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The_Beaver Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1131 Location: Middleton, WI Joined: Jan 10^th, 2005	Keys Jan 10^th, 2006 at 8:11pm	Quote Print Post
	Any QJers have info on paddling (canoe or kayaks) in the Florida Keys? Perhaps flpaddler will weigh in on this. I will be down in Key West in early March. Would also welcome any info on rentals. I have found some info on the many national and state parks and wildlife areas. Thanks in advance... The Beaver 8)


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kheya shunka Ex Member	Re: Keys Reply #1 - Jan 10^th, 2006 at 9:22pm	Quote Print Post
	Throw a post up on paddling.net I would venture you get a lot of responses in a short time.


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flpaddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 929 Location: Florida Joined: Jun 23^rd, 2003	Re: Keys Reply #2 - Jan 10^th, 2006 at 10:51pm	Quote Print Post
	Quote: Any QJers have info on paddling (canoe or kayaks) in the Florida Keys? Perhaps flpaddler will weigh in on this. I will be down in Key West in early March. Would also welcome any info on rentals. I have found some info on the many national and state parks and wildlife areas. Thanks in advance... The Beaver 8) Hey Beaver, Florida Bay would be my recommendation it separates the Keys from mainland Florida. If you can swing an over nighter try Rabbit Key somewhat of a long paddle over open water but worth the trip. Here is a (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)to an outfitter that can answer your questions concerning rentals and other must see places. flp


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chaga Inukshuk Offline Posts: 339 Location: S/W Pennsylvania Joined: Sep 9^th, 2003	Re: Keys Reply #3 - Jan 10^th, 2006 at 11:37pm	Quote Print Post
	Contact Dave at Key West Kayak Fishing. Spending a half day with him will educate you enough to venture on your own. He offers eco tours/fishing and can really put you in some nice paddeling. Bahia Honda S.P. at mile marker 35 has sit on top kayaks for rent, real nice paddle around the island for a day trip. Also has the best beach in the keys. How long are you there? Fishing? Jeff
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The_Beaver Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1131 Location: Middleton, WI Joined: Jan 10^th, 2005	Re: Keys Reply #4 - Feb 2^nd, 2006 at 4:24pm	Quote Print Post
	Thanks to all who posted. I booked a flats backcountry fishing charter with Capt. Steve Lamp. He also hooked me up with a kayak/snorkeling trip so I am all set. The Beaver


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Mk631 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1127 Location: Ohio Joined: Sep 30^th, 2004	Re: Keys Reply #5 - Feb 2^nd, 2006 at 7:08pm	Quote Print Post
	I'm now also headed to the Keys for spring break with my wife & 3 kids. Paddling will be minimal (rented kayak for 1/2 day, not venturing too far), but I'm wondering about fishing. I don't have the funds to take a family of 5 on a 1/2 day charter (seems like they're ~$300 or more each ), but 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. -- Thoughts?? I'm not looking for big fish, just a little fun. I.e., what's the ocean version of bluegill?


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The_Beaver Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1131 Location: Middleton, WI Joined: Jan 10^th, 2005	Re: Keys Reply #6 - Feb 2^nd, 2006 at 8:20pm	Quote Print Post
	Quote: 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? 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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Kingfisher Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1814 Joined: Mar 8^th, 2004	Re: Keys Reply #7 - Feb 3^rd, 2006 at 5:29am	Quote Print Post
	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


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The_Beaver Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1131 Location: Middleton, WI Joined: Jan 10^th, 2005	Re: Keys Reply #8 - Feb 3^rd, 2006 at 1:17pm	Quote Print Post
	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


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flpaddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 929 Location: Florida Joined: Jun 23^rd, 2003	Re: Keys Reply #9 - Feb 3^rd, 2006 at 9:05pm	Quote Print Post
	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


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