Florida Saltwater and Freshwater Fishing Guides | Salty101 https://salty101.com/ How to Catch Florida Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, Snook, Jacks, Cobia, Sheepshead, Snapper, Grouper, Wahoo, Tuna, Permit, Pompano, and many more Florida fish. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:27:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.8 Blue Hippo Tang: Vibrant Saltwater Aquarium Fish https://salty101.com/blue-hippo-tang-vibrant-saltwater-aquarium-fish/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:27:13 +0000 https://salty101.com/blue-hippo-tang-vibrant-saltwater-aquarium-fish/ Discover the stunning blue hippo tang, a vibrant saltwater aquarium fish. Learn about its care, diet, and behavior to create a thriving reef environment.

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]]> Discover the Unique Picasso Clownfish https://salty101.com/discover-the-unique-picasso-clownfish/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:13:38 +0000 https://salty101.com/discover-the-unique-picasso-clownfish/ Explore the vibrant world of Picasso clownfish, a rare and stunning marine aquarium fish. Learn about their unique patterns, care requirements, and fascinating behavior.

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]]> 5 Dangerous Things You Don’t Want to Catch While Fishing (not fish) https://salty101.com/5-dangerous-things-you-dont-want-to-catch-fishing/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 03:11:37 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8506 Fishing isn’t usually thought of as dangerous, but as we saw in our last post, 5 Fish That Can Hurt You, there are some things you should be aware of! In this list below, there are 4 things that you definitely don’t want to catch on a hook as you’re fishing. One you may not […]

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]]> 5 Fish that Can Hurt You While Fishing (not sharks) https://salty101.com/5-fish-that-can-hurt-you-while-fishing/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 04:10:24 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8490 When you’re fishing, you’re probably not thinking about becoming a victim of something. Lightning is probably your biggest threat, but there are other things you should be aware of. Sharks of course can harm you, and everyone knows that so I won’t mention them here. But what about dangerous FISH? Can any of them hurt […]

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]]> 5 Great Fishing Spots in St. Petersburg – Tampa Florida https://salty101.com/5-great-fishing-spots-st-petersburg-tampa/ Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:35:34 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8466 I spent a lot of time in the Tampa and St. Petersburg areas as I was going to the University of South Florida in Tampa. I must have lived in 15 different places over more than ten years there. Sometimes I stayed in Clearwater, St. Pete, Tampa, Temple Terrace, and even Safety Harbor and I […]

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]]> 5 Best Fishing Lakes Near Miami, Florida (Bass, Catfish, Bluegill!) https://salty101.com/5-best-fishing-lakes-miami-florida/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:50:43 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8320 Florida has over 10,000 lakes around the state and many of them (most) have largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegill fish that can be caught. Some are on private property, but there are thousands of lakes you can fish from right now if you’re close by. Miami, Florida has some fishing lakes that are close by […]

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]]> 10 Ways to Teach Your Kids Good Values Using Fishing (Life Lessons!) https://salty101.com/10-ways-to-teach-your-kids-good-values-using-fishing-life-lessons/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:18:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6999 I say it a lot in this blog, but kids are the most important part of my life. I have two little girls and a son that was taken by his mom about 21 years ago. 🙁 I did get to take him fishing when he was 3 though! Taking your kids fishing can be […]

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]]> How to Catch Fish in the Ocean? (Florida Shore Basics) https://salty101.com/how-to-catch-fish-in-florida/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:48:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3646 Let’s say you arrive at your destination, some beachfront area in sunny Florida, and you’re wondering about fishing from the beach or a small pier or dock. How Can You Catch Fish in Florida? Catching fish in the ocean is different than catching fish in a lake, river, or stream in upstate New York, Colorado, […]

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]]> Why Use Circle Hooks? How to Use with Live and Dead Bait https://salty101.com/how-and-why-use-fishing-circle-hooks-guide/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:30:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4184 If you’re been fishing long in Florida, you’ve probably noticed that sometimes the Florida Wildlife Commission suggests or insists on certain hooks to be used for catching fish. Sharks for instance. Nobody really keeps sharks to eat or puts a big jaw bone up on their wall anymore, so it’s best to use a hook […]

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]]> Top 31 Florida Freshwater Fishing Spots https://salty101.com/top-31-florida-freshwater-fishing-spots/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:26:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4124 Florida is often thought of as the Saltwater Fishing Capital of the USA. It’s true, we have exceptional saltwater fishing opportunities. But, let’s not forget that our freshwater lakes, rivers, streams, and canals also offer an incredible variety of fishing spots you can enjoy every day rain or shine. Living in Tampa, Clearwater, and St. […]

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]]> Whopper Plopper Lures and How To Use Them (Guide) https://salty101.com/whopper-plopper-lures-guide/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:15:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3874 The original Whopper Ploppers by Minnesota fisherman Larry Dahlberg were long floating topwater plastic fishing lures with 2 treble hooks and a propeller or rotating tail on the back which spins and makes a trail of bubbles and a plop-plop noise. This action proves irresistible to many topwater fish species like freshwater bass and even […]

