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Gulp 2" peeler crab "HOW TO"

Fishermon — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:10:07 GMT

Just bought some of these (2" peeler crab) amber glow and new penny....was wondering what's the best place to use, kind of rig , water conditions, techniques... etc.. some insight will be appreciated. thanks. the amber glow says it "glows"..so can i drop these 100 feet for some botom action? would sheep head in the pass hit it?...anybody used these with any kind of succes let me know please.....wonder what the pros have to say...I see some of them are sponsored by Gulp . Thanks.

Anybody gettin any head? (sheepshead you perverts)

hjorgan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:46:02 GMT

Saw a post about somebody seeing sheepshead in the pass.

Are they here yet?

Teach me the tides...

joe bag o donuts — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:10:55 GMT

I've been fishing in saltwater for about 10 years and I've only now just started paying attention to the tides. I've started keeping a log of what the tides are doing every time I go fishing and what I caught. However, I still have some questions for some of those with more knowledge on this topic than me.

I've been catching some trout at around 5:30-7:00 in the morning on topwaters. Around 7 it seems as if the bite dies with the rising of the sun. Every time I've gone the tide has been very high and just starting to ebb. I'm wanting to go Saturday, but the tide is supposed to be less than it was earlier in the week. So the question is if the tide is less will the bite be less or for not as long? I'm gonna go and see what my results will be, but I know the weather and such can also effect the outcome. Just interested in people's thoughts.

Thanks so much

Emerald coast redfish club

southern approach — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:52:06 GMT

The 2009 season is just around the corner and we have already started planning.If anyone is interested in joining an awsome club w/ great tournaments pm me or check out the web site for contact info. www.theredfishclub.com

reds and specks in 30 degree weather

mistermogin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:48:29 GMT

going fishing for reds and specks on saturday at the mouth of the river. any advice on most productive methods during a cold snap. probally using artificials.

I need some advice

snakeman14 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:14:24 GMT

I need some advice, when I first got into fishing along time ago I kept buying spinning reels, Shimano, Shakespeare, Quatom, Pflueger,Penn, you name it I prolly had one. They range from all prices from $30 to $100 but, after a year to a year and half all these reel would lock up. All had the same problem, the gears were plastic and they would strip. Well I started learning about older reels with metal gears and currently thats all I use [Shakespeare 2052,2062,2200,2210; Penn 710,716,706,704]. Well the one downfall to these reels is they are slow and from time to time I find myself in need of a high speed reel. I dont want to go buy another reel just for it to lock up in a few months.

Anybody have any suggestions on a good reel, Ive been leaning towards a Shimano Stradic, but i have heard of some problems with them.

Navarre Bridge??

roofordie — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:28:30 GMT

Has anyone caught fish off of the seawall by the Navarre Beach bridge?? Trying to add a couple of new spots to my bank fishing arsenal

Anyone ever use this launch?

Brad K — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:50:08 GMT

Just curious if anyone ever uses this launch. Curious if it's a good ramp, enough water and safe for truck and trailer. Thanks for any information guy's.

17th Ave.

pski332 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:00:32 GMT

I have heard there is a good flouner bite there. Any time good as long as the tides moving? Do you jig or use live bait? Also, I assume you just fish from the parking lot, correct?

Thanks

rodbuilding question

nb&twil — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:10:47 GMT

I'm looking for a blank 7' - 7'6" for inshore fishing. I've never really fallen in love with any inshore blanks I've built and never invested the money into a higher end blank like I have on some of my larger spinning set-ups. So, I'm looking for some input from you guys. I'll probably be throwing a lot of jerk baits and other soft plastics. 1/8 - 1/s oz probably. It will probably get a shimano 3000 size reel with 20lb power pro. I'm thinking of something with a faster action so if I want to throw a top water, I can.

Thanks in advance for your input.

Poly Isle Fish Weir?

asago — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:46:21 GMT

I have been reading on this board in the older posts about fish coming into the canals. I also saw in another post as I was reading this board that there is a fish weir in Poly Isle (that might be removed) that prevents them from coming in. As a future resident there I am wondering if anyone can confirm this? Sure would be nice to wet a line from the dock....

