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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 bit more effort (and fuel), but in turn indirectly helps preserve our fish stocks due to reduced fishing pressure. It also means the fishing grounds are less crowded
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PHOTOS BY RYAN LEONARDY STORY BY BILL KENYON