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Christopher Tan with the nearly 5-foot Nile perch he caught in Uganda.
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(Left) Mark Weeks’ Seychelles parrotfish weighed more than 100 pounds. (Right) Emily Allum’s New Zealand rainbow is a new line-class record.
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The team started out strong with a win in the 56th Annual Islamorada Sailfish Tournament, releasing 19 sailfish. The team would release another three sails during the Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament Jan. 24 and 26, followed by one release to conclude the trifecta at the Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Tournament. The combined total of 23 releases crowned the Caribsea Grand Champions with Caribee Boat Sales—and Yamaha Outboards—sponsored gold cups along with trophies for the captain and mate. The team took home a check for $13,000. Second place went to Capt. JC Cleare aboard the Remix. Anglers John and Ben Dorton of Weston, Fla., along with Nick Carullo, George Corzo, Sarah Melia and Madison Wright, from Miami, Fla., and Doug Meintkiewicz of Islamorada, Fla., released a total of 19 fish. The team released 12 fish in the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament, five in the Cheeca Presidential and two in the Islamorada Fishing Club Tournament. The team’s 19 releases on-time sealed second place for trophies and a check for $7,200. Contagious took home third-place honors. Contagious Capt. Brian Cone led the team to 16 sailfish releases in the first leg of the series. Anglers Mark Mitchell and Kenneth Padgett, from Charlotte, N.C., photographer Tim Rahn, from Islamorada, Fla., along with Travis Bennett and Capt. Brian’s son Andy Cone, from Tavernier, Fla., had one more release at the Cheeca Presidential Tournament and two releases in the Islamorada Fishing Club Tournament for 19 total releases. The team received trophies and a check for $4,800. It was a close battle for the High Point Angler Championship Ring, sponsored by Tackle Center of Islamorada. Local artist and Capt. Sam Milazzo aboard the Caribsea started on top with eight releases in the first tournament, and although the field was nipping at his heels, his two releases in the Cheeca and one in the Islamorada Fishing Club tournaments gave him 11 total to join the elite crowd of championship ring winners. In total, 168 sailfish were released by 73 anglers participating in this season’s event. The Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship Series is a fundraiser for the Islamorada Charter Boat Association. The Series would like to thank major sponsors, Caribee Boat Sales, Yamaha Outboards, Tackle Center of Islamorada and Mangrove Mike’s Cafe. The hosts of the events included Whale Harbor Restaurants and Marina, Cheeca Lodge and Spa and the Islamorada Fishing Club. For more information, visit www.islamoradasailfishtournament.com.
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PANAMA CITY / EAST BAY Hello anglers! March is the month I believe we all look forward to the most. The month itself is viewed by many as a springboard to catapult us into summer fishing action. Despite the intensity of those last few cold fronts, the water temperatures should be on the rise. This will welcome many migratory species into our local waters. Water temperature is a driving force that often moves fish up and down our coastline as well as initiates pattern changes inside the bay system. Bait fish will be more plentiful, which often triggers more predators to feed more aggressively. BAY: Trout and redfish will still be in or near those bayous, creeks, and canals. Live baits and soft plastics fished slow and low will be the ticket. If you see any finger mullet action on top, it would be a good time to break out a top water plug. We should see Spanish mackerel arriving by the end of the month. Keep William Doyle enjoying some Spanish those spoons, gotcha plugs, and trolling mackerel action with Capt. Jason. rigs ready and watch for birds bombing the surface. Let me remind you if you see folks trolling, please be courteous and respect Deeper structures should be holding bull reds, their trolling patterns to avoid crossing lines. sheepshead, black drum and a few others. Live
shrimp and crab variations fished on bottom will produce for sure. GULF: Bottom fishing near shore will be picking up. Target those bottom fish near reefs with fresh cut and live bait combinations. Remember an early season cobia isn’t unheard of, so have that one designated rod rigged for the occasion. Large jigs, eel imitations, and a multitude of live baits rigged on a medium-heavy weight spinning rod will all get it done. Don’t forget that 80- to 100-pound fluorocarbon leader. SURF: Pompano fishing should start getting much better. Live shrimp or sand fleas fished on bottom with light tackle is perfect. Spanish mackerel will be cruising the beaches so bring some casting spoons or gotcha plugs. I like 30- to 40-pound fluorocarbon leaders for toothy Spanish. If you’re catching, remember to keep an eye on that leader near the lure, they get damaged quickly during a good bite. Good luck. Thanks for reading and fish on!
