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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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Fort Lauderdale Sport Fishing Report
March 11th, 2011
Today was a full day of fishing for the Lady Pamela II Fishing Fleet. Aboard the Lady Pamela IV with Captain Paul and me, we had two trips. Our morning trip was a group of doctors from Minnesota. Conditions for Sailfish Fishing were perfect. Once we hit open water, we sat right out in front of Port Everglades and began live bait kite fishing. Within the first hour of fishing, Mike hooked up with a non-cooperative Sailfish that released itself just 25 ft from the boat. It was a bummer losing the Sailfish so close, but the group did get to see the Sailfish in action, jumping all over the ocean. The north wind and south current told us it was time to stop at the shipwrecks and see who was home, so to speak. Bait was extremely difficult to catch, although we boated a single bait fish. The baitfish wasnt in the boat for long. We dropped it down and ended the day with a 25 lb Barracuda while fishing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Things were starting to look up for the afternoon trip. Mark and Megan from Dallas joined Donnie from Tennessee with Captain Paul and me. We ran south to Dania pier, set the Shark fishing, and Sail fishing spread out in 110 ft of water. The Lady Pamela I was also looking for the bite live bait kite fishing. Thirty minutes into kite fishing, I got a call from a fishing friend with great news. We packed up and headed offshore to 700 ft of deep blue water and a rippin north current. I called the Lady Pamela I and they werent too far behind us. Within just 20 minutes into live bait kite fishing in deeper water, Donnie hooked a nice size Sailfish and fought him all the way to the boat. Tag and release was expertly performed and we went on our way after a few high fives. The Lady Pamela I went 2 for 2 on the Sailfish bite and spotted 3 more fish free jumping. The Mahi Mahi showed their faces with the Sailfish as well. Fishing in Fort Lauderdale was a great this afternoon.
March 12th, 2011
Travis, Mike, John and a few others came fishing aboard the Lady Pamela IV early this morning. The past few days of fishing have been great, with a very nice edge in 750 ft of water. I explained what was happening offshore and the gang decided to buy a dozen goggle eyes for live bait kite fishing. Within 30 minutes of fishing offshore, we caught a 10 lb Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi) on the kite bait. New bait went out and another Mahi-Mahi ate. Two hours before the trip was over, we hooked a double header Mahi-Mahi. After 15 minutes, Travis Dolphin was in the fish box while Mikes Mahi-Mahi was still fighting. Fourty-five minutes later, Mikes 35 lb Dolphin was gaffed and inside of the cockpit. It wasnt long before the feisty Dolphin jumped OUT of the cockpit and back into the blue. On the way back inshore I was riding in the tower and spotted a Leather Back Turtle with a school of Cobia. JACKPOT! I quickly spun the boat around and we pitched live goggle eyes into the crowd. A double header was on the line in no time. We called it a day with 6 chunky Cobia.
Fishing was fantastic in Fort Lauderdale today!
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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Fort Lauderdale Drift Fishing Report
Lady Pamela III Sportfishing Charters
Fort Lauderdales ONLY 22 passenger Sportfishing Drift Boat
Drift fishing in Fort Lauderdale has produced a good bite the past four days. The weather has stopped us from fishing offshore at night for the past four days, but the bite during the day has been pretty darn good. Everyday weve averaged anywhere from 10 - 14 anglers on board a 4 hour drift fishing charter. The Trigger fish, Grunts, Bonito, King Mackerel fish, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi - Mahi and Sailfish have been biting the bait regularly.
Talk about the best bargain in town. For ONLY $45 per person, you can go drift fishing aboard Fort Lauderdales ONLY Sportfishing drift boat for 4 hours; not your typical drift fishing trip with 60 plus people, where it is elbow to elbow and tangled lines.
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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March 5th, 2011
White Marlin caught in Fort Lauderdale aboard the Lady Pamela
Today we had four guys on a split fishing charter. We purchased live goggle eyes before heading offshore in 6-8 ft seas blowing out of the NE with a south current. The King Mackerel, Bonito and Mahi Mahi fish didnt take long to show up. An hour and half into the trip and we were out of bait. Our customers wanted to head back to the dock, so as we made our way back inshore, Justin put a ballyhoo bait out. As he was letting it out, a monster fish ate. Don jumped into the fighting chair with no hesitation and went straight to work. We thought maybe a small Blue Marlin ate, or a big Sailfish or maybe even a White Marlin was on the other end on the line. It was a brutal 30 minute battle before we got the 90 lb White Marlin to the boat. This is the time of year when you may spot a few White Marlin while fishing offshore in Fort Lauderdale. Way to go, Don.
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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All Day Dolphin Fishing aboard the Lady Pamela III Drift Fishing Boat
March 3rd, 2011
Fishing today was great. March is a good month to catch Mahi Mahi in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Not only are the Mahi Mahi biting nicely in March, the Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Barracuda, Amberjacks and Game Sharks (Hammerhead Shark, Tiger Shark, Mako Shark, Thresher Shark) are showing up in good numbers. Today, Jamie, a local guy from Fort Lauderdale, Willy, a North Carolina native and Ron from Michigan left the dock at 8 AM sharp aboard the Lady Pamela III. The bite was non stop and they called it a day with 20 Mahi Mahi and 12 Bonito fish in the boat.
All Day Dolphin Thursday Fishing Trips $90 per person
8AM 4PM
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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All Day Dolphin Thursday Fishing Charters
February 24th, 2011
Today, 14 people joined the Lady Pamela III for our All Day Dolphin Thursday fishing charter. With a few dozen fresh bonito strips and a lot of Ballyhoo, Darin and I were off to a good start. We left the dock at 8AM for a full day of deep sea fishing offshore in Fort Lauderdale. Our first two baits on the troll attracted two nice size Mahi Mahi (Dolphin fish). Once we had our full spread in the water, the Blackfin Tuna and King Mackerel fish showed up. Fishing was non-stop all day. We caught a few big Bonito, 12 Blackfin Tuna, 8 King Mackerel, 2 Mahi Mahi and a 40 lb Black Grouper. The Black Grouper ate on the troll in 70 ft of water. You arent allowed to keep Black Grouper fish, so we caught and expertly released him back into the blue for a future fight.
The eating fish are biting nicely offshore in Fort Lauderdale.
Call to schedule your next All Day Dolphin Fishing Trip Sailing Every Thursday $90 8AM 4PM
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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Fort Lauderdale Sport Fishing
gCapt. Dave,
As always a great day of fishing on Lady Pamela. The day began a little slow as we were looking for some food fish. Blackfin Tuna had been pretty good in the early morning but we had no luck in the afternoon. We did get a couple good size Bonito and a 36 inch Cuda. We decided to switch over and do some kite fishing for sailfish and ran out a couple of deep lines as well. Before you know it we had a big fish on one of the deep lines. Within 5 minutes Capt. Pauley was yelling gold right, gold right. this was one of the kite lines. There was a large hammerhead after the bait.. I was already battling with a very large fish but still uncertain what it was. Capt. Pauley was pretty sure it was a shark as well. The hammerhead took the kite bait ( blackfin tuna). Now we had big fish on two lines. First mate Dave was doing his best to get the empty lines out of the way while helping me and my buddy Dave get our fish on the boat. After about 20 minutes Capt. Pauley could see my fish, it was a hog of a Scalloped Hammerhead. After an hour of fight Capt. Pauley pulled the big Hammer on the boat. A little over 8 feet long and roughly 250 lbs!! Once he was in the boat Dave was just about to get the other hammerhead in the boat when the line snapped. He did grab the leader so it was still a catch!! This shark was roughly 5 feet and 160 lbs. After all the excitement Dave put 2 kites out both with goggle eyes. In just a matter of a few minutes we had a large sailfish trailing one of the goggle eyes. He took the bait and the battle began. My buddy Dave from Youngstown Ohio was in for the fight of his life. After a grueling hour and a half battle Capt. Pauley and Dave had him in the boat. He was 7 6 and about 175 lbs. Needless to say after all this action everyone was exhausted. A huge thank you to Captain Pauley and first mate Dave for making this a trip of a lifetime. I am already looking forward to my next trip with the Lady Pamela crew!!h
Best regards,
Tony D.
Ohio
Tight Lines!
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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Fort Lauderdale Fishing
Lady Pamela II Sport Fishing Charters
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February 4th, 2011
Fort Lauderdale Nighttime Swordfish Fishing
Scott, Bobby, Daren and I went nighttime Swordfishing aboard the Lady Pamela IV on Friday night. Scott and Bobby are in South Florida from Panama on a business trip for a Viking Yacht Preview Show. Scott said in Panama, the squids eat your bait before a Swordfish could even have a chance; Scott decided hed try his luck in Fort Lauderdale. We left the dock at 6:30 PM and made it to our destination around 8 PM. For bait, we used live bluerunners and dead squid. It wasnt long before our 100 ft tip rod (which was under the light) bait was getting whacked. The live bluerunner was getting hit hard, but the fish never hooked itself. I reeled it up and the bait was gone. I added fresh bait and dropped it back down. Five minutes didnt pass before we were hooked up with a nice size Swordfish. Bobby began the fight on the 130 penn, before the hooks pulled. We made a move to the south, set up for round two and Darin came tight on our second bait. Bobby reeled in a 73 Pumpkin Swordfish, weighing in at 180 lbs. (Pumpkin meaning the meat is orange...and tasty!)
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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Fort Lauderdale Fishing
Lady Pamela II Sport Fishing Charters
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February 1st, 2011
Mr. Payne, Wayne and Bob came fishing aboard the Lady Pamela IV today. We started off the fishing trip catching a few King Mackerel fish in 100 ft of water on the troll. The trolling was a bit slow so we moved on to live bait kite fishing with a dozen live goggle eye bait fish and a bottom bait down deep. The bite was NOT instant. It took a good two hours to get a bite, but it was well worth the wait. Everybody was watching and waiting just as a Sailfish ate the short bait; within seconds, it fell off. Right after our loss, our bottom bait got a hit and the rod bent over drastically. In the mist of our bottom bait being eaten in 150 ft of water, a Sailfish came up interested on our left long bait; double-header! Wayne was fighting the Sailfish and Bob was full on with the big monster below. Good boat handling, a great mate and two strong anglers got the job done. In just 45 minutes, the Lady Pamela IV had a 9 ft Hammerhead Shark along with a 6 ft Sailfish swimming just feet from the transom. Fishing in Fort Lauderdale was great today.
February 3rd, 2011
This morning, Daniel, Kim and Bill left the dock for an 8 AM start aboard the Lady Pamela IV. Daniel and Kim hoped to catch a big shark after hearing about the large migration of Sharks that moved down to South Florida. Trolling was the first thing on our to do list. We trolled baits in 40 ft of water, 60 ft of water and had 4 top baits. The Blackfin Tuna were the first takers of the day; ranging from 5-10 lbs. Shortly after we caught some Tuna, we moved into 300 ft of water with 1 knots of current. Two live baits and three big baits went down deep. It wasnt long before Daniel was hooked up with the fish of a lifetime; a 12 ft long Thresher Shark. I have been fishing offshore Fort Lauderdale for years, and I have only caught a handful of Thresher Sharks.
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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Tom Zsak (Topshotfishing)
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Fishing out of Fort Lauderdale allows us to target a wide variety of species of fish. The different types of fishing can range from fishing offshore in 1,000 feet of water for Swordfish, to 6 miles offshore in 700 feet of water for Mahi- Mahi and Wahoo or head inshore and fish one or two miles off the beach and target fish which are situated in the depths of 90' to 175' of water and live above the reef line.
The best part of how we can arrange a fishing charter is based on a couple factors, for example, are there any bait coming along the reef, what direction is the current (North or South) and is the wind out of the N,S,E,West and or is there a cold front coming down the coast line from the New England area. Also what time of the year are we coming into, the winter months or the summer months.
Currently now in late January we are starting out our trips targeting Sailfish by live and dead bait fishing in 150 feet of water. The bite has been good and the charter fleet are seeing the similar bites.
The Sails migrate good from end of November and travel South until April. We do catch resident Sails that mill and stick aournd the South Florida waters, however the major packs of Sailfish move through during the winter months caused by the low pressure systems generated from up North.
There is kite fishing with baits out of the riggers as well as slow trolling ballyhoo with a dredge to attract the Sailfish.
We are very accomodating in a charters desire to catch a certain species, for example if we have kids on the boat, we would stop and catch live bait and for kids, they love it. Or if a couple would like to bring some fresh fish home to eat, we head offshore and deep sea fish for Mahi- Mahi. Also we can hit the wrecks off Ft. Lauderdale and use drop rigs to target Grouper, Amberjack and Snapper.
If interested in a fishing charter, please let us know and we can arrange a fishing trip.
Thanks and looking forward to an exciting and fun filled day of catching fish aboard the "Happy Day Today"
Capt. Zsak (954) 439-8106 cell
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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Sport Fishing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
January 12th, 2011
Today, Tim went fishing aboard the Lady Pamela IV with his four daughters and his wife, talk about being out numbered. Tim was smart; he told his gang they were going for an Intracoastal cruise. Once he had all aboard, Tim told Captain Paul and Leo they were going fishing and dont tell the girls. Before they headed offshore, they picked up live goggle eyes for live bait kite fishing. Captain Paul led the Lady Pamela IV to 120 ft of water, where a light N wind was present, blowing about 8 15 mph. The kites went up and they were ready to roll. Three Sailfish came into our spread, but got away. In the mist of all the Sailfish action, Leo hooked a nice size Mahi Mahi and a hefty King Mackerel. Tim was licking his lips, the girls on the other hand wanted to see the homes of the rich and famous. Just before it was time to go back to the dock, a Sailfish ate and Tim caught it.
January 13th, 2011
Today was one of the most successful fun fishing days I have ever had. A good fishing buddy of mine, Ed, Drew of the My Doris fishing team and myself went fishing just north of Port Everglades aboard Eds 54 Viking Sport fishing boat. We filled the live well with 5 dozen goggle eyes and a few pilchards for live bait. It was blowing NW 5-20 mph, with a 3-4 ft seas. By 8 AM, we were situated with two kites and six baits in the water. Our first four bites were duds; they ate and fell off immediately. After our 4th tease, we started actually catching the fish and having fun. To make a very long story short, we went 18 for 25 on the Sailfish right out front of Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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Fort Lauderdale Sport Fishing
January 5th, 2011
Today we were a very busy fishing fleet. All three boats, the Lady Pamela I, III and IV fished three trips each; 9 trips for the day. All three boats left the inlet around the same time. Aboard the Lady Pamela IV, we started the trip trolling fresh bonito strips and seawitches just north of the inlet in 100-200 ft of water. The King Mackerel were the first to eat for us. The Lady Pamela I fished further to the north, catching Blackfin Tuna, Bonito fish and ending the day with two Amberjacks on the shipwrecks.
January 7th, 2010
Michael and his family joined the Lady Pamela IV for a deep sea fishing adventure while visiting Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Once we hit open water, we were catching King Mackerel in 140 ft of water. We caught a handful of Kingfish and went on our way to 220 ft of water. The kites went into the air with live goggle eyes as three baits went underneath the water. It wasnt long before we had a window shopper. The Sailfish swam into our spread, took a look at our bait and swam away. Not even 25 minutes later and one of our bottom baits got a hit. I pushed the boat ahead as Kevin set the hook and it was on game time. Michael was strapped in and ready to catch this monster fish. Michael fought his huge Hammerhead Shark all the way to the boat. The fish was just shy of 8 ft long.
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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Lady Pamela Sport Fishing Charters
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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954-761-8045
December 21st, 2010
Today, Patrick, Amy and Amys parents joined Captain Paul and I for a deep sea fishing trip aboard the Lady Pamela IV. We left Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort and Marina and began trolling seawitches and planners from the south as we made our way north. The King Mackerel fish kept us busy for over 2 hours. After enough trolling, we rigged up the live goggle eyes and pulled them from the out riggers. Usually, we would live bait kite fish but without the right amount of wind, it is nearly impossible. Plan B worked. It wasnt 15 minutes before we got a bite and missed our first Sailfish of the day. Captain Paul re-baited as I kept the boat moving in 110 165 ft of water. One hour before it was time to head back to the dock, we got a double header Sailfish bite. Patrick and Fred had a tough time during the fight but they got the job done.
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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Lady Pamela II Sportfishing Charters
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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954-761-8045
December 18th, 2010
Today I ran the Lady Pamela IV down south on an E wind with a live well full of goggle eyes. Conditions were perfect for some Sailfish action. Within 30 minutes of leaving the inlet, we were flying the kites with live goggs, rarin to go. We caught our first fish within 30 minutes after waiting over 2 hours for the bite. After our first Sailfish catch and release, we picked up and ran 5 miles north, where a strong north current was present and so were the fish. Right off the bat we landed a double header Sailfish bite. We called it a day with 3 for 3 on the Sailfish bite.
December 19th, 2010
Today, Bob, Kyle and Matt came fishing from 7AM 12PM. Bob is a repeat customer of ours and has fished with us for years. Bob is one lucky guy on the boat. He has caught his fair share of Sailfish, Game Sharks and eating fish aboard the Lady Pamela II. As we headed offshore, we all crossed our fingers for the bite. Our first bait in the water was plucked by a nice size Sailfish that managed to release itself after only 1 minute. The Sailfish didnt cooperate but the Kingfish were biting nicely, one after the other. Trolling was next on the list. We ended the day catching 1 Bonito fish on the troll and then 5 more King Mackerel.
Bob, we are looking forward to fishing with you again!
Happy Holidays!
Captain David Ide & Crew
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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Lady Pamela II Sportfishing Charters
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
www.ladypamela2.com
954-761-8045
December 13th & 14th, 2010
Sailfish Fishing in Palm Beach
I have spent the past two days sailfish fishing with a few of my repeat customers in Palm Beach on our 31 Yellowfin Center Console. Goggle eyes, threadfins and pilchards were readily available for us both Monday and today. Yesterday (Monday), we ran to Lake Worth pier and set 6 baits and 2 flat lines. Within the first 30 minutes, Drew caught Sailfish #1 in 130 ft of water. We moved to 150 ft of water and waited for an hour before we saw a flopper (jumping Sailfish) in 300 ft of water. We quickly picked up and ran to where I thought they might be and before we could blink, Drew, Matt, Brian and Brandon were all hooked up. Four Sailfish on at once is exciting. After we caught all four Sailfish, we set back up and lost one before calling it a day.
Monday = 5 Sailfish
Tuesday morning was brutally cold; 37 degrees with a wind chill of 25 and steam coming off the water surface. Our fishing spot yesterday produced so we went back to the pier and set up in 130 ft of water. We missed a sailfish right away and within 45 minutes we hooked a triple header. Drews sailfish pulled the hook and fell off immediately. Matt and I fought til the end and caught both fish. We ran in to shallower water and set up in 110 ft. Matt pitched a spinner rod and hooked a sailfish right away. Matt caught his fish and the rest of our spread went out. Twenty minutes later, Matt jumped off another sailfish and we called it a day catching 4 sailfish out of 8 bites.
Tuesday = 4 Sailfish
Tight Lines!
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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Lady Pamela II Sportfishing Charters
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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All Day Dolphin Thursday
December 2nd, 2010
Today, our All Day Dolphin Thursday trip consisted of 7 anglers, Captain Adam and Joe the mate. We trolled for a majority of the trip, seeing a lot of Mahi, but only bringing 7 back to the dock. Most of the Mahi Mahi were caught by pitching bait to them on spinning rods. The King Mackerel were also cooperating. We caught a few King fish up to 22 lbs and ended the day with a 30 lb Black Grouper.
All Day Dolphin Thursday Fishing Trip
Every Thursday 8 hrs ONLY $90 pp
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December 3rd, 2010
Today Gary, Chris and Chuck from North Dakota joined the Lady Pamela II fleet for a fishing trip before their weeklong cruise. Conditions were perfect for live bait kite fishing, so we purchased live goggle eyes from T & T live bait before heading offshore. Once we reached open water, we trolled for a bit, catching bonito fish and then quickly moved onto kite fishing. We set 4 rods up with kites and it didnt take long before Chris was fighting the first Sailfish of the day. Unfortunately, the line broke and we had to start all over. Bait went back out and within one hour, Sailfish #2 ate the left short and managed to pull the hook instantly. Finally, Gary hooks Sailfish #3 and he did a great job during a 15 minute battle. We expertly tagged and released the fish for a future fight.
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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Lady Pamela II Sportfishing Charters
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
www.ladypamela2.com
954-761-8045
December 1st, 2010
Today was a great day for the Lady Pamela fishing fleet. One of our smaller boats, a 27 Ocean Master center console, went daytime swordfishing to see if the cold front would make them snap. The cold front was expected to move through around 3 PM, so Mike left the dock at 8 AM sharp. Around 9 PM, Mike was sitting in fertile grounds and made his first drop in 1,800 ft of water with Dolphin belly. Our first drop didnt attract any Swordfish so we made a move to the south. Our second drop of the day provided a 2 hour battle with a big Broadbill Swordfish. The current was kicking at 2 knots with a S SW wind. When the fish came to the surface, Brett threw the harpoon as Mike gaffed the Swordfish. When we got the tail rope on the fish, he went nuts. I had to call over another boat to help us get this monster fish in the boat. It took 5 of us to get the 450 lber in our 27 footer. Nice fish with a 103 fork length.
Tight Lines!
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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November 28th, 2010
Nighttime Swordfish Fishing in Fort Lauderdale
Last night we had a very successful Saturday night Swordfish trip offshore Fort Lauderdale. A southeast wind made for a flat calm 16 mile run to Swordfish grounds. Around 8:30 PM, the wind turned out of the west, the moon rose and we deployed our 4 baits. It didnt take long for a double header to eat. Sam caught her Swordfish on the tip rod with a live tinker mackerel positioned 100 ft down in 1,000 ft of water. The 39 fork length Swordfish put up a fight and was expertly released for a future fight. Scott caught Swordfish #2 on the 200 ft rod. His 48 incher put up a 25 minute battle before it was boated into the Lady Pamela. After Scotts catch, we packed up and relocated 8 miles to the south. At 11:30 PM we hooked up with our 3rd Broadbill Swordfish of the night. Sam did one helluva job and landed a 57 fork length Swordfish. Baits went back out immediately and Scott hooked Swordfish #4 on a 70USW Penn stand up rod. The Swordfish gave us a 30 minute show, jumping out of the water and taking deep dives. Scott landed our fourth Swordfish of the night with a 56 inch fork length.
Saturday night Swordfish Charters $175 per person
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report
Lady Pamela Sportfishing Charters
www.ladypamela2.com
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November 1st, 2010
Hooking up with broadbill Swordfish up to 600 lbs is common just 15 miles off the coast of Fort Lauderdale. All you need is an electric Penn 130 reel, 80 lb power pro with 10 lbs of lead and 1,700 ft of water and you are likely to get a bite. Today was one of the best daytime Sword fishing bites I have ever had fishing in Fort Lauderdale. Robby and I left the dock at 6:30 AM and ran for an hour and a half before we reached our destination. Seas were a steady 2-4 ft and conditions were perfect. At 8:45 AM, we put the boat into the current and made our first drop. Our bait made it to the bottom in 10 minutes and within the first hour, we were hooked. The fish fell off within minutes, and although the bite didnt last long, we knew the fish were out there. We quickly relocated a few miles south and made our second drop of the day around 10 AM. 11AM, fish on. After a 45 minute fight, we boated our first Swordfish weighing in around 150 lbs. As I cleaned the fish, Robby relocated the boat more to the south. After we set up at our new location, I pitch baited a 40lb Mahi Mahi, lost it, but caught his brother, a 25 lb Bull Dolphin. After our Dolphin catch, we hooked up with our second Swordfish, a hefty 200 lber. One last move to the south hooked us up with our 3rd fish of the day, a 325 lber that fought for over an hour and a half. Around 4 PM, we called it a day and headed back to the dock.
The Lady Pamela III is Fort Lauderdales ONLY Sport fishing Boat that can accommodate more than 6 people for Sword fishing and Sport fishing Charters.
November 5th, 2010
Today I ran the Lady Pamela III with 13 guys vacationing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a Bachelor party (these trips are always fun). I explained live bait kite fishing to the guys and they decided to purchase a dozen goggle eyes before heading offshore. Sailfish are migrating from the north to the south, so as soon as we reached open water, I hung a left and headed north to the steeple. There was no edge or blue water; I positioned the boat in 180 ft of dirty green water. We watched and waited for an hour before hooking a double header Sailfish bite. The guys fought both fish for a while before we were able to bring them in the boat for pictures. After a few group shots, we expertly released both Sailfish back into the blue for a future fight in Fort Lauderdale.
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Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report
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Fishing in Fort Lauderdale
October 30th, 2010
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale today was one of the best days October had to offer. The Mahi, Wahoo, Dolphin, Tuna and Sailfish were cooperating very nicely. Our Drift Fishing Boat, the Lady Pamela III, came back to the dock with a Silky Shark catch and release, a 5 ft Sailfish to tell there friends about and 4 King Mackerel fish. The Lady Pamela II was successful offshore as well. A good friend of the family caught a 30 lb Wahoo, a few Barracuda and 6 King Mackerel in 130 ft of water. The Lady Pamela II went back out for round 2 (afternoon trip) and came back to the dock with 8 King Mackerel off the troll, a 10 lb Mahi - Mahi and a 65 lb Wahoo fish.
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Fort Lauderdale Drift Fishing Report
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Fort Lauderdale Drift Fishing Report
October 20th, 2010
Drift Fishing in Fort Lauderdale is a great way to see Fort Lauderdale, not to mention, it is one of the best bargains when looking to charter a fishing boat in South Florida. Plus, if you're lucky, you might come home with dinner. Darin and Justin headed offshore aboard the Lady Pamela III last night with 8 people. Talk about non-stop action; catching over 20 Amberjacks and 55 fish total. Darin and Justin were drift fishing on wrecks anywhere from 230 255 ft of water. The Vermillion Snapper fish were chewing, big time. After catching a good amount of tasty Vermillion Snapper, they ran north off Sunrise and dropped an anchor in 45 ft of water. The Yellowtail Snapper and Mangrove ate, but the bite didnt even compare to the Vermillion Snapper.
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October 13th, 2010
Conditions were just right for a nighttime Swordfish trip tonight. Joe, Adam, Paul and I headed offshore and reached our destination around 7:30 PM. Our bait consisted of dead Squid and Bonito fish. Within the first hour of soaking our baits, we caught a small Swordfish, 42 incher. After a few pictures, we released the baby back into the blue for a future fight. Bait went back out and the greatest shark fishing began. By midnight, we had caught 13 sharks; Hammerhead Sharks, Cuban Night Sharks and Thresher Sharks would not leave us alone. After we got to shark #13, we packed up and ran back to Fort Lauderdale.
