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St. Augustine Fishing Help!

kayakcowboy1225 — Sun, 11 May 2008 16:28:57 GMT

I am planning a trip to St. Augustine, Fl. this weekend with my wife. I plan on taking my kayak to do some fishing by myself, However I was wandering if anyone could give me some tips on fishing from shore. Anything will help. Please be as in depth as possible...I'm kinda new to the salt water fishing scene. Thanks for the help!

-Adam Hamm

spotted seatrout

snookcatcher17 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:45:46 GMT

I found this grass flat and next to that is about a five foot drop off does any one know if the big gators sit in the deep hole or the grass.and what are some good artifishal baits to catch them with.Please help.Thanks Guys!

Beach Snook Fishing - Tips

KenT — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:21:35 GMT

BEACH SNOOK FISHING

Here are a couple pics from this past Saturday:

Sebile Stick Shad - White Lady Color - lure debarbed - Fish released.

DOA CAL Swimmer Tailed Jig - Nite Glow/Gold Rush - 1/4 oz chartreuse CAL jighead - Fish released.

DOA CAL Swimmer Tailed Jig - Nite Glow/Gold Rush - 1/4 oz chartreuse CAL jighead- Fish released.

I love to sight fish for snook along our SW Florida beaches. They will readily take artificial lures and flies when prowling the surf. You will need a good quality pair of polarized sunglasses in order to see into the surf and make your casts to swimming fish. A surf temperature of approx 75 degrees and above is what is needed for the snook to be active and feeding comfortably. DOA shrimp, bucktailed jigs, soft plastics, spoons, and hardbaits will all works at times. When using hardbaits with treble hooks, either debarb or change to single hooks for an easier catch and release and less stress on the fish. Try not to keep the fish out of the water too long and revive them quickly. Also for your lure selection - imitate the bait and fish it according to surf conditions. The bait along our beaches is usually small but larger sized lures will work depending on what the snook are feeding on (like whiting instead of glass minnows). Put your cast well in front of a swimming snook and then pull it away from the fish as it swims up to it and many times, you'll get a reaction strike as the fish will hit the lure as the lure tries to "escape" from being eaten. Also, do not wade into the water but stand ankle deep in the surf and cast perpendicular to the fish swimming in the trough and pull the lure away from the snook at an angle. If your wading in the surf, the snook will be behind you. If they are cruising the beach, they are usually in the eating mode either pre or post spawn. If they are hungry, they'll eat, if not they will avoid your lures like the plague. That's just the nature of beach snook fishing. The new DOA shrimp in Nite Glow / Gold Flash and in their CAL series of soft plastics looks like it is going to be an excellent color to use for beach snook this year since it combines my favorite two colors: Nite Glow and a Gold Glitter - which will work in clear or turbid conditions. Just remember to use proper catch and release tactics and don't beach them in the dry sand. I also like the DOA CAL grub tail in a nite glow or gold glitter color as I like the action of the tail and think it imitates a small white bait or sand flea and the flash from the tail as it is hopped along the bottom will draw a viscious strike many times.

My favorite colors are: Nite-Glo, Gold Glitter, White and White Chartreuse combinations, Silver Glitter, Avocado Green and Red Glitter, Rootbeer Gold Glitter, Silver holgraphic (flash) and Chrome - depending on surf conditions - Water turbidity and what lures I'm fishing with.

Hopefully, you'll get a chance to see a snook like this attack your lure and burn line off your drag as you fight it along the beach :

This experience will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck and will keep your coming back for more beach snook battles. It has for me for over 20 years now! I've caught and released many, many, snook over 10 lbs and 20 lb fish can be a possibility although the majority you catch are in the 20 - 25 inch range - (smaller more aggressive males).

In 2000, I won a catch and release snook tournament with a 36" fish while fishing off a beach to win my first kayak! That fish was caught and released on a DOA Baitbuster - Deep Runner which is an excellent lure to use when fishing beaches located along passes! Fish it early am or at night and put some glass worm rattles in it by making a hole in the bottom / belly of the bait with a nail and inserting the rattles inside the hole made in the plastic. I've also done well with it during the day in a choppy surf.

Good Beach Snooking,

IGFA 25LB Snook Club Member

Mirrodine, Mirrodine, Mirrodine!

FloridaBoy — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:44:11 GMT

I live on the Gulf Coast, just south of Tampa Bay. I've heard so much about the Mirrordine 17MR, but I'm wondering which would be the best color for my area. Please give me some suggestions.

