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After fishing two times a week for the past month and only catching a couple each time I finally got into them thanks to to fish warden. Tuesday I was on Trout Creek and the man was checking me out. He told me he lived close to me in Mandarin and said to try out Durbin Creek which is only a mile from me to the ramp. (trout creek 15 miles) So I took his advice yesterday and here is the final result. I owe that man a fish dinner. :D
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Nice catch!!!! Alway good to listen to the MAN no matter which one it is.
Calm waters
Chucker
Yes, very nice ! ! !
Good lookin' mess of specks!
Nick lookin table fare. These come on minnows or jigs?
makes me want to get on the water! great mess of fish.
You Da Man! Nice batch of candy. They'll fry good :p
Hey 65pontiac, I live just over the river near Whitey's FC.
Now that the weather has been stable and temp on the rise, fishing should improve. Tomorrow or Sat. probably the best days over last few weeks.
Buck
It seemed that these fish were so hungary that they hit everything I threw at them. Had 6 poles out, 3 with a differant colored jig and 3 with minnows. Pulled them all out of one hole that was 20 ft deep 50 yards wide and about 150 yards long. Going to give it a try again in the morning.
Good luck. Let us know how ya do.
Another good day in J-ville
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Looks like 3-4 wall-hangars in that mix. Congratulations!
Keep em coming!
Awesome ! ! !Quote:
Originally Posted by 65pontiac
pontiac65, checked out durbin creek on my St. Johns River Hot Spots map and it is the uppermost part of Julington Creek. Heck most of Julington creek isn't deeper than 7 or 8'. Can't see where you would find a 20' hole in 3' of surrounding backwater where durbin sits? Am I missing something?
Speck-Tackle-Er, your map must not show far enough east because there are numerous 20 to 30 foot holes.PM me somtime if you can fish during the weekdays. Do not fish on weekends, leave that for the working man.
Nice catches
Hey 65pontiac, yes the map does stop just east of ramp at Clarke's. Water is only like 2 to 4' where map ends which is why I was so perplexed at the 20' depth beyond that point. That's amazing in that upper arm. That whole east side of the river down to Black Creek never hits 20'. Thanks for the offer. I'll see if I can make it soon. Those are some nice Crap's! Keep us posted.
GPS coors? LOLHAHAHA Just messing with ya boys. I was looking at mapsource and hot maps and looking all over st johns, looks like a nice place to fish. I dont fish many places in Fl other that Talquin but I hope to find a few places soon to change up my 2-3x week drive to Quincy.
If any you boys ever want to go to Ms to fish let me know as I will be glad to point or show you(if Im there) the way
You got any updates on Trout creek or Six Mile? Might take a run over there today or tomorrow. This Durbin Creek looks like it could pose a parking problem. As I remember, there is an open area with pads along the river at the mouths of Trout and Six Mile. In your experience, do you think they may stage around there for the spawn?
Fished trout and six mile last tues.&wed. Caught 17 in 2 days and not one keeper. The biggest was maybe 8". Fished durbin yesterday and had 8 keepers. Going to durbin again in the morning. Not sure about the pads right at the mouths but further up creek they do stage.
Thanks for that intel. May give Rodman a shot. I'll flip a coin in the mourning.
vary nice !!
I'm new to the forum, and very hungry for some crappie. Trading my go fast boat for a pontoon - and I need to find Durbin Creek. I live on the northside of JAX near Callahan. Would it make sense to put in at Clarks Fish Camp?
I have to work thru the week, but am looking for someone that wants go fishing with and help me get started finding a few crappie around Jacksonville - north side would be better but I'll drive for a good slab...
Thanks!
Ken
Kmullen I live right by the airport. I am in the Navy and stationed here. I dont have a boat, but have caught my fair share of crappie back home in Arkansas when I was younger. I am ALWAYS up for some crappie fishing.
Yes, put in at Clarks then you are less then a mile away.Quote:
Originally Posted by kmullen
I'll take you up on that when I get my go fast boat sold or traded;)Quote:
Originally Posted by mystic1219
Thanks! I went down there - put my go fast boat in at Mandarin Park and putted around up into Julington Creek. I see some promising spots - I bet Durbin creek is the one off to the right after you get under the bridge. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by 65pontiac
nice job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally, the go fast boat is gone, and I have acquired a deck boat. Not a pontoon like I had hoped, but will work. Should be ready to hit the water soon!:)
is this near clarks fish camp?
Yes. From Clarks head towards the river about 300 yards and go to the left and that is Durbin.Quote:
Originally Posted by slabkeeper