Coffee Bluff Marina

Fish Derby

coffeebluff — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:58:53 +0000

3rd Annual Coffee Bluff Fish Derby Results

There were 22 entries in this past year’s event with a total purse of $200.

Dr. Jerry Case wins the 3rd Annual Coffee Bluff Marina Fish Derby!! Congratulations, Doc!! Jerry was one of only 2 anglers who were able to catch all 10 species required, and Jerry had the heaviest weight of all 10 species to win this year’s title! Pretty impressive…Dr. Case was also the first angler to catch all 10 species, so he gets a free entry in the 4th Annual Coffee Bluff Marina Fish Derby. His name goes on a plaque that will forever hang in the marina store, and he gets a check for $200! Good job, Jerry!

Final Leaderboard

1st Place Jerry Case with 10 species @ 52 pounds 10 ounces
2nd Place Ray Golden with 10 species @ 40 pounds 5 ounces
3rd Place David Sloan with 9 species @ 36 pounds 13 ounces
4th Place Chris Tedder with 7 species @ 36 pounds 0 ounces
5th Place Jimmy Davis with 7 species @ 30 pounds 0 ounces

There were only 2 anglers out of 22 who caught all 10 species required. Jerry Case and Ray Golden caught all 10 species, but Jerry reached that milestone first, so he gains a free entry in the 4th Annual Coffee Bluff Marina Fish Derby. Also, we placed the names of the anglers who caught the biggest fish of each species in a hat, and drew from that a name who also won a free entry in the 4th Annual Coffee Bluff Fish Derby. The biggest fish of each species looked like this…

Speckled trout went to Mike Smith with 3 pounds 11 ounces

Flounder went to David Sloan with 3 pounds 3 ounces

Black Drum went to Jerry Case with 7 pounds 6 ounces

Spanish mackerel went to Jerry Case with 5 pounds 0 ounces

Sheepshead went to Chris Tedder with 11 pounds 5 ounces

Whiting went to Jimmy Davis with 14 ounces

Redfish went to Jeff Soss with 4 pounds 7 ounces

Tripletail went to Jerry Case with 18 pounds 6 ounces

Spadefish went to Bob Tedder with 3 pounds 7 ounces

Striped bass went to Jerry Case with 7 pounds 9 ounces

Amy pulled the name of Jimmy Davis from the above list, so Jimmy has earned a free ride for the 4th Annual Coffee Bluff Fish Derby! It should also be noted that 3 of the species gave anglers a fit this past year – striped bass, spadefish, and Spanish mackerel. Of the 22 anglers, only 2 caught a striped bass – Jerry Case and Ray Golden. Only 2 caught a Spanish mackerel – Jerry Case and Ray Golden. And, only 3 anglers caught a spadefish – Bob Tedder, David Sloan, and Ray Golden.

Thanks to all 22 anglers for putting on quite a show this past year, and we look forward to the new derby that will begin when we re-open the marina. For now, we are temporarily discontinuing the derby as we are expected to completely shut down within the next month for what is expected to be a 9-12 month project. We will begin the 4th Annual Coffee Bluff Marina Fish Derby upon the Grand Re-Opening! Hope to see you there!

Marina Services

coffeebluff — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:56:12 +0000

Marina Services

At Coffee Bluff Marina, we want to be able to offer you everything that a marina in coastal Georgia can provide! We have wet slip rentals, a boat hoist, and mechanical services for you and your boat. Take a look at our services and feel free to give us a call at 912-925-7474 for specific questions.

Wet Slip Rentals - Coffee Bluff Marina can handle various overnight wet slip rentals for your vessel. A long-term wet slip is available at $10 per foot per month with a signed annual contract. If you do not wish to keep your boat with us for a full year, a month-to-month wet slip is available at $11 per foot per month. Weekly rates are also available at $4 per foot per week, and overnight dockage for transient use or daily use is $1 per foot per night.

"Wet Slips Available"

Electicity - 30 amp electrical outlets are available on the docks for $40 per month, or $4 for daily use.

Fuel - Coffee Bluff Marina carries non-ethanol mid-grade marine fuel…rated the best for outboard motor use. Price varies with market conditions, so please call to inquire about current rates per gallon.

: “Non-ethanol fuel…rated the best for outboards!”

Boat Hoist - Our boat hoist is inoperable…the City of Savannah has authorized a rebuilding project for Coffee Bluff Marina…our brand new $5 million marina will begin soon, with plans to start construction late summer, 2012. The new lift and facilities should be completed by early 2013 – until then, we are open, but operating without a lift or hoist.

Boat, motor, and trailer repairs - Coffee Bluff Marina now offers repair and maintenance for your boat, motor, and trailers! Stop by and let us give you an estimate for any of the following items:

Engine oil and filter change for inboards or outboards
lower unit lube change
minor inboard or outboard engine repairs
trailer repairs
electrical repairs for lights, batteries, switches, and accessories
bottom painting
propeller repair or replacement
water pumps
installation of accessories
bilge pump and/or baitwell pump replacement
steering and control cable repairs or replacements
and, of course, we offer boat washing from top to bottom!

Give us a call and let us take care of your maritime needs!!

"Freddie's been taking care of boats since JFK was president!"

Current Fishing Reports

coffeebluff — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:55:59 +0000

Current Reports

Sunday, May 19th, 2013

The “Fishing For Angels” tournament, held out of Ft. McAllister Marina yesterday to benefit Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), was a lot of fun and Dr. Jerry Case and I had a great time representing Coffee Bluff in this slam tournament where the south wind picked up and made fishing difficult for all.

The tournament had 30 teams participate, and only 4 of those teams were able to catch a slam of redfish, trout, and flounder. The fish doctor, Jerry Case, and I were one of those teams…we caught a redfish, trout, and a whopper of a flounder to secure 4th Place out of the field. The flounder was caught by Jerry, and weighed a whopping 3 pounds 3 ounces, which won the calcutta for the biggest flounder of the day – $150 just like that! Unfortunately, we couldn’t score big fish on the trout and redfish, so our total weight of our slam was over 6 pounds. The total weights for 1st through 3rd Place was all over 7 pounds, but under 8 pounds, so we missed out of the top three spots by a solid redfish! Here is our slam…

Jerry and I fished Friday, just to see if any flounder were around in anticipation of the tournament. Of course, using topwater baits, I popped a nice 18 inch trout early in the morning…

Jerry got in on the trout action, too…

Finding no flounder on Friday, we went off in search of a tripletail. Jerry saw one, but couldn’t get it to bite, then guess what I found? Jack crevalle in mid-May!!

We wrapped up our day of searching, and headed off to the captain’s meeting at FishTale’s, taking along our beautiful wives, Gail and Amy. We had a great dinner of fried seafood, and some good cold beverages, while hanging out with all of our fishing friends swapping lies about fishing. Did I mention the cold beverages?

Well, those cold beverages can make you scrap your game plan in a hurry, as we got a late start yesterday morning. We did pull up to a spot and tossed a topwater bait, and I did have a nice trout that would have gone over 2 pounds swirl on my bait, not once but twice, but I just couldn’t get any risers. Jerry nailed a nice trout that went 1 pound 14 ounces, so we tossed him in the livewell and focused on flounder.

We spent the next 3 hours hitting and running, tossing everything we had into every gut we could cross, getting no fish in the process. Then, we headed to a spot that usually produces a flounder, and there sat our good friend Jimmy Davis and his family. As we pulled up, he took a 2 pound 8 ounce flounder out of the cooler that his wife, Jennifer, had just caught on a mud minnow! Ouch! We hit several more spots, then Jerry’s line went tight and drag started screaming, and he finally boated the 3 pound 3 ounce flounder that won the tournament’s calcutta for biggest flounder of the day!

Alright, now we have a descent trout, a fat flounder, and all we need is a good red to pull the hat trick. Tide was mid-incoming, oyster beds were just getting covered up with water, and we knew right where to go to get our fat daddy red…BAM!! Jerry nails one…unfortunately, it went 26 inches…

Shortly after that, Jerry’s line went to buzzing again, so we figured another big red, but this time it was a little different…

Up to this point, I have only been tagging along for morale support and humerous anecdotes. I caught no trout, and Jerry got the only flounder. I did manage a sea robin on a gulp bait (first time that has ever happened), and I caught a nice ladyfish. Jerry reminded me this wasn’t a trash fish slam, and to get off my butt and produce something, so I put the only legal redfish of the day in the net to calm him down. It wasn’t big, but it gave us the slam! We spent the rest of the day trying to upgrade the red, but it just wasn’t in the cards!

We had 3rd Place all wrapped up, but right before 5 pm, another team showed up with a slam and bumped us back to 4th Place. Still pretty impressive giving the circumstances. We had a great day fishing for a great cause, and Jerry and I both were delighted we could give Coffee Bluff some street cred!

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Marina update…I stopped by Coffee Bluff Marina project site yesterday, and snapped a couple shots. It looks as if the underground operations are now complete, and sidewalks have been laid out. The fabricated equipment for the bluff hit a little snag, but that fire is being put out as I write this. The old docks are still there, but the lift has been taken down. Everything is looking good…and on top of that, fish are biting!

Also, this Saturday is a great fishing tournament out of Ft. McAllister Marina, the “Fishing for Angels” event. Dr. Jerry Case and I are entering to see if we can find a slam of redfish, trout, and flounder. Anybody else game to fish? Here is a link to their website if you’re interested…entry fee is only $60 and supports a terrific cause!

http://www.smaangels.org/FishingForAngels2013.pdf

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

I got up this morning at 4 am, and just had to go looking…at first light, trout in the 14-15 inch range kept busting my topwater bait over and over…sometimes they would hit it 6 or 7 times on the retrieve. I caught one, and let a few others off the hook so as not to have to deal with treble hooks on small fish. Then, about 30 minutes went by with nothing, then BANG!!

Adventures and Trips

coffeebluff — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:39:48 +0000

Looking for adventure while staying in Savannah??

Let Coffee Bluff Marina put together your day on the water!

We are proud to offer the following trips and adventures from our marina at Coffee Bluff, including:

Field trips to Ossabaw Island
“How To” Fishing Seminars
Beach Shuttles
“How To” Kayak Fishing Seminars
Redfish Shuttles

Please take a look at our trips and seminars listed below, and if you see something you like, feel free to email us at gofish@coffeebluffmarina.net, or call at 912-925-7474 for further information. Also, we can custom design anything you like to do, so feel free to ask about putting together your preferred itinerary! Please scroll to the bottom of the page to view our Cancellation and Reservation Policy…

Educational Field trips to Ossabaw Island-Take a step back in time and witness one of Georgia’s barrier islands the way life use to be! We’ll depart the marina at 9 am on select dates, and you’ll get to see and experience the marshes of coastal Georgia. There is plenty of wildlife and points of interest in our 30 minute boat ride to Ossabaw Island, where you’ll be met by the on-island coordinator and naturalist for the Ossabaw Island Foundation -http://www.ossabawisland.org/. You will be led on a 3 hour field trip of the northern section of the island, where you’ll witness history right before your eyes! You’ll see the North Island Plantation site, the longest unpaved road in the State of Georgia, and see the archaeological significance of the old tabby slave cabins, which has received a good deal of national attention the past few years. Access to Ossabaw Island is limited, and this is one field trip you will forever remember! The cost is $100 per person, and includes the boat ride, guide fees, captain’s fees, and Ossabaw Foundation fees.

"Entrance to Torrey-West Estate on Ossabaw Island"

"North End Plantation House"

Fishing Seminars – Coffee Bluff Marina has put together 3 “how to” fishing seminars designed to teach you a different aspect of fishing! The first is “Redfish in the Grass” seminars. When we have a full moon or a new moon, that only means one thing…flooded grass! And, when the grass gets flooded, redfish get up in the grass to search for food! If you’ve ever wanted to see what a tailing redfish looks like, this is a great seminar. On the way to the flooded prairies, we cover different types of baits and rigging, and then we’ll show you what type of geographical terrain you are looking for to find these fish. Once there, we don our waders and start stalking, showing you how to locate, cast, and hopefully catch tailing reds! The cost of this seminar is $60 per angler.

