New to fishing

darana1277 · 07-28-2009, 12:28 PM

Hi everyone. I'm new to fishing out here in central Florida. If anyone has any advise on fishing tackle or what types of baits to use I would appreciate it.

Cutler · 07-28-2009, 12:38 PM

get yourself a LP-S1200 with 100lb braid...flat line it off the jetty with frozen shrimp

darana1277 · 07-28-2009, 12:53 PM

thanks for the info Cutler

Capt. JJ · 07-28-2009, 05:16 PM

Your tag says kissimmee, and that's big bass country. Fish plastic worms and grubs in dark colors if the water's dark, and light or clear if the water is clear. Maybe get some crankbaits, rat-l-traps, zara spooks. Some live crayfish or shiners will always work. I used to bass fish in the canals around my house when I was a young'n, and that stuff all worked for me. For the panfish, like shellcrackers, crappies, bluegills, etc., use little minnows, beetle spins (looks like a tiny spinnerbait with a grub body), and the venerable breadball and bobber. Crickets too. Good luck. Also, use light tackle, because its fun. 8 lb or 6lb spinners. Get a Shimano 4000 and a light rod. Use 12 or 15lb leader and you should have a blast.

darana1277 · 07-28-2009, 07:50 PM

Thanx Capt. JJ

54bullwinkle · 07-29-2009, 05:05 PM

David
I would rec a trip to Bridgewater Tackle. It is in Lake Wales, on rte 60 (Huespedes Rd) and not too far from you. They will have everything you need to get started and they are very inexpensive. You will spend 1/2 of what you would anywhere else and since they are local will know exactly what you need . They can also tell you the best places to fish. They are really nice folks. Have been there few times.

darana1277 · 07-29-2009, 08:51 PM

Thanx 54bullwinkle

Captain Juan · 07-29-2009, 09:15 PM

You're also not that far from either coast. Consider a medium action spinning outfit such as a Diawa BG 15 and a medium action 7' rod. Get yourself a couple white bucktails (1 and 2 oz), a couple mirror lures, and a few troll rite jigs in different sizes for tipping with bait and toss them into the surf or creeks for a multitude of species. None of what I wrote above will set you back a lot. The freshwater advice you received was good too.

The outfit Cut mentioned is a little pricey and hard to cast.

Tight lines.

Juani

Disco Lady · 07-29-2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cutler

get yourself a LP-S1200 with 100lb braid...flat line it off the jetty with frozen shrimp

COÑO!!!!!!!!!!

DL,

darana1277 · 07-29-2009, 10:50 PM

Thanx Captain Juan and Disco Lady any info is helpfull

07-28-2009, 12:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
darana1277 Lines In Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kissimmee, Fl Best Catch: None yet Occupation: Truck Driver Posts: 12	New to fishing Hi everyone. I'm new to fishing out here in central Florida. If anyone has any advise on fishing tackle or what types of baits to use I would appreciate it. __________________ David http://2theextremefishing.blogspot.com

07-28-2009, 12:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cutler Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boca Raton Boat: 34 Invincible..coming soon Best Catch: a seagull...3lbs Occupation: Jeweler Posts: 634	get yourself a LP-S1200 with 100lb braid...flat line it off the jetty with frozen shrimp __________________ www.altierjewelers.com

07-28-2009, 12:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
darana1277 Lines In Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kissimmee, Fl Best Catch: None yet Occupation: Truck Driver Posts: 12	thanks for the info Cutler __________________ David http://2theextremefishing.blogspot.com

07-28-2009, 05:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Capt. JJ Hooked Up Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boca Raton/Boynton Beach Boat: Venture 34 "Tuna Time" Best Catch: 403# Sword, 400# Mako Occupation: Boat Driver Posts: 605	Your tag says kissimmee, and that's big bass country. Fish plastic worms and grubs in dark colors if the water's dark, and light or clear if the water is clear. Maybe get some crankbaits, rat-l-traps, zara spooks. Some live crayfish or shiners will always work. I used to bass fish in the canals around my house when I was a young'n, and that stuff all worked for me. For the panfish, like shellcrackers, crappies, bluegills, etc., use little minnows, beetle spins (looks like a tiny spinnerbait with a grub body), and the venerable breadball and bobber. Crickets too. Good luck. Also, use light tackle, because its fun. 8 lb or 6lb spinners. Get a Shimano 4000 and a light rod. Use 12 or 15lb leader and you should have a blast. __________________ It's a big ocean, find your own fish Tuna Time Charters, Boynton Beach, FL www.TunaTimeFishing.com Last edited by Capt. JJ; 07-28-2009 at 05:18 PM.. Reason: i don't need a reason

07-28-2009, 07:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
darana1277 Lines In Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kissimmee, Fl Best Catch: None yet Occupation: Truck Driver Posts: 12	Thanx Capt. JJ __________________ David http://2theextremefishing.blogspot.com

07-29-2009, 05:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
54bullwinkle Lines In Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 52	David I would rec a trip to Bridgewater Tackle. It is in Lake Wales, on rte 60 (Huespedes Rd) and not too far from you. They will have everything you need to get started and they are very inexpensive. You will spend 1/2 of what you would anywhere else and since they are local will know exactly what you need . They can also tell you the best places to fish. They are really nice folks. Have been there few times.

07-29-2009, 08:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
darana1277 Lines In Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kissimmee, Fl Best Catch: None yet Occupation: Truck Driver Posts: 12	Thanx 54bullwinkle __________________ David http://2theextremefishing.blogspot.com

07-29-2009, 09:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Captain Juan Grander Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Boat: Contender 25 Best Catch: 63 lb. wahoo, 26 lb. mutton, 11 lb. peacock Occupation: Dir. of Communications Posts: 1,084	You're also not that far from either coast. Consider a medium action spinning outfit such as a Diawa BG 15 and a medium action 7' rod. Get yourself a couple white bucktails (1 and 2 oz), a couple mirror lures, and a few troll rite jigs in different sizes for tipping with bait and toss them into the surf or creeks for a multitude of species. None of what I wrote above will set you back a lot. The freshwater advice you received was good too. The outfit Cut mentioned is a little pricey and hard to cast. Tight lines. Juani

07-29-2009, 10:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
darana1277 Lines In Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kissimmee, Fl Best Catch: None yet Occupation: Truck Driver Posts: 12	Thanx Captain Juan and Disco Lady any info is helpfull __________________ David http://2theextremefishing.blogspot.com

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