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LAKE JACKSON With several weeks of warm weather and the full moon on its way, many bass begin their annual spawn. Many sandy areas around the lake have plenty of fish cruising through looking to stop and spawn. Sight fishing has been awesome and will continue to get better as water temperatures warm into the 60’s. If you’re not a sight fisherman, no worries; there are many other ways to target big stringers of bass in March. Cool mornings often dictate using a suspending jerkbait, such as a Yo-zuri Crystal Minnow. If the day stays cooler and the north wind blows, try a Yo-zuri Rattlin’ Vibe fished near and around deeper spawning areas. If you love to throw soft plastics, you can blind cast a Carolina-rigged lizard or big worm to lily pads and docks that have sand close by. Lake Jackson is well known for trophy size bass, and March is one of the best months to catch one. Anglers from all over the world have come to try their luck at the all elusive double-digit beauty. If you fish on any public body of water, have a valid fishing license. Most importantly because it’s the law, but also, the Florida Trophy Catch program will actually reward you for your submission if you happen to catch a bass over 8lbs. This program is a partnership between the FWC, anglers and fishing industry leaders, such as Bass Pro Shops, that rewards the catch, documentation and release of qualifying largemouth bass. To be eligible for prizes, anglers must submit photo or video evidence showing the entire fish and its weight on a scale. before releasing it back into the water. FWC biologists use this citizen-science data for bass research to make informed decisions on management of Florida’s bass fisheries and to promote the catch and release of trophy bass. Since its inception in 2012, Trophy Catch has approved over 9,000 photo submissions of largemouth bass over 8 pounds that have been caught, documented and released in Florida waters. There is no other program like this anywhere and it could not have been possible without Bass Pro Shops and all of our partners who are committed to the conservation of Florida’s trophy bass fishery for our more than 1.2 million freshwater anglers here in the Fishing Capital of the World. For more information about the TrophyCatch program got to www. myfwc.com or email Laura Rambo at Laura.Rambo@MyFWC.com.
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7
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7:55
7:47
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6:47
0.0
6:36
0.1
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1.2
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1.3
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7:50
7:50
15
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7:51
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Mon
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1.4
3:50
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7:47
7:51
17
Tue
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1.4
5:07
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7:46
7:52
18
Wed
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1.4
6:30
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7:45
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7:39
-0.2
7:44
7:53
20
Fri
8:08
1.2
8:24
-0.1
7:42
7:54
21
Sat
9:31
1.1
8:49
0.1
7:41
7:54
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0.6
10:17
1.1
5:32
0.2
4:41
0.4
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0.6
10:49
0.9
5:56
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5:34
0.3
7:39
7:55
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3:11
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11:13
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6:21
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0.8
10:53 AM
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6:47 AM
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7:09
0.2
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8:00
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Mon
11:19
0.8
7:40
1.2
3:01
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7:02
6:41
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4:25
-0.3
7:01
6:42
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1.1
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1.2
6:05
-0.4
5:08
1.0
7:00
6:42
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1.1
10:58
1.3
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-0.5
7:02
1.0
6:59
6:43
6
Fri
3:46
1.2
8:07
-0.6
7:53
0.9
6:57
6:44
7
Sat
12:26
1.3
4:11
1.2
8:55
-0.6
8:35
0.8
6:56
6:44
8
Sun
1:40
1.5
5:30
1.2
10:41
-0.5
10:20
0.6
7:55
7:45
9
Mon
3:43
1.5
5:44
1.1
11:25
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11:09
0.4
7:54
7:45
10
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4:45
1.6
5:54
1.2
12:05 PM
-0.2
11:58
0.2
7:53
7:46
11
Wed
5:47
1.5
6:07
1.2
12:39
0.1
7:52
7:47
12
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6:49
1.4
6:24
1.3
12:45
0.0
1:08
0.3
7:51
7:47
13
Fri
7:59
1.3
6:44
1.4
1:33
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1:33
0.6
7:49
7:48
14
Sat
9:32
1.1
7:09
1.4
2:25
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1:52
0.8
7:48
7:49
15
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11:13
1.0
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3:30
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2:05
0.9
7:47
7:49
16
Mon
8:18
1.3
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-0.4
7:46
7:50
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1.2
6:14
-0.4
7:45
7:50
18
Wed
11:03
1.1
7:33
-0.4
7:55
1.0
7:43
7:51
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1.1
8:32
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8:45
0.9
7:42
7:52
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12:54
1.1
4:09
1.2
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0.7
7:41
7:52
21
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2:30
1.2
4:27
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9:58
