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Offshore Fishing Freeport,Tx

Last post by Captain Ahab « 12 Jul 2019, 07:15
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by reelfunnm » 14 Mar 2018, 09:59

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Some friends and I are trying to schedule an Off Shore fishing trip out of Freeport. Any advice on the best time of year to book this trip. Thanks...

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Skipper and Gilligan still missing?

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Last post by Captain Ahab
12 Jul 2019, 07:15
tin boats in salt

Last post by 1960 yellowboat « 24 Apr 2019, 12:03
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by jhef » 11 Feb 2015, 18:51
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how the smaller tins 14 to 16 feet do in the bays, grass flats etc. i got a 1548 weldbilt but not sure if i want to drag it down to steinhatchee or...

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My tin boat, a 1960 Richline Challenger is painted so the salt never touches the metal. And here on the gulf, I launch in fresh water that leads to...
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Last post by 1960 yellowboat
24 Apr 2019, 12:03
San Pablo Bay Trial Run

Last post by EZ707 « 21 Mar 2019, 11:39
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by EZ707 » 20 Mar 2019, 16:47

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This is a video of my dad and I going on our first sea trial on our 1988 Lund Rebel with a newly installed 2001 Mercury 115 2 stroke. The engine has...

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Yes it was. There is only a small window where it got a bit choppy but it cleared up pretty fast.

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Last post by EZ707
21 Mar 2019, 11:39
New Member in Tampa Bay

Last post by sunshine « 05 Jan 2019, 09:43
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by flywrecker » 23 Apr 2013, 22:04

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Hi, I just introduced myself in the new members section...but I figured most of my time would be in this section so I would say Hi again.

I'm live...

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Welcome from Lakeland!

I fish over in Tampa here and there, heading over to the upper bay tomorrow morning for some early morning duck hunting then...

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Last post by sunshine
05 Jan 2019, 09:43
Dayum BIG striper!

Last post by Captain Ahab « 11 Sep 2018, 06:25
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by DaleH » 24 Jun 2018, 13:23

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Just caught by a friend of my brothers, 57” long, just waiting for word on the weight.

And of course ... caught off the mackerel schools.

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That is a great fish - take it to the Derby :)

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Last post by Captain Ahab
11 Sep 2018, 06:25
Inshore PCB

Last post by handyandy « 28 Aug 2018, 14:04
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by Shmelton » 26 Aug 2018, 08:34

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The wife and I had our 16th wedding anniversary Friday. We went to the beach for a few days, and we got to do a little fishing in my tin boat while...

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love catching some redfish, I have gone to louisiana a few times in pursuit of them. They fall in the drum category some call them red drum as well....

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Last post by handyandy
28 Aug 2018, 14:04
Shark sleigh ride...Texas...watch at 11 minutes...

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10 Aug 2018, 21:48
Tarpon Springs Surf Fishing?

Last post by SeaFaring « 30 Jul 2018, 17:40

by SeaFaring » 30 Jul 2018, 17:40

I heading down to Tarpon Springs, Florida the first weekend in October for a (very sad) memorial. I’ll be traveling alone and will likely have to...

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30 Jul 2018, 17:40
JigSkinz for lure making

Last post by DaleH « 10 Jul 2018, 15:49
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by DaleH » 10 Jul 2018, 08:50

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FWIW I'm a fan of making my own FW and SW lures using the components from Jann's Netcraft, like these unpainted/unfinished lure bodies:

This plug...

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I just use tape on the spoons, slightly warming the tape before applying to avoid wrinkles, not that the fish would care. If you fish any tannic...

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Last post by DaleH
10 Jul 2018, 15:49
Homemade livewell

Last post by DaleH « 09 Jul 2018, 09:05

by DaleH » 09 Jul 2018, 09:05

For running in my small (12' to 14') tins, home made livewells. My company uses a ton of barrels like this, so I get my pick from 20 to 35 to 50...

