Fishing4idiots A saltwater fishing site that helps you plan for your next trip. Also has some tips.

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Things to have
2007-10-08 23:24:00
This is my recommendation list of what you should have with you when ever you are fishing. Your Fishing pole Your Bait and Bait bucket A ruler. (I got the type that tells you how big the fish has to be, this comes in handy!) (optional) A cast-net or Mustad sabaki rigs Your tackle box, which should contain: 1. (if you have an above-water bait bucket like mine) Batteries 2. Hooks, and weights 3. Swivels and leader-line 4. Knife to cut up bait 5. Needle-nose pl ...

Fishing Directory
2007-10-07 02:03:00
I have just made a Fishing Directory. This site has fishing blogs, and websites that has anything to do with fishing. If you want to submit a link to a blog or a website about fishing then take a look at my Fishing Directory and it will give you instructions on how to submit a link. I will take all the fishing links I can get! Thanks if you submit one!Click here to go to Fishing Directory!Thanks for visiting! ...
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Fishing Directory
2007-10-07 02:03:00
I have just made a Fishing Directory. This site has fishing blogs, and websites that has anything to do with fishing. If you want to submit a link to a blog or a website about fishing then take a look at my Fishing Directory and it will give you instructions on how to submit a link. I will take all the fishing links I can get! Thanks if you submit one!Click here to go to Fishing Directory!Thanks for visiting! ...
Directory  Fishing 

Helpful Tips
2007-10-06 19:18:00
Boats can create noises, spooking fish, when waves slap against the hull. People moving around in a boat can create pressure waves coming away from the boat, alerting fish to your presence. Being able to cast great distances can get your lure or bait away from the boat giving you an advantage over a short caster when fishing out of a boat. For maximum casting distance, consider using one of the ultra thin diameter braided lines such as Power Pro. (I have added a picture of this line on my fishing pole.) The line has virtually zero memory, is far thinner in diameter than its monofilament pound test equivalent, and casts creating very little friction going through the guides. All of these factors translate into longer casts. You may also consider using a longer rod, perhaps 7’6”, for extra distance. If you prefer mono, be sure the spool is filled to within 1/8-inch of the rim of the spool. For even longer casts, consider dropping down in the size of your mono line because thinner lin ...
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Helpful Tips
2007-10-06 19:18:00
Boats can create noises, spooking fish, when waves slap against the hull. People moving around in a boat can create pressure waves coming away from the boat, alerting fish to your presence. Being able to cast great distances can get your lure or bait away from the boat giving you an advantage over a short caster when fishing out of a boat. For maximum casting distance, consider using one of the ultra thin diameter braided lines such as Power Pro. (I have added a picture of this line on my fishing pole.) The line has virtually zero memory, is far thinner in diameter than its monofilament pound test equivalent, and casts creating very little friction going through the guides. All of these factors translate into longer casts. You may also consider using a longer rod, perhaps 7’6”, for extra distance. If you prefer mono, be sure the spool is filled to within 1/8-inch of the rim of the spool. For even longer casts, consider dropping down in the size of your mono line because thinner lin ...
Tips 

Funny Comic Strip
2007-10-03 14:13:00
Dilbert is 'Carpet fishing!' ...
Comic  Funny 

Funny Comic Strip
2007-10-03 14:13:00
Dilbert is 'Carpet fishing!' ...
Comic  Funny 

Update
2007-10-03 13:59:00
I have just updated the fishing calender to October, to get to it you can click on calender on the menu bar and click on the drop-down menu. Just for you info, you can always email me for any suggestions, questions, and/or comments. Also don't forget to rate my blog, to do that scroll down and look for rate my blog on the right hand side task bar. The Bump me one only works in Firefox sorry!Thanks ...

