For offshore fishing, the East Coast is better because you don't have to run
out as far. The backwaters of the Ten Thousand Islands and Pine Island
Sound make Southwest Florida a better destination for inshore species,
however...snook, redfish, and tarpon.

With all due respect to your "union buddies", I'd still recommend going to
the FS forum for some of the most thorough and current info. Remember, your
"union buddies" are *working* M-F...not fishing. The guys on the forum are
out there almost every day...or are talking to guys that are out there every
day.







"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:


Before you go to Bal Harbour, go to www.floridasportsman.com. Go to the
"FS
Fishing Forums" link, click on the "South Florida" section, and see
what's
biting. The guys on the FS forums are some of the most knowledgeable
fisherman on the water. In fact, many are guides, and some write
articles
for Florida Sportsman. Don't expect to get GPS numbers for honey holes,
but
you'll be able to get up-to-the-minute fishing reports...including
what's
biting, general location, what kind of bait/lures, and what part of the
tide. If you're polite enough, you might get invited on a member's boat
(just split the gas/bait bill) or even get a few GPS numbers via Instant
Messaging. Just don't bring up the fact you're a liberal Democrat. The
boards are 4 to 1 conservatives to liberals...and most of the liberals
seem
to fish from kayaks or land. ;-)



Not to worry; I have union buddies with fishing boats all over South
Florida. Anyway, you really don't have to go very far offshore in the
Bal Harbour area to find bottom structure and keeper fish. A mile or so
will do it.



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