Fishing Reports by Captain Jim Barlett
About The Author:
Company: Beast Fishing Charters
Area Reporting: Miami & upper Key Largo, , Florida
Bio: Beast Fishing Charters is an offshore, light tackle, live bait, fishing charter. Capt. Jim has been fishing South Florida waters for over 35 years. The BEAST is a 2007 WorldCat 330TE, powered by twin 300 Suzuki's and is a stable, comfortable, center console. Capt. Jim specializes in, but is not limited to, Sailfish, Swordfish, and Dolphin. Wreck fishing and bottom dropping are also on the menu.
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Bachelorette Party? (4/25/2013)
[Miami,FL] This report covers 3 trips and one was 3 young ladies on a Bachelorette party.
[Miami,FL] This report covers 3 trips and one was 3 young ladies on a Bachelorette party.
Spring is here! (4/14/2013)
[Miami,FL] The fish are moving through and the weather is warming up nicely.
[Miami,FL] The fish are moving through and the weather is warming up nicely.
Day to Day DIfference! (4/09/2013)
[Miami,FL] It is amazing how quickly the weather changes and the fishing as well.
[Miami,FL] It is amazing how quickly the weather changes and the fishing as well.
Picture = 1000 Words (3/26/2013)
[Miami,FL] A good winter season for Sailfish and plenty of Dolphin and Tuna around as well.
[Miami,FL] A good winter season for Sailfish and plenty of Dolphin and Tuna around as well.
Need a Bigger Bucket? (12/05/2012)
[Miami,FL] Bait fishing was tough but the Sailfish action was smoking hot!
[Miami,FL] Bait fishing was tough but the Sailfish action was smoking hot!
2 days in Miami (11/24/2012)
[Miami,FL] We had 2 good days fishing with Brad and Chris. Overall a great fishing experience with 2 very nice people.
[Miami,FL] We had 2 good days fishing with Brad and Chris. Overall a great fishing experience with 2 very nice people.
Variety in Miami! (10/21/2012)
[Miami,FL] We had 2 nice day trips with a variety of species caught.
[Miami,FL] We had 2 nice day trips with a variety of species caught.
3 hours or less! (10/12/2012)
[Miami,FL] Half day trips provide about 3 hours or less of actual fishing time. It was a successful outing.
[Miami,FL] Half day trips provide about 3 hours or less of actual fishing time. It was a successful outing.
Paying it Forward! (10/01/2012)
[Miami,FL] There is no better way to spend time with your family!
[Miami,FL] There is no better way to spend time with your family!
Cubera 2012 Finale (9/26/2012)
[Miami,FL] The season will be coming to and end after this weekends moon phase.
[Miami,FL] The season will be coming to and end after this weekends moon phase.
Family fun! (9/04/2012)
[Miami,FL] I got to hook up my nieces and their friend for an afternoon of fishing and fun!
[Miami,FL] I got to hook up my nieces and their friend for an afternoon of fishing and fun!
Conditional Cuberas (8/24/2012)
[Miami,FL] The conditions have been tough this season which makes the Cubera fishing tougher.
[Miami,FL] The conditions have been tough this season which makes the Cubera fishing tougher.
Trips to (8/17/2012)
[Miami,FL] We were stoked to get out there and get after the Cubera Snapper.
[Miami,FL] We were stoked to get out there and get after the Cubera Snapper.
2 recent day trips! (8/13/2012)
[Miami,FL] A quick summary of the last 2 daytime trips we did.
[Miami,FL] A quick summary of the last 2 daytime trips we did.
Yin/Yang Weather! (6/30/2012)
[Miami,FL] In 3 days the weather turned polar opposite.
[Miami,FL] In 3 days the weather turned polar opposite.
Weird Weather! (6/07/2012)
[Miami,FL] We've been have some of the weirdest weather conditions in May!
[Miami,FL] We've been have some of the weirdest weather conditions in May!
Busy Catchin' (5/09/2012)
[Miami,FL] Sometimes it's better to go catchin' than fishin'!
[Miami,FL] Sometimes it's better to go catchin' than fishin'!
Mother Nature vs The BEAST (4/27/2012)
[Miami,FL] Conditions were rough but when the going gets tough, the tough get going.
[Miami,FL] Conditions were rough but when the going gets tough, the tough get going.
Mental Health Day! (11/28/2011)
[Miami,FL] Dolphin are moving south through our area in large numbers and decent size.
[Miami,FL] Dolphin are moving south through our area in large numbers and decent size.
It is what it is! (10/19/2011)
[Miami,FL] The weather conditions for the day were extremely tough.
[Miami,FL] The weather conditions for the day were extremely tough.
Too Nice! (10/01/2011)
[Miami,FL] The weather was beautiful and the fishing was good for this return group.
[Miami,FL] The weather was beautiful and the fishing was good for this return group.
Snappa's by Dark (9/01/2011)
[Miami,FL] They were biting better than we were catching.
[Miami,FL] They were biting better than we were catching.
3 "Tough" Days! (6/28/2011)
[Miami,FL] This 3 days of fishing were tough, but the fish were even tougher.
[Miami,FL] This 3 days of fishing were tough, but the fish were even tougher.
Bonito Bonanza (6/14/2011)
[Miami,FL] Many nice catches and an extraordinary amount of Bonito.
[Miami,FL] Many nice catches and an extraordinary amount of Bonito.
