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ed snapper should be the official fish of summer vacation. These hard-fighting and delicious reef fish are the traditional driving force behind the Gulf of Mexico charter fishing industry. The season dates are set to align with the arrival of tourists seeking fun in the sun, and whether you’re pulling your own boat to the Gulf for a week-long fishing expedition or you plan to hire a captain for a day on the water with the kids, here’s a state-by-state look at what you need to know to get in on the action.
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marlin optional entry categories. The total prize purse this year’s event was $1.36 million. Quantified, a 64 Spencer with Capt. Justin Drummond at the helm, had an impressive showing, too. Angler Cyler Pape wound in the top dolphin at 37 pounds and the team released three sailfish and three white marlin to score 1,500 points in the release division. With tournament and optional entries, the team earned a payout of $140,060. The top release boat with four blue marlin on its ledger (2,400 points) was Ramble On, a 67 Billy Horton run by Capt. Shannon Allman. With an optional dolphin entry (25.9 pounds), the team won $120,170 for the tournament. Shock Wave, a 69 Spencer with Capt. Shelby Johnson on the throttles, scored three blue marlin in the release division, good for a check totaling $47,025 in optional entries. Sunrise, a 53 Guthrie (Capt. Billy Blount) also had three blue marlin releases, along with the third-place dolphin (Chris King/32.8 pounds), a 102.4-pound tuna and a wahoo optional, good for a $42,065 payout. Angler Drew Phillips outlasted a yellowfin tuna weighing 206.9 pounds after a 45-minute fight. Phillips was fishing aboard Second Wind, a 72 F&S run by Capt. Marlin Brown. The team earned $36,695 for that record catch. Rising Sons’ two optional entry tuna (52.1 and 50.9 pounds) paid out $34,650 for angler Evan Crochet and Capt. Toby Berthelot and the team. Rising Sons is a 58 Viking based in Orange Beach. Capt. Dennis Bennett and the Destin team aboard Salt Shaker (58 Viking) capitalized on two blues and a white marlin release in the Catch and Release Division. That score earned the team $32,760. Owner/angler Timothy O’Brien on Panhandler scored the second-place dolphin at 36.1 pounds. Capt. Nick Millsap was at the helm of the 63 Hatteras. With the tournament award and optional entries, that fish was worth $22,864. Iona Louise was the first boat to weigh on Saturday and the 52.5-pound wahoo they hoisted aloft held on to take first place in the division. Capt. Clip Hopkins runs the 58 Hatteras and Christopher Nolan for the angler. A total of 73 boats and 360 anglers competed in the 2022 MGCBC. The fleet caught 56 blue marlin, eight white marlin and three sailfish. In the game fish categories, 29 yellowfin tuna were weighed, along with eight dolphin and five wahoo. For complete results, see mgcbc.com.
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elcome to the July inshore and freshwater forecast. The only thing hotter than the temperature this month is usually the fishing. Nearshore, look for kingfish, bonitos, big amberjacks, and plenty of snappers. On the beach you should find tarpon, big barracuda, and giant snook cruising the trough and first sandbar. The easiest way to go about catching any of these Jeffrey Walker with species is to first load the live his first permit. well with pilchards or threadfins, some patience and a good cast net throw will usually get it done pretty easily. If the cast net is not your thing, try a sabiki around the piers and jetties early in the morning. Early mornings and late afternoons are going to be the ticket to fish, during the middle of the day it is just too hot. In my opinion the same goes for freshwater; first thing in the morning and then a couple hours before dark, once water temps start getting into the high 90s the fish just seem to shut down. If you get there for the breakfast rush, you can expect a solid bite of peacocks with some largemouth mixed
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in. The sunshine bass will start to taper off as the water gets hot as they seem to be more of a cooler month species, but a few big ones have been known to pop up in the summer especially around bridges. The clown knife bite will be really good, and I would suggest targeting them in the dark. It cuts out most of the other species that you would normally catch but drifting a live shad around the bridges after the sun goes down will most likely get you connected. Remember, with all species that you plan to release and with water temperatures being as high as they are, try to reduce handling time as much as possible to ensure the fishes chance of survival.
