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he gripe came from up on the poling platform, “You won’t see any fish when you’re sitting in the boat blasting Garth Brooks.” Maybe tarpon on this particular stretch of the Florida coast don’t like country music. Or maybe it had something to do with the sound system, which was garbage. Over the wind and waves, the noise rattling from the speakers was barely discernible as music, so we turned it off… and didn’t spot the first fish through an 8-hour day on the water. It’s during slow trips like these when good tunes are most important. The songs become the soundtracks to our adventures. That’s why you owe it to your fishing buddies to have a good sound system on the boat. When it comes to sound quality, there isn’t a company out there better than Miramar, Florida’s JL Audio. Since the mid1970s, when co-founders Lucio Proni and Jim Birch built speakers during summer break from college, the company has grown into one of the most respected audio brands in the world. JL Audio stepped into the marine market in 2005, and in 2016 they introduced the MediaMaster 100 (MM100), which quickly became the high-end source unit of choice for boaters who really care about sound quality. The source unit is where it all starts. It’s the head unit that receives input from your music-playing device and channels it through the amplifiers to the speakers. The source unit is also the dashboard where you control it all. Off the bat, it was apparent JL Audio had designed an exceptional unit, built to stand up to the rigors of sun and salt with all the features expected of a modern sound system. Already known for producing marine amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers of superb quality, JL Audio now had the final piece for a full marine sound system. It was an important step for a brand that values audio quality above all else. “There is nothing else in the marine market like it,” said Alan Wenzel, JL Audio’s VP of business development and strategic planning. “Others may have operating systems with more bells and whistles, but their sound doesn’t come close to ours.” Boaters appreciated the sweet, crisp sound pumping at 4 volts through the RCA jacks. The signal is noticeably clearer than the industry-standard 2-volt output. And the unit’s excellent control flexibility allows for a wide range of zone configurations, which is critical to overcoming the ambient noise of the marine environment. Modern source units are expected to provide connectivity with a host of different devices, and MM100 does this with Bluetooth and USB as well as an analog auxiliary input, so you can even plug in a tape deck and play your old Grateful Dead bootlegs if you want to. The

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unit is SiriusXM ready and includes a built-in AM/FM/Weatherband tuner. It is also NMEA 2000 certified, which means it will communicate with compatible multi-function displays from brands like Simrad, Lowrance, Garmin and more. The physical design of the MM100 is what you would expect from a top-of-the-line piece of marine equipment. It looks cool, and it’s intuitive, with a bright, full-color LCD screen and large, backlit controls that are easy to use while in motion. There’s even the option to add remote controls. What JL Audio launched in 2016 remains the best sounding source unit available. A long list of high-quality boat builders jumped on board to install JL Audio systems standard. “The premier brands are the ones we wanted to partner with,” said Wenzel, “especially the ones that are really conscious of the quality of their product.” The MM100 is a high-end unit designed to drive high-end systems for the kind of control, sound and power demanded by audiophiles. And the price point reflects that. Soon after the release of the MM100, Wenzel said customers began asking for a source unit with built-in power and a more mainstream price point. Not everyone needs to hear the triangle ping in Vivaldi’s Four Seasons across the deck of a sport fishing yacht. In response, JL Audio engineers developed the Media Master 50, which becomes available on the retail market this month. By trimming a few of the bells and whistles off the MM100, JL Audio engineers developed a source unit that has all of the sound quality of its top-of-theline unit, but on a smaller scale, perfect for boats that can get by on two sound zones instead of four. With built-in amplifiers capable of producing 100 watts of high-fidelity output, the MM50 is also NMEA certified and compatible with most everything the MM100 is. And like all JL Audio products, accurate sound reproduction was the No. 1 focus in its design. Wenzel said JL Audio would never release anything that doesn’t meet their stringent criteria for sound quality and durability in the marine environment. This attention to quality is what built the JL Audio brand. “Because we are a true audio company, we know a lot about audio reproduction,” he said. “We do everything we can to exceed the standards. We do thousands of hours of listening testing as well as environmental testing before anything is manufactured.” While most audio companies farm out their designs, JL Audio has dozens of electrical and audio engineers on staff. Their marine speakers, assembled at their Miramar headquarters undergo 2,000 hours of salt and UV testing in onsite environmental chambers, which is four times the industry standard of 500 hours. JL Audio caters to boaters who value sound quality in an onboard sound system. With the MM100 and the MM50, the company now offers the source unit to run the highest quality JL Audio sound systems for any size boat or budget. For more information, visit www.jlaudio.com.

