For anyone getting into fishing, figuring out ways to bait a hook can be a bit confusing. This week’s featured videos dive into some ways to bait a hook with live bait!
While Key lime pie is a big deal in the Florida keys, Key West takes the cake—or pie rather. If you look at Google reviews most of the establishments that have Key lime pie have over 4.5 stars and countless comments saying it was the best Key lime pie they ever had. Every Key lime pie in Key West brings its…
You’ve caught the fish, now what? Let’s be real here. No one likes to clamp down on a bone while they are eating fish. It is not a pleasant experience, yet a very present part of our journey when learning how to filet fish. It simply cannot be avoided. Learning how to filet a fish can take time. It is…
Ever wonder where the best fishing spots in Key West are? Have you ever tried to ask a fisherman where their fishing spots are and not gotten much of an answer? One of our Key West fishing charter guests shared that when they previously asked a fisherman where his fishing spots were, he winked and said, “the ocean”. Fishing spots…
Have you gone fishing, but would like someone else to cook your fish? Mo’s Restaurant is Captain Rob’s favorite restaurant that will cook your charter catch. Mo’s is a family run local business well known for their delicious, home-style menu featuring Caribbean, Haitian, and Creole flavors. In 2021, this top Key West restaurant won the 2021 Traveler’s Choice Award from…
What is Fish Chum? Fish chum is used to attract fish and increase your catch. There are different types of fish chum depending on what you are looking to reel in, but it typically is made of fish guts and oily fish parts. The easiest way of chumming is by using frozen chum blocks and a net style chum dispenser.…
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…