| Florida Keys Offshore Fishing
There are very few places in the world that can compare to the Florida Keys when it comes to offshore fishing. Anglers from all over flock to the Keys every year to experience offshore fishing at it's finest. I have made the waters of the Keys my home and use tried and true fishing techniques to ensure you have the best fishing experience possible. Fishing is a year round sport in the Keys and there is always something in season. Some of the fish you may get to reel in are Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Cobia, Mackerel and maybe even a Giant Daytime Swordfish!
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Reef and Wreck Fishing in the Keys
Fishing out of the Lower Florida Keys is unique in that we are only a six mile ride from a massive living reef. Thousands of different species of fish congregate there to take advantage of the abundance of small bait fish and crustations. A day of reef and wreck fishing will usually start out by dropping live baits over the many sunken shipwrecks in the area and possibly a couple of my “Secret Wrecks” I’ve found over the years that are rarely fished by other anglers. After we put some dinner in the cooler, we’ll anchor by the reef and possibly catch an assortment of reef fish including Black, Red and Gag grouper, Yellowtail Snapper, Mangrove Snapper and whatever else is biting that day. I do practice catch and release on certain species but do love to eat fresh fish and hope that you’ll decide to take some home for the grill.
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| Swordfish
Although Swordfish are traditionally caught at night on rod and reel, a select few Captains have mastered the skill of catching them in the daytime. This trip cost a little more than a full day offshore trip and I’ll explain why. First it is about 30 miles to the Swordfish grounds which will take a little over an hour to get there. I use specialized equipment that will give us our best chance of landing one of these beasts. The trip will start a little earlier and end a little later. There is no better sunset than one being watched while riding home with a huge Swordfish in the Fish Bag. If we get one early, I usually stop at a few underwater humps in 600 feet of water on the way in and try for a Snowy Grouper and some Tilefish. You’ll never eat a better tasting fish than one caught in such deep water. At the end of the day at the dock, we’ll get some more pictures and dress the fish while the people at the marina stare in envy at your catch. There are very few people who have ever seen, much less, get a chance to catch a Swordfish. You’ll be in an elite club. Oh, and just wait till you see one of these things launch out of the ocean like a missile while you’re fighting him! An image you’ll never forget.
Just bring your food, drinks and sunscreen and I’ll take care of the rest. |
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