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Amid the tangle of mangrove swamps, small creeks often lead to secluded inner lagoons. (David A. Brown photo)
By David A. Brown, OutdoorChannel.com
Seek and ye shall find. That's a good piece of advice for those intrigued bythose tiny, tucked-away sanctuaries scattered throughout West Central Florida'smangrove swamps.
From Tampa Bay to Charlotte Harbor, those willing to invest the time andeffort may find angling nirvana in one of the hidden spots. From small creeksdead-ending in small pools to bona fide saltwater lagoons, opportunities forsecluded fishing exist off the beaten path, yet often surprisingly close towell-traveled fishing lanes.
Capt. Geoff Page of Venice, Fla., has spent a lot of time exploring thesehidden sanctuaries. For initial scouting, he suggests reviewing aerialperspectives. "There are a lot of...