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So What’s Biting?

Normally this time of year Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Speckled Trout, and Sheepshead are the most targeted species.  This year so far the warm temperatures have kept the fish moving around a bit.  Reports of catches are coming from West Bay, areas around the Deer Point Dam, and East Bay around the Tyndall bridge. 

The squid are reported arriving in the area now.  Once they are in full bloom Panama City Marina will be good hot spot to find them.  Tossing a smaller glowing squid jig should produce plenty as we move into March.   

There are plenty of Bonita off the coast and within range of the Gulf Piers and Jetties for a good fight.  Bubble rigs with bead less spoons work well amongst others. Bluefish are also being caught inshore.

Due to the oddly warm weather we have had this year there are already reports of Spanish being caught at the Piers.  This is a sign of an early migration.  With the Spanish already showing up there may be other migrating fish early to arrive.  Be on the look out of early run of Cobia.

 

Mahi Wahi DoT CoM: NOAA Data Feed

Station PACF1 - 8729108 - Panama City, FL

February 22, 2012 at 2:22 pm

February 22, 2012 7:54 am CST
Location: 30.152N 85.667W
Wind Direction: E (100°)
Wind Speed: 2.9 knots
Wind Gust: 4.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.06 in (1018.1 mb)
Water Temperature: 61.3°F (16.3°C)

 

Mahi Wahi DoT CoM: FWC Feed

 

Mahi Wahi DoT CoM: FS News Feeds and Reports

Anyone planning any small tournys?

February 21, 2012 at 4:20 am

Just wondering if anyone ever puts together any one day $20 to $50 entry winner take-all-tournaments in the PC area? Cobia, Kings, etc...? or even a...

Storm Thread

February 18, 2012 at 11:44 pm

Looks like some winds that will gust into the 50's with the rains. Put an extra tarp over the boat. So how are you doing?

New Florida Gulf Fisherman Here Looking For Help!!!

February 18, 2012 at 2:56 am

I am an avid freshwater fisherman from Michigan. I am in the military and moving to Southern AL. in March. I am planning on putting my boat in a slip...

Regs. in the Gulf?

February 12, 2012 at 2:34 pm

I have a few questions on the salt water regs in the gulf. 1) Is the length for ARS in the gulf 16 or 18 2) And ARS is *closed* from July 19 -...

panama city fishing

February 10, 2012 at 6:42 pm

Looking to vacation in Panama City in July and bringing my boat. I have a 23ft proline cc and am looking to do some fishing. I have been on several...

New Person On Board

February 9, 2012 at 10:37 pm

Howdy All.....long time lurker, first time poster. Moved to Washington County in 03, got tired of the rat race in Orlando. Did alot of freshwater...

Looking for a charter in April out of Pensacola

February 6, 2012 at 10:03 pm

Headed to Pensacola in late April for a wedding. Going to take the opportunity to go fishing while I am there. Anyone have recommendations on good...

What's been biting in the Surf?

February 6, 2012 at 6:15 am

Anyone been surf fishing lately in the Panama City Beach area? What's been biting? It's been pretty warm. How has that affected the surf fishing?...

Kudos to Dr. Flynn for...

February 5, 2012 at 6:19 pm

Posting this in today's New's Herald. :applause Image: http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/splitshot22/FlynnTAXES.jpg

Headed to the sound in the morning

February 4, 2012 at 3:14 am

Gonna check it out. Will report back tomorrow and make up some lies.

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