Thanks,
Aaron

recipe

roofordie — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:50:39 GMT

Anybody out there know an awesome way to prepare blue fish? Any suggestions are appreciated

2009 IFA schedule

Brad K — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:46:03 GMT

I know there are others on here besides me that will be chasin' the IFA around next year. Just wanted to post the new calendar for next season..

Dates subject to change at this point.

Florida East

Jacksonville Feb 21, 2009

Titusville May 16, 2009

St. Augustine Sept. 19, 2009

Florida West

Punta Gorda March 7, 2009

Englewood June 27, 2009

Ruskin August 22, 2009

Atlantic

Charleston March 28, 2009

Surf City NC May 23, 2009

Moorehead City NC Sept 26, 2009

Louisiana

Lafitte April 25, 2009

Venice June 13, 2009

Grand Isle August 29, 2009

Gulf Coast

Slidell LA April 4, 2009

Bay St. Louis, MS May 2, 2009

Orange Beach, AL Oct 17, 2009

Texas

Rockport April 18, 2009

Corpus Christi June 6, 2009

Port Aransas Sept 12, 2009

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Guides in the Mobile Bay area

celebriduck — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:20:40 GMT

Good afternoon all. Can anyone recommend a guide for the Mobile Bay / Bon Secour area? My wife and I are staying at the Grand Hotel and would like to get out for a day. She's threatened me with death and dismemberment if I haul my ugly boat through the valet of the hotel so we compromised with hiring a guide. We want inshore, preferably redfish. Just wanted some recommendations if you have them. Thanks.

Red Fish Handling request from the FWC

Bay Pirate — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:33:41 GMT

I have been in contact with Marine Fisheries, keeping up on the Red Fish issues, and forwarded them some of our recent pics, from shallow water catches to deep water bull reds. They loved the pics and may use some in their publications. They were impressed for the most part with the way we handle our fish and that is why they liked the pics.

I was asked to forward this request in as friendly and positive a manner as I possibly can....

"One comment on the pictures: we discourage anglers from holding their catch by the throat as in “bullred 5” as that can cause internal damage by being held vertically like that. Perhaps you could help us encourage safe fish handling like the other photos, which is the main reason we’d like to use them."

They also answered a question about the difference between males and females, and spawning...FYI...

The answer to your questions:

only the males produce the drumming sound, typically associated with spawning, here is a blurb from the Species Profile from 1985 attached:

“The spawning behavior of the red drum in captivity was described by Guest and Lasswell (1978). Drumming sounds produced by mature males began near dusk. Males increased their drumming intensity as they swam close to females near the bottom of the tank. Each female that was ready to spawn was attended by several males that nudged the female's abdomen……The drumming and nudging peaked between 2130 and 2140 hr.”

2. Males and females are indistinguishable from the outside. The only way to distinguish is by looking at the gonads, males are generally white and stringy and females are orangish and plump.

Creigton & Scenic

angryaccntnt — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:56:31 GMT

I was just researching areas. Can I get to this point from Scenic? Is it private property? I dont mind walking a little bit. It seems like it would be a nice spot.

Rod & Reel Question

CCC — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:12:44 GMT

Saltwater fishing is fairly new to me, although I was born and raised in P.cola, just never did much salt fishing, I am used to mainly fresh water. That being said I find it VERY hard to get used to open faced (Spin cast reels), even now that I am salt water fishing I fish with two open faced and one closed Zebco Rhino with the Zebco being my fave as it is what I am comfortable with. I like fishing the grass flats and docks and primarily fish for Specs and Reds and the Rhino allows me to close cast just like I would if I was fishing for bass. So my question is do they make a baitcaster that is suited for saltwater and that will hold up to the corrosive salt water effects ???? Now I realize if I ever start catching monster bulls or head out in the gulf I will probably have to get used to open faced reels but as for now I like a push button that I can COMFORTABLY get the bait and or lure EXACTLY where I want it.

Broken rod. Help?