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]]> 12 Amazing Reasons to Buy Your First Fishing Kayak! (#11 is Fire) https://salty101.com/reasons-to-buy-fishing-kayak/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:03:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4836 If you’re like any red-blooded human being on this planet, fishing is your life or could easily become your life if you didn’t have so damn much other stuff to do. Once you make this move, buying a fishing kayak, you’re going to be able to reinvent yourself. Start a new life. Ignore the family, […]

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]]> How to Take Kids Fishing in Florida for the First Time? (Full Guide) https://salty101.com/how-to-take-kids-fishing-in-florida-first-time/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 06:05:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3797 You’re visiting or living in Florida and you have some kids of your own running around the house, or you have visitors incoming from the north and you want to put them on some fish. You may be asking, “How Do I Take Kids Fishing for the First Time?” 2 year olds, 3, 4, and […]

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]]> How to Handle Fish After Catching? (Sustainability, Preservation) https://salty101.com/how-to-handle-fish-after-catching/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 05:55:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4772 How to handle fish after they are caught is of real interest to me because I see SO MANY anglers doing it wrong. So-called ‘experts’ that routinely handle fish roughly really makes me sad at the state of our hobby sometimes. If they don’t know how to treat fish humanely and preserve them after catching […]

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]]> How Much Does It Cost to Go Fishing in Florida? https://salty101.com/florida-fishing-costs/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 05:28:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4854 Many of you reading this want to go fishing in Florida, but you just don’t have the gear or the know-how to do it. Your best option in this case if you don’t have the time to learn yourself and to buy the right gear is to go with someone who offers a fishing charter […]

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]]> Clearwater Fishing Pier 60 (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/clearwater-fishing-pier-60/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:44:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5495 I lived between Tampa and Clearwater in Oldsmar for years and the Clearwater Pier was one of the first places I went fishing when I had a free moment. The pier is long and crowded at times, but it has most everything you need to be a good fishing pier in the Tampa – St. […]

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]]> What Is the Best Knot for Tying Fishing Line to Hooks? (Pic) https://salty101.com/best-knot-tying-fishing-line-to-hooks/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 03:57:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3140 Tying good fishing knots is very important. Imagine this… You’ve bought an amazing rod and reel combination. You’ve scouted out the perfect spot. You’ve read reports of people on that spot who have caught the fish you’re targeting. You’ve researched the tides and you’re going to fish a strong incoming tide. You went out early […]

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]]> Caught a Bird with Your Fishing Rod (What Now?) https://salty101.com/what-to-do-when-hook-bird-while-fishing/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 03:53:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6229 If you fish often, especially from Florida docks or piers, you’ll eventually catch a bird with your hook and have to remove it. If you’re lucky, there is some older dude on the pier who is an expert in these bird-hook matters and he’ll be glad to help. If you’re not lucky and you can’t […]

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]]> 12 Advantages of Kayak Fishing (You’ll want one) https://salty101.com/12-kayak-fishing-advantages/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 03:44:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4536 See our huge Kayak Fishing Guide here > I watched for years as people I knew online would buy their first kayaks for fishing around Tampa Bay. For a long time I wasn’t jealous. I could afford it. I figured I could strap one to my Honda Prelude if I had to. I read their […]

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]]> Which Florida Fish is the Most FUN to Catch? (Not What You Think) https://salty101.com/which-florida-fish-is-the-most-fun-to-catch/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 02:59:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4814 Many anglers fish because it’s so much fun. I count myself in that group, but I also fish for many other reasons like the thrill of the hunt, the laid back experience and to de-stress from work and life. It’s exercise out on the kayak. It’s a great way to spend time with family. So […]

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]]> Naples Fishing Pier (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/naples-fishing-pier-huge-guide/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:19:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5990 The Naples Pier was built in 1888 and was rebuilt 4 more times as fire and three hurricanes destroyed parts of it. The fishing at this pier is comparable to the Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier just north of here. There are far fewer people and the sunsets are every bit as good! The pier […]

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]]> St. Pete Pier (Huge Fishing Guide!) https://salty101.com/st-pete-fishing-pier/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:59:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5467 I know, all you care about is the fishing, but this newly renovated structure has everything you could ever want in a fishing pier except it isn’t open all night long. That’s OK, because the Gandy Pier (oops, closed!), Sunshine Skyway, and Clearwater piers are open all night long. I remember fishing from the old […]

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]]> Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/floridas-best-fishing-spots-sunshine-skyway-fishing-pier/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 06:40:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4920 Before I got my kayak and could just drop it off the dock at my condo in Oldsmar, I would visit the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier at least once a month and usually more often than that. If you want a place to fish where you can relax and even meet decent like-minded people, plan […]

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]]> Snapper Fishing Gear and Rigs https://salty101.com/snapper-fishing-gear-and-rigs/ Sun, 07 Aug 2022 03:32:13 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8135 Snapper Fishing Gear—The Basics Best Rod Anything. Use a light rod if you have it, but you don’t need much to catch what are usually 1 lb. fish from the shore. From a pier you can get into bigger fish, and a medium-light rod is fine. A medium-heavy rod is for those trips out to […]

