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By Capt. Mike Weinhofer hen I arrived in Key West more than 30 years ago, there was a sign on the fence at the airport that said “Sportfishing Capital of the World.” At the time I had no idea how special Key West was as a fishing destination. It isn’t that it’s the best fishery for any one species. The opportunities here are endless. It has a lot to do with Key West’s location and topography. Key West is a tiny island 120 miles out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other. It has shallow waters surrounding it to hold bait and deep water near to shore. It’s a very unique ecosystem. It’s a natural migration point for many species to feed and breed. Shallow flats surround Key West and serve as a breeding ground for bait and shallow-water trophy fish. The tarpon migration is world famous. Whether you want to fly fish or bait fish for tarpon, they are always willing to entertain. The shallow flats are also home to bonefish and permit, the hardest fish in the world to catch on a fly. But while the flats are loaded with fish, it’s not just the shallow water that mesmerizes. The call of bluewater seems to ring in everyone’s ears. Just 5 miles offshore on the Atlantic side lies the shallow-water reef. The reef is home to grouper, snapper and all types of tropical fish as well as myriad baitfish. The reef is also a congregation point for bluewater fish. The small ballyhoo and other baitfish attract larger and larger fish to the shallows. It is not uncommon in the winter months to watch sailfish chase ballyhoo in less than 15 feet of water. Just outside of the reef, the water drops to about 120 feet in 500 yards, and then there is an area called “The Bar.” It’s the old coral reef from when the water table was 40 feet lower. The Bar is about 200 yards wide and holds all kinds of fish. It shadows the reef for about 20 miles to the west. The west end of the bar is a magical place, with east-bound current upwelling on the end, bait feeds on pushed-up nutrients, and where bait congregates fish follow. Now for the offshore bluewater. “Woods Wall” is named after the man that discovered it, the famous Keys fisherman Norman Woods. At
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make even more structure. So close to shore and holding such a variety of fish, it is a bluewater angler’s dream. Amazingly enough, we have not even touched on the fishing west or the north of Key West yet. To the west lie shallow flats and a string of islands that hold bait, tarpon, permit, sharks and many more species. Then, when you get about 20 miles west of Key West there is an island atoll call the Marquesas. It is a special place. Flats fishers come from all around the world to fish this little island. Many stories have been written about epic battles with tarpon and permit and what a magical place it is at sunrise, when anglers watch shallow-water fisheries come to life. Farther to the west are 10 or so wrecks in less than 15 feet of water. Fishing around these wrecks is like fishing in an aquarium. The water is crystal clear and bait is everywhere. Whether it is barracuda, permit, cobia or sharks, the wrecks are alive with activity. Another magical place 64 miles west of Key West is the Dry Tortugas, a group of small islands surrounded by shallow water and some of the best bottom fishing in the world. The Dry Tortugas is home to Fort Jefferson, a national park and a whole other ecosystem I could spend an entire article describing. To the north of Key West lies the Gulf of Mexico, a shallow basin for the nearshore that drops to about 100 feet in depth at 40 miles. The Gulf is loaded with wrecks that hold all kinds of bottom fish. Grouper, snapper and cobia fishing is a blast, as is the jewfish and shark fishing. Never mind fishing behind the shrimp boats for blackfin tuna, bonitas, cobia and other fish. And there are the radio towers that stand tall out in 80 to 120 feet of water that hold all kinds of bottom fishing opportunities as well as kingfish, amberjacks, sharks and cobia. In short Key West is not the best fishery for any one thing, it has it all. The topography makes it like no place else in the world to fish. Its unique layout allows us to hide from prevailing winds and make even the worst winds fishable. Quite often the hardest decision is which way to turn in the morning, left or right can make all the difference. It is one of the few places you can catch tarpon in the morning, sailfish in the mid day and dolphin or tuna in the afternoon. Everything is just so close, and there are just so many choices it makes each morning a debate. After 30 years, I still enjoy all the hard choices. Capt. Weinhofer runs charters on the Compass Rose. Visit www. KeyWestFloridaFishing.com or call 305-395-3474.
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Each month, Coastal Angler Magazine and The Angler Magazine staff search our vast coverage area for photos that will grace our covers. With well over a million readers in diverse coastal and inland markets, our magazines strive for broad national appeal as well as local-level intelligence to put anglers on fish. The cover is different depending on which edition you, the reader, are holding. The following is a little information about this month’s covers.
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By Nick Carter ake Erie boasts some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the world. And over the nearly 10,000 square miles of surface area on this massive lake, the Eastern Basin offers some of the best habitat for bronzebacks. The Eastern Basin is the deepest part of the lake and is separated by a ridge that runs north to south from Long Point in Ontario, Canada to Erie, Pennsylvania. Buffalo New York sits on the eastern shore at the mouth of the Niagara River. Anglers visiting Niagara Falls would be foolish not to set aside a day for fishing the irregular near-shore topography that makes the Eastern Basin such a good fishery. Biologists see incredible growth rates from smallmouth in this area, and 5- to 7-pound fish are a regular occurrence. Kayla Culp, a teacher from Ridgeway, Ontario, has spent years patterning smallies on the Canadian side of the lake. In the Canadian waters of Erie, bass season is closed in spring to protect bedding fish. This is not the case for U.S. waters, where anglers take advantage of pre-spawn migrations as early as April. When the fish move up onto sand flats and chunk rock and into the bays and major tributaries in early spring, it is a time for bumping the bottom in 15 to 20 feet of water with spoons, tube jigs or blades. It can be a grind to find fish, but anglers who set up over a school will find plenty of action and potential for giant smallmouth bass. Lakewide, bed fishing is generally frowned upon. When the Canadian season opens in late June, smallmouth are typically feeding aggressively during their post-spawn transition to deeper water. Culp
said early summer is a fun time to fish the lake. Smallies will be on the weed edges, and they are susceptible to run-and-gun tactics or trolling with fast-moving lures like jerkbaits, spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Location is everything when fish are spread out over so much water. Some enjoy drift fishing to find fish. Culp said to trust your fishfinder and cruise, looking for rock-to-sand transitions. This is especially important as fish move deeper. In summer, big smallies will hang around structure or transitions just off the bottom. The depth can go from 10 to 15 feet in early summer out to 30 feet as the water warms. This summer bite is Culp’s favorite of the year. She enjoys drop shotting soft plastics and tubes into schooled-up fish. When it’s on, 30 fish or more from 2 to 5 pounds and larger are a definite possibility. A natural approach is best in Erie’s clear waters. Dark colors like green and brown make up the majority of Culp’s soft-plastic arsenal. This makes sense. It fits the color scheme of the round goby. These little bottom dwellers invaded the lake in the mid 1990s, and smallies developed a taste for them. Biologists have estimated that gobies account for up to 75 percent of an Erie smallmouth’s diet. The goby invasion is widely credited for accelerated growth rates of smallmouth in the lake. For more bass fishing on Lake Erie, go to
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or some anglers, the fishing trip of a lifetime is an annual event. Team Finster, out of Fort Myers, Fla., fishes top offshore tournaments, but one of the highlights of their fishing year is an annual spring meat trip that coincides with the arrival of big yellowfin tuna in the Bahamas. Team member Pete Milisci, who operates Picture Perfect Charters out of Fort Myers, feels it’s well worth hauling Team Captain Zac Carpenter’s 34’ SeaVee three hours across the peninsula to launch off Florida’s east coast near Fort Lauderdale. Big yellowfin move through in late April and early May, and five guys spend the better part of the week chasing birds and filling fish boxes. The trip starts with provisioning and bait. As charter captains, team members begin saving and freezing leftover bait from charter trips a month in advance because chumming is key. They prefer fishing live bait, so the livewell is loaded with pilchards and threadfins before they leave. Provisions and gear are crammed into every available hold before they set out on what should be a couple hour run in front of twin Mercury Verado 300s across the Gulf Stream to Carpenter’s condo in Port Lucaya, Freeport, Grand Bahama. The crossing always takes longer than it should. It’s difficult for a boatload of anglers to pass up fish along the way. “Last trip, we had all the fish boxes full before we even got there,” Milisci said. “We came upon a whole tree adrift with mahi all over it. They were good mahi, too, all gaffers.” It’s a good thing there’s an ice machine at the condo. Even when cleaning fish at the dock, there is opportunity to put more meat on ice. Milisci said tarpon and big mutton snapper appear to clean up the scraps. Cooked whole and fresh, those snapper are fine eating. The main event begins after checking in with customs and unloading. “The fishing is right out front. It’s within 10 miles,” Milisci said. “You lose sight of land, and you’re in ’em.” Tuna move constantly, and they move fast. Finding fish is a matter of finding birds on the radar. Huge groups of birds are typically found over bonito, so Team Finster is looking for smaller pockets of birds that are a giveaway for tuna. They never pass a frigatebird without checking it.
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elly Jordon is not a weatherman. He can’t say for sure what the conditions will be when 52 of the world’s best anglers descend on Lake Conroe, an hour outside of Houston, Texas for the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, March 24-26. But as a Texas native and a 22-year veteran of the Bassmaster Tournament Trail, Jordon knows bass are likely to be in some phase of the spring spawn— and he said the angler who best identifies that phase is likely to be the winner of the event. “If I was going to guess—depending on what the weather does—I’d say we’ll be toward the final quarter of the spawn,” said Jordon. “There will still be some fish on the beds, but there will also be a lot of postspawn fish.” A spawn/postspawn scenario could provide a lot of options, and it could certainly lead to some giant fish being brought to the scales at the Houston Astros’ Minute Maid Park. Jordon said the bluegill will likely be coming up to spawn, and big bass can often be found feeding around bluegill beds. Male bass are also likely to be guarding recently hatched fry, and big females that are hungry from the spawn could be roaming the shallows. Though some bass are likely to still be on the beds, Jordon said he doesn’t expect sight fishing to be a dominant technique. “I don’t think somebody can win on sight fishing alone,” he said. “You’re likely to see several giant fish caught off beds or maybe a key 5-pounder at a time when someone really needs it. But I don’t think it’s something you’ll be able to totally hang your hat on.” As for the type of structure that’s likely to be most popular, Jordon said anglers will have their pick. “The water color will depend on how much rain we get and which part of the river you’re fishing,” he said. “The water way up on the upper end could be a lot more stained than the lower end. But when you get up there, you’ll find plenty of backwater stuff, some side creeks, some marinas, some residential
areas with canals, big gigantic flats—a little bit of everything.” The lower end of the lake could appeal to dock fishing specialists. “The lower half of the lake—if not more than half—is pretty much wall-to-wall boat docks and seawalls,” Jordon said. “Whether you want to fish shallow shoreline cover or deep shoreline Bassmaster Elite Series angler and cover, there’s tons of it Classic competitor Bradley Roy caught available. You can find this giant largemouth during pre-pracseawalls that may have tice on Lake Conroe. 10 feet of water around them. “You’ll find flat banks and deep banks. It’s a really dynamic place—and since we’ll be in the spring spawning season, the person who finds not only where the fish are, but where they’re headed, is going to be the one who’s in the best position to win.” With the phases of the spawn playing a major role and Conroe’s reputation for producing big bass, there’s a good chance there will be some 30-pound sacks brought to weigh-ins. For more on last years Bassmaster Classic, go to
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ade fishing is one of the most rewarding ways to target shallow-water fish like bonefish or redfish. However, there is more to wade fishing than just walking on a white sand flat or beach and casting to fish. To make the wade fishing experience more enjoyable, here are a few tips to help you make longer casts, protect your feet, blend into your environment, stay safe and catch more fish! Stripping Basket There is nothing more frustrating than fishing from the beach and having your fly line wrap and tangle around your legs and feet especially after you have made a perfect cast to a school of stripers, a corbina or surf perch. The simplest way to solve this problem is to invest in a stripping basket. Made from a variety of materials and available in many styles, a stripping basket will assist you in managing your line. Removing your concern for loose line will allow you more time to concentrate on improving your casting and distance. A stripping basket is not limited to beach fishing, either. More and more anglers are also accepting the value of the stripping basket on boats. A taller free-standing cousin to the wearable basket allows you to keep your line off the deck and avoid its many potential hang-ups including boat cleats, shoe laces, coolers and the other obstructions on a boat’s deck. Wading Footwear There are hundreds of different types of practical shoes for fishing. Select a shoe with high ankle support, a firm and solid toe and stiff arch support. Since you’ll be wading in a variety of bottom conditions from soft mud, soft sand, hard sand and even reefs or oyster beds, it’s a good idea to get a shoe that has a thick sole to prevent punctures. Blend In Blend into your environment. Match your clothes to your
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ass anglers use lipless crankbaits in many circumstances and ways. I believe it is not used enough for reds, trout, tarpon and snook. In fact, a lipless crankbait is one of the most effective baits to catch fish in shallow water, and it’s definitively one of those I use often. And I’m not alone. When Louisiana’s famous Team Broussard was at the very top of their tournament career a few years ago, “Cajun” Phil and Capt. Kevin had many wins including the Redfish Cup and Team of the Year titles. The secret weapon they were hiding from media and competitors alike was a Flatt Shadd 50 snagless. That small, compact, lipless crankbait puts out vibrations that travel far through the water, catching the predator’s attention as if it was of a much larger bait. The quick, side-to-side motion also creates a lot of flash, adding visual attraction. When I was the Mepps spinner designer 20 years ago, I worked closely with scientists who had an understanding of the factors that attract predatory fish. The type of vibration and its volume were key. Both with inline spinners and lipless crankbaits, moving a significant amount of water is essential for creating signals that are much larger than many other types of baits. This is why baits with spinning blades and those that emit vibrations commonly catch large fish, even when the lures are small. Often, a predatory fish is first alerted to a potential meal by its lateral line, a natural radar. These small baits fool the fish into thinking it is chasing down much larger and more significant prey. How do you use a lipless crankbait best when you’re on the flats or casting close to the mangroves? If it is deep enough, you can cast and burn it or slow roll it to offer consistent action and cover lots of water as a search bait. This is the main way I use a lipless bait when targeting tarpon or large channel bass (red drum) in main inlets, estuaries and anywhere there is enough depth and preferably some current. But for the true, shallow inshore and backcountry fishing, I use them as I would a soft jerkbait rigged on a jig head. I twitch-twitch-pause and yo-yo it. The great thing with a vibrating bait is every time you pull on the rod, you can feel the bait reacting. Action can be constant when fish are aggressive, but for cold water or finicky fish, don’t hesitate to let the lure pause on the ground for a few seconds here and there. You might be surprised to find the majority of bites happen on the drop, or even when the lure is lying motionless. Fish can be so hungry for it that they swallow it in a snap, resulting more than you can imagine in hook sets deep within the fish’s mouth. If you haven’t thrown a small lipless crankbait around in the shallows, give it a try. You might be pleasantly surprised. Patrick Sebile is the owner and lure designer of Sebile Innovative Fishing (www.sebile.com).
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s a bonefish researcher in the Bahamas, I often hear “bonefish” anglers saying they only cast to bonefish while fishing the flats. Somehow this statement is supposed to elevate their angling prowess, but to me, these people are really missing out on fun and great learning opportunities. While bonefish seem to dominate the species that anglers pursue, there are a host of other fascinating creatures that inhabit similar ecosystems, each utterly fantastic to catch. If you are rigged for bonefish, do not hesitate to throw at a barracuda, jack or other fish you encounter. I often carry a larger fly for predators like barracuda and to quickly attach it, I simply use the hook of my bonefish fly through the eye of the larger fly to provide me with a quick tie, which can just as easily be removed. Species like jack and barracuda both offer great sport and are usually readily available. Look for barracuda in ambush locations, over dark patches, deep holes or cuts and remember to use wire or you will lose flies, lures or bait. I often blind cast into suspect areas, and the reward often outweighs these minor efforts! Tube flies or lures commonly fool barracudas, but I have caught them on just about everything, including bonefish flies. In addition to permit, jack and barracuda, mutton snapper, triggerfish, jacks, boxfish, puffer fish, needlefish and many other potential quarry roam the flats. Most bonefish anglers overlook these fish, but in pursuing them, anglers increase their chances of bending their rod. Fights from many of these species rival or even surpass those of a bonefish, and many times these species fill the emptiness in flats void of bonefish. They can be just as finicky or more so than bonefish and make great camera fare. Many of these species tail like bonefish, cruise behind rays like bonefish, and they can be as selective as bonefish or even more so. Triggerfish, pufferfish and boxfish have tiny mouths that require tiny flies on strong hooks and
usually a slow deliberate retrieve. These fish have tough mouths with loads of teeth perfect for grazing on coral; hooks must be sharp and strong. I have many times fought triggerfish for some time only to have the fly fall from their mouth as they come to hand. An interesting fact I have learned from several elder guides I have interviewed is that triggerfish are great table fare and their skin is highly abrasive. In days gone by, the skin of triggerfish was dried and used for scrubbing floors and general cleaning in many family island communities. For more on the research I have been undertaking in the Bahamas or to contact me, visit tomkarrow.wix.com/bahamas-guide-tek. Thanks to Coastal Angler Magazine for continued support of this research along with Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, The University of the Bahamas and BFFIA.
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he water is still cool but the fishing can be hot. Strap on your waders and head for the Indian River Lagoon. Drainage from Okeechobee has stopped since fall, the water is clear and there are signs the grass might start coming back. North of Fort Pierce inlet has already shown signs of growth. Look for areas of rock kelp growing north near the first Vero Bridge. Early spring means pompano. They will be cruising the lagoon on deep-water edges for the next month and will take a 4-inch C.A.L. jig or smaller pompano jigs. Look for pompano skipping in the water. If you scare one to the surface, there will be more. Make sure to keep your jig bumping the bottom, which will also entice redfish and trout that like a slow presentation. Use a jig of 1/8-ounce or heavier. It’ll help keep your presentation on the bottom. Cool water also means bluefish and mackerel. Both are line cutters with sharp teeth. They school up and cruise the shorelines. Both like fast presentations and hit near the top. Move the jig quickly in areas with bait. Make sure you use pliers and keep your fingers out
of their mouths. As the water warms into the mid-70s, big snook start biting. In the spring, big females head for shallow water on the shoreline of the lagoon. Instead of catching 18- to 23-inch male snook, you’ll run into some over-slot females. You’ll find snook around the mangroves during high tide and around structure like walls and docks. Look for them to go shallow when the sun is up. Look for bait and try the St. Lucie River. The South Fork is good for numbers, and 10 snook a day is not unusual. Trout have been hard to find. Look to sandy points on the east side of the lagoon in the Stuart area. Higher tides are best. There are some trout in the Vero area if you wade the west side at Wilcox Road. High outgoing is best. The Moorings area is good on the east side if you can get access. Fishing for jack and ladyfish has continued to be excellent, and 20-jack days are typical. Jacks are schooling inside the sandbar. If you get a strike, you’ll probably get two more and catch one. The lagoon and river jacks have been averaging 1 to 3 pounds. They are very aggressive. I recently caught a jack when my lure was out of the water. Here’s a trick for fishing in high wind. If you have to fish in a crosswind, there’ll be a big bow in your line, and you’ll lose touch with your lure. Keep your rod tip down an inch or two above the water. Your line will be in the water except for a few feet at the rod tip. When your line’s in the water, the wind can’t bow it. For info on the Stuart Rod & Reel Club, call 336-414-3440. For more wade fishing in the Indian River Lagoon, go to
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male mako shark named Hell’s Bay has broken a record, traveling more than 13,000 miles, equal to over half-way around the planet, in 600 days. It is the longest track ever in the Atlantic Ocean by a mako shark tagged by researchers in Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI). “We’ve had some of our tagged makos take some pretty interesting tracks over the years, but this one swims above the rest,” said Mahmood Shivji, a professor at NSU and the director of GHRI. “Having Hell’s Bay report for as long as he has is fantastic because we’re able to really get a detailed look at mako migration behavior over a good amount of time. He was like the Energizer bunny—he kept going and going and going, and luckily did not get captured like many of our other sharks.” The 600-day track of Hell’s Bay mako can be seen at: nova.edu/ sharktracking (select Project 3). Hell’s Bay was tagged in May 2015 off the coast of Ocean City, Md. In the first year, Hell’s Bay traveled north along the east coast and then returned close to the tagging site. Hell’s Bay spent 2016 hanging around the coast of Maryland and taking jaunts throughout the Atlantic traveling east of Nova Scotia to just south of Bermuda before returning to Ocean City. In 2017, it repeated a similar path closer to the coast. Hell’s Bay showed clear seasonal patterns to its movements, spending the winter and early spring far offshore, and the rest of the year on or close to the continental shelf. The closest relative to the white shark, makos are the cheetahs of the shark species. As the fastest shark species, makos can swim up to 60 mph. The tags are funded by the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF), a not-for-profit organization that conducts scientific research and hosts educational programs aimed at conserving the marine environment. “These satellite tags allow us to follow sharks in near-real time,” said
Greg Jacoski, executive director of the GHOF. “Understanding where these animals travel and the habitat that they use is the first step to better conserving the species.” Hell’s Bay was named after Hell’s Bay Boatworks, a boat manufacturer based in Titusville, Fla. The tag was sponsored by Capt. Chris Peterson, who owns Hell’s Bay Boatworks. A new GHRI study has just reported that 22 percent of the makos that have been satellite tagged were caught or killed by commercial or recreation fishermen. Shivji indicated that worldwide, sharks are being killed off in unimaginable numbers – some estimates say between 70100 million sharks per year. Clearly, that is not a sustainable level of removal, since many shark species, including makos, reproduce at low rates. For more information about the GHOF and GHRI, visit www. guyharvey.com. To see Hell’s Bay’s journey as well as other sharks tagged by GHRI researchers, visit nova.edu/sharktracking. For more about tracking Mako Sharks, go to
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area and treating the fun festivals as a major feature inside the shows works to make Current Production events that much better. Jacksonville, Fla. has been home to the region’s largest event, The Southeast US Boat Show, scheduled for April 21-23, and featuring The Oyster Jam Music Festival. It has become a huge deal with thousands of folks out on the riverfront jamming out to great live music, amazing food and the best boat deals around. Central Florida has always been its own boating hot spot, so it only made sense that the Daytona and Orlando boat dealers are gearing up for their own in-water, major boating expo—the Florida Boat Show and Dock Jam, the regions biggest boating event to be held May 19-21 at Halifax Harbor Marina and Grounds. The event features everything: boating, yachting, including all the accessories, and fun. But, don’t forget the music and seafood festival in an awesome setting right on the water at the best marina around. This event quickly established itself as the marine industries’ favorite for Central Florida and is expected to grow with more dealers and the bigger focus on the regions amazing seafood. It’s a must attend event for anyone in the area. The third event is the one that has everyone talking in the Panhandle this year—The Florida Panhandle Boat Show to be hosted at the City Marina in downtown Panama City this June 16-18. Locals know that this is the perfect weekend to catch the bulk of the boating community as they gather to enjoy the beautiful emerald waters of this part of Florida. The festival is live on the pier at the City Marina downtown. The boating industry is excited to bring the best deals to the best venue for the best show in the Panhandle. Activities and fun will center around the water and include great music on stage and the area’s best seafood vendors. The kids will enjoy the pier-side fishing experience, and there are seminars for the whole crew. For more information on all of these awesome events, visit currentproductions.us. For more about these great events, go to
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riends, family and fellow anglers gathered the last weekend of January to remember the life and legacy of fishing legend Jose Wejebe who tragically lost his life in a plane crash in April 2012. Jose was the host of the extremely popular TV fishing show, “The Spanish Fly,” which highlighted the great fishing and areas of south Florida and the Florida Keys. Jose was surely known for his fishing prowess, but he was equally known for giving back to the community through charity organizations like Make a Wish Foundation, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and the Red Bone Catch a Cure for Cystic Fibrosis, to name a few. It was in memory of this generosity that the Spanish Fly Memorial Foundation was formed to continue this important work. The Spanish Fly Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization and honors Jose’s legacy by making fishing dreams come true for those who face life-impacting challenges. The Foundation not only provides
a once-in-a-lifetime fishing experience, but also exposes participants to the ecology that Jose cared so much about. To highlight these efforts, the Spanish Fly Memorial Foundation organized the annual #FishforJose event. This three-day event encourages the local community to take time to do something new by sharing a fishing experience with a friend or offering trade tips and techniques— anything that will help continue to spread Jose Wejebe’s mission of giving back. The event kicked off with a welcome party at the Square Grouper’s upstairs bar My New Joint in Cudjoe Key. Guests were greeted at the door by another Florida fishing icon and foundation board member Capt. Jim Sharpe. The evening was filled with great food and drinks, a silent auction and raffles and provided the opportunity for guests to share stories and memories of Jose. In attendance at the event were some of the wounded and injured veterans that have benefited from the hard work of the foundation. Day two was dinner at Jose’s with the Spanish Fly family. The invite-only dinner featured Cuban food, music provided by local musicians Terry Cassidy and the Key Lime Band and guest speakers like legendary guides and mentors Stu Apte, Steve Huff, dear friend Carter Andrews and daughter Krissy Wejebe. Day three encouraged participants to take the day to fish for Jose, post their stories on social media using #FishforJose and meet at the Saltwater Angler for an open bar, silent auctions and guest speakers from the fishing industry. The weekend was a huge success. Cliff Lumpkin is the co-publisher of the Florida Keys edition of Coastal Angler Magazine. To learn more about Jose’s passion and spirit, visit the tribute to Jose Youtube video at this link https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=zYPuTAQduMQ. To find out more about the organization or how you can help, visit the foundation’s website at www.josewejebefoundation.org. To learn more about Jose’s passion and spirit, watch a tribute here
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his is the time of the year when I look forward to knowing I will not be disappointed with productivity. It is the beginning of spring and spring fever! In many areas, the revered snook again becomes a target for harvest. Their strikes will be ferocious after a “long winter’s nap.” Other species will become more aggressive with an abundance of baitfish. Tarpon may begin to make their annual migration to southwest Florida waters, accompanied by sharks. It is all about the water temperature. A consistent 68 degrees will guarantee at least some sizeable numbers of tarpon off of the beaches, in the passes and up the rivers. Sheepshead should still be available in larger numbers. They got a late start this year in southwest Florida due to the higher than normal water temperatures during early winter. Spanish mackerel, large jack crevalle, ladyfish and pompano will become happy and hungry. Large seatrout will become more numerous in the grass flats of open water and around the sand holes and turtle grass close to the spoil islands. This is the month to experience artificial baits for the gamefish. The abundance of live baitfish helps disguise these presentations. Fish seem less cautious coming out of their winter haunts with a new outlook on life. Some effective lures are topwater, twitch, crank, swimbaits, spoons and weedless presentations. They all work. While artificial presentations are effective, I submit that the use of live bait gives anglers the edge. I recommend certain types of live/cut baits for better results as follows: SNOOK: Freeline pilchards. Large snook will take threadfins as well. Pinfish and large shrimp are good back-up baits. TARPON: Freeline large, live threadfins, pinfish, mullet and ladyfish. Catfish fillets are good dead bait. SEATROUT: Shrimp suspended on a weighted jig head under a cork over the grass flats. Larger trout prefer pinfish (alive or cut) under a cork or freelined along the spoil and mangrove islands. SPANISH MACKEREL: Shrimp is a cheap and easy way to target these fish. Suspend them under a cork with a long 30-pound leader or light wire. POMPANO: Tip a ‘silly willy’ jig with a shrimp or fish shrimp under a cork for an occasional by-catch. JACK CREVALLE: Shrimp on a jig head or freelined will catch these ferocious fish. Light tackle should always be used for the enjoyment of the catch. However, be sure the equipment is strong enough so as not to exhaust the fish if not harvesting. I suggest, for gamefish like snook or redfish, a 3500 to 4000 series reel mounted on a medium heavy rod with 15-pound-test line and a 30-pound fluorocarbon leader. Use size 1/0 to 3/0 circle hooks. Tarpon fishermen should utilize 6000 series reels mounted on a heavy rod with 65-pound-test line and 100-pound fluorocarbon leader. Use size 6/0 to 8/0 circle hooks. One should consider lighter tackle for all other inshore species mentioned above, as well as for mangrove snappers and flounder. Use 2500 to 3000 series spinning reels on a light rod, 10-pound-test line with a 20-pound leader and small 1/0 circle hooks. Capt. Terry Fisher of Fish Face Charters can be reached at 239-357-6829 or fishfacecharters@yahoo.com. He is available as ‘Captain for Hire’ by the hour on your vessel for navigation, fishing locations and techniques that will ensure enjoyable boating and fishing.
