Conditions at IBSP

[ped579]

Hi All,

Well last night was a beautiful night to be on the beach but not much happening.  Plugged my brains out and not one hit.  The moon was almost full and it was so bright that you did not need any light at all out there.

I went on at A7 and started fishing at A10 and continued down to the inlet.  there were only a handful of anglers out last night so the beach was pretty much deserted.

The wave action has taken its toll on a lot of beach as it was hi tide when I was out there in some places you had to hug the dunes to make it by.

The new poles that were put up are still there but south of A23 there is a section that has eroded the beach so much there is no way to get through except to drive on the other side of a few of them.

I am sure the beach will replenish it self but my advice would be to be careful out there at night until it does. 

We will be going out sometime during the weekend I will keep you posted as to the conditions of the beach.  With the combination of higher tides due to the Full Moon and the swells created by the tropical storm that is moving north conditions will be varying for at least the next week.

I am being told that there have been Weakfish, Kingfish and Spanish Mackerel being caught closer to the inlet, but not on a regular basis though.

Bass and blues are still making things interesting but you have to venture out during the nocturnal times of the day to be able to have a chance on these guys. 

We are still waiting for the Croakers to make a showing but the water even though is feels warm is still a bit to cool for them in shore.

If you are going to target Kingfish try a hi low rig with hook size in the 1/0 size bracket and if you can get them at a price you feel comfortable with bloodworms is the choice here.

Good Luck.

Happy Catching

Paul

[Pfishingruven]

Thanks for the report Paul!  Too bad there weren't any fish out.  Better luck this weekend!!  Supposed to be a "heat wave!" 

[ped579]

Yeah, that is why I usually go towards evening.  If there is a east wind that will cool it off even more.  Last night it was gorgeous out there.

[Pfishingruven]

I hear that!  Too hot during the day to stand out on the beach if you don't have to.  As I was cleaning up from yardwork last night, I thought how nice it was out.  It cooled off, nice breeze and bright moon...perfect for fishing!!

Maybe the "HEAT WAVE" will bring the ocean temps up to normal averages.  It's been a little cooler than normal!?

[ped579]

I'll say last week the temps were in the mid 50's while off shore they were in the 70's.

I love it out on the beach at night most people have left and the bugs are for the most part not around.

Plus the wife doesn't seem to mind if I go out to fish at night so it is especially good for me.

Paul

[ped579]

Hi All,

Well last night was beautiful, cool breeze coming out of the SW, water temps seemed warmer than usual, not to many on the beach so there were a number of good spots open.  I had the company of Ash last night, we made out way onto the beach a little late but thats OK and set up at A10.  We decided to use artificialness last night so we started with 1oz bucktails tipped with 4" swimming minnows, nada.  I decided to throw on a teaser which was a short domo time for Ash, and put on a Gulp shrimp in natural color using a 1/0 long shank hook. The casts were not long but the retrieves were slow.  Cast out let the bucktail drop and just lift the rod to vertical and reel to horizontal real slow.

Than the feeling that wakes us all up that small tap tap.  Fish On...It was a short fluke but that felt good.  I know everyone is saying you can't catch fluke at night on artificial lures, during a south west wind in cold water.  Well it happened.  The fish was caught on the teaser BTW. It was a short and the night was just about over so we headed off the beach, aired up and headed back over to where Ash's car was  and shot the breeze a little.

Ash, it was a pleasure last night, lets do it again only sooner next time.

Happy Catching

Paul

[surfrocket]

sweet

[Pfishingruven]

Nice night, Paul!!  It is always nice to catch when you go out.

 

[adesai73]

Paul,

As always, I had a good time fishing and shooting the chit with you.  As I'm sure you expected, I had to share the story you told me of your daughter's delivery with the Mrs.  She got a kick out of it although she's hoping that ours isn't quite as eventful as yours!

Next time, I promise to be a little more mindful of the time. 

I also practiced some more dropper loop tying and it's gettin' there...

Thanks again,  Paul.  See you soon!

