I am excited to hear you are interested in fishing The Florida Keys, Florida Bay and The Everglades. I will reply to you as soon as possible, which is typically in the afternoon upon returning to the dock.
I am excited to hear you are interested in fishing The Florida Keys, Florida Bay and The Everglades. I will reply to you as soon as possible, which is typically in the afternoon upon returning to the dock.
You can also text or call 305-393-3474
Several strategies are successful for catching the prized silver king, including sight fishing the shallows for the famous daisy chain formation, and drifting bait in deeper waters. Whatever the plan, once one of these giants takes your line you’ll be rewarded with gravity-defying acrobatics. These colossal fish fight back by jumping out of the water, head thrashing in an effort to throw the hook. Listen to your captain for tips on how to keep him on!
Sight fishing; wrecks. Anglers beam with pride when recounting permit tales. That’s because like bonefish, permit are smart, wary, and known for leaving now and asking questions later. Weather you sight fish the flats or send bait down to sunken wrecks, a permit on the line is a battle to remember—they fight with the determination of a jack crevalle but the power of a whole school.
Snook – with their trademark black dorsal stripe, and redfish – famous for the black spot on their tails, put up a noble and aggressive fight. Your captain will give you pointers on how to keep them from getting tangled and lost in the mangrove roots.
Redfish await anglers of all abilities in the breathtaking beauty of Florida Bay’s backcountry and the flats of Islamorada. These species make excellent targets for less experienced anglers, as well as the expert.
Sight fishing. While you stand lookout on the bow, Capt. Steve will poll the boat through crystal-clear skinny water. All eyes will be searching for “tailing” or feeding bonefish, whose transparent tails poke above the waterline. These guys are hungry and ready to eat your well positioned bait or fly. Cruising bones, often more wary than feeders, can also be spotted on the flats and persuaded to eat.
The elusive “grey ghost” is one of the smartest and most rewarding flats fish to catch. Once you convince a bone to eat, you’ll never forget the sound of your line screaming off the reel as he makes a long run for it – and the heart-pounding prized fight begins
A variety of fish are available to target in Islamorada, Florida Bay and The Everglades. Call up Captain Steve and let him know what time of fishing you are interested in doing and what time of year you would like to fish and he will let you know the best options available.
Capt. Steve is a full time guide in the Florida Keys.
Steve served as Commodore of the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association for 6 years and is a founding board member of Florida Bay Forever and the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Foundation.