St. Simons Bait & Tackle

Santa comes by pilot boat December 12, 2020. He arrives at the pier at 2:30 p.m.

PSA: Mackay River Boat Ramp Repair Glynn County Ga., In order to repair the boat ramp on the Southeastern side of the Mackay River Bridge on the F.J. Torras Cau...seway the ramp will be closed beginning Wednesday, December 9, 2020. A cavity has opened below the ramp due to erosion and will need to be filled with concrete to make the ramp safe for use again. The sides of the ramp will also be reinforced to prevent future erosion. Depending on progress, the ramp could be repaired and open by the weekend of December 12, 2020. See more

Crabs, crabs and more crabs off the pier.

Still catching lots of bull reds, off the pier, on the beach, wherever. Also catching big (9 inch) blue crabs off the pier. We have plenty of mullet for the reds.

These jelly balls are all over the pier. Great bait!!

Who's up for a Christmas golf cart parade!!

Jonathan Brinkman caught this red at Turtle River, nice one!!

Trout bite is on at the pier!!

New shirts in and mugs

Took this morning; looks a city on the water

Here it comes!!

The VB 10000 is on the way, ETA, I'm going to guess between 8 AM and noon tomorrow.

Be ready for parking-lot style traffic. From the article, 'We will announce when the VB 10,000 will arrive after the first piling is installed, Himes said.'

St. Simons Sound Incident Response Update: Responders to install pilings for VB10,000 anchor system... ST. SIMONS, Ga Responders will install pilings to secure VB10,000 in place during cutting operations. Pile driving will commence on Oct 18. Responders are installing three pilings to complete the anchor array for the VB10,000 heavy-lift vessel. The VB10,000 will begin transiting to St. Simons Sound after the first piling is installed. Sound levels will be monitored at the wrecksite and the shoreline during pile driving to ensure the safety of workers and the public. Sound levels are expected to be negligible at the shoreline. A 150-yard safety zone around the Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB) has been established. Mariners are advised to steer clear of the perimeter. Unauthorized flying of drones (UAVs) is prohibited around the wrecksite. Responders will report any sightings of drones and drone operators to local authorities. The St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command is the official source of information for the motor vessel Golden Ray response operations.

4.6 lb 23 trout on Oct 8 with live shrimp on Harpers Super Striker. Nice trout!!!

Zach Smallwood - 28 Oct 6 on live shrimp with Cajun Thunder popping cork. Nice job!!!

Another great catch off the beach