fishing

I live in SRB and like to go when I get a chance. A bit in the surf and a bit inland. Still learning how to fish here. Came from MN two years ago and it's a whole different kinda fishin' down here.

I CAN'T WAIT for Cobia season

who fishes on here?

like...seriously....fishes more than once a year

i'd love to go fishing but i don't know anybody around here who goes

I know of a group that goes very frequently on the beach.

Maybe I'll get to go again soon...

Right after I finish everything else I have to do.

My dad was right when he said, "When you have kids... you can't have anything but kids!"

Maybe I'll get to go again soon...

Right after I finish everything else I have to do.

My dad was right when he said, "When you have kids... you can't have anything but kids!"

Take the kids fishing with you.

Take the kids fishing with you.

Oh, I do that... when I get to go.

I was referring to the "presence" of kids and the "absence" of money being linked together; which is a factor in not having the opportunity, financially, to go as much as I'd like.

who fishes on here?

like...seriously....fishes more than once a year

i'd love to go fishing but i don't know anybody around here who goes

I fish off the beach every chance I get. I went Monday, just by eastern lake( my local spot). I have had the most success with live shrimp I pick up at Yellowfin in Seagrove. I have been hearing that the Redfish are running in the bay right now??? Is it true

I fish off the beach every chance I get. I went Monday, just by eastern lake( my local spot). I have had the most success with live shrimp I pick up at Yellowfin in Seagrove. I have been hearing that the Redfish are running in the bay right now??? Is it true

You and youcarenow need a fishing "date"- I think y'all would get along. Seriously! PM each other and go fishing. Then call me for the eating part.

Maybe I'll get to go again soon...

Right after I finish everything else I have to do.

My dad was right when he said, "When you have kids... you can't have anything but kids!"

Once in the kid business, always in the kid business.

You and youcarenow need a fishing "date"- I think y'all would get along. Seriously! PM each other and go fishing. Then call me for the eating part.

Sounds Like a plan. The last feast I caught was a tasty Red-fish and a few Pompano. Noting better than eating 30 min old fish. It is a tough life we live in SOWAL. jdarg, I need a cell #

Sounds Like a plan. The last feast I caught was a tasty Red-fish and a few Pompano. Noting better than eating 30 min old fish. It is a tough life we live in SOWAL. jdarg, I need a cell #

Woo hoo- you going fishing today?

Woo hoo- you going fishing today?

No, I wish. Painting all day, but what a perfect day for it. I checked the beach earlier, a ton of seagulls fishing just off shore. That is a good sign. I do need a kayak to start stalking larger fish. Keep you eyes out for me. But rest assure, with the next round of fish you will be getting a dinner call.

I've got to meet a plumber over near Eastern Lake a little later this morning. If Roadroo and/or yucarenow want to drown a few shrimp after that, give me a call at 850-259-7453.

Roadroo--how are you fishing the shrimp in the surf? In the bay and bayous I like to fish them a couple of feet beneath a popping cork. With the tide coming in until 5 pm or so I doubt that will work. What about on the bottom a foot or two from a pyramid sinker (the same rig I use on pompano)?

I've got to meet a plumber over near Eastern Lake a little later this morning. If Roadroo and/or yucarenow want to drown a few shrimp after that, give me a call at 850-259-7453.

Roadroo--how are you fishing the shrimp in the surf? In the bay and bayous I like to fish them a couple of feet beneath a popping cork. With the tide coming in until 5 pm or so I doubt that will work. What about on the bottom a foot or two from a pyramid sinker (the same rig I use on pompano)?

Ken, Thanks for the invite. This weekend is crazy for me, but maybe next weekend?? For the most part, I use a pompano rig. I have tried may different rigs, bait and lures. Shrimp on a 1-2 foot trace seems to work best for me. I am yet to try fishing the bay or lakes. I am dying to try fishing from a kayak, just need the kayak. A friend has great success with the kayak. Sounds like we need a SOWAL social fishing club/ group??

