Miami - Haulover to Fowey Light
Capt. Dean Panos
January 15, 2002
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report
1/14/02
Fishing continues to be pretty good, with a slight slowdown this past weekend. Water conditions have been alright but not great. We have had a decent North current, but have not had clean blue water. Although we haven’t been catching as many sailfish per day as the previous week, we have been getting at least two sailfish per day with shots at a few more. Dolphin fishing has been spotty and so have kingfish. Bonitas have shown up again, and on light tackle they have been a blast.
Late last week, we had a trip that we also hooked a blue marlin. We were sailfishing, and with little wind, we put out a kite with helium. A 10 pound dolphin ate the long kite bait and after we landed the dolphin, I pulled the kite about ¾ of the way in, until I could get the next rod baited and so I could send the kite back out. The kite and single bait were about 50 yards from the boat, when a 200 lb plus blue marlin skyrocketed on the single goggle. We got a few jumps out of him, until he threw the hook. Even though we didn’t land him, or for that matter fight him for long, what a sight!
The tarpon have definitely and finally shown up. Early during the week some boats have been getting close to 10 shots at them per evening trip. Yesterday after my day trip, I had an evening tarpon charter. The tarpon definitely got the better of us last night. We went 1 for 5. We landed the first fish, which was about 50 pounds and then jumped of 4 tarpon in a row, until it was time to go. Although they got us yesterday, tomorrow’s going to be our day.
With both the day fishing and the tarpon fishing as good as it is, try to make plans to get out on the water. It’s good for the heart and soul!
NOTE:
On Thursday January 17th at 8:00pm, I will be conducting a free seminar on kite fishing at the Miami Sportfishing Club located at 1711 W 38th Place, Unit 1104, Hialeah. Call Eric at (305)823-7512 or me at (954)805-8231 for more info.
Tight Lines
Capt. Dean Panos
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