Sailfish Capital of the World: Florida's Treasure Coast, Stomping Grounds Ep. 6

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In this episode, Boat Trader visits Florida's Treasure Coast, where Stomping Grounds host Ryan McVinney shows viewers why the charming seaside city of Stuart is an outdoorsman's paradise. Widely known as "The Sailfish Capital of the World", we embark on a day of sailfishing with Captain Scott Fawcett on his 31 Contender, to learn why Stuart is the place to be to catch these prized billfish year-round.
With great sportfishing, comes great sportfish boats; so next, we take you to Stuart's "Dreamboat District", where some of the world's greatest custom boat builders reside. Then, we join the owner of a classic 20 Seacraft, custom-built for Stuart's plethora of fisheries, on a boat ride through the expanses of the St. Lucie River. Here, we learn more about Stuart's famous snook fishery and diverse ecosystem. Along the way, a stop at the old Evinrude test facility uncovers some unique maritime history.
For proper education regarding the environmental challenges the St. Lucie River faces and how the community has banded together to protect this valuable resource, we meet with Indian Riverkeeper, Mike Connor. Last, but not least, Ryan takes the day off on the Stuart sandbar. Here, when the water is clear and the sun is shining, hundreds of boaters bow up to the bar to show off their rides and enjoy their backyard boating paradise.
Content:
0:00 Intro
0:41 Treasure Coast Shipwrecks - Lost Treasure of Spanish Galleon Ships
1:12 Sailfish Capital of the World - Stuart Florida
2:19 Captain Scott Fawcett - Off The Chain Fishing Charters
4:05 How To Kite Fish - Setting Up A Kitefishing Rig
6:25 Catching The First Sailfish
7:15 Sailfish Jumping
7:34 Sailfish Bait Goggle-Eye Scag (Bigeye Scag)
7:52 Exciting Sailfish Fight - Multiples On The Line
9:41 2004 Contender 31 Center Console Twin 300HP Yamahas
12:38 Best Sportfishing Yacht Builders in Stuart Florida
13:04 Boat Restoration Experts
13:14 Dream Boat District
14:16 Fully Restored Custom 1984 Sea Craft
14:54 Stuart's Snook Fishery - Saint Lucie River
15:50 Evinrude OMC Test Center - Early Outboard Engine Testing
17:40 Custom Sea Craft Center Console Boat Build History
21:50 St. Lucie Estuary - Southern Indian Lagoon System
22:12 St. Lucie C-44 Canal History
22:29 Water Quality Issues And Pollution Challenges
22:47 Algae Blooms
23:07 Clean Water Advocates
23:16 Capt. Mike Conner Indian River Keeper
24:33 Lake Okeechobee Discharges
25:41 Florida Sandbar Life
26:00 Crusty Crab Food Boat
27:31 Custom Restored 1994 Maverick 18 Flats Boat
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[@boatsdotcom]

Nice day on the water - loved seeing the big sailfish leaping out of the water and learning all the details of Stuart's fishing and boating history. Also the old Evinrude testing grounds footage is so cool!

[@CRyanMcVinney]

This was a fun one! Thanks to Captain Scott Fawcett from Off the Chain Fishing Charters / S. P. F. Fishing In Stuart Florida! Some great kite #fishing in this episode, we caught 4 sailfish that day...for anyone that wants that experience, highly recommend a trip with Cap. Fawcett on his Contender center console!

[@yachtworld]

Great fishing content - and great education on the water quality issues in relation to the Lake Okeechobee discharges and the clean water advocates dedicated to preserving and improving water quality, including the Indian River Keepers. Also love that custom Sea Craft restoration! Cool stuff

[@FishTalkMagazine]

Multiples jumping - WOOHOO!! Doesn't get much better than that!!

[@boattrader]

Agreed! It was an awesome day!!