Show me your Permit (6/08/2011)
[Miami,FL] A quick report to try and catch up. Caught AJ's and Permit.
[Miami,FL] A quick report to try and catch up. Caught AJ's and Permit.
Still here! (4/24/2011)
[Miami,FL] Life is busy and very hectic! The reports have been falling behind but the fishing is good!
[Miami,FL] Life is busy and very hectic! The reports have been falling behind but the fishing is good!
Believe it! (10/08/2010)
[Miami,FL] Conditions were rough and the fishing was tough.
[Miami,FL] Conditions were rough and the fishing was tough.
Cubera Chronicles! (8/30/2010)
[Miami,FL] We had 2 trips with adverse conditions but th job got done.
[Miami,FL] We had 2 trips with adverse conditions but th job got done.
Kids and Cubera! (8/23/2010)
[Miami,FL] A night of smiles and memories for these young boys!
[Miami,FL] A night of smiles and memories for these young boys!
Nasty Snappers! (8/08/2010)
[Miami,FL] The Largest, the King of Snappers, the Cubera is here and ready to do battle.
[Miami,FL] The Largest, the King of Snappers, the Cubera is here and ready to do battle.
Quantity vs Quality (6/13/2010)
[Miami,FL] When the day gives you limes... make a Mojito!
[Miami,FL] When the day gives you limes... make a Mojito!
It doesn't get much better! (6/03/2010)
[Miami,FL] Days like this can never happen too often!
[Miami,FL] Days like this can never happen too often!
Tough conditions! (5/17/2010)
[Miami,FL] The winds were howling, the seas were up, and getting bait was hard!
[Miami,FL] The winds were howling, the seas were up, and getting bait was hard!
Donkey Kong! (4/10/2010)
[Miami,FL] We had non stop action with big Amberjack, on the wrecks!
[Miami,FL] We had non stop action with big Amberjack, on the wrecks!
Calm days, no current! (3/22/2010)
[Miami,FL] WHen the current goes slack and the seas are calm it can turn into a boat ride, if you don't adapt.
[Miami,FL] WHen the current goes slack and the seas are calm it can turn into a boat ride, if you don't adapt.
Dealing with it! (1/30/2010)
[Miami,FL] You can't change the elements, only deal with it!
[Miami,FL] You can't change the elements, only deal with it!
P.I.T.A. Fishing (12/19/2009)
[Miami,FL] We got in a couple of days fishing before the bads weather hit us.
[Miami,FL] We got in a couple of days fishing before the bads weather hit us.
Charlie's First Sail (12/02/2009)
[Miami,FL] A happy ending to a slow day on The BEAST
[Miami,FL] A happy ending to a slow day on The BEAST
Snooters and Teeth! (11/16/2009)
[Miami,FL] A slow start to a big fish day full of firsts and heaviest!
[Miami,FL] A slow start to a big fish day full of firsts and heaviest!
Fronts and Fish (11/08/2009)
[Miami,FL] Frontal system passes, fish are feeding and seas are building.
[Miami,FL] Frontal system passes, fish are feeding and seas are building.
Variety Is The Spice Of Life (10/29/2009)
[Miami,FL] They say that variety is the spice of life. Me must've had a spicy day of fishing then!
[Miami,FL] They say that variety is the spice of life. Me must've had a spicy day of fishing then!
Darkside... Short & Sweet! Swordfishing South Florida (10/19/2009)
[Miami,FL] A night time trip that was short in time but with a sweet result.
[Miami,FL] A night time trip that was short in time but with a sweet result.
Night Swordfishing and Day Dolphin Fishing In Miami! (10/11/2009)
[Miami,FL] A night trip for Swordfish and a leisurly day trip trolling for whatever!
[Miami,FL] A night trip for Swordfish and a leisurly day trip trolling for whatever!
Fishing For Cubera Snapper In Miami With Tough Condtions (9/03/2009)
[Miami,FL] The Cubera is a tough opponent but the conditions proved to even tougher!
[Miami,FL] The Cubera is a tough opponent but the conditions proved to even tougher!
Cubera and Humble Pie! (8/24/2009)
[Miami,FL] We fished 2 consecutive days, yet they were nothing alike!
[Miami,FL] We fished 2 consecutive days, yet they were nothing alike!
Swordfishing Off Miami With Angler From Germany (8/12/2009)
[Miami,FL] A German angler gets one fish closer to his goal!
[Miami,FL] A German angler gets one fish closer to his goal!
Lobster Season Opened and Cubera Snapper Fishing Is First up! (8/09/2009)
[Miami,FL] The Cubera Snapper is the largest of all the snapper species, that prefer to dine on the finest... Lobster!
[Miami,FL] The Cubera Snapper is the largest of all the snapper species, that prefer to dine on the finest... Lobster!
Fishing For Cuberas With Crawfish In Miami! (8/02/2009)
[Miami,FL] Crawfish and Cuberas, a wicked combination!
[Miami,FL] Crawfish and Cuberas, a wicked combination!
Cubera Recon Trip! (7/16/2009)
[Miami,FL] Our main goal was finding Cubera Snapper!
[Miami,FL] Our main goal was finding Cubera Snapper!
100# Boy vs. Donkey Kong (7/06/2009)
[Miami,FL] Young Solon tackles his biggest fish ever!
[Miami,FL] Young Solon tackles his biggest fish ever!
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