Friday, March 13, 2009

Florida Saltwater Fishing

By Don Levington

When it comes to saltwater fishing, I would say that the sunny state of Florida takes the crown. There are many types of fish that are biting all year round because of the warm water. Some of the main attractions for fishermen are the Florida Keys, the everglades, and Fort Lauderdale.

The great thing about saltwater fishing in Florida is that you do not necessarily have to go offshore to catch fish. Not everyone has access to a boat, and there are plenty of game fish that can be caught while fishing inshore in Florida.

If you do not have the money for a boat or money to hire a charter you can always fish from a pier. Fishing piers are scattered all through out the coasts of Florida. Some of them are free to fish from like the Fort Desoto piers, while others may charge a small fee.

There are also beaches everywhere in Florida that make excellent spots to catch some saltwater fish. This is also called surf fishing, and when the water is not too choppy and not flooded with people, then the fishing will more than likely be good.

For anglers that are into night fishing inshore, then I would have to say that a dock with a light pointed to the water makes spectacular fishing. If you have access to a dock that is anywhere from central Florida down, then there are sure to be some snook lurking around at night time.

Another option for fishing inshore in Florida would be bridge fishing, just make sure that you are allowed to first as some bridges do not allow you to fish from them. One excellent bridge to fish from is the old Sunshine Skyway, which is between Saint Petersburg and Tampa.

See there are many alternatives to fishing from a boat, and they can be very productive if you have the right bait and tackle set up. The best way to find out what tackle to use is to ask the locals, also bait and tackle shop owners always have good information on places where you can catch fish. - 2368

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