BFF Fly Lines January 2017

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1 Page 1 m BFF Fly Lines January 2017 Next meeting: Monday, February 13, :30 pm Conservancy of Southwest Florida Speaker 1: Captain Daniel Andrews Topic: Captains for Clean Water Captain Daniel Andrews is on the board of directors of Captains for Clean Water. Captain Daniel will discuss the water management challenges in protecting the estuaries. He will update us on what is being done to address the issues and what more can be done. Speaker 2: Captain Jim Kalvin Topic: Protecting the Rights of Boaters in the State of Florida Captain Jim Kalvin is the president and founder of Standing Watch. The organization is focused on protecting the rights of boaters. Captain Jim will talk about the history of the organization and what is being currently being done to protect boaters from extreme regulatory issues. home/ / Still time to attend the Backcountry Fly Fishers Banquet February 24, :00 9:30pm There is still space available for you to join us at this year s banquet. To help us finalize food and beverage orders and facility arrangements we need a final count of participants as soon as possible. If you would like to attend and have not previously registered, please Ralph Pike at rp6305@yahoo.com. You can pay at Monday's meeting. The cost is $95 per couple and $50 per person. Casting classes can improve your chances of catching fish Fly fishing in saltwater can be a frustrating business if you can't get the fly in front of the fish and the BFF Casting Instruction Team is here to help. Classes are held every month and cover all the topics necessary for fly fishing here in Southwest Florida. Below are some scenes from a recent Casting Day event at Pelican Bay Park in Naples. See the "Upcoming Casting Classes" item that follows for more specifics.

2 Upcoming Casting Classes Page 2 m All casting classes are held at Pelican Bay Community Park, Naples, from 9am to Noon unless otherwise indicated. Friday, February 17, 2017 Casting Essentials, Casting for Tarpon By Mike Haines Friday, February 24, 2017 Casting Drills to Improve Your Casting Skill By Mike Santangelo and Jim Schneider Upcoming Outing Chokoloskee February 21 HOST: Alan Kuhre When: Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at 7:00 AM Where: There are several places to launch kayaks & boats in Everglades City & Chokoloskee. What: Low tide at Chokoloskee is 6:00 am, incoming until the high at about 12 Noon. LUNCH: 12:45 TBA There will be a signup sheet and additional info for the outing at the next BFF meeting. Hope to see you there! Questions or Concerns: Alan Kuhre Sign up at the November 8th Meeting. All outings are intended for members only and are one of the benefits of membership.

3 Fishing Prospects for February Water temperature and water clarity will be the keys to the fishing in February. Sunny afternoons that warm the water will help. As the month progresses and temperatures warm up the fishing should improve. Keep an eye on storm fronts. Fishing is usually better right before a front moves through. As the front passes through stirring up the water and reducing the water clarity the result will be poorer fishing for several days. For the latest information on license requirements, open seasons, sizes and possession limits check the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission website for at SNOOK In our area (Everglades National Park, Gulf of Mexico, and Monroe County) the snook season is closed, until March 1. Catch and release of snook is permitted so minimize the handling of any snook caught and return them to the water as quickly as possible. Warmer days will help the snook fishing as the snook will move to avoid cold water. Snook will be found in protected locations where the water is relatively warmer. Explore further into the backcountry, up rivers and creeks. Structures worth checking include deep holes near oyster bars and docks. REDFISH The reds may be found in the holes around the oyster bars. In the afternoon if the sun warms the water enough the reds will move into the shallow grassy areas. TROUT With the continuing cooler weather trout may well be the fish of the month. During the top half of the tide expect trout to be over the grass beds. During the lower half of the tide check the holes in the back bays. POMPANO & others The cold weather and cooler water temperature should result in improved pompano fishing. Look for pompano in the passes and over the grass beds. Try working a shrimp or small crab pattern right on the bottom. Sheepshead will be found in holes in the backcountry, around structure such as docks and oyster bars, and near the passes. Jacks and ladyfish should also be around despite the cold. Page 3 m Member Announcements Loomis NRX 9 4Pc 5Wt for sale. I purchased this rod new and have rarely used it. The rod is essentially new; I am asking $400. If interested, please call Jim Baird 2003 Action Craft 1720 Flyfisher Special Edition $20,000 for sale Made for skinny water. Carbon/kevlar material throughout Yamaha 75 hp. 2 stroke motor with 203 hours. Many extras including Lenco TNT digital trolling motors with remote, power pole, 21 ft. Stiffy hybrid push pole, Garmin 545s chart plotter/gps/depth sounder, poling platform leaner. 20 amp dual bank charger. Single axel Boatmaster trailer with new wheels and diamond plate fenders. Original owner. Very, very, clean and ready to go. Call Mike Francis to see at Pictures and video available upon request. If you have fishing equipment you would like to sell send the necessary information to bffinfo@flyfishingnaples.com and it will be posted on the website and added to future monthly announcements until you inform us via the same address to cease publication. Go to the club website for: Educational Programs found on the Events & Program Page under the Programs tab. Gallery Page can always use new photos. If you have any pictures you would like to share send them to me at the address below. I am sensitive to the FWC current position about taking pictures of tarpon and proper handling of fish. Therefore, pictures of tarpon in the boat or pictures of fish held vertically will not be posted on the website. If you have any suggestions regarding the newsletter please let me know. Tight Lines, Craig Winter, BFF newsletter Editor cell craigw601@me.com

