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January 5, 2009
Happy New Year everyone! The days have been nearly perfect this
week in the Keys. Perfect weather for permit fishing in the backcountry.
The tides have been right in the afternoon this past week giving
us multiple shots at big permit on the flats near the Gulf edge.
The months of January and February bring a lot of opportunities
to the flats for serious fly anglers as well as folks looking
for some light
tackle fun fishing.
If the weather is right and we get a few warm days in a row,
the tarpon will make a show in the deep basins and that can be
a real treat in the
middle of January!
There may even be some bonefish around but a few cooler days
and they are gone for a while. Instead there are large jack crevalle,
seatrout, ladyfish, snapper and grouper to fish for all over
the Lower Keys.
Whatever you passion is, come down and visit us and go fishing!
I still have some great dates available in February for permit
(and tarpon).
You can reach Captain Justin
Rea at 305-744-0903 or email justin@flyfishingthekeys.com
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We are now in the process of booking charters
in 2009. For those who are planning their trip to the Florida
Keys for the annual Tarpon migration you should consider
booking your days soon.
Feel free to email me or call in
the evenings for available dates. I suggest to all my anglers
that come this time of year for fly fishing to try and
book between two and five days in order to get the whole
fishing
experience.
I try to mix up the trip and take you to
different areas of the Lower Keys each day in search of tarpon.
For those who are interested in light tackle spin fishing
this
is also an excellent time to come fish with us. We run
flats fishing trips for tarpon and also in April and
May we will
be offering harbor trips for tarpon and reef
and wreck fishing.
 One of the most sought after fish that roam the waters off Key West is the Tarpon. Also known as the "Silver King," the tarpon can grow to over 200lbs. Most of the migrating fish that we see during the months of April through June are in the 70lb range. It's not to say you won't find one larger, but you will definately know that he is by the fight he gives you. There are a few methods for tarpon fishing here in the Keys, it's up to you as to which one suits your style best. Check out our Key West Flats and Backcountry Fishing Calendar for the best times for fishing Key West for tarpon. We offer tarpon fishing charters on the flats, fly fishing and in the Key West Harbor.
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