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bd0202 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 3:53 pm Post subject: San Jose Q&A

I've really been considering taking the trip out to San Jose Island since I moved here (coming up on a year now), but since it's only accessible by the Jetty boat, I have some questions for any of you that have answers.

Of course, my intention is to fish either the jetty or the surf, or both - but how do you haul all that gear? I will most likely be alone as well so no extra helping hands. I don't have all that much I want to take - 2 or 3 rods, a bucket, my tackle box, small (handheld) ice chest, my "survival kit" (which is just a soft lunch bag with sunblock, ziplock bags, bug spray, and some first aid stuff - which can fit IN the ice chest), bait, rod stakes, and possibly my cast net. But it's not like I can do on Padre or Mustang and just throw it all in the back of the truck. How do you get from the parking lot to San Jose on foot with all of that?

To add to that, is camping overnight allowed? Would anyone recommend it? I've camped miles down on South Beach @ PINS several times and that was primitive but I LOVED it. But being on a completely isolated island with no vehicle? Plus, what about all the extra gear you have to carry in addition to the fishing equipment mentioned above?

I assume I should probably just take a day trip there for my first time, but still, I don't want to waste a trip and go without any fishing gear. Is there maybe a certain way to experience it and "dip my toes in the water" first with a really light load out?

Just curious. Maybe I should just focus on getting a boat or kayak...I've got questions on those, too (LOL). But local expertise always helps with these things. I love reading this forum, so much useful info! Thanks.
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oldcrustysalt · Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 7:20 pm Post subject:

Check out Youtubes - "St Joes Island Jetty Boat" and "Saint Jo's Surf Fishing" for ideas on how to pack your gear

bd0202 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 7:36 pm Post subject:

Roger.
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ratherbefishing · Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 7:48 pm Post subject:

Do a search for posts by Frederick Dunphey. He fishes the Port A North Jetty.
You will see jetty/pier carts....
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bd0202 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 11:31 pm Post subject:

"What-a-burger" and "Whataburger" two totally different franchises according to U.S. Appeals court. Laughing

2002-2004 But I know what u mean. Texan ave, Laughing

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Frederick dunphey · Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 5:48 am Post subject:

Fish Mate carts are great you can also rent a cart from Fisherman's Wharf where you catch the jetty boat. Tight Lines

Johninaustin · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 1113

I'm one of those "pack light" people, all my gear can fit into a bucket and I take two rods. Then again, I'm not one of those all day marathon fishing guys. 4 hours is good.

The wife carries a lawn chair for her but that's about it. Wink

bd0202 · Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 3:32 pm Post subject:

I've seen the carts and have considered getting one for the piers. How well do they work going on the Jetty Boat, the docks, etc?
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bd0202 · Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 3:34 pm Post subject:

Salt On the Brain · Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 5:20 am Post subject:

I have a backpack with four rodholders on it for bigger trips, but I generally just take one or two rods and my tackle/hydration pack.
In order of importance:
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4South of SE wind: (The Jetty has to block the wind for the magic to happen over there). This might be better at #1.
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dantheman2 · Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 7:39 am Post subject:

I seem to recall that you can rent jetty carts at some of the local bait shops. If you don't go very often, that would probably be the best option.

Texican · Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 9:08 am Post subject:

I second the backpack notion. I have several, each for different fishing conditions. Academy has a few under their H2O Express house brand tailored for fishing with a large compartment containing several clear plastic tackle boxes.
Recently, I was in the market for a replacement bag to house my freshwater/catfishing gear. I decided on a Condor brand military/bug out bag. It was pricey but it has several large compartments for big flat plastic tackle boxes and dip/dough bait containers plus many smaller zipped and mesh pockets. AND, if that's not enough, the bag has a M.O.L.L.E. attachment system for adding extra smaller packs if I should need them. As for rods, I use a couple of long straps with plastic D rings on one end and Velcro on the other. I just bundle the rods together, lash one end around the upper portion of the rods and the other is wrapped and secured near the reels. Then I through the loop over my neck and carry them bandolier style.
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hardheadted · Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 9:27 am Post subject: Jetty cart

This what I use. I just zip tie pvc rod holders to the end and it carries everything I need and easy to pull.. I've got 2 of these I have had for several years now. http://www.sears.com/sunnydaze-decor-yellow-utility-cart-with-removable-folding/p-SPM3638407321?sid=IDx20110310x00001i&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuMrXBRC_ARIsALWZrIgCDY54VHRjG4Uc153ArgrKuvmQ1N6lbeMxEdMWMgdnUGiN844jLVwaAs9SEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CIvsh_z3-NoCFQfYwAod2mgJ6Q