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Junegrass/Seaweed?

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beachpirate

Beach Lover
We are coming down next week, and while I look forward to being away from vacation and to not worry about thing I can't control. I have to ask, how will the gulf be lookin?
 
it's a little stirred up after this weeks storms...but i haven't seen any june grass...have seen a little sargasm....here is Mr. Surf's report:


You're Surfin' Now - Mr. Surfs Surf Shop - Panama City Beach, FL


Monday MEMORIAL DAY 7:30am update 5/25/09: PICS up after am TOURS. Surf's basicall gone but small wave activity for learner surf for the kids. SUPs will be GREAT =we"re ON IT this am with a Tour. A BEAUTIFUL warm/sunny beach day. DOUBLE RED FLAGS =No Swimmers in Gulf should go Red /Yellow later. It's Sunny Hot & Humid in 80s. The water is a clear in 70s. No Seaweed - No Jellies No Red Tide reported. See Ya On The Water & HAVE A GREAT DAY!
 
doing alot of surf fishing and was hoping to avoid the weed.....
 
it's a little stirred up after this weeks storms...but i haven't seen any june grass...have seen a little sargasm....here is Mr. Surf's report:


You're Surfin' Now - Mr. Surfs Surf Shop - Panama City Beach, FL


Monday MEMORIAL DAY 7:30am update 5/25/09: PICS up after am TOURS. Surf's basicall gone but small wave activity for learner surf for the kids. SUPs will be GREAT =we"re ON IT this am with a Tour. A BEAUTIFUL warm/sunny beach day. DOUBLE RED FLAGS =No Swimmers in Gulf should go Red /Yellow later. It's Sunny Hot & Humid in 80s. The water is a clear in 70s. No Seaweed - No Jellies No Red Tide reported. See Ya On The Water & HAVE A GREAT DAY!




What is the difference between June grass and Sargasm?
 
What is the difference between June grass and Sargasm?

June Grass isn't grass at all-it is a filamentous clump of algae (I think) which adheres to your line and bait like clumps of spinach. I find it almost impossible, and certainly unpleasant to fish in.

Sargasam is the 'seaweed' you are probably already familiar with-brownish/green clumps that almost look like little grape clusters. It is much easier to work around when fishing, but can be a nuisance as well.
 
Are there certain months for these or can they show up all year?

Typically the june grass hits in, you guessed it, June. I have only lived here 2 years, but I think the june grass is a little variable in onset and duration. It seemed like it hung around all last summer. Sargasum can show up sporadically for most of the warm months (so it seems to me).
 
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