Florida Guys....Pls Help!

[MarVaBC]

I am visiting some family in the Naples area at the end beginning of April. I will have access to a small boat and a lot of backwater to fish. What are some sure fire tactics this time of year for backwaters in that area? I would love to catch snook, but anything would be great. I have been before and had some success, but this time I'd like to do much better. Any help is much appreciated....thanks.

-Also, are there any places close to Naples for Peacock? LM?

[Bionic]

Even if you don't have a boat you can hit the bridges on Tamiami Trail. You can catch snook and small

Tarpon on a variety of rapalas. #7 shadraps are my favorite. X-raps in ghoast, olive and hot head will

also be a good choice. Beware of the big snook as you will lose quite a few lures if your not careful.

Tarpon not so much as they have a tendency to go out away from the bridge and start jumping.

Snook will range from 1lb to 20lb. The tarpon can run from 1lb to 50-60lbs. The biggest I manage to

land was about 20lb, still not bad on bass tackle.

As for the peacocks you have to go over to the other side of the ally.

Scott

[MarVaBC]

That sounds like a lot of fun!  So do you just pull off the road and fish?

Does that reqiure a freshwater, or saltwater license?

[Captain Hook]

IF you are a Florida resident, you do not need a license to fish from shore, or anything attached to it...if you're in a boat, you do.  If you're NOT a Florida resident, you need a license for ANY type/location of fishing...