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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Hold on Here comes WILMA!
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Saltwater Angler Key West (Saltangler)
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Hello again from The Saltwater Angler in beautiful Key West. There was a noticeable change in the weather this past week. We’ve been seeing steady breezes out of the northeast all week long which can mean only one thing…………WINTER! As much as that pains me to say we shouldn’t be fishing for cuda’s and sharks just yet. The baby tarpon fishing has taken a hit this week but if you can find the fish they're still eating fairly well. With the north wind they really haven’t been rolling but they have been in their usual spots. The reports of bonefish this week have been surprisingly decent with anglers catching them almost every day. This time of year you certainly won’t see as many fish, but the ones on the flats are generally the larger fish. This is a good time to fish for tailers too because the shallow water is warmer where the fish are more likely to be. The permit is certainly the most tolerant to colder temps and the fishing for them has also been good but not excellent. As the water temps start to drop I like to concentrate fishing in the lakes because it seems more consistent at that time. The flats are really large out there and they seem to hold more stable water temps which fish like. You can also start looking for big schools of jacks which will hang on sharks and rays in that area. With some unsettled weather in the forecast pick your days wisely when venturing out this week.
With the weather changing day to day and water and air temps dropping at the same rate, finding consistent water temps can be a struggle. One way to give yourself a better chance at finding good water temperature is to concentrate your fishing on the ocean side of the keys. The fish seem to migrate to these flats as the water temps drop. Whether you're back east and trying to catch bonefish or down in Key West fishing for permit, the ocean side flats are definitely worth stopping by for a look. From all of us at The Saltwater Angler we wish you tight lines and fish boat side. |
mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key West fishing report by Capt.Mike Wilbur 30 year professional fishing guide in Key West and Lower Florida Keys.
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Saltwater Angler Key West (Saltangler)
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Hello again from all of us at The Saltwater Angler here in Key West Florida. With hurricane Rita in the rear view mirror the fishing that followed was absolutely outstanding. The baby tarpon that came back soon after the storm had passed where in the backcountry in full swing and eager to eat fly’s or bait. There have even been reports of some larger fish being caught anywhere from 60 -100 pounds. This could be a sign of fish that are lingering back from their migration up the coast. There is probably also some resident fish getting out into the backcountry too. There is a tremendous amount of bait in the backcountry so there’s certainly a reason for those resident fish to get more active. The bonefishing has continued to be very good with fish doing the most tailing I’ve seen them do the whole year. With the calm water they have been a little spooky up shallow so be very quiet. Don’t hesitate to get out of the boat and d a little wading for them. It’s amazing how much calmer the fish will be when there’s no boat involved. Only wade when they’re tailing as they can be very hard to see when you don’t have the advantage of standing on the boat. A fly that has been working really well is the EP spawning shrimp. This is a pattern tied with streamer brush with little rubber legs in it. It ha been irresistible to the bonefish so come down to the shop and take a look. The tailing permit action has been even better this last week especially in the late evening. For those of you who haven’t seen a tailing permit it’s one of the most amazing sights in fishing. It’s not uncommon for them to tail so hard that they fall over backwards in the water. All in all it really doesn’t get any better and with light south east winds in the forecast this is a great time to get out.
This time of year is a great time to get some wading done in the keys. Not everyone is blessed enough to have a boat but the lower keys offers so wonderful wading opportunities. The most widely known wading flat here is Bahia Honda State Park. Concentrate on the south east side of the island where there are less people and you will find some really good bonefishing. The best tide to concentrate on is a low outgoing. The low water makes them a lot easier to see and it seems that they just prefer the out going tide their. If you have an incoming tide Ohio Key is my next choice and is the next island from Bahia Honda. Stay on the south side and there is a large flat where the fish are more apt to tail than at Bahia Honda. A good spot closer to Key West is the south west side of Boca Chica Key. There you have a better chance of seeing permit but there is also a healthy bonefish population. You want to try to concentrate your fishing on the beginning of the incoming tide as the water rushes up on the flat. Where ever you go try to make it either early in the morning or late in the evening. This way the fish will be more comfortable to come shallower giving you a better shot at seeing them. Just because you don’t have a boat doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fabulous fishing done here. from all of us at The Saltwater Angler we wish you tight lines and fish boat side |
Saltwater Angler Key West (Saltangler)
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Fishing Update ...09/28/05
The fall fishing is back in full swing. We have received reports of baby tarpon, permit and some excellent tailing bonefish action over the last few day with some of those bonefish being over 10 pounds. The water on the flats has cleared up and the weather is perfect. A light wind is blowing out of the southeast, and while there are some clouds, there is more than enough blue sky to make for good sight fishing. It is definitely a good time to fish the flats around Key West and the lower keys.
