Fishing Reports by Captain Dean Panos
About The Author: Captain
Company: Double D Charters
Area Reporting: Miami and South Florida
Bio: Captain Dean Panos is U.S.C.G. licensed and insured and is dedicated to providing you with an angling experience of a lifetime. He has been fishing the South Florida waters for over 19 years and is a proven tournament winner. Saltwater fishing for sailfish, swordfish, dolphin, tuna, kingfish, tarpon, wahoo - Just to name a few of the possible species available for the fishing trip of a lifetime.
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Swordfish During the Day in Miami (10/01/2007)
[Miami,FL] For the guys following my fishing reports, you know that I have been experimenting with catching swordfish during the day.
[Miami,FL] For the guys following my fishing reports, you know that I have been experimenting with catching swordfish during the day.
Better By Night, But Still Good During the Day (9/24/2007)
[Miami,FL] In the past report, I mentioned that the fishing was better during the day than at night, but for the past two weeks things have changed and the fishing has been better at night than during the day. The daytime fishing hasn't been bad though.
[Miami,FL] In the past report, I mentioned that the fishing was better during the day than at night, but for the past two weeks things have changed and the fishing has been better at night than during the day. The daytime fishing hasn't been bad though.
Better During The Day (9/09/2007)
[Miami,FL] In the past week or so, I have fished a few days as well as a few nights. I must say that the fishing during the day has been much better than the swordfishing at night.
[Miami,FL] In the past week or so, I have fished a few days as well as a few nights. I must say that the fishing during the day has been much better than the swordfishing at night.
Islamorada Swordfish Tournament (8/27/2007)
[Miami,FL] This past weekend we fished the Islamorada Swordfish Tournament. Every year that we have fished this tournament, we have done well and ended up winning it last year.
[Miami,FL] This past weekend we fished the Islamorada Swordfish Tournament. Every year that we have fished this tournament, we have done well and ended up winning it last year.
August Going Strong (8/20/2007)
[Miami,FL] In the past week or so we had three days trips and 2 evening swordfish trips. Considering it is August, that is pretty good. The fishing during the day has actually been very good.
[Miami,FL] In the past week or so we had three days trips and 2 evening swordfish trips. Considering it is August, that is pretty good. The fishing during the day has actually been very good.
Day and Night (8/01/2007)
[Miami,FL] July ended pretty well for us. We had a trip to Bimini for three days as well as three nights of swordfish and a few day trips here. That kept me fairly busy and the fishing was decent.
[Miami,FL] July ended pretty well for us. We had a trip to Bimini for three days as well as three nights of swordfish and a few day trips here. That kept me fairly busy and the fishing was decent.
Good Days and Good Nights (7/16/2007)
[Miami,FL] I have been pretty lucky this past week and have fished a few nights as well as a few days. The daytime fishing has been decent for us with dolphin offshore. One day we had a combo trip starting at 2:00pm and ending at 2:00am. We were targeting dolphin in the Gulfstream and swordfish at night.
[Miami,FL] I have been pretty lucky this past week and have fished a few nights as well as a few days. The daytime fishing has been decent for us with dolphin offshore. One day we had a combo trip starting at 2:00pm and ending at 2:00am. We were targeting dolphin in the Gulfstream and swordfish at night.
Back from the Bahamas (7/04/2007)
[Miami,FL] I'm back from the Bahamas! The tuna fishing this year was not very good and that was disappointing since that is the reason we go to Andros this time of year. The tuna bite was late this year and will probably take off next month. The good news is that there were plenty of big dolphin around.
[Miami,FL] I'm back from the Bahamas! The tuna fishing this year was not very good and that was disappointing since that is the reason we go to Andros this time of year. The tuna bite was late this year and will probably take off next month. The good news is that there were plenty of big dolphin around.
Finally - Good weather (6/10/2007)
[Miami,FL] The wind has finally laid down and we managed to get in most of our trips. The wind dying down is good news as I am heading over to the Bahamas to target the yellowfin tunas and calm weather will be nice for a change.
[Miami,FL] The wind has finally laid down and we managed to get in most of our trips. The wind dying down is good news as I am heading over to the Bahamas to target the yellowfin tunas and calm weather will be nice for a change.
Please - No More Wind (5/26/2007)
[Miami,FL] This is the time of year that the wind is supposed to lay down and everyone should be on the water catching fish.
[Miami,FL] This is the time of year that the wind is supposed to lay down and everyone should be on the water catching fish.
Good Fishing - Day and Night (5/13/2007)
[Miami,FL] The last two weeks the fishing during the day has been very good. We have been fishing for swordfish at night for the majority of our trips and have had a few day trips as well.
[Miami,FL] The last two weeks the fishing during the day has been very good. We have been fishing for swordfish at night for the majority of our trips and have had a few day trips as well.
414 pound Swordfish (4/29/2007)
[Miami,FL] The third night was the charm. I fished with 3 young guys that were definitely deserving of catching a swordfish. We had rescheduled this trip 3 times due to weather and this night the weather was perfect.
[Miami,FL] The third night was the charm. I fished with 3 young guys that were definitely deserving of catching a swordfish. We had rescheduled this trip 3 times due to weather and this night the weather was perfect.
Family Fun (4/19/2007)
[Miami,FL] As a father of two and a full time charterboat captain, I am guilty of not taking my kids fishing as often as I should.
[Miami,FL] As a father of two and a full time charterboat captain, I am guilty of not taking my kids fishing as often as I should.
Big Win at Fisher Island Sailfish Tournament (4/08/2007)
[Miami,FL] So much has happened since the last report. We have had some great trips and had a lot of fun in two tournaments.
[Miami,FL] So much has happened since the last report. We have had some great trips and had a lot of fun in two tournaments.
Dolphin, Kings and Sails (3/22/2007)
[Miami,FL] What a great two weeks of fishing. We are getting into spring and in my opinion springtime offers the best fishing of the year.
[Miami,FL] What a great two weeks of fishing. We are getting into spring and in my opinion springtime offers the best fishing of the year.
Blue Water and Good Fishing (3/07/2007)
[Miami,FL] Quite a bit has happened since my last report. For one, we fished two sailfish tournaments. The first tournament was a one day tournament named the Billfish Challenge and we ended up in 3rd place with 12 sailfish releases.
[Miami,FL] Quite a bit has happened since my last report. For one, we fished two sailfish tournaments. The first tournament was a one day tournament named the Billfish Challenge and we ended up in 3rd place with 12 sailfish releases.
Sails and Swords From Haulover To Triumph (2/19/2007)
[Miami,FL] Sailfish continue to be the species we are targeting.
[Miami,FL] Sailfish continue to be the species we are targeting.
Busy,Busy,Busy (2/02/2007)
[Miami,FL] So far this year has not been a disappointment as there are plenty of fish to catch. Sailfish are the species we are primarily catching and the fishing has been good.
[Miami,FL] So far this year has not been a disappointment as there are plenty of fish to catch. Sailfish are the species we are primarily catching and the fishing has been good.
Hot Sailfish Action (1/15/2007)
[Miami,FL] We caught at least one sailfish on every trip, but for the most part we have been averaging 5 or 6 a day.
[Miami,FL] We caught at least one sailfish on every trip, but for the most part we have been averaging 5 or 6 a day.
Happy New Year From Double D Charters (1/01/2007)
[Miami,FL] I would like to wish everyone a Great New Year! I would also like to thank all my clients, both new and old for a great year of fishing.
[Miami,FL] I would like to wish everyone a Great New Year! I would also like to thank all my clients, both new and old for a great year of fishing.
Windy But Good (12/22/2006)
[Miami,FL] Windy weather has become the norm for the past few weeks. Even with the wind, I have been fishing almost everyday.
