If you had a choice where would you retire?

[chefchris401]

Naples Florida area

The soon to be wife and I are considering moving next year too, figure do it now while were young

The fishery down there is epic, just look at Roy Ls Facebook page and all his pics

All kinds of crazy freshwater species, endless supply of saltwater species.

I fished a beach with a 7ft rod and quantum smoke 20 with 10lb braid and had a blast throwing gulp on jig heads to ladyfish, (the poor mans tarpon), caught a couple good size ones, along with lizard fish, permit or something similiar and all kinds of random fish.

Saw all kinds of fish just walking the beach and bridges, the fishing is endless.

I know Naples isn't the glamorous side if Florida, but tons of public access spots with free parking, beaches for dogs and owners only (something that would never be allowed up here), and endless kayak/small boat rivers and streams to explore

The more we talk about it, the better it sounds

Only thing keeping us here is my career and she owns her own business, but nothing we couldn't do in Florida
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[Liv2Fish]

Originally Posted by chefchris401

Naples Florida area

The soon to be wife and I are considering moving next year too, figure do it now while were young

The fishery down there is epic, just look at Roy Ls Facebook page and all his pics

All kinds of crazy freshwater species, endless supply of saltwater species.

I fished a beach with a 7ft rod and quantum smoke 20 with 10lb braid and had a blast throwing gulp on jig heads to ladyfish, (the poor mans tarpon), caught a couple good size ones, along with lizard fish, permit or something similiar and all kinds of random fish.

Saw all kinds of fish just walking the beach and bridges, the fishing is endless.

I know Naples isn't the glamorous side if Florida, but tons of public access spots with free parking, beaches for dogs and owners only (something that would never be allowed up here), and endless kayak/small boat rivers and streams to explore

The more we talk about it, the better it sounds

Only thing keeping us here is my career and she owns her own business, but nothing we couldn't do in Florida
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I know someone who moved his family down there and lasted just over a year. Took a beating on selling his home and moved back. It's very diverse down there...

[piemma]

Originally Posted by Liv2Fish

I know someone who moved his family down there and lasted just over a year. Took a beating on selling his home and moved back. It's very diverse down there...

Naples is a friggin" nightmare in the winter. We have been going there for many years and the traffic on 41 just keeps getting worse. During the day, a trip of 10 miles to Ft Myers will take you an hour. From 4 till 7 it will be an hour and a half.
Now, if you want to talk Marco island, that's a different story. Get on the Island a you can walk almost everywhere you want. Down side is it's very pricy.

[Fly Rod]

MARATHON....

No matter where U go and going to live close proximity to the water check what flood insurance is going to cost UUUU if U R going to have a mortgage

[Got Stripers]

Naples came to mind and if we decide to keep a summer cottage in Plymouth, that would probably be at the top of the list, but not for year round. I think the average 93 degrees and 9" of rain for June, July, August and Sept. would be a bit oppressive.

Originally Posted by chefchris401

Naples Florida area

The soon to be wife and I are considering moving next year too, figure do it now while were young

The fishery down there is epic, just look at Roy Ls Facebook page and all his pics

All kinds of crazy freshwater species, endless supply of saltwater species.

I fished a beach with a 7ft rod and quantum smoke 20 with 10lb braid and had a blast throwing gulp on jig heads to ladyfish, (the poor mans tarpon), caught a couple good size ones, along with lizard fish, permit or something similiar and all kinds of random fish.

Saw all kinds of fish just walking the beach and bridges, the fishing is endless.

I know Naples isn't the glamorous side if Florida, but tons of public access spots with free parking, beaches for dogs and owners only (something that would never be allowed up here), and endless kayak/small boat rivers and streams to explore

The more we talk about it, the better it sounds

Only thing keeping us here is my career and she owns her own business, but nothing we couldn't do in Florida
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device