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Treasure Coast Outdoors

As Waters Warm, Cobia the “Sandpile” and “Bull Shark Reef.” Bull Shark Reef is just not my thing. Instead, I plug in
Unfortunately these two spots can become a real circus.

GPS coordinates found at https://www.martin.fl.us/Reefs.
Begin Their Migration North As one friend noted when we fished the Sandpile: “You Almost any type of structure can hold cobia, so even
got 70 boats and 16 divers with spears, all hoping to get a small structure works. I will drop a squid down with a
By Jim Weix the six cobias in the area.” slip sinker. I will also cast with a jig at the same time, so
Cobia fishing is one of Some anglers avoid this congestion, by sight fishing I can work the whole structure.
the highlights of fishing on for cobia. They take the “run and gun” approach, going Along with that, I drop a line just beneath the boat.
the Treasure Coast. They to wherever they see floating structure or Manta rays. Cobia are curious and to them your boat is just another
are strong fighters, can Others will cruise close to shore, as cobia will cruise piece of floating structure.
reach 100 pounds, and are shallow water. Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
great eating. A popular bait is a two to eight ounce jig, with a white conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer.
They hang around reefs and chartreuse bucktail. Add squid or an 8-inch Gulp! You Jim is included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s
and often follow bull sharks can also simply use a slip sinker with a whole squid on a Hall of Fame for his work in helping restore thousands
and Manta rays. Although hook. of acres of wetlands. Jim is a broker associate with The
they feed primarily on I like the “run and gun” method if the seas are calm and Keyes Company. He can be reached at (772) 341-2941
crabs, squid, and other fish, there aren’t a bunch of other anglers doing the same thing. or by email: jimweix@jimweix.com.
they are not too proud to settle for scraps left behind by However, my favorite method is to fish the many lesser-
feeding bull sharks. Popular spots to fish near Stuart are known reefs. Fighting crowds at places like Sandpile and

Club News

Royalty Or Not: Discover research skills helped her husband, Ted Duay, prove his Chair of the Chapter Development and Revitalization

Who’s In Your Family Tree descent from 41 Revolutionary War patriots, a Mayflower Commission, State Chair of the Volunteer Genealogists
Committee and State Chair of the Membership
passenger, a Jamestown ancestor, King Edward I of
With The Martin County England and Charlemagne. Committee.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, MCGS will continue
The free webinar will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday,
Genealogical Society (MCGS) April 16. The session will not be recorded for replay. meeting via webinar until further notice. Monthly
To participate go to https://register.gotowebinar.com/ presentations feature local and national experts, and the
Ever wondered if your ancestors include royalty, a register/6167673506144419598 or mcgsfl.org and register topic of the May webinar will be archival research.
Mayflower passenger or a Revolutionary War patriot? by April 15. In addition to its free monthly webinars, MCGS offers
If so, make sure you tune in to the Martin County With 20 years of genealogy experience and a Ph.D. a variety of services at the Genealogy Room in the Blake
Genealogical Society’s April webinar. Presenting in adult education from Florida Atlantic University, Library in Stuart including an extensive research library
“Kings, Queens, Pilgrims and Tavern Keepers: Who’s Debbie Duay conducts national workshops on researching and access to several genealogy websites. Adherence
in Your Family Tree,” national genealogy expert Debbie early American ancestry. Active in the Daughters of the to the library’s COVID-19 protocols is required for
Duay will discuss a variety of lineage societies – American Revolution, she is the Florida State Society those who wish to use the Genealogy Room. For more
ranging from the Order of the Crown of Charlemagne DAR First Vice Regent and a state cochair of the Lineage information about MCGS membership, activities and
to the Descendants of Colonial Tavern Keepers – and Research Committee; she also served as National Vice services go to mcgsfl.org or call MCGS President Lisa
how to find eligible ancestors and what each society Chair of Lineage Research for the French task force, State Tompson, (772) 888-2422.
requires in terms of documentation and lineage. Duay’s Second Vice Regent, State Organizing Secretary, State

Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends that we had her dog! Featured Adoptables
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, April 2021 It was a tear jerking reunion when Susan and Marley were
finally reunited. Susan said "12 out of 10!! I am so grateful that Tommi
“For the Love of Animals” you found my baby!! Just thank you, THANK YOU a million Tommi is a very loving fellow
times over!" with tears of joy watering in her eyes.
features real stories happening Always microchip your pets, and please always remember to
at Furry Friends in Jupiter. We only hire pet sitters and dog walkers from a reputable source, and and purrs loudly even while
are The Humane Society of get references! Our veterinary clinic is open to the public and getting a bath - yes a bubble
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the offers microchipping, a staff member would be happy to walk you bath. He would be happiest in
only no-kill shelter open to the through how to properly register and update your chip information. a home with at least one other
public in northern Palm Beach When considering adding a furry family member to your family, cat as he prefers not to be alone,
County. We’ve been rescuing, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 SW Zarrella Street or our
rehabilitating, and re-homing new Jupiter Adoption Center at 100 Capital Street in the Jupiter he enjoys playing with kittens
the homeless animals in our Commerce Park. PLEASE CALL 561-747-5311 AND MAKE AN as well. He is approximately
community for more than 30 APPOINTMENT PRIOR TO VISITING EITHER LOCATION 5 years old and needs to be on
years. Our not for profit 501c3 DUE TO COVID-19. canned as he lost all of his teeth
organization consists of our due to dental disease. Tommi is
Jupiter based adoption center, Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the
veterinary clinic (open to the LOVE of animals! a truly wonderful cat who will make a wonderful addition
public), thrift boutique, and to a loving home.
Palm City Ranch.
Patricia Deshong, President Suri

In a heartwarming The Extreme Makeover in the Cat Cottage at Suri is a social butterfly, she
story that went viral, Palm City is underway! is fantastic with people and other
Susan and Marley The cats in our dogs. She is house trained, great
get reunited thanks to Jupiter Adoption in the car, and very good on
the detective work of Center have the leash. Suri even knows her
Furry Friends. been enjoying an basic commands, she is an A++
Susan was going amazing, brand
to be in the hospital new facility since student. She is approximately
for a few days, and its opening in 60lbs, a 6 year old hound mix.
like many of us do, early 2020, while The very loving lady is looking
hired a dog walker to the cats up at for just the right owner to call
take care of her dog the Ranch have her own.
Marley. This "dog been occupying
walker", took the the cottage that
money up front, stole the dog's bed, leash, collar and crate and opened over a
did the unthinkable...dumped Marley on the street. decade now (with
A good Samaritan, Katrin Bruns, found Marley wandering in minimal updates).
her neighborhood. Poor Marley looked as though she had been out Please help us
on the street for days when the dog walker was hired. Thankfully spread the love
Katrin had the sense to coax Marley into her car and take her to by donating items
Furry Friends. from our Amazon
Although Marley had a microchip, the information was not up wish list. Or, if
to date. The Furry Friends team took it upon themselves to hunt you would like to
down Marley's owner. They backtraced the microchip number contribute a dollar
to a different shelter who had a different phone number and an amount to some of the larger purchases, like furniture, you can
email (but there was one problem... Susan was in the hospital and specify your donation to the "Cat Cottage Makeover" on our
therefore not able to be reached). donation page. furryfriendsadoption.org/donate/
The team at Furry Friends was so determined to get a hold of
someone, they searched deep into social media to find Susan and
locate her children, and eventually were able to get word to Susan Paid Advertisement