[Miami,FL] Windy weather has become the norm for the past few weeks. Even with the wind, I have been fishing almost everyday.
Double Digit Sailfish Releases (12/05/2006)
[Miami,FL] This is the time of year that I get fired up on fishing on the edge. The cold fronts are rolling through and with the fronts, come the fish.
[Miami,FL] This is the time of year that I get fired up on fishing on the edge. The cold fronts are rolling through and with the fronts, come the fish.
November Fishing Action Out Of Keystone Point Marina (11/27/2006)
[Miami,FL] The past two weeks there have been sailfish, kingfish and dolphin. The new boat is performing flawlessly, and it is catching fish as well. The new Mercury Verados are actually a bit stronger and a bit more fuel efficient than last year's model. Everything on the boat is working and we are ready for a good winter hopefully full of trips and fish.
[Miami,FL] The past two weeks there have been sailfish, kingfish and dolphin. The new boat is performing flawlessly, and it is catching fish as well. The new Mercury Verados are actually a bit stronger and a bit more fuel efficient than last year's model. Everything on the boat is working and we are ready for a good winter hopefully full of trips and fish.
New Boat - 34 Seavee With Twin Verado's (11/13/2006)
[Miami,FL] The new boat has arrived. I received my new 34ft SeaVee with twin Verado's late last week. I had the bottom painted this week and did my first trip with it today. The new boat is absolutely great. It is similar to the last one with a few minor changes. The last boat was absolutely great and held up extremely well. This boat will surely do the same if not better. Everything on the boat is new including all the Furuno electronics and a new TR-1 autopilot. The motors are 2007 Mercury Verado 275 HP outboards. These motors are a bit stronger and a bit more fuel efficient than the previous year.
[Miami,FL] The new boat has arrived. I received my new 34ft SeaVee with twin Verado's late last week. I had the bottom painted this week and did my first trip with it today. The new boat is absolutely great. It is similar to the last one with a few minor changes. The last boat was absolutely great and held up extremely well. This boat will surely do the same if not better. Everything on the boat is new including all the Furuno electronics and a new TR-1 autopilot. The motors are 2007 Mercury Verado 275 HP outboards. These motors are a bit stronger and a bit more fuel efficient than the previous year.
Day Time Action is Heating Up Off Miami (10/30/2006)
[Miami,FL] For the past two months I have been mostly swordfishing, and although we have been fishing a little bit in the day as well, the day time action in Miami does not really start to heat up until we have a few cold fronts. Well, we have had a few cold fronts and you can say the action has heated up quite a bit.
[Miami,FL] For the past two months I have been mostly swordfishing, and although we have been fishing a little bit in the day as well, the day time action in Miami does not really start to heat up until we have a few cold fronts. Well, we have had a few cold fronts and you can say the action has heated up quite a bit.
Swords on FIRE! (10/11/2006)
[Miami,FL] Swordfishing this past week and weekend was on fire. The wind blew from the NE at 15 20mph most of the week, but when it calmed down, the fish were out there waiting. There were two swordfish tournaments this past weekend.
[Miami,FL] Swordfishing this past week and weekend was on fire. The wind blew from the NE at 15 20mph most of the week, but when it calmed down, the fish were out there waiting. There were two swordfish tournaments this past weekend.
Protect Our Fishery (10/01/2006)
[Miami,FL] The Florida Straits is a critical area and a nursery area for swordfish, and we must all due our part to protect this great fishery. This meeting though put some things in perspective.
[Miami,FL] The Florida Straits is a critical area and a nursery area for swordfish, and we must all due our part to protect this great fishery. This meeting though put some things in perspective.
Florida Swordfish Series Winners (9/16/2006)
[Miami,FL] Our luck has continued and we ended up winning the Florida Swordfish Series. This series is based on the total points from the Islamorada Swordfish Tournament and the Miami Swordfish Tournament.