Sept. 26, 2005
Hello again from The Saltwater Angler in Key West Florida. The fishing this week was not very good obviously with the passing of hurricane Rita just to our south but there were some encouraging signs out there. It’s really interesting to see just how different each storm is when they pass through the keys. Hurricane Katrina brought torrential rain which flooded the island pretty good. Rita didn’t drop much rain at all but the storm surge was unbelievable. You could visibly watch the water rush in from the Atlantic flooding Key West for about 4 hours before the surge began to go back out. Another difference was the direction of the storm which seems to have had a big affect on the back country flats. When Katrina passed, it basically moved form east to west along the keys in the Gulf of Mexico which had the flats from Harbor Keys to Barracuda Keys blown out for the better part of a week. This time the storm came from the Atlantic and passed by to our south which gave those flats a bit of a break which means the water cleared up much quicker. As we all know the water clarity is very important when fishing on the flats. When storms have just passed and you can find clean water, you can usually find the fish.
After a storm passes the fish that seems to show up first is the tarpon. This case was no different with baby tarpon showing in the backcountry about two days after the storm. The fish weren’t jumping all over the fly but they were active enough to give them a shot for a little while. The good thing about the tarpon is that when they go back to their spots after a hurricane they go back to eat. A lot of fish will go back to the flats but it will take a few days for them to become comfortable and eat again which brings me to my next fish, the bonefish. The bones showed up right after the hurricane in good numbers which was very surprising to me. They were moving fast and not stopping for much but there were some nice schools out there which is a great sign of things to come. This week would probably be a good time to break out the chum and bring some bonefish to you, especially if you’re fly fishing. Trying to fly fish for fast moving bonefish is like trying to find a needle in a hay stack. This way you can keep the fish around you a hopefully calm them down a bit, giving you a much better shots. The forecast is showing south-east winds near 10 knots which should mean some excellent fishing to come for us. So lets but last week behind us and get back to business out there. From all of us a The Saltwater Angler we wish you tight lines and fish boat side. |
Saltwater Angler Key West (Saltangler)
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Hello again from The Saltwater Angler in Key West Florida. The fishing this week was not very good obviously with the passing of hurricane Rita just to our south but there were some encouraging signs out there. It’s really interesting to see just how different each storm is when they pass through the keys. Hurricane Katrina brought torrential rain which flooded the island pretty good. Rita didn’t drop much rain at all but the storm surge was unbelievable. You could visibly watch the water rush in from the Atlantic flooding Key West for about 4 hours before the surge began to go back out. Another difference was the direction of the storm which seems to have had a big affect on the back country flats. When Katrina passed, it basically moved form east to west along the keys in the Gulf of Mexico which had the flats from Harbor Keys to Barracuda Keys blown out for the better part of a week. This time the storm came from the Atlantic and passed by to our south which gave those flats a bit of a break which means the water cleared up much quicker. As we all know the water clarity is very important when fishing on the flats. When storms have just passed and you can find clean water, you can usually find the fish.