-0.1
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0.6
7:40
7:53
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4:43
1.2
10:32
0.0
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0.5
7:39
7:53
23
Mon
4:12
1.3
4:55
1.3
11:01
0.1
11:10
0.4
7:37
7:54
24
Tue
4:55
1.3
5:05
1.3
11:24
0.3
11:42
0.3
7:36
7:55
25
Wed
5:37
1.3
5:16
1.4
11:44
0.4
7:35
7:55
26
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6:20
1.3
5:30
1.4
12:12
0.1
12:05
0.5
7:34
7:56
27
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7:05
1.2
5:49
1.5
12:39
0.0
12:29
0.7
7:33
7:56
28
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7:59
1.2
6:13
1.5
1:08
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0.8
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This month if you find yourself fishing on Deerpoint, I’d suggest you concentrate you efforts in very shallow water and keep an eye out for spawning bass. On this lake, when you get even the slightest warming trend, bass will move very shallow very quickly. It’s hard to beat a stick bait, like a Gambler Ace or a Senko, cast to shallow grass where bass are spawning. Often, when bass are locked on the beds for the spawn, they have little interest in chasing baits, but when one falls slowly into their bed, they get real nasty at the unwelcome intruder. Stay away from your target areas, make long casts and slowly drag this bait and allow it to fall into the pockets formed in the grass. I typically rig with a 5/0 EWG Gamakatsu hook tied on 15 pound fluorocarbon line. Often you will barely feel the strike, so pay especially close attention to your line. Usually it just starts to move and that will be the only indication a fish has your bait. C-note with a 7.6 pound Deerpoint bass. If you find fish attacking slow moving baits very aggressively, try casting a buzzing frog like a Zoom Horny Toad or a Gambler Cane Toad, and buzz it over the shallow grass. Keep this bait moving and cover a lot of water. The fish you’re hunting with this technique are the ones that have moved up, but have not started to spawn, and the ones that have finished their spawn and are guarding fry or just hanging out shallow looking for an easy meal. A floating jerkbait twitched slowly along grass edges and inside pockets will also be a good bet. The Bagley Bang O Lure or a Smithwick Rattlin Rogue fit this bill nicely. Rig these with monofilament and keep them on the surface with slow occasional twitches and pauses. Keep your eye on the lure because if you get distracted drinking coffee or eat a snack, you may look up to find it gone. Good fishing and God bless. CAPT. RANDY “C-NOTE” CNOTA C-note Charters Panama City, FL cnotecharters.com (229) 834-7880 COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM
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hether diving, fishing, sailing or just cruising, a float plan can save your life! As I recall an actual scenario that played out here, not long ago, I’m again reminded of how important this is. A friend of mine from the dive club set out one afternoon to dive with three others on board. Before leaving, he informed his wife of his float plan, to include the location and that he’d return before nightfall. They started the dive like any other: they anchored up, geared up and splashed in, but left no one on the boat. They descended down the anchor line to the bottom to explore the shipwreck, but never saw it due to poor visibility and strong current. They left the anchor line to venture off a bit in order to find the wreck. Being fairly new divers, they didn’t realize or understand how strong the current actually was. After realizing they were lost on the bottom, they began a free ascent not realizing the current was still pushing them away from the boat. When they surfaced, they discovered the boat to be about 200 yards away. Knowing the two ladies with them could not swim the distance
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against the current, the strongest swimmer decided to make a go for it. He took off his gear (BCD and tank) and started swimming as hard as he could for the boat. Not making it very far, he tired out, gave up and returned to the group. These four souls were now at the mercy of the sea and completely reliant on rescue. Shortly after dark, my friend’s wife, who the float plan was given too, called the Coast Guard. Searchers found the boat, but no divers in sight, so a grid search was initiated. Almost out of fuel, the chopper finally found them about nine miles from their boat and plucked them from the water, leaving their gear behind due to a shortage of fuel and weight restrictions. After being in the water for over 14 hours, all were in some degree of hypothermia, even though the water was 86 degrees. There they sat in that chopper, without any gear, embarrassed, cold and miserable, but thankful to be alive because they were very aware the peril they just escaped. When diving, always leave someone on board the boat. When heading out to sea for any reason, have and file a float plan. We all make mistakes. We can’t always be right when judging varying conditions, and circumstances can
change in the blink of an eye. Someone ashore that knows your plans will make all the difference in the world should you make a deadly mistake or should things just turn bad. Formal documents, ready to fill out with all required information, are available to use. This includes vessel description and name, number of souls on board, names, GPS locations, return time, emergency contact numbers, duration of trip and more. Even if you simply inform a spouse or friend of the day’s plan, just make sure someone knows about it. This and similar scenarios happen way more often than you might think. If you are unfamiliar with the area you are diving, find someone who is, or hire a Dive Master operated dive charter. And this is why I always say…”PLAN YOUR DIVE AND DIVE YOUR PLAN”
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Cobia season is here and they are big!
