Vacationing at end of the month at Sanibel Island. Have some general questions on fishing in the area. I've bass fished for 35 years but am pretty clueless when it comes to saltwater!!
Anyway, hoping to catch a few snook (a tarpon would only be a bonus). Can snook be caught off the beach or better to fish the iinshore/backcountry areas? Preferable to using spinning reel and rod or is a good baitcaster reel acceptable? Have nearly a dozen freshwater baitcasters but can pickup something like the Lews Speed Spool Inshore if necessary. I know live bait is always good, any artificial lures that are recommended?
I'll be fishing from the shore unless I get adventurous and rent a kayak. A charter is a bit too cost prohibitive for one person. However, if anyone is going to be in the area fishing, vacationing or otherwise hit me up. Or can return the favor if anyone wants to fish the infamous Lake Guntersville.