Here is the latest....................
http://www.wtoc.com/story/34588053/tybee-island-pier-remains-closed-due-to-matthew-related-damage
http://www.wtoc.com/story/34588053/tybee-island-pier-remains-closed-due-to-matthew-related-damage
Tybee Pier Update
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Hey, thanks for the update. I'll be down there two weeks from today. It might still be a little cold for pier fishing anyway, but if it's open we'll give it a shot for a tide. My wife will fish with me there, but just because the bar as you walk on to the pier makes good strong drinks.
Probably going to spend more time down on the back or Lazaretto piers, or at the oyster beds, and Doc's when all done.
Update......................
http://www.wjcl.com/article/tybee-pier-repairs-to-begin-monday/8983475
Work to start next Monday.
http://www.wjcl.com/article/tybee-pier-repairs-to-begin-monday/8983475
Work to start next Monday.
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I'm ready!! But, I'm usually at home on the weekends with the 6 month old. Only a matter of time before I can get him to the outdoors. I love some fried whiting fillets and got to save the backbone for frying, too.
I am all sorts of ready. Been casting in the yard, greasing up reels, and been through my tackle box a half dozen times so far. About 10 more days to go for me.
Tybee Pier is back open, just in time for fishing.
http://www.wjcl.com/article/tybee-pier-back-open/9093183
http://www.wjcl.com/article/tybee-pier-back-open/9093183
I'll be there stupid early Saturday morning.
Very cool, looking for a detailed report if you go. Water temps dipped some last weekend but are moving back up. Might want to have a plan B for Sat, winds could be an issue. Or you could get your drunk on at Tybee's St Patrick's parade, the Clydesdales and Junkanoo band will be there, BIG fun.
Just me and the wife going, so if all else fails we will watch the parade, and straight to docs until we feel like the karaoke bar up the road is a good idea. Then back up early to hit the back river. We're down there at least 3, 4 times a year.
We were down there a couple of years ago during a nasty tropical storm during fall, with water splashing up through the planks on the pier. Wife retreated, and I stuck with it and got a nice bull drum for my trouble. If there are no really visible lightning strikes, I'll be fishing.
I'm with ya, fish when you can. Might even get another early season Bull Red or maybe a Sand Tiger. I think the bigger Whiting are still holding deep so the Back River may be the better spot.Just me and the wife going, so if all else fails we will watch the parade, and straight to docs until we feel like the karaoke bar up the road is a good idea. Then back up early to hit the back river. We're down there at least 3, 4 times a year.
We were down there a couple of years ago during a nasty tropical storm during fall, with water splashing up through the planks on the pier. Wife retreated, and I stuck with it and got a nice bull drum for my trouble. If there are no really visible lightning strikes, I'll be fishing.
Yep', Doc's is still the center of the universe. The parade will give me an excuse to get a big beer buzz early in the day. I will be bar hoping after the parade. Look for the drunk guy wearing green, wait a sec, too general, I will be the drunk guy wearing green with a Guinness hat on.
I looked for you, but no green shirt/Guinness hat combos.
Hit the pier Sat morning, but 4 ounces was not holding, and the rods I had with me were acting all tenuous about throwing 6. Guy on the right of the pier had a good bull red just before I made it out there. Retreated to the back river, which was whiting city. Pink shrimp fishbites and peeled shrimp were productive shooting from the end of the back dock towards the shoreline. Parade was fun, Docs and Bennys were a very good time, and we'll be back again soon.
The pier looks good, but it's gonna need some dedicated bored guys with bait knives to carve out a few notches to stop poles from slipping. It was too new looking to start on one, figured it was best left to the locals.
Good report man, I figured the Whiting are still holding deep, get any big'uns?
I to checked out the Tybee Pier mid-day on Saturday. Conditions looked good for Bull Reds, big surf and dirty.
They did a nice job repairing the Matthew damage, the new top rails look good. Yep' some whittling needs to happen for rod holding. It don't look anywhere near 22 grand worth of repairs but we are dealing with governmental agencies so whatever, its fixed and done well.
Whooo nelly, the water temps have taken a big ole nose dive. Might not be an early start to spring fishing after all, back down to sixty degrees and falling, we need lots of south winds and sunshine for a rebound and that ain't in this weeks forecast.
I to checked out the Tybee Pier mid-day on Saturday. Conditions looked good for Bull Reds, big surf and dirty.
They did a nice job repairing the Matthew damage, the new top rails look good. Yep' some whittling needs to happen for rod holding. It don't look anywhere near 22 grand worth of repairs but we are dealing with governmental agencies so whatever, its fixed and done well.
Whooo nelly, the water temps have taken a big ole nose dive. Might not be an early start to spring fishing after all, back down to sixty degrees and falling, we need lots of south winds and sunshine for a rebound and that ain't in this weeks forecast.
All the whiting I pulled up were smallish, right around 12 inches, some maybe a little bigger. I was happy enough, as I had taken a new reel with me, and I hate to have a reel that hasn't caught any fish yet. Abu Revo inshore, and it did well. It will be good to try out on something that needs a little drag.
Hopefully the water temps come up sooner than later, so you can go get on some fish. It was a rough time early Sunday morning fishing from shore out in front of the hotel, lot of wind, heavy surf. Enjoyed it anyway, it was better than working. Taking sputniks next time I go down, hadn't packed any this time around, which was a lesson in itself.
Hopefully the water temps come up sooner than later, so you can go get on some fish. It was a rough time early Sunday morning fishing from shore out in front of the hotel, lot of wind, heavy surf. Enjoyed it anyway, it was better than working. Taking sputniks next time I go down, hadn't packed any this time around, which was a lesson in itself.
LOL. Yeah sputniks or Geminis are definitely good to have here. Next time you can always pick some up at Tybee Bait and Tackle or at the Ace Hardware on Wilmington if you need too.
I might try again myself this weekend, if not just to get away from the crowds in town.
I might try again myself this weekend, if not just to get away from the crowds in town.
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This is good news, I will be making a trip down in 3 weeks. We are staying at reversed campground. This is will be the first time to Tybee Island.
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Thanks for that. I saw that place on google maps. We will be there for 3 days. I hope to fish some while we are there.
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