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AQUAZONE: Again this year, the Palm Beach International Boat Show®, will be featuring the “AquaZone” by Nautical Ventures. This attraction will include demos all day that range from live paddle boarding, SUP Yoga, Hobie kayaks, and hovercrafts, life rafts, Lehr propane outboards, Evinrude G-2 outboard, WaveJet self-propelled SUP, VersaDock modular docking systems all within their 60-foot-by-30-foot 40,000-gallon tented pool. Be sure to not miss this year’s newest attraction at the Palm Beach International Boat Show® FREE KIDS’ FISHING CLINICS*: Saturday & Sunday, March 25 & 26, 2017. Sessions each day at 12 noon & 2:00 PM In the Amphitheater Field located between Datura and Evernia Streets inside the show grounds. The Kids’ Fishing Clinics, presented by Hook the Future and The Palm Beach Post, are open to all kids ages 4-16 and feature marine life experts teaching kids basic fishing techniques. Upon completion of all learning stations, participating kids have a chance at great prizes. Hands-on, interactive instruction includes: • Casting a Rod & Reel • How to Fight a Fish • Selecting Tackle & Lures • Fishing Ethics The clinics are courtesy of the Palm Beach Post. IGFA SCHOOL OF SPORTS FISHING SEMINARS Location: The Meyer Amphitheatre Field The IGFA’s highly acclaimed School of Sportfishing will host fourteen seminars on site during the Show with some of South Florida’s best captains instructing participants on techniques that took decades to learn. With specialties both inshore and offshore, the seminars will be a feature of the Palm Beach International Boat Show that no angler will want to miss. All the seminars are free with admission. IGFA is very pleased to host Tom Paddrik from The Florida Yacht Group this year as one of the featured speakers. The IGFA School of Sportfishing Seminars can be found at Booth 746A. www.igfa.org For more information visit: http://www.showmanagement.com/palmbeach-international-boat-show-2017/event/
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BOCA RATON - TIDE CHART Boca Raton, Lake Boca Raton, FL StationId: 8722816
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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) Day Time Hgt Time Hgt Time Hgt Time Hgt Wed 05:01 AM -0.47 L 10:55 AM 2.42 H 05:24 PM -0.6 L 11:25 PM 2.45 H Thu 05:49 AM -0.35 L 11:41 AM 2.36 H 06:13 PM -0.57 L Fri 12:16 AM 2.38 H 06:41 AM -0.2 L 12:30 PM 2.26 H 07:08 PM -0.49 L Sat 01:12 AM 2.29 H 07:39 AM -0.04 L 01:25 PM 2.16 H 08:09 PM -0.4 L Sun 02:13 AM 2.2 H 08:44 AM 0.09 L 02:27 PM 2.08 H 09:15 PM -0.32 L Mon 03:20 AM 2.15 H 09:53 AM 0.15 L 03:36 PM 2.05 H 10:24 PM -0.29 L Tue 04:29 AM 2.16 H 11:00 AM 0.12 L 04:46 PM 2.09 H 11:29 PM -0.31 L Wed 05:34 AM 2.22 H 12:03 PM 0.03 L 05:51 PM 2.18 H Thu 12:29 AM -0.37 L 06:32 AM 2.32 H 12:59 PM -0.11 L 06:49 PM 2.29 H Fri 01:23 AM -0.43 L 07:23 AM 2.4 H 01:50 PM -0.24 L 07:41 PM 2.39 H Sat 02:12 AM -0.46 L 08:09 AM 2.46 H 02:36 PM -0.34 L 08:27 PM 2.45 H Sun 03:58 AM -0.45 L 09:50 AM 2.47 H 04:20 PM -0.4 L 10:10 PM 2.47 H Mon 04:40 AM -0.39 L 10:29 AM 2.44 H 05:01 PM -0.4 L 10:50 PM 2.45 H Tue 05:21 AM -0.29 L 11:06 AM 2.38 H 05:40 PM -0.36 L 11:29 PM 2.38 H Wed 06:01 AM -0.16 L 11:42 AM 2.29 H 06:19 PM -0.26 L Thu 12:07 AM 2.29 H 06:40 AM 0.01 L 12:18 PM 2.18 H 06:57 PM -0.14 L Fri 12:46 AM 2.18 H 07:19 AM 0.18 L 12:54 PM 2.06 H 07:37 PM 0.0 L Sat 01:27 AM 2.06 H 08:01 AM 0.34 L 01:34 PM 1.94 H 08:20 PM 0.13 L Sun 02:11 AM 1.95 H 08:48 AM 0.49 L 02:18 PM 1.85 H 09:10 PM 0.25 L Mon 03:02 AM 1.87 H 09:42 AM 0.59 L 03:11 PM 1.77 H 10:07 PM 0.32 L Tue 04:01 AM 1.83 H 10:44 AM 0.62 L 04:12 PM 1.75 H 11:09 PM 0.32 L Wed 05:04 AM 1.85 H 11:45 AM 0.57 L 05:17 PM 1.8 H Thu 12:08 AM 0.24 L 06:04 AM 1.94 H 12:41 PM 0.44 L 06:20 PM 1.92 H Fri 01:02 AM 0.12 L 06:59 AM 2.08 H 01:31 PM 0.24 L 07:17 PM 2.09 H Sat 01:52 AM -0.04 L 07:49 AM 2.23 H 02:17 PM 0.02 L 08:08 PM 2.28 H Sun 02:39 AM -0.19 L 08:35 AM 2.38 H 03:02 PM -0.22 L 08:57 PM 2.47 H Mon 03:25 AM -0.32 L 09:19 AM 2.5 H 03:46 PM -0.43 L 09:44 PM 2.62 H Tue 04:10 AM -0.4 L 10:03 AM 2.59 H 04:30 PM -0.59 L 10:31 PM 2.72 H Wed 04:56 AM -0.42 L 10:48 AM 2.62 H 05:16 PM -0.67 L 11:19 PM 2.76 H Thu 05:44 AM -0.36 L 11:34 AM 2.6 H 06:04 PM -0.67 L 12:09 AM 2.72 H Fri 06:33 AM -0.25 L 12:22 PM 2.53 H 06:56 PM -0.59 L
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Anglers, March Madness has arrived which means the fishing should offer plentiful action for a variety of species inshore and offshore this month! The sea temperatures will be warming up and cool fronts will begin to fizzle out as the month progresses. The wind will be your biggest rival because March is considered a transitional month as we head into the beginning of spring. Offshore, sailfish will be a likely catch in the beginning of March but large numbers of migrating sails are already south of Palm Beach waters. On the bright side, the mahi mahi bite should improve. If we have a steady easterly wind, this should prompt you to rig some ballyhoo and head offshore. Look for stellar conditions such as edges, temperature breaks, rips and debris. On the beach, spinner sharks will be relatively easy to locate. Scan the beach and drive your boat along the coast especially between Jupiter and Palm Beach Inlet looking for jumping sharks; once located start chumming and get some baits out. Live bait is great, but big chunks of bonita and barracuda will work. You should be looking for sea turtles and large sharks in shallow water too, cobia will be following them! Bottom fishing and jigging the deepwater wrecks off Boca, Boynton, or Palm Beach will yield big fish; AJ’s, kings, mutton snapper, Spanish mackerel, grouper and wahoo are all on the list. In the IWC and rivers, there will plenty of inshore action for anglers to enjoy. Snook season has been open for a month already so get out there for your slot fish (28-32” on Florida’s Atlantic coast). Live bait is best—mullet if you can find them, pilchards, or just live shrimp from a local shop. Find some moving water or current, and throw that live bait or artificial under the docks, against seawalls, pilings, bridges, etc. For snook and tarpon, I like to use Yo-Zuri crystal minnow lip divers; trolling or just casting around structure. If the water is dirty, use dark colored lures and if the water is clear use light colored artificial lures. Say hello if you see on the water and until next time, keep on catchin’! Find me on YouTube & social media as ‘Darcizzle Offshore’ for videos tips, tricks, how-tos, pictures & more! Darcizzle with a pair of mutton snappers
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STAND UP PADDLEBOARD: Weeki Wachee Springs by Chris Anders Contributing Writer At the beginning of the year I decided to travel each month to at least one of the many springs in Florida, call it my New Year’s Resolution for SUP. First you need to pick your springs based on the time of year. Some are better in the winter than others due to the aquatic scenery. My first destination was Weeki Wachee Springs, in Spring Hill, Fl. Weeki Wachee has a lot to offer for all ages. They have a water park in the spring, river boat cruises, camps and my favorite, the mermaid show. I wanted to share my suggestions to make it easy for you to SUP the springs. The distance on the river is 5.5 miles and they say it takes about 3 hours by kayak. We did it with 12 people on SUP in about 2.5 hours, but we stopped often. There is no need to bring your own board. I traveled with 12 of my SUP Club friends and we had 2 trucks loaded with boards. I know we all love our boards but when you are traveling in a big group it’s better to rent. They rent boards at Weeki Wachee for $32.50 which includes your shuttle ride back. If you bring your own board the entry is $6.00. Return shuttle with board is $10.00 or just shuttle without the board is $5.00. Other important things to know is that the last drop in is at 11:00 a.m. If you do decide to bring your own board make sure you have a short draft fin because the depth can be as low as 6 “ in some places or there can be submerged trees. This goes for all springs. Now let me tell you about our experience. The staff is amazing and helpful. The drop in area is very convenient. The water is about 72 degrees. When we went in January the weather was overcast, windy and the high temp for the day was 59 degrees. We all had some type of wet suit which helped with the cold air. Take your time going down. We saw 5 manatee which I believe one was an albino, 3 deer and earlier there was a black bear siting. By the end of the 5.5 miles we were freezing because it was 59 degrees, but at the haul out there is a bar & grill to get warmed up and filled up. They brought us all back in the van and we headed out for our next adventure, Crystal River. I will tell you about that next month. Chris Anders, CEgO www.ThePalmBeachBoatClub.com www.ThePalmeachBoatClub.com • 561-840-1901
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“On the drift” this month, was for the most part, typical. Some productive days and some not. Yielding some nice triggerfish, which makes for a tasty table treat, as First mate Mike Stemle and one well as some good eating happy angler with a ‘Hoo vermillion snapper. Everything caught in around 140-200 ft. of water with chicken rigs and cut squid. Some cobia around but the bulk of them still to the north of us yet. A few days before the full moon, Captain Bill Cox on the Southern Comfort IV, Hypoluxo Florida, had a very unusual trip. While drifting, catching triggerfish, he noticed some fins in the water nearby. Thinking it was possibly a school of sailfish balling up bait he drifted in a little closer. To his surprise, it was not, it was a school of wahoo, about 25-30 fish! The school of wahoo ranged anywhere from about 12-65 lbs. plus in size! They started to throw some chunk bait at them but they would not hit the hooks. He grabbed the trolling rods with rigs consisting of Seawitches and bonito strips and trolled around the school. It was an instant hook up on both rods! They ended up catching six wahoo ranging from 15-35 lbs. After an hour turnaround time and heading back out for an afternoon trip, he caught one loner wahoo at about 18lbs. The school had moved on but never will the memory of that awesome morning out at sea! You never know what can happen even in the most unfavorable conditions!
