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Miami, Flamingo and the Upper Keys
Capt. Raul Montoro
June 21, 2006
Biscayne Bay - Saltwater Fishing Report
Hi everyone,
It's been a while since my last report and I must say that the fishing is outstanding. The tarpon fishing has been red hot! Their eating fly's, crabs, and artificial baits depending on where your fishing for them. Biscayne Bay has been loaded with tarpon and bonefish and now is the time to book a trip and take your shot at getting down and dirty with one of these bad boys. Almost every trip has been non stop tarpon coming through, so taking a hundred cast with a fly rod is not unusual.
Bonefishing couldn't be better, the fish are feeding real early in the morning just about sun up and late in the afternoon. . This time of year I like to get on the water extra early before day break, I find the bonefish tailing real good and there eating almost everything that's thrown there way. I tell all my customers before their trip to practice there casting, weather it's with a fly rod or a spin rod. When bonefishing, you need to be in the ZONE, It's all about listening to your guide, staying calm, and making the right cast the first time. Most of the time you don't have a second chance, so you have to make the first one count. It's all about being prepared, if your planning a fishing trip with a guide or on your own, take the time to practice your casting skill prior to your trip and you'll find yourself having a better time on the water.
Everglades Fishing:
Snook and redfish are everywhere, I've been launching from key Largo due to the Florida Bay side ramp being closed for dredging. Most of the fishing we've been doing in the glades has been sight fishing using fly's and artificial baits. I keep it simple when choosing the right bait for the area I'll be fishing. Buck tail Jig, Gold Spoons, and a soft plastic of some sort (Jerk bait, or curly tail grub) are always on one of my rods. You know the term KISS (keep it simple stupid) well it couldn't be more true. Stay with the basics and you'll find yourself catching more fish.
This time of year is a great time to try a one on one charter on my 18' Hells Bay Glades Skiff. This boat is light weight and very technical. The boat floats in 2.5" off water and gets you to where the fish are without having to second guess if there is going to be enough water when running up into a shallow area.
Tight lines,
Capt. Raul Montoro
Shallow Tails Charters
www.biscaynebayfishing.com
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