Key West and Lower Keys

Capt. Dexter Simmons
May 27, 2003
Key West - Saltwater Fishing Report

Make Tarpon Eat, Then Fight to Win!

The big push has not arrived yet, however we are catching Tarpon on fly. With just a trickle of fish showing on the flats, experienced anglers are the difference between skunked days and successful ones. Jonathan Dyer and Michael Dinner, both veterans of the Tarpon flats, know how to make the fish eat and how to fight the silver king to the boat. Mike and Jonathan make the most out of their chances by capitalizing on each fish that eats the fly. Seldom do they let one get away or jump off the hook! I am proud to say that both of them are former winners of the Shep Simmons Memorial Angler of the Year award.Here is Mike Dinner from Toronto with a Tarpon taken today on a "Black Death" fly. Here is Jonathan Dyer with a Silver King taken with a "Cockroach" fly.Both fish were revived and nursed into strong swimming strokes prior to release so that we may catch them again on another day.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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