Fishing Reports by Capt. Dexter Simmons

Key West and Lower Keys - Mild Grand Slam Weather December has been very mild, if a bit windy. The mild temps have kept the Bonefish active on the flats. In the photo above, Rob James caught this Bone with a merkin crab pattern. We had been hunting for Permit, had had more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Casting in the Wind! We have had more than our share of windy days during the past couple of months. There are Permit and Bonefish on the flats and Tarpon in the channels IF you can cast in 20+knot winds. For most people that is a BIG IF.So let's more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Southeast Winds Bring Grand Slam Action A wind shift to the east southeast has dramatically increased the water temperatures and has improved the action for Bonefish and Permit on the flats. Tarpon have moved into Key West waters with the warm weat more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Predators Invade the Flats! Northwest winds have dampened the fishing options for a few days here in the Keys. While we wait for the winds to diminish and to shift back into the East, this is a good time to reassess the season and to reload for the more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Permit Time! As the cool fall winds spread down into the Keys from the northern climes, the Permit begin to migrate back into shallower waters and channels, leaving the Gulf wrecks and deeper Atlantic reefs. It is during these fall months when Perm more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Permit Days are Here! As the cool fall winds spread down into the Keys from the northern climes, the Permit begin to migrate back into shallower waters and channels, leaving the Gulf wrecks deeper Atlantic reefs. It is during these fall months when more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Bonefish Techniques for Deep Water Bonefishing during the fall months is outstanding in between cold fronts that begin sweeping into South Florida in October and November. The water temps cool down into the high 70's and low 80's and the schools of more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Tarpon Year 'Round! Baby Tarpon immediately take flight when hooked, contorting and shaking their head, rattling their gill plates, and rolling their bodies around trying to throw that hook out of their mouth. The challenge is to keep the fish on b more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Sight Fishing on the Flats Sight fishing on the flats for Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon is an acquired skill. Many anglers who are successful on trout streams or bass lakes expect to be just as successful on the flats on their first trip. Preparatio more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Big Bones Prefer The Sugarloaf Special Fly! Fall fly fishing in the Keys is excellent with fair weather. We have Tarpon moving into the channels and basins, Permit are schooling up along the edges of channels and flats, and Bonefish are tailing up more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West