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1. Keep Them Wet! Regardless of species, once you’ve netted or attached lip-grips to a fish, keep them in the water as much as possible. This is always true if you need to set up a camera, grab pliers or lay out a measuring board, and it’s especially important in summer months, when release mortality increases due to warmer water. I prefer to use lip grips on bigger catches, since it mitigates the need to untangle a large, fired up fish from a net. Storing commonly used tools nearby is also key, particularly in a kayak where space is limited. Once you’re set up, it’s time for a photo or a measurement!
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3. Respect and Revive Properly reviving big catches is important. It ensures continuity of strong genetics, allows a future angler a chance at the same fish, and it simply feels good knowing you’ve encountered an incredible animal and returned it home safely. Face the fish into current, open its mouth, and if possible, pedal or paddle your kayak to get water flowing over their gills. Revival can take anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. A fish is ready to go when it raises its dorsal spines and lightly clamps onto your hand, or straight up kicks off and swims away like a rocket. If you don’t already emphasize this process, I encourage you to not only take revival time, but to enjoy it! Thank the fish, watch them swim off and get casting again! Everyone should have a process for catch-and-release fishing. Above all, if you plan on releasing a fish, show it respect and reverence for the experience it has given you. Matt Stone is a teacher from Chester, Conn. and a pro staffer for Old Town and Daiwa as well as a member of the Black Hall Outfitters Fishing Team. Check him out on Instagram @sunrisekayakfishing.
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t wasn’t that long ago when we all thought the only way to get hogfish was to take a plunge with a spear gun. Now-a-days, it’s considered one of the most action-packed trips you can take, albeit a lot of the action is weeding through the plethora of other fish that come to the party.
Despite decades of thinking hook-and-line hogfishing was impossible, they are actually easy to catch. Tackle requirements are very modest; medium spinning tackle is plenty stout. Rigging is simple, too, a knocker rig with a 2-ounce egg sinker and a #4 circle hook is all you need. No swivel is needed to separate the sinker and hook, as you want your bait right on the bottom. Let the sinker slide all the way to the hook. Hog Balls can be deadly as well, but remember when using natural bait a circle hook is a must (it’s the law). Other than that, you’ll need plenty of shrimp, 4 to 5 dozen per person. Hogfish tend to hang out in areas with plenty of grunts, triggerfish and small grouper, which all seem to be much quicker to eat than hogfish. You’ll need to weed through their friends to get to your hogfish dinner. The good news is, all the other fish lead to an action-packed adventure perfect for kids and impatient anglers, alike. Many people use whole shrimp, but I’ve found half shrimp are equally effective and help the bait go further. Finding hogfish is not that difficult either. They like good hard bottom, especially areas with sea fans and nice ledges. You’ll need to start in at least 35 feet, and I’ve had great trips all the way out to 100 feet and deeper. If you don’t already have a few spots in your arsenal, mapping software like Garmin’s Navionics Vision+ can help you find good places to start. You can even use it on a tablet to scout spots from your couch before you go. Once you are there, if the action isn’t almost immediate, move to the next spot. These fish tend to hang out around hungry schools of buddies. The fun really starts once hogfish join the party. They are hard fighters and unlike the others that tend to just pull straight down, hogs will run side to side and are a blast on light tackle. Best of all, hogfish make great table fare and taste similar to snapper, which they are often misclassified as. They are actually a species of wrasse. It is important to be careful handling undersized fish. Hogfish are hermaphrodites. All of them are females until they reach a certain size and maturity when some become males. Since smaller fish are crucial to reproduction, they should be handled gingerly to give them the best chance at survival. Will Schmidt is a seasoned tournament angler who has been writing about fishing from more than two decades. For a great hogfish trip, contact Capt. Troy Leaf at Sureelfishing.com.