GULP alive???

midnightrider17 — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:40:40 GMT

does anybody know anything about the new GULP alive? is it worth the money?

mutton snapper

saiya-jin — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:59:54 GMT

Any tips on how to catch them. Starting From rod set up, bait, and tackle.

And what depth are they found mostly in. Also whats the best time to fish for them.

a new (recycled)trout rod

sprat — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:16:30 GMT

I just finished building my new trout /rat red rod.I had an old 8 weight fly rod sitting around I didnt use so I put it to good use.I cut the rod down to 7ft 9in. and rebuilt it as a spinning rod. put on a 2500 series reel and 8# p.p. Test casted it in the yard.It will cast a 1/4 oz. jig a pretty good way.So if you got an old fly rod you dont use or with a broken tip recycle it and build it the way you want it.

Dock Light Snook

newsmyrnaslayer — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:49:51 GMT

I fish in the New Smyrna area, and I usually fish the dock lights on the South side of Chicken Island but I can't hook up to anything other than trout, and the occasional blue or jack. I'm free lining live large shrimp in the current right by the light. Sometimes the current is really strong, does it help to get my baits down farther?

New Rapala Sub walk

FloridaBoy — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:09:30 GMT

I usually use DOA's and Gulps, but I decided to try those new Rapala X-wrap Sub-walks - no luck...not even a nibble. What's your opinion? If you think it's me, let me know how you use it. I use the "walking the dog" technique. I use the olive color because it matches the bait where I live (Manatee county)

Thanks!

braid

saiya-jin — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:11:01 GMT

I recently started to use braid, what brand braid should I get ?

bass fishing

saiya-jin — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:35:45 GMT

I'm having problems catching these fish!!!! Everybody tells me how easy they are to catch, and that they'll bite on anything!

I need some tips on what lures I should use, and how to work them. Any tips you guys could share with me, would be great.

bluefish fishing

saiya-jin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:39:16 GMT

what is a good set up to catch them? what rod, line, leader, reel, hook,

and bait.

mirrolure

SNOOKSLAYER23 — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:06:15 GMT

what type of mirrolure is best for snook

Mirrodine Vs. Redfish Magic?

wademan — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:47:00 GMT

Hi guys and gals,

I am just now returning to the intercoastal side as surf fishing was successful with tons of pompano and some reds. I wade in the grass flats, due to no boat, and i have used both baits before and caught fish off of. I have been using the spinnerbaits for years now and i just started using the mirrodine and caught some trout and a little grouper. I was wondering what do yall suggest i use more the spinnerbait or the mirrodine? Remember i wade fish in the grass with tons of it everywhere, just wanted to get yalls opinions?

Thinking about a new reel...

FloridaBoy — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:51:11 GMT

I'm looking at a Penn Captiva 4000 with the Live Bait liner (costs about $55.00-$65.00). What is your opinion? I don't like to spend a lot of money (but I do have standards) on a reel because I tear them up too quickly. :cool:

FULL MOON

saiya-jin — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:31:46 GMT

Is It a good thing or bad thing to fish during a full moon?

Guides? Anyone know a good Captain?

moganred — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:33:33 GMT

I want to go off shore this Saturday... Does anyone know a good Charter in the St. Augustine, Jacksonville area? What's biting this time of year?

Favorite reel

Redripper14 — Sun, 20 May 2007 13:01:03 GMT

Please Vote!:D

Inshore Slam spinning rods

stretch — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:04:00 GMT

Has anyone purchased one of the 7'9" Blair Wiggins Inhore Slam spinning rods? I bought the 6'6" model and the handle has the palm swell, which is very confortable. The pictures from one on line source did not show the longer model having this type of handle;though the description at the W&M site says it does. I am also considering the 7' casting model to mate with a Abu Garcia Revo Inshore.

Any comments would be appreciated.

lunker sauce!

redfishingmike — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:57:45 GMT

what kind is the best to use on terroreyz or anything

best snook lure

SNOOKSLAYER23 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:17:28 GMT

VOTE NOW NOW NOW!!!

Needing Help For Tarpon

Tailin in Sarasota — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:43:36 GMT

Lining over in sarasota.. I run into the pods off the beach but never any luck! I am throwing crabs,pinfish, mullet, and some small lady fish.. And help on lures or any idea for me..Snook Reds no prob just the darn tarpon.