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ello anglers! Recently our team fished the Angler Armory Kingfish World Championship. This was a 2- day tournament out of Ft. Pierce. I was unable to go on the first day due to school, but our team caught a lot of kingfish (nothing big) and one small dolphin- the dolphin ended up winning 1st Place! The second day, however, was a vastly different story. It was rough and sloppy; the waves were about 4- 6’, and we had a 46-mile run to our spot in Jupiter. We wanted to keep our baits alive, so we had to run in the ocean, and it was a LONG ride. Luckily, we were in our Nor-Tech 392, so we were able to cruise at a good speed and get there quickly. Right as we got to our spot, we had good action with a lot of 20’s. We thought we were going to have an amazing day and get some big ones. After a while, the bite died off. We kept working the ledge but had no luck. We decided to make a risky move and go to a spot we had never been to. We went from 120 feet of water to 65 feet and a 3 degrees water temperature difference. We put a big runner out along with our normal spread and right as we put everything out, we got smoked on the runner. We knew it was a good fish by the way it ran and immediately turned on it and started reeling it in. As we were looking into the water, we could see a huge silver color coming up from the depths. Billy took out the gaff and pulled it over. We were so happy to see this fish come in the boat because we knew it was a respectable one. We immediately ran to the weigh-in, and it weighed 42.8 pounds. We ended up getting 6th place in kingfish and although it was not the best, it was closer to the top of the leader board than the bottom. Fishing alongside some of the best kingfish anglers in the league, we were very happy.
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Wed
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Fri
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Fri
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Palm Beach In & Offshore Fishing Forecast with Capt. Weston Russell
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elcome to the Coastal Angler’s July fishing forecast for Juno Beach, Singer Island, and Palm Beach. Summer is here and its hot! Most anglers wake up super early and hit the water at the crack of dawn. However, there is another time of the day that’s just as productive...the late afternoon. Yes, there could be rain showers, but most of the time they don’t last long. This is a time when there is less boat noise, and the fish start to let their guard down. July is a great month for blackfin, kingfish, and wahoo. These fish hunt at low light conditions, so expect them to be biting in the late afternoon. The waters off The Breakers Hotel in 180 feet will be your best bet. Live bait or a trolled Bionic Rigged Mullet will crush these guys. Don’t forget, light leader for the tuna and wire for the wahoos. Also, this month the bottom fishing to the north of the condos on Singer Island will be on fire. The reef there is teaming with life and is in good health. Yellowtails, mutton, mangroves, and let’s not forget, vermilion snappers will be feeding on the scraps from the surface dwellers like bonito and kingfish. Big snappers have great eyesight, so scale down the tackle. When I’m bottom fishing, I always have a flat line out for that 50lb king that will be lurking around. For the nearshore anglers, the beach will be the place to look. Snook and tarpon will be making their way up the beach hunting for their next meal. These hard fighting fish eat live bait, but sometimes will take artificial. Present it well enough and they will bite. That’s all for this month. Good luck and tight lines!
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appy July 4th! The Palm Beaches offer nonstop action and explosive strikes for anglers looking to target snook, tarpon, jacks, sharks, and many other species. Anglers looking to target snook; the beaches, inlets, and inside the ICW will get you hooked up. The snook school up in local inlets, along deep channels and on beach fronts. Live bait schools are prevalent just about everywhere you look. Greenies are the bait of choice for snook, but pinfish and mullet will get the bite as well. D.O.A. lures work great for snook along the beaches; nothing beats a D.O.A. C.A.L. 3” Shad Tail in bayou tiger or pearl color. Rapala Twitchin’ Mullet baits are also a great choice while fishing the beaches or drop offs where snook are lurking. The average size of the snook ranges from 5 to 30 pounds. Tarpon aka “silver king” action will be explosive. The tarpon can be found lurking along the beaches and near deep channels. Tarpon july 2022
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school up and early morning risers will get the best shots at bigger fish, as they are less spooky. The fish on the beach range from 50 to 130 pounds. The tarpon found in the inlet and ICW are willing to devour any greenie in their path, but don’t shy away from artificial baits. The D.O.A. Bait Busters and D.O.A. TerrorEyz in root beer or pearl provoke drag screaming action. The ICW offers a plethora of species for anglers to target; jacks, sharks, snook, snapper, and even some big triple tail. Docks, seawalls, and mangrove shorelines are great areas to locate fish. Look for bait fish in the area as a tell-tale sign that predator fish are nearby. Live baits, Rapala Skitter Walks or D.O.A. TerrorEyz will get your drag screaming. Well, that is the fishing report - hope you all enjoyed. Get out there and get your drag screaming. Tight Lines!
