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Post by phishead on Jan 9, 2020 13:55:31 GMT -5
Put on the waders and decided to try at a cobia. Used a 10' surf rod. Bit tricky to cast in waist deep water but doable. Used a 1oz jighead with huge curly tail. No hits. Didn't see the beach guys catch anything either. Few boats and kayaks. But didn't notice any action on them either. But dang it boats. Why do you come so close to a someone wading. All you have to do is gently move your finger on that round object in front of your belly. So much water and yet so little respect. I walked a little casting the curly tail. Tell me. Am I wasting my time casting "blindly" for cobia. Is that a sight fishing type of fish. I was going to freeline a pinfish, but oddly enough, with all the rocks there I didnt see a single pin. I was amazing how much warmer the water is coming out plant.
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Post by parkpass on Jan 9, 2020 15:15:04 GMT -5
I've tried that myself and got nothing, some monster Cobia have been caught there, big Snook and Reds and some bruiser Jacks too. I believe it's more of a shark hangout myself. Too dang far to walk but a yak might be the ticket
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Post by sigeptrooper02 on Jan 9, 2020 15:19:58 GMT -5
It's quite a drive for me, but I've been wanting to get out there in my kayak.
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Post by phishead on Jan 9, 2020 20:23:49 GMT -5
It's quite a drive for me, but I've been wanting to get out there in my kayak. Seems like a decent place for a yak. Especially with the lure of cobia enjoying the warmth.
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Post by phishead on Jan 9, 2020 20:26:40 GMT -5
I've tried that myself and got nothing, some monster Cobia have been caught there, big Snook and Reds and some bruiser Jacks too. I believe it's more of a shark hangout myself. Too dang far to walk but a yak might be the ticket Cool. So I ain’t crazy to wade and use a small surf rod there? Planning to hit again next week. Want to hit the outgoing tide. Seems like more of area will be warm. I figure with the incoming, it pushes the warm water back in further. This time I will bring some pins with me. I think the beach guys were using cut bait.
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Post by tears143 on Jan 9, 2020 20:48:02 GMT -5
Put on the waders and decided to try at a cobia. Used a 10' surf rod. Bit tricky to cast in waist deep water but doable. Used a 1oz jighead with huge curly tail. No hits. Didn't see the beach guys catch anything either. Few boats and kayaks. But didn't notice any action on them either. But dang it boats. Why do you come so close to a someone wading. All you have to do is gently move your finger on that round object in front of your belly. So much water and yet so little respect. I walked a little casting the curly tail. Tell me. Am I wasting my time casting "blindly" for cobia. Is that a sight fishing type of fish. I was going to freeline a pinfish, but oddly enough, with all the rocks there I didnt see a single pin. I was amazing how much warmer the water is coming out plant. They have to go in the channel or got stuck on a sandbar and the channel isn't that far from where you fish. I would not use a lure there unless you see some manatee or ray swimming by or casting toward those channel marker. Better to fish finder your bait and wait for a bite.
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Post by phishead on Jan 9, 2020 21:23:26 GMT -5
Put on the waders and decided to try at a cobia. Used a 10' surf rod. Bit tricky to cast in waist deep water but doable. Used a 1oz jighead with huge curly tail. No hits. Didn't see the beach guys catch anything either. Few boats and kayaks. But didn't notice any action on them either. But dang it boats. Why do you come so close to a someone wading. All you have to do is gently move your finger on that round object in front of your belly. So much water and yet so little respect. I walked a little casting the curly tail. Tell me. Am I wasting my time casting "blindly" for cobia. Is that a sight fishing type of fish. I was going to freeline a pinfish, but oddly enough, with all the rocks there I didnt see a single pin. I was amazing how much warmer the water is coming out plant. They have to go in the channel or got stuck on a sandbar and the channel isn't that far from where you fish. I would not use a lure there unless you see some manatee or ray swimming by or casting toward those channel marker. Better to fish finder your bait and wait for a bite. Thanks tears for a boost of confidence. Thats exactly what I did. Casted toward the markers and behind the manatees. The passing boats do what they have to do. There was a boat fly fishing from opposite and constantly drifting toward me within 20 yards. I was there first.
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Post by parkpass on Jan 9, 2020 21:32:11 GMT -5
There's a Kayak club in Apollo Beach, bunch of old tires like me, hopefully you won't be fishing When they show up cause they move in and block the entire area, can't cast without whacking one of them....they got some fancy yaks too
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Post by karneei on Jan 10, 2020 1:45:37 GMT -5
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Post by snapperx on Jan 10, 2020 6:28:58 GMT -5
Ur in the right area for big cobia. I'd send out some jumbo shrimp and drift around in the kayak.
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Post by sigeptrooper02 on Jan 10, 2020 8:40:20 GMT -5
I'm not very familiar with Apollo Beach. Where is the closest place to launch a yak to get you over by the power plant?
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Post by karneei on Jan 10, 2020 9:32:46 GMT -5
The nature persevere park. Walk it down to the beach and your right there.
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Post by phishead on Jan 10, 2020 10:50:58 GMT -5
I'm not very familiar with Apollo Beach. Where is the closest place to launch a yak to get you over by the power plant? Its not far of a walk from car to beach. Yak cart would be nice.
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Post by tears143 on Jan 10, 2020 13:52:43 GMT -5
They have to go in the channel or got stuck on a sandbar and the channel isn't that far from where you fish. I would not use a lure there unless you see some manatee or ray swimming by or casting toward those channel marker. Better to fish finder your bait and wait for a bite. Thanks tears for a boost of confidence. Thats exactly what I did. Casted toward the markers and behind the manatees. The passing boats do what they have to do. There was a boat fly fishing from opposite and constantly drifting toward me within 20 yards. I was there first. Yeah, boater and land fisherman don't like each other much there.... Yes, live or dead bait is the way to go there.. unless fishing for pompano. A few of my friends got cobia there this year.. keep trying and you will get one!
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Post by SkyJay on Jan 10, 2020 15:19:26 GMT -5
fishingguidetampa.com/winter-power-plant-fishing/Tip: take 2 rods one rigged for Shark, one rigged with a pitch bait like a x large doa shrimp or a gulp eel. some guys like those brightly colored jigs. I prefer a hand sized Pigfish, Pinfish, Threadfin, or Scaled Sardine. Handpicked Shrimp as well. Like the article says if Mr Cobias hungry he'll eat. If he aint, he wont. Freshly netted mullet right at the spot are excellent for all species that frequent that area when surrounding waters get cold. Anyways, start out fishing for a Shark. Lots of Blacktips around there but it dont matter. Just fish for shark. Mullet, cut Jack Crevalle whatever bait get that bloody stink going on and ring the dinnerbell. ( this process usually only takes about an hour to work, with sometimes almost instantanious results. As you fish for the Shark keep your pitch rod at hand at all times. Ill usally go ahead and bait up with a nice bait and just let it freeline around close by. For the sharks I use a 7-10 octopus hook on a piece of 60 pound wire with a 1 oz fishfinder rig. The idea is to exite the neighboorhood with stink and blood and exitement to draw the cobia in. I know one guy that contantly pops an unbaited cajun thunder rig on top to atract the dum dums in. They are naturally curious and will travel quite some distance to check out any natural preditation racket or smells they detect when hungry, which most seem to always be. One you get your shark on take your time reeling him in at get your moneys worth. Pay close attention for signs of other large predators because more often than not if there is a cruising Cobia nearby they'll go out of their way to come see whats going on. Keep that pitch bait handy and when Mr Cobe finally shows up (might be 2 or 3) sight cast by leading out in front so he sees the bait. fish on easy peasy
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Post by SkyJay on Jan 10, 2020 15:21:27 GMT -5
ps caution never atempt to land a green cobia in a Kakyak or wading. play that sucker out and drag him to land if possible. Or youre gonna get your azz whipped by a fishy.
