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he rising sun revealed unaddressed devastation as Capt. Randy Cnota backed his 22-foot Pathfinder down the ramp at Tyndall Airforce Base. Less than a year after Hurricane Michael rocked the Florida Panhandle, we launched near the heart of the destruction. Just east of Panama City and a short drive from the catastrophe that unfolded at Mexico Beach, this slice of the Panhandle is a community doggedly enduring the slow process of rebuilding. The bright boards of new framing show progress in neighborhoods of single-story homes. Blue-tarped roofs, shredded metal buildings and acres of tall pines snapped like so many twigs are reminders of just how far there is to go. At the docks, bare wood pilings and concrete footings are left from what was a bustling little marina before the storm surge. But the fish don’t care. And with an eager 8-year-old angler perched on the leaning post, Capt. Randy pointed us toward the open Gulf of Mexico. This was early July, during the Gulf red snapper season, and Capt. Randy’s numbers would take us a few miles out to some hard-bottom that promised big snapper. But first we had to catch bait, which was plentiful in the form of Spanish sardines balled up around the markers just outside the pass from St. Andrews Bay. The 8-year-old would have spent all day catching sardines on a Sabiki rig, but shortly we left the other boats jockeying for position at the marker. We had our bait, and Capt. Randy now had an idea of how the boy would handle his first fishing trip on the open ocean. The kid emitted enthusiasm, and it’s a good thing we didn’t make a several hour run. The waiting would have driven him mad. Bigger boats out of Panama City can comfortably take anglers dozens of miles out to deeper water, quick limits and huge fish, but this nearshore trip was more our speed. Less than 10 miles from the coast, and even inside the 9-mile state waters, there are wrecks, reefs and hard bottom in the 100-foot depths that offer plentiful bottomfish as well as shots at some big pelagics. Within minutes at our first drop, the boy was hooked up with a big bonito, and Capt. Randy was steering with one hand, while holding the butt of the rod with the other. The kid had a death grip on the handle and cranked with all his might. “You’re gonna have to come over here and make sure this rod doesn’t get pulled out!” Randy barked at me with both hands full. But I couldn’t. On the other side of the boat, I was pumping and grunting on what turned out to be a stud red snapper. Somehow, both

fish made it onto the deck, and Randy went right back to work feeding out a freelined sardine from the stern. “Where there’s Bonnies, there’s kings,” he called the shot. Shortly thereafter, he handed me a rod with line ripping off the spool. I came up tight on a good king mackerel. It was one of three kingfish we had on that morning, but it was the only one that made it in the boat. Through the morning, the fish kept us continuously busy. We caught more red snapper than we could keep track of as well as gag and red grouper. Capt. Randy was great with the kid. Seeing the big bottom rigs were too much for an 8-year-old, Randy tied up a chicken rig on a lighter rod, showed the boy how to bait and fish it and then set him loose. Although the beeliners we were hoping for didn’t show up, the boy had a field day hauling snapper and triggerfish off the bottom. He was particularly proud of an FWC-tagged trigger he caught. “Part of the fun is you never know what you’re going to catch when you’re out here,” said Randy as he unhooked a 2-foot-long smoothback pufferfish. The whole time out, we kept eyes peeled for weeds and surface activity that might belie the presence of mahi-mahi or cobia. In the week before our trip, Randy managed to put clients on a sailfish and a big blackfin tuna. Although we didn’t encounter these species, we did watch in awe as two 10-foot tiger sharks circled uncomfortably close to the boat. We went home with a cooler full of fish. But more importantly, while those meaty chunks of snapper sizzled in hot oil, the boy regaled his grandparents with stories of the trip. His first time was an experience he will never forget. Snapper seasons may be over along the Gulf Coast, but if you find yourself hankering for a good fishing trip that’s fun and easy, consider hiring a captain out of the Panama City area. Capt. Randy said fall brings better opportunities for sailfish and tuna nearshore, and with his smaller boat, he is also well equipped to fish inshore. The fall redfish and trout bite can be off the charts. These hurricane-battered communities remain in recovery, but the fish, beaches and visitor ammenities are still there. Go spend some time at Panama City and eastward along The Forgotten Coast. You’ll be glad you did, because the fishing is pretty spectacular. Capt. Randy Cnota is co-publisher of the Panama City/Forgotten Coast edition of Coastal Angler Magazine and owner of C-Note Charters. Check him out online at www.cnotecharters.com or call 229-834-7880.

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t may seem logical, but it’s not always right. My favorite example is George Westinghouse, the man who invented the air brake for oversized vehicles. Researchers relied on logical thinking and experimented continuously on using air to apply the brake. It didn’t work. Westinghouse took an opposite approach and used the air to hold the brake off the drum until the driver stepped on the brake pedal and released the air. The common approach to understanding fish behavior lies in applying human values with the assumption that a fish’s brain has the capacity to reason. Just because a particular lure looks good to us does not mean it’s a fish’s favorite, too. Few of us can boast even the slightest knowledge of the release that triggers a fish into striking or simply passing up an offering. And, we probably wouldn’t recognize it if we saw it. Repeated observations hold the key to helping us focus our efforts on techniques that have worked in the past. As an example, fish have an amazing alertness to movement. It can cause them to flee a situation or take advantage of it and feed. The same applies to underwater sound. Low frequency vibrations such as those that indicate a fish is in distress usually cause predators to investigate with the hope of finding food. The more natural a bait or lure appears to a fish, the greater the chance a strike will occur. When you can see your quarry

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ate summer and early fall absolutely scream for a frog. With big bass holed up in thick vegetation, working a frog across grass mats can lead to some of the most explosive strikes in fishing. I always look forward to the frog pattern setting up around this time of year. This year should be especially sweet because of the reemergence of Alabama’s Lake Guntersville as one of the best bass fisheries in the nation. This Tennessee River impoundment is frog fishing heaven. Over the last decade the Guntersville bass fishery saw a bit of a decline. But the “Big G” has come back in a big way. Bassmaster ranked Guntersville the No. 2 fishery in the nation in this year’s “100 Best Bass Lakes” listings. It is fishing lights-out, with five-fish tournament sacks regularly approaching and surpassing 30 pounds. I just came off a top-10 finish in the June Elite Series event on Guntersville. Some fish came off frogs, but the best patterns I found were deep cranking and worms. You can bet the frog bite will ramp up soon, though. No matter where you fish, the key to topwater frog fishing is reading the grass. To really dial in a pattern, you need to observe what’s happening on the lake. At Guntersville, the two prominent grass types are hydrilla and milfoil. There are other types, but these are the two you will encounter

