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Posted by: The_Beaver Posted on: Apr 19^th, 2006 at 5:19pm	Quote
Glad you had fun...I got back from the keys about a month ago. I didn't get to paddle to didn't post a report...but did fish and caught a ton of jacks and snapper and one very large 'cuda...on 8# test and a medium weight spinning rod. The Beaver

Posted by: Mk631
Posted on: Apr 19^th, 2006 at 4:10pm

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Hey, just got back from the Keys & had a good time.

This trip was mostly for relaxation, but one of the highlights was a 4 hour kayak trip with the wife & kids. In calm backwater areas we saw sharks, rays, sea turtle, barracuda, snakes and the ever present huge schools of tiny fish plus some bigger ones; don't know what kinds any were.

We did go out in the ocean proper to fish and snorkel. Snorkelling is like swimming in a fish tank with big barracuda. Kids caught colorful fish on a reef that looked like they should be in an aquarium. Very fun!

-mk

Posted by: Mk631 Posted on: Feb 13^th, 2006 at 4:35pm	Quote
Thanks - I'll check it out! -mk

Posted by: The_Beaver Posted on: Feb 10^th, 2006 at 9:08pm	Quote
Quote: I'm not looking for big fish, just a little fun. I.e., what's the ocean version of bluegill? Hey Mk631, Check out the latest (March) issue of Saltwater Sportsman. The issue has a ton of fishing stories on the Keys, including bridge fishing. Very informative with lots of "How To" and "Where to Go" features, including maps. Good Luck. The Beaver

Posted by: cedarstripper Posted on: Feb 4^th, 2006 at 1:05am	Quote
No... I think thats a man in a yellow yak showing us what appears to be bait. Just kidding, I'm jealous, you need to stop having fun until the ice melts up here. cedarstripper

Posted by: The_Beaver Posted on: Feb 3^rd, 2006 at 9:24pm	Quote
Awesome photo! Trout? Looks beautiful and way too much fun. The Beaver

Posted by: flpaddler Posted on: Feb 3^rd, 2006 at 9:05pm	Quote
Here you go Beaver, Something to wet your appetite, 45 Mins of fishing grossed 6 fish and netted three it's not the Keys but it's just a little North. Everglades National Park last week of Jan. 2006 (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links). I hope you enjoy your trip. flp

Posted by: The_Beaver Posted on: Feb 3^rd, 2006 at 1:17pm	Quote
Quote: Beaver, please post a report here or send an IM. I hope you have a great time and am interested in hearing about the fishing. KF Thanks KF...will do on the trip report. Capt. Steve is a guy we use as a guide for our Mercury photoshoots....ex Coast Guard diver and all around good guy. Should be a blast...I will keep you posted. The Beaver

Posted by: Kingfisher Posted on: Feb 3^rd, 2006 at 5:29am	Quote
Quote: I booked a flats backcountry fishing charter with Capt. Steve Lamp. The Beaver Beaver, please post a report here or send an IM. I hope you have a great time and am interested in hearing about the fishing. KF

Posted by: The_Beaver
Posted on: Feb 2^nd, 2006 at 8:20pm

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I'm wondering if there are opportunities close to shore (for someone who really doesn't know salt-water fishing at all) if we just rent our own boat for 1/2 day.

Is it ok to give fishing tips for Florida, Old Salt? Lips Sealed

Not showing off but there are many places to fish along the bridges on Highway 1 as you head south towards Key West. From Key Largo down to Key West there are 42 bridges. The key to fishing here is knowing when the tides run. No tide=slack water and no fish. But when the tide is high all kinds of fish are accessible from the bridges. You can catch everything from grunts and snappers to permit, tarpon and sharks.

Where are you staying in the keys? I can get you more detailed info if you want.

The Beaver

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