Alright, alright, let’s talk about this fishin’ thing in New Smyrna, you know, the place down by the water. Folks keep askin’ me, so I figured I’d spill the beans. Now, I ain’t no fancy fisherman with all them highfalutin’ gadgets, but I know a thing or two about catchin’ fish, ya hear?
Fishin’ in New Smyrna, what’s the big deal?
Well, lemme tell ya, they got all sorts of fish down there. You got yer Tarpon, big ol’ silver fish, fight like the devil they do. Then there’s Redfish, pretty orange color, tasty too. And Bass, them’s good eatin’. But that ain’t all, no sirree! You got Mahi Mahi, all colorful and fancy, Sharks, them’s scary lookin’, and Sailfish, with that big ol’ fin on their back. Sounds like a whole zoo in the water, don’t it?
Now, if you’re headin’ down to Ponce Inlet, that’s where the Snook and Redfish hang out. Big ones too, some of them Redfish as big as a baby, I tell ya! Ten to forty pounds they say, that’s a lotta fish! And sometimes, you get lucky and find a Jack Crevalle, tough fellas they are, or even a Tarpon if you’re real lucky. This happens when all them mullet, them little fish, start runnin’ around, makes the big fish go crazy.
- Surf fishin’ is the thing to do in New Smyrna
You just stand on the beach, cast your line, and wait. It’s easy peasy. You can catch Pompano, them’s good for fryin’, Flounder, flat as a pancake, Redfish again, Bluefish, they got sharp teeth, Whiting, and Mackerel. Folks like to use them Fiddler Crabs for bait, little crabs with one big claw, fish love ‘em.
So, you wanna know where the fish are bitin’? You gotta get yourself a fishin’ report. It tells ya what kind of fish folks are catchin’ and where they’re catchin’ ’em. Saves ya time, ya know, instead of just wanderin’ around like a lost goose. Hot spots, they call ‘em, places where the fish are jumpin’ into your boat, well, almost.
Fishin’ Charters, fancy way to go fishin’
If you ain’t got your own boat, or if you just want someone else to do all the work, you can go on a fishin’ charter. They got these fellas, captains they call ‘em, they know all the secret spots. They’ll take ya out on their boat, give you the poles and bait, and help you catch some fish. It’s a good way to go if you ain’t got a clue what you’re doin’. They say it’s an “unforgettable experience,” I guess that means it’s pretty good.
And if you want to know what tackle to use, well, that’s a whole ‘nother story. But the fishin’ report will tell you that too. They’ll tell you what kind of hooks, lines, and all that other stuff you need. Me? I just use a good ol’ hook and worm, works most of the time.
Now, some folks like to fish all year round. They say Redfish, Speckled Seatrout, and Black Drum are always around. And when it gets warm, the Snook come out to play. Most of the fishin’ is done in the shallow water, that’s where they like to hang out.
Need a fishin’ guide? Just holler!
If you’re really lost, you can get yourself a fishin’ guide. They’re like them charter captains, but they might just take you out on your own boat or somethin’. They got one fella, Captain Tony, folks say he’s real good. You just give him a call or a text, and he’ll take you fishin’. Says he’ll give you the “fishing trip of a lifetime.” Sounds pretty fancy, huh?
So, there ya have it. That’s what I know about fishin’ in New Smyrna. It’s a good place to catch some fish, whether you’re a fancy fisherman or just a regular fella like me. Just get yourself a pole, some bait, and head on down to the water. You might just catch yourself a big one!
Oh, and don’t forget to check them fishin’ reports before you go, they’re real helpful, ya know? They’ll tell you where the fish are bitin’ and what kind of tackle to use. Saves ya a whole lotta trouble, believe me.
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