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johntx14
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:36 pm    Post subject: where the fish are not Reply with quote

I'm frustrated with not catching fish and its not for the lack of trying or having the right equipment as my wife can vouch for the equipment i buy but maybe this will help some one else catch. Where ever i fish the fish are not so i will tell you where i fish and you will know not to go there and probably catch. Friday 530pm to 730 they were not at packery with live shrimp on red fish rigs. Then tried other side of red dot in the freeway lights in my kayak free lining live shrimp from 800pm til 1030pm they were not there either just alot of skippies. So good luck and i will tell you what i drive on my next report so if you stop and see me fishing dont stop run for your life and go fish some where else cause they aint there. I'm happy to take one for the team if my bad luck can work in some way let it be to help some one else.
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SeanHHH
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Joined: 05 May 2006
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Location: San Antonio

PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 12:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hang in there brother, keep at it. Eventually you and your wife will get into them and have an epic day that'll keep you coming back for more.

Just be prepared to have you wife outfish you!

We've all had stretches of bad mojo...
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Crmsn
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Joined: 17 Aug 2011
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 12:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It'll get better! I tend to stay away from those spots bc they are over fished.
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Murf
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 12:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Crmsn is right.. Those spots tend to be stacked.. However, you try changing baits? This ain't spring, expecting great results with live shrimp.. Mullet is the bait right now, everyone knows it.. Caught my limit of trout and a 21inch Snook at Packery from 12:30 to 2:00.. Mullet are everywhere.. try to match the hatch..
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ironmanstan
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There many spots where the fish are not, but like I say, 50 ft can save the day. So when you are fishing and greatly stressed, just remember 50FT and IMS. Very Happy
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AcousTennis
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pulled out some big mullet from a limit of reds the other day..FAT..try mullet Wink

If you have a yak, a day off, and dont mind to drive...give me a shout for some baffin bay fishing...if i cant put ya on fish..welll...lets just hope you catch
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nofish2day
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Joined: 14 Jul 2011
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Location: Rockport

PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

don't feel like the Lone Ranger, I'm pretty good at finding where the fish aren't, too. Laughing
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tbugosh
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Location: N.C. San Antonio

PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 2:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Like IMS said. Move deeper or more shallow, sometimes your bait
it just in the wrong water column. Also, be versitile and willing to change your set up (i.e. when freelining shrimp add a small split about 12" above the hook to get those ocean roaches down to the fish). I also agree that this time of the year, you should be using mullet or start bumping bait off of the bottom for some flatties.
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johntx14
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Joined: 06 Dec 2010
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:47 pm    Post subject: where the fish aint Reply with quote

up till now i have been using live and cut mullet for the last month and havnt caught anything. thought i would change it up with shrimp and still nothing where is backyard been thinking about trying there.
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ironmanstan
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 4:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The backyard is my backyard. Very Happy It's where I play. When driving over to the island look south and southeast it's all the backyard.
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Capt Mike Singleterry
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 7:45 am    Post subject: Re: where the fish are not Reply with quote

johntx14 wrote:
I'm frustrated with not catching fish and its not for the lack of trying or having the right equipment as my wife can vouch for the equipment i buy but maybe this will help some one else catch. Where ever i fish the fish are not so i will tell you where i fish and you will know not to go there and probably catch. Friday 530pm to 730 they were not at packery with live shrimp on red fish rigs. Then tried other side of red dot in the freeway lights in my kayak free lining live shrimp from 800pm til 1030pm they were not there either just alot of skippies. So good luck and i will tell you what i drive on my next report so if you stop and see me fishing dont stop run for your life and go fish some where else cause they aint there. I'm happy to take one for the team if my bad luck can work in some way let it be to help some one else.


Restart the process and learn to fish patterns and not spots, each species has a different pattern to learn and follow, There are a million spots out there but without learning when fish move and what their response is to moon phase, barometric pressure, water temperature, water salinity levels, water clarity, bait, spawining patterns, etc, your chances of being consistant at catching fish aren't the best.
Belive me it's not about fishing "SPOTS", it's about the fish your wanting to catch.

Mike
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SharkBait
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Joined: 07 Aug 2011
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Location: >*)\\\><( Flour Bluff Texas, Earth, Milky Way

PostPosted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 7:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

sometimes i go to the pier to catch kings ill leave a slide line out for a few hours with no luck.. but you have to fish for whats biting... one day i took down my slide line and hooked a 40+ pound drum in 10 minutes.. my advice be very aware on the water and be flexible with your presentations(dont use store bought rigs make your own they will be stronger, make them for the circumstances you fish) most of the fish i catch are very line shy making me fish with the lightest leader i can get away with.. i usually use 15-50# fluorocarbon for most fishing applications around the piers and jetties... i use the 15 pound fluorocarbon in the bay almost all year unless fishing oyster beds it will land 40 inch drum
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toyakornottoyak
Flour Bluffian in training


Joined: 21 Jul 2011
Posts: 282
Location: Smack in the middle of the Bluff

PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lol, your post sounds like mine! I want to quote everyone who responded back to you but that would take to long! I would say homework is your best bet... I've started to compile a arsenal of info and tips and putting it all together is making sence of this whole catching thing. I know how you feel, I've been fishing my whole life but just started catching this year and I owe it all to the guys here and a few from the kayakers site!

Keep it up! Very Happy
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FINS
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Joined: 13 Apr 2006
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Location: San Antonio TX

PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Restart the process and learn to fish patterns and not spots, each species has a different pattern to learn and follow, There are a million spots out there but without learning when fish move and what their response is to moon phase, barometric pressure, water temperature, water salinity levels, water clarity, bait, spawining patterns, etc, your chances of being consistant at catching fish aren't the best.
Belive me it's not about fishing "SPOTS", it's about the fish your wanting to catch.


Listen to the Capt! There are definately places i fish different times of the year depending on what species i am after. Im slowly but surely getting the water temp down, i got water clarity, bait, spawning patterns down, just havent put together the moon phase and barometric pressure yet.
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tbugosh
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Joined: 26 Aug 2008
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Location: N.C. San Antonio

PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 11:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sharing... Barometric pressure affect on fish.
http://www.sightfishing.com/barometric_pressure.htm
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