Southeast 16 & 17
This area is one of the largest of all marked spots on the Jacksonville Party Grounds. There are groups of reefs and ledges that extend for approximately three miles in a Northeast to Southwest direction. Also, some reefs run Southeast to Northwest. Watch for a considerable drop-off, often marking in the 110-feet range!
Floyd’s Folly
It was 1962. I was nine, and it was raining. I hadn’t slept in days. Here I was standing on the dock at Mayport Yacht basin staring at a huge ocean-going fishing boat. She was shiny and sleek, and the giant letters spelling out WYNEMA on the bow, meant I had finally arrived at my […]
May 17, 2012 Meeting Minutes
JOSFC Regular Meeting Minutes May 17, 2012 Meeting Chaired By: President – Danny Del RioMuintes By: Secretary – Patti Kalaitzis Member Present Absent Member Present Absent Danny Del Rio X Will Aitken X Paul Gallup X Tom Darga X Carol Hixenbaugh X Greg Wallace X Patti Kalaitzis X Alan Shepard X Larry Hixenbaugh X Don […]
Peanut Boy’s Amberjack Hole
A.H. Amberjack Hole. 61 degrees from end of jetties, 18.6 miles, depth of water 75 to 85 feet. This ground consists of a small area of heavy coral and rock formations. Ledges are short, 5 to 10 feet in height and lie in a North to South heading. The heavy concentration of amberjack was responsible […]
May 3, 2012 Meeting Minutes
JOSFC Regular Meeting Minutes May 3, 2012 Meeting Chaired By: President – Danny Del Rio Note Taker: Secretary – Patti Kalaitzis Members Present Absent Members Present Absent Danny Del Rio X Tom Darga X Paul Gallup X Will Aitken X Patti kalaitzis X Greg Wallace X Carol Hixenbaugh X Alan Shepard X Larry Hixenbaugh […]
J Alton Meeks
Alton Meeks was affectionately known as the honorary mayor of Mayport. He was one of the first members to start forming and coming to the club meetings. He was at every club meeting. He was always taking pictures at the ramp and club house, both for individuals and the sports section of the local newspaper. […]
Ponte Vedra Grounds
These grounds have a small hole near the flag and several small ledges with live coral bottom. There is another 80 foot hole 1 and a quarter miles on a 25 degree course from the flag. This area usually has the clearest water with the exception of offshore, a good place to start for sailfish […]
Middle Grounds
M.G. Middle Ground. 115 degrees from end of jetties, 13.0 miles. The halfway mark on the ESE course to the S.S. grounds. Several good ledges and a sunken vessel near the flag. Good surface and bottom fishing for all species, depth 75 to 89 feet.
Dunns Run
When I first joined the Offshore Club, we were meeting at Monty’s Marina. I can assure you there isn’t much difference between the meetings then and now. It was fun then and it is fun today. I didn’t own an offshore boat when I first joined the club, but I enjoyed many rides with a […]
Main 14 & 15
M.F. Main 14 & 15 Fathom ground. 115 degrees from jetties, 16.5 miles. Good stretch of reefs and ledges running North and South, also a sunken tug boat 50 feet inshore of ledge. Bottom fish all year. Water depth 75 to 92 feet.