Captain Ann Holahan
Fishing Report for November 29th, 2005
I cannot believe, we
are a few days away from
December 1st. I think we
all say, time is surely flying
by, we are already at the end
of November, and fishing has
been either really tough or good.
I also would like to extend
a Happy Holiday Season to all
of my anglers and readers. I truly
hope this is a wonderful holiday
season for you all.
The weather we have had, has been
a few cold fronts and warming back
up, and another mild cold front
on the way.
I would like to thank Todd Edwards,
and his pals Cool Hand Luke, and
Joking Justin for a great day on
the water. We tried our feat at
some bonefish, but unfortunately the
fish were pushing off on a mission
and couldn't get any to turn and
look at our baits, but we went to
a spot where some of my anglers have
encounterd Billy, the big Barracuda,
and some countless ladyfish, which
Billy likes to wet his appetite
with, and of course with jack crevelle
and snapper. As I told these guys,
he is sometimes there and sometimes
not. But, to also my surprise, Justin
was bringing in a nice ladyfish to the
boat, and wham out of know where Billy
hits the ladyfish. Justin does a new
jig, and Capt. Ann jumped back at least
3ft, out of astonishment, that he was so
close to the boat. Let me tell, Billy
is good for scaring the be-jimmines out
of you. I always say, make sure you don't
put your hands in this water, you never know
where he is. Billy is around 40lbs, and is
getting bigger everyday. But, definitely
something my boys will never forget about.
You can go to my Scrapbook and See Billy
for Yourselves, the boys got some great
pictures of him.
We then proceeded to head to the patches,
and Cool Hand, was the catcher and releaser
of the day with several snappers, porgies,
and grunts. We had a nice rounded out trip
for the day. Congrats guys and look forward
to having you back again. We did try to flyfish
a bit, but the wind was too prevelent that morning
to get out to the fish. But, we will have to try
again in Tarpon Season.
Also, would like to thank Randy and Cody Coobash,
who also came and Cody's first time fishing in the
Keys, caught and released a nice bonnethead shark,
again the winds were very prevelent when they too
came fishing. But, we did catch and release some
very nice snapper, and ladyfish, and he too, got
to experience Big Billy, although we didn't get him
this time. Cody and Randy were completely astonished
at his wisdom and size and his relentless scruninty
on our ladyfish. We then went South to try for
some Spanish Makeral, but the bite was slim, but
Cody hooked into a nice 5lb Jack Crevelle, and had
the fight on for quite a few minutes, with some great
pictures. Don't forget to send them too me guys, so
we can put it on the Scrapbook.
But, all in all, everyone had a great time and days
with fishing. Billy was the main attraction for the
few days he got his appetizers.
Thanks to you all, I really enjoyed having you all aboard,
and hope to see you all soon.
The bite has picked up, with fishing
for bonefish. Several schools are
being sighted, and the fish are being
presented on fly and live bait on
light tackle.
Bridge and Channel fishing has been
good, with catches of jack crevelle,
snapper, and some small snook in the
evening for the bite, on the outgoing tides.
Backcountry fishing has been a bit
sluggish, the waters are still very
dirty with the wind conditions we have
had in the last few weeks. But, reports
of trout, ladyfish, redfish and snook
have been reported, but is still slow.
With this approaching cold front, this
should move the fish to an even better
bite. Especially the bonefish, and backcountry
species.
Snook Season closes December 15th, but
will reopen on February 1st.
We should have a great start to some
of this Winters Fishing Action.
Flats and Backcountry fishing should pick
up immensely with spanish makerals coming
in, and nice schools on the patches for
porgies, grouper, hogfish, and snapper.
The water temperature still remains in
the low 70's, but the tides have been
good in the early morning, and late evenings
just before sunset.
Permit fishing has been fair, using small
crab, and crab flies, jigs tipped with shrimp,
and shrimp.
Flyfishing has been tough with the wind,
just making it a bit uncomfortable for anglers
trying to cast to those bonefish, but by late
morning the fish have pushed off to deeper waters.
There are many anglers here from all
over the world, challenging their skills
from fly to light tackle, which is wonderful
to see them enjoy and learn new skills.
Whether you challenge your skills on
fly or live bait or light tackle, it
is great fun to be out in the sun, and
releasing some really big fish from all
the different species.
You and your friends and family are
not far from the Best Saltwater Action
around!
Don't forget the Snook Season will be closing,
but you can still enjoy a great fight with
these bruisers, but please remember to catch
and release in the closed seasons.
Trout season is closed until the end of December,
but they too give a good fight on fly or light
tackle, and our ladyfish too, which we call
the poor-mans tarpon.
Remember the snapper that you catch, has limits,
so make sure you take just enough for a good
lunch and dinner, and have fun with your rods
bending on the rest.
