Thread: Starting to enjoy the river.

If you look back at the thread for florida, Saint Johns River near astor? Skeetbum put a reply out that explains good places to go, that is the area, hope you have good luck.

Keep the reports coming man, I really enjoy them & wish I was out there with you guys especially on the weekdays.

I'm off next week so hopefully the geezer winds will be nice to me & I will be able to post a weekday report for once !!

Dem some heavyweights right there, luv the pics ...keep em' coming

Great fish and beautiful lady!! Y'all keep slayyin em and posting great pics!!

Hope to see some pics from you too Brian, almost forgot what you looked like. Well not really, can't forget that mug...Hope you get out and enjoy some fishing buddy.

When single poling, what are you looking for? ...brush, lilies, or any kind of structure? I usually longline or just slow spider rig.

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Originally Posted by Jjsmarlin

When single poling, what are you looking for? ...brush, lilies, or any kind of structure? I usually longline or just slow spider rig.

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The simple answer is yes. All of these hold fish but not all hold fish. Sometimes they will be near but not directly in or on. If I approach a tree laid down I will come from downwind or down current side and slowly work my way in and shallower as I approach and work my way around to the current or wind driven side. If the rootball is in the water do not over look it as there is usually a deep hole that breaks current at the base of the rootball. Weed lines are tougher to fish as there is miles and miles of it on the river, I look for holes or something different in the weedline. Andy is the best I have watched on the river and will give you a dose of humility if you fish with him or near him. Leave your trolling gear at home and take a few rods for single poling for several trips to learn, otherwise you will give in and start trolling. I take 3 rods with me when I go, a long rod for dipping weeds and deep in the trees, and 2 others one with just a jighead and tube and the other with a tiny float and jighead with tube. Watch your line. Hope this helps ya. If you have a specific question shoot me a pm I will try and answer for ya.

Originally Posted by Floridaboy61

If you look back at the thread for florida, Saint Johns River near astor? Skeetbum put a reply out that explains good places to go, that is the area, hope you have good luck.

thanks, I will, appreciate the help.