Ash

[ped579]

Hi All,

Well the weekend is here and everyone wants to go fishing.  The conditions are looking great as the temps are up sea conditions are 1 - 2" swells on the beach, water temps in the suds are around 66 degrees and getting warmer.

These conditions are leading up to a good weekend for just about anything you want to get off the beach is possible.

Word has it that the blues are back and there are stripers mixed in for good measure as are the fluke.  Getting closer to the inlet you might pick up a weakie or two on the out going tide as the water temps in the bat are up. 

As far as the bay it is wide open fishing and anything is possible from weakfish and crokers in the upper part of the bay to snappers and blues in the middle bay to small drum and blues, fluke and stripers in back of the park.

BTW the barometer is still down which is good for the bite, so if you can get out and have fun.  See everyone out on the beach tonight...

Happy Catching

Paul

[surfrocket]

hey paul did you say sharks,lol.

[ped579]

Just got back from the park.  Conditions were great this morning.  I got to the park about 3:45AM and aired down and hit the beach by 4:00.  Started at A10 and not to much going on except the moon had the beach lit up to the point that no light were needed.  Slowly worked my way down to the inlet where the current was ripping through and I was finally able to hold bottom with 8 oz.

Tried bait and switched over to bucktails and picked up 2 searobins.  I did notice that the birds were working in the pocket so I slid over there and switched over to a Deadly Dick and then to a Krocodile.  The Krocodile did get a hit but did not get a good hook ste and what ever was on was gone.

I have to say that this was the first time in a long time that IO saw the birds work and diving on bait.  This was just at sun rise and lasted for about an hour and then they were gone.

If you are going down to the inlet today the dredge was out there working the middle of the channel so it will probably be churning up the bottom a bit.  Good time to either try somewhere else or use it to your advantage.  The jetty guys were starting to arrive and I saw 1 Sea Bass caught (very small )in the rocks.

Maybe I will try a little later but most likely tomorrow morning will be more like it.  The barometer will be dropping as the slight low moves through tomorrow in the late afternoon.

Good Luck if you are going out...

Happy Catching

Paul

[ChrisL]

Nice report Paul.
I'm hpoing to get out there Wed. or Thurs. of this week and again one day next week.

[ped579]

Sounds good Chris, let me know what day and maybe I could meet you out there.  I have to warn you though I usually do not stay in one place if things are slow.

I was a beautiful sunrise today and the sun was a bright red lets see if the old saying is true.  I know they are calling for rain Tues. afternoon.

If we don't hook up good luck.

Happy Catching

Paul

[ChrisL]

I'll let you know what I come up Paul.  Depends on how productive I am around the house tomorrow.
It would be great to get out with you and work the beach and learn.

[ped579]

Sounds good.  The only day I might be busy would be Friday .

Happy Catching

Paul

[ChrisL]

Planning on Thursday. 
Recommendations on time of day, rigs and bait would be appreciated.

[ped579]

I was talking to the guys over at Grumpys and they said they are getting blue blitzes and they are using peanuts.  They were in front of the Top Of The Mast.

I would try pre dawn and work the edges and look for bait and birds working.  When I was there on Monday the birds were working like crazy down by the pocket.

Sunrise on Thursday is at 6:14

Low is at 4:47 so you would be working the incoming as sunrisr which I like.

Happy Catching

Paul

[Pfishingruven]

Good Ole Top of the Mast...still a nice pocket there!  Produces a lot of fish there.  That is my father's favorite place to fish besides IBSP.  One of the only places where I fish the surf!!

 

[ped579]

I have been fishing that area for 53 years and it is still a great area to dunk a line.  Although I have been spoiled with the park and being able to ride onto the beach.  I would say growing up that is where I caught my first fish off the surf so it will always be one of my favorite places especially in the fall.

It does not get any better than being out there under the lights with a fog rolling in, pole in hand and listening to the geese honking over the ocean heading south.  Boy that gives me the goose bumps even today.

Happy Catching

Paul