11-08-2009, 08:11 PM
Jed, you CANNOT fish from a pier without a license unless you are a Florida Resident. All non-residents must have appropriate licenses unless you're with a licensed guide.
Visit the most awesome Bass Pro shop in the country, right there in Ft. Lauderdale (Right next to the IGFA Hall of Fame). DON'T MISS IT!! They have more fishing stuff than I've ever seen under one roof.
As was said, there's tons of fishing down there. Just name it, when it comes to warm water. Pick canals or inshore salt water. Use baitfish imitations, or even bait (shrimp, shiners, pilchards, etc). Too much going on down there to even start narrowing it down. You must do that yourself. Like was said, ask at BP or another tackle shop.
Hint: Tarpon fishing is best at night and during low light. Canals have peacocks and largemouth--BIG largemouths. The near-shore oceans and harbors are full of fish. Snook in the canals and harbors, again, best during low-light and at night.
The area is full of guides, but most aren't cheap. This is their "off season", so many will have openings. The fishing, however is NOT off season. It should be rockin'!
Have fun!
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Visit the most awesome Bass Pro shop in the country, right there in Ft. Lauderdale (Right next to the IGFA Hall of Fame). DON'T MISS IT!! They have more fishing stuff than I've ever seen under one roof.
As was said, there's tons of fishing down there. Just name it, when it comes to warm water. Pick canals or inshore salt water. Use baitfish imitations, or even bait (shrimp, shiners, pilchards, etc). Too much going on down there to even start narrowing it down. You must do that yourself. Like was said, ask at BP or another tackle shop.
Hint: Tarpon fishing is best at night and during low light. Canals have peacocks and largemouth--BIG largemouths. The near-shore oceans and harbors are full of fish. Snook in the canals and harbors, again, best during low-light and at night.
The area is full of guides, but most aren't cheap. This is their "off season", so many will have openings. The fishing, however is NOT off season. It should be rockin'!
Have fun!
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