Bill Baggs Park -- 2010-11-12-13-14-15 Fishing Reports Only

[PhishingPhanatic]

Nice hogs, they are usually in pairs, so if you catch one, drop another bait in the same spot and you likely will get the other.

[cubapnea]

that's true, however this might not be easy when you have to cast 100+ yards into massive current, best time to catch hogs and muttons there is at the middle of high tide and the middle of low tide, it can be frustrating to see how your shrimp is gone in no time and you did not even feel a single bite, the combination of small fish+ riping currents+ rocky bottom = big frustration

[snapperfanatic18]

nice hog.....good job

[TheReelHangover]

So it turned out to be a beautiful day like they said.


Stopped at the bait shop and got some live shrimp, squid and chum.. The kid there hooked it up with some free ice so it was off to a good start. Got to the park and set everything up by 9:30 (I work at night till 7 am so couldn't get there earlier with traffic and all). Water was crystal clear, caught some bait fish right off the bat, had our lines all out and ready...


Well.. it was a long day out in the blazing sun.. Got a sun burn. We caught a couple small grouper, a few grovers only 1 keeper, a blue runner, grunts and pin fish. Later on in the day the ballyhoo started to come around, grabbed a couple but no luck with them.

[gwpolo5]

Heading out to Bill Baggs today, should get there around noon, anyone else planning on heading out there today?

[Miamipescador]

Thanks for the report!
I might pass by today for a bit

[e46hoodrich]

What pier did you catch these on?

So it turned out to be a beautiful day like they said.


Stopped at the bait shop and got some live shrimp, squid and chum.. The kid there hooked it up with some free ice so it was off to a good start. Got to the park and set everything up by 9:30 (I work at night till 7 am so couldn't get there earlier with traffic and all). Water was crystal clear, caught some bait fish right off the bat, had our lines all out and ready...


Well.. it was a long day out in the blazing sun.. Got a sun burn. We caught a couple small grouper, a few grovers only 1 keeper, a blue runner, grunts and pin fish. Later on in the day the ballyhoo started to come around, grabbed a couple but no luck with them.

[Boca Jetty Rat]

Thanks for the report. Nice pictures. Looks like really nice weather out there.

[Miamipescador]

Looks like P6 from the pics..

[gwpolo5]

I'm at bill baggs right n ow and there are a few very nice sized muttons right under me, only bought one crab and they took me into the rocks, if anyone wants to come with crabs ill let you know where I am.
Will pay for the crabs
John, 305-401-6967

[Miamipescador]

Tried calling you but you dont answer..

[TheReelHangover]

I was at p7

[YUDRAS]

Was there today from around 11:30-2:30. Tried Pier 5 and the seawall around the curve but no luck. Still have alot to learn lol.

[e46hoodrich]

went out this morning for a bit, caught a sand perch,puffer,and what looks to me a baby grouper?

whats this fish?

[PhishingPhanatic]

Baby red grouper.

[e46hoodrich]

oops double post.hopefully the moderator can delete one. so baby red grouper? i knew he was part of the grouper familly but didnt know which kind.

[Miamipescador]

Thanks for the report, and baby red grouper it is!

[e46hoodrich]

I was having a real hard time trying to keep my rig n the bottom yesterday the current was too damn strong. i onlly had 2 ounce weights. Im going to bump up to 5 ounce weights next time but maybe you guys can give me some pointer on keeping the rig from drifting with the current.

[gwpolo5]

I fished at Bill Baggs for a good part of Wednesday and for an hour on Thursday and caught more undersized grovers that I can count, 3 keeper grovers and a pinfish that was almost 12".

On wednesday there were a few nice sized muttons hanging out in the area I was fishing, but couldn't get them to hit on shrimp or fresh ballyhoo. I had only brought one crab and within 10 minutes after putting it down in front of the rocks my reel started screaming. I wasn't fast enough though because in the moment it took me to stop throwing my lure and grab the rod, I was already ran into the rocks.

Even though the bite wasn't spectacular it was nice to get back out there fishing, as I have been living in NYC for the past 8 months. I'm heading down to the keys on Saturday to spend the night and come back to Miami on Sunday afternoon. If anyone is going to be down wants some fishing company let me know.

Also, I don't think I'll be spending the entire night on the bridges, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a clean, inexpensive place for me and my brother to stay at. Probably going to be fishing from CH2-Long Key, so in that area would be preferable.

Thanks

[Miamipescador]

Im heading down on saturday to the same area, answer youre phone so we can meet up lol.

[PhishingPhanatic]

Also, I don't think I'll be spending the entire night on the bridges, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a clean, inexpensive place for me and my brother to stay at. Probably going to be fishing from CH2-Long Key, so in that area would be preferable.

Thanks

There really arent any hotels near the Ch2-Long Key area, you pretty much need to go up to Islamorada or down to Marathon. In Islamorada, try the Keys Lantern or Bluefin Inn, in Marathon, try the Sea Dell or Sanddollar Motel. Or just man up and sleep on the bridge

[e46hoodrich]

I dont understand. What are the best tide's to go? and how can u tell if the current is going to be strong or weak?

i alwayz look up tide info and i alwayz go an hour before and after high tide.

i was literally drift fishing. throwing my rig in the opposite direction of where the tide was going and letting the rig drift with the current.

[junk4u]

Head out sunday for the day. Got a break from my secound jon for the next few months. Head for the Bridge first to get bait.

[junk4u]

Will be heading out on sunday, Hoping to catch something. Been told at my weekend job to take a break for a few months. i will be at the bridge early in the morning catching bait before heading to the park. I hear shrimps are out.

Any hints on catching anything at the park would be greatful.

thanks

[Miamipescador]

Take your time and read through this whole thread we almost always post what we caught each fish with...

Best bet for your first time is to take live shrimp on a small bucket and 1 rod with a trollrite, walk up and down the seawall and cast at the rocks from the platforms, youd be surprised whats under those rocks!

[juniork732]

im trying my best to head out today, and i wanted to know what type of bait should l bring ? i just want a nice mutton or grouper on the line(but who doesnt? ) any tips?

[bolo]

im trying my best to head out today, and i wanted to know what type of bait should l bring ? i just want a nice mutton or grouper on the line(but who doesnt? ) any tips?

Fresh cut bait like ballyhoo, goggle eyes, blue runner, and even grunts.

[Miamipescador]

i just want a nice mutton or grouper on the line(but who doesnt? ) any tips?

Good luck!