Must Do Naples Marco Island Winter/Spring 2018 visitor guide
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Naples Summer/Fall 2017 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Top 10 directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and savings.
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Naples Summer/Fall 2017 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Top 10 directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and savings.
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Southwest Florida is a<br />
True Fisherman’s Paradise<br />
The area offers ample fishing opportunities from fishing<br />
piers, bridges, canal banks, and even right off the beach.<br />
Freshwater fishing is plentiful in the many retention lakes<br />
and rock pits which are stocked with bass, panfish, and<br />
catfish. Better still, join a local fishing charter and enjoy<br />
a memorable day’s fishing with a knowledgeable expert.<br />
Tackle, bait, and refreshments are usually included in the<br />
price along with some tall fishing tales and an unrivaled<br />
sense of camaraderie.<br />
Catching Gamefish<br />
in Southwest Florida<br />
The big attraction for fishing enthusiasts is the diversity of<br />
gamefish that call these warm Gulf waters home. Some of the<br />
most sought-after gamefish are tarpon, spotted sea trout,<br />
snook, and redfish. Such is the profusion of certain species,<br />
the waters around Boca Grande have earned it the nickname<br />
“Tarpon Capital of the World”.<br />
Many avid resident anglers and <strong>visitor</strong>s aim for the “Grand<br />
Slam -- hooking one of each of the “Big Four” game fish<br />
listed above in the same day.<br />
ELIZABETH BARNETT<br />
MARY CAROL FITZGERALD<br />
Florida is a hotspot for fishing, and no wonder! Along with saltwater fishing in the warm Gulf waters, it also offers canals,<br />
rivers, lakes, and excellent backwater fishing. For the uninitiated, backwater fishing refers to fishing in the network of tidal<br />
creeks, bays, and mangroves that this coast is riddled with.<br />
West Coast fishing calls for smaller, lighter rods than other areas of Florida.<br />
Experts recommend a rod length of 6.5 to 7.5 feet and lures from 1/8 to 1/2 an<br />
ounce for successful fishing in the area. Fish tend to hang out wherever there<br />
are structures, rocks, and oyster bars. The area has many such places along with<br />
artificial reefs guaranteeing some nice catches.<br />
Southwest Florida’s coastline has hundreds of islands and thousands of miles<br />
of shoreline providing rich seagrass beds that attract all manner of saltwater<br />
fish. Thousands of acres of wetlands are under the protection of state or federal<br />
<strong>Must</strong> <strong>Do</strong> Visitor Guides takes you inside<br />
and behind the scenes with featured<br />
blog articles.<br />
law, particularly around Charlotte Harbor, which is one of Florida’s largest<br />
estuaries. Clean unpolluted waters support stands of mangroves whose roots<br />
provide a natural nursery for young fish stock. Other coastal areas are designated<br />
aquatic preserves with strict regulations controlling these pristine waters and<br />
ecosystems to support marine life.<br />
SHUTTERSTOCK<br />
Discover the best tours, restaurants,<br />
and things to do on your Southwest<br />
Florida vacation.<br />
Explore Southwest Florida at <strong>Must</strong><strong>Do</strong>.com<br />
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