After a storm passes the fish that seems to show up first is the tarpon. This case was no different with baby tarpon showing in the backcountry about two days after the storm. The fish weren’t jumping all over the fly but they were active enough to give them a shot for a little while. The good thing about the tarpon is that when they go back to their spots after a hurricane they go back to eat. A lot of fish will go back to the flats but it will take a few days for them to become comfortable and eat again which brings me to my next fish, the bonefish. The bones showed up right after the hurricane in good numbers which was very surprising to me. They were moving fast and not stopping for much but there were some nice schools out there which is a great sign of things to come. This week would probably be a good time to break out the chum and bring some bonefish to you, especially if you’re fly fishing. Trying to fly fish for fast moving bonefish is like trying to find a needle in a hay stack. This way you can keep the fish around you a hopefully calm them down a bit, giving you a much better shots. The forecast is showing south-east winds near 10 knots which should mean some excellent fishing to come for us. So lets but last week behind us and get back to business out there. From all of us a The Saltwater Angler we wish you tight lines and fish boat side. |
Saltwater Angler Key West (Saltangler)
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Fishing Update ...09/23/05
We are back. In fact, we opened yesterday, and everything is pretty much back to normal around Key West. Fortunately, Rita did not reach her full potential until after she passed us, so we were spared the force of the storm and only suffered minor flooding, downed limbs and temporary loss of power.
As far as the fishing goes, today is looking much better. The water is already clearing and looks more blue/green than the muddy pea soup of yesterday. One guide reported that the backcountry water between Sugarloaf and Big Pine did not look all that bad. The Atlantic side flats will take a bit longer to clear up, but we still have some fairly strong tides to help improve the clarity. If you have a fishing trip planned in the near future, be sure to talk to your guide before changing your plans. There is a good chance you will not need to make any changes. If you need a guide, give us a call. We work with some of the best in the business. |
mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key West Fishing Report
October brings the refreshment of the Key West flats with cooling water temps and fall bait fish migration.
Big Bonefish slide in from the Gulf of Mexico looking for a few munchys, Crabs, shrimp snd other shellfish that have been residing in deeper cooler waters are back on the flats.
Permit fishing picks up also and soon Pompano,
Jacks and Bluefish will head for the lower Florida Keys flats and basins.
I like October fishing alot and a little cool air wont hurt a Ol guide's feeling at all.
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Saltwater Angler Key West (Saltangler)
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Fishing Update ...09/02/05
It just keeps getting better! This morning's slick calm is shattered by several sudden leaps of tarpon trying to shake loose from the pull in the corner of their mouths and by the nearly silent waggle of a translucent tail as it brakes the surface indicating the burrowing nose of a feeding bonefish. Then the push of water, too big to be a bonefish, is highlighted by a black scythe exposing the elusive permit. I am sure these scenes occurred repeatedly today. I know it happened yesterday as a couple of guides, taking a busman's holiday, managed to land the Flats Slam! If our fishing continues to improve, The Key West, Redbone Mercury S.L.A.M. tournament which starts next Friday, will be very exciting indeed. |
Saltwater Angler Key West (Saltangler)
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Fishing Update ...Aug. 31, 2005
The weather and the water is clearing up nicely down here in Key West. It is a beautiful, calm, sunny morning. Driving in this morning, I could not help thinking I should be heading for the boat instead of the store. The flats are clearing up as the tide flushes out the muddy water. The reports form the guides are a bit mixed. Some found fishable flats, especially oceanside, while others in the backcountry were still a little too muddy. Still, there was decent tarpon fishing early yesterday. The bonefish and permit should not be too far behind. Offshore, the light tackle captains are expecting exciting action with snapper and grouper over the next few days as the bottom fishing on the reefs and wrecks should be excellent with the water being a bit cloudy. If you have nothing more important to do, and even if you do, it is a good time to get on the water to bend some rods.
Fishing Report…Aug. 28, 2005
Hello again from all of us at The Saltwater Angler. It was a wacky week down here to say the least with Hurricane Katrina making a u-turn and giving us a brush. Thankfully I haven’t heard of any serious damage to any boats so that was a blessing. Well let’s get back to what’s really important…. Fishing. I know I might be sounding a little repetitive but the baby tarpon fishing has defiantly been the most dependable fish in the shallows. I saw baby tarpon from Boca Grande to Johnson key form 10 pounds to 100 pounds. I noticed that the larger fish where staying in the channels and not willing to move up on the flat but the babies would have no problem. It’s an awesome sight to see a school babies cruising in 2 feet of water and attacking a fly. It’s been so good that we just have to hope after everything clears up and the fish are still there.
