Pompano !!!

phatdaddy

phatdaddy

God
PaJDXqdh.jpg


The first one of 2021. Wanted to get in some surf fishing, so went out to the beach around noon. Sat there for an hour and a half, then this guy came along. was the only bite I had, but it was a fine one

Spring is on the way
 
Sitting there looking at the tip of your stick, see it bounce a little, get up, it stops, sit down then BAM fish on!!! :clap: Nice going. :sun:
ENJOY!!!!:beer:
 
7UZMsHoh.jpg


You are correct, RMB, very tasty

G, switched out my surf rods to braid, not sure of it yet, but when it gets hit, it sounds like an outrigger going off
 
Now that looks good!!! :love:
Braid for the surf? I wasn't to sure about that, because when I fish I use braid for all my bottom fish, fluke, blacks, porgy's, stripers and Blues I use fluro, but I don't fish off the surf. When we get to the spot I do a little cast to get the line wet and sometimes it backs up and it's almost impossible to get the nest out. It seems to be working for and you know the old saying, if it ain't broke don't fix it.
Go get em!!! :beer:
 
Where are you located? We had some caught here in the Chesapeake Bay last year which is batsh** crazy. Hoping to catch one this year. I am told the are aka the best eating fish.
 
I m in the north Gulf of Mexico, Panama City Florida. We normally have spring and fall run of them, usually April and October. They can be caught yer round, but much more in the warmer months.

They are a very good fish to eat, usually baked or grilled or pan fried.

My favorite to eat is triggerfish or flounder. But anything fresh is good
 
One of the best tasting fish is the Black fish!!!! :love:
Like I said, I only use braid for bottom fishing, you can feel everything. I feel I need the give - stretch of mono when I fish for Stripers, Weaks and Blues. That's just me and what the hell do I know??? :haha:
BE SAFE!!!
 
On the topic of braid for surf fishing, I have switched exclusively to it.

I use 20# Sufix 832 with a mono or flouro leader of whatever size the conditions or target species dictates. I use a nail knot tool to attach the 2 lines using 3 turns on the mono/flouro and 5 turns on the braid.
 
I just switched this season, was watching a lot of YouTube videos, some love it, others not so much. With no stretch, every wave that comes through moves the weight a little, have to keep tightening the tension. I do have about 20 ft 20 lb leader

I have been using braid on trout & bottom rods for years and always tied leaders on with an Albright knot, but switched to FG knot about a year ago. Makes an almost seamless transition from braid to mono.
 
Nice pompano Phat and great looking plating, thanks for sharing! I like braid overal but when it comes to making short casts with small sinkers (like I use sheepshead fishing) I like the smooth casting of mono better. Nothing like the feel/sensitivity of braid and solid hookup tho!
 
I have braid on all spinning rods, jigging rods and bottom fishing rods. Never look back


....except if the wind is in your face...and its dark....and its a light lure...that can be a mess...

I don't fish the surf anymore but it was not good for that at night.

But you can cast a 2 oz jig over the bar.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top