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navionics platinum

tailfisher — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:54:04 GMT

Hello,

does anyone have experience with navionics platinum and if so what is your opinion about it.

Need Pink fishing pole!

Fish on! — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:12:37 GMT

Ok just what the title says, I need to buy a pink fishing pole. Anyone have any advice on where i could buy one? I have been teaching my girlfriend how to fish and she loves it just as much as me, and now she wants her own pole. I asked what kind and she said pink lol. Im not able to spend a whole lot but im not just gonna buy a cheap one. looking to spend 35-70 bucks. thanks!

What do you enjoy most about PFF?

Garbo — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:05:34 GMT

I may be the strangest member of the forum. I have made many friends that I would not have had the chance to meet without being a member of the forum. Although I don't get the chance to see them or do things with them I still consider many of the people I have met on here friends.

I enjoy reading your thoughts. It never sieses to amaze me how much intelligence and knowledge is in the membership of this forum. There are many truly great people that are members of PFF, and it is a privalige to be able to communicate and get there opinion on anything. I have no doubt that if I were going to rebuild a 55 Ford, a Deep Water Well or the transom of a boat that I could get some great leadership and direction right here.

I love to fish and do quite a bit, mostly short trips here and there, and a couple of extended long trips (weeks) down into the keys a couple of times a year. I enjoy reading the reports and seeing the great pictures, but mostly I enjoy the challanging thoughts.

As I said, I may be the strangest member, but I enjoy the forum. What do you enjoy most about PFF?

Their getting habitual

fishitall — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:49:24 GMT

I know it's really easy to bash someone or something but sometimes the facts are facts and that's how it goes. So far this summer I've been checked by the FWC or Coast Guard several times while fishing. That's really no big deal, but the ability to do a proper and lawful inspection is lacking. Case #1, CG pulls up while I'm anchored/fishing in the bay; takes several minutes to manuever close enough to inspect( grab on, let go, throw rope, take rope back etc.) Then have to have discussions over regulations among themselves, argue and finally cut short and politely say good day. Case #2 FWC pulls up in shallows around mouth of Escambia. Has hard time controlling and maneuvering his boat, can't figure out fishing license date, says it's expired, I had to show him how it worked. He ask if I have all my required gear, no inspection and then procedes to ground himself. Case#3 Anchored in bay, same thing with license, he gave up trying to figure out the dates, said he was to write me a ticket for fire extinguisher being out of date. I had to inform him that a portable tank in a jon boat does not require a fire extinguisher to be on board. He conceded and left. I could tell you more but they're longer more dangerous cluster f--ks the CG and FWC worked together on. Has anyone else had occasions with their ineptness?

Escambia River at Bay

Lovin It — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:30:38 GMT

At low tide there is a spot that is knee deep at the mouth of the Escambia River (going into the bay) between the bouys. Any one notice? Seems to be getting really narrow there too.

public meeting w/ david morgan( sheriff candidate)

cobe killer — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:42:12 GMT

ther will be a public meeting at the rfra building at 1007 pine st.( down by joey patties seafood rest) at 7pm thursday july 10th. anyone that wants to hear what his plans are for the sheriffs dept. and to ask him questions is welcome to attend. it will be a good way to decide who you want to do the job as sheriff by talking to them face to face. we already had larry scapecchi, malcolm thomas and wilson robertson. we are still trying to get other candidates to come tell us why we should vote for them. don't miss out on an oppertunity to pick these candidates brains because some of them are going to be working for us real soon.

see ya there:usaflag GOD BLESS THE RIGHT TO VOTE!!

stupid freakin computer

craasch210 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:45:12 GMT

Is anyone having trouble with the PFF website since the change over. Every time I come here, I have to log in a million times. I will click on a link and then have to re-logg every few minutes.

Show yourself!

seanspots — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:04:06 GMT

Lets put a few faces with the usernames.

Best vacation in a long time!!!!

