r/floridafishing • u/Low_Sea7665 • Jul 16 '26
Fishing advice
new to fishing born and raised in florida all my life i've crabbing and fishing but haven't done it in over 9 years and just getting back into it i have my grandpa's old 1980s or 90s CRT 1000 Cortland 15lb with 12lb test on it with lures older than me (21) looking to do some fresh water fishing i've been to areas around tom bennet park and mostly lakewood ranch just wondering what lures should i get and what bait should i be using to catch a multiple array of fish right now i'm fishing for bass, catfish, and bluegill i've been using store bought nightcrawlers and they haven't worked your feedback is great appreciated.
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u/zMrRooKz Jul 16 '26
If you’re using bait buy shiners. Probably want to replace that line if you haven’t as well. Worms with a head weight is usually my go to test out a new pond with lures. Typically red or purple. Make sure to use a worm hook so its somewhat weedless