|
|
Post by seabird on Apr 28, 2020 16:33:05 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by phishead on Apr 28, 2020 16:39:43 GMT -5
Is that include desoto
|
|
|
|
Post by sigeptrooper02 on Apr 28, 2020 16:50:27 GMT -5
Ha, I’m waiting to hear what that means for opening the skyway?!? Fingers crossed!
|
|
|
|
Post by parkpass on Apr 28, 2020 17:10:52 GMT -5
We the people are not careful, not responsible, not mindful of rules, not mindful of others, won't stay sober, smoke massive amounts of herb, get rowdy, eat like pigs, and blame someone else... but these local gov'ts need money and they need it NOW!
|
|
|
|
Post by havetofish on Apr 28, 2020 18:10:29 GMT -5
Ha, I’m waiting to hear what that means for opening the skyway?!? Fingers crossed! Skyway Piers is a State Park, so probably doesn't mean much. |
|
|
|
Post by sigeptrooper02 on Apr 28, 2020 18:13:08 GMT -5
Ha, I’m waiting to hear what that means for opening the skyway?!? Fingers crossed! Skyway Piers is a State Park, so probably doesn't mean much. It matters what the governor says, which is supposed to be released tomorrow. He was up in the Oval Office with the president today |
|
|
|
Post by seabird on Apr 28, 2020 18:16:43 GMT -5
I assume that includes Sand Key park and Ft. Desoto. They are county parks. |
|
|
|
Post by parkpass on Apr 28, 2020 18:19:53 GMT -5
Concrete doesn't last forever, especially in saltwater. That pier is reaching it's lifespan
|
|
|
|
Post by parkpass on Apr 28, 2020 20:36:04 GMT -5
I know you guys hate me for my candor, but I'm on the short list for a spot under the Platt Street Bridge....
|
|
|
|
Post by SkyJay on Apr 28, 2020 21:35:27 GMT -5
I know you guys hate me for my candor, but I'm on the short list for a spot under the Platt Street Bridge.... ya think? lol mama said its the friends that tell you the truth, even when it hurts, and you'd rather not hear it that are your r e a l friends. |
|
|
|
Post by SkyJay on Apr 28, 2020 21:35:45 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by karneei on Apr 28, 2020 21:45:10 GMT -5
I know you guys hate me for my candor, but I'm on the short list for a spot under the Platt Street Bridge.... 😂😂😂 You are right....not sure how much longer those bridges can be kept safe. |
|
|
|
Post by YodaFisherman on Apr 29, 2020 6:22:49 GMT -5
I'll bet a full day charter all of the above mentioned places will be packed the moment they are opened up. It will be like a holiday Weekend. People have been cooped up for a while and everyone will want to get out.
|
|
|
|
Post by seabird on Apr 29, 2020 6:51:41 GMT -5
I'll bet a full day charter all of the above mentioned places will be packed the moment they are opened up. It will be like a holiday Weekend. People have been cooped up for a while and everyone will want to get out. I think you would win that bet. Not planning to go out that first day...will wait awhile. |
|
|
|
Post by carlf on Apr 29, 2020 7:15:56 GMT -5
I think I will stick to the boat or the beach for fishing for a while, I anticipate that the piers will be chaos the first few days they are open.
But I also bet the snapper fishing will be stupid easy the first few days. Grouper too.
I wonder if there is a silver lining here: Have Flipper and friends moved on since there have been no hooked macs to eat for weeks? How long before they show up again??
|
|
|
|
Post by karneei on Apr 29, 2020 14:39:40 GMT -5
I'm curious also how the fish will respond. Have the peirs ever been closed for this long? Ive seen it mentioned on here that they have been closed to clean the rockpiles, but I assume thar wasn't for more than a week. Some closesurs for bad weather and joggers, but that was a short time also. They fishing is part of the enviroment out there. There hasn't been really anybody catching castnets full of bait, is there more avaiable now? Have more Sheeps moved in with no pressrue on them? Are the snapper thick and ready to chew? It would be instresting to be one of the first back out there, but you guys are right that will be chaos. As far as the Dolphins....I would bet the first Mack hooked gets taken by one. 😆 There too smart, they will know when the peir will be open before we do 😂😂
|
|
|
|
Post by carlf on Apr 29, 2020 14:45:14 GMT -5
I doubt the closure will impact bait numbers much, they are out there by the millions anyway, cast netters probably don't have a big impact.
