Propwash Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Hello fellow OFCers, I have the opportuity to vist the Florida Gulf Coast this December, about an hour North of Tampa, and have been doing a little homework with regards to rules, regulations and learning as much as I can watching the saltwater shows on OFC. I would like to present an inquiry to the community, for those who have the experience, on some issues I would like to explore. The waters themselves, as mentioned on the Gulf Coast, lie in a community interwoven by canals with direct access to the open Gulf. I will have a 16 foot aluminum with a 25hp outboard which I intend to stay close to shore with and, if the opportunity presents itself, set out for deeper water in a larger, sea-worthy vessel. I will likely hire a guide for a day to absorb some local knowledge. I did a little scouting last year on a boat trip around the area (no rod-in-hand as I didnt have a license) and the water is shallow anywhere between 2-6 feet close to shore; house lined shores to the South and tall grass flats to the North. Extending into the Gulf is probably a couple miles of coral flats maybe 2-3 foot deep. In Florida there are two main types of fishing licenses for non-residents: saltwater and fresh water. I will be purchasing the saltwater liscence. That said, say I venture up a creek that is brackish water (mix of salt and fresh water) do I need to get a freshwater license? What are your experiences fishing tides? Do I fish high tide? low tide? between high and low and vice versa? Total newb to the saltwater thing here. What are some basic set-ups, bait presentations, lures and methods that have brought some fish in the net? Thank you in advance. I look forward to your input. And yes, I will watch for sharks, and, if within casting range, may take a crack at one lol. Prop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasinTails Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 any pike or muskie baits up here are good bass and baracuda baits down there, i bottom bounce or jig off piers there to i simplt use a sideways T type rig with a minnow and weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Here is a link to a book that will give you all of the basics and the habits of the fish you hope to catch. http://www.amazon.com/Saltwater-Fishing-Made-Martin-Pollizotto/dp/007146722X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383339273&sr=1-1&keywords=saltwater+fishing+books Saltwater fishing has extra factors than a freshwater trip does not. A few sentences from me will not due justice to the knowledge you need to have a successful trip. The good news is you have time to read the book and then hit the ground running when you get to Florida. Best of luck Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmeh Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) License - See the link: http://myfwc.com/license/recreational/faqs/#fresh_or_salt Edited November 1, 2013 by timmeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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