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Post by shamrox on Jun 9, 2011 11:52:19 GMT -5
Hey All, I have found this forum and I have a very general question. First let me say that I have some decent rods so what I need to know is what kind of line does everyone use and what kind of hooks and hook set up. Then from there where should I fish on which pier? What kind of bait I should use? I am looking for a lot of action. I will be fishing June 23rd. I would love any help people can give. I plan on showing up early in the day (5-7am) and spend as much time as the weather will allow me . Thanks ahead of time, Sean
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Post by redneckrob on Jun 9, 2011 12:26:20 GMT -5
When you say "decent" are you talking about quality or the action on the rods? You'll be fishing an outgoing tide once you get there and I might try and get some greenbacks (cut them into strips) or even shrimp and put it under a bobber/float and let the tide take it out. You might have trouble with bait on a sabiki or cast net (if you have one) during the outgoing tide.
I usually have good results at the south pier, but the north pier produces fish as well. It's mostly a personal preference. I would definitely look at the aerial rock piles pictures which is located on this forum, it will help you realize where the artificial reefs are and instead of casting in the sand.
The mackerel bite has been on and off but you might want to bring a gotcha lure or two if others seem to be catching them. I love using braided line for my main line and then use a barrel swivel with 25-50# leader. Hooks depend on the fish.... I would probably get smaller circle hooks and then jigs if you want to work an artificial (berkley gulp shrimp) or live shrimp on the bottom.
The basic setup I use for the average fish would be Power pro line (not too heavy) connected to a 100# barrel swivel connected to the 2.5-3 foot 25-50# leader connected to your hook using uni knots.
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Post by havetofish on Jun 9, 2011 12:50:59 GMT -5
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Post by juck on Jun 9, 2011 13:06:24 GMT -5
>>I am looking for a lot of action.
Then pier fishing at the Skyway may not be for you. Many is the time I've spent 9 hours at the pier and pulled out only one or two fish,, been skunked a few times as well.
You want *lots* of action,, you need to be on a boat.
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Post by SkyJay on Jun 9, 2011 20:04:44 GMT -5
Might want to try the predawn incoming tide that morning. Of course this would require an earlier start on your part. Try fishing the east span pilings at ssp north of last restroom. Concentrate your efforts on the crooked repair pilings and the eddys they create.Should be some nice Mangos starting to fire off around these summer morning tide changes. About an hour before and after the slack. Live med shrimp fry size whitebait or chunks of greenbacks should get the job done. Lighter tackle and leader will get ya more bites. 1oz lead fishfinder or knocker rig and smaller match the bait size hooks. FRESH Squid works great if they are around. Bycatch should include Trout Seabass Grunts small Cobia and Groupe while Snapper fishin. Dont be afraid to move around and try different pilings till you start getting bit. If you see someone else ketchin Mangos dont be shy... Elbow on in because trust me if you find em fisrt youll have plenty of company. Later try the rockpiles on the outgoing tide
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Post by SkyJay on Jun 9, 2011 20:24:30 GMT -5
Once the tide the flips and waters moving good. Freeline or balloon rig large livies (Grunts Pinfish small Jacks Blue Runners Horse Minners Squirrelfish Threadfins etc.) to the rockpiles for hot fillet and release Gag Grouper action. Be sure to plan ahead and cover your ass with some sort of concealment plan to hide your now ilegal Grouper catch you worked so hard for from Mr. GW in case he comes snoopin around. In the event you should get caught just smile like you just won the lottery and play like you dont speak english. Best of luck!
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Post by SkyJay on Jun 9, 2011 20:42:39 GMT -5
If all else fails tie on a 3 oz lead 5 ft of leader and a 0 or 00 Clark Spoon. Cast that sucker as far as you can and reel it back in a herky jerky fashion as fast as you can until your arms fall off from fatigue and you have thouroghrly ruined the filet and release Gag Grouper fishing for everone around you, Which ever comes first lol. Who knows ya might just pull up a couple of starving suicide Spanish for your trouble. Hope this helps.
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Post by shamrox on Jun 9, 2011 21:30:26 GMT -5
Wow.......this is awesome!!!! you guys gave me a lot of information. Let me process and I will comment, but about the "lots of action" I mean lots of action for a pier.
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Post by tylerdurden on Jun 10, 2011 9:53:47 GMT -5
in my opinion there hasnt been lots of action since that bad winter 2 years ago
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Post by grouperscooper on Jun 10, 2011 11:28:15 GMT -5
Lol.....I love you J.....why am i crying? ?
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Post by SkyJay on Jun 10, 2011 14:32:09 GMT -5
love you to man but you still aint gettin my bud. errr light ; )
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Post by grouperscooper on Jun 12, 2011 11:13:45 GMT -5
Sharing is caring
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Post by shamrox on Jun 16, 2011 15:49:35 GMT -5
Seeing the tides and hearing the bite is better at night I am thinking about doing a little night fishing of the night 22nd to the 23rd. Is there any good advice or anything different that I might have to do, to night fish?
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Post by montylfl on Jun 16, 2011 21:41:11 GMT -5
reread Jay's post. It applies at night too if you catch the tides ride. ( Except the Clark spoon.... That works better when the sun is out. All about the flash).
Jay got to love it." just smile like you just won the lottery and play like you dont speak english."
just keep repeating "homosawhat" until he leaves
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