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Key West and Lower Keys
Capt. Dexter Simmons
December 18, 2003
Key West - Saltwater Fishing Report
Winter Bonefishing Outstanding
Dec. 18, 2003Mike Mulvaney of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania weathered the recent storms and cold weather on the Key West flats this week and caught five Bonefish from 5 to 8 pounds, Pompano from 6 to 7 pounds, Jack Crevalle from 5 to 7 pounds, and Spotted Seatrout from 2 to 3 pounds. "Capt. Dexter you are wearing me out with fish!" Mulvaney said as the last day was over. Indeed, it was Mulvaney who was wearing out the Bonefish, as he fought 6 and landed 4 in a two hour span one day this week. Believe it or not, the water temp was a chilly 69.2 degrees. It had risen from 67.5 degrees earlier in the day. "We must have encountered a hungry school of fish that's all I can say" Capt. Dexter reported to the locals at the Marina while loading the skiff on the trailer. Mulvaney caught and released all of the Bonefish on a Deep Water "Gotcha" fly.Mulvaney also caught Pompano from 6-8 pounds as pictured above, Jack Crevalle from 5 to 7 pounds and Seatrout from 2-3 pounds. Mike had a few shots at baby Tarpon and had one take his fly on the last day, however the baby Tarpon wriggled off the hook to the chagrin of angler and guide. Mike summed the encounter with the lost Tarpon up well: "I guess you really have to set the hook with Tarpon of all sizes".Mike had alot of fun with the Jack Crevalle, catching more than we could keep track of, all about the same size as this one.
Cold weather fly fishing on the Key West flats doesn't get much better than this!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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 Key West Fly Fishing with Capt. Dexter Simmons. Sight fly fishing on the flats of Key West, the Marquesas, and the Florida Keys for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Barracuda, Shark, and more. Charters available year 'round. Friendly, experienced, professional captain who prides himself on providing a high quality fly fishing trip for anglers of all abilities. Fly casting lessons, SAGE fly fishing rods, TIBOR reels, lines, leaders, flys hand tied by Capt. Dexter Simmons, & fishing licenses included
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Key West Fly Fishing
P.O. Box 2006
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: 305-745-3304
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