Thread: Pier Away From Here

[quote author=PurpleNGold link=topic=115.msg4779#msg4779 date=1327428912]
Pier pest had talked about hand lining last year. I think a COBE would be easier to handle than a King. Those long runs could filet a finger quick.
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I've watched folks handline fish on tv...gotta wear gloves for the stronger fish

[quote author=PurpleNGold link=topic=115.msg4779#msg4779 date=1327428912]
Pier pest had talked about hand lining last year. I think a COBE would be easier to handle than a King. Those long runs could filet a finger quick.
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No long runs allowed -- fish takes off, fish reaches end of heavy line, fish stops. We just let them run because we can use lighter line and gear. The king reverses direction toward the pilings, and you take up slack and hang on. :banana:

As for cobia, a live bait hanging straight down near bottom (circle hooked) is in perfect position for a deep one cruising near the pier structure to grab the business end of a handline.

I got to do some fishing this week. I caught this big Warsaw on a live Hardtail. Seen a few boats trolling and a few Wahoo caught. I saw 2 big Blues, about 10' or so. Still a bunch of AJs around also. [img width=476 height=638]http://i42.tinypic.com/2yyppwh.jpg[/img]

[size=12pt]Thanks Sam, long time since we had a Pier Away From Here :fishing: report.
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Can you keep those out there? In Fl they are so protected you get a fine just for looking at them.

Are you thinking of Goliath grouper? (aka jewfish)

Warsaw are open year round (one per vessel per day)
I guess P&G's "pier away from here" counts as a 'vessel' out there ;-)

Great fish! Thanks for the report and pic!

[quote author=Pier#r link=topic=115.msg8373#msg8373 date=1333723238]
Are you thinking of Goliath grouper? (aka jewfish)

Warsaw are open year round (one per vessel per day)
I guess P&G's "pier away from here" counts as a 'vessel' out there ;-)

Great fish! Thanks for the report and pic!
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Yea. My bad.

Havent got to fish lately, been way too busy. Heres what it looks like when a Jackup sits on top of you.
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[img width=480 height=640]http://i48.tinypic.com/350kwag.jpg[/img]
[img width=480 height=640]http://i46.tinypic.com/2h651jc.jpg[/img]
[img width=480 height=640]http://i47.tinypic.com/10pvocn.jpg[/img]
[img width=478 height=640]http://i47.tinypic.com/x4okg8.jpg[/img]
[img width=478 height=640]http://i49.tinypic.com/2njgfi0.jpg[/img]

That is insane.

My mind boggles at the sheer size of that and the work that went into the construction.

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Soooo, I’m guessing you are on the little yella fella.
Do ya have a rope ladder to get up on the big rig for dinner? :eat:
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