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Winter Fishing South Florida by
Bouncer Smith
(12/04/2006)
December fishing, here we come. Get ready for some great winter fishing here in south Florida. We had some great fishing the last couple weeks and closed out November with our first tarpon action of the season.
December fishing, here we come. Get ready for some great winter fishing here in south Florida. We had some great fishing the last couple weeks and closed out November with our first tarpon action of the season.
Great November Fishing Catches Off Miami by
Bouncer Smith
(11/30/2006)
Great November fishing is here. The last week has been a lot of fun, catching a variety of great fish with great people.
Great November fishing is here. The last week has been a lot of fun, catching a variety of great fish with great people.
Thanksgiving fishing in Miami! by
Jim Barlett
(11/30/2006)
Offshore fishing on the bottom & top, day & night. Thanksgiving weeks was a doozie. I took Tim Rodebaugh, his son, and a friend, from Houston Texas on Sunday and Monday prior to turkey day. Last year he fished with me about this time and it cost him a butt load of money. He ended going home and putting his 270TE WorldCat up for sale and bought a new 330TE WorldCat. Our main goal on this trip was to catch the Miami Duo (Sailfish & Swordfish in the same day).
Offshore fishing on the bottom & top, day & night. Thanksgiving weeks was a doozie. I took Tim Rodebaugh, his son, and a friend, from Houston Texas on Sunday and Monday prior to turkey day. Last year he fished with me about this time and it cost him a butt load of money. He ended going home and putting his 270TE WorldCat up for sale and bought a new 330TE WorldCat. Our main goal on this trip was to catch the Miami Duo (Sailfish & Swordfish in the same day).
Kingfish and Sailfish Biting On The Edge by
Gil Gutierrez
(11/28/2006)
Still finding a good kingfish and sail bite on the edge. Soon the tarpon fishing will begin and once the weather settles down the swordfish should pick up where it left off.
Still finding a good kingfish and sail bite on the edge. Soon the tarpon fishing will begin and once the weather settles down the swordfish should pick up where it left off.
November Fishing Action Out Of Keystone Point Marina by
Dean Panos
(11/27/2006)
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.
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 Sport Fishing Report aboard Knot Nancy by
Dave Kostyo
(11/26/2006)
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.
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.
New Boat - 34 Seavee With Twin Verado's by
Dean Panos
(11/13/2006)
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.
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 and Key Biscayne Fishing Report by
Gil Gutierrez
(11/13/2006)
Catching sailfish and kingfish on the edge. The title kind of gives you a hint of what has been going on aboard the Lucky27. We have had several cold fronts pass in the past couple of weeks and that has given the fishing the jumpstart we were looking for. As the fronts travel from north to south they push sailfish and other game fish into the warmer waters off the coast of Miami. And with every passing cold front the fishing gets better in Miami.
Catching sailfish and kingfish on the edge. The title kind of gives you a hint of what has been going on aboard the Lucky27. We have had several cold fronts pass in the past couple of weeks and that has given the fishing the jumpstart we were looking for. As the fronts travel from north to south they push sailfish and other game fish into the warmer waters off the coast of Miami. And with every passing cold front the fishing gets better in Miami.
November Report For Miami Dade County by
Dave Kostyo
(11/13/2006)
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.
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.
Sailfish Are Here! by
J Lopez
(11/13/2006)
Looks like Sailfish are starting to make a showing! Winter fishing in South Florida has begun.
Looks like Sailfish are starting to make a showing! Winter fishing in South Florida has begun.
Veteran's Day Reef Report by
Joe McGivern
(11/12/2006)
Sailfish bite was slow, but the kingfish, dolphin and sharks are here!
Sailfish bite was slow, but the kingfish, dolphin and sharks are here!
South Miami Offshore Report - Triumph Reef by
J Lopez
(11/10/2006)
Calm Weather = Tough Fishing. Sailfish bite was off. Kingfish bite good early in the morning.
Calm Weather = Tough Fishing. Sailfish bite was off. Kingfish bite good early in the morning.
Sailfish are starting to Show Up! by
Joe McGivern
(11/06/2006)
Winter sailfish action is here!WIth the strong north east wind, we are seeing more and more sailfish showing up! Lets get them!
Winter sailfish action is here!WIth the strong north east wind, we are seeing more and more sailfish showing up! Lets get them!
November Means Wind and Good Fish by
Bouncer Smith
(11/06/2006)
Boy! November is living up to it's reputation. Winds were calm on the first, then rain on the second. We all know how hard the wind has blown since then. We expect two things in November. One is great fishing and the other is windy weather. The good sailors will catch a lot of great fish.