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alter had just returned from 30 days in Worcester, Mass., helping insured residents with their claims from the most recent bomb cyclone that hit the region. He and his fishing partner of 25-plus years, Kathy, a Dwyer High School geometry teacher, decided to go trolling for dolphin. They headed out the Lake Worth Inlet at 7 a.m. due east at 7 to 8 mph, trolling a pair of small, naked single-hooked ballyhoo and a tuna feather in their 2001, 25-foot Target with a Yamaha 250. It was a beautiful day on the water, with calm seas and a small ground swell. They were about 16 miles offshore when Walter saw a bill slap at the bait rigged on a 4/0 Penn Offshore Senator, loaded with 30-lb. Ande high-vis line. A school of bait had passed under the boat just moments before. Walter let the line free spool and then set the hook. The fish sounded and peeled off all but about 50 yards of line. Kathy quickly cleared the other lines and went chasing after the fish, while Walter recovered line. The fish came back up and jumped within 300 yards of the boat – a beautiful marlin! It jumped and thrashed about, then sounded again, stripping the reel of line. This time, phone in hand, Kathy chased down the marlin with Walter cranking on the Penn reel giving the Star Rod Deluxe a workout. They were able to pull up alongside the marlin, snapping a few photos in the water, before the marlin would swim away. The next round, the marlin did a triple jump right off the bow of the boat. As the fish arced the vessel, Kathy quickly snapped off several pictures… of herself. She had accidently switched the view of the camera. The struggle continued for four hours, with the marlin circling to the left—Nascar formation, peeling off line and Walter reeling it back in at least 30 times. As the fish would get close enough to see the white bottom of the Target boat, it would stripe up with markings a foot tall. Walter estimated the tail to be at least 4-feet and the marlin to be 10 to 12 feet in length. Kathy took the fight for a brief 15-20 minutes, giving Walter a break. She held her own with the marlin. They had drifted with the current about 26 miles offshore and north when the marlin made one last pass. Walter reeled the line until the swivel was about 3 feet from the tip of the rod when the knot broke. The marlin swam off with a bit of leader and a circle hook. Walter looked at the Ande line. It had stretched to the point that the color changed, but it never broke. That Feb. 17, 2018 will be a fishing trip the Mulfords, of Palm Beach Gardens, will not forget. COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM

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chool is almost out, and the heat of summer is right around the corner. So what does this mean for catching fish during the summertime? Depending on your target species, you might have to slightly change your techniques to stay on top of the fish. Bass fishing during the summer can be hit and miss sometimes, but their higher metabolism coupled with the shad spawn will likely help you out with catching some nice fish. With so many waterways that hold bass, it doesn’t take much effort to make a quick trip to a nearby pond. South Florida’s Sammy Suarez, 14, started fishing a couple of years ago and has been honing her skills at catching both largemouth and peacock bass out of local canals and golf course ponds.

