Fishing Reports by Captain Dave Kostyo

About The Author: Captain

Company: Knot Nancy Fishing Charters

Area Reporting: Miami To Fort Lauderdale

Bio: Captain Dave Kostyo specializes in live bait, light tackle charter fishing. 35 plus years of Tarpon Fishing, Sailfish fishing, Kingfish Fishing, Dolphin Fishing, Amberjack, Tuna, Cobia, Wahoo and more!!!

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HOT! HOT! HOT! Sailfishing (2/26/2008)
[Miami,FL] EXCELLENT sailfishing is the only way to describe it. On some days it's been off the wall. We've had a strong north current with blue water. The sails are being caught all along the South Florida coast mainly in the 90 - 110 foot range.
Good Fishing and Family Fun (2/13/2008)
[Miami,FL] Throughout this range of wind conditions, the one constant has been that there have been sailfish on most every trip. Throw in some dolphin ranging from schoolie size up to 30 pounds and a sprinkling of kingfish and the fishing has been good. Besides the fish mentioned above, we've had visits from mutton snapper, bonito, barracuda and a 6 foot hammerhead shark.
Good Action Off Miami, FL Continues (2/03/2008)
[Miami,FL] Both the offshore and inshore fishing continues to be good. Fair numbers of dolphin have shown up and are in the 5 - 25 pound range. Sailfish are being caught on an almost daily basis. Meanwhile, the tarpon fishing remains consistent.
Hot Action Continues Both Offshore and Inshore (1/28/2008)
[Miami,FL] Tarpon fishing is on fire. Offshore the sailfishing has been very steady with a few days when it's been off the scale. While working the sailfish depths, there is also a good chance that a dolphin or two might inhale one of your baits.
Good Winter Action (1/22/2008)
[Miami,FL] The winter weather has definitely arrived in South Florida. This weather pattern brings good sailfishing offshore. Throw in some kingfish action along with a few dolphin (mahi-mahi) and that makes for some good fishing action. Shrimp runs in the Bay have got the tarpon going like gang busters at the Inlets and in the Bay.
Time To Tangle With Winter Tarpon (1/06/2008)
[Miami,FL] Good news for all tarpon fans. The winter tarpon season has started both at the Inlets and in the Bay. The cold front that just passed through has the shrimp moving and the tarpon feeding on them. Mark Rubert and his friend Terry were the first anglers aboard Knot Nancy to welcome in the tarpon.
Say Goodbye to 2007 and Hello 2008 (12/31/2007)
[Miami,FL] It's hard to believe, however, another year has come and gone. Say goodbye to 2007 and hello to 2008. The year was another great one for me and I had the opportunity to meet and fish with many new people as well as people who fish with me on a regular basis. The year had its ups and downs just like fishing everywhere in the world has.
Sailfish Action Heating UP!! (12/07/2007)
[Miami,FL] Sailfishing continues to improve as we get more and more into the winter season. Throw in some kingfish action along with a few dolphin and you have the makings for a good fishing trip.
Tough Conditions & Hard Fishing (11/25/2007)
[Miami,FL] For the past several days we have been experiencing some tough fishing conditions. By tough, I mean no current and green water out as far as 300 feet. Despite these tough conditions, there are still some sailfish, kingfish, and a few dolphin being caught.
Wind, Sailfish, and Dolphin (11/18/2007)
[Miami,FL] It's that time of year. Cold fronts come through and the wind picks up. That means the sailfish are biting and the dolphin are moving south.
Noel & Cold Front Kicks The Fishing Into High Gear (11/06/2007)
[Miami,FL] Tropical storm Noel and the first good cold front of the season have combined to finally give us some outstanding fishing in South Florida. While the Marine Forecast was saying seas of 8 - 10 feet with small craft warnings over this past weekend, the truth of the matter was that in the green water it was 2 feet with an occasional 3 footer. When you got out to the blue water, it was about 2 foot.
Seas Have Calmed Down & Dolphin Are Out There (10/18/2007)
[Miami,FL] The windy and rainy weather has continued for almost the first half of October with a day or two decent weather during this period. Mother Nature has finally given us a break and the past two days have been gorgeous. The blue water and good north current continues to be out in much deeper water.
Fall Fishing Arrives in Miami (10/03/2007)
[Miami,FL] Wind and rain, then a break for a day or two and then more wind and rain. That's how we sent September out and welcomed October in. Fortunately during that day or two break, I was able to get in a couple of trips.
Variety Is The Spice Of Life (9/05/2007)
[Miami,FL] Despite the very hot weather, the fishing has been very good for a variety of species. Some of them are probably not the glamour fish that anglers are looking for, however, they bend a rod, pull line, and can be a challenge to get boatside for a release.
