﻿<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Pensacola Fishing Forum / Inshore Fishing / Surf Fishing / Flounder Gigging  </title><generator>InstantForum.NET v4.1.4</generator><description>Pensacola Fishing Forum</description><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/</link><webMaster>chris@pensacolafishingforum.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:59:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>bowfishing</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic169647-18-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;STRONG&gt;Anybody wonder what big fish are being shot around this area here are a few.  I had the privilege of bringing the&lt;/STRONG&gt; &lt;STRONG&gt;RIVERS EDGE PRO STAFF BOWFISHING TEAM  out this past week  for a bowfishing dvd and had a pretty good success at doing so.  we had a great time in shooting some monster fish.  I dont have all the pictures yet off the cameras and not all emailed back to me but here are a few. some of the rays were 70-90 lbs.  We shot three over 100lbs and one was a new record. The one outside gulf breeze bait and tackle was a new bowfishing WORLD RECORD.  137.9lbs.    The sharks we shot off alabama were some nice ones.  One was a bull at 125 lbs a couple of black tips at 90-70 lbs and alot of barracudas off the wrecks. .   All in all it was a great time and cant wait to do it again.  also anybody who would like to make a trip out this is the time to do so.  The Fishing is really good.     If you would like to read more there is a write up on the bow.fishingcountry.com web site under (rivers edge productions) then(florida trip 08 &amp;amp; new bowfishing record)  Take care.. MIKE&lt;/STRONG&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:18:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>new wave archery</dc:creator></item><item><title>How much damage was done.</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic169289-18-1.aspx</link><description>Any water clarity reports out there??? Anybody checked today after this wind and minimal rain????</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:36:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Midnight Rider</dc:creator></item><item><title>Frontier 21</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic169075-18-1.aspx</link><description>Just like vspivey,  do any of you guys have an idea on rigging out a Frontier 21.  Thanks for any suggestions.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:01:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>BIG JOHN</dc:creator></item><item><title>Generator Box</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic166994-18-1.aspx</link><description>While these small 2000 watt generators are pretty quiet. I've long been wanting to see if I can get it quieter yet.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I've been thinking of building a Generator box for a while. Just now got around to building it. It has no fasteners to hold it together. This is stitch &amp; Glue style building, but in this case it's clamp and glue. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The panels are cut and the inside of the panels are covered with 6oz glass and epoxy resign. This makes it much easier and cleaner than putting the box together and then glassing down inside the box. The same thing applies to building a Stitch &amp; Glue boat.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0759.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Resign caught in a green state a a razor knife used to trim the excess glass.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0760.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Box now fitted together and clamped.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0762.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;5min epoxy mixed with Cabisol to thicken it up and spot welds installed.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0763.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Epoxy Bonding putty mixed and fillets made.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0771.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Top and bottom glued on.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0765.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0766.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Now I have a box that is sealed and can't get inside it. The router with a round over bit [Bullnose bit] was used on all the corners. This makes the glass conform easier and stops the wood from splintering.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0767.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0768.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Lines were laid out for the lid to open and cut on the tablesaw.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0769.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It will have a stainless piano hinge to fasten it back to the box.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0770.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0772.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Fillets and glass installed on the lid.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0773.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Hole cut to access the generator controls.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0776.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Jack wants me to play Ball and stop working on stupid stuff. :)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0777.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;More to come.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:34:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>X-Shark</dc:creator></item><item><title>Underwater LED's</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic168899-18-1.aspx</link><description>I don't personally gig, or have agigging setup, so I don't know if this will be helpful in any way, but it looks light a neat idea or alternative lighting  source.