Move or Stay put at the Canal

[JamesJet]

Last Thursday night I fished from about 7:30 - 11:30 and after being frustrated for a while finally figured out something in my bag that would get strikes. My question is most of the fish were small 25-27 inches roughly with 2 that were probably low 30 inch range. I had a steady pick but was unsure if I should just wait the tide out to see if bigger fish would move in or switch spots. I am not in any way an expert there and was looking for advice.

Since the fishing is so current dependent would you wait out the spot for bigger fish to find the bait or move? For extra info I was fishing the east end.

BTW I saw the tuna come in an cause a racket and then seemingly vanish - very cool...

[mikecc]

Since the fishing is so current dependent would you wait out the spot for bigger fish to find the bait or move? For extra info I was fishing the east end.

I know of a 50 this week in the area. and there is a ton of 30s just outside the canal.
If it were me i would stay put.

[pmbrac]

stay

[FishermanTim]

Patience is the key.
If you move you could move away from a herd of cows when they cruise by (Is that the correct term?)

I fish the east end regularly, and there are only a few things that will make me move from my chosen spot.
They are:
1) rising tide-since I'm standing IN the water, the water can creep up on you if you don't pay attention.
2) swells coming in from the bay- (see #1) it's no fun getting dunked or dumped by a rouge wave.
3) REALLY strong winds- (see #1 & 2) The winds can and will affect the current and waves, so I like to know what I will be dealing with before I head out.

Keep in mind that this is "the" time of year most fishermen and women dream of.

I take some vacation time in Oct every year so that I can hopefully hook up with some serious fish.