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Mullet Run 2020 Mullet Migration lets go fishing in florida

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« Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:43 am
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by BoatlessFisherman » Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:26 pm » in Broward County

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Thought I would post a thread so anyone that would like to post what they are seeing the next 2 months could and others could ask questions here.

Jacksonville to Miami
You do not have to give your...

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Fishing was tough today but persevered. Two bluefish (one of them lost to worn line on the flip) and a snook on bottom rig w live sand perch. Sabiki brought sand perch, croaker, 2 juvenile bonefish, 2...

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Hey its been a while say.

I just what to say Hey and hope all is well (tommy :reeling:

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Good morning, everyone! A new week has begun, and I wish you all a splendid week ahead.

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by BoatlessFisherman » Sat Jan 31, 2015 5:30 am » in SHOREBOUND SHARK TOURNEY PRESENTED BY ???????????????

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To read alot because people don't want to necessarily rewrite the same thing over and over again in every post asking a basic question.

We like to say put your time in because to learn something you...

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May you have this day! My heartfelt wishes to you.

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RIP-- Tommy Shook---AKA-- ZEBCO

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by BoatlessFisherman » Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:12 am » in SHOREBOUND SHARK TOURNEY PRESENTED BY ???????????????
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100_1009a.JPG I am sorry to say that an Old friend has passed and he was so Young, I will miss fishing the runs and Muttons with you, you will always be in my memory and I am greatly saddened by this...

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Same to you but more of it
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Old Pier-Surf-Inlet Reports can be found

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by BoatlessFisherman » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:27 am » in SHOREBOUND SHARK TOURNEY PRESENTED BY ???????????????

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I have moved the old pier reports to

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20-30lb red caught today from matanzas

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SWFL HELP! - I promise not to be too much of a noob...

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by Dust8713 » Tue Nov 10, 2020 1:17 pm

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Hi! First off, thanks for clicking. I am an avid angler from Indiana. I have never saltwater fished and am taking a trip down to Ft. Myers over the week of Thanksgiving. I plan on surf fishing during...

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Good luck, its hit and miss that time of year, we could have great summer weather or windy choppy cool/cold front weather.

The Gulf is shallow much farther than you can cast.

Most people targeting...

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Triployd Carp

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Ficus Trees are in full bloom, berries are falling.

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Sea trout

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by mil7950 » Mon May 16, 2016 9:15 pm

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Hey guys. Moved to Florida about a year ago and haven't done much fishing but I've been interested in catching sea trout/speckled trout. Where's a good place in broward to fish for them and what kind...

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burnt bridge in singer island (high tide only)
hobe sound nature center (walk down to the flats)
loxahatchee river (redfish, trout, pompano)

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Little bugger sliced finger open with hundreds of teeth. ID?

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by claim5 » Thu Aug 01, 2013 2:01 pm

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DSCN0792.JPG DSCN0792.JPG Caught in Clearwater Bay on June 29th. This fish is about 8 inches long and had hundreds of needle sharp teeth. I can't ID it, anyone?

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Pssssssssssss ..... Snook will eat them up... eatpop

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Small Tarpon?

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by riverking » Mon May 22, 2017 11:34 pm

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Can someone help me find a spot not too far from Ft Lauderdale, where I have good chance of catching a baby Tarpon? And what lure or bait should I use? Thanks guys

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Great ! Thanks Guys !

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Small shark fishing around Fort Lauderdale ?

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by riverking » Sun May 07, 2017 8:49 pm

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Hi Guys ! I need help , I'm traveling to Fort Lauderdale first week of july and I'm looking forward to catch my first shark ever (sorry for my english , I'm french Canadian). I was wondering if...

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Perfect! Thanks for your help!

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Thu May 25, 2017 10:08 am
Pomp season now?

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by jayhawk » Wed Sep 23, 2009 4:23 pm

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I thought Pomps showed up more in winter, but from some of the postings I guess it is started already? It's easier for me to get out after work; is night from the beach ok for Pompano?

