Wednesday, February 02, 2011
2011 Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show
The 23rd Annual Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami Beach will be held February 17 - 21, 2011 off of Collins Avenue. The mile-long strip of Indian Creek Waterway covers more than 1.2 million square feet of space and features more then 500 new and pre-owned vessels valued at over a billion dollars. The show will be home to the most extraordinary and uniquely designed yachts and superyachts from the world's foremost custom boat builders. The in-water display is FREE to the public. The show is open February 17 - 20, 10am - 7pm, and February 21, 10am - 6pm. Underwater Led Boat Lights light up your boating life!
Stuart Florida Near Shore Report
Sunday, January 30, 2011
When a plan comes together
Today’s charter was not so much about the extraordinary, but more about what we expect to find on a nice day on the water in Stuart, Florida. We chose an early start in order to meet the customer’s schedule and avoid the Sunday madhouse at the ramp. It was cool until the sun got through the offshore cloud deck but then we could run with general comfort and because seas were down, we headed out the inlet to look for action. The usual herd of boats was meandering incessantly looking to catch the few bait available where one one boat picked up two on his Sabiki rig. We didn’t go there; not a live bait day.
Near shore was the plan and we worked the reef in search of rod benders. Bluefish, Blue Runners, Jacks and Spanish Mackerel were all there to give us a game as the natural drift pushed us along the reef in clear water. We saw far more fish than we caught. Spanish Mackerel were plentiful, but not willing to eat what ever we offered. The commercial boats seemed to be successful mostly with nets. The flotilla of boats chasing them wandered constantly, like a hungry pack of wolves, as they searched for willing fish, but we saw no evidence that they were successful. When they hit the shallow reef, they seamed to finally stop as they began catching Bluefish and Blue Runners. We had been enjoying the same catch until they overtook our position. We moved to another part of the reef and consequently found some bigger fish.
So we spent nearly 4 hours fishing successfully, enjoying the day and the scenery and the weather. We weren’t jumping Sailfish or Tarpon or fighting slot Snook, but we were enjoying what the weather and the water had to offer us on a Sunny Winter Florida day. And it was good. I think they’ll be back.
posted by Captain Ray at 2:29 PM
Capt. Duber Winters
Capt. Raymond Winters
Capt. Raymond Winters
Green Water Charters
772-631-1023
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Intrepid Boats At 2011 Miami Boat Show
Intrepid Powerboats will show off it's new 2011 line-up at this years Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail, February 17 - 21, 2011. This year, Intrepid will have displayes at two locations. The Miami Beach Convention Center, and the 4500 block of Collins Avenue, across from the Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel. Models on display at the Convention center will include the 245 Center Console, 350 Walk Around, 370 Cuddy, 400 Cuddy and the 475 Sport Yacht. The Collins Ave location will feature the 245 Center Console, 390 Sport Yacht, 400 Center Console and the 430 Sport Yacht.
Tickets for the Miami Boat Show are $75.00 for a 5 Day Pass (Good all 5 days of the show) Thursday, February 17th–Monday, February 21st, $30.00 for Premier Day (February 17th), $30.00 for a 2 Day Pass and $16.00 for a one day ticket Adults — (16 and older) Friday–Monday (February 18th–21st)Children 15 and under are FREE (must be accompanied by an adult)
Show Hours
Premier Day
Thursday, February 17, 10:00am–6:00pm
Friday, February 18, 10:00am–8:00pm
Saturday, February 19, 10:00am–8:00pm
Sunday, February 20, 10:00am–8:00pm
Monday, February 21, 10:00am–6:00pm
The Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center and Strictly Sail Miami at Miamarina at Bayside locations are open from 10:00am–6:00pm daily.
Underwater LED Dock Lights save energy while they attract fish to your dock.
