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Miami - Haulover to Fowey Light

Capt. Dean Panos
July 10, 2001
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report

7/10/01

For the past few days, we have been in the Bahamas again. What a great trip! Let's just call it Mutton Madness. The full moon in May and June are the best moons to fish for muttons in the Bahamas. With a July moon we were hopping for a tailing bite, but were awarded a great bite. In a little over one and half-hours, we caught 14 muttons from 18 pounds to 7 pounds. This was with just two people fishing. We actually had enough fish that we stopped fishing while the bite was on. We could have easily doubled our numbers, but we did not want to rape the resource. Although catch and release works for most species, pulling a big mutton off the bottom in heavy current does not give the fish a good chance of survival upon release. Rather than being unresponsible, everyone was more than satisfied with the muttons we caught.

No secret to the mutton fishing in Bimini. Fish around the full moon in front of Bimini. Stay in between 70 - 90 ft of depth, using a heavy lead (usually 24 - 48 ounces), a long leader and fresh cut bait, drop to the bottom and wait for the bite. One very important aspect to mutton fishing, is do not set the hook too soon. A mutton will usually pick up the bait and chew for a little bit. He may drop it and come back. Once he comes back and the line is coming off the spool, increase the drag and set the hook. Mutton fishing can become very addictive.

During this recent trip, we also caught grouper, yellowtails, kingfish, cero mackerel, amberjack, sharks, jacks and barracudas. As is typical, fishing in the Bahamas can be fast and furious. The last day of the trip, the sharks were on a tear, so although we caught some fish, many more were eaten by sharks.

The fishing on this side has been very productive for dolphin offshore. From 8 - 20 miles offshore, there have been quite a few dolphin and happily most are big size schoolies from 5 - 15 pounds. If you really want to have a blast, bring a fly rod. Most of the dolphin have been cooperative and have been eating cut bait, live bait and jigs. On the reef, there have been quite a few bonitas, some kingfish, and some sailfish - especially late in the afternoon.

Tight Lines and Good Fishing,

Capt. Dean Panos

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Captain Dean Panos specializes in live bait, light tackle offshore sport fishing, and offshore big game fishing. He is a professional, tournament proven, offshore guide that has been fishing South Florida and Bahamas for over 20 years. From sailfish to swordfish, Capt. Dean Panos will provide you with a fishing trip of a lifetime.

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16486 SW 70th Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
Phone: 954-805-8231
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