Fishing Reports by Capt. John Barker

Bachelor Party off Miami - On a sunny and calm Saturday, five South Florida guys took the Blue Waters 2 for a fun four hour fishing trip. Luckily the crew had taken the boat and captured bait the day before. The crew tried for more bait at the stanchion, but there were non more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Dad Introduces Son to Ocean Fishing - Our angler brought his oldest son fishing on the Blue Waters 2. We only had the morning to introduce both to the ocean. The herring cooperated at the stanchion, and so there was enough bait. Captain John ran south in search of good looking water. more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Like Father Like Son - A father and son team booked a half day trip on the Blue Waters 2. After maxing out with bait at the station, Capt. John picked the outside of the third reef in about 100' of water. Out went the kite and rigger baits and one down line with a herring more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Fishing Miami with Our Veterans - The Blue Waters crew is delighted to fish our veterans returning from the wars of Iraq and Afghanistan. We were booked to fish a veteran with a service dog - a lovable golden retriever. The dog is trained to detect any bouts of equilibrium before t more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Tiles and Sails - A three generation family reunion took place on the Blue Waters II over the weekend. To celebrate a father's visit from Cuba, the family booked an all-day to relax and visit. Captain John trolled along the edge near Key Biscayne but only managed t more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Sailfish on the Edge - During the Christmas holiday a fun loving family chartered the Blue Waters for an afternoon of fun. After teasing each other on who could capture the most herring and pilchards at the bait buoy, the boat charged offshore looking for a well-defined e more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Kingfish Saves the Day - We were hired to entertain/fish a small group attending a weekend of fun in Miami. The crew set off with a live well full of bait and high hopes for kite fishing. Unfortunately, the water was all one color and no current. Undaunted, the mate broke ou more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Miami Vacation Fun - Four friends visiting Miami on vacation booked the Blue Waters 2 for a short morning trip. Before their departure, the crew had already blackened the well with herring, cigars and pilchards. The edge looked ripe for fishing and the live baits were fi more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Fishing Family Reunion in Miami - A Swedish father and two sons celebrated a family reunion while fishing on the Blue Waters 2 on the beautiful offshore waters of Miami. They only had the morning to enjoy the ocean before boarding three different planes to continue their business wee more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Skipjacks and Bonitas Rule the Sea - This morning our guests were a family visiting from South America. They booked the Blue Waters II for a morning of fun fishing. So the captain pointed the boat east and soon they were trolling the blue water looking for debris and birds. The hunt more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami