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Marathon, Florida Keys
Capt. Bob Brown
March 29, 2001
Marathon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Tailing Time!
Yesterday, the bite was on! Sailfish, Cobia, Hammerhead Sharks, Dolphin, Wahoo, Bonito.... All these blue water species were on the bite yesterday and today as "tailing" season kicked into full gear. Tailing is the term we use to describe the way fish surf down the waves as they migrate westerly along the Florida Keys. Sailfish and Cobia are usually the targeted species of this phenomenon which is caused by the wind whipping up from the east/southeast and a strong current heading into the wind (to the east). Any time the waves start building up to 4-5ft and above, the fish come to the surface and expose part of their tail fin as they surf down the waves. Hense the term "tailing". This helps them gain momentom in their trek to head west and brings them into the view of fishermen seeking a fight from the Sails. Just about all the boats out there yesterday had Sailfish hookups and releases and several boats caught as many as 10 Sailfish. Some nice Cobia were also spotted and caught, some up to 50lb. Quite a few nice schoolie Dolphin also made their way to the docks on charter boats as well. On the "Sundance" we also had an opportunity to hook up a large Hammerhead shark but he went down before we could get a bait to him. Several other reports of Hammerheads were on the airwaves yesterday as well. Any time the conditions get rough in March and April, tailing action will be at it's peak. If you can handle the seas or have a charter planned this time of year, don't be afraid to get out there and try your luck on this yearly phenomenon! It may turn out to be a fantastic day!
For more info on fishing in the Keys and the Marathon area, check out our website. Good luck in all your fishing adventures!
Capt. Bob Brown, Jr.
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