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by STMU
May 24th, 2021, 11:08 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Fish bit someone at St marks sandbar
Replies: 17
Views: 4039

Re: Fish bit someone at St marks sandbar

Are they a non-native invasive species. What I mean is, should I bash them with a bat? Native - yes. Invasive...doubtful, as that would imply they are having some sort of impact on other species. Annoying Nusciance...100%. Bashing them, even in mass, won't really have an impact on the resource or s...
by STMU
May 19th, 2021, 1:42 pm
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: SPANISH MACKS
Replies: 30
Views: 7579

Re: SPANISH MACKS

Specifically, what depth range do they prefer and what is the preferred bait to use? I caught this one on a popping cork and vudu shrimp, was that a fluke or will it work consistently? I ask because popping rigs are easier for kids. If I'm targeting Macks I usually go deeper, but that is because I ...
by STMU
May 14th, 2021, 8:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Recommend a trolling combo
Replies: 6
Views: 1415

Re: Recommend a trolling combo

leonreno wrote: May 13th, 2021, 2:40 pm Do you use planers or do you pull them on the surface or trolling weights?
No planers, no weights. Sometimes I'll troll using a flyrod and sinking line. For some reason, they really like the fly, and if nothing else is working that usually does the trick...plus it's a lot of fun.
by STMU
May 13th, 2021, 2:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Recommend a trolling combo
Replies: 6
Views: 1415

Re: Recommend a trolling combo

I don't think you really need any of that...unless you've got cash to burn. I use my inshore stuff and never had any issues due to lack of equipment. Most of the time I tie a bigger leader on my 4000 spinning rods and go with that. Sometimes I'll bring a Calcutta or some other baitcasting rig, but a...
by STMU
April 22nd, 2021, 3:35 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: Starboard
Replies: 17
Views: 3779

Re: Starboard

Redbelly wrote: April 19th, 2021, 5:22 pm I need about 12" x 8'. I need white
I have a leftover 8' piece from a sheet of 3/4" KingStarboard but it's only about 4" wide. Sounds like it's too narrow, but if you interested send me a message.
by STMU
April 22nd, 2021, 3:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PAUL BROWN LURES BY MIRROWLURE
Replies: 11
Views: 2802

Re: PAUL BROWN LURES BY MIRROWLURE

Paul Brown lures are great cold-weather baits, but to reiterate what doomtrpr_z71 already mentioned, at $9-$20/pop, unless you just enjoy burning money, I wouldn't throw one anywhere a spanish/bluefish might be encountered. If you don't already carry super glue with you when you're fishing, I'd sug...
by STMU
April 19th, 2021, 8:25 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: Starboard
Replies: 17
Views: 3779

Re: Starboard

Whole sheets give you a lot more bang for your buck, but the closest place that has them is Orlando. I picked up a sheet about 5 years ago and just about have it all used up now in various projects. Maybe that's changed since then though. I built a big fish cleaning station and its holding up great....
by STMU
March 25th, 2021, 8:53 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Rain Lilies / Swamp lilies
Replies: 4
Views: 1579

Re: Rain Lilies / Swamp lilies

I'm assuming given the drive time that you are north of here, and I am guessing you can find swamp lilies much closer to home if that is all your after. I've floated the Chattahoochee and Flint numerous times and they can get quite thick up there too. The hooch above Walter F George and Harding, and...
by STMU
March 19th, 2021, 8:08 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: Best compound for a non skid deck?
Replies: 2
Views: 1135

Re: Best compound for a non skid deck?

Not sure what you mean about chalking, but I've used both interlux non-skid topcoat and kiwi grip with success. I did the whole topside of my boat with interlux when I built it 5 years ago, and haven't had the first issue with it. I'm very rough on stuff and outside of a few cosmetic blemishes, it's...
by STMU
March 9th, 2021, 11:53 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: Jon boat or Gheenoe for flats
Replies: 35
Views: 7949

Re: Jon boat or Gheenoe for flats

How do you know.. and where did you find a nerf football on the water? ... I gotta hear this story Not a fun experience, but the nerf does work well. Always keep one in my boat. Hit a rock hard enough...tear a piece of a nerf football off...shove it in the hole and keep on trucking. Hopefully quick...
by STMU
March 9th, 2021, 11:41 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: Jon boat or Gheenoe for flats
Replies: 35
Views: 7949

Re: Jon boat or Gheenoe for flats

Red Beard wrote: March 9th, 2021, 10:27 am A small nerf football works well when your aluminum hull is ripped open like a tin can. Ask me how I know
How do you know.. and where did you find a nerf football on the water? ... I gotta hear this story


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by STMU
March 4th, 2021, 1:17 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: Jon boat or Gheenoe for flats
Replies: 35
Views: 7949

Re: Jon boat or Gheenoe for flats

I moved here with a gheenoe 6 years ago and sold it within a month for a Jon boat. Given the fiberglass, rocks, oysters, and open water runs, I'd stick with a Jon boat.
by STMU
February 15th, 2021, 10:40 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: Trailer axle replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 1860

Re: Trailer axle replacement

Ment to add...SS comes in a ton of different flavors. Most big box stores will have 304, but 316 is a much better alternative if you can find it. 316 has molybdenum, which has much better corrosion resistance. Given this is for a marine trailer, it might be worth shopping around to see if you can fi...
by STMU
February 15th, 2021, 6:23 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: Trailer axle replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 1860

Re: Trailer axle replacement

Most of the old bolts broke or snapped, which was fine, I replaced with SS bolts(use anti-seize or grease to prevent galling). You can 100% do it yourself, and I suspect you probably have all the tools you need already. However, SS is not necessarily your best option. Do you have an aluminum traile...
by STMU
February 4th, 2021, 10:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TripleTail?
Replies: 10
Views: 2498

Re: TripleTail?

With the new limit size of 18", how will this affect the bags around here? I read that they are smaller in this area, so will it be hard to get a legal size? I caught a few dozen last summer from Ochlocknee Bay to Aucilla, and I think only 1 was over 18". I think if you go towards Apalach...