&lt;br&gt;  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=170249185119&amp;&lt;br&gt;ssPageName=MERC_VI_RCRX_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&amp;refitem=18027&lt;br&gt;5669454&amp;itemcount=4&amp;refwidgetloc=active_view_item&amp;usedrule1=Cro&lt;br&gt;ssSell_LogicX&amp;refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&amp;_trksid=p284.m18&lt;br&gt;4&amp;_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DI&lt;br&gt;SS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D4</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:01:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>aslon</dc:creator></item><item><title>Underwater LED's</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic168898-18-1.aspx</link><description>I don't personally gig, or have agigging setup, so I don't know if this will be helpful in any way, but it looks light a neat idea or alternative lighting [url]source. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=170249185119&amp;ssPageName=MERC_VI_RCRX_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&amp;refitem=180275669454&amp;itemcount=4&amp;refwidgetloc=active_view_item&amp;usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&amp;refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&amp;_trksid=p284.m184&amp;_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D4[/url]</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:59:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>aslon</dc:creator></item><item><title>Can I set up this boat for Gigging???</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic168106-18-1.aspx</link><description>Hey guys I would like to see what you think about using this boat for gigging? I do some shallow water fishing now, and fish a lot in the bay. I would like to start tring to go gigging. I know it's not the ideal boat for it, but do you think I could make it work?   If so how should I set it up? It's 18' with 90 Yamaha, 80 lbs trolling motor. I have gotten into a little less than 1' of water before. I love fried flounder and would dam sure like to start catching some! Thanks for the info.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/231cb488-233f-44a7-8a2e-76ac.jpg"&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/484679b7-c3ce-44a0-8410-c695.jpg"&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:12:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>vspivey</dc:creator></item><item><title>Have to give a shout out ....</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic167757-18-1.aspx</link><description>Thanks for all your help with my rigging of our Jon boat and the lights look awesome at night! My shout out goes to FlounderAssassin, Midnight Rider and Spear Chunker! What a great bunch of guys! Can't wait for the weather to clear up and go try them out!</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:33:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Shiznik</dc:creator></item><item><title>Flounder Rig</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic165241-18-1.aspx</link><description>Since the forum is a little slow, let me take this time to solicit you guys for advice. I'm currently in the planning stages of setting up a new flounder rig. I'm looking to buy a welded jon boat in the 16-18' range with a bottom width somewhere between 50-60" and complete it with a standing platform and lights. I'm leaning towards a Honda gene. with HPS lights. I've looked at Weld-Crafts, Alumacrafts, South Forks, Sea Arks, Lowes, Grizzleys, Fishers, Kenners, etc. I've decided that they all make great boats but I'm unsure which would make the best start to a rig. SO...what advice can you guys offer on which brand boat is best in your opinion and/or any other knowledge you guys have picked up in setting up your own rigs. thanks and keep it civil. Oh, and I know that a tricked out boat is not necessary to killing fish and in fact won't help you if you lack basic floundering skills but I just finished up my MBA w/ a concentration in accounting and will be starting to work on Sept 2. with a CPA firm as a staff accountant so the boat is a present to myself for finishing school and finding a job!:letsdrink</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:23:26 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>johnboatjosh</dc:creator></item><item><title>Flounder question.</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic167217-18-1.aspx</link><description>I have Flounder gigged many years ago when I worked in Hilliard, Fl. (just west of Fernadena Beach). Back then there was no size limit on them and I don't remember if there was a creel (1975). So my question to those that do gig is how do you know that they will make the size limit BEFORE you stab them. Is it a WAG?</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:47:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tuna Man</dc:creator></item><item><title>mobile bay</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic166934-18-1.aspx</link><description>I've been floundering my entire life on the bay but have recently begun wondering about the Tensaw delta and surrounding rivers.  Can any of ya'll give me some helpful pointers on brackish water gigging.