[Miami,FL] Our luck has continued and we ended up winning the Florida Swordfish Series. This series is based on the total points from the Islamorada Swordfish Tournament and the Miami Swordfish Tournament.
Swordfish Tag Recovery (9/03/2006)
[Miami,FL] Now is primetime for swordfish. The thunderstorms of the summer should be passing and the cold fronts of winter are here yet, so give me a call and lets go catch em!
[Miami,FL] Now is primetime for swordfish. The thunderstorms of the summer should be passing and the cold fronts of winter are here yet, so give me a call and lets go catch em!
Win at the Islamorada Swordfish Tournament (8/14/2006)
[Miami,FL] This past weekend was the Islamorada Swordfish Tournament. This swordfish tournament is not like most of the swordfish tournaments where biggest fish wins, but is more like a BBC where releases count as well as weighed fish.
[Miami,FL] This past weekend was the Islamorada Swordfish Tournament. This swordfish tournament is not like most of the swordfish tournaments where biggest fish wins, but is more like a BBC where releases count as well as weighed fish.
Swords ON! (8/05/2006)
[Miami,FL] Fishing both day and night has been good. Catch kingfish, dolphin bonitas and a few sails during the day. At night go after the mighty swordfish.
[Miami,FL] Fishing both day and night has been good. Catch kingfish, dolphin bonitas and a few sails during the day. At night go after the mighty swordfish.
South Florida Swordfish Report (7/28/2006)
[Miami,FL] Swordfish Report for week 7/24/06. Great action with great clients.
[Miami,FL] Swordfish Report for week 7/24/06. Great action with great clients.
Variety Of Fishing Biting Off Miami (7/24/2006)
[Miami,FL] Since my last report, I was on vacation for a week, back to the Bahamas a few times, and fished Miami for a few days. Also since my last report, it seems we have been inundated with lots of rain. Along with the rain come thunderstorms and lightning which unfortunately has cancelled a lot of our swordfish trips.
[Miami,FL] Since my last report, I was on vacation for a week, back to the Bahamas a few times, and fished Miami for a few days. Also since my last report, it seems we have been inundated with lots of rain. Along with the rain come thunderstorms and lightning which unfortunately has cancelled a lot of our swordfish trips.
Tuna and Dolphin In The Bahamas (6/26/2006)
[Miami,FL] My long trip from the Bahamas is over. We had a great time and caught lots of fish with some of my best customers. I spent a little less than two and a half weeks in the Bahamas and targeted yellowfin tuna, big dolphin, trolled for blue marlin and also did a little bit of bottom fishing. For the tunas, we caught plenty of yellowfins from 30 to 70 pounds and a few blackfins.
[Miami,FL] My long trip from the Bahamas is over. We had a great time and caught lots of fish with some of my best customers. I spent a little less than two and a half weeks in the Bahamas and targeted yellowfin tuna, big dolphin, trolled for blue marlin and also did a little bit of bottom fishing. For the tunas, we caught plenty of yellowfins from 30 to 70 pounds and a few blackfins.
Fort Lauderdale Billfish Tournament (2/13/2006)
[Miami,FL] The sailfishing continues to be very good. There have been a few days where we have struggled to catch 2 or 3 sails per day, but for the most part we are catching 3 to 6 a day.
[Miami,FL] The sailfishing continues to be very good. There have been a few days where we have struggled to catch 2 or 3 sails per day, but for the most part we are catching 3 to 6 a day.
Miami Swordfishing Report (7/31/2005)
[Miami,FL] We had some good nights since then averaging anywhere from 1 to 3 fish a night, with our largest at 100 pounds. We did have a night we caught 4 fish (all small and released) and we also had a night were we only had one bite that we managed to miss.
[Miami,FL] We had some good nights since then averaging anywhere from 1 to 3 fish a night, with our largest at 100 pounds. We did have a night we caught 4 fish (all small and released) and we also had a night were we only had one bite that we managed to miss.