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Miami, Florida - Offshore
Capt. Mark Houghtaling
June 12, 2001
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report
Mixed reports have been coming in from Dolphin fisherman ranging from
good to poor. Some anglers reported running over 120 miles a day and not
finding a single Dolphin. While other anglers have found 4 to 5 pound
schoolies feeding along the edge of the stream. There was an increase in the
amount of twenty pound Dolphin caught this past weekend. One thing is for
sure. With daily temperatures becoming higher and higher and hitting ninety
degrees almost every day, your chances of catching fish will increase if you
get out on the water earlier. Typically, this time of year, you will also begin to
find Dolphin further offshore. An alternative to fishing during the day would
be to fish at night. There will be less fisherman on the water and the
temperatures should be more to your liking as well as the fish. Night time
Snapper fishing should be terrific during the months of June, July, and
August. Anglers anchoring and chumming along the deeper reefs should find
Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail, and the occasional Cubera Snapper. While
the temperatures will be hotter, the winds should be calm which will allow
many anglers to venture further offshore at night to fish for Swordfish.
Swordfish appear to be making a comeback and many anglers have been
finding small Swordfish ten miles offshore. In the late 70’s it was not
uncommon to hook two to three Swordfish during a nite trip and at least one
of those fish could have topped over three hundred pounds. Today, after
heavy pressure from longliners, there are not as many fish and they are
smaller, however, there are still enough fish out there to make your night
interesting. Live bait and large dead squid are the baits of choice. Fish the
baits at different depths as you drift with the Gulf Stream. Some anglers are
even slow trolling baits on downriggers. Cylume lights are placed above the
baits to increase the likelihood of the baits being found.
The 3rd Annual West Marine and Pirates Den Dolphin Tournament will
occur on June 23rd. First prize is $2000.00 plus a trophy. Second place is
$1000.00 and a trophy. Register at West Marine at 19407 So. Dixie Highway
305-232-0811 or West Marine at 3635 So. Dixie Highway, 305 444-5520.
Sportfishing Magazine/Yamaha Outboards “Learn From The Experts
Seminars” returns to Dania Beach. An intensive 2 1/2 hour fishing seminar
on Thursday night, June 28th, at The International Game Fish Association’s
Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. The ticket price of $15.00 allows an
entire family to attend. Capt Skip Smith, Capt. Ray Rosher, Capt Greg
Gentile, and Kenny Carmen will be the featured guest speakers. For more
information call 954-927-2628.
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