Ft. Lauderdale Fishing/ Daily Blog
Capt. John Logan
May 26, 2010
Fort Lauderdale - Saltwater Fishing Report
Ft. Lauderdale Fishing/ Daily Blog
When visiting Ft. Lauderdale, fishing is a top outdoor activity here. That was certainly the case today with Andrew and his Dad, whom we will refer to as Bonito Bill and the rest of the group that came from as far away as Alaska and Hawaii for Andrew's bachelor party.
Seas were calm and the skies grey as we left just before dawn. A stop at the sea buoy provided us with only a few live baits and a try on one of the wrecks gave us nothing so the trolling stuff went out and we began looking.
Through the morning we encountered small Blackfin Tuna that at first, we kept and then after some time began letting go. It's always good karma to let the little ones go, you are usually rewarded with a few bigger ones for your effort as we were. Some Bonito were caught as well, one was absolutely huge compared to what the normal size is for this time of year and one Mahi-mahi that was immediately touted up for last night's dinner.
One small bullet Bonito had survived in our live well and was tried again on the deep wreck. An Amberjack couldn't resist and we all gave Andrew support as he wrestled this fish to the boat. At about 45lbs., he was a nice one, photographed and released. It was time to head back to the dock and clean the catch which ended up being substantial in sushi and dinner.
Bonito Bill got his name from me yesterday. He had mentioned that was all he ever seemed to catch and when the rod sang out and it was his turn, we never expected this huge fish. Hid wife had called a short time after to ask how things were going. He had said they were catching some fish and he had the largest so far. Her response? "Don't tell me you caught a Bonito…" Andrew is on the left, his Dad Bill on the right and the rest of the group in the background.
Wasabi and Soy Sauce for all!
Captain Steve Souther
Ft Lauderdale fishing (offshore)
Contact: www.all-inclusivesportfishing.com
Biz phone; 954-761-8202
Target Species:
Sailfish, Shark, Dolphin, Wahoo, Tuna, Kingfish, Swordfish
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