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Best Way To Go Tarpon Fishing In Key West

Tarpon jump right after they are hooked. Best part of the fight IMO. Be sure to let off the tension to the jaw. (Bow To The King)..

• Post author:Capt. Steven Lamp
• Post published:April 11, 2021
• Post category:Fishing Tips and Tricks / Uncategorized

Tarpon fishing is becoming more popular year after year here. We get calls daily asking us, What is the best way to go tarpon fishing in Key West? Here in this post I am hoping to answer that based on my 26 years experience as a professional Key West tarpon fishing guide.  Table of…

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Tarpon Season 21′ is Coming, Book Your Favorite Key West Fishing Guide Now

John has his hand on a nice Key West tarpon

• Post author:Capt. Steven Lamp
• Post published:February 4, 2021
• Post category:Fishing Reports / Tarpon Fishing

Tarpon fishing season is coming in Key West. End of March the fun begins. Book your fishing guide now.

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Marquesas Keys Winter Fishing Species Hunt

Permit fishing in the Marquesas Keys

• Post author:Capt. Steven Lamp
• Post published:November 28, 2020
• Post category:Uncategorized

Fishing the Marquesas Keys in the winter months of December, January and February can be awesome. With good weather and less heat the fishing is usually on fire and a great way to spend the day with rods bent counting off the species as well as fishing such a remote location in what I…

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After Tropical Storm ETA What To Expect Fishing Key West

• Post author:Capt. Steven Lamp
• Post published:November 11, 2020
• Post category:Deep Sea Fishing / Fishing Reports / Flats | Backcountry Fishing / Reef Fishing

After Hurricane ETA what will fishing in Key West be like? It's hard for anyone to say specifically as this years weather has been so unpredictable in Key West.

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Backcountry Fishing Key West Produces Nice Lunches.

This mutton snapper was caught in less than 12 ft of water and demanded to join us for dinner. He had a seat right on the plate.

• Post author:Capt. Steven Lamp
• Post published:November 6, 2020
• Post category:Fishing Reports / Flats | Backcountry Fishing

Backcountry fishing in Key West can produce some nice lunches this time of the year. As the bait moves in and out with the tides the predators take note and take bait. Using the simplest techniques in the channels and edges I come up with some nice snapper catches that would impress even some…

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Wahoo, Dolphin and Blackfin Tunas Key West

A Good Day Of Wahoo Deep Sea Fishing on board the "In XS".

• Post author:Capt. Steven Lamp
• Post published:October 4, 2020
• Post category:Deep Sea Fishing / Fishing Reports

October 4 2020 - Weather is a funny thing. They say it will suck and sometimes they are wrong. Last week was as good example of that as I was deep sea fishing our of Key West on board my 47 Viking the "in XS". Deep Sea Fishing Report We got out a few…

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September Yellowtail Snapper / Groupers

• Post author:Capt. Steven Lamp
• Post published:September 18, 2020
• Post category:Fishing Reports / Reef Fishing

Yellowtail snapper and grouper were the fish of the day this past week for Capt. Steven and his anglers on board his 36Ft Yellowfin Center Console.

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Dolphin Fishing In September / Key West

September dolphin fishing has been Great in Key West

• Post author:Capt. Steven Lamp
• Post published:September 14, 2020
• Post category:Deep Sea Fishing / Fishing Reports

You never know until you go! September has been the welcome surprise this year with some really good dolphin fishing out of Key West.

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Mercury Verado 400 IL 6 to Mercury Verado 300 V-8 Fourstroke

Went from 400 IL 6 Mercury Verado to the 300 v-8 Fourstroke Verado on my 36ft Yellowfin Center Console.

• Post author:Capt. Steven Lamp
• Post published:September 13, 2020
• Post category:Boats Motors Engines

Re-Power from Mercury 400 IL6 to Mercury 300 v-8 four stroke Verado. I used my 36ft Yellowfin for testing.

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Beavertail Elite Flats Fishing Skiff Boat

• Post author:Capt. Steven Lamp
• Post published:June 5, 2020
• Post category:Boats Motors Engines

Beavertail Elite 17 flats fishing poling technical skiff boat Choices are hard to make these days when it comes to flats fishing skiffs. There are so many out there and the conveluted ideas behind them seem to be endless. It's All About Choices Having the best of the best when it comes to my…

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