fishing suggestions

[thoms]

ok ive had success in the past catching lady fish, blue fish, whitting, and the occassional shark in the surf around grayton beach. however, most of the time my fishing is ruined by that thin soupy green seaweed. this year i am planning to rent a kayak and go out past that dadgum grass. i am hoping the kayak will expand the angling opportunities, but ive never done the kayak down there..... Here's my question:

What types of species to you suggest i target if i am fishing from a kayak or from my feet? basically any fishing advice is welcome. i will be in grayton beach from the end of july to the beginning of august. i am obsessed :rolling: with fishing and will probably spend most of my time doing it. just looking for a little local knowledge. you dont have to tell me about your secret spot or anything, but a nudge in the right direction would be fantastic!

thanks,
thoms

[BeachSteelers]

Well you got redfish and small trout in the lakes but out on the bar in August you might find a bull red, mackeral king and spanish ( all edible). They also say the Tarpon are rollin through if you enjoy be pulled in the kayak. There's also been some large sharks around so I suggest not hanging a stringer over the side. Good luck and tight lines. I'm tired of the ladyfish too.

[New Yellowfin]

Dear thoms:

You will be here at an excellent time for kayak fishing. Kayak trolling has been producing a good number of King Mackeral. For example, on Monday one of our customers caught an approx. 35lb. king between the sandbars. He brought it by the Seagrove store for show-and-tell and promises photos for our "wall of fame".

There's numerous schools of baitfish inshore, so you know the usual suspects will follow them.

Please stop by one of our stores. We rent the Hobie Quest, a very capable fishing kayak with built-in rod holders for trolling, plenty of storage, etc. We've also got all the tackle and baits for sucessful kayak fishing, whether trolling or sight-casting.

Look forward to seeing you.

[thoms]

Well you got redfish and small trout in the lakes but out on the bar in August you might find a bull red, mackeral king and spanish ( all edible). They also say the Tarpon are rollin through if you enjoy be pulled in the kayak. There's also been some large sharks around so I suggest not hanging a stringer over the side. Good luck and tight lines. I'm tired of the ladyfish too.

now you're talking (bull red, mackeral king and spanish, and tarpon)! i wouldn't mind a free ride with any of those. What type of bait do you suggest? I figure i can catch mullet in the lakes and other baitfish in the surf (and maybe a crab to tempt the tarpon?) in my cast net.

as for the ladyfish, i dont think i could ever get tired of sprinting down the beach to hurl a yozuri plug into a school of slashing ladys!

thanks for the advice. keep it coming!

[thoms]

Dear thoms:

You will be here at an excellent time for kayak fishing. Kayak trolling has been producing a good number of King Mackeral. For example, on Monday one of our customers caught an approx. 35lb. king between the sandbars. He brought it by the Seagrove store for show-and-tell and promises photos for our "wall of fame".

There's numerous schools of baitfish inshore, so you know the usual suspects will follow them.

Please stop by one of our stores. We rent the Hobie Quest, a very capable fishing kayak with built-in rod holders for trolling, plenty of storage, etc. We've also got all the tackle and baits for sucessful kayak fishing, whether trolling or sight-casting.

Look forward to seeing you.


i will definately stop by your stores. that was actually going to be my next question (where is the best place to rent a kayak?). i have been to the yellowfin at grayton corners i think, but where is your other store?

thanks for the help. ill take all the advice i can get

[Smiling JOe]

now you're talking (tarpon)! i wouldn't mind a free ride with any of those.

you had best hold on tightly, because they swim much faster when the sharks are closing in on them for an easy dinner.

Watch this exciting footage (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1818644069040396146&q=tarpon+shark&total=100&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=1) of a Hammerhead chasing a Tarpon, while the guy with the fishing pole hangs on for the ride of his life.

[thoms]

you had best hold on tightly, because they swim much faster when the sharks are closing in on them for an easy dinner.

Watch this exciting footage (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1818644069040396146&q=tarpon+shark&total=100&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=1) of a Hammerhead chasing a Tarpon, while the guy with the fishing pole hangs on for the ride of his life.

yeah, ive seen that video. pretty crazy.

oh yeah, whats the deal with the seaweed (i think its called june grass)? If that stuff is out in front of my house does that mean it is all down the beach or does it just occur in spots? How do yall cope with it fishing wise?

[Smiling JOe]

June grass is still spotty. Just move down the beach to get out of it.

[ktschris]

you had best hold on tightly, because they swim much faster when the sharks are closing in on them for an easy dinner.

Watch this exciting footage (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1818644069040396146&q=tarpon+shark&total=100&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=1) of a Hammerhead chasing a Tarpon, while the guy with the fishing pole hangs on for the ride of his life.

:eek: Wow, that video was amazing. I just have 1 questions. If what everyone is saying about sharks is true, (sharks not wanting to mess with people) why were the sharks not scared away by all the boats?

I always like to think of sharks like snakes, they are they but you won't see them, once they hear you coming, they make themselves scarce. I wish I would have waited to watch that until AFTER I got back from vacation. :eek:

[Smiling JOe]

:eek: Wow, that video was amazing. I just have 1 questions. If what everyone is saying about sharks is true, (sharks not wanting to mess with people) why were the sharks not scared away by all the boats?



Have you ever been really hungry? So hungry that you didn't think about anything other than getting food? Sharks were focusing on the food, the fish, not the boats. Unless the boats, or the people on them, start injuring the sharks, they will continue to go after the food.

[ktschris]

I count my blessings everyday that I don't know that kind of hunger ;-)

[BeachSteelers]

I usually go with plugs and lures and do just a little less than I would with live bait. But if the macks are near the Sandbar then I'm going today.

[thoms]

I usually go with plugs and lures and do just a little less than I would with live bait. But if the macks are near the Sandbar then I'm going today.

gotcha. do you sight cast or troll? good luck today! please let us know how you do

[hookem]

hey man kayaking around the brackish lakes doesn't sound like a bad idea for a little while for some redfish...shouldn't be too hard

[hookem]

john(new yellowfin):
i will be coming to grayton shortly and am really excited about the fishing. what have you heard or what would you suggest about the kayak fishing in the surf. what bait/lures and for what fish. trolling? i would just like to know what would give me the best chance and what fish are in right now.

thanks and please get back to me when you can

[hookem]

or anyone know the best way to fish for tarpon from a kayak...any suggestions would be helpful

[BambooBay]

Just FYI, if the surf's ever too rough, or the seaweed is too thick or whatever, you can also try the Bay. The chart at the bottom of this page (http://www.combat-fishing.com/ecologyofchoctawhbay.html) gives you a good idea of what you can catch. Lots of speckled trout right now, and I caught a very nice (15-20lb) Jack a couple of weeks ago. Plus, there are tons of Dolphins in the Bay, and it's pretty easy to find them almost any day....

[thoms]

thanks baboo
the bay sounds promising. i would love to catch a mess of specks or a mean old jack! im gonna post a new topic on it. if you have any more info on fishing the bay that would be awesome

[hookem]

what would be the best way to access the good fishing spots on the bay?

[BambooBay]

I posted this on the other board too, but in case you missed it:

<< You can get on the Bay in many spots, but I'd recommend Cessna Landing on County Rd 393 (about 2.5 miles North of Hwy 98). From there, you can paddle into some grassy areas very easily, or into more open waters. Or, you can launch from numerous spots on the 331 bridge, and paddle up into the river mouth. The trout have really been hitting good lately... >>

[hookem]

thanks man sounds like a plan and if you have any other suggestions about fishing the bay or just in general i am open for advice