Jetties

Saltwater Inshore Discussion
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Never fished the jetties and thinking of venturing out there this week to try. So what are the do’s and do nots out there and what should I watch for?

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Depending on your boat size… DO NOT go out if its pretty windy. DO anchor about 15 feet off the rocks and have cut mullet and blue crab thrown towards the rocks and behind the boat.

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My best advice is understand that you may lose an anchor. Don’t get frustrated and try to use the motor to free it - the downside of that action is too great. Plus, while it may lose the “cool” factor, I wear a life jacket when I fish the jetties. My two cents.

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There have been several good posts in the past on this topic. Depending upon the fish that you are targeting, you may need to anchor perpendicular to the rocks. This will take a ‘disposable’ anchor ( brick or such) thrown up into the rocks to hold you. This can be a hairy procedure and, although I have done this alone, I recommend help. Oh, and bow facing the channel!
Search the archives; there is really good information there.

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There are several spots that are basically sandbars along the jetties. Find one amd put your anchor there. Get about 20-30’ away from the rocks when the current is running and it will usually hold you there. Be very wary of large wakes produces by the ships, large boats, and occasional subs that pass through. They can produce waves that will break along the shallow spots here and there along the jetties. Always be ready to crank your motor and move away from the rocks even if you don’t pull anchor. Be aware of all of the wakes all the time or you could end up on the rocks quicker than you can imagine. I have seen it happen and it is not pretty. It is not that tricky but you have to pay attention constantly when fishing close to the rocks. It is worth it though…have had many memorable days out there…huge reds and a 4 1/2 lb. trout a few years ago.

PioneerLouie
Pioneer Venture 175, Johnson 90
Summerville, SC

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I had the same questions about the jetties, hope to see you out there, what day are you going I may join you this will be my first trip also.

Mako 192 CC
150 Mercury Salt Water

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What kind of boat?

17’ Henry O Hornet
26’ Palmer Scott

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Originally posted by PioneerLouie

Be aware of all of the wakes all the time or you could end up on the rocks quicker than you can imagine. I have seen it happen and it is not pretty.
PioneerLouie
Pioneer Venture 175, Johnson 90
Summerville, SC

Funny you should say that because my buddy and i will drift along the jetties and spear gun sheeps and we were thrown on to the rocks twice in a day, the second time my buddy went in and cut his leg to the bone i went in after him and had to swim after the boat.

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Thanks for all the advice guys. Imma gonna try and get out there this week providing I get a little break fom work. As far as boat size goes what would be the minimum to go out with cause I got a 17 footer with 80hp?

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Me and a buddy went in a 14 ft Jon boat but we hauled a#$ at first sight of a container ship lmao I’ve been in a 17 footer and that should be fine just do what everyone else says and pay attention!!! Ans have fun

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You’ll be fine in that boat no problem. Take two anchors (with buoys/floats tied on the end) and use caribeners to clip your anchors to the boat for when **** hits the fan. Searching Jetty Giants in Tidelines magazine’s online archives probably wouldn’t be a bad idea either.

14’ Scout
30hp Evinrude