bottom makes them easy to spot. Fishermen cruise along the beach close to shore (1/8 to 2 miles) at a slow pace, sight fishing for them. They average from 30- to 40-lbs, and get up to 100 lbs. With these bigger fish, you’ll want to use larger spinning tackle like a 20- to 40lb outfit. The majority of fish you see are hungry and will eat almost anything you throw in front of them, but their favorites include
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Destin (Choctawhatchee Bay, East Pass), FL Mar 2020 High
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0.5
12:14
0.0
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Mon
3:09
0.5
1:40
-0.1
6:08
5:47
3
Tue
4:14
0.6
2:56
-0.1
6:07
5:47
4
Wed
5:28
0.6
4:02
-0.2
6:06
5:48
5
Thu
6:41
0.7
4:59
-0.2
6:05
5:49
6
Fri
7:49
0.7
5:49
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6:04
5:49
7
Sat
8:53
0.7
6:33
-0.2
6:03
5:50
8
Sun
10:59
0.6
8:11
-0.2
7:02
6:51
9
Mon
8:41
-0.1
7:00
6:51
10
Tue
12:11
0.5
2:23
0.1
8:56
0.0
5:28
0.1
6:59
6:52
11
Wed
1:40
0.4
1:02
0.2
8:31
0.1
8:06
0.0
6:58
6:53
12
Thu
12:56
0.4
10:00
0.0
6:57
6:53
13
Fri
1:21
0.5
11:44
-0.1
6:56
6:54
14
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2:04
0.6
6:54
6:55
15
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2:58
0.6
1:25
-0.1
6:53
6:55
16
Mon
4:04
0.6
2:57
-0.1
6:52
6:56
17
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5:21
0.6
4:16
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6:51
6:57
18
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6:43
0.6
5:19
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6:50
6:57
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7:57
0.6
6:08
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6:48
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8:58
0.6
6:43
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0.5
7:04
0.0
6:46
6:59
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10:43
0.4
7:09
0.0
6:45
7:00
23
Mon
11:41
0.4
7:00
0.1
5:04
0.2
6:43
7:00
24
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live eels, live fin baits, mullet, squid balls, and crabs. Artificial baits can be very deadly, sometimes better, and there’s no better artificial than the classic Frank Helton DingA-Ling Jig. Cobia typically start showing up around the first of the month, or when the water temp hits the magic number of 68 degrees. If you’re going to take a day off from work, make sure it’s a nice sunny day with a southeast breeze blowing around 10- to 15-kts. In these conditions, fish will get up high in the water and use the waves to their advantage making them very easy to spot. There’s much more to this than I can explain here, so swing by our tackle store and get the latest and greatest on how to catch cobia. March is great for redfish and trout! They’re beginning to get out of their winter routines, holding up in creeks and rivers, and following the bait out to more open water. The warmer it gets, the better the fishing. If it stays cold for a couple more weeks, you can count on the fish staying where they’ve been. If we start getting some days in the high 70’s, those fish will be on the move. Hint…hit the lights this time of year. For some reason people always wait until summer to fish the lights, but March is a great time. Live shrimp are always one of the best baits to use regardless of the time of year, but they are usually plentiful at the bait shops so hit them up. On the grass flats, throw them behind popping corks with about 24 inches of fluorocarbon leader made of 15lb test. Redfish will also be moving out of the rivers and creeks and
towards the flats and bridges. In the spring they can really stack up together, so when you catch one, you’ll usually find more there. With the water warming up, you’ll be able to find bait easier, but check the bayous, creeks, and harbors first for pinfish and finger mullet. Sheepshead will continue to stack up on the bridges and docks this month. They are finishing up spawning so if you really want to capitalize on them, the time is NOW! Towards the end of the month you’ll see the beach fishing get better. Pompano, jack crevalle, Spanish mackerel, bluefish and more will start running the beach in large schools. Anyone can be successful, whether fishing from the beach, on the jetties, the pier, or by boat. Early in the mornings or late afternoons, and during an incoming tide is the best time for all species mentioned. You can do very well with diamond jigs, gotcha jigs, and spoons. You can blind cast these into the surf or go along looking for a school. Work them fast and aggressive and they’ll get you more bites. OFFSHORE: Triggerfish finally open up this month. We only have a few months to keep them, so start prepping and get after them while you can. March is also a great time to catch and release amberjack. They tend to stack up on anything steel, so anything like that you have marked is worth checking out. Usually, these are the places bait starts to hang out on first and the jacks will be there. Even public spots will have plenty of fish on them having been mostly left alone for the last couple of months. Finding bait can be a challenge, so stop at the inshore wrecks on the way out to look there. Butterfly jigs and vertical jigs are also very good because fish are very hungry! CAPT. PETER WRIGHT JR. The Ships Chandler 646 E. Hwy 98 Destin, FL 32541 850-837-9306 www.theshipschandler.com
