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    It will be nice to be back

    Heading down again in April(5th-9th). I miss the pier and the beach life. Hopefully the water will have warmed up enough for the Spanish and Kings to come in, but if not I might try my luck with some Sheepheads.

    My luck, of course, will be like this past year. Sheepheads all around until I get there, and then none to be found if you aren't snatching.

    What would be a good third alternative if that is the case? Sea Trout? Pompino?

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    The first of April is one of my favorite times to fish because of all of the choices. Check the archives for catches, because that's one of the best indicators of what to expect. I'm fishing for spanish, pompano, and slot reds, in addition to sheepshead, when the first week of April rolls around.

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    Yeah, I keep an eye on the fishing reports and such. I was looking for a "in general". I wouldn't mind trying some reds. Personally I just want some fresh seafood haha. I'd prefer to catch it myself as opposed to taking it from someone else though. More fun that way .

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    Maybe these will help?

    April 2016 Pier & Shore Forecast (page 12)
    https://issuu.com/gulfcoastllc/docs/...ine_april_2016

    April 2015 Pier & Shore Forecast (page 12)
    https://issuu.com/tidbitsofbc/docs/b...itsaprillowres

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pier#r View Post
    Maybe these will help?

    April 2016 Pier & Shore Forecast (page 12)
    https://issuu.com/gulfcoastllc/docs/...ine_april_2016

    April 2015 Pier & Shore Forecast (page 12)
    https://issuu.com/tidbitsofbc/docs/b...itsaprillowres

    this is exactly what I was looking for and basically confirmed my thoughts. To bad last year didn't seem to live up to this. The sheeps cut off right before I got there and the kings hadn't come in yet due to water temps and no bait fish.

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    As a fyi. I do intend to introduce myself this time around. I noticed a couple of you guys the last couple of times I have come down. Some, I believe I talked to and got a couple of tips on what baitfish is good and what isn't so great.

    If I see a flag, I may very well come say hi (assuming I can figure out who the flag belongs too).

 

 

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