Hi everyone. I'm a first time poster, and am headed to my yearly jaunt to the Florida panhandle. I have board-fished it for years, and have had decent luck, but wanted some advice. I typically troll a Rapala while I search for larger fish or schools of fish, and then I cast Gotcha lures or spoons when I see a decent fish or school. I try to diversify and use topwater poppers, swimbaits, and a multitude of other lure types to see what is working best, but I would appreciate someone more seasoned than me providing any tips they may have. I get up early and fish from dawn until mid-afternoon, then I head in and grab something to eat, and then I fish the later afternoon until dark.

Any residents have advice for better techniques, or any ideas that might be ideal for the season? I know it's a bit early for sailfish to be near shore, but I was thinking of at least fishing for smaller fare to use for live bait, like this little tunny I caught last year.

Seriously, any advice would be greatly appreciated.