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Post by goindeep on Jun 14, 2008 16:48:51 GMT -5
Went fishing early Sat morning, got there about 2:30am. Couldnt find ANY small bait...could see lots of schools of minnows but couldnt net any to save my life (I think I got one greenback and 5 minnows on about 6 net casts), and the bait shop had nothing but shrimp...PASS. The gf caught some pins and about a 15 inch ladyfish to start off. We started near the first R/Rs. Could see lots of small cobia in the shadows of the lightpoles, and saw maybe 3 or 4 lunkers that ran 4+ feet long. We could see em but couldnt get em to eat....kept seeing one monster directly underneath me slowly cruising parallel to the bridge...While soaking some pins I tried chunk bait, a couple of lures, and a freelined greenie...nada. The smaller cobes chased a few lures but but wouldnt touch em. Then the GF comes over and I show her the real big one underneath me, and what does she do?? Tosses a bait and bonks it on the head. See ya.  So went near the end to old trusty spot...tons of minnows everywhere, but greenies were hard to get until about 9am. Had pins soaking while I played around. Macks were crashing everywhere so I tossed out a spoon and got 4 decent ones to 15". The GF got a 12" snapper. A few guys next to me pulled up mack after mack. Other than that didnt see much other than a few sheepies grazing on the pilings. Headed home about 10am. We might go back tonight but Im not sure if Im up for it...Im tired as hell. |
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Post by havetofish on Jun 14, 2008 17:04:52 GMT -5
At least you caught some fish...gotta get ya one of those Berkley eels for them cobia and just leave it rigeed for when they come by.
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Post by goindeep on Jun 14, 2008 17:15:06 GMT -5
Yup, thats on my short list....gonna stop somewhere and pick some up before my next trip (maybe tonight). Today was the first time getting some macks while targeting them. The only other one I ever caught was by mistake on a sabiki. Lost 2 spoons to the rocks but it was still fun.
Ill tell ya, Im too dang old to skip sleep and go fishing all night. Slept from noon till 5pm today and man Im feeling old...lol
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Post by estreetbrat on Jun 14, 2008 18:08:00 GMT -5
Hey Steve. Me and the wife are heading down tonight. Look for the Red Ranger 4x4 if you go.
or shoot me pm if you want my cell #
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Post by pascosal on Jun 14, 2008 21:55:14 GMT -5
i just picked up som gulp today with yellow jig heads for our deal tomorrow am up here. i was told it should give my son and i some action
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Post by bigbear607 on Jun 14, 2008 21:58:06 GMT -5
I picked my son up today from the tampa airport. he flew in from nc. stopped by the SSP around 9:30 for the first time to show him around as a sightseer and the ticket booth guy was combing over my truck like i was hiding illegal aliens. thought that was humorous. anyway, after checking it out my son is dying to go fishing there. i did see goindeep and his gf and realized how cool it would be to see a bunch of the new pier rat decals on the vehicles. i also saw how close so many boats come to the piers. i imagine that would get aggravating. cant wait to bring him back and try our luck. later guys, bigbear607
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Post by pascosal on Jun 14, 2008 22:00:18 GMT -5
big bear you will love it out there. my son and i are addicted!! all he has been planning is to go fishing this weekend with me for fathers day.
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Post by goindeep on Jun 15, 2008 0:19:33 GMT -5
Dude you shoulda stopped by and said HI. Ill probably be there tomorrow too. Cant get enough lately.
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Post by montylfl on Jun 13, 2017 6:03:06 GMT -5
On this day nine years ago.
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Post by detroitd on Jun 13, 2017 8:17:24 GMT -5
On this day nine years ago. You're like that Facebook flashback thing, MontyFl...lol. On this day 9 years ago I was graduating Jr HS.... |
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Post by sircatfish on Jun 13, 2017 19:52:49 GMT -5
I picked my son up today from the tampa airport. he flew in from nc. stopped by the SSP around 9:30 for the first time to show him around as a sightseer and the ticket booth guy was combing over my truck like i was hiding illegal aliens. thought that was humorous. anyway, after checking it out my son is dying to go fishing there. i did see goindeep and his gf and realized how cool it would be to see a bunch of the new pier rat decals on the vehicles. i also saw how close so many boats come to the piers. i imagine that would get aggravating. cant wait to bring him back and try our luck. later guys, bigbear607 Decals? Hmmm...What do y'all think of the idea of having some made specifically for members of the site? That way, when you are fishing the piers, you will easily be able to detect fellow forum members? Eh? |
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Post by sircatfish on Jun 13, 2017 19:54:03 GMT -5
I picked my son up today from the tampa airport. he flew in from nc. stopped by the SSP around 9:30 for the first time to show him around as a sightseer and the ticket booth guy was combing over my truck like i was hiding illegal aliens. thought that was humorous. anyway, after checking it out my son is dying to go fishing there. i did see goindeep and his gf and realized how cool it would be to see a bunch of the new pier rat decals on the vehicles. i also saw how close so many boats come to the piers. i imagine that would get aggravating. cant wait to bring him back and try our luck. later guys, bigbear607 Decals? Hmmm...What do y'all think of the idea of having some made specifically for members of the site? That way, when you are fishing the piers, you will easily be able to detect fellow forum members? Eh? Or is that just too cheesy?? |
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Post by shadowxmas on Jun 13, 2017 22:54:08 GMT -5
I picked my son up today from the tampa airport. he flew in from nc. stopped by the SSP around 9:30 for the first time to show him around as a sightseer and the ticket booth guy was combing over my truck like i was hiding illegal aliens. thought that was humorous. anyway, after checking it out my son is dying to go fishing there. i did see goindeep and his gf and realized how cool it would be to see a bunch of the new pier rat decals on the vehicles. i also saw how close so many boats come to the piers. i imagine that would get aggravating. cant wait to bring him back and try our luck. later guys, bigbear607 Sorry to share some bad news but according to another member on this forum there was a recent armed robbery at the SSP. That may be why there are fewer people down there in the past week or so. Please be careful when going to the NSP and or SSP and take the minimal amount of stuff you can. Leave the debit and credit cards at home. |
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Post by detroitd on Jun 14, 2017 7:14:01 GMT -5
I believe the robbery was BEFORE the pier...!