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lorida’s spiny lobster season is here! Starting Aug. 6, you can collect these tasty crustaceans known as “bugs” to populate your dinner plate. You’ll see heavy-gloved divers adorned with nets, snares, tickle sticks, measuring gauges and game bags headed offshore. Getting outfitted to catch “bugs” is easy. Pura Vida Divers, on Singer Island in Palm Beach County, has everything you need. Or check out your local dive shop. Before you hit the water, there are some things you should know to protect yourself and the reef. The problem with catching a bug is that the lobsters you want are

hiding. They’re under ledges, or deep inside holes. To find them, you’ll have to get close to the reef and the dark hollows bugs inhabit. Often, lobsters are not the sole inhabitants of these hollows. Moray eels and sea urchins hide away in cracks and crevices. Lionfish are another spiny hazard. Encountering any of these is a potential dive ruiner. Using a tickle stick or snare to probe dark recesses will help keep your hands out of harm’s way. The intensity of the hunt can cause trouble for both the diver and the reef, too. Netting the lobster as it makes a dash for freedom, measuring it and getting it into your game bag can distract you. It’s then all too easy to have an unpleasant encounter with one or more marine touch-me-nots or damage delicate reef life. When you see a likely hiding spot for bugs, take a minute to assess the surrounding area. Look for things that could damage you or that you could damage. Identify anything that might limit your freedom of movement and decide whether those limitations might compromise your, or the reef ’s, safety. Remember, lobster regulations in Florida are strict, and violations will cost you $100 or more. If you are harvesting lobsters during regular lobster season, you must adhere to these rules: • If you are age 16 - 65, you must have both a Florida saltwater fishing license and a spiny lobster permit to harvest up to six lobsters per day. • Only harvest lobsters whose carapace, or top shell, length is greater than 3 inches. Measure your lobster underwater, and immediately release any “shorties” or lobster with eggs (large orange blobs on the underside of the tail). Don’t remove the tail of a lobster until you are back on the dock. Bug hunting does require some preparation. But when you dip that warm lobster tail in drawn butter and pop a bit in your mouth, you’ll agree it’s worth the effort! If you have your fishing license and lobster permit, you’re welcome to hunt lobsters on Pura Vida Divers’ charters. Check out their schedule at www.puravidadivers.com.

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he FWC Python Action Team has removed the program’s 500th invasive Burmese python from the wild. Team members Beth Koehler and Peggy van Gorder captured the snake on June 25 at Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area. It was a 9-foot, 10-inch female and weighed 20 pounds, 14 ounces. “The capture of the 500th snake by our Python Action Team marks a significant milestone for this program,” said Eric Sutton, Executive Director of the FWC. “Governor DeSantis has been instrumental in keeping this topic a priority. We’re proud of the great work that these men and women do every FWC Photo day, and it would not be possible without support from the Governor and Legislature.” The FWC designed the Python Action Team to further engage qualified individuals with python management efforts. Team members are paid for their efforts to survey for and, when possible, capture Burmese pythons in specific areas throughout many public lands in South Florida. Occasionally, the FWC receives reports of large nonnative constrictors through the Exotic Species Hotline (888-IVEGOT1). If available, Python Action Team members are sent to capture it and prevent new populations from establishing in new areas. Burmese pythons became established in Florida as a result of escaped or released pets. People should never release nonnative pets in the wild in Florida. It is illegal and can negatively impact native wildlife and habitat. The FWC has an Exotic Pet Amnesty Program that allows nonnative pets to be surrendered without penalty. Visit MyFWC.com/PetAmnesty for more information. For more information about the FWC’s Python Action Team, visit MyFWC.com/Python.

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HOME OF THE DOORMATS! “Jimmy the Greek” from On Time Sportfishing charters in Yarmouth, Massachusetts shows off a nice summer flattie taken earlier this year at Nantucket Shoals. Photo courtesy of On Time Sportfishing.

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or anglers looking to hook-up with the fluke of a lifetime, there’s no spot more likely to bring success these days than Nantucket Shoals, Massachusetts. Action for summer flounder has absolutely sizzled here for the last several years, with many anglers drilling doormats weighing 8, 10 or 12 pounds and heavier. “This truly is an amazing place when it comes to catching outlandish summer flatties,” said Capt. Demetrios Koutalakis, also known as “Jimmy the Greek.” He runs On Time Sportfishing (www.ontimefishingcharters. com) out of Yarmouth, Massachusetts and launches from various local ramps based on weather conditions. “The action is generally fast-paced with typical keepers running 20 to 24

inches long and a disproportionate number of bigger fish in daily catches,” said Koutalakis. “It’s not unusual to see a double-digit doormat hit the deck in these waters. We had a 14.4-pounder yesterday, released a 14.9-pounder last week, and had two over 15 pounds last year.” Nantucket Island is roughly 16 to 17 miles from Koutalakis’ typical departure sites in the Bass River area. From there, the fish can be anywhere southwest of the island from up tight to 7 or 8 miles out and beyond. The entire area features a hilly bottom that’s more gravel than sand or rock. In the spring, squid and mackerel get swept through the shoal waters by strong currents and the big fish show up in hot pursuit. By mid-summer, sand eels dominate the baitfish scene and the fluke fishing settles in to a steady, consistent pattern that runs right through August and into September. “It’s the combination of the hills, currents and baitfish that give this place big fish appeal,” explained Koutalakis. “The biggest fluke, especially, like to settle into the gullies and wait for the current to bring the bait right across their noses. The water depths where I like to fish typically vary from 30 to 60 feet deep, and the best action moves around from day to day based on bait movements. So it really helps to have a skipper who is out working this area on a daily basis. It also helps a lot that the waters here are slow to change temperature, so small cold fronts or a couple of hot days generally don’t dampen the bite. I think the big fish really like that.” Koutalakis favors a hi-low rig with 6- and 8-ounce Berkeley bucktails tipped with 5- or 6-inch Berkley Gulp! Grubs or Swimming Mullets. He’ll spool up with 20- to 30-pound test Berkley X9 braided line on a fast retrieve reel. Typically, white, chartreuse and Nuclear Chicken color grubs work best but this year pink shine seems to have an edge. “More important than color choice,” he advised, “is keeping your rig active and bouncing all the time. Big fluke will follow a bait being dragged smoothly across the bottom—but they’ll absolutely SMASH a jig with exaggerated action.” If you’d like to give this super fluking a shot, you are best off using a professional skipper to reach the grounds. For those traveling overnight, Koutalakis suggests staying at the Wind Drift Hotel (https://www.windriftmotelcapecod. com) in Yarmouth. If you’d like to sample these waters via a party boat, the Helen H Fishing Fleet in Hyannis (https://helen-h.com) offers both one- and two-day trips.

