I don't know what it is...the water, the air, the fresh breeze...but West coast of Florida is a dream for fishing. I love scooting in and out of the mangroves of Pine Island or Lemon Bay in my pedal kayak with my line in the water.
Great spots for fishing on Pine Island are off Tropical Point, the South end of the Island (you have to launch from a canal), and Matlacha Park. We catch a few fish, like Sheepshead and Mangrove Snappers, but being on the water on a calm day brings me happiness. I'm purely in the present moment, and family, government, all of it, drifts away to be replaced by the sheer joy of being alive. I give thanks to the Creator for that. Life's problems suddenly come into perspective, and I remember how much I have to be grateful for. Children, family, comforts...I am a lucky being on this earth.
Here's more fishing photos:
Happy Fishing!