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Mobile 07860 920 964
Tel 01621 776445 Mobile 07860 920 964
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The Fishing
The main species we target are big tarpon and sharks. Tarpon are the number one inshore sport fish in the world. They are spectacular giving huge jumps, long searing runs and a great fight that you won't forget.
The tarpon are fished for either early morning or evening in two ways, you either drift using 30 lb conventional tackle or sight fish (casting at individual fish) using 20 lb spinning rods. The main baits are small live fish or live blue crabs.
The sharks are big and mean. They are mainly lemons, bulls and blacktips and are huge. These are fished for during the day using 30 lb conventional tackle or 25 lb spinning gear with dead baits or chunks of fish. Most shark fishing is done from a static boat, fishing into slightly deeper channels that run through the shallow flats. It is very visual, you can see them coming often on the surface and actually eat the bait, which adds to the excitement.
Most of the other species are fished for with ten or twelve pound spinning gear using either baited jigs, plugs, live shrimp or small live fish.
Holidays March, April & May
Our fishing breaks from mid March to June are geared to coincide with the main run of giant tarpon and big sharks migrating through the Keys channels. The tarpon are nearly all over 100 lb and the sharks grow huge but are regularly landed over 400 lb. Most of the other species previously mentioned in our earlier break can also be caught this time of year with the addition of permit and bonefish.
The weeks run from Sunday to Sunday. Included in the week's holiday are 5 fishing trips and 7 nights self catering accommodation in our luxury house which is right on the water. Extra trips can be booked if required. All flights, car hire and insurance are your own responsibility but we can help you with this if you need assistance. We do not include this in the package as many people like to stay extra days in the Keys or travel up to Orlando to extend their holiday so we leave you with the flexibility of picking your own flight, car and holiday insurance. If you want to stay in Orlando checkout the following website for excellent accommodation www.bahama-bay.co.uk
The dates available for next year can be found following the tab at the bottom of the screen. We can cater for up to 8 anglers fishing with two, three or four on each boat. All rods, tackle and bait are supplied for the trip but you do need to buy a fishing licence to fish in the Florida Keys. These can be booked before your trip on-line at www.floridaconservation.org for around $30.
Islamorada is spread over four islands, situated virtually halfway between Miami and Key West - about 70 miles from each. It is known as the "Sport fishing Capital of the World" because of the huge diversity of fishing that is available. You can fish the Oceanside on the offshore reefs and in the Gulf Stream for sailfish, tuna, amberjack, dolphin, barracuda, grouper, kingfish, snappers and sharks or the Bay side where there are tarpon, bonefish, permit, jacks, sharks, redfish, trout, snook, barracuda, stingrays, etc. etc.....
Islamorada has many waterfront bars and restaurants and is a great place to relax and chill out and very close at hand you can arrange Everglade Tours, diving and snorkelling trips, swimming with the dolphins, go shopping or visit Key West. Also in the centre of Islamorada is the biggest fishing tackle shop you will have ever seen called Worldwide Sportsman.
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Islamorada, Sport Fishing Capital of the World
Holidays January & February
The weather in the U.K. in January and February is at best dismal so why not treat yourself to a spell in the Florida sunshine experiencing some of the best light tackle, sportfishing in the world.
The Florida Keys at this time of year offers a huge variety of different species including small tarpon up to 50 lb, big sharks, cobia, king mackerel, giant Goliath grouper, spanish mackerel, sea trout, jacks, lady fish, pompano, snappers, barracuda, bluefish, snook etc. etc. The fishing is all done during the daytime with temperatures in the 70's to low 80's and no humidity. Fishing at times is hectic with lots of fish and multiple hook ups are common. A lot of the fish this time of year are good eating and bringing a few back to put on the bar-b-que or take to a local restaurant who will cook them for you is a great way to finish the day.
This new week long winter holiday break will give you 4 days guided fishing with seven nights self catering accommodation in our luxury canal front home with the option to book extra fishing either backcountry or offshore bluewater or visit the many attractions the Keys has to offer. The dates and prices can be found following the tabs at the bottom of the screen. The holiday is based on 4 anglers fishing 4 to a boat but there is an option for 2 or 3 anglers per boat if that is what you prefer. You can also book extra fishing if you want to.
