430 HOLE
Captain Little Tommy and Big Tommy Williams are at it once again. As you know Little Tommy Williams, which now fishes full time with Miss Judy Charters, "cut his teeth while blue water fishing!" He loves to fish and the good news is even if he doesn't have a charter he still goes fishing! I must add to those that don't know, Captain Little Tommy's family has re-opened a new seafood restaurant call not Williams Seafood, but "FLYING FISH!" It's located at 7906 Highway 80 East next Sander's Country Store. Their phone number is 912 897 2009. Our customers have been catching fish, taking them to the restaurant, and they have been "cooking them up!" Heck, for those that didn't get to go-a-catching, the food here is GREAT!
The report is labeled "430 Hole," which probably got your attention right off. I know this number got mine when the report was made. The 430 Hole probably isn't going to be found on most charts. I know it's not on mine. This area is locating about 70 miles east of the Deli Ledge. It's a hole that is about 2,600 feet deep. The top of the steepest part starts at 1,700 feet and it drops straight down to about 2,600 feet. This has under water mountains written all over it! Basically, it's a hole that has a circular edge.
After arriving to this area they found the water temperature to be about 81 degrees. The fish bite was big meaning all that was landed weighted over fifty pounds. And all that was lost probably tipped the scales over this weight. This is the spot where long liners target "sword fish," because this is where this fish would be most at home. It's a great place to find food that comes in big sizes making for large mouth fulls!
For bait the standard rigged ballyhoo and like wise trolling patterns were used. All baits were pulled on or near the surface. It would be foolish to go with any other style in this depth of water unless you could get your bait real deep!
When arriving at said location they notice that the stream, which normally moves to the north was detoured once it flowed over this area. The direction of the stream turned and headed east. An "Up Whelling" of grand portions was formed when the current passed over the deepest part of the circle. The steepest part is located at the north side of the hold. According to the report the "Up Whelling" formed was so large that it you could see some of the nutrients being brought to the surface forming an unbelievable target rich fishing environment. The Williams Team watched as birds had a "field day of feeding!" This is the area they successfully worked and caught as well as lost some real nice fish. This scenario is when the "430 Hole is ripe for fishing!"
All I have said would fall under the good news about this area. Now unfortunately I have to list the bad news. Normally to reach this area you have to travel at least 50 miles into the stream. Fishermen that want to give this area a try need to be aware of fuel consumption, because of the long ride to arrive. Weather should be an up most factor in whether or not to go in the first place. Once you cross over the standard blue water fishing area you should consider yourself committed to your destination point. This boils down to if you plan on seriously going to this spot and the weather allows it's a long ride to get there, but can be well worth the ride. It's also suggested that you carry a working satellite phone with you on this particular ride to these "other waters!"
Just a few side notes about this particular area:
It's offshore of the Charleston Bump. It's deeper than the 225 or the 380 hole, but this area offer same similarity. It's located 26 miles south of the 226 hole.