INSHORE: Spring is in the air. We have had a much drier start to the year this year and clean water has been much easier to find. Snook, redfish and trout will still be along mangroves and in between docks. Focus your time on points in the mangrove line and docks with the most current. Throwing DOA shad tails and jerk baits will work well matching the hatch of glass minnows in the water. OFFSHORE: Fishing will start to pick up this month with larger kingfish and Brad with his first clown knifefish more mahi swimming through. The sailfish bite will continue to be good as well. Cobia in March has always been good for us. These fish will start to move from the beach to the reef line. Fishing Jupiter to Delray Beach reefs bouncing the bottom with jigs, sardines and pilchards are your best bets. Put your time in and you should find a few. FRESHWATER: The last few cold fronts slowed things down a bit, but the peacock bass, largemouth and clown knifefish are still biting. Live shiners and/ or shad are your best bets. All 3 of these fish will be looking for deeper water when the water temps get colder. Find the right depth and you will find the fish. Check us out Pushin’ Water Kayak Charters on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube for all the latest adventures my clients and I get into. See you on the water! Brian Nelli www.tckayakfishing.com • 772.201.5899 Brian@tckayakfishing.com
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Antica Sartoria is changing the beachy, casual dress of Palm Beach women one customer at a time. This unique store, recently opened at Downtown at the Gardens (just beneath the Cobb Theatre) carries apparel like no other! If you want a Fun, funky beachwear! truly one-of-a-kind dress, bathing suit, Photo courtesy top, cover-up…you get it…anything, Antica Sartoria then this place is worth searching out. From the moment you enter the store the brilliant colors and fun, funky patterns bring a smile to your face. Designed by Giocomo Cinque in Positano, Italy, the treasures were discovered by Renee Schaefer. She and husband, Charter Captain Curtis Sigretto of Trick or Treat Sportfishing, wanted to share the exquisite line with Palm Beachers, and soon Key West visitors as well; with the opening at 419 Duval Street. If you are looking for a special gift, the expanded accessory line with belts, earrings, scarves, purses, coral & shell jewelry, and back packs might work. The embellished denim jeans and jackets have so much detailed embroidery, as do the tops and dresses. Incredible! The “hobo style” beach bags are one of the most popular items. In fact, she is running out and hopes her 2017 line arrives soon. Renee and Curtis just returned from Italy to pick out new designs for Palm Beach and Key West. Stop in, say hello, trade fish-tales and discover this truly unique “Bohemian boho-sheik” line. To take a peak, visit www.anticasartoria.com.
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FISHINGFORECASTS IN THE SUDS BOYNTON TO BOCA By Ed Ottenthal
The kings are here in great numbers along with many other pelagics. Now is the time to target one of these bruisers. With the water being clear and getting warmer, there is no excuse why any angler should not target one of these toothy critters. These fish will hit an artificial or live bait presented to them. Add a small piece of wire leader about 6” long to your fluorocarbon leader. This should stop the fish from chewing through a regular leader. Also, be aware of the particularly sharp teeth; they can slice an anglers hand in a second. When picking up your supplies for an outing, be sure to pick up a copy of the 2017 Saltwater Regulations, so as an angler, you are aware of what’s happening in our area. They really come in handy! The month of March should bring with it some great fishing to the Lake Worth - Boca Raton area for inshore fishing. With the chilly mornings past us, the water will gradually work its way back to tolerable temperatures for the resident fish and transients alike. The bait fish and other food will come out of hiding from the deeper water, allowing anglers to catch more bait and therefore catch more fish. The big jacks should be making their appearance this month. I’m talking about fish in the 30-40 lb. class. If you have never tangled with one of these brutes, you don’t know what you are missing. Whether on a fly rod or spinning gear, an angler will put his or her skills to the extreme test while trying to land one of these fighters. An angler can lure one of these tackle busters with either soft plastic baits, stick baits, flies, or the real thing - whatever the preference or conditions may dictate. The cooler weather that south Florida experienced during the past month did not seem to affect the snook and tarpon of our area as bad as some others, according to local reports. That, in a nutshell, means that the
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Brendan with a dolphin caught right off shore in Boca on an artificial.
night snook fishing should be good, along with tarpon. Fishing near the bridges and spillways are good places to land one of our prime game fish for this area. Small baits and flies will bring the best results for these gamesters. Snook season opened February 1st, so there should be no problem catching one of these beauties within the slot. The slot for these fish is between 28 32” and the limit is one per angler. The pier fishing is always good in March with the many varieties of fish that can be caught. The piers allow an angler to fish some deeper water and the pilings attract many kinds of bait, which in turn attracts the predatory fish. Predominately sheepshead, bluefish, cobia and the mackerels all come to these areas to feed. These species are great table fare for the angler. Give one a try; they’re fun. Don’t forget your sunglasses, sunscreen, cooler, and some 40 - 60-pound fluorocarbon leader material. These articles should be included in any fishermen’s arsenal, they all make for a safe and enjoyable day on the water. Good fishing and I’ll see you on the water. Ed Ottenthal For more about fly fishing instruction, edofieldtester@yahoo.com
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JUPITER INLET INSHORE By Craig Korczynski
March signifies spring, meaning spectacular fishing prevails in our local area. March is typically very windy but offers plenty drag screaming action. Spring rains trigger a great bite during low light hours and many spillways open due to the rains, alarming snook and tarpon to feed. May the luck of the Irish be with you. Jupiter offers a wide variety of species to target such as snook, tarpon, trout, jacks and redfish. Whether live baiting, fly fishing or using artificial lures, anglers should focus their attention on seawalls, docks, grass flats and mangrove shorelines. The key to successful fishing is locating moving water and most importantly bait fish. Snook season is back in action for all linesider fanatics. The snook action will be fantastic as they begin to trickle from back bays to gather on sand flats, under docks, next to sea walls and near inlets. Look for any signs of bait fish and current and you will locate snook. Night fishing is another great option for anglers in search of snook. Docks and bridges are excellent areas to pinpoint snook. Jigging a DOA C.A.L. or DOA Terror Eyez for the snook are great bait choices, but many anglers enjoy using live shrimp under the lights. Fly anglers, this is your time to shine. Fly casters can enjoy epic snook action, with catches reaching over 60 fish a night. I like to use the 2-inch DOA shrimp for steady rod bending action or small white flies mimicking small bait fish. The tarpon will occupy deep channels and inlets, and at times can be seen rolling on the surface allowing anglers to locate fish easily. Try to read where the tarpon are heading and study their actions. This will allow you to choose your best method to present your bait and position your boat. DOA
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Bait buster and live mullet or greenies will leave you bowing to the silver king. These fish are great for their acrobatic leaps and drag screaming runs. The size of the tarpon ranges from 5 to 70 pounds. The docks, and seawalls in the Lake Worth Lagoon are teeming with life, as jacks, snook, snapper, grouper, flounder and trout patrol for their next meal. DOA C.A.L. and DOA shrimp in holographic and glow gold rush belly are excellent baits for working the docks, along with live bait worked on the bottom. Top water Heddon spooks chugged early morning and late afternoon along seawalls provides heart pumping action. There is nothing better than watching a jack or snook become airborne with your lure in its mouth. Well that is the fishing report for the Lake Worth Lagoon and Jupiter area; hope you all enjoyed. Just remember you can’t catch them from the couch so get out there and get hooked up. Tight Lines! Capt. Craig Korczynski PhlatsInshoreFishing.com, 561-644-4371 Captain Craig Korczynski 561-644-4371 or visit • www.phlatsinshorefishing.com
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Welcome to the March fishing forecast for Palm Beach, Singer Island and Juno Beach. The fishing has been off the past few months due to warm weather in South Florida. Great for tourists, but not great for fishing. I believe March will be on target. Expect epic fishing from the beach to the deep. The spinner This kingfish was shark action was late last month, so it landed on Penn 15lb test should be great for March. These fish Rod&Reel .. great fight! are fun to catch and will bring a smile to any angler with their jumping and spinning when hooked. Keep a look-out for cobia swimming beside them. They look like sharks, so it takes a keen eye to recognize them for what they are. Keep a rod with a jig ready at all times. For the offshore guys, expect kings, blackfin and a few sailfish to be swimming the edge (130’) looking for a meal. Tuna have super eyesight so keep your tackle on the light side. Kings - don’t forget the wire. If it’s a slow day, keep in mind that we have a great wreck system offshore, so don’t overlook sending a live bait down for an AJ or fat grouper. There will be a few dolphin around, but they’re on the small side. Seems the dolphin have been on a decline for the past few years. Not sure what that’s all about. Well make the best out of your fishing day and move around if the bite is slow. Also, keep your ears tuned to VHF 19 for live updates. Good luck and tight lines!
