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Losing that first grouper bite can result in shutting down the entire spot. When a large grouper breaks off, especially if it takes the entire rig with the hook and lead with it, that fish will swim back down to its home—where all the other fish are—and sound the danger alarm by grunting. It’s best to start out with heavy line to avoid this, especially if you don’t have more bottom numbers nearby to bounce around to. Make sure your drags are set tight, your gear is on the heavy side, and that you are paying attention when you first arrive at a spot. Cigars can be lit, beers can be shotgunned and rod-holders may be utilized only after you have been at a spot for the second half, or immediately after losing a big fish. If you want to catch spotted sandwiches, or just not cripple your anchor-pulling deckhand, this is important information to apply to your trip. When fishing for grouper, there are many ways to rig for them. Utilizing 60-plus-pound leader, the correct lead for your current and a large circle hook, many different kinds of baits will work. Experiment with squid, shrimp, crab, sardines, live bait and pieces of fresh fish cut a number of different ways. Keep a variety going down, and pay attention to what is getting bites. Don’t forget that if you lose a big one, you are on the right tide and are still marking fish, that you

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chool is out! This has always been my marker for the official beginning of summer. I know the bays will be filled with everyone getting out to enjoy Mother Nature, so finding solitude is key to catching fish. My family and I will be there too, but if I’m lucky, you won’t see me. Here are some methods to avoid the crowds and catch a lot of fish! Let’s focus on kayaks and areas only small vessels can access. Small, shallow-draft watercraft help us elude the summer crowds and find our solitude. Pushing farther back into the shallows and marsh areas requires some planning, so let’s start with some satellite scouting on the computer. The first thing to do is find areas that have tidal movement. One way to determine this via satellite is to zoom in on the openings of bayous and drains. If you notice a deeper hole at the mouth, this lets you know it has good current flow, which is what causes a washout in the mouth. If the mouth looks shallow or silted in, search for another spot.

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Once you have identified areas with sufficient current, find the structure. I like areas with scattered grass, shell, or both. Add in some depth changes around bends, and you are set. Depending how deep into the marsh you are going, and if you are new to the area, taking a GPS is a great idea. Once you get in the marsh, it looks completely different on the way out. Cell phone service might not always be reliable, and I know on my phone the bright sun really makes it hard to see the satellite imagery. Now let’s get down to the business end and talk about lures and presentation. I generally like to throw a paddle tail. If I am fishing a new area, I’ll have one rigged weedless on a weighted swimbait hook. I prefer this style of lure for a couple of reasons. One, it is a great search bait. I can simply

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By Nick Carter and huge barracuda can be caught year-round. No matter. We just wanted bent rods, and Capt. Jorge Rivas steered us toward open water with baitwell full of small jacks and blue runners. The action began almost as soon as Tony and Lorenzo got lines out. We pulled a spread with bird teasers, a squid chain, skirted ballyhoo and several flat-lined live baits, which almost immediately brought up a big Dorado that came unbuttoned. Then we drove into birds. Gulls diving on flying fish were enough to get me excited. Tony was not impressed. “Bonito,” he said with a shrug. “Sea gulls mean bonito. Frigate birds mean tuna.” Sure enough, my son took the rod to catch bonito for the bait bucket until big fork-tailed frigate birds

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n June and July, small glass minnows school together and form bait pods here on the Atlantic Coast of Florida. The pods move up and down the beach. These bait pods are easy to spot by looking for diving birds and feeding fish thrashing the surface. Sometimes the bait pods come near shore and go out, but usually they move parallel to the shore and well within casting range. What kind of fish can you catch surf casting in these bait pods? In June, tarpon move around the inlets and start cruising the beach looking for bait pods. Large female snook swim along the trough under the bait pods. Schools of large jack bust the surface, and the occasional schools of bluefish and ladyfish are there, along with mackerel that haven’t yet moved north. Around the trough, smaller table fare like whiting and croaker will be caught with regular 4-inch shad tail jigs or more easily on smaller jigs and spoons. If you let the jig hit the bottom and snap it up quickly, you’ll catch lots of these great-eating panfish. Anatomy of a Bait Pod: Most of the time, a bait pod moves north or south. On slack tide, the pod will slow down. I’ve even seen them stop for 30 minutes in one place. Croaker and whiting will be on the bottom under the pod. Or if the pod is shallow, croaker and whiting will be under the first breakers and can be caught in the wash. Jerk your jig off the bottom, letting it hit for a second each time. Jerk, reel some, let it sit. Usually the tarpon are on the outside of the pod farthest from the beach. For tarpon, cast as far out over the pod as possible and use a slow steady retrieve. Snook are almost always on the shallow side near the trough and the first breakers. Cast more parallel to shore using a steady lifting and releasing movement with the rod tip. Jack can be anywhere, and I like fishing near the surface with a brisker retrieve when targeting jacks. Also use the brisk retrieve for bluefish, ladyfish and mackerel. My favorite June lures are a 3/8-ounce chartreuse jig with a 4-inch pearl white shad tail and a shallow running Yo-Zuri crankbait in white. I also throw a Skitter-Walk (topwater plug) when the water heats up. Remember, for the best summertime surf action: Follow the bait pod. Richard Matteson writes for Stuart Rod and Reel Club. Contact him at (336) 414-3440.