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SPEARFISHING FORECAST Hopefully we won’t see any more cold fronts move through the area this month. Water temps should start reaching mid- to upper-60s. Visibility should still be good, 30-to 50 feet, depending on the weather and winds. With the temps coming up, the fish should be on the move. Flounder are moving from wreck to wreck making their way back to the bays which makes them easier to see and find. Sheepheads are going to be everywhere so happy hunting. Also, lobsters are on the move in the hard bottom The descent. areas as well. Mangrove and white snappers will be plentiful on all the wrecks and hardbottom. Remember to start high on the up current side of the wrecks. Most fish will point their head into the current because it streamlines them making it much easier for them to hold position, and the food comes to them. Be ready for them to turn and use the current for a quick getaway, usually under the wreck, so stay high and very quiet. Be patient after you make the first kill. Other fish will return very soon after you clear the area and you may be able to get one or two more. If you hunt in teams, I’ve found that as soon as you shoot your fish, there is a sudden rush of curious fish headed to your kill. Help your buddy out by letting them shoot one of your looky-loos. As always, Plan your Dive and Dive your Plan! Thanks for reading. CAPT. JAMES TEW Kitchen Pass Dive & Fishing Charters 850-896-6476 COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM
CARRABELLE, DOG ISLAND & ST. GEORGE SOUND There are a lot of influences that effect fish and fishing: one of the greatest is the moon. I know anglers and guides who live by the moon phases. When it’s at full stage, there’s a feeling by some that fish have been feeding all night and are not as prone to bite in the day. I’m not convinced that’s true, since we have caught fish very well at the full moon, but every angler has their own way of seeing the world. One incident I witnessed is on a dock in Key West one full moon night, where jack crevalle were feeding on small baits. The jacks started swimming upside down using the silhouette of the fish against the brightness of the moon. They had discovered over the millennium that this time can give them the upper fin to ambush prey that didn’t see them coming. Offshore, during some night fishing trips for mangrove snapper, we have watched kings exploding herring schools using the same method. Moon phases and distance from the earth make the tides. I know pompano fisherman who understand the exact time to fish Bob Sikes Cut by watching the tide and moon and can go out for an hour and limit out. I wish I had that knowledge, but those fisherman keep it close and don’t want to give away secrets. Talking about pompano always get my juices flowing. March is a little early to be on them, but as the water warms, be looking for the first run. Already to the West, there have been spotty reports of fish being taken. The East Pass is our go-to spot and both sides can hold fish when they arrive. It may be early, but we are waiting with jig at the ready. While waiting for them you can be looking for the first of the Spanish mackerel to come in. These fish are usually on the small side but give a great fight and are excellent table fare when eaten right after catching them. Try broiling filets skin side down with butter, salt and pepper; the meat is light and tasty. Sea trout are generally confused this time of year since the weather can warm and cool in the same week. Most have stayed in the estuary systems for the hard winter period, but venture out to the river mouths when the water temperatures come up to the mid 60’s. Redfish are still around the docks and on the beach at Dog Island so look for schools around mullet. There has been a strong sheepshead bite this year in and around those same areas. Fiddler crabs are the best bait, but a small piece of shrimp is fine if fished slowly. The fronts, as always, keep us at the dock, but a day or two after it passes, the sea calms down and it gets real pretty. However, be careful when the north wind is blowing. It may look flat inshore, but offshore the wind can make the waves very dangerous. Good luck out there and be safe.
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offers views out to the side of your boat underwater upwards of 180 feet on either side. This locates fish you would not see using standard down-pointing sonar. It enables me to discover potentially productive areas without making a cast. With functional electronics, you cut a lot of time searching and focus on productive areas. What You Need: A tournament angler might feel the need for all the bells and whistles to be competitive. This can lead to six or more graphs on the boat. That’s ok, but it can be overkill for someone who is recreational fishing. Some basic features, however, have become must-haves. Navigation and mapping systems are important. Speed, time and temperature data are useful. A color monitor of 9 inches or larger is nice for ease of use. I would choose a unit with a few buttons and smooth functionality. Any of the notable three brands will suffice. However, having too much information can be overwhelming. Paying The Price: When you see boats with four 16-inch TVs on the console and more on the front deck, rest assured that it set the owner back a bit. You can leave a hole in your wallet if you’re not careful. I believe in buying what you need, not what you see. For a few hundred bucks, you can get a decent sonar fish finder that will cover basic needs. However, if you find you need an upgrade, there are units out there that cost more than a small compact car. But really ask yourself: “Do I need the electronics to play YouTube videos, or do I need them to navigate, locate and catch fish?” It’s purely personal and a choice for each to make. Electronics are an excellent tool to help you catch more fish. They make fishing more enjoyable, but it’s wise to consider what you want and need. Learning to use all the available tools is another subject all together.