Macs come and go at will.
But sheepies, snapper & groupers: my bet is their numbers will be up significantly.
|
|
|
|
Post by parkpass on Apr 29, 2020 15:04:54 GMT -5
If and when the piers reopen entry fees should be waived indefinitely.....grouper season doesn't open til June 1st, but I can guarantee there will be 50 fishermen/women freelining pinfish over the rockpiles all day, everyday....That's why the gag fishing sucks out there now, too much info has been posted mostly by folks that don't fish there anymore and now the gags get hammered all year long
|
|
|
|
Post by aaronf116 on Apr 29, 2020 15:08:36 GMT -5
Well, I guess I'll be trying out sand key again next week. Definitely not on Monday though, I know for a fact it's gonna be packed.
|
|
|
|
Post by seabird on Apr 29, 2020 15:21:06 GMT -5
Well, I guess I'll be trying out sand key again next week. Definitely not on Monday though, I know for a fact it's gonna be packed. Given the reopening of county parks, many areas I fish will be open...but I will not rush out either. And the pressure on backup spots will ease. |
|
|
|
Post by sigeptrooper02 on Apr 29, 2020 16:00:00 GMT -5
I hope everyone thinks the same way and stays home, I’ll be at my spot getting my Mangoe limit!😎
|
|
|
|
Post by parkpass on Apr 29, 2020 17:20:44 GMT -5
Didn't hear Desantis say anything about state parks reopening during his talk.....put them pier rigs back in the racks men
|
|
|
|
Post by tears143 on Apr 29, 2020 18:05:00 GMT -5
Most Business open back up Monday ... hope this include parks.
|
|
|
|
Post by parkpass on Apr 29, 2020 18:30:10 GMT -5
At 25% capacity......that's laughable, no business can make money at that capacity
|
|
|
|
Post by aaronf116 on Apr 29, 2020 20:31:38 GMT -5
You can go on pinellascounty.org, they're opening beaches back up. As for state parks, nobody knows yet
|
|
|
|
Post by seabird on Apr 29, 2020 20:57:00 GMT -5
At 25% capacity......that's laughable, no business can make money at that capacity Yes, 25 percent is in the fine print for phase one. Many businesses still not allowed to reopen. |
|
|
|
Post by SkyJay on Apr 30, 2020 2:34:23 GMT -5
We the people are not careful, not responsible, not mindful of rules, not mindful of others, won't stay sober, smoke massive amounts of herb, get rowdy, eat like pigs, and blame someone else... but these local gov'ts need money and they need it NOW!  |
|
|
|
Post by SkyJay on Apr 30, 2020 2:38:59 GMT -5
I hope everyone thinks the same way and stays home, I’ll be at my spot getting my Mangoe limit!😎 Thats the spirit Trooper. One Man One Rod 5 Mangos leave return repeat best of luck to ya |
|
|
|
Post by seabird on Apr 30, 2020 5:59:52 GMT -5
I hope everyone thinks the same way and stays home, I’ll be at my spot getting my Mangoe limit!😎 Most people don't think. Herd mentality will reign at first. It's like opening day of trout season back in WI...crowded and what I call 'amateur hour'...let it pass. The fish will be there. |
|
|
|
Post by YodaFisherman on Apr 30, 2020 9:46:49 GMT -5
Most people don't think. Herd mentality will reign at first. It's like opening day of trout season back in WI...crowded and what I call 'amateur hour'...let it pass. The fish will be there. I agree, way to many stupid heads out there. At this point we all should know the things to do to avoid risk and protect ourselves and others. But some just don't get it. Example: I went to Lowes last weekend to get a few things. I needed help and found an employee. I stopped about 6 feet from him and asked my question. He pulled down his mask and moved toward me, while he gave me the answer. I slowly backed up and he continued moving towards me. I had to say something to him. I saw this same guy do the exact same thing to another customer a few minutes later. You would think they would have received training on this as well as learn by just about everything being said on every media platform out there. But I guess not. |
|