October 14th, 2010
Five people joined the Lady Pamela II on a shared charter today. After last nights Sword fishing/Shark fishing adventure, we knew the Sharks were in town and hopefully we could put them on one. Live bait was in the well and we headed offshore trolling blue and white sea witches. The King Mackerel were not hiding it was Kingfish after Kingfish. We must have caught 8 Kings and some Bonito. So we went out to 400 feet of water and put out our baits.
After an hour, the mid bait got a bite. As the boat is going forward, Michael jumps into the chair and gets set up to haul in this monster catch. It was a 30-minute battle and we landed him in the boat.
October 16th, 2010
Barry and his family from Fort Lauderdale came with Paul and I aboard the Lady Pamela II.
Paul was running the boat today. We started out the trip catching some live Bonito around the whistle buoy. We only caught one, so we started trolling with three rigger baits and two planers one down 40 feet and the other around 60 feet. On the planers, we were using pink/white and green Mylar sea witches with fresh mullet strips. It took the first hour before I got a bite and our first fish was a 10 lb. Kingfish. As the trip went on we slowly picked up some fish a King here a few Bonitos, then Paul hooked up with a nice fish on the top bait. A sailfish and it was jumping all over the ocean.
Barrys friend Mike gets to reel in the Sailfish. It was small, around 5 feet or so. A sailfish always makes the trip exciting. Next, we went out to 600 feet looking for Mahi-Mahi. That did not last long when the guys said, lets go look for more Kings. As we got back in around 100 feet, we got a strike. Barry reels the fish to the boat and it is a five-foot Trumpet fish. It was awesome. I never saw one like this. It was pretty with all sorts of colors, yellow and neon blues. It was the coolest fish We had ever caught It was amazing.
So, for Barry and Mikes trip total we caught 4 Kings, 1 Sailfish, 2 Bonitos and 1 Trumpetfish.
October 17th, 2010
Today looked like the start of Sailfish season.
In the morning, I had four guests Shaun and his wife from California and Randy and his wife from Quebec.
On the way out the Inlet, we stopped and Shaun and Randy bought as dozen goggle-eyes.
We proceeded out the Inlet to around 100 feet of water and started trolling, looking for Wahoo, Kings and Dolphin. There was a little south current. I trolled in and out from 100 to 200 feet and got two bites. Caught one Kingfish as we got up to the North, I saw that the conditions were almost perfect. North wind 15-20 knots, a nice north swell and they were TAILING.
I got our kites up with four goggle-eyes. It did not take long, ten minutes and we had a huge Sail on my left short rigger and another on my long. I missed the one on the long but Shaun was in the chair with the first Sail. Shaun never had caught a big fish in saltwater before and now he had a fish on the end of his line that most people would die for. As Shaun is fighting his fish, I yelled right short. Randy hooks the fish. While I am backing down, Shaun runs up to the bow of the boat with his, so his line does not hit the boat. We caught Randys in 10 minutes and released it.
We then continued for another 60 minutes before getting Shauns fish up to the boat. It was an action packed four hours of fishing.
Tight Lines!
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October 10th, 2010
Today I took a friend of a friend fishing from Baltimore, Maryland aboard the Lady Pamela II here in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A blue north current edge was present and the reef was lit up with fish. Andrew caught 2 Barracuda on the troll along with 3 Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel on fresh mullet strips. Fishing in October has been great so far. The Mahi Mahi are wondering the waters, the Sailfish are starting to bite regularly and the bite should pick up as we come into the winter months. Nighttime Swordfishing is hot these days, too. Three nights ago, we boated a 150 lber with several other bites after. We are looking forward to fishing the winter months here in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Bud and his wife Mary from Fort Worth, Texas joined Captain Paul and Mike aboard the Lady Pamela II for a deep sea fishing adventure in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Bud fished many places with very little success; it all changed when he came fishing in Fort Lauderdale. Captain Paul led Bud and Mary offshore, catching live bullets (small bonitos) for bait. In the mist of bait fishing, a 20lb Bull Dolphin hooked itself to the spinner with 20lb test, talk about a nice fight. Mike pitched bait on another spinner and hooked a 15 lber. Shortly after, a 12 lb Mahi ate the left planner so we had 3 fish on at one time. After successfully boating all three Dolphin fish, there was a straggler Mahi still lingering behind the boat, but wouldnt eat any live bait. Mike tied a jig on, got it out there and started jigging fast. Mike made it happen and finally hooked the 14 lb Dolphin fish and Bud brought it in. Within 20 minutes, we landed 4 slammer size Mahi Mahi in 120 ft of water right offshore Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida.
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September 18th, 2010
Sailfish Fishing in September
Today, Paul from Massachusetts came fishing aboard the Lady Pamela II from 8 AM 12 PM. Paul has caught 1,100 lb Bluefin Tuna but never a Sailfish, and today conditions were perfect to hook up with a Sailfish! Before we left the dock, Paul decided to buy live goggle eyes for live bait kite fishing. Once we reached 140 ft of water, I released the kites into the air with live goggle eyes dangling on the surface. The King Mackerel were first to show up and shortly after Paul caught his first Barracuda. Around 10 AM, a Sailfish was on the left long and Paul was in the fighting chair. This fish put on a great show for Paul, jumping all over the place within feet of the boat. We expertly tagged and released the 84 Atlantic Sailfish caught offshore Fort Lauderdale.
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Sport Fishing September 15th, 2010
Today, Rob and Jim joined the Lady Pamela Fishing fleet from Wisconsin. Seas were a good 4 ft but fishing was great. We started our fishing trip trolling a nice blue edge with a steady north current in 80 140 ft of water. We landed an 8 lb Mutton Snapper and a few King Mackerel on the troll. At a shipwreck in 200 ft of water, we dropped a whole Bonito fish down and hooked a huge Amberjack fish. Rob and Jim, we look forward to fishing with you guys again!
Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing September 17th, 2010
Today, Emmit and his family came sport fishing aboard the Lady Pamela II with Richard and I. Fishing started extremely slow. We trolled seawitches and mullet strips for about an hour, and all we got was a 5lb Barracuda. After we expertly released the Barracuda fish, we got a big bite in 480 ft of water. Richard (the mate) backed the drag off on the reel as Jessica stepped up to the plate to fight the fish. Richard got the leader and shortly after, I saw the 30lb+ Wahoo fish. Jessica fought the fish all the way to the transom, I gaffed it and he went into the fish box. What a beautiful fish! We didnt let the grass grow under our feet; trolling gear went right back in the water. A few more Barracudas ate along with some tasty Blackfin Tuna and a couple of Bonito fish.
Another great day of fishing in Fort Lauderdale!
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Fort Lauderdale Sport Fishing Charters Bahamas Fishing Report
We couldnt have asked for better weather this Labor Day weekend fishing in the Bahamas. Earl just missed us and as soon as the weekend hit, seas were back to flat and the sun was shining bright; perfect weather for a crossing over to Bimini, Bahamas. On Saturday morning, we had a fishing and diving charter. We waited for an outgoing tide until 11 AM and then headed 11 miles to the north to catch Yellowtail Snappers, Mutton Snappers and maybe even some Red Groupers. Once we reached 70 ft of crystal clear water, I put a chum bag on the anchor and one on the surface at the back of the boat. It didnt take long for about 200 Yellowtails to show up, it was incredible. And of course, along with the Yellowtail come the Trigger fish. We had 5 rods out and we were catching fish after fish. We stuck around for one 1 hour and left our little spot with 100 fish. On the way back to the dock we hit up a few lobster spots in 25 ft of water; we caught 30 Lobsters and called it a day. Fishing in the Bahamas is nearly endless. Call today for details about a trip of a lifetime.
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Fort Lauderdale Sport Fishing Charters
August 29th, 2010
Steve, Darrel, Bob and Harry came deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale for a second time aboard the Lady Pamela II today. Last time the gang came out fishing, we ended the day with a lot of fish; a Warsaw Grouper, Kingfish some Dolphin and a few Bonito fish, we needed the bite to be on today. We headed out Port Everglades and went searching for live bait to go along with our freshly cut bonito strips. After we got our bait situation covered, we began trolling to the south. We didnt get a nibble until we were 5 miles south of the can. Kingfish and Bonito were biting our bait nicely. We caught enough Kingfish and Bonito fish to move onto wreck fishing. Our first drop produced a giant bite. The bluerunner bait got eaten at 190 ft down and shortly after the big fish released itself. Our second drop we spiced things up with a live speedo bait. BAM, a bite! Darrel fought a big Horse Eye Jack all the way to the boat in our ultimate fighting chair.
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August 21, 2010
Andrea and Robert came fishing this morning aboard the Lady Pamela II. We started the morning by trolling the reef anywhere from 85 ft 200 ft of the stacks. Andrea reeled in the first fish of the day on a pink/white sea witch with a fresh bonito strip. A Mutton Snapper and King Mackerel fish ate shortly after. Fishing was non stop for the rest of the fishing trip. Andrea really lucked out, too. Robert didnt want any of the fish so Andrea went home with enough for left overs.
August 27, 2010
George and his family came deep-sea fishing for the very first time this afternoon aboard the Lady Pamela II. George and his family experienced a non-stop bite offshore. Total catch for the day = 7 King Mackerel fish, 7 Bonito fish, 2 big Barracudas and a nice size Amberjack over 4 ft in length. Nice day of fishing in Fort Lauderdale!
August 28th, 2010
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale was phenomenal today. A long time customer of the Lady Pamela, Kelly, brought along his buddy Andrew from Canada and a few other friends to go deep sea fishing with Captain Paul and myself. First pit stop, the can for some live bait. Bait fishing was tough so we moved on to trolling; it wasnt long before we had six or seven Bonito fish and a Barracuda. Out of nowhere, the right rigger got plucked by a Sailfish. As I was reeling in my high line, Captain Paul hooked Sailfish #2 and within seconds I had Sailfish #3 on the end of my line. Tripleheader Sailfish bite mid August, I love it!!! While Andrew was fighting his Sailfish, he backlashed the reel. Captain Paul locked it up as I was backing down and we caught all three Sailfish. Andrew, you couldnt have asked for a better day of fishing in Fort Lauderdale!
Kelly, see ya next time!
Drift Fishing starting at $45 per person, call for details.
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Fort Lauderdale Drift Fishing & Sport Fishing Report
July 14th, 2010
Today Captain Paul and Mike had a banner July fishing day. During their morning trip, the fish were snapping on the troll anywhere from 100 230 ft of water. With just a light SE wind and a rippin north current they caught 7 King Mackerel, 7 Bonito fish, 3 Blackfin Tuna and a summertime Sailfish.
July 15th, 2010
Drift Fishing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Today we had 11 anglers aboard the Lady Pamela III for our All Day Dolphin Thursday fishing trip. At 8 AM sharp, we left the dock and headed offshore with our trolling gear ready to go. We trolled for hours in anywhere from 90 150 ft of water using planners and sea witches, catching loads of Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Bonito fish and nice football size Blackfin Tuna. Right around noon, we threw a 20 lb Wahoo in the box after an angler won a sweaty battle. On the way home we made a few pit stops at the local shipwrecks and caught two smaller size Barracudas, about 20 long.
July 16th, 2010
Today was a great day on the water; my best friend Matt filled in and fished with me aboard the Lady Pamela II. We go way back, from fishing in the New River here in Downtown Fort Lauderdale when we were little guys. Matt is a Miami Fire Fighter who tries to fill in fishing as much as he can. We had a few young kids on the boat today so I decided to head out Port Everglades, get them familiar with the tackle, and catch some bait at the same time. With our baitfish in the well, we trolled to the south where fishing was very slow. The current was MIA and so were the fish, besides for one straggler King Mackerel. We made a move 18 miles away and with a big bonito bait we dropped it down in 50 ft of water and got the bite immediately. Jeff jumped into the fighting chair with no hesitation and put his game face on. He won the fight against a monster Barracuda.
The Lady Pamela III had a great afternoon trip. Repeat customers of ours, Dustin and Patrick went home very happy as always. They caught a 60lb Tarpon and a big Barracuda while fishing in Fort Lauderdale.
Tight Lines!
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Fort Lauderdale Fishing Update
June 22nd, 2010
Today, my buddy Ed, his wife, Alan and I headed offshore aboard Eds 54 Viking boat in 5-7 ft swells in search of the Daytime Swordfish. Once we reached our destination, Alan and I were ready to rock and roll in the cockpit and make a drop. Our first drop of the day consisted of a 12 lb lead in 1,950 ft of deep blue water. We waited patiently for the bite and after 45 minutes, it was time to reel it up and go for round two. We rigged up a fancy bait and this time dropped it down in 1,750 ft of water. Within 30 minutes, we got a nice bite but it didnt last long. Ed made a 3-mile move south and after 30 more minutes we were hooked. It was sloppy out there but Ed managed to hold the boat right on top of the fish. As soon as Alan removed the lead, the Daytime Broadbill swam up to the surface. Nice fish!
I look forward to fishing with you guys again, just in more comfortable seas!
June 26th, 2010
The Lady Pamela Fishing Fleet welcomes the newest addition, Fort Lauderdales ONLY Sportfishing Drift Boat, the Lady Pamela III. Not like your average drift fishing boat in Fort Lauderdale, the Lady Pamela III is a Sportfish boat, carrying a maximum of 24 passengers.