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Rare, That was a quote from Goodfellas, Where Pesci shoots the bartender kid (Michael Imperiali) Spider. Now, off to do internet research how to catch Sand Fleas. I know I read it before (here) just...

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Winter land based fishing

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Topcat

« Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:20 am
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by self amused » Sat Dec 31, 2016 11:47 pm

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I know that the best way to find out how to catch certain species is by trial and error but all land based dishing I've done has been for snook and tarpon during the summer months and mullet run. So I...

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My girlfriends daughter is renting a home on the inter-coastal just north of Hugh Taylor Park by about 1/4 mile - The grand-kids (5&9) are coming and I thought it would be a great thing to try some...

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Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:20 am
Favorite Pompano Conditions?

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bigyellowtuna

« Tue Feb 16, 2016 12:23 pm
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by HJared » Thu Jan 21, 2016 11:11 pm

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Generally for pompano and macks in the fall-winter I like a NE wind.

In the Spring at some spots I like a SE wind. NE also works if the water is stirred up.

Is this the same for all you guys?

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In midMay when the crowds thin because the pompano nuts think the run is over, but it's not....shhh.

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Tue Feb 16, 2016 12:23 pm
anyone heard reports of pompano from the surf yet?

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gruntking

« Tue Feb 16, 2016 2:11 am
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by HJared » Sun Feb 14, 2016 12:20 pm

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The webcam looks pretty fishy right now!

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Yup I think I might have been a lil drunk in that picture but it's ok I have a nice lil video of you and ? On the bridge

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Tue Feb 16, 2016 2:11 am
sheepies! help

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by HJared » Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:14 pm

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So iv been going nuts trying for sheeps. I have caught 1 accidently on a sand free pompano rig at juno. I know a kid there who catches them on shrimp under the t.

I got 3 shorts at sebastain on the...

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i get them around bear cut when im snapper fishing, i see a lot more around the rocks at blackpoint marina, but goodluck getting them to take your bait over all the 6 inch snappers

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Tue Feb 09, 2016 1:53 am
Jack Crevalle in freshwater?

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Rare

« Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:05 pm
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by MitchellOrdonez » Fri Sep 25, 2009 10:54 pm

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I was fishing in my backyard freshwater canal and i was just there to kill time and when i threw my crappie jig a school of 3-5 crevalle was chasing it! And i know you might thnk that this is bs well...

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hey i saw something about my hood just replied

That is so 2009 of you.

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Rare

Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:05 pm
UFC fighter comes back with trophy

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by kblue » Tue Sep 08, 2015 2:46 pm

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UFC fighter 0.jpg

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That perm fought like Ken Shamrock boyz.

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Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:47 am
Flounder question

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kblue

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by Ronmoll » Wed Aug 19, 2015 6:54 pm

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Hello all,

Having recently moved from NJ, just wondering if anyone fished for founder here from inshore? If so, where is a good place to go?

Thanks and tight lines!!!

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I had a bad experience by intruding someone else's territory
I was at Lake Worth Beach pier 6 AM to catch goggle eye... And I was yelled by a regular Vietnamese grandpa because I put my cooler too...

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kblue

Fri Aug 21, 2015 11:36 am
Only popper Fisherman knows the Feeling

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Green Tide

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by kblue » Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:15 am

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This is for our friend, a pro jigging fisherman, Jared.

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It's always good to see somebody enjoying themselves so much while fishing. I specially like how the people in the second video kept their fish.

Picture yourself on John Lloyd jetties just before...

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Green Tide

Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:48 pm
Targeting Permit

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Rare

« Sun Jul 05, 2015 7:49 pm
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by tears143 » Tue Jun 30, 2015 8:43 pm

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How do you target these guys?

I only have been catching these around this time of the year in Tampa bay and most of them are by accident, while I was targeting pompano.

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A lot of pass crabs been floating out... I'll net some and use that at bait. Permit do bite at night right?