Fishforfood — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:32:49 GMT

I went fishing this weekend and snapped my favorite pole:banghead. It was a Penn 550 SSg Spinfisher All Purpose Spinning Combo. I really liked that 7' rod. Any suggestions on where to find a similar pole? Thanks for any help.

Shark ID

roofordie — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:29:08 GMT

Caught this little guy a Grayton Beach. Just wondering if anyone knows what species it is

Can anyone identify this?

Bduv — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:28:15 GMT

Took the kayak out to 3 mile bridge this morning to look for some bull reds. About 20 minutes into the trip I hook into this monster.

I thought it was a big bull red at first but after about 30 minutes of him pulling me around with no signs of slowing I figured maybe a big shark. After almost an hour I finally got a slight glimpse of it. I knew it wasnt a bull red but it didnt really look like a shark either. He finally pulled me up into some shallow water (about 5' deep) and I got a good look, but still not quite sure what it is.

Sorry the pics are so bad. I couldnt get it close enough to the surface for a good pic and its hard to fight and photo at the same time. We estimated that it was 7' - 8' long. It looked like it had large scales on its back. You can see in the pics that there is a pattern of scales all the way down its spine. The head was somewhat pointed.

After well over an hour I decided that there wasnt enough room in the yak for me and him so I decided to break him off. I cranked the drag down and finally the hook pulled out and saved my lure. I was amazed at how much pressure you can apply to 20lb Powerpro That fish was well over 100lbs judging from the length and girth.

No redfish for the day but it was an interesting trip. I would love to know what that thing was.

Bryan

flounder bait ?

fishn4fun — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:00:28 GMT

where can i catch bull minnows without a boat

reel repair

popeye 1 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:53:34 GMT

I've got a couple of older Calcutta and Stradic reels that need an overhaul in order to work correctly. Is there anyone anybody can recommend. They are good reels, they need new springs,grease and attention. I just need someone to make my stuff work right. Any Pro or Amateur recomendations? Not at all lookin for a freebee just good work.. Thanks:usaflag

Bait store with Live Shrimp

Lejet — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:10:37 GMT

Going to be there next weekend and I was wondering if anyone could tell me whare I might find some live shrimp. We are staying just south of 98 by the bridge. Any help would be greatly appreciated. BassTracker66?

When will it start?

seafox — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:08:49 GMT

When will the sheepshead action begin to fire up? I really enjoyed seeing all the post we had last year. Some people really wore them out.

706 making funny noise

billfishhead — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:56:49 GMT

after last season of cobia fishing my 706 has developed a scraping sound as i turn the handle. is the rotating head warped or about to cone apart?

Outstanding Inshore Spinning Reel On SALE

Bay Pirate — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:20:28 GMT

Wwe have posts from time to time about what reel to use inshore. I use the 2500 series and have been using these reels for 2 years, they are great!

I don't get a lot of line twist, the drags work smooth and they cast awsome! They hold up to the saltwater enviroment and don't develop that "Stadic noise". All in all I think they a much better reel for a lot less moeny at this deal!

$74.99 & there's a $30 off purchase of $150 or more....check it out!

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Eight ball bearings (2CRBB + 5BB + 1RB)

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Titanium-coated line roller

Corrosion-resistant stainless steel components

Machined, anodized-aluminum spool

Sealed drag system with oiled washers

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Father/Son Beginners

Saltynewb — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:39:43 GMT

The extent of my fishing experience was cane pole fishing off my grandpa's houseboat as a kid; so, I do not have much experience. I found a great deal on a 16ft Bayliner. The boat is now serviced and the livewell is running! I have picked up a 6ft cast net to try to learn casting for live bait, and my son (10) and myself ( aint sayin! ) have been out 4 or so times, wetting line and fooling around. Now our only fish to claim was about a 14" spec caught while casting for bait, and we released the unlucky fellow!!