Islamorada offers some of the
Best Saltwater Gamefishing for
anglers focused either for light
tackle, live bait or artifical
baits, or our avid fly anglers,
now is the time to be doing your
bookings and hopping on the band
wagon for some a great time and
action, for the morning bite and
evening bites.
So, don't forget to get into some
of that great Flats and Backcountry
Fishing in Everglades State Park is a great
way to spend the day fishing, lunching,
and enjoying the beauty of the wildlife.
With the Winter fishing it will be
spectacular and incredible, and rod bending.
With our fishing in the backcountry and
on the patches and reef areas which
will produce some great catches of yellowtail,
mutton snapper, porgies, hogfish, and grouper.
These fish always puts big smiles on the kids
and even us grown ups faces when the rod bends
on these great reef and patch fish, and what
a way to spend an evening for a great meal.
Don't forget I still offer those incredibly
great Value Fishing Packages where you can get the
best of both Worlds for Flats and Backcountry charters.
So, take a look on the homepage at www.boneranger.com,
and schroll to the Islamorada Fishing and Rates
Page and click on the top icon for Value Fishing Packages.
Don't forget your extra supplies to bring on
your trip, please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and
Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your
body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going,
with this intense heat, and the heat index,
can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting
as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers.
So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and
Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats,
Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great Winter
Season for all anglers. Don't forget
our Spring and Summer Action either.
Don't Forget that the Day and Evening trips for
Spring and Summer Action for the Tarpon Season
where the days getting longer, you can still
fish for tarpon, bonefish, and permit are fantastic
too, and a great time to see a terrific sunset, and have a
great time on fly or live bait. Great time
of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just
drop a line.
Come and challenge your skills from
fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting.
Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
Don't forget since the holidays are coming
here sooner than we think, we can still make
an ideal fishing package and gift
certificates for your husbands, wives,
friends, family, co-workers, your college students.
It makes a great stocking stuffer or gift. You all
deserve a great Get-Away for you and your loved ones.
What better place than here in the Keys is the Place for
all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great fishing package
for you all, either flats fishing
and backcountry, or Flats fishing
and Offshore fishing. Just give me
a call and I will put together a nice
cover letter, and send a gift certificate
to put in that special someones card.
So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891,
and I will be happy to work with you,
and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans
in order!
There is always great fishing on light tackle
or fly for the best Winter, Spring and Summer
time species to fish.
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those
Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant
Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle,
but the hand and eye coordination on fly is
a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same
species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline
rush.
Even if your a novice or intermediate flycaster, I do
offer fly instruction, I know it can be a bit trying
on the nerves, but once you learn the technique,
and you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your
knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line
zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush.
I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually
hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of
the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences
you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle,
it will have your heart racing, and have a lump
in your throat, and a smile on your face, when
you hook up! There is no screaming, just your
elated face and excitement watching you have the
hook up of your life.
Winter Tournament Fishing is getting active,
with some Big Fish that will be Caught,
and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in
Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like
to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments,
please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email
me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all
the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little
back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way
to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts,
this is the greatest time of the year to come
and challenge all our gamefish on
fly, the challenge can be quite
rewarding, and a great way to get
ready for your Spring fishing. Gives
you all great hand and eye coordination,
so those who you think are bad, don't
think it your eyes that are going,
its time to get some lessons. I do
offer No-Pressure fly instruction,
and love to teach you new techniques
to build your skills for the Lake
and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance
for the Upcoming Spring Seasons and
Summer Dates for 2006, you can book for
those Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit
and Backcountry Fishing Trips. It starts late
March and runs through July. But, we get
booked 6 months to a year in advance
for the season, so don't delay, get
your dates put together and we will
let you feel the thrill of hooking up
the species of choice, whether its
bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may
be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
Whichever you decide to experience,
it all has been an exciting and
great way to spend a day with the
family or with your friends, wife,
or girlfriend. All I can say is
the fishing has been at its best,
and challenging anglers to all
aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone
species. With all year round fishing, you
just cannot miss, especially the Fall and Winter
fishing coming back up, you can challenge a
number of species.
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish,
permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing
for the same species, the effect will have
you hooked for years to come, and where
else but, Paradise, can we achieve such
tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy
the beauty of the island
chains here in the Fabulous
Florida Keys! You definitely
will enjoy the experience and
challenge of the Sportfishing
Capital of the World.
If you decide to book a backcountry
trip, don't forget before heading out
into the backcountry in Everglades National
Park, don't forget your cameras to
take some grand pictures of some of
the most intriguing birds, and of
course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and
make sure you get the bookings that
you are looking for, and don't forget
an Evening trip is Great too, and what
a good way to see our Fabulous
Sunsets. Bookings can get full,
and limited, so make sure you call
in advance, so you too can experience
the wonderful challenge of all
species we have to offer.
I am offering to Anglers for this
upcoming Fall and Winter Fishing
Packages to all of those who want
to get away from the kids, or bring
the kids on breaks, or to just get out
of the office, or just to experience some
of the off season. Anglers can
get a great deal and want to do
some great fishing in the off season,
great on your pocketbook, it is a
great value, check it out
on my Rates and Package Page!
