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jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda #7457485 04/25/12 07:40 PM
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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


Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda [Re: solomon] #7457530 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.



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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda [Re: solomon] #7457538 04/25/12 07:51 PM
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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. cheers


Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda [Re: solomon] #7457551 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.



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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda [Re: LandPirate] #7457591 04/25/12 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted By: LandPirate
Yeah, big tigers and hammers around the jetties too. I'll stick to fishing out of an actual boat.


Yeah never mind the Hammers, Bull and Tiger Sharks at the near shore rigs well over 10ft that love topwater snacks, better use a real light stringer line to keep your fish on so you dont get that Jet Ski floaty bobber towed under rolfmao noidea scared bolt


Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda [Re: Bazztex] #7457625 04/25/12 08:07 PM
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Yeah, big tigers and hammers around the jetties too. I'll stick to fishing out of an actual boat.


Yeah never mind the Hammers, Bull and Tiger Sharks at the near shore rigs well over 10ft that love topwater snacks, better use a real light stringer line to keep your fish on so you dont get that Jet Ski floaty bobber towed under rolfmao noidea scared bolt


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.



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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda [Re: solomon] #7457650 04/25/12 08:13 PM
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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


Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda [Re: solomon] #7457737 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.



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Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda [Re: solomon] #7457911 04/25/12 09:14 PM
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thankyou will try it out and see what come up,


Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda [Re: solomon] #7458840 04/26/12 12:52 AM
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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!


Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda [Re: Bazztex] #7460456 04/26/12 01:39 PM
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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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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.


Re: jet skii fishing the rigs , poc or matagorda [Re: LandPirate] #7463856 04/27/12 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted By: LandPirate
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Yeah, big tigers and hammers around the jetties too. I'll stick to fishing out of an actual boat.


Yeah never mind the Hammers, Bull and Tiger Sharks at the near shore rigs well over 10ft that love topwater snacks, better use a real light stringer line to keep your fish on so you dont get that Jet Ski floaty bobber towed under rolfmao noidea scared bolt


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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Originally Posted By: LandPirate
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 eeks



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