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Dear Reader, Ten years ago, a new publishing concept was born. At that time, the idea that a magazine could somehow become a franchise offering was so unique that at first it was difficult to explain. How could a fishing magazine have more than one edition each month? How could someone without years of publishing experience and substantial capital successfully launch a new magazine? Not just a magazine, but a fishing magazine, and not just a fishing magazine, but a free fishing magazine? Free? What? Ten years ago, we began developing the concept of a franchise publishing system that would allow outdoor enthusiasts the rare opportunity to publish a localized fishing magazine as a professionals. Today there are over 30 editions of Coastal Angler and its interior freshwater component The Angler Magazine throughout the continental U.S., Costa Rica and the Virgin Islands. Every month all over the country local co-publishers work with professional guides and charter captains to share their knowledge of what’s biting where, when, and how with you, our reader! It’s reliable intel that anyone who loves to fish would benefit from reading. And guess what? There’s a lot of people who like to fish. The purpose that this fishing magazine serves cannot be denied, and that’s why there are over 30 separate editions of this magazine being published every month. It is our pleasure, our honor, to present this fishing magazine to you at no cost each month. We actually earn a living by helping to spread the word about fishing. What a great concept. Just like you, we love fishing, boating and the outdoors. In fact, we’re absolutely wild about it. It’s all we want to do. It’s truly amazing how much we all love fishing. Love it. We do, you do, millions of people do! That’s why ten years ago we knew one fishing magazine was not enough. We are proud to be celebrating our 10 year anniversary this month. Our sincerest thank you goes out to all of our co-publishing partners, the guides and charter captains who write for the magazine, the businesses who support the magazine and make it possible for us to continue providing it for free and most importantly to you, our reader. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to produce this FREE fishing magazine each month. For more information on Coastal Angler and The Angler Magazine franchise opportunities, visit http://franchise.coastalanglermag.com/ or call 888-800-9794.

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Micron WA (Water-Activated) is the latest addition to the AkzoNobel’s Interlux industry leading Micron Technology product range. It is a showcase antifouling paint that offers longlasting, multi-seasonal protection in a waterbased formulation. Micron WA combines powerful antifouling performance while reducing impact on the environment, leaving a smooth, clean hull. It is easy to apply with low odor that makes application and clean up easy. This paint is ideal for cruise, power and sailboats and suitable for all waters. Using a novel paint technology called Water Activated Matrix, Micron WA delivers a crisp, vibrant color and uniform appearance to provide a striking, attractive finish, while at the same time efficiently delivering powerful antifouling performance. More information is available at: https://interlux.com/en/us/boat-paint/antifouling/micron-wa

The Vortex lubrication system for marine trailers is designed with towing in mind. Vortex on your trailer axles mean years of service without the hassle of replacing the grease. A great feature that comes with the Vortex is the 100,000-mile or 5-year limited warranty. And, if you are a trailer owner that likes to work on the trailer in the off-season, the Vortex threaded cap screw on/off cap makes it easier than ever to check the bearings. You never have to use a hammer to remove or install the cap. We fill the Vortex hub with Lucas Oil Products Marine Grease, a superior bearing grease that has high heat qualities and is water resistant… even in saltwater! Vortex is available from select OEM trailer manufacturers pre-installed on your new trailer with disc brakes or idler hubs. Vortex hubs can be purchased from marine dealers and marine parts suppliers to replace the old hubs on your trailer. Vortex replacement hub kits are available pre-greased, pre-assembled in clear clamshell packaging, perfect for taking with you in your truck or boat as a spare hub. Depend on quality Dexter Vortex hubs for your trailering experiences.

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If you own a boat, you know the stress of ParkIt360 Force 10K backing your trailered pride and joy into a tight space. With this in mind, we took it upon ourselves to take Parkit360’s Force 10K electric trailer dolly for a test spin. Right off the bat, we were impressed. Assembly was easy, and by connecting the trailer’s power harness to the Force, we were able to control the trailer’s brakes with the Smart Brake Control System, which provides control and safety on a steep grade. Also, the Bosch-designed electric motor supplied more than enough power to maneuver with little to no effort on the part of the user. The heavy-duty 4”-wide tires maintained traction on concrete as well as gravel and even in wet grass when loaded. The Force dolly proved its functionality regardless of terrain, and that could come in super handy for those parking boats, campers or anything else with a trailer ball where the concrete ends. But the most striking feature of the Force electric trailer dolly was how easy it made maneuvering the boat. With precise and easy-to-use controls, all the stress was taken out of navigating tight corners and turns in forward and reverse. We put the boat into spots we wouldn’t even attempt using a truck. Built of quality materials, powder-coated and compact enough to fit in the trunk of an SUV, Parkit360’s electric trailer dollies are a great tool for anyone who pulls a trailer.

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With its Gen II Standard and Xtreme jackplates, SeaStar Solutions brings to market improved jackplates that handle up to 300 and 400 hp outboards, respectively, and are easier to install and adjust and stand up better to the marine environment. To handle heavier loads, advanced composite bushings allow for smoother movement of the hydraulic rams when the jackplate is raised or lowered, making SeaStar a superior performing jackplate at all speeds and loads. Both the Seastar Standard and Xtreme are available with 4”, 6”, 8”, 10” and 12” setbacks. Redesigned engine brackets allow mounting of shallow-water anchors on both models without the use of adapter plates. Redesigned engine brackets also improve access to the mounting bolts. Side access has been introduced to make it easier to get a wrench on engine mounting bolts while clearance to access transom mounting bolts has also been opened up, making it easier for one person to install the plate. Installing a SeaStar Jackplate with SeaStar’s ProTap system allows for precise, standardized height adjustment. Key to the ProTap system is the SmartStick sensor, which can easily be installed along the side of the plate. While adding strength and improving access, the new design uses less material for weight reduction of 15 percent over the originals. Thicker MilSpec anodizing of the aluminum frame and lift and effective sacrificial anode mounting points provide improved protection against corrosion.