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Sailfish Marina Big Dog Fat Cat KDW Shootout Recap by Jeremy Wallace, Co-Publisher It had been over 30 years since my last tournament when I would head out to Montauk & Block Island with my grandfather, dad, & their fishing crew out of Brooklyn’s Sheepshead Bay Tuna Club for giant bluefin tuna on my grandfather’s 38 foot Pacemaker. From age 5-15 I would hang out with these “salty men” as they exchanged fishing stories, life lessons, dirty jokes, & everything else that made me a part of who I am today. My grandfather was one of the best around, he’d get such respect around the docks as the Nu-Life won so many of these USATT events with catches I can recall of 893 lbs. & 694 lbs., where he captained the boat & my dad was the one in the old school fighting chair, no stand-up for these giants back in the day. This KDW was truly special as I was able to get my 10 year old son Jackson into his first real fishing tournament since he has such enthusiasm for this sport. We fished with Joe Parent, his kids Kaiya & Declan, Jack Powers, & Peter Mena as our 1st mate. I became friendly with Joe while our sons were on the same ice hockey team last season & we agreed this was an experience we wanted to share with our kids. Despite not placing, it was such a memorable day as we got into a few kings (our largest was close to 20 lbs. but a giant shark had an appetite), bonitos, & peanut mahi’s to round out what was a beautiful day on his wellequipped 22 foot Mako. Overall, this KDW at the top-notch Sailfish Marina was amazing from beginning to end, the Captains meeting, kids’ tournament, and awards dinner were all so well run. It was great to see the local support of vendors like Kluch, Line-X, Tuppen’s, XGeneration, & many others. Billy Wummer, Sherri Beswick, & so many more did an impeccable job and put much time into this yearly event. This year 256 boats participated, 16 dogs were adopted, & last year they were able to donate $22,500 to charity that they are hoping to surpass this year. Congrats to Yellowfin Builders for their 46 lb. Wahoo tournament winner, everyone else who placed, & all who participated to make this such a successful event!

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In his teenage years and through his 20’s he wanted to fish more often so he started to fish locally right out of Boynton Beach, favoriting trolling and kite fishing, stating “They both test your skill and provide an experience that is tough to measure. Not only is kite fishing a great way to deploy an amazing spread, it is peaceful and allows you to see a great deal before, during, and after the bite. Trolling is another way to create a spread which raises all types of species thus offers some great benefits as well”. Mike in his Mike began tournament fishing with a element. friend and together they experienced a lot of Photographer success while constantly learning. Mike says Daniel Ipince “My favorite aspect of tournament fishing is that it counts for more than just a good time. You must try your best. Respect is high and preparation runs deep, if you can place your spread in the right place and be there at the right time the sport pays dividends; money, accomplishments, and memories all combining for a great reward. Tournament winning defines the Kluch movement “. Kluch sponsors a few of the big name tournaments as in Blue Water Movement Series, Quest for the Crest, Saltwater, as well as a few local tournaments as in Boynton Beach Firefighters KDW and Lake Worth KDW to name a few.

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BOCA RATON - TIDE CHART Boca Raton, Lake Boca Raton, FL StationId: 8722816 Referenced to Station: GOVERNMENT CUT, MIAMI HARBOR ENTRANCE ( 8723178 ) Time offset in mins (high:23 low: 67) Height offset in feet (high:* 0.97 low: *1.14) Date 8/01 8/02 8/03 8/04 8/05 8/06 8/07 8/08 8/09 8/10 8/11 8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15 8/16 8/17 8/18 8/19 8/20 8/21 8/22 8/23 8/24 8/25 8/26 8/27 8/28 8/29 8/30 8/31

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Time 04:16 AM 05:06 AM 05:56 AM 12:15 AM 01:04 AM 01:54 AM 02:47 AM 03:43 AM 04:43 AM 05:44 AM 12:54 AM 01:48 AM 02:38 AM 03:23 AM 04:03 AM 04:40 AM 05:16 AM 05:51 AM 12:02 AM 12:37 AM 01:14 AM 01:56 AM 02:44 AM 03:40 AM 04:42 AM 12:04 AM 01:06 AM 02:06 AM 03:01 AM 03:53 AM 04:43 AM

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Hgt 2.44H 2.49H 2.50H -0.04L -0.04L -0.03L -0.01L 0.02L 0.04L 0.05L 2.13H 2.16H 2.20H 2.23H 2.25H 2.25H 2.23H 2.22H 0.25L 0.25L 0.25L 0.23L 0.21L 0.17L 0.10L 2.12H 2.23H 2.36H 2.49H 2.60H 2.66H

Time 4:26 PM 5:18 PM 6:10 PM 12:39 PM 1:36 PM 2:35 PM 3:37 PM 4:40 PM 5:42 PM 6:39 PM 1:10 PM 2:02 PM 2:49 PM 3:32 PM 4:12 PM 4:49 PM 5:26 PM 6:02 PM 12:25 PM 1:06 PM 1:50 PM 2:40 PM 3:37 PM 4:39 PM 5:43 PM 12:18 PM 1:20 PM 2:20 PM 3:16 PM 4:10 PM 5:01 PM