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pril is windy and will be the last good month of fishing for many of the winter fish like pompano, mackerel and bluefish, before they move north. Some of these fish, especially bluefish, will remain but in relatively small numbers. Pompano can be caught all month on the beach with orange fish bites and sand fleas. In the Indian River Lagoon, try jigging from the bridges with pompano jigs (chartreuse or hot pink) on moving tides. I’ve also caught random pompano in the lagoon on ¼-ounce jigs with a 4-inch tail (white). Permit have also been caught on the beach on small crabs, fish bites or large sand fleas. Both permit and pompano are usually 50 to 70 yards offshore. The mackerel bite is still good on the beach early in the morning and when bait is present. The early morning bite is in the trough around the close breakers. Small spoons (1-ounce silver crocodile or gold Johnson spoons) with treble hooks seem to work best, but the fish will hit any lure retrieved quickly near the surface. The mackerel are still in the Peck’s Lake area, where you need to fish from a boat. The bluefish bite has been sporadic with fish chasing bait. The bluefish bite has been best in early morning or when bait is present. Some large snook are being caught in deeper water of the St. Lucie River both North and South forks, at the Crossroads and around deep piers and bridges. Large Tomahawk jigs and live or cut bait fished early in the morning, at dusk or at night work the best. There are still some snook on the beach, but rarely. April is a month you can harvest one snook between the 28”- 32” slot. Trout are scattered in the lagoon and can be caught on jigs and topwater lures like a Skitterwalk or Zara Spook on warm afternoons. The best trout areas are north from the power plant to the Vero Beach flats. The flounder bite is still good on small jigs and live bait on the flats and around the bridges. Some redfish have been caught on jigs tipped with live shrimp from the power plant north. It’s best to target mangroves on high tide in the afternoon. As usual, there are scattered schools of ladyfish and jacks cruising the beaches. Some nice jacks in the 5- to10-pound range have been taken on jigs and shallow-running crankbaits. The ladyfish and jack bite has been good when bait is present. Remember, see the birds, find the bait, catch the fish! Richard Matteson is a long-time contributor to Coastal Angler Magazine who is dedicated to Stuart Rod and Reel Club. Contact him at (336) 414-3440.
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s the water temperatures begin to stabilize, the fish get comfortable; the outlook for April is great. We’ve steadily been catching fish using greenbacks, shrimp and artificial lures. Usually, I get to put the net away and it’s nice not having to throw it but, this year, we’re still throwing the darn thing, because the baits are still hanging around. We had some snook, trout and smaller redfish days. Once in a while, we’ll get a sheepshead, snapper, grunt or pompano off of a rock pile using shrimp. In April, be sure to check out docks, bridges, mangrove islands, oyster bars or any other ambush spot for snook and reds. You often hear me talk about topwater action; this is a great month to get to experience it firsthand. It’s also a great time to fish docks and bridge fenders at night. Lipped lures tossed at or around lighted structure, then ripped through the light line usually produces everything from snook, redfish and trout to the occasional grouper.
On any decent grass flat through the rest of the summer, you can expect the trout fishing to be strong. Jigs with plastic tails or greenbacks and shrimp free-lined or under a popping cork will do the trick. Don’t be surprised if you get a pompano off of some sandy edges of the grass flats as well. Redfish are a staple of the area and you can expect to catch plenty from now through the Summer. Targeting areas along the flats, edges of breaks and oyster bars should produce some nice fish. Aside from artificials and live baits, reds also like cut baits. Cut a pinfish in half, toss it out, put the rod in the rod holder and let it sit on the bottom. Of course, there’s always a chance of a stingray, but many times it’s a fighting redfish. Snapper, sharks, mackerel and bluefish should also begin showing during the month, especially when the large schools of threadfins appear.