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing
Packages that are on the site give everyone
the best of both worlds, to come down
and challenge their skills
for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit,
Redfish and Snook, and for those Great
Offshore Species!
I hate to keep reiterating, but I do offer
No Pressure tactics, and offer Fly Instruction,
and what an experience for either
the beginner fisherman, novice fisherman,
or advanced fisherman, to benefit
a day on the water. It is the
growing trend, to stalk these
gamefish on fly and what a wonderful
sport it is, and a great way for
some great hand and eye coordination
for you to learn how to cast to these
beautiful fish! What memories you and
your fishing companion to experience
together, or you can make
it a family event, and ladies don't
forget, we too make it as a
great pasttime for ourselves
to pick up the fly, and surprise
yourself how enjoyable and
challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is
all about, the grandure
and power of all of these
great saltwater gamefish,
whether you choose bonefish,
tarpon, or permit, the
memories are there forever!
Ladies, don't forget, you too can enjoy
the splendors of fishing on light tackle
or fly, and it's a great way to spend the
day getting to know the waters and the
beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines,
and Hope To See You on the Flats, and
Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and
Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan
www.boneranger.com
Captain Ann Holahan
Date: 10/14/2005
Fishing Report for October 14th, 2005
Boy, time is surely flying
by, we are already in mid-
October, and fishing has
been good.
Don't forget the victims
of Katrina and Rita.
I hope that all of my anglers and
readers are doing some kindness
for their fellow neighbors
and victims to help in anyway
they can, either by donations,
or food, or non-perishable
items. You can help with
the Red Cross, by going
to their website at
www.redcross.org, or by
helping with the Salvation
Army, and their website
is www.salvationarmy.org.
Please don't be thrown in
to scam related donations,
these are the best organizations
you can contribute too. So, lets
help and benefit those who are in
desperate need. Thank you.
Now, to our fishing report!
We are still having some hot days,
and with the heat, it can be
definitely said, we are still
in the Summer mode! But, good has come
out of it, Snook Season has opened!
This is a great start to some
of this Fall Action, and the
backcountry reports have been
good, with several catches and
releases of redfish, snook, trout,
ladyfish, sharks, snapper, and jack
crevelle. What a way to round out your
mornings, and day on the water.
The water temperature still remains in
the low 80's, but the tides have been
good in the early morning, and late evenings
just before sunset.
There are bonefish being caught and released
early in the morning, and have been several
catches just before the sunset. Either on live
bait shrimp, or small crab, or on fly.
Permit fishing has been fair, using small
crab, and crab flies, jigs tipped with shrimp,
and shrimp.
There are a few small tarpon still around the bridges
eating on crabs, pilchards, and pinfish. But,
they are a few and far between. They seem to eat
on the outgoing tides by the bridges in the morning,
and evening. Also, being caught around the channel
markers with the same baits.
Flyfishing has been ideal with just a little wind,
just making it a bit uncomfortable by mid-morning
with the heat index still topping the lower 90's to
100's.
There are many anglers here from all
over the world, challenging their skills
from fly to light tackle, which is wonderful
to see them enjoy and learn new skills.
Whether you challenge your skills on
fly or live bait or light tackle, it
is great fun to be out in the sun, and
releasing some really big fish from all
the different species.
You and your friends and family are
not far from the Best Saltwater Action
around!
Don't forget the Snook Season has reopened
as of Sept. 1st, and is closed for the months
of May, June, July, and August. But, please
remember to keep just what your going to eat,
and release the fish for another good fight
and day of fishing.
Islamorada offers some of the
Best Saltwater Gamefishing for
anglers focused either for light
tackle, live bait or artifical
baits, or our avid fly anglers,
now is the time to be doing your
bookings and hopping on the band
wagon for some a great time and
action, for the morning bite and
evening bites.
So, don't forget to get into some
of that great Backcountry Fishing,
in Everglades State Park is a great
way to spend the day fishing, lunching,
and enjoying the beauty of the wildlife.
With the Fall and Winter fishing will be
a spectacular and incredible, with fishing
on the patches and reef areas which
will produce some great catches of yellowtail,
mutton snapper, porgies, hogfish, and grouper.
These fish always puts big smiles on the kids
and even us grown ups faces when the rod bends
on these great reef and patch fish, and what
a way to spend an evening for a great meal.
Don't forget I still offer those incredibly
great Value Fishing Packages where you can get the
best of both Worlds for Flats and Backcountry and
including Offshore fishing charters.
So, take a look on the homepage at www.boneranger.com,
and schroll to the Islamorada Fishing and Rates
Page and click on the top icon for Value Fishing Packages.
Don't forget your extra supplies to bring on
your trip, please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and
Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your
body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going,
with this intense heat, and the heat index,
can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting
as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers.