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:41:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>BIG JOHN</dc:creator></item><item><title>Tabletop/Throw Rug (east Coast)</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic163210-18-1.aspx</link><description>              My buddy caught this monstrosity in the Jacksonville area at Nassau Inlet. This guy tipped the scales at 12.5 lbs. I don't know what the measurements were but I know they caught him on a big finger mullet on a sliding sinker rig. These Doormats stack up at all the inlets on the east coast, Sebastian Inlet being the most popular. I have seen some pushing 14 lbs caught right next to me. The Snook also get people going crazy like they do here during Cobia season.I haven't heard to much of people gigging for flounder over there. I don't think they hang out in the shallows as much. &lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/74b2b9dd-089d-42ff-8deb-38ed.jpg"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/e570636a-ff2f-4995-8015-7d86.jpg"&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:08:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>GiG_A_BitE</dc:creator></item><item><title>Just a quick question</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic162856-18-1.aspx</link><description>Me and my brother have tried gigging a few times but with little luck. We stayed all night one time and only gigged two that were barely legal. We went around avalon bridge near indian bayou and we tried in a foot of water to about three foot of water with the same result. Anyone have any tips you might could give us about where to go or how deep of water to try in? Thanks in advance....:clap:clap</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:06:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>seapro86</dc:creator></item><item><title>Stainless Thread Gigs?</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic162479-18-1.aspx</link><description>Anybody know a retail source for the gig heads made from stainless thread or does anyone want to sell me one.  I want one bad.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:48:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Death From Above</dc:creator></item><item><title>8/19 Giggin report with Flounder Assassin and Midnight Rider</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic166744-18-1.aspx</link><description>Left out with Flounder Assassin around 7:00 p.m. on tuesday night to try and kill a couple fish. Midnight Rider was following behind us. We met Generator Man at the boat ramp. He was riding with Midnight Rider. Weather was great and we had a nice view of some heat lighting off to the north. Visibility was not as good as we hoped for but could have been alot worse. First spot we hit we were able to kill a nice flattie. We continued on for about 3.5 hours totalling 9 flounder in our boat and G-man and Midnight Rider put three in there boat. Generator Man wanted to catch one by hand I think cause we got a report from MR that he was off the boat in the water not sure if his gig was broken but either way he went for a swim.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://orangebeachfishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/8e62615f-5460-42b4-aa78-7566.JPG"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;3 of them were pretty heavy.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://orangebeachfishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/cd3b1cf6-535e-4a36-a956-ad72.JPG"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://orangebeachfishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/82989d05-d604-4958-bdf5-f72b.JPG"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;My little Health Inspector making sure I had proper equipment before I started cleaning.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://orangebeachfishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/6944b0f6-fc75-4ab2-9958-a463.JPG"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Thanks again to Flounder Assassin for letting me ride along with him, I had a great time and am looking forward to the next trip.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:56:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Getsome</dc:creator></item><item><title>8/20 Gigging</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic166789-18-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;FONT face=Tahoma color=#1111bb size=3&gt;Went last night for A few hours. Water was slightly stained, but fishable. Saw 2 fish, bagged &amp;amp; boxed 'em both. Big fish we guessed to be in the 4 lb range.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/7a5f078b-0de1-4344-92bf-ed3d.jpg"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/14a2373b-60ab-42c6-8c8a-68fe.jpg"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/43721978-942f-4a83-8b53-1cf7.jpg"&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:20:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>HighCotton</dc:creator></item><item><title>HPS-Not the magic bullet!!</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic161363-18-1.aspx</link><description>Well I have now tried both metal halides and High pressure sodium lights and there is quite a bit of difference between the two.  But if you are looking for the fish to just jump out and say "You got me" you will be disappointed in both!!  The bowfishing website makes it seem like the fish will GLOW in the lights and this is just not the case.  The HPS lights do cut down on the glare but if there are no fish there to start with, you ain't gonna see them with any light.  Do they give you a slight advantage? Yes, but $400 worth?  I think not!  I have realized that floundering takes WAY more knowledge of WHERE the fish are and WHEN they will be there.  You can spend all the money you want on generators and lights and still not gig SHIT!!!(as I have learned).  So, if you are looking to gain a distinct advantage over the conventional giggers (DFA, midnight rider and some others) you are going to be disappointed if you don't know the patterns to follow.  Just having the lights don't make them jump in the boat, believe me, I know!!  Just my $.02 worth...............