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I appreciate it. It may be a little rough to do it this weekend but i am buying a new surf rod when I get down thier anyway, hopefully I will get a chance to use it.
I am going to try the berkely baits with circle hooks and a 2oz pryamid sinker.
 
I'll be coming to Grayton Beach the first week of April for a little vacation and intend to do a lot of fishing. I'll be bringing a sit on top kayak set up for fishing .....but I'm not that familiar with fishing in the ocean.

I've read some of the other postings on here about fishing, but I'd like to look a little into the future and get an understanding as to what to expect the first week of April. Would any of you mind offering a little advice on what types of fish, lures, bait, ,etc. I might expect to use while I'm here.

Also the local lakes.....what might I expect from them as well.

Thanks for any info. I appreciate it. Also, if you fish from a sit on top kayak and you'll be here the first week of April....possibly we could get out and fish together.

Thanks
 
One of my best friends works on the fishing boats in Destin... I believe her boat is called The New Florida Girl. They go out a good bit, and I'm trying my hardest to be there with them. If you want information, definitely PM me. I'd be happy to get it for you.
 
time for yellowfin to jump in here. They can give you all the lowdown and set you up with everything you need right there in Grayton.
 
I've been having luck at the 331 bridge for Reds lately. Brought home a 24" the weekend before. Had one peel off some drag and then snap the line and get away. Had another about 22" get right to the rocks and then straightened my hook and got away before I could grab it. Bought a net to fix that problem.
Catching them on live shrimp and a simple #8 long hook. Cast it out and reel it back slow until they slam the bait. Watch out for the rocks when you get back close to the shore.
Good luck!
 
From my experience, surf fishing this time of year is mainly a few blues caught late in the afternoon. Maybe a stray pompano. Mid March brings the reds back to surf fishing....try casting a gold Johnson spoon. As the water warms in late March pompano will begin to show up. Use sand fleas...frozen, of coures, until you can catch the live ones later on. Also can use shrimp for the reds.
 
roadroo, you can borrow my canoe, too, if you want to meet up with Ken. He lives down the Bayou from me. Feel free to come anytime. Remember that fishing from a boat, canoe, kayak requires a FL fishing license, which you can buy at YellowFin Sports.

My dogs were on the dock this morning, barking at the dolphin which were fishing up a storm, slapping the water with their tails right up at my dock. I was able to steal a picture, but only after they were swimming off.

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Smiling JOe said:
roadroo, you can borrow my canoe, too, if you want to meet up with Ken. He lives down the Bayou from me. Feel free to come anytime. Remember that fishing from a boat, canoe, kayak requires a FL fishing license, which you can buy at YellowFin Sports.

My dogs were on the dock this morning, barking at the dolphin which were fishing up a storm, slapping the water with their tails right up at my dock. I was able to steal a picture, but only after they were swimming off.

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S.J, Thank you. I will take you up on that very soon. Sounds like a Sunday afternoon fishing session to me. yucarenow and ken, are you in?? I can cook up the bounty after our return and feed our family and friends. I love the photo. What a view!!!!
I spotted a mum and calf just off eastern lake a few mornings ago. They where the first dolphin's I have seen off the beach in some time. Do they migrate to warmer waters in the cooler months??
I have wet the line a few time the last fortnight, but nothing has been biting. Been fishing the outlet off eastern lake. It has been open on and off quite a bit lately. The only thing being caught, are birds scooping up dinner and making it look so easy. I keep plugging along with it. :idontno:
 
Caught a handful of pomps and 7 bluefish from the surf around Ed Walline a few weeks back on a 2 dropper rig and w/fleas and plastics...Red

BTW, if anybody's gonna fish in the Harborwalk Cobia Tournament this year, book your charter days now... I got mine...

And the 2008 GCKFA Spring Tournament is April 26th, I think..
 
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