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RobMiller
Junior Member
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 Posted - 05/07/2012 : 10:45:00 AM
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| New to the forum. I'm Rob. I wanted to introduce myself and see if I could get a little friendly advice. I've lived in Charleston about 2 years and enjoy going out fishing and crabbing with my 2 young children. I usually go to different piers or docks like Folly Pier, Briddle Bank, Waterfront, etc. I used to always use frozen bait, shrimp or squid, without much success. I have taken 2 charters (Capt. Richard is great) while here and had a great time and caught a lot of fish so I have tried to replicate what I did on the boat. I purchased a castnet and I'm able to catch some live bait, finger mullet or menheden usually, but it hasn't made a difference. I use a rattle float with about 18-24" of leader with a 1/0 circle hook and can't catch a fish. I guess I'm just asking what I can do different and where to try. So far my kids have become experts at catching bait in the bucket and haven't had a chance to catch a fish. Any help is greatly appreciated. |
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DFreedom
Senior Member
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Posted - 05/07/2012 : 2:05:51 PM
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| Try mud minnows on a plain jighead around docks, structure, etc.. |
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seawest
Senior Member
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Posted - 05/07/2012 : 4:29:58 PM
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I am not the best person to give advice but I have had success fishing live finger mullet under docks with a 1/0 hook and two split shots. If i dont get a bite in 10-15 min. I pull anchor and head to the next one. Good luck!
Don't have a knack for makin motors crank,
But I'm pretty good at drinkin beer
The best way to a fisherman's heart is through his fly.
2002 Florida Skiff
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Vinman
Senior Member
1593 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2012 : 4:38:53 PM
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Welcome to the site, Rob, and stay at it! I sent you a pm
Vinman
"Every saint has a past, every sinner a future"
www.summervillesaltwateranglers.com
2011 Carolina Skiff 178DLV
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RobMiller
Junior Member
25 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2012 : 6:04:44 PM
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| Thanks for the tips....hopefully i can get out this week and catch some fish. |
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michael12376
Junior Member
34 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2012 : 8:35:38 PM
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sent you a pm
Mike V |
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mikeyloo
Senior Member
271 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2012 : 10:28:25 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by seawest
I am not the best person to give advice but I have had success fishing live finger mullet under docks with a 1/0 hook and two split shots. If i dont get a bite in 10-15 min. I pull anchor and head to the next one. Good luck!
Don't have a knack for makin motors crank,
But I'm pretty good at drinkin beer
The best way to a fisherman's heart is through his fly.
2002 Florida Skiff
90 Merc.
That is my favorite way to fish. Good on ya, mate! |
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stonoman
Prolific Poster
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Posted - 05/10/2012 : 06:36:54 AM
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PM sent!!
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Some advice for a chronically unlucky angler
