving parts during the toughest fight or retrieve after retrieve. The look and feel of the Tsunami ARMR reel, enhanced by a light, durable EVA handle knob and braid-ready spool is what separates these high-performance reels from the competition.
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SHIMANO SUSTAIN HOOKER ELECTRIC REELS Hooker Electric continues to raise the bar with the fastest, lightest and best looking electric reels on the market, along with second-to-none customer service. The top seller in 2017 was their 80 motor that features level wind and auto stop, mounted on the Shimano Tiagra 80WA. The auto stop feature allows the angler to set the reel to stop winding at any interval, including just before your terminal tackle reaches the rod tip. With both 12- and 24-volt functionality, there is no need for a converter box. Its full variable speed allows line retrieval at up to 500 feet per minute, which makes checking your bait from 1,800 feet a breeze. It also includes bluetooth connectivity, allowing the angler to control the reel through Hooker Electric’s iPhone app, ReelTime. If you’re feeling sporty, the reel can also be used manually, so you can feel the fight. New for 2018, Hooker Electric now offers custom colors in silver, black, blue and even pink. For more information, go to www.hookerelectric.com or give them a call at 954-530-6908.
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T h e Best New Saltwater Reel winner at ICAST 2017, Shimano’s Sustain might just be the best new spinning reel for freshwater or salt. The Sustain series comes in four sizes suitable for everything from finesse baits for bass, to stripers and even small billfish. In all sizes, the reel’s Hagane aluminum body construction gives it a solid feel, and the Shimano Magnumlite low inertia rotor provides sensitive, light rotation and a light start up, which allows anglers to instantly begin the retrieve. Shimano’s Hagane gear has already made waves in the industry for its incredibly smooth operation. The exclusive technology used to engineer the cold forged aluminum drive also makes it extremely strong and durable. The X-Protect feature, which should be of particular interest to saltwater anglers but is relevant in any wet fishing conditions, is a threelipped rubber seal system that offers exceptional water resistance. With Cross Carbon Drag, eight shielded anti-rust ball bearings, and a one-way roller bearing to stop handle backplay, Shimano went in whole hog to produce these award-winning reels. Whether you fish freshwater or salt, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better spinning reel.
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Drifting For
Nighttime Yellowfin On Gulf Floaters
By Nick Carter
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ellowfin tuna are some of the most sought after gamefish in the world. They are the ahi tuna on the menus at restaurants and sushi bars, and in the water they have the speed and power to wear down anglers and break gear. The signature “spiral” that tuna commence in the waning moments of a fight is responsible for untold numbers of broken lines and broken hearts. After battling 30 mph runs for 20 minutes or more, the weary angler, captain and crew face one final test, a team effort to survive the spiral and get the fish on deck. These tense moments, when a big yellowfin turns sideways and begins to circle, using its body’s mass as leverage, are the most critical minutes of the fight. If the line even touches the boat, it will snap, and the circling fish provides many opportunities for this to happen. These moments are the reason Randy King, of Paparda Rey Fishing Charters out of Galveston, Texas, says the main limitation on their catch is the ability of the angler. The captain, Kenneth Doxey, is solid. He has been running their 54-foot Bertram and their 35-foot Cabo for more than a decade. He was the 2016 recipient
of the Houston Big Game Fishing Club’s Jim Peachey Award. The crew is also top-notch, which leaves the angler as the potential weak link. The good news is there will likely be multiple opportunities on one of their overnight trips to deep-water oil platforms off Texas. King said a great trip with six anglers would yield a dozen yellowfin tuna in the 40- to 120-pound range, and that doesn’t include the shots anglers will have at mahi-mahi, wahoo, marlin and blackfin tuna. Out of Galveston, it’s 100 miles or more into the Gulf of Mexico to reach the enormous floating gas and oil structures off the edge of the Continental Shelf. These deep-water facilities, known as “floaters,” create their own food chain, consolidating bait and gamefish from miles around. On a typical 36- or 48-hour trip, don’t plan on sleeping much. The floaters are brightly lit at night, which is when the tuna fishing is best. After identifying fish on the sonar, chumming and drift fishing with 30-pound-class tackle is usually the most productive method for yellowfin. “Sometimes the tuna will start breaching,” said King. “They’ll jump in the air like king mackerel.” It’s for these occasions, when fish are on the surface, that big spinning rigs armed with poppers are
kept on deck. Drifting and pulling poppers while chugging back up-current to start a new drift goes on all night long. At dawn, the bait rods come in, and it’s time to start trolling. The primary daylight targets are marlin, sailfish, wahoo and dolphin. Between night and day, it equates to a whole lot of big fish packed into a weekend at sea. It’s a grand adventure, and a meat trip of epic proportions in the Gulf of Mexico. Check out Paparda Rey at www.offshorebiggame.com. Information on the Houston Big Game Fishing Club can be found at www.hbgfc.com.
