Backcountry / Flats Fishing A Great Way To Go Fishing Key West In March

March 3rd 2022 - Environmentally speaking one of the worst things to a fisherman is the winds. High winds can really make life difficult on a boat when you are trying to fish. The winds are going to blow, expecially when we are Fishing Key West in March. So far in my years I have yet to learn how to stop them. However I may have learned how to fish in them more comfortably.…

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A Cold Winter Better Fishing For Key West

Cold Winter Cobia
Cobia are more prevalent in the shallows on a colder winter.

Is a cold winter better for Key West fishing? For many reasons, I think so. Here on the Southernmost island city cold is a relative term. We are located in the tropics where humidity and wind direction dictate the air temperature regularly like a thermostat. Our cold winters are days in the 50s and highs in the lower 70s. Extreme cold for us are temps in the high 40s. The last cold blast like…

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Best Way To Go Tarpon Fishing In Key West

Tarpon Jumping
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)..

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 is a guide that I wrote for prospecting clients using my experience as a Key West tarpon fishing guide since 1994. Any questions do not hesitate to call my office and speak to my wife - Island Genn. 1-305-292-7212Any questions do not hesitate to call…

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Marquesas Keys Winter Fishing Species Hunt

Marquesas Keys fishing winter Permit
Permit fishing in the Marquesas Keys

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 call the species hunt on board one of my bay boats. During the cooler months our species of fish numbers…

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