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January Fishing Report
Capt. Gil Gutierrez
January 26, 2011
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report
It's already the end of January, man how time flies. I have had a bunch of trips since my last report so I will give you a general overview of what we have been catching. The best and most consistent bite seem to be the tarpon. I have had several tarpon trips and we caught fish on all of our trips. To give you an idea our best trip was 5 for 7 and our worst was 2 for 3. Although I have not seen any shrimp in the water as of yet I have heard some reports that the shrimp are stating to run. That just means the tarpon fishing will only improve. The fish have ranged from 30-90 pounds. Many people are under the impression that you have to go deep sea fishing to catch a large fish and nothing could be further from the truth. You can catch some very large tarpon 20 minutes from my dock in 15' of water. It's some of the most relaxing fishing you can do that is until the rod starts screaming.
The bottom bite has slowed a little for me. We have caught some bottom fish but nothing colossal. In the absence of a reel hot bottom bite we have bee catching other fish to fill in the time between bites. The kingfish are still here in good numbers and we have been catching several of them. The mahi are still playing hide and go seek. While fishing the edge we will catch several one day and then with a shift in the wind we won't see one for a couple of charters. Add in false albacore, mackerel and other species the fishing has been very good.
The sailfish have also been treating us well. We have caught some on every trip. This past Saturday we fished the Interclub Sailfish Challenge and ended up winning it with 6 sailfish. The most important thing has been the current which we have had plenty of as of late. As long as the current continues the sailfish bite should be strong.
As you read my reports please understand I try to keep them as short and to the point as possible with the most honest and up to date information you will find. As you may well know fishing is a very fluid and every changing sport. On some days the sailfish bite may be better due to wind and current directions. Other days the conditions may not be in your favor. Don't let that deter you from going fishing there is always something to catch. Many times you will read of some ridiculous number of fish being caught. That day may have happened under ideal conditions and with perfect weather to match. That is not an everyday occurrence. When I fish I try to maximize bites be they from bottom fish, mahi, sails, or whatever fish it may be. The most important thing is go fishing with those that are important to you and share a great experience. I have yet to hear anybody complain about a screaming drag regardless of what is on the other end of the line.
Till next time.
Best of Luck…
Capt Gil Gutierrez, Lucky Fishing Charters.
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