J Lopez

This past Friday after spending Thanksgiving eating and watching football i received a call from an old client who wanted to have a leisure day on the water with his son. I suggested the best thisng was to anchor up in 60 - 70 feet of water and chum up the yellowtail and any other species that may come up to our chum slick. We fished just Northeast of the Elbow in Key Largo. Current conditions where not strong but enought to keep the line flowing of the spool with minimul help. Once the chum was deployed it did not take long before Triggerfish showed up. These toothy critters are fun on light tackle but make sure you have 20 lb test minimum as leader. After a few triggers the yellowtail snapper hit the slick. The fish where not big averaging a lb, but lots of fun on light tackle. We ended the day with a smorgasbord of Grunts, Yellowtail Snapper, Triggerfish, and a couple of Mutton Snappers for the dinner table. Further to the north by Pacific Reef i heard of a good bite of kingfish in around 140 feet of water. There continues to be a great bite of Spanish Mackerel near the range markers South of Key Biscayne. The Sailfish bite has been hit or miss.

Tight Lines

Captain J Lopez

Fish Species: Yellowtail Snapper
Bait Used: Squid Strips
Tackle Used: Spinning
Method Used: Freelining
Water Depth: 65 Feet
Water Temperature:
Wind Direction: South
Wind Speed: 5 Kts

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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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