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here’s no Weight: 5,300 lbs. need to Max Capacity: 12 people compromise when you can have Fuel Capacity: 181 Gal. the best of both worlds. That’s the Max HP: 500 idea behind the Sea Deadrise: 20 degrees Chaser HFC Series, built by Carolina Skiff. With all the features required by hardcore anglers, the four HFC models are serious fishing boats when it’s time to fish. When it’s time to take the family out on the water, these boats convert easily to offer the comforts and amenities that make them excellent cruising boats as well. It’s all in the name. HFC stands for Hybrid Fish & Cruise. These boats were built from the ground up and designed specifically for the serious angler who is also devoted to family. Anyone who’s ever fished from a Carolina Skiff knows the company has designing fishing boats down pat. Over more than 30 years, they have earned a reputation for building the most durable, versatile, stable and economical boats on the planet. For this reason, there are legions of anglers who wouldn’t own anything but a Carolina Skiff. The Sea Chaser HFC is no exception. With the 20, 22 and 24 HFC, Sea Chaser offers great center consoles for fishing and cruising inshore and nearshore. The latest in the line, launched last year, is the 27 HFC. It has the size and range for blue water, while maintaining the features that make it a comfortable family cruiser suitable for long days on the water. The 27 HFC melds functionality, comfort, style and performance seamlessly. Patented box-beam construction produces a solid, durable wood-free hull with foam flotation that exceeds U.S. Coast Guard requirements. With 100-percent composite construction, it meets stringent durability and dependability standards demanded by Carolina Skiff, and the high-performance step-hull gets the boat up on plane quickly for a smooth, dry ride.

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For an added feeling of safety, it features a 9.6-foot beam with a length overall of 27 feet and a respectable gunwale height. A fuel capacity of 181 gallons feeds up to 500 horses, which is more than enough to get you offshore where the fish are. This boat is loaded with standard features that will keep both your fishing buddies and your kiddos happy. They include: onboard windlass anchor system; wrap-around bow seating with 400-quart insulated storage; two built-in bow cabinets with tackle center and storage drawers; bow-floor 200-quart fish box; under-gunnel retractable wash down hose; molded fiberglass leaning post with 40-gallon baitwell and two tackle centers; rear 30-gallon baitwell; rear sink with stainless steel faucet; rear starboard cabinet with tackle trays and knife holders; freshwater tank with shower spray wand; step-in console with electric flushing head; molded hard top with LED lighting; speakers and electronics box; AM/FM radio with Bluetooth and USB connection; underwater LED lighting; courtesy LED lighting package; electric trim tabs; port side entry door; two rear foldaway bench seats; 12 flush-mounted gunwale stainless steel rod holders; swim platform with step ladder; and a whole lot more. It’s easy to see the 27 HFC was designed with both comfort and fishing functionality in mind. Like all the fine boats in the HFC line, it is the answer for the hardcore angler who doesn’t want to sacrifice on all the other fun stuff one can do out on the water. Check out the SeaChaser HFC series and all of Carolina Skiff ’s other offerings at www.carolinaskiff.com.

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Mag Bay Yachts Building On A Legacy Of Fine Boats

arrett Howarth, of Mag Bay Yachts, may be the only boatbuilder in the industry who can say one of his employees has changed his diapers. His parents, Mike and Patricia Howarth, have always been boatbuilders. Along with their partner Henry Mohrschladt, they created the venerable Cabo Yachts. Barrett grew up on the production floor. His childhood was spent in the shop, learning to build boats from the best in the business. Barrett was conflicted when Cabo was sold to Brunswick Corporation in 2006. “It was pretty tough on me and my dad,” he said, “because that’s what we did… build boats.” Through the heart of the Great Recession, when there weren’t many buyers for high-end yachts, Barrett worked in his garage, building and refurbishing smaller boats. Despite protest from his father, who knew how tough the business could be, Barrett continued pursuing his passion.

“At some point, I guess Dad decided, ‘If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,’” Barrett said. In June of 2014, Barrett and Mike set out to build what became the first Mag Bay Yacht. Working with hull designs by Michael Peters, one of the most respected designers in the industry, they started work to produce a high-quality 33’ center console that is the embodiment of elegance and function. It took almost a year to get everything the way they wanted it before the first Mag Bay hit the water in 2015. Since then, a lot of travel, hard work, attention to detail and customer support have brought recognition to Mag Bay Yachts for what it is. The Mag Bay 33’ is a high-end, expensive center console, and customers expect and receive the best. Early success allowed Mag Bay to reassemble much of the experienced crew from Cabo, who they consider family. One of those employees changed Barrett’s diapers nearly 30 years ago. They are the same employees who presented Mike with a plaque that hangs in the shop and reads: “I will always build the very best boat—at a profit if I can, at a loss if I must—but I will always build the best.” Barrett said that’s the philosophy for every Mag Bay that leaves the shop. “We’ve always tried to build the highest quality boat on the water,” he said. “We’ve always prided ourselves on using the absolute best products. If there’s not anything out there that’s up to par, we’ll make it. Being a family boatbuilder, it’s not about numbers for us. It’s about building the absolute best boat.” In the near future, the family at Mag Bay Yachts has plans to go back to its Cabo roots in designing a new 42’ inboard express. It’ll be exciting to see what they produce. For more information on Mag Bay Yachts, see their website at www. magbayyachts.com.

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he water is warming, and the fish are chomping. Summer is here, and the topwater bite is on. I fished the Indian River Lagoon recently and caught seven trout—three longer than 22 inches— and four snook, with two longer than 24 inches, plus two jacks. I was using a gold Zara Spook Jr., and the trout and snook were going crazy, blasting the lure in the air. On one cast, I had 10 hits and didn’t get a fish hooked. I use a Spook with a swish-swish-pop motion called “walking the dog.”   Last June, I caught 11 trout over 22 inches in the lagoon near Vero on a good morning. My largest trout was nearly 10 pounds and 30 inches. I also lost a bigger one, but that’s fishing. I was using a

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f you’re around the east coast of Florida and you’re an angler, you might want to head over to Edgewater, Fla. because there is some of the best inshore fishing around. I had the opportunity to take a trip with Bill Fisher, a seasoned angler who has over 30 years’ experience catching monsters. Bill has a custom 18’ Bossman designed specifically for his needs. These shallow-water skiffs are a fisherman’s dream! I stood on the bow reeling in a 21-inch bull trout while boats were speeding by (every fisherman’s enemy) and barely noticed the boat rocking. Fighting fish is the most exhilarating experience a fisherman can have, and having a good platform is crucial when you have a fight on your hands. After a while, Bill asked, “Hey, you wanna go and catch a monster snook? I have a spot I’ve been catching them, and it’s been pretty reliable.” What angler would say no to that? Once we are close, we start drifting up to this long dock. Bill comes over and said, “Cast right behind the cut out, and give the line three jerks then hold on.” I cast, let the bait drop, gave it three jerks, and BOOM! A massive snook took off with my line and gave me a heck of a fight. I took in line as fast as I could to get it away from the pilings. But it used the second I took to adjust to run right in the middle of the pilings and break the line. “That’s why I call this dock Heartbreak Ridge,” Bill said. Of course he said it with the kind of big smile stretched across his face that told me he could have landed the fish if he had been the one handling it. Throughout the rest of the trip, we landed big trout, jacks and mangrove snapper. His custom Bossman outperformed every skiff I’ve fished from and exceeded all my expectations. If you’re in the market for a shallow-water skiff that can handle the skinny waters and gives you the stability you need, I highly recommend stopping my Bossman Boats in Edgewater, Fla. or checking them out at bossmanboats.com. Capt. Bill Fisher, of Fisher’s Lagoon Charters, can be contacted through his website at www.fisherslagooncharters.com

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the school and the bank for sunshine bass.

