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[Central Scrutinizer]

Headed out this am about 7:15, hoping to take advantage of the calm conditions the past few days. The access road to the south jetties is pretty chewed up right past the blacktop, so I turned around and headed over to the north jetties. A little better there, thanks to the "road" that they maintain.

Visibility was much less than I was hoping for, but I was determined to spear some fish. Headed to one of the spots I know well, about 50 yards from the end. All the fishing action was on the surf side, so I had the channel side to myself. MAYBE 5-6 foot viz at the surface, even less on the bottom. But the fish were thick!!! Got a limit of sheepshead (all 16-19") in about 15 minutes. Started scouting out for snapper, and I'm glad to report that there is no shortage of 8-12" fish!

With the poor visibility, it was tough to get close up on the bigger ones, although I did spook a BEHEMOTH mangrove that could have easily gone 8 lbs. Left all the smallish ones for another day, and settled for the limit of sheepshead.

Another good thing to report is that the snook didn't take a beating from last winter or the red tide. For anyone wanting to catch some, head to the channel-side, 25 yards from the end, 10-15 yards from the rocks/waters edge. The bottom is <10 feet, and the monster snook are cruising just about everywhere! There are some BIG fish down there. 25-30"+ LOGS.

There was also an abundance of very small stinging nettle jellyfish, but surprisingly, I didn't get hit once. Out of the water with dinner and into the office before 9:30. Not a bad way to start the day.

[Tyler]

Sweet report and thanks for the good news on the Snook!

[Rebecca of Sunnybrookfarm]

thanks C.S., and that's good news.

glad you got out got some bottom time.
P.F.
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[Bluffer]

TFTR....standing room only out there now!
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[landlocked beachbum]

Dude...................... GREAT report!!!! What was the tide doing at the time for future reference if/when I get to come down?

THANKS!!!
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Dave


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[landlocked beachbum]

Are you using a speargun or a power pole/Hawaiian sling setup?
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Dave


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[2salty4U]

Thanks for gettin' down there and taking a look.

[Skillzzz9]

Great report. I hope it will last 'til my vacation in a week and a half.
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[Central Scrutinizer]

[ltorna1]

Thanks dude, thats what I hoping to hear. Enjoy the sheepies.
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[landlocked beachbum]

Thanks, you da man!

When I'm down in Destin fishing I have often thought a spearfishing the west jetty. It's so long and treacherous to walk on that as often as not it's totally deserted for the most part. The normal vis down there is so good that you can stand on the end and sight fish for sheepies on the bottom, 20' down!!! When the tide is coming in it brings that clear water with it. About 30 minutes after the tides turns and heads out, the channel can get quite a bit more stained, but is still clear relative to Texas coastal waters
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Dave


"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits". Albert Einstein

[topdog15]

Thanks for the info.
Not trying to be a party pooper, but I thought it was illegal to swim/snorkel/dive in the channel.
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[stxoutdoors]

thanks for the illegal report... jk..haha
btw... marijuana is illegal too...
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[landlocked beachbum]

So is an open container in the vehicle!!!!
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Dave


"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits". Albert Einstein