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If the water is cool; not cold, they will seek mud bottom flats because the water is warm(er) there. They're in extremely shallow water where the sunlight is strongest.

Sometimes; they will seek deep water up the creeks and bayous. I've caught them almost everywhere as an incidental catch when ...

There is definitely a Fall Run starting when te cold fronts start.

The fish migrate West to East heading for the warm(er) waters of South Florida.

Pompano can tolerate temperatures down to about 67 degrees which will start the migration. C2

From my personal experiences, I will say that that swivels are overused. Does your lure/rig really twist that much?

I would use a swivel if I had such happenings but for normal every day fishing, I think not! JMHO C2

Do a Google on Tides and their affect on fishing and I think that you'll find your answer. Happy Fishing C2

Go down to Venice and look around. There's a guide on every corner! . C2

Very Definitely! I have caught cobia up to 15 lbs on a fly. I usually sight fish then cast to the fish. I blind cast if utterly bored.

I did catch a 38lber with my peewee surf rod which is a 12 foot crappie pole spiral wrapped with a Ryobi VMag3 reel with 6 lb test on it. It hit a 1/8 ounce Pompano ...

Charlie2 here, trying to finger out this forum. I can't figger out to to post s reply in the proper place, so need help?

BTW; This is a good thread with good information.

You have described the basic two hook dropper with Kahle hooks which I use, but I don't use a float. I do use an attractor of ...

I haven't used sandfleas for years since I use jigs exclusively.

Before I discovered the amazing capabilities of jigs, I used my hands right along where the wave justvstarts to recede. With practice, you can see the little antennas sticking out.

When fishing commercially, which I once did, we ...

I use what others already describe as the Mirrolure Knot. I learned it; where else?, but from a box that a Mirrolure plug came from. Before that, I used what is referred to as the Double Surgeon's Knot. Good for small diameter aka, braid, lines. JMHO C2

Charlie2 longtime surf fisherman, rodbuilder and longtime poster, has returned to his home in Pensacola after experiencing a major stroke on Dec 16. He was released from custody to home care on Feb 2(Groundhog Day). He is doing OK and expects to be back on the sand in time for the Spring Pompano run ...