Good Morning all, I have been reading some threads on here for awhile, my buddy and I are going to try to get into this offshore fishing, seems like it is a lot of fun. We are more experienced in inshore. Regardless we live in Goose Creek and was thinking of trying to put in early next Saturday and go out. Is there certain areas a first timer should try out before going too far out? We’ve only fished the Jetties once, should we just hang out there for awhile before going out farther? If so, what is the best bait to use in that area? When is the best time to put in Shem Creek before it’s too late to get a spot? Just some basic questions, I figured I would ask. Thanks guys and I love reading your posts.
What size/kind boat do you have?
If you have never been past the jetties, I would not venture much past them until you get real comfortable. The Charleston nearshore reef is 2-3 miles outside of the jetties. I would plan of fishing the jetties and if the water is nice enough head out to the nearshore.
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I have a 2008 21 ft. Sea Fox CC and my buddy has a 2006 21 ft. SeaCraft CC. We were both out in the jetties Saturday and it was pretty wavy but the boats held up fine.
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Check out the link below if you haven’t seen it. It has GPS coords for all offshore locations…As was said earlier, nearshore reef (about 30 ft deep) with some cut mullet or shrimp on the bottom, you’ll at least catch black sea bass all day long (which you can’t keep until 1 June). The “Charleston 60” and the “Capers” reefs are a bit further out, but you might get more variety. I still haven’t found a reliable resource to predict surf conditions. We went out last Thursday and the forcast was for 1-3 ft swells…we got didn’t even get out to the jetties before we had to turn around due to sloppy conditions. On a flat day, both those boats should have no problem getting well offshore. I’ve found the harbor and in between the jetties to be rougher than open ocean…but there are guys here way more experienced than I. You probably already know this…but make sure to check all boating/fishing regs and make sure you’re in compliance with what you’re riding and what you’re fishin’
Hop on with someone else and pay for their fuel. That money would go a long way in your education.
Smabell, Fishb8 I apprecaite the responses. We will be in compliance with everything, I appreciate the posts; that was exactly what I was looking for. If anyone sees us out there and we are sinking please feel free to assist.
skinneej, that is a good idea as well thank you.
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What skinny said I’m far from an expert but that knowledge someone can teach/show you is priceless
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Go out with someone who knows what they are doing at least once. Fishing in the ocean is dangerous especially if you are inexperienced. Anchoring is extremely dangerous. I learned some tricks and safety procedures from some old salts that have helped me keep all my fingers so far.
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