Gotfishyfingers?

How much are they asking for the PT175?

Anyone going to the Air Show in Ft. Lauderdale the weekend?

Sounds like a fun day. I haven't been fishing in a while, argh..lol. I've been wanting to hit up the Holiday flats before the water drops back to normal levels. I used a drift sock before but it wasn't as effective as I needed it to be. I tried different length rope, tied it off to different spots but no different. Although I'm sure it was user error. I assume no news is good news with the vultures?

Welcome to the forum. I use to live in Cape Coral. There are plenty of freshwater as well as saltwater spots to wet a line! What made you move down to FL?

+1 for the the star craft

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I think the gator heard the noise or vibrations of an animal and pin pointed where it was coming from. Then launched an attack going right to the noise but was unable to ****** it... Ya, it definitely looks crazier in slow-mo..

well said!

ranger over tracker. just my .02

I normally don't recommend aluminum (even though I own one) but in your situation, I would recommend it. I think with the small water your going to fish and pulling it with a CRV and being your first boat for you and the family, aluminum would be the way to go. Check E-bay for boats (that you can visually inspect in person) in your surrounding area. Take your time and don't settle and you should find one just right..

Nice report.. Glad to hear the vultures left your vehicle alone.

The Zen master proves he still has it. I was impressed, he caught that huge bag on a bladed jig not bed fishing..

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x2 Boaters safety course.. Understanding your boat and how to operate it correctly would be first and for most.

Have you checked out Ebay or Boat trader?

For 20k, I would be buying a much better boat than a tracker 175. Unless your dead set on Aluminum, i would look into a fiberglass like others suggested..

Yup it's definitely worth it BUT.fyi..If you hit up the Hard rock on a Friday night, you might not be making it back to Rolands in the morning. lol There is a lot to take in and the night can go fast.. lol just saying...

Nice catch! Looks like you figured them out. If there is public tournament going on this weekend in your area, you might want to enter! lol

MikeOGNR- Margaitaville is on A1A, just north of Hollywood blvd..

How many days are you staying down for? Is it a fishing trip with just 1 night out? Ft. Myers beach is not a bad spot at all, especially if that's where you fly into. Are you staying out by the lake at all or a day trip? Only stay if fishing more than one day cause there is like ZERO night life except roland martin marina/bar.If you really want to hit the latest and greatest spot, it would be Margaitaville, which just open in Hollywood FL and its directly on the beach side. There is a boardwalk there as well..

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Nice!

Around the I-75 and Caloosahatchee river would be considered more brackish then freshwater as the rivers leads out to the ocean. There are definitely big Snook tarpon reds jacks etc. in there but the release of polluted lake O water does not help the fishery. It might be why you dont see as many boats as expected. Like Davecon said the further east up the river towards lake O is where the bass are more populated, less salinity..

Battery Tender is your best friend...

Loxahatchee River, Jonathan Dickerson State Park Area holds brackish Snook and Tarpon