As solid as the tarpon fishing was the permit a bonefish was still good but not stellar. One reason is probably the water temps in the backcountry. I got out of the boat in the beginning of the week and the water was so warm it was uncomfortable to be in. You can bet that if the water is hot to the touch than the fish aren’t going to be there and that was certainly the case. There are a couple tricks to try to keep you in cooler water to give yourself a better chance at seeing fish. One way is to try fishing some ocean side flats. The water on these flats compared to the flats in the backcountry can sometimes be 5 degrees cooler or more. Another thing is always try to be on an incoming tide during the hot parts of the day. This way you have the cooler waters from the deep flooding the flats and in turn cooling them off. Fish will follow that cool water right up on to the flats to feed. Right now it’s a waiting game to see when the water is going to clear up. The fish have seen this sort of thing before so it shouldn’t be long before they come back to the flats and things are back to normal. Form all of us at The Saltwater Angler we wish you tight lines and fish boat side. |
Saltwater Angler Key West (Saltangler)
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Greetings from the fabulous Florida Keys. The water clarity has been getting better and better with each passing day and in turn the fishing has picked up.The permit and bonefishing has been really good for this time of year. It's really best to get an early start now because the flats have been heating up quick. These fish are way more apt to eat early when it's more comfortable for them. The big migration of tarpon has come to an end, but the baby tarpon follow right behind them flooding the back country flats. I haven't seen good numbers yet but a few here and there. The offshore fishing has been tremendous with all the debris that was left over from Hurricane Dennis. Slammer Dolphin, Kingfish, and Wahoo have been caught in good numbers. The annually Drambuie Marlin Tournament is going on this week, so for the next report we'll see if anyone was able to land a big blue.
With no storms in the forecast the fishing should only get better during the next few weeks. We've still had good crab hatches and should have a few more coming up. This is a great time to catch a permit on a fly. |
mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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We managed to survive hurricane Dennis with a little adjustment to signage and a few trees down.
Emily is heading for Mexico and the Bonefish,Permit and Tarpon are back along with
the White Crown Pigeon's.
What do White Crown Pigeons have to do with Key West fishing.
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key West fishing report
The full moon tides caught up with us today and made it tuff to find any Permit or Bonefish on the Key West flats this morning.
We were forced to pop into one of the small creeks and hook a big female Tarpon over 150 lbs.
After jumping us out into the Gulf and pulling Scot's arm out of the socket, she managed to break us off just as the wind picked up and the rain started to come at us side ways.
Back at the dock and a bowl of Conch Chowder later we were feeling pretty fine!
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key West fishing,fly fishing report:
I have tuned up the light spinning rods and fluffed up my Permit and Bonefish flies.
Today vis was limited but we managed to find some tailing Permit on the flats northeast of Key West.........mike
It was a little breezzzzzy to but thats not a bad thing when your trying to drop a live crab
in the dining room of a big Permit.
We got lucky right away and Tony hooked his first
of three by guessing where the tail that we say
20 seconds earlier... went.
This first fish wasnt a monster but,all Permit are special and will smoke 10lb off a spinning reel very quickly, he went maybe 14lbs.
We hooked another 10 mins later and after about 20 mins and a trip around a old crab line I was able to jump down and grab his tail and take another photo.
After spooken a few schools of Bonefish that were almost invisable in the poor light we snagged another Permit over 18lbs and thats what you call a damm good day on the Key West flats.
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key WestFishing,Fly Fishing Report
Wow great migtating Tarpon run and now its slowing down so back to the Gulf side Tarpon and a great summer of Bonefish and Permit in the skinny water.
Bonefish,Permit reports are good in the lower Florida Keys and Key West already and I'm looking forward to chasing these guys after jumping a few early AM Tarpon ofcourse!
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Capt. Dexter Simmons (Captdexter)
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May 21, 2005<br><br>This has been the best May for Tarpon fishing in years. Here is Ed Stephenson jumping a couple of Silver King, both of which he brought to the boat within 30 minutes. Nice work Ed!<br><br><img><br><br>Ed really does a great job of bowing to the fish in the above photo.<br><br><img><br><br>Ed instinctively gives the Tarpon the "down and dirty" technique in the above photo. This low rod side pressure is applied in the opposite direction that the fish is moving, especially when the Tarpon is attempting to roll up and gulp air. Successfull application of the "down and dirty" technique usually defeats the stamina of the fish and thereby shortens the fight. Ed's two Tarpon (100 and 130 pounds) were caught on the same day with the same fly! Capt. Dexter's Black Death was the fly.<br><br><img>Here is David Smith of Toronto hooked up to a 110 pound silver King. David brought the fish to the boat where the leader was reeled into the rod tip for a legal catch.<br><br><img><br><br>Casting from the foredeck of "FlatsMaster" in THE CAGE gives anglers additional height and stability so they may easily spot fish in the clear, shallow waters of the Keys. April, May, June, July, August, September, October are generally
great months to catch Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Barracuda, Shark, Jack Crevalle. So plan your trip now.<br><br><img><br><br>Tarpon Season is here and images like the one above are in the mind and dreams of all flats anglers. Bonefish will also be actively feeding and tailing in the shallows as the water warms into the 80's this Spring. Late June and July dates are still available, so contact Capt. Dexter Simmons at 305-745-3304 for more info.<br><br>
<img><br><br>Our Father (Mother) - Son (Daughter) Key West Flats Fishing Trips are now scheduled for throughout the summer, fall, winter, and spring.
For more information about the Father and Son Flats Fishing Trips go to http://www.keywestflyfishing.com/fatherandson.htm<br><img>
<br><br>You may contact Capt. Dexter Simmons for a future fishing charter by telephone at 305-745-3304 or by email at captdexter@prodigy.net |
mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key West Fishing Report
Shakespeare/Pflueger Fishing Tackle tests
I have been using Pflueger's new Medalist spinning reels for a few months now and can report they are a great looking, all metal Saltwater reel with a super drag that has survived Permit,Tarpon, Pompano and one or two good sized sharks with no problems.
This old American company was putting out some less than capable stuff for a few years and is now catching up with Japan in quality and at a
bargin price.
The new Shakespeare "Custom Graphite Ugly Stick" is 100% Graphite and should not be confused with the old ( mostly fiberglass)Ugly Stick, these are really nice sticks, but be sure you are looking at CUSTOM UGLIES.....mike
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key West Tarpon fishing Report
Phew! muggy, southeast winds bring the heat humidity and hungry Tarpon.
We dont mind, big ol Sugar Poons dance in our heads and at the end of our fly lines.
April Tarpon fishing is really hot this year as the water temps are up.
old guides are tired and happy.
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key West Fishing, Fly fishing Report
Wow what a day on the flat!
After jumping 5 Tarpon over the big sand, you would think that would be enough excitment for one day.
Then we saw the Hammerhead, not just a Hammerhead but the mother of all Hammerheads.In 35 years of fishing the tropic blue, I have never seen one this W I D E.
This monster was 18-19 ft long and wider than my flats skiff.
He was maybe more than 7 ft eye ball to eye ball and he came over the sand and through a school of 60 Tarpon, blowing them in the air and running by, around and under our skiff at rocket speed.
Over 30 inches of dorsal fin sliced by us out of the water and........He did'nt get a Tarpon!
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key West fishing ,Fly fishing Report
My pal Peter Mullet from Mongofly is back in town
and tomorrow we will take it to them,the Tarpon and Permit that is!
Peter runs a Fly Fishing trip in Mongolia for the worlds largest salmonoid, wild and ugly monsters that go over 90 lbs and look like...well Monsters!
He also happens to be a great fly rodder with good fish instint, we always have fun.
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key West fishing report
Tarpon fishing over the key west sand flats has been May like this past week, with great sight casting to tarpon of all sizes.
Mylar minnow flys have worked well as have regular Tarpon streamers.
If the weather holds we'll be happy ol' fishing guides.
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key West fishing report: Here we go again, Tarpon fishing has inproved this past week and the fly fishing in Key West basins for them has beed productive.
First day of spring tomorrow and we're ready for
the flats fishing for Tarpon, bonefish and Permit.
mike wilbur
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key West Flats Fishing Report
Again today Cobia action, Permit and Tarpon showing up and then the Bull Sharks spoiled the
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key West Tarpon fishing
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key West Tarpon love warm, humid air and with the south winds and water temps on the rise those Big Silver Rascals pop up also.
We saw a lot of them slipping into the backcountry and basins on the Gulf side today, they were not really receptive but we had a lot of action with Cobia, Pompano, Barracudas and big Jacks.
We will be out at dawn to give then a crab sandwich and excersize.......mike
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 6:28 pm: | |
Key West Let there be light! after a few days of a cold front fishing spoiler, we've got sun..son.
Tomorrow we toss Merkin Crab Flys to the hungry
little Permit piggy's sniffen around on the Key West flats, good light and a little wind to hide our tracks.....I'm ready for Spring and sharp hooks......mike
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Capt.Mike Wilbur's Chaser Key West Fishing
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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We have Elf Flys, Glass Minnow Flys, shiny flys, fuzzy flys, big flys, small flys....Now we need some good sun and a little less wind and we'll have Fun.
The Tarpon are in their launch mode and so are the Key West Tarpon guides and their angler's
Come on Mother push us a little closer to Spring.
mike
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Tarpon in Key West have slid back into some of the cuts after the last cold front and Permit, Barracudas and Cobia are on the Gulf flats in good numbers.
Today we hooked one nice Permit of about 18lbs
and landed two small Cobia that we turned back.
We also hooked two Blacktip sharks on the flat
that smoked off the 10lb test and just about spooled us.
more reports at http://www.chaserkeywest.com
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mike wilbur (Chaserkeywest)
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Key West Fishing Report
Cold front is gone and Permit and Cobia fishing on the Key West flats was super today!
More reports at
http://chaserkeywestfishing.blogspot.com/
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Capt. Dexter Simmons (Captdexter)
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May 3, 2004<br><br>David Wipf (2002 Angler of the Year) is fishing aboard "FlatsMaster" this week and has hooked up a few Tarpon in less than perfect conditions. The winds have continued to blow hard and the big migration of Tarpon has not materialized as of yet.<br><br><img><br><br>Casting from the foredeck of
"FlatsMaster" in THE CAGE gives anglers additional height and stability so they may easily spot fish in the clear, shallow waters of the Keys. March, April, May and June generally brings some great catches of Permit, Tarpon, and Bonefish, so plan your trip now.<br><br>
<img><br><br>Tarpon like the one above landed
by Louis Eagle, will be pushing through Keys waters regularly from now through June.<br><br><img><br><br>Permit are Marching in big numbers from now through early April.<br><br>
<img><br><br>Bonefish will be schooling and readily available as the water temps rise to the mid to high 70's.<br><br>
Our Father (Mother) - Son (Daughter) Key West Flats Fishing Trips are now scheduled for throughout the summer, fall and winter.
For more information about the Father and Son Flats Fishing Trips go to http://www.keywestflyfishing.com/fatherandson.htm<br><img>
<br><br>You may contact Capt. Dexter Simmons for a future fishing charter by telephone at 305-745-3304 or by email at captdexter@prodigy.net |
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 9:56 am: | |
Baby Tarpon in the Marquesas and the Lower Florida Keys are often accompanied by some good size Jack Crevalle chasing the same glass minnows, pilchard, or mullet minnows. Here Ken displays a nice 25 pound Tarpon caught in Mooney Harbor Channel in the Marquesas. Believe it or not, Ken hooked, jumped and landed this Tarpon after his first cast a few mornings ago. As a matter of fact, this was the first time that Ken had ever cast to Tarpon! Good job Ken!
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Ken's better half, Karen, then caught a big Jack Crevalle of about 15 pounds. The Jack was very feisty and nearly was eaten by a large Black Tip Shark. Karen did a masterful job of keeping the Shark's jaws away form the Jack.
Recently, there has been some excellent Bonefish action on the flats. Here, Chase proudly holds a 7 pound Bone caught in the Sugarloaf backcountry.
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Our Father (Mother) - Son (Daughter) Key West Flats Fishing Trips are now scheduled for throughout the summer,
fall and winter. For more information about the Father and Son Flats
Fishing Trips go to http://www.keywestflyfishing.com/fatherandson.htm
You may contact Capt. Dexter Simmons for a future fishing charter by telephone at 305-745-3304 or by email at
captdexter@prodigy.net
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 8:14 pm: | |
Subject: Key West, Lower Keys, Marquesas Fly Fishing Report
Saratoga George had a great day on the flats with his buddy Greg Persbacker (2002 Angler of the Year) today.
