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Have enjoyed the post on this board. I am new to this board and I know that you fellas can help me. I am coming down to St.George Island the week of July 4th and I wanted to bring my boat. I have a 24' Everglades and wanted to fish instead of lay on the beach. Can anyone point me in the direction of a marina in the area where I could leave the boat? I also need some directions as to where and what to fish for. Am really looking forward to getting down and catching something. Would like to do some inshore and nearshore fishing.

Bob

Welcome aboard Bob there are some on here a lot more familiar with that area who will be able to help ya

Hello Bob, like wevans sez, welcome to the board. I'm a little closer than he is to SGI, so I'll ask around and get back to ya.

Wlcome Bob. Glad to have you aboard.

Welcome, Bob.

Welcome!

I'm not very familiar with that area but lack of knowledge never stopped me before.

My guess is that you couldn't go wrong fishing Bob Sikes Cut. You could also try what they call Long Bar for trout, reds and other inshore fish. I think it's probably marked on most charts of the area which I would highly recommend you buy. I've also had really good luck with flounder fishing from shore around the bridge pilings using live baitfish.

My last bit of advice would be to consider going early, coming home during the midday heat, and going back out during the late afternoon and early evening. It gets awfully hot on the water during that time of year and a lot of folks, myself included, are of the opinion that the inshore fish slow way down when it gets hot. Plus afternoon thunderstorms are almost a given during summer. The straight-up-and-down lightning and downdrafts that precede these storms can almost turn you against fishing if you get caught in one.

Good luck and let us know how you do!

Welcome Bob. That everglades deserves some offshore action, so let me know a couple weeks before you come down and I will hook you up with some inshore and off. info

Welcome aboard Bob

Thanks for the replies and info fellas. I will certainly be getting back with some of you as the time nears. I do want to get Everglades out and into some fish. Bought this boat new in Oct. and have only been in the lakes around here and have done a little inshore fishing off the Georgia coast. If possible maybe some of you locals would want to go with me a couple of days.

Can't wait.

Bob

Id like to go, but I gotta ask how are your sea legs because riding is different than sitting on the hook or drifting,also how is your heart because donkeys would be on the menue But your probably an old pro and Im singing to the choir.

howdy Bob!

Grab a seat and start tell'n lies.... we're glad your here

Legitimate question pennfish, I grew up on Jekyll Island but have lived in the same place now for about 30 years. I have owned several boats and have never been afraid of a challenge. I don't mind pushing it to the limit but not exceeding it. I don't run from rough water but will always be safe and will take care of my passengers. Boat is supposed to handle 8-10 seas with ease but I don't want to fish in that. I love the ocean and most of what it has to offer.

Just give me a chance.

Bob

I personaly wouldnt go on 8 to 10 ft. seas in a 40ft. boat. But that time of year the weather should yield several really nice days during the course of a week baring a hurricane or some other natural disaster like that. Afternoon thunder storms are likely, that just means go early and come back when your tired or the weather says so. Come and enjoy it before it turns into another Palm Beach full of condos and lots of people

I agree with that pennfish. I don't care much being tossed around like a tennis ball. I've been to St.George 3 times I think in the last 30 years. Have never been able to fish when I was there. It would be ashamed if it becomes commercial and overcrowded. I will contact you before we come down and maybe you can point me in the right direction or better yet, let's go.

Bob