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Post by phishead on Jan 10, 2020 16:11:46 GMT -5
fishingguidetampa.com/winter-power-plant-fishing/Tip: take 2 rods one rigged for Shark, one rigged with a pitch bait like a x large doa shrimp or a gulp eel. some guys like those brightly colored jigs. I prefer a hand sized Pigfish, Pinfish, Threadfin, or Scaled Sardine. Handpicked Shrimp as well. Like the article says if Mr Cobias hungry he'll eat. If he aint, he wont. Freshly netted mullet right at the spot are excellent for all species that frequent that area when surrounding waters get cold. Anyways, start out fishing for a Shark. Lots of Blacktips around there but it dont matter. Just fish for shark. Mullet, cut Jack Crevalle whatever bait get that bloody stink going on and ring the dinnerbell. ( this process usually only takes about an hour to work, with sometimes almost instantanious results. As you fish for the Shark keep your pitch rod at hand at all times. Ill usally go ahead and bait up with a nice bait and just let it freeline around close by. For the sharks I use a 7-10 octopus hook on a piece of 60 pound wire with a 1 oz fishfinder rig. The idea is to exite the neighboorhood with stink and blood and exitement to draw the cobia in. I know one guy that contantly pops an unbaited cajun thunder rig on top to atract the dum dums in. They are naturally curious and will travel quite some distance to check out any natural preditation racket or smells they detect when hungry, which most seem to always be. One you get your shark on take your time reeling him in at get your moneys worth. Pay close attention for signs of other large predators because more often than not if there is a cruising Cobia nearby they'll go out of their way to come see whats going on. Keep that pitch bait handy and when Mr Cobe finally shows up (might be 2 or 3) sight cast by leading out in front so he sees the bait. fish on easy peasy I must be learning something since I'm kind off already following yours and tears advice. Bought one of those extra heavy rod holders so I can keep a pitch rod near me in the water. Planning to bring my pinfish or large shrimp. As far as ringing in the dinner bell, well the beach guys are already doing that with all the cut bait I saw them launch. I do have a few small whole macs frozen as well as large sand perch. So maybe a cut mac will bring in the invited guest.
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Post by justin297moto on Jan 10, 2020 18:05:29 GMT -5
Is there good fishing at the power plant accessible by foot?
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Post by Flatsrunner on Jan 10, 2020 19:33:38 GMT -5
look up the nature preserve park on google earth,that will give you a idea where most shore and wade people fish..
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Post by karneei on Jan 10, 2020 19:39:55 GMT -5
Is there good fishing at the power plant accessible by foot? Yes. Go to the beach and walk toward the plant. You can walk down the shore from there, depending on the tide. Might be kinda crowded on a weekend, but where isn't?
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Post by SkyJay on Jan 10, 2020 19:51:58 GMT -5
youll do much better using freshly caught baits vs frozen
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Post by snapperx on Jan 11, 2020 6:44:54 GMT -5
Simmons Park is good for launching a kayak. Little farther to row but hey grow some real muscle.
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Post by phishead on Jan 11, 2020 8:54:57 GMT -5
Is there good fishing at the power plant accessible by foot? I personally do not believe there is good fishing there. The steel wall may hold fish. I think the area is too hot in the summer and doesn’t support varied biodiversity, which is critical for good fishing. In the winter, cobia will stop by to warm up. I only fished there a few times got cobia. Never caught a trout there either. Just sayin, there are so many better places for fishing.
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Post by alaskaguy on Jan 11, 2020 9:17:35 GMT -5
I agree with this, The only thing I have seen caught is Blacktips, If you could fish on the viewing deck then it would be good. Cockroach bay boat ramp will do a Yak fisherman much better
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Post by parkpass on Jan 11, 2020 10:42:28 GMT -5
True that, Cockroach and Terra Ciea are much better. Right now we're in a fishing funk with these SSE winds
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Post by jeffory on Jan 11, 2020 10:56:10 GMT -5
From the youtube videos it looks like you can get into some big jacks along with sharks. alaskaguy, you've only seen blacktips caught there, any size to them? The video also showed bull sharks in the mix. Anyone know if they're there in abundance, or did Elias just hit it at a good time a year ago?
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Post by justin297moto on Jan 11, 2020 11:23:18 GMT -5
I’m here now. No one I saw or talked to got any fish. I tried swimbaits, spoons, gotchas, dead shrimp, and cut ladyfish. Nothing on anything
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Post by justin297moto on Jan 11, 2020 11:47:49 GMT -5
Just had what I think around a 4-5 foot shark on. Fought pretty good with some headshakes, it broke off
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Post by parkpass on Jan 11, 2020 11:56:33 GMT -5
Might have been a Tarpon, or a big Jack. Go to the observation deck and you'll see them
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Post by justin297moto on Jan 11, 2020 11:58:27 GMT -5
Might have been a Tarpon, or a big Jack. Go to the observation deck and you'll see them I have 80 pound mono as a leader and it didn’t jump. Would a jack break me off? It was right by the hook a pretty clean cut. I’ll check out the observation deck
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