Fishing

Richie89

Richie89

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Aug 20, 2012
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Miami Beach, FL
Boat Info
450 Sundancer
Engines
Twin Cummins 480 Zeus
Ok, I have a boat, it's in a slip about 3 minutes from an inlet to the Atlantic, and I wanna learn to fish.

I'm located in GA just above Jacksonville.
I've been on charters in the past sport fishing for tarpon and shark, etc.
I don't want to do that, instead I want to fish for dinner.
Anybody know of a fishing for dummies type of site to get me started? There are some locals that will steer me, but I kinda think i should at least get off of square 1 to even know what questions to ask :smt100
suggestions?
 
I sponsor a site out here, but it's in oz. There is a ton of info on it. It's a discussion forum same as this. I would Google fishing forum, see what comes up locally

The site here is. Fishraider


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Or try googleing the specific fish you want to try to catch,there are usually local clubs etc. or you could ask a local dnr officer.
 
Be careful here.................

Are you aware of how much damage you can do to the cockpit of a boat like yours by fishing out of it? Just think of how hard it will be to get fish blood and slime out of the seats, bolsters, floor, etc. The cheapest money I spend when my kids are in town is getting a friend who is a charter captain to take us out on his boat. If I just want to fish for a day, I go along as a deck hand and give the boat owner any tips I get.
 
I am with Frank. I love fishing, eating fish... Just don't want that slime on my boat. Lol. To each their own.
 
fwebster said:
Be careful here.................

Are you aware of how much damage you can do to the cockpit of a boat like yours by fishing out of it? Just think of how hard it will be to get fish blood and slime out of the seats, bolsters, floor, etc. The cheapest money I spend when my kids are in town is getting a friend who is a charter captain to take us out on his boat. If I just want to fish for a day, I go along as a deck hand and give the boat owner any tips I get.
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I agree, I am tired of constantly cleaning my Sea Ray and am very interested in a dedicated fishing boat with a center console.

Not to mention the damage fish hooks will do to the vinyl.
 
Frank and blaster are both right ,my boat hasnt been fished on either.My last one was,and i have a buddy with a bayliner 3055 if i want to fish.
 
There you have it Richie. You're not allowed to go fishing in your Sea Ray.lol
 
Your choice to fish out of your boat. To learn, go to the local tackle shops. Find a head boat nearby and go with them.
 
Lets back up the train here. You can fish a SeaRay and you can do it without trashing things. I have posted this pic several times in response to posters inquiring about fishing:
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This boat is taken care of and to fish these things you just have to take care of them and have rules about the hooks, etc. I challange anyone to come and see her without the fishing gear on and (a) show me one shread of evidence that she has been fished or, (b) tell me she does not look brand new. She does at least a couple of tournaments a year and probably has 20 non tournament days of fishing a season.

It can be done. Here is a nice onefrom last spring:
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And because it is cold outside here is some sunshine to warm the blood:
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The bottom line like many things in the boating world is what do you want to do. If you want to fish, you can, if you want to fish and trash your boat, you can, if you want to fish and keep your boat looking as good as the day you started fishing, you can do that too.

BTW my sig pic is the same boat in non fish mode.
 
I would say that if your boat usage plan includes more than 50% fishing time, then maybe a fishing boat is better. For us, it's prob 75% cruising, cookout, overnights, fun with kids and about 25% fishing. I plunked 3 rod holders in, that double for grill stands, and that works for us.
 
Craigalan said:
I would say that if your boat usage plan includes more than 50% fishing time, then maybe a fishing boat is better. For us, it's prob 75% cruising, cookout, overnights, fun with kids and about 25% fishing. I plunked 3 rod holders in, that double for grill stands, and that works for us.
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I would agree with this statement. Of the 28 weekends available to us I would say 2 are totally dedicated to fishing. The guys and I spend many week nights fishing. Oh yea, the admiral would kill me if I used up more weekends. She does love to fish and she is on the board of our local tournament "The Big Red Classic". However, weekends are our escape and our boat is our cabin.
 
Fishing pole - check. Bait on the hook - check. Drop bait in the water - check. Drink a cold beer while you wait for the pole to bend - check. There you have have it Rich. The dummy guide to fishing. The secret is to find the locations and that tales time or good friends with some GPS numbers. Good luck out there!
 
I agree with GaryHill and Craigalan on this - use your boat. I fish from my boat and other than the fishing rods and tackle stowed away - you would never know it. I do not think the OP is looking to use his boat as a charter or take out 10 buddies at a time fishing. He is not going to be ankle deep in slime and blood.

I am new to fishing on Lake Erie. I have found the best way to learn is go out on a head boat or charter a few times ( watch what they are doing ) and talk to other fisherman in the area. Don't take it too seriously and most of all have fun with it!.
 
Live bait works best. I like minnows.

I find that the perch around here like to listen to Steve Miller and if things get really slow I give them the old "here fishy fishy" line from Sesame Street.

If all else fails replace the day's would be catch with delicious snacks and your favorite cold drink. I suck at fishing but I never have a bad time doing it.
 
I didnt mean dont fish from your boat,there are two gorgeous 43 tiaras next to me in storage and thats all they bought them for.But i dont see them dirty in the summer after they have gone fishing,usually their family and or friends join them when they dock for the night.
 
Totally agree with Gary's statements.

My boat was purchased mostly with the wife and daughter in mind. For fishing we had my buddy's Scout 205.

However due to both of us having those back niggles and other aches that kick in past 50, and getting softer. Tuna coming on in winter and being a damn long way off shore. My boat has done more fishing in the last year than was intended.

It's comfortable and it fishes well, I also scrub it down hard when we get back, and have it detailed every 3 months.

There is no need for them to look like a fishing boat.

We looked at a Luhrs 31 open on Friday, I was disgusted with how the guy had kept it and how he had it presented particularly as he was trying to sell it.


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The only problem with the "you can take care of your boat" school of thought is that the fish didn't get the memo. Haul a 1/2 dead fish fighting for the rest of his life over the side and he doesn't care where hen flops, slings blood, slime, sticks fins or snags hooks. If I wrote a $300K+ check for a brand new boat, I wouldn't fish it……but it is your boat, give it a try and see what happens.
 
Gary Hill where you out of , haha we fish all the time off our 480SD , NO FISH ever comes on the boat , stays in the cooler on the swim platform . The admiral or I walk into the platform , net them bitchez and throw them in the Death Box , yummy Salmon on the Grill ... Fish all you want on your Boat , and if you get some blood on the boat , use water ...... It cleans right off . Take down Rods and Riggers , she's back to wine and my woman !!!!
Never mind Gary , Holland is a great area looks like Ludington in your pics though. Come on up to white Lake buddy I've got a secret spot hahaha Out There !!!!!!

Boltman
 
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Salt water fishing and freshwater fishing are two completly different worlds!
1 tuna, or false onboard and the fun will be over!
1 big king mac, brought in the boat green, interior will be toast.

Ritchie, I recommend looking at some you tube vids of off shore guys in centers doing the business. The amount of blood from one smoker will amaze you.
I'm with Frank, no SALT WATER fishing a Sea Ray. Plus, your fishing pals that don't have any skin in the value of your boat won't mind stepping on a fish in the cocpit carpet......at least my dad didn't seem to mind doing it to my boat.
 
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