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Pensacola Beach fishing pier to close for several months due to repairs

Repairs to the Casino Beach Fishing Pier on Pensacola Beach are set to begin in December 2023. Work is estimated to be completed by May 2024. The pier will be closed for the duration of construction....

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Counter-scammer guy

I wasn't sure what category this is but for those that didn't see this guy, he is great at harassing scammers. Scammers panic

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Christmas Giveaway

Ho, Ho, Ho! I have some stuff to give away again. I’ve got….. 4oz. Cans of Oatey pvc glue Loctite 242 3M #1039 glass filament electrical pm for pickup details. Quantities are limited.

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Look what I pulled home

1987 Chevy V10 swb 4x4. The V10 reference is the first year that GM went away from the K10 and C10. It was also the first year of the famous for TBI 350 in trucks. It will be a frame off type of re-do....

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Tim Wade cast net

I am having trouble getting in touch with Tim Wade with the two phone numbers I have for him; I want to order a new net. Does anyone have current contact information? Thanks.

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gray's bait and tackle?

Its been a couple of years since I have been there and they were my main source of bait for surf fishing. Are they still open? They owned a great shop and i have not heard of them for awhile. Thanks!

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Ceiling Mount Rod Holder

I did a search, and was unable to locate what I remember seeing years ago. Time to make floor space from my free standing holder to the ceiling. I saw where one used PVC Pipe, about 1 inch in length,...

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Sunset & Sunset Thread

Merging Boat Dudes thread with this one. Y’all post up them pics. Post your best sunset pics. Here’s from the last couple last weeks.

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Looking for 20 Gauge Buckshot

My 13 year old boy has suddenly developed an interest in deer hunting. He shoots a 20 gauge currently. I know its late in the season but we have some land in Alabama we can hunt until the season is out...

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Trout, and deep holes

Back in the day,( i'm 70 now), the old timers taught me the reason Specks went to deep holes in winter, was the water is warmer. My 50 years of SCUBA says otherwise. Cold water is heavy, and sinks. The...

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Warning Offshore Oil Rig Fishers

I offer this message as both a member of the Coast Guard and an avid fisher. Recently several offshore production companies have come to the Coast Guard expressing concerns over lack of situational...

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White Sharks in the GOM

OCEARCH Shark Tracker OCEARCH is a data-centric organization built to help scientists collect previously unattainable data in the ocean. www.ocearch.org Always like checking out this website.

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Current Marine Forecast sites

Found an older thread but wondering if members have found something new. I prefer web sites to plan, not phone apps. I do consult Windy.com on a regular basis and it is usually accurate. But I've...

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Xtratuf Warranty/Issues?

I love my Xtratuf boots. By far my favorite pair of shoes. However, they are a tad over 7 months old and are cracking in the creases and are leaking elsewhere. Strictly used as yard...

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Milton marinas

Read an article about Milton wanting to add two more Marinas along blackwater downtown. what’s everybody’s opinion on this do we need more boat traffic on the Blackwater? The article also mentioned...

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Strange car problem…I need a genius

I hate when car problems are intermittent, but it’s getting to the point where I’ve got to figure this out. 2015 Hyundai Sonata, 128k miles. The car sometimes starts to shake Violently. But it only...

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Survey

Anybody else getting the NOAA surveys wanting to know about our experiences as recreational fishermen? This was my response after the third survey request. Not sure it will do anything but put me on...

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Capt. Frankie Bowen's Fishin Magician For Sale

Wife spoke with Frankie's brother after seeing it on Facebook, long time charter captain out of Orange Beach hopefully gets to relax and enjoy some down time!...

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Fish App for phone

Is there a good App for your phone for fish identification? Maybe an app that lists what's in season also? Just curious. My questions may sound stupid but how else does one learn? These probably also...

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Fishing with my father

This is at our place on Spring River in Arkansas, about 1964 or so. I would be about 5 y/o in this pic. We kept the old Dodge in the background out at our farm forever. It had a 440 big block. Man that...

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Too windy to fish this morning....but i tried Lol !

Where I wanted to fish this morning was in a big water section ., but it just wasn't doable. The anchor wouldn't hold , it was so rough that you couldn't stand up to fish. I had to put my butt in the...

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Planning an all around DYI fishing trip later this spring.

Experienced kayaker and know just a little about the salt other than bottom fishing. Looking to take about three days and kayak fish, bridge fish, and pier fish. Looking the Oakaloosa Island area, but...

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Owl Hoot Fishing Camp

This is my dad and some of his friends, right after WWII. About 1946 or 47, dad is pouring gas into his outboard motor on the St. Francis river near Lake City, AR. My brother still has that motor. We...

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garden 2022

usually somebody on here starts a garden thread .i haven't seen any lately so i'll start. fresh spot (30 x 100) in my front yard got tilled up and added 250lb dolomite added. layed out 9 rows. got the...

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My next rig

Boys I believe this is gonna be my next rig. Going back to the world of aluminum boats. Mine will have a tandem axle trailer and a 200 suzuki though. Camouflage on the outside with tan floors and decks

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Random cell phone pics...

I'll start it off with this past weekend's trip to Cape SB with my wife and two of her cousins, one (a maritime pilot)and his wife from Maryland... and another with his weekend companion from Escambia...

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So who's your favorite YouTube fishermen

Here's the ones that I watch the most. 1. Captain Collier - He fishes for just about everything ,inshore and offshore. 2. Bayou bandit charters - The man is a flounder killing machine ! ....gigging...

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Great day with my fishing buddy

It was nice today. He caught a bunch of small croakers. He’s pb catfish lol. Y’all need to look all my stuff fs in classified section.

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Exclusion Zone in Bayou Grande

How much of Bayou Grande is restricted to military only?...My next question is who enforces the restriction?..and do they just run you off or run you in...lol I want to fish/explore the docks and...

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Just a reminder cold is coming.

Up here in Middle Al. We have some weather coming strong storms with wind tomorrow. Then the beginning of next week some 12 lows to 25 highs. Make sure your stuff is drained and winterized.

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Seviin Launches New Spinning Reels

SEVIIN Announces Availability Of GS And GX Series Spinning Reels January 15, 2024 By The Fishing Wire Park Falls, WI – Backed by seven decades of design and manufacturing expertise, industry-leading...

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Scout 355LXF Thoughts??

I am trying to buy a Scout 355LXF. Its high dollar for sure....... Good boats? known problems??? Any thoughts or comments?

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Back to school

Hey guys, I was a biology major in college and kind of pissed away my education because I was making good money at my side job. I'm 35 and thinking about going back to school, I want to go for a marine...

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Outcast Spring Tackle Sale

Was in Outcast Tackle Shop today and the guy helping me said the big spring sale is scheduled for March 7-10. The bonus lunch will be served from 11-2 each day. If you haven't been, it's quite the...

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Schools Close Wed. Jan. 17

I just got a call out that schools are closed Wednesday. Posting in case those of you with small kids need to make arrangements.

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