The second seminar we are conducting this year is the “Topwater Trout” seminar…We’ll depart the marina early on a 22 foot Pathfinder, and make our way to some speckled trout waters a short distance away. We’ll show you how to locate trout, and what kind of topwater lures work best for the conditions. We’ll go over the casting skills, rods & reels desired, and line strength, plus show you how to properly work your baits to target and catch speckled trout when blowing up a topwater bait! Seats are limited, and cost is $60 per angler. Call early to reserve your seat…put your float and live bait away and learn how to bust big trout on artificial lures!

Finally, our third seminar this year is the “Running of the Bulls” Seminar…If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to target and catch big bull reds, this is the seminar for you! We’ll cover the rigging and the baits, proper rod and reel selection, then load up in our boat and head out to the shoals to catch some 40 inch fish! The seminar fee is $80 per angler.

Beach Shuttles - Looking to get away from it all? Coffee Bluff Marina now conducts shuttles to beaches on remote barrier islands away from the crowd! We can take you to the south end of Wassaw Island, where you can enjoy the beaches and hike the National Wildlife Refuge trails on the interior of the island, or we can take you to Ossabaw Island and let you have your own beach! The Nature Conservancy purchased Wassaw in 1969 from the heirs of a wealthy northerner who acquired the island just after the Civil War. Wassaw was later incorporated into the Savannah Coastal Refuge System. Today, the island is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service which maintains a dock and small headquarters on Wassaw Creek. Wassaw’s virgin stands of oak, pine and cedar support an incredible diversity of animal species. This rare bit of wilderness attracts a large variety of migratory birds, along with alligators, nesting sea turtles and manatees. Beach shuttles can be scheduled for anytime, with a drop off and pick up time pre-determined at the party’s descretion. Shuttle fees are $150 for groups of 1-6, all inclusive. Groups of more than 6 can still be accommodated if advance notice is given.

: “Your Private Beach Awaits You”

"Alligator on Wassaw Island"

Redfish Shuttles – A short boat ride away is a prairie full of reds! On the New Moon and Full Moon tides, our grasses become flooded, and redfish move in to prowl. If you’ve ever wanted to see redfish tailing in the grass, this is the trip for you! We’ll load your gear up and whisk you away, then return to pick you up a short time later after you’ve experienced a fishing bonanza…Shuttle to and from the grasslands cost $150 round trip, and we can accommodate up to 6 anglers on each mothership. Simply divide the number of your anglers into $150, and you’ll have a per person charge. We encourage you to bring light-weight waders if you plan to wade, but they are required to enjoy the marshes.

"A Redfish Tail awaits your bait!"	"Wade through the grass, or..."
"...take along a kayak!"	"Either way, just remember your camera!"

Reservation and Cancellation Policy

1. If a reservation is made within 14 days of a trip, seminar, or any other function, then full payment is due immediately.

2. If a reservation is made more than 14 days out from the event, a 50% deposit is due immediately to hold the reservation, and a check can be mailed to Coffee Bluff Marina, or a credit card can be given over the phone. The balance of the event fee is due 14 days prior to the event trip.

3. If a reservation is cancelled outside of 14 days from the event, and the reservation was paid for by cash or check, then a 100% refund will be given. If the reservation was made by credit card, then a 5% administrative fee will be charged, and the balance refunded.

4. If a reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the event, AND the seats can be filled, then a refund will be given based on the conditions listed in #3. If the seats cannot be filled, then the reservation WILL NOT be given a refund.

5. If a trip is cancelled due to inclement weather that is decided by Coffee Bluff Marina, then a 100% refund will be given regardless of how the trip was paid for…cash, check, or credit card.

Boat and Kayak Rentals

coffeebluff — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:14:25 +0000

Pontoon Boat Rentals

PLEASE NOTE: We are shut down completely for reconstruction. Effective October, 2012, we have shut our doors while the reconstruction crews have completely demolished everything on site, and are rebuilding the all new Coffee Bluff Marina, a $5 million dollar project expected to be completed in January, 2014. Until then, we are not conducting any business, and our phone lines are disconnected. You can follow updated project reports by clicking onto our “Updated Fishing Reports” page. See you at the Grand Re-Opening!

