When you come to Orlando, a great place to stay is a Vacation Home Rental.  These villas are not only extremely reasonable (way better than a hotel if you are here for a week), but are pleasant and private places to stay.  Many of my clients stay at them and love it!  This particular company, VacationHomeRentals.com, keeps their prices low while having an excellent selection.  Click on the icon and look at the openings in our area.

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Here is the best way to get your attraction tickets including Disney, Universal Studios, Seaworld, Kennedy Space Center, and Dinner Shows.  Cheap, secure, and trustworthy! UndercoverTourist.com gives you tickets, not vouchers, and has a great return policy if it is needed.  I have had clients scammed by others, and I want them to have a great time in Orlando, so click on the icon and get your tickets cheaply but safely!  They are also the best bet for Hotels in our area, and flights into Orlando.  This is where locals refer their visitors.  Save some money on your trip--click on the logo to the left!      

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I buy the vast bulk of my equipment at Bass Pro Shops.  I have been on their PRO Staff for years and love the low prices, yet great quality, of their equipment--they have something for everybody!  Below I have a list of favorite Items that either clients ask about on my charters, or items that I know make a difference on the water!  When you want to buy, copy the item #, click on the logo to the left and put it in the search block.  It lets Bass Pro know that I am doing my job and sending them business!

Flats Gear

My Favorite Flats Reel: Browning Midas:  Inexpensive, beautiful, finely machined, and casts like a dream.  Take care of it and it will last a long time. Item # 38-350-596-00

My Flats Line:  Berkely Fireline in 8-10 lb test, smoke color, Use the 125 yard spool and put it over mono, Item # 38-473-290-08.  Next favorite is Ultracast Braid in dark green, item # 38-425-184-10.

Flats Leader:  15-20 lb Fluorocarbon (any brand as long as it is clear), I use Offshore Angler Extreme Fluorocarbon, 16 pound, Item #38-433-512-16

Favorite Flats Lure 1--Subsurface: D.O.A. CAL Jerkbait in these colors and sizes:

                       4" Arkansas Glow, Item #38-250-874-06

                       5-1/2 " Arkansas Glow, Item #38-250-876-06

                       4" Silver Mullet, Item #38-250-874-07

                       5-1/2 " Silver Mullet, Item #38-250-876-07

                       4" Rootbeer/Chartreuse Tail, Item #38-250-874-51

                       5-1/2 " Rootbeer/Chartreuse Tail, Item #38-250-876-51

                       4" Melon Back, Item #38-250-874-18

                       5-1/2 " Melon Back, Item #38-250-876-18

Favorite Flats Lure 2--Subsurface: Hookup Lures Weedless Jig, not available at Bass Pro Shops online, but available in their Orlando Store.

Favorite Flats Lure for Ladyfish: Hopkins No=Eql Lure, 1/2 oz, chrome, Item #38-250-852-01

Nearshore/Offshore Gear

Slow-Trolling Rig:  Hookup Lures Live Bait Rig, Model 30001 (these are not available at Bass Pro Shops at this time, but they do have their own version, the Offshore Angler Kingfish Rig, Item # 38-412-417-02)

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