TUBBLAWNS — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:25:22 GMT

Now I know this is a fishing forum, but I felt like I should share this in hopes that maybe I could encourage someone else who shares the love of whatever the waters has to offer. Me, my wife, and kids along with some long time friends took a vacation to Lake Martin, in Dadeville, Alabama. Pulled the boat from the salt and put it in the fresh. When I was younger I had a passion for water skiing, and went almost every other day during the summertime. I guarantee I have skiied just about every inch of the local bayous and rivers, and as a kid spent time on Smith Lake doing this as well. I hadn't skiied in about 6 years, so was looking very forward to going. We rented a house for four days, on what seemed to be the perfect spot on that lake. Once we got there and got unloaded, we wasted no time in getting wet. We did everything from tubing, skiing, wakeboarding, and kneeboarding, and trying to teach our kids the same with lots of laughs. This vacation brought back a lot of memories for me, and hoped to build some for my family. We were definetely probably the only center consoles on the lake but looked the best I assure you. This trip really took the meaning of a vacation to a level of what a family vacation is supposed to be. Didn't wear shoes or a shirt the whole time I was there, and never left the house until time to come home. Grilled out every meal, and ate like kings. I know a lot of people like Disney and Universal and such things as that, but I am going to tell you, that with kids, that aint no vacation, that's work. I guarantee my kids had ten times the fun these four days than they ever had a week at Disney, and you actually get to spend time with your kids, family, and friends. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we have rebooked the house for the last week in July for another vacation there, and might even do one more in September. Again, I hope this inspires some one around here to go, anywhere for that matter, but have a true vacation, and enjoy yourself!!!

Happy 4th to everyone.

Sherman Cove access

FishinFool — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:40:04 GMT

My neighbor is retired military and has launched his small boat at Sherman Cove occasionaly. If I were to take him in my boat, could I launch at Sherman Cove? Using my truck to tow? Sure would save on some gas.

Thank you for your replies in advance!

Fishing the pass

larryj — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:51:24 GMT

I will be down to Pensacola Beach in a couple weeks and would like to fish the pass. I have a 21' bowrider and am bringing it. I hear about fishing the pass for all kinds of stuff. I would like to be able to take the ladies along and was wondering where and how. Can you drive to it any more?

If I boat it where would I anchor? What kind of fishing should I do. Tides .. bait ??

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Any news on the Pensacola Intenational???

Boardfeet — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:56:00 GMT

Has anyone heard anything?

I couldn't fish......:banghead....Have to work tomorrow..

Just wondered if anyone weighed a pointy nosed fish today.

best boat for the money?

SKIFFY — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:46:58 GMT

hey guys i am currently in the market for a new 19-23 center console or walk around/cuddy cabin. which brands have the most room,seating,storage and best ride in chop?
tight lines,matt

BBQ Amberjack

Kodiak_Man — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:48:59 GMT

This morning I was out at Navarre Beach kayak fishing about 200 yards out from the end of the pier when my pastor and I came across a school of Amberjack. They were hitting live hard tail (FYI). Pastor Skipper caught one that must have been over 60 lbs. and after 21.5 minutes of fighting her, he got her close enough that I could grab er by the tail and yank her into my little kayak. It was quite the adventure, let me tell you! So another guy that was out fishing with us butchered her up and then I took my portions home and started soaking it in water and white vinegar. At about 6, started the charcoal grill. By 8 it was hot and ready to go. Here's what I did to spice the sucker up:

2 lbs of fresh Amberjack

1/4 bottle of Kraft Catalina (Fat Free) salad dressing

salt

black pepper

garlic salt

rosemary leaves

Lathered up the steaks in the solution, and let it marinade for a couple hours while the cole got nice and toasty. The reason for letting the grill burn for that long was that the Royal Oak brand charcoal has a really strong flavor and I like a more mild charcoal flavor. So while I'm working my magic on the grill, my wife made some hushpuppies (hit the spot!)

When the fish was done, (when it's crispy on the edges and flaky in the center), I made some tartar sauce and we served it up. Also a nice touch was ice cold Coors Light and some sweet pickles. Remember, when the mountains change from white to blue, it's as cold as the Rockies!

If you try it, let me know what you think!

:bowdown

need numbers for brideg rubble

OBsession — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:58:35 GMT

does anybody have the numbers for the bridge rubble? also need numbers for the live bittom west of the pass. trying to hook up some decent size black snapper...thanks

Looking for good company out of Destin in August

monsterflat — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:02:30 GMT

Hey everyone

Me and a buddy will be heading to Destin in August for our annual salt water fishing trip. Since we live in Atlanta and we only come down once a year, this is a very special trip for us. We were hoping to find someone with a boat that wants some good company for a day. We were hoping to head for blue water but we're open to just about any type of fishing. We'll pay for your gas, food, beer if you want, or any other supplies. We'll wash the boat down after the trip, clean the fish (I ran a 4 star kitchen for years so I can clean any fish you can catch!), cut bait, catch bait, or anything else you need us to do.