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]]> Florida Snapper Laws and Bag Limits https://salty101.com/florida-snapper-laws-and-bag-limits/ Sun, 07 Aug 2022 03:27:43 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8133 Florida Snapper Fishing Laws ALERT: New Snapper Fishing Laws in Effect Effective July 1, 2020. Anglers taking reef fish like Snapper on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts from a private fishing vessel (boat) are required to register with the FWC for the “State Reef Fish Angler” designation. The State Reef Fish Survey replaced the Gulf […]

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]]> Snapper Fish Recipes (The most delicious!) https://salty101.com/snapper-fish-recipes/ Sun, 07 Aug 2022 03:18:03 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8136 How to Cook Snapper? Pan-fried Snapper I sometimes will pan-fry Snapper I catch. I only eat the small ones – maximum a couple of pounds. Otherwise, I just think they don’t taste as good. Smaller fish are always better in my opinion.To pan fry, just gut them and remove the scales. Throw some butter in […]

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]]> Snapper Facts https://salty101.com/snapper-facts/ Sun, 07 Aug 2022 03:07:18 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8132 Similar Species to Red Snapper: All others are similar in body shape, but coloration and patterns differ significantly. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern (LC) for most Snapper in Florida and across their range. Cubera Snapper (Lutjanus cyanopterus) are listed as Vulnerable (VU) and decreasing in numbers, this is only one step away from ENDANGERED Status. […]

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]]> Snapper Fishing Records (World and USA) https://salty101.com/snapper-fishing-records-world-and-usa/ Sun, 07 Aug 2022 03:02:52 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8134 Snapper Fish World Records (All Tackle) World records for some of the Snapper Species. Six of these were caught in the state of Florida and hold the state records for those fish. Atlantic Cubera – The biggest of the species has a world record size of 56.59 kg (124 lb. 12 oz.) and was caught […]

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]]> Barracuda Fishing Records in Florida and Other States https://salty101.com/barracuda-fishing-records-world-florida-us-states/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 14:51:18 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8068 World Great Barracuda Record on Rod and Reel The biggest one ever caught on rod and reel (hook/line) was a massive 102 lb. 8 oz. (46.4kg) and took Thomas Gibson Jr. only about 10 minutes of fighting to land it. This was on February 14, 2013 while he was trolling for tarpon near the mouth […]

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]]> 13 Sure-Fire Ways to Ruin Your Florida Fishing Trip https://salty101.com/13-sure-fire-ways-to-ruin-your-florida-fishing-trip/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 10:40:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=1299 There are lots of ways to ruin a Florida fishing trip. I’ve done a few of these myself. I hope by sharing my misfortune, you will become much smarter than I am and enjoy your fishing trip more than I did during my bad days. Is it true that a “Bad day fishing is better […]

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]]> Barracuda Fishing Gear and Rigs (Must Haves) https://salty101.com/barracuda-fishing-gear-and-rigs/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 07:45:47 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8069 What Gear to Use for Catching Great Barracuda? Use strong, big tackle if you’re going to target catching this species. Strong line (60+ lb. leader), strong hooks, strong braided line – 50 lbs. or stronger.) Barracudas are usually 2-3 feet in length and weight 5 to 20 lb. Some exceptional fish can reach over 6 […]

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]]> How To Catch Barracuda (Huge Fishing Guide!) https://salty101.com/how-to-catch-barracuda/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 07:44:10 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8064 Welcome to our “How to Catch Florida Barracuda – A Complete Guide.” Learn how to catch these big toothy fish on rod and reel with gear that is up to the task. Find out why, when, where and how to catch big cudas. This is one of Florida’s most POWERFUL Fish! Don’t miss our other […]

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]]> Barracuda Facts https://salty101.com/barracuda-facts/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 07:19:15 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8066 Barracudas are weird fish that don’t seem to fit in with the rest of the fish in the sea. They are torpedo shaped like Wahoo and Kingfish, but even more so. More powerful. The mouth of the Barracuda is long and filled with large flesh-ripping teeth. They hover motionless for minutes or hours at a […]

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]]> Top 6 Hardest Fighting Inshore Fish in Florida (Kayak Fishing!) https://salty101.com/hardest-fighting-inshore-florida-fish-in-kayak/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 06:33:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6253 Everyone knows the hardest fighting fish in Florida are marlins and other sailfish. This isn’t about that. I wanted to write about hard-fighting inshore fish because that’s what most people are doing. Most people don’t have a boat of their own to zip out to the depths and catch marlin or huge tuna. Most of […]

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]]> Are Stingrays Good to Eat? (Poor man’s scallops) https://salty101.com/are-stingrays-good-to-eat/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:58:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4902 OK, here’s one for my friend Martin who says he thinks I’ve eaten everything in the water. It is not true! I have had urchins, shark, alligator, eel, and other weird stuff but I have NEVER eaten a stingray. Just never had the opportunity or the inclination to be honest! I had heard rumors that […]

