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Title: Florida Charters
Post by: woodrufflou on February 21, 2007, 06:39:34 PM

Well as you read on my last post i will be heading to Sarasota Florida the week of March 9th. My question is...does anybody have any idea of how i can find out what kind of charters will be available while im down there. Like where i could call or look to find out some info. any information is appreciated. Thanks in advance guys.

-Lou

Title: Re: Florida Charters
Post by: CapBob on February 21, 2007, 07:53:48 PM

Lou

Would love to help but never fished in FLorida, yet anyway.......could help with NC or Puerto Rico ;D

Title: Re: Florida Charters
Post by: Hotrod on February 21, 2007, 09:03:16 PM

Pm this post to Hardcore..

Title: Re: Florida Charters
Post by: wingshooter on February 21, 2007, 09:07:32 PM

youre posting here so i wo0uld assume you have a PC, ever try doing a search on charter boats in florida,,,,,SC i could help you out

Title: Re: Florida Charters
Post by: woodrufflou on February 21, 2007, 10:01:51 PM

ill try to PM hardcore. Is he a captain in Florida?

Title: Re: Florida Charters
Post by: Hotrod on February 21, 2007, 10:25:43 PM

Yea,

Title: Re: Florida Charters
Post by: wingshooter on February 21, 2007, 10:45:52 PM

hope this helps

http://www.4sarasota.com/Sarasota/Recreation/fish_charters.html

Title: Re: Florida Charters
Post by: catfish hunter on February 21, 2007, 11:18:38 PM

go online and check ,then call and see who you like

Title: Re: Florida Charters
Post by: Hotrod on February 22, 2007, 12:13:46 AM

Wood,  Since your going before me.. You pick and then let me know how you made out :P, And if you say...
"I should have"  then I will ;D

Title: Re: Florida Charters
Post by: woodrufflou on February 22, 2007, 05:04:43 AM

haha ok sounds good capt  ;D

Title: Re: Florida Charters
Post by: Capt. Ed on February 22, 2007, 10:35:28 AM

Hi wood,

One thing to think about ... Don't limit yourself just to Sarasota. Will you have a car?

Right now, there is very good fishing for sea trout and reds in Charlotte Harbor (a little less than an hour South). I like to fish in the Tampa Bay area as well.

I would research which type of fish I want to catch. Then you can zero in on an area. For instance, I like to shrimp for Sheepshead (they are good eating and hard to hook). You do not need a charter for them, just a pier or bridge to fish on.

If you plan to fish for grouper, I can tell you that most of the keeper grouper are found a good distance offshore. The rules make it hard to find keepers close to shore. You can still have a lot of fun and action, however, tablefare may not be coming your way.

You can probably catch jacks or ladyfish anywhere near structure without a boat.

So, choose the kind of fish. See if it is "in season" (I can help you with that) and then set out a plan from there.

BTW, go to Venice Beach. You can get fossil Sharks teeth there by digging in the sand at the edge of the water. They have a cool technique for getting them. It is fun and fairly close to Sarasota.

Have fun,

Ed