Anyone get into spanish at St. Marks?

[lordsfisher]

I want to target some Spanish mackerel a couple times soon. I love the non-stop action if they're around because it fits well with my ADD. Are they running in numbers yet? I might try to go this week one day if the wind stays down.

[Rainman]

We pulled in a nice 26 inch spanish on Sunday. They're around but it was here and there more than non-stop action. Wind was blowing good and we seemed to only catch fish when we were able to get the anchor to stick and throw some chum out. Pinfish under a float and freelining is how we got our bites. Also floated through a school of blues and one point and had a fun twenty minutes. We were out by the wood post a few miles east of the bird rack. Good luck if you go, looks like more nice weather.

[lordsfisher]

Thanks Rainman. Wow a 26" Spanish is a pig. I was looking at the weather, and in my 13' boston whaler, I don't want to chance 20 knot winds that are predicted all week. arrrggg.

[leonreno]

Thanks Rainman. Wow a 26" Spanish is a pig. I was looking at the weather, and in my 13' boston whaler, I don't want to chance 20 knot winds that are predicted all week. arrrggg.

Smart man there.

Hopefully the wind will lay down soon. We fish a 22' Cape Horn Bay, and we will not fish 20 knot winds. Just ain't no fun.

[Harmsway]

Lordsfisher: Friday. Bigger Spanish taken east around structure in 8 to 12 feet. My guess is that the bigger Spanish are leading the group to our area. Scattered and feeding on bait holding to structure. Should see the bigger schools show up soon.

[lordsfisher]

Harmsway, thanks... Can't wait. I haven't been "stimulated" by Pres. Obama, so I have all week with no work. ha ha But with a 13' boston whaler, I have to wait for perfect conditions. Man, I have to get a bigger boat one of these years. I've never really chummed, but thinking of giving that a try too just for kicks.

[Rainman]

For chum I buy the cans of Jack Mackerel and the box mashed potato flakes from the grocery store. Mix in a small bucket and toss some out every now and then. Those flakes really help to spread out and carry the fish oils. Learned that off on of the fishing shows a few years ago.

[lordsfisher]

For chum I buy the cans of Jack Mackerel and the box mashed potato flakes from the grocery store.

That's a dang good idea. I was going to do it the hard way.... Slap Chop some fish or use my wife's kitchen food processor. ha ha