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GOING DEEP
OFFSHORE ANGLING ON FLORIDA’S HISTORIC COAST
Some newcomers to the Old City (and a few old timers too) find themselves wondering about the quality and variety of fishing here in Northeast Florida. The truth is, our region of the Sunshine State boasts some of the best angling opportunities in the
nation. Fresh water or salt water; inshore or offshore; power boat, flat bottom or kayak...the possibilities are seemingly endless.
Today we will discuss offshore fishing, as it appears to be the variety that many people don’t get to experience as often as
others. Some cite expense as the reason; others say it’s too complicated. The reality is, it’s not as expensive, or as complicated as one might think. Yes, we in northeast Florida have to travel a bit further to the deep water fish than much of the rest
of Florida’s east coast. That requires a
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