Man, are you ever gonna have *FUN*!!!! Take your heaviest rod and maybe a
lighter rod that you like to cast. I hope you're a bait fisherman so I
don't have to explain everything. I prefer live shrimp (dead are ok, too)or
frozen squid. Buy the squid in the grocery stores--- it is much cheaper.
(frozen) The squid holds the hook best and anything will eat it. The shrimp
is more delicate, but the fish will fight over it.

Florida caters to sportsmen. They build catwalks under most of the bridges
(they have a lot of them, too) for easy access. They also have lots of
fishing piers and parks too. When they build new bridges, they often leave
the old one along side for public fishing.

Did I say you're gonna have *FUN*? Every time you cross a bridge, you'll
likely see 2-3 cars pulled off and people fishing. The tackle shops give
good advice, usually. Just drop a shrimp (or 1/2 shrimp, if they're big) or
a chunk of squid down alongside the pilings and hang on. Don't walk off and
leave your rod unattended... it will go hopping off into the ocean. Tie it
down always. A clamp on rod holder is useful, the walkways have wooden
railings. The spade type is good for sand.

Some folks like to walk the canals with spinners and jigs and sight fish for
snook. I don't like to work that hard. Bait for me. Don't forget night
fishin'.

Watch out in Tampa. They have a wacky sport there called Jai Alai. When
those people get out they drive like maniacs. Just pull up and let them go
past. 15 minutes and the streets will be quiet again.

Places? anywhere there is ocean. I like deep dark water on the theory that
big fish like deep dark water. Problem is that half the time, the water is
so clear, you can see down 40 feet. The tides will move the water and
you'll soon adjust to that. Just pretend you're river fishin'.

Uh..... I guess I should remind you to take your bass plugs. (on the off
chance you get tired of salt water fishin') Florida has some monster bass
and they get mean in that hot water.

Good luck. Post some pictures for us.


Pepperoni


"Sully" wrote in message
...
In March I am planning a trip to the Fort Meyers area to watch some
Spring Training baseball and would like to so some shore/surf/harbor
fishing while there.
I have never done this type of fishing being a MN guy. Does anyone have
any advice for this novice? Places, baits, whatever would be appreciated.
Sully in MN