Here is the problem I want to do some bottom fishing at the jetties but my dad is a little chicken to get close to them and I agree but if it catches fish ill tell him to get as close as we can any help on how to get close enough to catch fish
Before one feels elated and makes planes he must secure his “fish”
You really need to use some punctuation…
look around these forums a little bit…all kinds of info right there…check this on on the inshore discussion forum: http://old.charlestonfishing.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=146248
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We have a good anchor and I can catch fish my dad won’t listen to me tho
Before one feels elated and makes planes he must secure his “fish”
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Originally posted by Miller_time2We have a good anchor and I can catch fish my dad won’t listen to me tho
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Sea shaker says go tigers I think that should say go gamecocks haha
Before one feels elated and makes planes he must secure his “fish”
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Originally posted by Miller_time2Sea shaker says go tigers I think that should say go gamecocks haha
Before one feels elated and makes planes he must secure his “fish”
He’s okay, I heard he was from Auburn. 
I think this guy is pulling our leg, posting things to get a laugh at our expense. Look at his other numerous recent postings.
He is young and eager. His dad, I assume, replied to a thread about flounder and mention he was just so eager to fish to give him a break. He even apologized for all his posts. I can say when I was 10 to 15 I was probably just like that. Heck I may even still be. Just knowing I am coming down Saturday for a week I already can’t sleep. HA
BB
At least hes not stuck on video games!
1971 NEWPORT DAYSAILER 21’
1970 MAKO CC 22’
You don’t have to get right on top of the jetty. My boat is too big to throw an anchor into the rocks so what I usually do is anchor about 20 yards away. Put a couple baits on the bottom and have a rod that you can work the rocks with. Keep posting man, don’t let these old guys try and ruin any of your fun. I love seeing someone get as excited about fishing as it seems like you do.
Inshore angler I’m just asking so many questions because I want to catch fish I don’t want to go out for four hours everyday and not catch something.
Before one feels elated and makes planes he must secure his “fish”
again, use the search forum! anchor off the stern of the boat and toss a brick into the rocks from the bow. Great way to fish deep water and the rocks and in between. A while ago there was a highly detailed thread about fishing and anchoring at the jetties… I bet you can find it
14’ Skiff-“Redfish Reaper”
No No No! Do not anchor of the stern with the bow towards the rocks. It is better to anchor bow out and toss a brick or stich in the rocks with a line that can be broken if need be. A solid anchor on the stern can lead to serious problem.
16’ Bonito 65 Johnson
never anchor stern first…
first time fishing the jetties yesterday. No big deal anchor according to tide and watch what the other boats are doing. We caught a variety of fish, only problem was getting meat fish. All the reds were over slot and most of the BSB were under slot.
Plenty of menhaden around Morris Lighthouse. Had best luck with mud minnows and cut mullet.
edit… dang window’s 8 that BSB was 13.5:smiley: biggest keeper we got was only 15" man I miss the days when you could at least count on bringing home some BSB even if they were a bit small. 
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Thanks for the help. We went to the inlet jetties and ended up with one flounder and 2 nice whiting . Thanks for the help
Before one feels elated and makes planes he must secure his “fish”
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Originally posted by saltfishernever anchor stern first…
And don’t give information if you’re not sure what you’re talking about. The intent of this website is to help people, not get 'em killed…
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How ever you anchor, just make sure you have a sharp knife to cut the lines if crap hits the fan! Better to lose a reef anchor than a boat, or worse.
1971 NEWPORT DAYSAILER 21’
1970 MAKO CC 22’
Never, ever anchor by the stern, always keep your bow facing out.
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just make sure you have a sharp knife to cut the lines if crap hits the fan! Better to lose a reef anchor than a boat, or worse.
Better yet is to keep a float/ boat fender tied to the boat end of the anchor line. Then if you need to make a fast exit, just throw the line off the cleat and go. Come back after the situation is over, pick up your float and keep on fishing. Planning ahead is the trick. Cheaper than cutting lines and losing anchors, plus those cut lines may kill the next person who comes along and wraps it in their prop.
Capt. Larry Teuton
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