The bait you choose is dependent on several different factors.
Many anglers swear by lures and other artificial bait when freshwater fishing in southwest Florida. One timeless option is the plastic worm, which is good for catching bass, and is immensely popular in Florida. Whatever lure you decide to use, you must take into consideration that you’re probably going to be fishing in shallow water, and there’s probably going to be a large amount of vegetation in your way. Flipping jigs are great for getting around all of those plants.
If you’re fishing in saltwater, the general consensus is that live bait is the way to go. Six common options for live bait are:
Sometimes, even those armed with the very best bait come up empty after a day of fishing. If you didn’t manage to catch your own dinner, it’s no problem! Just swing by Three Fishermen on North Cleveland Avenue in North Fort Myers, to try some of our fresh local seafood, cooked to order, with a special local catch of the day every day. Here, you’ll find waterfront dining in a relaxed atmosphere, where lunch and dinner are always a fun adventure. If you’ve got any questions, call us at (239) 599-8568 or visit our website for more information and to peruse the menu.
Once you’ve spent your day exploring all that southwest Florida has to offer, it will be time to think about where to have dinner. Come by Three Fishermen on North Cleveland Avenue in North Fort Myers, where you can treat yourself to our fresh local seafood, cooked to order, with a special local catch of the day every day. Here, you’ll find waterfront dining in a relaxed atmosphere, where lunch and dinner are always a fun adventure. If you’ve got any questions, call us at (239) 599-8568 or visit our website for more information and to peruse the menu.