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August will bring light south and southeast winds and calm seas to South Florida. The air temps in the upper 80’s and low 90’s with humidity making it feel like 100-105 degrees and afternoon thunderstorms is what August will surely bring. What does this mean for fishing? Offshore fishing is generally slow in South Florida during the warm summer months, but there is certainly opportunity! I suggest you get out there early before the hot sun sends the fish down deep. Mahi are typically on the small side in August, but if you search for those weed lines and debris up to 20 miles out you can still catch dinner on most days. This is the time for all the small boat owners to take advantage of calm seas and keep running out searching for fish and covering water. Closer to shore, there should be a decent king bite but be sure you target them in the early morning. Using live goggle eyes on a “kingfish rig” or trolling spoons will do the trick to catch kings. Bonito are thick and should remain so through August. They are lots of fun on light tackle, but if you are not a fan of this fish simply save them up for bait; chunks and strips, they usually get scarce as soon as you need them! Summer also brings the best wahoo bite, especially around the full moons. I like to high-speed troll with big cowbell lures around 15kts, but some other favorite “regular” speed trolling baits include a bonito strip under a pink sea witch, a split-tail double-hook rigged mullet (with or without the sea witch) and the always popular ballyhoo under a blue/white or black/red Ilander lure. Don’t forget to do some bottom fishing before you go in, the snapper bite should be good, and you can catch dinner. Inshore and at the inlets it’s snook spawn time! Live baits such as pilchards, greenies, sardines and croakers will catch snook at the inlets. Be certain to go fishing when the water/current is moving fast as this gets the bait moving, so plan your trip accordingly. Snook fishing is a lot of fun and does not take a lot of gas money or time. Of course, next month we will all be looking for the start of the annual mullet run of bait fish, it’s a very exciting time both inshore and along the beach. Ask me questions about fishing & see my recent FISHING VIDEOS on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/darcizzleoffshore

Time Hgt 10:38 PM 2.75H 11:26 PM 2.72H 7:04 PM 7:59 PM 8:57 PM 9:55 PM 10:55 PM 11:55 PM

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0.31L 0.39L 0.45 L 0.50L 0.53L 0.52L

Mahi caught trolling weed lines 10 miles offshore out of Boynton Beach. This fish ate a pink seawitch rigged with a bonita strip!

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Capt. Pat getting ready to release a big bull shark.

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August is here, no wind, crazy heat, and big fish. Bonito seem to rule nearshore waters this time of year, sometimes it’s impossible to get bait passed them. With the bonies, come sharks and goliaths; this is a great month to target both. For goliath groupers I prefer to use a hand line with a 20/0 circle hook. My anglers have a higher success rate with this method vs rod and reel. Search the beaches for snook in the trough before giving in and heading home. On the beach I like to use a fly rod with a Hamilton Eat Me in olive and white. For spin anglers I like small Yo-Zuri jerkbaits and D.O.A. shad in pearl. The inlet fish will mostly be hitting croakers by this time of the year and if you are able to acquire the bait you will have no issue cranking up a giant snook. Remember to take care of the fish, they are carrying our future stock. Avoid holding vertically, use a BogaGrip, and be careful not to drop them in the boat. If you need to weigh your snook the West Palm Beach Fishing Club sells an awesome sling specifically made for weighing this fish. With freshwater in the 90’s, peacocks will be the main targets. I like to get out and Big momma fish jerk baits and shiners around docks. summertime snook! Occasionally this will produce a clown knifefish for you also.

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No one creates pelagic fish art quite like Carey Chen. He is known for not only being an amazing artist but also for being extremely generous to his community. In June Carey and Chase N’ Tailz Fishing Tournament teamed up once again to bring the fundraiser Canvas & Cocktailz to Artlantic Fine Art Gallery in Jupiter. This event brings fishing enthusiasts and Carey Chen fans together for a night of painting, dinner, & cocktailz to raise money for needy families with very sick children. This event is known to sell out quickly and this year was no different. The guests were taught some of Carey’s tricks to re-create his famous painting “Mahi Hook Up”, while enjoying dinner catered by Santana Pizza in Jupiter and dessert by Small Cakes, also in Jupiter. Carey’s thorough direction along with individual tutoring throughout the night led to some incredible final projects. They say that successful events leave their guests wanting more and that is what Canvas & Cocktailz does. Social media was flooded with photos of attendees original Mahi Hook Up’s and anticipation for next year’s event. If you are interested in Canvas & Cocktailz or any other Chase N’ Tailz event, please visit www.chasentailz.com. Special thank you to Carey Chen for his generosity. You can purchase his art at www.careychen.com. If you are interested in visiting an astounding art gallery, Artlantic Fine Art Gallery is located at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Fernando is a gracious host. Tight Lines!

by Christopher Sprague, Jr. Angler-Team Tuppens, Contributing Writer This month my mom and I went to Uganda with an organization called Sole Hope. Sole Hope’s mission is to offer hope, healthier lives, and freedom from foot related diseases through education, jobs, and medical relief. Although the trip was difficult, it was very rewarding. The Sole Hope staff was welcoming, and the Ugandan kids were so happy to see us. On one of the days we had free time, two of the Sole Hope staff took my friend and I fishing on the Nile River. What an experience! We were in a wooden canoe and had to paddle through strong currents and wind to get to our spot. The canoe had a hole in the bottom of it so that water would fill the bottom and create a livewell. We handlined with water bottles or sticks being the grip. We used baby tilapia, catfish, and very odd looking elephant fish as bait. We had one Nile perch on, but it came off the hook before we could get it to the boat. We had no luck and had to go in because it was getting late. We got a good work out paddling back against the current to shore, but we made it! Later that night, we went out again and caught two Nile perch. Apparently fishing in the evening is more successful. They were cooked with the skin and head still on. It tasted good and was not much different than ocean fish. We had fun and it was a great experience. Thank you to everyone who supported us!

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BOYNTON INLET - TIDE CHART Boynton Beach, FL Station ID: 8722706

Referenced to Station: GOVERNMENT CUT, MIAMI HARBOR ENTRANCE (8723178) Time offset in mins (high:65 low: 127) Height offset in feet (high:* 1.06 low: *1.07) Date 8/01 8/02 8/03 8/04 8/05 8/06 8/07 8/08 8/09 8/10 8/11 8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15 8/16 8/17 8/18 8/19 8/20 8/21 8/22 8/23 8/24 8/25 8/26 8/27 8/28 8/29 8/30 8/31

Day Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Time 04:59 AM 05:50 AM 06:42 AM 12:45 AM 01:35 AM 02:26 AM 03:19 AM 04:16 AM 05:16 AM 01:00 AM 01:56 AM 02:49 AM 03:36 AM 04:20 AM 05:00 AM 05:39 AM 06:16 AM 12:02 AM 12:36 AM 01:12 AM 01:48 AM 02:28 AM 03:13 AM 04:06 AM 05:08 AM 12:57 AM 01:57 AM 02:54 AM 03:47 AM 04:39 AM 05:29 AM

