For time reasons Im only bring down one rod, a 7' medium action spinning combo with about 220yds of 8lb line. I use this set up for Sauger and Walleye mostly but should work out well this weekend.

Ive been fishing Pensacola every summer for the last 15 years and know how to fish, problem is I have never been down this early in the year to know where to go and what to go for. Last time I was down in early spring it was late March and I mopped up on the sheepies at the pier and in the morning brought in a mess of pompano on a secret jig I use for small mouth bass on the Ohio River. Im hoping this weekend will be much like that trip!

If the sheepies and pomps are locked up where should I go and for what?

Thanks in advance!

I know you were joking but at the same time, don't be an ass. 

The sheepies are coming in and they have been catching them at Bob Sykes recently.  Also Destin has been catching thier fair share over there more so than Pensacola.  Right now, the flats around the Live Oaks National Seashore may produce early in the mornings in the deaper holes.  I have not seen too many reports about much of anything coming from the P'cola Pier.  But I have not been following the peir action too much.  Hope that helps some.

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I will get pics later (Im at work and will be on a plane heading down in a couple hours!).

It is a standard all white 2.5" tube jig. I use an orange 3/8 -1/2 oz jig head (weight depends on current) and rig it like a grub instead of like a regular tube. I fish tubes about 90% of the time in heavy current (below dams) so I am really good about feeling my jig and feeling any bite when they occur. It is my personal opinion that many fisherman dont feel their jigs and when the fish bite light they never know it. I will often fish with my eyes closed and concentrate just on my jig. 

Last time I used this rig I had problems because the fish kept bending the hooks so I will be on the look out for stouter jigs when I get down there. For the record I also threw pomp jigs the same trip and didnt catch one fish on them!

I also plan to grind me up a sandflea paste to fill the tube for a bit of extra flavorin!

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Id love to get one some flounder and reds!

So far its looking like the bridge is the place to go. I was really hoping to target some Pompano from the pier though. I wont waste my time if they are not biting. I will be at the bridge at night for sure!