Tickets for the Miami Boat Show are $75.00 for a 5 Day Pass (Good all 5 days of the show) Thursday, February 17th–Monday, February 21st, $30.00 for Premier Day (February 17th), $30.00 for a 2 Day Pass and $16.00 for a one day ticket Adults — (16 and older) Friday–Monday (February 18th–21st)Children 15 and under are FREE (must be accompanied by an adult)
Show Hours
Premier Day
Thursday, February 17, 10:00am–6:00pm
Friday, February 18, 10:00am–8:00pm
Saturday, February 19, 10:00am–8:00pm
Sunday, February 20, 10:00am–8:00pm
Monday, February 21, 10:00am–6:00pm
The Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center and Strictly Sail Miami at Miamarina at Bayside locations are open from 10:00am–6:00pm daily.
Underwater LED Dock Lights save energy while they attract fish to your dock.
Transportation Day Amelia Island 2011
It's the little things we do that makes a difference in children's lives. Thank you Captain Piper for taking a few hours out of your day to make a difference!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Kids have fun on the boat!
I participated in the Peck Head Start's annual Transportation Day Friday and had a great time. The Staff at Head Start had arranged for fire trucks, ambulance's, police cars and a utility lift truck to be there, along with my boat, The Anglers Mark. I take one spinning rod with a topwater lure, minus the hooks, along with a couple of youth life jackets and when the kids chaperone brings them around we put 2-3 up on the boat at a time. Most want to try on the life jackets then we cast the lure out into the grass and let each one of them reel it in.
You would think that they had a 24" Redfish on by the way they crank it in! This year we let the kids waiting there turn to run the net and that kept them busy, too. I asked a few of the kids and they said it was the first time they had ever been on a boat. Even though it wasn't in the water, we had a great time, another great day to be....in the boat!
Posted by Cpt. Lawrence Piper at 11:16 PM
Capt. Lawrence Piper
The Anglers Mark
Amelia Island, Florida
904-557-1027
lwpiper@comcast.net
theanglersmark.com
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Kids have fun on the boat!
I participated in the Peck Head Start's annual Transportation Day Friday and had a great time. The Staff at Head Start had arranged for fire trucks, ambulance's, police cars and a utility lift truck to be there, along with my boat, The Anglers Mark. I take one spinning rod with a topwater lure, minus the hooks, along with a couple of youth life jackets and when the kids chaperone brings them around we put 2-3 up on the boat at a time. Most want to try on the life jackets then we cast the lure out into the grass and let each one of them reel it in.
You would think that they had a 24" Redfish on by the way they crank it in! This year we let the kids waiting there turn to run the net and that kept them busy, too. I asked a few of the kids and they said it was the first time they had ever been on a boat. Even though it wasn't in the water, we had a great time, another great day to be....in the boat!
Posted by Cpt. Lawrence Piper at 11:16 PM
Capt. Lawrence Piper
The Anglers Mark
Amelia Island, Florida
904-557-1027
lwpiper@comcast.net
theanglersmark.com
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 2-1-2011
Mosquito Creek Outdoors Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Forecast, February 2011
By Captain Tom Van Horn
Upcoming Seminars and Events
Shad and Crappie Derby registration materials are available at all sign-up locations, so visit http:www.cfshadderby.com for details on the nearest sign-up location to you. Also, be sure to sign up for the free 2 months of Sea Tow, courtesy of Sea Tow Central Florida Lakes.
Saturday, February 5th, "Free Seminars" instructed by Captains Tom Van Horn, Chris Myers, "Winter Tactics for Redfish, Black Drum and Sea Trout", located in the Outback at Mosquito Creek Outdoors, 170 South Washington Ave., Apopka Florida.
February 12th, 2011 Shad Rally 11:00 - 2 PM at the Jolly Gatot Fish Camp next to CS Lee Park,
"Free Seminar" Fishing with the Pros instructed by Captains Tom Van Horn, Chris Myers and Charlie McCullough, Basic fishing open forum, followed by "Fishing the Shad Run ". Event also features sponsor displays, giveaways, boat displays and demos, and a raffle to support the Hook Kids on Fishing Program.
February Fishing Outlook
Like most of the country, Central Florida has seen it share of cold weather this season, but we certainly can't complain about the cards dealt to us thus far. With the exception of a few really cold days, I mean really cold, gorgeous fishing conditions have prevailed and we experienced some excellent fishing as well.
February is a great time to check out those freshwater fishing holes on the St Johns River. Currently good catches of American shad, speckled perch, warmouth perch, and largemouth bass are being reported. The shad run has been good this year with more fish then we have seen in years. This past week, good reports of shad came from the Marina Isles to Mullet Lake section of the St. Johns River, as well as a good number shad being taken south of Lake Harney. As the run progresses the shad should be moving into the shallows flats south of Hwy 46, so fly anglers don't hast. We are currently half way through the Second Annual Coastal Angler Magazine Shad and Crappie Derby, and over 200 anglers have signed up to compete for the top angler of the season. The free derby last through the end of February, so if you haven't sighed up yet, visit www.cfshadderby.com for your nearest sign up location.
On the flats of the Mosquito, Banana and Indian River Lagoons, lower water levels have forced the redfish, black drum, and sea trout into the deeper pockets on the flats where they become concentrated. These concentrations make for a good number of tight schools, but shallow conditions also make access both difficult and dangerous for those not failure to the area. Also on colder days, falling water temperatures force most fish to seek deeper locations in search the warmest water they can find and they become very sluggish. As the sun warms the water, all it takes is a degree or two of change, and the fish will begin to move and feed in the shallows. On the sunny mornings, it is not uncommon to find redfish and trout holding in the sand pockets or potholes within the shallow flats where water temperatures raise faster. Additionally, warming water temperatures combined with sunny spring days and crystal clear water make February one of the best months to sight fish for redfish, large sea trout, and black drum on the lagoon flats. Also, now is the time to target tailing black drum in the Banana River Lagoon "No Motor Zone". For larger sea trout, fish at first light, sunset, or at night with natural baits, and target areas where mangrove edges, docks, and other structure are adjacent to deep water dredge holes, sloughs, or canals.
Offshore, kingfish are still present along the inshore reefs and wrecks, and they will remain there as long as the water temperature stays above 68 degrees. When targeting kingfish this month focus your efforts on the areas of 8A Reef, Pelican Flats, and Bethel Shoals to the south for best results. Look for cobia to be present on the inshore wrecks like the Carol Lee, Dutch, and Sub Wreck out of Port Canaveral. Additionally, live bait is tough to find this time of year, so always carry a box of frozen Spanish sardines with you as backup.
Near-shore, look for tripletail concentrations to improve greatly along the Port Canaveral buoy line and under floating weeds and structures, and for cobia to move in shadowing manta rays if the surface water temperatures reach the upper sixties. Now is also the time for shore fisherman to target pompano, bluefish, weakfish, small black drum, sheepshead, Spanish mackerel and whiting in the surf and larger redfish and flounder around the inlets and jetties.
Remember when planning a fishing trip in February, keep a close eye on the weather, and fish whenever you have a chance.
Also, be sure to check out t Coastal Angler Magazine Orlando in print and online for free at www.coastalanglermagazine.com.
In closing, I would like to encourage everyone to join me in fishing the Central Florida Shad and Crappie Derby. The derby is free for anglers and we have some great prizes, so visit www.cfshadderby.com to view the current leaders and locate the nearest sign-up location.
As always, if you need information or have any questions, please contact me.
Good luck and good fishing,
Captain Tom Van Horn
Mosquito Coast fishing Charters
(407) 416-1187 on the water
http://www.irl-fishing.com
For all of your outdoor shopping needs, visit Mosquito Creek Outdoors in Apopka, Florida. For more details, visit http://www.mosquitocreek.
By Captain Tom Van Horn
Upcoming Seminars and Events
Shad and Crappie Derby registration materials are available at all sign-up locations, so visit http:www.cfshadderby.com for details on the nearest sign-up location to you. Also, be sure to sign up for the free 2 months of Sea Tow, courtesy of Sea Tow Central Florida Lakes.
Saturday, February 5th, "Free Seminars" instructed by Captains Tom Van Horn, Chris Myers, "Winter Tactics for Redfish, Black Drum and Sea Trout", located in the Outback at Mosquito Creek Outdoors, 170 South Washington Ave., Apopka Florida.
