Kayaking for bulls

countryboy_ucf · 11-18-2009, 10:05 PM

For the second year in a row I will get to fish my birthplace in Pensacola while visiting my family for thanksgiving. Last year was a blast, and even though we didn't find the bulls we definitely had fun with plenty of the slot reds on arties. This year I will be trying again to get dragged around by a bull or two. If anyone has any good launch locations where I might find some opportunities, I would more than happy to hook you up with some choice spots for reds, snook, trout, tarpon, kings, (depending on the time of year) if you are ever in the Tampa Bay area.

Last time we launched from the Big Lagoon area, paddling past the pass and back, and Shoreline Park, paddling to the Bay Bridge and back. Both were great areas for kayakers and I was able to put my brother on his first red, and then some. So were we too far south? too far north? or just in the wrong place at the wrong time for the bulls?

Remember, you help me with the bulls and I can help you with this... (bro's first tarpon)

or maybe this...(my first tarpon)

or maybe even this... (one of many)

But I cannot help you with this... (she's mine...)

Tex@OIP · 11-18-2009, 10:24 PM

There are no bull reds this time of year

check your inbox.

Linda · 11-19-2009, 01:19 AM

Great pics!! I'm in PCB but there are tons of reports of people catching redfish in Pcola. The pass, right off the beach,3 mile bridgeI think they are all over the place Good luck!

Yaksquatch · 11-19-2009, 01:53 AM

Hey man, I'm planning on getting out to 3mile bridge this weekend and fishing under the lights. Last fall and early spring this year a buddy and I were finding them cruising up on top under the lights. I lost one of my favorite topwaters while sightcasting to them at night.

I don't know for sure which day(s) I will be out there, depends on school stuff. Hit me up if you want to meet up out there.

Alex

chasintales · 11-19-2009, 05:54 PM

I am not sure how far you want to go? Watch the tides and usually you can get some bulls near the Destin Pass. At hogh tide, I have gotten them way late on the north side of Crab Island in teh channel.

CHris

BloodyWaters · 12-01-2009, 06:13 PM

P.M. for winter sleigh rides

11-18-2009, 10:05 PM	#1
countryboy_ucf Junior Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 27	Kayaking for bulls For the second year in a row I will get to fish my birthplace in Pensacola while visiting my family for thanksgiving. Last year was a blast, and even though we didn't find the bulls we definitely had fun with plenty of the slot reds on arties. This year I will be trying again to get dragged around by a bull or two. If anyone has any good launch locations where I might find some opportunities, I would more than happy to hook you up with some choice spots for reds, snook, trout, tarpon, kings, (depending on the time of year) if you are ever in the Tampa Bay area. Last time we launched from the Big Lagoon area, paddling past the pass and back, and Shoreline Park, paddling to the Bay Bridge and back. Both were great areas for kayakers and I was able to put my brother on his first red, and then some. So were we too far south? too far north? or just in the wrong place at the wrong time for the bulls? Remember, you help me with the bulls and I can help you with this... (bro's first tarpon) or maybe this...(my first tarpon) or maybe even this... (one of many) But I cannot help you with this... (she's mine...)

11-18-2009, 10:24 PM	#2
Tex@OIP Senior Member Grouper $Tex@OIP's Avatar$ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Destin/ Miami Posts: 1,060	RE: Kayaking for bulls There are no bull reds this time of year check your inbox. __________________ http://www.oceanepics.com/tex/

11-19-2009, 01:19 AM	#3
Linda Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 1,458	RE: Kayaking for bulls Great pics!! I'm in PCB but there are tons of reports of people catching redfish in Pcola. The pass, right off the beach,3 mile bridgeI think they are all over the place Good luck! __________________ www.pckfa.com www.captlinda.com

11-19-2009, 01:53 AM	#4
Yaksquatch Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 1,387	RE: Kayaking for bulls Hey man, I'm planning on getting out to 3mile bridge this weekend and fishing under the lights. Last fall and early spring this year a buddy and I were finding them cruising up on top under the lights. I lost one of my favorite topwaters while sightcasting to them at night. I don't know for sure which day(s) I will be out there, depends on school stuff. Hit me up if you want to meet up out there. Alex

11-19-2009, 05:54 PM	#5
chasintales Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 234	RE: Kayaking for bulls I am not sure how far you want to go? Watch the tides and usually you can get some bulls near the Destin Pass. At hogh tide, I have gotten them way late on the north side of Crab Island in teh channel. CHris

12-01-2009, 06:13 PM	#6
BloodyWaters Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: gulf breeze, pensacola/panhandle Posts: 548	RE: Kayaking for bulls P.M. for winter sleigh rides __________________ www.pensacolakayakcharters.com

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