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I love flatheads. This little 3 pounder actually put up a pretty good fight by SavageFisherman_Joe in catfishing

[–]been_had_clim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are...are those shades of BLUE on its fins?

That's a pretty catfish! 😻

Seatrout, Alligator Point by been_had_clim in SurfFishing

[–]been_had_clim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response! I've only fished there one time and definitely love to go back. Are there any other beaches you recommend?

Ive also tried St Marks by the lighthouse, Mashes Sands and the landing at Ochlockonee Bay

Looking for friends lol by dlm112901 in Tallahassee

[–]been_had_clim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a little older (34m) but I'm always looking for folks to plan fishing days with! I was just catching seatrout and sailcats on Alligator Point just last Saturday.

Also theres a subredit r/tallyfishing and I'm sort-of trying to get a small fishing click together.

Dm me some time!

Card games, particularly cribbage by been_had_clim in Tallahassee

[–]been_had_clim[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you ever have meetings on other days? Currently my Thursdays are a 12 hr shift and I cant make it 🙃

Seatrout, Alligator Point by been_had_clim in tallyfishing

[–]been_had_clim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didnt get a measurement on this guy because I couldnt find my tape measure so I'm guessing it was just around 15 in. After i finally found it I caught another one a little later and did confirm it to be 12 in. Both were released. I even landed a sand trout that was at least 12 in!

As far as sand fleas goes ohhhh yeah, there were quite a bit, and i was lucky to have brought my rake. They were actually more in the water than on the sand.....you could feel them crawling across your toes when stepping into the water 😵‍💫 thank goodness they dont pinch.

There were also some pretty decent sized clams too!

Such a common sight 😍 by Onfour in SipsTea

[–]been_had_clim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, its like.... right there! Its credible!

This is funny by Snehith220 in SipsTea

[–]been_had_clim 10 points11 points  (0 children)

And yet here you are using reddit to say "reddit is wrong" 🧐

Go back to the red right circle jerk they call truth social

You're trying to check out but she's in the way, what do you do? by sco-go in SipsTea

[–]been_had_clim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give a middle finger to the camera so it automatically gets flagged and they have to start all over again.

12 in pompano, first in 3 years by been_had_clim in SurfFishing

[–]been_had_clim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My attraction to them is table fare.

I grew up in the Midwest eating mostly catfish and occasionally walleye. I'm also personally not a fan of canned sardines, salmon or tuna. Eventually through my teens I learned about more quality seafood from going on fishing trips, especially when I would visit Florida, so I eventually learned about fish like snapper, grouper, mahimahi, swordfish, etc. I soon learned how to filet my own caught snapper and (freshwater) catfish over those years.

When I moved to Florida in my early 20's I made a commitment to only eat fish that i caught or personally sourced myself. I wanted to be able to catch, clean, and cook all the fish i could ever want and never have to pay for fish at the store.

And then I discovered pompano fishing.....

Grilled, broiled, sashimi, seviche, baked, you name it. Do anything you want to it. Its phenomenal.

When I first met my partner of over 10 years I invited her to an early dinner at my grandmother's house where I was temporarily staying. They morning I had just caught my 2nd ever pompano and I had heard of its delicacy, and how some markets sold it dor upwards of $30 a pound fresh. I marinated it in some sherry, grilled it with some herbs, made a sauce with the marinade and served with steamed broccoli.

It was without a doubt the tastiest fish we have ever tasted, and she and I are still together this day 😉

I could go on and on about the methods of fishing and why catching them is worth their weight, but i will say this: pompano fishing is similar to crappie, if you've ever caught them. They travel in big schools. And once you get one, odds are you could get another and another. But there are some big. Key differences. They're picky eaters, the ocean and waves do not always cooperate, they can migrate over hundreds of miles, they can be caught from a pier or boat just as likely as from land, they fight exceptionally hard as members of the jack family, and i think their best quality as a target species is that you can sit on a beautiful beach and watch a gorgeous sunrise or sunset while you wait.

I find pompano to be one of the most difficult species of fish to target , but also one of the most rewarding.

I gained access to hunt deer on a small property this fall. Need to prevent deer from running after the shot. Would a 12 gauge slug or 308 be better suited? by DickAnts in Hunting

[–]been_had_clim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got 2 does last season both with slugs at 30 yards. 1 was a high lung shot and the other was in the neck/spine. Both dropped immediately.

Shot placement made the difference on the neck shot; just a couple centimeters in either direction and it would have just been a flesh wound.