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pril is a great month to go after the Mangrove snapper in Tampa Bay. It’s time to pull out the 3/4-ounce Mission fishing jig heads and some 20-pound fluorocarbon leader. Grab about 10 dozen shrimp from Mitch’s Bait and Tackle. Next, try to find a nice rock pile, or fish around the Skyway Bridge. There are a lot of places around the Skyway Bridge to fish. Hooking the shrimp in the head seems to attract the snapper the most. I like a nice flowing current when fishing for these guys. If you really want to get them going, buy a chum block and cage and drop it down to about 10 feet off the bottom. That will fire up the snapper and increase the bite. I like to fish with a 3500-size reel and a lighter rod. Free-line one of the shrimp with a heavier leader and a 3/0 hook and you may hook a Spanish mackerel. They taste so good right off the smoker. I’m also pretty sure that you will catch other fish like sheepshead and grunt. The redfish bite is hot right now. We are using cut bait for the reds at Weedon Island. Just look for the crowd of boats--lol. Now it’s time to take these tips and get out there and fish! What makes our charter service unique is that we cater to disabled veterans and wheel chair bound clients! Our boat is able to accommodate wheelchairs and is ADA compliant. IF YOU’RE A DISABLED VETERAN, YOUR TRIP IS FREE! This is our way of giving back to our veterans. Capt. Anthony Corcella, Pocket Change Inshore Fishing Charter - 727-432-6446 www.pocketchangefishingcharters.com | Check us out on Facebook
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t does not matter how big a boat you have, dive trips always turn it into a mess of gear all over the deck. There is no way around it, it’s just a reality of diving. The best thing to do is to have a plan and try to keep everyone organized as best you can. Here are some ideas on keeping the boat organized and safe on dive trips. Gear bags are one of the most underrated components of keeping your equipment organized. Bags can range from a quality fin bag that has some extra storage for other equipment, to a solid duffle bag that can hold all of your gear plus a spare of everything. Finally, there are speargun bags that are designed for travel and to be out on a bouncy panga keeping your equipment protected and organized. All of these bags have their benefits based on the type of diving you are doing. If you are going out on a buddy’s center console where storage is limited, try to keep your gear simple. Bring a bag that breaks down and fits in a small space once you have your gear where you need it. One of the best investments you can add to your own boat is plenty of speargun racks. These tend to be available in two varieties, horizontal
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elcome back Yak fans! This month, a fun trip to Indian Bay. It all started with a phone call. My friend Mark and his wife we’re back in town and wanted to get out on the water. Mark started out as a charter and we ended up as friends. I have been blessed as I have made many friends that way over the years, and that is certainly the cherry on top of guiding. He mentioned that his nephew and daughter were visiting from Oregon and wanted to go out too. I’m thinking, that’s interesting, he’s from New Hampshire, so this will be a bicoastal charter, LOL. A four person Charter is way down on my list of things to do, but I couldn’t refuse. Why don’t I like a group charter? To be honest, I don’t really guide for the money, I do it to try to share what I may have learned over the years with my clients. With four, it spreads you very thin, and don’t get me started about the amount of prep time that goes into it, but the die was cast. Working our way from the road into Indian Bay on a tiny creek, barely wide enough for one kayak, the flotilla hit the water. We worked toward the North end behind Indian key (location hint!) As we set out in search of the usual suspects, the trout seemed most interested in the Gulp shrimp. Chartreuse was the color of the day, but the
surprise came from a lure that Mark had brought. He had told me about catching snook at the back spring on the Chaz--one of them close to 40 inches. Well, I don’t know about you, but if anybody starts talking about getting snook to bite when they’re back and in freshwater has my undivided attention. My experience has been the opposite. Then, on the trip, he picks up two skinny water reds. My curiosity now knows no bounds, “so what is that thing you’re using” I ask? It was a Livingston Lures Stick Master 127 in shad, I believe was the color. It’s an electrified lure that lights up and makes fishy noises. I had always laughed at electrified lures in saltwater, but this one shut me up. It was hit by snook in the back water springs and then the reds hit it too. Needless to say, after I got home, I ordered two. I’ll keep you posted. The next thing was what I’ve been hoping for. We spotted an early cobia in the inner bay area, so my annual cobia hunt is about to begin. I’ve often commented that they make all these new lures to catch fisherman. Well, they finally caught me! The patterns are in transition, so planning your trip around the tides should lead to a successful trip. Tight lines and good fishing. Bruce Indian Bay Outfitters is Hernando County’s premier fishing guide with full and half-day charters available. Kayaks, tackle and gear are provided. Just bring your lucky hat and a good attitude, and be ready to see some pristine shoreline and great fishing. | Bruce Butler “The Stumbling Gypsy” (352) 428-5347 Bruce@IndianBayOutfitters.com Web: www.IndianBayOutfitters.com
