Thanksgiving Fishing in Florida

[Swimbait2009]

Hey guys,

I'm heading down to Clearwater, FL for Thanksgiving and am hoping to get out for a little deep sea action. Anyone fished down there this time of year, and any recommendation for a good boat to charter? Not looking to target anything specific, just looking to get out on the water for the day and catch some big fish.

Thanks!

Seth

[MJCatfish]

If you want to pack some gear, the Redington Pier just south of Clearwater is a fun place to fish. I think you can rent some gear there, but didn't look like real trustworthy tackle. Bring a five gallon bucket and some rope, buy some Sabiki Rigs. You can catch bait with the rigs and keep them in the bucket. The rope is to lower it down to the water's edge to fill. We caught spanish macks, specks and a mixed bag of other fish. Not sure if the tarpon are in the area, but the locals catch them with some pretty neat rigging at the end of the pier.

Bring some simple rigging and have fun!

Good luck,

MJ

We also went to Madeira Beach and went out on a party charter. We also brought our own gear and went for a 1/2 day. Caught all kinds of gray snapper, which was very tasty.