So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and
Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats,
Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great Fall and Winter
Season for all anglers. Don't forget
our Fall and Winter Action either, even though
it seems like Summer, our cold fronts are going
to be right around the corner. Which provides
for that great Fall and Winter Action.
Don't Forget that the Day and Evening trips for
Spring and Summer Action for the Tarpon Season
where the days getting longer, you can still
fish for tarpon, bonefish, and permit are fantastic
too, and a great time to see a terrific sunset, and have a
great time on fly or live bait. Great time
of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just
drop a line.
Come and challenge your skills from
fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting.
Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
Don't forget since the holidays are coming
up sooner than we think, we can still make
an ideal fishing package and gift
certificates for your husbands, wives,
friends, family, co-workers, your college students.
It makes a great stocking stuffer or gift. You all
deserve a great Get-Away for you and your loved ones.
What better place than here in the Keys is the Place for
all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great fishing package
for you all, either flats fishing
and backcountry, or Flats fishing
and Offshore fishing. Just give me
a call and I will put together a nice
cover letter, and send a gift certificate
to put in that special someones card.
So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891,
and I will be happy to work with you,
and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans
in order, and don't forget too, that the
Fall and Winter Fishing is great here too.
There is always great fishing on light tackle
or fly for the best Fall and Wintertime species to fish.
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those
Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant
Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle,
but the hand and eye coordination on fly is
a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same
species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline
rush.
Even if your a novice or intermediate flycaster, I do
offer fly instruction, I know it can be a bit trying
on the nerves, but once you learn the technique,
and you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your
knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line
zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush.
I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually
hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of
the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences
you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle,
it will have your heart racing, and have a lump
in your throat, and a smile on your face, when
you hook up! There is no screaming, just your
elated face and excitement watching you have the
hook up of your life.
Fall and Winter Tournament Fishing will be
getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught,
and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in
Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like
to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments,
please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email
me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all
the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little
back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way
to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts,
this is the greatest time of the year to come
and challenge all our gamefish on
fly, the challenge can be quite
rewarding, and a great way to get
ready for your Spring fishing. Gives
you all great hand and eye coordination,
so those who you think are bad, don't
think it your eyes that are going,
its time to get some lessons. I do
offer No-Pressure fly instruction,
and love to teach you new techniques
to build your skills for the Lake
and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance
for the Upcoming Spring Seasons and
Summer Dates for 2006, you can book for
those Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit
and Backcountry Fishing Trips. It starts late
March and runs through July. But, we get
booked 6 months to a year in advance
for the season, so don't delay, get
your dates put together and we will
let you feel the thrill of hooking up
the species of choice, whether its
bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may
be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
Whichever you decide to experience,
it all has been an exciting and
great way to spend a day with the
family or with your friends, wife,
or girlfriend. All I can say is
the fishing has been at its best,
and challenging anglers to all
aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone
species. With all year round fishing, you
just cannot miss, especially the Fall and Winter
fishing coming back up, you can challenge a
number of species.
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish,
permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing
for the same species, the effect will have
you hooked for years to come, and where
else but, Paradise, can we achieve such
tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy
the beauty of the island
chains here in the Fabulous
Florida Keys! You definitely
will enjoy the experience and
challenge of the Sportfishing
Capital of the World.
If you decide to book a backcountry
trip, don't forget before heading out
into the backcountry in Everglades National
Park, don't forget your cameras to
take some grand pictures of some of
the most intriguing birds, and of
course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and
make sure you get the bookings that
you are looking for, and don't forget
an Evening trip is Great too, and what
a good way to see our Fabulous
Sunsets. Bookings can get full,
and limited, so make sure you call
in advance, so you too can experience
the wonderful challenge of all
species we have to offer.
I am offering to Anglers for this
upcoming Fall and Winter Fishing
Packages to all of those who want
to get away from the kids, or bring
the kids on breaks, or to just get out
of the office, or just to experience some
of the off season. Anglers can
get a great deal and want to do
some great fishing in the off season,
great on your pocketbook, it is a
great value, check it out
on my Rates and Package Page!
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing
Packages that are on the site give everyone
the best of both worlds, to come down
and challenge their skills
for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit,
Redfish and Snook, and for those Great
Offshore Species!
I hate to keep reiterating, but I do offer
No Pressure tactics, and offer Fly Instruction,
and what an experience for either
the beginner fisherman, novice fisherman,
or advanced fisherman, to benefit
a day on the water. It is the
growing trend, to stalk these
gamefish on fly and what a wonderful
sport it is, and a great way for
some great hand and eye coordination
for you to learn how to cast to these
beautiful fish! What memories you and
your fishing companion to experience
together, or you can make
it a family event, and ladies don't
forget, we too make it as a
great pasttime for ourselves
to pick up the fly, and surprise
yourself how enjoyable and
challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is
all about, the grandure
and power of all of these
great saltwater gamefish,
whether you choose bonefish,
tarpon, or permit, the
memories are there forever!
Ladies, don't forget, you too can enjoy
the splendors of fishing on light tackle
or fly, and it's a great way to spend the
day getting to know the waters and the
beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines,
and Hope To See You on the Flats, and
Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and
Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan
www.boneranger.com
Captain Ann Holahan
Fishing Report for September 1st, 2005
We are already in the middle
of September. We skirted
Hurricane Katrina. I hope
that all of my anlgers and
readers are doing some kindness
for their fellow neighbors
and victims to help in anyway
they can, either by donations,
or food, or non-perishable
items. You can help with
the Red Cross, by going
to their website at
www.redcross.org, or by
helping with the Salvation
Army, and their website
is www.salvationarmy.org.
Please don't be thrown in
to scam related donations,
these are the best organizations
you can contribute too. So, lets
help and benefit those who are in
desperate need. Thank you.
Now, to our fishing report!
We still have some hot days
with this heat, and can be
definitely said, we have reached
the Summer! But, good has come
out of it, Snook Season has opened!
That is a great start to some
of this Summer Action, and the
backcountry reports have been
good, with several catches and
releases of redfish, snook, trout,
ladyfish, sharks, snapper, and jack
crevelle.
What a way to round out your mornings,
and day on the water.
The water temperature still remains in
the lower 80's, but the tides have been
good in the early morning, and late evenings
just before sunset.
There are bonefish being caught and released
early in the morning, and have been several
catches just before the sunset. Either on live
bait shrimp, or small crab, or on fly.
Permit fishing has been fair, using small
crab, and crab flies.
There are a few tarpon still around the bridges
eating on crabs, pilchards, and pinfish. But,
they are a few and far between. They seem to eat
on the outgoing tides by the bridges in the morning,
and evening. Also, being caught around the channel
markers with the same baits.
Flyfishing has been ideal with just a little wind,
just making it a bit uncomfortable by mid-morning
with the heat index topping the 100's.
There are many anglers here from all
over the world, challenging their skills
from fly to light tackle, which is wonderful
to see.
Whether you challenge your skills on
fly or live bait or light tackle, it
is great fun to be out in the sun, and
releasing some really big fish from all
the different species.
You and your friends and family are
not far from the Best Saltwater Action
around!
Don't forget the Snook Season has reopened
as of Sept. 1st, and is closed for the months
of May, June, July, and August. But, please
remember to keep just what your going to eat,
and release the fish for another good fight
and day of fishing.
Islamorada offers some of the
Best Saltwater Gamefishing for
anglers focused either for light
tackle, live bait or artifical
baits, or our avid fly anglers,
now is the time to be doing your
bookings and hopping on the band
wagon for some a great time and
action, for the morning bite and
evening bites.
All Anglers and Guides focus on the
Season, it is of course the Best
Fishing for the Best, and Biggest
species again whether your stalking
the Giant Silver King, or Elusive
Bonefish, or the Powerful Permit, or
you want to try for the beatiful backcountry
species of redfish, trout, snook, ladyfish,
jack crevelle, sharks, tarpon, or snapper.
So, don't forget to get into some
of that great Backcountry Fishing,
in Everglades State Park is a great
way to spend the day fishing, lunching,
and enjoying the beauty of the wildlife.
With the Fall and Winter fishing will be
a spectacular and incredible, with fishing
on the patches and reef areas which
will produce some great catches of yellowtail,
mutton snapper, porgies, hogfish, and grouper.
These fish always puts big smiles on the kids
and even us grown ups faces when the rod bends
on these great reef and patch fish, and what
a way to spend an evening for a great meal.
Don't forget I still offer those incredibly
great Value Fishing Packages where you can get the
best of both Worlds for Flats and Backcountry and
including Offshore fishing charters.
So, take a look on the homepage at www.boneranger.com,
and schroll to the Islamorada Fishing and Rates
Page and click on the top icon for Value Fishing Packages.
Don't forget your extra supplies to bring on
your trip, please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and
Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your
body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going,
with this intense heat, and the heat index,
can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting
as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers.
So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and
Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats,
Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great Fall and Winter
Season for all my Anglers. Don't forget
our Fall and Winter Action either, even though
we are in Summer, the season is just around
the corner, and the fishing is great too that
time of year.
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for
Spring and Summer, with the days getting
longer, you can still fish for tarpon, bonefish,
and permit are fantastic too, and a great
time to see a terrific sunset, and have a
great time on fly or live bait. Great time
of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just
drop a line.
Don't forget that the Spring and Summer are
the Months are the best of times to stalk and sightcast
for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish,
trout, and other species.