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he fish have already started to come out of their back country haunts toward the flats and they are hungry! Expect to see plenty of big redfish and snook prowling the shallow flats chewing on everything in sight. Speckled trout will continue to invade the grass flats and move toward deeper holes and drops as the days become longer. Topwater lures are good choices for targeting skinny water trout during the low tides. On the high tides, switch it to slow-sinking soft plastics. My favorite inshore species, the juvenile tarpon, will also join in on the fun. There’s nothing like witnessing the breach of a 20 to 40-pound tarpon
in three feet of water. One of my favorite techniques is to lightly toss a very small topwater lure, such as the Dawgslider by Unfair Lures, to rolling fish. Work it slowly while twitching softly, and then hang on! If you want to catch more fish, toss a fly at them. The soft presentation will get you more strikes. Another one of my favorites, cobia, will be found trailing behind sting rays, manatees and turtles, feeding on everything they scrape up. This is a perfect opportunity to sight cast to one. Cobia grow very fast, so most of the fish that are caught are very young. Most likely, the lunker you land will be less than three years old! Be on the lookout for black drum as they move up the Bay in huge schools fattening up before spreading out toward the bridges. Outfit yourself accordingly, as these big nasties can be in the 50-pound range. Be very prepared and bring plenty of shrimp. Pompano, sheepshead, snapper and more will also be in full swing. These are all great tasting fish and a lot fun for all ages Set up near bridges with fast-moving water and jig the bottom to fill the cooler! The bite won’t end there. As the temperature begins to climb, more and more fish will become active and pelagics, like kingfish, will be crushing huge schools of bait right off the beaches. So, be prepared, take notes and be safe out there. Remember to practice good etiquette while on the water and stay safe. Tight Lines! purefloridaws@gmail.com purefloridawatersports.com | 813-602-8824
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pring is fast approaching and fishing is starting to stabilize. No more negative tides and, hopefully, no more big cold fronts. Fishing trends should start to become more predictable. Sea trout will be hanging in the grass flats, typically in 3 to 4 feet of water. In our area, you can also find them right on the edge of oyster bars and rocky banks. Trout are a great species to target with artificial baits, since they are not picky eaters. Fishing for trout is a great way to learn how to throw artificial baits or test out new lures. I mostly use the same lures year-round for sea trout; the mirror dean (suspended twitch bait) or soft plastics in shades of white, penny, or black and gold. Use jig heads or weedless hooks with soft plastics, depending on water depth and bottom type (grass/ rock/ sand). Redfish are still scattered. You will find them in creeks and also on the flats. When looking for reds, find the mullet schools. Redfish tend to follow
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mullet as they stir up the bottom and create a great feeding opportunity. If you see a lot of mullet jumping, go fish that area. Redfish have strong appetites and will hit live bait, cut bait, top water or soft plastics. The type of bait you choose is not nearly as important as actually finding the fish. The snook bite is really heating up too. April is a great month to go pop a big snook. These fish have been harboring in creeks and springs all winter long trying to stay warm. After all that resting, they are hungry! Typically, they hang in the same areas over the next few months. You can usually find them on outer banks, peaks and mangrove lines. Snook favor structure and strong current. Find those two factors, and you are likely to also find a snook. Use top water plugs or large specimen live baits for success. Early mornings or late evenings are the best time for top water. During the daytime hours, big creek chubs or green backs work great. Another popular species that will be running through the shallows is the cobia. I don’t target them much, but we still land a few good ones this time of year. Cobia eat just about anything alive or cut bait. Pinfish are a good choice. Chumming will also bring them in. These big, bad fish are a thrill to catch and will make your drag scream! If you hook one, hold on! Regardless of what species you want to target, this is a great time of year to get on the water and catch some fish. Good luck and tight lines, everyone! Captain Gary | Reel Shallow Fishn Charters, 352-575-6791 www.reelshallowfishn.com | Facebook @Reel shallow fishn charters
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pril is primetime for the Spring migration of neotropical birds heading North to their Summer nesting grounds. These birds have wintered on the Caribbean Islands, Central America, and even as far as South America. Boaters and fishermen sometimes encounter these birds as they stop for a rest on their boats while making the long over-water flights. Sometimes the birds will misjudge their timing on migratYellow Warbler ing and face headwinds or cold fronts that tire the birds out, and they will look for every opportunity to land on boats, buoys or the very first land they encounter. They will wait on better weather conditions before ultimately continuing on their route. Sometimes, a South wind pattern will be so strong that the birds will pass our area altogether, taking advantage Captain Wes Tallyn was of the ease of flying with a tailwind. raised in Florida and is Along parks, beaches and islands, you will find birders looking for these migrants in the month of April a fisherman, birder, avid extending into the first two weeks of May. This is a great opportunity to see some bird species that are not often outdoorsman, photographer, seen in our area. Lots of warblers, vireos, grosbeaks, buntings and shorebirds can be seen during this time. The and environmental scientist. Wes has a focus on conbest time to view these birds is in the morning hours or immediately following a cold front passage.
