Capt. Dean Panos
December 28, 2001
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report
12/28/01
Extremes in weather. On Wednesday we fished in 25-knot winds out of the NW. Even with so much wind, the fishing is comfortable due to the land protecting you from the wind coming out of the NW. The anglers aboard wanted sailfish and within the first 5 minutes we accomplished our mission. The sailfish ate a threadfin herring on a flatline. The rest of the day we didn’t see any more sailfish, but caught some bonitas, sharks and kingfish.
Yesterday we had chilly temperatures in the morning and everyone had sailfish in their mind. Running offshore we found less than ideal sailfish conditions. There was no current and no wind. Even with a helium balloon on the kite, it was difficult to get the kite away from the boat. After trying live baiting on the reef with little success, we ran a bit farther out and we got into the dolphin. We got into two schools and landed 1q8 dolphin, all between 3 – 7 pounds. Not big fish, but plenty of fun on light tackle and enough fillets to go around for a while. We headed back to the reef in search of a sailfish, but little success.
Another cold front is heading our way, and if we get the wind and current out of the right direction and some blue water on the reef, the sailfishing is due to explode. Don’t miss out!
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.