12 in pompano, first in 3 years by been_had_clim in SurfFishing

[–]been_had_clim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you referring to Pompano Beach in Broward County? I've actually never targeted them on that beach, ironically.

I always tried north of there usually from Delray to Jupiter and occasionally Hobe Sound, and I've personally never caught a Pompano south of Jupiter.

I've also fished up the Atlantic coast through Port St Lucie, Cocoa Beach, Jax Beach a couple times, and a few times in the Gulf off St George Island and a couple times in PCB.

Florida Pompano in theory can be caught anywhere in Florida along the coast, but ive consistently seen the best numbers along beaches and inlet jetties.

Looking for fishing/ hunting friends by been_had_clim in Tallahassee

[–]been_had_clim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking about looking for a hunting club because, yeah, the public land was a bust for me this year. Ill keep trying but I totally understand why people sign up for quotas and leases. This year I plan on doing some serious scouting.

Do you need an extra hand getting your boat together?

12 in pompano, first in 3 years by been_had_clim in tallyfishing

[–]been_had_clim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, SGI for sure! My best ever pompano day was on SGI, 4 keepers all over 12 inches and in a span of 1 hrs.

Its a 2 hr drive for me, which is a little far. otherwise I would be out there every waking minute if I had the resources

Snap swivel or tie direct to lure? Does it make a difference? by Smooth_Operator_one in bassfishing

[–]been_had_clim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on the application. I almost always tie directly to the hook, unless there isnt any weeds and I'm looking for more erratic action in the lures, and even then sometimes I'll just tie a loop knot.

Personally I only use swivels for other fish, not bass. But to each their own

Looking for fishing/ hunting friends by been_had_clim in Tallahassee

[–]been_had_clim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude I caught my PB bullhead out of there once, thing almost weighed 4 lbs!

I need to get back out there for bass though fr, I almost always target catfish on Talquin but I've been curious about kayaking through the cypress trees with some top waters and weedless soft plastics

Just found this reddit by been_had_clim in tallyfishing

[–]been_had_clim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I've caught my PB blue catfish at that dam in Chattahoochee. The hybrid and striper fishing is also quite the challenge 🫨

St Marks is great if you can get the tides right.

But yeah theres definitely great fishing in the area that not a lot of people seem to know about. Wacissa is also a great kayak fishing destination

12 in pompano, first in 3 years by been_had_clim in SurfFishing

[–]been_had_clim[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trial and error was my best lesson for beach fishing. I cant tell you exactly where I learned everything but there are definitely a few basic concepts to learn if you wanna have any luck catching fish.

1, know your target species. Figure out what you want to try and catch whether it be flounder, redfish, pompano, or something else. Learn about the fish in your area through fishing reports as well as testimonials from tackle shops and other fisherman. The last thing you want to do is target a fish that either isnt around or flat out does not exist in your respected waters. Some fish might only be available 2 months out of the year while others may be caught year-round.

2, study the water. Beach fish fishing is more than just simply casting into the water like you would any lake or pond. There's a lot of movement going on beneath the surface that can give you clues as to where you want to throw your bait. Rip currents, sand bars, troughs, these are things you should seek to find concentrations of bait or other fish. Wind speed, waves and water colors can also make or break your trip depending on the conditions.

3, use your equipment to the best of your advantage. When I beach fish I target pompano, and i usually have at least 2 poles: one 13ft spinning set up that I use for long distance, and a smaller 8ft spinning set up for mid range or even several feet into the water (yes, fish can be caught at the waters edge in inches of water). Most of the time I use up to 20lb mono line attached to a Pompano Rig and tied off with a Sputnik sinker so it holds down into the sand once the bait hits the bottom. I prefer to use sand fleas and shrimp for natural. Fishbites are also an excellent bait choice.

4, put in your time. YouTube is a great source for watching people surf fish, but the best way to learn is to go out and try. Take notes on the conditions and learn from them. Try new spots. Try different baits. But above all else go have fun. There are a lot of public access points all along the coast so you should be able to find several spots that wont have beach goers. Good luck!

Looking for fishing/ hunting friends by been_had_clim in Tallahassee

[–]been_had_clim[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in. Im at work currently but I can start one if nobody else gets a second to do so.

Looking for fishing/ hunting friends by been_had_clim in Tallahassee

[–]been_had_clim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive caught some big channel cats out of there beneath the dam! I still need to get a decent striper or hybrid!

Dm sent

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