vtxman

I have been hearing alot about the Nipple. I dont know much about this spot. I have a Proline 20 ft sport 70 gal. with new 150 Suzuki and want to venture out farther If I leave from PNS pass, how long would it take me to reach this spot.

Couple of questions, How far is it, what are the gps#, what fish would I find and how long would it take to get there.

Tuna Man

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P-cola_Native

It's the closest point to the hundred fathom curve from p-cola. Good for wahoo and dolphin.

Dylan

Didnt you Dad ever have that talk with you???oke

Sea-r-cy

35 miles is a long way in a 20' boat. Make sure you leave a float plan with a responsible person, watch the weather closely, and make sure your boat/safety equipment is 100%.

Sea-r-cy

DavidT

thats a good ways in a 20ft boat. I dont know how your fuel economy is but make sure you bring extra gas tanks just incase. Make sure you got sea tow/ boatus tow. If possible find a boating buddy also. float plan. extra bilge pump. etc

floater

pick your days for sure use to make the trip in a 96 17'cape horn

Herculined

You don't need a boat to find the nipple, just quick wit and a charming personality. A bed or couch doesn't hurt either.

chasintales

Hey man,

I am sure that you have enough range to get there, troll , and get back. The only thing is that the nipple is a very large area and it is hit or miss. I would #1 - wathc for a good weather window, #2 - wait until you hear some steady reports. This year, the wahoo seem to be closer to the edge in the 250-300 foot range. The dolphin are all over, but you need to find a good rip or some weeds. Now two years ago, the nipple was the place to be, but watch the reports and see where in the nipple the fish are being caught. Keep it safe and the fishing is a lot better.

Chris

Chris V

I generally fish the 50 fathom line to the north of the nipple. I have a zig-zag type course running back and forth across the line from about 280ft back out to about 400ft covering different depths along the contour. We always seem to be more productive up shallower working the steeper grade of the 50 than the slower sloping 100 fathom line. Like mentioned above it changes all the time but if I wanted wahoo and blackfin I'd work the shallower line.

Here's a coordinate that will get you to the 50 fathom in a usually productive area. I start here and work my way SW along the line.

29 58.11, 87 00.46

I just realized this thread is a couple months old

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