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Look no further than kayaking for the perfect getaway for yourself, family, and friends. Kayaking together will provide memories for years to come. One of the most remarkable things about kayaking is that almost any kind of water adventure can be had in them and their popularity is growing across every age group and type of use. For some, it’s the activity of choice for fresh air and exercise, or a casual fun day for the whole family to quietly experience the natural world. For others, it provides the platform for the ultimate up-close fishing and diving experience with greater access to remote areas. In this COVID world it is a great activity to be safely shared by family and friends, especially in southeast Florida where there are miles of water parks for you to explore. Forget the belief that kayaks are heavy, uncomfortable, and difficult to transport. This article explores some of the considerations that will help you get on the water with more comfort and less hassle. A fun and productive day on the water begins with the selection of your kayak. Understand and prioritize your requirements like weight and ease of transport, stability, comfortability, propulsion system, and the types of water to be navigated. Be honest about your activity level and capabilities. This will lead to a perfect selection as there are many new options that were not available a few years back. Here’s some of the key elements to consider. SIZE – are you planning a day on the water solo or with a passenger? Plan for two if you think a good percentage of your time will be with a companion and in the same kayak. Almost all modern kayaks will serve the solo kayaker well even in a tandem configuration. WEIGHT AND STABILITY – today’s modern kayak uses light-weight composite materials and are also available as inflatables. Pick the lightest kayak with the shortest length that suits your purpose with the appropriate width to remain stable in your chosen environment. Your trip into and out of the water will be easier while maintaining a dry, comfortable, and steadfast platform. One of the latest designs to hit the market is the new Ascend 133x Kayak offered by Bass Pro. With a length of 13’ and width of 36” this kayak is an angler’s dream. It weighs 125 lbs. with a maximum capacity of 550 lbs.; it’s a single seat There are many options catamaran style hull which should be stable in back country lakes, available to the modern-day rivers, and bays. I’m getting ready to trick out this skiff in a new kayaker including motorized project combining the powerful and lightweight NK-180S motor by propulsion like this trolling Newport Vessels. motor by Newport Vessels. COMFORT - you won’t enjoy your day on the water in an uncomfortable seating position. Fortunately, there are great options available for seating with ergonomics rivaling car seats! Here is a Native Kayak with Comfortability really comes down to seating position and leg stretch. a comfortable seat and pedal Many of the newer kayak designs have some of the best ergonomic drive system for extended time seats that are infinitely adjustable – they will extend your kayak on the water. adventure to a full day of paddling with little or no discomfort. When possible, try before you buy! PROPULSION – propulsion systems such as pedal drives can be found in top brand kayaks and are a blessing for covering large tracks of water but can add considerable weight to the configuration. Make sure they are easily removable so they can be carried separate. Kayaks can also use powerful electric motors to provide hours of effortless and hands-free enjoyment. One of the latest to hit the market is the new NK-108 by Newport Vessels. This innovative new motor offers excellent performance and power to any kayak angler looking to increase their range and catch more fish in fresh or salt water. With a 24-volt battery system, this light weight and efficient motor can keep you on the water for a full day on a single charge. I will be writing a feature article about its installation and deployment soon, so stay tuned! TRANSPORTATION – a good set of wheels will be critical in getting your kayak to and from the water. There are great options available that can perform on both hard packed and sandy soil. Products like the C-Tug Kayak cart are extremely Two great choices for full accommodations and easy versatile and can handle up to 260 lbs. I’ve used them in pairs when transporting heavy loads transport – Native in orange and AE in lime green! greater distances. RACK SYSTEM – a good rack system for your car or SUV is an invaluable part of the equation. If you plan on traveling to remote sites – this is a must to get right. cont’d on pg. 14 COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM JUN. 2021 PALM BEACH COUNTY INSIDE: Fishing Forecasts • Tide Charts • Coastal Calendar

FISHINGFORECAST FISHING WITH DARCIZZLE By Darcie Arahill Contributing Writer

With summer on our minds, it is hard to believe we are halfway thru 2021! The water temperatures will be gradually rising another two degrees to an average of 82.60F. During this month, wind speeds should become fairly consistent with calm to moderate easterly breezes the majority of the time. Anglers, please be sure to take heed of Mother Nature and pay attention to afternoon thunderstorms. Late afternoon thunderstorms build and creep up on you quickly if you’re not paying attention. I would suggest getting an early start if you decide to head offshore to find dolphin. If you are the first to find an offshore weedline it can make a huge difference as to what lands in your fish box at the end of the day. Bottom dwellers such as groupers, yellowtails, mangroves, and muttons will continue to be plentiful. Blackfin tuna ranging from 20-30 lbs. are in our area too, confirmed by numerous local fishing reports. Sailfish are also a likely catch, which are still around in smaller resident numbers. Bonito will make a grand appearance this month and will be thick in numbers around the reef in 80 to 150 feet of water all the way from Boynton Beach to the Juno ledges. This is a great fish to fight on light tackle. They are loads of fun for the kids to catch and provide great excitement for a family outing offshore. Throughout the month of June, we should continue to have a substantial and constant bite offshore. The dolphin bite should continue to be red hot during the month, from Boca Raton, Palm Beach, and Jupiter. If you’re on the hunt for that elusive, hefty

bull dolphin; here is a MUST read tip for you! Birds are an important factor when you’re offshore, majority of the time they are over bait, debris and pelagics. Lone frigates are often found following sizable pelagic fish that pushed bait to the surface. However, if the birds are facing into the direction of the current and hovering over a small area, they are over large dolphins. This is because larger dolphin face into the current preying on bait and small fish moving with the stream. But if the birds are circling and moving upstream with the current, they are over schoolies. Small dolphins feed and move with the current because they are not strong enough to fight the stream. This method works very well 9 out of 10 times so you will now know what you’re dealing with before you get to them! Ask me questions about fishing & see my recent FISHING VIDEOS on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/darcizzleoffshore

BOCA RATON - TIDE CHART Boca Raton, Lake Boca Raton, FL StationId: 8722816 Referenced to Station: GOVERNMENT CUT, MIAMI HARBOR ENTRANCE ( 8723178 ) Time offset in mins (high:23 low: 67) Height offset in feet (high:* 0.97 low: *1.14) Date 6/01 6/02 6/03 6/04 6/05 6/06 6/07 6/08 6/09 6/10 6/11 6/12 6/13 6/14 6/15 6/16 6/17 6/18 6/19 6/20 6/21 6/22 6/23 6/24 6/25 6/26 6/27 6/28 6/29 6/30

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

Time 02:49 AM 03:42 AM 04:35 AM 05:27 AM 12:21 AM 01:15 AM 02:06 AM 02:53 AM 03:36 AM 04:17 AM 04:57 AM 05:36 AM 06:15 AM 12:29 AM 01:09 AM 01:53 AM 02:41 AM 03:32 AM 04:28 AM 05:26 AM 12:39 AM 01:43 AM 02:44 AM 03:42 AM 04:36 AM 05:28 AM 06:18 AM 12:41 AM 01:29 AM 02:16 AM

Hgt 2.39H 2.30H 2.23H 2.18H 0.45L 0.46L 0.45L 0.43L 0.41L 0.40L 0.41L 0.41L 0.42L 2.44H 2.43H 2.42H 2.39H 2.36H 2.32H 2.29H 0.32L 0.30L 0.27L 0.24L 0.22L 0.22L 0.24L 2.56H 2.46H 2.35H

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Time 09:19 AM 10:12 AM 11:03 AM 11:53 AM 06:17 AM 07:05 AM 07:50 AM 08:33 AM 09:14 AM 09:53 AM 10:32 AM 11:10 AM 11:50 AM 06:57 AM 07:41 AM 08:28 AM 09:18 AM 10:10 AM 11:05 AM 12:02 PM 06:25 AM 07:24 AM 08:20 AM 09:16 AM 10:10 AM 11:04 AM 11:59 AM 07:08 AM 07:58 AM 08:47 AM

Hgt 0.31L 0.30L 0.26L 0.21L 2.15H 2.13H 2.12H 2.11H 2.09H 2.07H 2.05H 2.04H 2.04H 0.41L 0.38L 0.32L 0.24L 0.15L 0.04L -0.05L 2.28H 2.28H 2.29H 2.29H 2.29H 2.27H 2.23H 0.25L 0.26L 0.26L

