Fishing Destin for the First Time

Biloxi · 02-16-2010, 07:09 PM

Hello to everyone, I'm new to the forum and new to fishing Destin waters. I'm from Biloxi and used to fishing inshore, offshore & the La marshes, however, my fishing buddy andI are going to try the inshore Florida waters in and around Destin & east (Panama City) or west (Pensacola)through the ICW looking for reds. We do not know the inshore waters or local names for area spots, however, half the fun is trying the areas out, but a point in the right direction helps. If anyone couldoffer any suggestions(don't need exact hot spots - just general area). It wouldn't be fair forus not to learn & earn to find good spots. Any info would be appreciated and I would gladly offer any help in our waters.

lobsterman · 02-16-2010, 07:17 PM

Right now around the Destin Bridge the Reds should be thick, the Coast Guard Station Jetties also and the Pass Jetties too. The Sound has some Reds in it and Panama City is loaded also.

Brad King · 02-16-2010, 07:32 PM

As funny as it sounds... Fishing reds in Destin can be directly compared to Bass fishing. Look for shallow clear flats around structure.. Peirs, Docks, and rock piles!!! Of course, once the water warms up that is!!!

Bullshark · 02-16-2010, 11:51 PM

Can't help you in Destinbut welcome to the forum!

02-16-2010, 07:09 PM	#1
Biloxi Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 0	Fishing Destin for the First Time Hello to everyone, I'm new to the forum and new to fishing Destin waters. I'm from Biloxi and used to fishing inshore, offshore & the La marshes, however, my fishing buddy andI are going to try the inshore Florida waters in and around Destin & east (Panama City) or west (Pensacola)through the ICW looking for reds. We do not know the inshore waters or local names for area spots, however, half the fun is trying the areas out, but a point in the right direction helps. If anyone couldoffer any suggestions(don't need exact hot spots - just general area). It wouldn't be fair forus not to learn & earn to find good spots. Any info would be appreciated and I would gladly offer any help in our waters.

02-16-2010, 07:17 PM	#2
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,633	RE: Fishing Destin for the First Time Right now around the Destin Bridge the Reds should be thick, the Coast Guard Station Jetties also and the Pass Jetties too. The Sound has some Reds in it and Panama City is loaded also. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

02-16-2010, 07:32 PM	#3
Brad King Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze Posts: 2,958	RE: Fishing Destin for the First Time As funny as it sounds... Fishing reds in Destin can be directly compared to Bass fishing. Look for shallow clear flats around structure.. Peirs, Docks, and rock piles!!! Of course, once the water warms up that is!!! __________________ Capt. Brad King South Again Charters LLC www.southagain.com captbrad@southagain.com Inshore/Nearshore Charters

02-16-2010, 11:51 PM	#4
Bullshark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,947	RE: Fishing Destin for the First Time Can't help you in Destinbut welcome to the forum!

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