In the upper keys, May is the month that the tarpon are here, and here in numbers. Large schools of these silver kings can be seen cruising down the oceanside on their annual migration south. While many anglers choose to target these fish during the daylight hours with spin and fly tackle, many others choose… Read More
April is usually the month where I spend the majority of my time fishing the oceanside flats of the Upper Keys, mostly between Biscayne Bay and Long Key. However, I also still fish several days inside Everglades National Park. Guiding this time of year means long days on the platform, and occasionally sore shoulders in… Read More
Guiding out of Key Largo allows me many different options when it comes to what species to fish for and where. With so many different areas to fish, it is almost difficult to focus on one main location. Biscayne National Park, John Pennecamp State Park, Everglades National Park, and the National Marine Sanctuary are all… Read More
Key Largo is one of the most versatile fishing grounds in all of the Florida Keys but often overlooked by fishermen caught up in the glamour of fishing Key West, Marathon or Islamorada. Around 30 miles long, it is the largest island in the Keys however not the most populated. This means there are more… Read More
January marks the beginning of another fantastic twelve months of fishing here in the Upper Keys. If you are on the hunt for drag screaming action then Florida Bay is the place to be. With multiple wintertime species invading our area there is something for everyone! Paying close attention to the weather is key when… Read More
As 2011 comes to an end winter is upon us here in the Upper Keys and with it comes new obstacles and opportunities for anglers looking to enjoy the challenge of fishing in the cold. December can be our coldest month but every year is different. It is known for the parade of cold fronts… Read More
November is a transition month here in Everglades National Park. Basically, the summer rainy season has ended so we will begin to see less fresh water moving south into Florida Bay. This means that the fish are going to begin making there annual move back into the deeper waters of the bay and take up… Read More
A long, long time ago in a county not so far, far away I worked in a restaurant on the west side shoreline of Biscayne Bay. One day in October while walking into work from my car I noticed several birds diving and circling what looked like nervous water near a shallow flat. Not unusual… Read More
September has picked up where August left off with high daytime temperatures and generally calm days with the exception of a passing tropical system. Summertime fishing is as good as it gets right now in the backcountry and the ocean side flats of the Upper Keys. There is a wide variety of species to pursue… Read More
July can typically be a pretty hot month for both fishing and water temperatures in the Upper Keys. Over the years I’ve had many anglers (mostly from up north) complain about the heat and humidity. To which I respond: have you ever been night fishing? Keeping your client comfortable is one of the most important… Read More