</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:21:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>wareagle22</dc:creator></item><item><title>D.O.A Fluke</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic165840-18-1.aspx</link><description>            Just moved from Navarre to Destin this past weekend and decided to check out some of the bayous for possible hunting grounds , I came across a little parking area and a small pier hidden from the road. Water was pretty dark and lots of finger mullet getting spooked. There was an older guy fishing there with live pinfish with no action. I decide to cast a few times for some trout as the sun went down. I tied on a 1/8 ounce D.O.A jig head (red) with a D.O.A Shad (root beer w/chartreuse paddle tail). After a few casts I bowed up  and pulled in a fat 18 inch flounder. Pics are poor quality-taken with camera phone.&lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/b930e51c-f6b1-418b-ac2c-17a0.jpg"&gt; &lt;P&gt;   I think I will check this area out by boat this weekend. He's gotta have some brothers and sisters waiting to get their gills pierced.&lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/bb747961-ccf1-4be8-a0cf-4d20.jpg"&gt; </description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:46:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>GiG_A_BitE</dc:creator></item><item><title>8-15-08 (At it Again)</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic163794-18-1.aspx</link><description>Went last night and managed to scrounge these up by 4:00 AM.  No concentrations of fish, they were scattered all over.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/9e4b36aa-b12d-4c8d-a32f-9f4e.JPG"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/c9d44115-404f-4915-aa6e-190e.JPG"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/7604bd41-cdfe-47cb-93e3-2341.JPG"&gt;Something has a pretty hefty appetite for flounder(second one in a week missing a chunk)</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:47:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Five Prongs Of Fury</dc:creator></item><item><title>Going Tonight?</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic164169-18-1.aspx</link><description>I sure don't know about going tonight in some of these areas that are getting hammered by rain this afternoon.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I sure want to go test this rig.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:28:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>X-Shark</dc:creator></item><item><title>Last Nights Flounders</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic164258-18-1.aspx</link><description>Here's last nights action.  Water was still a little dirty in places.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/b7c6ede2-3efd-45cf-84a4-19f6.jpg"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;This one didn't mind the camera flash.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/2fb80d85-e588-4da3-aa64-f6bd.jpg"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;This one was too good for a pre-stab photo.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/4030bb0c-a21f-4fa2-a9a2-21c8.jpg"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Tried for pic of flounder, ended up with little bit of flounder and my noise maker&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://www.pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/12e5b473-785b-474e-a628-7f9d.jpg"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Peek at the DFA Ghetto Sled stabbing platform and $40 illumination system&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://www.pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/437e5fec-cd0f-4022-9fa4-df66.jpg"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Final results.</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:28:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Death From Above</dc:creator></item><item><title>Playing with my Lights</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic159461-18-1.aspx</link><description>I spent a little time dialing in my brackets today. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I started with a piece of flat 5000 series alum 1/4in X 2in X 24in.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I carried it over to a buddy of mine and used his break to put the 90deg bends in them. I knew they would be a little tall and planned to dial them in. I ended up cutting off 2 1/2in on each upright piece and radiusing the pieces off. No just hacked off pieces here. :(&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The  halogen lights that were on the boat each had a push button ON/OFF switch mounted on them. They have a neat little grommet that covers the wires and the machine screws that hold the little box on. I removed some of the guts in the HPS lights so I could get a good look inside as to where I could mount this switch box. I rerouted the wiring out of the factory HPS mount and removed that mount. The round hole will be plugged with a 3/4in plastic or rubber plug that is available at a hardware store.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I found the right spot just below the transformer and drilled and tapped the housing with 8/32in threads and mounted the switch box.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The brackets will not allow enough down angle that I like [30deg.] I fabbed up some short pieces of #2 Yellow Pine and encapulated them with epoxy. I will paint them to match my platform. These pieces were cut on a 30deg angle and the alum "U" bracket will mount on top of them and be thru bolted.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The 1st one always takes more time to work out. Now that I have it the way I want it. The next 3 will go much faster.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0741.