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Time 3:12 PM 4:15 PM 5:16 PM 6:14 PM 12:42 PM 1:29 PM 2:14 PM 2:56 PM 3:37 PM 4:15 PM 4:53 PM 5:31 PM 6:10 PM 12:33 PM 1:20 PM 2:13 PM 3:11 PM 4:13 PM 5:18 PM 6:21 PM 1:00 PM 1:59 PM 2:56 PM 3:52 PM 4:45 PM 5:37 PM 6:28 PM 12:53 PM 1:49 PM 2:45 PM

Hgt 2.11H 2.12H 2.16H 2.23H 0.16L 0.12L 0.09L 0.07L 0.07L 0.07L 0.09L 0.11L 0.12L 2.05H 2.08H 2.13H 2.20H 2.29H 2.40H 2.53H -0.14L -0.22L -0.27L -0.28L -0.25L -0.17L -0.06L 2.20H 2.17H 2.15H

Time 9:34 PM 10:30 PM 11:26 PM

Hgt 0.25L 0.35L 0.41L

7:06 PM 7:54 PM 8:38 PM 9:19 PM 9:59 PM 10:36 PM 11:13 PM 11:50 PM

2.32H 2.39H 2.45H 2.48H 2.49H 2.49H 2.47H 2.46H

6:54 PM 7:41 PM 8:34 PM 9:31 PM 10:32 PM 11:35 PM

0.14L 0.17L 0.20L 0.24L 0.28L 0.31L

7:22 PM 8:20 PM 9:16 PM 10:09 PM 11:01 PM 11:52 PM

2.64H 2.73H 2.78H 2.78H 2.73H 2.66H

7:20 PM 8:11 PM 9:03 PM

0.07L 0.20 L 0.33L

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An awesome peacock that fell for a topwater plug.

SOUTH COUNTY INSHORE & FRESHWATER By Capt. Patrick Smith Contributing Writer

Here is your June fishing forecast, I hope it’s helpful, there is a lot to do out there this month. Near the shores of Palm Beach County and on the reefs from Boynton to Palm Beach Inlet, you should be finding nonstop action with bonito, tuna, king fish, and the occasional sailfish mixed in. My favorite tactic for these guys is to find small pilchards to chum with. I run out between 65 and 120 feet and start throwing bait until they blow up on them. Then it’s game on! You can use a flyrod, artificial, or just put a bait on a hook; most days you can definitely keep the drags screaming no matter what. After that I would head towards the beach to look for cruising snook. Throwing a live pilchard will always do the trick but you can also throw artificials like a Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow or a white bucktail. At nighttime there should be pretty consistent action with snook and small to medium tarpon around the dock lights and bridges. On the Lake Ida/Osborne chain the peacock bass fishing should be pretty insane. I have been starting off the mornings throwing topwater torpedoes, prop baits, or Zara Spooks. Once the sun comes up shiny jerk baits and unweighted flukes pitched around docks can usually draw some bites. Keep your eyes on the water temperature and as it rises, I recommend fishing a little deeper. As usual, a live shiner or shad will get you tight almost instantly and will be your best bet for hooking the elusive clown knifefish. Another tip would be to not only Solid focus on those two bodies of water but check all the canals that kingfish branch off them. You don’t need a boat to do it, just pull over for Ray off and fish for a little while, you never know what you might find.

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

Referenced to Station: GOVERNMENT CUT, MIAMI HARBOR ENTRANCE (8723178) Time offset in mins (high:65 low: 127) Height offset in feet (high:* 1.06 low: *1.07) Date 6/01 6/02 6/03 6/04 6/05 6/06 6/07 6/08 6/09 6/10 6/11 6/12 6/13 6/14 6/15 6/16 6/17 6/18 6/19 6/20 6/21 6/22 6/23 6/24 6/25 6/26 /27 6/28 6/29 6/30

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

Time 03:18 AM 04:14 AM 05:09 AM 12:43 AM 01:36 AM 02:24 AM 03:08 AM 03:49 AM 04:29 AM 05:06 AM 05:44 AM 06:21 AM 12:20 AM 01:02 AM 01:44 AM 02:28 AM 03:15 AM 04:06 AM 05:01 AM 12:39 AM 01:39 AM 02:37 AM 03:32 AM 04:26 AM 05:19 AM 06:12 AM 12:20 AM 01:09 AM 01:57 AM 02:45 AM

Hgt 2.54H 2.40H 2.31H 0.33L 0.36L 0.37L 0.35L 0.33L 0.31L 0.30L 0.31L 0.32L 2.50H 2.46H 2.41H 2.37H 2.34H 2.33H 2.33H 0.19L 0.13L 0.05L -0.03L -0.09L -0.13L -0.13L 2.90H 2.79H 2.66H 2.51H

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Time 10:21 AM 11:22 AM 12:19 PM 06:02 AM 06:52 AM 07:38 AM 08:21 AM 09:02 AM 09:42 AM 10:22 AM 11:01 AM 11:41 AM 06:59 AM 07:40 AM 08:25 AM 09:15 AM 10:10 AM 11:08 AM 12:08 PM 05:59 AM 06:59 AM 07:58 AM 08:56 AM 09:51 AM 10:46 AM 11:39 AM 07:06 AM 08:00 AM 08:55 AM 09:50 AM

Hgt 0.19L 0.20L 0.18L 2.25H 2.22H 2.21H 2.23H 2.25H 2.27H 2.28H 2.27H 2.25H 0.34L 0.35L 0.33L 0.28L 0.19L 0.06L -0.11L 2.38H 2.45H 2.54H 2.63H 2.71H 2.74H 2.73H -0.10L -0.04L 0.01L 0.07L

Time 3:41 PM 4:43 PM 5:45 PM 1:11 PM 1:58 PM 2:41 PM 3:21 PM 4:00 PM 4:38 PM 5:15 PM 5:51 PM 6:29 PM 12:23 PM 1:06 PM 1:53 PM 2:44 PM 3:42 PM 4:44 PM 5:48 PM 1:06 PM 2:03 PM 2:58 PM 3:53 PM 4:47 PM 5:40 PM 6:33 PM 12:31 PM 1:24 PM 2:17 PM 3:11 PM

Hgt 2.33H 2.26H 2.24H 0.13L 0.06L 0.00L -0.06L -0.10L -0.12L -0.13L -0.12L -0.10L 2.22H 2.19H 2.17H 2.18H 2.22H 2.30H 2.42H -0.29L -0.47L -0.61L -0.71L -0.74L -0.70L -0.60L 2.67H 2.56H 2.44H 2.32H