I'm up at the north end of Mallett Bayou and have a couple of kayaks (only one is a "fishing" kayak, but the other would still work) and a canoe. Let me know if you want to give them a shot sometime.

I went down to the beach yesterday around 2 pm and managed to get a full 20 minutes in before the cell phone went off and the girl working our office told me the LAN had gone down. I may give it another shot today. In fact, I just might head out in the next few minutes.

I think I'm going to try Berkely Gulps (shrimp or sandfleas) instead of live shrimp...they kept flying off the hook during the cast.

I think I'm going to try Berkely Gulps (shrimp or sandfleas) instead of live shrimp...they kept flying off the hook during the cast.

The last time I went, 2nd weekend in Jan., I used the "Shrimp Gulp" for the first time. At $1.00 each they sound expensive at first, but really worked well and never needed replacing in about 5 hours of fishing. I went with My dad and 6-1/2 yo son and caught 11 speckled trout (5 were keeper's) and 3 nice flounder.

Thats the hard part of casting with a 10ft. surf combo. IT takes so much foce to get a good cast that alot of the time the live bait flies off. Sandfleas are the worst at that...they just come apart.

I am coming surf fishing this weekend. What do you suggest for a rig. I plan on using either live or frozen shrimp. 12lb. test on a almost 10ft rod. Are thier any syntheic baits that work well. Thanks fellas.

A basic dropper loop with a pyramid sinker works well. If you're going to plant the rod in a holder, be sure to use a circle hook. In fact, I'd use them regardless of whether I'm holding the rod or putting it in a holder (you don't get as many swallowed hooks that way--important when dealing with catfish, rays or small sharks). If using circle hooks, be sure the hook point is fully exposed (don't hide it in the bait) and reel steadily when you get a bite--don't do a big, jerking hookset.

As for synthetics, the Berkely Gulps (sandflea or shrimp) are great. I prefer them to real bait as they stay on the hook longer.

I don't know how cooperative the weather will be this weekend, though.

I appreciate it. It may be a little rough to do it this weekend but i am buying a new surf rod when I get down thier anyway, hopefully I will get a chance to use it.
I am going to try the berkely baits with circle hooks and a 2oz pryamid sinker.

I'll be coming to Grayton Beach the first week of April for a little vacation and intend to do a lot of fishing. I'll be bringing a sit on top kayak set up for fishing .....but I'm not that familiar with fishing in the ocean.

I've read some of the other postings on here about fishing, but I'd like to look a little into the future and get an understanding as to what to expect the first week of April. Would any of you mind offering a little advice on what types of fish, lures, bait, ,etc. I might expect to use while I'm here.

Also the local lakes.....what might I expect from them as well.

Thanks for any info. I appreciate it. Also, if you fish from a sit on top kayak and you'll be here the first week of April....possibly we could get out and fish together.

Thanks

One of my best friends works on the fishing boats in Destin... I believe her boat is called The New Florida Girl. They go out a good bit, and I'm trying my hardest to be there with them. If you want information, definitely PM me. I'd be happy to get it for you.

time for yellowfin to jump in here. They can give you all the lowdown and set you up with everything you need right there in Grayton.

I've been having luck at the 331 bridge for Reds lately. Brought home a 24" the weekend before. Had one peel off some drag and then snap the line and get away. Had another about 22" get right to the rocks and then straightened my hook and got away before I could grab it. Bought a net to fix that problem.
Catching them on live shrimp and a simple #8 long hook. Cast it out and reel it back slow until they slam the bait. Watch out for the rocks when you get back close to the shore.
Good luck!

From my experience, surf fishing this time of year is mainly a few blues caught late in the afternoon. Maybe a stray pompano. Mid March brings the reds back to surf fishing....try casting a gold Johnson spoon. As the water warms in late March pompano will begin to show up. Use sand fleas...frozen, of coures, until you can catch the live ones later on. Also can use shrimp for the reds.