posted by admin on May 30

Key West Florida Flats Fishing

Key West Florida Flats Fishing

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 24

Your Key West Fishing Guide Will Make Your Day of Fishing Awesome!

Your Key West Fishing Guide Will Make Your Day on the Water Awesome!

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 20

A Key West Fishing Boat

A Key West Fishing Boat

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

Key West Fly Fishing

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.

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