Learn from the master, Capt. Ray Rosher. Kite Fishing Techniques is part of the IGFA’s School of Sportfishing series, Tuesday, December 2nd, 7-10pm. Kite Fishing is particularly effective for …
Free Family Fishing Clinic at the IGFA, Saturday Dec. 11th
10 Dec 20104:35 PM
Mercury/IGFA Free Family Fishing Clinic
From 11AM – 2PM on Saturday, December 11th at the
International Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum in Dania Beach
Stop by the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum in Dania (next to Bass Pro Shops) on Saturday, December 11th from 11am-2pm for a great day of fishing outdoors with your family. Mercury Marine will be on site with their pro team to teach kids and adults about getting started in the sport of fishing. KISS Country will also have a remote broadcast and will be giving away free prizes all day. Families can fish in the IGFA ponds, meet professional fishermen and enjoy a free lunch. The IGFA provides all the tackle and bait you’ll need! This FREE event will also include educational stations and face painting! Children will receive free admission to the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum while parents enjoy half price admission during the event. For more information, please call 954.924.4370.
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![](mailto:?subject=Free Family Fishing Clinic at the IGFA, Saturday Dec. 11th&body=<a href="http://www.igfa.org"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-339" title="IGFA Logo" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/igfalogo.jpg" alt="" width="154" height="108" /></a>
Mercury/IGFA Free Family Fishing Clinic
From 11AM - 2PM on Saturday, December 11th at the
International Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum in Dania Beach
Stop by the <a title="IGFA web site" href="http://www.igfa.org/" target="_blank">IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum</a> in Dania (next to <a title="BPS web site" href="http://www.basspro.com" target="_blank">Bass Pro Shops</a>) on Saturday, December 11th from 11am-2pm for a great day of fishing outdoors with your family. <a title="Mercury Marine web site" href="http://www.mercurymarine.com/" target="_blank">Mercury Marine</a> will be on site with their pro team to teach kids and adults about getting started in the sport of fishing. KISS Country will also have a remote broadcast and will be giving away free prizes all day. Families can fish in the IGFA ponds, meet professional fishermen and enjoy a free lunch. The IGFA provides all the tackle and bait you’ll need! This FREE event will also include educational stations and face painting! Children will receive free admission to the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum while parents enjoy half price admission during the event. For more information, please call 954.924.4370. https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/free-fishing-clinic-at-the-igfa-saturday-dec-11th/){kind=link}
![](mailto:?subject=Guy Harvey Outpost Outfitter, Ray Rosher, Teaches Kite Fishing at the IGFA&body=Learn from the master, <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/ray-rosher.html">Capt. Ray Rosher</a>. Kite Fishing Techniques is part of the <a href="http://igfa.org/Educate/School-of-Sportfishing.aspx">IGFA's School of Sportfishing </a>series, Tuesday, December 2nd, 7-10pm. Kite Fishing is particularly effective for targeting Sailfish. Ray runs the Miss Britt charter boats out of Monty's Marina in Coconut Grove, Miami FL. He and the Miss Britt team are winners of over 50 billfish tournaments. We are proud that Ray is also one of <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/adventures/fishing.html">Guy Harvey Outpost's Fishing Outfitters</a>.
While kite fishing is famous for catching sailfish it can be used to catch other billfish, tuna, dolphin, kingfish and sharks. The kite adds to the excitement by keeping the bait near the surface where anglers and crew can often see the bite. Kingfish and Spanish mackerel often skyrocket on the bait from below launching like missiles. Hammerheads can be brought close to the boat for a photograph. With practice the kite can be used to bring sailfish within casting distance with a fly rod.
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The class takes place at the <a href="http://igfa.org/">International Game Fish Association's </a> Headquaters in Dania Beach, FL. Cost per class is $100 USD for IGFA members and $150 USD for non IGFA members. The fee covers the cost of the class, course materials, and tackle used for activities during each class. For more details call Anthony Vedral at 954-924-4254 or e-mail <a href="mailto:avedral@igfa.org?subject=IGFA%20School%20of%20Sportfishing">avedral@igfa.org</a>
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![](mailto:?subject=Big Bahamas WAHOO Season in Full Swing!&body=Get Your WAHOO On! -- Capt. Ned StoneLate Fall through early spring mean Wahoo season in the Bahamas. The steep drop-offs and underwater humps of the Bahamas offer some of the most consistent and predictable wahoo fishing in the world. Five current IGFA World Records were caught in Bahamian waters. The largest tipping in at 155.5 pounds. In recent seasons there have been 100+ pound fish caught just off <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/destinations/bahamas/west-end-grand-bahama-island.html">Old Bahama Bay</a> and off shore of the <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/destinations/bahamas/green-turtle-cay-abacos/overview.html">Green Turtle Club</a>. These oceanic speedsters can top 60 miles per hour on drag busting runs. The bonus is that these fish taste great just about any way they are prepared. From sushi (Ono) to the grill, wahoo are a keeper. The one trick is to make sure not to over cook them. My favorite is cut into 2 inch thick chunks, rolled in sesame seeds and seared in a hot skillet. <a href="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/big-wahoo.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image" id="i-1699" alt="Image" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/big-wahoo.jpg?w=650" /></a>Photo of this 120-pounder courtesy of AFTCO Pro Ryan Griffin.<br /><br /> https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/big-bahamas-wahoo-season-in-full-swing/){kind=link}
![](mailto:?subject=Islamorada: The Variety Fishing Capital of the World&body=By Sue Cocking, Guy Harvey Outpost Travel Journalist
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In Islamorada, Florida, sport fishing capital of the world, the months of May and June are the apex of the fishing season.
