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The old saying,
"There are other fish in the Sea," holds
especially true in Key West.
You should be rigged and ready for a multitude
of species.
During the late Fall
months and into early Spring finds us sight
casting to the Giant Barracuda. Using 9 or 10
weight fly rods and poppers with wire leader
trace, the 'Cuda is an outstanding fish to
target and has saved many a days fishing with
its lightning fast runs and aggressive
behavior.
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While out prowling
the permit flats between November and March,
you will more than likely encounter the Cobia
(left,). A
pelagic species, the cobia migrate to the warm
waters of the Florida Keys during the winter
and can be found following sting rays onto the
shallow flats to hunt crabs and shrimp. Never
a fish to be classified as fussy or picky,
Cobia will readily take almost any fly
delivered with even the poorest presentation.
If you want to
catch, "Jaws," on a fly rod, Key West is home
to most of the IGFA records for Black Tip, Lemon, Bull,
and Tiger Sharks. We have outstanding shallow
water fishing in crystal clear waters. Using
techniques developed in the Keys, you can
expect to cast to 100 lb. plus sharks in water
as shallow as two feet.
Other species we
target are the entire jack family, sea trout,
lady fish, pompano, and snapper.
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