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Warthog5/Customer%20Boats/100_0742.jpg[/IMG]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:36:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>X-Shark</dc:creator></item><item><title>East bay/Garcon Pt. Area?</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic163221-18-1.aspx</link><description>Just wondering if anyone has been in these areas lately? (East Bay/Garcon Pt.)&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Not looking for &lt;U&gt;YOUR SPOT&lt;/U&gt;, just general info.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Thanks in advance for any assistance,&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Spike</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:42:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Best Defense</dc:creator></item><item><title>Really nice flounder</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic161691-18-1.aspx</link><description>We got this flounder on Johnson beach back in June. He was sitting in water so shallow, his back was almost dry.(maybe that's stretching it a bit. about 6 inches deep) That's my son in the pic.</description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:26:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>gr8tobagatr</dc:creator></item><item><title>GIGGING ETIQUETTE</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic160088-18-1.aspx</link><description>Don't post very often but felt compelled to do so. Hope that the guilty ones will read this.This is written to the two gentlemen or two boneheads(you decide), that were gigging, just inside the mouth of perido river in the aluminum boat  last night (Sat.8/9/08) running 4 halogens and a generator @10:30 p.m. approx. on ala. side and then proceeded to move to the florida side and started directly in front of me (200yds).You could have showed a little more tact and started behind me or moved further down towards the mouth. As it was just us two boats and we had the place to ourselfs. I could've understood this happening someplace like ft. pickens with a larger crowd. Some people just don't CARE and some people just don't think. Hope it was just the latter one and you had a great night and gigged yall's limit .Just be aware that next time I will do unto you as you have done to me, AND THAT IS  SHOWING NO RESPECT! &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;                                           p.s. To erase any doubt that i,m possibly hiding behind this computor my names is Noel Arnold and I can be reached @ (850-637-7050 ).</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:06:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>luredinn</dc:creator></item><item><title>Navarre Bridge</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic161559-18-1.aspx</link><description>Went and checked out some areas west of the Navarre Bridge &lt;br&gt;and didn't see any flounder but did see a speck pushin' 30 inches.&lt;br&gt;We wanted to stick him pretty bad but I did the right thing and&lt;br&gt;reached for my Penn Sargus 5000 and before I can make a cast&lt;br&gt;he's out like a trout. After a few minutes of cussing each other out&lt;br&gt;for spookin' the trout we decide to hit some lighted docks. We ended&lt;br&gt;up with only 1 15 inch speck but we caught like 20-25 White Trout.&lt;br&gt;        &lt;br&gt;       Went again Saturday night 8/9 at Joe's Bayou in destin. Saw a couple&lt;br&gt;Reds and chased some schools of mullet but again I did not even see &lt;br&gt;any small flounder. Am I just having bad luck or am I in the wrong areas?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;  FILET&lt;br&gt;    'N'&lt;br&gt;RELEASE&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:59:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>GiG_A_BitE</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hey Shizink</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic162229-18-1.aspx</link><description>Empty your PM folder!</description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:54:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>FlounderAssassin</dc:creator></item><item><title>Lighting question</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic160582-18-1.aspx</link><description>Have any of yall tried to change the color of your lens on the metal halide or halogen fixtures? I know the HPS fixtures put out more of a yellow colored light while the MH or halogens are more of a white light. Is this the reason they possibly cut the murkier water better (yellow colored light)? Kind of like using amber lensed glasses.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:21:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>fishnfever</dc:creator></item><item><title>this past weekend</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic161289-18-1.aspx</link><description>went to back to the bay this weekend didn't do any good friday night but did see lot of little fish ,6-8 inches, laying everywhere but nothing big enough to gig .:banghead</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:08:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Longbeard</dc:creator></item><item><title>08/11/08</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic161294-18-1.aspx</link><description>We went last night saw a lot of small fish and ran over a few keepers.  Water was dirty and tide was comming in.  Ended up with 6 flounder, 4 mullet and 1 sheephead.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:17:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>tightlines</dc:creator></item><item><title>Anyone going tonight?</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic160819-18-1.aspx</link><description>Its about dark thirty and got the boat all ready. About to head out and I hope I can share some pics with you guys tomorrow. Going to hit the mouths of the rivers. Bay is Flaaaaaat!