Capt. Alex Adler, of the Kalex, reports that
the Offshore Fishing has been really great with
hook up daily of schoolie dolphin, yellowtail,
grouper, tuna, wahoo, cobia, which is a great
bet and catch this time of year. Capt. Alex runs
the Kalex, a tournament and award winning offshore
boat, with the best crew aboard to enhance and to
ensure you all have a great time in the Deep Waters
of the Atlantic. So don't forget to give
us a call for those Value Fishing Packages, and
get yourselves aboard the band wagon for some
great flats and offshore fishing with Capt. Ann
and Capt. Alex.
Keep in mind, Capt. Ann and Capt. Alex are too
offering some Great Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages! You can check them out
on my website at www.boneranger.com, and
click on the icon that says Islamorada
Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and
Click on the icon on the very top that
says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you
can call me directly at 305-664-5891,
Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex
at 305-852-5084, or drop me a line
for more information on the flats and
offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best
of both worlds fishing, Flats and Backcountry,
and Offshore!! Challenge your skills from
fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting.
Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
Don't forget since the holidays are coming
up sooner than we think, we can still make
an ideal fishing package and gift
certificates for your friends, family,
co-workers, your college students. It also
makes a great gift idea for the Husbands, Kids,
the ones offto College, or just a Great Get Away
for you and your loved ones.
What better place than here in the Keys is the Place for
all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great fishing package
for you all, either flats fishing
and backcountry, or Flats fishing
and Offshore fishing. Just give me
a call and I will put together a nice
cover letter, and send a gift certificate
to put in that special someones card.
So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891,
and I will be happy to work with you,
and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans
in order, and don't forget too, that the
Fall and Winter Fishing is great here too, and
it is around the corner, and there is always great
fishing on light tackle or fly for the best winter
time species to fish.
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those
Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant
Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle,
but the hand and eye coordination on fly is
a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same
species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline
rush.
You can even try your hand Offshore on Fly with
dolphin, swordfish, sailfish, and barracuda, what
a challenge in the deeper waters in the Atlantic.
If your a novice or intermediate flycaster, I do
offer instructions, I know it can be a bit trying
on the nerves, but once you learn the technique,
and you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your
knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line
zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush.
I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually
hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of
the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences
you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle,
it will have your heart racing, and have a lump
in your throat, and a smile on your face, when
you hook up! There is no screaming, just your
elated face and excitement watching you have the
hook up of your life.
Fall and Winter Tournament Fishing will be
getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught,
and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in
Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like
to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments,
please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email
me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all
the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little
back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way
to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts,
this is the greatest time of the year to come
and challenge all our gamefish on
fly, the challenge can be quite
rewarding, and a great way to get
ready for your Spring fishing. Gives
you all great hand and eye coordination,
so those who you think are bad, don't
think it your eyes that are going,
its time to get some lessons. I do
offer No-Pressure fly instruction,
and love to teach you new techniques
to build your skills for the Lake
and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance
for the Upcoming Spring Seasons and
Summer Dates for 2006, you can book for
those Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit
and Backcountry Fishing Trips. It starts late
March and runs through July. But, we get
booked 6 months to a year in advance
for the season, so don't delay, get
your dates put together and we will
let you feel the thrill of hooking up
the species of choice, whether its
bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may
be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
Whichever you decide to experience,
it all has been an exciting and
great way to spend a day with the
family or with your friends, wife,
or girlfriend. All I can say is
the fishing has been at its best,
and challenging anglers to all
aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone
species. With all year round fishing, you
just cannot miss, especially the Fall and Winter
fishing coming back up, you can challenge a
number of species.
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon,
permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing
for the same species, the effect will have
you hooked for years to come, and where
else but, Paradise, can we achieve such
tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy
the beauty of the island
chains here in the Fabulous
Florida Keys! You definitely
will enjoy the experience and
challenge of the Sportfishing
Capital of the World.
If you decide to book a backcountry
trip, don't forget before heading out
into the backcountry in Everglades National
Park, don't forget your cameras to
take some grand pictures of some of
the most intriguing birds, and of
course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and
make sure you get the bookings that
you are looking for, and don't forget
an Evening trip is Great too, and what
a good way to see our Fabulous
Sunsets. Bookings can get full,
and limited, so make sure you call
in advance, so you too can experience
the wonderful challenge of all
species we have to offer.
Check out our New Fall, and Winter
Value Fishing Packages and Our Spring
Fishing Packages.
I am offering to Anglers for this
upcoming Fall and Winter, Spring and
Summer Fishing Packages to all of those
who want to get away from the
kids, or bring the kids on breaks,
or to just get out of the office,
or just to experience some
of the off season. Anglers can
get a great deal and want to do
some great fishing in the off season,
great on your pocketbook, it is a
great value, check it out
on my Rates and Package Page!
I am sure you will see many
happy faces and you will be
giving them memories of a
lifetime to treasure.
With any of the Fishing Packages,
or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing
Instruction for those New Beginners!
