Saltwater fishing is great. Catching is even better.
It’s a lot of the first and little or none of the latter that sets many a would-be angler in a search of a new hobby. Fortunately, the waters of Pinellas County provide lots of opportunity, and those with patience, a willingness to learn and a modest budget for gear have a shot at angling success.
For beginners or those with no experience fishing our local waters, visit your local bait and tackle shop to get the lowdown on area fishing and what you will need in the way of rod, reel, bait and terminal tackle. But the advice also goes for anglers who already have a loaded tackle box, rods, reels, etc. – if that tackle is what you used for halibut, cod or something else that doesn’t live in our local waters…