TIDE FEATURES:
8 CCA Hero of Conservation: John Walther — John Walther’s work building artificial reefs in Louisiana gains national attention in the Field & Stream Heroes of Conservation Award Program. — By Ted Venker
10 Fish Eye View of Dams — CCANew Hampshire helps clear the way for critical forage species to flourish again in the state’s rivers. — By Cheri Patterson
16 Winter Wonderland —Rightly famous for its trout, Lake Calcasieu in Louisiana has something to offer the hardcore angler hunting for winter reds. — By Will Drost
22 Stone Cold— Jetties on the Gulf Coast have a reputation as a summer destination, but the right preparation can usher an angler into year-round success.— By Doug Pike
32 The Red Hot Creeks — Both fish and fishermen find respite from winter in the creeks and bayous of Mobile Bay.— By Ed Mashburn
36 Cycle of Life—Abrutal cold snap last winter left its mark on the famed backcountry of the Everglades, but hopeful signs are emerging that tarpon and snook are on the rebound. — By Dave Lear
40 The Salty Six — If you could only fish with six flies for the rest of your life, what would you choose? Check out this series of selections for the essential six-fly wallet. — By Angelo Peluso
44 Island Gems—Southwest Florida is a intriguing destination for the serious angler or the winter-weary history buff. — By Jeff Dennis
DEPARTMENTS:
6 CASTING COMMENTS 50 TIDE BITS 62 COOK’N TELL
Cover photo — Ed Mashburn VOL. 35, ISSUE 1
TIDE Staff: Editor: Ted Venker, Art Director: Ben Kocian, Assistant Art Director /Designer: Devon Kocian, Designer/Production Editor: Cheri Gossett. Consulting Editor: Pat Murray, Printer: Quad/Graphics.
TIDE is the official, bimonthly magazine of Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), a non- profit, tax-exempt corporation with chapters in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Washington, and Oregon. CCAis organized to advise and edu- cate the public on the conservation of marine animal and plant life, and other coastal resources, both onshore and offshore. The objective of this association is to promote the present and future availability of these natural resources for the benefit of private citizens. CCA was founded by a group of concerned sportsmen and incorporated on March 17, 1977, in Texas. TIDE is available to CCA members and has a circulation of 87,000 copies. Photo and manuscript submissions are wel- come, but no responsibility is assumed for such material while in transit or in the office of publi- cation. Views expressed by TIDE contributors do not necessarily express the views of the CCA. For change of address please contact: Coastal Conservation Association, 6919 Portwest Drive, Suite 100 Houston, Texas 77024 Telephone: 713-626-4234
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