During the summer months, she and her dad catch really nice fish in the early mornings and late afternoons using a topwater lure like the Rebel Pop R and popping it at a medium speed. The fish in these canals and ponds regularly approach 5 pounds and sometimes exceed that. Another thing that happens during the summer is the increased growth of vegetation, which in turn brings out frogs in big numbers. To match the hatch, I like to throw a Booyah Pad Crasher at any weeds or vegetation I see and start a slow retrieve. When the bass blows up on it, make sure not to set the hook right away. Wait a second to make sure he has it, and bury the hook. There are also plenty of saltwater opportunities in the summer, speckled sea trout being one of my favorites. Finding the right place to fish for them and understanding their preferred hunting grounds is essential in securing a delicious meal. Trout are ambush feeders, which means they like to be still and attack prey as it swims by. Grass, rocks, oyster bars and docks all make for great structure where trout stage, waiting for a meal. The presence of current is important, since it is what pushes baitfish through the structure where trout are lying ready to ambush. If these two elements—current and structure—line up, you are in a good place to fish for trout. Live shrimp under a popping cork, jig heads tipped with a soft plastic and topwater lures are all good choices. Trout tend to bite better on overcast days, especially if you’re using topwater lures. Remember to try and match the hatch with whatever baitfish you are seeing in the area. These fisheries will surely make it worthwhile to get out and soak up some rays this summer, as well as to enjoy a fun family outing during the most relaxing season of the year in the great outdoors. Cory Gurman is a freshman at Ponte Vedra High School in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Besides reveling in the great outdoors, Cory enjoys spending time with his three golden retrievers and rooting for the Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Instagram @fishhunter1119.

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This 40-inch snook was recently caught in the shallows of the Indian River Lagoon.

hether wading or fishing from a kayak or flats boat, early summer is one of the best times to fish. When the water temperature gets in the high 70s and low 80s, the topwater bite is on. Be sure to keep at least one topwater tied on. At the last Stuart Rod and Reel Club meeting, DOA Lures founder Mark Nichols showed us the new PT-7 topwater lure, which has a single hook rigged through a plastic body shaped like a small Zara Spook. What’s great about this new bait is you can skip it under mangroves and piers. I also use the smaller size Zara Spook in gold and the Skitter-Walk in both sizes. My standard summer search lures are DOA 1/16- or 1/8-oz. jigheads with 4-inch paddletails in silver sparkle or pearl white. I also throw 4-inch Yozuri shallow diving plugs with treble hooks in light colors—such as light green. Always use a 3-foot mono or fluorocarbon leader tied on to

the end of your braided line. I use 20- or 25-lb. leaders and 6- to 10-pound braid. White braid works the best for me, as the dark colors are too hard to see. Tie lures on with a loop knot so they move more freely.   I mainly fish with lures for snook, trout, redfish and tarpon. Other fish frequently caught are jacks, ladyfish, flounder, pompano, bluefish and Spanish mackerel.  Finding Fish As usual, finding the fish is key. Since most of the grass in the lagoon is gone, looking for grass is not an option. But there are still some grass patches growing close to the bottom in Vero and Bear Point/Bear Cove areas. The usual keys to finding fish in the lagoon apply: 1) Look for birds.   2) Look for bait. Right now there’s bait in the backs of coves around mangroves in shallow water. Bait near deeper water means the predator fish can access it. Areas holding ladyfish and jacks usually hold trout, redfish and snook, as well. The jacks and ladyfish are there because there’s bait around.   3) Fish docks. 4) Fish bridges. 5) Fish shoreline structure and mangroves, especially on high tide.  6) Fish humps or shallow spots away from shore as well as contour changes. Top predators often feed in shallow water where they can trap bait against seawalls or shallow points. Know The Tide  1) Fish the tide. The fish are usually facing the current waiting for bait to swim to them. 2) Fish closer to shore on high tide. 3) Fish away from the shore in low tide. Concentrate on breaklines, sandbars and shallower humps. Richard Matteson is staff writer for the Stuart Rod and Reel Club. To contact the Stuart Rod & Reel club, visit www.stuartrodandreel. com or call 336-414-3440.