When you’re tomato plants have a hard time budding, you know summer comes earlier than the calendar here in Florida. June marks the beginning of our Atlantic Hurricane season. Water levels will be the key to finding fish. If we get high levels in June there will be a lot of places for fish to hide as pastures get flooded along the St Johns. Shad schools are downstream for the most part. Fish for bass early in the morning, during the June ‘Noon’ bite, and late evenings. Schooling bass can be found at the mouths of the lakes along the St Johns River in Central Florida. Swim baits, crank baits, and rattling lipless crank baits (Rattle Traps) are best bet lures. If you find shad getting busted by largemouth bass, throw a crankbait and retrieve with the stream between

Catfish: Now is the time to catch large blue channel catfish. When rainwater flushes out of the creeks and rivers, the cats swim upstream to find forage and nesting areas. BnM Poles makes special catfish rods and they are worth a look. Use a foot of 20lb. test fluorocarbon leader and a 2/0 Daiichi bleeding red circle hook pinned with just enough weight to hold the bottom. Visit the saltwater bait store and get live shrimp. Other good baits are red worms and storebought shiners are sometimes what the cats want. Panfish: Spawning will taper off in June. Best bets are full and new moons. Look for beds in the straight areas of the river along the bank in 2-5 feet of water. Bluegills like sandy bottom or shell bottom for nesting. Use crickets for best results but always have worms with you. Try a four-foot piece of 8lb. test fluorocarbon leader in clear water for more hookups.

Bass and bream fishing has remained steady throughout the course of a day with the bass most actively feeding early in the mornings on lures like swim baits and spinner baits, along with senkos thrown into grass pockets/cuts. The shad spawn is over for the most part but keep a spinner bait and swim bait tied on and handy as they will come up schooling. This is normal, so hang with it and keep moving forward and when you come across isolated, thicker clumps of grass/reeds have your flipping/pitching stick handy with either a creature-style lure like a Gene Larew Hoo-Daddy or Crawdad tied on and pitch it in the thickest/ shadiest part that you see and hang on. Normally this is where you find your kicker fish. Big worms out in more open-water areas are working and senkos in thicker areas of vegetation are the go-to. The bream and shell cracker bite is

bass are a strong fighting fish. Lures I would use are a 1/8-ounce white hair jig, 1/4-ounce lip less crank bait, or an inline spinner bait in a chrome color. Minnows and medium shiners are also very good and can produce great results. Bluegills are spawning and that means easy pickings for largemouth bass too. Chatter baits, lip less crank baits, and soft plastic jerk baits have produced great results. Colors that look like a bluegill or bait fish are what I suggest. Something with green, silver and chrome are best. Bluegills bed around hard bottom areas with sand and shell bottom. I would make it a point to fish in the numerous canals and around islands. Try to look for areas with shade. This provides an ambush point for largemouth bass. Bluegills are a great fish to target for young anglers or people with limited experience. It is hard to beat a cricket under a bobber, a red wiggler, or a dough ball on a hook. Another area to look for is underwater springs that discharge into the lakes. The water visibility will be very clear, and you will be able to see everything under the surface. Schools of hybrid striped 2 ORLANDO

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This time of year remember to bring extra water to stay hydrated, plus sunscreen, snacks, and a cellphone to take pictures of your catch. Also, do not forget safety equipment. Our sponsor at Lakeside Bait and Tackle has a great selection of baits mentioned so stop in and check them out. If you are interested in booking sightseeing or fishing charters for yourself or for someone as a gift, please let us know. Check out our social media pages for more content and recent catches: www.facebook. com/cprbasscharters and www. instagram.com/cprbasscharters. Visit www.cprbasscharters.com for rates, captain bio, and catch photos. Captain Mark can be reached at 352-636-6915, or via e-mail cprbasscharters@aol.com. Certifications - Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, and U.S.C.G 6 pack Captains License

Bass fishing on the Kissimmee Chain: The bass have moved out to open water; mostly due to lowering water levels for the summer hurricane season. One of the best spots has been goblets cove when the flood control gates are open from East Lake Toho. Concentrate your efforts at ambush points. Bass are also schooling in open water chasing shad. Anglers are catching bass on the outside edge of the Kissimmee grass, and open water hydrilla patches, using artificial baits. The schooling Bass range in size from one to four pounds. The baits of choice are small rattle traps and Rapala X-raps. Plastic baits of choice are flukes and swim baits in shad colors.

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pie bite has been good on the Kissimmee Chain. On West Lake, fish for crappies in open water between the two islands. On East Lake, fish for specks in open water. Look for the 15 feet range – it seems to be where most crappies are being caught. The best method to catching crappie is trolling with jigs in various colors tipped with a minnow. Vary the depth until you start catching fish, then move the other baits to the same level in the water column. Panfish: For bluegill and sunfish, they are congregating in open water shell beds with live red worms fished on the bottom as your best bet. If you like to fly fish, popping bugs are a great choice; fish the outside edge of the floating vegetation in open water. Look in shallow water where shell beds can be found for spawning panfish around the full moon phase, very common this time of year. Use crickets for spawners near the bank.