Time Hgt 10:45 PM 0.12L 11:46 PM 0.25L 6:42 PM 7:33 PM 8:19 PM 9:01 PM 9:41 PM 10:21 PM 11:00 PM 11:40 PM

2.26H 2.32H 2.38H 2.44H 2.49H 2.52H 2.53H 2.52H

7:08 PM 7:50 PM 8:38 PM 9:32 PM 10:32 PM 11:36 PM

-0.06L -0.00L 0.06L 0.13L 0.19L 0.21L

6:52 PM 7:53 PM 8:51 PM 9:46 PM 10:38 PM 11:30 PM

2.56H 2.72H 2.85H 2.94H 2.98H 2.97H

7:26 PM 8:20 PM 9:15 PM 10:11 PM

-0.44L -0.24L -0.04L 0.15L

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By Christopher Sprague Jr. Angler-Team Tuppens, Contributing Writer Hello Anglers, hope you all have been fishing and catching as much as possible lately! We recently fished the Southern Kingfish Association National Championship. This tournament was based out of Fort Pierce and gave out awards from the past divisions that we won a few places in. Unfortunately, I could not fish day 1 of the tournament due to school, however I did get to fish day 2. The team did pretty Chris with a well the first day, catching quite a few kings and the 51 lb. king. biggest weighed in the low 30’s. Day 2 had a rough start since the night before, I woke up at 2:00 in the morning and had food poisoning. However, I did not let this stop me and went out the next morning ready to catch some fish! This tournament had a shotgun start and it was so fun to watch the boats all gear up at the same time and haul. It took us about 1 hour and a half to get to our spot in Jupiter. This was the hotspot, and EVERYBODY was there, it was packed. We set our lines out and navigated between boats. After about an hour we had a really nice bite, and when Jason tightened the drag, the fish didn’t slow down at all, so we knew it was a big one. We got it up to the boat superfast, in about 3 minutes. Any much longer and he would have been shark food! Billy reached way out and gaffed the fish. Billy had an injured knee and really struggled to get the fish over but when he did, we saw it was a monster. We were ecstatic, and by 9 in the morning we had a good one. The rest of the day we could not catch anything. We tried to get a cobia off this one wreck, but this competing team decided to follow our boat until we left. When we weighed in, our fish was 51.14 lbs. which was super close to some other teams. However, we got lucky and barely beat them out. Our fish was good enough for big fish day 2 and got us 2nd place overall. We had a great time and congratulations to all the other teams that fished this tournament.

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JUN. 2021

PALM BEACH COUNTY 5

FISHINGFORECAST KAYAK FISHING

By Brian Nelli Contributing Writer

Jay with an overslot snook.

INSHORE: Snook are on the move to local inlets for the summer spawn. Bridges in between the inlet and the main Intracoastal or river are great holding points for snook making their way to the breeding grounds. There are multiple launch locations in Palm Beach and Martin County near the inlets. Sawfish Park in Jupiter is a good one to start with. Live mullet fished on the bottom and large D.O.A. TerrorEyz are my favorites. June will also start the rainy season. Fishing the spillways when they are open around heavy rains can produce many snook. Again, D.O.A. TerrorEyz is a favorite, but don’t overlook a colorful buck tail. OFFSHORE: June will bring more days of calm winds and seas which means more days offshore. Blackfin tuna should become more consistent. 5-10 lb. fish are the norm while working the water column with a Catch Fishing Jig off Palm Beach County. Trolling 20 ft. deep diving Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnows tied up on a Crowder Rods E-Namic rod is also a great way to pick up a few. Getting out early will be your best bet to get on the kingfish bite. Live goggle eyes and blue Mike with runners are always the way to go. Don’t forget his first about the sailfish. Summer is still a great time sailfish. to land this great fighting fish. Using the same live baits mentioned above will work for the sailfish and mahi as well.

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ECOTOURISM By Capt. Chris Thalmann Contributing Writer During summer, it’s great to enjoy some cooler weather around sunrise and sunset. One of my favorite sunrise/sunset spots is on the Loxahatchee River. The Lox is one of the most beautiful natural places you’ll find anywhere in the state. If you’re exploring the river by boat for the first time, my recommendation is to work your way up to a sunset trip. A summer morning trip on a rising tide is a great way to start! A few things to keep in mind: Depth: The Lox is shallow in places and only the lower river channel is well marked. Once you’re inside the state park boundary - you’re on your own finding the channel. There are several spots on the upper river where the water can be 10-20 feet deep on one side of the boat and 1-2 feet deep on the other. Personally, I think more water makes for better boating than less water. But that’s not always part of this river’s personality. So, if you’re not comfortable going slow and seeing your depth finder read 2-3 feet and less, this may not be your best trip ever. If you do go aground upriver, I highly recommend slowly backing off from the same direction you approached. Lox River water is very black when churned up by props. Water that’s 10 feet deep will look the same as water that’s 2 feet deep. You’re better off finding the deeper water that was just behind you than looking

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for deeper water somewhere up front. Navigation: River water moves fastest on the outside of turns and bends, and faster water scours deeper channels. Which means you’re more likely to find deeper water on the outside of turns than on the inside. As weird as it seems to be on the left side of the channel going around a big right hand turn, that’s where you’ll find the deep stuff. Timing: Lots of no-wake on the upper river, so budget 45 minutes to get to the state park docks from the railroad / Alternate A1A bridges, plus 45 minutes to get back. It’s all no-wake from the state park docks heading upriver into the wild and scenic section, so double whatever time it takes to get to your turnaround spot. We usually budget 3 hours of run time for a river tour from Jupiter. You don’t want to be on the upper river after dark if you’ve never been up there in daylight. Other options: Canoe and kayak access is available at Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Martin County and at Riverbend Park in Jupiter. Both parks have well-stocked paddling concessions if you don’t have your own gear. Both offer guided and self-guided tours as well . J.D. State Park also offers a spectacular pontoon boat tour to the old Trapper Nelson homestead. Enjoy those sunrises and sunsets, hope to see you on the water! Captain Chris Thalmann Owner | Aqua Adventure Tours, Inc. • aquaadventuretours.com

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JUN. 2021

PALM BEACH COUNTY 7

FISHINGFORECAST PALM BEACH IN & OFFSHORE By Capt. Weston Russell Contributing Writer

