Key West and Lower Keys

Capt. Dexter Simmons
May 19, 2003
Key West - Saltwater Fishing Report

Tarpon on Fly

Tarpon on the fly is a controlled substance. Variables such as weather conditions, migration patterns, and fly casting ability either help or hinder the angler's quest for hook-ups. Generally speaking, you can count on the weather to be predictably warm enough in May and June to bring our water temps into the low to mid 80's. The warming waters have a springing effect on the spawning migration of the Megalops Atlanticus schools. With light southeast winds and warm waters, the Tarpon will form "daisy chains" or a circles of swimming fish performing their spawning ritual in shallows along the island chain of the Florida Keys. That is when the fly fishing anglers have their most fun.Here is a Jonathan Dyer with a 50 pound silver king caught with a "cockroach" fly this morning.Our Father (Mother) - Son (Daughter) Key West Flats Fishing Trips are now scheduled for throughout the summer, fall and winter. For more information about the Father and Son Flats Fishing Trips go to http://www.keywestflyfishing.com You may contact Capt. Dexter Simmons for a future fishing charter by telephone at 305-745-3304 or by email at [email protected]

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