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Tips for Buying a Used Jet Ski

Buying a used Jet Ski or Ski-Doo can save you a lot of money as opposed to buying new. However, just like buying a used car, there are things that you will want to take into consideration and pay attention to.

jet-skiTake it For a Test Run

You wouldn’t buy a used car without test driving it, would you? When buying a used Jet Ski or Wave Runner, you should do the same. It is possible for a jet ski or wave runner to idle before it hits the water. How does it ride? How does it handle running in the water? It is important to ensure that it is comfortable for you, that it throttles properly, and that during the ride there is nothing else that sticks out to you that could be a problem. Be sure to check all lights and electrical to ensure that they are functioning properly as well.

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Fishing Tarpon in the Florida Panhandle

Fishing Tarpon

Fishing Tarpon Around Florida

People say if there’s any fish worth fishing in Florida, it’s a Tarpon. Also, these fish are fast, they put up a good fight, and have said to be “Everything you could want in a fish”. Any avid fisherman will tell you, these are majestic fish that are as fun as they are unpredictable.

These fish require lead line that will hold up against how big these guys can get, we recommend any kind of line that is tested for over 30lbs. Live bait is recommended, but Tarpon have been known to bite large baitfish as well. If you’re on your fishing boat trolling we recommend using large spoons (spoon color will vary with sun conditions), large jiggs, and lipped plugs. Fly fishing (recommended) should utilize  streamers with scissor-action, and castors have had success with surface plugs and jerk plugs.  

These fish are known for jumping out of the water as you battle to get them to the boat, and have been seen jumping as high as 10 ft out of the water. It’s not uncommon for these fish to get over 7 ft. and over 100 lbs. Also, they mostly stick to shallow shores and close to land. Tarpon are one of the biggest fish that can be caught without the use of a boat. Although having a boat on the Gulf Coast in the Florida panhandle can be quite rewarding. Speaking of boats, if you have a fishing boat that you want to sell we are interested!

Selling Your Fishing Boat?

You many be wanting to get off the shore and onto a better fishing boat. If you want to either upgrade your fishing game. Also if you want to move over to a more “Sport ready” boat or watercraft, we are interested in buying your used watercraft. In addition, if you fish for Tarpon then you know the best time is in spring from around March to July.  Now maybe the time of year to sell your fishing boat anyway.  All you have to do is fill out our free online form here. Simply tell us all about the boat you’re trying to sell and we’ll give you a quote for it. Simple easy and quick.
So when you want to get into a better fishing league, look no further.