Where to drop out of Destin?

ucf_motorcycle · 07-26-2008, 04:00 AM

So I'm new to the area, the last fishing I did was in Corpus Chrisit. There I would run to old offshore rigs tie off to em and fish. Since theres no rigs out here I decided to get some GPS waypoints from Half Hitch tackle. Its a small pamphlet thatcame with I think 185 different spots. Well I tried 4 spots fri afternoon and evening and only come up with a few small fish.

The spot Half Hitch recommended which was the Air Force Barge wreck was loaded with small fish. I was anchored therefor a good hourI would lose my bait within seconds and when I switched to smaller hooks I got a few small ones. I then moved on to a few other spots with no luck.

I don't mind going further out if its going to produce some fish. But I dont want to go out again just to waste gas. I would appreciate anyone pointing me in the right direction.

lobsterman · 07-26-2008, 08:04 AM

go to the Liberty Ship. There are legal aj's on it for sure. Use large live baits. HardTails

reelfinatical · 07-26-2008, 10:43 AM

We don't waste our time on the AF Barge. Head to the Liberty Ship (always fish overthere!), White Hill, the18s,Starfish Complex, Timber Holes, Angelina, Deborah.Weusually get goodfish on those spots.

TN · 07-26-2008, 11:03 AM

I have found that the further i go out the better the fishing. You'll get passed all the spots that have been hit up all week by the charters and folks with friends that think their boat runs on thanks not gas.

ucf_motorcycle · 07-26-2008, 12:36 PM

I appreciate it, I'll hit up those spots the next time I go out. Don't worry I'm not a mass fish slayer there will be plenty left when I leave.

Sailor50 · 07-26-2008, 09:49 PM

the fish close in are pretty shy now as have been receiving a lot of pressure since apr 15. you need to go smaller in leader, hooks say 20#& long fluoro leader, 2 to 4/0 hook depending on what you want. live bait.

or, you can go further out to the numbers 15 25 miles off. go to the edge (about 23 miles out on sse heading. this is where the bottom starts dropping from 180 to over 300-400. you will see a bunch of boats lined up on a se-ne line. just look at your bottom machine and you will find things

we caught some amberjack on the bridge rubble a few days ago using live bait, one was legal, but nothing else

Greenjeans · 07-27-2008, 11:10 PM

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reelfinatical (7/26/2008)We don't waste our time on the AF Barge. Head to the Liberty Ship (always fish overthere!), White Hill, the18s,Starfish Complex, Timber Holes, Angelina, Deborah.Weusually get goodfish on those spots.

Does anyone have a link to these public GPS locations. Headed out tommorow with my kids and would like to try a few of them.. The sheet I have only has the Liberty Ship on it. Thanks.

reelfinatical · 07-27-2008, 11:19 PM

They are plotted in Supermap at Florida-Offshore.com

-or-

you can just grab the numbers here: http://www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/dept_pw...efs_loran.html

07-26-2008, 04:00 AM	#1
ucf_motorcycle Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 240	Where to drop out of Destin? So I'm new to the area, the last fishing I did was in Corpus Chrisit. There I would run to old offshore rigs tie off to em and fish. Since theres no rigs out here I decided to get some GPS waypoints from Half Hitch tackle. Its a small pamphlet thatcame with I think 185 different spots. Well I tried 4 spots fri afternoon and evening and only come up with a few small fish. The spot Half Hitch recommended which was the Air Force Barge wreck was loaded with small fish. I was anchored therefor a good hourI would lose my bait within seconds and when I switched to smaller hooks I got a few small ones. I then moved on to a few other spots with no luck. I don't mind going further out if its going to produce some fish. But I dont want to go out again just to waste gas. I would appreciate anyone pointing me in the right direction. __________________ 26' Monza CC with twin 250XS

07-26-2008, 08:04 AM	#2
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,878	RE: Where to drop out of Destin? go to the Liberty Ship. There are legal aj's on it for sure. Use large live baits. HardTails __________________ 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

07-26-2008, 10:43 AM	#3
reelfinatical Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,895	RE: Where to drop out of Destin? We don't waste our time on the AF Barge. Head to the Liberty Ship (always fish overthere!), White Hill, the18s,Starfish Complex, Timber Holes, Angelina, Deborah.Weusually get goodfish on those spots.

07-26-2008, 11:03 AM	#4
TN Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40	RE: Where to drop out of Destin? I have found that the further i go out the better the fishing. You'll get passed all the spots that have been hit up all week by the charters and folks with friends that think their boat runs on thanks not gas.

07-26-2008, 12:36 PM	#5
ucf_motorcycle Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 240	RE: Where to drop out of Destin? I appreciate it, I'll hit up those spots the next time I go out. Don't worry I'm not a mass fish slayer there will be plenty left when I leave. __________________ 26' Monza CC with twin 250XS

07-26-2008, 09:49 PM	#6
Sailor50 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Destin, Fl Posts: 269	RE: Where to drop out of Destin? the fish close in are pretty shy now as have been receiving a lot of pressure since apr 15. you need to go smaller in leader, hooks say 20#& long fluoro leader, 2 to 4/0 hook depending on what you want. live bait. or, you can go further out to the numbers 15 25 miles off. go to the edge (about 23 miles out on sse heading. this is where the bottom starts dropping from 180 to over 300-400. you will see a bunch of boats lined up on a se-ne line. just look at your bottom machine and you will find things we caught some amberjack on the bridge rubble a few days ago using live bait, one was legal, but nothing else

07-27-2008, 11:19 PM	#8
reelfinatical Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,895	RE: Where to drop out of Destin? They are plotted in Supermap at Florida-Offshore.com -or- you can just grab the numbers here: http://www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/dept_pw...efs_loran.html

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