February 12th, 2011 Shad Rally 11:00 - 2 PM at the Jolly Gatot Fish Camp next to CS Lee Park,
"Free Seminar" Fishing with the Pros instructed by Captains Tom Van Horn, Chris Myers and Charlie McCullough, Basic fishing open forum, followed by "Fishing the Shad Run ". Event also features sponsor displays, giveaways, boat displays and demos, and a raffle to support the Hook Kids on Fishing Program.
February Fishing Outlook
Like most of the country, Central Florida has seen it share of cold weather this season, but we certainly can't complain about the cards dealt to us thus far. With the exception of a few really cold days, I mean really cold, gorgeous fishing conditions have prevailed and we experienced some excellent fishing as well.
February is a great time to check out those freshwater fishing holes on the St Johns River. Currently good catches of American shad, speckled perch, warmouth perch, and largemouth bass are being reported. The shad run has been good this year with more fish then we have seen in years. This past week, good reports of shad came from the Marina Isles to Mullet Lake section of the St. Johns River, as well as a good number shad being taken south of Lake Harney. As the run progresses the shad should be moving into the shallows flats south of Hwy 46, so fly anglers don't hast. We are currently half way through the Second Annual Coastal Angler Magazine Shad and Crappie Derby, and over 200 anglers have signed up to compete for the top angler of the season. The free derby last through the end of February, so if you haven't sighed up yet, visit www.cfshadderby.com for your nearest sign up location.
On the flats of the Mosquito, Banana and Indian River Lagoons, lower water levels have forced the redfish, black drum, and sea trout into the deeper pockets on the flats where they become concentrated. These concentrations make for a good number of tight schools, but shallow conditions also make access both difficult and dangerous for those not failure to the area. Also on colder days, falling water temperatures force most fish to seek deeper locations in search the warmest water they can find and they become very sluggish. As the sun warms the water, all it takes is a degree or two of change, and the fish will begin to move and feed in the shallows. On the sunny mornings, it is not uncommon to find redfish and trout holding in the sand pockets or potholes within the shallow flats where water temperatures raise faster. Additionally, warming water temperatures combined with sunny spring days and crystal clear water make February one of the best months to sight fish for redfish, large sea trout, and black drum on the lagoon flats. Also, now is the time to target tailing black drum in the Banana River Lagoon "No Motor Zone". For larger sea trout, fish at first light, sunset, or at night with natural baits, and target areas where mangrove edges, docks, and other structure are adjacent to deep water dredge holes, sloughs, or canals.
Offshore, kingfish are still present along the inshore reefs and wrecks, and they will remain there as long as the water temperature stays above 68 degrees. When targeting kingfish this month focus your efforts on the areas of 8A Reef, Pelican Flats, and Bethel Shoals to the south for best results. Look for cobia to be present on the inshore wrecks like the Carol Lee, Dutch, and Sub Wreck out of Port Canaveral. Additionally, live bait is tough to find this time of year, so always carry a box of frozen Spanish sardines with you as backup.
Near-shore, look for tripletail concentrations to improve greatly along the Port Canaveral buoy line and under floating weeds and structures, and for cobia to move in shadowing manta rays if the surface water temperatures reach the upper sixties. Now is also the time for shore fisherman to target pompano, bluefish, weakfish, small black drum, sheepshead, Spanish mackerel and whiting in the surf and larger redfish and flounder around the inlets and jetties.
Remember when planning a fishing trip in February, keep a close eye on the weather, and fish whenever you have a chance.
Also, be sure to check out t Coastal Angler Magazine Orlando in print and online for free at www.coastalanglermagazine.com.
In closing, I would like to encourage everyone to join me in fishing the Central Florida Shad and Crappie Derby. The derby is free for anglers and we have some great prizes, so visit www.cfshadderby.com to view the current leaders and locate the nearest sign-up location.
As always, if you need information or have any questions, please contact me.
Good luck and good fishing,
Captain Tom Van Horn
Mosquito Coast fishing Charters
(407) 416-1187 on the water
http://www.irl-fishing.com
For all of your outdoor shopping needs, visit Mosquito Creek Outdoors in Apopka, Florida. For more details, visit http://www.mosquitocreek.
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