We are thinking Venice

PorknBeans · 02-06-2012, 11:14 AM

So my brothers are discussing trailering our new Sea hunt 240 with a single 250 yamaha fourstroke to Venice and heading offshore from there in hopes of finding the local sportfish..tuna, wahoo,...we are all very confident in the boat but sportfish trolling is new for us. We were just planning on hitting the deep water and probably some rigs. Would people object to such an idea or does it make sense? any advice or comments would be much appreciated.

Head Kned · 02-06-2012, 12:52 PM

When are you looking to go? I think your boat will be fine if you pick a calm weather window. I would wait till the summer.

PorknBeans · 02-06-2012, 01:52 PM

thanks for the reply Kned. We were thinking about going around the first week of march, so about in a month. You advice will definitely be taken into consideration. We are just dying to make the move to the next level of fishing.

reeldog80 · 02-06-2012, 02:32 PM

In that size boat, try to be as flexible as possible with when you are trying to go. Pick a time period that you want to go and start watching the weather when it gets close and be ready to go a little early of delay a few days so that you are able to get good weather. Don't make the drive if the weather is not looking good...

billin · 02-06-2012, 03:13 PM

you may want to charter the first time you go (if you have not been before) that river system get confusing fast and just speaking of it dosent give you the proer respect for it you need to see it to beleave it

Head Kned · 02-06-2012, 04:21 PM

Do you have radar? This time of year fog is an issue.

PorknBeans · 02-06-2012, 05:35 PM

yes we have a lowrance radar

superchicken · 02-06-2012, 07:17 PM

Do not leave before daylight until you have done it several times. Another idea is to pm Capt Woody on this forum, he will generally help a brother out. Also Capt Eddie might answer a few questions for you. Just remember they are both in the business of taking people fishing so dont expect them to tell you every good place. Safety questions.... I am sure they will answer. Good luck and be careful. They do not call it the" Mighty Mississippi" for nothing.

Realtor · 02-06-2012, 07:25 PM

I would suggest you "learn" your new boat, meaning before going into unfamiliar waters (La) and not really knowing how your boat handles in different situations, water conditions etc. I (It's just me) would want to know the "feel, sound" and everything about the "new to me" boat. Just 2 cents

capt mike · 02-06-2012, 08:55 PM

Every year private boats are trailered to Venice and people go south expecting to easily find the trip of their dreams. And every year boats sink, get run over by supply boats and ships. Folks south pass isn't any place to try to play if you don't know and understand the weather patterns.
Anyone who tries to go there and go out without any knowledge of the river and the offshore waters is a fool!
I am myself a captain out of Orange Beach Al. and when I go down there I want expert help as to weather conditions and the status of things on the river. All the captains that have been born and raised down there know the dangers and the solutions for what comes up in what

seems a short period of time. I lost a good customer of mine down their who was an experienced boater with years of offshore experience under his belt. *hit happens there!!

02-06-2012, 11:14 AM	#1
PorknBeans Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville Posts: 578	We are thinking Venice So my brothers are discussing trailering our new Sea hunt 240 with a single 250 yamaha fourstroke to Venice and heading offshore from there in hopes of finding the local sportfish..tuna, wahoo,...we are all very confident in the boat but sportfish trolling is new for us. We were just planning on hitting the deep water and probably some rigs. Would people object to such an idea or does it make sense? any advice or comments would be much appreciated.

02-06-2012, 12:52 PM	#2
Head Kned Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 207	When are you looking to go? I think your boat will be fine if you pick a calm weather window. I would wait till the summer. __________________ 340 Sea Vee "Knedding Out" Trip 300 Verados Destin, FL

02-06-2012, 02:32 PM	#4
reeldog80 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States Posts: 80	In that size boat, try to be as flexible as possible with when you are trying to go. Pick a time period that you want to go and start watching the weather when it gets close and be ready to go a little early of delay a few days so that you are able to get good weather. Don't make the drive if the weather is not looking good... __________________ 236 Sea Fox 250hp outboard Lake Lanier, GA 340I Sea Vee Twin 440hp Yanmar Diesels Orange Beach, AL

02-06-2012, 03:13 PM	#5
billin Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 482	LA you may want to charter the first time you go (if you have not been before) that river system get confusing fast and just speaking of it dosent give you the proer respect for it you need to see it to beleave it

02-06-2012, 04:21 PM	#6
Head Kned Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 207	Do you have radar? This time of year fog is an issue. __________________ 340 Sea Vee "Knedding Out" Trip 300 Verados Destin, FL

02-06-2012, 01:52 PM	#3
PorknBeans Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville Posts: 578	thanks for the reply Kned. We were thinking about going around the first week of march, so about in a month. You advice will definitely be taken into consideration. We are just dying to make the move to the next level of fishing.

02-06-2012, 05:35 PM	#7
PorknBeans Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville Posts: 578	yes we have a lowrance radar

02-06-2012, 07:17 PM	#8
superchicken Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 209	Do not leave before daylight until you have done it several times. Another idea is to pm Capt Woody on this forum, he will generally help a brother out. Also Capt Eddie might answer a few questions for you. Just remember they are both in the business of taking people fishing so dont expect them to tell you every good place. Safety questions.... I am sure they will answer. Good luck and be careful. They do not call it the" Mighty Mississippi" for nothing.

02-06-2012, 07:25 PM	#9
Realtor Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 2,672	I would suggest you "learn" your new boat, meaning before going into unfamiliar waters (La) and not really knowing how your boat handles in different situations, water conditions etc. I (It's just me) would want to *know* the "feel, sound" and everything about the "new to me" boat. Just 2 cents __________________ Jim Summers www.PensacolaSharkFishing.com www.PensacolaHouseHunter.com @CaptFatJax (Twitter)

02-06-2012, 08:55 PM	#10
capt mike Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 105	Venice and southward Every year private boats are trailered to Venice and people go south expecting to easily find the trip of their dreams. And every year boats sink, get run over by supply boats and ships. Folks south pass isn't any place to try to play if you don't know and understand the weather patterns. Anyone who tries to go there and go out without any knowledge of the river and the offshore waters is a fool! I am myself a captain out of Orange Beach Al. and when I go down there I want expert help as to weather conditions and the status of things on the river. All the captains that have been born and raised down there know the dangers and the solutions for what comes up in what seems a short period of time. I lost a good customer of mine down their who was an experienced boater with years of offshore experience under his belt. *hit happens there!!

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