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t was a typical steamy morning with no wind and flat calm surf. Although I was casting toward the rising sun and could not see into the water, the large accelerating wake tipped me off to a fast-coming strike. Moments later my line was tight and chaos ensued as the large snook made for deeper water. This is a regular occurrence during the summer along the beaches of southwest Florida, and fortunately it can be enjoyed from a boat or the beach, making it accessible to all. You don’t even need to know secret spots, just get out and start looking.

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he CCA Florida STAR competition presented by Yamaha kicked off on Memorial Day weekend, engaging over 4,000 anglers in conservation. The 101-day event invites anglers of all ages and skill levels to walk away with their share of $500,000 in prizes. During the opening week, five unregistered anglers caught 2019 STAR tagged redfish and missed their choice of a brand-new truck or boat, motor and trailer package in the event’s signature iHeart Radio Tagged Redfish Division, including a GMC Sierra pickup truck, a Contender Boats 22 Sport, a Pathfinder Boats 2200 TRS, a Hewes Redfisher 16, a 21’ Carolina Skiff, or a Relentless Boats 24’ Aluminum Bay/Flats boat, all powered by Yamaha Outboards. The CCA Florida STAR competition releases an average of four tagged redfish per coastal county in the state, three counties have eight tagged fish and those are Brevard, Charlotte and Citrus counties. Each year during the competition, anglers catch the fish and call, per tag instructions. And each year, most anglers who catch these tagged fish miss out on a $40,000+ prize package because they aren’t registered, or never thought it would happen to them. Since its inception, the competition has awarded five prizes in the signature redfish division, with over 90 tagged redfish caught in those four years and nearly $900,000 in total prizes. Registration remains open throughout the competition until Labor Day. The STAR competition launched in Florida in 2015 with a focus on conservation through the use of technology and a catch-photo-release format. CCA Florida uses the social media-based event to educate the public on the importance of protecting Florida’s marine resources, and STAR’s smart phone app eliminates the requirement for anglers to harvest or capture and transport fish, while promoting the proper handling of all species. In addition, non-anglers can participate and win by collecting trash and debris. With 17 total divisions, prizes are awarded by random drawing in most divisions and include boats, cash payouts, tackle and marine electronics. As in past years, current New Tide Members (CCA members ages 6 – 17) can enjoy continued free registration in the Youth Scholarship Division, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, which offers $100,000 in scholarships. For a full list of divisions, visit ccaflstar.com. For more information on STAR, or to register, visit ccaflstar.com.

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We made a 50-mile, two-hour run to the Finger Bank. When we arrived, the ocean was alive with birds and porpoise balling schools of bait. The bait was so thick we dip-netted sardines, hooked them and pitched them back out, sight fishing to striped marlin on bait balls. My wife, my daughter and I were hooked up nonstop, and we ended up returning to the marina flying 20 release flags.

