posted by admin on May 31

 Beautiful calm and sunny weather here in Key West has led to some great fishing. Offshore has been loaded with Mahi Mahi of all sizes. I saw one hit the scale the other day at 58 lbs. Running and gunning looking for birds or weed lines has been the way to go.

 Tarpon and Permit have still been plentiful inshore. Shrimp boat trash or threadfin herring are the bait of choice for Tarpon. When Permit fishing nothing beats a live crab.

Thight Lines,

Capt. Tony Miller

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posted by admin on May 30

Key West Florida flats fishing is one of the top reasons for visiting the Southernmost City. With ideal conditions for fishing and the right Key West fishing guide, you’re all set for endless enjoyment and world-class salt water sport fishing on the flats of Key West. You can go any time, but early morning trips are popular, as are evening Key West Florida flats fishing trips for tarpon.

When the water is calm, a Key West Florida flats fishing excursion is best, because the surface of the water will be like glass, and you and your guide will spot bonefish all the better. Key West Florida flats fishing for bonefish is all about seeing the fish before you spook him (they are very spooky!), so it’s essential that your guide take you to spots that are calm, even when it’s a little windy out. That’s why your choice of Key West fishing guide is important. He or she can make your day of Key West Florida flats fishing awesome.

Key West Florida flats fishing is also great in the evening, because tarpon bite more at dusk. Imagine watching the famous Key West sunset as your fishing trip becomes for a few minutes your very own private Sunset Cruise! But don’t gaze too long at the amazing colorful sky as the sun goes down, because this is when the tarpon start to bite. And once they do, well all havoc breaks out!

Key West Florida flats fishing is great any time of day, whether you want to target bonefish, tarpon, permit or snook. Your guide will advise you and make sure your trip is awesome and unforgettable!

posted by admin on May 28

Key West Florida fly fishing combines the elements of skill, technique, instinct, teamwork, patience, and readiness for full-on action once a fish hits the line. Perfect your technique and fish with the best in Key West. Book a half day, full day or three quarters day with a Key West fishing guide who will show you better techniques and work with you as a team to reel in the biggest, best fish you’ve ever landed on fly tackle!

No matter how experienced you are at fly fishing, there’s always more to learn, and what better way to do it than on a Key West Florida fly fishing charter, with some of the best anglers in the nation. These guides have skills, experience, techniques and so much passion for the sport you can’t help but get in on the fun and have the best day ever. Come home with a newfound appreciation for Key West Florida fly fishing and lots of new techniques, whether it’s casting, tying knots or just reeling in the fish.

Imagine catching a monster tarpon on fly tackle- that’s just one type of Key West Florida fly fishing you can try. Get permit, too, with the help of an experienced guide, and you will be bragging for years to come, about that big one you caught on that perfect day out on the water, Key West Florida fly fishing.

posted by admin on May 27

Visiting Key West for some world-class fishing? Find out about Key West Florida fishing charters here first for the best fishing trips. You can view photo galleries, read testimonials, compare prices, and read fishing reports, all right here, before you go! Why leave such an important decision to chance?

If you’re coming to Key West for some flats fishing, you should fish with only the best Key West flats fishing guide. If you’re interested in offshore charters, again: go with the best. These guys know what they’re doing, and they’re excited about fishing, whether it’s on the flats, way offshore for marlin or tuna, wahoo or mahi mahi, or right near the reef for some famous grouper and snapper. Key West Florida fishing charters will go out in the morning, afternoon, and even at night- that’s when sharks like to feed! There are even Key West Florida fishing charters that go all the way out to the Dry Tortugas.

If you’ve never been out fishing Dry Tortugas , well try and make this a priority if you’re a die-hard fishing maniac. The fishing out there is amazing, and people returning from Key West Florida fishing charters that fish the Dry Tortugas will enthusiastically recommend it, just read our testimonials!

posted by admin on May 24

Key West is blessed with coral reef, the Gulf of Mexico, miles of flats surrounding the island, and even more miles of back country for excellent fishing. To help you navigate these excellent fishing grounds and reel in fish, your Key West fishing guide is there to make your day of fishing nothing short of awesome. When you charter a boat and hire a Key West fishing guide, you’re increasing your chances of having the best day you’ve ever had fishing, by about one hundred percent!

You see, your Key West fishing guide brings with him or her years, sometimes decades of experience with the waters around Key West. They know where to go, how to fish the spots, and when to go. On top of that, there are weather patterns, tidal charts, the ever-changing Gulf Stream location and seasonal factors to consider too, and only an experienced Key West fishing guide knows how to put all this information together and make the perfect day of fishing.

A Key West fishing guide has knowledge of these environmental factors, and mixes it with fishing instincts honed over the years. Add a touch of local fishing lore passed down from older generations of Key West fishing guides and you’ve got some of the finest fishing guides in the world, ready to take you fishing!

posted by admin on May 23

Key West fishing charters are one of the specialties of the Southernmost City, and the guides here know how to pull lots of fish from the ocean, day after day. That’s why Key West is a top destination for salt water sport fishing, whether it’s fishing Dry Tortugas, anchoring up on the flats for some bonefish, or running to the reef for some grouper and snapper. Of course that doesn’t cover all the types of Key West fishing charters! There’s tarpon fishing, back country fishing, shark fishing, and overnight trips where you catch anything and everything.

