Looks like a great trip. There is nothing better than a road trip to some far off place fishing with buddies. We go to the Everglades a couple of times a year but on the saltwater side out of Homestead targeting tarpon and snook. I've never fished any of the freshwater areas there, but they sure look good. I assume you are fishing more on the Northern end of the park in the canals closer to Alligator Alley? Getting in there and throwing beetle spins for a mixed bag sounds like a ton of fun.