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Posted 7.5.09

	"having just read about the new tax on shore fisherman being enacted as of 8/1/09."
	"Do you have any helpful hints on how to catch shark ?
	"Can you explain the moons influence on fishing? what are the times to avoid?"
	"any advice on chumming up Tarpon along the beach? Is it effective?"
	"trying to help a terminally ill man's fishing dream come true."
	"when I get to my GPS number, is there a recommended way to search for the spot?"
	"What is the water depth at 30 miles and at 50 miles off Clearwater Beach?"
	"been boating since I was a kid. Do I need any type of license?"
	"I wade and kayak fish here in Clearwater but would like to try some new places."
	"Do you have any spots around Anclote Island or that general are that we could use?"
	"what justification is there for a 46% jump other than profligate government spending?"
	" I’m trying to get an education on offshore marine forecasts."
	"Are there any petitions out there opposing the salt water license for anglers from land?"
	"Please explain what is 'pelagic fish' in the West Coast fishing areas."
	"when is the best time to fish on a rising or a receding tide?"
	"What bait do you suggest I use to catch black drum and red drum as well as grouper?"
	"Is the 'aggregate' kind of a strange way to establish limits?"
	"Is there any type of record bluefish caught for the west coast of Florida?"
	"best tides to fish mangrove edges is the outgoing tide."
	"What’s all the hype about Fluorocarbon?"
	"want to fish off piers, beaches. Do I need a license?"
	"cannot find good tide charts on your site."
	" thinking of moving to the state sometime in the next few years."
	"The Baitrunner feature has spoiled me."
	"heard rumor that you can catch mahi (small schoolie size) around the skyway"
	"reason why the north or east (Skyway) pier couldn't be open to foot traffic only"
	"your wrote about Silver Trout and there various names. You left one out."
	"caught one (hogfish) inside Egmont Key mid January. Didn't even know what it was."
	"What moon phase is best for snook fishing, new moon or full moon?"
	"I discovered that around 3:30am - sunrise squid can be easily netted on the Skyway."
	"increasingly concerned about an area in Pasco County."
	"was told the State of Florida will now require everyone to have a saltwater license"
	"what kind of boat would be best suited for Tampa Bay area waters - flats boat or bay boat?"
	"please tell me what these Miami Stilt Houses houses are called."
	"the best fishing rig for a beginner for fishing the flats, from either a kayak or regular boat?"
	"How can I go to get a pass to fish the Tampa Power Plant?"
	"plan to move to Florida sometime this year - what kind of tackle to use?"
	"wondering what the grouper and AJ's are doing during this time of the year."
	"concerned that the treble hooks aren't going to hold on to a larger grouper."
	"do I need a captains license to operate A 62-foot boat?"
	"any tide chart available so you could click on a further day?"
	"heard the tail end of a comment made regarding Strike king Lures (for redfish.")
	""a guy was pulling in sheepshead like crazy using "bloodworms."
	"two Grandsons, 14 & 17 years old, would like to go deep sea fishing."