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]]> Barracuda Fishing Laws in Florida and Other States https://salty101.com/barracuda-fishing-laws-in-florida-other-states/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:08:29 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8067 Barracuda fishing laws are necessary to limit commercial and recreational anglers from taking too many in South Florida. They are plentiful but they do provide an essential role in the marine ecosystem of the state of Florida. In some areas of the state of Florida there are regulations in place to limit the taking of […]

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]]> 5 Fish You Don’t Want to Catch at the Fishing Pier! https://salty101.com/5-fish-you-dont-want-to-catch-at-the-fishing-pier/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 02:07:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6150 I was just thinking about junk fish, trash fish, garbage fish, rough fish, and fish I hate to catch while fishing at the fishing piers in Florida or anywhere. I wonder if there’s more fish and other creatures in the ocean that I don’t want to catch than I DO want to catch! That’s maybe […]

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]]> How To Catch Bowfin Fish (Huge Fishing Guide!) https://salty101.com/how-to-catch-bowfin-fish/ Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:15:53 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=8024 Welcome to our new freshwater angler’s guide, “How to Catch Florida Bowfin Fish Fishing Guide!” These are not very popular fish to catch because people haven’t really heard of them. They are VERY strong and aggressive fish and they are a BLAST to catch on rod and reel. Why is that? These are heavy, toothy, […]

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]]> Sigma Art Lenses for Fish Photography (Some of the Best!) https://salty101.com/sigma-art-lenses-for-fish-photography/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:41:12 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=7957 Sigma Art Lenses may be what you’re looking for if you are having trouble finding the right lens for your creative or artistic fish photography. I’ve been looking at them for fishing and documenting some of the fish species in the Florida Gulf and Atlantic Ocean. For many years, Sigma created affordable lenses for Nikon, […]

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]]> 5 Fishing Lures Under $10 Catch Buckets of Fish https://salty101.com/5-fishing-lures-under-10-catch-buckets-of-fish/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:49:44 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=7932 Stranded on a small island with a rod and 5 artificial lures? I’d want THESE 5! Fishing lures are expensive. Even overseas I’ve seen lures that were outrageously priced. Who can afford them? You will if you want to catch fish, right? Over the years I’ve found that I use a small set of artificial […]

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]]> What’s a Trash Fish? (Rough Fish?) https://salty101.com/whats-a-trash-fish-rough-fish/ Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:32:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4821 You know when you’re out fishing for a specific fish or fishes and you have done everything possible to catch that fish, and instead you catch a fish that you don’t want? That’s a Trash Fish! Rough Fish! Whatever you want to call it. A trash fish is one that anglers don’t want to catch. […]

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]]> MB Miller County Fishing Pier (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/mb-miller-county-fishing-pier-panama-city/ Tue, 02 Aug 2022 03:51:33 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=7808 If you are looking for the closest fishing pier to Panama City or Laguna Beach, Florida – the MB Miller County Pier is it! It’s also called the Panama City Beach Pier. This pier is over 1,500 feet long up in the Florida panhandle – you know, that horizontal part that goes under Georgia, Alabama, […]

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]]> Dania Beach Fishing Pier (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/dania-beach-fishing-pier/ Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:12:30 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=7785 If you are looking for the closest fishing pier to Miami, Florida – Dania Beach Fishing Pier is the closest big fishing pier and the one you should go fish at! This pier is over 900 feet long and on Florida’s east coast just north of the City of Miami and Miami Beach. It’s only […]

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]]> Florida Fishing at Night – Worth It? https://salty101.com/florida-fishing-at-night/ Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:41:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3640 Fishing at night is one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had while fishing. My own preference is fishing from piers at night, but I’ve also had some great experience fishing from the shore. What Is the Fishing at Night Experience All About? In Florida, the hot summer sun (and even the winter sun!) can […]

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]]> St. Johns County Ocean Fishing Pier (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/st-johns-county-ocean-fishing-pier/ Sun, 31 Jul 2022 04:25:30 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=7736 St. Augustine is a city rich in American culture. The historic districts look like they did hundreds of years ago. What’s not in town is this amazing fishing pier called the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier – a huge name. Let’s shorten it to St. Johns Fishing Pier for this Pier Guide! The […]

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]]> Venice Fishing Pier (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/venice-fishing-pier/ Sun, 31 Jul 2022 04:04:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5546 Just south of Sarasota Florida is the beachside city of Venice with a large fishing pier called “Venice Fishing Pier.” Though their fishing pier was destroyed in a storm that tossed huge waves over it and wrecked the pier, they rebuilt it better than ever. This is a key tourist draw for the area as […]

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]]> What Are the Military Benefits for Florida Anglers? https://salty101.com/what-are-the-military-benefits-for-florida-anglers/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 12:25:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3408 I served in the Air Force decades ago, before moving to Florida. It’s weird to say it was that long ago but it was 1984-1988. I’ve mentioned a few times on this site about fishing in Hawaii and eating some great fish from the islands like ono (wahoo), ahi (tuna), marlin, and mahi. I was […]

