Fishing Reports by Capt. Dexter Simmons

Key West and Lower Keys - Natural Imitations work best for Keys Bonefish As we approach early fall, the temperatures will slowly cool into the mid 80's, producing strong pushes of Bonefish and Permit on the flats. As it is now, there are plenty of Bones and Permit availab more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Stalking Tails in Key West! The bonefishing has been exceptional and should continue to be great into the fall months as we approach Labor Day. There are also plenty of schooling Permit around the flats and channel edges during the new moon tides. more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Wily Bonefish a Summer-Fall Specialty Today we ventured onto the Gulf Flats at daybreak in search of those wily Bonefish. We found them everywhere! Bones of all sizes from 5 to 15 pounds pushing water, tailing and following southern sting rays arou more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Summertime and the Fishing is Hot! The Grand Slam Season is still here in the Keys, and there are many opportunities for anglers to score on Big Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon on the flats, edges of channels, and saltwater basins. July and August ar more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Line Management is Key to Successful Flats Fly Fishing Sunrise and Sunset tides offer the best fishing during the summer months in the Keys. During the middle of the day the hot sun warms the water on the flats to above the acceptable range for fl more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Reno Anglers Score on Silver Kings Tarpon are still migrating up the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the Keys and the action is still very hot, weather permitting. Today Don Wilkerson and Mark McVeigh each jumped a big silver king, with Mark landing hi more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Grand Slam Season Brings Worms to the Flats! Grand Slam season is here and we are off to a Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit bang already with catches of all three in the past several days. Good numbers of Tarpon are still roaming the flats and the worm more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Keys Loaded Up with Silver Kings There are some huge schools of Tarpon in Keys waters these days. Today we had shots all day at schools ranging from 30 fish to 300. The big push of Tarpon is here and there are schools of Silver Kings on the flat more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - The BIG PUSH OF TARPON are Here! The big push of Tarpon is here and there are schools of Silver Kings on the flats throughout the Keys. We are jumping and landing Tarpon daily and with good weather the outstanding fishing will continue. Today we f more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West

Key West and Lower Keys - Preparation is the Key! Preparation is the key to success with the mighty Silver King, Mr. Megalops, the Tarpon. It helps to have the proper equipment: 11 or 12 weight fly rod and reel matched for big-game angling, sharp hooks, strong leaders, and more...
Capt. Dexter Simmons - Key West