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About Matthew T. Drew
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Expertise
I can answer inquiries relating to bass fishing in Central Florida and questions pertaining to inshore saltwater fishing on the west coast of Florida. Bass fishing is my specialty although I study and pursue all freshwater species as well as snook, redfish, trout, cobia, tarpon and mackerel in saltwater. I specialize in artificial baits although I am well versed in the live bait arena as well. Spinning and baitcasting outfits are my main weapons although I am also familiar with spincast equipment and have recently taken up casual fly fishing. I usually fish by boat in both freswater and saltwater environments. I own a canoe that I take to freshwater areas on occasion. I have also wade fished and walked many miles of banks in search of fish.

Experience
I am a native Floridian and have been fishing for all freshwater and many saltwater species found in the central area of the state for 30 years. I regularly fish bass tournaments in Florida.

Education/Credentials
Bachelors degree; University of South Florida Masters degree; St. Leo University

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Matthew T. Drew 
In Category  Fishing

SubjectDate Asked

lures6/17/2008
  Q: what are the best lures to use for bass fishing in brackish water in the Pearl River, Mississippi? ...
  A: Hey there Chip. Thanks for the question. I can only answer based on what I would do in general ...
fishing rod5/29/2008
  Q: i just bought a new southbend fishing rod and combo i can not get it to reverse i dont know what i ...
  A: Congratulations on your first rod and reel! I am assuming this reel is a spincast (line is enclosed ...
male bass5/22/2008
  Q: i know females get bigger, but how big do male largemouth get? thanks for taking questions
  A: Good question. You are right, the female of the largemouth bass family does reach much larger size ...
thrownets5/17/2008
  Q: what's a good sized thrownet for a beginner ( for baitfish in Mexico ) ? -thanks
  A: Well Bill, the answer is going to depend on the size of the bait and the depth of the water where ...
spawning brim5/6/2008
  Q: when is the best time to catch spawning brim and crappie i am mostly interested in the brim ...
  A: The speckled perch (aka crappie) spawn is done for this year. I believe it is mainly in January and ...
fishing boats4/27/2008
  Q: I'm looking for a fishing boat that is good for inshore and off shore fishing. Is it possible for a ...
  A: I personally don't do much true offshore fishing. I mostly run the flats when in saltwater. But I ...
REEL BEARINGS3/16/2008
  Q: IS IT BETTER FOR A REEL TO HAVE MORE OR LESS BEARINGS. SPECIFICALLY SPINNING REELS
  A: More bearings are going to be better as opposed to less. However, keep in mind that it is the ...
HI!1/15/2008
  Q: SIR,I FISH FOR MAHASEERS(FRESHWATER FISH) IN INDIA,THEY ARE CARPS WHICH REACH GOOD SIZES.I'VE ONLY ...
  A: Good follow up questions! I am so glad that you are putting thought into your techniques before you ...
identification12/23/2007
  Q: Could you identify this fish? ...
  A: Well, looks like a deflated puffer fish to me. Could be that he couldn't inflate if you pulled him ...
lures for bass12/12/2007
  Q: in general, during bass feeding time at night what lure would you recommend (smallmouth or ...
  A: I have not done a lot of bass fishing at night, but I know live bait cannot be beat. If you want to ...
Bassin'10/1/2007
  Q: I have a freshwater/lake fishing question....what is the best way to rig crank baits, rubber worms, ...
  A: Generally speaking you will not need any extra hardware (swivels, snaps, clips) when bass fishing. I ...
BASS FISHING7/2/2007
  Q: I HAVE A BASS TOURNAMENT COMING UP IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS.I HAVE TO CATCH LARGEMOUTH BASS OR PEACOK BASS ...
  A: I am glad that you are interested enough in fishing to enter a tournament. I am also happy to see ...
Line for Spinning Reel6/20/2007
  Q: What type of line to you suggest for a heavy/medium (8-12 lbs) spinning reel and a light (2-6 lbs) ...
  A: Hey Jordan- I assume you mean what brand of line would be good. Just stay with one of the main ...
Farm Pond Bass6/10/2007
  Q: No action at all! I have fished every weekend from mid April to June 10th, last year my daughter ...
  A: Sorry it took me so long to respond to your question. I have not had computer access for the last ...
Fishing line selection5/1/2007
  Q: I am about to get into flippin and pitching jigs, I am looking at to select a fishing for it, what ...
  A: Hey Bernie, I am not an expert jig fisherman by any means but I think I can lead you in the right ...
snook4/26/2007
  Q: why cant i catch a snook? is shiners a good bait, because i fish blackish water. i tried talapia and ...
  A: Well Chino, sounds like you have the same dream as thousands of other anglers out there - to catch ...
fishing pole4/24/2007
  Q: Can you tell me what is the difference if any between a freshwater and saltwater fishing pole? I ...
  A: Well Jennifer, that is a very common question. Really the answer depends on what type of fishing ...
Bass fishing3/26/2007
  Q: My husband and I are going on a small anniversary trip in April and we will be camping/fishing. He ...
  A: Sounds like the perfect anniversary trip to me! Personally, I think spincast reels (such as the ...

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