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 jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/25/12 07:40 PM
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solomon
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anyone fish the rigs wit jet skiis? also what where to go not sure if if there some rigs close to por o conner <<<<gps coordinates ? any help woud be appreciated , or any one that does that maybe we all get togethr and try it out
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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/25/12 07:49 PM
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Lots of rigs within eyesight of POC. They're usually pretty crowded on calm days and especially on weekends.
Mike
Buda/Port Aransas, TX
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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/25/12 07:51 PM
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Bazztex
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After seeing 10+ft Makos at some of the rigs we have fished, you will never see me there on one. Good luck to ya though hope you limit out. 
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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/25/12 07:53 PM
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Yeah, big tigers and hammers around the jetties too. I'll stick to fishing out of an actual boat.
Mike
Buda/Port Aransas, TX
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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/25/12 08:00 PM
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Bazztex
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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/25/12 08:07 PM
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Yup, I hooked up a 10-12 tiger several years ago at the Port A Jetties. I was in my old 24' Kenner. Before I was able to get the rod out of the rod holder, the fish swam under the boat from the stern. The line wrapped on one of the bilge plugs. When he came back out from under us, he pulled the plug, unbeknownst to us. About 30 min. later it dawned on us that we were sinking. The hull under the deck was full and no bilge pumps. Cut the shark off, fired up the motor and headed for the marina, albeit very slowly. During the fight the shark passed within feet of the boat, at the surface. Easily identified and easily half the length of the boat.
Mike
Buda/Port Aransas, TX
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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/25/12 08:13 PM
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solomon
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preciate the input ,yea sounds quite scary but figure ill give it a shot ,what most folks using out there mostly live bait or what sorry for dumb ???? this all new to me once agin much appreciated
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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/25/12 08:32 PM
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Near shore you'll mostly catch King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and mostly inshore species (trout, reds, black drum, sheepshead, etc.)
If you get on a rig in deep enough water and not too heavily fished, it might hold red snapper.
You'll need king leaders for the toothy king/spanish macks. Frozen squid is good for snapper.
Mike
Buda/Port Aransas, TX
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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/25/12 09:14 PM
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solomon
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thankyou will try it out and see what come up,
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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/26/12 12:52 AM
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Bazztex
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Get you a short 6ft gaff to get the Barracuda and Kings off, they dont play well with others and you dont want them anywhere near your head, feet or hands. Squid, Mullet, Sardines, Fresh Piggy Perch and Croaker will all get you bit. Get you a cooler and keep your catch on Ice, do not ever use a stringer/ shark and Cuda attracter around the rigs I was kidding.
What ever you do please be extra careful out there, the GOM can be one of the toughest places on earth at times. Travel with a buddy on another PWC or another boat to be safe. From the guys reports of spending the night on a rig due to craft failure it SUX REAL BAD!
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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/26/12 01:39 PM
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solomon
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yea for sure , planning on going with a buddy ,but yea i hear ya wit regards to safty will wait for calm day and see what happens ,,thanks for your input
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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/26/12 05:57 PM
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MamaTried-ATX
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On those rigs, you will mainly be hoping for kings. Ling will be hit or miss. 2010 I caught a decent ling every time out. 2011 I didn't catch or see a single ling. Kingfish were everywhere though. Lots of small snapper with a few mangrove and spadefish thrown in. Triggerfish were like a swarm of pirahna.
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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/27/12 01:49 AM
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Yup, I hooked up a 10-12 tiger several years ago at the Port A Jetties. I was in my old 24' Kenner. Before I was able to get the rod out of the rod holder, the fish swam under the boat from the stern. The line wrapped on one of the bilge plugs. When he came back out from under us, he pulled the plug, unbeknownst to us. About 30 min. later it dawned on us that we were sinking. The hull under the deck was full and no bilge pumps. Cut the shark off, fired up the motor and headed for the marina, albeit very slowly. During the fight the shark passed within feet of the boat, at the surface. Easily identified and easily half the length of the boat. Oh, I would LOVE to muckle into a big shark like that from my 18' boat!!! (yes, I am insane)
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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/27/12 02:17 PM
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JonBoater
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Yeah, big tigers and hammers around the jetties too. I'll stick to fishing out of an actual boat.
Yup, I hooked up a 10-12 tiger several years ago at the Port A Jetties. I was in my old 24' Kenner. Before I was able to get the rod out of the rod holder, the fish swam under the boat from the stern. The line wrapped on one of the bilge plugs. When he came back out from under us, he pulled the plug, unbeknownst to us. About 30 min. later it dawned on us that we were sinking. The hull under the deck was full and no bilge pumps. Cut the shark off, fired up the motor and headed for the marina, albeit very slowly. During the fight the shark passed within feet of the boat, at the surface. Easily identified and easily half the length of the boat. The screw in type pipe plugs are sure a PITA but now I know there is at least one good reason for them 
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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda
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04/29/12 01:32 PM
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Mike
Buda/Port Aransas, TX
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