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hen most people think of largemouth bass fishing, they think of warm days spent pitching soft plastics or jigs around docks and lily pads. And running spinnerbaits with oversized blades over submerged structure is always a favorite. It’s a lot more of a challenge to catch largemouths when the mercury drops below 32 degrees, especially up north, where the lakes turn to frozen slabs of ice. This time of year in the parts of our country where the boats have been stored and dock fishing is no longer an option, it’s time to grab an auger and drill some holes. Like any other fish, largemouth bass are creatures of habit and comfort. It’s not uncommon at all to find fish beneath the ice in the same areas you caught them in the fall. As predators, largemouth bass wait for opportunities of other, smaller fish lurking just outside the comfort zone. In many cases, fish will hold along weed edges, drop-offs and river channels. With that said, don’t overlook shallow, weedy bays and more importantly the middle of a river channel. Start by setting tip-ups along deep weed edges or breaks in bottom structure. Good electronics make finding these areas much easier, but good topo lake maps are also very handy. Better yet, try one of the many topo lake map apps for your smartphone such as Fishidy, i-Boating or GPS Fishing Maps. Most provide detailed topographic overlays and many also provide GPS coordinates. The best part is that most are free, although you will find the preferred features are available only if purchased. Either way, these are very handy tools that will help put you in the right area. If you decide to jig, a 24-inch ice rod with 3-pound fluorocarbon
and a 1/16- to 1/8-oz. hammered nickle jigging spoon will certainly test your skills when a hungry bucketmouth hits. For the best results, tip the spoon with the head of a minnow, wax worm or several spikes. Bounce the jig off the bottom with an occasional swift lift, let it sit for a few seconds and repeat. I’ve caught them on the lift, on the drop and while it’s sitting. Just be ready for a hard hit. They don’t mess around. When using tip-ups, I use Beaver Dam, Polar and Igloo with great results. The fish don’t seem to care. The terminal tackle is far more important but very basic. Tie on 2 feet of 10-pound mono as your leader and a #6 or #8 treble hook. Add a small split shot a foot up the line, and you’re ready to fish. If the area is rife with pike, forego the mono leader and tie your treble directly to your ice line. Dacron is still king when it comes to ice line. While other polyester braids have gained popularity, they are often relatively expensive. Dacron on the other hand is inexpensive and lasts forever. Medium shiners (i.e. 3 inches) hooked just behind the dorsal allows the baitfish to swim freely and erratically, perfect for hungry bass.
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f you are reading this, you are probably ready to get out and go fishing... or catching would be more like it. All of us “fish heads” want to catch more fish when we are out fishing, and this is the number one reason technology is playing such a big part in the sport. The number one aspect to locating and catching more fish hinges on finding structure, understanding what the structure is and making sure there are fish on the structure before ever putting a hook in the water. This is true in both fresh and saltwater. Once we know the fish are there, we can concentrate of finding what they will bite. Most know that 2D and DI (Down Imaging) sonar is looking under the boat and that SI (Side Imaging) sonar has the ability to look out to the side of the boat. It is the SI capability that allows us to canvas or search vast amounts of water very quickly and identify and mark very accurately. Side Imaging is the most effective tool for finding and catching fish, with depth of use being the only limitation. The images we get from 455 kHz and 800 kHz are really good, but the images that we are getting from the new MEGA (1200 kHz) units are some of the most detailed ever seen by recreational sonar. When we consider all of the inshore and nearshore fishing is taking place in 150 feet or less of depth, one can realize the role this technology does play and how it can help put significantly more fish in the boat. It is MEGA Imaging that cannot only find more fish but provides the greatest and most detailed peek at underwater structure and fish. The ability to identify the actual species of fish is a reality now, and it will only get better. You be the judge. Another great advantage is the ability to connect your trolling motor to your sonar unit as is the case with Minn Kota i-Pilot LINK and Humminbird. This ability allows the user to control and captain the boat from any Humminbird unit on the vessel. If the motor is an Ulterra, the motor can be stowed or deployed in addition to all of the other abilities. The user can access all TWR (Tracks, Waypoints and Routes) warehoused on the units. This includes Spotlocks, which allows the boat to be “virtually anchored” to a spot without the aid of an old-fashioned anchor. We are seeing more and more boats employing this capability in bigger and bigger boats. After all, who likes pulling and resetting anchor? Some of the other features on today’s Minn Kotas include: Circle Mode, Cruise Control, Follow the Contour, Go To and Jog. As the season gets started, make sure to look online, visit your favorite retailer, boat show or fishing show to see for yourself how the new technology can help you put more fish in the boat.
