where to fish

[murk09]

Myself and two buddies are gonna try and go offshore thursday. we are leaving from cairo, ga early and would like to go offshore, but are not very familiar with the area. just want to know where to put the boat in and fish. been out of shell point before and went to rotary reef, but i feel like we could drive closer to cut down on all the boat riding. any tips would be great thanks

[wevans]

Put in at Mashes Sands and you will be about 7 miles from the Rotary and lots of good fishin within 12 miles of the landing just remember to stay in the channel markers, once you get over to the channel
http://msrmaps.com/image.aspx?T=2&S=14& ... Y=1036&W=3

[murk09]

thank you sir, will the landing be fairly easy to find down there? never been in that neck of the woods. and i'll definetly be in the markers bc it's the ole father in law's boat.

[FishWithChris]

What size boat are you bringing down and what is draft at full load?

Make sure to pay attention to tides

[wevans]

Just take hyw 98 through Panacea and take a left at the caution light, at the bridge "Mashes Sands Rd., the landing is about 3 miles down, on the right "you can see the end of the road from where you turn at". As nole said, it's best to plan on launching and returning when the tide is not low if the boat drafts 2 or 3 feet "it just makes things much easier"

[murk09]

thanks guys, it's a 23 foot, and draft is probably 14 or 15 inches, so we'll make due, since you guys have been so quick and helpful, just wondering any more tips while out there fishing, i'm definetly a pro at this

[FishWithChris]

Watch for winds
Watch for storms
Watch for FWC

Stay legal and make sure everyone has a license

and keep your vhf tuned to 16


y'all plan on fishing all artificial or going to grab some bait fish ?

[wevans]

Depending on the weather, ya might see me out there I'll be in an aluminum Bass boat named SOPCHOPPY REDNECK

[bman]

There is also a free ramp at the end of Rock Landing Road... just rebuilt and it great shape.
Its basically the same area but a deeper channel and well marked.

Plus a restaurant/bar at the marina waiting on you when you get in.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source= ... 6&t=h&z=16
My Favorite place to put in

[murk09]

ok, we'll be in a sea fox, and looking lost on the boat lol, yea, we'll try and catch some bait too, figured just a can of cat food and cast net would get the job done, i'll take any suggestions though