Today, Captain Adam had a wedding party of 22 aboard the Lady Pamela III and Captain Paul and I fished aboard the Lady Pamela II with a private charter. Captain Paul led us to the edge where I popped the kites and dropped two deep baits down below. The bite was nearly instant; drag was pouring off it. After 30 minutes of watching this huge fish run, I got a good look at the 14 ft Hammerhead Shark come up to the surface. The giant shark didnt come up for long, it disappeared for another run. This time it was Captain Pauls turn in the cockpit. Captain Paul couldnt believe how powerful and large this fish was until he started leadering the fish for himself. An hour into the fight, the angler in the chair said, Theres no way we can catch this fish. Captain Paul said, We are going to get this fish. Finally, after a very sweaty fight, Captain Paul and I managed to get a head rope around the Hammerhead Shark. It was huge; words cannot even describe how big a 14 ft Game Shark is when your feet away from it. The Lady Pamela III ended their day with a nice size Warsaw Grouper.
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June 2010
Summertime is the best time of year for action on the reefs in Fort Lauderdale. The King Mackerel, Bonito and Blackfin Tuna are biting nicely and as far as wreck fishing goes, hello Grouper, Snapper & Cobia!
Scott Feldman, Frank Francisco and Darren ODay of the Texas Rangers baseball team joined their two friends aboard the Lady Pamela II for a 5 hr fishing trip in Fort Lauderdale. Fishing was so slow; we tried our hardest to put our anglers on some fish, but if they are not hungry they are not going to eat. Finally, towards the end of our fishing trip we landed a 60 lb Warsaw Grouper fish and one King Mackerel. They could feed the team with that Grouper.
The Lady Pamela and the Lady Pamela II headed out deep sea fishing with the Eeatin family and the Bowman family. The fleet left the dock at 1 PM sharp and the fish ate immediately. The Kingfish and Bonito fish plucked the baits, allowing both families to catch a least a half dozen fish. After we nailed the Kingfish and Bonito fish on the troll, we dipped into our live well full of goggle eyes and bluerunners. We dropped our live bait in 80 300 ft of blue water on the wreck to see if we could attract a Grouper, a Wahoo, some Tuna and maybe even some Snapper fish. The Lady Pamela got to pull two Amberjack fish out of the wreck while the Lady Pamela II got to tug on a 70lb Warsaw Grouper. After we caught the Grouper fish, we gave the Lady Pamela the good news. Shortly after, they dropped a live speedo bait on the wreck and put their anglers on a nice size Warsaw Grouper.
Channing Crowder of the Miami Dolphins joined Captain Paul and myself for a deep sea fishing adventure in Fort Lauderdale aboard the Lady Pamela II. Once we poked out of Port Everglades, we headed north and immediately started catching some Blackfin Tunas, King Mackerel and 10 Bonito fish on the troll. Once we got to the steaple, we put out a big, bloody shark bait down below to hook Channing up with a big fish. After 25 minutes of fishing and not catching, we were hooked. Channing won the battle with the Bull Shark while suspended over the water in our articulating fighting chair; it was exciting just watching! After Channing caught his Game Shark, we expertly released him back into the blue for a future fight. We trolled our way back to Fort Lauderdale and ended the day with a nice Mahi Mahi Dolphin fish and 10 more Bonito fish. Fishing was awesome today.
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Deep Sea Fishing Ft Lauderdale, Florida / June Update
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale during the month of June is nothing short of epic. There is plenty of activity inshore and offshore. Whether we are making a deep drop for Daytime Swordfish in 1,800 ft of water or trolling offshore for Mahi, the Lady Pamela II fleet will find the action. The Kingfish, Mahi Mahi (Dolphin fish), Grouper, Amberjack, Wahoo, Barracuda, Blakfin Tuna and Bonito will show themselves and stretch your line. Not only will you be putting fresh fish in the box for dinner, the occasional summertime Sailfish might just creep up on your bait and start jumping within feet of the boat. Sailfish are still being spotted offshore; we like to call them the Summertime Spindlebeaks in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.
Fort Lauderdale houses several shipwrecks and reefs anywhere from 200 ft to 350 ft of water. The reef and wreck fish just cant get enough of the summertime heat. Amberjacks, Game Sharks and Groupers are just waiting for you to drop bait on their front door. Early in the morning from 7 AM 10 AM, is when fresh bonito strips and new seawitches attract the most amount of King Mackerel offshore Ft Lauderdale. Deploy your trolling spread 90 ft below the surface in 90 150 ft of blue water and the fish will eat. A 40 lb Amberjack on the line will show you whos boss, can you imagine what its like to hook up with a 10 ft Game Shark? The Lady Pamela II has been very successful catching big fish on the wrecks and reefs this month.
Summertime is Mahi time. On June 1st, I fished on a private boat out of Fort Lauderdale and we hooked up with 30 Mahi Mahi offshore in 300-900 ft of water. Several of them were too short in size but we didnt go home empty handed. June is well-known for its solid Dolphin bite as it is peak season from now until the end of July. The seas lay down, the water heats up and the weed lines drift on the surface. Weed lines can run for miles and are always a good sign when searching for Dolphin fish offshore. Come across a weed stack and chances are, you will have a run in with a school of 30+ beautiful blue-ish green Dorados looking to eat. They put up one hell of a fight and fillets make for a great meal. Fresh Mahi Mahi is a true South Florida souvenir.
June truly offers a mixed bag of fish offshore in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Warsaw Groupers, Black Groupers and Jew Fish are commonly caught during the summer months while deep sea fishing the wrecks in Fort Lauderdale. Around the full moon on slick, calm days, the Grouper tend to come off the wreck and eat your Bluerunner and Speedo baits. Not only is the Grouper bite just right around the full moon, the Wahoo like to play as well. When conditions are perfect, expect a few shots at some nice Wahoo fish.
In the late afternoon, the inshore bite is hot and heavy for giant Tarpon in the Intracoastal. In a 4 hr period, 5 to 6 bites by rolling Tarpon is common. During the last week in May, we went 1 for 4 on the Tarpon bite, landed a Barracuda in the mix and battled with a Stingray on the line; talk about exciting, non-stop action, in the cockpit and from the bridge.
On Sunday, June 6th, I led the Lady Pamela II offshore Fort Lauderdale for a all day Daytime Swordfishing charter. Before making the hour run east into the Gulfstream offshore, we loaded up on live bait. Once we reached our destination, we started to make our first Swordfish drop and put out a few surface baits for good measure. The Mahi would not leave us alone. We caught 10 Dolphin before the Swordfish bait made it down deep. We ended the day with three wicked Swordfish bites. They all managed to pull the hook but they did give our anglers a little taste of the fight.
June is also the time of year when we head across to the Bahamas for sportfishing expeditions. The weather is perfect, the seas are calm and the fishing is nearly endless. The yellow eye snapper bite is red hot in 850 ft water. You can reach your limit in no time and leave em biting for the following day. While deep sea fishing in the Bahamas, expect to catch monster size Mahi Mahi, Wahoo on the troll, giant Amberjacks on the wrecks and Blue Marlin jumping within feet of the boat. How can you go wrong? You cant.
For Memorial Day Weekend, I headed over to Bimini, Bahamas with friends and family for a little R & R and fresh conch salad. Seas were flatter than you could imagine, it only took us a little over an hour to arrive in our 27 footer. For the majority of our crossing through the Gulfstream, a weedline was by our side. Once we saw a spec of land, lines went in the water and dinner went in the cooler, fresh Dolphin. Later on in the day, I learned that my buddy Sean had hooked up with a Blue Marlin earlier in the morning. While hearing about the Blue bite, I was distracted by all the traffic on the dock with Muttons, Muttons and more Muttons (Mutton Snapper). The Mutton Snapper spawn from June through August. Around the full moon with an outgoing tide on the edge of the reef, live/dead pilchards and dead goggs do the trick anywhere from 80 110 ft down. With a 30 ft floral carbon leader, an 8 oz lead and a sharp, 6.0 hook, you will hook up with many Mutton Snappers in the 6 12 lb range. Interested in sport fishing the Bahamas? We are your gateway to the Bahamas, call today.
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Ladies, Lets Go Fishing! Seminar for women
Jun 11-13, 2010
Location: I.T. Parker Community Center
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Weekend fishing seminar for women, including: Friday Eve. - Networking Reception (6-8 pm). Saturday 8am - 4:30 pm - Classes on inshore, bottom, offshore and fly fishing, lunch & hands-on fishing skill training including conservation. Sun. am - optional fishing trip on the water. Open to the public, advance registration suggested.
Admission: Friday networking reception/auction: Free for men and women. Entire seminar events: $99-$135. Sunday fishing for participants optional/additional, varying charter fees.
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Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Lauderdale during the month of May offers an endless variety of fish, from 30 lb Mahi Mahi on the troll to 10 ft Game Sharks in 350 ft of water. May is notorious for its east wind, which pushes the blue water edge in tight close to shore and the fish follow.
May is the last hurrah for the Atlantic Sailfish bite, though other fish fill in the blank. Throughout the month of May, we have caught an average of 4 Sailfish per week while live bait kite fishing offshore. Kite fishing is key to catching. Live bait flopping on the surface attracts 90% of the Sailfish we catch in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Sailfish bite will continue to fizzle out as we come into summer. However, Fort Lauderdale is labeled Sailfish Alley for a reason; summertime Sailfish do exist and they will pluck your bait during the months of June, July, August and September.
Game Sharks, such as Hammerhead Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Mako Sharks, Bull Sharks, Sandbar Sharks and Silky Sharks, are some of the largest, toughest fighting fish that pass through our waters here in Fort Lauderdale. From April to August, Game Sharks are king in South Florida. When searching for a Game Shark offshore, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, and/or bloody Bonito heads make the prefect bait to drop in 350 ft of water. All thats needed is a knot of current, fishing kites and the proper deep bait and your chances of hooking up with a monster is likely.
The reef is very active right now. Trolling in 100 300 ft of water with pink/blue/white seawitches is catching the eye of the King Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna and Bonito fish. These lures imitate flying fish and squid which attract the fish to our line and then into the fish box. The King Mackerel are showing up in numbers anywhere from 80 -175 ft of water, averaging anywhere from 5 - 20 lbs, occasionally catching some fish in the 50 lb range. The Blackfin Tuna arent hiding, either. Weve been successful with the bite, allowing anglers to go him with ample amount. These fish put up a nice fight on light tackle and make great table fare.
May is known for its east wind which pushes the bluewater edge in tight close to shore. In other words, the Mahi are loitering right out front. Lately, during our 8 hr fishing charters just a few miles offshore, we have been taking many 20+ lb Mahi and Wahoo. The Lady Pamela III caught 22 Mahi Mahi (Dolphin fish) on Sunday, May 23.
Wreck Fishing has been hit or miss this month. When the current dies, fishing slows down on the shipwrecks. We like to use live bluerunners, speedos and bonitos to lure these fish out and off the shipwrecks. The types of species weve been hooking up with lately are Amberjacks, Almaco Jacks, Black Grouper, Warsaw Grouper, Cobia and Mutton Snapper. The standard rig we use to drop on the wreck is a 15.0 circle hook attached to a 30 ft, 125 lb test leader with a 2 lb lead. After we present our bait, we wait patiently for the bite. As soon as we have a visitor, we set the hook by pulling the boat away from the wreck so the fish cant run back into its favorite territory.
Nighttime Tarpon fishing has been the best we have seen in months. The grassy flats in the Intracoastal are full of life. When nighttime Tarpon fishing in Ft Lauderdale, we like to leave the dock around 6 PM and get out there before the sun sets. This week we had three Tarpon trips, and every trip we averaged 4 Tarpon bites. On May 24th, we had 4 Tarpon bites and ended the trip with a Shark bite, which put up a great fight.
During the first week of May, we headed offshore to Swordfish grounds in search of a Broadbill, or two. Shortly after we deployed our spread into the deep blue, a Swordfish visited our bait and gave our angler a sore arm.
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Spring Sailfish Fishing / Shark Fishing in Ft Lauderdale
May 11th, 2010
Today, Mike and Kate, repeat Lady Pamela II anglers, came fishing with their friends in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Every year when Mike and Kate join us, they bring their luck. We started the trip with a few Blackfin Tuna and King Mackerel on the troll. There was a rippin north current in 400 ft of water that was calling our name; the Sailfish bite was nearly instant. After a great performance and a wicked fight, we headed to 300 ft of water and waited for a Game Shark to nibble on our bloody bait. Kate brought in a nice size Hammerhead Game Shark to end their day of fishing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
I look forward to fishing with them soon.
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Ft Lauderdale has welcomed its spring fishing season!
On May 1, Scott and his family came fishing aboard the Lady Pamela II in Ft Lauderdale. We left the dock for a 7 AM start and as soon as we got to the buoy, the Kingfish were attacking our bait. Within 20 minutes of trolling, we caught four King Mackerel over 15 lbs. As soon as we caught a few Kingfish, we ran to the blue edge in 190 ft of water and set up our spread. After 30 minutes of soaking our bait, a 9 ft Hammerhead swam up and ate. One of Scotts sons jumped into the chair and put his game face on. At the same time, I was feeding a Sailfish. As soon as I set the hook with the Sailfish, it began its series of head shaking leaps just feet from the transom. We caught both the Hammerhead and the Sailfish and then released our trolling gear back into the water. We ended the day with a second Sailfish bite but it pulled the hook within seconds.
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April 30th, 2010
On April 26th, we welcomed the Navy, the Coastguard and Canadian vessels as they sailed into Port Everglades for Fleet Week 2010. Fort Lauderdale was flooded with US Military and we got to see them leave Port Everglades as Fleet Week came to a close today.
Today, Peter, Guy, Doc and 3 other friends joined Captain Paul and me for a repeat fishing trip aboard the Lady Pamela II in Ft Lauderdale. Peter hadnt fished aboard the Lady Pamela II since August of 2009, he was amazed at our renovations and our new articulating fighting chair. We poked out of Port Everglades and released our trolling spread into the water. The Kingfish and the Bonito fish werent hiding. Three Blackfin Tuna hit the cockpit and went into the fish box for dinner. We topped off the trip with a nice size Amberjack at the wreck.