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I had huge blow-ups on my lure on previous trips. I’d miss the hookset, or if the hook did grab, it would pull during the fight. Things were different this time. The hook held, the fish slugged it out, and after a few tense minutes I grabbed the lower jaw of a nine pound bass, my new personal best. I was fishing the Fellsmere Water Management Area (WMA), a ten-thousandacre reservoir that many think could soon become one of the premier bass fishing destinations in the world. Prior to 2010 this bass fishing playground was farm lands, cattle pastures and orange groves. The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) purchased the lands from Sun-Ag and started building a reservoir intended to provide a number of benefits including restoration of the Upper St. Johns River, improving flood control during high rain events, providing a water supply for the town of Fellsmere and surrounding agricultural areas, and most importantly to readers of this article, creating a high-quality fishery. Prior to the reservoir being flooded in 2015, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invested about $1.35 million on enhancements. They designed and constructed fish habitat in the form of channels, dredge holes, islands and more with the goal of providing the optimum combination of structure for mature bass, shallow spawning areas, and nursery habitat for young fish. The FWC planted over 15,000 trees like bald cypress and red maple on the numerous islands and they stocked over a million bass, brim and crappie. There won’t be a boat ramp on Fellsmere WMA for at least a year so for now the reservoir is the exclusive playground of shore bound anglers and those fishing from kayaks, canoes and other vessels that can be launched from shore by hand. Fellsmere WMA is located just east of the iconic Stick Marsh / Farm 13 about a one and a half hour drive from Orlando. To get there take I-95 to Malabar Road in Palm Bay. Follow Malabar Road about half a mile east and then turn right on Babcock Street. After heading about 12 miles south on Babcock look for Fellsmere Grade Road immediately after you cross the C-54 Canal. This final leg of the journey is six miles of bone rattling washboard dirt road that leads you to the parking lot for the Stickmarsh boat ramp. From the parking lot a long levee heads south. The west side of the levee is Stick Marsh and east is Fellsmere WMA. There is a gate across the entrance to the levee with an opening on the right side that is wide enough to fit a kayak or canoe. From the gate you wheel, carry or drag your boat about a hundred yard down the embankment to any spot along the grassy bank that looks convenient for launch. The levee runs for miles to the south and much of it is fishable for shore bound anglers willing to hike or bike down a dirt road that runs along the top of the berm. There is a dredged channel that averages nine feet deep that runs along most of the levee that is well within casting distance from shore. Bank anglers can fish the weeds and cover along the shore or fish the channel. On my last trip I passed a couple bank fishermen who were about half a mile from the parking lot. They reported having a very successful trip and one of them had just released a five pound bass. On another trip I came across a father son pair of shore fishermen who said they lost a bass they thought was eight or nine pounds. The general rule of thumb for the Fellsmere WMA is topwater in the morning and subsurface baits as the sun gets higher. There is open water in the channels and some other areas, but most locations are laden with snags making weedless lures a wise choice. A lot of folks like to throw frog lures early and switch to jerk baits or swimbaits later in the day. I’ve had lots of success with Bass Assassin’s Boss Shiner and Shad Assassin. Honestly, just about any bass lure that can be fished effectively around weeds and cover should work well at Fellsmere. If you want to load up a cooler with fillets to take home then Fellsmere WMA is not the place for you. It is strictly a catch and release fishery, but if you go you’ll be doing plenty of catching and releasing. This is a good place to catch lots of bass and most of them will be quality two to four pound fish with the occasional bigger fish mixed in. As mentioned at the beginning of this article, my best is nine pounds, but I’ve heard of bass up to twelve pounds caught from Fellsmere. My last piece of advice is to pay attention to the wind and weather forecasts and plan accordingly when you fish Fellsmere WMA. It is a wide open body of water with no place to hide if you get caught in a thunderstorm. It is also easy to get distracted and end up farther from the launch than you expected. One way to put a damper on a great day of fishing is a long, arduous paddle through weedy waters against a strong headwind. COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THE ANGLERMAG.COM

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Transitioning into our summer weather patterns, calmer sea will allow those of us with skinny water boats to venture out off the beach in search of silver kings, smoker kings and much more. As we progress into June and seas clear up, ocean predators will push pogy pods (Atlantic menhaden) in close to the beach. Look for large tarpon, kingfish, sharks and jack crevalle to be shadowing these bait pods looking for an easy meal. For best results, try slow trolling live pogies in areas of active bait schools, especially if feeding activity is present. Typically, when you see concentrated areas of bait with birds feeding on the surface, big predator fish are just as active underneath. Species feeding on these pods include kingfish, tar-

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pon, jack crevalle, redfish, cobia, and sharks. Netting pogies and slow trolling them on a Daichi circle hook tied to fluorocarbon leader works well. Adjust the size of your hook and the test of the fluorocarbon to match the predator. Add wire if the toothy predators cut off your leader. Also, tripletail and flounder numbers should be improving around the Port Canaveral buoys. Early morning on the inshore flats look for trout and redfish up in the skinny water around concentration of bait and toss them your favorite top water plug. Focus your efforts between 5am and 9am, and in the late afternoon after the thunderstorms dissipate. Also look for schools of bay anchovies (glass minnows) in deeper waters. For trout and redfish on top water, I like the Rapala Skitter Walk and Storm Chug Bug, and then switch to the DOA CAL Shad Tail on a ¼ ounce jig in deeper water.

blues and bend some rods - nearshore and offshore waters should be teaming with hungry predators ready to crush your baits. June will typically see the yearly push of giant beach tarpon begin. Large plugs, live pogies, and large live mullet will get inhaled by the 80150 class fish. Find the tarpon by locating schools of Menhaden (pogies) or rolling fish. Slowly get within range and get offerings in front of your targets. Slow trolling live baits around bait pods with tarpon in the area will not only allow you to hook said tarpon, but also get you a mixed bag of everything that swims and eats fish in our ocean. Be sure to always keep an eye out for cobia and tripletail, both can pop up at any time. Cobia have a habit of siting right in or on top of dense bait pods so be sure to drop a cast or two around all nice sized pods. As summer progresses the snook will fill Brevard County beaches in preparation for their late summer spawn. This is an opportunity to not only catch “a” snook, but potentially catch a massive one that will be burned into your memory forever.

With water qualities still on the fair side in our local lagoons, keeper redfish and trout can be found in and around the mullet schools during June along Florida’s Space Coast. Look for pushing and tailing redfish early mornings and late in the evening. Try casting well ahead of the fish and let the fish work their way to your bait. If you are using jerk baits, try putting a rattle in the soft plastic and put scent on your bait. Cut bait such as pinfish, lady fish or cracked blue crab work great – use large chunks to avoid catfish and smaller baitfish. Trout will readily take a DOA Deadly Combo, a pre-rigged popping cork. Adjust the depth of your jig so that it suspends just above the grass. If there is wind, it produces even better. To add the element of smell, put a small piece of peeled shrimp on the DOA jig. June is royalty time - bow to ‘King Tarpon’! The silver king moves into

the local backwaters and beaches this month. Look for tarpon rolling along the ICW channel edges, early morning is a good time. Smaller tarpon from two to fifteen pounds can be found throughout the lagoon and river systems in quiet backwater areas around mangroves and creek mouths. Keep boat noise down to a minimum. This guide prefers to set up wind drifts whenever possible. When fishing for tarpon, throw ahead of the fish and let the school swim into the bait, try working the bait so that it quarters away from the fish. Another great place to fish is the inlets and beaches with a mixed bag of fish; whiting, pompano, kingfish, flounder, cobia, and tarpon. Whatever your skill level there is plenty of family fishing. Whether you are fishing from the beach or pier or a boat, early summertime fishing in Central Florida is fantastic. A great way to spend the day with family or friends is to hire a local guide to get out on the local waters and relax. Please remember the sunscreen, plenty of water and check the safety equipment and weather before heading out. Tight lines and remember take a kid fishing!

