TIDE MARCH / APRIL 2015
FEATURES: 8 A New STAR Rises — Anglers in Florida will have an opportunity for the catch of a lifetime in this summer’s inaugural CCA Florida STAR Tournament. — By Jim Williams
12 Offshore SoCal Style —Southern California anglers are on the cusp of five solid months of excellent offshore action. — By Ali Hussainy.
16 Salmon in the Spring — The lure of springers is a combination of the challenge of landing one and the incredible table fare provided by this prized fish. — By Bryan Irwin
20 Off the Beaten Path — Wade fishing in the backcountry of Florida offers solitude and great fishing for the adventuresome angler. — By Capt. Dave Lear
24 In the Weeds — Coastal residents are hoping that a historic deluge of sargassum along the Gulf Coast last year was a one-time event. — By Doug Pike
30 Life in the No Wake Zone —The tides of South Carolina create a con- stantly changing environment and kayaks provide the perfect means for anglers to stay on top of the pattern. — By Phillip Gentry
36 A Season for Change — Spring presents an important and dynamic transition in the behavior of speckled trout and redfish on the Gulf Coast. — By Brian Holden
42 Don’t Blow Your Trip — There is very little anglers can do to change the wind, but you can adjust your game plan, and more importantly your attitude, to not let the wind steal your day. — By Patrick Murray
DEPARTMENTS:
6 CASTING COMMENTS 46 CAPITOL IDEAS 47 TIDE LINES 62 RECIPE
Cover — Another hard-fighting California yellowtail about to be released to fight another day. — Photo courtesy of
BoyceImage.com
VOL. 39, ISSUE 2
TIDE Staff: Editor: Ted Venker; Art Direction, Design, Production: Kocian/Gossett Design — Cheri Gossett and Devon Kocian; Consulting Editors: Pat Murray and Heather Peterek; Printer: Quad/Graphics.
TIDE is the official, bimonthly magazine of Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), a non- profit, tax-exempt corporation. CCA is organized to advise and educate the public on the conser- vation 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 con cerned sportsmen and incorporated on March 17, 1977, in Texas. TIDE is available to CCA mem bers and has a circu- lation of 87,000 copies. Photo and manuscript submissions are welcome, but no responsibility is assumed for such material while in transit or in the office of publication. 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 Fax: 713-626-5852.
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