Comments on: Full Moon Snapper Trip http://www.tampafishing.net/full-moon-snapper-trip/2007/07/02/ The Ultimate Source for Tampa Pass-A-Grille Fishing Tips, Reports and Techniques Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:01:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Steve http://www.tampafishing.net/full-moon-snapper-trip/2007/07/02/#comment-1286 Steve Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:38:33 +0000 http://www.tampafishing.net/full-moon-snapper-trip/2007/07/02/#comment-1286 The bait shop on the Merry Pier does have equipment for rent- I've never really taken a good look at it, so I can't vouch for the quality. I'd say... bring the best rod/reel you have (space permitting), and you can always rent if necessary (or, borrow one of mine if I'm on the Pier!). The bait shop on the Merry Pier does have equipment for rent- I’ve never really taken a good look at it, so I can’t vouch for the quality. I’d say… bring the best rod/reel you have (space permitting), and you can always rent if necessary (or, borrow one of mine if I’m on the Pier!).

]]> By: JoeFab http://www.tampafishing.net/full-moon-snapper-trip/2007/07/02/#comment-1285 JoeFab Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:23:47 +0000 http://www.tampafishing.net/full-moon-snapper-trip/2007/07/02/#comment-1285 I just keep peppering you with questions: Does the bait shop rent rods with different levels of tackle? It may make sense to use a couple of cheap rentals than bring down multiple rods... I just keep peppering you with questions:

Does the bait shop rent rods with different levels of tackle? It may make sense to use a couple of cheap rentals than bring down multiple rods…

]]> By: Steve http://www.tampafishing.net/full-moon-snapper-trip/2007/07/02/#comment-1284 Steve Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:06:12 +0000 http://www.tampafishing.net/full-moon-snapper-trip/2007/07/02/#comment-1284 JoeFab, Check out the tides at http://www.mobilegeographics.com:81/calendar/month/4583.html Looks like a decent high tide around 8 a.m., with a 2 foot drop over the next 8 hours. Should make for decent fishing, although not as good as the full moon tides. I'll be working during the day, but I might head down that way in the evening. The 15lb tackle will be fine, and maybe a little heavy for snapper. And, it'll be great for hooking snook... but, not so great for landing them. Some of the more serious people targeting snook are geared up with 40-50lb PowerPro. Me, I generally use 12lb mono on one rod, 20lb Powerpro on another, and switch, depending on what's biting. I lose a lot of snook, but, hey- that's the game. 'Course, I've usually got a heavy rod in the car... just in case. JoeFab,

Check out the tides at http://www.mobilegeographics.com:81/calendar/month/4583.html

Looks like a decent high tide around 8 a.m., with a 2 foot drop over the next 8 hours. Should make for decent fishing, although not as good as the full moon tides. I’ll be working during the day, but I might head down that way in the evening.

The 15lb tackle will be fine, and maybe a little heavy for snapper. And, it’ll be great for hooking snook… but, not so great for landing them. Some of the more serious people targeting snook are geared up with 40-50lb PowerPro. Me, I generally use 12lb mono on one rod, 20lb Powerpro on another, and switch, depending on what’s biting. I lose a lot of snook, but, hey- that’s the game.

‘Course, I’ve usually got a heavy rod in the car… just in case.

]]> By: JoeFab http://www.tampafishing.net/full-moon-snapper-trip/2007/07/02/#comment-1283 JoeFab Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:22:58 +0000 http://www.tampafishing.net/full-moon-snapper-trip/2007/07/02/#comment-1283 Las but not least, I am thinking of bringing down my own gear. I was looking at my 6ft medium action road with 15lb test. Will that work for the pier or is it to heavy or light? Thanks! Las but not least, I am thinking of bringing down my own gear. I was looking at my 6ft medium action road with 15lb test. Will that work for the pier or is it to heavy or light? Thanks!

]]> By: JoeFab http://www.tampafishing.net/full-moon-snapper-trip/2007/07/02/#comment-1282 JoeFab Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:06:06 +0000 http://www.tampafishing.net/full-moon-snapper-trip/2007/07/02/#comment-1282 After reading this, I am hitting that Pier next Monday! Sounds much better than going out on a boat to catch a bunch of grunts. Do you happen to know what the tides look like next Monday, July 9th? After reading this, I am hitting that Pier next Monday! Sounds much better than going out on a boat to catch a bunch of grunts. Do you happen to know what the tides look like next Monday, July 9th?

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