I’m interested in taking my 17 ft cc out beyond the jetties…not looking to go far, but isn’t there a marker or reef about a mile out to do some bottom fishing at? any recommendations on going/not going and where?
1984 17ft Dixie Fiberglass CC with old 84 Evinrude
Charleston nearshore reef is a little north of jetty entrance
N32 42 567
W079 45 603
There is a bouy marker
This question is one of the most irritating to many on here, but with 2 posts you must be a beginner.
Just expect some people to be rude, but send me a private message(top right corner of screen), and I will give you the full story of your questions.
“The big one’s still swimming, let’s go.”
But you can’t see it! It’s underwater! Ask DF:wink:
Ah Oh, guess I’m one of the people mac daddy is talking about:question:
What kind of 17’ boat?
Capt. Larry Teuton
912-six55-5674
lteuton at aol dot com
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
I’m new to the area, and fairly new to salt water…grew up fishing with my dad, had his 16 ft cobia cc 12 miles south of key West once when i was a teenager. My boat is similar to his, it is a 84 Dixie fiberglass malibu with an 84 evinrude 70, let the sarcasm commence, i have thick skin, i can take the ribbing and weed out the rest
1984 17ft Dixie Fiberglass CC with old 84 Evinrude
Does it have Tidal Rails on it? Cracker Larry can fix it up so that it does:smiley:
Randy, check out the bars on the top of this page, they give you almost all the information you will need! Your reef locations are listed under Resources
Welcome the CFC Randy! Expect a lot of ribbing, but most of it is good natured! One question to not ask is how far can you go out, (ON A GOOD DAY )
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man, now 0 work is getting done today…any other Boeing people on here?
1984 17ft Dixie Fiberglass CC with old 84 Evinrude
At the top of the page under “Resources”
click on “Reefs”
Be careful of the endangered Black Sea Bass
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Does it have Tidal Rails on it? Cracker Larry can fix it up so that it does
I don’t do Tidal Rails
Short and serious answer to the question, on a very good day with an experienced operator, yes. Realize that the seas are usually rougher near the inlet mouths and close to shore in the shallower water than they are offshore. Strong wind blowing against the tide in shallow water = very bad for that boat. It’s not a sea boat. Only in the best of weather and if you know what you’re doing.
Capt. Larry Teuton
912-six55-5674
lteuton at aol dot com
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
Welcome to CFC! I have an 18’Whaler and I was in the same position about 6 years ago. Tideline_two told me if I picked my days I could run 15 miles for king and 3 mile reef out of MI about any weekend. Just be safe and use your judgment on what days to go out. If its suppose to kick up in the afternoon be careful you never know how much it will kick up. It was the worst thing I ever did, got hooked and bought a 23’ Mako.
Keebler
23’ Mako
18’ Boston Whaler
“Fishing - Hours of boredom with moments of Chaos” John Payne
IMHO?..it’s not worth it.
I, too have a 17ft cc. The jetties are far enough for me. The pounding and anxiety of even going to the jetties is enough stress. THere’s plenty of fish inshore that I can’t catch, no need to take a beating to not catch more fish ‘offshore’.
tom
I have a 16.5 whaler that I take to the capers reef all of the time. I usually have a buddy boat with me. I just make sure to watch the forecast and pick my days wisely. Fun stuff! Good luck man!
NEVERMIND… I can’t explain myself
69’ Whaler Katama 16.5
86’ Yamaha 115
Pick your days, have all the right safety equipment and you should be fine. Remember always trust your gut when it says “I think” That usually means dont go or get back to a safe harbor.
Pick your days and go fishing…I used to take my capehorn 16 to Chas 60 all the time.
Randy, a MapsUnique is a good purchase, as well as Hot Spot chart (if I’m remembering the name right). Those will give you great, instant information as far as spots to go and try.
A real good rule is that if you feel the need to ask if you could or should, don’t do it. All it takes is a change of tide, or a container ship to ruin your whole day.
Capt. Larry Teuton
912-six55-5674
lteuton at aol dot com
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
Thanks for all the info, I went to the Jetties sat and we had a great time, nothing biting, but no one around me was pulling them in either. I feel confident on a day like Sat I would be fine at some of the closer reefs. Sirecks, I’ll look into the equipment you mentioned
1984 17ft Dixie Fiberglass CC with old 84 Evinrude
quote:Someone that thinks there is a jetty shad run really ought not be giving out fishing advice. That's one of the problems with the internet.
Originally posted by mac daddyThis question is one of the most irritating to many on here, but with 2 posts you must be a beginner.
Just expect some people to be rude, but send me a private message(top right corner of screen), and I will give you the full story of your questions.
“The big one’s still swimming, let’s go.”
To the original poster, you most certainly can fish your boat at the nearshore reef. You do need to “pick your days” though. The roughest part of our harbor is at the ocean side mouth of the jetties. Once you get passed that it gets alot calmer. You need to be careful in that area. Not a ton of “good” fish on the nearshore reef though, mostly undersized Sea Bass with an occasional keeper. Lots of action if that’s what you want. Be prepared to go to the reef if it’s nice when you are gearing up to go out for the day. You can fish the jetties and just off the beach without any problems and if the weather permits, then you can head out to the nearshore. Good luck.
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