South East Guide to Saltwater Fishing and Boating, 2nd Edition

Foreword

Preface

Part 1: Fishing the Southeast, A Regional Guide

Chapter 1. False Cape, Virginia to Altamaha Sound, Georgia

False Cape to Diamond Shoals

Diamond Shoals to New River

New River to Ocean Forest

Ocean Forest to Altamaha Sound

Fishing Regulations

Fishing Access

Fishing by Season in North Carolina

Fishing by Season in South Carolina

Fishing by Season in Georgia

Fishing Records

Locating Charter, Party, or Rental Boats

State Agencies

Tips from the Experts

King of the Capes, by Eric Burnley; Virginia is for Cobia, by Jan Fogt; Specs and Spot-Tails, by Joe Malat

Chapter 2. Altamaha Sound, Georgia, to Fort Pierce Inlet, Florida

Altamaha Sound to Nassau Sound

Nassau Sound to Matanzas Inlet

Matanzas River to Mosquito Lagoon

Mosquito Lagoon to Eau Gallie

Melbourne to Fort Pierce Inlet

Fishing Regulations

Fishing Access

Fishing Records

State Agencies

Tips from the Experts

Cruising Florida's East Coast from Jacksonville to Miami, by Herb Allen; Seasons of the Surf, by Bob McNally; Make it Snappy, Group!, by Capt. Frank Bolin; Hoos on First?, by Herb Allen; Indian River Draws Anglers' Attention, by Herb Allen; Dolphin Are Tops on Florida's Atlantic Coast, by Herb Allen; Deadly Lures for Sea Trout, by Bob McNally; Different Lines for Different Conditions, by Lefty Kreh; Florida's Redfish Roundup, by Doug Olander; Party Boat Fishing--Good, Better, Best, by Ross Parsons

Chapter 3. St. Lucie Inlet to the Dry Tortugas, Florida

St. Lucie Inlet to Boynton Beach Inlet

Boynton Beach Inlet to Government Cut

Government cut, Miami Beach, to Key Largo

Marquesas to the Dry Tortugas

Fishing Regulations

South Florida Fishing Access

Fishing Records

Master Guides

State Agencies

Tips from the Experts

Sailing Along on Florida's Atlantic Coast, by Herb Allen; Mad Man Fishing, by Herb Allen; Medley in Hobe Sound, by George Poveromo; Florida's Silver Prince, by Jody Moore; Cash in on Florida's Fishing Opportunities, by Herb Allen; Baffling Barnacles, a Bane or Blessing?, by Herb Allen; A Guide to the Keys, by Capt. Jim Sharpe; Backcountry: Fishing the Fabulous Flats, by Capt. Buddy LaPointe; Party Boats: There's Economy in Numbers, by Capt. Walt Mason; Bad Weather Bones, by Capt. Buddy LaPointe

Chapter 4. Florida's Gulf Coast

Fish and Fishing

Fishing Regulations

Fishing Access

Fishing Records

Locating Party, Charter, or Rental Boats

Gulf Coast Master Guides

State Agencies

Tips from the Experts

Tide and Current Are Key Elements to Saltwater Fish Success, by Herb Allen; Sawgrass Snook, by Bill AuCoin; Amberjack Grow Big in Florida, by Herb Allen; Grouper Lively in Skinny Water, by Herb Allen; Way Down on the Suwannee River, by Herb Allen; A Mighty Big Little River, by Herb Allen; Cold-Weather Grouper, by Herb Allen; Sheepies Are Aqua Thieves, by Herb Allen; Here's the Point, by Herb Allen

Chapter 5. Commonly Caught Fish, Including an Angler's Guide to Sharks

Part 2: Fishing and Boating Techniques and Gear

Chapter 6. Tackle

Trolling Reels

Trolling Rods

Casting and Boat Reels

Csting and Boat Rods

How to Set Drag

Care and Repair of Fishing Tackle

Rod-Wrapping Tricks of the Trade

Selecting the Tip Top and Other Guides

Selecting Rod Ferrules

Spacing of Rod Guides

Chapter 7. Lines, Leaders, and Hooks

Line Types

Leaders

Hooks

Tips from the Experts

Braided Fishing Line