Fishing Reports by Capt. Benny Blanco

FishingFlamingo.com Weekly - 11.09.08 - A seemingly recurring issue over the past few weeks, cloud cover killed us this week again. When dealt the low visibility card, a complete game plan make over is in order. Slow or stop boat movement, switch to baits that give off vibration or smell a more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

FishingFlamingo.com Weekly - 11.04.08 - With four planned trips to the coast, I had very high hopes for this week. Unfortunately, a wicked stomach virus had me sidelined and cut my four trips into two... frankly, I was just happy to be alive! Day One Launching from the Rod & Gun Club more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

FishingFlamingo.com Weekly - 10.27.08 - Unfortunately, a cold front forced two charter cancellations and an opportunity to fish what turned out to be a great day on Saturday. Sunday - 10.26.08 When the going gets tough, the tough make adjustments... Low or no visibility can certainly more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

FishingFlamingo.com Weekly - 10.18.08 - Unlike last week where I had a rookie and a couple of fly touting writers, this week I was fortunate to have experienced Everglades' anglers aboard. The result was a two day catching spree second to none. On Friday, Carlos Gutierrez The Studen more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

FishingFlamingo.com Weekly - 10.14.08 - Another week of exploring and adventures in Flamingo ends, but the memories have undoubtedly been burned into the minds of the new friends I met. While I write this account many ears are buzzing with stories of the Monster Redfish or Hundred Pound T more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

Flamingo Fishing Report - 10.8.08 - Maverick Boat Company Owner's Tournament in Islamorada... (last week of September) I was fortunate enough to arrive on Wednesday night with Tyler of Castaway Customs (www.castawaycustoms.com) as my guest.  We braved the 20+ mph winds on Thursday mor more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

Flamingo Fishing Report - 9.21.08 - While poling a Florida Bay Flat at two o'clock in the afternoon it is difficult to fathom dropping temperatures... but, it is certainly evident on an early morning run or with even the slightest cloud cover. This can only mean one thing, Fall is rig more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

Flamingo Fishing Report - 9.14.08 - Thanks to Ike we experienced high winds and even higher water all week.  The Park actually closed the gates for three days in anticipation of extreme weather.  Fortunately, we were spared and the gates reopened for what seemed like a record number of more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

Grand Slamming the Glades - The fishing in Flamingo has become increasingly better over the past few years. Flamingo regulars are practicing catch & release more often and awareness of our impact on the Park is unusually high. I, for one, am very grateful of the improvements. more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

Flamingo & Everglades National Park - Flamingo offers the best of both worlds... Many Flamingo regulars are caught often trying to decide between the Inside and the Outside... in other words, whether they should fish in Whitewater Bay (Inside) or Florida Bay (Outside) from Flaming more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo