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Miami, Florida - Offshore
Capt. Mark Houghtaling
October 10, 2000
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report
Heavy rains last week ruined offshore fishing for a while. Tremendous
amounts of fresh water ran into the bay, and then over the reefs and then
offshore, creating nasty green water out as far as 600 feet. Anglers that did
get out after the rains found a good Kingfish bite between Government Cut
and Haulover. Many of the Kings were barely legal, yet a few anglers found a
few in the fifteen pound class. A few days after the heavy rains there were a
few Dolphin found on “eel grass” weedlines in about 550 feet of water.
While anglers were bemoaning the dirty waters, an early cold front pushed
through the state bringing gusty 20 to 30 knot northerly winds, which should
be just the ticket to start the fall season off with a bang! Sailfish should be
riding the monster swells heading our way along with schools of baitfish.
This cooler weather and northerly winds should push any Dolphin offshore in
a little closer. So what does all this mean....KITE FISHING time is here! It’s
time to break out the kites and start fishing the edge of the stream with live
baits. Already anglers have been catching the front-runners of Sailfish. This
weather should start bringing more and more fish into our area each day.
Catch a few Sails, a dozen Dolphin, a limit of Kings, a stray Bonita or
Mutton Snapper on the down rod, and you just had a terrific day of fishing.
This front is about three weeks early, but the winds blew hard for about three
days from the north. It can only help.
On Thursday nights, from 7pm to 8pm, at the Old Cutler Raw Bar, South Dixie Highway
and SW 184 Street, come listen to “Fishing South Florida Style”. This is an hour long
live radio show hosted by Mike Pace, Captain Rob Fordyce, Captain Marty Locke, and
Captain Mark Houghtaling. Offshore and inshore fishing topics are covered during the
live radio broadcast, and you can pick up a few tips from the radio hosts after the show.
You can also catch the show on Thunder Country 100.3 FM.
Captain Mark Houghtaling wants to hear from you. Send him your latest catches and
pictures to15920 SW 85 Ave. Miami, Fla. 33157, or E-Mail him at [email protected].
Capt Mark also has a charter fishing service ,you can call him at 305-253-1151 or check
out his web page at http://www.magicfin.com
For free safe boating and personal watercraft classes call the Coast Guard Auxiliary at
305-820-8411, or the United States Power Squadron at 305-238-4807
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