Hey TC "Seminole ?"

Post by **wevans** » January 29th, 2007, 9:32 am

We are thinking of doing a 3 or 4 day trip to Seminole in April or May and have no idea about where to stay or when would be the best time

can ya help us out a bit "or anyone else with info on the area"

Post by RC » January 29th, 2007, 9:53 am

Wevans

believe I saw you up the St. Marks River between the Yacht Club and Shell Island Saturday. I was in the Sea Pro with the t-top.

Do any good? That's a little out of your territory isn't it.

I ran out to 30' to 35' feet and caught a few short grouper. Kept catching big black bass on the stretches so I stopped and caught a mess of them. I am starting to like fried black bass better that grouper.

Post by **wevans** » January 29th, 2007, 10:13 am

That was me and YES, I was out of my territory

I couldn't even buy a bite from any fish "fresh or salt"

I think I'll stick to my regular spots untill it warms up a bit

Post by RC » January 29th, 2007, 10:23 am

Did you try oyster bay over at spring creek? I've been thinking about going over there. I've caught lots of reds and black drum there in the winter.

The fish just really haven't come into the St. Marks like they usually do. A friend caught some reds and big sheephead in one of my river spots this weekend. Maybe the cold weather is finally pushing them into their winter spots.

Post by **wevans** » January 29th, 2007, 10:35 am

As a rule, I usually fish for Bass in the Winter and only fish offshore in the salt

I just couldn't resist giving it a try during the tourney day last Sat.

Post by **tin can** » January 29th, 2007, 3:40 pm

Wingates has some cabins they rent. April or may should be good. If ya wanna stay at Wingates during the spring, ya better call now. Seminole State Park also has cabins for rent. They're pretty nice, and will accomodate from 2 to I think 8 people.

Post by **wevans** » January 29th, 2007, 3:54 pm

I would imagine that the park don't allow drinkin

that would not work with this bunch

It will probably be Wingates

I was looking at Google Earth and it looked to me that Wingates is on or close to Bass Island. Is that where it's at? Will the fishin still be good at that time, or will we be arriving to late for the best stuff

Post by **tin can** » January 29th, 2007, 3:58 pm

Wingates is indeed at Bass Island.

What are you fishing for?
April and May are usually good for bass. May might be the better bet for pan fish. Give Jack Wingate a call. He'll tell ya what time to come.

Post by **wevans** » January 29th, 2007, 4:16 pm

We are usually split down the middle between Bass fishers and Pan fish fishers

We'll give Jack a call and go with his suggestions

even when we don't catch much, we have a generally good time

PS: I'll post up the dates when I get them so y'all can plan not ta fish at that time "it is usually windy and raining no matter what date we set"

Post by **Barhopr** » January 29th, 2007, 4:17 pm

Wevans, you can go to http://www.wingateslodge.com and look up Jacks "Ramlins" from the last few years during April/May and see what he says. Although according to him the bites been pretty hot lately. If you come let me know, I'm right around the corner from there. N30 46' 33.42" W84 43' 54.84" Bring that keg if you haven't finished it yet

and we'll put something on the grill

Post by **wevans** » January 29th, 2007, 4:21 pm

I'll get up with ya as the time grows nearer BH "Mike will be in the group as usual"

Post by **Barhopr** » January 29th, 2007, 4:26 pm

Post by **seatrout99** » February 1st, 2007, 9:36 pm

Wevans,

Two other options on the north side of the lake are Spring Creek Resort and Trails End Marina. Both are on the web.

Both are pretty laid back. Spring Creek Resort has Big Jim's Oyster Bar also has a small restaurant for breakfast and lunch. Both are close to Seminole Wind restaurant.

Spring Creek Resort
7863 Reynolds Landing Rd.
Donalsonville, GA 39845
(229)861-3247
http://springcreekpark.excitewebpages.com

Trail's End Marina and Campground
Services: Live Bait, Hunting & Fishing Lisences, Hot Food Bar, Exclusive & Unusual, Nautical, Gift Selection & Outdoor Supplies, Soft Drinks, Groceries, Dock-side Gas, 23 RV Trailer Hook-ups with complete service
3371 Hiway 253 S.
Donalsonville, GA 31745
Phone: (229) 861-2060 or 1-800-322-5916
FAX: (229) 861-2383
Email: camping@surfsouth.com
Link: http://www.trailsendmarina.com/

ST99

Post by **wevans** » February 2nd, 2007, 7:03 am

Thanks ST, I'll check em out

Post by **MudDucker** » February 2nd, 2007, 7:55 am

I know you ain't sending them to Big Jim's without a warning.

At Big Jim's the women have at least 2 teeth and they know how to use them.

At Big Jim's most swagger in and stagger out.

At Big Jim's, on certain nights if you don't have a gun, they will issue you one.

At Big Jim's, the truth is seldom heard.