Neither of us make a whole lot of money so we can't afford those charters that run $100 - $200 an hour plus 20% gratuity. We're both normal guys that love fishing but can't afford it! No offense to any charter captains out there! We have some decent fishing gear to bring with us too if you want. We've both been fishing most of our lives so we can tie knots, bait hooks, and drive a boat - we don't know much about trolling though (we can learn quick!) I guess what I'm trying to say is that we're not amateurs but not experts either.

Well I thought it would be worth it to throw the question out there and see if anyone responded. We'll be in Destin the week of 8/16 through 8/23. Thought it might be a good opportunity to meet some folks from the forum too! Send me an email if you wanna chat or call me about possibilities. Thanks!!

:usaflag

Where can we find these rods??

reelfinatical — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:00:02 GMT

Where can we find the bottom fishing rods like on the party / charter boats? They are simple-looking white rods with the funky grips. I'll attach a pic of what I'm talking about. There any stores around that sell these rods? Or whats the deal?

Navionics Gold w/ Fishn Chip

verneintally — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:51:29 GMT

I just bought a Navionics Gold Chip with the fishn chip. I got no directions. Does anyone have the directions that might be able to send me via email?

thanks

whats the best boat wax to use?????

gatord96 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:22:42 GMT

give me your opinions please

What is your single most favorite fish to eat?

Garbo — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:42:28 GMT

I don't kill everything I catch but I do kill every legal Scamp that I have ever caught. Scamp to me is the definition of what fish should taste like.

What is your single favorite fish to eat?

A little help please.Thanks everyone

hutch0170 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:22:56 GMT

Hello My name is Cole and im new to the area.I was giving this website by a friend at work to help me out.I live on nine mile in Pcola and i love to fish.I dont have a boat so could anybody help me and tell mea few good spots for saltwater fishing that i can do from the land.I went to the bridge on pcola beach but only caught small silver trout.I have alot of equipment and want to learn more on some good places to go.Any help would be nice.Please give good description cause i am new here.Thanks alot everybody

Need 55 gallon drums ASAP!!!

Barry Cole — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:12:31 GMT

Anyone know where I can get a couple of 55 gallon drums ASAP! Blue Marlana had a bladder rupture on the way out of the pass tonight and I need to help them out so it can be off loaded.

Please advise via the forum or call me on my cell at 572-0543.

Thanks,
Barry

Mandatory boater course

fishitall — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:27:46 GMT

Just saw an FWC official on the Florida fishing report and he said that he thought enough boaters voiced their opinion and next year a boaters safty course would be required for all. I personally agree with this. I hope it will get more people on the same page. Maybe they'll even throw in a little fishing related ettiquette. How do you feel about it?

PNS International

nufdum — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:20:09 GMT

Is there any site that a person can follow the daily progress/results of the International? The PBGFC site doesnt seem to have anything.

Regular site, Blogs, anything?

Thanks, Phil

NO RAIN

POPPY — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:43:23 GMT

pic from last trip (work) in Hawaii.... Happy 4th of them July to all....... Poppy (aka Joe)

Just found this, reference to that big red snapper cases from Louisiana

Outside9 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:26:52 GMT

http://www.wlf.state.la.us/news/?id=1026

PFF 4th of July raft up

Brad K — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:07:24 GMT

Not sure what all the PFFers are planning for the fireworks Friday night. If anyone is going to be in the Sound watching the Pensacola Beach fireworks via boat would you guys be interested in an area where we could all kind of raft up and watch them together and maybe........just maybe have a beer or 10?

Just curious, my better half and I will be over that way, and possibly Dantheman as well.

TV or PFF

Garbo — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:11:20 GMT

If given the chance to choose which would you be more entertained by, any TV Show or reading the PFF?

Simple question really. I realize that there are many that only log on at work, but given the chance which would you find more entertaining? Don't consider the abundance of trash of late and when considering the PFF look at the core membership, and if you have the ability look through the fray, and ask yourself which are you more entertained by?

Please expain? if you can?

Independence Hub Coordinates?

Barry Cole — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:27:22 GMT

Anyone have the GPS numbers for this platform?

Who is your Fishing Buddy?

Garbo — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:54:56 GMT

Mine is Greg Williams. If I could only have one person to fish with it would be him. My wife is the single most wonderful person in my life and she is my perfect life partner. Greg and I grew up together and have fished together most of our lives. I fish with several people and of course my family, but there is something about fishing with him that is different, in the fact it is an excape from everything that is the world. My wife and I fish together frequently, and she likes to go from time to time. But, the best fishing trips I have ever been on where shared by Greg.

We all have one, Who is your Fishing Buddy?