George landed this 70 pound Tarpon on a "Black Death" fly.
Greg jumped a 50 pound Tarpon in the minutes following George's catch. We then moved to the Gulf side flats in search of Bonefish and Permit.
George had the first shot at three good size Bones, but they spooked before George could get the fly to them. Greg took over and had a shot at 15 Bones schooling their way onto a sand flat next to a channel. Expecting a take, we were surprised when the fish eluded Greg's presentation.
George then grabbed Greg's Bonefish rod and proceeded to land this 10 pound Bonefish on the backcountry flats using
a tan "Sugarloaf Special" fly. What a beauty!
With several hours left in the day, we then hunted for the grand slam Permit. On one particular opportunity, George spotted some fish about 30 feet from the starboard transom
and casually mentioned that there were some Bonefish behind us. When I glanced back I saw three 20-25 pound Permit cruising by, and quickly pleaded with George "Those are Permit, CAST, CAST, CAST!" George made a valiant effort, but the wary fish were away out of range in seconds. A few more tough shots later put us
back at the dock with a Tarpon-Bonefish day. Greg consoled George and the two shook hands with each other and Capt. Dexter after a good day of fishing the flats.
Our Father (Mother) - Son (Daughter) Key West Flats Fishing Trips are now scheduled for throughout the summer,
fall and winter.
For more information about the Father and Son Flats
Fishing Trips go to http://www.keywestflyfishing.com/fatherandson.htm
You may contact Capt. Dexter Simmons for a future fishing charter by telephone at 305-745-3304 or by email at
captdexter@prodigy.net |
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Subject: Key West, Lower Keys, Marquesas Fly Fishing Report
The winds have subsided and a big push of Tarpon moved in from the reef today with one 50 fish daisy chain that Mark McVeigh and a "Black Death" fly took advantage of this morning. Here is Mark giving the down and dirty to a 90-100 pound Tarpon.
Here is Mark's Tarpon in full flight!
Don Wilkerson jumped a 100+ pound Silver King and brought another 70 pound Tarpon to the boat on a "Black Death" fly during the past few days. Here is the larger of Don's two Tarpon jumping.
Experience pays dividends when it comes to fly fishing for Tarpon on the flats and Don has had both fish eat the fly in the shallows after making perfect presentations.
Here is another jumping Tarpon taken on fly during the past few days.
Our Father (Mother) - Son (Daughter) Key West Flats Fishing Trips are now scheduled for throughout the summer,
fall and winter.
For more information about the Father and Son Flats
Fishing Trips go to http://www.keywestflyfishing.com/fatherandson.htm
You may contact Capt. Dexter Simmons for a future fishing charter by telephone at 305-745-3304 or by email at
captdexter@prodigy.net |
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 6:10 pm: | |
Subject: Key West, Lower Keys, Marquesas Fly Fishing Report
Strong South winds have roiled the flats on the Atlantic side of the Keys today, so the Gulf and Backcountry flats are being targeted for Tarpon, Bonefish and Permit. Don Wilkerson jumped a 100+ pound Silver King and brought another 70 pound Tarpon to the boat on a "Black Death" fly during the past few days. Experience pays dividends when it comes to fly fishing for Tarpon on the flats and Don has had both fish eat the fly in the shallows after making perfect presentations.
Here is a jumping Tarpon taken on fly.
Our Father (Mother) - Son (Daughter) Key West Flats Fishing Trips are now scheduled for throughout the summer,
fall and winter.
For more information about the Father and Son Flats
Fishing Trips go to http://www.keywestflyfishing.com/fatherandson.htm
You may contact Capt. Dexter Simmons for a future fishing charter by telephone at 305-745-3304 or by email at
captdexter@prodigy.net |
Capt. Dexter Simmons
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 9:48 pm: | |
Subject: Key West, Lower Keys, Marquesas Fly Fishing Report
The big push has not arrived yet, however we are catching Tarpon on fly. With just a trickle of fish showing on the flats, experienced anglers are the difference between |