Long story short, we need help :) I have been launching at Woodlawn in Navarre, and we have been fishing the areas around the grass beds. We have tried the Pensacola beach bridge. Different setups: spoons, jigs, gulp under cork, and pinfish. Most of these from reading books and this forum. I was hoping some folks might have some tips. I am not looking for sweet spot information, but more about what to look for to identify where the fish may be, what rigs/bait might be good for what is our there this time of year, and depth possible location to go after them. Casting/retrieving techniques. To be frank, anything you might think could help us along. My son is not the most patient, and I want to keep his attention with something we can do together, but after this last trip out, I think his patience with my lack of experience :sick is souring his desire to try this.

I have booked a guide to show us around in November, but still would love any help to get us going between now and then... and beyond :)

Thanks in advance!!

Looking for a boat launch.

F|nz — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:41:35 GMT

I'm looking for a boat launch to get me close to blackwater where yellow river flows in. I'll be coming from Crestview area. I know of the 87 yellow river bridge but thought there may be somewhere better. Also, Is that area fishable with a 17' ski boat...or do i need to use my 14' jon boat?

What else is out there? Fish Wise.

Kenton — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:57:13 GMT

OK. I do not want to sound like a cocky or boasting person when i say this. But i have caught 200+ reds in the last two seasons combined. I am not saying that i don't like catching these beautiful fish. I am just saying i am ready for something else. What else is out there at night? Should i start shark fishing? Are the Kings still in during the day? If so then where is the best place for them right now? I guess i just need a change of scenery. Thanks guys.

17 ave ramp

willie1 — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:21:51 GMT

If I launch my boat at 17th ave which part of the bridge would be the best fishing? The north end or south or the channel? Never fished that area but always heard good thing about three mile bridge. Thanks

Where are the reds?

hunterfisher — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:19:52 GMT

Has anyone been catching any red fish lately in the pensacola bay area?:banghead.Cant seem to find any recently

I need a new spot

angryaccntnt — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:32:17 GMT

I live by the UWF campus. I have been fishing along scenic since the summer time. I've caught countless specks, reds, and crap fish. I've gone out to my regular spots the last few weekends and have had absolutely no luck. Is there any other good spots in the area that I can get to without a boat? I dont like bridges or piers. I try to stay away from the overfished and crowded spots.

Any ideas?

Question about colored fishing line

dsar592 — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:40:02 GMT

The other day I was fishing with trilene big game green line. This was in mobile bay with brackish, colored water. I got very few bites while my son and paw in law caught about 10 different fish. Same rigging type and hooks and bait. This is the first time I fished with this color line and based on my results, I might take it off. I would like to get some opinions on using different colored line. Thanks, Ken

Fish ID Question

Bduv — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:13:22 GMT

I caught this a couple of weeks ago at the 3 Barges. I thought it was a grouper when it came to the surface but its definitely not grouper.

I'vr never seen anything like it.

Bryan

Ribbon Fish

Fishermon — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:12:22 GMT

What's the best way to rig a ribbon fish. Do you use a longer trailer rig? nostrils, eye, back?....some tips will be appreciated. Thanks.

North Escambia Bay

jaredtyler05 — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:07:37 GMT

Has anyone had any luck in north Escambia Bay. Wondering if the area around the Escambia River is holding fish.

Most Likely Catch

850lover — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:52:05 GMT

I figured redfish.

Wanna Catch Shallow Water Winter Reds?

Bay Pirate — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:58:19 GMT

This is a shallow water redfish rig loaded, go to Used Parts and Boats For Sale for details!

http://www.pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic158869-46-1.aspx

A great winter tide fishing machine

Sheepshead

850lover — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:40:02 GMT

Where would I have to go to catch some sheepshead?

gulp

MillerLicous — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:44:20 GMT

Hey guys....I appreciate yall takin the time to read my post....I was wondering (due to all the pics of reds) how exactly yalll are using the gulp penny shrimps or and other gulp bait...Are yall leaving it on the bottom or jigging it or what is the best tactic for using this bait.....I am getting ready to go out there and have some ideas of what i am going to use but was just wondering about that gulp bait..Because i have always jigged mine but in that deep water i was wondering what yall do...Thanks for any help and advice....

Matt