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ast spring we introduced you to Sea Eagle’s FishSUP™ FS126 FishSUP™ FS126 really excelled: comfort and range. “I like that you (https://www.seaeagle.com/FishingSUPs/FS126), an inflatable can stand, sit or kneel while casting on this platform,” he explained. Stand-Up Paddleboard with which we were initially quite “That really increases its versatility because you can move around a bit impressed. A year later, we’re now fully convinced this super-stable, to stretch your arms and legs. You can get low to create a better angle lightweight near shore fishing machine is worth the praise. for skipping lures way back beneath a dock or overhanging branch, or “I’ve had one for a year now,” says Coastal Angler’s “Outdoor Tom” stand up to see deeper below the surface and further away when sight Schlichter (@outdoortomcorp) and I’m thrilled with its performance. fishing. Even with either of the two accessory fishing seats strapped in I’ve fished it from Long Island, NY to the Florida Keys, in freshwater place there’s 360-degree cast-ability. As for range, you can paddle as and salt water, amongst mangroves, bulrushes, phragmites and boulder far as you’d like if you need some exercise or add the optional electric fields. I really put it to the test and it’s come through unscathed.” motor to cover more water quickly and quietly.” At 12’6” (l) x 40” (w) the FishSUP™ FS126 is a spacious platform SUP fishing has really taken off over the past few years, and Sea that’s tough enough to work hardened shorelines. Heavy duty .90 drop Eagle’s FishSUP™ FS126 offers a great platform to get in on the fun. stitch material covers the top, bottom and sides for superior protection Its basic start up package comes with an SUP paddle, multi-purpose against punctures and a 90”x18” thick camo EVA pad adds additional storage box with two rod holders, backpack, hand pump and repair kit buffering while providing a non-slip foot bed. An integral 36-inch for just $799. That’s a great entry level price and really all you need to ruler makes fish measurement a snap. You can pack it in your trunk, get your feet wet. Schlichter recommends the Deluxe package which fully inflate it in less than ten minutes, and use the board’s smartly adds a kayak paddle, DKS seat and foot pump at a total price of $879. positioned D-rings to tightly secure a host of standard and optional If you like to carry more than two rods and want extra back support fishing accessories including a swivel seat with Scotty rod holders, and comfort while seated, the Swivel Seat Fishing Rig makes a lot of battery, 34-lb thrust electric motor and forward mesh storage box with sense. It has a green swivel seat and two additional rod holders. A Pro tube-style rod holders. Motor Fishing Rig, featuring a Watersnake Venom 34 electric trolling “There’s a couple of things about the FishSUP that I thought really motor, is available for $1149. stood out over the past year,” says Schlichter. “First is the stability. It feels “The comfort and openness of Sea Eagle’s FishSUP™ FS126 was solid when you step aboard and the extra width makes it really hard to fall off, flip or roll. In fact, I didn’t slide off a single time all year and I’m not one to shy away from choppy waters if there are fish around. “Second, I was amazed at its versatility. I fished it on lakes and ponds, rivers and streams, tropical flats and open bays. I even took it out into Gulf Coast and ocean waters. No worries at all when paddling in reasonable conditions.” Schlichter was also impressed with the toughness of the FishSUP, noting he fished along jetties, in boulder fields, tight to docks and bridges, in stump fields and around thick overhanging brush. “I launched from Talk about tough, this Florida jack crevalle was no match for Sea Eagle’s FishSUP™ FS126. rocky beaches, sandy beaches, Photo courtesy of Sea Eagle Boats. wooded shorelines and even shelling beaches on Captiva Island. FL, with no punctures, rips or tears. I caught stripers, snook, barracuda, sea trout, scup, fluke, bluefish and false albacore in so impressive that this board seriously cut into my kayak time last salt water and bass, trout, panfish plus pickerel in freshwater. After a summer,” says Schlichter. “I expect it will see even more time on the full year of use, this board showed no signs of wear and tear that a good water this year.” scrubbing couldn’t cure.” For more info on this and other Sea Eagle inflatable boats, kayaks There were two additional areas where Schlichter found the and SUPs, visit www.seaeagle.com or call 1-800-748-8066. 2 LONG ISLAND
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tanding out in my driveway, face frozen nearly immobile, body just starting to sweat beneath a half-dozen layers, I survey my progress over 45 minutes behind the shovel--and feel a familiar twinge. I’ve dug both cars out, cleared the steps leading to my front and side doors, and carved out tidy, winding paths linking them to any destination my family or I might conceivably need to reach in days ahead. A normal human being might have breathed a satisfied sigh 10 minutes ago and stuck his shovel into a drift beside the steps, clomped inside for a hot cup of tea. Not me. I’m a New Englander, year-round, by choice--a masochist, a self-styled martyr maybe. You’d think that if you lived elsewhere, where in some ways the climate is a bit less, well, hostile. I mention