Sight Fishing the Surf Lightweight Report

Garbo · 09-10-2009, 12:20 AM

I walked from the house to the West Jetty in Panama City Beach this morning with an Ultralight rod with IGFA 4lb, and some pomp jigs. Seen plenty of juvenile pompano, and caught 4 that were 6-8", but no keepers. Lots of Ladyfish.

When I got to the West Jetty and started back I had much better vision with the sun behind me instead of in front of me. About half way back to the State Park Pier a dark colored fish was coming down the beach. I pitched a pink crab jig in front of him and bounced it a few times as he approached. A Cobia, and It was obvious when he had seen the jig he lit up big time, and jumped all over it. I did the best I could to set the hook and stay tight to him. He ran to the first sandbar and wallowed around and I followed. He pretty much did everything he wanted to for 10 minutes or so. I just kept steady pressure on him and followed as closely as I could. I finally got him wore down to the point that he was just of the beach and much easier to work on. A few beach walkers had gathered to watch and wanted to help me with him. I asked on of the older gentlemen to try to guide him with the 2' shock leader and kinda slide him into shallow water, but let go if he get's too tight. He did an outstanding job and I got to land the fish in something like 20 minutes. I guessed him at 29-30" and released him.

There was a lady on the beach that took a picture for me, and she is supposed to email it to me. Soon as I get it I will post it.

What a Great Day.

On another note, I understand that someone caught a Sailfish on a Straw Rig from the Panama City Beach Pier. Dang.

fishFEEDER9697 · 09-10-2009, 12:41 AM

Cool!

surfstryker · 09-10-2009, 03:08 AM

Great job on 4lb test. I hope you get the pic.

naclh2oDave · 09-10-2009, 09:08 AM

Thats pretty slick. Way to handle the cobe on 4 lb test. I hope you get the picture can't wait to see it.

John B. · 09-10-2009, 09:18 AM

that is awesome!!!

great report as always!

the little Ling are showing up everywhere, Tmass caught one about 15" of bob sykes the other day

Splittine · 09-10-2009, 09:26 AM

Dang.

Chris V · 09-10-2009, 09:44 AM

Oh no, the dreaded tourist who is supposed to email you pics wait.

I've had 3 catches in my life now where a tourist said they would email me the pictures and I have yet to see any of them, the most regrettable being the tarpon I got from my yak this summer.

I hope she follows through for ya Curtis, great report.

User6882 · 09-12-2009, 03:07 PM

i heard that.. i wana sight fish for pomps but i guess u gota have it dead flat to see anything

plz enlighten me if u would be so kind

Shiznik · 09-12-2009, 03:30 PM

Nice job and great report! I can't wait to just see a keeper Pomp in the cooler soon! Looks like the water temp is dropping some!

09-10-2009, 12:20 AM	#1
Garbo Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PC Fl., Orange Bch, Gulf Shores, Camden Al. Posts: 5,140	Sight Fishing the Surf Lightweight Report I walked from the house to the West Jetty in Panama City Beach this morning with an Ultralight rod with IGFA 4lb, and some pomp jigs. Seen plenty of juvenile pompano, and caught 4 that were 6-8", but no keepers. Lots of Ladyfish. When I got to the West Jetty and started back I had much better vision with the sun behind me instead of in front of me. About half way back to the State Park Pier a dark colored fish was coming down the beach. I pitched a pink crab jig in front of him and bounced it a few times as he approached. A Cobia, and It was obvious when he had seen the jig he lit up big time, and jumped all over it. I did the best I could to set the hook and stay tight to him. He ran to the first sandbar and wallowed around and I followed. He pretty much did everything he wanted to for 10 minutes or so. I just kept steady pressure on him and followed as closely as I could. I finally got him wore down to the point that he was just of the beach and much easier to work on. A few beach walkers had gathered to watch and wanted to help me with him. I asked on of the older gentlemen to try to guide him with the 2' shock leader and kinda slide him into shallow water, but let go if he get's too tight. He did an outstanding job and I got to land the fish in something like 20 minutes. I guessed him at 29-30" and released him. There was a lady on the beach that took a picture for me, and she is supposed to email it to me. Soon as I get it I will post it. What a Great Day. On another note, I understand that someone caught a Sailfish on a Straw Rig from the Panama City Beach Pier. Dang.

09-10-2009, 12:41 AM	#2
fishFEEDER9697 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: granny's beach Posts: 273	RE: Sight Fishing the Surf Lightweight Report Cool!

09-10-2009, 03:08 AM	#3
surfstryker Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 1,503	RE: Sight Fishing the Surf Lightweight Report Great job on 4lb test. I hope you get the pic.

09-10-2009, 09:08 AM	#4
naclh2oDave Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze Posts: 941	RE: Sight Fishing the Surf Lightweight Report Thats pretty slick. Way to handle the cobe on 4 lb test. I hope you get the picture can't wait to see it. __________________

09-10-2009, 09:18 AM	#5
John B. bluefish killer White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pensacola, fl Posts: 3,977	RE: Sight Fishing the Surf Lightweight Report that is awesome!!! great report as always! the little Ling are showing up everywhere, Tmass caught one about 15" of bob sykes the other day __________________ Hot Spots Bait & Tackle http://www.hotspotstackle.com/

09-10-2009, 09:26 AM	#6
Splittine Roll Tide Roll Moderator Grand Slam Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In A Tree Looking Down Posts: 8,228	RE: Sight Fishing the Surf Lightweight Report Dang.

09-10-2009, 09:44 AM	#7
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,185	RE: Sight Fishing the Surf Lightweight Report Oh no, the dreaded tourist who is supposed to email you pics wait. I've had 3 catches in my life now where a tourist said they would email me the pictures and I have yet to see any of them, the most regrettable being the tarpon I got from my yak this summer. I hope she follows through for ya Curtis, great report. __________________

09-12-2009, 03:07 PM	#8
User6882 Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,222	RE: Sight Fishing the Surf Lightweight Report i heard that.. i wana sight fish for pomps but i guess u gota have it dead flat to see anything plz enlighten me if u would be so kind

09-12-2009, 03:30 PM	#9
Shiznik Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Walton County, Fl Posts: 2,102	RE: Sight Fishing the Surf Lightweight Report Nice job and great report! I can't wait to just see a keeper Pomp in the cooler soon! Looks like the water temp is dropping some!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode