Key West and Lower Keys

Capt. Dexter Simmons
July 10, 2001
Key West - Saltwater Fishing Report

Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit = Grand Slam Season!

Who said Tarpon season is over? No way, Jose! These fish are averaging 30 to 90 pounds, with the occasional junvenile baby Tarpon. Here is Eric with a 40 pound fish. Here is Capt. Dexter "bowing" to a 90 pound Tarpon that he landed in 15 minutes. Here is a Palalo worm that was caught during the worm hatch in June (bottom right next to a SAGE Tarpon rod with a BILLY PATE REEL). The Palalo worm hatch occurred during the early and mid-June falling tides at dusk. The Tarpon usually go crazy for the orange-red and tan worms that hatch out of the rocky reefy bottoms. Recently, we have had some great Grand Slam action. Here Peter has one of four Bonefish caught in the backcountry, and a Permit caught on the Atlantic side of the Keys. He also had two Tarpon takes, but the Silver King got away!> There are plenty of opportunities to land Tarpon, Bonefish and Permit this summer here in the Keys. Come on down and let's catch a few! Before you travel to the Keys for some great Tarpon, Bonefish and Permit action, call Capt. Dexter Simmons for a live report 305-745-3304. Tight Lines and Screaming Reels!

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