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Ft Lauderdale Charter Fishing/ Corporate Outing

Capt. John Logan
October 20, 2011
Fort Lauderdale - Saltwater Fishing Report

Each year many corporate groups choose charter fishing in Ft. Lauderdale. Today we had the pleasure of Spirit Airlines group on the Marlin My Darlin. I've mentioned before how I find it preferable to start slow and build to a big finish but today really tested that.
Some small fish were being caught but we couldn't attract a hit. Chris from the cockpit kept asking if I had both engines in gear? We're we in the right area? It was funny at first but even I began to doubt if we were in the right area. Wrong colors maybe? Too slow or too fast? All these things play a part in trolling for any fish and going for 40 minutes without a hit was getting old.
Our first hit did finally come and much ado was made over the bouncing rod. Our angler settled in and a Wahoo about 8 lbs or so was boated. Not the big ones we have been catching lately but I sure felt a little better.
We went on trolling catching some small Kingfish, 4 or 5 had to be release because they didn't meet the minimum. We also had another shot at a Wahoo but he cut us off before we could do much about it. They have very sharp, small teeth. Time was running short but we pressed on.
One thing about fishing is you just never know what's around the corner. Today, the next rod that went off was quite the bite. Charley who had been with us before and is an accomplished angler was on the rod and did a great job of landing an 18 lbs. Kingfish which will be in his smoker sometime today. NOW we're talking here!
And then, the other deep rod went off. Another nice strike! Whatever it was jumped but we never saw anything but the hole left behind. Another jump and again we had missed our shot at seeing what we had on. Everyone was concentrating on Jay as he fought the fish.
Fish that jump are usually Sailfish, Barracudas or Dolphin. No fish is limited from jumping except maybe bottom fish and I suppose if something big were chasing them as they were reeled in, they might jump too. As the planer came up and Chris grabbed the shock cord to finish off the fish by hand, we still had no idea what it was.
As it came closer, we could see it was big. Maybe a big Wahoo, they had been around lately. But as the bubbles from the props cleared, there he was, plain as day. He's swum right to the boat and the fight for this Sailfish was done in record time.
Pictured is Jay, Charley and Chris with this prize and… it was now time to go home.

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See what I mean about ending with a bang? This one WAS close!
Deep sea charter fishing off Ft. Lauderdale. Corporations, friends, families or just folks. We always try for that big ending. 

Capt. Steve Souther
Fort Lauderdale Off Shore Fishing
www.all-inclusivesportfishing.com
(954) 761-8202

Target Species:

Sailfish, Sharks, Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, Cobia, Marlin, Swordfish, Snapper, Grouper and more...

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The Marlin My Darlin is a 46' Hatteras that is comfortable, clean, fully air conditioned and rigged for ALL types of fishing in our area. We excel in entertaining ALL levels of fishing experience from the first time novice to the experienced angler. Located on Fort Lauderdale beach, our dock is just minutes from the fishing grounds so your time is spent fishing, not traveling. Check out our sites, you'll be glad you did.

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Marlin My Darlin Sport Fishing
801 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: 954-761-8202
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