Freshwater guy converting to saltwater.
Jan 27, 2022 13:18:31 #
fuzzyqjones
Loc: Fort Myers Florida
Looking for surf/shore fishing advise in and around Ft Myers. Moved South from Longboat Key where Sand Fleas were plentiful and a common bait. Been raking the beaches here (Ft Myers) for fleas, without much luck. I'm a catch and eat guy. Any advise would be appreciated.
Jan 27, 2022 13:23:01 #
Fuzzyqjones: Welcome to the Forum, you have made a good choice. We are more than 56,000 members strong, and members together have a lot of experience, wisdom, and yes a ration of B.S.
I understand the need for natural bait, have you considered the use of
either live or fresh dead shrimp? Just Sayin...RJS
I understand the need for natural bait, have you considered the use of
either live or fresh dead shrimp? Just Sayin...RJS
Jan 27, 2022 13:28:05 #
fuzzyqjones
Loc: Fort Myers Florida
Yes I have. Thanks. Just experiencing a humbling learning curve.
Jan 27, 2022 13:49:21 #
They gotta be eatin something. I'd sure be trying to figure out what that is and use some of that. Shrimp or squid is usually good, but they're probably not available in the surf. Check out your local bait or tackle shop and those people will most likely let you know. Welcome to the Stage fuzzy. Let us know how you do?
Jan 27, 2022 13:53:55 #
Jan 27, 2022 14:19:12 #
fuzzyqjones wrote:
Looking for surf/shore fishing advise in and around Ft Myers. Moved South from Longboat Key where Sand Fleas were plentiful and a common bait. Been raking the beaches here (Ft Myers) for fleas, without much luck. I'm a catch and eat guy. Any advise would be appreciated.
Like the others say, Shrimp. I swear bye Pro Cure shrimp scent also. Go get em Fuzzy.
Jan 27, 2022 14:56:20 #
From my experience surf fishing in Jersey, and im sure it’s probably gonna be different in FLA but i have the most success with both bloodworms cut up into small pieces or shredder or green crabs ( even blue point in a pinch) cut into quarters . Seems like everything in the surf eats one or both.
Jan 27, 2022 15:24:56 #
Berkley makes both sand worms and sand crabs in artificial. Both work. Get the 6 inch worms and break em in half.
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Jan 27, 2022 19:31:28 #
plumbob wrote:
Like the others say, Shrimp. I swear bye Pro Cure shrimp scent also. Go get em Fuzzy.
Just to clarify Fuzzy…put pro cure on artificials…not on actual shrimp.
Jan 27, 2022 19:42:47 #
Jan 27, 2022 19:46:44 #
fuzzyqjones wrote:
Got it!
Fuzzy, the diesel Z man artificial baits have a slit in them so the gel last longer. Other artificial lures just rub it on.
Jan 27, 2022 19:49:27 #
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