Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Hi, I'm going to fort Myers fl. 3rd week dec. and was wondering if anyone knows of a good place to fish from. What may be running what I should bring as far as lures pole ect? Thanks in advance for any advice as this is my first time posting.

Scott, glad to see ya here. Welcome aboard. Hey guys/gals this is my fishing buddy. Any info would be appreciated. I'm sure someone will have info for you. Good luck!
Bob

Welcome Scott! ;D
Any friend of Bob's is a friend of mine. ;)

I am in Tampa and have been hearing about a hot bite trolling for grouper for the past two months. I tend to get good fishing reports from: http://www.floridasportsman.com/regions/west-central/
Hope this helps and best of luck getting on some fish.

I havn't fished much that far south, but it is my understanding you can target backbays and nearshore for small redfish, speckled trout, and flounder or head offshore for Grouper, Kings, and possible Red Snapper.  I too am going to FL (north central) over Christmas.  We are thinking of trailer in my dad's boat to the gulf side (crystal river to cedar key area) and running offshore to try our luck at Grouper on the artificial reefs.  Or we may head to the east and fish out of the New Symerna beach area.  Hopefully the weather will cooperate, since I know it can be a bit snotty this time of year.

Thanks Bob

thanks to all that welcomed me and posted advice on this topic

Hi Scott.

That's scoot in the photo of the month PRIOR to joining.

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=1059.465

Here?

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There ya go. Took me two years to get photo of the month. This guy does it before even joining. Go figure ;) ;D

 Check out the fishing reports from www.fishinfranks.com. They are who I go by for this area. They even have directions and maps.

welcome!!!!!

Welcome Scott.  Report on the fishing from Florida.  If I were you I'd fish from the keys bridge.  Look at the permit that was caught on the same page as the Bob's link.  Dominick

Thanks for all the welcomes.
As it turns out never got to do any salt water fishing here in fl. But lucky for me there are about ten pounds right where I am. So I have been hauling up largemouth everyday nice 4 pound average it's nice to just fish and be outside and in your own zone. I would post a pics but have not figured out how to yet. Good luck everyone tight lines!!!!!

Here ya go brother. We gotta figure your phot bucket out. When you get back from fla.

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LOL thanks bob

Nice Bass Scott! ;)