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Flamingo - Everglades National Park
Capt. Ariel Cabrera
June 18, 2002
Flamingo - Saltwater Fishing Report
Fishing Therapy
The last fishing adventure was nothing less than a realized fishing dream for one man. Tim Burns of Michigan joined me for two consecutive days of fishing following his medical treatment. Tim caught a Flamingo slam with two redfish, one snook, and at least 6 sizable seatrout. When Tim was fighting the snook a tarpon leaped out of the water just a few feet away and appeared as if it were going to eat the snook at the end of the hook. He also caught a limit of “mangos,” a shark, and plenty of jacks and ladyfish. A four and a half pound ladyfish was also boated and weighed with an I.G.F.A. certified scale. We thought this was going to be a bonefish since it almost spooled the reel and did not jump. This could have easily been a world record had it been caught with select tackle, line class, ect. Special thanks to Capt. Skip Nielsen of Islamorada for the bait. Fishing may have been the best choice of therapy.
Day two was a little tougher but we still managed to catch a few fish before the storms caught us. I poled Tim across some extensive shallow flats in hopes of connecting with redfish and snook. We sighted as many as six cruising snook but were unable to get one bite. After a couple of hours of flats hunting we decided to break the ice and trout fish. Again, Tim got at least 5-6 trout in the boat but the two keepers were self caught by the pole in the rod holder with a D.O.A. shrimp and Cajun thunder. Add another limit of 11-12” mangrove snapper to the ice box along with the trout Tim would fry at the cottage’s kitchenette. At the end of the day a permit was hooked and lost, a tarpon flashed at the jig, but no cigar.
I’d like to thank those of you who attended the backcountry seminar I gave at South Dade Anglers Club. You guys really made me feel at home! If you are interested in becoming a member call Gil at (305)
255-3808. My number is (305)552-9788 and the meeting address 14035 s.w. 142 ave.
It still pays to get on the water early to get the red hot bite but most importantly to take advantage of good weather. The afternoon rainstorms are a sure thing along with mosquito bites at dawn or dusk. Fishing has been great and should get better as the summer progresses.
One important reminder to those interested in booking a charter with me during the next couple of months. Take advantage of my summer rates and book ahead! Since school is out I am offering reduced full and half day trips. Just give me a ring in order to set it up and I’ll fill you in with the pricing and catching. I am available full-time and will fish Sundays too.
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