New to forum and Stuart.

ktval

Hi all, happy Thanksgiving! Not sure if this is the correct section to post this. We recently purchased a condo in Stuart and am looking to learn all about the inshore and offshore fishery down there. I have a sailfish 236 and am very knowledgeable about fishing in the northeast. Any suggestions and input would be much appreciated. Thanks! 

brianb

Welcome. LOVE Stuart, just learning it myself. 

hatcity

Welcome to Stuart, and the forum
most of your knowledge from up north will have to be put aside.

Garysmo

Find a good local shop and settle in.  Great way to get connected in.....along with this forum.  I've learned a lot from both and some trial and error.....

Flight Risk

ktval said:

Hi all, happy Thanksgiving! Not sure if this is the correct section to post this. We recently purchased a condo in Stuart and am looking to learn all about the inshore and offshore fishery down there. I have a sailfish 236 and am very knowledgeable about fishing in the northeast. Any suggestions and input would be much appreciated. Thanks! 

Consider joining the West Palm Beach Fishing Club. 

Here's the link:  http://www.westpalmbeachfishingclub.org/

They are a great organization of people from all walks of life. Many are professional fishermen. Come to the meeting this Wednesday (it's open to the public)  There are meetings monthly for both Inshore anglers and Offshore anglers. They feature speakers that are very knowledgeable and willing to share their expertise.  It's also a great opportunity to meet people and network.

If you decide to join, it's a worthwhile club to be a part of.

Good luck, and welcome to the forum!

th19999

One suggestion is to observe the Forecast section of this website where local guides post what has been biting over the past days that are usually posted on a Thursday-Friday for the upcoming weekend, although the southeast section seems to only get updated once every 2 weeks lately. Maybe some of the local (Stuart-Jensen) bait shops post weekly updated like Junobait.com does. I find these especially helpful for general targeting.

Also every Saturday morning Jupiter headquarters does an offshore focused radio show on ESPN Radio FM 106.3

Hope this helps.

Also and probably everyone will agree is to get out there both inshore and offshore and get to know the local ramps and waterways.

Also another piece of advise is to at least purchase a lure or bait at the shop before you ask for tips

ktval

Hello Everyone...thank you everyone for taking the time to respond. I am looking forward to learning the waters down there and meet some nice people !!

crackedconch

Welcome!!

Barrell

You will find that the lightwheight tackle, line, and leader used in the NE wont cut it off shore. Plenty of public reefs for bottom fishing. Because of the many species, some that look similar, the regulations down here can be overwhelming. However you need to learn them. Buy picture sheets of species and download FISH RULES IN YOUR PHONE. Check every month for rule changes and closures.

gmcc

The Snook Nook in JB is a good place to go for bait and info.  

ktval

I have been there several times they seam to be a good shop.

Aquaholic IV

You are invited to the Stuart Rod and Reel Club.  We meet the Second Thursday of the month, 6:00 p.m. at the Quality inn Hotel attached to Flanigans Restaurant, 950 SE Federal Highway, Stuart.  Flanigans Restaurant caters dinner at your expense.  We have monthly guest speakers and a great network for information.  NO MEETING IN DECEMBER AS WE HAVE OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY.  Next meeting is Thursday, January 10th at 6:00. Check out our web site: www.stuartrodandreel.com or our Facebook page.
Look forward to meeting you.
Keith
Angling Director

Capjohnson.mike

Man welcome! A great fishery here. The inshore fishing is insane. And plenty of offshore action. Espeacially this time of year. As the water gets cooler the trout and reds get hotter. Welcome to pm me for some more info/contact. 

century7

welcome to the forum!

blakhawkdoc

Hello and welcome to Stuart.