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PORT WPB - TIDE CHART PORT OF WEST PALM BEACH, FL StationId: 8722588 Date 03/01 03/02 03/03 03/04 03/05 03/06 03/07 03/08 03/09 03/10 03/11 03/12 03/13 03/14 03/15 03/16 03/17 03/18 03/19 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31
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ring your family out to the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County for the SWA Soiree and Run AWAY 5K to celebrate the harmony of industry and nature and bring awareness to recycling and solid waste issues. On Sunday, April 2, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, see the SWA for yourself with a 5K trail run/walk, kids’ crafts and games, vendors, guided trail walks and of course, the giant claw that feeds your trash into one of three furnaces to make electricity! Just head on over to the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County’s Renewable Energy Park and Greenway Trail System, 6751 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach. New this year, there is: • An improved 5K race course • On-site parking • Tours of renewable energy facility • An interactive touch table with recycling games Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Resource Depot (www.resourcedepot. net/) and their efforts to keep reusable resources out of the landfill and put them back in the hands of those who need them in our community.
• School Group (4 or more) - $20 • Children 12 and under - $15 SOIREE:During and immediately following the Run AWAY 5K, all are welcome to celebrate at the free SWA Soiree! With earth-friendly vendors, educational activities and self-guided tours of our Renewable Energy Facility 2. Families can learn where their trash ends up and how to make less of it. Rain or shine, dozens of exhibitors from all industries will showcase how they are doing their part to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink! The Kids Corner offers hands-on crafts for young ecologists. Exhibitors and sponsors are still being accepted. Contact Patti Hammond at 561-640-4000 for more information. FREE DOCUMENT SHRED: Palm Beach County residents can drop off up to 6 boxes of personal documents to be shredded for FREE by SafeGuard Document Destruction. For safety reasons, no participant will be allowed to get out of their car and watch their documents being shredded.
GUIDED TRAIL WALKS: Natural scientists from Grassy Waters Preserve will lead periodic trail walks on the SWA Greenway Trail System, guiding RUN AWAY 5K: Up to 300 runners are expected to greet the early morning visitors through habitats that house endangered snail kites and wood storks, with a trail run/walk over 3.1 miles of the Solid Waste Authority of Palm as well as several other forms of wildlife. Please wear comfortable walking Beach County’s Greenway Trail System and Grassy Waters Preserve’s shoes, dress for the weather and make sure you have sunscreen and bug Owahee Trail. All pre-registered participants will receive a medal and race spray, if needed. shirts. Awards will be given for best times in age categories. Race begins at 7:30 a.m., rain or shine, and the awards ceremony starts at 9 a.m. New or replacement Blue and Yellow recycling bins will be available Register online early to secure your spot! for pick up. • Early Bird - $25 through March 19, 2017 • Procrastinator’s Registration - $35 from March 20, 2017 - April 1, 2017 Learn more about the SWA Soiree and Run AWAY 5K at SWA.org/Soiree. • Race Day Registration - $35
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MARCH 23-26, 2017 The 32nd Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show is one of the top five boat shows in the country - featuring more than $1.2 billion worth of boats, yachts and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers. It is truly an International Show. Register in advance for on the water boat handling classes, IGFA seminars and kids fishing clinics.
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On March 4 and 11, we’re offering buy one, get one* Kids’ Fishing Program at the pier. Visit www. marinelife.org/outreach for more information. *Limited at five buy one, get one per program. To register for Kids Fishing, contact Kate at (561) 627-8280 ext. 119 or kufford@ marinelife.org and mention the offer. For the latest updates on LMC and Juno Beach Pier events, follow our social media, visit www.marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280.
Grab your bait and join us at the Juno Beach Pier! Fishing will pick up again this month, with pompano as the main draw (11-inch fork; six harvest/person). You’ll want clams and sand fleas for bait. Bluefish (12-inch; 12 harvest/person) will be scattered and come to an end for the season; however, these guys can be enticed with cut mullet or sardines. You’ll also T Tran, Pier Coordinatort find the usual suspects of croakers and 561.627.8280 Ext. 140 whiting inshore. Facebook.com/junobeachpier March marks the start of sea turtle Instagram: @junobeachpier nesting season in Palm Beach County! As female sea turtles begin to nest, Twitter: @JunoBeachPier the Juno Beach Pier will open 30 minutes before sunrise and close at sunset. If you know an aspiring angler, LMC also offers its Kids’ Fishing Program the first and second Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. Participants learn basic pier and beach fishing techniques, including Pair of anglers knot tying, casting, species with a croaker identification, proper release protocols and more. Cost is $10/angler; participants meet at LMC.
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Hello everybody! I have not gone fishing a lot, but I did go once. I fished with some of the Tuppen’s store clerks and mangers. We decided to go deep sea fishing and also deep drop near Boca Raton. We were trying to get golden tilefish, but we didn’t sadly. We went out about Deep Dropping fishing with the crew 750 feet and dropped our first line from Tuppens Marine down. We didn’t wait long until we saw our first pull on the reel. We waited a little longer, and then we put the lever to automatically reel it in. A few excruciatingly impatient moments later we saw color. We reeled some more and it was 2 Rosies (black belly rosefish!) We then decided to go back where we dropped the bait and we dropped again. This time when we hit bottom there was no hit sadly, so we decided to reel up and rebait. We then went to another spot. This time we dropped a few times and caught a total of 15 Rosies. Rosies are a very small fish but the meat is so good. We took a few home and put some butter, garlic and basil on them and broiled them. We had one of the best meals ever that night.
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LAKEOKEECHOBEE By Captain Eddie Perry The word for the north end of the lake is crappie, crappie, and more crappie; or specks as they are known to those of us born in south Florida. Limits of specks are being caught from Bird Island to Taylor Creek with the majority of them in the 12 to 14-inch range; yes, they are good ones. Fourth Point, which is close to the Indian Prairie Canal, has been a favorite place for jig fishermen. Tin House Cove has produced limits on jigs and minnows. Both of these areas have been very good early in the morning and late in the day with some of the best fishing in the Big O 6-lb’er with Ed Perry afternoon from about 4 pm until dark. Photo courtesy Ed Perry. Jigs with an orange head and silver tail have been deadly. But as speck fishermen know, it can change from day to day, so just stick to the orange head and try different color tails. Buckhead Ridge and the south end of Kings Bar have also been very productive. Grassy Island and in front of the Okeechobee Pier has been very good early in the morning on minnows. Take your time and slowly work your way through the bull reeds dropping a minnow on a slip cork rig in the pockets for best results, or you can just anchor on the outside edge of the reed line and set out several cane poles around the boat. Once things settle down it shouldn’t take long until they start to bite. When fishing for specks this time of year remember one important thing, stay away from the full moon unless you are fishing at night. Try to schedule your fishing trip four days ahead of the moon and four days after. It can be very tough fishing around that moon during the day time.
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Bass fishing has started to pick up. Catches up to 50 fish a day are becoming common again with bigger fish showing up getting ready to spawn. Eagle Bay, the north-end of Kings Bar and Cody’s Cove have produced very good fishing on live shiners. Artificial fishermen have seen good action in the pass. With water temperatures in the mid-60s, slowly working a worm has been a good bet. The guides that have traveled to the Lakeport area on the west side of the lake have had good days drifting North Shore on windy days, and anchoring on calmer days when they can see the holes in the eel grass. Be sure and stop in to Garrard’s Bait and Tackle for all your fishing needs, they have the best bait on the lake. GOOD FISHIN
Perry is a 5th generation Floridian and owner of Okeechobee Adventures Guide Service. He has fished the Big ‘O’ since he was a little boy and has professionally guided on the lake since 1996. There isn’t much that he hasn’t seen on the lake. He can be reached by telephone at (863) 763-7722, web www.OkeechobeeAdventures.com, Facebook.com/OkeechobeeAdventures, or at Garrard’s Bait and Tackle. Capt. Eddie Perry Okeechobee Adventures Guide Service www.OkeechobeeAdventures.com Facebook.com/OkeechobeeAdventures Garrard’s Bait & Tackle 863.763.7722 16 PALM BEACH COUNTY
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Lobsters & Manatees by Capt. Chad Carney Contributing Writer Spiny lobster hunting season and the chance of viewing manatees will simultaneously end after March 31st. Early this February my girlfriend Elie and I encountered both species while freediving in the Lake Worth Lagoon. At the surface in about 15 feet of blue high tide water, I saw long spiny lobster antennae protruding from a narrow culvert pipe. I thought it would be an easy tickle out and snare, but instead he walked out before I got down to him and shot across the sand flats with me in chase. This fairly large lobster disappeared into an expansive coral encrusted patch of natural lime rock with blow holes. After half a dozen dives, with my dive light in hand, I gave up the search and returned to the pipe, and there he was – what a crafty bugger! This time I made my dive as far out in front of the pipe, as I could barely still see it, and crept in slowly, while the bug backed slowly into the pipe. With my snare in retracted mode, I slid it in past him and began slight tickling (irritating) the crustacean. He walked close to the opening and I opened the snare loop behind him and quit all movement… he stepped back and I yanked the snare tight on his tail and pulled him out into my grasp! Lobster snares keep from breaking off antennae and legs, which does not happen with nets, so you can measure the lobster and if it’s short or has eggs, just return it to the reef undamaged. This guy was a nice sized bug for the ICW, measured ¾-inch over the 3-inch carapace minimum, and Mmmm what a tasty dinner! Consult MyFWC.com for all the spiny lobster regulations. On another winter day freediving, Elie and I came face to face with a mama manatee and her young calf out in front of our dock. Mama immediately started to turn away from us, so we slowly turned the opposite way and I made a slow super-smooth, splash-free dive to the bottom, facing the opposite direction. The young manatee followed me with his mama behind him, and he came up next to me, about an armslength away, and stopped. I remained completely still until I felt the urge to breathe and eased up to the surface where Elie had been watching the encounter. After a minute or so the calf came up to breathe too and I slid back into the water face down, as he slipped in tail first. After watching each other on the bottom for another minute and a half, I was exhausted so I returned to the surface. We watched them for several more minutes before they slowly continued along their original path. Wow! Remember, look but don’t touch manatees! Also check out MyFWC.com for all the information and regulations about manatees.