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October’s high water from the hurricane has since subsided – water levels are low, low, low. Although dangerous for the lower unit of your boat, low water means fish have less area to hide. Bass, bluegill, shellcracker, catfish, and bow fishing should round out May’s offerings in the St Johns River and Lakes Harney, Monroe, and Jessup. Look for post spawn largemouth bass lurking in the drop off next to sandy bottom – they are feeding heavily after they come off the beds. Target bass with big swim baits, top water ‘walk the dog’ lures, crankbaits, and rattling crankbaits. Early morning fishing and late evenings will become important toward the end of the month as the water temperature warms up. Best baits: live wild shiners, Rattle Traps (black/chrome), Heddon Spook Jr. (bone color), Gambler EZ Swim-

Fishing remains hot all throughout the Harris Chain of Lakes. The bass and crappie spawn is over and the post-spawn bass are feeding heavily. Bass have already started the move to the outer edges of the Kissimmee grass and to the near shore eel grass beds around deeper water close to the shell beds and spawning panfish. Faster moving baits work great try something like spinner baits and chatter baits with the most popular colors being white/ chartreuse. Swim jigs are also starting to heat up especially in Lake Dora and in Big Lake Harris and are catching big bass. These baits are a great imitation of the bluegill and bream that have now started their annual spawn. Blue gills and shell crackers are in full force in the Harris chain of lakes. They are bedding up in the pads and grassy areas and anywhere that has a sandy bottom. They are biting on grass shrimp, crickets and 2 ORLANDO

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May signals the panfish spawn – they will be bedding just about anywhere you find shell and or sand bottom in 1-4 feet of water, look where there is not that much flow/current. This is a great fishery for youth anglers – take a kid fishing! Red worms and crickets will be the bait of choice. Grab your cane pole, and/or ultralight fishing gear and have some fun. The best areas will smell ‘fishy’ – the odor will tell you where to set the anchor and catch fish. Catfish will be found in the deeper holes and will bite like crazy a day or two following a heavy rain. They will be looking to fatten up for their spawn and will congregate in the river bends where it’s deep and the water is moving. Best baits: Fresh dead peeled shrimp works great, red worms and nightcrawlers, and small shiners from the bait store too. Bowfishing for tilapia along the shallow banks of Jessup, Monroe, and Harney will yield plenty for those equipped. It is easy to add a fishing kit to your hunting bow if you have yet to try it. charlie@coastalanglermagazine.com

red worms with grass shrimp being the bait of choice. When scouting the shorelines looking for these areas you can actually smell them. If you get to an area that smells really fishy stop and give it a try, you are probably sitting right on top of a bedding area. Some folks are still catching crappie in about 7 to 10 ft of water trolling with beetle spins and jigs tipped with minnows in bright colors, Lake Dora and Beauclaire have been producing the most fish and best sizes. Remember that these panfish are great for taking kids fishing, once in an area where they are bedding you will gets lots of bites and fun without having to move very much, so get out there and take a kid fishing with you. Also, don’t forget that Lakeside Bait and Tackle is located on Lake Eustis. You can come by car, or boat. We have a dock and a drive thru.

Fishing on the big O has been good for bass fishing. The bream bite is starting so book your funfilled fishing day for bream and bass. The crappie season ended in April with another great year in the books, catching big numbers and quality-sized specks, book your crappie trips soon for the upcoming season to get your preferred dates. The water level of Lake Okeechobee is still being lowered so please use caution in areas of the lake that have a rock bottom! Bass fishing with lures has been very productive especially when using patience, some lures to consider are: hard top-water lures to the flipping-pitching bite with the most productive bites coming from swim baits; senkos; spinner baits and shallow crank baits. For the beam bite, using live-crickets and small-red worms rigged on ultra-light tack-

Spring is here and summer is creeping up fast. The water tables are steadily dropping down to low pool for the summer rains and hurricane season. The hydrilla is now at the water’s surface making lures snag, but easy to see the edges. The bass are moving to current at the canal entrances and are hanging around the edges of the sand bars. Bait of choice - crank baits like Rapala X-Raps or Rattle Traps. A lot of the bass are heading out to open water hydrilla patches and will stay there all summer. Bait of choice in open water vegetation are plastic baits like Zoom Speed Worms, flukes, Bitters brand vibe worms and the skinny dippers are the hot baits this month. Best colors are June bug, watermelon seed, black and blue.