This afternoon, Mike and his two buddies came fishing from California and wanted to land some fresh Dolphin. Once we reached a nice blue edge offshore, the kites went into the air. Within 30 seconds, the deep bait got hit and Mike reeled in a 100 lb Hammerhead Shark. About 10 minutes after our Game Shark, we missed a Mahi. It happens. We placed our trolling gear in the water and watched the rods. There wasnt much action on the troll until I got the bite on my high line. We hooked up with an April Sailfish and it began jumping right in front of our eyes. That was probably one of the last Sailfish we will see until the season kicks off again in the fall. We expertly released the Sailfish back into the blue and ended the day with two Blackfin Tuna for dinner.
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Ft Lauderdale Spring Fishing Report April 2010
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale during the month of April is always action packed. The Barracuda are stealth inshore, the shipwrecks are full of fish and the Game Shark bite is solid if bait is presented properly. How could you go wrong?
Florida experienced a record-breaking winter and man, are we glad to welcome the warm weather! The sunshine is now consistent along with the 80-degree afternoons we missed so much. The seas didnt necessarily agree with us for the first few weeks in April, but weve seen a big change and calmer seas as the days go by. The Atlantic Sailfish stuck around for a majority of April, but the bite has slowed down considerably. Well just have to wait until the season kicks off for that satisfying slap out the of rigger.
Game Sharks have officially moved on in. February to June is prime time to go big game Shark fishing in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Hammerhead Sharks, Mako Sharks, Tiger Sharks and Thresher Sharks are just some of the biggest fish caught off the east coast and Fort Lauderdale comes in at #1 for the bite. Head offshore to 300 ft of deep blue water, drop a fresh, bloody Kingfish head on the bottom and your chances of tugging on one of these bad boys is likely. With the Lady Pamela II new and improved suspended fighting chair, you wont be disappointed during the fight. Just imagine, fighting a fish as big as you within feet from your feet. Once hooked, average encounters last more than an hour, leaving you with a very soar arm after a stellar catch. Game Sharks offer the ultimate offshore challenge. This month, weve gotten up close and personal with a handful of Hammerhead Game Sharks; they are by far one of the coolest fish in the ocean.
The shipwrecks are always active in the springtime. Amberjacks, members of the Jack family, are predominantly found in Florida. Amberjack fish are known to be voracious predators that forge over reefs and wrecks in small groups. AJ's, sometimes called by locals, are powerful fish and seem to know what to do when you least expect it, like run straight into their favorite territory, a wreck. The Amberjack is no doubt a powerful fish; not so much a fast, long distance runner, but more like a powerful short sprinter who runs straight down before heading into cover; they guarantee a fight.
Surprisingly, the Cobias havent been hitting as nicely as wed like. The wacky weather weve dealt with, the fish are dealing with as well. The Lady Pamela II has landed a few nice Cobias this month and hopefully the bite improves. Ive heard of scattered Cobia schools, but they havent moved into Fort Lauderdale as of yet. Talk about good eats, Cobia is one of the tastiest fish in the ocean and we look forward to the bite.
Between 200 ft and 500 ft of water, the Wahoo are feeding on blue spoons with pink/white seawitches and fresh bonito strips. Wahoo fish are best known to sport fishermen for their speed and high-quality flesh. They are handsome looking fish with their razor sharp teeth and are one of Floridas prize game fish.
The Mahi Mahi have been hit or miss lately. One day youre heading back to the dock with a 30 lber and a few smaller ones to fill the cooler, the next day there isnt a Dolphin fish in site. Generally, by the beginning of April, the Mahi have popped in and by the end of April their swimming in herds offshore. We are expecting the bite to pick up any day now. We are all craving fresh Dolphin.
Lately, the wind has been blowing out of the west in Fort Lauderdale. With that said, Swordfishing conditions have been far from perfect. However, on April 20th, the winds were considerate enough to turn around and allow for a comfortable Nighttime Swordfishing charter. The bite was almost instant. As soon as the sun settled and the squid hit the water, the fish turned on. We got our Swordfishing fix with four nice Broadbills in the cockpit and we were back at the dock by 1:30 AM; we even got a few hours to sleep before heading out for an 8 AM start. The Swordfish ranged from 100 lbs to a 150 lbs. Now that we got a little taste, we will definitely be back offshore for more.
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April 21st, 2010
Today we had 4 on a shared fishing charter; Ann from Cape Cod, Jim from Gloucester, Liz from Utah and Jerry from the Midwest. We headed out Port Everglades looking for table fare; King Mackerel, Dolphin fish, Wahoo and/or Cobia. Other than some Kingfish and a few Bonito, the eating fish were MIA, but everyone was able to reel in a fish.
After trolling for a bit, Captain Paul and I decided to spice things up and head to a wreck. Our first drop on the wreck got the bite. Jerry reeled the fish half way up before it managed to release itself. We dropped bait number two down and Jerry fought an Almaco Jack to the boat. We were in a good spot so we went for round three. Ann fought a Lesser Amberjack to the transom and said it was a tough fight. After our third bite, we ran to 350 ft of water and got the big rods out. Within minutes of dropping the bait down, we got a bite from a big Game Shark but he pulled the hook immediately.
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April 20th, 2010
Swordfishing in Fort Lauderdale
Lately, the wind has been blowing out of the west in Fort Lauderdale; inshore seas are beautiful, where it looks good enough to head into the horizon, but as you head further east into the Gulfstream, the seas are comparable to a washing machine, not a pancake. With that said, Swordfishing conditions have not been very good. However, just hours before the Lady Pamela II was set to sail offshore to Swordfish grounds on Tuesday afternoon, the wind weakened, turned to the east and it made for a very comfortable, successful nighttime Swordfishing charter in Ft Lauderdale.
At 5 PM, the Lady Pamela II left Lauderdale Marina with John from Minnesota. John is an avid big game fisherman and has fished many places most people just dream about. He has caught every Billfish, from Blue Marlin in Hawaii to Sailfish in Mexico, but never a Broadbill Swordfish. If South Florida has one this to brag about, it is definitely the Swordfish bite and John decided to try his luck about the Lady Pamela II. Captain Paul led the Lady Pamela II 20 miles offshore in 1-2 ft seas with a southeast wind. Once they reached fertile grounds, Mike and Eric displayed four dead squid in the water on single 10.0 hooks. John caught his first Swordfish at sundown on rod a reel (130 International with 200lb test power pro). After a tough 20-minute fight, all the guys wanted more. John and the crew ended their Swordfishing trip with four Broadbill Swordfish in the 100 lb range; biggest fish was 150 lbs.
The Swordfish fishing action off Fort Lauderdale is starting to pick up just in time for those calm evenings offshore. A typical night of Swordfishing in Ft Lauderdale produces an average of three to four bites, maybe even more.
CALL TODAY AND ASK ABOUT OUR CURRENT FISHING SPECIALS, WE WILL MATCH ANY LEGITIMATE CHARTER BOAT PRICE!
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April 13th, 2010
Fort Lauderdale Fishing, Quadruple Header = 2 Sailfish, Hammerhead Shark, Silky Shark ALL AT ONCE!
Today we had five on a shared fishing charter, a group of three and a couple. We headed out the inlet and conditions were perfect for live bait kite fishing. In 300 ft of water, there was a rippin north current on the edge. Rusty, our new mate, assisted Mike in the cockpit, flying the kites and getting the Shark baits positioned down deep. We waited patiently and it was all worth it in the end. After an hour of soaking our baits, two Sailfish jumped on our live bait, a Hammerhead Shark ate and then a Silky Shark swam in and took a bite, ALL at ONCE! It was the craziest thing I have ever seen. One of the Sailfish managed to release itself but Mike, Rusty and our anglers managed to catch the remaining three fish. The Sailfish and both Game Sharks were released back into the blue and we went on our way with trolling gear in the water and many smiles. We ended the day catching 10 King Mackerel and 4 Blackfin Tuna.
Talk about a nail biter!
April 16th, 2010
Welcome home, Mahi Mahi!
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale was great today. Jimmy and Sarah, from Jacksonville, set sail aboard the Lady Pamela II while Mike, from Delaware, joined the Lady Pamela I. Both boats left Lauderdale Marina at 8 AM with high hopes of hooking up with the last bit of the Sailfish Fort Lauderdale will see until the season kicks off again. Captain Paul and I ran the Lady Pamela II to 300 ft of water and popped the kites into the air while the Lady Pamela I trolled the reef. After an hour of waiting and wishing for the bite in 300 ft of water, I moved the boat around and the mid bait in 150 ft of water got a hit. Jimmy landed a Hammerhead Shark and a nice size Mahi for good measure aboard the Lady Pamela II. The Lady Pamela I came back to the dock with a 4 Mahi - Mahi, one 30 lber and 2 King Mackerel; looks like Mike will be eating good tonight.
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April 8th, 2010
You know you love to fish when you go on your days off!
This afternoon, April and I were invited to go on Joes Midnight Express for some fun fishing offshore. We left Joes house around 1:45 and heard the Sailfish were feeding from the Lady Pamela II. Live goggle eyes were MIA so we headed out Port Everglades and to the buoy in 2-4 ft seas. The Bluerunners and Speedos werent cooperating and the current was rippin. After about 45 minutes, we went on our way with 5 bait fish and I told Joe, This is why they charge so much for bait. The seas began to calm down as we headed to a wreck just north of Port Everglades. Our first 2 drops in 265 ft of water got the bite, but shortly after, we got bit off. Joe released our 3rd bait down, cranked it 25 times and we got the bite from a nice size Amberjack. We didnt waste any time to get bait #4 down there and we got an even bigger bite, the rod doubled over until the fish pulled the hook. Our last bait went down and within minutes, another Amberjack ate. Every drop produced a bite and we had a great time. Joe, thanks for having us!
April 10th, 2010
Sailfish, King Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna & 15 ft Hammerhead Shark!
Today I ran the Lady Pamela with Adam, Jay, JT and their 3 other buddies from Nashville. Captain Paul ran the Lady Pamela II for an eight-hour fishing trip with Kate and Scott who fish with us once a year. My day started off by loading up with live goggle eyes and heading out to 350 ft of water to suspend the kites with live bait dancing on the surface. The bite was on. We went 1 for 3 on jumping Sailfish and saw the biggest Great Gray Hammerhead Ive ever seen swim through our spread, a 15 footer. We tried our hardest to get him to eat and but he just wasnt interested. I wish he stuck around long enough for me to get a picture! Kate and Scott were non-stop on the Lady Pamela II catching 4 King Mackerel, 3 Blackfin Tuna and a 10 ft Hammerhead Shark. Kate kicked butt in the chair but let Scott finish the fight.
April 11th, 2010
Tag & Release, Fresh Blackfin Tuna for dinner makes for a great day fishing in Fort Lauderdale!
This morning, Sean joined Rusty, our new mate, Mike and I aboard the Lady Pamela II for a 4-hour fishing charter. We headed out the inlet and live bait was the first thing on our to do list. The buoy right out front provided us with Rainbow Runners, Blue Runners and Speedos for later use. After we loaded up our live well, I ran the Lady Pamela II to 300 ft of water where the out going current and the Gulfstream meet. Mike and Rusty suspended two SFE fishing kites rigged with four live goggle eyes and dropped down three big Kingfish heads on the 130 Internationals. We drifted for only 10 minutes before I yelled, Shark on the long kite! Sean fought the 5 ft Hammerhead Shark for 20 minutes before we got him in the boat for a few pictures. Shortly after, we expertly tagged and released him for a future fight and began to troll west. Two Blackfin Tuna ate and Sean reeled in two King Mackerel to top off the day. All three of us had a great time fishing with Sean today; he has a great story to go home with, a sore arm and pictures to prove it.
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Fort Lauderdale Fishing / March 2010
Spring has definitely arrived to Fort Lauderdale and the action followed. Fishing in Fort Lauderdale during the springtime is great; big game species ditch the north and head south for a few months, just like snowbirds. Just about every type of fish that settles in Fort Lauderdale is bustin bait offshore. Weve noticed the fishing changes daily, but the bite is consistent. The Sailfish are still poking through our live bait spreads offering a show within feet from the boat. The King Mackerel are active on the troll with numerous bites at once. The Blackfin Tuna are beginning to show their faces and the water has warmed up just enough to allow fresh Cobia for dinner. Wreck fishing has been one of the most productive ways to get a bite from an Amberjack and/or a Barracuda bigger than your kid. The Mahi Mahi and Wahoo bite is improving offshore and the Game Sharks have called Fort Lauderdale home in 350 ft of water. This is Fort Lauderdale fishing at its best.
I would have to say, March is one of my favorite months to go fishing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The weather is finally warming up and the Game Sharks move in to South Florida, as close as a mile from the beach. The trick to attracting these tough fighters is positioning a bloody fish head on the bottom. Hammerhead Sharks, Mako Sharks, Bull Sharks, Big Eye Thresher Sharks and Tiger Sharks have made it here safe and sound for their annual migration and they guarantee a fight when hooked. Now through May, we are going to see some of the biggest fish were going to catch all year long. With our new fighting chair suspended over the water, there is no greater rush than looking down at a 10 ft Game Shark silhouette after an hour long fight. The Lady Pamela II has been successful with the bite. Now is the time to get out there and hook you up with a fish of a lifetime.