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SPRING KING OF THE BEACH TOURNAMENT & FESTIVAL April 28 through April 30, 2022
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ave you ever tournament fished? If you have, then you know what the “King of the Beach” is and if you haven’t and always wanted to, it is the best tournament in town. This Spring, we are super stoked to be celebrating our 29th Annual Tournament! We are crossing our fingers for good weather and a good run of fish this season. This Spring, we have two new prizes: Closest to 20.22 lbs., which wins $2022, and the Weigh a Fish and Win $1,000 prize. This prize is a random drawing from all the teams that weighed a fish. So, simply catch a fish and weigh it and you could win.
HERE ARE THE 3 MAIN REASONS TO FISH THE KING: LEVEL PLAYING FIELD: The Old Salts have made the competition one of the fairest to ALL levels of fisherman. They implement a 30-mile boundary to ensure any size boat can compete. They also offer extra places to single engine vessels. There are also no intimidating check outs or shotgun starts. OVER 60 PLACES TO WIN: The tournament has 6 divisions: Overall, Single Engine, Spanish Mackerel, Traveling Angler, Ladies and Youth. Each division has cash and/or prizes with approximately $250,000 up for grabs. LOW ENTRY FEES: You can enter the tournament for as little as $255, which is almost 1/3 less than the cost of most Kingfish tournaments. So, the risk is smaller and, at the same time, the rewards are bigger. The event is so much more than just fishing. It is a 3-day festival with all types of marine-related art and craft vendors and a food festival with local flavor. Friday night is Community Night with a KID’S FISHING SLAM and live music. “Combining a community food festival, kids fishing and live music into our tournament seemed natural to us. Fishing is part of our community, so we welcome all to join us,” says Old Salt President Tom Verdensky. The event will be held at the Madeira Beach Recreation Complex at 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. Check our website for times and parking information. The Old Salt Fishing Foundation hosts this semi-annual event to benefit several local charities. This Spring, we will be presenting checks to: P.A.R.C., Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation and Pediatric Cancer Foundation. To find out more information or to register for the tournament, go to www.OldSaltFishing.org, email info@OldSaltFishing.org or call 727-216-6601 18 TAMPA
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high end luxury vessels, sportfishing boats, pontoon, family, and speed boats showcased by multiple manufacturers and dealers. Guests can take advantage of weekend seminars featuring talks on fresh and saltwater fishing, fly-fishing, boating, and more. Learn the latest tips, tricks, strategies, and advice from the industry’s most renowned professionals. The 31st Annual News Channel 8 Outdoors Expo and Boat Show takes place on Friday, April 8th, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 9th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 10th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Armature Works: 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa FL 33602. Admission to the Expo is Free, parking is subject to Armature Works lots and garage rates can be paid on site. Parking options can be found here: https://www.armatureworks.com/parking/
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WEEDON ISLAND — A Little History and A Little Fishing
On October 5, 1929, construction was stared on Weedon Island airport serving Tampa and St. Peterburg. During World War II, the U.S. Government leased the airport from Ludwig and Sky Harbor for a training site for Army and Navy pilots. Weedon Island Just a local using the restroom. fishing pier started as a wooden bridge which linked Weedon Island to St. Petersburg. The rest is history. I recommend you take some time to visit this beautiful island and Above: Weedon its Cultural and Natural History Center. I spent hours walking through Island Snook the many marked trails. Thanks to volunteers, I gained an insight into its Right: Weedon past and present. Island Mangroves Next, a little fishing. April is a great month for catching snook and redfish in Tampa Bay. Although redfish and snook are yearlong residents of the Bay, the large breeders prefer the mangrove shoreline. April water irst, a little histemperatures are a welcome relief after the long winter months and a turn tory. Most of us on for the big bruisers. think of WeeA short trip to catch bait at my secret spot and, from there, it was off don Island Preserve as to Weedon Island--one of my favorite spots for snook and redfish this a fishing mecca where time of year. Once we reached the no motor zone, I lowered the trolling snook, redfish and motor and with a push of a button, 112-pounds of thrust came to life trout call home all propelling my Pathfinder Bay boat in the direction of Weedon