By Jay Striker ou’ve seen those bass boats with two or three large monitors at the console and just as many on the front deck. There are good reasons for having these electronics, but I believe there’s also overkill. As a tournament bass angler, having good electronics allows you to compete against the fish in ways that did not exist in the past. Although sonar capability has been around for decades, using this technology to locate fish and eventually catch them is a game-changer. Let’s discuss the benefits of electronics, how much you need, and the cost associated with them. Benefits: Competitive bass anglers must make pressure-packed decisions. Many of them are made based on data picked up from electronics on the boat. When I’m pre-fishing, I really try to cover Follow Jay Striker on social media @JayStriker52 on IG or check water using side imaging, which higher-end electronics provide. It him out at www.jaystriker.com.
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ust a 20-minute drive north of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Little River Inlet and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) that snakes behind it offer yearround fishing in generally calm, shallow water. Check it out on a map, and you’ll instantly know this is a fishy place. The inside waters here are bordered by marshes, parklands and plenty of drainages positioned perfectly for pumping baitfish, small shrimp and other tasty fodder right into the main channels on a dropping tide. It’s an ideal set-up for anglers to connect with speckled trout, red-
fish, black drum, flounder, sheepshead and even an occasional gray trout (a.k.a. weakfish). “The ocean water from Little River Inlet refreshes this strip of Intracoastal Waterway,” said Capt. Bob Strange, of Strange Magic Fishing Charters (www. strangemagiccharters.com; 843-274-1082). “We spend a lot of time working the backwaters here—the creeks, the drainages, the coves.” Strange predominately targets speckled trout, redfish and sheepshead in early spring, adding black drum and flounder in April. He’ll expand his efforts to waters outside Little River Inlet once the waters stabilize at about 70 degrees in May and June, as Spanish mackerel, king mackerel and additional species arrive. “Our early-season action is a lot fun,” noted Strange. “The ICW can be a busy place once the summer gets rolling, but in March and April it sees very little boating traffic. That means once you find the speckled trout you can usually have ’em all to yourself.” From his 22’ Pathfinder, Strange arms clients with 6’6” Shimano spinning rods with a medium action and fast tips. Shimano 2500 or 3000 series reels filled with 10- to 20-pound braid are a good match. He uses a 15- to 20-pound fluorocarbon leader and then the terminal tackle. Strange fishes live mud minnows, cut bait or fresh shrimp about 25 percent of the time and artificials the rest of the way. He favors small jigs tipped with Berkley Gulp! Swim Mullets, Z-Man trailers or similar soft plastics with white or chartreuse his most productive colors. The lures can be cast and jigged back to the boat or worked beneath popping corks. “Oyster bars make a great starting point, but don’t overlook creek bends, docks and the like,” explained Strange. “Any of these can be a hot spot. Transition areas work great, too, especially where you find shell banks changing over to grass or a drainage emptying onto a flat. Add in a little structure, and you’re in great shape.” While it is advisable to start your search with some hired help, anglers looking to trailer their own vessels can launch at a public ramp at the base of the RT. 17 bridge where it crosses the ICW between Little River and North Myrtle Beach. Bait and tackle along with info are available at Cricket Cove Marina in Little River (843-249-7169; www.cricketcovemarina.com).
