Fishing Reports by Capt. Benny Blanco

A Thanks Filled Flamingo Week - After a week filled with thankful reflection and family reunion, I find myself stuck without words to describe my appreciation for many blessings. Aside from the obvious, there is one several of us here have in common. This year, with talk surround more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

Negative Tides, Chilly Temps & High Winds! - When it comes to fishing in and around Cold Fronts, you can throw your typical game plan out the window. An impending Cold Front typically means increased (sometimes drastically) winds and a sharp drop in temperature. Like an immediate reach for yo more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

FishingFlamingo.com Weekly - 11.09.08 - A seemingly recurring issue over the past few weeks, cloud cover killed us this week again. When dealt the low visibility card, a complete game plan make over is in order. Slow or stop boat movement, switch to baits that give off vibration or smell a more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

FishingFlamingo.com Weekly - 11.04.08 - With four planned trips to the coast, I had very high hopes for this week. Unfortunately, a wicked stomach virus had me sidelined and cut my four trips into two... frankly, I was just happy to be alive! Day One Launching from the Rod & Gun Club more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

FishingFlamingo.com Weekly - 10.27.08 - Unfortunately, a cold front forced two charter cancellations and an opportunity to fish what turned out to be a great day on Saturday. Sunday - 10.26.08 When the going gets tough, the tough make adjustments... Low or no visibility can certainly more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

FishingFlamingo.com Weekly - 10.18.08 - Unlike last week where I had a rookie and a couple of fly touting writers, this week I was fortunate to have experienced Everglades' anglers aboard. The result was a two day catching spree second to none. On Friday, Carlos Gutierrez The Studen more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

FishingFlamingo.com Weekly - 10.14.08 - Another week of exploring and adventures in Flamingo ends, but the memories have undoubtedly been burned into the minds of the new friends I met. While I write this account many ears are buzzing with stories of the Monster Redfish or Hundred Pound T more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

Flamingo Fishing Report - 10.8.08 - Maverick Boat Company Owner's Tournament in Islamorada... (last week of September) I was fortunate enough to arrive on Wednesday night with Tyler of Castaway Customs (www.castawaycustoms.com) as my guest.  We braved the 20+ mph winds on Thursday mor more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

Flamingo Fishing Report - 9.21.08 - While poling a Florida Bay Flat at two o'clock in the afternoon it is difficult to fathom dropping temperatures... but, it is certainly evident on an early morning run or with even the slightest cloud cover. This can only mean one thing, Fall is rig more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo

Flamingo Fishing Report - 9.14.08 - Thanks to Ike we experienced high winds and even higher water all week.  The Park actually closed the gates for three days in anticipation of extreme weather.  Fortunately, we were spared and the gates reopened for what seemed like a record number of more...
Capt. Benny Blanco - Flamingo