Hgt -0.06L -0.18L -0.27L 3.11H 3.03H 2.90H 2.75H 2.62H 2.51H 0.50L 0.52L 0.50L 0.46L 0.41L 0.37L 0.34L 0.33L 2.73H 2.68H 2.61H 2.53H 2.46H 2.40H 2.38H 2.42H 0.73L 0.58L 0.39L 0.18L -0.01L -0.16L

Time 10:30 AM 11:23 AM 12:16 PM 07:34 AM 08:29 AM 09:26 AM 10:25 AM 11:26 AM 12:26 PM 06:18 AM 07:17 AM 08:10 AM 08:58 AM 09:42 AM 10:22 AM 11:01 AM 11:39 AM 06:51 AM 07:26 AM 08:01 AM 08:39 AM 09:24 AM 10:16 AM 11:16 AM 12:20 PM 06:16 AM 07:21 AM 08:22 AM 09:19 AM 10:13 AM 11:06 AM

Hgt 2.89H 3.00H 3.04H -0.29L -0.27L -0.21L -0.12L -0.04L 0.03L 2.46H 2.46H 2.49H 2.54H 2.58H 2.63H 2.65H 2.65H 0.34L 0.35L 0.38L 0.41L 0.43L 0.44L 0.41L 0.33L 2.52H 2.69H 2.90H 3.12H 3.30H 3.41H

Time 5:20 PM 6:12 PM 7:05 PM 1:10 PM 2:05 PM 3:02 PM 4:02 PM 5:05 PM 6:09 PM 1:24 PM 2:18 PM 3:08 PM 3:53 PM 4:36 PM 5:15 PM 5:53 PM 6:29 PM 12:17 PM 12:56 PM 1:36 PM 2:20 PM 3:08 PM 4:03 PM 5:05 PM 6:10 PM 1:23 PM 2:22 PM 3:17 PM 4:11 PM 5:03 PM 5:54 PM

Hgt -0.54L -0.52L -0.42L 3.02H 2.95H 2.84H 2.73H 2.64H 2.59H 0.06L 0.07L 0.07L 0.07L 0.07L 0.10L 0.15L 0.22L 2.63H 2.60H 2.56H 2.51H 2.48H 2.46H 2.50H 2.59H 0.19L 0.03L -0.13L -0.24L -0.29L -0.26L

Time Hgt 11:08 PM 3.10H 11:57 PM 3.14H 7:59 PM 8:55 PM 9:55 PM 10:56 PM 11:59 PM

-0.26L -0.07L 0.13L 0.31L 0.43L

7:10 PM 8:05 PM 8:53 PM 9:36 PM 10:15 PM 10:52 PM 11:27 PM

2.58H 2.61H 2.65H 2.70H 2.73H 2.76H 2.75H

7:04 PM 7:40 PM 8:18 PM 9:00 PM 9:49 PM 10:48 PM 11:52 PM

0.32L 0.43 L 0.54L 0.65L 0.75L 0.81L 0.81L

7:13 PM 8:12 PM 9:05 PM 9:56 PM 10:44 PM 11:32 PM

2.75H 2.94H 3.13H 3.29H 3.39H 3.42H

KAYAKFISHING by Brian Nelli, Contributing Writer INSHORE: Snook is what you should be targeting this month. Fishing dock lights and bridge shadow lines at night is a great way to catch a linesider and avoid the heat. If you can get out during the day, switch to fishing seawalls and docks with good current. Launching at Sawfish Bay Park in Jupiter will put you near reliable areas. There are plenty of pilchards, threadfins, and sardines around the piers and inlets to catch for bait. Loading up the kayak and chasing snook and tarpon along the beach is a great option right now. Get out early and launch at places like the south side of Jupiter Inlet. Run the beach south looking for rolling fish and snook in the surf line. OFFSHORE: Fishing off Palm Beach County should produce plenty of kingfish and sailfish. Using goggle eyes, pilchards, threadfins, and blue runners will be top choices. If you are looking for a mahi dinner make the run 4-8 miles out looking for weedlines. Plan your launch and take out spots as the current will most likely push you 10-20 miles from your launch spot. I like to launch at Boca Raton Inlet and drift to Palm Beach Inlet on these long range trips. Trolling a daisy chain or pilchards will help put a fish in the kayak. Most will be small, but there are chances for a big bull. Brian Nelli www.tckayakfishing.com • 772.201.5899 • Brian@tckayakfishing.com Check us out - Pushin’ Water Kayak Charters on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube

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PORT OF WEST PALM BEACH, FL Station ID: 8722588 Date 8/01 8/02 8/03 8/04 8/05 8/06 8/07 8/08 8/09 8/10 8/11 8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15 8/16 8/17 8/18 8/19 8/20 8/21 8/22 8/23 8/24 8/25 8/26 8/27 8/28 8/29 8/30 8/31

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Time 02:51 AM 03:42 AM 04:32 AM 05:25 AM 12:06 AM 12:58 AM 01:53 AM 02:50 AM 03:51 AM 04:52 AM 05:49 AM 12:45 AM 01:33 AM 02:16 AM 02:55 AM 03:33 AM 04:09 AM 04:45 AM 05:21 AM 05:58 AM 12:29 AM 01:08 AM 01:52 AM 02:43 AM 03:41 AM 04:43 AM 05:45 AM 12:42 AM 01:36 AM 02:28 AM 03:18 AM

Hgt -0.02L -0.14L -0.21L -0.24L 3.38H 3.19H 3.00H 2.82H 2.68H 2.61H 2.60H 0.61L 0.57L 0.53L 0.48L 0.46L 0.45L 0.47L 0.50L 0.54L 2.85H 2.76H 2.70H 2.67H 2.70H 2.81H 2.98H 0.55L 0.34L 0.15L 0.01L

Time 08:53 AM 09:49 AM 10:44 AM 11:40 AM 06:18 AM 07:14 AM 08:11 AM 09:08 AM 10:05 AM 11:02 AM 11:58 AM 06:41 AM 07:29 AM 08:13 AM 08:55 AM 09:36 AM 10:16 AM 10:55 AM 11:35 AM 12:16 PM 06:37 AM 07:19 AM 08:06 AM 08:58 AM 09:55 AM 10:55 AM 11:55 AM 06:44 AM 07:41 AM 08:37 AM 09:32 AM

