Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2016 i Salt Water Sportsman

Jake Flint 7, Maryland For Jake, fishing is more than a hobby. He began fishing as a toddler, and enjoys learning everything he can about new species and then teaching his friends all that he’s learned. Jake also has a passion for conservation and participates in the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. He caught this 42-inch striper while fishing the Potomac River. Eli Sampson 9, Illinois Fishing since the age of 3 with his dad, Eli feels right at home on the lakes of Oklahoma and Illinois, but saltwater fishing in Florida is his favorite. His dream is to one day catch a dorado in Florida waters, but he enjoys catching sheepshead, black sea bass, and bull redfish like this pair he and his dad are holding up for the camera. Odin…

Improved design and materials provide rigger options for any offshore boat. A 40-plus-foot sport-fisher trolling a spread along a weed line without outriggers, complete with supporting struts and multiple lanyards, was once unthinkable. But what was an oddity 40 years ago became standard when shorter, simpler riggers hit the market with designs suited for even small center consoles and walkarounds. Zane Grey and other early innovators realized the advantages of spreading the baits to cover more water while pulling them outside the prop wash where they can be seen by fish more easily. Of course, outriggers steadily improved as new materials were developed and anglers fine-tuned the designs, incorporating features that now allow crews to troll a variety of baits, lures, teasers and combinations more effectively. Ponder the Possibilities “The…

Thermal imaging offers anglers more success and safer operation in the dark. We were heading 30 miles off shore in the pre-dawn darkness, and obstacles lay ahead. Scores of lobster-pot buoys bobbed just outside the inlet. The buoys didn’t show up on radar, and a spotlight proved more blinding than beneficial. The best solution came in the form of my FLIR Ocean Scout 320 handheld thermal imaging scope. It allowed us to clearly see each buoy and weave our way through propeller-entangling lines. “This is just one advantage of marine thermal imaging systems,” says Lou Rota, vice president of worldwide sales for FLIR Marine. “Not only does thermal imaging enhance navigational safety at night, many anglers use thermal imaging to find fish.” Thermal imaging systems detect infrared radiation, which is…

SWS Planner: Louisiana speckled trout What: Speckled trout (aka spotted seatrout) Where: Southeast Louisiana When: May through September Who: Trout fishing around the rigs is DIY-friendly, and anglers aboard center consoles, bay boats and even large flats skiffs (weather permitting) can partake. However, the following guides can shorten the learning curve and also provide lodging on or near the water: Venice, Louisiana Capt. Anthony Randazzo Paradise Plus Lodge paradise-plus.com Buras, Louisiana Captains Cody Obiol and Ross Montet Cajun Fishing Adventures cajunfishing adventures.com Hopedale, Louisiana Capt. Charlie Thomason Bayou Charters captaincharlie.com With vast marsh acreage, sprawling oyster fields and countless barrier islands all along Louisiana’s southeastern coast, why would the speckled trout ever leave and head out to open water? The answer is simple: heat. During the dog days of summer…

READER’S CATCH Fly-rodder and his pooch land a hefty redfish. SALT WATER KIDS Kudos for little anglers with impressive catches. CONSERVATION Big-picture approach to managing our oceans. NEWS LINES Redfish Assessment Raises Red Flag The long-awaited red drum stock assessment was recently presented to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and initial results show cause for concern. The spawning potential ratio (SPR) for the southern portion of the stock (Florida, Georgia and South Carolina) and the northern portion (North Carolina and points north) should be at least 30 percent of an unfished stock, but the estimates show the SPRs in both regions are considerably lower, just 17 percent and 9.1 percent respectively. These estimates, if correct, indicate Atlantic Coast redfish populations could be slipping below a level needed to maintain…

SWS Staff COMPLETED TEASER DETAIL 1 You’ll need a few sleeves for crimping, 10 feet of 150-pound mono, 6 feet of 80-pound mono, six 200-pound swivels, six 150-pound snap swivels, one 250-pound snap swivel, six plastic beads and six large popping corks — preferably in bright pink, blue, green or orange. 2 First, cut five 18-inch sections of the heavy mono and, using crimps, connect each to the next with a 200-pound swivel. Next, add the remaining 200-pound swivels to both ends and connect the remaining 30-inch length of 150-pound mono to one of them. Then add the 250-pound snap swivel to the tag end. 3 Cut the 80-pound mono into 1-foot sections and attach a 150-pound snap swivel to each. Pass the tag ends through the popping corks (wide…

LENGTH: 23'9" | BEAM: 8'6" | DRAFT: 13" WEIGHT: 2,600 lb. | FUEL: 133 gal. | MAX HP: 300 PRICE: $38,000 plus power Float Plan / First Look W W This latest addition to Sea Born’s family of center consoles boasts more room and freeboard on a larger double step hull to take on nearshore and offshore waters, in addition to inshore bays. As with previous models, the LX24 comes ready to fish, loaded with features such as forward coaming cushions; bow seats with storage and removable backrests; lockable console with head compartment; LED lighting, stereo; hydraulic tilt steering; leaning post with flip-up bolsters, cooler beneath and four-rod rocket launcher in back; four flush-mount gunwale rod holders; rod racks on the covering boards; 62-quart lighted livewell with clear lid; 200-quart…

