Thread: 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.

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

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.

Originally Posted by Pier#r

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

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

Originally Posted by Mattb

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

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?

Originally Posted by The_Duke

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

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.