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HUNTINGFLORIDA by Chuck Papp Contributing Writer This year’s Shot Show 2017 has seen a fair amount of new gear being displayed for release this year. If you are a hunter, target shooter, or self-defense minded there will be something out there for you, if you feel the need to spend some of your hard-earned cash. As far as the outdoorsman, you have several new items. Leupold brought out a thermal imaging hand held game tracker which is supposed to pick up the heat signature of an animal out to 600 yards. Could be worth its weight in gold if it finds your trophy that went down in the brush 200 yards away. Thermal has a new mosquito repellent system that works on fuel that you run a small butane stove with. It has about 90 hours of runtime. Nikon has a binocular with a built-in laser range finder, Browning showcased an X-bolt with a new carbon fiber stock reducing the weight for those long hauls, and Weatherby brought out the Camelia for the women. In the world of self-defense
handgun market, you have the Sig RX series with a built in RMR type optic on either a 226 or 320. Speaking of the 320 series, the Army has chosen to replace their aging Beretta 92’s with the 320 making them very sought after now. Colt is reintroducing the Cobra in a 38 revolver for personal carry use. Sig is supposedly bringing out the 210 for serious target minded-individuals, and another one brought out and starting to be more readily available is the Ruger LCPII for pocket carry. I almost forgot about us shotgun guys. The only real hot ticket looks like the Benelli Super Black Eagle 3. A 12 gauge do-all hunting shotgun that can even be used to break some clay targets every now and then. This year looks like a pretty good year if you are looking to replace, upgrade or just buy yourself a new toy to keep yourself occupied til the fall season arrives. Chuck Papp, Manager Delray Shooting Center (561) 265-0700 thewoodchuck72@aol.com
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The Albury Family of Boat Building With the Palm Beach International Boat Show coming to town, when better to explore boat building in Palm Beach? Palm Beach County History Online reveals, “In 1918 Captain John “Pop” Rybovich, Sr. built his first new boat, a sea skiff.” That appears to be the beginning of the craft in the area. Not long ago there were many Palm Beach based craftsman, primarily located in the Riviera Beach/Mangonia Park/West Palm Beach central area, with a few in Jupiter. Not so today. One of the few remaining is Albury Boats. The Albury family has been building boats in Man O’War Cay, Abaco, for many generations, and that’s where many people learn about the line, during visits to the Bahamas. In 2003, due to demand, the family partnered to produce Albury Brothers Boats in the U.S. The 2004 model was the first built in Palm Beach County, and the team in Riveria Beach, Fl. has built hundreds of quality boats since, with the 23 foot the most popular model. Jeff Lichterman, a Jersey native describes it as an iconic boat, with a superior ride and low maintenance. The sixteen employees, many of the original team, craft 2-3 boats per month, on average 32 a year. Jeff says that people typically are on their 5th or 6th boat before they end up there. It is minimalist in design – less is more! They take pride in staying close to their customers: there is no middle management; one big happy family. Visit www.alburybrothers.com to learn more.
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McLain Ward HH Azur make their way through a grand prix track at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. ©Sportfot
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The beautiful Palm Beach International Equestrian Center is home to the season’s major events. It encompasses a total of 500 acres, with competition rings alone covering over 80 acres. PBIEC has two core facilities containing over 18 competition arenas, including a beautiful grass jumping field, and the largest covered arena in the world. The 2017 season marks the 38th year of the Winter Equestrian Festival, which will run from January 11, and through April 2. The largest and longest-running equestrian circuit in the world, WEF awards over $9 million in prize money and offers unrivaled opportunities for international show jumpers to earn valuable FEI World Ranking points. Making the event truly unique, WEF hosts more than 70 different divisions for competitors of every level, from leadline to Olympic-level show jumping. Children, juniors, adults, amateurs, and professional riders of every age, from 43 countries and 50 U.S. states, bring more than 6,500 horses and ponies to participate in events at PBIEC throughout the winter season. With so many opportunities to compete over the 12-week circuit, WEF provides fantastic education and experience for every horse and rider and is the world’s most popular winter equestrian destination. A number of the world’s top contenders base in Wellington, FL, for the winter season, including elite U.S. riders Georgina Bloomberg, Jessica Springsteen, and Kent Farrington. Bloomberg, who has shown at the venue for the majority of her riding career, commented on the strength of the circuit’s show schedule, stating, ““WEF is the hardest competition in the world because you not only deal with the best riders, but also the biggest numbers,” she continued. “You are riding against good riders, and a lot of them! You have to be on your game every class if you want to win; there are no easy wins at WEF.” Highlights of the 2017 WEF circuit include four weeks of FEI CSI5* competition. The five-star grand prix events will be featured on Saturday nights February 11, February 25, March 11, and March 25. The $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, previously held in the twelfth and final week of competition, has been moved to week 11 this season, and is sure to be one of the best nights of the season. On Saturday nights, the family-fun atmosphere and adult nightlife comes alive at PBIEC’s “Saturday Night Lights” events. The Kid’s Fair is always popular, featuring the Venetian carousel, bounce houses, face painting, pony rides, magicians, a petting zoo, and more. As always, families can choose from a variety of food vendors. A live band and different performers from the local Wellington elementary schools also entertain the crowds each week. The Veuve Clicquot Suites offer a spectacular setting to watch the largest Grand Prix class of the week as top equestrian athletes and Olympians compete for international titles. Guests are treated to a VIP evening with family or close friends while enjoying live music, food, and crowd performers Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven, seven-time Olympian for from the comfort of their Suite. The Veuve Clicquot Suites provide an intimate setting with optimal the nation of Sweden and her viewing for small groups of six or parties up to 22 people – all right in the middle of the equestrian mount Don Auriello compete at the action. Beachside at WEF, one of the most popular seating areas to watch show jumping action is Adequan® Global an open-air ringside seating area just steps away from world-famous show jumpers galloping by. Dressage Festival Table purchases include buffet and table service. It will offer the legendary Veuve Clicquot with ©SusasnJStickle VIP packages. To book your Veuve Clicquot Suite at WEF, call 561-784-1136 and to book a table at Beachside, call 561-603-2958. Located just across the street from the hotbed of the Winter Equestrian Festival is the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival, which hosts the world’s richest dressage circuit, and one of the most prominent competitions of its kind. The series will offer more than $800,000 in prize money this season and feature some of the world’s top competition for dressage including the only FEI CDI 5* in the Northern Hemisphere, and the only non-championship Nations’ Cup™ CDIO 3* at the end of March to conclude the season. Admission is free and spectators are encouraged to come out and enjoy all that the venue has to offer. Thomas Baur, Director of Sport at AGDF, commented, “AGDF is an excellent place for spectators to come and watch some of the best dressage riders in the world compete. There really is so much for the audience to do. Shopping, entertainment, and fun on Friday nights. 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D R A O B G A R B this 6lb 9oz peacock David Baldwin caught r. e Osborne on a shine bass in a canal off Lak
J.P. Burleigh lands a beauty on a Prince Nymph in eastern Tennessee.