an hour. I do recommend going out during the moon events (new and full moon) 3 days before, 2 days after if you want a swat at the larger shrimp. The river this season had 3x the amount of boats compared to years past. What a crazy 2018 shrimping season. It has brought great joy to residents in Volusia County. But we now have pushed past the best of the season and it is time to hang our nets up. Brevard County had a run at the end of the season of nice sizes. Folks are still pulling buckets of shrimp out of the water. The run is strong, but the sizes are much smaller than a month ago. Volusia enjoyed large shrimp from January to April (5” and up). The bio mass of dinks are in the water but to many shrimpers they could care less about the size. The other thing worth mentioning we had few summer whites come through this season and no reports of Asian tiger shrimp. Will S. Daytona get a summer white shrimp cast net season this year? We are hoping this is the case, last 4 years have been dismal. There remains so much shrimp in Volusia County folks are getting their limit under

June is the beginning of the S. Brevard season which includes Mather’s Bridge, Eau Gallie Bridge as the top popular places. They shrimp from land/concrete with 18-foot dip nets. Brevard is wind driven and not tidal. If you’re interested in trapping at the base of the Causeways, this is the window of opportunity June-August. We are not looking for the summer whites to show up in S. Daytona until mid-July. We are closely monitoring S. Daytona for these river crickets caught by cast net in the day time. We are also watching the N.E region of Jacksonville where the summer whites are more prevalent and a 2-hour tow from Central Florida. We are predicting a strong season for the N.E. Region. For day to day reports, join our Facebook group, “Florida Shrimping Academy = Tips & Tricks”, over 18K members strong.

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12 - Rothrock Marine (866) 375-6143

36 - All American Marine (407) 855-9988 7024 S Orange Ave, Orlando FL 32809 www.allamericanmarineorlando.com

35 - All Star Marine (407) 423-9953 28 W Jersey St, Orlando, FL 32806 www.manta.com

29 - Lake Fairview Marina (407) 295-0117 4503 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804 www. Lakefairviewmarina.com

20 - Team Marine Services (407) 260-8326 8235 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando FL 32810 www.teammarineservices.com 19 - Ahoy Marine (407) 323-8373 511 E 25th St, Sanford, FL 32771 www.superpages.com

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34 - Thomas Lumber Company (407) 841-1250 231 W Gore St, Orlando, FL 32806, www.thomaslumber.com

49 - Martin Tree Service, Inc. (407) 359-1119 1215 Bob White Trail, Chuluota, FL 32766 www.martintreeserviceinc.com 50 - Campbell Renovations Inc. (407) 947-0016 285 Campbell Ranch Run, Geneva, FL 32732 www.campbellrenovationsinc.com 55 - Vapor and Company (407) 878-7397 3617 S. Orlando Dr., Sanford, FL 32773 www.vaporandco.com 56 - Ice Age Air Conditioning (407) 324-7283

You Can Reach Us 24/7 www.iceageac.com

59 -DK Plumbing (321) 303-1426 Licensed and Insured dkplumbing@cfl.rr.com

Areas Best Picks for Restaurants 47 - Jolly Gator Fish Camp Bar & Grill

39 - Fish on Fire (407) 812-6881

17162 Old Cheney Hwy, Orlando, FL 32833

10 - Get Hooked Bait & Tackle (407) 704-8755 670 Kissimmee Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761

44 - Big Toho Marina (407) 846-2124

69 Lakeview Dr., Kissimmee, FL 34741

57 - Hollow Point Apparel (386) 547-5455 Real Apparel for Real People www.hollowpointapparel.com

48 - Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.

7937 Daetwyler Dr, Orlando, FL 32812 www.fishonfireorlando.com

40 - High Tide Harry’s (407) 273-4422

4645 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822 www.hightideharrys.com

33 - Boston’s Fish House (407) 678-2107

Aloma Square Shopping Center, 6860 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792 www.bostonsfishhouse.com

17 - St. Johns River Steak & Seafood (407) 878-0980 550 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771

(407) 447-7637 400 Kane Ct, Oviedo, FL 32765 www.mudhole.com

37 - Dancing Pig Deli (407) 270-5976

56 - Orlando Outfitters (407) 896-8220

160 Tuskawilla Rd #1204, Winter Springs, FL 32708 www.hueymagoos.com 3 Locations – Winter Springs – Altamonte Springs – Oviedo

2814 Corrine Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 www.orlandooutfitters.com

26 - DWR Plumbing LLC. (407) 293-3717 6344 All American Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810

23 - Talon Marine Services (407) 542-7600 439 Aulin Ave, Oviedo, FL 32765 www.talonmarineservices.com

451 Fairvilla Road, Orlando, FL 32808 www.codepyramid.com

43 - Bithlo Bait & Tackle (321) 355-0591

Home Improvement Contractors & Service Providers

32 - Portside Marine (407) 249-1124 2730 Forsyth Rd, Orlando, FL 32792 www.portsideorlando.com

31 - Pyramid Cabinets (407) 947-8499

(407) 349-5554 4650 E State Rd 46, Geneva, FL 32732 www.thejollygator.com

Oak Park Center, 4245 13th St, St Cloud, FL 34769

Boat improvement / Service & Repair Centers / Replacement Parts

4650 E State Rd 46, Geneva, FL 32732 www.centralfloridaairboattours.com

65 N US Hwy 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750 www.bittersbaitandtackle.com

45 - Wojo’s Bait & Tackle (407) 891-1003

381 Evangeline Way, Sanford, FL 32771 www.rothrockmarine.com

42 - Central Florida Airboat Tours (407) 321-0753

27 - Orlando Painting Service (407) 896-0839 65 Harold Ave, suite B, Winter Park, FL 32789 www.orlandopaintingservice.com

28 - Millennium Electric (407) 420-2001 4340 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804 www.millennium-electric.com

41 - Water Works Pressure Cleaning & Sealing (407) 376-9526 490 Buck Lake Lane, Geneva, FL 32732 www.jmwaterworksinc.com

6807 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809

22 - Huey Magoo’s (407) 706-6004

13 - Camp House Restaurant (407) 915-5401 100 S White Cedar Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 www.camphousebarandgrill.com 52 - The Deli (407) 332-8800 4360 Carraway Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 53 - T J’s Seafood Shack (407) 365-3365

197 E Mitchell Hammock Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765 12231 E Colonial Dr. #230, Orlando(407) 250-4191 www.tjsseafoodshack.com

54 - Otters On The River (407) 636-6300 4380 Carraway Place, Sanford, FL 32771

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Community Service Providers Astor Marine

Team Marine Services

Sylvan – Oasis - Sun Chaser Pontoon Boats Honda – Mercury – Suzuki - Yamaha

Honda Outboard Sales and Service Boat Repairs, Maintenance, Parts

Nobles Marine

Ahoy Marine

24535 FL-40, Astor, FL 32102 Phone:(352) 759-3655 www.astormarine.com

437 N Palmetto St, Leesburg, FL 34748 or 1931 N. Hwy 19, Crystal River Phone: (352) 787-5792 www.noblesmarine.com Mako – Tracker – Nitro – Tahoe - Sportsman Yamaha - Mercury

8235 N. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32810 Phone: (407) 260-8326 www.teammarineservices.com

AHOY MARINE INC.

