Mike Johnson

Fort Lauderdale Fishing in February has been pretty good so far, while the lack of cold fronts have not pushed the sailfish through in great numbers there are still more than enough around to warrant targeting. However wahoo fishing has been fantastic the last couple months and into February. We've been catching average size wahoos trolling spoons, strip baits and ballyhoos on the deep planer rods but our larger 40# plus fish have fallen victim to live bullet bonitas fished with a stinger rig. Amberjacks have begun to show on the deeper wrecks and as always prove to be a tough adversary. They will push you to your limit! Mahi fishing has begun to pick up and we look forward to increased catches the middle of the month on. Larger blackfin tunas and some big kings are showing up as well!! If youre really looking for a battle the hammerhead sharks are here as well begging you to try your luck.

Tight Lines

Capt Mike

Fish Species: sailfish, mahi, wahoo, tuna and sharks
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Mike Johnson

About The Author: Captain Mike Johnson

Company: Local Knowledge

Area Reporting: Southeast Florida - Fort Lauderdale

Bio: Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale Capt. Mike Johnson has lifetime of experience on local waters. A charter fisherman since 1994, Mike obtained his captains license in 1996. He has several tournament wins under his belt in both the Bahamas and Florida's east coast. He recently purchased a 42' Hatteras, The Local Knowledge, which is in charter at the Bahia Mar Radisson Marina, located in Fort Lauderdale. Capt. Mike aims to make sure that charters not only catch fish but have a great time doing it. Nobody likes a grumpy crew!

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