this because we’re trudging headlong into the cruelest months here on the frozen tundra, a time when even the hardiest among us, having discovered a fresh hole in his right boot while standing shinsdeep in slush, or having stalled out atop a highway bridge because the piping north wind has turned the diesel in his tank into low-sulphur Italian ice, will face the unavoidable, annual reckoning of northern winter. To paraphrase: Who in the @#$% thought living in this dreadful, frozen @#$% nightmare was a @#$% good @#$% idea?! Over the last decade or so, following a few memorable frozenwasteland meltdowns, I have done a good bit of soul-searching about my choice to stay here on the tundra, regardless of the many ways doing so makes life exponentially more complicated. Call me a fruitloop or a philosopher-hippie moron, but winter here on the icy wasteland has, in various ways, made me a better fisherman, and solidified my deep and abiding love of my home waters and all the species that pass through over a 12-month cycle. In fact--here comes the crazy part--where my own career choices have given me countless opportunities to flee the tundra during the Blast Freezer months at home, I must admit that destination fishing for famously exotic gamefish has never really captured my imagination. Call me ungrateful, a rube, a @#$% fool, even, but when I’m fishing distant waters, I feel strangely disconnected. I think of the many tourists for whom I gaffed a 45-pound bass or netted a 12-pound doormat--remember them asking me, while toward the bow 20 other sets of eyes rolled, “Gosh, is that a big one or something?” I care about what lives within reach, and fish for food first and foremost. I have no delusions about tournament glory, or my own migratory instincts and the probability of my ever joining the snowboard flock. I live here. I fish here. As seasons have rolled by, I’ve watched deckmates develop serious obsessions with the shaky proposition of ice fishing here in southern New England. It’s taken me some years, but I’m starting to understand, generally from a polite distance, the intrigue. In my world, where the possibility of winter cod fishing holds more immediate appeal, I’ve learned that the dark months cod fishery is best viewed as a surprise bonus on the rare occasions when fishable conditions and catchable numbers of local groundfish align. An unfortunate byproduct of my years fishing full-time and yearround has been my policy that when it’s 15 degrees and blowing NW 25 to 30, I won’t ship out unless there’s a substantial day’s pay in the works. So I tend to be persnickety about the timing of winter sinker-bouncing or jig-slinging exploits for fun--advance planning a major challenge, according to all the documented shortcomings of winter forecasting. Truth is, I love time on or beside the winter ocean, regardless of the
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odfish are the headliners in your mind so it is easy to repeat. February, or at least most Diamond jigging for cod can Long Island, Connecticut produce a ton of hook-ups when and Rhode Island anglers hope so. the fish are in an aggressive This December saw a decent bite mood. Many anglers, however, of baccala beginning to develop drop a lot of fish on the ride but the New Year, with its windy to the surface. Generally, this weather and air temperatures is a result of pumping the rod varying from zero degrees to over - lifting it up and dropping it 50 degrees within a span of several down repeatedly while fighting days, got off to a bit of rough start. a fish. This motion allows the jig To be sure, most years to momentarily fall on a slack the codding has settled into a line. As the jig drops repeatedly predictable pattern by the time each time the rod is lowered, its February rolls around. It’s at this own weight eventually pulls the point, too, that most of the codfish hook free from the codfish’s jaw. action shifts to Long Island’s East The remedy for this is simple: End and the waters around Block set the hook hard one time Island. From a codfish’s point of and then simply keep steady view, the primary draw to these pressure on the fish as you reel it eastern fishing hot spots is the to the surface. Keep the rod held plentiful bait available. Plenty slightly less than parallel to the of herring should be in the area water without lifting, pumping by St. Valentine’s Day, plus there or dropping the tip to gain are always crabs, lobsters, clams, line. Keep the acronym “CSP” bergalls and a variety of small (Constant, Steady Pressure) in baitfish to keep predatory and Dressing warm allows you spend more time at the rail, increasing your odds mind if you start losing hooked opportunistic bottom feeders in of a sloid catch or winning the pool. The author favors his Frabil ice-fishing fish and your tally should an agreeable mood. The fishing increase significantly. suit for trips when the temperature is likely to be well below freezing. can be wild when the cod are tight Most codfish fans like to add a Outdoortom.com photo. on the herring, allowing those surgical tube or curly-tailed soft who prefer to shun clam baits for silver diamond jigs to experience plastic teaser 18 to 24 inches above the diamond jig. A Fat Cow Jigging what may be the best codfishing of the year. Strip or Otter Tail are other suitable teaser options. The key to making Many anglers well-schooled in the art of diamond jigging cod teasers