Many of us in the north enjoy traveling south at some time during the winter months. Us anglers always think of what’s biting and what to bring. If you head to Florida or the Caribbean islands you can enjoy some great angling from shore if you don’t have time to book a charter. Those traveling with families may want to get up early and enjoy a few hours of their favorite passtime or wait for the kids to go to bed to see what they may catch. These are the two best times to fish!
Walk the beaches with a long rod and reel combo ( you can purchase travel rods that fit right in your suitcase.). Salt water fish are more aggressive and you should use a quick retrieve when covering water. If you pack a small tackle box make sure you include the following:
White and natural color shallow and deep running crank baits.
A few sizes of circle hooks and a small pack of hooks for catching bait.
A few sinkers of different sizes
topwater walk-the-dog style bait
White hair jigs ( 1/4 oz)
plastic fluke style plastics and 3/0 worm hooks
These baits should be able to get you action from a variety of fish from shore. Fish around bridges and at night look for docks with lights. They will hold bait fish and the predators won’t be far behind!
Pack your sunscreen, long sleeve sunshirts and cast away!