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The fertile waters lapping the coast of east central Florida are teaming with many diverse types of gamefish and sealife. Trolling is an effective and popular method of catching many of the resident and seasonal pelagic fish. The warm, northward flowing Gulf Stream is normally found approximately thirty miles from land and its fluid boundaries are often the haunts of dolphin, wahoo, sailfish and marlin. However one need not be in the Gulf Stream to catch fish. Most species come inshore to feed on the many different kinds of bait that gather over natural bottom contours and wrecks. Kingfish, blackfin tuna, cobia, barracuda, and little tunny are also frequently caught while trolling and give variety to a day's action. Trolling methods vary as much as the fish to be caught. Anglers pull dead baits such as ballyhoo, mullet, and bonita strips. Alone or in combination with lures and skirts, these dead baits are resurrected to swim again. Artificial lures and spoons are also trolled and can be an effective way to cover more ground if the fish are spread out. Trolling slowly with live baits is a highly effective method when the fish are concentrated. Port Canaveral is one of the safest and most navigable inlets on the East Coast. It harbors a great charter fleet and two boat ramps. Local shops have all of the bait, tackle, ice, and advice that you will need to tap into this awesome fishery.
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