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le works best. Areas around the lake that have been productive and producing both bass and bream fishing have been around the Monkey box/Harney pond area; areas around Kreamer Island and Rita Island; some parts of the rim ditch on the south-end around South-bay; around horse island; a few areas around tin house; some areas between 3rd point and 1st point; the pass and the Kissimmee river. Bass colors for plastics have been: Junebug; Redbug; Black/Blue; Watermelon Red. For cranking lures: Shad and Bream and Spinner baits skirts have been darker colors to match the bream and white for the threadfin bite. To book your next fun-filled, productive and fun day bass or crappie fishing call 863-228-7263 or log onto www.southfloridabassfishing.com . Accommodations can be made for groups, discounted prices apply for one-person trips, discounts apply for local hotel accommodations as well. Capt. Angie’s sponsors include: Power-Pole; G-Loomis; Lews Gill; Mid-South tackle; Gene Larew; Real Magic; Navionics; Bullet Weights and Mega Strike attractant.

Crappies are out in open water. Troll at various depths until you get a bite. Run multiple jigs in various colors tipped with a minnow and when you find which color they like, change them all to that color. Panfish: The bluegills have moved up into shallow water to compete for spawning areas. This is the best time to locate the spawning areas. The males are really aggressive and are starting to fan the beds they will be easy to see. Shell cracker will also be mixed in the same area. They are finishing up and will be spawning in a little deeper water. Both panfish prefer the same type of spawning area but will move out deeper to spawn due to the warming water temps and lower water table. Break out the flyrod with a popping bug. Another good bait is the trusty beetle spin in red and white, yellow, and black. If you are a live bait fisherman crickets under a float is the best bet for panfish followed by red worms.

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On the lagoon flats, redfish and spotted sea trout will provide much of the action for light tackle and fly anglers. For sea trout, fish your favorite top water plugs at first light in about two to three feet of water concentrating in areas where bait is present. My favorites are the Rapala Skitter Walk and the Storm Chug Bug in either red and white or baitfish colors. If the bite slows, try blind casting a ¼ ounce DOA CAL Jig, Arkansas Glow color in three to five feet of water along the edges of flats or spoil islands. The water temperature has warmed to the point where the jack crevalle, ladyfish, snook,

and tarpon will begin to show up in good numbers. These fighting fish will be shadowing bait schools. Focus on areas where you find finger mullet. Near-shore along the beaches, concentrate your efforts in the areas of active bait pods (pogies). 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, tarpon, jack crevalle, redfish, cobia, and sharks. Also, tripletail and flounder numbers should be improving around the Port Canaveral buoys. Tarpon found active south of the port off Patrick Air Force Base in 30-50 feet of water will be the big fish challenge in May.

the guy in the brown suit. That’s right, mister cobia will migrate along our beaches in May, look for cobia around channel markers or behind rays in 40 to 60 feet of water. Cobes will shadow bait schools of menhaden shad (pogies) along the beach and bay anchovies (glass minnows) in that 40-60 foot depth. Again, check your regulations as size and bag limits apply.

May is a great time of year to enjoy the outdoors. Snook, redfish and spotted sea trout are the target species - fishing opportunities are almost endless. The best time to fish is when you can; When windy conditions keep you don’t miss the great bite going on off the water, check all your gear right now. and safety equipment for the upcoming fishing season. Check Don’t overlook the inlets and your trailers, anchor ropes, dock beach fishing this time of year. lines, and don’t forget your navSeveral species are concentratigation lights and clean battery ed in the spring time in these connections whether they look areas like whiting, pompano, like they need it or not. So get Spanish mackerel, snook, and out and enjoy the spring fishing triple tail to name a few. All make opportunities, and remember to fantastic table fare, but make always check the weather before sure to check the regulations as heading out. Safe boating, keep some species have size and bag your line tight…Capt. Joe. limits. This guide prefers to take only what can be eaten fresh or within a few days of the catch. Near shore this time of year is

jacks and to also help weed out the red snappers...and cut squid on a chicken rig to catch smaller stringer fish like triggerfish and snappers. If you keep feeding your fish to sharks, move away. I promise you, they will not stop eating everything. Don’t put your trolling gear away just yet. Dolphin fish should still be trickling up the coast. Looks for rips, edges, color changes, flying fish, and large floating debris. Try to troll with the current. You’ll cover much more ground that way.

