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Post by fishbait on Dec 24, 2019 13:15:16 GMT -5
I'll be out there tonight, hoping to pick some fish off the reefs with cut bait. Maybe try for grouper if I can avoid the dolphins. Also have a green underwater light I want to test out, see if it attracts squid and not just bait. Happy holidays and tight lines everyone!
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Post by parkpass on Dec 24, 2019 17:36:33 GMT -5
Was out there today, got a few macks  |
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Post by jeffory on Dec 24, 2019 17:37:35 GMT -5
Was out there today, got a few macks Today was a good day and so was yesterday! |
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Post by parkpass on Dec 24, 2019 17:49:56 GMT -5
Pesky pelicans can't find any bait now and are crowding the pier stealing macks, had 2 taken from my bucket, finally had to use a lid to keep them out. Can't scare them off, they just stand there and slash at you with those beaks, and block the road and won't move
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Post by carlf on Dec 24, 2019 18:09:13 GMT -5
Dang, I might have to go Thursday!
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Post by jeffory on Dec 24, 2019 18:46:32 GMT -5
Definitely a race to the mackerel after you bring it over the rail between the pelicans and yourself.
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Post by fishbait on Dec 24, 2019 19:01:06 GMT -5
Was out there today, got a few macks Wow, very nice! Didn't think there were still that many around. |
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Post by parkpass on Dec 24, 2019 19:19:06 GMT -5
Fishbait....l don't believe they are here all the time, my theory is there are still macks in the gulf pushing south and when a front heads our way they move into the bay for a while then leave when the weather stabilizes. All the good Mack action for me has been when the weather is nasty and when the wind is strong from the NW,NE, or North. Go out there on a calm beautiful day and you might catch 2-3 macks
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Post by seabird on Dec 24, 2019 20:55:09 GMT -5
Fishbait....l don't believe they are here all the time, my theory is there are still macks in the gulf pushing south and when a front heads our way they move into the bay for a while then leave when the weather stabilizes. All the good Mack action for me has been when the weather is nasty and when the wind is strong from the NW,NE, or North. Go out there on a calm beautiful day and you might catch 2-3 macks That's true, went out on a nice day on the 16th and got 2 macks. |
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Post by shadowxmas on Dec 24, 2019 20:57:24 GMT -5
Pesky pelicans can't find any bait now and are crowding the pier stealing macks, had 2 taken from my bucket, finally had to use a lid to keep them out. Can't scare them off, they just stand there and slash at you with those beaks, and block the road and won't move Those are some determined pelicans. Hard to believe but I believe you that they stole macks from your bucket. People need to stop feeding the birds @ all the Piers or anywhere they fish. When you throw your cast net and retrieve bait do not let the birds get the baitfish. They get too accustomed to people feeding them and do not hunt for themselves. Also do not let the birds get any fish you hook and want to release. Regulars know this. We need to teach the tourists not to feed the birds. |
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Post by shadowxmas on Dec 24, 2019 21:01:54 GMT -5
Pesky pelicans can't find any bait now and are crowding the pier stealing macks, had 2 taken from my bucket, finally had to use a lid to keep them out. Can't scare them off, they just stand there and slash at you with those beaks, and block the road and won't move Hard to believe they robbed your bucket but I believe you. People need to learn to not feed The birds. The birds are hungry as bait fish are harder to find. When you throw your castnet and retrieve bait do not let the birds get the fish before you can release the unwanted fish back into the water. Signs are all around @ the Piers re not feeding the birds. People need to learn that wherever you are fishing do not feed the birds. Regulars know this. We need to teach the tourists. Whenever you catch an unwanted fish re size limit,etc release it away from where the birds can possibly get it. Regulars also know this. We get a lot of newbies here so that is why I posted this. Newbies,. Make sure you are up on fish identifications and the current fish regulations. If you are not sure ask someone or ck http://www.http://www.myfwc.com and check out the regulations. People will play dumb and claim they do not know the regulations and that makes my blood boil and want to turn them in. |
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Post by parkpass on Dec 24, 2019 21:38:25 GMT -5
Looks like the wind calmed down and I hope Fishbait gets a couple 30" gags tonight
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Post by aussieguy on Dec 25, 2019 9:30:23 GMT -5
Looks like the wind calmed down and I hope Fishbait gets a couple 30" gags tonight Ohhh geeze somehow I always thought Gag season was finished DEC 1
wanted to say something on other posts where they were targeting Gags in Dec...
just checked ... I got 6 days left to go out and find some
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Post by phishead on Dec 25, 2019 9:49:49 GMT -5
Was out there today, got a few macks Seems like you’ve been on fire lately with the macs. |
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Post by fishbait on Dec 25, 2019 13:48:59 GMT -5
Looks like the wind calmed down and I hope Fishbait gets a couple 30" gags tonight Haha, no 30" gags for me, lol. I found a spot that held a bunch of keywest grunts, a few really nice ones. Lots of short snapper (mostly mangos, a few lane). Grouper rod stayed in the car and didn't make it out. As morning rolled in the outgoing tide was too weak to drift a pinfish out, also the lone dolphin roaming where I was fishing didn't help make the case. Had fun getting my mess of "grey snapper". Lots of bait out there (SSP), didn't see anyone land any mackeral but I was only there until 8 am. |
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Post by SkyJay on Dec 25, 2019 15:16:26 GMT -5
on those days when the tides too slow
try walking a bait down the middle
lots of structure here and there
especially behind last restroom
behind baitshop also
ive caught a few keepers there
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