SoFlo to SoCal. How to Adjust

[ful-rac]

Originally Posted by Freddy4130

Really? No crazy cold weather/water gear? Is a finder necessary? Off pompano beach, you just paddle east until the water turns blue. Then you know you're there. Is it that simple here as well?

Most likely you are going to need waders at the very least, especially for the winter and spring. Sure you can do it without it but unless your some kind of superman that can withstand being wet and cold for the whole day...especially coming from florida...your going to need waders. During the summer when it gets hot...shorts and t-shirt will do just fine.

Finder is not neccesary but, it's very nice to have...in my book it has become a neccesity to me. If the fishing in florida is as simple as finding the blue water and catching...uh...no not as simple as that here..I wish it were.

[PapaDave]

Differences...

1. The water and air are much colder.
2. The wind is usually stronger and onshore, so the wind waves will be an adjustment.
3. Swells, be careful on beach launches and near shore fishing.
4. Florida = warm water species, CA = cool to temperate water species.
5. Common types of fish...
Amberjack = Yellowtail.
Yellowtail/snapper(FL) = Calico/Sand bass (roughly)

I am from Miami, my brother is in Vero and fishes from a kayak there in the intercoastal. It is different, but once you adjust, the fishing can be just as good. There is lots of good info on this forum to help you out, and you can always ask questions here.