Saw a 36" Red pulled out of the surf at Stallworth this morning while doing turtlewalk. Also saw two ladyfish from the same two guys. And, yes, I saw the red go back into the surf.
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Hey guys,
We just got back from Sowal last week and had a blast. I managed to catch only one pomp, but that's ok. I caught tons of catfish, which was kind of annoying. Caught one ladyfish and hooked something that I was'nt familiar with. It jumped completely out of the water and when it did, it broke my line. It looked to be at least 30 inches long. I am not real familiar with all the fish in the surf, but I know it was not a pomp and it was not a red. If a ladyfish is what I think it is then it was'nt that either. Mackeral? Whatever it was it was impressive as it left the water, and I sure wish I would have landed it. Anyway, I know this is vague, but I thought someone might know what it was. On my last night of fishing, which was last Friday there were tons of rays in the water. I was nervous every time I went out to cast. Also saw a small shark in pretty close. It was about 4 feet long or so. Needless to say with all the critters in the water I was on edge. Anyway had a great time, thanks for all the advice and info. Can't wait until next year.
Ben
We just got back from Sowal last week and had a blast. I managed to catch only one pomp, but that's ok. I caught tons of catfish, which was kind of annoying. Caught one ladyfish and hooked something that I was'nt familiar with. It jumped completely out of the water and when it did, it broke my line. It looked to be at least 30 inches long. I am not real familiar with all the fish in the surf, but I know it was not a pomp and it was not a red. If a ladyfish is what I think it is then it was'nt that either. Mackeral? Whatever it was it was impressive as it left the water, and I sure wish I would have landed it. Anyway, I know this is vague, but I thought someone might know what it was. On my last night of fishing, which was last Friday there were tons of rays in the water. I was nervous every time I went out to cast. Also saw a small shark in pretty close. It was about 4 feet long or so. Needless to say with all the critters in the water I was on edge. Anyway had a great time, thanks for all the advice and info. Can't wait until next year.
Ben
We are guessing that it was some kind of Mackerel.
This evening was the most ideal surf and weather I have seen yet this year, but no fish! Go figure.
Yo, Skunky. Sorry I missed you when you came by the other day. Thank you for your business.
Today at the shop we had reports of almost EVERYONE catching fish. The Ladyfish have arrived in big numbers. People were catching two at a time. We had breathless people coming in for more bait, etc., saying the Pompano were biting too. Fillet knives were flying off the rack.
So, we gotta figure out why you have lost your fishing mojo. Stop by again and let's talk strategy.
Best regards,
Bluefish
I am new to surf fishing, just returned from a delightful week at Seagrove. I caught about 20 blues, turned them all back, didnt know that you could eat them. How do you clean them, how is best way to cook them.Plenty of Sand Fleas. Caught a Nice Bluefish yesterday that went on the grille as soon as we got home.
Also caught a bull red, about a 4 footer, my first bull. It took about 15 minutes to get it into shore and it nearly ran my rod out of line. I really had to creank down on the drag to pull it in. Had several families hanging on the beach cheering me on. Unbelievable how they can pull. Got it all the way to the shore and someoone was in the water to help me land it and set if free when it panicked, nearly got twisted up in the guy trying to help and broke off. So, sorry but no pictures. What a way to end a morning in the surf though.
Just returned from a wonderful week at Seagrove beach. Started surf fishing about 4 years ago, go in MAy and at Thansgiving. This year was best yet, caught lots of blues, caught one redfish 26 inches and caught a huge redfish 42 inches, didnt have scales, not sure what it weighed. Always use cigar minnows, cut in half.. Did try gulp imitation sand flea, actually caught some fish on it. Thanks to John at Yellowfin, he has been a huge help, of course I spend a ton of money with him. Whait spend is well worth it, already planning next trip. Sorry John, got back home, ordered St Croix rod, shimano reel that you showed me, couldnt wait until November.