Permit and Tuna in one day!
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Permit and Tuna in one day!

Bear on a charter last week pulled off a series of cool days on a multiple boat charter with some great people!  Permit, snapper, bonita and blackfin tuna were the outcome in one day.  Gotta love it when it all comes together to make magic!

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The Migration a film on Tarpon
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The Migration a film on Tarpon

This past tarpon season we filmed some of the best tarpon fishing ive ever witnessed!  A short series was created by Stellwagen Media for Tackle Direct.  The full series is available on TackleDirect.com.

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January El Nìnō action!
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January El Nìnō action!

January is here and so is the best fishing the Florida Keys has to offer!  Key West is well known for its tarpon, bonefish and permit fishing in the spring and summer months.  I want to make sure everyone is aware that the best time to fish is the winter and spring.

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Permit Permit Permit
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Permit Permit Permit

Lots of permit around Key West this time of year. Tarpon are still around with some dedication can be fooled into a pull! Bonefishing has been fantastic!

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Mahi
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Mahi

Dolphin fish aka: Mahi Mahi, Dorado, dolphin, Mahchichi! Are around and have been great all year. Great fish to Target on fly or conventional! Excellent table fair and fun for all!

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 Projects "The Migration"
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Projects "The Migration"

As with any fishing a magic window exists. Just so happens while filming a 6 episode series called THE MIGRATION with Stellwagen Media we hit one of those magic windows.

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Key West Tarpon Sailfish Fishing Report
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Key West Tarpon Sailfish Fishing Report

As spring moves over the country the tarpon and sailfish move with it. Tarpon are flooding the Florida Keys backcountry and channels. Fly, artificial and live bait have all been generating bites and new profile pics. Bait is still very available and easy pickings for the skilled castnetter! #6 sibiki also are getting pilchards under chum! Best part is both tarpon and sailfish eat several of the same baits.

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