Hgt 3.04H 3.17H 3.25H 3.28H -0.21L -0.16L -0.08L 0.00L 0.08L 0.14L 0.18L 2.64H 2.70H 2.76H 2.82H 2.86H 2.89H 2.91H 2.91H 2.91H 0.56L 0.57L 0.55L 0.49L 0.40L 0.28L 0.13L 3.19H 3.42H 3.61H 3.76H

Time 3:01 PM 3:54 PM 4:48 PM 5:45 PM 12:37 PM 1:36 PM 2:37 PM 3:41 PM 4:44 PM 5:43 PM 6:36 PM 12:50 PM 1:37 PM 2:21 PM 3:01 PM 3:40 PM 4:19 PM 4:57 PM 5:37 PM 6:19 PM 12:58 PM 1:45 PM 2:38 PM 3:36 PM 4:37 PM 5:36 PM 6:33 PM 12:54 PM 1:51 PM 2:45 PM 3:39 PM

Hgt -0.55L -0.53L -0.42L -0.25L 3.26H 3.22H 3.16H 3.11H 3.09H 3.10H 3.12H 0.19L 0.19L 0.19L 0.22L 0.27L 0.35L 0.46L 0.58L 0.71L 2.91H 2.93H 2.97H 3.05H 3.18H 3.35H 3.54H -0.02L -0.14L -0.20L -0.17L

Time 9:33 PM 10:24 PM 11:15 PM

Hgt 3.57H 3.58H 3.51H

6:44 PM 7:45 PM 8:47 PM 9:50 PM 10:51 PM 11:50 PM

-0.04L 0.17L 0.35L 0.50L 0.59L 0.62L

7:23 PM 8:06 PM 8:46 PM 9:25 PM 10:02 PM 10:39 PM 11:16 PM 11:52 PM

3.14H 3.17H 3.19H 3.19H 3.17H 3.13H 3.05H 2.96H

7:05 PM 7:55 PM 8:49 PM 9:46 PM 10:46 PM 11:45 PM

0.82 L 0.90L 0.95L 0.94L 0.87L 0.74L

7:27 PM 8:19 PM 9:11 PM 10:01 PM

3.71H 3.84H 3.90H 3.88H

By Capt. Weston Russell Contributing Writer

Hello and welcome to the Coastal Angler’s August fishing forecast. This is the last call for the mighty blue marlin. July was epic and I’m guessing August will be too. How do you catch one you ask? Well, you must get off the couch first and head out to the Gulf stream. Hook yourself a bullet bonito and slow troll him from 150 to 350 ft deep of water. Use something that can handle a big fish, like a Penn 50v. That will do the trick! The bottom fishing will also be on fire. Monster flags and pumpkin mutton will be lurking below. Best bait? Well, I say a fresh bonito strip with lots of meat. Give it a try. One more thing to talk about, the deep water dolphin bite will be on. Calm winds and long weed lines will give way to some nice dollies fishing. Head out the inlet and look for weed lines out in the 600 to 800 ft range. Don’t be afraid to venture out deeper to look for better fishing. Remember…nothing ventured, nothing gained. Captain Weston Russell 561-310-2690 www.reelintensefishing.com

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Full Moon Paddleboarding Do’s & Don’ts by Chris Anders, Contributing Writer Paddle boarding under a full moon has become widely popular by all paddle board enthusiasts. There is something about being on the water when very few boats are out and it seems like you are the only one out there. The sound of your board cutting through the water is so distinct and clear. The darkness of the water is so calming yet mysterious and the light of the moon is so bright that it lights up all that’s afloat. So many people want to join us on our full moon paddle but there are some do’s and don’ts that you want to know before heading out for your first full moon paddle. DON’T TRAVEL ALONE. If you are the only one out there and all you have is a small light, other traveling boaters may not see you. DO TRAVEL IN GROUPS OF 10-12 PEOPLE. If you have too many people, it’s hard to keep track of your crew especially if they had a few drinks while enjoying the full moon. DON’T ALLOW NOVICE PADDLERS OUT ON A FULL MOON. There are enough safety hazards to worry about just being out on the water at night. The last thing you need is someone that may be over confident and ends up being separated from the rest of the paddlers. DO MAKE SURE THAT EVERYONE IS AN INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED PADDLER so that they are strong enough to stay with the group. It’s no fun when someone gets separated from the group. DON’T TRAVEL WITHOUT PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT, such as a proper PFD, whistle, board leash, and proper lighting. DO MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE WEARING A PFD AT NIGHT WITH REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, and have lights on your board that can be seen from all directions. Glow sticks are fun, but nothing beats lights that indicate port side (left) red and starboard side (right) green and stern (rear) is white. You can get suction cup lights at most marine stores. Head lamps are also the

best way to see your way around and they can see through the water on a clear trip. DON’T TRAVEL IN AREAS THAT HAVE A LOT OF BOAT TRAFFIC like busy restaurants, inlets, and channels. Avoid holidays or events on the water because there may be too much boat traffic. DO TRAVEL IN IDLE ONLY AREAS with little boat traffic. DON’T GET DRUNK WHILE PARTYING AND PADDLING under the full moon. This happens quite often and then someone has to babysit that person and that just isn’t fun. You need to respect the ocean and other waterways. Respect Mother Nature. DO HAVE SOMEONE IN CHARGE OF WATCHING THE GROUP. Make sure everyone stays together. That means no one leaves or goes back before the others. If one person leaves, you all leave together. Do all the “do’s” and you and your friends will have many great Full Moons on the water. Chris Anders, CEgO Palm Beach Boat Club and Paddleboard Shop 255 E. 22nd Ct. Rivera Beach • 561.840.1901 www.thepalmbeachboatclub.com