Coffee Bluff Marina offers pontoon boat rentals for 2 hours, half day (4 hours), 3/4 day (6 hours), or all day (8 hours). All fuel is included with the price of the rental. Fish the rivers and marshes of the Coffee Bluff area for numerous species, including speckled trout, redfish, flounder, or let us point you and your family in the right direction for spending a day catching crabs for a meal! If you’d rather relax than catch fish or crabs, we can show you where to go to just get away from it all and chill out for awhile under the sun. Pontoon boat rentals go for $75 for 2 hours, $100 for half day, $125 for 6 hours, or $150 all day. We carry crabbing supplies and bait in the marina store, and if you don’t have fishing rods and reels, we rent those, too, for $5 per rod & reel. Our 18 foot pontoon boat can accommodate up to 7 people maximum whether they are adults or children.

"Our 18 foot Pontoon Boat"

"Finding Redfish from our Pontoon Rental"

Come Inside

reyalonzo — Mon, 24 May 2010 22:49:09 +0000

Welcome to Coffee Bluff Marina!!

My name is Capt. Ray Golden, and together with my wife, Amy, we have put together a fun marina where we only desire to make your day on the water memorable! Our store is geared toward recreational boating, fishing, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore Georgia’s fabulous coast and waterways, whether you’re fishing, crabbing, or simply trying to enjoy the natural settings of Savannah, Georgia!

We carry inshore and offshore baits and rigging, polarized sunglasses, aerators, all types of lead, and for fishing, we have a selection of Gulp baits, DOA, and popular hard baits such as MirroLure and ZaraSpooks. We also have crabbing supplies, terminal tackle, live bait such as shrimp, mud minnows, and fiddler crabs, and we carry a large selection of frozen baits, snacks, drinks, ice, and fuel.

If you don’t have a boat, we can rent you an 18 foot pontoon boat to get out and enjoy the water!

Our marina has anything you may need or forget on the water such as 4-stroke and 2-cycle oils, lubricants, ethanol treatments, boat cleaning supplies, all safety gear required to be on the water, anchor…chains…and ropes. We carry dock lines, flares, life jackets, and throw cushions, too!

Any type of rig, hook, lead, or float is in our shop…but you may just need to stop by and pick up some snacks or drinks…we have ice, coolers, and koozies. We also have T-shirts, hats, and maps of the area.

You may just need some crabbing supplies such as pots, floats, lines, or even bait…stop on in as we have it all! Speaking of baits, we carry live shrimp, live mud minnows that we refer to as PollyHawgs, and live fiddler crabs. For frozen bait, we carry shrimp, squid, ballyhoo, finger mullet, whole mullet, cigar minnows, chum, crab bait, and a whole host of other baits. If you just want to catch your own bait, we have casting nets, and of course, don’t forget a landing net, which we also stock.

Stop on by and introduce yourself…either Amy or I will be happy to show you where to go to catch some fish or crabs, or where to go just to enjoy your day!! We Want To Earn Your Business!!

News and Events

coffeebluff — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:05:52 +0000

News & Events

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

We have a brand spanking new $5 million marina on the way!! Construction has begun! We are temporarily shut down of all operations until the Grand Re-Opening, due to be sometime around January, 2014. Please click on “Current Fishing Report” for updated fishing and marina progress reports, as we are continuing to update that page…send us an email with any questions as we are still here, keeping an eye on everything!

Reservation and Cancellation Policy

If a reservation is made within 14 days of a trip, seminar, or any other function, then full payment is due immediately.

If a reservation is made more than 14 days out from the event, a 50% deposit is due immediately to hold the reservation, and a check can be mailed to Coffee Bluff Marina, or a credit card can be given over the phone. The balance of the event fee is due 14 days prior to the event trip.

If a reservation is cancelled outside of 14 days from the event, and the reservation was paid for by cash or check, then a 100% refund will be given. If the reservation was made by credit card, then a 5% administrative fee will be charged, and the balance refunded.

If a reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the event, AND the seats can be filled, then a refund will be given based on the conditions listed in #3. If the seats cannot be filled, then the reservation WILL NOT be given a refund.

