Boating in Florida

General Boats and Motors
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Thinking about going fishing in Florida over the holiday. Taking my boat. What do I need to do to legally boat in Florida waters?

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I’d think all you would need is the required safety gear(PFD’s,etc,the same stuff they require here), and a non-resident fishing license.

Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069

3

What Happy said and I think there is a 12 pack of beer min. on board at all times also. :wink:

26’ Twinvee
Suzuki 175’s
www.creeksidemetalworks.com

4

bush went to islamaroda over the summer rented a 23ft cc with a yammy cost about 600 + week .well worth it.What part of florida you going?

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quote:
Originally posted by Capt Ed

What Happy said and I think there is a 12 pack of beer min. on board at all times also. :wink:

26’ Twinvee
Suzuki 175’s
www.creeksidemetalworks.com

Are you sure it’s not a case minimum???:smiley:

Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069

6

You will need a good chart of the area and stay between the markers. They get real upset if you get in the sea grass and DNR will bust your butt. Ask at local fish shop about which flats are productive.

Ed Black

Triton 2486 WA Yam OX250

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quote:
Originally posted by Happy Bob
quote:
Originally posted by Capt Ed

What Happy said and I think there is a 12 pack of beer min. on board at all times also. :wink:

26’ Twinvee
Suzuki 175’s
www.creeksidemetalworks.com

Are you sure it’s not a case minimum???:smiley:

Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069

It depends…the Gulf side a case… Atlantic side I believe is still just a 12 pack.:wink:

26’ Twinvee
Suzuki 175’s
www.creeksidemetalworks.com

8

I’ve got family in the Orlando. No boaters or fishermen in the family, so no clue. I might head out to Clearwater. Any recommendations?

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quote:
Originally posted by Capt Ed

What Happy said and I think there is a 12 pack of beer min. on board at all times also. :wink:

26’ Twinvee
Suzuki 175’s
www.creeksidemetalworks.com

It must be Busch beer.

Scout 222 Sportfish
Yamaha F-150
Ford F-150

10

make sure your insurance policy will cover you down in Florida outside of SC waters.

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Watch out for No Motor Zones and don’t speed out of the channel in marked manatee zones.

“The good fisherman is surprised when he doesn’t catch fish: I am just the other way around.”
Gene Hill, Passing a Good Time.

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fish around the skyway bridge in tampa bay- very productive.

sailfish nearshore in south florida. troll live bait.

bass on the beds or pre spawn in freshwater-good time to catch a hog.fish shiners under a float around wood or grass points. your redfish gear works great for the bass.

florida will bust you quick for trailer lights and boat tie downs.

buy your license online before you go.

Jeff Davis is my President

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Fort Desoto area is also good for light tackle, live bait.

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Ditto on the lights and tie-downs. Also put some kind of a plate on the license plate holder. Paper dealer tag or just something that says South Carolina on it. Florida requires plates on trailers and that lets them know you are from “off” and just down to spend money.

GW 232GT Gulfstream
150Yam x 2
“3rd Day”
Gen. Chap.1 Vs.9-13

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whistles for every life jacket, flares

19’ Key West CC 140 Johnson
16’ War Eagle 40 Yami
12’ Alumacraft 1954 Johnson 5.5

I’d rather be a conservative nut-job than a liberal with no nuts and no job!!