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Escaping the winter chill, we set out on a road trip south in search of warmer waters and better fishing. Our goal? To explore Florida’s saltwater fisheries, from the Panhandle to the Everglades, and chase after redfish, snook, and tarpon along the way Snow in Florida The northern coast of Florida and the rest of the country for that matter had a cold snap in early and mid-January, bringing a foot of snow from New Orleans to the panhandle of Florida. We took this as our sign to keep heading south, as we were trying to stay as far away from snow as possible! Flamingo Campground – Meeting the Locals Kirstin caught a cold from our visit in Destin and was unable to fish the first day. Knowing this Marc wandered over to a group camped with their flat’s boats. He introduced himself and was able to get on Junior’s boat the following day. Of course, you never really know until you get up the next morning what is going to happen when you fish with someone new. Fishing the flats on the outside, they had a great day catching Redfish, Snook, and speckled trout all on the fly. Rain and Bugs This was our first time ever visiting the Everglades, and although we had been warned about the bugs, we arrived severally unprepared. Three days of rain brought mosquitos and no-see-ums like you would not believe. After two days of torture, we skipped fishing and made the hour drive to town, buying out the entire bug repellant section at the local store. Tarpon Fever We headed for Cape Sable, where we spent the day poling around. After only seeing one permit (although it was probably 35lbs) we started our run back to camp. On our way in, we saw some skiffs drifting out in deep water and wondered what they might be fishing for. A few seconds later a 100lb tarpon jumped in front of the boat. Tarpon fever set in, and we spent the next couple weeks leaving the boat ramp at 6:30am in pursuit of one species and one species only. We jumped several each day but never quite got one to the boat. Even then, coming tight and seeing the tarpon explode out of the water was just as fun. Coming to an End By now it was late February and our time in the saltwater was coming to an end. We topped off the trip with one more visit from Junior and friends, fishing long days and making meals over the fire. After all, trout season is just around the corner, and we have a long drive ahead of us back to Wyoming! After fishing the Everglades, you may want to set your sights on a new adventure—this time in the mountains. Jackson Hole offers some of the best fly fishing in Wyoming, with pristine rivers, incredible trout fishing, and breathtaking scenery. Whether you’re looking to wade into crystal-clear streams or float down legendary waters, Wandering Angler’s guided trips can help you make the most of your time on the river. Start planning your next fishing getaway and experience Wyoming’s wild side firsthand!
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This Fishing Report was submitted on 3/19/2025 5:42:12 PM by Seamus and last updated on 3/20/2025 1:07:26 AM.
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