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Last post by DaleH
09 Jul 2018, 09:05
Site for Saltwater Rods For Sale

Last post by jtf « 26 May 2018, 15:45

by jtf » 26 May 2018, 15:45

Joined Stripers Online over 10 years ago, good place to buy and sell rods/reels. Don't know how many members, but it's BUSY! The only problem buying...

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26 May 2018, 15:45
Spinning reel for night shark fishing

Last post by jtf « 22 May 2018, 16:43
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by gnappi » 19 May 2018, 07:23

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My son has taken to night fishing for sharks off the southeast Florida beaches with friends. He has been using my International 50 and friends have...

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Tackle Direct just got me up to speed. The new Saragosa 5000 and 6000 reels are almost the same frame size as the older 4000 Stradics. Better metal,...

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Last post by jtf
22 May 2018, 16:43
Emerald Isle, NC/Bear Inlet

Last post by jtf « 25 Mar 2018, 08:56

by jtf » 25 Mar 2018, 08:56

Anybody tried to boat from the ferry lane over to Bear Inlet/Sanders Creek? Used to take the 1648 tinboat to the back side and drum fish off the...

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25 Mar 2018, 08:56
Commercial Tuna Fishing With Cane Poles

Last post by Butthead « 14 Mar 2018, 09:22
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by SeaFaring » 18 Nov 2017, 19:54

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I had no idea they used to do it like this...

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Unreal. That was some hardcore fishing back in the day!!

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Last post by Butthead
14 Mar 2018, 09:22
Old (but good) article on taking small boats offshore.

Last post by LDUBS « 05 Sep 2017, 23:53
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by SeaFaring » 04 Sep 2017, 13:42

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I re-read this article periodically. I would think that only the largest and most heavily built tinnies would be suitable for this kind of fishing,...

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Great article SeaFaring. Thanks for sharing. Back in what seems like a previous life, I used to take my 22' boat out under the Golden Gate for bottom...

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Last post by LDUBS
05 Sep 2017, 23:53
Lots of fun fishing in the ocean.

Last post by gnappi « 11 Aug 2017, 22:37
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by earl60446 » 01 Aug 2017, 12:45

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I would be tempted to get a boat for future saltwater trips too. I have fished a lot on the ocean, this would upset me.
Tim

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Sharks and barracuda have learned that anglers do a pretty good job of feeding them. I've lost a bunch of Kingfish to both.

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Last post by gnappi
11 Aug 2017, 22:37
Tavernier, Florida - I need direction!

Last post by gnappi « 11 Aug 2017, 22:34
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by NCGRIZ » 09 Mar 2017, 20:46

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I am headed to Tavernier, Fl the first week in May. I know jack about fishing in that area. My goal is to find snook, juvenile tarpon, and peacock...

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It's not really a very long ride from Tavernier to south Dade but it's not worth it unless you REALLY want to experience catching a peacock or two....

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Last post by gnappi
11 Aug 2017, 22:34
Louisiana state/federal water boundry

Last post by jsmoody « 19 Jul 2017, 21:44
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by handyandy » 23 May 2017, 16:58

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Been googling for a while read a few articles read the fishing regs. But what is the official louisana state water line for the gulf. I'm going down...

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LA state waters go out to 9 nautical miles. Click on it will show you what rigs are in state waters and what rigs are in fed waters.

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Last post by jsmoody
19 Jul 2017, 21:44
Big Red Drum

Last post by Jim « 07 Jul 2017, 07:12
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by BigTerp » 27 Jun 2017, 10:21

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Took a short family vacation to the Outer Banks in North Carolina last week. My brother and I rented a half day inshore charter as a Father's Day...

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Great report, Thanks!

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Last post by Jim
07 Jul 2017, 07:12
Tuna Fishing Point Loma San Diego

Last post by Captain Ahab « 16 Jun 2017, 05:11
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by DaisyCutter » 19 May 2017, 00:56

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I recently talked the girlfriend into trying a 3/4 day tuna fishing charter.

We spent from 6AM to 8PM on the water, in an area probably 3 hours...

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Awesome footballs. I spend all summer chasing those forked tailed fighters!

