J Lopez

We have been working the reefs on Northern Key Largo and have been having success with Yellowtail Snapper and the occasional Mutton Snapper and Grouper. Offshore the Dolphin bite should pick up any day now. Good southeasterly winds should get the fish moving. Sailfish bite has been excellent this past week. We heard numerous reports of triple hookups. The Blackfin Tuna are also showing up on the edge and local humps. You want to have plenty of live pilchards and chum to get these fish biting. Remember these fish are boat shy and will ussually strike 50+ yards beyond your boat. There is also plenty of King Mackerel showing up on the chum slicks. A live Speedo, Blue Runner should do the trick. If no live bait a dead Ballyhoo on a stinger rig is just as effective.

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Captain J Lopez

Fish Species: Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Grouper
Bait Used: Ballyhoo, Squid
Tackle Used: Spinning, Conventional
Method Used: Bottom, Freelining
Water Depth: 60 Feet
Water Temperature: 72 deg
Wind Direction: East
Wind Speed: 15 Kts
Mutton Snapper 4/3/10
Mutton Snapper 4/3/10

Black Grouper before release 4/3/10
Black Grouper before release 4/3/10


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J Lopez

About The Author: Captain J Lopez

Company: Gordy's Dusky Offshore Charters

Area Reporting: South Miami

Bio: South Miami Dade Offshore Charter. 20+ years local knowledge fishing South Miami. Target species such as Dolphin, Sailfish, Mackerel, Snapper, Grouper. Gordys Dusky is a 2005, 23 foot Open Fisherman. Boat has a 2006 Evinrude ETEC 250 Horsepower Engine. Boat is Tournament Rigged and equipped with all the latest in electronics to put you where the action is. Multiple coolers are on board and supplied with ice to keep your drinks, food, and fish cold. Plenty of dry storage is available onboard, as well as all the necessary safety gear.

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