Saltwater suggestions for a rookie

**T_Sebastian** · #1 06-15-2010, 09:48 AM

So Im fairly new to saltwater, and Im sure it shows, but.....
Im planning to take the wife and kids down to surfside on the weekend of the 26th.
She has been wanting to go to the beach for a while.
Ive been to Surfside before, but that was 6 or so years back.
I just have a few questions for yall if ya can give me advice.
Can you still drive on the beach down there?
How is the fishing on the jetty for reds and trout?
Are there any other good places to fish without a boat?
I do have a boat but its just a 15 ft alumaweld with 25 merc. Do you think that is safe in the bay if I were to take it?
My oldest boy keeps wanting to hook up with a shark for CPR only, what are the possibilities of that on the jetty?
Should I just drown some bait or will the arties do me any good on the jetty?
How far in advance do I need to book a room at the surfside motel?
I know, lots of questions, but I know you guys have the answers.
Thanx
TS

**Long Pole** · #2 06-15-2010, 10:11 AM

Here's a start....

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Originally Posted by T_Sebastian

So Im fairly new to saltwater, and Im sure it shows, but.....
Im planning to take the wife and kids down to surfside on the weekend of the 26th.
She has been wanting to go to the beach for a while.
Ive been to Surfside before, but that was 6 or so years back.
I just have a few questions for yall if ya can give me advice.

Can you still drive on the beach down there? YES

How is the fishing on the jetty for reds and trout? GOOD FOR TROUT RIGHT NOW. ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT WITH LIGHTS.

Are there any other good places to fish without a boat? LOTS OF PLACES

I do have a boat but its just a 15 ft alumaweld with 25 merc. Do you think that is safe in the bay if I were to take it? MAYBE, HOW GOOD CAN YOU SWIM?

My oldest boy keeps wanting to hook up with a shark for CPR only, what are the possibilities of that on the jetty? 50/50

Should I just drown some bait or will the arties do me any good on the jetty? DEPENDS ON HOW YOU WANT TO BE PERCEIVED. I'D FISH BAIT/GULP IF YOUR NOT A "PROFESSIONAL" ARTIE GUY.

How far in advance do I need to book a room at the surfside motel? ??, CALL THEM

I know, lots of questions, but I know you guys have the answers.
Thanx
TS

GOOD LUCK

**Wolf6151** · #3 06-15-2010, 10:55 AM

Surfside is a very laid back little town. For fish I'd throw bait at the jetty's unless your very good with the arti's. The boat is borderline on size but it really depends on the weather. I wouldn't take it into the ocean but if the weather is nice and no wind then you should be ok in Christmas Bay, just watch the wind and waves. If you sink, just stand up Christmas Bay is pretty shallow. Lots of places to fish. If the beach water is calm, I'd fish the beach with arti's for trout and reds. Go eat at Kitty's Purple Cow, good food.

**T_Sebastian** · #4 06-15-2010, 12:02 PM

ok, i called em. Got the room for friday and saturday night.
silvermajek is gonna let me borrow his green light setup for the night time fishin.
Sounds like Im gonna leave the boat at home...lol.

**troutsupport** · #5 06-15-2010, 01:05 PM

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