Welcome to the Coastal Angler Magazine fishing report for the month of June! Expect calm days and rainy afternoons with a lot of fishing opportunities in between. June is a great month to catch yourself a monster kingfish off the Juno Ledge. These schooling kings will be in the 30 lb. class range and are going to be looking to eat live bait only. I suggest a goggle eye on a stinger wire rig to maximize your chances of landing that fish. Along the ledge, with the kings, will be the tax collectors. That’s what we call the man in the grey suit (AKA - sharks). If you start to get eaten off on the ledge, try to push offshore into the 200 ft. depth range and this will also increase your chances of catching a nice blackfin tuna. If you’re a reef angler, June holds even more great opportunities for you. Mutton snapper, yellowtail snapper, and groupers will be cruising the reef looking for their next meal. A fresh sardine works wonders on snappers, but I believe the fresh squid will be what lands you the grouper. If you’re looking for the dolphin fish, you should head offshore to do some exploring. Look for floating sargassum seaweed or anything man made that happens to be floating out there. Fish will be holding around these floating structures. I suggest chumming with cut sardines to bring them up from the depths. If you get into a small school of dolphin, don’t be afraid to drop down a butterfly jig beneath the schools to try and catch a wahoo. There’s a good chance wahoo are lurking below these schools looking for an opportunity to strike your dolphin. There will still be some chances for sailfish migrating to the north for the summer. Please be aware that the month of June can hold severe weather in the afternoons; pay attention to the skies and get yourself back to land and safety way before the lightning strikes. And remember - you can’t catch ‘em from the couch! Thank you for taking the time to read this and good luck out there. June holds great opportunities for dolphin offshore. Come get yours!

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PORT OF WEST PALM BEACH, FL Station ID: 8722588 Date 6/01 6/02 6/03 6/04 6/05 6/06 6/07 6/08 6/09 6/10 6/11 6/12 6/13 6/14 6/15 6/16 6/17 6/18 6/19 6/20 6/21 6/22 6/23 6/24 6/25 6/26 6/27 6/28 6/29 6/30

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Time 01:53 AM 02:49 AM 03:45 AM 04:38 AM 05:26 AM 12:16 AM 01:04 AM 01:48 AM 02:29 AM 03:09 AM 03:47 AM 04:26 AM 05:06 AM 05:47 AM 12:17 AM 12:59 AM 01:45 AM 02:35 AM 03:29 AM 04:27 AM 05:25 AM 12:25 AM 01:24 AM 02:21 AM 03:15 AM 04:08 AM 05:01 AM 05:54 AM 12:32 AM 01:21 AM

Hgt 2.82H 2.63H 2.48H 2.37H 2.31H 0.34L 0.32L 0.28L 0.24L 0.22L 0.23L 0.25L 0.28L 0.29L 2.72H 2.67H 2.63H 2.59H 2.56H 2.56H 2.58H -0.04L -0.12L -0.19L -0.22L -0.21L -0.16L -0.09L 2.95H 2.75H

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Time 08:13 AM 09:09 AM 10:02 AM 10:51 AM 11:37 AM 06:11 AM 06:54 AM 07:35 AM 08:17 AM 08:58 AM 09:39 AM 10:19 AM 11:00 AM 11:43 AM 06:30 AM 07:16 AM 08:05 AM 08:56 AM 09:48 AM 10:43 AM 11:39 AM 06:22 AM 07:19 AM 08:16 AM 09:12 AM 10:08 AM 11:04 AM 11:58 AM 06:48 AM 07:40 AM

Hgt 0.09L 0.10L 0.09L 0.06L 0.01L 2.28H 2.26H 2.26H 2.25H 2.24H 2.22H 2.19H 2.17H 2.17H 0.27L 0.20L 0.09L -0.06L -0.23L -0.40L -0.56L 2.61H 2.65H 2.68H 2.68H 2.66H 2.62H 2.56H -0.03L 0.03L

Time 2:18 PM 3:22 PM 4:24 PM 5:20 PM 6:09 PM 12:21 PM 1:03 PM 1:43 PM 2:22 PM 3:00 PM 3:37 PM 4:15 PM 4:55 PM 5:39 PM 12:28 PM 1:18 PM 2:14 PM 3:14 PM 4:16 PM 5:17 PM 6:16 PM 12:36 PM 1:32 PM 2:26 PM 3:20 PM 4:14 PM 5:09 PM 6:04 PM 12:53 PM 1:49 PM

Hgt 2.35H 2.33H 2.37H 2.44H 2.54H -0.05L -0.10L -0.15L -0.18L -0.18L -0.17L -0.14L -0.09L -0.04L 2.20H 2.26H 2.36H 2.51H 2.71H 2.92H 3.13H -0.70L -0.79L -0.83L -0.79L -0.67L -0.49L -0.28L 2.49H 2.43H

Time 8:28 PM 9:29 PM 10:28 PM 11:23 PM

Hgt 0.05L 0.19L 0.29L 0.34L

6:53 PM 7:35 PM 8:15 PM 8:55 PM 9:35 PM 10:16 PM 10:56 PM 11:36 PM

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6:27 PM 7:21 PM 8:18 PM 9:19 PM 10:21 PM 11:23 PM

0.01L 0.06L 0.09 L 0.10 L 0.08L 0.03L

7:13 PM 8:09 PM 9:04 PM 9:58 PM 10:51 PM 11:42 PM

3.30H 3.41H 3.45H 3.41H 3.30H 3.14H

7:01 PM 7:59 PM

-0.06L 0.14L

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JUN. 2021

PALM BEACH COUNTY 9

FISHINGFORECAST Capt. Craig

JUPITER INLET INSHORE By Craig Korczynski Contributing Writer

June has arrived and its summertime! June offers fantastic fishing near inlets, beaches, spillways, and the Intracoastal. These areas will offer a plethora of species to target. The inlets and beaches are great areas to target snook as they begin to spawn. Local inlets will offer plenty of snook and tarpon to target. Live baits, D.O.A. C.A.L. 4” Jerk Baits, and 3” Shad Tails in pearl and figi chix are all excellent choices for snook. D.O.A. Bait Busters in pearl, glow / gold rush belly, and Arkansas glow are excellent choices for enticing snook to feed as well. Be sure to check the tides and locate good current for best areas to hook up with snook. Anglers targeting tarpon can expect fantastic action along the beaches and inside the inlets. Tarpon can be seen rolling on the surface early in the morning as the sun is rising. D.O.A. Bait Busters and D.O.A. 5”

Swim Baits in glow and gold rush belly, pearl and greenback, teamed up with a ½ ounce jig head get the silver kings chewing. Be sure to work in front of tarpon pods leading the fish, this helps to not spook the pod tarpon. Do this and you will get your drag screaming. The docks, seawalls, and drop offs will hold plenty of fish for anglers. Snook, tarpon, jacks, drum, and tripletail can all be targeted. For fly anglers this offers steady action as live chumming helps bring the predators boat side. Fly fishing is a blast and can be taught to novice anglers, whether it’s a 1 pound jack or a 20 pound tarpon, anglers can experience the thrill of fly fishing. Capt. Craig will make it easy for any angler, give it a shot, fresh water to saltwater you will be hooked. Well, that is the fishing report, hope you all enjoyed. Remember you can’t catch them from the couch, so get out there and get hooked up. Tight Lines! Paul with a snook on fly.