Nearshore reef fishing will be pretty slow, but you can expect the usual suspects swimming along the 80-100’ reefs. Kingfish, sailfish, stray mahi, cobia, bonita, barracudas, and sharks tend to be the best bet. Have live bait. Bunker is your best bet this time of year with the amount of bait that’s on the reefs. If you can’t get live bait slow troll a cigar minnow with a pink king buster on your normal kingfish rigs. Let’s cross our fingers that this wind stops blowing finally and we can get back to fishing like normal!

Shrimping season is winding down but expected to continue into May for Volusia and Brevard Counties. This season has been epic for Oak Hill and Edgewater. Brevard was shut down most of the season, but reports are finally emerging that Railroad Bridge is giving up full buckets. The average shrimp size remains 5” and up. There has be no signs of the summer whites that dominated our winter waters last season. The problems facing shrimpers in these late spring months is catfish, bait fish and murky waters. The catfish in Volusia are in the hundreds and they hover over the lights causing black outs. The MacDaddy smart lights are the hero this season. The flash strobe feature blows the catfish off the lights and boils shrimp to the surface.

With May 1st brings the opening of grouper season! Get the big guns out. We use 130# test on all of our bottom fishing equipment. Anything less than that and you’re asking to be broken off. Talk to Robbie and Nick at Fish and Dive for all your bottom fishThis report has been brought to ing needs. you by Captain Chris CamerUse appropriate weight for the on and Captain Tyler Vollmer of depth and current you’re fishing Fired Up Fishing Charters, your in. The grouper bite has been premier fishing guide charter of pretty solid the past few weeks. shark fishing Cocoa Beach, offHopefully that stays the same for shore fishing Port Canaveral, a bit. Bottom fishing should be nearshore fishing Cape Canavin its prime right now. Use large eral, and Orlando charter fishing. Oak Hill has hundreds of boats out baits for grouper and amberheavily populating the river making 4 ORLANDO

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9 - Instant Insurance Agency (352) 735-5560

(877) 800-1492 12307 Wedgefield Drive , Grand Island, FL 32735 25833 State Road 46, Sorrento, FL 32776 www.instantinsuranceagency.com

1126 North Blvd E, Leesburg, FL 34748 www.deckboats.com

51 - A & D Custom Canvas (407) 331-8184

4 - Triangle Marine (352) 343-6146

725 Montana St. Orlando 32803

11415 US-441, Tavares, FL 32778 www.trianglemarinecenter.biz

42 - Central Florida Airboat Tours (407) 321-0753 4650 E State Rd 46, Geneva, FL 32732 www.centralfloridaairboattours.com

31 - Pyramid Cabinets (407) 947-8499 451 Fairvilla Road, Orlando, FL 32808 www.codepyramid.com

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

Bait & Tackle Shops / Outfitters / Apparel

285 Campbell Ranch Run, Geneva, FL 32732 www.campbellrenovationsinc.com

6304 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando FL 32807 Full Service Mechanics

5 - Lakeside Bait & Tackle (352) 742-3336

55 - Vapor and Company (407) 878-7397

25 - Central Florida Marine (407) 647-6262

7 - Owens Fishing & Marine (352) 357-3030

30 - Aamco East Orlando (407) 277-3311

1000 W Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778

1021 N Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751 www.centralfloridamarine.com

38 - Orlando Boat Sales (407) 253-7111

935 N Bay St, Eustis, FL 32726

11 - Highbanks Marina & Camp Resort

3165 N John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32804 www.orlandoboatsales.com

(386) 668-4491 488 W Highbanks Rd, DeBary, FL 32713 www.campresort.com

37 - Southeast Marine (407) 851-1965

14 - Boat Tree Marina (407) 322-1610

24 - Boat Max USA (321) 866-0306

21 - Bitters Bait & Tackle (407) 699-6619

7576 S Orange Ave, Pine Castle, FL 32809 www.southeastmarinesales.com 2953 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765 www.boatmaxusa.com 46 - Gibson Truck World (407) 321-0660 3455 S. Orlando Dr. Sanford, FL 32773 www.gibsontruckworld.com 14 - Boat Tree Marina (407) 322-1610 4370 Carraway Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 www.boattree.com

12 - Rothrock Marine (866) 375-6143

4370 Carraway Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 www.boattree.com

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

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.

