Fishing Spots offshore

[daydreamin]

I'm from NC & heading down to the West Coast of Florida for vacation in a few weeks. Need some recommendations - do I hire a charter boat or rent my own boat? I want to go offshore fishing & want to bring home some fish. If I rent my own boat, where's the best places to go to find the fish? Thx!

[knotlikely]

Guess it depends on how knowledgeable you are of boats & fishing. I would recommend hiring a charter captain to take you out, at least for your first time. They will get you to the fish so you can enjoy the trip more & not worry about getting #'s, etc.