Hooked Up Designs Magazine December 2016 | Page 4

HOOKED ON THOUGHTS HAPPY HOLIDAYS, HOOKED UP FAMILY! I thought it best to remind you of the season, as you’d never know by walking outside. With the temps still in the balmy 70s and 80s throughout much of Florida, you may be less inspired to jump in the sleigh and head to Grandma’s, but at least you can fish more comfortably. And speaking of spending time out on the water, have we got an exciting, all-encompassing list of holiday gift ideas for you! So much so, that we had to hold back most of our literary content just to make room. Sure, you’ll still get a generous serving of Catrett’s insightful fishing how-tos, a heaping helping of Felsher’s travels and discoveries, and even a heartfelt piece by our own John Theriault about treating his deserving mother to an epic day of fighting fish. But, your main course is definitely a mouthwatering selection of sponsor-provided items we’ve had the pleasure of sampling, all in the spirit of helping you knock out that shopping list. With the holiday season upon us, thoughts of New Year resolutions should be stirring around in the back of your mind. Few of us keep them, but most of us at least seriously contemplate changes we can make for a better future. Some go in the all-too-common fitness or health improvement direction, which is respectable, no doubt, and the first few weeks in the gym will feel invigorating, for sure. Too bad you’re stuck paying for the remaining 50 weeks you’ll never use. How’s this for a resolution: Why not commit to being a better steward of our seas? Simply be more environmentally friendly while on the water. Tote your trash and discarded lures back to a land-based trashcan. Use environmentally safe sun and skincare products. Fix that motor that leaves a rainbow slick behind your boat. Pole the grass flats BEFORE your motor starts chopping it up. It’s not that hard and you won’t be the only one benefiting, by a long shot. Note: Tearing your beer can so it will sink does not make it OK. Just a reminder: Starting in 2017, Hooked Up will switch to a JanFeb, Mar-Apr etc., pairing of release months. It’s better for all involved and means you’re only a month away from your next exciting issue arriving in January! President John Robert ____ Consulting Editor & Advisor Matt Draper Art Director John Theriault ____ Advertising Sales Consultants Brain Turner Bob Theriault Sue Redford Alex Rice Adam Nolin Carolyn Papak Brent Theriault Thadeus Simpson ____ Associate Editor Sue Redford Associate Designer Kalin Riley ____ Accounting Carolyn Papak ____ Photographers Capt. Jimmy Nelson John Theriault Bob Theriault ____ Contributing Writers Dustin Catrett John N. Felsher Eric Billips John Theriault ____ Hooked Up is published bimonthly. Subscriptions available for FREE. Sign up online at hookedupdesigns.com ____ ADVERTISING Please direct advertising inquiries to: Bob Theriault at [email protected] For rates and other information, visit: hookedupdesigns.com ___ Cheers, Matt Draper 4 HOOKED UP DECEMBE R 2016 © 2016, Hooked Up Designs is published bimonthly and welcomes articles and photography about saltwater fishing throughout the State of Florida. Hooked Up reserves the right to edit in consideration of content and space available. Article and content herein represent observations and opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views of publishers. The use of excerpts or reproduction of this material is prohibited. Articles, questions, opinions and address changes should be directed to Hooked Up Designs by visiting the website at hookedupdesigns.com. All submitted articles, photos and other materials become the sole property of Hooked Up Designs, can be used at the editor’s discretion and will not be returned. hookedupdesigns.com