Tarpon on flats

SNOOKSLAYER23 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:04:14 GMT

What type of lure should i use for tarpon on the flats in islamorada

yozuri pins magnet

redfishingmike — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:05:25 GMT

:D I just recently went to bass pro shops and bought a yozuri pins magnet in 3/8 size does this thing work and how do you rig it i hope it works i spent 10 bucks on it

help greatly appreciated :)

your brother in fishing

snook fishing on golf course lakes

SNOOKSLAYER23 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:07:48 GMT

hey, i've been fishing for 20 years and just the other day i caught my first golf course snook and i'm not quite sure how to catch another one... so can anybody help me figure out what artificial lure to use for golf course snook fishing?!?!? also what color artificial lure is the best for murky water?

please if anyone can help... HELP!

i wanna catch another 34 inch snook on a golf course:D

snook lures

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heavy duty spinning reels

saiya-jin — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:51:25 GMT

I'm looking for a spinning reel that could hold up to at least 30# lbs mono.

BANJO MINNOW!!!!

redfishingmike — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:45:58 GMT

I HAVE RECENTLY HAD THE BANJO MINNOW FOR BASS BUT I HEARD IT CAUGHT FISH IN SALT WATER DOES THIS THING WORK IF IT'S TRUE HOW DO YOU FISH IT AND WHAT COLOR WORKS FOR TROUT REDS AND SNOOK IN MANGROVES AND OTHER AREAS

HELP GREATLY APPRECIATED :)

luck-e strike bass magic

BRONZEBACK — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:52:02 GMT

just got some of these baits from bps these are awsome baits

was just wondering if anyone has used them.........

Early Morning Topwater Surf Bite?

JoshP — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:17:35 GMT

Here's my situation. I will be in gulf shores April 17-20. I'm taking 4 rods. A surf rod, A spinning set up with a beetle spin, A spinning set up rigged with a DOA shrimp, and a baitcasting set up rigged for topwater (obviously I will have more tackle, this is just what I planned on starting with). I was just curious as what I may be able to get into from the beach, esp early morning while it's still calm. Are the specs and reds running the beach at all that time of year? Will my best bet to rig a set up to catch bait, and just hang out with the surf rod on the beach, and venture to Perdido pass, or try to wade some in Little Lagoon to try to get on some reds?

fishing St.Augustine

PEboy — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:54:36 GMT

I will be camping in the St.Augustine area in 2 weeks and need places to fish. Is the ICW worth fishing (I will not have a boat)? Any places to wade for reds or trout. I was even thinking about a drift boat (never caught a red snapper before). Any ideas or decent places would be appreciated.

what spinning reel should i get

Ron — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:05:57 GMT

hey guys im looking to buy a few new spinning reels, 3 to be exact i want a 2000, a 2500, and a 4000. im looking to spend around 100$ for each one and i want some that will last awhile and not wair out on me in a couple months. i fish in saltwater

reds and specks in grass flats!!!!

redfishingmike — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:20:58 GMT

does anyone know how to fish for reds and specks in grass flats what lures should i use use or anything

help is greatly appreciated!

does the redfish magic spinerbait work!!!

redfishingmike — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:00:55 GMT

I use the redfish magic spinnerbait in rootbeer color around sawgrass and mangroves and other stuff but i have yet to catch anything does this thing work or is it just another gimick and if it does how do you fish it

help greatly appreciated thanks:D

gold spoon tarnish!!

redfishingmike — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:38:55 GMT

how do you keep your gold tarnish for coming of after being in salt water

help greatly appreciated :D

Mirr-o-mullet

biteme25 — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:31:17 GMT

Im thinking about buyin' one and trying it out along mangrove edges next to bridges. WILL THIS LURE WORK BETTER THAN A SUPER SPOOK JR. OR A TOP DOG??

redfishing in sawgrass help!

redfishingmike — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:52:59 GMT

I fish around sawgrass alot in charlotte harbor i was wondering whats the best thing to use in and around sawgrass to catch fish [perferably redfish]

mangrove fishing !!!!

redfishingmike — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:27:58 GMT

I'm fairly new to mangrove fishing can anyone help me out on ideas how to fish in and around mangroves what lure should i use what presentation should i use

help is greatly appreciated thanks

Redfish Magic?

fishndbridge — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:16:56 GMT

I decided to play with my redfish magic for a while, and learn how to work it. So far...nada!

I am using the white paddletail that came on the lure. I wonder, first off, if I should switch to a different color?

Next, for those who use this, how do you suggest I work it, and under what conditions? Both from shore, and from kayak.

Thanks

Redfishin

west_coast_dreamin — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:30:42 GMT

Had live shrimp, and poled around this flat...man, the reds and BIG trout were everywhere. I only managed one, but i spooked a LOT away. Like 15 I made a perfect cast with the shrimp and they wouldnt eat...went out at like 2-6....what was the problem??
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