If a trip is cancelled due to inclement weather that is decided by Coffee Bluff Marina, then a 100% refund will be given regardless of how the trip was paid for…cash, check, or credit card.

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coffeebluff — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:40:43 +0000

Charter Fishing

coffeebluff — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:40:43 +0000

Meet Coffee Bluff’s Fishing Team!!

Looking to go offshore, into the ocean? Meet Capt. Jackson Walker. We call him “Action Jackson”, and you’ll soon see why. Capt. Jackson has been fishing this area of Georgia’s coast for over 15 years, and has experience fishing along the Atlantic Seaboard from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to Florida. Jackson has a 25 foot Parker, perfectly suited for taking a party of up to 5 out into the ocean for Spanish mackerel, bluefish, king mackerel, sheepshead, black seabass, jack crevalle, cobia, tripletail, flounder, or a host of other gamefish depending on the season and weather. And, for those of you who are serious about shark fishing…this is the trip for you!

Jackson offers a wonderful trip whether you are a hardcore angler or simply want to get the family out on the water for a day of fishing. Trips with Capt. Jackson will go out into the ocean up to 15 miles on a half-day excursion, which costs $400 for a 4 hour trip. Again, everything is provided except what you eat and drink. All bait and tackle, rods & reels, and fishing licenses are included in the price. You can extend the trip into deeper waters, going 6 hours for $600, or all day fishing a full day 10 hour trip, and that price is $900.

Interested in stalking tailing redfish, or sightcasting several different species of fish? Meet Capt. Ray Golden, owner and operator of Coffee Bluff Marina. Capt. Ray Golden comes to Savannah from the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where he and his wife, Amy, owned 2 bait and tackle shops and 5 charter fishing boats. They sold that business and came to Savannah in 2004 to chase redfish in the flats. They opened Tybee Island Bait & Tackle that same year, and recently sold that business to focus on the return of Coffee Bluff Marina to it’s heyday. The City of Savannah purchased the property at Coffee Bluff Marina in 2009, and set out to find a suitable operator. Capt. Ray and Amy Golden took the lease in June of 2009 to get a little bit closer to the reds!

If you’ve ever desired to sightcast bruiser reds, either in the flats or in the grass, this is the trip for you! Capt. Ray drives a 22 foot Pathfinder, perfectly fitted for shallow water fishing! The price of a 5 hour trip is $400, and includes everything except what you eat and drink. The price of the trip is the total price regardless of how many people in your party; HOWEVER, when you are sightcasting reds or flyfishing, it is highly recommended that you limit your party to a group of 2…3 is acceptable, but the more you have on the boat, the less you can achieve! Spinfishing or flyfishing is welcome. We can also construct the trip to teach you how to find the perfect flats and chase the fish should you be eager to learn how to do it on your own!

Now meet Capt. Jerry Case. The vessel Capt. Jerry prefers is his 22 foot Pathfinder, suitable for all types of inshore fishing. Jerry has lived all of his 60 years here in Savannah, and knows every nook and cranny of our local waters. He is quite skilled and diligent with putting his customers on fish, whether your desire is speckled trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, or various other species we find in our waters. Capt. Jerry can get you to some fish while providing you with a history of our immediate area along with all it’s natural beauty! The price of a 5 hour half-day trip with Capt. Jerry is $400, and includes everything for a day of fishing except what you need to eat and drink. Whether you desire to fish with live bait or artificials, this trip is geared toward all types of fishing for all types of anglers, regardless of fishing experience. Capt. Jerry is also perfect for small families with kids who are looking for a great and fun day on the waters of coastal Georgia!

To book a trip with one of the captains on our fishing team, give us a call so we can guide you through the various species of fish present, and which type of trip would best suit your needs.

For Additional Information Contact Us Today At 912-925-7474

Contact Us

coffeebluff — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:40:43 +0000

Thank You for Visiting our Website!

If you have any questions at all, feel free to give us a call at the number provided below. Thank you again and we look forward to being of service to you.

(912) 925-7474

GPS Coordinates

31.56.140

81.09.345

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