Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Welcome BigMike, to the stage. Thank you sir for your service. Good luck in your new home and remember, we love pictures.

Richey Loc: The Villages, Fl

Hi Big Mike, Rich here I live in Leesburg on Lake Griffin part of the share is chain of lakes. Was in the AF. Fish out of my Hurricane Deck boat, 150 yamaha for bass and a few cold brews. You can't beat it. Perhaps we can get together for some fishing. What city do you live?

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

Welcome BigMike to the knucklehead club. You have plenty of FL compadres on FS. If your interested in traveling a bit if the virus thing is slowed or resolved, look for Meet & Greet info on Chit-Chat for Lawrence, KS next May. If it happens, great way to meet folks. About 60 plan to attend so far.

Olddawg Loc: Citrus Springs, Fl

Welcome BigMike, live up the road from you just east of Crystal River. Was living in Weeki Watchee until a year ago. Good area to start from as you are legal to catch and keep sea trout and red fish there and North of you. Any further south and you can't legally. Check sizes and limits when you go for liscence. The rivers hold a mixed bag of fresh and salt water fish between hwy 19 and the gulf. Scallop season is still open till Sept 24 from Hernando/ Pasco county line north. Grouper can be caught pretty much year round in as little as 15 ft around Crystal River. I would suggest a guide for that. Just remember the water does not get deep here fast, and areas have large rocks where you least expect them, so don't think you can go 1 mile off shore , get on plane and be safe. The rule is, the gulf drops 1ft per mile in this area. Some places more, some places less. Not trying to scare you, just warn you. If you taking your boat, take someone that knows the area, or buy a good chart, study it, and if you have a GPS that you can put the chart chips all the better. There is some great fishing here and a little caution and knowledge makes it a great place to live. Feel free to pm me if I can help.

captjohn Loc: Northern Illinois

Whish you well I'm going to move to Hernando area this fall hope we can get together. Been fishing bass tournaments both boater and co-angler for 18 years till 4 years ago when I tore up both knees Was a charter captain for 15 years on lake Michigan. I've fished a few of the lakes near your area as I have a condo in Daytona Beach but in Hernando I've got 2 grand kids and 6 great grand kids one of which I want to teach to tournament fish for bass. I'll try to remember your info and as I get to the time of moving there get in contact with you. Till then catch a bunch.

Olddawg Loc: Citrus Springs, Fl

In process of having boat repaired. Now that I have moved more inland, I am going to try the freshwater fishing as I am very near the Harris chain of lakes and several good rivers. Have 19 ft Carolina Skiff with 50 hp Honda that runs forever on 5 gallons of gas.
Been in FL for 32 yr and just now going to try fresh. Haven't had crappie for 40 yrs and also have no problem eating Chanel cats. And absolutely will spend time throwing for bass, and still easy access to the gulf for flats, bay, river fishing, scallops, oh and snorkelling. Pretty boring, huh. Forgot frog legs and bluegills for the frier.

Cubsfan Loc: Destin Florida

Good luck Navy !