Fishing Reports by Capt. John Barker

Birthday Bash - A fun loving group escaping Washington DC for a birthday celebration booked the Blue Waters 2 for an afternoon charter. The bite that morning was common bonitos mixed in with a fun blackfin tunas. Capt John started out trolling chasing birds that we more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Family Rendezvous - Summer is family vacation time and we've been hosting many families. We've been fishing with a lot of families in town to catch a cruise ship, or simply local family get-togethers. So it was on Thursday when we took a family of three out fishing. more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Summer is Family Time - Recently, a family booked the Blue Waters 2 for a six hour trip. The star of the show was a young man who loves to catch small fish in the Carolinas. There was no current for live baiting so out same the trolling outfits including a Penn 10/0 with more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Fish on my List - A nice couple booked a six hour trip on the Blue Waters 2. The lady angler had a fishing wish list. With list in hand they set out to catch some live bait, but it was elusive. So, the crew bought some live goggle eyes from one of the local bait boat more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Summer Time Fishing - Summer time fishing is here already. Conditions are hot and the waters are calm. Reminds me of an old adage, In the month of May, put the kites away; in the month of June break out the spoon. We fished several days before the rains started ass more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Dancing for Groupers - It's been a busy week of fishing. Monday we entertained a couple and the man had heard about grouper fishing, but never done it. Capt. John hardcore trolled two lures on the wire line dancing around shallow waters and corals. The nerve racking eff more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Great Time for Offshore Fishing - Three dads and sons fished all day on the Blue Waters 2 for a Saturday Tournament. The fish that counted were dolphin, tuna, kingfish and certain bottom fish. The crew started offshore and found a blackfin tuna and a dolphin for the anglers. The more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Team Building on the Reef - Some lucky clients visiting Miami for work seminars were offered fishing trips by their host company. These trips are great exercises in team building. After warming up the guys at the stantion catching some prize herring and a few blue runners, more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Operation: First Ocean Fish - A visiting family from Atlanta booked the Blue Waters 2 for a morning trip. The sole purpose of the trip was to catch some action fish for the 6 year old son. The family had never fished saltwater before. Sounds easy - just visit the bait spots and more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami

Spring Break Fishing - This is a great week for spring break families and friends to go fishing. The seas are calm and it has been a challenge getting the fishing kites to fly. Several days of action from blacktip sharks, summer action bonitas, and a few kingfish and bar more...
Capt. John Barker - Miami