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Guimel Perez caught this Jack crevalle off of Southern Blvd next to the Winter Whitehouse with live mullet as bait
Tripp Small with his 38.7 lb wahoo off of Palm Beach
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Jake showing off his Hog-Fish at Double Breasted, Bahamas Photo courtesy of Trick or Treat Sportfishing Photo credit: Kristofer Landers Underwater Photography
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right blue waters and an abundance of tropical fish, octopus and eels already make the Blue Heron Bridge at Phil Foster Park in Palm Beach County one of the top shore diving locations in the United States. This location is home to more than 100 species of marine life. Now, modifications are being made to the snorkel trail just south of the bridge, which will make the site even more enjoyable for SCUBA divers and snorkelers. In November of last year, 15 artificial reef modules, generously donated by the Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation, were placed at intervals along the current trail. Each module is an intricate multi-tiered design that features nooks and crannies to simulate natural fish habitat. Artificial barrel sponges adorn the modules, enhancing the impression they give of miniature fishsized underwater castles. In addition to the modules, 600 tons of limestone boulders and flatrock have already begun to be placed intermittently throughout the snorkel trail. These additions expanded the current limestone and rock piles that made up the majority of the trail. New limestone structures will smooth the transition from each habitat grouping to the next, facilitating easier navigation in lower visibility conditions and attracting more marine life. From shore, guiding markers will lead swimmers out to the trail on both the east and west sides. This will enable easier navigation from either point of entrance. South of the trail, prominent signage will be put in place to warn boaters of the presence of divers and snorkelers in the water. High tide tables and maps of the Blue Heron Bridge are available for free at Pura Vida Divers, located at 2513 Beach Court on Singer Island. Stop by the shop to pick one up, and talk to our knowledgeable staff for tips and guidance on snorkeling or scuba diving the site. If you’re new to the area, or just beginning to scuba dive, you can arrange a guide with a dive professional. Photo guides are also available for those already interested in underwater photography, or for divers who are
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utdoor apparel isn’t as much fun to talk about as how to catch big bass, but it’s important for those of us who spend a lot of time on a boat. I’m not sponsored by any clothing companies or anything like that, but I do know what I like. Let’s start with hoodies. You just can’t beat a quality hoodie for chilly mornings and running down the lake. Most of my sponsors have sent me a hoodie or two, but I have to say my all-time favorite one is from Raymarine. There’s something about the texture of the hoodie. It’s manufactured by
cover up from the sun as well. They keep me cool and really make a difference in how much energy I have after a long day on the water. I also like MHX’s lightweight hat as well as a trucker hat I have from Phoenix Boats. A rain suit is key for me too. Mud Hole was nice enough to send me one from Gill that really works well. They make good stuff. Raymarine sent one made by Stormr, and it is my favorite for cold weather. Mercury provided me one from Simms that is really nice, and it has held
Sport-Tek and is just extremely comfortable. It looks good too. For those cold mornings, I really like to have on a beanie, too. I have accumulated several from Mercury, and I really like theirs. Mercury’s are good quality and don’t shrink. I’ve had others that got loose and feel like they were going to fly off. Everything has to be tight when running at 70-plus mph. Buff USA makes good beanies, as well, and several other cold weather products I like. Most of us think of Buff for sun protection, but they perform in the cold too. Speaking of sun protection, I will indeed have a UV Buff around my neck 95 percent of the time. I also wear their gloves, and honestly it feels a little strange to not fish with gloves on anymore. As younger anglers, we’ve heard stories and seen pictures of sun-damaged skin. Most of us heed the warnings. I wear MHX sun shirts to
up very well. You can never have too many rain suits. You never know when you’ll need a backup for either yourself or someone fishing with you. To complete the look and feel, I like to wear lightweight, comfortable fishing shorts from Mercury. You see a ton of anglers wearing the Mercury shorts, so it was obviously a brilliant marketing move for them to send them to us. It just feels like “game day” when I have them on. Did I mention all this stuff is wrinkle free. Even our jerseys are wrinkle-free. I usually stay in hotels, and I’m thankful to be able to pull my gear out of the suitcase or out of a boat compartment and have it look good. Valley Fashions does a good job with our jerseys. That’s enough about clothing. Next month we will get back to fishing. If you ever have any topics you would like me to cover, hit me up on Facebook or Instagram.
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ITEM 69043/63282/42304 shown ITEM 42305/69044/63171
SAVE 59%
YOUR CHOICE
49 $2999 $69.99 $
LIMIT 4 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
$ 99 comp at
comp at
9 PIECE FULLY POLISHED SAVE 59% COMBINATION WRENCH SETS
40
ITEM 61740/63109 63152/4077 shown
5999 $64.99 SUPER COUPON
Customer Rating
12 VOLT, 250 PSI PORTABLE INFLATOR
99
LIMIT 4 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
SAVE 57%
SUPER COUPON
SUPER COUPON
SUPER COUPON
$39
B. PANCAKE
B SUPER COUPON
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ITEM 95275 shown 60637/61615
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$5999
SUPER COUPON
A. HOT DOG
ITEM 69269/97080 shown
A
69265/62344
LIMIT 5 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
3 GALLON, 100 PSI OILLESS AIR COMPRESSORS
ITEM 60581/60653 shown
SUPER COUPON
79
SUPER COUPON
Customer Rating
SAVE RETRACTABLE AIR HOSE REEL $138 WITH 3/8" x 50 FT. HOSE ITEM 93897 shown
$
S
99
$129.99
LIMIT 5 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
comp at 99 $28.83
LIMIT 6 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
Customer Rating
SUPER COUPON
JACKS IN AMERICA
LIMIT 800-423 purchase Offer g presente
SAV 65
ITEM 69779 67500 shown
$2999 99 7 $2 $44.99
SUPER COUPON
LIMIT 800-423 purchas Offer g presente
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LIMIT 3 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
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SUPER COUPON
$
14999
comp at
$9999
$205.99
Customer Rating
12" SLIDING COMPOUND DOUBLE-BEVEL MITER SAW Customer Rating WITH LASER GUIDE
2000 WATT CONTINUOUS/ 4000 WATT PEAK POWER INVERTER
Customer Rating
ITEM 60432 69662 shown
ITEM 63091/63248 68998 shown
SUPER COUPON
$2999 SAVE $ $76
900 PEAK/700 RUNNING WATTS, 2 HP (63CC) 2 CYCLE GAS GENERATOR EPA/CARB
19999
$339
LIMIT 5 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
SAVE $95
SUPER COUPON
$11999 $16999 $215.41 comp at
LIMIT 3 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
SUPER COUPON
ITEM 46807/68975 69221/62123/63017 BAR 69222 shown
12" RATCHET CLAMP/SPREADER
WIRELESS SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM
3
t
$
$299
comp at
ITEM 93068 shown 69590/61910/62447 Customer Rating
SAVE 68%
SUPER COUPON
$ 99
1499 SUPER COUPON 99 comp at
$20.76
$31.46
LIMIT 6 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
SUPER COUPON
SAVE $60
MAGNETIC TRAILER ALIGNMENT KIT Customer Rating
9
$ 99
comp at
$19.99
ITEM 69778
SUPER COUPON
$6
$
LIMIT 8 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
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• No Gas Required
120 AMP FLUX WIRE WELDER
ITEM 61849/62719 Customer Rating 68887 shown
SUPER COUPON
99
750+ Stores Nationwide
$9
LIMIT 9 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
SUPER COUPON
SAVE 65%
comp at
LIMIT 4 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
ITEM 63024 63025 shown
SUPER COUPON
$8999 $10999
99
comp at 99 $149.99
$8999
LIMIT 4 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
SAVE NOW
LIMIT 5 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
SUPER COUPON
3
SAVE 85%
3799 $106.34
SUPER COUPON
18 VOLT CORDLESS 3/8" DRILL/DRIVER WITH KEYLESS CHUCK SUPER COUPON
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130 PIECE TOOL KIT WITH CASE
ITEM 69651 62868/62873 68239 shown
$13499
$
comp at
9
$ 99 $19.97
LIMIT 5 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
SUPER COUPON
SUPER COUPON
Blade sold separately.
• 1000 lb. capacity
LIMIT 1 - Cannot be used with other discount, coupon or prior purchase. Coupon good at our stores, HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Offer good while supplies last. Shipping & Handling charges may apply if not picked up in-store. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one FREE GIFT coupon per customer per day.
SAVE $204
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ON
$7
99
VALUE
SUPER COUPON
ITEM 61969/61970 69684 shown
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SUPER COUPON
Customer Rating
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ITEM 60497/93888 shown 61899/62399/63095/63096 63098/63097
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Customer Rating
$ 97
LIMIT 4 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
15
9
ANY PURCHASE
SUPER COUPON
3-1/2" SUPER BRIGHT NINE LED ALUMINUM FLASHLIGHT
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10 FT. x 20 FT. PORTABLE CAR CANOPY
ITEM 63054/60728/69034/62858 shown
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SUPER COUPON ™
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SUPER COUPON
SUPER COUPON
80 PIECE ROTARY TOOL KIT ITEM 97626 shown 68986/69451 63235/63292
$1699
Customer Rating
Includes one 18V NiCd battery and charger.
SAVE $ 65%
1999 $49 comp at
LIMIT 4 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
ITEM 69924 shown 62403/62862 Customer Rating
SUPER COUPON
6" VARIABLE SPEED DUAL ACTION POLISHER SAVE $95
SUPER COUPON comp at SAVE $ 99 71% $24.15
9
$
LIMIT 7 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
SUPER COUPON
PORTABLE FISH FINDER ITEM 62675/94511 SAVE Customer Rating 46%
$
SUPER COUPON
$699
MULTI-USE TRANSFER PUMP
ITEM 62961/63144/61364 63591/66418 shown
SAVE 59%
$65
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SUPER COUPON
SUPER COUPON
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LIMIT 5 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
3999 $3499
comp at
6999
$5499
Customer Rating
SUPER COUPON
6
$499
$ 99 comp at $12.39
LIMIT 7 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior from original purchase with original receipt. last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.
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THIS YEAR, MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY DAY ON THE WATER
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE MATCHED BY EXCEPTIONAL VALUE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE SPECIAL BOAT SHOW OFFERS FROM SUZUKI MARINE
REPOWER FINANCE
Six Years of Protection at no extra charge on all new outboards 25 to 300 HP.
Cash Rebates on select models. See your dealer for details.
Rates as low as 5.99% on new outboards (OAC).*
Offers end March 31, 2017. See your participating Suzuki Marine dealer for details or visit www.suzukimarine.com.
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Gimme Six Extended Protection promo is applicable to new Suzuki Outboard Motors from 25 to 300 HP in inventory which are sold and delivered to buyer between 01/01/17 and 3/31/17 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. Cash Rebates apply to qualifying purchases of select Suzuki Outboard Motors made between 01/01/17 and 3/31/17. For list of designated models, see participating Dealer or visit www.suzukimarine.com. Customer and participating Dealer must fill out the appropriate rebate form at time of sale. Customer will have the choice to either apply the cash rebate against the original dealer invoice (Suzuki will credit Dealer parts account) or have a check sent directly to the customer. 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 01/01/17 and 3/31/17.“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. © 2017 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
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