Want to get bait without having to pay for it? Two words my friend: Cast net Cast nets are a recreational fisherman’s best friend when it comes to catching bait. It is a circular net with a weighted bottom that you can throw over a school of fish and then pull them in with the hand line. Simple concept, but it…
Mangrove Snapper in Key West Catching Mangrove Snapper is a great way to get the most out of your time fishing. It can be difficult to find and hard to catch, making it a welcome challenge for fishers of all levels. Once you master the art of catching these fish, you will be hooked! In this article, I’ll cover what…
CATCHING GOLIATH GROUPER Do you love fishing? This article is going to talk about how to catch Goliath grouper. This fish is a giant among grouper species and can weigh up to 800 pounds. It’s a challenging fish to catch, but the rewards are great! In this post, we will discuss the best ways to go about catching Goliath grouper.…
How To Catch Mahi-Mahi: Ultimate Guide to Catches, Tips and Gear There are many ways to catch Mahi-Mahi in Key West. The best way to catch them is by fishing off the docks of Key West. There’s a lot of shallow water, and you can use a variety of lures, including live bait and plastics. Another good place for catching…
Catching Blackfin Tuna. Blackfin tuna is a species of tuna found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is a small tuna, typically weighing only 10-25 pounds, and is found in deep water. Blackfin tuna are a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. The fish are dark on top with a silver belly and have long pectoral fins. They are…
AMBERJACK IN THE ATLANTIC AND THE PACIFIC Populating both the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans and weighing in between 60 and 80 pounds, Amberjack are a game fish that pack a strong pull when fishing and will continue to fight a reel until they reach the deck of a boat. The record for the largest Amberjack ever caught in Florida…
Barracuda In Key West If you love to fish and are wondering about how you can catch some Barracuda, then you’ve come to the right place. Barracuda are very fast and also very smart. They patiently keep an eye out with their excellent eyesight for any hurt prey or anything fast-moving coming by. Though they are aggressive fish, they mainly…
GROUPER IN KEY WEST Groupers are a popular fish to catch in South Florida, especially in the Key West area. They are a ray-finned fish that can grow extremely large. They have stout bodies with enormous mouths. The largest grouper is the Atlantic Goliath, which can weigh up to 800 lbs and can be over 8 feet long! Their colors…
MACKEREL IN KEY WEST One place where you can catch Mackerel is in Key West. This is because the fish are accustomed to being around people, making them easy to catch. The best way to catch Mackerel in Key West is by using live bait. If you want to catch these fish, make sure that you buy your live bait…
The Mutton Snapper is one of the most requested fish by our anglers. Key West is the Mutton Snapper capital of the world with some of most consistent Mutton fishing to be had. This fish maybe taken year round, however the prime months begin in November and produce the larger fish during the winter and spring. The average size is…
