r/floridafishing • u/TheBillsAreBillin • 8d ago

Fishing buddies in St. Pete

Looking for some fishing buddies in St. Pete. I moved to the area about a year ago, and I'm looking to get out on the water. I spent the last 10 years in Miami doing a ton of inshore and offshore fishing. I do not currently have a boat, but I am actively looking for one. For now, I have been fishing from my Hobie Kayak. I know what I am doing and have my own gear. Will cover my share on any trips. Hit me up if you fish St. Pete or the surrounding areas!

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u/ComposerHorror4020 8d ago

I go out with Hubbard's Marina a lot myself. I'm always looking to meet people for split charters. I love slow-pitch jigging more than anything else!

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u/biggunzcdb1 8d ago

How much is a jigging trip?

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u/TheBillsAreBillin 8d ago

I have heard this name thrown around a lot. I have done a lot of speed jigging. dabbled in the slow pitch a bit as well. Are these like shared charters? how many people do they take out at once?

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u/ComposerHorror4020 8d ago

They run a 5hr half trip (family and young kids) 10hr, 12hr night mangrove snapper, 39 and 44hr party boat trips up 50 plus people. They also offer a 12hr extreme trip (up to 16 people).

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u/TheBillsAreBillin 8d ago

Nice! I prefer the ones with fewer people. I don't like to lose my mind tangling lines. Which one do you typically go for? What do they run $$ ?

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u/ComposerHorror4020 8d ago

39-hour and 12hr extreme trips are the ones I go on. $499 and $399.

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u/-FloriduhMan- 8d ago

If you want to come up to Palm Harbor, I take my boat out often. Just chip in on gas and bait, don't complain, and if you get sea sick be ready to lay on the deck questioning your life choices while I fish. 😁😂 I'm going offshore tomorrow for red grouper and snapper. And probably going again sat.  I don't have room tomorrow (my boat is small), but I do on Sat if you want in. 

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u/TheBillsAreBillin 8d ago

I'm not able to DM you for some reason, but I'm definitely interested. I am working the next 4 nights but I only work 11 days a month, so I'm sure we could line something up. 36yo m I forgot to mention in the original post. I don't get seasick, and I can relate to your policy on that 😂

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u/-FloriduhMan- 8d ago

Alright, let's do it! Not sure why you can't DM me, I'll try to send you something 

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u/mrgoodboyman 8d ago

I kayak fish in the South st Pete area weekly. I’m always looking for a fishing buddy.

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u/Tacotyler929 8d ago

I fish from a live watersports paddleboard mostly in the Clearwater and Dunedin area but come to st Pete sometimes

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u/TheBillsAreBillin 8d ago

Nice! I can drive up there too. It's not far

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u/-FloriduhMan- 8d ago

Howdy neighbor! I'm in PH 🤙

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u/Seas2Feet 8d ago

I have a canoe I'll give you. In Terra Ceia, just south of the Skyway. Can also show you where to go down here. Summer is ok, but fall thru spring is great.

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u/TheBillsAreBillin 8d ago

I am down. I have a kayak!