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“Fishin' the jetty
If you plan to be there in the early morning or evening; then bring some insect repellent, or be prepared to suffer from a million little noseeum (sandfly) bites.
Strong current with lots of rocks. Use heavy line and bring a landing net with a long pole, if you have one. Use a "sacrificial leader" or "breakaway leader" for your weight, and be prepared to lose some tackle.
Good live baits: small pinfish, mullet, crab, threadfin herring (greenbacks), menhaden, sandcrabs, and shrimp of course
Good artificials: gulp peeler crabs, gulp shrimp, jig head with funky color grubs, gotcha plugs
What you'll catch: sheephead, red drum (redfish), black drum, grouper, flounder, blues, occasional snook, mackerel, many others
Locals' Tips:
Great light tackle setup: Use 40lb braid connected to 18" of 40-60lb mono leader. Connect your braid to your mono using a properly rated black swivel. If you get hung up on rocks; tighten your drag, drop your rod tip, pull back slowly, a foot or two at a time...using the setup described, the hook on your tackle will straighten and release before your line will break.
For big bull drum: use a heavy weight and leader and at least a 5.0 hook, take a crap, break off legs and claws, peel shell off to expose crab meat, hook through leg sockets on one side of crap. Cast and wait.
Jig head combo: try a 1/2oz chartreuse jig head with a gulp "natural" shrimp...these have white bellies and dark green flake body. Work VERY slowly, hopping along bottom.
If anyone tells you that one spot is better than another, or to stay between buoy markers, don't listen to them. The fish are there, and they're everywhere!”
JP from UNITED STATES - 10 Jun 2011
Pon. Inlet Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 15 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.4(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.9(1: Pon. Inlet is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.9(1: Pon. Inlet is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in North Florida. 5: the best break in North Florida). |
Difficulty Level: 2.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.7(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Pon. Inlet can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.3(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Pon. Inlet, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.3(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Pon. Inlet are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.7(1: Often too crowded. 5: Pon. Inlet is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.1(1: Getting to Pon. Inlet requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.8(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.1(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.2(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Pon. Inlet for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.9(1: Camping at Pon. Inlet is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.4(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Pon. Inlet is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.7(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Pon. Inlet, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.2(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Pon. Inlet where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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