Yes

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Rare

Sun Jul 05, 2015 7:49 pm
SQUIDS

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RR-WELL

« Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:28 pm
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by RR-WELL » Sun Mar 15, 2015 9:51 am

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Last weekend I was at the Skyway fishing pier by Tampa bay. It was a cold 57 deg F and did not catch anything.
Late that afternoon this guy shows up next to us and I see him pulling something out of...

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Thanks for comments.
the image posted is what I'm looking for for ceviche and grilling

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RR-WELL

Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:28 pm
Mullets

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PhishingPhanatic

« Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:30 am
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by baseball4life702 » Mon Jan 05, 2015 8:15 pm

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A mullet sandwich is delish. :chef:

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I'll eat the hell out of some smoked mullet, if they are clean ocean-run silver mullet. Not the nasty striped mullet that you get in the back creeks and intercoastal. There is a huge difference in...

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PhishingPhanatic

Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:30 am
Sheepshead

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Moose

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by JonathanT305 » Thu Jul 25, 2013 11:13 am

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I have a spot on the ICW in Hallandale here where I usually (at least try) to catch grovers. Lately I've been seeing a lot of sheepshead. I tried live shrimp yesterday and didn't get any hits from...

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Fair enough.

I have spotted a few up near Satellite beach, and out in Chokoloskee, but couldn't get them to even look my way. Is there a certain way to present it? Got 15# leader with size 2 hook....

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Moose

Sun Dec 28, 2014 5:11 pm
PEACOCK BASS

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CaptainClutch

« Fri Oct 03, 2014 7:40 pm
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by PoorManFishing » Wed Sep 04, 2013 4:12 pm

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Hello yall. I am in need of some spots for peacock bass. I know people say fish the canals and pounds and what not. i just need some direction, like do i go south of ft laudy how far west. PLease guys...

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The areas mentioned above are good spots. If u bring some livies down there then ur set. Xraps are good but nothin beats livies

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CaptainClutch

Fri Oct 03, 2014 7:40 pm
Flounder rigs

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HumanClaymore

« Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:35 am
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by HumanClaymore » Thu Jul 31, 2014 8:50 am

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As I profess most times here, I'm still learning my way around fishing. Last year, I caught a couple flounder and they've remained my favorite fish to catch and eat. Problem is, I suck at catching...

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Awesome advice, guys. Thanks. Sounds like I have quite a few different things to try out. I definitely appreciate all the input!

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HumanClaymore

Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:35 am
how to catch bonita

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gdm phil

« Sat Jul 19, 2014 9:18 pm
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by grouperking » Wed May 28, 2014 9:41 pm

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okay so i was told by many friends that bonita is the #1 bait for snapper and grouper and I just dont know how to catch em watsoever........

lmk plz ASAP

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tons of them today, had 4 rods going off with them at once today

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gdm phil

Sat Jul 19, 2014 9:18 pm
bridge tarpon

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grouperking

« Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:03 pm
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by grouperking » Mon Apr 14, 2014 7:09 pm

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okay guys so ive been fishing down at ch.5 and I was freelining some live shrimp for tarpon and I hooked up into about 10 of them but the problem is i cant seem to bring them up next to the bridge for...

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If you lift a fish out by its jaw bigger than that, it will more than likely die... Look at what GK did with his buddy, that is the PROPER way to handle a tarpon bigger than 40 ! Go get em! I had a 70...

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grouperking

Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:03 pm
Mangrove Snapper... Where are they biting?

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Omsquad

« Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:46 am
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by Omsquad » Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:17 am

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Guys, looking for some mangrove snapper or similar fish around Miami. Any suggestions?
I caught some small snapper & Jacks at Matheson Marina. Catch & Release. If they are bigger, then definitely keep.

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Thanks for the advice. I will definitely contribute what I can to the forum. I will also read the article. Thanks again.

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Omsquad

Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:46 am
How To Make "PILCHARD RINGS"

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« Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:32 pm
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by ez2cdave » Fri Jan 10, 2014 7:01 pm

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How to make pilchard rings

To All,

When I was growing up in South Florida, I used Pilchard Rings ( aka - Ribbon Rigs ) to catch baitfish ( Pilchards / Menhaden ) from the fishing piers . Recently,...

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Those were great when targeting big pilchards for tarpon and snook. I still can't understand the theory behind them being illegal.

The PETA-type , Enviro-Nazi's got them classified as Gill Nets . ....

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Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:32 pm
Fish ID

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by BEOWULF » Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:30 am

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I was told these are not Blue Runners, as I thought they were.
The meat was not as dark as is usual for runners.
They tasted great too.

Any ideas on the fish ID?
The one on top was 21 inches, that's...

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Two Bills Seafood used to sell tropicals, parrotfish and small wrasses like 2-6 inches each. The wrasses were sold by the scoopful for a few bucks. I never igured out what people did with them and how...

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Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:06 pm
Need Help to I.D Fish

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cvstrat

« Wed Sep 04, 2013 6:52 pm
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by amberjack » Wed Sep 04, 2013 5:03 pm

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Hello to All,

I need Help Identifying this fish caught last night in Hollywood. Since we did not know the species, we through him back. He was 11.5 inches long. My first thought was a Mangrove...

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I threw back my first mangrove too because I didn't realize what it was. It hit an xrap in the surf at night which was part of the confusion. Turns out it should have been dinner.

Nice fish, go back...

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cvstrat

Wed Sep 04, 2013 6:52 pm
got fish, how to grind them?

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rare

« Tue Jun 04, 2013 10:32 am
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by BoatlessFisherman » Sun May 07, 2006 10:07 am

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To make it easy but a electric grinder or the hard way and buy one that you hand crank.

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I read once where a guy used a leaf blower/vacuum for pilchards. He set it on suction,fed the pilchards down the spout and out into a bucket. Sounds crazy but this guy was an SKA Pro Kingfish ace who...

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rare

Tue Jun 04, 2013 10:32 am
Bluegills, Cichlid, and LMB...HELP!!!! need ADVICE!

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nschaff20

« Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:54 am
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by nschaff20 » Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:55 pm

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So I'm a pretty new fisherman focusing mostly on the ponds/lakes located in regional parks around West Boca. I've been learning as I go from the other fisherman around where I go.

So far I've...

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I'm going to start experimenting with other baits out there. I hear hot dogs do the trick real well too.

Where is the lake you usually fish from?

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nschaff20

Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:54 am
Am I ready for some snappers and a grouper?

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Backwoods123

« Mon Dec 03, 2012 9:54 am
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by jayd305 » Thu May 24, 2012 6:09 pm

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I plan to go out to the keys bridge this weekend (weather permitting) and have my rods set. The Penn Fierce 4000 has 30 lbs braid power pro and a 40 lbs leader, no sinker and a yellow 1/4 oz jighead....

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What's pilings? For the deep fishing you cast out or do you just let it drop in front of you? When I went on the party boat the mate told me to let it go all the way ti'll the reel stops spinning,...

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Backwoods123

Mon Dec 03, 2012 9:54 am
When Does the Shrimp run @Hillboro Inlet???

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rare

« Wed Nov 21, 2012 2:20 pm
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by SnookDawg » Mon Nov 19, 2012 7:57 pm

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Does n e 1 know when shrimp season starts? or when is a good time to catch them @the Hillsboro inlet? me and my dad use to catch a bucket full of fresh shrimp there about 10yrs ago. Just wondering do...

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Trash wasnt really that much of a problem. Had to do more about gang memebers/fight. Now in key biscayne there is only one fishing bridge as well... same problems. The sad part is they knocked down...

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rare

Wed Nov 21, 2012 2:20 pm
advice for catching snook

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kahmad

« Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:11 pm
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by gdm phil » Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:09 pm

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im getting tired of catching blue fish jacks and some snapper. what is the most affective way to catch a snook. what rig, hook size and bait is well recomended? I did try to search but couldnt find...