"Almost any fish that swims in this hemisphere can be captured from Islamorada's shores and on almost all types of tackle," declared Captain Richard Stanczyk, owner/operator of Bud 'n' Mary's Marina-- the unofficial seat of the world fishing capital. "You can reach the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream to the east. To the west, you can reach Florida Bay and, if you run far enough, the eastern fringes of the Gulf of Mexico."
Consider what you can catch right here, right now: big bull dolphin chasing flying fish near sargassum lines in the Gulf Stream accompanied by blue and white marlin; blackfin tuna on a series of deep 'humps', or sea mounts located well offshore; swordfish-- both day and night-- also well offshore; sailfish, kingfish and maybe a wahoo just outside the reef; big black grouper and mutton and yellowtail snapper on top of the reef; huge tarpon around the U.S. 1 bridges and throughout Florida Bay; good-sized snook, redfish and sea trout in Florida Bay; and large permit on Atlantic and Gulf wrecks and inshore, on shallow rocky flats.
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Many of these species will be eligible for the winning angler's $10,000 cash jackpot in the <a href="http://www.BlazingMako.com" target="_blank">Blazing Mako Tournament and Festival</a> presented by <a href="http://www.cdaviselectric.com/" target="_blank">C. Davis Electric</a> on Father's Day weekend June 17-19 at the <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/destinations/florida/islamoradafl-keys/" target="_blank">Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost</a> in Islamorada. Teams may enter either the inshore or offshore division by going to the event web site <a href="http://www.blazingmako.com" target="_blank">HERE</a>. If you don't have a team, consider entering our online auction <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/blazing-mako/auction.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> where the highest bidder in the offshore division gets to fish with Captain Bouncer Smith and his mate, Captain Abie Raymond, on Bouncer's Dusky 33 and the top inshore bidder is guided by Hall of Famer Stu Apte and one of his favorite tournament guides, Captain Steve Thomas.
Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund for marine science students at Nova Southeastern University's Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography through the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.
The three-day event features live music, the Artist / Conch-servation Village, rum tastings, kid's pier fishing tournament, and paddleboard poker run. The event then culminates with a bonfire party on the beach where a huge metal sculpture of a mako shark --Nova Southeastern's mascot-- crafted by Islamorada artist Pasta Pantaleo will be set ablaze.
You might be having so much fun that you'll want to stick around and fish some more after the tournament is over. To set up a charter, call Captain Cliff Jensen, Guy Harvey Outpost's Director of Sport Fishing and Watersports at 800.513.5257.
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Sue Cocking chronicles the Guy Harvey Outpost travel and adventure experience in regular blog posts on GuyHarveyOutpostNews.com/. For 21 years, Cocking covered the full spectrum of outdoors adventure opportunities in South Florida and beyond for the Miami Herald, including fishing, diving, hunting, paddling, camping, sailing and powerboat racing. She is a certified scuba diver and holder of an IGFA women's world fly fishing record for a 29-pound permit.
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 these late winter reds are somewhat persnickety and a little spooky by nature. So picking the right artificial lure to get a positive reaction (we call that a bite) is very difficult. But during these warm up periods with rising temps the redfish typically get a bit reckless. That's when an experienced angler can take advantage of what I call the perfect scenario .
So what lure is ideal for this situation? Well the truth is several offerings will get the job done including spoons, jigs, plugs and even flies. Because when redfish are actively hunting and devouring food... all lures are in play. But still I have a few favorites that allow for accurate casting in spite of windy conditions like the BTB Jig (root beer) with a split tail trailer. Or the Mirrolure Catch Jr (finger mullet look) with single inline hooks, which plays well in cloudy or windy scenarios. And lastly the trusty Aqua Dream Spoons (black color) it gets the call for many anglers including me. Remember spoons are great choices if the clarity of the water is somewhat turbid (dirty/stained). But again if the redfish are fired up, any lure could be the answer... even top water plugs!