4 Page 4 m and killifish (mud minnows). Casting imitation flies of their prey will catch the attention of these powerful estuarine musicians. Redfish are prodigious spawners that produce tens of millions of eggs. Spawning season is from about August through December, in passes, inlets and lagoon estuaries around the state. During spawning season, redfish use special muscles rubbing against their air bladder to produce a "drumming" sound for which they are named. Know Your Target Species Red Drum: Sciaenops ocellatus Appearance: Chin without barbels Copper-bronze body; lighter in clear waters 1 to many spots at the base of the tail Mouth horizontal and opens downward Large scales Habitat: In winter, redfish are found in seagrass, over muddy or sand bottoms, or near oyster bars or spring fed creeks. Behavior: Juvenile redfish are an inshore species until they reach roughly 30 inches (4 years). They then migrate to the nearshore population. Additional Information State Record: 52 lb 5 oz, caught near Cocoa (1996) Fishing Tips and Facts: Red drum are one of Florida s most popular sport fish and the state s most widespread estuarine fish. Shrimp, crab and baitfish flies are a good way to fly fish for redfish. They also chase crabs, mullet, pinfish Check out the BFF Channel: UCRqeR15zYAhhQ59ZnhZ_PuA Follow BFF@backcountryfly What Are You Throwing? Here s a White & Chartreuse baitfish that recently fooled a 30" snook and will work similar magic on most of our fly fishing target species. Can be tied with or without weighted eyes. Black & purple is another good combination. Pattern Hook : Gamakatsu -SC15 2/0 Thread : White or Chartreuse Body : EP Craft Fur Brush & extra craft fur Flash : Senyo's Barred UV Predator Wrap Head : Chartreuse Estaz Eyes : Med silver bead chain What are you throwing? Send me a picture and recipe for your favorite fly for use in an upcoming edition of BFF Fly Lines. Send to: craigw601@me.com