Summer Heat Continues And So Does The Good Fishing (8/20/2007)
[Miami,FL] Lets do a quick report on what's been happening for the past several trips. Action in the 110 - 160 foot range has been very good for a variety of species. They include kingfish, bonito, amberjack, mutton snapper, barracuda, and the pesky triggerfish.
Decent Fishing Despite The Summer Heat (7/29/2007)
[Miami,FL] The summer heat is upon us and it seems like it\'s getting hotter each day. During the day there are dolphin to be caught if you are willing to put in the time and do the running to find them. In on the reef, the kingfish are being found out in deeper water and deep in the water column. There are some bonito being found and also the occasional blackfin tuna.
Summertime Fishing (7/16/2007)
[Miami,FL] We are definitely in our summer mode of fishing. It requires lots of work to put together a decent catch. Also, the afternoon thunder boomers and potential for waterspouts require a watchful eye.
Great Action of the Miami Coast (6/27/2007)
[Miami,FL] The action offshore has been mostly of the dolphin variety. Throw in a few wahoo and if you can find some good size floating debris, add tripletail
Dolphin & Wahoo Offshore, Tarpon Inshore (6/17/2007)
[Miami,FL] Dolphin fishing has been in full stride, with some really great days and a few struggle type days. Throw in a bit of windy weather and on those days, running and gunning becomes only for the stout of stomach. On the calm days, its a pleasure. The fish in general have been anywhere from 250 feet on out to over 20 miles.
The Wind Has Calmed, It's Time To Fish (6/07/2007)
[Miami,FL] After 2 weeks of heavy winds, the fan was finally turned down to a more reasonable speed. Fishing in 25 - 30 knot winds is not fun for most everyone.
Excellent Offshore Fishing!! (5/22/2007)
[Miami,FL] It's been a while since my last report and I've done lots of fishing. We continue to catch sailfish, kingfish, and dolphin. Inshore the tarpon have been easy on some evenings and play hard to get on others.
Great Springtime Action (5/02/2007)
[Miami,FL] Fishing is OUTSTANDING. There is no other way to put it. Whether you fish offshore or inshore, they are snapping.
HOT!! Spring Time Fishing (4/16/2007)
[Miami,FL] It is definitely springtime!! If you have ever wanted to catch a large dolphin (mahi-mahi) now is the time you should be fishing or booking a trip. To say that we have been catching large dolphin would be an understatement. The large ones are here and they are hungry.
Good Action Off Miami (4/08/2007)
[Miami,FL] The vast majority of my fishing has been between the Miami Sea Buoy and just south of the Monument Buoy in depths ranging from 90 - 400 feet. The bait has been live herring and pilchards.
Springtime is Here (4/01/2007)
[Miami,FL] Whether you choose to fish inshore or offshore, there is plenty of action to be had for a variety of species. On some days, you'll have to do more searching than on others. That just depends on the conditions that exist on the day you go fishing.
Dolphin, Tarpon, & Big Jacks - Oh Yeah!! (3/24/2007)
[Miami,FL] Spring is definitely in the air. March has been roaring like a lion for the past week and a half. The strong easterly wind has push plenty of dolphin in close.
Hot Sailfish & Tarpon Action (3/18/2007)
[Miami,FL] Sailfish is off the scale. The tarpon have finally turned on and are feeding with a vengence.
Clean Blue Water and HOT Offshore Action!! (3/09/2007)
[Miami,FL] Clean blue water has arrived and along with it the sailfish, dolphin, and kingfish action has been hot!!
Tarpon Action UP & Down (3/02/2007)
[Miami,FL] Tarpon action in the Bay has been quite reliable. That is until my last two trips.
Offshore and Inshore Update (2/21/2007)
[Miami,FL] Ups and downs offshore depending on the current. Bright spot for tarpon has been the Bay.
Tarpon and Sailfish (2/05/2007)
[Miami,FL] The tarpon are mean, nasty, and stubborn. We've turned the calendar page from January to February. With that turn, tarpon inshore and sailfish offshore are your best bet. That's a hard combination to beat. With that being said, lets get to the individual day reports.
Excellent Tarpon Fishing (1/31/2007)
[Miami,FL] The last two cold fronts have finally gotten the shrimp running. This has finally turned the tarpon fishing on to what it should be this time of year.
South Current Offshore Miami Aboard Knot Nancy (1/22/2007)
[Miami,FL] South current offshore, good seatrout action, and inconsistent tarpon action at the Inlets.
Windy Weather In Miami (1/12/2007)
[Miami,FL] Windy weather seems to be the norm. Most everyday it is blowing 20 knots and better with just a few exceptions. Tarpon fishing has been hit or miss depending on the evening that you fish. There have been plenty of seatrout in the Bay for those who want calmer water and still want to get out despite the windy conditions.
New Pair of Yamaha 200 HP HPDI engines with Command Link (1/04/2007)
