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My son recently move to the Tampa area. He is in the Air Force and just got an apartment within stones throw of the bay. I made sure that when he moved out there he at least had a stout spinning rod in case he has the opportunity to do some fishing.

So here is where I need help. I though I would send him some stuff for Christmas that he could use. Maybe put together a kit with some line and select lures, hooks, weights and the like. You get the idea. I am unfamiliar with the area, techniques and fish species. What would be a good way to get him started? He does not have a kayak or boat of any kind (yet) so it would be mostly bank fishing.

Sorry I'm a bit behind... been taking some personal time for a while...

Some great lures and artificials would be Rapala xraps and mirro lure 17mr suspending baits... I am slaying fish with these lately...

Or if you were a really nice Dad you would get him a charter to get him started... it is a great way to learn a new area with an experienced angler... lol...

My wife is jonesing to see the grandson so we are planning a trip in the spring. I think I will set up a charter for my son and I. It would be a great opportunity for the two of us to spend some quality time and also to learn about the local fishing techniques.

Well ... when you are ready to go fishing... give me a call and I'll get you out there for some awesome stuff... We got 50+ fish between 20 and 30+ pounds yesterday... It only gets better...