Tom with peacock bass on fly.

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Girls team Daiwa with a barracuda.

FISHINGFORECAST JUNO BEACH PIER

By Lauren Eissey, Loggerhead Marinelife Center Contributing Writer

The first month of summer brings average temperatures between 75°F and 89°F with an estimated 12 days of rainfall throughout June. A little treat is to be expected for anglers who fish under a full moon on June 24th, which will lead to greater schools of fish when tides are higher than average at the Juno Beach Pier (JBP). With the weather, plan on catching Spanish mackerel, crevalle jack, blue runners, and croakers at the JBP. Anglers can catch Spanish mackerel, a fish found year-round, by using live bait on lures. Bonus tip: oven roast and season mackerel with lemon, oil, garlic, and parsley! Handling live and cut bait with lures, anglers can expect to catch crevalle jacks and blue runners. Pier experts suggest using a lively baitfish to catch crevalle jack when selecting bait. While crevalle jacks can grow up to 20 pounds, there are commonly caught around 3 to 5 pounds. Local fishing experts suggest using crevalle jacks as bait rather than eating them. Typically, adult blue runners can be found inshore and nearshore. These fish can be identified by their lightolive to bluish-green back. Experts advise catching blue runners with fish, shrimp, or squid as bait. While most anglers use blue runners as a bait fish, some anglers use the fish to make sushi. Photo Atlantic croakers are commonly caught at the pier and can be identified by their silvery-gray or bronze, Courtesy iridescent head. These bottom feeders tend to prefer crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish. Try using whiting, sand of the Juno perch, or squid strips as bait to catch croakers. Considered a fatty fish, croaker contains high levels of omega-3, Beach Pier. which is known to lower the risk of coronary heart disease. During sea turtle nesting season in Palm Beach County, the JBP adjusts its angling and spectator hours to accommodate nesting and hatching sea turtles. From March 1 through October 31, the pier opens a half hour before sunrise and closes at sunset each day. Turn to Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for best practices regarding sea turtle safety. As part of LMC’s Responsible Pier Initiative, the JBP practices sustainable fishing and recycling. Please dispose of used monofilament lines in the designated recycling containers and report any accidentally hooked sea turtles. LMC offers private fishing lessons for adults and children (ages eight and older). One-hour lessons are offered daily and scheduled based on availability. Cost: $25 per angler (without gear); $35 per angler with rental gear included. Cost does not include bait. Email reservations@marinelife.org to register. The fullservice Pier House features a snack bar as well as a variety of fishing tackle, including rental poles and bait. Randy Yent, Pier Coordinator Juno Beach Pier (561) 627-8280 x140 • Facebook.com/junobeachpier • Instagram & Twitter:@junobeachpier 10 PALM BEACH COUNTY

JUN. 2021

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June Reminder! Home Chemical and Recycling Center Locations Belle Glade - 1701 State Road 15 Delray Beach West - 13400 S. State Road 7 Delray Beach East - 1901 SW 4th Ave. Jupiter - 14185 N. Military Trail Lantana - 1810 Lantana Road Royal Palm Beach - 9743 Weisman Way West Palm Beach - 6161 N. Jog Road

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ROADTRIPFISHING

ON THE RANGE

Prepare for the Worst and Hope for the Best!

By Chuck Papp, Contributing Writer One of the most common questions we get in the shop or at the range is what type of handgun I should buy to protect myself. This question is just like the other “what do I buy” questions one has when looking for a new car, TV, or even a pan for frying an egg.