Generally, towards the end of March, the Dolphin fish (Mahi Mahi) snap for 2-3 weeks. By the end of April, the bigger Mahi run through in herds offshore. Weve landed a few Mahi Mahi but were crossing our fingers for the bite to pick up, which it should.
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March 24th, 2010
The weather cleared up just in time for Spring Break 2010 in Fort Lauderdale. Today, Russ, Randy, John and Dennis fished aboard the Lady Pamela with Justin and Adam. Justin turned right out of Port Everglades as Adam arranged the trolling spread into the water. They trolled to the south catching Bonito fish, King Mackerel and Bluerunner. After they slammed the fish on the troll, Justin lead the guys to one of the many shipwrecks along the South Florida coastline. Small Almaco Jacks and Amberjacks were bustin the bait when a giant Cobia took a bite. Randy fought his dinner all the way to the boat and realized his catch was almost as big as his mate (Little Adam). Cobia are hard fighting fish that demand a sturdy rod and reel setup. Indisputably a rough and ready fighter, when hooked, a Cobia considered by some to be one terrific sport-fish that offers excellent eating.
March 26th, 2010
This afternoon, Mario and his family from Canada set sail aboard the Lady Pamela II with Captain Paul and me. As soon as Mario stepped into the cockpit, he informed Captain Paul not to waste his time with little fish, only the big boys. I rigged up shark baits and we ran straight to 350 ft of water right out front. We felt very confident in the spot we chose but we werent getting any action. We sat in the same spot for 3 hours, swapping out our bait every 30 minutes just to make sure everything was perfect, which it was on our end, the fish just werent feeding. We didnt give up after our 3 hrs in 350, we ran to a shipwreck to see if anybody was home. As soon as we dropped bait on the wreck, Marios 8th grade son sat in the chair over the water waiting for the bite. Wreck fishing was day and night compared to Shark fishing. We left the wreck with two nice size fish that Marios sons caught, an Amberjack and an Almaco Jack. Before we headed home, we made a pit stop at a shallower shipwreck with live Bonito as our bait. We caught two monster Barracuda, fishing turned out to be fantastic!
March 28th, 2010
Just the other day, I was reporting how nice the weather has been in South Florida, I guess I spoke too soon. Today, David and his two friends left the dock aboard the Lady Pamela II for an 8-hour fishing charter; it was blowin like stink with 8-foot seas and no sun. Before we headed offshore, we stopped at the fuel dock and loaded up on live goggle eyes to suspend from the fishing kites for a Sailfish bite. We hit the road and ran straight to the buoy in search of Blue runners to drop on the shipwreck. The baitfish were not around, kite fishing it was. As soon as we got our kites up, the Mahi - Mahi were bustin bait left and right. A majority of the Dolphin fish were too short to keep, except for 2 and the 15 lber we missed. It was a good 2 hours before two Sailfish ate at once. David and his buddies were fighting a double header on 20lb tackle, it was incredible to watch. The spindle beaks were jumping over each other, under each other and heading different directions. With one of the Sailfish, we were down to the knot; it was hell in a hand basket, but a good time.
Tight Lines!
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March 16th
Joe, an avid fisherman that lives locally, caught a 9 ft Hammerhead Shark last week with Captain Paul and me and wanted more. This time, he brought his brother in law Bobby along to experience the fight. We left Lauderdale Marina rarin to go with our trolling spread ready to hit the water. Once we reached the 70 ft mark, we were catching King Mackerel after King Mackerel after King Mackerel. Joe had his heart set on a Sailfish today, but the water looked the same from 100 ft - 400 ft so I decided to set up 5 miles north of Port Everglades. Our spread consisted of two kites, one big bait on the left long and two live goggle eyes on the right short and right long. Joe is familiar with the waiting game and the bite was not instant. We waited patiently and it paid off. I noticed the rod move slightly and then even more, Tip rod! Tip rod! As soon as the rod doubled over, I punched the boat ahead to set the hook. Joe got Bobby in the chair to take down this Mako Shark and he did. Soon I will be writing a report about a giant Swordfish with Joe, he is one lucky Texan.
March 19th
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale is a creative way to socialize with clients, guests and employees in a stress free environment. Today, Ray & Larry brought a few business clients aboard the Lady Pamela for a all day fishing charter and had a great time. For the first few hours of fishing, the Mahi - Mahi were busting bait on the troll left and right. We caught 20 Dolphin fish, all too short to keep. After we had to leave the Mahi alone, we headed to a shipwreck to see who was home. Wreck fishing was red hot; we went 3 for 4 on the Amberjack bite and fought a 50lb Warsaw Grouper out of the wreck. Now Ray had dinner covered. We moved in to shallower water and our first drop produced a nice size Cobia. Wreck fishing made up for all those short Mahi!
Tight Lines!
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March 13th, 2010
Luckily, this morning started off much better than the past few days, weather wise. The rain said adios and the wind made a 360, blowing out of the southwest. Seas were finally calm offshore and the sun was shining bright, which makes for a very pleasant fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale. Bob Gatesy joined Captain Paul and me for another fishing trip aboard the Lady Pamela II in South Florida. Bob fishes with us year after year and has become a friend of the crew. Once we hit the flat calm open water, we trolled south down the reef and noticed no activity. Captain Paul decided to move to a shipwreck where I expertly positioned a bait on the bottom, the bite was nearly instant. A nice size Almaco Jack ate and went in the fish box for Bobs fresh fish dinner. After a few pictures, we dropped down bait number two and hooked an Amberjack that didnt give in easily. We skillfully released the Amberjack and relocated to do some Big Game Shark Fishing.
I realize Game Sharks have been the main subject in many of my daily reports, but the large migratory sharks such as Hammerheads, Threshers and Bull Sharks have really been pouring through the Fort Lauderdale area offshore. Fresh, bloody King Mackerel and petite, whole Bonito fish really tend to turn these marine monsters on. When Captain Paul gave me the OK to bring out the big rods, I rigged up a top bait and a bait situated on the bottom. Unlike wreck fishing, the bite wasnt instantaneous. We were patient for an hour before the rod doubled over and we set the hook. Bob knows the drill, jump in the chair, start reeling and do not stop. Theres nothing like looking down at a 10 ft Greater Hammerhead Shark with a wicked set of teeth. Once we got the fish to the transom, we carefully placed a head rope on him to get exact measurements for a tag and release. Bob, you are one lucky guy!
This afternoon, we left Lauderdale Marina with a group of guys just looking to have a good time while on vacation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our standard trolling spread went in the water looking for some fish to jump on. After a while of fishing and not catching, the gang told us to call it a day and head back. Rather than just cutting the trip short, we asked if we could stop by a few wrecks on the way in and give fishing another try. As soon as they asked to go back to the dock, fishing turned around. We landed a few Bonito fish trolling west and when we reached the wreck, our first pass hooked a double header. We lost one fish and ended the day with a really nice size Barracuda.
Tight Lines!
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March 5th, 2010
Aaron, Nick, John and Mike joined the Lady Pamela II this morning for a six hour fishing trip in Fort Lauderdale. Some of the guys had never been deep sea fishing before and they were very excited to get there hands on anything. We headed out Port Everglades in search of bait; live Pinfish and Jack Crevalle are immediately. After we loaded up on live bait, trolling gear went in the water. The bite was slow on the troll. We caught one Bonito fish in two hours then decided it was time to move on to bigger and better things. We ran to 350 ft of water where the north current was rippin. Captain Paul suspended live goggle eyes from the kites, placed two big Blackfin Tuna baits on the bottom and we crossed our fingers. We waited patiently and after an hour of nothing, we swapped out the bait and did the fish dance. 30 minutes went by before the balloon, aka the bobber, bolted underneath the water. I punched the boat ahead as Nick got in the fighting chair and his buddies assisted with clearing the other rods. Nick and Aaron played pass off a few times with their Hammerhead Shark before they won the battle as a team. After their stellar catch, we still had a full hour of fishing; to the shipwreck it was. Fort Lauderdale houses several shipwrecks and artificial reefs where many fish tend to hang out. Drop live bait 200 ft down and you never know whos going to eat. We ended the day with two Almaco Jacks, both nice in size.
During our morning trip, we were very successful with a Game Shark bite and two nice fish on the wreck. This afternoon, Carl, Pete, Jim and Mark joined the Lady Pamela II for round two and we were anxious to see what was biting. We trolled for one hour without any takers. We tried bait fishing, not even a nibble. However, we didnt get discouraged, our morning trip started out slow as well. I decided to move into deeper water and drop a big bait below. For two whole hours, we were fishing and not catching. Then unexpectedly, our bait intrigued a Thresher Shark with one helluva temper. Mark was the first angler to call dibs on the rod. Mark gave it a shot then gave it away. It took all four of our anglers to catch this monster fish. It wasnt easy, but they did it, nice catch guys!
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February 23, 2010
Jim, David, Jesse and three others joined the Lady Pamela II for a shared fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With six different people on board, everybody wants to do something different, so that was our plan. We started with trolling gear in the water, catching King Mackerel and Bonito fish. Then we relocated with live bait looking for a Shark bite and ended up fighting a Warsaw Grouper. Our last pit stop was to a wreck with a live Bonito and a Barracuda ate. What a day.
Tight Lines!
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Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report February 2010
The New Year surprised Fort Lauderdale with freezing temperatures and great fishing. February crept up on us with chilly afternoons most northerners would consider warm fronts. These mild South Florida cold fronts have been consistent and so have the Sailfish, Kingfish, Blackfin Tuna and Game Sharks offshore.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida is known as one of the top Sailfish fishing destinations in the world. Spindle beaks are caught year round in Fort Lauderdale but November through February accounts for 75% of all the Sailfish we catch. South Floridas cold weather really gets these fish feeding, especially when its blowing and rippin offshore. Kite fishing with live goggle eyes does it every time. On February 11, we headed offshore with John and his buddies from Ontario. Swordfishing wasnt an option but kite fishing on the reef was. We positioned ourselves on the edge in 150 180 ft of water and got the bite immediately. Watching your angler fight his first Sailfish is unbelievable. Now imagine, fighting a Sailfish suspended over the water, within feet of its airborne cartwheels. Talk about excitement.
Sailfish arent the only talk of the town; The Game Sharks have arrived to Fort Lauderdale! Year after year, the Game Sharks make their way south to our backyard and they guarantee a fight. The Lady Pamela II fleet has begun to catch Hammerhead Sharks and even Bull Sharks just a mile from the beach. Fighting these fish is not an easy task. When you think theyve signed off after a 30 minute fight, they havent, you better be ready for another run! Believe me; its all worth it in the end when your 7 ft Hammerhead is behind the boat and your up close and personal with a set of man eating teeth. It is totally rewarding.
On the weekend of February 4, the Lady Pamela II shot over to Bimini for a 4 day fishing weekend with a group of guys from Michigan and South Carolina. Fishing was just what we expected, only better. Our goal for day one was to catch dinner. After we cleared customs and got the OK to head offshore, a giant Tiger Shark ate and took us for a run, but only for a minute, literally. Our first bite of the day was a tease but we got a taste and wanted more. Round two produced a nice size Bimini Bull Shark and a fight Alan will never forget. At the end of the day, dinner was MIA but we had a good dock story. Day 2 was a grand slam. More Barracuda than you could shake a stick at, a handful of Amberjacks, a Hound fish and Game Shark #2. By day three, we were beat and the seas werent giving in. A White Marlin swam in our spread and ate. What cures sea sickness from 7 footers? A bite from a white. After a 30 minute battle, the Lady Pamela II landed its first White Marlin ever. Fishing in the Bahamas never seems to amaze me. The best time to travel to the Bahamas for a deep sea fishing trip is during the summer months when the seas and weather agree with us. Call now to book a summer vacation youll never forget, the fish are waiting.
February has been filled with fish of all species, from schools of Mahi Mahi to Amberjacks on the shipwrecks. Check out our updated Captains Log at www.ladypamela2.com for daily fishing reports and pictures.
Tight Lines!
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February 12th, 2010
Theres no better way to celebrate your buddies bachelor party than to be in Fort Lauderdale fishing on a beautiful day. Sean, Joe and the rest of their gang joined the Lady Pamela I with Captain Justin and Adam for some rod bending. Thats all Sean asked for and he got it.
Total Catch = 18 good size Mahi Mahi
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January 29th, 2010
Dr. Lee and his four buddies joined the Lady Pamela II for his 50th birthday celebration in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With our solid Sailfish bite, goggle eyes were a good decision. We loaded up with live bait and headed offshore to 170ft of water. Fishing was slow for the first hour then out of no where it was a feeding frenzy just feet from a freight ship. One minute everyone was just enjoying the weather, the next we had two Sails in our spread. Captain Paul set the hook and Dr. Lee fought his first Sailfish ever over the water in our new and improved fighting chair.
If you think our pictures came out great, imagine all that action happening right in front of your eyes while youre suspended over the water. After our meet and greet, we released the Billfish back into the blue and went on our way with trolling gear in 180 240 ft of water. Bonito fish were swimming in herds around the boat along with a smaller Wahoo.
Happy Birthday Dr. Lee, I look forward to fishing with you guys again.
Tight Lines!
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January 27th, 2010
Fort Lauderdale is brining in the New Year with several exciting events. The Super Bowl is back to South Florida for a record breaking 10th time and the Pro Bowl is honoring all star players somewhere other than Hawaii for the first time since 1979, Fort Lauderdale, Florida!
With that said, there are A list players and many devoted fans in Fort Lauderdale for the two biggest games of the year. James Harrison of the Pittsburgh Steelers joined Captain Paul and me aboard the Lady Pamela II for a deep sea fishing adventure with his friends and family before the big game this Sunday.
