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Post by armiman on Jun 15, 2017 23:06:59 GMT -5
Hi Everyone!
I will be a newbie to the pier, I have done some saltwater fishing in the past, but not much. My son and I are driving down from Leesburg after work tomorrow, going to get some time in on the pier, catch some sleep at the hotel, then be back at it Saturday morning. If you see 2 guys with a bunch of stuff in a silver Tacoma on the south pier, stop and say HI! And any advice will be appreciated! Most of my saltwater fishing has been from the beach or a boat, so I could use any pointers that anyone cares to share! Tight lines, ya'll!
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Post by gotchaslinger on Jun 16, 2017 8:06:59 GMT -5
1) Get a couple small sabiki rigs size 8 for bait.if the greenies are larger than 2" cut them up 2) Long shank size 1 hooks with no leader works when mackerel are not aggressive 3) Should be some snapper under the peir. 1-2oz pyramid sinker with a size 4 octopus style
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Post by seabird on Jun 16, 2017 8:30:19 GMT -5
Welcome to Florida and to the forum! Safe travels and good fishing!
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Post by detroitd on Jun 16, 2017 13:31:47 GMT -5
If the mackerels are aggressive, up it to a 40lb leader. Check mackerelman's sticky notes.
Best advice is to read the water, read the scene. Any ripples out there? Birds diving? Watch the boats that are out a ways. Are schools of bait advancing toward you? Cast toward the edges. Are they jittery?
If trying for snappers, pitch toward the columns. Don't count out underneath your feet if the current is moving out to the bay.
Good luck out there. It takes me a l8ng drive as well but it'll take a learning curve that most of us are still stearing. Best part is it's "tailgate" fishing and even a skunking is a nice time out.
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Post by justfish on Jun 16, 2017 15:23:19 GMT -5
My number 1 is always get live shrimp before goin to the pier unless you don't mind overpaying.
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Post by armiman on Jun 16, 2017 16:43:36 GMT -5
Thank you for your advice and welcome! Just waiting for my son to get off so we can head out.
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Hello All!
Jun 16, 2017 17:10:53 GMT -5
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Post by detroitd on Jun 16, 2017 17:10:53 GMT -5
My number 1 is always get live shrimp before goin to the pier unless you don't mind overpaying. ....or coming up empty handed! Weekends they sell out more.
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Post by blacktip on Jun 16, 2017 20:57:48 GMT -5
welcome
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Post by eaglesfanguy on Jun 16, 2017 22:56:45 GMT -5
Welcome to the group. Don't use pyramid sinkers when fishing the piers, they just love to snag all the other snags out there. Egg sinkers are best out there 1/2 oz to 4 oz. Make sure to buy your shrimp from a bait shop before getting on pier. The bait shops on the pier suck ass. Way over priced and limited availability of everything. Out going tides "In my opinion" are best. Lots of pinfish to be caught for bait just about anywhere on the pier. Squid on a small hook with a sliding egg sinker youll get em all day. Same rig for Mangrove snapper. 1/2 to 1 oz egg sinker threaded on main line, swivel. Then atleast 12 inches of 30 to 50 lb leader Flourocarbon preferrably then 2 to 6/0 hook. that is all ya need for most fish out there. Snapper and pinfish, sheepshead will usually be tight to pillings. Grouper and most anything else will be out away in the rock reefs. Squid for pinfish, shrimp or small threadfins for snapper. Live pinfish for grouper. Thats about the jist of it. to get you started.
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Post by montylfl on Jun 16, 2017 23:40:26 GMT -5
Well said eaglesfan. Sticky thread worthy.
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Post by SkyJay on Jun 17, 2017 1:05:51 GMT -5
anxious to hear how you did. was hoping for a live report. nice night out there. I'm guessing the place is packed. Good luck. Hope you did well, and your son had fun.
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Post by Mackerelman on Jun 17, 2017 8:13:20 GMT -5
Welcome to the group. Don't use pyramid sinkers when fishing the piers, they just love to snag all the other snags out there. Egg sinkers are best out there 1/2 oz to 4 oz. Make sure to buy your shrimp from a bait shop before getting on pier. The bait shops on the pier suck ass. Way over priced and limited availability of everything. Out going tides "In my opinion" are best. Lots of pinfish to be caught for bait just about anywhere on the pier. Squid on a small hook with a sliding egg sinker youll get em all day. Same rig for Mangrove snapper. 1/2 to 1 oz egg sinker threaded on main line, swivel. Then atleast 12 inches of 30 to 50 lb leader Flourocarbon preferrably then 2 to 6/0 hook. that is all ya need for most fish out there. Snapper and pinfish, sheepshead will usually be tight to pillings. Grouper and most anything else will be out away in the rock reefs. Squid for pinfish, shrimp or small threadfins for snapper. Live pinfish for grouper. Thats about the jist of it. to get you started. You Sound Like a Church Preacher ! What You are saying is Totally True. You are speaking like a True & Honest Politician ! Tell it like it is Eaglesfanguy ! Amen Eaglesfanguy !
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Post by armiman on Jun 21, 2017 9:45:06 GMT -5
Again, thanks for the welcome and the tips. Already did a post with the results. Did not catch much but we had a ton of fun anyway.
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Hello All!
Jun 21, 2017 16:15:25 GMT -5
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Post by detroitd on Jun 21, 2017 16:15:25 GMT -5
Again, thanks for the welcome and the tips. Already did a post with the results. Did not catch much but we had a ton of fun anyway. That's what counts. Plus it's experience to pack away upstairs for next time. D
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