Boy! November is living up to it's reputation. Winds were calm on the first, then rain on the second. We all know how hard the wind has blown since then. We expect two things in November. One is great fishing and the other is windy weather. The good sailors will catch a lot of great fish.
Fowey Rocks To Offshore Key Biscayne Fishing Report by
J Lopez
(11/03/2006)
Winter fishing is starting to get in full swing. Today we had the pleasure of fishing with ex Marine, Gulf War Veteran, Daniel Garcia. We loaded up on Bait at Bugs Light and decided on heading to Fowey Rocks and start our drifts between 70 and 300 feet. We managed a descent King Mackerel bite early in the morning that lasted till about 10:00 AM. During one of the drifts we possibly lost a Sailfish. After we decided to head north to fish some of the wrecks of Key Biscayne. On the way there we observed a nice rip and managed a small Dolphin.
Winter fishing is starting to get in full swing. Today we had the pleasure of fishing with ex Marine, Gulf War Veteran, Daniel Garcia. We loaded up on Bait at Bugs Light and decided on heading to Fowey Rocks and start our drifts between 70 and 300 feet. We managed a descent King Mackerel bite early in the morning that lasted till about 10:00 AM. During one of the drifts we possibly lost a Sailfish. After we decided to head north to fish some of the wrecks of Key Biscayne. On the way there we observed a nice rip and managed a small Dolphin.
Day Time Action is Heating Up Off Miami by
Dean Panos
(10/30/2006)
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.
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 Fishing Will Be Picking Up! by
Dave Kostyo
(10/18/2006)
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.
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's Getting Good Off Miami by
Gil Gutierrez
(10/17/2006)
The fishing is starting to get good in the Miami areA. The mullet run signals the start of some of the best fishing in Miami. Swordfish, sailfish, kingfish, mahi-mahi, and tuna take your pick.
The fishing is starting to get good in the Miami areA. The mullet run signals the start of some of the best fishing in Miami. Swordfish, sailfish, kingfish, mahi-mahi, and tuna take your pick.
Fishing With Mark Sosin by
Bouncer Smith
(10/16/2006)
We ended September with some good fishing. John Carmichael fished with us on the 25th and caught a bunch of nice dolphin, including a 30 pound bull which we tagged and released.
We ended September with some good fishing. John Carmichael fished with us on the 25th and caught a bunch of nice dolphin, including a 30 pound bull which we tagged and released.
Miami Fishing By Day or Night! by
Jim Barlett
(10/11/2006)
Swordfish and Dolphin fishing in Miami as well as a incredible trip to North Carolina for Wahoo.
Swordfish and Dolphin fishing in Miami as well as a incredible trip to North Carolina for Wahoo.
Swords on FIRE! by
Dean Panos
(10/11/2006)
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.
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 by
Dean Panos
(10/01/2006)
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.
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 Strong Sword Bite by
Gil Gutierrez
(9/24/2006)
In between the maintenance we have gotten out a couple of time. The fishing has ranged from very good to a downright tuff.
In between the maintenance we have gotten out a couple of time. The fishing has ranged from very good to a downright tuff.
September Swordfish Fishing by
Bouncer Smith
(9/24/2006)
September started with a flight back from Cape Cod and a return to south Florida's great fishing. We fished with John Ortiz and some of his buddies on September 3rd. They had a good day of bottom fishing.
September started with a flight back from Cape Cod and a return to south Florida's great fishing. We fished with John Ortiz and some of his buddies on September 3rd. They had a good day of bottom fishing.
Florida Swordfish Series Winners by
Dean Panos
(9/16/2006)
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.
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.
Fishing Summer Pattern by
Dave Kostyo
(9/07/2006)
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.
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.
Miami Swordfish and Cape Cod Vacation by
Bouncer Smith
(9/03/2006)
August was a month of great fishing trips. As you may recall we started with a record swordfish and several more.
August was a month of great fishing trips. As you may recall we started with a record swordfish and several more.
Swordfish Tag Recovery by
Dean Panos
(9/03/2006)
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!
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!
Hot Miami Nights Fishing by
Jim Barlett
(8/23/2006)
The reports have slowed down as has the fishing business. August is, notoriously, the slowest month of the year both in business and in daytime fishing. The daytime fishing is sporadic at best with the sea temperature approaching the high 80's to 90 degrees.
The reports have slowed down as has the fishing business. August is, notoriously, the slowest month of the year both in business and in daytime fishing. The daytime fishing is sporadic at best with the sea temperature approaching the high 80's to 90 degrees.
Fishing's Good After Dark by
Dave Kostyo
(8/17/2006)
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.
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.