What's Biting
What's Biting
Red Snapper
By far the most requested catch on our charters. These are fun to catch and can get to pretty respectable sizes. Lane, and Vermillion snapper are smaller but even better table fair. We nearly always limit on Red Snapper.
Whaoo
The name says it all. The largest of the mackerel family these beasts are caught trolling. Hold on and watch your line smoke off the reel. You will probably have enough! These intelligent fish have plenty of stamina and will fight to the point of sheer exhaustion – the fish’s exhaustion that is, but possibly the angler as well. Take it home and grill it up. Yum. One word says it all!
Ling or Cobia
At first glance when they inspect the boat you will think it is a shark. These extremely intelligent fish require knowledge and finesse. Don’t set the hook while they are facing you as
they will likely spit it out. Once hooked, be prepared. They are strong and have stamina to back it up. After you are exhausted be sure the fish is as well because if you bring one of these aboard “green” you will have to do some serious dancing to get out of the way! 75 lbs is not uncommon and wow are they tasty!
King Mackerel or Kingfish
Another popular catch. Often caught trolling these torpedoes hit the bait at about 40 mph and often breech to 6 feet or more. Some people think they are delicious and others, well, not so much. No matter; the are so much fun to catch it doesn’t matter who likes them best. Oh yeah, watch out for the teeth.
Shark
Everyone wants to catch at least one. Careful when bringing them on board as they can almost fold in half since they have no bones. Some species are very good to eat.We often catch Atlantic Sharp nose but the 200 + lb Hammerhead is not uncommon.
Dorado, Mahi Mahi, or Dolphin Fish
Caught trolling or near floating objects these are a fun fight. If you get one “schooly” you may get 100. There is nothing better on the table and even a small one makes a sandwich or taco that is absolutely to die for. If you thought the Mahi you ordered was good just you wait!
Bonito
Mostly caught while trolling for other species, these fish are actually part of the Tuna family. While most people consider them as inedible they put up one heck of a fight (That is why we fish right?) and make spectacular bait for big Snapper and Grouper!
