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Miami - Haulover to Fowey Light
Capt. Dean Panos
March 26, 2001
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report
Double D Charters
3/26/01
As the week progressed, the fishing diminished. Going from a strong North current and clean blue water to green water with a South current and finally green water and no current, resulted in a slowdown in the fishing. Some sailfish were still caught, and quite a few free jumpers were spotted all during the week. Dolphin fishing was OK, although most of the dolphin were small and most were not very willing to eat. Even with the majority of the dolphin on the small side, we did manage to get at least one fish over 10 pounds on every trip. During the weekend we had one trip in which we caught quite a few dolphin and the biggest was about 20 pounds and the smallest at 10 pounds.
The one positive note is that the kingfish have shown up and most of them are on the large size. Every trip produced at least a 20 pounder and the largest for us during the week was 37 pounds. I did hear of some 40 pounders being caught. The larger kingfish have been eating larger baits (mostly goggle eyes and tinkers off of the kite).
Tarpon fishing has been hot and warm. For most of the boats fishing tarpon, some nights have produced five or six fish, while other nights have produced just one. As we approach April and May, the tarpon fishing should stabilize and the size of the fish will remain on the large side.
Although the fishing report has been a bit on the slow side, this week we should see an increase in wind, which will hopefully blow in some cleaner water. As we approach spring the fishing is expected to get better. Sailfish should continue to bite well into May, kingfish will be on the increase in numbers and size, dolphin will be part of almost every day's catch, and tarpon fishing should become more consistent and be compromised of even larger fish (100- 150 pounders should become quite common). The only species we have not talked about is the blackfin tuna. Reports from the Keys indicate a fairly strong showing of blackfins. These schools of blackfins should start showing up in our waters very soon.
Spring fishing offers variety and quality fishing. Don't miss out!
Tight Lines and Good Fishing,
Capt. Dean Panos
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