New to the "warm" saltwater fishing

[AK_angler]

Hello, I have lived in Alaska all my life and love fishing. I grew up fishing the Kenai River for Salmon and Cook Inlet, Katchemak Bay for all different kinds of saltwater species from different rockfish to Halibut.

I am headed to St. Thomas for the month of March and I can't wait to try my luck from shore. I plan on going out with a guide for something "big" while I'm there but I plan on doing some early morning and evening fishing from shore. I was hoping someone might be able to give me some hints on exactly what I should be doing and what I should be using. I have been serching the internet and I am starting to get a good idea of a few things I have not been familiar with. I am still wondering what types of fish I should be targeting though. I would like to catch something I could eat now and then so I am a little paranoid about ciguatera toxin. Any and all advice anyone would be willing to give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[willsurf02]

Definitely bring yourself a nice spinning outfit with at least 15-20# test line. Casting lures and jigs is always a good way to go-Krockodiles, spoons, poppers, swim baits, etc. There will most likely be some jacks inshore in the surf. I'm not sure what other kinds of species are native to those parts but keep your eyes out for birds working the surface for bait. If you can find some structure-rocks or reefs, cast along those!!!