a big plus in your arsenal is choosing the right color. Start for bluefish are surprised to find that codfishing with jigs requires by asking the mate which color has been working best and use that as much more finesse. Think of it a starting point. If nearby anglers as deep-water jigging for striped are having superior success, take bass - slower, more deliberate note and update your rig. Figure than bluefishing - and you’ll be red, orange, chartreuse and white on the right track. Expect most as the primary producers - in cod, especially the larger ones, to that order - unless instructed hold tight to the bottom so keep otherwise. Many anglers also your focus there. Drop down, tip their teasers with pieces of crank up ten turns, free-spool clam. If you want to sweeten the back to the bottom and repeat pot, choose a strip of the stringy the procedure. Don’t over-think strip that rims a clam; a ribbon this game; simply slow it down. of three or four inches will flow Begin the day with a moderate nicely off the back of the teaser speed of retrieve and experiment without significantly dulling the from there by slowing the retrieve action that mimics baitfish and to a crawl or speeding up a bit. turns cod on in the first place. Once you begin to have consistent Adding a teaser above your hook or jig can really pay off on the tough days. Of course, even at the height of success, lock the retrieve rate in the run there will be times when Photo by Tom Schlichter. 4 LONG ISLAND
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the cod simply want to eat meat. In that instance, set up a high-low rig with an eight- to 12-ounce bank sinker. If tying your own rigs, add a small chartreuse, red or pearl bead ahead of each hook. While cod will sometimes chase jigs well up into the water column, they prefer clam baits presented tight to the ocean floor. Work hard to keep your bait down in the strike zone as much as possible. When seas are choppy or a heave is on the water, this will mean dropping the rod tip as the boat rolls up a wave, and lifting up to keep the line tight enough to detect a bite as you settle into the trough. As with tipping a teaser, baits are best kept small while bottom fishing for the winter king. Rather than load up, select a piece of clam that sports a dark brown section of hard neck though which you can pass the hook, and drape a ribbon of the rim over the top to flutter enticingly in the current. While jig fishermen should set-up instantly upon feeling a strike, bait fishermen will do better to hesitate, allowing the rod to load slightly before setting the hook. Wait until extra heaviness is readily detectable at the end of the line and then strike with a smooth, steady and solid lifting motion. If you haven’t been codfishing in a few years, or if you are new to this game, don’t underestimate the coldness factor. February can be a bitter month on the codfish grounds, even when temperatures are in the 30- to 40-degree range on shore. Choose your days wisely
Be sure to leave a strand of skimmer clam trailing from your hook to entice larger, more cautious cows. Photo by Tom Schlichter.
and dress for maximum warmth. At the very least, bring along a knit hat, waterproof gloves, thermals, a hooded sweatshirt, boots, foul weather gear and a warm coat. A couple of hand warmer packets are also a good idea. Bring enough to last all day - some only stay hot for a couple of hours.
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Effectiveness of Fishing from a Kayak BY COREY PELLETIER
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here is no doubt that the popularity of kayak fishing is on the rise, as many retailers and manufacturers of angling kayaks have observed increased sales in recent years. As a result, the angling kayak market has become increasingly competitive, with improved designs and new technology released regularly, and a wide selection of models to suit specific needs and price points. Angling kayaks have become efficient, versatile, and more comfortable than ever before, making it easier to spend more time on the water. Due to their nature of being self-powered, lightweight, and extremely maneuverable, kayaks offer an advantage of reaching large fish in near-shore areas that are less than ideal for powerboats and inaccessible by shore, while still able to cover a significant area of water. No other angling platform offers such a winning combination. There are many brands and styles of angling kayaks on the market today. Almost any kayak could be used for fishing, but those designed specifically for fishing allow for ergonomic movements with less effort, which translates to increased success. Many kayak manufacturers design traditional sit on top, paddle kayaks providing superior comfort and stability with fishermen in mind. However, pedal-driven kayaks have been a breakthrough for kayak fishermen as they allow handsfree propulsion. The Hobie Outback, my personally preferred fishing platform, is an example of an angling kayak with this innovative pedaldriven propulsion. Beyond being hands-free, pedal-driven kayaks offer an extra advantage over traditional paddle kayaks since the propulsion method is much more efficient, providing increased speed, power, and maneuverability. Kayaks are ideal for many different fishing environments, from freshwater rivers and lakes to estuaries and coastal areas, and even offshore when conditions permit. Playing any wind in favor, setting up drifts parallel to shoreline and casting towards shore and other structure
