Ultimate Guide to Fishing South Florida on Foot

by Steve Kantner, Lefty Kreh fly fishing legend and au (Foreword by)

Overview

From a veteran South Florida angler comes the first fly and light tackle do-it-yourself guide to the region, focusing on fishing opportunities that don't require a boat.

The most complete fishing guide to South Florida ever published, for both fly fishing and light tackle

A perfect resource for anglers who want expert advice without the cost of hiring a guide

Includes detailed advice about lures and flies

Features fascinating stories of fishing adventures

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811712538
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	07/15/2014
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

A South Florida fixture for 50 years, Steve Kantner has walked and fished practically every foot of surf, pier, and canal bank that's accessible on foot. After showcasing his unique approach to guiding on television and as the host of a drive-time radio program, Kantner became a full-time writer, editor, and fly casting instructor whose work has appeared in Salt Water Sportsman, Florida Sportsman, Fly Rod & Reel, Fly Fishing in Salt Waters, the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Florida Fishing Weekly, and more. He lives in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Lefty Kreh has been an outdoor writer for more than 45 years and was named "Angler of the Year" by Fly Rod and Reel magazine in 1997. He currently can be seen fishing with Tom Brokaw, Yvon Chouinard (founder of Patagonia), and Michael Keaton on the Outdoor Channel's Buccaneers & Bones. He lives in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Foreword xi

Introduction xiii

Part I Fishing South Florida 1

Current, Seasons, and Weather 2

Tides 3

Sheet Flow 4

Seasons 5

Cold Weather 8

Coldwater Eddies 9

Essential Flies and Lures 10

Inland Waters 11

Topwater Lures for Fresh Water 13

Subsurface Baits 16

Freshwater Flies 20

Lures for the In-Between 32

Flies for the In Between 35

Saltwater Lures 46

Saltwater Fly Patterns 50

Part II The Interior 55

Timing 58

Essential Gear 60

Alligator Alley and Tamiami Trail 64

Alligator Alley 64

Tamiami Trail 68

Route 27 74

Lake Okeechobee 76

Big Cypress Preserve 77

Conservation Area 2B 79

Urban Lakes and Canals 83

Lakes Mangonia 85

C-18 Loxahatchee Slough Canal 87

C-17 Barman River Canal 89

E-4 Canal 89

C-15 Canal 93

G-08 Hillsboro Canal 94

C-14 Canal 96

C-13 North and South Fork of Middle River 98

C-12 Canal 100

New River Proper and the North New River Canal 100

C-11 Canal 102

C-9 Snake Creek Canal 104

C-4 Miami Airport Lakes and the Tamiami Trail 106

C-l Black Creek 108

C-2 Snapper Creek 110

Cutler Drain Canal 110

C-111 Aerojet Canal 113

Part III The Great In-Between 115

An Ecosystem in Flux 116

A Gallery of Exotics 118

Falling Water 128

Winds 131

Water Temperature 132

Cold Weather 133

High Water 133

Equipment Essentials 135

Tips on Technique 136

Spillways 137

Part IV The Salt 145

The Sea and Its Environs 146

The Inshore Calendar 149

Equipment Essentials 153

South Florida Surf Fishing 165

Fall Baitfish Migration 167

Major Surf Species and Tactics 168

Surf Spots 181

Fishing Piers 192

Pier Species 194

South Honda's Piers 195

Essential Pier Rigs and Methods 205

Landing Fish 218

Docks and Bridges 219

Under the Lights 220

Bridges 222

Night Fishing 224

Tides 225

Bridge Tackle 226

Live Baiting 226

South Florida Bridges 228

Inlets and Jetties 237

Jetty Basics 238

Inlet Species 239

South Florida Jetties 242

Appendix: Resources 247

Index 249

Editorial Reviews

"It's a real gem, because it pulls together unique information that I haven't seen collected in any other single volume. I work in south Florida, and information about our freshwater resources--many of them manmade--is often limited. This book fixes that problem, and in grand style..."--The Florida Freshwater Angler

The Florida Freshwater Angler

"[Kantner] has been fishing and guiding these waters for 50 years, and he has finally written a book about what he has loved most and discovered there as both a naturalist and fisherman. In it, we unearth his personal treasure trove of fishing knowledge, lore, and how-to, where-to information that is must reading for every fly fisher who wants to explore and learn the best places and fishing techniques for Florida's fishiest waters."

Fly Fisherman - John Randolph

"A remarkably comprehensive do-it-yourself guide to fishing in South Florida, focusing on wading and bank-fishing opportunities."

American Angler

"Over the years, Steve has seen many changes in the fisheries that dot the entirety of South Florida. In his book, he tells it like it is...He spells out everything an angler would need to know to fish the hundreds of venues and dozens of species he covers in his book. It's the only book of its kind about fishing South Florida on foot. Don't leave home without it."

FlyLifeMagazine.com

"If you don't have a boat but want to catch fish, then Steve Kantner's new book...is required reading. He shares everything you need to know about where, when and how to catch fish ranging from snook, bass and tarpon to mackerel, pompano and grass carp on everything from fly and spinning rods to heavy duty conventional outfits. Even if you have a boat, you'll catch more fish after reading this book."

South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Steve Waters