So check it out on my Rates and Packages
Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages are great and
Brand New, Please check them out
on the Fishing Package and Rates
Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing
Packages that are on the site give everyone
the best of both worlds, to come down
and challenge their skills
for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit,
Redfish and Snook, and for those Great
Offshore Species!
Again, to reiterate, I do offer No Pressure
tactics, and offer Fly Instruction,
and what an experience for either
the beginner fisherman, novice fisherman,
or advanced fisherman, to benefit
a day on the water. It is the
growing trend, to stalk these
gamefish on fly and what a wonderful
sport it is, and a great way for
some great hand and eye coordination
for you to learn how to cast to these
beautiful fish! What memories you and
your fishing companion to experience
together, or you can make
it a family event, and ladies don't
forget, we too make it as a
great pasttime for ourselves
to pick up the fly, and surprise
yourself how enjoyable and
challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is
all about, the grandure
and power of all of these
great saltwater gamefish,
whether you choose bonefish,
tarpon, or permit, the
memories are there forever!
I hate to keep reiterating about
what you need to ensure you bring,
but make sure that all you Anglers
have a good pair of amber tinted
polorized sunglasses, it's essential,
it cuts the glare a 100%, when your
sight casting to our gamefish! Also,
don't forget your sunscreen!
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy
the splendors of fishing on light tackle
or fly, and it's a great way to spend the
day getting to know the waters and the
beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines,
and Hope To See You on the Flats, and
Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and
Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan
www.boneranger.com
Date: 7/27/2005
Fishing Report for July 27th, 2005
We have had some sweltering
heat, and can be definitive
for it has reached the Summer
climax here in the Keys.
Also, it is mini-lobster season,
and the island is covered in
divers and snorkelers trying
to bag their limits for the next
few days.
Fishing has been good here in
Islamorada. Whether your still
tangoing with the tarpon, or
trying to cha-cha those elusive
bonefish. Fishing has been
good.
Tarpon are still around, but starting
to thin out a bit. But, still catching
them around the bridges and channels.
Using live crabs, pinfish, and pilchards.
Bonefishing is great early morning,
and just before dusk, using live
bait shrimp, and small crabs, you
can even throw a bucktail, or hook-up
lure, tipped with a peice of shrimp.
I have been sighting them oceanside,
really early in the morning, and have
several nice size fish, 7lbs up to 9lbs
hitting the baits.
Backcountry fishing has been fair, with
some nice catches and releases of redfish,
trout, snapper, and ladyfish.
Shark fishing has been good with dead bait
on the bottom for bonnetheads, bullsharks,
and lemon sharks, in the Park.
Flyfishing is ideal with just a little wind,
just making it a bit uncomfortable by mid-morning
with the heat index topping the 100's.
There are many anglers here from all
over the world. We are definitely
enjoying the several catches of
bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish,
trout, ladyfish, sharks and
snapper.
Whether you challenge your skills on
fly or live bait or light tackle, it
is great fun to be out in the sun, and
releasing some really big fish from all
the different species.
You and your friends and family are
not far from the Best Saltwater Action
around!
Don't forget the Snook Season has closed
as of May 1st, and is closed for the months
of June, July, and August, but reopens Sept. 1st,
but you can still fish around the bridges,
and in the backcountry for catch and release
of these power house fish, and enjoy a good
fight. But, please remember to release for
another good fight and day of fishing.
Islamorada offers some of the
Best Saltwater Gamefishing for
anglers focused either for light
tackle, live bait or artifical
baits, or our avid fly anglers,
now is the time to be doing your
bookings and hopping on the band
wagon for some a great time and
action, for the morning bite and
evening bites.
All Anglers and Guides focus on the
Season, it is of course the Best
Fishing for the Best, and Biggest
species again whether your stalking
the Giant Silver King, or Elusive
Bonefish, or the Powerful Permit, or
you want to try for the beatiful backcountry
species of redfish, trout, snook, ladyfish,
jack crevelle, sharks, tarpon, or snapper.
So, don't forget to get into some
of that great Backcountry Fishing,
in Everglades State Park is a great
way to spend the day fishing, lunching,
and enjoying the beauty of the wildlife.
On our Flyfisherman, and Women, we are still
Using Crazy Charlies, Crab Flies, Klauser Minnow
Flies, and Gotcha Flies with a chartruesse green,
and pink and tan fly with a bit of crystal flash
has turned on some of the bonefish.
The Summer and Fall fishing will be spectacular and
incredible, with fishing on the patches and reef areas
will produce some great catches of yellowtail,
mutton snapper, porgies, hogfish, and grouper.
These fish always puts big smiles on the kids
and even us grown ups faces when the rod bends
on these great reef and patch fish, and what
a way to spend an evening for a great meal.
Don't forget I still offer those incredibly
great Value Fishing Packages where you can get the
best of both Worlds for Flats and Backcountry and
including Offshore fishing charters.
So, take a look on the homepage at www.boneranger.com,
and schroll to the Islamorada Fishing and Rates
Page and click on the top icon for Value Fishing Packages.
