Surfside 6/29 or 6/30

Mhedgar · Post by **Mhedgar** » Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:48 am

Looking to go out this Saturday or Sunday out of Surfside. Conditions are looking to be pretty good.

Is anyone else looking to go? I’d be down to hit up the 5 mile rig.

DeeepSouth · Post by **DeeepSouth** » Thu Jun 27, 2019 3:17 pm

I’ll send a PM, but I am interested for Sunday

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hosam.yacoub · Post by **hosam.yacoub** » Thu Jun 27, 2019 4:35 pm

I am interested if you are going out on Sunday. It would be my first time.
This is my number: 281-944-5157

SteveRetrieve · Post by **SteveRetrieve** » Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:31 pm

Let us know how it goes

slayer10 · Post by **slayer10** » Fri Jun 28, 2019 1:19 pm

I'll be out there this Sunday for sure. You launching out the surf or jetties?..

Mhedgar · Post by **Mhedgar** » Fri Jun 28, 2019 7:09 pm

Launching from the surf most likely. I’ll be in a yellow PA12.

Papa33 · Post by **Papa33** » Fri Jun 28, 2019 7:58 pm

I’ll be out Sunday too. I’ll be in a orange camo moken

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DeeepSouth · Post by **DeeepSouth** » Fri Jun 28, 2019 8:54 pm

I also have a yellow PA12. I’ll be the guy that looks like he has no idea what he’s doing. Because, well...

What radio channel do you guys typically run on?

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Post by **Yakety_Yak** » Fri Jun 28, 2019 10:03 pm

Hey guys, I thought I would take a few moments to fill you guys in on the area out at Surfside. There is nothing wrong with doing a beach launch but if you are only going to be fishing this weekend and not hanging out at the beach, my recommendation is to launch from the Coast Guard Station. We call it that because the boat launch we launch from is right next door. Not only is there a protected boat launch, this place also has some restrooms. The other thing to consider is that there is a cleaning station. I know that some of you guys are going to say that the surf is low and you are correct but why work harder? I'll be doing BTB kayak fishing in Corpus this Sunday which is why I won't be able to hook up in Surfside. I've fished Surfside many times. I wish you guys well for those that are going.

Tight lines!

DeeepSouth · Post by **DeeepSouth** » Fri Jun 28, 2019 10:13 pm

This will be my 1st trip to Surfside. Is that Coast Guard Station a better place to launch from than Jetty Park?

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Fishtolive · Post by **Fishtolive** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 1:05 am

I used to launch at Bryant beach which allow me to drive all the way to the water line and park on the beach and save some paddling distance.
You might need to have beach parking permit.l

CAUTION: Surfside used to call a “washing machine” for a reason. Please careful for its strong current.

Post by **Yakety_Yak** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 7:49 am

DeeepSouth wrote:This will be my 1st trip to Surfside. Is that Coast Guard Station a better place to launch from than Jetty Park?

IMO, yes.

Fishtolive is correct though. If the currents are moving, the mouth of the jetties can be a challenge.

Mhedgar · Post by **Mhedgar** » Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:52 am

I ended up launching from Surfside beach through very calm surf Sunday around 630 am. I didn’t go out to the rig do to some of the storms in the area.

I caught one good sized king trolling a ribbon fish along a tidal rip about 2 miles from the beach. He ended up at 43” and 27 lbs. The water was very clear and I was able to see a lot of bait that was hanging around the rip.

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Papa33 · Post by **Papa33** » Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:57 am

Nice! I was planning on going but checked the weather late Saturday night and saw the rain and decided to stay home. I was wondering if anyone ended up going. I’ve been kicking myself ever since because Sunday turned out to be PERFECT. Glad someone was able to take advantage that’s a nice king!

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Mhedgar · Post by **Mhedgar** » Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:09 am

Yah a big storm passed just West of Freeport. I was watching it before I launched. If I’m within a couple miles of the beach I get good cell service so I will continuously watch the weather. If something pops up I can run in to the beach.

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Mhedgar · Post by **Mhedgar** » Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:13 am

I also had the jetty close by as added protection. Ended up being a beautiful day.

For anyone newer to BTB I would recommend going out next to the jetty. It is a safer place to get a feel for handling your yak. You do have to watch the jetty guys as they will sling spoons at you if you get too close.

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Papa33 · Post by **Papa33** » Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:17 am

Yea that’s usually where I launch from too. I don’t like to launch from the coastguard station if I don’t have to because thins do get pretty sketchy at the mouth of the jetty. Launching from the beach gives you the protection of the rocks. Plus you can fish and potentially pick up bait and maybe even a smack or two on the way to deeper water. I’ll be watching the waves so I can get out there first chance conditions are good. Haven’t caught a king in over three years so getting out to the rig would be therapeutic

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Mhedgar · Post by **Mhedgar** » Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:22 am

I’ll be in Alabama the rest of the week but let me know when you are looking to go after the holiday weekend. I am usually able to get out when the weather allows.

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Papa33 · Post by **Papa33** » Mon Jul 01, 2019 11:11 am

Ok sounds good. Will do

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