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Originally posted by DownLowquote:
Originally posted by Bonzo72I love making that Lighthouse Creek, First Sister Creek, Little Folly Creek, Folly River, Rat Island Creek back to Lighthouse Creek run…God’s country back in there…
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x2, a nice scenic cruise…but I have to pit stop for the wife to shell on Morris.
absolutely nothing wrong with that right there either!
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Guys,
I leave for Folly tomorrow. pulling my little 17’ , 50 hp G3 boat behind. It’s been a lot of work to get ready, replaced 3 batteries, 2 brake lights, 2 new rods, all kinds of other stuff, tied some fun flys to go in front of the hooks, got a license,
I just want to thank all you guys that kindly helped me be safe and have fun out there by myself and with my family. I printed all the comments and tips.
BrettW
Anytime man, good luck! Let us know how you do! Oh if y’all get hungry during your stay stop by our place, the sandbar seafood and steak restaurant. Iff I’m there we can talk fishin.
-hunter
SEAFOX 185DC MERC 125
[MRS KAREN]
14’TARPON 100 paddlepower
[SALTY FLY]
Men of Fish,
I regret to inform you that I skillfully crafted a net total of ZERO fish in my boat. I was sort of bummed about it but I actually took family members on many boat rides that cut down on fishing chances a lot. I tried all the spots for flounder that I could think of, creek mouths, points, holes, deep water, near grasses, even a few docks. Nothing doing. I didn’t do any popping cork fishing.
Also, I didn’t see anyone else fishing there and that’s never a good sign. Next year I will try again. I know you have to go where the fish are.
I did also manage to hit 2 sand bars which was unsettling but easily corrected.
thanks again,
Brett W
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Originally posted by brettwMen of Fish,
I regret to inform you that I skillfully crafted a net total of ZERO fish in my boat. I was sort of bummed about it but I actually took family members on many boat rides that cut down on fishing chances a lot. I tried all the spots for flounder that I could think of, creek mouths, points, holes, deep water, near grasses, even a few docks. Nothing doing. I didn’t do any popping cork fishing.
Also, I didn’t see anyone else fishing there and that’s never a good sign. Next year I will try again. I know you have to go where the fish are.
I did also manage to hit 2 sand bars which was unsettling but easily corrected.
thanks again,
Brett W
You have my exact same luck. Glad its not just me. Only flounder I have ever pulled out of the folly have been stabbed at night under bright lights. I do not target them though often.
Hydra-Sports 22 Bay Sport
225 Rude
Matt,
It seems unbelievable that I / we can’t pull flounder out of there. There are so many excellent spots to ambush minnows, and the ocean is right there. Thanks for the info, glad to know I’m not alone. Where do most of the guys go when trying for flounder? I may or may not drag the boat down next year. It was an expensive venture in gas alone.
thanks,
Brett
Did you launch from Folly ramp? I catch flounder literally 100 ’ from there, They like those oyster shells. And you’re right we catch flounder at the structure and points around Stono Inlet. I still haven’t found the big ones there.
Stickman,
Yes, launched from the ramp, but went to the right and worked my way to the light house area. Fishing the points and drop offs.
I’ve yet to catch a flounder all summer strangely. I wanna get one real bad though.
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. -Wayne Gretsky
The flounder are there, no doubt about it. I see their outlines at night when gigging . I have seen some pretty big spots too. Mostly going out by the Stono, not the other way.
Inshore fishing pretty much pisses me off. I get angry at myself and discouraged. I greatly prefer fishing a reef. All kinds of fish, most of them tasty. A good day for me inshore is 5 hook-ups. A bad day on the reef is 40. I have just started trolling, which has not been real productive, but I have a lot to learn.
Hydra-Sports 22 Bay Sport
225 Rude
What’s the minimum size boat for reef fishing?
On a nice day, 18 ft gets you to 4ki, LCA, chas nearshore.
I would take my 16’ skiff to 4ki on perfect days. You just have to watch the skys like a hawk and pay attention to swell increases. Near shore and LCA are only 10 mins from inshore waters. I have seen Jon boats at them on good days.
I will go out now in my 22’ in 3 footers and feel comfortable.
Hydra-Sports 22 Bay Sport
225 Rude
I’m starting to think I need to move down there. Sell my little boat, get a used Pro Line like I use to have on the Chesapeake. Getting the saltwater itch !
Brettw, this Spring I was in the market for a Pro Line, Key West, Mako, etc deep V boat. I looked at quite a few and they all did real well off shore but had a large draft, heavy, and were hard to get in-out of at the beach. I almost bought a 24’ Edgewater but for me, the layout just was not practical. It sure did handle 4 footers nice though.
I know there is no “perfect” boat but my larger bay boat has been great. It’s doesn’t ride low like the sea-pro’s or KW’s bay reef boats. It has high sides and a good dry ride for not having any flare at the bow. I didn’t know much about Hydras before this one, but I am glad I went with it over a dedicated off shore boat. It’s fast, will run in 12-14in water, huge deck without rails for shrimping, and I feel safe hopping reefs in it even in less than ideal swells/waves.
Hydra-Sports 22 Bay Sport
225 Rude
thanks Matt,
I’ll look at those as well. Shrimping? Sounds fun to me. 12" of water, is it a flat bottom?
thanks Matt,
I’ll look at those as well. Shrimping? Sounds fun to me. 12" of water, is it a flat bottom?
It’s not a flat bottom but does have a pocket tunnel in the back so the motor is mounted real high. I still would like a jack plate but that will come after a t-top. I started fishing in the Chesapeake, Delaware bay, Indian River inlet a few years ago, so shrimping is pretty new to me as well.
Basically you get some bait ( fishmeal with clay) and make bait balls. Find a spot at low tide at night and put a pole in the water. Place bait balls near the pole and repeat. Wait a while, float near where your bait balls are and throw a cast net. If the stars are aligned and with some luck, you will have a million little red eyes in your net. This is a basic description, there are many variables and good technique is needed.
Hydra-Sports 22 Bay Sport
225 Rude
Thanks, I did some reading on it. Only allowed during certain times, good luck, let me send you a link on a boat for sale, See what you think?
MattR, in your basic description of shrimpin’ you left out one important detail, a nice cold frosty beverage or two.