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Snook are still our main targets this month. Fishing dock lights and bridge shadow lines at night is a great way to catch a linesider. When the sun Kyle with a nice clown knifefish. comes up, switch to fishing seawalls and docks with good current. Topwater plugs like Super Spooks are a great alternative if you can’t find any live bait. Chasing snook and tarpon along the beach is also great during this month. Get out early and launch at places like the south side of Jupiter Inlet. Run the beach south looking for rolling fish and snook in the surf line.
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Peacock bass and clown knifefish have been steady. Look to fish shallow around docks and deeper holes with shiners or shad. Check us out Pushin’ Water Kayak Charters on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for all the latest adventures my clients and I get into. See you on the water!
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Fishing off Palm Beach will produce the larger kings this month. Using goggle eyes and blue runners will be top choices. Sailfish will of course still be in the mix. For mahi look to run out 4-8 miles to search for some weed mats and lines. Trolling a daisy chain
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oes Congress really have what it takes to put a ban of any sorts on the AR-15 rifles or similar types? Do they have the same pull to ban high-capacity magazines? Probably not. Some wish they would, but realistically they probably will not. To say we have been down this road before would be an understatement. One of the major factors to look at is that there was an “assault rifle and high-capacity ban” instated back in 1994 from the Clinton administration. That ban ended in 2004 when George Bush did not reinstate it. Despite what the media would like you to believe, the FBI said that the 1994 ban did not prevent crimes committed with those types of firearms. How could that be? Simple, most crimes are not committed with those types of firearms. Unfortunately, they are the preferred firearm when it comes to someone wanting to show their cowardness, and total lack of humanity when committing a mass shooting. Is the tool really to blame? Some say yes and some say no. Another major issue in any type of legislation is the fact that many states, including Florida, have the ability to purchase firearms privately through a person-to-person transaction. So, if someone can’t pass a background check then they can just obtain what they want through the private market. As a dealer, I believe this is the major problem. It gives someone with a criminal past the ability to purchase
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a firearm at any time. If someone wanted to sell their firearm, they should at least have to bring it in with the buyer to facilitate a transfer through a FFL. Another major issue is the volume of rifles and high-capacity magazines already out there. Sure, ban them tomorrow, effective immediately, but there is more than enough to go around already. The only thing which will happen is it will drive the price up causing more people to buy them, then they will just try and resell them to make a profit down the road. We have seen this before. It will take a $1,200 rifle up to $3,000 or higher, and people will buy. Is there a solution to stop mass shootings, no. Will banning certain types of firearms and ammunition feeding devices solve the problem, no. Would Americans do what people in Australia and New Zealand have done, and just turn in their firearms no matter what they are, definitely NOT! Is there a clear-cut answer, no. There is a whole lot more to it than just what can be done with the item used in these horrific acts; but don’t look to Congress for the answer because they can’t agree on anything these days. It’s going to have to be a humanity answer and I’m not sure that is attainable anymore either. july 2022
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ring your sunglasses and your rain gear because, with summer fishing, you never know what to expect! Everglades fishing will slow down this time of year with the water rising, but it makes a great opportunity to go out and fish the flats. When fishing the flats, always keep at least two rods rigged and ready with search baits. A search bait should make a fair amount of noise and be able to cast a country mile, so to speak. A search bait is any lure you can use at a fast clip to help you cover water quickly. Some of my favorite search bait type lures are spinnerbaits, buzz baits, crankbaits, jerk baits, and walking topwater plugs such as a Zara Spook. Peacock bass will be cruising the banks and staying deep in the structure, while largemouth will roll out in the open and hang under the lily pads. My Everglades setup is a Daiwa Zillion spooled with a 15lb J-Braid tied to a 20lb fluorocarbon leader and a medium-heavy rod. City fishing, such as the Lake Ida chain, will depend mainly on the rain conditions. If we get a lot of rain, the following day will probably be more challenging than the day prior to the rain. If you find yourself fishing in the rain and the shallow canals are muddy, fish the main lake where the deeper water is to find those fish. Clown knifefish love the rain, and you can catch a few of them quickly