Island. year round. But, WeeMany islands and keys in don Island is more Tampa Bay are protected arthan that. It has a rich Just beyond our reach, we eas and one must use either history which should motor or a push a trolling be explored both by could see a small wake as if a pole so, beware and obey the land and sea. Locatsmall boat had buzzed by. We rules. FWC keeps a good eye ed along the shores of on these areas. Tampa Bay, the aquatlooked at each other and without We slowly worked our ic and ecosystems way to the southeast point a word prepared for an attack. and over 3,700 acres of the key and here we anoffer a chance to view chored and waited for the firsthand all kinds of school to appear. Patience is important, since the school can appear in a plants and animals. moment’s notice. Weedon Island’s We were prepared for action. I had one rod rigged with live pinfish first inhabitants were suspended just below the surface of the water using a 4-Horsemen float, the Manasota people. another one with a greenback free-lined just beyond our float and one They used the natuwith a cut threadfin sardine with a 2/0 Kahle hook using a small split shot ral resources around to keep the cut bait on the bottom. them for their basic The sun’s rays were slowly breaking into the crystal-clear water and needs. Over the years, you could see the movement of small pinfish darting in and out of the the island changed grass and mullet starting to jump. I could tell by my client’s look that they hands many times Old Airport Building were ready for action, and so was I. Just beyond our reach, we could see a from the Indians who were the first occupants. Captain W. B. Henderson purchased the island in small wake as if a small boat had buzzed by. We looked at each other and 1886 and then gave the island to his daughter as a wedding present when without a word prepared for an attack. The reds were coming. Doug drew first blood and, within a split second, mine was next. Three hook ups and she married Doctor Leslie Weedon thus, the name we know today.
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BARRACUDA BOB’S CLEARWATER AND DUNEDIN BY: CAPT. JOE LONDOT
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pring has finally arrived with warming weathOne sure-fire spot for big snook is Pet Beach er and waters. Fishing is on fire in the waters on the south end of Honeymoon Island. Free-line surrounding Barracuda Bob’s. There’s so a big live bait into the outbound tide, or bounce a much action around here it’s tough to decide what big bucktail jig up the slope of the boat channel to to write about, but here goes. find the fish. Red fish are schooling and tailing on the inshore And last but not least, the mack attack is back flats behind Honeymoon and Caladesi Islands, and with voracious schools of Spanish mackerel chasing they’re not too hard to find. Just look for jumping bait through Hurricane Pass and around the bridges of the Dunedin Causeway. Kingfish are busting mullet and shoals of nervous water. Although the baits off of the nearby artificial reefs and hardbotfish will take just about any kind of bait, from big live shrimp and small pinfish to big jig and tail combo’s, Some anglers will do just about anything to tom areas, and will take anything from a big live bait to big shiny spoons. my go-to lure is the topwater Super Spook, Jr. Any get out to where the big reds are biting! The inshore Spanish are attracted to live shrimp color will work, but my favorite is Silver and Bone. Cavorting around in shallow water like this makes these fish nervous as or white baits fished loudly under a popping cork, and will happily take hell, so a stealthy approach and long casts to the outer edges of the school silver spoons and Gotcha plugs rapidly retrieved with a firm jigging action. As usual, I’ve run out of space before discussing everything that’s going are necessary to prevent spooking them, and a smooth “walk the dog” retrieve will always draw numerous strikes. on around here, so if you’d like more information on our spectacular fishing If you’re wading or kayaking, and reds are your target, try working the oys- action, baits, rigs, tactics and such, just call or stop into Barracuda Bob’s on ter bars just under the mangrove edges with the same Zara Spook, Jr., and walk your way out to the water. Our crew is delighted to help you catch more the dog retrieve. Our customers are reporting vicious strikes from big fish! and bigger fish! Snook have moved out from the creeks and canals, and can usually be See y’all on the water, Capt. Joe found near the numerous spoil islands that dot Clearwater Bay and St. JoBarracuda Bob’s Clearwater and Dunedin Visit us at seph Sound, and on out to Hurricane Pass and the barrier island beaches. 240 Causeway Blvd. Dunedin, FL 34698 | 727-466-1776 Free-lined jumbo shrimp, pinfish and grunts are great live baits, but big jig Check us out on Facebook or at www.BarracudaBobs.net and tail combos and big bucktail jigs always score their share of fish.
