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Post by seabird on Jan 2, 2019 17:50:58 GMT -5
Shadowxmas and I fished both piers at Ft. Desoto from 11 am to 330 pm. We only caught one type of fish, about 18 pin fish, between the 2 of us. She did get one very large one of 9.5 inches. Thought it was a grunt or porgy when it was being reeled in. She also had a big fish on but lost it. We used mainly live shrimp.
We did not see much caught while we were there. I saw a couple of undersized sheeps caught and a guy landed a large trout while wade casting. Very nice weather with little wind but the larger fish and variety simply not there. Water quality not bad.
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Post by shadowxmas on Jan 2, 2019 20:46:44 GMT -5
We were there for the incoming tide and part of the outgoing tide. The piers were not crowded. It was a beautiful day. I have not been fishing since back in April before seabird left to go up to WI for the summer.
Wish I could have seen the big fish that got away better. It came close to the surface then was gone. I did not lose any tackle with it.
Flipper showed up at both Piers but very briefly for about 5 min at Gulf Pier where we spent most of the time. He/she stayed out a little ways. He/she was very close to the Bay Pier. Even swimming under and all around. The tourists loved it.
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Post by cored on Jan 7, 2019 21:46:29 GMT -5
Wow didnt know pin fish got that big.
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Post by seabird on Jan 7, 2019 22:10:41 GMT -5
Wow didnt know pin fish got that big. I have seen only a few that large. Most run 3-6 inches. |
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Post by crazedpaul on Jan 7, 2019 23:37:22 GMT -5
is the gate open to the park? are they still open to get in? i am guessing so since you fished there... thanks
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Post by aussieguy on Jan 8, 2019 6:10:11 GMT -5
I believe it's a county park not affected by the federal shutdown
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Post by seabird on Jan 8, 2019 9:29:52 GMT -5
is the gate open to the park? are they still open to get in? i am guessing so since you fished there... thanks Ft. DeSoto is open 7 am to 11 pm. It is run by Pinellas County. Web site: www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_Ft_DeSoto.htm |
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Post by carlf on Jan 8, 2019 12:18:56 GMT -5
I've caught pinfish offshore that easily went 2#s. You'd think you have a nice trigger or beeliner on and then get it to the surfaces and its like sh&%.
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Post by sibweiphutlong on Jan 8, 2019 13:03:12 GMT -5
Do they have cameras or a way to tell the water activity at Desoto? Last two times I went it was absolutely rough waves and extremely windy and heavy grass -- but away from the piers I didn't notice much wind. I'd be nice to see conditions before making the trek.
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Post by seabird on Jan 8, 2019 15:04:15 GMT -5
I've caught pinfish offshore that easily went 2#s. You'd think you have a nice trigger or beeliner on and then get it to the surfaces and its like sh&%. Large pin fish are actually decent eating. Enough meat to filet. 2 pounders would be great. In shore if you get a 9 incher, that's big. |
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Post by carlf on Jan 8, 2019 16:51:43 GMT -5
I've eaten 8-9" ones before, scaled, gutted and baked. They were good. Fish of last resort but perfectly edible with white flakey meat!
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Post by parkpass on Jan 9, 2019 0:01:11 GMT -5
You folks should stop playing this game and learn how to catch Sheepshead...challenge yourselves
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Post by aussieguy on Jan 9, 2019 6:48:11 GMT -5
after watching an aliens V earth movie last night I realized
if ever a zombie, alien or other attack occurs
I'm headed to Fort Desoto
the bunkers look pretty good !
who's got a blast door handy?
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