Topic: WELCOME - Member Info - Post a Little About Yourself Here (Read 6656 times)

Dave · « **on:** April 22, 2009, 07:13:23 AM »

Post a little about yourself

You Location:
Where your are from:
Type of Boat:
Fishing Experience:
What you like or dislike about Fishing in Florida:

I'll Get Started!

Live in Port Charlotte.
From Boston Area, live in Los Angeles for 30 years, move to Florida from LA 4 years ago.
Boats: Pro-Kat 22' WA w twin Yamaha F115 - Sundance 17' skiff w E-TEC 50

Fishing since I could hold a pole.

Being relativity new to Florida it been a challenge to learn about fishing here.
Most of the fish here I?ve never seen in California.
I like the climate and warm water here.
Seems you can catch fish, or at least go fishing 365 days a year.
Love It!

BobD · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:12:21 PM »

From just outside of NYC. Moved to KW in '89, moved to Venice in 2000. Benn fishing forever. From freshwater brookies to tarpon to tuna & everything in between.
Have a 17' SeaPro & a 14' Kayak.

Love all types of fishing, from shore and wading to the kayak or boat.

I live here because I hate the cold.

I am a building contractor, so lately I've had more time to fish.

donahue_85 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:21:17 PM »

I reside in Port Charlotte, Florida.

I'm originally from Arcadia, Florida.

I own a 1986 15' Hydra Sports Bass Boat for now, until I buy a new one soon.

I've fished in a lot of different places here in Florida, mostly Saltwater fishing. I have also have experience in Freshwater, I like both. I statred fishing when I was about 5yrs. old, in a creek behind my grandmothers house. I've caught lots of different species of fish in both fresh & saltwater.

I like fishing here in Florida because no matter what, the weather is almost always beautiful. So even if you go out & don't catch anything, it was still worth it.

Also, you have the choice to go fishing in either the Gulf or the Atlantic, each holds different types of fish waiting to be caught! The only thing I hate about living here, is that every year, the snowbirds migrate down here & cause so much clutter. It is hard to enjoy the breeze blowing in your truck window when your going 30mph down a road that's posted at 60mph, because your stuck behind grandpa that thinks the world revoles around him & his time.

Then, when you go out on the water, you get people from up north that think they own the water too!

I could go on forever about how much I hate that! As far as the good stuff goes, I love it!!! ~`

Angler · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2009, 02:36:06 PM »

I?m one of those dreaded snowbirds.

I have a home and boat here and come seasonally from Nebraska.
I have a home in Englewood and keep my Jon boat on a trailer.
Hopefully soon I will retire and live here full time. ~`
No I have never taken any of the Florida boating classes, I did complete the one Boat-US offers online.
I like saltwater fishing, from my boat or kayak.

donahue_85 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2009, 02:45:25 PM »

To make it clearer about my post, by snowbirds I meant 70-80yr olds that can't see anything, but as long as they respect other people & their time, they are good with me, no matter the age. I just can't stand rude people! ++><

Auggie2612 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2009, 10:23:00 PM »

Hey all.. I'm fairly new to Sw. Florida, moved here to Cape Coral 6 weeks ago from Lebanon Pa. and absolutly love it here.. Most of my fishing exp. comes from the state of delaware.. All but grew up in Rehoboth Beach, had my first boat at age 11.. Currently I have a boat, but it's not suited for fishing down here, more of a speed boat.. Plus it's torn apart at the moment getting rebuilt.. I'm torn on what kind of boat to get for down here.. Would love to get out on the water here to learn alittle bit before getting my other boat.. As for fishing i'd rate myself at about a 4 out of 10, it's way different down here.. Brad

tarponking · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2009, 11:31:55 PM »

My names Nick and I live in Englewood Florida. born and raised here 14 years ago. I got my first boat when I was 11 also, a 1985 17 ft Mako cc with a 120 Evinrude. I decided to part with her to buy a 16 ft 1992 VIP flats boat with a 2000, 60hp yamaha. I love fishing and every thing to do with water.

Win · « **Reply #7 on:** April 29, 2009, 04:54:56 PM »

Hi, My name is Win. I live in Sarasota and I am new to fishing.
I like it very much. I want to learn more.
We do not own a boat. I fish from land.

Dave · « **Reply #8 on:** April 29, 2009, 08:25:45 PM »

Hi Win. Welcome to the Forum. Look forward to your posts.

Dave

Tysonfish · « **Reply #9 on:** May 06, 2009, 08:37:38 PM »

Tyson Peco
Age 41
Originally from Conn. Spent 15 years bartending in Ft. Lauderdale after college. Moved to Bradenton/Sarasota 5 years ago.
LOVE fishing inshore waters on my 16' Mitzi skiff "Fin & Tonic".
Married 12 years....2 kids girl...9, boy...7
Own my own business.....www.jumpupyourfun
Brew my own beer.

Drink lots of it!!

Play lots of racquetball

Love Florida....great weather and great fishing. Will never move back north....ever!!!
Fish at least once a week.....been hammering the reds and snook WAAAY up the Manatee River lately.

Only fish artificials...too much work getting bait!!

Dave · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2009, 09:51:21 PM »

Welcome Tysonfish,

We look forward to your post and fishing reports....

mrcool · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2009, 05:18:12 PM »

Well, I'm new here, This is a great forum!! I'm from just outside Madison Wi. But I own a Lot on a canal in Port Charlotte

My wife and I visit there often but can't move down yet as we are not old enough to retire and jobs in that area seem to be tight, so we are stuck here working in the cold for a few more years+_). We boat and do some fishing here tho it's nothing like what you have down there! I have a 16' Glastron with a 90 horse Evinrude. It's great to hear the fishing and boating reports....atho it reminds me of what I'm missing!!

scouttster · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2009, 05:49:34 PM »

Hey Guys-
Nice to meet you all.. And, nice job with the site, Dave

Most know me as Serg in these parts.
I moved to Port Charlotte 10 years ago from the Boston area. I traded in the white collar B/S and ran off with a chunk of change and decided to reside here. You could probably call me a redneck now, and thats just fine. I usually fish from the piers or off the US 41 bridge. Occasionally, my friend invites me to go out on his boat and thats where some real actions starts. I caught a beautiful Spanish Mackeral trolling out in Charlotte Harbor easter weekend. I cant begin to tell you how good it tasted blackened in my stove. IT was deliscious! Nice to meet you all and Donahue - I agree with you about the snow-birdy comment

Dave · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2009, 06:19:14 PM »

Welcome Scouttster and Mr cool and thanks for the nice comments about the site.

Dustball · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2009, 10:14:06 PM »

Dave,
I'm enjoying browsing through the site. Great job.

We are "The Wright Family" (Dusty & Jennie) and we love spending family time outdoors with our boys Charlie and Cooper. We all absolutely love the water and love fishing. The boys have become pretty good fisher-dudes. We live in Minnesota and we come down and visit grandma each late spring in N. Fort Myers. Started renting a boat out of Bokeelia 4 years ago and we were in heaven! We have no idea what we're doing, but we're starting to catch some fish on occasion. Just learning to run the waters was a challenge in itself! This shallow water stuff is a bit different than our deep water lakes. I was raised fishing and am trying my best to pass on the same experiences + to my boys.

Dusty

LadyBug4u2c · « **Reply #15 on:** May 31, 2009, 05:56:06 AM »

Nice

site you have here Dave

Now a little about myself: I am a fourth generation Floridian ~`I and grew up

off the old 41 bridge in Punta Gorda way back in the late 50's and stone crabbing in El Jobean off the railroad trussels as a child. I fish every chance I get, lucky for me I live off a private harbour in Ft Myers and just walk out back and toss a line in yesterday I caught a Jack Dempsey in the morning and a 26" snook late afternoon.

Again nice to meet ya'all

DD

Dave · « **Reply #16 on:** May 31, 2009, 09:12:34 AM »

Welcome Ladybug and thanks for your kind comments about the website.

Many of the members here are not native Floridians including myself.

Moving here from Los Angeles several years ago were I fished several times a week, I found myself having to learn all over again. New types of fish, new rules, new baits, and “skinny water” all with no one to learn from.

I’m sure we will all benefit from your posts and fishing knowledge.

mandy gilliam · « **Reply #17 on:** June 02, 2009, 10:39:13 PM »

from greeneville tn looking for my husband a nice fishing trip. arnt i a good wife, of course i like to fish also. any one have any ideas let me know. well be on vacation 13-21 of june in daytona. thank you.

capt rocky · « **Reply #18 on:** June 06, 2009, 01:36:34 PM »

Just signed up. Moved here in 81 from Allentown Pa. Had a charterboat ,boat rentals and surf shop on Englewood beach from 82 to 2001. I sold my 30 ft diesel powered Alura in 2006. Retired now with a 16 foot grumman step thru,40 hp mercury ob. Can pull it with my Santa Fe 6 cyl.I specialized in grouper but fished tarpon in Boca Grande pass on season. Lots of inshore. Now I usually stay inshore or freshwater. Biggest peeve is poor work at marina's . I ,ve used them all in 28 years . Have only 2 favorites.Have 2 daughters-they don't remember how they learned to fish or swim. They think they were born to it. Capt. Rocky ,age 67 Englewood Fl.

Dave · « **Reply #19 on:** June 07, 2009, 02:45:19 PM »

Hi Captain Rocky and welcome.

Sounds like you know these waters very well fishing them for all these years.

You will have to tell one of these days what two shops you like.

capeweather · « **Reply #20 on:** June 07, 2009, 10:34:36 PM »

My name is Chris and I have lived in Southwest Florida for 35 years (Native Cracker

) Started fishing Southwest Florida waters since I can remember and still enjoy it today. Now that I have two kids, it is my turn to pass on what I've been taught by my family to them. A lot has changed in my time here but I don't think I would want to be anywhere else on the planet.

rangered · « **Reply #21 on:** June 09, 2009, 03:32:25 PM »

well i gusse ill jump in here too
Am Ed and wife val we live in Lakeland but speand about as muct time it C.C. as here am just retire from the Div. of Forestry as a firefighter . Wifes sister as a house down here that we come down to look after ,also comes with 3 boat from a 12ft. skif up to a 30 ft Reagl that all have sit for a long time, like yrs
but we are slowly working on them
just wont to say thanks
for all the post in here some have realy helped
Ranger Ed

Dave · « **Reply #22 on:** June 09, 2009, 07:29:14 PM »

Welcome Ed, glad you enjoy the site.

Karin720 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 02, 2009, 08:28:07 PM »

Hi,

My name is Michele. Single and live in Palm Bay. I'm originally from Upstate NY...Saratoga Springs area. Relocated here almost 8 years ago. (I'm not a snowbird...live here full time.)

I am an established Photographer/Digital Artist/Videographer. I love being on the water when ever possible and someday I may even try my hand at fishing.

(I do not have a boat even though my profile photo shows me on one that belongs to a friend).

Being on the water is calming and relaxing. I'd also like to try snorkeling one day. I do it a little in my pool, teaching myself, but there's nothing to see on the bottom of the pool. ha ha

I would love to share some of my photos and artwork in here...and maybe if I get a chance to get back out on the water, I'll have more to share.

donahue_85 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 03, 2009, 09:37:33 AM »

Hi Michele! Welcome to the site!! I like the photo you've posted there, is that an actual photo or was it redone a little? Hope to see more of your artwork!

James

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