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by Big Tim
May 15th, 2023, 6:39 pm
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: Keys Question
Replies: 8
Views: 1807

Re: Keys Question

I am no expert but I have been to the Keys a few times. For flats/backwater you want to charter out of Key Largo or maybe Islamorada. Blue water/reef Islamorada, Marathon or Key West. I personally like Marathon for its central location and proximity to the seven mile bridge plus the lack of freaks a...
by Big Tim
March 9th, 2022, 10:46 am
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: Running From Mouth of St Marks River to Aucilla River flats
Replies: 15
Views: 3511

Re: Running From Mouth of St Marks River to Aucilla River flats

Late to the discussion but I made that run twice in November in a 22' Sportsman with no issues. Pretty much stayed along the 8'-12' line on the Garmin. Trout fishing was good that week in the Aucilla flats.
by Big Tim
March 9th, 2022, 10:42 am
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: New St. Croix Legend Ultra 6-Wt Fly Rod--SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 758

Re: New St. Croix Legend Ultra 6-Wt Fly Rod--FS

Not in the market for a fly rod but it looks like a good one. I have a 7' medium heavy St.Croix Mojo and it is probably my favorite flats rod. Personally I am a fan of St.Croix although I know it is just a matter of preference.
by Big Tim
January 11th, 2022, 2:31 pm
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: Aucilla fishing trip 1/7-8
Replies: 17
Views: 4618

Re: Aucilla fishing trip 1/7-8

Man I had rather spend that time with those two gentlemen than catch two limits by myself. There are still some things that can't be bought. I have lost a few fishing/hunting buddy's and a brother over the years and I miss them like crazy sometimes. When I get sad I think about some crazy/stupid thi...
by Big Tim
December 10th, 2021, 5:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Airboats in the St. Marks Refuge.
Replies: 52
Views: 10476

Re: Airboats in the St. Marks Refuge.

No dog in the fight. I have ran across a few airboats and heard a lot of them. If they are legal, on legal waters they have as much right to be there as anyone else. Personally I think they are loud and annoying and made for swamps/marshes not deeper waters. I wish they would stay in the bushes but ...
by Big Tim
December 8th, 2021, 9:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: gulp $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Replies: 12
Views: 3204

Re: gulp $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Did they look kinda like a shrimp, about 3" long and say GULP on the package? I have been looking for those I will PM you an address you can send them to. I will pay up to $1 postage of course.
by Big Tim
October 25th, 2021, 1:37 pm
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: Stmarks and steinhatchee 10/22-23: Into the murk
Replies: 9
Views: 2022

Re: Stmarks and steinhatchee 10/22-23: Into the murk

Me and my old time fishing buddy finally made it to the flats 10/21 and 10/22. Put in at Old Fort ramp, stayed at SIFC overnight Weds.- Friday. Thursday ran East toward the Gray Mare, slow bite but picked up a bunch of shorts along three or four different drifts. Picked up one 15.5" in 3'-5' us...
by Big Tim
August 1st, 2021, 4:44 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Does your boat have a name?
Replies: 20
Views: 4379

Re: Does your boat have a name?

It is a long story and a tribute to my deceased brother. We call my boat the "PFV Whoopass".
by Big Tim
July 11th, 2021, 8:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Coulda been way worse
Replies: 8
Views: 2804

Re: Coulda been way worse

Wow scary stuff. Glad everything ended well.
by Big Tim
April 20th, 2021, 12:06 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: Trolling Motor Power issue
Replies: 7
Views: 1947

Re: Trolling Motor Power issue

I may be misunderstanding but did you say you plugged the unit into a receptacle using a drop cord at home? I may just be misinterpreting but the motor should be 24 vdc and the outlet is 120 vac. If you did this you probably have toast for windings. If not switches, fuses and corrosion are the bigge...
by Big Tim
March 26th, 2021, 8:09 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Adios
Replies: 17
Views: 5305

Re: Adios

Congrats and many years of enjoyment to you.
by Big Tim
March 18th, 2021, 11:23 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: Good areas for a novice "captain"
Replies: 21
Views: 4672

Re: Good areas for a novice "captain"

I have been fishing the St.Marks area for years. Most of that time was either with a guide or rental boat. My point being I am not an expert at navigating the area either. I put in at the fort ramp in November and there were no issues at all. Got in the channel and headed towards the lighthouse. The...
by Big Tim
March 13th, 2021, 6:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: North Ga Brown Trout
Replies: 6
Views: 1841

Re: North Ga Brown Trout

Minnows, worms,rooster tails, corn, power bait (sort of an artificial salmon egg), salmon eggs. Be aware some streams are artificial only. The larger streams and rivers hold the browns. Chattahoochee and Toccoa rivers as well as Lake Burton are the best bet for browns or other trout. An occasional b...
by Big Tim
February 18th, 2021, 6:10 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: New boat question
Replies: 8
Views: 2687

Re: New boat question

I have a Sportsman 227 it is laid out well and gets pretty skinny for a bay boats. No complaints.
by Big Tim
February 3rd, 2021, 10:32 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Stolen Gator
Replies: 2
Views: 1399

Re: Stolen Gator

I despise a damn thief. Hope you get it back in good shape and hope they get what they deserve.