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April 1st, 2008
With March behind us we have
one major thing to focus on now... tarpon.
The water and air has been
pretty warm, in the 80s nearly every day. The tarpon have
moved into the area and they are eating flies really well.
Permit fishing has been tough this year, we've had some good
days where we've had a lot of shots at tailing fish while
other days they are just difficult to get near.
The tarpon fishing should
turn on now for a while. We'll experience less cool fronts
and more prevailing southerly winds which keeps the water
warm. The population of bonefish should increase on the flats
too with the warmer water. I've heard several good reports
as far as bonefishing goes but I have not been pursuing them
lately myself. The bonefish census will take place this Thursday
in the Keys. This is when flats fishing guides are asked
to help with bonefish research and actually count the number
of bonefish they see in a particular area during the course
of one day. The study has produced some remarkable results.
There are several guides who also tag bonefish in the Keys.
One of my anglers landed a bonefish a few months back with
a tag in it. Come to find out a good friend and fellow guide,
Capt. Steve Friedman, had tagged the fish weeks before.
The spring fishing should
take a turn toward heating up here now that we are in the
month of April. For anglers considering a trip down for tarpon,
bonefish or permit please email us or call for availability.
If we cannot accommodate you we can give you a referral to
a professional full-time guide in the Keys. You can reach Captain Justin
Rea at 305-744-0903 or email justin@flyfishingthekeys.com
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We are now in the process of booking charters
in 2008. For those who are planning their trip to the Florida
Keys for the annual Tarpon migration you should consider
booking your days soon. Feel free to email me or call in
the evenings for available dates. I suggest to all my anglers
that come this time of year for fly fishing to try and book
between two and five days in order to get the whole fishing
experience. I try to mix up the trip and take you to different
areas of the Lower Keys each day in search of tarpon.
For those who are interested in light tackle spin fishing
this
is also an excellent time to come fish with us. We run flats
fishing trips for tarpon and also in April and May we will
be offering harbor trips for tarpon and reef
and wreck fishing.
 One of the most sought after fish that roam the waters off Key West is the Tarpon. Also known as the "Silver King," the tarpon can grow to over 200lbs. Most of the migrating fish that we see during the months of April through June are in the 70lb range. It's not to say you won't find one larger, but you will definately know that he is by the fight he gives you. There are a few methods for tarpon fishing here in the Keys, it's up to you as to which one suits your style best. Check out our Key West Flats and Backcountry Fishing Calendar for the best times for fishing Key West for tarpon. We offer tarpon fishing charters on the flats, fly fishing and in the Key West Harbor.
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