pilchards in Big Pine Key

Dusky Mike · 03-29-2007, 12:51 PM

Heading down to Big Pine Key tomorrow and want to net some pilchards. Any advice as to what time of day and where (flats, ocean v. gulf side, bridges)? Throwing about a 12 foot net with small mesh. Thanks!

chizzo · 04-16-2007, 05:53 PM

i know they are pretty thick in front of sombrero beach in marathon early in the morning, ill be heading down tommorrow.

Dusky Mike · 04-25-2007, 10:25 AM

Sorry for the late response, Got back from the keys and found that they were thick around bridges but only after dark. Netted and sabiki'd just fine. Thanks

03-29-2007, 12:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dusky Mike Lines In Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stuart, FL Boat: 20' Dusky Best Catch: 400 lb Blue Marlin, North Drop, St. Thomas Occupation: Chiropractic student, Marine Biologist Posts: 67	pilchards in Big Pine Key Heading down to Big Pine Key tomorrow and want to net some pilchards. Any advice as to what time of day and where (flats, ocean v. gulf side, bridges)? Throwing about a 12 foot net with small mesh. Thanks!

04-16-2007, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
chizzo Lines In Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: live in a van down by the river Boat: 238 dlv Best Catch: 680 lb, mako, pompano Occupation: self employed Posts: 20	bait i know they are pretty thick in front of sombrero beach in marathon early in the morning, ill be heading down tommorrow. __________________ Chad@deepanuff.com USCG- Certified Charter Captain www.Deepanuff.com Remember if your lines are not tight you're probably not Deep A Nuff!!!!

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04-25-2007, 10:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dusky Mike Lines In Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stuart, FL Boat: 20' Dusky Best Catch: 400 lb Blue Marlin, North Drop, St. Thomas Occupation: Chiropractic student, Marine Biologist Posts: 67	Sorry for the late response, Got back from the keys and found that they were thick around bridges but only after dark. Netted and sabiki'd just fine. Thanks

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