Lake Fairview Marina

Ranger – Nautic Star - Hurricane – Sweetwater – Bayliner Yamaha, Mercury and Evinrude

Consignment Sales – Outboard Service – Storage – Ship Store – Sailing Classes

4503 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: (407) 295-0117 www. Lakefairviewmarina.com

Triangle Marine

All Star Marine

Bennington Pontoons – TideWater Johnson – Evinrude – Yamaha

Service for:Mercury – Yamaha – OMC – Suzuki – Mercuiser – Volvo Detailing - Boat Restoration – Fiberglass Gelcoat Repair – Trailer Repairs

All American Marine

Boat Tree Marina

Service All Outboard Brands – Stern Drives – Canvas – Interiors – Trailer Repair

Crest Pontoon – Yamaha – Suzuki – Volvo Penta

Central Florida Marine

Boat Max USA

Pathfinder – Hewes – Maverick – Mitzi Siff – Gheenoe – Yamaha Your Shallow Specialists

Pioneer Boats – Consignment Sales Authorized dealer for Yamaha and Suzuki

11415 US-441, Tavares, FL 32778 Phone:(352) 343-6146 www.trianglemarinecenter.biz

7024 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809 Phone: (407) 855-9988 www.allamericanmarineorlando.com

1021 N Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751 Phone: (407) 647-6262 www.centralfloridamarine.com

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Mercury Marine Premier Service Center Mercury Marine Repower Center Factory Authorized Parts and Service Mariner Parts and Service

Holiday Marine

1126 North Blvd E, Leesburg, FL 34748 Phone: (352) 787-4824 www.deckboats.com

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511 E 25th St, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 323-8373

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28 W Jersey St, Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407) 423-9953 www.manta.com

4370 Carraway Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 322-1610 www.boattree.com

2953 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone: (321) 866-0306 www.boatmaxusa.com

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Community Service Providers Gibsons Truck World

Thomas Lumber Company

Specializing in Ford, Chevy, and Dodge Ram Pre-Owned Trucks Since 1969

Old Fashion Lumber Yard – Lumber – Trim – Custom Doors – Hardware – Delivery – Customer Service

Sea Tow of Central Florida Lakes

Millennium Electric

Free Member Towing – Captain Kerry Kline, Serving All of our Central Fl Area – One Call Service

Commercial – Industrial – Residential Service, Wiring & Repairs

A & D Custom Canvas

Campbell Renovations Inc.

3455 S. Orlando Dr., Sanford, FL Phone: (407) 321-0660 www.gibsontruckworld.com

12307 Wedgefield Drive , Grand Island, FL 32735-8413 Phone: (877) 800-1492

725 Montana St. Orlando 32803 Phone:(407) 331-8184 Boat Covers – Canvas & Bemini Tops – Custom Upholstery – Side Curtains

231 W Gore St, Orlando, FL 32806, Phone: (407) 841-1250 www.thomaslumber.com

4340 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: (407) 420-2001 www.millennium-electric.com

285 Campbell Ranch Run, Geneva, FL 32732 Phone:(407) 349-0016 Cell: 407-947-5460 www.campbellrenovationsinc.com State Certified Contractor CBC 1255779 Residential & Commercial New Construction – Renovations – Kitchens – Bathrooms – Additions – Tenant Build Out

Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.

Vapor and Company

Rod Building Classes – Rod Components & Supplies – Tackle Crafting

Electronic Cigarettes and E-Liquid Experts in Smoking Cessation Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine Approved! Altamonte Springs Location Too

DWR Plumbing LLC.

Orlando Painting Service

400 Kane Ct, Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone:(407) 447-7637 www.mudhole.com

6344 All American Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810 Phone: (407) 293-3717 Commercial – Residential – Re-Piping – Licensed – Insured – State Certified

Owens Fishing & Marine

935 N Bay St, Eustis, FL 32726 Phone: (352) 357-3030 Saltwater Tackle & Bait - Ballyhoo, Freshwater Tackle - Live Bait - Wild Shiners Costa - Shimano Top Shelf Dealer Outboard Service & Boat Parts Hunting & Snorkeling Accessories Bow Fishing

3617 S. Orlando Dr. Sanford FL 32773 Phone:(407) 878-7397 www.vaporandco.com

65 Harold Ave, suite B, Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407) 896-0839 www.orlandopaintingservice.com Commercial – Residential Custom Homes – Re-Paint Specialist – Pressure Washing

YOUR ADVERTISEMENT HERE

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Community Service Providers Fish on Fire

Lakeside Bait &Tackle

7937 Daetwyler Dr, Orlando, FL 32812 Phone: (407) 812-6881 www.fishonfireorlando.com

1000 W Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778 Phone: (352) 742-3336 Freshwater Tackle – Live Bait – Wild Shiners – Guide Service - Water Sports

Full Bar – Fresh Seafood – Steaks – Prime Rib – Chicken – Entertainment – Special Events

Boston’s Fish House

Dancing Pig Deli

Aloma Square Shopping Center, 6860 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792 Phone: (407) 678-2107 www.bostonsfishhouse.com

6807 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809 Phone: (407) 270-5976 Specialty Deli – Fresh Deli Meats -Cuban / American Sandwiches – Catering

Fresh Seafood Flown in Daily from New England – Beer – Wine

St. Johns River Steak & Seafood

Camp House Restaurant

550 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 878-0980

100 S White Cedar Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 915-5401 www.camphousebarandgrill.com

On Water Location – Special Events – Full Bar – Steaks – Fresh Seafoodel

T J’s Seafood Shack

197 E Mitchell Hammock Rd, Oviedo 12231 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando - Raw Bar Phone:(407) 365-3365 Award winning Fish Tacos - Fresh Seafood Specialties - Raw Bar 2 Locations - Oviedo - East Orlando

