The thing with this area is that you need 2 boats, 1 to fish inshore and the other to fish offshore.
For inshore fishing the area that your moving to is a pretty good area for trout, reds, and snook. Some of the areas I fish is Miguel Bay, Terre Ceia Bay, Manatee reef which is in Tampa Bay, Skyway Bridge, Cocaroach Bay, Fort Desoto Flat, Palma Sol Bay. You have to remember that this is a very populated area so on the weekends your not alone.
For offshore fishing you will need a 30 ft or better size boat (make sure you have all your safety gear including sat phone and raft) because most of your fishing is done between 40 and 100 miles out. It's one hell of a long run just to go and catch grouper and snapper. Due to the limits I always try to take at least 5 guys with me to try to make the trip worth while. The past couple of years we have done real well but last year it got a little tougher due to the fishery assholes opening this area to longliners.
For Pelagics tuna, wahoo, marlin and nice size dolpin (not these little shits that they all brag about here) your looking at running at least 130 miles plus).
Theres an area 130 miles west of Sarasota that goes from 800 ft to 12,000 ft in 12 miles that is a killer area if you know how to fish.
Again, when doing these trips safety is number one. If you need some numbers let me know and I'll get them from the boat.
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