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]]> What Are the Best Fish to Catch at Night in Florida? (Saltwater Monsters!) https://salty101.com/what-are-the-best-fish-to-catch-at-night-in-florida-saltwater-monsters/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 08:30:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3700 To be honest, I do most of my Florida fishing during daylight hours. It’s just convenient, right? I’m also not really a night-person, so I get sleepy after midnight if I’m not catching anything. That said, I’ve spent hundreds of nights fishing from the Gandy Bridge pier and from the kayak floating around in Tampa […]

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]]> 19 Best Florida Fishing Piers (Huge guide for each!) https://salty101.com/best-florida-fishing-piers/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 08:13:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=7642 Florida has the ultimate saltwater and freshwater fishing. Everyone knows that! Millions of visitors jump in cars and planes to visit the Sunshine State every year and many of them GO FISHING. How can you blame them? We have some of the most well-equipped fishing piers in the nation, in the most picturesque places. Florida […]

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]]> The Total Beginners Guide to Saltwater Fishing (Noobs Only) https://salty101.com/beginners-guide-to-saltwater-fishing/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 07:40:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6584 This Beginners Fishing Guide is for YOU If: You’ve never touched a fishing rod or reel. You don’t know what an artificial is. You never caught a fish, you’ve only seen one on a plate! You can READ the whole article below. Or, you can DOWNLOAD the PDF of the whole article to print and […]

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]]> Help I Can’t Catch Any Fish! (Let’s Fix This) https://salty101.com/i-cant-catch-any-fish/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 07:12:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6285 Not being able to catch any fish hits us all at some point in our fishing careers. We can blame it on whatever we like, and we’re probably at least partially right. Fish may not be biting for any number of reasons, or it may be just for one reason. The good news is, we […]

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]]> 3 Great Fishing Headlamps? (My Top Choices) https://salty101.com/3-great-fishing-headlamps/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 06:12:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5048 If you’re fishing at night from a boat, pier, or shore and you don’t have considerable light around you it’s a good idea to bring a good headlamp to help you see what you’re doing. Nothing like a hook in the hand because you’re fumbling around blindly at night! These are headlamps I own and […]

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]]> Ballast Point Park Fishing Pier (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/ballast-point-park-fishing-pier/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 05:10:18 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=7695 Tampa lost the Gandy Bridge fishing pier not long ago due to instability of the platform, so it’s only fitting this Ballast Point Park Fishing Pier is a close alternative anglers can visit close to downtown Tampa. And, it’s open all night long, just like the Gandy Pier was – BONUS! This little park has […]

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]]> Are Worms Good Bait for Trout? Bass? Catfish? https://salty101.com/are-worms-good-bait-trout-bass-catfish/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5333 Yes, worms are a very good bait choice for trout, for bass, and for catfish. The presentation matters a lot and is key to catching more fish. There’s a lot more to be said about it and we’ll cover it all below! Which Worms Can Catch Fish? Red worms of various sizes, mealworms like the […]

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]]> Sebastian Inlet Fishing Pier (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/sebastian-inlet-fishing-pier/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 02:15:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5568 Just 12 miles (19 km) north of Vero Beach on Florida’s East Coast is one of the best fishing piers in the United States, Sebastian Inlet Fishing Pier. This inlet has a lot of history to it. For years there was debate about whether to open the land enough to allow the ocean to come […]

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]]> Is Squid a Good Bait for Fishing in the Ocean? https://salty101.com/is-squid-good-bait-for-ocean-fishing/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 01:54:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6489 Probably the first bait everyone uses when they go saltwater fishing is either frozen squid or shrimp. Squid is an awesome bait for ocean fishing. I’m sure I used frozen un-bleached squid for my first time because it was what everyone else was using that I went with and I figured it must be the […]

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]]> 5 Mind-blowing Fish Baits that Work (Some are crazy) https://salty101.com/5-mind-blowing-fish-baits-that-work/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 01:23:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5805 Fishing is expensive whether you’re in Florida or Alaska catching salmon. Anywhere you are bait is expensive. Good hooks. Good line. Rods and reels that you can rely on. And now, even transportation to your fishing spot is expensive with gas prices going vertical. Save some money using these fish baits and artificial lures that […]

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]]> What To Call People Who Fish? (Fishers? Bait Throwers? Rednecks?) https://salty101.com/what-to-call-people-who-fish/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:39:12 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=7472 Writing over a quarter of a million words about fishing on this site I realized that there’s really only one word I use to call people who fish. If I want to refer to men and or women fishing singularly or in a group, I call them anglers. It’s getting tiring, I have to say. […]

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]]> Fishing Stories – I Take 8 Year Old Fishing (He Takes a Year Off My Life!) https://salty101.com/fishing-stories-8-year-old-boy/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:10:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5152 Something I don’t think I ever mentioned on this blog is that I was a Big Brother in Tampa, Florida for almost four years. This was while I was going though my BA and MA programs in psychology. One thing I loved to do was take the kids fishing at lakes, rivers, and fishing piers. […]