Grouper fishing??

seapro86 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:27:12 GMT

I have been fishing in the gulf for about 4 years now and I was wanting to know where some of the best spots are to go, and what is the best bait to use <live or dead> for grouper. I got the hang of catching red, black snapper, but all the grouper I've caught have been a few inches short. We have tried around the edge with live bait but can only manage to catch kings. Any tips you can give me would be much appreciated.:bowdown:clap

Scientific Research Indicates Abundant Red Snapper Populations

seacapt — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:21:33 GMT

http://www.floridasportsman.com/casts/080701/

Signed today--Bass Pro Shop--6/25/08

BASSTRACKER66 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:36:58 GMT

In a little over a week i will be 69 years old--I started work in Picayune Miss. at the age of 12 in a Red and White Gro Store. Right out of High School into the Army--Five years in Germany--Two in Vietnam and the rest from Fort Devans Mass. to Camp Wolters Texas.--Enjoyed every minute of it. Out of the Army into Retail Business. Managed stores in five states--loved it. Then i went with Wal-Mart Stores and helped open stores in Canada for two years--Then went to Germany for two years and opened stores there and then i went to Hawaii and opened a store in Hilo and my wife and i stayed for two years. It was like a two year Vacation.--And then i Retired. My wife and i like to travel and i like to fish---BUT---here comes Bass Pro Shop to Spanish Fort. If there is one thing i would like to do before i die its work in the Fishing Dept at Bass Pro Shop.( during my job interview i was asked what i would have to have to come to work for them--my reply--if you let me work in the fishing dept i will work for nothing.) So here i am---start full time monday in the fishing dept. Im gonna like it.

I will keep everyone posted on as much as i can during the days and weeks before Grand Opening and looking forward to meeting many of you after we open. BT66

http://groups.msn.com/basstracker66/shoebox.msnw

Hand Held GPS

mdrobe2 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:12:47 GMT

I want to buy a hand held GPS and I have a bunch of Academy gift cards saved up. What kind should I get? I am partial to a color screen. Opinions? I have a GPS in my car and I love it- it was a gift and I thought I would need one with a bigger screen but my inexpensive unit worked out great. Everyone chime in- there is one at Academy for 100 bucks right now and it's normally 150- thought I might get it but it has a black and white screen. Need some help from those in the know folks...'preciate it...Mike

Jewfishgoliaths in NW Florida.

captken — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:58:26 GMT

Do you catch them around P'cola? I never did.

They are thick down here. I had one eat a Spanish Mackerel off my flyrod yesterday. I was in water about 12' deep. Three years ago, I had one eat a Cobia that weighed at least 30#. I caught the fish two days later and am using a pic of it as my avatar on this site. We catch bigger ones too.

I regularly catch 400-500 pounders in 20' and sometimes less. When I was chartering, I offered no jewfish, no pay. I'm sure I could hook a half dozen tomorrow if I could catch 5-10# Jack Crevalle for bait. Catching bait is the hard part.

Boat Accident tonite on the W. Jetty of Perdido Pass.

Gone Fishin' Too — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:50:16 GMT

Any info about the accident? Channel 3 news just reported that a recreational boat with 6 people on board hit the west jetty in the perdido pass just before 10pm on 7/1/08. Prayers are sent!!!! Hopefully nobody was injured.

To Pensacola and Back!

