Central FL Bass Fishing & FL License ?s

[Scott M]

BassMaster Classic in Kississimee this weekend, so the timing seems appropriate....I am heading to Sarasota in two weeks and I am looking for places to bass fish. I won't have a boat, but I could bring a float tube. Was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of where to go, what to try, etc. I was checking out the Manatee Reservoir that is partially included in a state park down there. There is a fishing pier down there and I thought I could maybe take the float tube. Don't know if this is bad timing or a bad idea or anything. Costs like $4 to get into the park.

Also, just to double check with others that have fished in FL, the freshwater and saltwater licenses are different, correct? I looked online and it seems I could buy a 7 day license for 14 bucks or so for one or the other, fresh or salt. Plan to fish saltwater almost every day from some piers, but I'd love to know if they sell combo fresh/salt licenses.

Any input appreciated.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I dont have anything to help you at all... but I will tell you I was down in florida fishing a few years ago and saw more than a few watter moccisin(spelling, but mean snake) and more than a few gators.. you would not get this northern boy to even dangle his feet off the edge of the boat, let alone in a tube!

Deitz is not going to be a gator bobber!

[fishinchicks]

When we were fishing at Disney's Bay Lake a week ago, the fishing was a little slow. The water temps were still a bit cool. The fishing is best in mid to late March when the temps are more consistant. I am not sure how much warmer Sarasota has been, but the slower presentations were recommended.

I agree with Deitz - I wouldn't put my feet in the water!

[carlcmc]

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Deitz is not going to be a gator bobber!

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I chuckled when i read that.