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]]> Is Fishing in Florida Dangerous? (Sometimes it is) https://salty101.com/is-fishing-in-florida-dangerous/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:33:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3438 I’ve fished all my life. There have been a couple of close calls where I almost lost someone dear to me, but so far my luck has always held and I’m glad it has. Florida fishing is not that inherently dangerous, but there are things you’re definitely going to want to be aware of. I’ll […]

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]]> Fishing Stories – Spearfishing On the Worst Day of My Life https://salty101.com/fishing-stories-spearfishing-maui/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:02:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6420 I still remember the day this happened so clearly. It didn’t start out as the worst day of my life. I hadn’t the slightest idea that a few hours later I’d be wondering if I was gonna make it. I was up around 6 am. to eat fresh fruit and egg omelet and get our […]

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]]> Titusville Veterans Memorial Fishing Pier (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/titusville-veterans-memorial-fishing-pier/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:51:45 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=7342 The Titusville Veterans Memorial Fishing Pier is the closest place to fish on a pier and bridge over the river/ocean from Orlando, Florida. There are a lot of Orlando residents who hit the pier for the weekend, but it never really gets too crowded. This pier is open all night long and is over Indian […]

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]]> What’s a Lionfish (Lion Fish), and Why Should You Kill It? https://salty101.com/lionfish-questions/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:35:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6346 Lionfish are a venomous fish and invasive species to Florida and other southern and eastern states. They reproduce in huge numbers and they are wreaking havoc on smaller reef fish they prey on and predator fish they displace. They have upset the delicate balance of fish in the reef because this fish is not native […]

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]]> Do Kayaks Get Hit by Lightning in Florida? https://salty101.com/kayak-fishing-lightning/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:16:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5437 Living in Tampa, Florida for over a decade I learned to adjust to the idea of lightning hitting all around me because there’s little you can do about it. Kayaks are not hit often by lightning but it is something to be aware of and take precautions. It only takes one time for lightning to […]

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]]> Are Sand Fleas Good Saltwater Fishing Bait? (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/are-sand-fleas-good-bait/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:06:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6548 Are Sand Fleas a good bait for saltwater fishing to catch fish? Sand fleas are excellent fishing bait for pompano, redfish, black drum, flounder, and sheepshead. This makes sense because the fish eating them are bottom dwellers and crab eaters and sand fleas are found on the ocean bottom close to shore. What Is a […]

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]]> Fishing with Bread? (How To Make It Work!) https://salty101.com/fishing-with-bread-to-catch-fish/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 03:41:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5124 You can catch fish with bread, the problem is keeping it on the hook. I’m not sure why anyone would want to use bread for fishing because it’s far more productive to buy a block of frozen squid or shrimp. You’ll catch far better variety of fish. Anyway, if you insist, here is how to […]

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]]> Stonefish, Florida’s Deadly Venomous Fish (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/stonefish-floridas-deadly-venomous-fish/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 03:38:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6447 Stonefish are closely related to the scorpionfish, also known as the lionfish here in Florida. Stonefish are capable of injecting strong venom through their short venomous barbs which can cause medical emergency and even death within a couple hours of envenomation. In 2010 a Japanese diving instructor died within 2 hours after stepping on one […]

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]]> Fishing Stories – Dave’s First Florida Fishing Trip on a Kayak https://salty101.com/fishing-stories-first-florida-kayak-fishing-trip/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 03:04:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5034 I was living in Tampa for about four years when I first met Dave C. at a job. We were working for a company building psychological testing and assessment software. One of the managers had worked for the CIA for most of his life and had an odd twitch. He was usually to be found […]

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]]> Florida Scallop Harvesting Info (Huge Guide) https://salty101.com/florida-scallop-harvesting-guide/ Sat, 23 Jul 2022 14:22:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5013 Scallops rank right up there with lobster for me and millions of other people. In fact, since I rarely have scallops, they might even be more desired than lobster at this point in my life. Scallops are soft and flakey and have the most wonderful texture and taste. They’re ideal for an appetizer or as […]

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]]> Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier https://salty101.com/deerfield-beach-international-fishing-pier/ Sat, 23 Jul 2022 06:55:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6181 Deerfield Beach Fishing Pier is the first “international’ fishing pier I’ve seen in Florida (or anywhere). What does it mean? Nobody knows. Of course every pier is international if you’re talking about visitors to the pier. Airports can be international. But piers? That said, the Deerfield Beach Fishing Pier is one of the best in […]

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]]> What Is the Best Beginners Rod and Reel Under $50 For Fishing? https://salty101.com/what-is-best-beginners-fishing-rod-and-reel-under-50/ Sat, 23 Jul 2022 06:34:38 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=7169 This is one of the most common questions I get every year about this time or even earlier. What is the best fishing rod for under $50 you can use for saltwater or freshwater fishing? I have a great answer for you. Read on! What Is the Best All-Around Fishing Rod and Reel Combination? As […]