By Keith Lozott Contributing Writer

As I’m writing this article, I’m on day 4 of my 2021 Delacroix, Louisiana fishing trip that I planned a couple months in advance. I started by “trying” to make sure my trailer was in good shape and road trip ready. I changed the axle, the hubs, and serviced everything professionally. Even with all that preparation and money spent, the worst still happened. MY right side trailer tire completely Just do some research. came off with the bolts Google and other websites can only tell you so much. The best The Glock 19 - the best choice in a self sheering off clean from the defense sidearm. advice I give people is to go hub. I was able to keep the to a range and take a lesson if trailer from jack knifing and you are a total novice, then try some of the handguns out there. How many I was able to safely get off the vehicles do you test drive before you buy one? How many stores do you shop road. Before getting off the for the best deal on a new TV or appliance? It should be no different with a road, I watched the tire and handgun. This item you might be purchasing just might be used to save your rim roll behind me at a high life one day, so you need to have an idea of what is best for you. speed, was able to maneuver out of its way, and watched Now, in “MY” opinion, there are only two choices of the Glock 19 or the it pass me in the middle of I-10. An RV was just behind the tire and missed Smith and Wesson Model 60 Revolver. When it comes to a range, practice, or hitting it as the tire went at least a quarter mile down the highway and rolled off home defense/security firearm these two options are the answer. The Glock 19 is more complex, and the Smith and Wesson is simpler, yet both effective the road to never be found. It was an incredible experience and one that will be etched in my memory for and all the protection someone needs. the rest of time. Luckily, no one was hurt, Do your research, test them out, and do not forget to take some lessons the runaway wheel didn’t so you can use them responsibly. cause any accidents, and we started to plan how to safely get back on the road. I am a member of TowBoat U.S. and they offer an unlimited Jupiter Inlet, South Jetty, FL Station ID: 8722495 trailer towing option that Referenced to Station: GOVERNMENT CUT, MIAMI HARBOR ENTRANCE ( 8723178 ) really paid for itself. I know Time offset in mins (high:-10 low: -9) Height offset in feet (high:* 1.08 low: *1.42) what you’re thinking! Why didn’t I have a spare hub and the tools to try and fix Date Day Time Hgt Time Hgt Time Hgt Time Hgt 6/01 Tue 02:03 AM 2.59H 08:05 AM 0.26L 2:26 PM 2.38H 8:29 PM 0.15L the trailer? I figured everything was 6/02 Wed 02:59 AM 2.45H 09:06 AM 0.27L 3:28 PM 2.30H 9:30 PM 0.33L new and properly installed so why bring 6/03 Thu 03:54 AM 2.35H 10:03 AM 0.24L 4:30 PM 2.28H 10:27 PM 0.43L a spare hub. That thought process proved 6/04 Fri 04:47 AM 2.29H 10:55 AM 0.17L 5:27 PM 2.31H 11:20 PM 0.48L to be wrong in a big way. The bottom 6/05 Sat 05:37 AM 2.26H 11:42 AM 0.08L 6:18 PM 2.36H line is, when traveling prepare for the 6/06 Sun 12:08 AM 0.49L 06:23 AM 2.26H 12:25 PM 0.00L 7:04 PM 2.43H worst, hope for the best, and your trip 6/07 Mon 12:52 AM 0.47L 07:06 AM 2.27H 1:05 PM -0.07L 7:46 PM 2.49H 6/08 Tue 01:33 AM 0.44L 07:47 AM 2.29H 1:44 PM -0.13L 8:26 PM 2.54H will go off without a major hitch. 6/09 Wed 02:13 AM 0.41L 08:27 AM 2.32H 2:22 PM -0.16L 9:06 PM 2.57H Once we finally made it to Delacroix 6/10 Thu 02:50 AM 0.40L 09:07 AM 2.32H 2:59 PM -0.17L 9:45 PM 2.58H the weather smacked us in the face for 6/11 Fri 03:28 AM 0.41L 09:46 AM 2.32H 3:35 PM -0.16L 10:25 PM 2.57H the first 4 days with high winds and storms. We did try to fish and managed 6/12 Sat 04:05 AM 0.43L 10:26 AM 2.29H 4:13 PM -0.13L 11:05 PM 2.54H two redfish in a shallow pond on the first day and some trout on day three. 6/13 Sun 04:43 AM 0.45L 11:08 AM 2.26H 4:52 PM -0.08L 11:47 PM 2.50H The locals love trout fishing which consists of deeper water jigging with 6/14 Mon 05:24 AM 0.46L 11:51 AM 2.23H 5:34 PM -0.01L 6/15 Tue 12:29 AM 2.46H 06:09 AM 0.44L 12:38 PM 2.21H 6:22 PM 0.08L heavily weighted paddle tails. My lure of choice was a D.O.A. bayou tiger 6/16 Wed 01:13 AM 2.42H 06:59 AM 0.37L 1:29 PM 2.22H 7:16 PM 0.17L colored paddle tail on a 3/8 6/17 Thu 02:00 AM 2.38H 07:54 AM 0.25L 2:27 PM 2.26H 8:16 PM 0.25 L oz. jig head. The weather 6/18 Fri 02:51 AM 2.37H 08:52 AM 0.08L 3:29 PM 2.34H 9:20 PM 0.28L is looking good for day 5 6/19 Sat 03:46 AM 2.38H 09:52 AM -0.14L 4:33 PM 2.46H 10:23 PM 0.25L and 6 so the redfish better 6/20 Sun 04:44 AM 2.42H 10:50 AM -0.38L 5:37 PM 2.61H 11:23 PM 0.17L watch out for us and my root 6/21 Mon 05:44 AM 2.49H 11:47 AM -0.62L 6:38 PM 2.77H 6/22 Tue 12:21 AM 0.06L 06:43 AM 2.59H 12:42 PM -0.81L 7:36 PM 2.90H beer chartreuse paddle tail, 6/23 Wed 01:16 AM -0.04L 07:41 AM 2.69H 1:37 PM -0.94L 8:31 PM 3.00H spinner baits, and spoons. To 6/24 Thu 02:10 AM -0.13L 08:36 AM 2.76H 2:31 PM -0.98L 9:23 PM 3.04 H be continued, hopefully with 6/25 Fri 03:03 AM -0.17L 09:31 AM 2.80H 3:24 PM -0.93L 10:15 PM 3.02H redfish stories! 6/26 Sat 03:56 AM -0.17L 10:24 AM 2.78H 4:17 PM -0.79L 11:05 PM 2.96H

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Team CSA member Erin Holder with her catch – MC Lionfish Round Up 2019.

10th Annual Martin County Lionﬁsh Round-Up is Back! With years of lionfish removal and education under its belt and many adjustments due to Covid-19, the 10th Annual Lionfish Round-Up in Martin County is back on track for its lionfish education and removal mission. The live event will take place on Saturday, June 19th, at the Blue Pointe Bar & Grill located at Jupiter Pointe Marina. “There have been several changes to this year’s event,” says April Price, the event’s coordinator. “We are pleased to announce that our 2021 event will benefit Friends of Our Florida Reefs (FOFR), a nonprofit citizen support organization for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Coral Reef Conversation Program. FOFR is dedicated to conserving and protecting over 100 miles of vital coral reefs in Southeast Florida between Miami-Dade and Martin Counties. Also, new this year we will conduct a weeklong roundup with an online reporting system as well as a live event on June 19th at the beautiful Blue Pointe Bar & Grill. There we will have our traditional fish tally, music, raffles, auction, food, libations, and fun.” “Friends of Our Florida Reefs is excited to be hosting and benefiting from the Round-Up this year,” says Melissa Sathe, President of the organization. “This Lionfish effort not only fits our mission of protecting Florida’s Coral Reef, but it also covers the northernmost area. FOFR has been interested in becoming more involved on the northern end of Florida’s Coral Reef. When the opportunity to benefit from the Lionfish Round-Up was presented to us we were thrilled to be able to contribute to outreach and education in Martin and Palm Beach Counties. We hope by adding weeklong diving opportunities and remote check-in, that we will attract divers from the entire region and strengthen our base in Martin and Palm Beach counties.” In the first 9 years, this event is credited with removing nearly 3,400 lionfish from our coastal waters. Divers will be eligible for thousands of dollars in cash prizes and best of all the reward of knowing that they are contributing to the health of our reef systems. Participants will be required to attend one of our “Diver Briefing” meetings via Zoom. Diver registration will remain open until the final Zoom meeting. Not a diver? You can assist by becoming a sponsor or just come out and enjoy the party on June 19th. Folks can see the fish that the divers bring, have some tasty samples, visit with our vendors, enjoy music and libations poolside and if you are feeling lucky, participate in our raffle and silent auction. Volunteer Kathy Fitzpatrick, For more information, contact April Martin County Coastal Price, (772) 285-1646, or visit; www. Engineer tallies up the catch – McLionfish.com MC Lionfish Round Up 2019.

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By Capt. Nate Shellen Contributing Writer If you are a panfish angler that likes to catch bluegill or shellcracker, then spring and summer are your prime times for catching. Panfish can be caught most days, but the full moon periods are when they can be found in large schools near their spawning areas. The fact that they are gathered together in large numbers in a specific area makes catching them easier. Panfishing is great for beginning anglers that may want to learn some angling basics and enjoy some fast action. As table fare, bluegill, or shellcracker freshly filleted and fried are delicious. The water temperature in the lake is near 90 degrees, which means that the bass are feeding daily. The north end of the lake has many different areas that are holding large schools of fish. The outside vegetation lines around Buckhead Ridge and Grassy Island are holding large numbers of fish. If you can find a mixture of native vegetation, odds are it will be holding bass. Topwater baits, flukes, lipless crank-baits, swimbaits, and flipping or pitching type plastics are all drawing strikes. While many anglers are fishing the outside edges of the lake, others are delving behind the first line of grass and finding openings in the grass where fish are holding, too. Many times, we have found a mother lode of panfish while we were bass fishing in these extreme skinny water areas. We simply mark the spot on our GPS and return later to harvest the fish or share the info with others so that they may go in and catch them. The fishing is still HOT on the Big O with some days producing numbers into the 20’s. Big bass are still in the mix, normal size bass may bite where you are fishing every day for a week, and then the next time the spot is visited big bass seem to have taken over, only to revert to average fish again the next day. Go figure! Capt. Nate Shellen Shellen Guide Service • Okeechobee Bass Fishing Guides/Charters (863) 357-0892 • sjmike7@aol.com• OkeechobeeBassFishing.com Robbie Marx and his family enjoy some fun, sun, and fish. Catching these beauties at Headwaters Lake in Fellsmere.