6) Pacific sailfish; Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala; Dec. 28-30, 2018—This year, with my 40th birthday on Christmas Day, the girls and I spent the holidays in Guatemala aboard the 35’ Knowles A-FIN-ITY with Capt. Niko. 2) White marlin; West End, Grand Bahama; May 5, 2018— I was fishThe fishing was great. I quickly knocked Pacific sailfish off the list and ing the Mike Schmidt Winner’s Circle Tournament out of Old Bahama Bay went on to catch a bunch of them, taking turns with Stacy and Marlynn. with my regular tournament team on the Fragrant Harbor, captained by Joe Garbo. The white marlin took a ballyhoo trolled on 50-pound tackle. 7) Atlantic sailfish; Palm Beach, Fla.; Jan. 1, 2019— I’ve fished the Silver Phillies Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt signed my release flag. Sailfish Derby with Capt. Joe Garbo for the last 13 years. This year we finally I broke off what would have been my first Atlantic blue marlin during won it by one fish aboard the 60’ Viking Fragrant Harbor. I chose to use this tournament. this special sailfish for the Royal Slam. It ate a live goggle eye on 20-pound tackle. 3) Pacific blue marlin; Kona, Hawaii; June 23, 2018— On family vacaWith just two species to go, I decided to push for the Royal Slam in less tion, we fished with Capt. Kevin Hibbard on the Divergent. I caught my than a year. first Pacific blue, an estimated 500-pounder, which we were able to tag before release. It was an intense battle even on 130-pound tackle. 8) Swordfish; Palm Beach, Fla.; Feb. 16, 2019— My buddy Connor McKWith three species down, I was still looking for my Atlantic blue mar- ee and I set out on a beautiful night in my 32’ Intrepid No Worries. At about lin. Through July, August and September, I fished the Bahamas twice, 8:20 p.m., the fish bit a dead-rigged squid and made a run to the surface Puerto Rico twice and the Dominican Republic. I was plagued by pulled as I cranked the 50W trying to stay tight. We got a look at the fish before hooks and broken lines. Out of Cap Cana in the Dominican, we raised it turned for the bottom. It was a good one, and I had too much drag on it. seven blues. I hooked five of them and went 0-5. The curse of the Atlantic It broke the harness, pinning me to the side of the boat, and I was forced blue was haunting me. to back off the drag. More than an hour later, Conner stuck the estimated 200-pound fish with a harpoon. It had a 74-inch lower-jaw-to-fork length. 4) Atlantic blue marlin; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Oct. 21, 2018— I broke my curse during the San Juan International Billfish Tournament aboard 9) Shortbill spearfish; Kona, Hawaii; March 16, 2019— I boarded The the Heavy Duty with Capt. Gabby Vazquez. Huntress, a 42’ Merrit, 35 years to the day from when Capt. Bart Miller On the final day of the four-day tournament, I boarded the 43’ Ber- caught the 1,656-pound blue marlin that is the largest ever caught in Kona tram Heavy Duty. To this point, I had lost every blue marlin I had ever and the second largest in the world. In its previous life, The Huntress was hooked. We got a fish up in the spread early after lines in. The blue ate my named Black Bart. I was on the very same boat Miller caught his record lure, and I took it to the chair. On 30-pound tackle, I finally caught my first from. Atlantic blue marlin. With Capt. Steve Epstein and Capt. Kevin Hibbard, it didn’t take long “That’s what I came to Puerto Rico for, boys!” I yelled. Afterward, the for the riggers to go off. A few minutes later, I caught my first spearfish and crew informed me it was the first blue their boat had seen all tournament. completed the Billfish Royal Slam in just under a year, 361 days! With the curse broken, Heavy Duty owner Herminio Amador released a I travelled to five countries, plus Hawaii and Puerto Rico and had a lot second blue, which was good enough to win the daily. of first-time experiences. I was fortunate to catch five of nine fish with my 5) Striped marlin; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Dec. 15, 2018—As a fami- family on the boat. We made lots of new friends, and in the end I realize ly, we went to Mexico targeting striped marlin out of Cabo with Capt. Jose it was all about the journey. Now it’s Marlynn’s turn. She’s already got the Ramon on the 31’ Bertram Rebecca of the Pisces Fleet. stripey checked off the list. 12

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appy July everybody!! I have some exciting stuff for you if you’re a juvenile tarpon addict like me, or maybe it’s on your bucket list. We are in the rainy season now and all the backwater canals and creeks are flowing and the tarpon have moved in. I would definitely take advantage of those rainy

summer days! Instead of being bummed out that you can’t get on the boat, toss on a rain jacket and take a little Everglades adventure. Tamiami Trail has some amazing tarpon fishing and you don’t even need a boat! I’ve spent many, rainy summer days cruising down 41 with a fly rod in the back of my truck hunting for tarpon in ditches, small creeks and back water bays. Sometimes in spots not much bigger than a room in your house. Snook, largemouth bass, and even peacock bass can all be found in the same area. When you find these fish look out! They are This picture was taken by my extremely aggressive and good buddy Will Johnson. put on such a great show!

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Salt Flies Gurgler They are a blast to catch on light tackle and fly. It is definitely not an easy task taming one of these guys in such tight quarters. You have all kinds of obstacles to avoid, like trees, rocks, and every now and then the local Everglades alligator! Watching these guys hammer a top water fly is breath taking. The adrenaline rush is unreal! Getting to hold and release one of these prehistoric creatures is something you have to experience to understand.

It has always fascinated me to think these little five to ten-pound fish could grow up to be well over one hundred pounds someday. Your best bet at getting a bite, and personally the most fun and exciting way to catch them, is on fly. They love white or a black/purple Gurgler. Many other flies will get the job done, this is just my favorite because of the explosive top water strike. Don’t be afraid to get off the beaten path; these fish will be in places you would never think. Exploring and fishing the Florida Everglades is something special. It’s as close as you can get to going back in time and seeing how old Florida really looked and felt. Good luck on your next adventure and tight lines!