Wait until you try Wahoo fishing - even better fight than BFT

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Last post by Captain Ahab
16 Jun 2017, 05:11
Minimum height on livewell build.

Last post by Johnny « 11 Jun 2017, 20:40
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by josahall » 11 Jun 2017, 19:19

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What is the shortest height I can get away with? I want it to double as a step to my front deck.

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have you not explored the option of just making it the same
height as the deck and including it in the flush deck design ?

do you have mobility...

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Last post by Johnny
11 Jun 2017, 20:40
Red drum-bull reds-underwater freight trians Sabine Pass

Last post by Jim « 01 Feb 2017, 08:54
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by jackieblue » 13 Nov 2016, 12:26

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November 10, 2016 Doug Hughes and I had a little better than average day down at the pass.

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Wow, I will add this to the list if I ever make it down there for sure.

Jim

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Last post by Jim
01 Feb 2017, 08:54
Removable Pedestal Seat

Last post by driz « 03 Nov 2016, 21:21
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by tomflkeys » 26 Apr 2016, 06:02

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I can not seem to find a pedestal seat that will not rust. I am looking for a flush mount and one that has all parts (including the seat base and...

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POR15 that's what you want. Unscrew it from the seat base then wire wheel all the loose stuff off then paint with 2 coats of POR. Nasty stuff and if...

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Last post by driz
03 Nov 2016, 21:21
Sabine Pass, TX October 17-18-19, 2016

Last post by jackieblue « 24 Oct 2016, 06:18
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by jackieblue » 22 Oct 2016, 04:28

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Doug Hughes and I made our pilgrimage to Sabine Pass to celebrate his birthday during the bull red run. Started on Oct. 17 until the 19th cut short...

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After talking it over with Doug Hughes, Gun Barrel City Flash-and Kirk Bailey keeper of boothill in Dodge City, KS. We have decided to return to...

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Last post by jackieblue
24 Oct 2016, 06:18
Ran out of water ...

Last post by sunshine « 05 Aug 2016, 10:06
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by DaleH » 13 Jun 2016, 08:07

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Dang 9-1/2' :shock: tides!

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I would consider that being grossly underprepared :mrgreen:

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Last post by sunshine
05 Aug 2016, 10:06
My custom surf fishing cart

Last post by Jim « 17 Jun 2016, 10:45
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by juggernot » 16 Jun 2016, 09:39

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Did'nt want to pay $200 for a buggy to haul the families fishing gear to the beach so I improvised w an old custom climbing tree stand and other odds...

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That is awesome! :lol:

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Last post by Jim
17 Jun 2016, 10:45
Edisto Island

Last post by Fishfreek « 13 Apr 2016, 12:22
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by hankthecrank » 24 Mar 2016, 08:27

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Headed to Edisto Island, SC next week! YEEEHHAAAAWW! I'm taking kayaks this trip, leaving my tin home. My wife and I are looking at a week of...

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Cool, I was born in Ripley and still have family there and scattered around the area and into Ohio.

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Last post by Fishfreek
13 Apr 2016, 12:22
strangest red drum I ever saw

Last post by floridabrahmer « 30 Aug 2015, 16:28
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by ggoldy » 08 May 2015, 18:43
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Never saw a red like this!

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Your guess is good as mine, just found it online...
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Last post by floridabrahmer
30 Aug 2015, 16:28
Longboat Key

Last post by tsezan « 18 Jul 2015, 22:23
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by tsezan » 13 Jul 2015, 10:56

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In Longboat for the week. I brought my crestliner 1462 with me for the first time. I've only ever kayaked here before. Launched from south Anna Maria...

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Loaded the cooler with grunts today and just chowed down on grunt tacos. Sheephead tacos were better, but I'll never toss a grunt back again. Found a...

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Last post by tsezan
18 Jul 2015, 22:23
Even BassAddict can catch a striper - NJ Report

Last post by Captain Ahab « 20 May 2015, 17:51
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by Captain Ahab » 27 Apr 2015, 12:16

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Fished the Raritain bay - trolled and tossed swim baits

Nice evening bite

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No tag for u

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20 May 2015, 17:51

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