American Grill – Full Bar – Cold Beer Wings – Burgers – Sandwiches – Salads

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Huey Magoo’s

160 Tuskawilla Rd #1204, Winter Springs, FL 32708 Phone: (407) 706-6004 www.hueymagoos.com Fresh Chicken Tenders - 7 Locations – Winter Springs – Altamonte Springs – Oviedo

Water Works Pressure Cleaning & Sealing 490 Buck Lake Lane, Geneva, FL 32732 Phone: (407) 376-9526 www.jmwaterworksinc.com

Residential – Commercial – Fences – Walks – Driveways – Paver / Re-sand / Seal – Screen Enclosures 12 ORLANDO

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Saturday June 2 - The 50th Annual offshore fishing tournament hosted by the Florida Sport Fishing Association (FSFA) in Cape Canaveral, Florida. $17,000 in prize money Guaranteed! 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Place prizes are awarded to the 5 largest catches of each of the eligible 5 species. Additional guaranteed prizes include the Big Fish ($5000) and SLAM ($3000). Even if you’re not fishing, join us on Saturday, June 2nd at the weigh-in at Sunrise Marina for live entertainment, raffle prizes and giveaways, food, and drinks. June 1 @ 6pm: Captains party at Kiwanis Park, Merritt Island; June 2: Tournament & Awards at Sunrise Marina, Port Canaveral. To register or for info visit Offshoreslam.com. Saturday June 2 - Safelight till 3pm, “Help Our Heroes” Annual Bass Tournament hosted by Toho Marine Outdoors on Lake Kissimmee at the Joe Overstreet Park and Ramp in Osceola County off Canoe Creek Rd. $10,000 Bucks for 1st place based on 150 boats. Must be registered by the 25th of May for this event as no registrations will be accepted at the ramp. Call Toho Marine at 407-892-3200 or visit wwwtohomarime.com for info.

and restaurants to enjoy good food, plus live entertainment This event is the second Thursday of each month downtown. Thursday June 14 – 7pm, Backcountry Fly Fishing Association, monthly meeting locations change and are TBD monthly, check our website just prior to meeting. This is a “Free” club to join for more info contact or visit www.bfaorlando Saturday June 16 - Safelight until 2pm, Jolly Gator Bass Series Tournaments. 26 events, place in top 10 in points or win an event and fish at least 20 events and qualify for the Classic. $40 per event, 2 anglers per team. Payback is one for every 7 boats, Big Bass pays $10 bucks per boat! Register day of event at CS Lee Park and Ramp next to Jolly Gator at SR 46 and St. John’s River east of Sanford / Geneva. Contact Jim (Squirt) Chaudoin at 407-432-2822 or Phil Wolf at 407-790-9515

Fishing Florida Radio is giving away 40 packs of Saltwater and Bass Assassin plastics to ONE person who subscribes to our YouTube.com/FishingFLRadio Channel. Interested? Subscribe and Click the notification button and comment so we can pick someone local. Good Luck and Cheers!!

Saturday June 16 – “Sandy’s Open Bass Tournament” on the Harris Chain of Lakes, from Buzzard Beach Ramp on Hwy 441 in Eustis, 3rd Saturday of each month $50.00 entry per boat (2 anglers), starts at safe light until 2:30pm, to enter contact or John at 352-742-0036 or Tuesday June 5,12,17, 24 – sign-up at ramp prior to start. 5pm, Jolly Gator Bass Series Tournaments. Every Tuesday Saturday June 16 - Safe and one Saturday a month daylight until 3pm, Toho until Classic in August. $40 Marine Outdoors will be per event, 2 anglers per team. hosting their Elite One-Man Payback is one for every 7 Bass Tour on Lake Toho at boats, Big Bass pays $10 Southport Park boat ramp bucks per boat! Register day in Osceola county, 100% of event before 5pm at CS payback, 1 place for each Lee Park and Ramp next to 5 entries, $100 entry fee. Jolly Gator at SR 46 and St. For more info or to register John’s River east of Sanford / call Jimmie Murphy at 352Geneva. Contact Jim (Squirt) 789-5351 or Mark Lundren or visit Chaudoin at 407-432-2822 or 540-809-5238 Tohomarineoutdoors.com. Phil Wolf at 407-790-9515. Thursday June 14 - 5pm to 8pm, “Alive After 5” in Sanford. The staff of Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine would like you join us for an evening of fun in downtown Sanford. 1st street is closed for a block party - vendors and fun for the evening, shops

If you have an event or meeting you would like included in the “What’s Hitting Around Town” column, send your details to: Phil Wolf phillip@ coastalanglermagazine.com. Deadline for inclusion is the 10th of the preceding month. COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THE ANGLERMAG.COM

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Paddle Power

By Capt. Alex Gorichky Summer is here and it’s the end of school for our young ones, so let’s get them out to enjoy this amazing area and its many diverse eco-systems. We are a lucky bunch. One could start a morning hiking some amazing trails and be jumping a100lb. tarpon hours later. Or kick off your day tackling Mahi offshore and finish it catching a mess of bluegills or bass as the sun sets. With fresh water, saltwater lagoons, the mighty Atlantic Ocean, the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, swamps, springs, flowing fresh water rivers, and so much more within hours of our homes or many times much closer. It’s truly a paradise. Sadly, paradise can be lost, and we must become active. By taking the time to explore, understand, experience, and enjoy these amazing products of nature, we can finally appreciate them enough to invest in their care. With fingers crossed we will have a banner May in the Atlantic. Shake off those brown lagoon blues and bend some rods. Nearshore and offshore waters should be teaming with hungry predators ready to crush baits or lures. June will typically see the yearly push of giant beach tarpon start off. Some (cooler) years it’s a bit late, but it’s been warm so be ready. Large plugs, live pogies, and large live mullet will get inhaled by the 80-150lb fish. Find the tarpon by locating schools of Menhaden (pogies) or rolling fish. Slowly get within range and get offerings in front of your targets. Slow trolling live baits around bait pods with tarpon in the area will not only allow you to hook said tarpon, but also get you a mixed bag of everything that swims and eats fish in our ocean. Great fun fishing! Be sure to always keep an eye out for cobia and tripletail, both can pop up without notice at any time. Cobia have a habit of siting right in or on top of bait dense bait pods so be sure to drop a cast or to around all nice sized pods. Another by-catch to the “beach” kayak fishing is one of my favorite fish, the Snook. Hard fighting, beautiful, and a pleasure to meet at the dinner table! The snook pretty much has it all. As summer progresses the snook will fill Brevard County beaches in preparation for their late summer spawn. This is an opportunity to not only catch “a” snook, but potentially catch a massive one that will be burned into your memory forever.