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he new Hydrastepp 18’ is a high-performance flats boat resulting from years of trial and improvement by renowned racing boat designer/ builder Steve Stepp. With 35 years in the industry, Stepp racked up 14 world records with his company, Velocity Powerboats, of Sanford, Fla. His advanced designs achieve performance and efficiency most manufacturers are unable to match. His latest venture, Hydrastepp Boats, manufactures this new vessel in Lake Mary, Fla. As owner and co-publisher of the Orlando edition of Coastal Angler Magazine, I wanted to see if Stepp’s newest production vessel could measure up to claims made in their advertisement with us. Eager to climb aboard, I met Stepp at Lake Monroe and the I-4 Bridge on the St. Johns River. The boat was equipped with a 140 hp Suzuki 4-stroke with half tank of gas,

Coast Guard-required equipment and a modest amount of gear. Stepp said it would get on plane in less than three seconds with both of us in it. Each of us weighs more than 200 pounds, and it did just that… effortlessly. Heading into a moderate quartered-sea chop at about 32 to 34 mph, the ride was extremely smooth and incredibly dry. With those boxes checked, we returned to calm water in the river. This boat has a large gunnel and a 94” beam, extremely wide for an 18’ boat. It was very stable when I walked around on the gunnel. It has a huge storage compartment up front, with a removable tackle-storage system, and two large storage compartments in the rear. There are front and rear livewells. The custom, divided sport seat with a removable backrest is like those on offshore racing boats. The console is sleek and sports a 9” monitor screen/fish-finder/ GPS and all the normal gauges: tachometer, water pressure, temperature, gas, speed by GPS, all linked to the motor and fuel system. Very cool! This boat gets up to 10 mpg while cruising between 30 and 32 mph at 3,400 to 3,600 rpms. Back in the river, we cruised at about 32 mph and the monitor read 3,400 rpms. Then Stepp hammered the throttle, and the boat quickly achieved over 65 mph at 6,200 rpms with a little throttle left. It was very impressive for a stock 140 hp engine with a rear poling platform creating drag. I jumped at the chance to drive back to the ramp. Once acquainted with the throttle and trim, I drove with confidence. Cruising over 55 mph, we only burned about 6 gallons per hour on the gauge. This boat also floats in 10” or less and has room for four anglers with a huge front deck. If you’re in the market for a flats boat, the new Hydrastepp is worth a test ride. Hydrastepp is taking production orders, so get in line! This vessel is nicely equipped at around $60,000 for boat, 115 hp motor and custom trailer by Ameratrail. Or, you can upgrade to the fully loaded version with a 140 hp for $75,000. See this boat online at www.HYDRASTEPP.com.

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hen sunfish get this big, are they still considered panfish? On Tuesday, May 4, Thomas Farchione, of Wisconsin, caught this 6.3-pound redear sunfish at Lake Havasu on the Arizona/ California border. The fish, which measured 17 inches in length, with a 20inch girth, is a potential world record if accepted by the International Game Fish Association. The existing IGFA All-Tackle World Record was caught in Feb. 2014 by Hector Brito. It weighed 5-pounds, 12.8 ounces (5.8 pounds). Brito’s fish was also caught from Lake Havasu. Wait… it gets better. Before Brito caught his fish, the world record for redear was 5 pounds, 8 ounces. Can you guess where it was caught? You got it. In May of 2011 Robert Lawler landed a 5-pound, 8-ounce record redear at Lake Havasu to set the mark at the time. Obviously, this 19,300-acre impoundment of the Colorado River has earned its reputation as the best place in the world to catch enormous redear sunfish, which are also known as shellcrackers because they feed on snails, mussels and other mollusks using teeth in their throat to crush the shells. According to USA Today, invasive quagga mussels were discovered in Havasu in 2007. The fast-spreading mussels have provided an abundant food source to grow the largest shellcrackers in the world. Farchione caught his monster redear drop-shotting a nightcrawler in 25 feet of water. For more information, see www.azgfd.com.

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A fry guarder is a bass guarding a big ball of tiny bass hatchlings. These bass are extremely aggressive and territorial and will chase and eat pretty much any fish that gets near the babies. In this scenario, I go down banks through areas where bass have recently spawned. I stay off the cover and cast a frog through it. I like a bluegill-colored walking frog in this scenario, which means the lure will have a yellow or orange belly. Bluegill are a common nemesis to the bass and their fry. This color pattern drives bass crazy when they spot it near their babies. Often, you can find a shad spawn in the low light of early mornings and evenings. Look for birds lined up along the banks to find spawning shad. The shad often relate to hard cover (rocks and wood), grass lines and slow tapering points. A shad-colored popping frog in a white or silver color is an awesome lure to pick up bass feeding on shad. With the hollow-body frog being so weedless, it can be thrown where many other baits would get hung up. These are the places where shad spawns occur. A hollow-body frog is an awesome way to cover a lot of water, and it can produce some extremely fun topwater strikes. Whether you’re targeting late spawners, fry guarders or fish that are on the feed, a frog puts fish in the boat this time of year. Frog Fishing Gear: Typically, you will be fishing a frog around some type of heavy cover, which calls for some heavy gear. I like to throw a 13 Fishing 7’4H Omen Black rod paired with a Concept A 8.3 reel spooled with Seaguar 50-pound Smackdown braid. This setup allows you to haul fish out of heavy cover and into the boat! Tyler Woolcott is a professional tournament angler and guide. Check out his website at www.tylerwoolcottfishing.com. COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM

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G o to An ch or Pu lle ri st he W ay or Be lo w ,E -Z D ec k Ab ov e Above-deck on the 3025 GFX or below-deck inside the rope locker of the 35’ Sea Chaser HFC, the Rebel drum anchor winch is included as the standard or optional upgrade feature on these and other 2021 models. The compact design and 316 stainless steel components ensure E-Z Anchor Puller drum anchor winches can be retrofitted into tight spaces and perform in harsh, saltwater environments.

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