Lower FL Keys Fishing Report

Lower Keys Fishing Report November 15, 2010

« Caught Nov 15 just off the reef with ballyhoo, 1 quick photo and release

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The sailfish are here! The sailfish are here! With cooler water temperatures and ballyhoo balling up on the edge of the reef and northeast winds, the sailfish are here in numbers. Using live ballyhoo for bait and drifting on the edge and just out past, there have been many of these beautiful billfish caught and released. Dolphin and Wahoo are in the mix as well, using the same technique. You can catch your ballyhoo by chumming and using a hair hook, or by throwing your cast net once you have them chummed up to the back of the boat.
On the reef the yellowtail, mutton, and mangrove bite in depths from 50-80 ft. is still hot. Hang two chum bags and keep the chum flowing strong. If the fish are small, move out a little deeper. For bait you want silversides and either chunked or filleted ballyhoo.For all your fishing needs and questions, please be sure to stop by and see us. We have a well informed staff that is happy to help you get out and catch the big ones!
Catch ‘em Up!!

FISHING REPORT – WEEK OF 10/25/2010

ON THE REEF - The fishing for yellowtail snapper remains consistent, with the larger flags being taken on the deeper side of the reef from 70 to 90 feet. There are also lots and lots of keeper-size fish in the 35 to 50 foot depths.
OFFSHORE- There have been reports of dolphin scattered from in depths from 250 feet and beyond with the gulf stream one to two miles out. Not a lot of big fish have been boated, but fish in the teens and a nice gaffer occasionally. Windy conditions have made it difficult to get out at times. The sailfish catch has been extremely good by live baiting in depths from 100 to 200 feet. There has also been an occasional wahoo or kingfish caught, so it might be a good time to add some wire to your leader.
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