Skunked in Florida
Florida Fishing
Nov 15, 2022 11:24:04 #
ewhitley10 wrote:
I’m in Bradenton. Thanks for your reply.
Never fished the west coast. Heard there's some good fishing in the gulf. Post some of your catch if you can. And how is that red tide over your way?
Nov 15, 2022 13:45:05 #
Anybass
Loc: Pa.
Welcome Eddie. Florida has some great fishing. I mostly do fresh water when vacationing on the West Coast near Venice. Lot of small ponds which great for bass and pans, also on East side. Since you are on the East side, may want to check out the St.Johns River system. River runs north (yes north) from Everglades to Jacksonville. In between are a number of lakes that it feeds into and then out to another lake. Super great water for LM bass. Need a boat or rent one though. Not aware of where could fish from shore. Good luck.
Nov 15, 2022 14:46:26 #
Nov 15, 2022 14:52:22 #
ewhitley10
Loc: Florida
Gordon wrote:
Never fished the west coast. Heard there's some good fishing in the gulf. Post some of your catch if you can. And how is that red tide over your way?
I haven’t heard much about red tide this year, and hope it’s kept @ bey. I have a couple of friends w/boats, but fish mostly from shore. No shortage of small shark & skates here.
Nov 15, 2022 14:58:21 #
ewhitley10
Loc: Florida
Anybass wrote:
Welcome Eddie. Florida has some great fishing. I m... (show quote)
Thanks ANYBASS, but I’m in Bradenton on the gulf side. I haven’t fished fresh water here though. Good idea!
Nov 15, 2022 15:12:55 #
Nov 15, 2022 15:17:39 #
Norman Havens
Loc: Port Charlotte Florida
Before I go I check the tides and now I look at the FWC Red tide charts.
That will get me started on where to go and what I can fish for.
Then I can know when to be on the spot and what bait to use.
I've joined a very insightful and helpful group called Salt strong.
You can find Many of their videos on YouTube.
But the species specific and your area specific information available to members has helped me every trip.
I'm a new Floridian 16 months and it has given me information and skills that would have taken me years to aquire.
That will get me started on where to go and what I can fish for.
Then I can know when to be on the spot and what bait to use.
I've joined a very insightful and helpful group called Salt strong.
You can find Many of their videos on YouTube.
But the species specific and your area specific information available to members has helped me every trip.
I'm a new Floridian 16 months and it has given me information and skills that would have taken me years to aquire.
Nov 15, 2022 21:34:39 #
Dont feel like the Lone Ranger- I moved here back in '97 and havent caught a keeper fish yet. Had to go to Lake Texoma to catch a nice Striper.
Nov 16, 2022 05:46:55 #
ewhitley10
Loc: Florida
Norman Havens wrote:
Before I go I check the tides and now I look at th... (show quote)
Thanks for the info Norman!
Nov 16, 2022 06:04:18 #
Norman Havens
Loc: Port Charlotte Florida
They also give Free slam shady swim bait and and Dr.Juice and they work.
Nov 16, 2022 07:36:48 #
Nov 16, 2022 15:39:27 #
Barry MacDonald
Loc: Lithia, Florida
ewhitley10 wrote:
Bradenton
Cockroach Bay off of hyw 41 has some good fishing. Free small ramp. It is in Ruskin
Nov 16, 2022 17:11:36 #
Barry MacDonald wrote:
Cockroach Bay off of hyw 41 has some good fishing. Free small ramp. It is in Ruskin
Come on Barry, don't be giving away our good spots
Nov 16, 2022 19:27:46 #
ewhitley10 wrote:
I’m in Bradenton. Thanks for your reply.
I am on Siesta Key and fish Sarasota Bay frequently. I use all artificial bait - paddle tails, swim bait, and artificial shrimp, mostly - from a kayak.
Where do you fish? Are you fishing from a boat, kayak, or onshore?
Nov 17, 2022 17:11:35 #
Wndsrf
Loc: Tampa,fl
ewhitley10 wrote:
Hi all, I’m Eddie. I’ve been fishing fresh water, deep sea, on-shore & off most of my adult life. Since moving to Florida from Virginia I haven’t caught anything I can even lie about. All advice welcome…thanks!
Eddie,
I live in Tampa part of the year. It has been slow fishing since I came back in October. I am told it will pick up as it cools down. I live on a cove near the 275 bridge and last year I used to catch lots of trout. Nothing but catfish and an occasional snook so far this year. Where in Fla are you?
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