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]]> Navarre Beach Fishing Pier (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/navarre-beach-fishing-pier/ Sat, 23 Jul 2022 03:17:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5596 Navarre is next to Fort Walton Beach on the west side of a small area of the Florida panhandle in the far north of the state also near Pensacola, FL. Locals are mostly US Military, civil servants, retirees, and defense contractors. You can see why they made a huge fishing pier here – lots of […]

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]]> Essential Safety Gear for Fishing (12 + bonus) https://salty101.com/essential-fishing-safety-gear/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:47:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6382 When most of us go on a fishing trip, we’re thinking about all the things we need to catch more fish. Rods and reels, hooks, multiple lines, weights, floats, bait, cast nets, cooler, ice, money, food. Some of us will stop to think for half a minute about what kind of extras we might like […]

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]]> 12 Tips to Make Saltwater Fishing More Fun for Kids! https://salty101.com/12-tips-saltwater-fishing-more-fun-for-kids/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:55:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6791 I think one of the greatest things about fishing is that it can bring you closer to your family. Parents and children don’t spend enough time together in this era. Fishing is one of those things that can be a half day ,or full day, or even weekend or long three day weekend event. You […]

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]]> 12 Things That Can Kill You When Fishing in Florida https://salty101.com/12-things-that-can-kill-you-when-fishing/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:33:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6398 These 12 ways to die on your Florida fishing trip are something to keep in mind. Florida can be an unforgiving place in some ways and you should know all you can about what dangers await you on your fishing trip to paradise. If you’re a Florida local, you already know all of these, I […]

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]]> Florida Key West Fishing Piers (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/florida-key-west-fishing-piers/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:49:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6123 Key West is known for fishing, but offshore deep sea fishing mostly. Prices for chartered boat fishing tours have increased dramatically though with gas prices so high. Many anglers are choosing to save some money and are fishing from the piers and beaches this year. The Edward Knight Fishing Pier is the biggest fishing pier […]

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]]> Cocoa Beach Pier (No Fishing?) https://salty101.com/cocoa-beach-pier-fishing/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:19:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5590 Just east of Orlando on Cocoa Beach is a fishing pier that some say is the best in Florida. It is north of Sebastian Inlet Fishing Pier and just south of Titusville. Read on to see why the Cocoa Beach Fishing Pier is an amazing place to fish. This may be your new pier to […]

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]]> Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/jacksonville-beach-fishing-pier/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 03:30:34 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=7132 Jacksonville is the nearest big city in Florida to the east coast and the first taste of Florida that many people get as they drive here on vacation. If you’ve got a couple of hours, why not stop at the Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier? It was recently renovated and raised up another 6 feet up […]

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]]> 15 Reasons Women Don’t Like Fishing (and the fix!) https://salty101.com/15-reasons-women-dont-like-fishing/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:38:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6316 Most women just don’t like fishing. Why is that? As a man, I think it should be just as thrilling for women to catch fish as it is for men. But then I really give it a long day of thought and I realize there are so many reasons few women fish. My mom doesn’t […]

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]]> 15 Great Ways to Catch More Saltwater Fish https://salty101.com/15-best-ways-to-catch-more-fish/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:08:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6769 When you go out saltwater fishing you are taking a risk that you don’t catch anything at all. There are some steps you can take to ensure that you catch more fish consistently over time. If you do everything on this list, the chances are very good, the probability is very high, that you will […]

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]]> Do (Trout, Snapper, Grouper, Redfish, Snook) Fight Hard? https://salty101.com/do-trout-snapper-grouper-redfish-snook-fight-hard/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:39:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3177 Some Florida fish fight hard, and some don't. We look at some of the most common Florida sport fish to see whether they are hard fighters, or n

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]]> Gulf Fishing Pier at Fort De Soto Park (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/gulf-fishing-pier-at-fort-de-soto/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 03:48:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5526 This is one of the most beautiful and productive fisheries in and around St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater area is the expansive Fort De Soto Park which covers 5 islands and 1136 acres of space off the southern tip of St. Petersburg, Florida. This is my favorite spot to go for wade-fishing, standing in the water […]

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]]> Fort Myers Fishing Pier (Huge Guide!) https://salty101.com/fort-myers-fishing-pier-huge-guide/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 03:02:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=5761 The place to go fishing if you’re not in a boat is the Fort Myers Fishing Pier! It was just far enough from where I lived in Clearwater, Florida that I never made the road trip to go fish it. Do I regret it? Sure, I regret everything at this age but it’s still there […]

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]]> Is Fishing in Florida Hard to Do? (You Can Do It) https://salty101.com/is-fishing-in-florida-hard/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 01:13:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4751 There is a lot to know, but the answer is No, fishing in Florida is not hard to do! There are thousands of people wondering as this summer rolls around whether or not fishing in Florida is difficult to get into. Is there a lot to learn? What is involved? How much money will you […]