The easiest way, and also the way you get more discounted prices, is to book your Key West fishing charters online. This way, you have time to look into the types of Key West fishing charters available at the time of year you’ll be visiting. You can also plan different excursions on different days. Why not try flats fishing in the morning for a half day one day, then night fishing for sharks another day? And one of the most pleasant types of Key West fishing charters is tarpon fishing in the evening.

Tarpon can start up feeding at dusk, so an evening charter is the perfect way to end your day, viewing the sunset on the calm skinny water, waiting for the tarpon to bite.

Key West fishing charters that go offshore will target more species, like tuna, marlin, wahoo, mahi mahi, and whatever else the captain spies out in the deeper waters. Head out to the Gulf Stream for these pelagics which also make good eating. Have the mate slice you up some wahoo steaks for the grill later that day, and you have the perfect day in Paradise!

posted by admin on May 22

Key West tarpon fishing is unlike any other type of salt water game fishing. In terms of action, it’s all or nothing. You anchor up on the flats or in a channel, set out your baits, and wait… Key West tarpon fishing involves some waiting, but once the silvery monster bites your hook, it’s all action! You’ll have to think fast, and work with your Key West fishing guide as a team.

Your guide who will unhook the boat from the quick release anchor and start up the engine if you need to follow the big tarpon to bring him in. Key West tarpon fishing is like teamwork in this respect. If you’re new to Key West tarpon fishing, Key West fishing guides will also give you the right motivation at the right time, to dig in and REEL that fish in! It’s all about reaction time, and you’d better act fast!

When Key West tarpon fishing is done on lighter tackle, chances are you will need to unhook the boat and run it towards the fish to catch up on your reeling. Otherwise, he’ll strip your line and you’ll never have a chance. They are strong fish, and will fight and fight. Key West tarpon fishing is known to be exciting because of the tremendous jumps by the tarpon when he’s first hooked. He jumps clear out of the water in order to try and throw the hook off his lip. That’s when you will want someone to be snapping a picture!

Once he tires, you’ll keep reeling, pushing through your exhaustion and bring him in! But tarpon are catch and release only, and don’t even bring him in the boat. Bring him up to the side of the boat, like in the picture above, and then cut him free to fight another day. That’s what Key West tarpon fishing is all about!

posted by admin on May 21

For Key West tuna fishing, book a charter trip on an offshore boat that leaves in the morning. Get these at Garrison Bight or Historic seaport, or on Stock Island. For discounted prices on Key West tuna fishing trips, book online in advance of your trip. The boats for Key West tuna fishing are large and usually have a big cabin. The cabin offers a comfortable place to ride, with AC, cushioned seats, and beverages. Since Key West tuna fishing is done way offshore, in order to get to the deep water, you will appreciate the comfortable place to ride!

Tuna are strong sport fish, and the tackle is heavy. These are some of the most exciting fish to hook, because they seem to be made of pure muscle, and will run like the dickens to get away. The crew on the Key West tuna fishing charter you go with will help you gear up and instruct you if you need it, and get you to pull those bad boys up to the boat. Bring a camera, since you’ll want shots of these tuna- something to help you remember your awesome Key West tuna fishing excursion.

posted by admin on May 20

There’s nothing like spending the day on a Key West fishing boat, targeting salt water sport fish. The fishing down here is excellent, and the city docks are bursting with every type of Key West fishing boat you could imagine, to suit every need and desire. Especially impressive are offshore fishing boats, equipped for big game fish and running long distances. They go out for private charter, half day full day or a three quarter day, to fit your schedule. Talk to the crew beforehand, ask questions, learn about their charters. If you have your heart set on fishing mahi mahi, then let it be known!

Any Key West fishing boat that’s for hire as a private charter, and that’s most of the boats you see at Garrison Bight and many at Historic Seaport, will take you out for a day that’s different from your average Key West party boat fishing trip. With the party boats, you will go as far as the reef, or a little beyond it. You’ll be fishing with a large group, and the mate will help you with your lines. A private Key West fishing boat is an entirely different experience. You’re paying for a private trip, so the captain and the mate are at your disposal, and they’ll take you wherever they need to go, no matter how far, to get you your fish. A private Key West fishing boat is going to work harder for you for an amazing day of salt water fishing.

posted by admin on May 18

Key West fly fishing is one thing you won’t want to miss if you’re here on vacation and you like to fish. Considered a specialty of many top guides in the area, Key West fly fishing is one of the most popular types of sport fishing in the Keys and especially Key West. With miles and miles of flats around our tiny island and beyond, Key West fly fishing guides have lots of area to choose from when it comes to getting those tarpon, permit, bonefish or snook.

If you’ve never fly fished before, don’t worry. Tour Key West fly fishing guide will help you with all the gear and techniques like fly casting and fly tying patters. Learn about flies that act like a poppers, streamers (which are supposed to look like minnows) and other fly patterns designed to fool the fish. You will learn how to cast and maneuver the fly so that it looks enough like a real surface fish that your target will eat it.

Your Key West fly fishing guide will know how the tide affects the fish up on the flats, just one of the ways in which you will benefit from their experience and passion for Key Wet fly fishing. Booking a Key West fly fishing charter for your Key West fishing vacation guarantees a great day fishing out on the water. And hey, you will probably learn some valuable tips from your guide as well.