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Key West Fly
Fishing
Fly Fishing on the Flats of Key West
Fly Fishing Offshore Key West
Key West is a
fantastic destination for fly fishermen. Novice
or expert, Key West has the fishery to entertain
both. My approach to fly fishing here at Dream
Catcher Charters is to show you the day your way. I
am not a purist, this is my living I cannot afford
to be. I have learned through my years of guiding
that fly fishing is different for everyone. I adapt
to what you are looking for in a fly fishing guide
and make your day happen.
What's more, I
will guide you for everything. There is not a
species of fish that will eat a bait lure or jig
that will not eat a fly. If you want to catch it on
fly I will make it happen for you or find a fly
fishing guide that specializes in what you are
looking for.
For the flats
grand Slam Saltwater fly fishing is very
different from the lakes or streams up north. In
order to catch one of the big three on the flats
here in Key West (tarpon, Permit, bonefish) you will
need a very strong double haul cast with fewer than
three false casts and a consistent fly presentation
with a straight line and properly place fly. This
sometimes comes as a huge surprise to some of my
experienced stream fishermen when the wind is
blowing 10 mph and they are unable to give a decent
40 - 60 ft cast without the fly hitting the water in
the forward or back cast.
For Having fun
catching fish on the fly here in Key West, you
don't have to be a Stu or a Flip to live the dream.
We can target the species that are in your reach and
with some lessons and patience we can get you to
catch any number of fish including Barracudas,
Sharks, Jacks, Blue Runner, Lady Fish, Pompano,
Trout, Yellowtail snappers, Mutton snappers, Cobia
and more.
There are two ways
to fish with me on the flats with a fly rod.
The most successful has been in my
bay
boat with my bow mounted trolling motor.
This seems to be the current favorite lately for my
Permit Fly fishermen,
Tarpon Fly Fishermen,
and
Bonefishing Fly Fishermen.
The traditional way is for us to take my flats
fishing boat and let me pole you around and show you
what is out there.
Either way I can offer you shots at fish.
On the bay boat I can help you more with line
management and instruction and we have a near shore
option to hit the near shore reefs and wrecks.
Offshore fly fishing
is a great accessory to add to any offshore fishing
adventure. Myself and some other fly fishing guides
here in Key West offer you the gear and the shots to
catch any number of fish offshore including:
Yellowtail Snappers, Blackfin Tuna, Huge Barracudas,
Amber Jack, Yellowfin Bar Jacks, Blue Fish, Dolphin,
Sailfish and Wahoo depending on what is available
for the day you have booked. I fish offshore in my
32 Center Console Yellowfin.
Windy days do not
mean we cancel your charter because you are unable
to fly fish that day. We find alternate means of
tackle to entertain you for the day of fishing. Now
if it is blowing 25 or more we probably won't go at
all.
Fishing is supposed
to be fun. If fly fishing gets you aggravated let me
know and I will share with you the phone numbers of
many talented fly fishing guides that enjoy fishing
with grumpy fly fishermen. Personally I am not into
it. I like for my clients to enjoy the day and leave
the stress at the dock. |
