![]() ![]() Largemouth Bassįlorida’s official freshwater fish, the legendary largemouth has an international reputation. Once heavily over-fished, this species is now a conservation success story. It also has a large black spot (sometimes several spots) just before the tail. It can be distinguished from the black drum by its lack of chin barbels and its more elongated body. Red DrumĬommonly known as redfish, this shallow-water schooling fish is found in both salt and brackish water. Great sport on light tackle, snook are a cagey prey but well worth the time it takes to catch them. A strong, voracious predator, this Florida fish will rip a fishing line to shreds. Highly sensitive to changes in water temperature, snook are found in the state’s warmer waters. ![]() One of Florida’s most popular sportfish, spotted sea trout will hit everything from top water plugs to saltwater flies. It has two large canine teeth in the upper jaw and feeds mainly on shrimp and small baitfish in grassy areas. ![]() Known for its high, acrobatic jumps, the sailfish is a favorite of blue-water anglers.Ĭommonly known as speckled trout, it's a schooling species usually found in the shallow waters of bays and estuaries. The outstanding feature is the long, high first dorsal fin. Sailfish usually travel alone or in small groups. One of the state's most popular gamefish, tarpon can tolerate a wide range of salinities and are found throughout the state’s waters.įlorida’s official state saltwater fish, this tackle buster inhabits tropical and subtropical waters. Sometimes called the "silver king of sportfish," the tarpon is highly prized for its fighting ability but not valued as food. So what are you waiting for? Get your rod, reel and hit the water. The following species are all found in within 100 miles of Tampa Bay at some time of the year. It's wonder the state has produced more than 900 world records, more than any other state or country for that matter. P.S.With more than 7,700 lakes, 10,550 miles of rivers and 2,276 miles of tidal shoreline, there is no doubt why fishing in Florida is one of the top activities for locals and visitors. You can listen to this episode by clicking the play button below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. How to catch redfish from the beach (hint: it’s easier than most people make it out to be).His favorite types of spots to catch fish.How to plan your fishing trips (and find more fish). ![]() How fishing for redfish can be the same (but different) no matter what state you’re in.He’s had to quickly learn how to catch fish in the Panhandle and in this episode, he’s sharing how he did that so you can learn, too. Lionel didn’t spend his whole life fishing the waters that he currently guides in. He was in the Air Force, was a firefighter, lived in Alaska for a while, was an MMA fighter, played college football, and now he’s finally arrived at his childhood dream of being a fishing guide. Lionel has had an incredibly full life for such a young guy. Lionel James of Lion’s Tale Adventures in Destin, FL.Ĭapt. It takes a lot of time and practice to become good at catching fish, and then more time and practice to become a good fishing guide.īut the reward for all of this time and practice… is that you get to go fishing for a living! ![]()
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