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When visitors think of Orlando and Central Florida, they imagine theexciting attractions, breath-taking roller coasters, and
Orlando inshore saltwater fishing is in one word, "incredible." Within ashort drive from the area attractions, visitors can find some of the bestfishing in the state, not to mention the best Redfishing in the World.
Just45 minutes from Orlando, Florida is a fishing estuary, called MosquitoLagoon, that is second to none. This area of Central Florida offers bothbeginners and expert anglers the opportunity to catch record sizedRedfish, Sea Trout, Snook, Tarpon and more. You're sure to see "tailing"Redfish, Snook hiding in mangroves, rolling Tarpon, Sea Trout, as wellas Dolphins, Manatees and many other animals in their naturalenvironment.
Redfish, one of the more popular fish species in the area, and one thatmost anglers and fishing guides target, are exceptional fighters and canbe caught year round. Also known as Red Drum, these fish can exceedforty plus pounds during the summer when they gather and spawn.During the winter months, Redfish catches normally run in the three totwelve pound range. Fishing guides can catch numerous Redfish percharter, and stories of one hundred Redfish per day is not unheard of. The crystal clear, gin like color of the water during the winter makessight fishing, and finding fish much easier for the trained eye. Guides onthe Lagoon have the ability to spot the fish much faster than aninexperienced angler.
There are many excellent fishing guides in Orlando and Central Florida. Most are very competitive and offer a high quality, exhilarating fishingexperience. Hiring a professional guide to take you fishing gives you aseveral tremendous benefits.
1. Fishing guides are out on the water almost daily and know where andwhat the fish are biting. Let their expertise help you catch the "big one".
2. A Florida fishing license is not required when you're with a guide. Professional guides have a license that covers up-to four people ontheir boat.
3. You have use of their shallow water or "flats" boat including tackle,bait, and all the appropriate equipment needed. Most fishing guides willeither get bait before launching the boat or they'll throw out their cast netto get bait fish and fill up the live-well. Want to fly fish? They have thegear and know what flies you should use.
4. Fishing guides will help the beginner angler with an instructionalcharter that covers casting, working the lure and how to spot a fish.Hiring a professional fishing guide will cost anywhere from $150 to $400with options for a half day charter to an all day fishing excursion. It'sworth every penny. It's not just a day fishing, it's a great adventure on thewater. Every guide wants you to enjoy your day, and most importantly,catch fish.
Copyright 2005 Captain Tom Carver - http://www.orlando-fishing.com
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