8-31 Jupiter-Decent day

traveler · August 2011

Hi everyone,

I moved to SoFlo a year ago from San Diego so I'm attempting to get this Florida fishing dialed in and having mixed results. San Diego seemed much more simple, although it was probably because there weren't as many species that were targeted as there are here. Anyways, long time reader, first time posting. Since there haven't been many reports of running well offshore I'm hoping this would help a few.

Loaded up on sardines yesterday evening off the church, also a few runners. Hit the inlet around 6 and we headed ESE to about 1000' stopping at a few decent looking weed lines with some bait holding but couldn't get anyone to come up and play. Didn't find any rummage or debris from Irene (prob too late).

Decided to head back in to 180' ish and set up a drift. Livies on top and dead dines on the bottom. Caught and released 1 sail shortly after setting up. Managed to score two decent sized blackfins that will make for a great dinner and had 2 Almaco Jacks that I heard are good if done correctly (???). Unfortunately no dolphin (I like the term Dorado better) but still a fun day on the water.

James
Traveler- 34 Venture

rowerybo · August 2011

sounds like fun. You guys got to bend some rods and some nice dinner out of it. good job.

GT Fish · August 2011

Welcome to the forum! The next couple months are transition periods and the fishing will kick in as soon as cool fronts roll in..

The Nicko · August 2011

Good work.. Defintely Dolphin is more a regional term here in south Florida.. Next trip hook a Wahoo... Way better and more challenging than Dorado.

Sea Era · August 2011

Welcome: sounds like your doing fine. Everything takes time, and you never stop learning.

fishknut · August 2011

Welcome and congrats.

launchpad · August 2011

Dorado is too many sylibles for us here in the south. I even prefer mahi over dolphin. i bet you miss the tuna excursions though. I always wanted to fish for Off cali. and welcome to the forumn

Captain Dave · August 2011

First off, welcome to the forum. :beer With how dirty the water has been out there since the storm, I'd say you had a good day. Nice job!

Plane Fish n · August 2011

James,

Welcome to the forum! :Rockon

It sounds like you as good a day if not better than most who have fished these waters for many more years than you. :applause

Keep posting and if you can add pictures, that would really be a treat for all the members.

Cheers

1974Donzi · September 2011

I hit that same weed line running in 1000'-1200'. Lots of dolphin, wahoo, and marlin were there to play. Next time run through there with ballyhoos at 8-10 knts. I didnt find those weeds until at least around 12:00 in front of Jupiter Island. I havnt had all that action and chaos since last year. Dolphin were 10-30 lbs. wahoo were 40-60 lbs, and the big blue marlin were a few hundred pounds. Next time, try trolling, live baiting, and drop jigs down deep. When you see huge weeds like that way out. I can almost guarantee the fish are there. Just keep changing your strateies until your hooked up.

LET'S GO · September 2011

Thanks for the report it is always good to hear what is going on. Sounds like you are on the right track, what ever you call them Dolphin, Dorado, Fin or Maha it's good to play tug of war with them. As you sed the forum is your best bet for good up to date info.

Tide Up 2 · September 2011

Traveler, welcome to the forum and thanks for the report. Sounds to me like you did great for not knowing this area or the type of fishing very well. Looking forward to more reports.

Dave

reef raida · September 2011

Welcome to the forum, and keep the posts coming. The summer fishing blues will be ending soon.

nickv6909 · September 2011

1974Donzi wrote: »

I hit that same weed line running in 1000'-1200'. Lots of dolphin, wahoo, and marlin were there to play. Next time run through there with ballyhoos at 8-10 knts. I didnt find those weeds until at least around 12:00 in front of Jupiter Island. I havnt had all that action and chaos since last year. Dolphin were 10-30 lbs. wahoo were 40-60 lbs, and the big blue marlin were a few hundred pounds. Next time, try trolling, live baiting, and drop jigs down deep. When you see huge weeds like that way out. I can almost guarantee the fish are there. Just keep changing your strateies until your hooked up.

Where's the report from this trip lol?

And welcome to the forum dude. Sounds like yall had a nice day out on the water followed up by a great dinner!

RockNReeler · September 2011

Wow, tuna finally came in...going out on Friday, hope to score some of those too.

Captain Dave · September 2011

1974Donzi wrote: »

I hit that same weed line running in 1000'-1200'. Lots of dolphin, wahoo, and marlin were there to play. Next time run through there with ballyhoos at 8-10 knts. I didnt find those weeds until at least around 12:00 in front of Jupiter Island. I havnt had all that action and chaos since last year. Dolphin were 10-30 lbs. wahoo were 40-60 lbs, and the big blue marlin were a few hundred pounds. Next time, try trolling, live baiting, and drop jigs down deep. When you see huge weeds like that way out. I can almost guarantee the fish are there. Just keep changing your strateies until your hooked up.