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August is the hottest month of the year, & the fishing is hot as well. Kids go back to school the second week of August and waters will be less crowded for anglers in search of the next big catch. Snook continue to be Ocean with largemouth bass caught the main target for anglers on a DOA C.A.L. 5” swim bait. along the beaches, using live bait and DOA lures like the C.A.L. 4 inch jerk bait in bayou tiger or pearl worked in the troughs. While cruising the beach be sure to have a keen eye looking for any signs of life like bait schools and any dust clouds from fish you may have spooked. When working the shoreline, be sure to cast parallel with the beach making a long cast for best results. Inlets are another great spot for red hot snook action. When fishing the inlet, target moving water for best results. Live baits fished on the bottom are the best way to hook up with a snook. For all you artificial lure lovers, nothing beats catching a monster snook jigging the inlet. A DOA C.A.L. 4 inch jerk bait in bayou tiger or purple haze on a 3/8 ounce jig head triggers strikes. The key is to have the bait near the bottom and offer a natural presentation. The snook will range in size from 10 to 30 pounds. Tarpon! Aka the silver king, have the best time to target of sunrise and sunset. The tarpon can be seen rolling on the surface, just off the beach following bait schools migrating. When a pod of tarpon is found be sure to stay quiet and get in front of the moving school then present your bait. Tarpon can be finicky so presentation must be precise and be patient. Inlets are another prime location for tarpon. Fish the edge of the inlet with live bait, free lined for best results. Usually the first of incoming and outgoing are the best tides for tarpon. The average size of the tarpon is 15 to 50 pounds with bigger fish found on the beaches. The ICW is full Steve with of bait, provoking lots a juvenile of action for anglers tarpon. targeting a variety of species from trout, snook, tarpon, jacks, and triple tail. Docks, seawalls, and mangrove shorelines are the prime location for all the above species. The best times to fish are early morning and late afternoon due to cooler water temps. The middle of the day fishing can be brutal and very stagnant for anglers due to extremely high water temps. Well that is the fishing report for August, hope you all enjoyed, remember any day on the water is a good day. Tight Lines! Captain Craig Korczynski 561-644-4371 • phlatsinshorefishing.com

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Summer Tactics for Spotted Sea Trout by Keith Lozott, Contributing Writer Early summer can be when you land that “Monster Gator” trout of the year, but you better get out there early. Launching the skiff before sunrise makes for a tired night after a long day of catching the big spotted ones. I like to start the morning off with a top-water, walking the dog style plug, such as a Zara Spook Jr., a Rapala Skitter Walk, a MirrOlure Top Dog, or Top Dog Jr. Once you locate mullet schools on the flats and fish the edges of the bait pod, you will be likely to hookup. I like to use braided line, 10-20 lb. test, with a 20-30 lb. fluorocarbon leader just in case a nice red or snook gets in the game. Big trout are very aware of their surroundings, including the presence of anglers and their boats. If the opportunity to wade is available, take it. If wading isn’t an option, a quiet approach is essential to landing a big one. If you’re using a trolling motor, make sure you keep the motor at a slow steady speed. Summertime is when floating grass becomes a problem on the surface and can kill the top-water quest for gator trout. I like to use weedless 1/8 oz. weighted Owner Keeper Hooks hooked in my favorite plastics when the grass is killing my love of surface bait fishing. D.O.A. Cal’s in Shad Tail, Split Tail, and Paddle Tail patterns are ideal. Another great bait is the Exude D.A.R.T., rigged weedless and weighted. This type of fishing will work both early and later into the morning. This tactic will produce healthy strikes from reds and snook. As the water temperature rises, move to the drop off edges in the 2-4 ft. range with sandy pothole bottoms and seagrass. A lot of anglers prefer the 3-4 ft. range, but I like to target the 2 ft. range as well because some big reds move into that depth when the water warms up. I also feel that “big trout” like that depth and the smaller sized fish move a little deeper. Never discount the late afternoon once the thunderstorms have subsided and the sun is close to setting. I have personally stayed out so late that I thought my wife was going to leave me when I got home. We hooked into an epic 4:30-7:30 PM trout bite on the Indian River that we named “Trout City” afterwards. The same concepts apply to the evening bite as the morning bite, but in the evening I focus on deeper water that is closer to the shoreline accompanied by grass and sand holes. The deeper water is cooler for the fish and if bait is present the trout will be there. I use the same baits, but switch up the colors depending on the sunlight, clouds, etc. If you have good light and limited clouds use “darker” offerings at dusk. Now get out there and catch some fish! Keith Lozott The Fishing and Real Estate Guy! COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM

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JUNO BEACHPIER by Carla B. Mroz, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Contributing Writer It’s August in South Florida, and that means warm ocean breezes at the Juno Beach Pier! This month, you can continue to catch and release snook using cut and live bait. You’ll also find plenty of jacks and blue runners (use lures and bait). Catch Spanish mackerel on lures and live bait, and sand perch, croaker and whiting with bait, usually on live or frozen shrimp. Be advised that the Pier House is having a temporary shortage of frozen shrimp and frozen sardines, so please call ahead for availability. If you know an aspiring angler, Loggerhead Marinelife Center offers its year-round private Fishing Lessons for adults and children (ages 8 and up). One-hour lessons are offered daily; scheduled based on availability. Cost: $25/angler (with own gear); $35/angler with rental gear. Bait not included. Email reservations@marinelife.org to register. Sea turtle nesting season runs through October 31. If you accidentally hook a sea turtle while at the pier, here’s what to do: • Contact LMC’s 24-hour rescue hotline – (561) 603-0211 • Gently reel the slack line, keeping the turtle at the surface of the water so it can breathe • Wait for LMC’s arrival to help For LMC and Juno Beach Pier updates, follow our social media, visit marinelife.org, or call (561) 627-8280. The full-service Pier House features a snack bar as well as a variety of fishing tackle, including rental poles and bait. Randy Yent, Pier Coordinator Juno Beach Pier (561) 627-8280 Ext. 140 Facebook.com/junobeachpier • Instagram & Twitter:@junobeachpier

JUPITER INLET - TIDE CHART Jupiter Inlet, South Jetty, FL Station ID: 8722495 Referenced to Station: GOVERNMENT CUT, MIAMI HARBOR ENTRANCE ( 8723178 ) Time offset in mins (high:-10 low: -9) Height offset in feet (high:* 1.08 low: *1.42) Date 8/01 8/02 8/03 8/04 8/05 8/06 8/07 8/08 8/09 8/10 8/11 8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15 8/16 8/17 8/18 8/19 8/20 8/21 8/22 8/23 8/24 8/25 8/26 8/27 8/28 8/29 8/30 8/31

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Hgt 2.95H 3.05H 3.10H 3.08H -0.36L -0.28L -0.17L -0.05L 0.03L 0.08L 0.10L 2.54H 2.58H 2.63H 2.67H 2.70H 2.70H 2.68H 2.65H 2.60H 0.55L 0.58L 0.58L 0.54L 0.43L 0.25L 0.04L 2.96H 3.18H 3.36H 3.47H

