Key West Fishing 02-19-16

Capt. Tony guided our charter vessel, the Coolwater, on an excursion west of the Florida Keys. After finding an excellent spot twenty five miles west of Key West, he anchored near the reef's edge. Our clients pulled in Bonita, Cero Mackerel, and Yellowtail using live bait on light tackle rigs. Tony also utilized some kite fishing techniques. The party snagged a Sailfish as well as some King Mackerel, the largest tipping the scales at 35 pounds. The prized catch of this trip was also caught using the kite: a Hammerhead Shark weighing 225 pounds.

Friday, the captain of our boat, the Outcast, really enjoyed guiding an enthusiastic party of kids for some wreck fishing. Captain Bill led this party to a shipwreck in two hundred feet of water where they used live Herring to catch Bar Jacks, Amber Jacks, and Mutton Snapper. Bill really got a kick out of teaching angling to this group, ranging from ten to thirteen years of age.

While it's been uncommonly cool during this particular wintertime, we look forward to Sunday's warm front and believe it should kick off a pleasant run of spring temperatures. As the water temps continue to rise, the fishing near Key West should heat up along with it.

We look forward to seeing you in Key West,

Captain Chris Garcia