Thread: Anyone have fishing report/conditions for PINS?

Thanks a bunch! I have read through the stuff already. Just wanted to find out from the locals. I understand that after marker 5, it gets soft, but i have heard from some guys that say they drive in a 2wd car down to the 10 or 15. They say they fish there all the time and a lot of the getting stuck is due to lack of common sense or driver error. I don't kow if it's true and have never been to PINS yet. I'm usually good with walking my driving path and spot checking.

Thanks for the link on Corpus Fishing website. I ended reading more on the horror stories. Some guy got flipped out of his kayak by a shark 2 miles out in his kayak. His kayak was tied to his rod so the shark took off with his kayak and he had to chase it down, swimming for 20 minutes or so. He said he drifted off course to about 6 miles out and in complete darkness. Yikes!

Thanks guys. I really don't know what I'm getting into since it's my first time. I just want to catch me some fish. I guess my AAA card w/ 24 hr roadside assisstance won't work?

Originally Posted by Me vs. Wild

PINS "hotline" for weather and beach conditions, tide, etc. is: 361-949-8175. It is an automated recording updated each morning.
Have a great trip!

Thanks for the number. been using it every morning to get an idea of what is happening out there.

I gotta say, the sweet sounding lady on the phone makes my morning. She sounds so happy!

By the way - i talked the manager at the rental car place to get me a 4x4 4 runner. Now I have the vehicle to make it past the 5 mile marker and find out the the tide is coming in real high. Almost up to the sand dunes. Yikes!

Originally Posted by Me vs. Wild

Now that Yarborough pass is reopened, (at the 17 mile marker) be forewarned that this can be a good spot to stick your vehicle, so keep up the momentum as (if) you go through. I've pulled out a F350 Ford and a 2500 Dodge Ram here, both 4 wheel drive, but neither really prepared right.

LOL.. I like how you added "if". Thanks for all the tips. i go by similar guidelines when we go way in the desert or off roading. The fuel info really helped. guess I'll be taking some extra brewskies in case I have to spend unexpected extra time.

I can see it now... "Boss, I can't make it in today. I'm out of town and really stuck in a bad situation

Originally Posted by Me vs. Wild

No cellular service out there.. your phones will only roam forever and kill the battery. Switch 'em off along with the rest of life's worries once ya hit the sand.

Have a great time!

Oh no! That's not good. I'm attached to my phone like a siamese twin.

Originally Posted by Me vs. Wild

Haha.. had to call up to hear the happy lady's report.
"high tide was at 4:07 and it was REALLY high..." too funny.. what happened to 1 foot, 2 foot.. love her not so technical inflection!

High tide can be a good thing.. if you time your travel during low tide, the beach sand will be packed down and make for much easier driving.

Now that Yarborough pass is reopened, (at the 17 mile marker) be forewarned that this can be a good spot to stick your vehicle, so keep up the momentum as (if) you go through. I've pulled out a F350 Ford and a 2500 Dodge Ram here, both 4 wheel drive, but neither really prepared right.

Tips:

Lower your tire pressure for a larger contact patch which increases traction.

Take boards along to put under your tires for traction should you get stuck

Bring a small shovel

Bring an empty bucket for wetting the sand with ocean water should you get stuck.. you can pack it back down and get back on top of it.

Should you lose forward momentum, try backing up in your own tracks where the sand is packed down.

If there happens to be track that have gone before you, try to follow in those of course.

Bring drinking water and extra gas. (mileage will be bad on the sand) Keep an eye on your fuel... half tank means time to turn around.

And most of all.. have a happy and safe visit!

Wow, duly noted here. Nice piece of information to have, thanks.