Key West Fishing 02-05-16

Our charters have turned their attention to light tackle fishing in shallow water lately because of the high winds in the area. Our own Captain Bill of the Outcast saw some tremendous success angling for sharks in four to six feet of water on the leeward (currently north) side of Key West. His anglers had a great average, snagging twenty-one of twenty-seven sharks on Friday.

Bill first hung some Barracuda filets over the side to attract the sharks. Once these predators caught the scent, the anglers could see the sharks approaching the boat. Bill's clients caught Bulls, Blacktips, and a two-hundred and twenty pound Lemon Shark on either 6-inch Barracuda filets with balloons or large floating artificial lures. Shark fishing should continue to be exceptional through the weekend.

Deep Sea Fishing on the south side of the Florida Keys should return to normal on Monday when the winds will blow from the east. Whether you are in the keys escaping the blizzard in the Northeast or sticking around in beautiful South Florida after the Super Bowl, you should enjoy excellent conditions to fish for Sailfish on Monday morning.

Good anglin',

Captain Chris Garcia