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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

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

23 - Talon Marine Services (407) 542-7600

511 E 25th St, Sanford, FL 32771 www.superpages.com

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

56 - Orlando Outfitters (407) 896-8220

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

19 - Ahoy Marine (407) 323-8373

47 - Jolly Gator Fish Camp Bar & Grill

37 - Dancing Pig Deli (407) 270-5976

6344 All American Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810

8235 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando FL 32810 www.teammarineservices.com

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

26 - DWR Plumbing LLC. (407) 293-3717

20 - Team Marine Services (407) 260-8326

Licensed and Insured dkplumbing@cfl.rr.com

39 - Fish on Fire (407) 812-6881

17162 Old Cheney Hwy, Orlando, FL 32833

32 - Portside Marine (407) 249-1124

439 Aulin Ave, Oviedo, FL 32765 www.talonmarineservices.com

59 -DK Plumbing (321) 303-1426

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

Home Improvement Contractors & Service Providers

2730 Forsyth Rd, Orlando, FL 32792 www.portsideorlando.com

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

(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

56 - Ice Age Air Conditioning (407) 324-7283

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

3617 S. Orlando Dr., Sanford, FL 32773 www.vaporandco.com

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

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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.

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

Holiday Marine

Lake Fairview Marina

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

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

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

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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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

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

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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

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

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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

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Tuesday May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – 5pm, Jolly Gator Bass Series Tournaments. Every Tuesday and one Saturday a month until Classic in August. 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 before 5pm 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

Saturday May 19 – Safelight, Jolly Gator will be hosting the 3rd Annual “Trevor’s Take a Kid Fishing Tournament”. 2 anglers per boat, one must be under 17 years old. $500 for heaviest 5 bass limit! Lots of kid’s stuff, on-shore fishing in stocked pond for the little anglers, raffles, food and family fun. Weigh-in is at 1:30pm. Join us for this great kid’s event. Saturday May 19 – Bluepoints Marina at Port Canaveral, CFOA 33rd Annual Offshore Tournament. The weighin will be open at 2pm. Lots of great cash prizes, $2,500 for the largest fish weighed in. Lots of family fun, bounce house for kids and water slide. Raffles and lots of huge fish and anglers to see. If you have never been to one of these weigh-ins it is a blast to watch these fish come to the scales! Proceeds from this event go for building off-shore reefs and habitat repairs to help protect our fishing waters.

Thursday May 10 - 5pm to 8pm, “Alive After Five” in Sanford, the staff of Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine would like you to join us for an evening of fun in downtown Sanford. First street is closed for a huge block party with vendors, shops and restaurants to enjoy good food and live entertainment. This event is the second Thursday of each month downtown Sanford. Saturday May 19 – “Sandy’s Open Bass Tournament” on Thursday May 10 – 7pm, the Harris Chain of Lakes, Backcountry Fly Fishing from Buzzard Beach Ramp Association, monthly on Hwy 441 in Eustis, 3rd meeting locations change Saturday of each month and are TBD monthly, $50.00 entry per boat (2 check our web-site just anglers), starts at safe prior to meeting. This is a light until 2:30pm, to enter “Free” club to join for more contact or John at 352-742info contact or visit www. 0036 or sign-up at ramp bfaorlando. prior to start. Saturday May 12- Safe light 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