5 Current BFF Tournament Standings Page 5 m TARPON - UNGUIDED - FLORIDA 1 Buddy Ferber Tarpon 120# Everglades NP Black/Purple EP streamer 3/0 2 Alan Kuhre Tarpon 33 Collier Seminole SP 8 Redfish Candy Shrimp 3 Carl Knobloch Tarpon 20 10,000 Islands 7 Pink Fly Alan Kuhre Tarpon 28 CR 92 Canal 9 Redfish Candy Shrimp Alan Kuhre Tarpon 15 CR 92 Canal 9 Gurgler TARPON - GUIDED - FLORIDA 1 Scott Silver Tarpon 44 Everglades N.P. 8 Black Baitfish SNOOK - UNGUIDED - FLORIDA 1 Ed Tamson Snook 30 Everglades NP White baitfish 1 Craig Winter Snook 30 10,000 Islands 8 White & Chartreuse baitfish 2 Alan Kuhre Snook 29 Collier Seminole SP 8 Redfish Candy Shrimp 3 Dick Shafner Snook 23 7 Light Bulb Mike Santangelo Snook 22 Zach Rose Snook 21 Naples area docks 8 Glass Minnow Zach Rose Snook 20 Naples area docks 8 Glass Minnow Jim Snyder Snook 18 SNOOK - GUIDED - FLORIDA 1 Craig Winter Snook 33 Capt Kevin Mihailoff 8 Black Marabou Muddler 2 Scott Silver Snook 32 Capt Bill Faulkner 3 Mike Santangelo Snook 24 Capt Bill Faulkner Craig Winter Snook 29 Capt Bill Faulkner 8 White & Chartreuse BF Scott Silver Snook 26 Capt Kevin Mihailoff 8 Black baitfish pattern REDFISH - UNGUIDED - FLORIDA 1 Mike Santangelo Redfish 29 2 Alan Kuhre Redfish 28 Isle of Capri Brown Mangrove Crab 3 Craig Winter Redfish 27 10,000 Islands 8 Black Marabou Muddler Mike Haines Redfish 26 10,000 Islands Alan Kuhre Redfish 26 Johnson Bay Brown Mangrove Crab Alan Kuhre Redfish 24 Goodland 7 Black/Purple Gurgler John Dowd Redfish 22 10,000 Islands 8 DT Mike Santangelo Redfish 22 REDFISH - GUIDED - FLORIDA 1 Jack Weber Redfish 34 Capt Kevin Mihailoff 8 Black Bug 2 tie Jim Truchan Redfish 30 Capt Kevin Mihailoff 9 Ebony Super Bug 2 tie Scott Silver Redfish 30 Capt Ken Chambers Little Black Dress 3 Mike Santangelo Redfish 24 Jack Weber Redfish 29 Capt Kevin Mihailoff 8 Black Bug Jim Truchan Redfish 26 Capt Kevin Mihailoff 9 Ebony Super Bug REDFISH - GUIDED - OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA 1 Jim Schneider Redfish 45 Venice, Louisiana 2 tie Lou Minghinelli Redfish 44 Venice, Louisiana 2 tie Kevin Becker Redfish 44 Venice, Louisiana 10 Black/Purple Streamer 3 tie Craig Winter Redfish 41 Venice, Louisiana 10 3 tie Jim Worden Redfish 41 Port Sulphur, LA 10 Dick Shafner Redfish 38 Venice, Louisiana 10 Scott Silver Redfish 38 Venice, Louisiana 10 Ralph Pike Redfish 33 Venice, Louisiana 10 Yellow baitfish

6 Page 6 m OPEN - UNGUIDED - FLORIDA 1 Jim Schneider False Albacore 29 Doctors Pass 2 Zach Rose Jack Crevelle 28 Tampa Bay 8 3 Mike Santangelo Tripletail 26 Gulf of Mexico Steve Patton Spotted Seatrout 20 Rookery Bay Soft body green popper Jim Schneider Tripletail 22 Doctors Pass Mike Santangelo Barracuda 18 Doctors Pass Ralph Pike Ladyfish 17 Isle of Capri 8 White baitfish Bill Flowers Bluefish 17 Pine Island Mike Santangelo Snapper 10 Craig Winter Barracuda 9 Marco Island 9 Tan, white, chartreuse baitfish John Dowd Jack Crevelle Everglades NP John Dowd Ladyfish Everglades NP John Dowd Mangrove Snapper Everglades NP John Dowd Yellow Jack Everglades NP Manfred Schillinger Jack Crevelle Everglades NP Manfred Schillinger Horse-eye Jack Everglades NP Manfred Schillinger Mangrove Snapper Everglades NP OPEN - GUIDED - FLORIDA 1 Craig Winter Black Drum 23 Everglades NP 8 Redfish Candy Fly 2 Dick Shafner Black Drum 22 Everglades NP 8 Redfish Candy Fly 3 Scott Silver Bluefish 20 Capt.Drew Naeckel 9 Baitfish pattern Craig Winter Bluefish 20 Capt.Drew Naeckel 9 Baitfish pattern OPEN - UNGUIDED - OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA 1 Kevin Becker Bonefish 24 Grand Bahama Island 9 #4 Gotcha OPEN - GUIDED - OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA 1 Craig Winter Alligator Gar 42 Venice, Louisiana 10 2 Kevin Becker Bonefish 28 Grand Bahama Island 10 #1/0 Tan Permit Crab

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