Was wanting some advice on heading to edisto offshore reef this saturday running an 18.5 key largo bay with a 115 yamaha.
There is so much more experience on this forum than I have that I probably should not respond but since I am relatively new to this area I am on the steep part of my learning curve so here goes. I have anxiety shutting off my engine(s) offshore like that so I make sure that my batteries are fresh and hold charge well. I do not have Verizon service at that reef but VHF will reach help if you need it. I have a reef anchor but usually drift. I used to think that tide/current was not that important offshore but have seen the bite shut off when the water slows at dead high or dead low. Now for the fun part you will catch fish. I use a heavy round weight to get to the bottom and it is hard not to catch black sea bass though don’t count on that being dinner because they can be small. Watch for spade fish on the surface and slices of those jelly balls without tentacles work well when you can get them to bite. People seem to be catching spanish mackerel around the inshore reef and I suspect king mackerel may be out there. I usually move spots if a barracuda decides to hang out under the boat. Good luck and hope the weather is favorable so you can go.
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Originally posted by FishForLifeWas wanting some advice on heading to edisto offshore reef this saturday running an 18.5 key largo bay with a 115 yamaha.
Eric hager
Don’t do it…it’s a bay boat.
If at first you don’t succeed, fish and fish again…
I been out to the Edisto Offshore in my 22 Bay Boat. It is certainly doable on the right days. I would start out with going to nearer reefs first to see how you boat handles. Also, you should get a ditch bag with flares, water, knife, rope, PLD (personal locator device) and floating handheld VHF. I would go to sailflow to see what the wave heights and wind are doing. In your boat 1 to 2 feet and 10 seconds would be max before I would consider heading out. Good luck and be safe.
He must Increase,but I must decrease. John 3:30
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Originally posted by El Banditoquote:
Originally posted by FishForLifeWas wanting some advice on heading to edisto offshore reef this saturday running an 18.5 key largo bay with a 115 yamaha.
Eric hager
Don’t do it…it’s a bay boat.
If at first you don’t succeed, fish and fish again…
LMAO!!!
So is an Avenger AV26 but it (and the AV24 for that matter) could run to the nearshore stuff and beyond. There’s more to a boat than its name implies.
“…be a man and PM me.”
Thanks for the advice I will definitely be checking the weather up until then. I’ve been out 6 to 8 miles just never ventured out quite as far as edisto.
Eric hager
Your exactly right bangstick. A post from last year came to mind when I saw bandits post it was a picture and topic of a pontoon 60 miles out, so it’s not really the boat so much as the weather.
Eric hager
There was a thunderstorm that rolled through Edisto Saturday afternoon that would have given most bay boats a hell of a big problem…but, hey, it’s your life, do as you please.
If at first you don’t succeed, fish and fish again…
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Originally posted by El BanditoThere was a thunderstorm that rolled through Edisto Saturday afternoon that would have given most bay boats a hell of a big problem…but, hey, it’s your life, do as you please.
If at first you don’t succeed, fish and fish again…
“…be a man and PM me.”
I would use more than just Sailflow to make your plans. I use Sailflow, NOAA, and Tides4fishing.com. You can’t ever have to much planning when it comes to small boats and weather. There are plenty of fish to be caught there. We’ve caught plenty of beeliners and aj’s. There is usually spadefish there. A few weeks ago we caught a nice Cobia there. I would agree, move if the cudas hang around your boat. Just have a good ditch bag like C Tackle said. We may go out there Saturday or Sunday if you want to keep us on the VHF. Catching Chaos channel 68.
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I would probably do it but It defiantly depends on your skill level and ability to judge the forecast. Unless you catch a perfect day be ready for a slow wet ride.
23’ seacraft
Don’t listen to these rubes…Stay inshore.
If at first you don’t succeed, fish and fish again…
Cool you jets, Frito Bandito. No one is saying run blindly offshore and hope for the best. As stated on this site countless times, whenever someone is considering running to the near shore stuff, or further, in a relatively small boat, they need to choose their days wisely. It’s a fact, there are people in the “mosquito fleet” that have run out to the near shore stuff and beyond in smaller boats than the OP said he has, and yes, some of them are “bay” boats.
Granted, you may simply be saying “stay inshore” because you’re a spot hog and you don’t want other people fishing near you or God forbid, in one of “your” spots but the fact remains, people have, do and will run to the near shore reef in small boats and even in bay boats. Picking your days properly and taking the necessary precautions, there’s no reason the OP can’t too.
If we’re “rubes,” I guess that makes you a city slicker. Either that or you don’t know what being a “rube” means.
“…be a man and PM me.”
rube
noun \ #712;rüb
1 : an awkward unsophisticated person : rustic
2 : a naive or inexperienced person
That’s from Merriam-Webster. I’d say you fit the definition.
The Edisto Offshore Reef is at least 25 miles offshore. There’s nothing “nearshore” about it. This time of year, the weather is unpredictable. I have no problem if you want to go out there in a jonboat. But to advise folks to go for it in their 18.5 foot bay boat when it’s obvious you are a rube is irresponsible. Again, that thunderstorm on Saturday would have humbled many a rube, I guarantee you.
If at first you don’t succeed, fish and fish again…
rube
[ro#862;ob]
NOUN
NORTH AMERICAN
informal
a country bumpkin.
“quintessentially rube names”
synonyms: bumpkin · country bumpkin · country cousin · rustic · countryman · countrywoman · country dweller · son/daughter of the soil · peasant · provincial · oaf · lout · boor · barbarian · [more]
Again, no one told OP top blindly “go for it,” but if twisting people’s words to fit your narrative makes you feel more like an authority on the topic, knock yourself.
“…be a man and PM me.”
Man I’m not a country bumpkin or a native. I’m from the very “rural” suburbs of Boston. I’d like to think that none of us can do anything but offer advice on here. Anyone can take it and do what they want with it. I’ve run 15+ miles offshore in a 18ft boat before. Not something I want to do on the regular but it can be done probably 2 or 3 days a year. I agree the weather can be unpredictable which is one of the reasons why I offered to buddy boat up with FishforLife. If he decides to go after all the info then it would be nice if someone was around to help him out. But maybe that makes me a “rube”.
2018 Sea Fox 226 Commander
Catching Chaos
I really do appreciate all the advice and will take all into consideration, bandito I thank you very your comments as well, I definitely believe it is best to er on the side of caution therefore I wouldn’t attempt it if the weather wasn’t perfect. Cbeck I will definitely give u a shout if were able to make it out. Thanks again to all
Eric hager
Hey fish for life listen to el bantito… don’t be a rube lol
23’ seacraft
But seriously like I was saying before if you don’t have a whole lot of offshore experience I probably wouldn’t do it. But if you know how to pick your days it’s doable.
23’ seacraft
When I was a younger man, we went to Comanche Reef in an 18 ft. Key West, but the weather was on our side. It can be done, just be careful.
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