Even a nitwit wouldn't pay the toll, rob people, and have to escape the way he came in. Through the narrow toll booth drive. Let alone have to navigate speed bumps and people on the way out.
It's just been a rainy, stormy mess past couple weeks. IF there are fewer people (I can't speculate from my phone) that's why I'd guess the downturn.
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Post by havetofish on Jun 14, 2017 9:04:51 GMT -5
I picked my son up today from the tampa airport. he flew in from nc. stopped by the SSP around 9:30 for the first time to show him around as a sightseer and the ticket booth guy was combing over my truck like i was hiding illegal aliens. thought that was humorous. anyway, after checking it out my son is dying to go fishing there. i did see goindeep and his gf and realized how cool it would be to see a bunch of the new pier rat decals on the vehicles. i also saw how close so many boats come to the piers. i imagine that would get aggravating. cant wait to bring him back and try our luck. later guys, bigbear607 Decals? Hmmm...What do y'all think of the idea of having some made specifically for members of the site? That way, when you are fishing the piers, you will easily be able to detect fellow forum members? Eh? Well we already did that. Past member BigWman created them and a lot of us bought them. They were $5 each. I'll see if I can find a pic of one. Edit: Here it is. Black on white, don't know why it looks yellow.  |
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Post by sircatfish on Jun 14, 2017 10:07:43 GMT -5
Decals? Hmmm...What do y'all think of the idea of having some made specifically for members of the site? That way, when you are fishing the piers, you will easily be able to detect fellow forum members? Eh? Well we already did that. Past member BigWman created them and a lot of us bought them. They were $5 each. I'll see if I can find a pic of one. Edit: Here it is. Black on white, don't know why it looks yellow. Oh dang! How did I miss that?! Was it recent? How can I buy one if they are still available?  |
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Post by havetofish on Jun 14, 2017 10:15:03 GMT -5
Well, you missed it because it was like 7-8 yrs ago. I don't know if he has any left, but is no longer checking in this forum. He gave up the Piers for Kayak fishing. I'll see if the e-mail I have for him is still any good.
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Post by tears143 on Jun 14, 2017 10:47:30 GMT -5
I believe the robbery was BEFORE the pier...! Even a nitwit wouldn't pay the toll, rob people, and have to escape the way he came in. Through the narrow toll booth drive. Let alone have to navigate speed bumps and people on the way out. It's just been a rainy, stormy mess past couple weeks. IF there are fewer people (I can't speculate from my phone) that's why I'd guess the downturn. D Wondering if we are talking about the same one... It was at the end. A guy was going through 3 cars that were unlocked. He manage to stole 3 phone and some wallet.. cash up to $120 or so. When two of the car owner saw the guy and confronted him, he said that they are freaking him out. So he grab a gun out of the glove compartment and pointed at them. So the owner backed off and the guy took off with his GF. He was a Mexican guy with his GF out there. |
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Post by detroitd on Jun 14, 2017 11:48:09 GMT -5
I believe the robbery was BEFORE the pier...! Even a nitwit wouldn't pay the toll, rob people, and have to escape the way he came in. Through the narrow toll booth drive. Let alone have to navigate speed bumps and people on the way out. It's just been a rainy, stormy mess past couple weeks. IF there are fewer people (I can't speculate from my phone) that's why I'd guess the downturn. D Wondering if we are talking about the same one... It was at the end. A guy was going through 3 cars that were unlocked. He manage to stole 3 phone and some wallet.. cash up to $120 or so. When two of the car owner saw the guy and confronted him, he said that they are freaking him out. So he grab a gun out of the glove compartment and pointed at them. So the owner backed off and the guy took off with his GF. He was a Mexican guy with his GF out there. Oh, I understood it to be before the pier. My bad. That's some cajones. Petty larceny is one thing. Using a gun kicks it up a level. I'd have a license plate number (if possible) and had been on my phone to cops. Like they'd respond in time to meet him at the exit? My PSA (for Smyjay that's Public Service Announcement): Keep your vehicles locked! I'm a paranoid type so I do. We have such a convenience tailgate fishing but our backs are turned quite often. Unlocked cars gives opportunity. D |
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Post by armiman on Jun 15, 2017 23:23:28 GMT -5
I plan to become a semi-regular down at the pier and would also be interested in buying a decal if any become available!
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Post by seabird on Jun 16, 2017 8:35:10 GMT -5
I plan to become a semi-regular down at the pier and would also be interested in buying a decal if any become available! Talk with the guys that run the bait shops at the pier and see if they know anything. If no one is making the decals, there's a business opportunity for an enterprising fisherman. |
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Post by havetofish on Jun 16, 2017 10:05:53 GMT -5
I plan to become a semi-regular down at the pier and would also be interested in buying a decal if any become available! Talk with the guys that run the bait shops at the pier and see if they know anything. If no one is making the decals, there's a business opportunity for an enterprising fisherman. Big-W-Man created the decals and you shouldn't just copy his artwork without his permission. You can try and PM him if you want. The guys on the Pier won't know anything about it. |
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Post by SkyJay on Jun 17, 2017 0:56:03 GMT -5
found it! Levi Jax-Pier Rat He's goin on 8 now. Already outfishes paw-paw😎 Attachments:
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