This week has been a great week to be out on the water according to Captain Rich Smith. Biscayne Bay has been great for Permit and Bonefish. Because of the calm weather there have been tailing fish just about all day long. Bonefish and tarpon are best to target first thing in the morning. Bonefish because the temperature is lower and Tarpon because the wind is generally the calmest it is going to be during the day. After catching a bone or two, Rich likes to switch gears to Permit. If you have ever wanted to catch a permit now is the best time all year to try!
The Everglades has been great for just about anything you would like to catch, including Tarpon, Tarpon, and more Tarpon. The bait of choice is the Rapala Twitch Rap in the Chartreuse color on 50 Pound Fluorocarbon. These fish can be found in just about any creek mouth on the west coast of Flamingo. Calm winds and hot temperatures bring these fish into a rolling frenzy.
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Captain Rich Smith is a Native South Florida Full Time Fishing Guide based out of Homestead, Florida. He fishes Biscayne Bay, Everglades National Park and the Upper Florida Keys. If you would like to get in touch with the captain you can reach him at www.CaptainRichSmith.com or (786) 299 - 4813
