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iOutdoor Fishing Report Islamorada

January 11, 2011. Client : William Choate, Capt Brain, Islamorada Offshore Fishing, Today we had William Choate and his 3 buddies from Kansas. They wanted to catch their first sailfish on their trip to Islamorada, so they booked the Hedi Baby through iOutdoor for an offshore trip with Capt Brian for a 1/2 day. We [...]

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Tuesday

21 June, 2011

9:01 am

SAFETY AT SEA AND YOUR CHARTER.

SAFETY AT SEA AND YOUR CHARTER. Charter Boat laws: Operating a Charter Fishing operation requires more than just a captain and a boat. The Captain must hold a current USCG license with homeland security TWIC card. To be a saltwater Fishing Guide in Florida, you must also comply with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requirements.  The [...]

mainhook

Tuesday

19 April, 2011

10:03 am

What hook should you use for which fish?

Fishing Hooks Wow!  Old as man itself but it can really be overwhelming when you start to choose a hook. Freshwater, saltwater, bait hooks,“J” hook, circle hook or live bait hooks.  Hook choice is VERY important!  As a general rule I judge the hook size I need to use as a function of the bait [...]

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Saturday

8 January, 2011

12:30 pm

Top 5 most popular jigs for saltwater

Top 5 most popular jigs for saltwater Fishing using jigs will help you have better chances of landing a bigger fish as compared to using other types of bait. Jigging is done in both freshwater and saltwater alike, though it works better in areas that offer some type of obstruction. Different anglers will surely have [...]

Capt Brad boat pic Keys

Friday

17 December, 2010

7:11 am

How do you POLE a FLATS boat?

How do you POLE a FLATS boat? Fishing on a flats boat is a unique experience because you can get pretty close to your target with this skinny water craft. Imagine a quiet morning where it’s just you on your flats boat, your push pole in your hand, and as you glide slowly across the [...]

flats boat

Wednesday

15 December, 2010

6:06 pm

What is a Flats Boat and what is it used for in the Keys?

What is a Flats Boat and what is it used for in the Keys? A Flats Boat, also known as skiff, is a saltwater fishing boat that is perfect to use in protected, shallow coastal waters. Features of a Flats Boat The Flats Boat is the best and most durable fishing boat to use when [...]

Boga_Grip

Monday

29 November, 2010

7:30 am

What is a Boga Grip?

What is a Boga Grip? The Boga Grip is a landing, handling and weighing tool used in both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Designed for anglers who practice catch and release, it can grip a fish by encircling its lower jawbone so that despite wiggling, spinning and flopping, it could not get away. However, the Boga [...]

Hook Sharpen

Thursday

18 November, 2010

1:18 pm

Should you sharpen a new hook?

Should you sharpen a new hook? Compared to a greenhorn fisherman, a seasoned fisherman will spend some time sharpening fishing hooks. If a recent fisherman would ask a veteran in fishing whether or not a new hook should be sharpened, his answer would surely be yes. Whether you are a simple beginner fisherman or an [...]

permit flats

Thursday

18 November, 2010

4:20 am

Permit – The Best Way to Catch Them

Permit – The Best Way to Catch Them Permit, known as Trachinotus falcatus, is a game fish of the western Atlantic Ocean. It is also known by the name round pompano or great pompano. Pound for pound, the Permit is one of the strongest fish in the world. It uses its large, wide body in [...]