Fast Facts for Success DEEP TO SHALLOW: White marlin first show up in 6,000 to 9,000 feet, then move in as shallow as 240 feet to ball bait. GATHER INTEL: Pay attention to dock chatter and study sea-surface temperature (SST) charts to narrow your search. THINK PLURAL: When you hook a white, assume there are others with it. Turn the boat to keep the rest of your baits in action. SWS Planner: Mid-Atlantic white marlin What: White marlin Where: Offshore from New Jersey to North Carolina When: July through September Who: Anglers with canyon-capable boats complete with fishing, navigational and safety equipment, and rigged for billfish Cape May, New Jersey Capt. Scott Krawiec 609-878-0765 Capt. Franz Huber 610-960-0894 South Jersey Marina Charters 609-884-3800 southjerseymarina.com Ocean City, Maryland Capt. Jon Duffie…

TEST CONDITIONS WEATHER: Mostly sunny LOCATION: Biscayne Bay, Florida WIND: East 9 knots SEA STATE: 2-foot chop TEST LOAD: Three adults, 69 gallons of fuel, 40 gallons of water The Barker Boatworks 26 Open is the follow-up model to the company’s much-acclaimed inaugural 26 Calibogue Bay. Like its sister ship, the new boat is great for fishing for tarpon, snook and redfish in bays and estuaries or working nearshore reefs and wrecks for snapper and grouper. Yet the 26 Open also has bluewater capabilities. LENGTH: 25'6" BEAM: 9'3" DRAFT: 14" to 16" DEADRISE: 18 degrees FUEL: 90 gal. (standard), 125 gal. (optional) WATER: 20 gal. WEIGHT: 4,500 lb. MAX HP: 400 PRICE: $131,500 w/ Mercury Verado 350 BARKER BOATWORKS: barkerboatworks.com “You can venture offshore when the weather permits to pursue…

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Brandon McGlamery is head chef and partner of Luma on Park (luma onpark.com) and Prato (prato-wp.com) in Winter Park, Florida, as well as the author of 9 Courses. Red snapper provide beautiful fillets, rich and flavorful, and simplicity in preparation preserves the excellent qualities of the fish. The sugar and vinegar in the conserva offset the pop of the jalapeños and provide a perfect complement to the sweet snapper. Step-by-Step Preparation: 6-ounce red snapper fillet (skin on), rosemary sprig, crushed garlic, bay leaf, canola oil, pat of butter Heat the canola oil in a sauté pan just until smoking, then lay the fillet skin side down in the pan, turn down the heat and add a pat of butter. Baste it from the pan and press on the fillet as…

LENGTH: 31'9" | BEAM: 9'10" | DRAFT: 23" WEIGHT: 9,500 lb. | FUEL: 230 gal. | MAX HP: 600 PRICE: $225,635 w/ twin Yamaha F250s The strength afforded by the infused fiberglass structural grid system with patented transom reinforcement is just the tip of the iceberg. The DC 295 includes an array of design features and standard amenities, such as an integral anchor locker with horizontal windlass with remote; bow seating with insulated storage; four flush-mount rod holders; rod racks under both gunwales; hardtop with spreader lights, side curtains and four-rod rocket launcher; adjustable captain’s chair with folding armrests and storage; companion lounger with fore and aft seating capabilities; trim tabs; tackle center; 22-gallon lighted livewell; twin fish boxes; freshwater washdown; raw-water outlet; transom door; rear folding bench and lots…

Fast Facts for Success BARTER BOOTY: Shrimpers gladly accept beer, soft drinks or ice cream for the bycatch anglers use to chum. SHARK WARNING: There’s no shortage of shrimp boats off Louisiana’s coast, so if sharks are thick behind one, just move on to another. ADVANCE NOTICE: Bonito and blackfin tuna are good harbingers for yellowfins. Be patient and continue chumming. SWS Planner: Louisiana tuna What: Yellowfin and blackfin tuna Where: Gulf waters 25 to 35 miles off the southern Louisiana coast When: September and October Who: Anglers on midsize to large center consoles and walkarounds can take advantage of the shrimpboat tuna fishery, departing from any of several public ramps and private, full-service marinas, including Bridge Side and Sand Dollar marinas on Grand Isle, nearby Port Fourchon Marina, or…

TEST CONDITION WEATHER: Mostly sunny LOCATION: Miami, Florida WIND: East 9 knots SEA STATE: 2- to 3-foot waves TEST LOAD: Four adults, 400 gallons of fuel, 117 gallons of water Invincible’s new 42 Center Cabin offers top performance and a smooth ride, along with ultradurable construction, outstanding fit and finish, and a superbly designed layout for fishing — exactly what you’d expect from the reputed boatbuilder. LENGTH: 42'9" BEAM: 11'7" DRAFT: 24" DEADRISE: 22 degrees FUEL: 565 gal. WATER: 40 gal. WEIGHT: 14,000 lb. MAX HP: 1,600 PRICE: Price on Request INVINCIBLE BOAT COMPANY: invincibleboats.com Yet the 42 Center Cabin offers even more — a softer side with amenities, such as a roomy cabin within the center console that invites you to take a nap after a hard day of…