fl fishing licence

fl fishing licence
Fishing question! What kinds of fish can you catch offshore in the Tampa Bay?

I'm visiting family next week in Ruskin, Fl which is on the Bay. My father is staying on his 40 foot yacht but can't take it out because he didn't get it insured yet so I'm going to fish off a pier about a 1/2 mile away. What can I expect to catch and what is the best bait? What is a cheap but decent pole kit that I can pick up at somewhere like Walmart? I don't want to spend a lot because no one else fishes and I don't want to bring it back on the plane. When I fished on the Gulf in the past I used shrimp. I think live bait is the best. Also, how much is a temp. fishing license right now for out of state visitors and where are some places that I can get one? If you don't know, I can research that when I get there. If you live near Ruskin,Apollo Beach, Sun City, St.Pete, or Tampa where are some "hot" spots to fish? I see a lot of people on that huge causeway coming from Clearwater/ST.Pete. Isn't there a fishing area there???? Thanks!

The most info you can get is found on CPT MEL's sight http://www.capmel.com/

About all of you questions can be answered on his sight,
And you can always go to the local walmart and pick up a cheep reel/pole and get your license, also you will find many employes and customers there that will give you tips on fishing the waters near by.

Check Mel's sight out Listen to him online at http://www.970wfla.com/main.html on Saterdays 6am-9am est

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