October Fishing

Should I fish the surf to the east of the bridge, or fish the east side going inland to the bay?

Yes, and yes! Sorta kinda depends, if you know what I mean. We have done well at the pass and the surf. We have been skunked at both places. If I could only hit one location on a given day, it would be strolling along the beach with fresh peeled shrimp, Gulp with jigs, and Fish Bites. I'd do it right now if I could.

Live pinfish in either location.
I like under the bridge on incoming at the east jetty on outgoing.

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Originally Posted by The_Duke

thanks John. Im actually staying at four seasons, so I should have access to it. This might be a good and bad thing. Less of a crowd so it will be more forgiving for a new comer, but at the same time there will be less people for me to observe and mimic lol. This vacation cant come soon enough lol

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we always stay at the four seasons. we filled a cooler with spanish mackerels a couple of weeks ago and there were a couple of kings caught/hooked during the week. the fishermen there are not as knowledgeable or friendly as those on the GSPP.

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Originally Posted by Pier#r

Live pinfish in either location.
I like under the bridge on incoming at the east jetty on outgoing.

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What size pinfish do you use for this? Float or bottom rig?

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Originally Posted by Mattb

What size pinfish do you use for this? Float or bottom rig?

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Any size really 3"-5" is best.
The redfish run from 20" up to bulls.
Carolina or Fishfinder rig on bottom with just enough weight to hold it in place.
A fair sized circle hook through the base of the first dorsal spine will keep the bait frisky and hook the fish in the mouth (for C & R).

I feel your pain with the bowhunting thing. October is great on the gulf but the deer are moving too. Tough decision for me every year.

A big redfish can not resist a 5-8" croaker. They can be hard to find and harder to keep alive but easy to catch on tiny hooks and cut fresh dead shrimp. I have found them hanging around the bridge pilings under Perdido Pass bridge but more around a lighted dock on the bay or lagoon.

Ok so aside from my fishing poles and tackle, what are the must haves for surf fishing?

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Originally Posted by The_Duke

Ok so aside from my fishing poles and tackle, what are the must haves for surf fishing?

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It's nice to have an official spokesperson along to tell every tourist what you have caught, what bait you are using, and why you aren't fishing at x,y, or z.