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Bart -
Don't limit yourself on opportunities down there, there are great opportunities around Big Pine Key and both east and west of you.
the variety of opportunities available for fishing for bonefish, tarpon, snook, permit, and more from shore is endless throughout the entire Keys chain.
As with any new spot, you need to explore and be open. Over the course of eight years in Florida - three of which I worked in the Keys almost weekly - I was able to uncover a lot of opportunities.
Granted I had a boat, but also did a lot from shore and know a lot of people who are extremely successful from shore. there are more wading spots then there appear to be, fish the flats into the channel edges and you can do great - bonefish don't like water that is too shallow.
Light tackle is a relative term, as tarpon, permit, snook, sharks and more can make mincemeat out of light tackle ... make sure you have appropriate tackle and take your gear to the tackle shop. Big Pine Key Outfitters I think closed a few years ago, that was Capt. Jim Sharpe's shop, but I think there is another one there. But you can also shoot up to Marathon or scoot down to Sugarloaf key to the marina, they can help you out.
Be observent, make friends and you will get out on flats ... it's the same as up here, the Keys folks are great people and happy to share insight and thoughts. If you need a few names, I can put you in touch wiht people down there who would be happy to give you some pointers.
Andy
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