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As you are situated in wellington, you have prime snooking opportunities at your doorstep.

Lake worth spillway - fish a live freshwater panfish when the spillway is open. No weights - free line that...

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kahmad

Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:11 pm
Mullet run jacks.

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BoatlessFisherman

« Sat Sep 22, 2012 3:37 am
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by sn00kslayer » Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:43 am

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Im going to be at jupiter inlet blowingh rocks park and coral cove. i need to find a secure way to catch tons of jack crevalle in the few weeks of the mullet run i am expecting. any ideas message or...

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Big spoon or top water with one treble. Cast reel fight unhook repeat. I'd even go as far as pinching the barbs.

Agreed, but no pinching barb though

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BoatlessFisherman

Sat Sep 22, 2012 3:37 am
blue crabs? where can i catch them ?

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Eddie305

« Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:26 pm
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by willyescoto2226 » Sat May 19, 2012 7:30 pm

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I need help on catching blue crabs . Can somebody tell me where can I catch them. I am in the fort lauderdale area . Have tried twice without any good results . I have a trap that I purchased at bass...

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Any where on the miami river u can catch blue crabs the area i used to catch tons of them are right next to the mahi shrine right off 17th ave.

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Eddie305

Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:26 pm
Blue runner help

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crashmister

« Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:06 pm
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by sn00kslayer » Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:41 pm

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I've been fishing juno pier for about 2 years now. and i seem to have luck catchin anything thats biting but for some reason bluerunners are fooling me this time a year. all i can seem to get is macs...

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when i used to live right by there, the guys that would commercial fish them would use like fishnfool said squid on pompano rigs, crappy jigs and also goofy jigs with the teaser that seemed to always...

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crashmister

Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:06 pm
Easy for you Fish ID?

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Stormsbear

« Sat May 26, 2012 10:57 am
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by jayd305 » Thu May 24, 2012 10:01 pm

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I catch this fish a lot. What is the name and is it good for live bait for Grouper maybe? Sometimes the blue lines are on the face instead of body. But same shape and look.

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The big ones fight nicely on really light tackle. A little bit of fun in between the bigger fish.

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Stormsbear

Sat May 26, 2012 10:57 am
help me catch my monster

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jbuck501

« Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:34 pm
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by noah4200 » Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:01 am

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Hey guys, ive been in broward now for about 5 months and have fished everywhere. Ive caught lots of species but no monsters. Well the other night under the 17th street bridge I caught a nice little...

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I have to agree with most. Stay close to your rod. For me, I only fish one rod and have my hands on it all the time, when fishing big bait or for big fish. Down here in SF where you can fish many...

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jbuck501

Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:34 pm
If there are Bonefish around, what else should I expect?

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Chevy Juan

« Sat Feb 25, 2012 5:25 pm
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by ikaika » Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:12 pm

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Yesterday , my wife broke the bonefish skunk :D

with two bones in 15 minutes on the incoming...

Bones wouldn't touch 3/8 oz jig tipped with shrimp :x

nor would they show interest in a shrimp...

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I'd say mostly Permit tailing in the flats, some Tarpon will go into some pretty shallow water too but also if you have any channels or drop offs in the area where alot of fish will run to when...

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Chevy Juan

Sat Feb 25, 2012 5:25 pm
Help with fish ID.

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576mr2t

« Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:12 am
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by 576mr2t » Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:31 am

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What is this?!? :happyfisherman:

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Thanks!

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576mr2t

Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:12 am
Fish ID

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Albacized

« Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:50 pm
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by bubbafishin » Thu Sep 24, 2009 5:07 pm

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I caught a fish in NW FL last weekend from the beach on a spoon that I accidently foul hooked. It had little spines on it an I thought it was just some baitfish and took it off the hook. Then a spine...

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Bolo i google leather jacket like you said and that is the fish, with the yellow tail, i don't know what they have on their spines but it hurts way more than a pinfish or other fish with spines

Just...

