Florida fishing in January

[BrianM]

Hey guys and gals. I remember that there has been some threads in the past regarding fishing in florida. I have a chance to get to the Orlando area in January and I was wondering if anyone has any recomendations on a good charter in the area. I think I can get a crew to make a trip to either coast as well. We would be about 10 guys and salt water fishing is preferable.
any help in narrowing down a search would be most appreciated.

[wolfe]

Sorry, Brian. I only fished from a pier in the Ft. Myers area and only a couple of times for brief periods at that. We caught some whacky catfish and some other oddball fish dragging (frozen) shrimp across the bottom. I don't think that's what you have in mind...!

...BUMPING this back up. Hope someone can help you!

Good luck. I'm sure it'll be fun and a nice break from the winter cold.

W.

[Snag]

Maybe Markus will know, he went down their last year... but I think it was just for bassin..?

[toobinator]

Brian: I went to lake Istapoga (sp?) last year for bass. ccomodations were great. We didn't use a guide but there were lots available. The lodge was called trails End and may be found at http://www.trailsendfishingresort.com This is for bass fishing only though.

Ed

p.s. we are going back this March

[saskie]

Since you're in the Orlando area Disney World is supposed to have some awesome bass fishing on their private lake. Fish n Canada did a show there I think.

[wolfe]

This is a coincidence, but my father-in-law in FL (near Daytona) just went out on a charter and caught 2 or 3 different kinds of grouper and snappers. He had a great time; we're just excited for him that he actually caught fish, and several at that -- he's usually skunked . It was all catch & release, which surprised me.

Pretty pathetic that I don't know if Daytona and Orlando are close, but I can find out the info from him if you are interested. Just say the word.

W.