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Orlando CAM Owner Phil Wolf with a 27” Trout from Pine Island Sound

Huge 8” Shrimp from Edgewater IRL area

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outh Carolina legislators enacted new regulations in May for striped bass in the Santee River system. The changes extend the period in which striped bass may be caught and implement a slot limit for keeper fish. The changes to state law were signed by Gov. McMaster on May 3 and made effective immediately. Within the boundaries of the Santee River system (including lakes Marion and Moultrie), from Oct. 1 through June 15, it is unlawful to take or possess a striped bass less than 23 inches or greater than 25 inches, provided that one striped bass taken or possessed may be greater than 26 inches. Anglers fishing the Santee system from now until June 15 can still keep three fish, but they must be between 23 and 25 inches, or one of the three may be greater than 26 inches. The law also extends the legal period for keeping fish for two additional weeksâ€”through June 15. Previously, the waters of the Santee system were closed to striped bass fishing between June 1 and September 30. The seasonal closure was started in 2008 to reduce the stress-related mortality of striped bass during the warm summer months. Length limits alone cannot protect striped bass during the warm season because catch-and-release stress results in a high rate of mortality.

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“Let’s go fishing dad.” That’s all I needed to hear from my wife and daughter to get a boat ready. Wait a minute, I sold my inshore boat a few days ago. I have a tendency to do that being the owner of a boat dealership. Big Boys Play Toys Inc., in Palatka, Fla., has made it easy to get my hands on a new boat whenever I felt the need. “Well girls, let me see what I can come up with.” So I grabbed a 17 Mitzi Skiff powered by a Honda 50 hp and prepared the boat for a trip to the Intracoastal. We loaded up two girls, a 75-pound boxer named Cupcake and off we went. Basically, four people popped up on plane and off we went wiggling our way through the creek, dodging oyster mounds and grass islands heading for my favorite hole. The whole time I’m thinking, “I can’t put a scratch in this new boat or the value will drop.” That is when the Mitzi Mini Tower was conceived. I stood up on the rear deck to see the next obstacle that could devalue this beautiful Mitzi and realized this was the vantage point that every owner could appreciate. The fishing trip was a great family outing, but I had a mission now to create the best stand-up inshore fishing machine for the money. What better platform to work with than the 17 Mitzi tiller model with no console. Each one we build continues to get better as we take the advice of guides and customers and put that in the next one we build. The interior deck space is increased along with the poling platform being lowered and moved forward to create a leaning post. This makes the balance better when poling the boat. It’s a great machine derived from a need to protect your investment.

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“My boys, ages 11 and 12 at the time, and my wife became enamored with boating after a vacation at New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee in 1964, and we ended up buying an 18-foot lapstrake wooden boat with a 95-horsepower motor. I signed up to take courses from New Jersey’s Saddle River Power Squadron. I knew nothing about boating, and I had heard that United States Power Squadrons – America’s Boating Club was the way to learn. Over the years, the squadron and the boat became a way of life. Thank you for 37 great boating years.” – Arnold Bucksbaum “As a child of two long-time members, I regularly participated in boating safety instruction as well as rescues and other safety-related activities during the boating season. I first learned to read and write by keeping the log while cruising the Chesapeake Bay with my family. I learned to tie knots, make the vessel fast to the pier, and even lower and raise the anchor while still a preteen. I have been active in United States Power Squadrons – America’s Boating Club since I became a squadron apprentice at 13. I taught my first class, Marine Electronics, at 14. Through the years, I’ve taught the Boating course, Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Weather, Engine Maintenance, Marine Electronics and Coastal Navigation.” – Dwight Bues “My wife and I lived on our 42-foot Tayana Cutter for four years, sailing over 20,000 miles. We give our squadron all the credit for giving us all the tools to live our dream.” — Charles and Marianne Schuler See what everyone is talking about, visit www.americasboatingclub.org to find your local squadron and make experiences to last a lifetime.

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ith federal approval of Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, the five Gulf states will manage red snapper seasons in state and federal waters for the 2018-2019 seasons. The bag-limit in federal waters remains 2 fish per person per day, with a 16-inch minimum length. Every state except Texas has the same limit for its state waters. Federally permitted for-hire vessels have their own June 1-July 22 season. State permitted for-hire vessels will generally follow the state seasons, but they will only be allowed to harvest red snapper from state waters. Here’s a quick look at what each state has come up with to manage Gulf red snapper fisheries for 2018. FLORIDA The sunshine state has announced a 40-day recreational red snapper season in state and federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico to run June 11-July 20. This season is for private recreational vessels. For-hire operations without a federal reef fish permit must have a State Gulf Reef Fish Charter on their license, which can be obtained from a tax collectors office free of charge. All Gulf reef fish anglers are required to sign up for the Gulf Reef Fish Survey. Sign up at the Gulf Reef Fish Survey page at myfwc.com. ALABAMA The recreational season in Alabama for private recreational vessels is slated for 47 days in state and federal waters. Red snapper harvest will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from June 1-Sept. 2, plus July 2-5 and Sept. 3. Alabama’s season length could change based on when the 985,000-pound recreational quota is met. The catch will be closely tracked through the state’s mandatory Snapper Check App. LOUISIANA In Louisiana, the recreational red snapper season for private recreational vessels opened May 25 in state and federal waters. The season will remain open until the recreational quota of 743,000 pounds is met, according to estimates from the LA Creel program. The state might consider amending the season to weekends only if necessary. A free Recreational Offshore Landing Permit is required for all offshore anglers. It is available through www.wlf.louisiana.gov/rolp. All anglers will be subject to LA Creel dockside surveys and associated online and phone surveys. These surveys are voluntary, but participation is strongly urged. MISSISSIPPI Recreational red snapper season opened May 25 in state and federal waters off Mississippi. The season is projected to run through Sept. 3, Labor Day, with a possible season closure from July 9-22. The reason for the potential closure is to remain within Mississippi’s 137,949-pound quota, which will be divided between the recreational and for-hire sectors. The recreational quota is 135,149 pounds. The state for-hire quota is 2,800 pounds. Recreational catches will be monitored through the mandatory Tails N’ Scales reporting program, accessible through the app, as well online at tailsnscales.org or through the call center at 1-844677-6277. TEXAS Texas recently projected an 82-day recreational red snapper season in federal waters starting June 1. Harvest of red snapper in state waters is expected to remain open year-round. Texas has its own 4 fish per day, 15-inch minimum bag limit for state waters. Once Texas’ allotted poundage is reached, the season will be closed. Download the iSnapper app to report red snapper landings. COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM

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