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Monday May 28 – Memorial Day, take some time and thank a Veteran or someone you know for serving our county or for giving their life to keep us FREE! Enjoy this day to honor folks and spend it with family and friends. 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 With fingers crossed we will have a banner May in the Atlantic. Shake off those brown lagoon blues and bend some rods. Nearshore waters should be teaming with hungry predators ready to crush baits or lures. May, will typically see the yearly push of giant beach tarpon start off. The yearly migration of these amazing gamefish is signaled by sharp rise in temperature for both the air and water. Persistent South East winds and a lack of cold fronts will usher in water temp around 78-82 degrees or higher that the large beach Tarpon feel most comfortable in. These “pushes” of fish will only increase as the summer clocks in, so this is a fishery that you’ll have some time to get into. 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 any and all nice sized pods. Launching a kayak off the beach can be tricky and it’s something I feel you should try without your expensive gear on board for a few times first. A few other safety items that one should always have covered when hitting the ocean in a kayak are a VHF Radio, Wearable Life Jacket (actually worn), flag, and the simplest but most effective lifesaving one of all. File a Float Plan! I float plan is common to power boaters, but often overlooked by kayakers. It’s a simple where, when, how long, and with whom voicing of your planned trip with someone off the water. It can be general in place and time of departure/return, but should always be updated for any major shift in schedule. No you don’t need to file official paperwork at the local Coast Guard office. It can be as simple as a quick call or text to a friend or loved one just to let them know where you are going to launch and what time you should return. This gives you a shot at being found even if you’ve become incapacitated. In emergencies time can be a matter of life or death and having information for searchers is paramount to a positive outcome. Another tip to add is going with a buddy - Not only can they help if you have an issue, but they can also help to slow you when that 145lb. beast of a tarpon you hooked heads east with your yak in tow. Local Lines Charters and Capt. Alex can be reached by calling (321) 480-3255, or visit www.locallinescharters.com.

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from Haulover Canal Mitch Aston with a huge Redfish

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Jason, Heather, Hayden and Gunner Wolf on a Family Fun Day

2 Big O Toads fishing with Capt Angie Douthit

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Good Times At The Sea Spray Abaco Challenge

rom Feb. 7-10, 18 teams gathered on Elbow Cay, Abaco, Bahamas at the Sea Spray Resort and Marina for the Second Annual Sea Spray Abaco Challenge. Hosted by the resort, this tournament is becoming known as one of the most enjoyable in the Bahamas. With prize packages through fifth place, affordable entry and value-added categories, nine radio raffles worth $400 each, team bags and buckets stuffed with goodies and fantastic food and live entertainment, this event is all about having fun. This yearâ€™s event raised and donated more than $6,000 to the Hope Town Primary School, Every Child Counts Bahamas and Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association. Wahoo, blackfin and yellowfin tuna and mahi-mahi are the target species, with teams eligible to weigh their two biggest fish from each species on each day of the three-day competition. This year Team Crab Eyes took home the overall championship with a cumulative weight of 292.6 pounds. These guys finished second in the inaugural event and were eager to take home the win. In second place was Team Sonny Boy with a total of 134.3 pounds. Sonny Boy also weighed the biggest fish in the Wahoo Category, and at 52.9 pounds took biggest fish overall for the tournament. In third place was Team Perfect Timing with a total of 83.2 pounds. These guys came from out of nowhere on the last day to make it onto the podium. Special congratulations to Team Family Circus, which won the local Bahamian championship with a total of 65.9 pounds. Their name will be inscribed on the residual trophy at the resort and they took home a beautiful black grouper mount by tournament sponsor King Sailfish Release Mounts. For more information, go to www.seasprayabacochallenge.com.

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aiting at home for a phone call, running to the mailbox for news from a friend, scanning the Yellow Pages for a plumber—these artifacts from the pre-Internet days are laughable activities in today’s era of technology.When was the last time you replaced the tape in your answering machine or the ribbon in your typewriter? So in this modern age, why would anyone look to a tour book with old information for advice on planning a fishing trip? For unknown reasons, all the tour books for Costa Rica list the high season for fishing as November to April. At FishingNosara we get calls from clients all the time regarding the best time of year to come fishing in Costa Rica. The truth is the fishing here is fairly consistent year-round. After all, fish eat every day.

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