Fishing 4cast's
2007-09-29 01:58:00
Florida, North, and West Gulf fishing 4cast's are finally here!! Just like on the appropriate link, and then click on the adjustment times. If you need help on how to do this don't hesitate to ask me.And just in case you were wondering I got this from Gulf Coast Fisherman. It is a very helpful fishing magazine, and it has 3months of fishing4casts. And 6months of calenders, so help out Gulf coast and subscribe for them. Believe me you will like it!For Florida Gulf Fishing 4casts click Here.For Florida Gulf Adjustment times Click Here.For West Gulf Fishing 4casts click Here.For West Gulf Adjustment times click Here.For North Gulf fishing 4casts click Here.For North Gulf Adjustment times click Here. ...
Fishing 

More tips.
2007-09-28 14:32:00
Knowing how to “read” the water is never more important than it is right now. Actually seeing fish may not be an option, as cloudy weather and overcast skies that accompany changing weather reduce your ability to sight-fish. When fishing shallow water, watch ripples that move perpendicular to the direction the wind is blowing as being the constant. Take note of any ripple that is inconsistent what that direction and assume it could be a fish or submerged object that creates the variance. Watch for diving birds, and of course, fish striking bait. Bait schools themselves should be approached as though they are holding fish, because if you find the food, you’ll likely find the diners. ...
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More tips.
2007-09-28 14:32:00
Knowing how to “read” the water is never more important than it is right now. Actually seeing fish may not be an option, as cloudy weather and overcast skies that accompany changing weather reduce your ability to sight-fish. When fishing shallow water, watch ripples that move perpendicular to the direction the wind is blowing as being the constant. Take note of any ripple that is inconsistent what that direction and assume it could be a fish or submerged object that creates the variance. Watch for diving birds, and of course, fish striking bait. Bait schools themselves should be approached as though they are holding fish, because if you find the food, you’ll likely find the diners. ...
Tips 

Fishing Day at Honeymoon Island
2007-09-23 18:06:00
Here is some nice pictures of 2 flounders I caught in Honeymoon Island. ...
Fishing  Island 

Fishing Day at Honeymoon Island
2007-09-23 18:06:00
Here is some nice pictures of 2 flounders I caught in Honeymoon Island. ...
Fishing  Island 

Tips to help you catch
2007-09-22 13:32:00
Weather is an important part of fishing. In the Tampa Bay area and others, tides are affected by wind strength and direction. It’s not enough to just know when predicted high and low tides are. Winds with a southerly component will hold water up higher and longer inside coastal bays, scattering fish and pushing them well into mangrove bushes beyond reach. Our mid-week weather pattern made for strong northeast winds. The predicted low tides were close to mean low, but in Tampa Bay, the strong Nor’easter kept the high from reaching its predicted level and blew water out of the bay more quickly and at levels well below the predicted low. Backcountry areas under those conditions could be dry and you may find fish leaving those areas earlier in the outgoing tide phase. Under those conditions, seek areas at mouths of creeks and cuts early at the change to the outgoing tide and you’ll find fish that are pouring out of the backcountry seeking deeper water.Good luck! ...
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Tips to help you catch
2007-09-22 13:32:00
Weather is an important part of fishing. In the Tampa Bay area and others, tides are affected by wind strength and direction. It’s not enough to just know when predicted high and low tides are. Winds with a southerly component will hold water up higher and longer inside coastal bays, scattering fish and pushing them well into mangrove bushes beyond reach. Our mid-week weather pattern made for strong northeast winds. The predicted low tides were close to mean low, but in Tampa Bay, the strong Nor’easter kept the high from reaching its predicted level and blew water out of the bay more quickly and at levels well below the predicted low. Backcountry areas under those conditions could be dry and you may find fish leaving those areas earlier in the outgoing tide phase. Under those conditions, seek areas at mouths of creeks and cuts early at the change to the outgoing tide and you’ll find fish that are pouring out of the backcountry seeking deeper water.Good luck! ...
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New Template is here!
2007-09-21 23:21:00
The new template is here! Do you like it? Please leave any feedback, positive or negative. ...
Template 

