b'Sound, Surf & River Rendezvous RecapOver 25 registered teams ventured up to the scenic inshore/nearshore waters of Hobe Sound and into the Loxahatchee River in February for a half-day of fishing in the Clubs 2023 Sound, Surf & River Rendezvous.The variety of species roaming these waters is whats so fun about this outing. You never know what youll catch. Having anglers actively fishing an area is a great way to learn a lot about what fish are utilizing this habitat. Dan Miller showcased that the highly coveted bonefish inhabits Hobe Sound. Dan successfully caught and released his bonefish on light line, winning the Best Catch on Spin 4 award (4-pound test line with an artificial lure).Light-tackle fishing has always been a part of the WPBFCs angling identity.Nothing encompasses this more than the Spin 4 tackle class.photo courtesy ofJunior anglers Noah and Brady Zabel had a bunch of success Stuart Pavlik while fishing the outing with their dad, Dave Zabel.Brady had aShelleybanner day winning the Widest Variety Award logging 14 different species, everythingKronshagefrom cubera snapper to black drum.This was good enough for Brady to also be named the Top Junior Angler.Noah had the Most Snook Releases of the outing with 6.The Biggest Snook Award went to junior angler Brody Chojnacki who boated an upper slot line-sider, measuring 29.5 inches.George Patane also had some snook action to report; he fished the beach with his fly rod, catching & releasing a 21 snook for the Best Catch on Fly.Catching ladyfish is typically a sure thing when in the Sound. Ryan Buel took advantage of this wintertime bite, Brady Zabel catching and releasing 9 Ladyfish for the Most Ladyfish Re-leases. Debbie Stovall was named the Top Lady Angler Noah having caught 3 black drum in the outing, along with Zabelsome jacks and mangrove snapper.With so many anglers plugging docks and mangroves or drifting shrimp around different flats and coves, theres bound to be an Outstanding Catch reportedBrodyas well. Shelly Kronshage took home this award byChojnackiE ntEringY ourC atChi nC luba nglingC ontEstsh asn EvErb EEnE asiEr !Members can enter their catches from successfully releasing a tarpon whiletheir smartphone using fishing with her husband Dickie in thethe WPBFC\'s electronic Loxahatchee River. fillable affidavit.Simply Going fishing as a club is great way"Add to Home Screen" to connect members and give everyoneand the created shortcut works just like another reason to spend a day on the wa- an app.Enter fish at ter. The Sound, Surf & River Rendezvousyour convenience, even continues to be a local, convenient andwhile you\'re out on the fun fishing outing. water!T ighTL inesM agazine- F aLL2023 11'