</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:22:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Shiznik</dc:creator></item><item><title>Seaweed in Navy Point</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic159813-18-1.aspx</link><description>Do yall remember the guy a few months back that was bitching about flounder giggers destroying the grass beds in Navy Point???? He was saying he owned somthing like 40ft out into the water and that the water was deeded to him and his neighbors when they bought the property. I think I met the A-Hole last night. I went to Navy Point to try it out cause the north wind had my favorite spot ruff as a cobb. There I was just minding my own business crusing down the beach. Up ahead I see a guy sitting on the end of a pier. I holler down to him "are you fishing" cause if so I would troll out and around his pier. Decent thing to do. Any way he dosent respond so as I get a little closer I holler to him again. Still no answer so I go ahead and start to swing out to give him space cause I cant tell if he has a pole out. When I get out in front if his pier I see he is not fishing so I cut the trolling motor hard to head back to the beach to come in beside his pier. When I get up next to his pier I said "I thought you might have been fishing! mind if I play through", (just making small talk). His response to me was. "Dont Destroy (MY) Grass Beds. I Have Spent A Lot Of Money Restoring Them. I Own This Water All The Way Out To The End Of My Pier" As soon as those words came out of his mouth I started having flashbacks of the guy who was complaining on here a few months back. I said to the guy "your the dude who was :babycrying:baby on the PFF" and he started to studder a little and I kept after him it was you wasn't it it sounds just like you. He never would own up to it but he shut up. If it wasnt him then im a monkeys uncle. As I wnet on my way he surpervised my activity to make sure there was no grass floating up in my prop wash from my trolloing motor. I was going to add his original post to this but gave up on looking for it.                Edit  Edit.... I found his original post. His name was Bayouboy Extra..... dont no what the exra stands for but I couldnt figure out how to add his original to this thread.... It was a good read though. Flounder Assassin can you help me out here????</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:37:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Midnight Rider</dc:creator></item><item><title>Limit (With Action Pics)</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic159873-18-1.aspx</link><description>Tried to take some action photos last night.  Found it hard to hold gig in my right hand and take pictures with left hand.  Did not have the nerve to try to take a picture of one set-up before I gigged it.  &lt;P&gt;Anyway here's the results.  All 16-19" and were up against the grass. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://www.pensacolahuntingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/da739139-2745-4287-bd96-1635.jpg"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://www.pensacolahuntingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/a0518cac-5197-4bee-999f-2615.jpg"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://www.pensacolahuntingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/41dc199a-6a1c-48af-97ba-1ec9.jpg"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://www.pensacolahuntingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/50c8a6d4-d316-4aff-8810-8484.jpg"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://www.pensacolahuntingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/12014b45-d9f5-40f2-a019-6fae.jpg"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG src="http://www.pensacolahuntingforum.com/fishingforum/Uploads/Images/818ff18f-db72-404a-9b97-5a68.jpg"&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:29:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Death From Above</dc:creator></item><item><title>Halogen Light Recall</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic160417-18-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;STRONG&gt;JUST IN CASE ANY OF YOU HAVE THESE LIGHTS ON YOUR FLOUNDER RIG:&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt;Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt;WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt;Name of Product: Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt;Units: About 58,000&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt;Distributor: Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt;Hazard: The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt;Incidents/Injuries: There have been three reports of incidents in which the recalled halogen work lights overheated and melted. No injuries have been reported.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt;Description: The halogen work lights are 500 watts. Model number 30858 is included in this recall. The lamp measures 7 inches wide x 5 ½ inches high and is mounted on a yellow frame. "UL Listed E163392" and "Work Light 8F95" is printed on a sticker on the back. The model number is printed on the light's packaging.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt;Sold at: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, Harbor Freight Tools' catalogs, and at &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.harborfreight.com/"&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas size=3&gt;www.harborfreight.com&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/A&gt;&lt;FONT face=Consolas color=#000000 size=3&gt; from February 2006 through March 2008 for about $10.