New Template is here!
2007-09-21 23:21:00
The new template is here! Do you like it? Please leave any feedback, positive or negative. ...
Template 

Fishing 4cast
2007-09-20 01:04:00
Here is a Florida Gulf fishing 4cast, for the rest of this month. I will have Florida gulf's, North gulf's, and West gulf's fishing 4cast for next month as soon as I can.Click here for the link. ...
Fishing 

Looking for fish?
2007-09-19 14:33:00
When boating through the open water, always keep an eye out for keys that may indicate a school of fish. First, if you ever see birds that are feeding on small bait fish, there are bound to be large game fish below the surface. Second, look for any floating debris. Nearly everytime you encounter a floating piece of wood that is fairly large, you'll find large game fish in the area. Many times you'll find dolphin fish. ...
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Skyway fishing pier.
2007-09-16 15:30:00
Here is a very informative website that has all places to fish in Florida. Hope this is helpful to you!Click Here ...
Fishing 

Kingfish Season!
2007-09-16 03:24:00
It’s just around the corner, but not here yet. Kingfish season begins next month, but anglers fishing offshore wrecks should start seeing some kings show on wrecks and reefs that are holding bait. ...

Tips that might help you catch more.
2007-09-16 03:22:00
Leader material, length, and diameter all play a part in concealing your rig from a wary fish. Fluorocarbon leaders are nearly invisible, so diameter is not the reason for going up or down in pound test. However, the material is somewhat stiff compared to monofilament. The larger the diameter or pound test you use, the more your baits will lose their ability to swim naturally due to the stiffness. Loop knots help, but the right pound test for the structure you’re fishing around and the fish you seek will give you the greatest performance and ultimately help you catch more fish.Good luck! ...
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Fishing for Redfish?
2007-09-16 03:21:00
Redfish continue to be on the scene. Good numbers of fish have been on the outer bars this week in Tampa Bay from Christmas Pass north to the power plant in St. Pete. Weedon Island fishing has been good, as has Big Island, to the north. Reds have been active, and with the new moon earlier in the week, snook fishing took an upward spike. Good action around mangrove points, oyster bars just inside passes and around boat docks was reported by anglers from Sarasota and Bradenton. A little slower bite was experienced in Pinellas. Good luck! ...
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Fishing for Trout?
2007-09-16 03:19:00
Some good action on trout in lower Tampa Bay on deep grass and hard bottom was experienced by anglers. At the same time, anglers were jumping some late season tarpon near the Skyway Bridge that weighed from 30-to 100-pounds. Some patches of hard bottom in 10-feet of water, are good places. ...
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Going for Pompano?
2007-09-16 03:10:00
Fishing for Pompano? Then here are some good baits/jigs. Shrimp is always good no matter what your going for.. But the jigs are seeming to work the best. The type you want to look for is small yellow or yellow and white Nylure Jigs and Doc’s Goofy Jigs. Good luck! ...

Suggestions
2007-09-14 00:28:00
If anyone has a suggestion for me to put on the website feel free to tell me. Please because I want this page to be more helpful. So please feel free to comment. -Thanks- ...

News update!
2007-09-12 14:25:00
Sorry I haven't really been posting too helpful fishing tips in a while. But here very soon I am going to post a fishing forecast for the West, North, and Florida gulfs. I should have it posted within 2 days. I am also going to add a tip of the week, later on Today. And again sorry for the delay on tips! ...
News 

Fishing Quiz
2007-09-11 03:29:00
I have made a little quiz. Its a very easy 6 question quiz. Hope you like it =-).Click HERE ...
Fishing  Quiz 

Just a little update.
2007-09-08 15:00:00
As you can see I added a moon phase and a mp3 thing. If you would like me to add any other songs I will look into them. And I will gladly take any song suggestions again! ...

Animated Fishing Knots
2007-09-06 23:25:00
Here is a link to a site I found. If has animated fishing knots which is very helpful if your having a hard time with a knot. Click Here for the link. ...
Animated  Fishing