| Florida is often viewed as a saltwater fisherman's | | | | contact with direct sunlight, thus encouraging them to |
| paradise. Hundreds of miles of coastline offer a wide | | | | flock to such locations. Though when you are fishing |
| variety of available fishing experiences and locations. | | | | a Florida river, it's best to remember to avoid dead |
| The state's unique make-up offers access to the | | | | trees limbs or any other obstructions that might be in |
| Gulf Stream, reefs, wrecks, estuaries, bays, inlets, | | | | your path. Also, it's a good idea to cast up current. |
| and rivers - enough variety to keep an eager | | | | Another great fishing spot in Florida is the flats, which |
| fisherman busy for a long while. There's an | | | | are basically the trademark of the Florida Keys. |
| opportunity to land everything from marlin to | | | | People employ a number of methods when fishing in |
| bonefish, depending on where you choose to look. | | | | the flats - from wading to casting from the shoreline |
| Undoubtedly, one of the most popular and oft caught | | | | to fishing from a boat being silently navigated by a |
| fish in Florida is the snook. With its tremendous force | | | | guide. Many fishermen choose the wading technique |
| and resilience, the snook has proven to be a worthy | | | | because the readily available snook or redfish usually |
| opponent sought after by many a fisherman. Other | | | | reside in shallow waters (specifically those that are |
| popular Florida species of fish include the sailfish and | | | | less than two feet in depth). If you're interested in a |
| bass. However, with Florida's varied geography, the | | | | little night fishing, you may want to look into fishing |
| opportunity to exists to catch a wide variety of fish, | | | | from one of Florida's many bridges. |
| depending simply on where you choose to fish. | | | | One good method is to cast a jig tipped with a |
| The Gulf Stream is one of the most popular fishing | | | | shrimp up current and hop it back to the piling. |
| destinations in the country. It boasts a wide variety | | | | Though you'll likely lose a few rigs in the rocks, you'll |
| of gamefish, including blue marlin, wahoo, sailfish, | | | | also stand a good chance of catching snook or |
| dolphin, kingfish, swordfish, yellowfin and blackfin | | | | tarpon. Most ideal fishing bridges are located in the |
| tuna, and sharks. Trolling lures and live baits will be | | | | Keys There are also a couple of good ones in Tampa |
| your best shot at landing one of these fish, though | | | | (such as the Sunshine Skyway). Because fishing from |
| according to reports, offshore fly fishing has | | | | bridges is relatively popular in Florida, some bridges |
| increased in popularity in recent years. | | | | actually offer catwalks and other facilities conducive |
| Rivers also provide a good amount of opportunity for | | | | to fishing. However, some bridges don't allow fishing |
| a saltwater fisherman seeking to do a little | | | | either, so you need to make sure to be aware of |
| recreational fishing. The overhanging trees and | | | | posted regulations. |
| shrubbery covered shorelines allow fish to avoid | | | | |