James wanted to battle with something as big as him so we picked up the necessities (live goggle eyes) and headed offshore. Once we reached our destination, our spread consisted of 4 live goggle eyes dancing on the surface and 2 big shark baits below. We waited patiently for 45 minutes before the right short got a hit. Captain Paul set the hook and we were ready. James jumped into our ultimate fighting chair and the battle began off the transom. Our first Sailfish of the day totally impressed our anglers; both the fight and the missing bill. James brother fought Sailfish #2 and once he got the fish to the boat it decided it wasnt finished. James brother did a pass off to Dad, who decided to fight the Sailfish standing up rather than over the water. Job well done, we went 2 for 2 with two very nice fish. Our last stop of the day was at a shipwreck for James nephew. Our first bait on the bottom intrigued an Amberjack within minutes. Sea ya on the water
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Fort Lauderdale Fishing Outlook January 2010
2010 definitely surprised South Florida with freezing temperatures and a killer bite offshore. Only the brave, die hards were on the water in search of the Atlantic Sailfish and it was well worth it with all the layers. During our unwelcomed, drawn out cold snap, the Sailfish bite was solid; herds of spindle beaks came through with double digit catches that made dreams come true. Every angler went home ecstatic with extremely sore arms, but a great story to tell about.
One morning, I remember one of our Canadian anglers say this guy has on his survival gear. As funny as that sounds, he was right. Fort Lauderdales unusually cold winter this year really got these fish feeding and we didnt let the weather stop us from heading offshore to find em. Foul weather gear, a pair of gloves and a beanie made life a lot warmer aboard the Lady Pamela II. Fishing is always an adventure.
Mixed in with the Sailfish are Kingfish and other species. The King Mackerel tend to show interest while live bait kite fishing, eating the goggle eyes that are suspended and intended for the Sailfish. The shipwrecks are also holding heavy with big fish that offer a great fight on light tackle; a 40 lb Amberjack will show you whose boss real quick. The Blackfin Tuna are around and make for a great fresh fish dinner. Trolling the reef also provides the opportunity to hook up with a Mahi Mahi or two. There havent been a ton of Dolphin fish offshore, but that doesnt mean you wont run into a school and land enough for left overs. Along with the passage of fish, another snow bird will be showing up here shortly, the Game Shark. Shark Fishing season is right around the corner and the Hammerheads, Threshers and Makos will be more of a possibility as we move into Spring. South Florida Game Sharks range in size from 7 inches short to 39 feet long. They put up one helluva fight and its extremely rewarding when you win.
The Lady Pamela II crew has developed techniques that make daytime swordfishing a very successful sport as weve been able to catch them with great regularity. Research has shown that during daylight hours, swordfish hang out around 1,800 to 2,000 feet down looking to gnaw. Fresh squid and petite, whole bonito make for great bait when luring a beefy Broadbill up to the surface. The Lady Pamela II landed a 500 lber this month and it was one of the greatest fights weve experienced in Fort Lauderdale yet, it was man against fish.
Tight Lines!
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January 12th, 2010
Ed, David, Mike, Paul and Steve decided to try their luck aboard the Lady Pamela II. Steve had never been deep sea fishing in his life so we picked up some live goggle eyes and headed offshore Fort Lauderdale to fertile grounds. We started fishing in 100 ft of water with a NW wind, blowing 10-15. In the duration of just four hours, the Lady Pamela II went 9 for 15 on the Atlantic Sailfish bite. 20 fish were seen, a few just werent interested in our spread. Talk about action! Today was one of the best Sailfishing bites in Fort Lauderdale this year.
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Its always nice to report back with a thrilling story of a stellar catch after a long day on the water. This afternoon, Alan & his buddy Stan joined Captain Paul and me aboard the Lady Pamela II in search of the daytime Broadbill Swordfish. Alan, nor Stan, had ever caught a Swordfish and left the dock lookin for a fight. Lately, Daytime and Nighttime Swordfishing has been hit or miss and I explained to our anxious anglers that we have to be patient out there and wait for the bite. When we reached our destination of 1,800 ft we dropped er down and watched the rod. Our first bite of the day was a big one. It pulled some serious line and offered a ten minute tease before it released itself into the big blue. After that, Alan and Stan got a taste and wanted more. It wasnt long before our second bite. Within 10 minutes of our fresh squid sitting on the bottom we had a monster gnawing on the other end of the line. A long and exciting hour and forty five minutes passed before we even saw a silhouette of the 500 lber. Alan and Stan got more than they couldve imagined while Daytime Swordfishing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We ended the day with one last bite that got away. Check out our photo gallery Daytime Swordfish at www.ladypamela2.com for more pictures of Alan and Stans catch!
The Lady Pamela II crew has developed techniques that make daytime swordfishing a very successful sport as weve been able to catch them with great regularity. Those interested in trying this consistent swordfish fishery can contact the Lady Pamela II at 954-761-8045.
Tight Lines until next time Guys!
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On Thursday, a fishing buddy of mine, his wife and two other friends of mine set sail on his 54 Sportfish and headed offshore in search of the Atlantic Sailfish. At 7AM on the dot, we left his dock lookin for a fight. It just so happened that the Silver Sailfish Derby was taking place but we werent involved, we were just looking to have a good time fishing offshore on our days off. We loaded up on live goggle eyes to suspend from the kites and the weather couldnt have been better. We reached our destination and within 10 minutes our spread was ready to attract the fish. It wasnt long before our first bite of the day and it wasnt a Sailfish. Our first fish never offered a fight as it freed itself immediately, but Ed saw the beefy 30 lb King Mackerel eat. We hung in there for a little bit longer and good thing, we hooked our first Sailfish of the day. She jumped, pulled some line then pulled the hook, it was a complete tease. After two nice bites, we werent moving. We went for round two on the Sailfish, but this time, our fish got cut off. We didnt get discouraged; we ran a bit and relocated. This is the spot Dave, I can feel it said Ed. Fish after fish, it was comparable to Costa Rica Sailfishing. We hooked a double header, Diane was 5 minutes into her fight, Brian got hooked up and brought the fight to the bow, and it was great. All the tournament guys were circling our area, starring at us, thinking, Who are these guys? If only we were competing in the Derby! Our last bite of the day was the best. We were packing up, getting ready to hit the road but one line was still in the water. Out of no where, another Sail ate and put up one hell of a fight. We went 7 for 9 on Sailfish and had a great time.
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We are into our new year and the winter chill found us. It was 37 degrees this morning! Maybe not as cold as where you are sitting now but we never bargained for this weather living here. The only benefit we get from these conditions are that we know the fish are heading our way to try to stay warm too. Yesterday we had a few Sailfish bites, the first in a while and we released a nice size one after a good battle on spinning tackle. Some other boats near us saw or caught a few too so they are on the move now and it should get really good in the next few days. Reports are that they are doing good with them just north of us so that means we get those fish here next!
The inshore action has the Barracudas holding in the inlet and The Jack Crevalles moving constantly. We found a few schools of them far back in the canals where they wer doing what they could to stay warm. They were hungry and made quick meals of our live baits we tossed them.
The offshore scene can be red hot this time of year. Luck and timing is the biggest factor to have work together. You can expect the Sailfish to be here through out the next months and getting one on the line is the norm, not the exception. Kingfish, Dolphin and Bonita are also mixed in with them and any one of these can hit the same bait at the same time. Even though we are cold we know this is also a great time of year to go fishing so we put up with it. I won't be upset when the 70s and 80s return though.
Sea Ya,
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This morning, a regular angler of ours, Bob, came deep sea fishing aboard the Lady Pamela with Captain Paul and me. Bob fishes with us every year and always brings his luck with him. Two years ago, Bob landed his limit on Mahi and a monster Bull Shark. Last year, Bob won the fight against a nice size Amberjack while wreck fishing and today Bob went home with a Mahi, a few King Mackerel and a story to tell his buddies about. We headed offshore, caught a Mahi, some Kings and then set up for live bait kite fishing in hopes of a Sailfish. Between our live goggle eyes, the right conditions and Bobs luck, we landed a 78 Sailfish after a great fight. It was man against fish for 30 minutes and well worth it. The Sailfish fight was so intense we couldnt get a picture.
See ya next time Bob for another great day of deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale!
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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The year ended on a great trip. We headed offshore today with a late start to let the junior angler get an easy morning wake up, I got one too. As soon as we set the live baits out a mile offshore we caught a small Red Grouper and were greeted by a school of Dolphin. They weren't huge but they put up a great fight and gave the angler a chance to learn what a Dolphin is, not Flipper. We kept a few to bring home for dinner and decided to head inshore where the waves were none and the fish were different. The Barracuda were eating the baits in the inlet so after a few photos we maoved into the back canals. The Jack Crevalles cooperated and we caught and released a good amount until our time and bait were used.
It was a nice way to end the year. Everyone was happy and it set a nice attitude for what is to come in 2010. The weather is ready to cool off some and that should push more hungry fish south into our waters. This is the time of year when the action can be great if you catch the lucky day when weather and the fish decide to work together.
Sea Ya,
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The Lady Pamela Fishing Fleet headed offshore with Mike Clark, his daughter and his son for an after Christmas fishing adventure in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They were spending the Holidays in South Florida and took advantage of what Fort Lauderdale is known for, deep sea fishing. Trolling was productive. We landed six Bonito fish within minutes of trolling gear in the water. After our Bonito pop, we headed to a wreck and dropped live bait on the bottom. It was an instant bite with a 40 lb Amberjack and a 50 lber to top of the trip. Mike and his kids were impressed on how hard these fish fight!
Tight Lines!
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Happy Holidays from Fort Lauderdale, Florida & the Lady Pamela Sportfishing Fleet
December isnt making its presence felt here in South Florida weather wise, but fishing wise, the bite is just what us Fort Lauderdale fisherman anticipated. A few cold fronts have come and gone and brought much more to the table than just wind and rain; a solid bite afterwards! We do prefer our 80 degree afternoons, but these chilly spurts dont just make us Floridians shiver, they make fishing in Fort Lauderdale very exciting.
December deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale means a mixed bag of fish. The Atlantic Sailfish are out and about and looking to eat from the kite. Watching a Sailfish jump 5 ft high, 5 times in a row is the ultimate adrenalin rush and a sight to see. The Mahi Mahi are weighing in anywhere from 10 30 lbs and are tastier than ever. The Wahoo are making the rods bend and putting up some wicked fights along with the Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel and Bonito fish on the troll. Wreck fishing is producing some nice Black Grouper and beefy Amberjacks up and down the coast. Game Sharks, such as the infamous Hammerhead, have been seen, fought and caught and they dont give in easily. And to top it off, the Swordfish bite has been steady, day and night. What more could you ask for during the Holiday season?
During the winter months, great Sailfishing will be affected by the passage of cold fronts, in a good way. When the wind patterns pick up and its blowing offshore, the cold air moves through and the water temperatures drop. The Sailfish move through looking for warmer water and multiple catches are common. The only disadvantage is nasty seas, big rollers, but a great bite. To us Fort Lauderdale diehards, it means perfect Sailfish conditions and what we long for. Trolling bait or dangling live goggle eyes from the kite usually attracts a Sailfish within minutes. These pretty pelagics are caught year round; however, November through March comes in at number one for the Sailfish bite. During the height of season, several bites per day is common, it happens and we catch 'em. That must be how the name Sailfish Alley came about for Fort Lauderdale, Florida!
The New Year brings several different exciting attractions to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the bowl games, the superbowl and the sun. There are tons of things to do and see while in South Florida, but nothing compares to deep sea sportfishing offshore in Fort Lauderdale. Take advantage of what Fort Lauderdale, Florida is known for our backyard, the water, the fishing. Bring home a memorable experience with some of the worlds best sportfishing. Head down to South Florida a day early or extend your vacation to experience the thrill of a lifetime aboard the Lady Pamela Sportfishing fleet.
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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Greg and Eric recently relocated to Sunny South Florida from the Carolinas and wanted to try deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale for the first time. Trolling and pulling live bait around the reef attracted two King Mackerel within minutes. After our little pop, fishing slooooowed down on the troll and we moved on to wreck fishing. As soon as we spiced things up we got a monster bite and Greg jumped into the fighting chair with zero hesitation, he was ready to fight! Greg landed a beautiful 30 lb Black Grouper, we took some pictures and released him back into the big blue because its not season. They didnt get to keep him but they did get to see what those fish fight like!
Tight Lines!
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Mike and his wife Katie brought their whole gang to Fort Lauderdale for the Miami Patriots game. For the last three years, Mike and Katie have fished the Lady Pamela fleet and man, do they have good luck. The first year they fished aboard the Lady Pamela II, Mike landed a double header Sail. Last year we headed offshore with our hard core Patriot fans and there wasnt a fish in site for the first four hours but the last two hours of fishing made up for it, big time; seven for seven on the Sailfish bite. Talk about excitement! This year we headed out of Lauderdale Marina with beautiful weather and hoped they brought their luck. Trolling was productive. The King Mackerel were solid and Mike and Katies son was having a ball. Our anglers wanted to see if they could get their hands on another Fort Lauderdale Sailfish so the kites went up with live goggle eyes on the surface. Within 20 minutes of live bait kite fishing, Katie landed a beefy 20 lb Dolphin fish (Mahi Mahi).
After the Mahi, Mike said Captain David, just one Sailfish for my son, you always find them. Immediately after Mike said the word Sailfish, we hooked a 6 footer on the kite.
See you guys next year!
Tight Lines!