is a favorite for freshwater bass fishing and other species. Having a kayak with a rudder will help to control direction when drifting with wind and current. A benefit of pedal-driven kayaks is the control of speed and direction when drifting. When trying to hold at casting distance to shoreline, a few pedals and slight rudder adjustment can keep the kayak in position. Kayaks provide excellent access to weedy and shallow areas littered with rocks and stumps. Sometimes, after taking a few casts at a weed edge I like to get the kayak overtop of a weed mat and cast along the edges. Using a kayak to get further into to the weeds and structure is sometimes the difference in catch success. Targeting striped bass from a kayak is a personal favorite. One of the best parts of targeting these fish is they can be found in a variety of locations from tidal rivers to sand flats to deep-water reefs. Access to these varying habitats is ideal from a kayak dependent on factors such as weather, currents and tidal conditions. Tidal rivers during the spring are a go to spot for catching striped bass from a kayak. The use of pedal drive kayaks simplifies fishing in rivers and tidal currents due to their submerged propulsion which makes opposing currents much more effective than traditional paddling. Trolling, casting and jigging are all effective methods for not only striped bass but other freshwater and marine species that may be found in tidal rivers. In this type of habitat, striped bass become easily spooked by operation of gas powered motors which is arguably one of the biggest benefits of fishing from kayak. The stealth of kayaks come into play in countless scenarios but the one that stands out the most is fishing shallow flats. Striped bass among other species often congregate in shallow flats in search of food. Ability to quietly navigate these areas and find fish is a key to success and a reason to fish from kayak.
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ost veteran freshwater anglers are aware that panfish can be caught on a year-round basis. The less experienced, however, often seem surprised to learn that sunfish, perch and crappies will bite even in the coldest months. Their chagrin makes sense when you look at it from a novice’s viewpoint. After all, in the warmer months you can stroll up to the shore of almost any lake or pond and see dozens of bluegill, pumpkinseed, perch and crappie scurry away from the bank. In the winter, though, there are few fish along the banks. That’s because most species tend to hold in deeper water once the temperature plummets. Find these holdover spots and you can score well.
at Causeway Bait and Tackle, in Wantagh, recommends selecting select a longer lightweight rod than you might use later in the season. He feels the leverage provided by a 6- to 7-footer allows for further casts, especially into the wind, than the typical 5- to 5-1/2-foot ultralight trout setup.
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Rigging up for winter panfish is really pretty simple. Start by placing a 2- to 2-1/2-inch, torpedo shaped, weighted foam float on your line one to three feet above where your hook will be positioned. Aerodynamic and weighted, this style float will help carry your line far off the bank when you cast. Its position should be set to keep your offering about a foot LOOK DEEP above the bottom or six inches above the When the water is cold, panfish, like tops of any weed beds you’ll be targeting. most other types of fish, gravitate toward Next, tie a small grub or tube lure jighead the warmest water they can find. In our to the end of your line using an improved local lakes, this usually translates into clinch knot. Choose either a 1/48-ounce deep water holes. Simply put, try casting minnow-shaped head or a 1/32-ounce Crappies will hit right through the winter months if to the deepest water you can locate. A six tube bait head. Now slide on a body and you target them with a small grubs and a soft, gliding to eight-foot deep hole or ledge adjacent presentation. Often, they strike hardest just before dark. you’re set to go. For the body, choose a small grub or tube measuring no more to a shallow flat is the type of place we are Photo By Tom Schlichter. than 1-1/2 inches in length. Dark colored talking about here. The deep water area in lures seem to work best this time of year. front of a dam on a mill pond is another great spot, as is any hole gouged in the bottom where a feeder stream Squirmin’ Squirts are an excellent choice in pumpkinseed, pumpkin enters into a lake. In areas such as these, panfish will school up tight with chartreuse tail, or black with chartreuse tail patterns. Chubby Mini-Mites work well, too. These feature a straight, cone-shaped tail and suspend a foot or two above the bottom. Now, the catch to all this deep water theory is that many local that really vibrates when retrieved. Black with a chartreuse tail has lakes and ponds lack such honey holes. In such cases, you’ll generally find the fish holding in established underwater weed beds well off the bank. The weed beds, being dark in color, probably hold a little more warmth than surrounding bare flats while also offering a bit of protection to the panfish. Thus, if you can’t find deep water, working submerged weed beds should be you next recourse.
