If you go to the marina in Clearwater just across the street from Pier 60
you can find a lot of very good party boats with all the equiptment you
will need.
There are a few catamarans that go out either full or half day. That might
be a good way to try and see if you like fishing. If you want to try
fishing from shore, you can get a nice rod & reel set up from Walmart
pretty cheap.
Do you know where Honeymoon Island is in Duneden?
There is a nice causeway going to it. You can get bait just before the
first bridge. Ther are a lot of parking places heading out to the end.
Most of the people who fish there will be happy to help you if you aask.
Good luck!