Gil Coombes

Offshore fishing action has been absolutely fantastic with reel screaming action, however it's not necessarily been the targeted species. Sailfish are all over the place from 40' clear out to 300' and are very eagerly taking live and trolled baits. It's not unusual to go out now and see 6 or more Sailfish "free jumping" plus hooking up on a couple of them.

Kingfish are still being caught in rather good numbers fishing the shallower waters of 20-50' using live Greenies, Sardines or Blue Runners. Cobia have made a great showing here the last couple of days being caught either fishing off the Rays or structure. Bonito are being found everywhere and at times it has been hard to get away from them. Even though not great table fare they still are one of the hardest fighting fish and will certainly make a reel scream.

Dolphin are very hit and miss right now with some days working the weedlines and producing a few and other days none to be seen. Wahoo action has steadily increased for those speed trolling. Bahamas action has been fantastic with catches of Blackfin Tuna and the occasional Yellowfin Tuna being caught. Blackfins have been extremely thick on the Corner with the sight of acres of them jumping chasing bait. Blue and White Marlin are also always a possibility as well as a Wahoo.

Fish Species: Sailfish
Bait Used: Trolled Ballyhoo and live Sardines
Tackle Used: Okuma Reels with Tica Custom Rods
Method Used: Trolling and live baiting
Water Depth: 60'
Water Temperature: 83
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Blackfin from a Bahamas Corner Trip
Blackfin from a Bahamas Corner Trip


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Gil Coombes

About The Author: Captain Gil Coombes

Company: Smokin Em Charters

Area Reporting: Ft. Pierce/Stuart/Miami/Key Biscayne

Bio: Capt. Gil has been fishing for over 20 years from the waters of Delaware to Florida. With a passion for the sport, not only has he strived to become one of the best Offshore Captains to fish the Treasure Coast area but also one of the top Inshore Captains. Running a 45' Trojan Custom Sportfishand 37' Luhrs Sportfish out of the Ft. Pierce are and a 20' Hewes Flats he continuously is placing fish on the docks. From Sailfish, Dolphin and Wahoo fishing Offshore to Snook, Tarpon and Redfish fishing the Inshore waters. Now with an added charter location in the Miami/Key Biscayne area fishing a 30' Ocean Runner CC is able to offer charters and his fishing knowledge in that area as well. No other charter service can provide the enthusiasm for the sport or knowledge like the crew of Smokin Em Charters.

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