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While winter panfish aren’t exactly dormant, they’re not aggressive either. With the water crystal clear and the fish slow to move, you can figure that they’ll get a pretty good look at your bait or lure before they commit. For this reason, light lines and small offerings seem to work best. To really do a number on winter panfish, step down from you typical freshwater setup to a lightweight 2 or 4-pound test spinning outfit. Such lightweight gear will allow you to cast far off the bank, feel the slightest nibble, and present a tiny offering that will be difficult for the fish to examine, easy to swallow, and just the right size for a sunny or perch to ingest at this time of year. Mike Nicoletti 8 LONG ISLAND
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Bass pro Paul Mueller favors small, green- or pumpkinseed-colored jigs for catching big crappies and bluegills during the colder months. Photo by Tom Schlichter.
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THE GLIDE IS THE KEY
Okay, all set to go! Cast out as far from the bank as possible, allow the jig to settle for a minute or two, then begin a slow and steady retrieve. You want the lure to simply glide past the fish. If the wind is blowing, you might choose to let your float drift over productive water rather than reel it home. A slow drift can be deadly, especially if the wind is blowing your lure right back toward your feet. Simply reel in any slack as your floats moves inshore, left or right. As a rule, the calmer the water, the deeper the fish will hold and the slower you’ll need to retrieve. Bites are generally subtle. Usually they register as a slight tilt or twist of the float. Sometimes they simply stop the float from moving. Rarely is the float pulled under the water as will happen when the fish feed aggressively later in the spring. If you notice any change in the movement of the float, tighten up on your line and use a light flick of the wrist to set the hook. Pull too hard and you’ll simply yank the lure out of your quarry’s mouth.
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As a rule, wintertime panfishing is best early and late in the day during periods of low light. Cloudy weather also seems to improve scores, especially where crappies are concerned. A good bite
In addition to grubs and jigs, small nymphs can be used to tempt winter panfish. This fat bluegill inhaled a Bumble Bee pattern wet fly. Photo by Tom Schlichter. develops on many waters around 7:00 a.m. and again from 4:00 until dusk. Sometimes, you’ll find the fish will continue to take after dark but be warned the nighttime fishing at this time of year can be a bit more than chilly. Given fair weather, this early season action with panfish should be well underway by mid-February. Often, the first stretch of three or four consecutive days with temperatures reaching into the upper 40’s or low 50’s sees a real blitz. Head on out to your local tackle shop, pick up a few jigs, tubes and floats, and make plans to be ready. Before you know it, the bite will be underway.
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Fish Focus (Continued from Page 3) rod and reel. Fresh cod or ling is a treat, but pounds of fillet have always been a secondary currency of the winter fishery. I’m after the sorely needed reprieve from the great indoors, and more so that all-important jolt to my normal mindset--the gray expanse of icy Northwest Atlantic always a powerful reminder of just how minute the winter bills, my other worries, and I are in the grand scheme of life and death at temperate latitudes. Speaking of, here on the wrong side of age 40, I’m realizing that winter, not as a line-up of new target species or fishing challenges, but as a forced pause and a hard-wired annual reset, define us as fishermen and seafarers. Winter, the urgency with which we fish its approach, the fire with which we greet new life each spring, conditions us to make the most of every angling development, and gives us a heightened awareness of overlapping seasonal rhythms. Meanwhile, back here on planet cold, the blistering chill, especially days the freeze is wind-powered, has been a major (if counterintuitive) boon for the ice-obsessed, who, after a couple years of short-lived or non-existent hard water, have watched solid footing speed across local lakes and ponds. Naturally, what makes grand ice fishing tends not to overjoy the guys trying to get something going, economically, around whatever codfish have filled in on the wrecks, ledges, and rubble in the vicinity of 30 fathoms. Of course, given the rate at which weather patterns have been slingshotting to and fro across the 40-year averages, there’s no telling what will have unfolded by the time you read this--or what may soon take shape. For the moment, I’m bundled up, and running warm after swinging the shovel for the better part of an hour. A better adjusted man would see that the cars are both clear, that there’s access to anything important without throwing another half-ton of frozen lawn ballast. Me? Between the six still-functioning nerves in my face and my barometric left foot, I can feel the wind swinging more northerly all the time now--a truly evil cold front drafting into town in the wake of the storm. I’m not loving the shovel, but the thing I know I’ll like a whole lot less is this same snow under a two-inch shell of deep freeze in the a.m. There’s weather and there’s water and the wind’s coming on and I’m still standing in my boots and trying to stay ahead of it all. For a man ashore, rods racked for the moment, I still feel eerily like a fisherman.