LittleMiamiJeff — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:06:29 GMT

Well,
I want to thank all of you for the info and welcome on the PFF.:clap
I made it to Pensacola last Friday night, set up camp at Perdido Bay KOA, and then picked Kyle up,
It was great to see him, he's carrying a 99.9 percentile in his AS class, very ship shape.
We grilled steaks and had a great evening, I took him back to base as he was not advanced in grade enough to have full weekend privileges.
We put kayaks in at the NAS marina Sat. morning, man, bait was busting everywhere, we couldn't get the yaks in because we spent a better part of an hour or so casting into the busting bait, sounded like a heavy down pour, with bigger black fish jumping up out of the water in the midst of the busting bait.
Then schools of silvery bait started jumping in arcs feet at a time, hundreds at once, cigar or mullet???? but it was an awesome sight.
We finally got yaks in the water, fished the jumps and along the banks, over around the NAS golf course and under the bridge, to no avail, but still cool. I looked on Google Maps today and saw the pass into the bay from there, might have been a good destination.
We took yaks to Ft. Pickens beach area later that afternoon, bought frozen cigar minnows and shrimp, and a frozen chum bag, headed out inshore to find the "50 ft. hole", never made it, wore out paddling, put out chum, and began catching remora and salt cats, Kyle finally caught one 10" speck.
We were flat out wore out from paddling, and sun, so did Whoppers and fries and back to base and camp, I lost my windshield wiper on the driver side in driving rain/thunder storm, when strap from yak caught wiper blade, drove last few miles from Blue Angel Pkwy to KOA in rain w/out wiper, scary.
New wiper blades Sunday morning, thanks to O'Rielly's Auto Parts, man the air conditioning in there was great! (didn't sleep too well in tent, hot, humid, fan helped, ants are NUTS as are mosquitos in Perdido Bay campground, I learned to Spray first, set up camp second!)
Sunday, we decided to check out pier at Pensacola Bay bridge, north side, frozen squid and cigar minnow, caught cats, remora, sting ray, thanks to the gal and her husband that showed us how to throw cast net we bought, that was great!
Thanks also to guys using pin fish to catch snapper, they showed us how to lure pin fish using chopped up minnows and squid as bait, then throw net on pin fish. We never got pins w/net, but then the guys gave us a pin fish and Kyle caught his first shark, about 2.5 feet, black tip. Man we were excited, then "gunny" a former Marine gave us a tiny #10 hook, and Kyle became our pin fish expert, hooking one after the other.
Now we had live bait, and Kyle caught another 2.5-3 foot Black tip, we had some other great bites but no takers. There was a VERY STRONG squall that afternoon too, but Kyle and I had a great time.
I gave "Gunny", the two snapper fishing guys and the Brother from Brownsville Assembly a Gizz4 Deep Diver for their help, (Smacktackle.com)
I was in tears when I had to leave Kyle on base that night, I got him back w/10 minutes to spare, I hadn't seen him since Thanksgiving when he flew out to Cincinnati to drive to Missouri with my wife and I to visit my sister.
Pensacola is GREAT! and I hope to get back there in August, I left Kyle with a couple rod/reel combos, and some tackle, he's been fishing just about every afternoon on the base since I left early Monday morning.
I finished the trip by camping 2 nights at Cordell Hull lake in TN, cool breezes, cool nights, cool break to the hot/humid weather you all know in Pensacola.
Thanks again for all the help and tips, I hope to put some more of them to use when I come back down end of summer!
Something messed my camera memory up or I'd post pics, if I can still find pics I'll post them when I can......
God Bless
LMJ

Wrapping Rods

feelin' wright — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:29:06 GMT

I am looking for information on how to wrap rods. I have gotten rid of my boat and will be purcahing one next year but I would like to attempt to make some rods with my extra time and $. Does anyone have a book that they would reccommend. I am jut looking for something that would show me the proper setup and equipment that would be needed to start. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

First King, Hell first anything

Spanky45 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:28:42 GMT

I caught my first fish in the Gulf today and it was a King. Followed the advise of this forum's many post from you and from advise I received from fishermen at West Marine. Thanks to both. A great web site.

Ode to the Pin Fish

LittleMiamiJeff — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:15:53 GMT

Ode to the Pin Fish.....

Ode to the Pin Fish,
My prickly little friend.

You may not like this
But I'll thank you to the end.

We were skunking oh so quickly
frozen bait stunk so thickly

We try to throw the cast net
didn't know how to spread it
Nice woman tried to show it
hold weight in teeth and THROW IT!

We caught a few alewives with it,
tried to lure you Pin Fish using chum
We'd throw the net at you Pin Fish
But you were too wise and fast.

As we tossed the net at you Pin Fish
You'd scatter in all directions Pin Fish
We'd throw more bait
Then we'd wait
You'd gather from all points
Eat all the bait, then scatter some more
We threw, We threw, We threw.
You scattered, and scattered and scattered.
Now I know, why those guys, throw 8ft. nets. ;)

So we tried hooks, Pin Fish, too big hooks, it seems.
Then Gunny gave us a tiny hook, a Pin Fish Hook,
Gunny says.
Just a bit of bait, in the Tiny Pin Fish Hook,
And Kyle was Pin Fish KING! LOL

Kyle pulled in Pin Fish after Pin Fish
Big Pin Fish
Little Pin Fish
We hooked Pin Fish in the mouth
We hooked Pin Fish in the back

And we hooded Shark
We hooked Rays
We hooked cats
We never hooked snapper
Which is what the other guys hooked on you
Mr. Pin Fish.

But Pin Fish, we thank you
You saved our fishing day
2 nice Black Tip Sharks
I never saw Kyle so excited
Nor smile so big

So Pin Fish, thank you
For being in abundance
And saving our fishing day!

Ode to the Pin Fish
Little Miami Jeff