put in near p-cola pass

jeubank3 · 10-29-2008, 12:19 AM

what is a good area to put in and get near p-cola pass? i want to see if i can get a bull red to drag my new (to me) yak around for 15-20min or so. i know i could put in at galvez or big lagoon park, but that's a mighty long paddle on a cold morning. thanks guys

james

specslayer · 10-29-2008, 12:43 AM

i heard sherman cove is a good launch but you have to be military

i live right by the zoo and ill start going out into the icw barge channel trolling stretch 12s and 20's and last yr i caught over a dozen in november from 38-44inches...so it mught be a little early but you could try that at oriole beach or woodlawn

P-cola_Native · 10-29-2008, 12:59 AM

As stated NAS would be the shortest route.

Be careful going around the pass in a yak. When the current starts ripping, the wind kicks up, and/or there is a lot of boat traffic it can be a dangerous place for a small boat (much less a yak).

Ed Mashburn · 10-29-2008, 09:37 AM

James- There are no good places closeto P'cola Pass to put in your yak.Before the park at Fort Pickens was closed, it was the prime place, but it's a LONG paddle from any launch places now.I would recommend trying up at Johnson Beach Parkand fishing off the beach there. You won't have to fight the Pass currents and waves, and the big reds ARE there right now. Off Johnson Beach is where the reds school up. I will give you a call later today- I'm in school right now and we'll talk. I believe that you can go for a redfish sleigh ride right now- Good fishing- Ed Mashburn

Chris V · 10-29-2008, 07:08 PM

Perdido pass in alabama is a great place if its not too far from where you live. You need to use a little caution as far as current and wind but usually this time of year the boat traffic isn't too bad.

jeubank3 · 10-30-2008, 09:07 AM

thanks for the responses guys. i'll be staying at a buddy's place in the meadson neighborhood near the intersection of bauer road and sorrento, so i'll be close enough to hit either perdido or p-cola bay. i've only fished p-cola pass once, and hit a stiff west wind and 2-3ft chop on the way back to galvez landing. my wife was freaking out :booas it was the first time out in my boat in the bay. ed, try me again today, sorry i couldn't talk yesterday, i had to work to about 7:00:boo:boo

10-29-2008, 12:19 AM	#1
jeubank3 Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 127	put in near p-cola pass what is a good area to put in and get near p-cola pass? i want to see if i can get a bull red to drag my new (to me) yak around for 15-20min or so. i know i could put in at galvez or big lagoon park, but that's a mighty long paddle on a cold morning. thanks guys james __________________ 1998 Pro Master 185cc Travis Edition Johnson 115spl kayak: liquid logica manta ray

10-29-2008, 12:43 AM	#2
specslayer Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GULF BREEZE Posts: 931	RE: put in near p-cola pass i heard sherman cove is a good launch but you have to be military i live right by the zoo and ill start going out into the icw barge channel trolling stretch 12s and 20's and last yr i caught over a dozen in november from 38-44inches...so it mught be a little early but you could try that at oriole beach or woodlawn

10-29-2008, 12:59 AM	#3
P-cola_Native Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,906	RE: put in near p-cola pass As stated NAS would be the shortest route. Be careful going around the pass in a yak. When the current starts ripping, the wind kicks up, and/or there is a lot of boat traffic it can be a dangerous place for a small boat (much less a yak).

10-29-2008, 09:37 AM	#4
Ed Mashburn Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 66	RE: put in near p-cola pass James- There are no good places closeto P'cola Pass to put in your yak.Before the park at Fort Pickens was closed, it was the prime place, but it's a LONG paddle from any launch places now.I would recommend trying up at Johnson Beach Parkand fishing off the beach there. You won't have to fight the Pass currents and waves, and the big reds ARE there right now. Off Johnson Beach is where the reds school up. I will give you a call later today- I'm in school right now and we'll talk. I believe that you can go for a redfish sleigh ride right now- Good fishing- Ed Mashburn

10-29-2008, 07:08 PM	#5
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,189	RE: put in near p-cola pass Perdido pass in alabama is a great place if its not too far from where you live. You need to use a little caution as far as current and wind but usually this time of year the boat traffic isn't too bad. __________________

10-30-2008, 09:07 AM	#6
jeubank3 Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 127	RE: put in near p-cola pass thanks for the responses guys. i'll be staying at a buddy's place in the meadson neighborhood near the intersection of bauer road and sorrento, so i'll be close enough to hit either perdido or p-cola bay. i've only fished p-cola pass once, and hit a stiff west wind and 2-3ft chop on the way back to galvez landing. my wife was freaking out :booas it was the first time out in my boat in the bay. ed, try me again today, sorry i couldn't talk yesterday, i had to work to about 7:00:boo:boo __________________ 1998 Pro Master 185cc Travis Edition Johnson 115spl kayak: liquid logica manta ray

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