Capt. Justin Napior is the owner of Backcountry Culture fishing out of beautiful Naples, FL. specializing in snook and tarpon. If you’re looking for some SWFL fishing contact him at capt. jnapior@gmail.com or call 239-682-7101. Check him out at www.facebook.com/jnapior67 www.instagram.com/jnapior67_

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t’s a nice time of year to fish and be out enjoying the nice weather and beautiful water. Lately the water clarity has been the best I’ve seen in quite some time. There’s been loads of tarpon cruising just off the beach, scavenging for prey. Bait is stacked up along the beaches and inlets bringing in a variety of different gamefish to target. Watching the Silver Kings push right up near shore throughout the morning over the past few weeks has been a treat. These tarpon are in schools of up to 30+ working their way north on their annual migration. They are usually thick in our area throughout the spring and summer. Pass crabs and blue crabs freelined from your kayak will be your best baits of choice. If you can net or sabiki larger threadfin herring, they will work nicely too. Tie on a 5/0 circle hook with a few feet of 65# fluorocarbon leader directly to your mainline (using a uni to uni knot) and free line the baits 100ft back from your kayak. It

may take a few hours to get a bite or to weed out all the unwanted fish, but once you hook up it will all be worth it! Tarpon fishing from a kayak is some of the most exciting fishing you may ever do. Be prepared to go for the tarpon sleigh ride as they will pull you up and down the beach and out into the gulf. Keep in mind there are also bigger predators in the area looking for these tarpon this time of year, so make sure to revive and release the fish healthy. Huge hammerheads and bull sharks will be lurking around looking for a tired tarpon to ambush. We recently saw the natural predation of a hammerhead hunting down a tarpon. It was one of the coolest things I’ve seen on the water and will make you respect these monster fish a bit more after seeing their true strength and stamina. Get out there and enjoy this beautiful time of year while it lasts! Good luck out there guys and we’ll see you on the water!

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by Capt. Bill D’Antuono

he time of year we have all been waiting for - American Red Snapper and gag grouper are now within our grasp. Seasons are both now open and action has been hot. Water clarity has been phenomenal. Spotting reefs in shallow water, like we are in the Keys, is not something us Napoleans are used to. Out deep, visibility has been just as good, if not better than The Florida Keys.

Olah And Lonnie Reeder got a matching pair of black grouper and African Pompano with Offshore Naples American Red Snapper, or ARS, are the gulf ’s most valuable and disputed fish. With the longest season in recent years, 62 days for federal charter and 31 for recreational, these fish are fun to catch. Red snapper trips are some of the most memorable because you truly are on some of the best fishing grounds in the world when you are hunting for them. We have been targeting live bottom and wrecks to find them. Spearfishing ARS is quite easy, they are not shy and can meet you halfway in the water column. We quickly get our boat limit and start focusing on grouper. Gag Grouper can be found virtually anywhere in the gulf. They like lots of structure with

the ability to escape off into the sand and hide on outlying objects. With visibility this good nearshore, it makes for an awesome day on the water and an easier underwater hunt. You can almost throw a dart on a map and go to a nearby spot to find gag grouper. But finding fish and landing them are two totally different things. On recent outings we have had boat record fish and hauls. With ARS open it lets me get out to explore deeper water and dive on some outstanding spots. Even though we are spearing I like to bring a few rods with me, rigged with artificials, in case a school of mahi-mahi swim by. Catch one and its game on! Summertime fishing and diving in Southwest Florida is some of the best around. Hiring a guide will enable you to get straight to the best spots for constant action. Don’t forget to check out my Instagram and Facebook pages for my latest content and pictures. I am booking trips non-stop so make sure to inquire about getting offshore with us!

Captain Bill D’Antuono had to jump in and shoot this big black grouper himself.

Capt. Bill is the owner/operator of Offshore Naples Fish & Dive Charters. He is the founder of the Naples Spearfishing League and is available as a local spearfishing and fishing guide. If you want to get in on the action first-hand, book a charter, or have any questions, comments or insights, shoot an email to billdantuono@gmail. com , call (239)269-5728 or visit www.offshorenaples.com. Make sure to check my Instagram @offshorenaples and @naplesspearfishingleague for all of our latest catches. Here’s to a great 2019 season. FACEBOOK.COM/CAMNAPLES/ JULY 2019 | NAPLES 5

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here there’s one snapper, there are many, which is why you never leave a hot bite. Snapper come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They eat shrimp or crabs and will steal your bait quicker than the mind can register the tug of your rod. When you feel that tap, tap, tap on the end of your line and come up with an empty hook, chances are you’ve hit a snapper hole. Since they are bottom feeders, they will head for the bottom once hooked. This action makes for a fun fight regardless of the size! There are over 100 species of Snapper running from Massachusetts to Brazil and residing in tropical areas. Red, mangrove, and mutton snapper

tend to be the most common in the Gulf due to their sweet, succulent, firm meat. They are tasty in a variety of dishes and are the subject of Veracruz’s most famous dish - Snapper Veracruz. Snapper Veracruz is known for its Mexicanmeets-Mediterranean flavor combining simple ingredients and rich flavor that tantalizes the taste buds. If you’re a beginner at cooking fish but have some experience chopping, then this is your dish! It’s full of nutrients selenium, vitamin A, and potassium plus all those good-for-you oils in your fresh fish. The best part is, you can catch them inshore on Florida’s Gulf Coast ALL YEAR LONG.

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ell, summer is upon us, this month can be a little difficult for fishing in South west Florida. More rain and hot conditions make it, well, let’s just say it, wanting to spend more time indoors than outdoors. Now the good news is that you fisherman can still get out and get in some good fishing. Maybe not as much in our canals or at least the ones in the center of the state, but there are always the canals closer to downtown Miami and when the water is running through our water structures over here they can be on fire with all different kinds of fish like tarpon, snook, bass, peacocks you name it. Just realize early mornings or late evenings are going to be the most comfortable for you and the fish. Lake Okeechobee: more water means the fish will venture further into the tight cover and overhead cover. Flipping & pitching will probably be the necessity over open water fishing, but if you can find scattered cover near to heavy mats, especially if you can find any hyacinth that they have not been sprayed, then early morning top waters can be pretty good. Trafford Fishing is still only fair. With higher water you can reach back further and there should be some good activity

by Capt. Roan zumFelde in the most dense cover areas. I would suggest getting live shiners and slow trolling them behind the boat while you are casting top waters early and then worming any heavy cover you find with some water over it. Fly fishing for shell crackers if you can find the beds should be productive, wooly worms or san-juan worms will work but you have to find the spawning beds. The Everglades Canals are going to be difficult. High water sends the fish deep into cover areas and out on the marshes. Not impossible to catch fish here, just do not expect to be putting the 100 and 200 fish days together. Good days would be 25 to 50 fish and you are going to have to work tight to any structure and cover. Early morning is your best shot. Interceptor early would be a good canal to try. Golden Gate canal around any of the water structures should also produce snook, tarpon, and bass. Come visit Mike and me at Mike’s Bait House and Indian Pass Outfitters on Danford Street, next to Bayview Park in Naples and we can talk fishing. We carry a full line of tackle including: fly fishing needs and both saltwater and freshwater gear, food, drink, and bait. Thanks and good fishing. Roan z

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by Capt. JimKalvin “you’re already there” when you cast off the lines. Take your time - the “journey” is what it’s all about. And for crying out loud, put those phones down! Unless you’re taking an awesome picture, that is. You might miss the experience of a lifetime if you don’t lift your head up once in a while! Nothing sillier that a bunch of folks together in a boat – all bunched up, and everyone of them is staring down at a 2.5” X 5” screen – missing the dolphins, the ospreys, and – of course – the “human show” that is a part of our holiday weekends regardless of the time of year. Going out for the fire-works? Plan to get there early, and stay late – avoid the mad dash back to the pass. Funny how that mad dash always seems to happen at one of the lowest tide cycles of the year. With the shifting bar at Gordon’s Pass, use those channel markers! Just a reminder that the weather changes just like this time of year. If dicey conditions become a concern, either plan to wait it out, or leave with enough time to beat it back to the dock. Again, with such a limited reader base, I need each and every one of you. Be careful out there!