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Albacized

Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:50 pm
Can someone ID this fish for me?

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Albacized

« Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:47 pm
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by robwas » Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:24 pm

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This fish was found dead on the shoreline while fishing a freshwater lake in New Jersey. It looks familiar, somewhat like some of the fish found in the waters of the Everglades. I'm hoping someone...

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I just read about a manitee that was found off NJ and returned to FL. Anybody else read that article?

Sorry for the late reply...LOL. But I live in New England and a manitee (maybe the same one you...

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Albacized

Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:47 pm
Using Grunts as Bait

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GO4EM

« Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:40 pm
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by kevingp » Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:07 am
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Lately, I've been catching quite a few grunt with my sabiki and I was wondering if they are good for bait. I tip it with squid because bait fish don't seem to hit it where I fish in the ICW. I usually...

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a whole 3 years to think about it
Could of been a cute bear. Maybe one of those Berenstain Bears or one of those cute southern bears from the Country Bear Jamboree. Just my 2 cents....
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GO4EM

Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:40 pm
Snook Season suspended?

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JSG2891

« Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:14 am
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by rshields » Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:25 pm

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How long is the new ban in effect for? I heard like 7 months until September. Anyone have the facts? Thanks

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that sucks

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JSG2891

Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:14 am
Hog Snapper

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bolo

« Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:26 am
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by mmcauliffe » Sat Jan 16, 2010 7:47 pm

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If I wanted to target Hogfish, what pier in this area would be my best bet?

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8) Didn't know they allowed yoyos there. I will send some business that way.

Stop being a racist. They don't like to be called yoyo. :wink:

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bolo

Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:26 am
Best set up to catch big grovers from pier?

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CubanExpress

« Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:58 pm
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by fishyfingas » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:26 pm
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Hey guys,

What's the best set up to catch monster grovers from the local piers?

I'm interested in finding out rigs, for instance, sliding egg sinkers with one
hook or chicken rig with multipe hooks,...

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LOL
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CubanExpress

Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:58 pm
Best Method For Catching Yellowtails From Piers?

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mmcauliffe

« Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:14 pm
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by MitchellOrdonez » Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:27 pm

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Hi guys, just wondering what you guys do to get those flags? Whats the best way to catch them? Setups? Techniques? Etc?

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is it summer yet? :wink:

From a former Michigander...It's ALWAYS summer in Florida :)

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mmcauliffe

Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:14 pm
Where are the mullet???

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permitchaser

« Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:56 am
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by Jeffery327 » Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:04 pm

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Does anyone have any good information on where the mullet run has made it to in South Florida? I ran up to Juiter 3 times last week, and found them once; awesome bluefish off the tail of the school. I...

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if you are going to think like that stay home and watch tv .i disagree with you FF they are places they stay for a few days they get so thick that water looks black i remember a few years ago the was...

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permitchaser

Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:56 am
Shrimp

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rare

« Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:59 pm
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by byf » Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:47 pm

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Where do you get your shrimp? Bait shop or seafood market?
How do you fish them?
Fishing for Reds.

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Fishing in the grove a few weeks ago, a guy that was just relaxing out there with his lady friend told me if you bring a 6pack to the guys at Dinner Key Marina when the shrimp boats are coming back...

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rare

Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:59 pm
help with fishing for permit

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Lomax aka ZEBCO

« Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:28 pm
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by fixed80 » Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:11 pm

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if you hit the beaches with a few crabs, you might get lucky. :thumright:

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8) Dude, just fish the beach in Fort Lauderdale between sunrise and oakland, the end of the beach right where the condos start heading north of sunrise. Just fish like you are fishing for Pompano....

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Lomax aka ZEBCO

Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:28 pm
Reds an Snook

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vasquezj

« Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:10 am
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by vasquezj » Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:33 pm

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I always go to cocoa an out in the port always targeting these fish an i don't even see any of these fish an would really like to catch a red because I never caught one before so if any one can help...

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Thanks i never caught a redfish before lookin to catch my first one.

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vasquezj

Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:10 am

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