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The Historic Bait Box is located on Sanibel Island, FL, just off of the Sanibel Causeway coming in from mainland Florida. If you are visiting The Sunshine State, you should definitely make Sanibel Island one of your scheduled stops. Sanibel Island is known as the Shelling Capitol of the world.
The Historic Bait Box is located on Sanibel Island, FL, just off of the Sanibel Causeway coming in from mainland Florida. If you are visiting The Sunshine State, you should definitely make Sanibel Island one of your scheduled stops. Sanibel Island is known as the Shelling Capitol of the world. What is shelling? The art and recreation of collecting seashells! With the Gulf of Mexico surrounding Sanibel Island it is the perfect place for seashells to wash up. As a result, they are all over the beaches in abundance. When you visit, you will see many people walking around and looking down at the ground, searching for shells. This is known as “The Sanibel Stoop”, and you may even find yourself indulging in this relaxing pastime. Stop in to The Bait Box Sanibel Island’s premiere beach, boating, and fishing supplies store, to get all the gear you will need before you start your collection.
Captiva Island is a tiny sliver of land just off the coast of mainland Florida, right next to Sanibel Island. Named after an ancient pirate prison, Captiva is best described as magical. Adventures abound in the form of biking, walking, and birdwatching. Birding is a big activity on Captiva, due to its warm subtropical climate and sun-filled days. Make sure that The Bait Box is on your list for sunscreens and protective clothing before you start searching for feathered friends. With all that ocean, there is also one other big reason that people come to Captiva Island: the fishing. One of the best areas for back bay fishing in the U.S., anglers come from all over the world to try their hand with the largest game fish in America. Charter services available through The Bait Box will make your trip to Captiva Island one to remember. Call (239) 472-1618 to reserve your tour today!
Because of the popularity of The Bait Box’s charter trips, we cannot accept bookings through email.
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