&lt;/FONT&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:08:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Death From Above</dc:creator></item><item><title>Halogens vs. HPS's?</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic160475-18-1.aspx</link><description>Curious to know if anyone has seen a difference with switching over to the HPS's when the water is clear and when its murky. I have underwater 12v lights right now and am buying my Halogens to re-rig our boat. Most of the time our water is murky in our bay and was curious if you guys using the HPS's now could say if they are better all around or worse when its murky. Plus, whats the difference in the glare on the water? Thanks!</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:10:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Shiznik</dc:creator></item><item><title>8/8/08 (with pics)</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic160117-18-1.aspx</link><description>My girlfriend and I went Fri. night and had a pretty good night. Fought the wind (10-15 mph) and the crowd (5 other boats at one point) to come up with 18 fish. (two 22" fish and one 20" fish included) Put the boat on the trailer at 3:45 so I feel like if we would have toughed it out we would have killed our limit but my copilot was sleepy and we had more than enough so we loaded up. It was only my girlfriend's third trip so I let her do most of the gigging and I am proud to report that no fish got away!! Also, possibly the neatest part is a fish that had a half-moon bite mark taken out of his side that is the size of a baseball! &lt;P&gt;Here is the night's haul:&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;[IMG]http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii318/janderson23276/DSCI1463.jpg[/IMG]&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Here are the two largest fish of the night&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;[IMG]http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii318/janderson23276/DSCI1468-1.jpg[/IMG]&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Here is the fish with the bite mark&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;[IMG]http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii318/janderson23276/DSCI1460.jpg[/IMG]&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Here are a few we tried to take of fish in the water&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;[IMG]http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii318/janderson23276/DSCI1448.jpg[/IMG]&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;[IMG]http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii318/janderson23276/DSCI1449.jpg[/IMG]</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:29:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>johnboatjosh</dc:creator></item><item><title>Popped a limit last night</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic159863-18-1.aspx</link><description>Took my little 14' jon out to San Luis Pass last night and beached it in the middle of the bay at Bird Island. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Fish everywhere, could had limited out in 15 minutes but the gigging has been so good that I am only taking the ones that to me, would look good on the filet table.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Long story short...10 fish limit. All fish between 18 and 21 inches.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Hope you all are doing good in the great state of Florida.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;[IMG]http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/BERTFLORES/FLOUNDER8-9-8007.jpg[/IMG]&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;This picture could make anyone look good.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;[IMG]http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/BERTFLORES/FLOUNDER8-9-8008.jpg[/IMG]</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:56:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>2112</dc:creator></item><item><title>What month will the Flounder migrate?</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic158140-18-1.aspx</link><description>I've pretty much missed out on the floundering lately due to trying to re-rig our boat. I'm hoping to at least get a chance or two this fall but we only have a 15' jon boat. I'm hoping we won't miss the run when they evacuate, LOL! Hoping to get a tip or two so we can hopefully be ready. We won't be hitting the passes or jetties. I grew up sticking them in the Gulf, so we are still green on the boat method. BTW, we love it and are hooked!</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:17:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Shiznik</dc:creator></item><item><title>flounder</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic160167-18-1.aspx</link><description>Hey I was just wondering if anyone could tell me when the flounder are coming or going to the rivers and out of the rivers.....New to the game so I know no one can tell me exact honey holes but anyone wanna give me a general area to start this exploration???Thanks for any help!!!</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:59:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>MillerLicous</dc:creator></item><item><title>Flounder Receipes</title><link>http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic159883-18-1.aspx</link><description>I like to try new receipes every now and then for cooking flounder but most of the time am disapointed on how they turn out. To me if it aint fried flounder fillets then it aint no good. How are some of the ways you like to eat flounder. what is your favorite way to prepare/eat flounder?</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:05:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Midnight Rider</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>