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Miami, Florida - Offshore
Capt. Mark Houghtaling
February 19, 2001
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report
Keep ‘em coming. Sailfish that is. Sailfish are still pouring into our area,
giving live bait fisherman unbelievable action. Double digit catches have
been commonplace. Captain Quinton Dieterle on the “Cutting Edge” caught
and released an unbelievable 17 out of 22 fish last week. Along with the
“snooter” bite has been on again, off again Dolphin action. The Dolphin have
been hitting the same live baits fished for the Sails. As long as we have
warmer weather, the Dolphin action should continue. A few larger Dolphin
are beginning to show up at the docks. We should see an increase in size and
amounts of Dolphin as we get closer to springtime.
Other action this week included a few Kingfish, with the fish being a little on
the small size, under 24 inches, or on the larger size hitting 25 pounds.
Rumors are flying around that there is a good Swordfish bite offhore in about
1000 feet of water. Anglers are fishing at night with Squid and live baits.
Amberjack are increasing in numbers over the wrecks in the Miami area.
Their numbers will increase as we get nearer to the month of March. And
Wahoo are starting to make a move in and around the Gulf Stream. They
should be having a good run of them in the Keys especially around Mollasses
Reef light.
The large amount of Sailfish in town will make anglers fishing the Capt Bob
Lewis Boat Center-Yamaha Billfish Challenge Tournament happy this week.
The staging area is at the Miami Beach Marina. The fishing starts on
Saturday February 24 and finishes on Sunday February 25th. The weigh-in
will begin on Saturday at 5:00pm and on Sunday at 4:00pm. Everyone is
invited to come down and watch this exciting event. Two additional Sailfish
tournaments are just around the corner: The Yamaha Miami Billfish
Tournament April 5-8, and The Cocoplum Yacht Club Tournament April
19-22.
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