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Fantastic Fort Lauderdale Fishing on Friday the 13th
This afternoon, Bill, Jason, Dan and their boys joined a shared charter to catch some fish. They came to the perfect place at the perfect time; Sailfish Season in Fort Lauderdale aboard the Lady Pamela II! On the way out we stopped at Lauderdale Marina to purchase live goggle eyes to dangle from the kites. Once we cleared Port Everglades, we trolled for about an hour and not one bite. We decided it was time to change things up and try some live bait kite fishing. As soon as we spiced things up and relocated to 180 ft of water off the Steeple we landed a 16 lb Mahi, three other smaller Dolphin and two Silky Sharks. Wham, bam, thank you mam and the fishing died off. We reeled everything in and ran 5 miles to the south to see what we could get out anglers in to at the buoy. Not even 10 minutes later and Captain Paul yelled Big Sailfish! as it started jumping within feet of the boat. Jason had the first Sail on the hook and landed it.
Another 10 minutes after Jasons fight we hooked #2 on the right long outrigger. Bill got into the fighting chair and it was man against fish.
Then shortly after we were 2 for 2, Don got a Sailfish on a double header. Dons fish jumped and hit the side of the Lady Pamela II, talk about excitement. It was one of the most awesome four hours of fishing in Fort Lauderdale.
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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November fishing has started out with a bang and the Lady Pamela II fleet is gearing up for some serious kite fishing this season. The mullet have been a huge help. Large schools of bait fish have made their way to the Gold Coast and the migrating pelagic fish werent too far behind. Fort Lauderdale has seen several Sailfish offshore and the bite is only looking to pick up and be comparable to last year.
Sailfish fishing is one of the most exciting sports and Fort Lauderdale is one of the top Sailfishing destinations in the world. During the winter months, great Sailfishing will be affected by the passage of cold fronts, in a good way. When the wind patterns pick up and its blowing offshore, the cold air moves through and the water temperatures drop. The Sailfish move through looking for warmer water and multiple catches are common. The only disadvantage is nasty seas, big rollers, but a great bite. To us Fort Lauderdale diehards, it means perfect Sailfish conditions and what we long for year after year. Trolling bait or dangling live goggle eyes from the kite usually attracts a Sailfish within minutes. These pretty pelagics are caught year round; however, November through March comes in at number one for the Sailfish bite. During the height of season, 20 bites per day is common, it happens and we catch 'em. That must be how the name Sailfish Alley came about for Fort Lauderdale, Florida!
With the weather change in Fort Lauderdale, the Atlantic Sailfish will be the leading catch offshore. Other species will be involved as well such as Blackfin Tuna, Bonito, Kingfish, Wahoo and Dolphin. Lets get out there and catch some fish.
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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It may not be snowing or below 50, but between the north winds, the blue water and thousands of bait fish, it sure does feel like winter has arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our first very welcomed cold front has come and gone and was much appreciated by us Fort Lauderdale fishermen. It blew 15-20 out of the northeast and gave us a few cool October afternoons. Not only were the two days extremely refreshing, the Sailfish bite offshore was solid and exactly what we anticipated.
October has provided a mixed bag of fish, from giant Wahoo taking runs to gaffer size Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Bonito and Blackfin Tuna on the troll. And as November and December approach us, we only expect fishing to improve in South Florida with the Sailfish bite. Large pods of baitfish are chuggin it down from the north and the bigger fish tend to follow. Expect to see the Atlantic Sailfish free jumping within feet of the boat and big Dolphin lookin to eat your bait. The Ballerina of the Sea puts up a wicked fight and many high fives will be given after the battle.
The Wahoo was definitely a hot item offshore this month. Between the dark, electric blue color above and the shiny, vertical stripes throughout, you cant mistake this fish especially when its smoking your reel. The Lady Pamela II was very successful with the Wahoo bite and we sure did land some monsters that couldve fed a village. Several anglers went home with smiles and sore arms after reeling in this prize game fish offshore in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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This afternoon, the Lady Pamela II set sail with two different groups of people who had never been deep sea fishing offshore. Skip, an avid trout fisherman, had never hooked a saltwater fish in his life, nor had John and his family who traveled from Denmark. The water looked great today; a beautiful blue edge, a steady current, but no fish. The further south we trolled the better the bite got. Three big King Mackerel ate along with two nice size Barracuda. Skip was in awe when he got up close and personal with the Barracuda and its mean set of teeth. After our Kings and Cudas, we got a killer bite from a monster fish. John was battling with this fish for a while before Paul got a hold of the leader and we finally got the 30 lb Wahoo in the boat. The slim, streamlined fish showed John whose boss in Fort Lauderdale. The Wahoo is one of the fastest fish South Florida has to offer and one of the tastiest fish in my book.
Awesome catch!
Tight Lines!
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David Ide (Ladypamela2)
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Rick, John and his buddies from New York joined the Lady Pamela II fleet for a fishing excursion out of beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Rick and his gang were pretty lucky for their first time offshore. We started off catching tons of live bluerunners and speedos. Fresh strips on the planners and ballyhoo out of the rigger caught the eye of a 10 lb King Mackerel. A 15 lber followed within minutes. We caught a total of four Kings before we hit the wreck. On our first drop with a live speedo we got an instant bite. By the time Rick got situated in the chair, we pulled the hook and hoped the fish was still down there. On our second drop we hooked him. A monster Mutton Snapper ate just a few miles off the coast of Fort Lauderdale.
Tight Lines!
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Starting off October with a monster Mako Shark!
This afternoon, Captain Paul and Captain Darin set sail with Ryan, his daughter and his wife aboard the Lady Pamela II. Once Captain Paul cleared the port and hit open water, he led the family north to troll the reef. Trolling wasnt attracting; Ryans daughter reeled in a King Mackerel and that was it for the bite. Ryan had something bigger in mind so they headed to a shipwreck in 300 ft of blue water and made a drop. A live bluerunner caught the eye of a nice fish. Ryan was in the chair and ready to reel. Once Ryan battled the fish to the surface, Captain Paul yelled SHARK!! DARIN, SHARK! Paul ran down from the bridge and grabbed a shark rig as Darin pulled the Amberjack into the boat. Paul cut a chunk out of the Amberjack to attract the game shark and threw it over the side. At this point, the shark is munching on the bait as Paul set the hook. Round two Ryan! Ryan won the 30 minute battle with a monster Mako shark. Once they got a hold of the leader, Paul threw the harpoon and the fish took a run, he was not a happy camper. After a tough 30 minutes, another 10 minute run is brutal on the angler. It was all worth it in the end once they got to see the set of teeth on this bad boy. Awesome catch guys!
Tight Lines!
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Ft Lauderdale Fishing September 2009
Deep Sea fishing has been phenomenal in South Florida this month. Loads of Kingfish and Bonito make it easy for everyone to catch a fish and even go in for seconds. The average size Kingfish is anywhere from 5-10 lbs and the Lady Pamela II has landed some monsters that tipped the scale at 40 lbs plus. Not only are the Kings solid offshore, the Blackfin Tuna and Wahoo bite has been consistent in the 200 500 foot range. These fish put up a wicked fight and man are they tasty!
The Mahi bite started out extremely slow and sent many anglers back to the dock empty handed this season. With that said, there is a bit of encouraging news and hope offshore. The bite has since picked up and the Lady Pamela II is making up for lost time on the Mahi Mahi. Those delicious Dolphin we all love are slowly showing up in good numbers. On September 19th, Captain Paul, myself and our anglers had five Mahi on at one time, talk about action. We ended our fishing trip with nine nice ones and a beefy 25 lber in the box.
Sailfish season is approaching Fort Lauderdale and the Sailfish have already begun to bite. With a rippin north current and blue water you cant go wrong with Spindle beaks. The Atlantic Sailfish is by far one of the most sought after game fish in the world and they can be found in plentiful numbers especially right here in South Florida during the winter months. Sailfishing is one of my all time favorites. They are capable of powerful runs, acrobatic jumps and reel blistering dives which may make your arms regret they ever tangled with this great fish. Our sportfishing fleet has averaged four bites per week and it may triple come November. We cannot wait!
The Autumn Swordfish bite has been hit or miss for the past couple of weeks. The Lady Pamela II has ventured offshore both Daytime Swordfishing and Nighttime Swordfishing in search of big Broadbills and weve come home with a few nice ones in the pit. Swordfish dont give in easily and a good team effort is required to pull a big boy in the boat.
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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As the weather cools in the north, here in Fort Lauderdale a seasonal change occurs even though the weather still remains very warm. All different types of baitfish begin to migrate south through our area and as this food source moves, so do the fish that feed on them.
Each year in September, Fort Lauderdales waters just off the coast become alive with schools of bait. Spanish Sardines, Cigar Minnows, Ballyhoo, Mullet and Herrings all move south along our coast. On calm days, the schools of bait can be seen from the beaches. On days with waves on the beach and the sand becomes stirred up, they move into deeper and cleaner water. With this abundance of baitfish moving through our area, the fishing gets better and better as migrating schools of ALL species we catch here follow the food source.
Our fishing tactics change somewhat from the trolling we usually do to having some of these live baitfish aboard. This time of year you will run across fish feeding on these schools. Sailfish, Tuna and Dolphin are the most common to encounter. Wahoo, Bonito and Barracuda can also be caught in the area of these schools of bait. Even Blue and White Marlin come into the shallow waters where they are not usually found to enjoy the abundance of food. And when the opportunity presents itself, a pitched live bait can yield some exciting action, usually pitched on lighter tackle.
We have already seen this beginning here. Small Sailfish, usually the first to appear following the bait, have begun to show and play havoc with our trolling baits. Usually under 5 in length, they weight little but have the agility of the full grown Sails. And because of their smaller weight mass, they spend more time in the air as it takes little to expel themselves from the water.
Tuna also make a strong appearance this time of year. Again, we have seen this beginning already and chasing a school of feeding Tuna is a blast, as our guests yesterday found out. The water explodes with each lunge of fish feeding. While most are in the 10 to 12 pound class, there are some Blackfin caught over 30 and the occasional Yellowfin running with them as well.
What has been unusual for this time of year is the Dolphin presence. Usually something we can catch fairly easily in the summer months, they have not been plentiful off shore this year. However, in the last week or so, Dolphin have been showing up in small groups in fairly close to shore and with some regularity. We do expect their numbers to begin to drop off some in the next few months, but thats the great thing about fishing, you just never know what will come along.
Well keep you informed and hope you check back often.
Tight lines
Capt Rick and Steve
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Although September is the slowest month of the year in Fort Lauderdale, it hasnt stopped the Lady Pamela II fleet from fishing day in and day out. Our crew has been Nighttime Swordfishing the past couple of weeks and weve had great success offshore. On September 15th, we left the dock around 6:00 PM is hopes of tugging on a Broadbill. We reached fertile grounds around 7:30 PM and our first bait went in the water immediately. A long two hours passed before we got a bite by a 50 incher.
Within 30 minutes of our first fight, we were hooked and ready for round two. Kevin fought the 150 lber for over 30 minutes; this fish didnt give in easily. Around 2:00 AM we were 3 for 3 but the Sword was too short so we released him back into the blue. It was getting late so we gave the bite 30 more minutes before we packed up and headed home. We never got another fish on the line but we sure did go home happy campers.
Tight Lines!
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This afternoon, Rick brought all of his suppliers from Michigan Deep Sea Fishing to show them a good time while visiting Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As soon as we cleared Port Everglades and hit open water we started trolling to the north. I noticed a beautiful blue edge in about 200 ft of water with a gaffer size Mahi swimming on the surface. Captain Paul grabbed a spinner and pitched the Dolphin a live bait. The Mahi was interested and we were hooked. I looked behind the boat and noticed a huge green area of about 20 gaffer Mahi waiting to eat. Captain Pauly grabbed spinner after spinner and at one time we had five fish hooked. We ended the day with 9 Mahi, biggest one 20 lbs, a few Kingfish and tons fillets for fresh dinner.
Tight Lines!
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Today, Shanelle and her family from Virginia came deep sea fishing aboard the Lady Pamela II fleet. We had a full six hour adventure ahead of us and live bait was a must. We made a pit stop at the local buoy for live bluerunners just in case the Mahi showed up offshore. Live bait went in the well as the trolling gear went in the water. The Kingfish and Bonito showed themselves quite early into the trip and never left us alone throughout the day. About three hours into our fishing trip we got a killer bite on the 30 TLD. The reel was screaming and so were our anglers. A 25 lb Wahoo put up a wicked fight with its fast surface runs. Wahoo is one of my favorite fish to eat and you could just see Shanelles family lickin their chops. We iced our customers dinner down and bait went back out immediately. A piece of a board was floating near by and thats always a good sign when youre looking for a fight. Another Wahoo ate to top off the trip.
Tight Lines!
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The Lady Pamela II crew headed out for a all day Swordfish trip that lead into the night. Around lunch time, we reached our first destination of 1,800 ft of water. The first drop of the day didnt produce much. The second drop was an instant bite but right before we got tight the Swordfish managed to pull the hook and free itself. Fifteen minutes into our third set and we were hooked. It was a battle between us and a huge Sword for 30 minutes. As soon as we got the leader, things went south and our fish disappeared. It was a bummer, but things couldve been worse = no bites. Time flies when youre having fun; the sun started to set and it was time to get our nighttime gear ready. Within an hour of nighttime Sword fishing, Kevin had a nice fish on the line.
We all called it a 100 lber until the 212 lber was in the boat. Gear went back out immediately; we were ready to get our hands on another Broadbill. Our last fish of the night was a 45 incher that swam away a free man for a future fight.
Tight Lines!
Captain David Ide
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