Need family fishing trip help

Fishnfun68 · 02-09-2012, 05:10 PM

Just moved back to Pensacola after retiring from military and want to take my three boys surf fishing this weekend. Have not been around here since the Ivan and Katrina so I am not sure where to go any more. Looking for some advice on where to take my boys and what species to target for some family fun. Not sure if surf fishing or one of the bridges (Three Mile or P'cola Beach) would be best.

Would appreciate some advice!

Thanks

lastcast · 02-09-2012, 07:26 PM

I don't surf fish, so no help there but you might want to scroll down and look in the surf report section. Hope ya find some. Good Luck.

dpatch411 · 02-10-2012, 12:01 PM

I would suggest down by fort pickens (Gulf side) there have been nice Reds, Pompano, and black Drum. Use a 2-4 oz. pyramid weight and a double carolina rig (some type of double rig). Use fresh dead shrimp.. Cold front may slow it down a litte bit, but they are running out there..
Good Luck

Fish Assassin · 02-10-2012, 02:54 PM

Half-Hitch has pretied rigs for surf fishing - sheepshead and Pompano. They are life 3 dollars each. Use those with sandfleas and peeled shrimp. That would probably be your best bet.

Fishnfun68 · 02-10-2012, 06:48 PM

Thanks guys....appreciate the suggestions. Hopefully the cold won't get us too bad.

02-09-2012, 05:10 PM	#1
Fishnfun68 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 47	Need family fishing trip help Just moved back to Pensacola after retiring from military and want to take my three boys surf fishing this weekend. Have not been around here since the Ivan and Katrina so I am not sure where to go any more. Looking for some advice on where to take my boys and what species to target for some family fun. Not sure if surf fishing or one of the bridges (Three Mile or P'cola Beach) would be best. Would appreciate some advice! Thanks

02-09-2012, 07:26 PM	#2
lastcast Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lillian,Al Posts: 2,242	I don't surf fish, so no help there but you might want to scroll down and look in the surf report section. Hope ya find some. Good Luck. __________________

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02-10-2012, 12:01 PM	#3
dpatch411 Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pensacola Posts: 2	I would suggest down by fort pickens (Gulf side) there have been nice Reds, Pompano, and black Drum. Use a 2-4 oz. pyramid weight and a double carolina rig (some type of double rig). Use fresh dead shrimp.. Cold front may slow it down a litte bit, but they are running out there.. Good Luck

02-10-2012, 02:54 PM	#4
Fish Assassin Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 43	Half-Hitch has pretied rigs for surf fishing - sheepshead and Pompano. They are life 3 dollars each. Use those with sandfleas and peeled shrimp. That would probably be your best bet.

02-10-2012, 06:48 PM	#5
Fishnfun68 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 47	Thanks guys....appreciate the suggestions. Hopefully the cold won't get us too bad.

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