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he warming tides of spring bring out a little bit of everything from fat trout, returning flounder, hungry reds and a ton of boaters. Here are a few tips to remember as the water begins to warm: downsize, speed up and look out. When targeting inshore species in early spring, I like to downsize my lures. This time of the year, your lure is competing with the first hatch of the new year’s fry. During this phase of the life cycle, large trout and
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reds readily feed on tiny baitfish and shrimp. This small prey is plentiful and easy for fish to catch. It is not uncommon for a thrashing trout to expel very small baitfish when you land them, and their stomach will be full. When this is the case and you are not catching as many as you would like, grab the smallest lure you can cast. As the days grow longer and the water temperature rises, so does the aggressiveness of the fish. For those who kept fishing through the winter, now is your opportunity to finally pick up the pace. After months of slow rolling, long pauses, muddy bottom wading and cold hands, I am always ready for some faster rod action. It is spring, however. Cool fronts will still pester us, dropping the water temps and bringing dreaded high-pressure systems. Always remember to fish the conditions and not the calendar. This is also a prime time to bring out smaller version of your favorite topwaters and slow-sinking twitch baits. This time of the year, I like some white and silver in my hard baits. Solid color or a combination of the two typically pays off. One thing to look out for as spring approaches are stiff winds! It is not uncommon here in south Texas to have spring winds in excess of 30 knots for days on end, and I’m sure high winds are a springtime factor on inshore waters everywhere. Wind creates treacherous conditions for small boats on open bays. For my fellow kayakers and anyone fishing from smaller crafts, it is crucial to check the forecast so these winds don’t sneak up on you after you launch. Last but not least are the crowds. Spring and spring break bring out a large number of boaters, kayakers and general fun seekers to the bays, beaches and roads leading to them. Defensive driving and boating are paramount during these busy times. Many new arrivals to your waters have not been boating since last summer, and their skills may be a bit rusty. Leave early so you can beat the crowds on the road and at the ramp, unless you just want to watch the circus. Personally, I’d rather spend my time catching fat trout and reds! Spring break is a great time to get your kids back on the water, unless they are like mine and have never left. Take a kid fishing, have fun, and be safe! Capt. Michael Okruhlik is the inventor of Knockin Tail Lures and owner of www.MyCoastOutdoors.com.
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ish see color, but how they see color is a complicated conversation that involves terminology like wavelength and attenuation. We won’t go there, because even scientists don’t really know exactly what is translated from a fish’s eyes to its brain. Suffice it to say that color is important in fishing, for luring them in and also for disguising what you don’t want them to see. This is especially important for me, as I use high-visibility braided lines paired with fluorocarbon leaders for all my fishing, from bluegills to bluewater. The main reason I use bright braid is I like to see where my line is, which tells me where my jig is. I also like to see where other people’s lines are, especially when casting in a side current while anchored or on the trolling motor. These conditions exist in a river or when the tide is pumping through an inlet. Knowing where everyone’s gear is helps avoid foul-ups, and watching that high-visibility line also tells you when you get a bite. High-vis. braid is easy for people to see above the surface. It’s also visible to the fish you’re trying to catch. The way I “hide” highvis. braid from the fish is by coloring it with a Sharpie marker. Since no one really knows what fish see, especially when different conditions and water clarity are added into the equation, trial and error was my best option for finding the hue that best hid my line. I’ve tried several different colors over the years, and I’ll tell you black is definitely not the best choice. In my experience, a red Sharpie does the best job of making yellow braided line disappear in clear water. I’ve tried brown, green and black in clear water, and the red goes away much better than
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ears ago, Z-Man introduced the Original Chatterbait, and it proved to be a true fish-catcher for thousands of anglers. Today you’ll find many versions of the Z-Man Chatterbait as well as many other manufacturers offering their version of a bladed jig. The shuddering action of these baits entices reaction strikes better than just about anything.
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As bass transition into spring patterns and move shallow to spawn, you can choose from a wide variety of lures and presentations to get bites. There will be situations when fishing very slowly with soft plastics is extremely productive, but first you’ve got to find fish. You need a reliable search tool to do this. The beauty of the bladed jig is you can vary the weights, colors and trailer types to suit any type of pattern. If fish are feeding on shad along weed lines and channel breaks, a ½- to ¾-ounce bladed jig in a shad pattern is my first choice. I can slow roll this lure along fairly shallow breaks and let it flutter down into the deeper haunts with a lift and fall action. Bass will often move up and down contour lines feeding before they head into really shallow water to spawn. A swimbait trailer is a good bet here. Choose your line size based on how deep you want your lure to run and water clarity. If you want to get a ½-ounce lure down 10 feet, use 15-pound-test fluorocarbon. If you want to keep it shallower or if water is stained with lots of timber, move up to 20-pound fluorocarbon or 50-pound braid. A 7-foot or longer rod designed for medium-diving crankbaits works best here. Not all bass move shallow at the same time on a body of water, and usually you can count on some being very shallow even before water temps hit the 60s. Often, the ones that do move up early are monsters, like the 8.6-pounder pictured here that fell for a bladed jig. For searching shallow flats, it’s hard to beat a 3/8-ounce bladed jig in brown, green or black patterns with matching swimbait or craw trailers. For clear water, I like green pumpkin. For stained water, I choose black and blue. The biggest enemy to spawning bass is bream and bluegill. These nest robbers are hungry and follow bass to the shallows for a chance at eggs. Most small bass don’t pay much attention to the thieves, but big bass will turn a bream’s good day into its last one. Rigged on 50-pound braid, I can cast bladed jigs to skinny water and work quickly around grass and timber to cover a lot of water. Let the lure get down into the grass, and then rip it out and let it flutter back down before retrieving again. Just be sure to hold on. This is usually when the biggest bass bite these lures. Give bladed jigs a try, and you’ll see why they live up to the hype.
