Finally heading to Florida!

Danyal

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So Florida has been sort of a bucket list destination since I was a kid, mostly for the herps and then in high school I started watching Saltwater Experience etc. Well in May I'm finally making it to Florida. Starting in Orlando for my first 5~6 days, then renting a car for the last 9 days and working my way down south eventually to the Keys.
I'm bringing an ultralight and medium-light spinning setups, and a snake hook. Also considering picking up a heavier spinning setup if the saltwater fishing warrants it. Would love to accompany anyone along to some fun spots. I've got a few ideas of where to look but of course would love to have some adventures with locals. Definitely hitting the canals around Miami/Ft. Lauderdale for exotics (snakeheads are at the top of the wish list, along with all the cichlids) Cocoa beach and Keys bridges for saltwater.
 
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RealCrix220

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I'd love to go to the USA and do cichlid fishing.

I keep American cichlids in a large aquarium, I'm myself not a fisherman but my pal who also keeps aquarium fish is a big time fisherman and I said to him if I hit the big time I'm paying for us both to go America and do some cichlid fishing.

I'd would be great to see some cichlids that people have caught
 

MHcblues119

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Lemme know when your in the Miami/ft Lauderdale area. I can probably put you on some peacock bass, sneakhead, and snook
 

Danyal

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dude that peacock is a hog! I'll probably be down to Miami area in about 9 days, would love to go after some snakeheads
 

newworld

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Thinking about goin down to fl this wed....fishing is great I like the peacocks but the snakeheads take the cake....
 

MHcblues119

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dude that peacock is a hog! I'll probably be down to Miami area in about 9 days, would love to go after some snakeheads
Shoot me a pm when your getting to the area if it all works out maybe I can show you a few spots. Got a good spot up near ft lauderdale with some decent peas and snakes m
 

MHcblues119

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Thinking about goin down to fl this wed....fishing is great I like the peacocks but the snakeheads take the cake....
Idk have youcaught a 5lb+ peacock? They are unbelievabley strong and put up amazing acrobatic and running fights.

Although there is nothing better than having a snakehead absolutely crush your frog
 
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