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f you’re an offshore angler in Florida, you likely already know the state is cutting in half the recreational limits for dolphin in Atlantic state waters. The changes, effective May 1, slash the recreational daily bag limit from 10 to 5 fish per person and the vessel limit from 60 to 30 fish per vessel. The simple reason given in FWC’s press releases is that anglers in the Keys and the state’s analyses have both witnessed fewer and smaller dolphin in recent years. FWC’s presentation from the most recent commission meeting tells a
deeper story. First off, mahi are extremely important to recreational fisheries off south Florida and the Keys, and Florida recreational landings have fallen dramatically, according to FWC data. In the 1990s, the recreational fishery experienced several peaks between 20 and 30 million pounds per year. Since 2010, the highest year for landings came in at about 15 million pounds in 2015. Between 2016 and 2020, that number never topped 10 million pounds, and in 2020 it slipped below 5 million. Those are pretty scary numbers with an abrupt downward swing for a species that is short-lived, fast growing and should repopulate quickly. The kicker is, no one really knows the status of Atlantic dolphin stocks because they are highly migratory and distributed from New England to the Caribbean coast of South America. International harvest is an unknown factor. Dolphin are very sensitive to water temperatures, and warming oceans are offered as a potential explanation for Florida anglers seeing fewer dolphin. Meanwhile, recreational dolphin trips and anecdotal reports of success are increasing off the Mid-Atlantic and New England. The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, which manages federal waters of the Atlantic off the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida, reduced the recreational dolphin limit from 60 to 54 fish per vessel in June 2021. Florida advocated strongly for deeper cuts as a precaution; however, North Carolina is apparently reveling in its improving mahi fishery and would only agree to the 54 fish per vessel reduction. Part of Florida’s push is proactive management for the fishery, which would include increased international engagement to get a better idea of what is actually going on. This year’s dramatic cut in recreational limits for state waters might, however, be little more than a gesture. Over the last decade, about 90 percent of the recreational catch off Florida has come from federal waters. There aren’t many anglers catching mahi in state waters, but it’s worth noting that Florida anglers and charter operations have shown ample support for these cuts. Perhaps the fishery will see self-imposed restrictions on the part of anglers in federal waters. If you’re wondering why no one is screaming about commercial anglers in this issue, it’s because commercial harvest in U.S. waters of the Atlantic has made up only about 5 percent of landings over the last 30 years.
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Then there are tools we possess as humans such as good eyesight (good binoculars) and judgement. If you see a noticeable water color change, birds and/or fish feeding on the surface, weed lines and floating objects, chances are, you’ve found the correct general area. A lot of these floating objects will hold bait and fish, especially wahoo and dolphin. After narrowing down an area where the fish will likely be in due to temperature, depth, structure etc., this is when I prefer to high-speed troll. High-speed trolling is another tool to locate the fish, and not a tool to use all day! This is true for wahoo, especially. Once you get a bite, mark that location on the chart. Now it’s time to go back to that area and go to work on ’em. By this time of day, the sun is up pretty good, and the surface bite might slow down a little bit. Like I’ve always said, the fish don’t have Maui Jim’s shades, so they use depth to get the correct amount of light they want. They look up to see bait at, or near the surface like flyers, tinker, cigs and sardines. They also look down for the squid down deep. This is the reason the planer rod is typically the one that produces in the middle of the day. When the sun is high in the sky, it’s time to go deep with your baits. You can’t always catch them where you want to. You have to catch them where they are... down deep. Visit barefootcatsandtackle.com, and look for “featured video” or Coastal Angler Magazine to see the videos related to this article.
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