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ust a 20-minute drive north of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Little River Inlet and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) that snakes behind it offer year-round fishing in generally calm, shallow water. Check it out on a map, and you’ll instantly know this is a fishy place. The inside waters here are bordered by marshes, parklands and plenty of drainages positioned perfectly for pumping baitfish, small shrimp and other tasty fodder right into the main channels on a dropping tide. It’s an ideal set-up for anglers to connect with speckled trout, redfish, black drum, flounder, sheepshead and even an occasional gray trout (a.k.a. weakfish). “The ocean water from Little River Inlet refreshes this strip of Intracoastal Waterway,” said Capt. Bob Strange, of Strange Magic Fishing Charters (www.strangemagiccharters.com; 843-274-1082). “We spend a lot of time working the backwaters here—the creeks, the drainages, the coves.” Strange predominately targets speckled trout, redfish and sheepshead in early spring, adding black drum and flounder in April. He’ll expand his efforts to waters outside Little River Inlet once the waters stabilize at about 70 degrees in May and June, as Spanish mackerel, king mackerel and additional species arrive. “Our early-season action is a lot fun,” noted Strange. “The ICW can be a busy place once the summer gets rolling, but in March and April it sees very little boating traffic. That means once you find the speckled trout you can usually have ’em all to yourself.” From his 22’ Pathfinder, Strange arms clients with 6’6” Shimano spinning rods with a medium action and fast tips. Shimano 2500 or 3000 series reels filled with 10- to 20-pound braid are a good match. He uses a 15- to 20-pound fluorocarbon leader and then the terminal tackle. Strange fishes live mud minnows, cut bait or fresh shrimp about 25 percent of the time and artificials the rest of the way. He favors small jigs tipped with Berkley Gulp! Swim Mullets, Z-Man trailers or similar soft plastics with white or chartreuse his most productive colors. The lures can be cast and jigged back to the boat or worked beneath popping corks. “Oyster bars make a great starting point, but don’t overlook creek bends, docks and the like,” explained Strange. “Any of these can be a hot spot. Transition areas work great, too, especially where you find shell banks changing over to grass or a drainage emptying onto a flat. Add in a little structure, and you’re in great shape.” While it is advisable to start your search with some hired help, anglers looking to trailer their own vessels can launch at a public ramp at the base of the RT. 17 bridge where it crosses the ICW between Little River and North Myrtle Beach. Bait and tackle along with info are available at Cricket Cove Marina in Little River (843-249-7169; www.cricketcovemarina.com).
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f you’re an angler who enjoys following up a day on mountain trout streams with a refreshing craft beverage or two, cast your attention to the Blue Ridge mountain town of Hendersonville. This North Carolina town, about 22 miles south of Asheville, offers miles of stocked trout waters, as well as the popular Hendersonville Cheers! Trail. The two resources make it possible to spend the day catching three types of trout – rainbow, brown and brook – while spending an evening exploring three types of craft beverages – beer, wine and hard cider. First, the fishing part. North Mills River is the prime trout stream in the Hendersonville area. The river’s 4-mile section of delayed harvest waters receives an annual infusion of 11,000 trout from N.C. Wildlife, divvied between brook, rainbow and brown. Spring is a great time to fly fish the delayed harvest waters of North Mills River because no trout have been harvested since Sept. 30. Another hot spot for trout fishing is just across the Henderson County line toward Brevard. The Davidson River offers miles of public trout waters that receive annual stockings of 16,500 fish. Other lesser-known spots for fishing near Hendersonville include
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othing is more demanding in light-tackle fishing than to spot a fish and make a cast to it without much time to get ready. Speed and accuracy are the keys to a perfect presentation that results in a strike. Several species of gamefish invade relatively shallow water in search of food as the incoming tide floods an area. Catching them sometimes requires you to see them so you can present a bait or lure. Your target species might be striped bass in San Francisco Bay or in coastal areas throughout the northeast. Jumbo bluefish charge across the skinny portions of Chesapeake Bay each spring because the menhaden are there. Redfish might be your target in Texas and along the Gulf Coast. Down in Florida, the shallows are full of life with species such as bonefish, permit, tarpon, jacks, sharks and other critters. Concentration is critical in spotting fish or in determining signs of fish. It’s a mental discipline as well as a physical one. If you’re working off-color water, start by scouting the surface for any signs of activity. It could be a swirl or a boil or surface water being pushed by moving fish. Your goal is to identify anything different from the surrounding water. Expand your search area to waters a considerable distance away. Don’t overlook slicks, muds or anything else out of the ordinary.
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