Snook Season Florida 2012 - 2013

Do you fish in Florida? Are you looking forward to catching and keeping a slot sized snook in the fall of 2012? If so, then being able to keep a snook will depend upon which part of the state of Florida you fish. The FWC, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission met in June 2012 to determine when and where snook fishing season would reopen in the State of Florida.

Best Soft Sided Tackle Bags

One of the great things about fishing, (and maybe one of the not-so-good things too), is that avid fisherman love to collect and acquire a lot of fishing tackle. In fact, most of the fishermen I know have more tackle than they will ever use in their lifetime. So, how can you best manage your tackle box so that you can take the maximum amount on each fishing trip? One of the best ways is to use soft sided tackle bags.

USS Mohawk CGC Veterans Memorial Fishing Reef Off Sanibel Florida

There is an exciting new artificial reef off of Sanibel, Florida. The reef is named the USS Mohawk CGC Veterans Memorial Fishing Reef. The sunken vessel was a highly anticipated addition to the various artificial reefs located off of the Southwest Florida coastline in the Gulf of Mexico. Expect to find a wide assortment of reef fish, game fish and marine life once the sunken reef develops an underwater culture.

Shark Fishing in Panama City Beach FL

Going out on a perfectly good boat to fish for sharks may seem like foolishness to some, but a huge thrill for other fishermen. Shark fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida is excellent pretty much year round. You can fish, hook-up and maybe land small and large sharks in many different spots. One of the interesting aspects of this type of fishing in the Panhandle of Florida, is that you can catch sharks from the beach, from a dock and from a boat. Sharks are around most all of the time, even if you do not see them.

Bayronto Wreck

The Bayronto Wreck is a large 400 foot long freighter vessel that sank in a storm in the early 1900's off the coast of Southwest Florida. The wreck is located approximately 35 miles offshore and lies in approximately 100' to 110' feet of water. The shipwreck is a popular spot for both fishermen and scuba divers. There are many places to fish and dive in the Gulf of Mexico off of the coast of SW Florida, and this is one of the more popular wrecks that most boats can reach, since it is not too far offshore.

Bud n' Mary's Sportfishing Marina Islamorada Florida Keys

Sportfishing in Islamorada is world class and is synonymous with the world famous Bud n' Mary's Marina. The marina is basecamp for many fishermen and is a central point in the FL Keys. This legendary marina was founded in 1944 and is home to many world class charter fishing captains. Over the years many thousands of fishing enthusiasts have visited and fished out of Bud n' Marys. The marina is located at MM 79.8.

Key West Fishing Videos

Being an avid fisherman, I love to fish, and the Florida Keys provide access to some of the best saltwater fishing in the world. Key West, FL is at the southernmost point of the FL Keys and is also home of great fishing during all times of the year. These videos were hand selected and show some amazing fishing action. If you ever get the chance to fish in the Sunshine State, especially in Key West, do your best to experience and try your hand with different fishing styles and angling techniques. The fishing videos to follow should get you excited and make you want to head out fishing right now. Enjoy them and image that is you and your family catching various game fish in Keywest waters.

If you do not have your own boat to fish from you may want to consider hiring a charter boat captain or guide to put you on the big ones.

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Key West FL Fishing Charters

When it comes down to a great place to go fishing, the southernmost tip of Florida is a hard place to beat. Finding the right Key West FL fishing charters and guides to take you and your group out on the water for a great day of fishing is relatively easy to do. There are many different charter fishing boats and services in the Keys and Key West, that it may be more difficult narrowing your choices.

That being said, it is still important to research the type of saltwater fishing you would like to do and then match that up with the specialities of your fishing captain. Launching out of Keywest, FL, or many different types of fishing specialities and species targets to choose. You may be looking for a charter boat to go deep sea fishing, inshore fish targets, or backwater fishing. First choose what type of fishing you would prefer to try your luck at so you can better choose a more appropriate guide or charter boat for your sportfishing excursion out of Key West. Keep in mind that additional fishing grounds in this area include the Marquesas Keys and the Dry Tortugas and offer some amazing fishing if you have the time to get into this area.

Miami Fishing Reefs with GPS

Fishing in and around the Miami, Florida area can be fantastic. One of the best ways to give yourself the edge in catching your target fish species is to be able to find the hot spots where they will most likely be located. Just fishing at random may work every now and then, but there is nothing like pulling up to some hot GPS coordinates and finding the fish ready to eat.

Marathon Florida Fishing

Fishing in the State of Florida is excellent most anytime of the year. But Marathon, FL Keys fishing is some of the best in the state. Read along to find some of the best reefs, wrecks and hot spots in this area. With the Atlantic Ocean right off from the dock, it is easy and quick to get to many different fishing grounds up and down the FL Keys off of Marathon.

Saltwater Fishing for Beginners

The beginning fisherman will have many questions about the type of fishing they would like to attempt. For those people who have little or no experience, it can seem like a daunting task, but do not let that stop you from learning many of the techniques that will take you from a beginner to a more seasoned fisherman.

Saltwater fishing requires fishing tackle and gear that is designed for use in salt water. The corrosion effects are much higher than for equipment used in freshwater environments. Without sounding too 'over-the-top' about needing a whole lot of equipment, some specific gear is necessary. The type of fishing you strive to do will determine the type of fishing gear you will need.

Many aspiring fishermen learn how to catch fish by chartering a fishing guide or joining a group fishing on larger charter boats. This can be a great way for you to take out the family for a day on the water. It is also a good way for you to determine which type of saltwater fishing you would like to 'gear up' for before you start buying a lot of different fishing rods, fishing lures and other tackle.


Video: Saltwater Fishing 101 for Beginners  



This video gives some tips for the starting fisherman to help them learn if they will have fun and want to continue their fishing efforts. Dr. Jim covers different tips and hints on how to learn more about the various ways to really find out more about basic fish techniques in your local town or in a city you will be visiting.


Video: Saltwater Fishing for Beginners



This video is from an expert charter captain and fisherman out of Miami, Florida. Captain Mark can be reached on his website at www.marktheshark.com.

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