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Off hand, could anyone tell me what is the latest month in the fall that the majority of gulf fish (from surf and pier) are still around and actively feeding? Hoping for a king next time, as well as more pompano (too delicious, I keep thinking about them). I'm trying to plan my next trip...
We find pompano are still in the surf in October, along with whiting, gulf flounder and many more surf fishees. Looking to repeat this October.
October is one of my favorite months to fish. Kings/spanish are usually still in and you can catch an occasional pompano, though Spring (April/May) is best for pomps. October is when I also do my best speckled trout fishing. Whiting and flounder - definitely a good time for catching them! I keep what I catch and I love to eat fish, so -- my recommendation is October!
October. How long things last into November depends on how fast the water temps drop. Kings leave first, then Spanish. Then flounder. Whiting, pompano and reds might bite all year.
Second October Can't hardly go wrong with it but don't know about this year since things have been so screwy I said May would be good Shows what I know But I'd say your chances are good in October
Here's a link to Pier#r's "Whats Biting When" Chart
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...r-pier-r-9236/
October will be on fire this year at Ft. Morgan; we just booked a house today and that proves it, right? I hope I'm right. Maybe I'm right. Anyway, it will be just alright with us.
October 8-18 for us's.
Y'all keep posting, 'cause I keep reading - and wishing and counting days.
Gonna replace a few newer pieces of plastic crap with some vintage stuff this summer.
October, like everyone said. Usually I get to come down then, but unfortunately I'm limited to July 4th weekend this time. But hey, I will take any month fishing here than not.
1st one in hand, Penn 550SSM, #2 is on the way. Snapped up a NIB Penn 710Z off the Ebay tonight....just have to find some decent rods to pair them with.
October is by far imo the best. Early November is exceptionally good fishing too. It varies though, weather plays a big factor in the fall.
October- reds, blues, Kings, Spanish, specks, big croakers, and my personal favorite, flounder.
Early/mid November- Kings, Spanish, bull reds, big croakers, and flounder.
BINGO! Just popped on a freshly listed PENN 712Z off the interweb shopping center. Just shy of 13oz's, this one's gonna be for the wife's new Spanish rig.Quote:
Originally Posted by scbasser
Need some advice on the rod selections. Prob gonna spend wayyyy more on the rods than I did on the reels.
I am going to sort of disagree with the October thing.Yes you COULD still catch fish then.
But I like the harvest moon in late September.
The tides are highest around the equinox and with that water movement comes my biggest catches.
Then too in October comes the Gill Net plague.
I come to relax not watch gill netters ply a 'trade' that in any other part of the world would result in jail.
So i go to other coast lines when they are allowed to come near where i normally fish.