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Additionally, don't use a long heavy leaders. Shorter leaders in the 20" to 24" lengths are adequate. Too much leader destroys the action on light weight plugs or pulls the jig down into the grass... creating a fouling issue. And unless your fishing an area inundated with lots of Oyster a 20lb. leader weight should do just fine in most cases.
Also consider, a small skiff or kayak is a huge advantage when targeting these low water redfish. The ability to be ahead of the grazing reds will allow you dozens of shots in comparison to the larger heavier boats more reliant on trolling motors getting to the feed zone a little later. I know it's more work to push pole or paddle into the skinny water (shallow) but that extra 45 minutes to an hour of fishing when the water is low, really pays off.
Here's what you really need to know and that is to focus your efforts on the warming trends later this month and the low incoming tides of course. It may be freezing in some parts of the U.S. this time of year but the light tackle action on redfish in Florida is "red hot"! https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/redfish-in-florida-is-red-hot/){kind=link}
![](mailto:?subject=Florida Chef Showcases Fishing and Fine Food on "Chopped"&body=<img class=" size-medium wp-image-2998 alignleft" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/chefa.jpg?w=300" alt="ChefA" width="300" height="287" />By Sue Cocking, Guy Harvey Outpost Staff Writer
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When the Food Network's hit series "Chopped" premieres Dec. 3 at 8 p.m., four pastry chefs will compete to create sumptuous chocolate dishes for the host and judges. One of the contestants is Fort Lauderdale's Anthony Hunt, 39, corporate pastry chef for the Restaurant People group that operates popular eateries YOLO and S-3. But Hunt is unique--he's the only professional bass tournament angler ever featured on the show.
With the nickname "5oz" representing the margin by which he lost a tournament a few years back, Hunt is preparing to break into the bass fishing majors-- the Wal-Mart FLW Tour and the Bassmaster Elite Series-- in 2016. But he still keeps a foot in the kitchen and spends time with his four children aged 1-14.
"I'm working; I'm fishing. I'm pulled in 20 different directions," Hunt said.
With a high social media profile and Internet prominence on both angling and foodie sites, Hunt has been able to attract both fishing industry and non-endemic sponsors to further his tournament quest-- something that many would-be bass pros have had difficulty doing. He's as likely to get hits and 'likes' for promoting a chocolate maker as a plastic frog lure.
"No one's ever had a chef on board as pro staff," he said. "I can grab the two audiences at one time."
Hunt has been a professional chef for 15 years, but he has aspired to a professional bass fishing career since he was seven years old watching Larry Nixon catch the big ones on television.
The first step in his quest will be the FLW Rayovac Tournament on Lake Okeechobee in Clewiston January 14-16-- one of the qualifiers for the national tour.
To score a paycheck, he needs to spend a lot of prep time on the water.
"I approach it like a new lake every time I'm up there," he said of the 730-square mile Big O. "I go fishing like I've never been there before. I try to keep an open mind on what you're going to have to do to catch 'em. The 'home court' can hurt you."
Hunt is hoping for cold weather because he "fishes stronger" under those conditions. But he's ready for whatever.
Meanwhile, he's enjoying his time in the culinary spotlight on "Chopped".
"It's just awesome. I'm happy I made it," he said.
Now here's a delicious Chef Anthony recipe you WON'T see on the television show-- Swordfish Lollipops:
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. cleaned swordfish rectangles cut 1 inch by 2 inches
2 oz. chopped Italian parsley plus 1 tsp. kosher salt
2 oz. blackening seasoning
1 oz. ground fine black pepper, preferably dry table pepper, plus 1 tsp. kosher salt
3 tbsp. olive oil
8-inch skewers soaked for 1 hour in water
DIRECTIONS:
Skewer fish rectangles three quarters of the way into the flesh. Pat dry with paper towel. Roll the fish into each spice or herb to coat all sides. Sear fish in olive oil in a medium sauté pan on medium-high heat, flat sides down, for 30 seconds on each side or to desired done-ness. Remove from heat.
Slap on the sauce of your choice, such as homemade guacamole; lemon-garlic mayo; or classic sriracha.
EAT!
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Sue Cocking chronicles the Guy Harvey Outpost travel and adventure experience in regular blog posts on GuyHarveyOutpostNews.com/. For 21 years, Cocking covered the full spectrum of outdoors adventure opportunities in South Florida and beyond for the Miami Herald, including fishing, diving, hunting, paddling, camping, sailing and powerboat racing. She is a certified scuba diver and holder of an IGFA women's world fly fishing record for a 29-pound permit.
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