while fishing during a rainstorm. While fishing the Lake Ida chain, I mainly stick to live bait during this time of the year, and when using live bait, I’ll keep it simple with a medium-light spinning setup: 10lb braid with a #2 octopus hook. Keep the kids entertained with the small stuff, especially on those really hot days - extra light rods fishing for cichlids and panfish. Whether you have a boat or are fishing from land, you can always rack up some bites with live red wiggler worms on a small gold hook. Most bridges and culvert pipes are plenty of structure to get on a great bite. Last but certainly not least, with all the rain, the snakehead fishing has been on fire. If you can find an area with a high water level that’s the key to finding them stacked up right along the bank. Run a topwater frog, lizard, or swim bait along the bank and wait for the boom. It’s important to wait for the snakeheads to entirely eat your frog before setting the hook. Snakeheads are strong fighting fish, so for them, I usually use straight 50lb braid on a Daiwa Tatula on a heavy rod. Hope this encourages you to get out there and fish. Tight lines! 12 Palm Beach & Fort Lauderdale Areas
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lot of fish are swimming off the coast of Fort Lauderdale this month. July is a month of great fishing action and variety. Trolling the reef will not only yield great action but tire out the angler’s arms too. Bonitos are all over the reef and eating everything you put past them. Every so often you may also catch a tuna or a wahoo trolling, so be ready. I personally like to do a lot of offshore fishing this time of year. There is not nearly as much action as there is on the reefs, but July is a great month to go offshore looking for mahi-mahi schools. Mahi-mahi eggs just hatched a few months ago and these schoolie size mahi-mahi (3-5 pounds) are making their way around the Gulfstream, trying to stay alive long enough to get big. When they are this size, they congregate in large schools... there is safety in numbers. You can troll a lot of miles offshore without a single bite, but if you are lucky enough to find a school of these, you can load up your whole fish box. Schoolie dolphin stick together so the trick is to leave one in the water. You will see the others in the water stay close and swim right with him. Start casting out pitch baits on light tackle spinning rods and have a ball catching mahimahi for a while. I also particularly like wreck fishing this time of year. It’s good to mix it up on a fishing trip rather than go trolling the entire time. Deep dropping around the wrecks can be lucrative for some big game fish if you’re lucky. Groupers are biting better and better the past few years, and the wrecks are where the groupers live. Dropping live baits or a chain of squid baits are both solid methods to catching grouper around the wrecks. Drop down smaller cut pieces of squid and the vermillion snappers should give you some good action. Jacks, barracuda, and cobia are all nice size gamefish that patrol the 200-300ft shipwrecks. These all can be caught on live baits and will give you a great fight. I recommend using heavier tackle around the wrecks so you can get the fish out of the structure before they can wrap you up. These fish are trained professionals. Good luck to everyone fishing this month. Tight Lines!
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CONTinued from Shaking the tree >> This trip yielded many new friendships and experiences we will never forget.
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could be seen everywhere. This majestic property would be our home for three days of unparalleled adventure!
Day one — UTV excursion to the canyons!
Our first morning in Utah was breathtaking and a truly humbling experience. Majestic views were everywhere. It set the tone for an exciting day exploring the interior mountain ranges and valleys that define this beautiful area. It turned out to be one of the most incredibly fun days ever. We took a wild UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) ride thru Onion Creek near Arches National Park and at extreme speed. What a rush! Our guide for the day was Emanuel and he was an expert at pushing the fun meter to the max without risk of bodily injury. Utah is absolutely gorgeous and definitely God’s handiwork and this was the ultimate way to experience it all.
Day two — river rafting the Colorado
The morning started off with a pleasant surprise. Sometimes it’s the simplest things that bring a smile. A visit by the Sorrel Farm Mascot. This egg laying chicken thinks she’s a dog and loves to ride around the farm with the ranch cowboys! She was super friendly and left me something special. My best morning surprise ever — farm fresh eggs! We then proceeded to take a leisurely rafting trip on the Colorado. Our guide was knowledgeable in all the geological formations and made our trip both fun and educational. Soaring eagles were our constant companions. Although there are plenty of warm water species in this river system, we chose not to fish this trip. The surrounding area also sports a fabulous coldwater fishery. Trout fishing including native brown, brook, rainbow, and cutthroat can be found in the beautiful lakes and streams in the nearby La Sal Mountains. The local fishery is definitely worth targeting!