[Miami,FL] Happy New Year everyone. We've sent 2006 on its way into the history books and welcomed in 2007. The last week of 2006 saw Knot Nancy at Bob Hewes Boats in North Miami getting a new pair of Yamaha 200 HP HPDI engines with Command Link. They were installed just in time to get in trips the last Saturday and Sunday of 2006 and get off to a great start in 2007.
Tarpon Fishing In Miami (12/27/2006)
[Miami,FL] I've been asked how the tarpon fishing is at Haulover. Are they there yet? I've heard good reports, however, every time I've tried to get out there and find out for myself, the wind has been blowing from an easterly direction at 25 knots or better.
More Good Fishing Action Continues Aboard Knot Nancy (12/16/2006)
[Miami,FL] Tuesday (12/12) was the first day of two with Marty Hammon, his daughter, Becky Hammon, and Ruth Riley. Both women are professional basketball players who play in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). This was Ruth's first time fishing. She and Becky took to catching bait like they'd been doing it for a long time. Today we had both herring and pilchards.
Variety Of Species Off Miami Beach (12/11/2006)
[Miami,FL] A variety of species continues to be the trend with the fishing off Miami Beach. Thursday was the best day wind wise and that was the day that we fished.
Miami Beach Offshore Sport Fishing (12/05/2006)
[Miami,FL] Green water and no current, blue green water out deep with current, and a sharp blue/green edge with a roaring north current in 110 feet along with winds as light as 6 knots and as heavy as 17 knots have made for some decent fishing off Key Biscayne and Miami Beach. There have been sailfish, kingfish, and dolphin coming through as well as some pesky small brown sharks. The nice surprise we had on our last trip was small cobia.
Miami Sport Fishing Report aboard Knot Nancy (11/26/2006)
[Miami,FL] David Larson and his friends Bud, Joe, and Keith from Minnesota fished a three quarter day trip. We were presented with a light north current and wind from the NW/NNW @ 14 - 23 knots. Bait fishing was a snap with the herring at Government Cut being very cooperative. Everyone got in on the action and contributed to filling the livewell.
November Report For Miami Dade County (11/13/2006)
[Miami,FL] November thus far is shaping up into being a very good fishing month. Spanish Mackerel have shown up in the near shore waters. Offshore, we're finding sailfish, kingfish, and dolphin in the 110 - 300 foot range. The winds have been coming from every direction and on most days have been on the light side. Blue water has been on the deep side for the past several days.
Miami Fishing Will Be Picking Up! (10/18/2006)
[Miami,FL] It's been quite a while since my last report. I'm beginning to come out of the summer doldrums period and I'm starting to get booked up in the January through May time frame in 2007. This summer period has seen some very slow fishing. The few trips I have done have been real struggles to catch a few fish out on the reef.
Fishing Summer Pattern (9/07/2006)
[Miami,FL] We're still getting through our long, hot, and stormy summer. Fall is just around the corner, however, we still need to get through September. As is usual for me during this part of the year, business is still slow. The fishing is still in it's summer pattern of kingfish, bonito, and barracuda on the reef.
Fishing's Good After Dark (8/17/2006)
[Miami,FL] During the daytime, the main fish out on the reef are going to be kingfish, bonito, and barracuda. Use light tackle for these species and on some days, your arms will ache from fighting so many fish.
Miami Summertime Fishing (7/18/2006)
[Miami,FL] The summer time fishing on the reef continues to remain in its normal pattern. Blue water, north current, good edge, and lots of bonito, kingfish, and barracuda.
Summertime Reef and Night Tarpon Fishing (7/11/2006)
[Miami,FL] We are definitely in our summer pattern. That equates to mainly bonito, kingfish, and barracuda on the reef during the day. There will be a few sailfish and blackfin tuna caught but not on every trip.
Miami Tarpon Fishing Is Still Great (6/26/2006)
[Miami,FL] There continues to be lots of very small dolphin all over the ocean whether you are 15 miles out or fishing in 150 feet. The best bet for finding decent size dolphin has been to fish inside of 250 feet.
Fishing Is Action Packed (5/30/2006)
[Miami,FL] The past several days have been action packed with lots of action. Dolphin offshore and tarpon inshore have been the main attraction.
Reef Action Off Miami Is Good (5/15/2006)
[Miami,FL] The sailfish, bonito, kingfish, and dolphin action continued to be very good this past week. If you hit the right stretch of water, the blackfin tuna has also been good.
Wahoo, Kingfish, and Dolphin Biting (5/07/2006)
[Miami,FL] During the past week, we've seen action with dolphin, wahoo, kingfish, and tarpon. For the vast majority of the week, there has been very little to a light south current.
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