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Miami, Florida - Offshore
Capt. Mark Houghtaling
April 25, 2000
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report
West and southwesterly winds have been putting a damper on the offshore
fishing scene. Dolphin have been making brief showings and encouraging
action, but it only lasts for a day or two before they move on. The westerly
winds are not conducive for building weedlines which can congregate the
Dolphin. However, you will hear great reports from certain areas. This past
week Palm Beach saw great Dolphin fishing. I received a report of a Dolphin
over seventy pounds being caught there this week! If we can get a sustained
period of light winds out of the east to southeast, then expect to see a good
push of Dolphin offshore. Weedlines will start to form and bring in the
Dolphin. Petrals have already been seeing diving on schools of Dolphin and
their presence should increase in the next few weeks. I have seen Frigate
birds working the edge of the Gulf Stream in the morning on big Dolphin.
One angler found two Frigates offshore , 17 miles out, and encountered
excellent Dolphin fishing beneath them.
Sailfish are still around but are beginning to diminish. They can still be found
along the edge and be caught using live bait. Kingfishing is good. Captain
Jimbo Thomas, captain of the Thomas Flyer, reported catching his limit of
Kingfish, and all of his fish were from 10 to 15 pounds. ( His limit that day
was 12 fish). The area of the “boil” off Government Cut has been good.
The next full moon in May should bring excellent Mutton Snapper fishing.
This is the time of year when the Muttons will begin to spawn. There are
known areas where they will congregate during spawning. However, these
are not the only places they can be caught. They are on the move, and almost
any wreck or good bottom will have Muttons moving around them. Early
morning and late afternoon should be better. Live bait will put the bulk of the
fish in the box, however, a jig and Ballyho rig can work wonders on Muttons
and about every other fish around them.
April 30th is the date for this years, David and Mary Alper Grand Dolphin
Fishing Tournament. There will be $5500 in prize money. $ 300.00 entry fee
per boat. Weigh-in will be at the Jewish Community Center on 11155 SW
112 Ave in south Dade. For more information call 305-271-9000 ext 241.
Professional captains are welcome
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.
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