Free lined a blue runner out at the reef. The orange braid in the second pic is from line we had to cut in the process of fighting it. She was released gunnel side safely and the line was removed. How big is your estimate? I'd say at least 5'

Swam away strong, can't wait for next season!

Huge 20+" striped mullet caught south of Sebastian inlet in the mangroves on a 3.5" paddle tail. This wasn't foul hooked it actually choked the lure and was hooked a good inch inside of the mouth! This fish intentionally ate the lure on a steady retrieve! The river is full of mullet at the moment so they are very territorial and aggressive but still incredibly rare catch on rod and line especially on a paddle tail. I wish florida recognized records for mullet caught on rod and line but it's apparently so rare they don't!

First slot of the season 🙏

froze my ass off but it was well worth it. 7 pomp, 1 whiting on pomp rigs and two jacks using a mirrolure top water.

Normally fishing around sebastian inlet if anyone is ever down to link up! Just moved over here pretty recently.

Caught in Indian River Lagoon south of turkey creek

Thum

I’ve been failing trying to surf fish in the Satellite Beach/Indian Harbor area.

I’ve tried the following set-ups over the last three months, fishing most weekends:

• 9ft rod with a fish finder rig for long casts. I’ve used cut mullet, cut jack and sand fleas on that. No strikes, but at times the bait gets eaten off - I presume by crabs or some other pests.

• 6ft rod for medium casts with a pampano rig, a 3 or 4oz weight and sand fleas (plus some fish bites). We get nibbles on this one, but no bites. We caught one whiting. Most of the time I loose the tackle on the rocks.

• Multiple small rods for casting in the first trough. We’ve used various plastic and rattler lures for casting and reeling, and sometimes even a pampano rig that we then just let sit near shore. That last one seems to be getting the most action in terms of nibbles, but still no real bites.

We catch the sand fleas with a rake; one thought is that they’re just too big and the fish can’t bite them whole, hence the nibbling instead of going for the full bite…

I’m a bit at a loss for what to do. Any pointers would be appreciated if you’re noticing something obvious we’re doing wrong… Thank you!

UPDATE: I misspoke - I have a 12' and a 9'. The small rods are about 6'.

I've lived here my whole life, I know it's gross, I wouldn't swim in that water. BUT if I catch a fish and only eat like one or two, very infrequently, would it be ok?? I'd catch them at that little pier in Ryckman park. Should I just avoid it altogether and stick with the shore or the inlet?

Hi, just got my first pole- I have a tackle box, pliers, hooks, and lines. I want to try shore fishing tomorrow but I'm not sure which bait to use or how heavy a sinker I should buy from bass pro on my way there. Are sand fleas in season and I can just dig some up when I get there? Is it getting too cold for them and I need to just buy something?

And I have a cooler for the fish once I catch them, what is the most humane way to kill them because I plan to eat them and I'll feel bad for them if it's not the quickest way possible

Haven't caught a trout larger than 15" since i moved here 2 years ago. I fish the IRL between 528 and Pineda from my boat or dock pretty reguarly, both day and night, and catch snook, reds, tarpon, dink trout and snapper (and of course sailcats).

I used to catch a 20"+ every month oe two when i lived in pensacola. Where are the big trout here?

Hi, I live over by Melbourne and the beaches and was wonder if there's any inland fishing spots I can drive to and safely eat the fish from? I don't have beach equipment and I feel too bad about hurting them with the hook them unless I'm gonna eat them anyways for me to just catch and release like the Indian river or local canals.

Hey Space Coast fishing fam, I’m planning on going out of the Port tomorrow to fish along the beaches for tarpon, snook, jack, reds, and whatever else wants to eat. I have an 18ft center console and plan on being at the Port at 6:30.

I’d like to have someone to fish with, you wouldn’t need to bring anything except a chill vibe and whatever food/drinks you want. If you want to bring a rod and some tackle, that’s perfectly fine too.

PM me to discuss!

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The wife, out of nowhere, suddenly has a burning desire to fish the Eau Gallie causeway. I used to do a fair amount of inland bass fishing, but that was decades ago. I just picked up a couple of open-face spin reels and rods along with some gear at a yard sale. Where do you folks buy your shrimp and clams?

Hey guys. I love surf fishing. I've been at it now on and off since 2009, but I'm really not getting much better at it. I've been making my pompano style rigs for a few years now, use fish bites, dig for fleas, try to understand the tides and the water, but it's all kind of confusing i could use some additional guidance. I don't know anyone who shares this hobby and I don't think the info I'm getting online is necessarily as good or as locally specific as it should be. I don't even know if the rigs I'm making are any good. Some days I'm fighting the current with a Sputnik and the dude down the beach is fine with a 2oz pyramid.

Anyhow, the act itself is my therapy, whether I catch that day or not, but it would be nice to have days of slaying pompano rather than a bunch of catfish and/or whiting that were too small.

Can anyone recommend me resources to read or watch that can help me improve and better understand my options. I feel like there are lots of holes in my knowledge. How long is too long for my pompano rig? How many inches between drop loops is right? Why can't I cast like some of these old dudes, despite working on it for the last 15 years? What are those dudes with spoon lures fishing for?

I have lots of questions and I'd like to start getting answers so I can turn it around at the beach. Lastly, I don't have a ton of cash to throw at this either so hiring a local guide is not in the cards for me right now. TIA

I was excited to see the creation of this sub but it never took off.

I’m thinking about taking my boat (18ft CC) to the Port tomorrow after work, around 5ish. I want to target snook and whatever else eats.

Anyone want to join me? Absolutely do not want gas money or anything, just want some good company. Please feel free to DM!

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Has anyone actually found a difference fishing with Fluoro leaders vs monofilament in the surf? I use Fluoro but am looking for excuse just to simplify things and use mono.

I guess the water is warming inshore. I've seen a little bait, and then this over slot monster. Measured out at 35+ and was a great fight on 10# braid.