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Time 3:04 PM 3:56 PM 4:49 PM 5:43 PM 12:50 PM 1:47 PM 2:47 PM 3:50 PM 4:54 PM 5:55 PM 6:50 PM 12:52 PM 1:37 PM 2:20 PM 2:59 PM 3:37 PM 4:13 PM 4:48 PM 5:24 PM 6:02 PM 1:05 PM 1:53 PM 2:48 PM 3:50 PM 4:55 PM 5:58 PM 6:57 PM 1:01 PM 1:55 PM 2:47 PM 3:38 PM

Hgt -0.71L -0.68L -0.56L -0.35L 3.00H 2.90H 2.78H 2.69H 2.64H 2.63H 2.66H 0.09L 0.09L 0.10L 0.13L 0.20L 0.29L 0.42L 0.57L 0.72L 2.56H 2.52H 2.51H 2.54H 2.64H 2.80H 2.99H -0.17L -0.32L -0.38L -0.34L

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3.19H 3.35H 3.45 H 3.48H

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or the remainder of the summer and into early fall, the best fishing can often be at night. Temperatures are more comfortable, there’s less boat traffic, less wind and fewer anglers. There’s no need for sunscreen, and best of all… fish are very active. I fish for several species in fresh and saltwater at night around the big lights on bridges and docks. I’ll also bring my own lights. Light draws the baitfish, and then it’s just a matter of time until the target species show up. Squid, cigar minnows, sardines and tinker mackerel (boston mackerel) show up in numbers around a bright light on an anchored boat over a ledge or wreck. This is a wonderful opportunity to fill the livewell with a Sabiki. It also brings all the action right to your back deck. It’s really cool to watch the life that is attracted. It’s like a National Geographic show right behind the boat. The key is bright lights. Years ago I bumped into the owner of Hydro Glow Lights at ICAST, and he quickly brought me into the modern age of offshore and inshore lights. New LED, low-amperage lights are powerful and require low power usage. Not only do I use a light on the surface, but I also drop at least one down 20 or 30 feet, and one even deeper depending on the target species. See video of this on the website. In addition to the good bite at night, it’s kinda like hunting in some respects when running the existing lights in waterways and sounds. You can go from light to light and watch, and you can also be very quiet and hear surface activity. Being stealthy is important. You don’t want to stomp around the boat, or yell over thumping music. Some of the standout species that hunt the edge of the light are

DUDLEY WINS FOURTH FLW ANGLER OF THE YEAR

avid Dudley made history by winning his fourth FLW Angler of the Year title at the last regular-season stop for the FLW Tour on Lake Champlain in late June. His seventh-place finish at the Lake Champlain event vaulted him to the top of the AOY rankings. “I’m still making the championship and still doing well, but in my mind I thought I had peaked out,” said Dudley. “To win my fourth makes this one very special and satisfying.” Dudley has finished in the top 25 at every event this season, with the exception of one stumble at Lake Seminole. Coming into the Lake Champlain event, Dudley trailed John Cox by one point in the standings. “I knew I had a very good chance at winning after day one at Lake Champlain,” said Dudley. “I had an 18-point lead, but what was more encouraging was that I had almost a 2-pound lead over John. I had the confidence that with a 2-pound cushion, I had a good shot at winning.” Consistency is the hallmark of Angler of the Year, and Dudley personified this throughout the year with timely, on-the-water decision-making. “The decisions you make out on the water separate a good angler from a great angler,” said Dudley. “Understanding how to play the game better than good anglers is key. We all can skip docks the same way, but knowing when to pick up and leave an area at the right time can make all the difference.”

kings, wahoo, most all the snappers and tuna, offshore. Inshore, snook, tarpon, drum and trout are susceptible. In freshwater, striped bass, crappie and panfish are suckers for well-lit water. I have memories of commercial trips of kings and beeliners in numbers at night. The beeliners really chew it up a few days before and during the full moons of summer, but the bite shuts down right at daylight. Even though the largest gag grouper I ever caught was at night, groupers can be difficult at night. Snapper, on the other hand, move higher in the water column and really chew. King mackerel under the lights can be off the charts. Once you get the squid and minnows concentrated under the lights, the dinner bell is ringing for kings, wahoo and tuna. Be sure to fill the livewell and fish the first couple hours after daybreak, while it’s still cool. Then head back in with a full box while other folks are just headed out. For video instructions on how to tye this rig, see:

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Instant Savings on select models when you buy during this promotion. See your dealer for details.

Rates as low as 5.99% on new Suzuki outboards on approved credit.* [60 Months]

To learn more, visit www.suzukimarine.com. Gimme Six Extended Protection promo is applicable to new Suzuki Outboard Motors from 25 to 350 HP in inventory which are sold and delivered to buyer between 04/01/19 and 06/30/19 in accordance with the promotion by a Participating Authorized Suzuki Marine dealer in the continental US and Alaska to a purchasing customer who resides in the continental US or Alaska. Customer should expect to receive an acknowledgement letter and full copy of contract including terms, conditions and wallet card from Suzuki Extended Protection within 90 days of purchase. If an acknowledgement letter is not received in time period stated, contact Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. – Marine Marketing via email: marinepromo@suz.com. The Gimme Six Promotion is available for pleasure use only, and is not redeemable for cash. Instant Savings apply to qualifying purchases of select Suzuki Outboard Motors made between 04/01/19 and 06/30/19. For list of designated models, see participating Dealer or visit www.suzukimarine.com. Instant Savings must be applied against the agreed-upon selling price of the outboard motor and reflected in the bill of sale. (Suzuki will, in turn, credit Dealer’s parts account.) There are no model substitutions, benefit substitutions, rain checks, or extensions. Suzuki reserves the right to change or cancel these promotions at any time without notice or obligation. * Financing offers available through Synchrony Retail Finance. As low as 5.99% APR financing for 60 months on new and unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors. Subject to credit approval. Not all buyers will qualify. Approval, and any rates and terms provided, are based on credit worthiness. $19.99/month per $1,000 financed for 60 months is based on 5.99% APR. Hypothetical figures used in calculation; your actual monthly payment may differ based on financing terms, credit tier qualification, accessories or other factors such as down payment and fees. Offer effective on new, unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors purchased from a participating authorized Suzuki dealer between 04/01/19 and 06/30/19. “Gimme Six”, the Suzuki “S” and model names are Suzuki trademarks or ®. Don’t drink and drive. Always wear a USCG-approved life jacket and read your owner’s manual. © 2019 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

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