A Typical Fishing Day

We will usually meet at the marina around 7:30. After we load your gear on the boat, we will head across beautiful Biscayne Bay in search of a fresh supply of live bait. Live bait is critical to a successful day of fishing offshore.We will catch them using Sabiki Rigs or throw a cast net on them. After the live wells are full, we head north, south or offshore - depending on where the action has been - and set up for our day of fishing.

During the winter months we will probably be kite fishing for sailfish, dolphin, kingfish, grouper and snapper. When kite fishing, we suspend live baits from two fishing kites and try to entice the game fish into striking our frantic baits swimming on the surface. At the same time we may place a deep rod on the bottom in hopes of catching a grouper or snapper, and another rod will be placed half way down, in search of king mackerel.

Wreck fishing is always an option where Amberjack, Snapper, Grouper, or African Pompano will be hiding.

During the warmer months we may run offshore in search of migrating dolphin (mahi-mahi). This fishing method involves looking for diving birds using binoculars and radar and searching for floating debris, which may put us on the feeding dolphin.

Much of what we do depends on the weather. Wind direction and speed, as well as current direction and speed all play an important role in the success of the day. Therefore, we are always ready to change our tactics to match the prevailing conditions.

"I can't sit around all day waiting for the fish to bite. I'll give it my best shot at what I think we should do, but we'll be up and running if I think there is a better chance of catching fish somewhere else! If I hear the action is better down the reef , it doesn't take long to get there in the Contender."

We usually head in around 4:00 pm and we'll be back at the dock at 4:30 to 5:00 pm (depending on how far we've traveled). I will clean your fish and bag them for you. You are more than welcome to take home all the fish you catch.