appreciation for all things big and small. It spoke to the heart of what made this ranch such a wonderful experience. To a person — these folks had a passion for the land and everything living on it. It was heartwarming to hear their real-life stories. We made many new friends, and some were the animals! We have a standing invitation to come back and spend the day on a special trail ride with the lead ranch hand Curtis. We will definitely take him up on his gracious invitation. The final evening, we had our last amazing dinner consisting of wild game meats and farm fresh veggies; then sat outside and gazed at the night sky. Completely unencumbered by other light sources it was magnificent to behold. It’s been a long time since I’ve truly seen a night sky this way. It made me fully realize and appreciate what Van Gogh had meant and I began to dream big! What an amazing way to end this leg of our trip. Everything about this place was authentic. I will surely be back to this magical location and hope to see my new friends soon. A destination to rival home. Mark Ambert, marksgonefishing™ Author – Avid outdoorsman, sports writer, and photographer. Follow me at www.marksgonefishing.com or contact me at marksgonefishing25@gmail.com
Day three — morning with the ranch hands
We saved the best for last on our final day at the Sorrel Ranch. We spent the morning feeding the farm animals! The cowboys here have a strong connection to the ranch animals and were so nice and accommodating. They really got a kick out of our love and
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ew anglers tackled offshore fishing skills at the South Florida “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” University, with learning and an offshore fishing experience. Hosted by the nonprofit organization, the “No Yelling School of Fishing” offered classroom presentations, Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Class of 2022 networking, skill practice and an on the LLGF official optional charter fishing trip at the ShearWater boat. VFW, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Some mothers brought their daughters or sons to learn and experience fishing as a family. Activities launched Friday evening with a meet-and-greet. On Saturday, Captains Jeanne Towne and Lee Lavery presented Fishing Basics and Offshore Fishing Techniques. Betty Bauman presented information on conservation and fish release. Skill practice included knots, spooling reels, spin and net casting. On Sunday was an optional offshore charter fishing trip, followed by a filet demonstration. Anglers released sailfish, caught a 40 lb. amberjack and small bottom fish, a good result considering the west winds. Featured on national network television and more, the series is supported by major partners including Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation, Take Me Fishing, Vamos a Pescar, Mercury, Magic Tilt trailers, ShearWater Boats, Power-Pole, Penn, TACO Metals, Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida and Fish Florida. Largest Annual Sponsors are Freedom Boat Club, Lowrance, ICOM, CCA Florida STAR, Bob’s Machine Shop, AFTCO, Costa, Smith Optics, Frogg Toggs, Hubbards Marina, Star Brite and Future Angler Foundation. Largest donors and class-specific contributors are listed on the website.
Onboard Big Game from Fishing Headquarters, Estelle Wolfman (Tampa), caught a 40 lb. amberjack. L. to R. is Estelle Wolfman (Tampa), Diane McGuerty (Fort Myers Beach), Marion Iglecia (Ft. Myers) and Barbara Ryan (Pompano Beach) at the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing South Florida Offshore seminar weekend.
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uring these summer months, the early morning bite can be exceptional. Top water baits fished over the top of the underwater cover and around thick grass lines can draw explosive strikes from bass. A walking style or a popper style bait will draw vicious reaction strikes from even the wariest fish. There are mornings when the fish are really on, and an angler may catch 15 to 25 bass in the first hour of the morning, then there are days the fish may completely ignore your topwater offerings. There are huge schools (pods) of shad that have hatched in the lake that attempt to hide in the Kissimmee grass lines that line the periphery of the lake. During the very early morning, bass can be seen chasing and eating shad, violently crashing the surface. Casting a Double Willow Leaf Spinnerbait deep into the Kissimmee grass and slowly retrieving it can get explosive reaction bites. The variety of spinnerbaits available in both size and color is staggering. A 1/2 to 3/4 ounce bait with silver blades and a white or white/chartreuse skirt is a good place to start. Many times, in the past we have had great success with copper blades or gold blades, there is a time and situation for each blade and skirt color, watercolor and light conditions will dictate what color works best.
Elton Cleveland and his grandson Jack from Iowa caught these beauties on live wild shiners. Jack’s fish weighing in as a Florida Trophy at 8lbs 1oz.
At times, schools of baitfish will get chased out of the grass and the bass will follow. Watching anglers will see the fish schooling well out into the open water. When you see this occurring, a rattling lipless crankbait can produce bites as fast as you can cast, hook, and land a bass, and then quickly cast it back into the schooling chaos. A chrome body (rattle trap) with a black or blue back is our go-to color. Size variations from 1/4 to 1 ounce are available. Normally when the bass get keyed in on one particular size of bait, matching that size as close as possible can be essential to your success. The entire northern sector of the lake is yielding good catches of fish. An angler could start fishing at J&S Fish Camp on the east side and work around the lake counterclockwise and catch fish all the way. Points of interest are Grassy Island, Kings Bar, Second Point, Tin House Cove, Indian Prairie, Horse Island, and the North Shore all the way West to Harney Pond, Fisheating Bay and Point of the Reef.