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epending on how many days you were up at 4:00 a.m. preparing to tarpon fish, it may or may not be hard to believe that May and June have past. Now, the winds should lie down and the air and water temperature will rise. There is still a good tarpon bite, as this is one of the best months to fish the harbor. It’s also a great time to break out the D.O.A. Baitbuster. The deep runner is best and the silver body with the black back is a good goto combination. In some ways, after spending the last two months in close proximity to the beach with everyone else, it’s actually a nice change of pace to get a little closer to the backcountry. I’ll be back to hunting redfish and snook. Rising water temperatures combined with daily rain provide

by Capt. Mike Manis two patterns that I like during this period. First, I’ll spend as much time as possible working shorelines in close proximity to the intracoastal. This is simply a matter of looking for cooler oxygenated water. Second, creek systems flushing more volume than normal with somewhat cool rainwater are natural holding spots. Particularly on an outgoing tide, the outside edges around the mouth can be productive. Therefore, I’ll look for creek systems or any kind of mangrove-

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lined drainage associated with the intracoastal. Fortunately, there are lots of spots that meet this description. Although it sees lots of pressure, it’s hard not to take a look between Coral, Catfish, and Whidden’s Creek in Gasparilla Sound. Furthermore, look past the larger well-known creeks and spend some time exploring creeks or even cuts between mangrove islands. I particularly like small creeks that flow out from what look like small ponds or bays within a mangrove island. With high water and a good outgoing tide, many spots like these hold fish. By contrast, on the other side of the harbor, even though it’s away from the Gulf, the waterway that flows north and south from the Bascule Bridge in Matlacha pushes by some of the best creek systems anywhere and should fish well this month. In either case, the fish will be tight to the bushes, mangroves, and your

presentation or cast should be also. As a rule of thumb, if you’re not sticking your fly or lure into a root every once in a while, you’re not fishing close enough. It goes without saying that when this does happen, you need to take the time to get your rig and line back. Never break it off and leave it behind.

There are a couple other good bets this month. If you’re looking to get the family out, the snapper bite in Boca Grande Pass should be picking up. Conversely, if you’re looking for a fight, it’s a good month to target sharks in the harbor. Until next month, good tides.

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he whole month of May, Pale Horse Fishing Charters shifted gears and moved the whole operation to Marathon in the Florida Keys running tarpon charters. May is the premier month to catch tarpon in the Lower Keys, as they show up in schools of thousands. Congregated around the major bridges of Bahia Honda and the famous 7 Mile Bridge, are enormous schools of world class tarpon ranging in size from 50 to over 200 pounds.

They are undoubtedly one of the top sportfish in the world and will put even the most experienced anglers to the test. Over the course of the month we landed tons of tarpon, with some charters hooking up over a dozen fish in a single day! Bait of choice depends on where you are and what the fish are choosing to eat. Crabs or mullet are the hot ticket baits of choice. As far as gear setup, you can use either

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ishing this past month has been in a full summer pattern with fish moving out of the Backcountry and into the Islands. With the temperatures being downright HOT later in the afternoon, you want to get a very early start (6am). This time of year it is critical to target that trophy snook early, as they get sluggish in the heat of the afternoon. I typically don’t do

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ummer is officially here and with it comes a new set of challenges. Fishing in the heart of summer is all about timing and location. What are your instincts when you are facing the stifling heat? Aside from hydration, you search out a place to cool off. As the backwater surface temps heat up to the high 80s and low 90s, the fish are looking for the same relief. The shallow water flats are a great place to start in the mornings, but as water temps jump throughout the day change your game plan accordingly. Seek out shaded areas, such as under bridges, docks, and trees. The shade provided by these structures are sought out by fish looking to beat the heat. Look for deep pockets as deeper water usually holds a “thermocline”. Thermoclines are produced by the separation of cooler more dense water that sinks to the bottom and warmer, less dense water, that remains higher in the water column. SCIENCE! This divide can bring temperature differences as much as twenty degrees. I’m sure you have experienced this temperature difference

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7 FT. 4" x 9 FT. 6" RAPID PUMP® 3 TON STEEL ALL PURPOSE/WEATHER HEAVY DUTY LOW PROFILE • Weighs 73 lbs. RESISTANT TARP FLOOR JACK Customer Rating NOW NOW

$ 78

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$299 4

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179

MODEL: T830018Z

WEATHERPROOF PROTECTIVE RIFLE CASE

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NOW

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AUTOMATIC BATTERY FLOAT CHARGER

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$699

$ 99 $

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FLAMBEAU

8 GALLON OIL-LUBE AIR COMPRESSOR

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Tools sold separately.

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$499

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129

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