Topwater, suspending twitch, and soft plastic. Lures can be broken down into three types. A well-known fishing guide in Everglades National Park once told me, “Light line, light drag, and light lures is all you need.” Since taking that particular advice, I have never looked back. This combo will allow you to cast far and precise while being able to finesse both light and medium weight lures. Finally, a fluorocarbon leader from 12-25lb test would complete the setup. I personally run a 10lb braided line, but 10-20lb is pretty common. But, for general inshore fishing, a med-light action rod (6′ 6″ – 7″ 6″) with a 3000-3500 series reel will land you a plethora of inshore species. You’ll find one setup for Tarpon and quite another for Sea Trout. Tackle size and type will really come down to what you are targeting. If you are new to shallow water fishing in the area, this guide will cover some basics. In Crystal River, Florida there is a combination of flats, backcountry, and sight fishing opportunities where you can target several popular species of shallow-water gamefish. A temperate climate and dynamic inshore estuaries provide year-round inshore fishing action. Florida’s inshore fishing scene is among the largest, if not the largest, on the planet.

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