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Neko rigged with a 1/8-ounce nail weight. His sacks topped 20 pounds each day of the tournament, and the morning bite was key for him. A 6-pound, 13-ounce largemouth caught with a football jig anchored his sack on Day 3, and he entered Championship Sunday with a 3.5-pound lead. On Sunday, he poured on the gas, catching 22 pounds, 14 ounces, which earned him the VMC Monster Bag of the tournament. In the morning, he caught 17 pounds within the first half hour of fishing. He culled a few fish and then shut the door on the competition with 6-pounder caught at about 1 p.m. from a main-river ledge that dropped from 14 to 21 feet. He caught that fish on a Scrounger head with a 5-inch Castaic Jerky J, which is a bait that hadn’t produced all week. “This is unreal,” he said. “That Open win, I was super proud of it. It’s a stacked field in the Opens. But an Elite Series win is next level. I guess it’s between an Opens win and a Classic win. That’s the only thing that can top it. These are the greatest bass fishermen in the world.” The $100,000 first-place prize at Pickwick pushed Lester’s career Bassmaster earnings past $1 million. For more information, visit www.bassmaster.com.
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olumbia recently banned sportfishing. That should serve as an eye opener even for anglers who have never considered travelling to fish. A potential destination fishery, with rivers famous for exotic species like peacock bass and a coastline that boasts excellent fisheries for roosterfish, tuna, marlin, sailfish and cubera snapper, has decided that catch-and-release fishing is cruelty to animals and has deemed the practice unconstitutional. With an 8-1 vote in favor, the ruling came down from the Columbia Congressional
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ebble Mine, a proposed mining development in the headwaters feeding Bristol Bay, Alaska, is in the news again. The latest development in this two-decade struggle is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to veto the project under authority of the Clean Water Act. It is a next step toward establishing lasting protections for the largest remaining salmon fishery in the world. The Pebble deposit is an enormous accumulation of gold, copper and molybdenum in the headwaters of the Kvichak and Nushgak rivers, which feed Bristol Bay and the Bering Sea about 300 miles southwest of Anchorage. In 2001, the first steps toward mining the deposit began, and ever since it has been a source of controversy as mining rights have changed hands through several multi-national corporations and actual development of a massive
open-pit mine has been tied up in red tape. At stake is one of the few remaining truly pristine areas on the planet. Back in 2005, my wife and I spent a glorious week with Alaska Sportman’s Lodge fishing the Kvichak, Nushgak and several other rivers in the Bristol Bay drainage. It was a once-in-a-lifetime type experience in the most beautiful and unspoiled place I’ve ever been. The fishing was phenomenal and featured 40-plus-pound king salmon, a sockeye salmon run so thick you could have walked across their backs, 30-inch rainbow trout in their native waters, as well as grayling and Dolly Varden in places where anglers share water with brown bears, moose and bald eagles. Getting there is difficult and expensive, but the experience is highly recommended for anyone interested in arguably the best fly fishing destination in the world. But there’s more to it than a recreational fishery so good it will spoil you. Bristol Bay is also the most important salmon fishery on earth. It provides half of the world’s wild sockeye salmon. If your local grocery store carries “wildcaught sockeye salmon,” there’s a good chance it was caught by Bristol Bay’s commercial anglers. According to Bristol Bay Defense Fund, the unspoiled natural resources of the region support a $2.2 billion economy that employs tens of thousands of people in commercial fishing, hunting, sportfishing, outdoor recreation and tourism. Earlier this year, Alaska Department of Fish and Game projected 2022 will be the second record-breaking year in a row for Bristol Bay’s sockeye salmon run. The estimate calls for 73.4 million fish to swim up area rivers to spawn. This annual run supports an amazing ecosystem that has for time immemorial thrived on the transfer of nutrients far inland from the ocean. And while proponents of the Pebble Mine likely speak the truth in their assertion that a mine would bring added wealth and jobs to the region, it would come at the potential expense of a natural phenomenon that perpetually and sustainably supports humans as well as the native flora and fauna. EPA’s public comment period on the proposed veto is open until July 5. To get involved, go to www.epa.gov/bristolbay.
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