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]]> What To Wear Pier, Boat, and Wade Fishing? (Women Too) https://salty101.com/what-to-wear-while-fishing/ Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:01:42 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=7039 A lot of us have this question – what to wear while we are fishing? But most of us just wear whatever and hope that it’s OK. It probably is OK, but here’s how to be better prepared. Below I will tell you exactly what I wear when I’m fishing and suggest what women can […]

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]]> Which Florida Fish are Best to Eat? (10 You Can’t Miss) https://salty101.com/which-florida-fish-are-best-to-eat/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:23:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3381 I love this question. Not because I have any fish in the freezer or cooler, but because I can relive some of my favorite fish meals ever. When you get past 50 years old and you’re a die-hard angler, you’ve probably eaten a LOT OF FLORIDA FISH. I certainly have. I can’t wait to share […]

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]]> Is Shrimp a Good Bait for Fishing in the Ocean? https://salty101.com/is-shrimp-a-good-bait-for-saltwater-fishing/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:23:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=6523 Shrimp is one of the best baits for saltwater fishing because you can catch more species with it than anything else. Your chances of catching a fish with a small 1/0 hook holding a live or dead shrimp and throwing in the line with a sinker, a float, or just free-lining, are very good. Shrimp […]

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]]> 10 Good Florida Fishing Books You Must Know https://salty101.com/10-good-florida-fishing-books-you-must-know-salty101/ Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:16:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3211 I really like to read, and I read books on a lot of topics. Fishing isn’t usually one of them, because I tend to write books about fishing instead. Some of my fishing guides here at Salty101 are over 5,000 words long! But I do understand that MANY people enjoy reading books about fishing in […]

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]]> Latest Florida Fishing News & Regulation Changes https://salty101.com/latest-florida-fishing-news/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 01:13:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4263 2022 Current State of Redfish, Snook, Snapper, Grouper, and Spotted Seatrout Fishing Florida State Season Updates 2022 Current State of Redfish, Snook, Snapper, Grouper, and Spotted Seatrout Fishing Florida State Season Updates

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]]> What Is the Difference between Florida Pompano and Permit? https://salty101.com/what-is-the-difference-between-florida-pompano-and-permit/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:23:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3474 If you’re fishing in Florida and you catch a Florida Pompano, African Pompano, or Permit fish and you’re not sure which you have, the difference can be the cost of a large fine from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission if you choose to keep it! You need to know which criteria define each […]

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]]> Where Is the Best Spot to Catch Speckled Trout in Florida? https://salty101.com/where-is-the-best-spot-to-catch-speckled-trout-in-florida/ Sun, 19 Jun 2022 07:36:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3061 Where is the best Speckled Trout fishing in Florida? Fort Desoto State Park in St. Petersburg offers consistent trout catching opportunities close to shore. No boat required.

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]]> Baitcasting vs Spinning Reels and Rods (Final Answer!) https://salty101.com/baitcasting-vs-spinning-reels-and-rods-final-answer/ Sun, 19 Jun 2022 04:26:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4795 One of the most common questions any of us get who have fishing websites or YT channels is, “Which is better – baitcasting or spinning reels?” Answer: Baitcasting reels are great for casting accuracy and distance and spinning reels are best when using light tackle for smaller fish. That’s the short and sweet answer. Let’s dive […]

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]]> Is Poaching Fish a Problem in Florida? https://salty101.com/poaching-fish-in-florida/ Sun, 19 Jun 2022 03:27:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3626 Poaching fish is certainly a problem in Florida, and I know that because I heard about it going on directly from the sister of one of the guy’s doing it. Actually, two of her brothers and a cousin were poaching fish from waterways in Florida around Tampa Bay. Here’s the story. It was 1996 and […]

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]]> Spearfishing in Florida in 2022 (How-to, Laws, Big Guide) https://salty101.com/spearfishing-in-florida-laws-how-to-where/ Sun, 19 Jun 2022 02:44:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4600 There’s something really underwater caveman about spearing fish underwater that goes way beyond hunting on land or fishing any water. Spearfishing in Florida is legal in saltwater, but there are many fish that are prohibited from being taken by spears. This is your complete guide to spearfishing in Florida, pay attention to the details! Bookmark […]

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]]> Is Snagging Fish Legal in Florida? https://salty101.com/is-snagging-fish-legal-in-florida/ Sun, 12 Jun 2022 04:35:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=4649 Though I’ve never snagged fish in Florida because I just figured it was illegal and I thought it was morally wrong, I’ve seen other people do it on occasion and I wondered if it was legal for all fish, some fish, or no fish species. What is Snagging Fish? Snagging is a method of harvesting […]

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]]> Do Fish Feel Pain? https://salty101.com/do-fish-feel-pain/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 03:38:00 +0000 https://salty101.com/?p=3499 This is a question that I didn’t ask myself as I was growing up because, well, nobody really asked that question. If someone would have asked me a decade ago, two decades ago, if fish felt pain – I’d have said ‘No, of course not.’ I didn’t know why, but I also knew that it […]

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