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In coastal waters kayaks are a great platform for fishing rocky shorelines and reefs. Boats are often limited in areas they can navigate due to boulders and obstructions which provide structure for fish. Fishing these types of structure and habitat via kayak allows anglers to effectively position the kayak to cast at ideal holding spots for fish. Drifting over reefs and depressions in the ocean floor are proven methods for catching many species of fish. Fish finders and mapping are useful for locating these areas but once fish are found, remaining in the productive zone with the ability to make short drifts and quickly reset is a stronghold of kayak fishing. Fishing from a kayak is an effective and rewarding way of catching fish but not without its dangers. With proper precaution and awareness, danger can be minimized. Wearing a personal flotation device is a must along with other recommended safety features including a whistle, safety flag and VHF radio. Importance lies in becoming familiar and comfortable your kayak and most importantly, your ability on the water. As anglers build comfort and gain understanding of reasonable limits, possibilities of kayak fishing remain endless. Nothing beats the excitement of hooking a big fish from a kayak and holding on for “Nantucket sleigh ride” as they say! Bio - Corey Pelletier is a member of the distinguished 2018 Hobie Kayak Fishing Team. He also fishes for Three Belles Outfitters, one of the top kayak angling shops in the country. He works for the Rhode Island Department of Energy Management in their Marine Fisheries division, and is also an experienced firefighter. 10 LONG ISLAND
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cenario: you primarily fish tiny streams for trout, but your Instagram feed has been littered with photos of monster striped bass recently and it’s piqued your interest. What’s up with all these stripers and how can you get in on the action? Each fall in the Mid-Atlantic, massive schools of striped bass move south along the coast, chowing down on baitfish and hopefully flies, plugs and live bait cast by hordes of fishers up and down the shoreline and in boats chasing birds working the water. The action has been hampered by extreme cold this winter, but first-timers will need some time anyway—to practice, research and plan for 2018’s fall run. Saltwater fly fishing for striper is definitely different from trout fishing. For starters, you’re going to need a heavier rod to battle fish and winds. I fish a 10-weight, although an 8-weight or 9-weight could do just fine. Your reel should be sized with your rod, and it must have a decent drag. Stripers are powerful fish; even a small schoolie will pull harder than any trout. Line wise, pick up some intermediate or sinking line to get your fly down in the water. If you’re not fully committed to fly fishing in the salt or do not want to spend a ton of cash, try purchasing a set up at the end of the summer/early fall, when shops are heavily discounting product and making space for next season’s inventory. Better yet, borrow from a friend. For your first striper outing, I recommend going with a buddy who knows what they are doing or hiring a guide. But if you are up for some DIY, here are some tips to help you succeed in landing a fall-run striper: • Practice your double-haul: I cannot stress this enough. The key to saltwater fly fishing is getting your line out there and dropping your fly with relative accuracy. Practicing at home will prepare you so you’re not wasting time trying to figure it out when there’s a blitz 70 feet in front of you. • Learn some knots: The improved clinch knot is solid, but it’s not the only one you’ll need. Learn to tie knots that give your fly a range of motion, such as Lefty’s loop or the non-slip loop
knots. Your fly will move more realistically to resemble swimming baitfish. • Seek out structure: It’s not a coincidence that stripers are also referred to as rockfish. Try fishing around jetties and piles, bridges, docks and grass beds. Baitfish seek shelter in these areas and draw in stripers. • Use a stripping basket: Use a stripping basket around your waist. Line wrapped around your legs can be dangerous in pounding surf and on slick jetties. Wear studs/felt soles: Make sure your wading boots either have studs or felt soles. Wet rocks are slippery, and you don’t want to eat it as soon as you hook into a fish. • Be mindful of the tide: Check out a tide chart before heading out so you know what you’re in for. If you walk out to a sandbar during low tide, make sure to make it back safely to shore before the tide rushes back in. • Match the hatch, er, bait: Call up a shop in the area to find out what baitfish are moving through. Attempt to match what’s in the water. And if all else fails, tie on a chartreuse and white Clouser. • Pinch your barb: There’s nothing worse than hooking yourself mid-cast in windy conditions… except hooking yourself with a fly that still has a barb on it. It’s safer for you and the fish. Strip set: Do not trout set! When you feel a tug, don’t lift your rod tip. Keep tension on your line and strip it hard! Don’t be surprised if you don’t catch a striper on your first time out. You’ll need to explore an area to get a feel of it, understand how tides change and find where the fish congregate. Be persistent. You’ll eventually land that coveted striper and never feel the desire to fish for trout in the fall ever again. Alysson Cwyk is an angler from Philadelphia, Pa. and a representative of www.FisherGuiding.com, where anglers can easily plan and book fishing trips worldwide. She is also president of the Delaware Valley Women’s Fly Fishing Association. follow her fishing adventures on Instagram: @femmeonthefly.
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