Re: Done with FLuke!!
 

Whale, Nice fish ;D I did see it on another forum, are you also SWEDEman?
When I target them I usually either am on the reaf/ boulder feild, or on the down slope as compared to Flukeing I like to be directly next to it and I look for reefs, boulder feilds that are in atleast 50 - 70ft of water( other wise you will get alot of juviniels and scup).
The big girls are starting to show back up and the season actually peeks in in Nov/Dec as the water cools off, then they are one of the 1st inshore species back around March/April.
The rigs I am using are basicly high/low rigs with just a litle squid skirt/buck tail to help the presentation and either a wie gap fluke hook or a 4/0 or 5/0 Gamakatsu off set hook (bigger hooks save you from realling in scup all day, instead of Sea Bass ;D).
We use, anything from squid strips, Mackreal strips, live or dead chogies, and clam bellies.
My favorite condition is when there is litle wind and we set up directly on the high spot of the reef and slowly drift around it until you find the hot spot, the throw your reck anchor and fish away. I've heard that the big ones are more domenant and will usually strike baits 1st, so if you are getting alott of shorts, it time to move on.
I'm heading out tomorrow to check out a hunch I have on a out side reef, so we will see.

Re: Done with FLuke!!
 

Shawsee, good luck @ Block, I heard the SW Corner is filled with Large, just becareful of the EEZ!!! ;D
FYI - those world class Black Fish spots, are currently being classifed as "potential" world class Sea Bass Spots ;) ;D

Re: Done with FLuke!!
 

Maybe I start fishing again?? Man I have not fished 2 weeks and I am going nuts!

I no want to mess up the new paint job!

Nice fish you guys have!!

Re: Done with FLuke!!
 

MJ, I am only about a hour away, save the paint job as you are always welcome on my boat! ;D

Re: Done with FLuke!!
 

Very nice...nothin wrong with that stead of fluke. 8)

Re: Done with FLuke!!
 

Thanks Sean!!

Re: Done with FLuke!!
 

BR,

Drag your V to Holden Beach this late fall/winter, I'll show you where they are.

Re: Done with FLuke!!
 

Oh dang - you twisted my arm! Oh yeah man that sounds good. You just keep me posted on when you'll be down. When the funds are there I'll go fo sure. The lil lady just starting a teaching job at the local high school, well actually tomorrow is her first day so gonna be end of september before we have cashflow from her direction :'( So here we sit with our noses just bearly above water so we can breath til then (I hope). ::) BUT, I've got a few things to sell on eBay! woo hoo so you never know I might be able to pull it off. I've got another buddy itchin to go too.

Willy, I'm not going to tell her about the eBay stuff ;) ;D UNLESS I have to just to go fishing ;D

Re: Done with FLuke!!
 

He Blue, I've seen your work - are you an almost starvin artist?

Re: Done with FLuke!!
 

Now your cooking Blue ;D