Don't forget your extra supplies to bring on
your trip, please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and
Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your
body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going,
with this intense heat, and the heat index,
can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting
as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers.
So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and
Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats,
Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great Fall and Winter
Season for all my Anglers. Don't forget
our Fall and Winter Action either, even though
we are in Summer, they too are just around
the corner, and the fishing is great too that
time of year.
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for
Spring and Summer, with the days getting
longer, you can still fish for tarpon, bonefish,
and permit are fantastic too, and a great
time to see a terrific sunset, and have a
great time on fly or live bait. Great time
of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just
drop a line.
Don't forget that the Spring and Summer are
the Months are the best of times to stalk and sightcast
for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish,
trout, and other species.
Capt. Alex Adler, of the Kalex, reports that
the Offshore Fishing has been really great with
hook up daily of schoolie dolphin, yellowtail,
grouper, blackfin tuna, wahoo, cobia, great
bet and catch this time of year. Capt. Alex runs
the Kalex, a tournament and award winning offshore
boat, with the best crew aboard to enhance and to
ensure you all have a great time in the Deep Waters
of the Atlantic. So don't forget to give
us a call for those Value Fishing Packages, and
get yourselves aboard the band wagon for some
great flats and offshore fishing with Capt. Ann
and Capt. Alex.
Keep in mind, Capt. Ann and Capt. Alex are too
offering some Great Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages! You can check them out
on my website at www.boneranger.com, and
click on the icon that says Islamorada
Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and
Click on the icon on the very top that
says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you
can call me directly at 305-664-5891,
Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex
at 305-852-5084, or drop me a line
for more information on the flats and
offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best
of both worlds fishing, Flats and Backcountry,
and Offshore!! Challenge your skills from
fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting.
Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
Don't forget since the holidays are over,
but we can still make ideal packages and gift
certificates for your friends, family,
co-workers, recent graduates. It also makes
a great gift ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off
to College, or just a Great Get Away for you and
your loved one.
What better place than here in the Keys is the Place for
all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great fishing package
for you all, either flats fishing
and backcountry, or Flats fishing
and Offshore fishing. Just give me
a call and I will put together a nice
cover letter, and send a gift certificate
to put in that special someones card.
So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891,
and I will be happy to work with you,
and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans
in order, and don't forget too, that the
Fall and Winter Fishing is great here too, and
it is around the corner, and there is always great
fishing on light tackle or fly for the best winter
time species to fish.
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those
Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant
Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle,
but the hand and eye coordination on fly is
a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same
species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline
rush.
You can even try your hand Offshore on Fly with
dolphin, swordfish, cobia, and barracuda, what a
challenge in the deeper waters in the Atlantic.
If your a novice or intermediate flycaster, I do
offer instructions, I know it can be a bit trying
on the nerves, but once you learn the technique,
and you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your
knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line
zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush.
I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually
hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of
the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences
you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle,
it will have your heart racing, and have a lump
in your throat, and a smile on your face, when
you hook up! There is no screaming, just your
elated face and excitement watching you have the
hook up of your life.
Fall and Winter Tournament Fishing will be
getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught,
and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in
Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like
to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments,
please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email
me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all
the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little
back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way
to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts,
this is the greatest time of the year to come
and challenge all our gamefish on
fly, the challenge can be quite
rewarding, and a great way to get
ready for your Spring fishing. Gives
you all great hand and eye coordination,
so those who you think are bad, don't
think it your eyes that are going,
its time to get some lessons. I do
offer No-Pressure fly instruction,
and love to teach you new techniques
to build your skills for the Lake
and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance
for the Upcoming Spring Seasons and
Summer Dates for 2006, you can book for
those Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit
and Backcountry Fishing Trips. It starts late
March and runs through July. But, we get
booked 6 months to a year in advance
for the season, so don't delay, get
your dates put together and we will
let you feel the thrill of hooking up
the species of choice, whether its
bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may
be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
Whichever you decide to experience,
it all has been an exciting and
great way to spend a day with the
family or with your friends, wife,
or girlfriend. All I can say is
the fishing has been at its best,
and challenging anglers to all
aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone
species. With all year round fishing, you
just cannot miss, especially the Fall and Winter
fishing coming back up, you can challenge a
number of species.
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon,
permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing
for the same species, the effect will have
you hooked for years to come, and where
else but, Paradise, can we achieve such
tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy
the beauty of the island
chains here in the Fabulous
Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever
for any of these incredible gamefish.
If you decide to book a backcountry
trip, don't forget before heading out
into the backcountry in Everglades National
Park, don't forget your cameras to
take some grand pictures of some of
the most intriguing birds, and of
course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and
make sure you get the bookings that
you are looking for, and don't forget
an Evening trip is Great too, and what
a good way to see our Fabulous
Sunsets. Bookings can get full,
and limited, so make sure you call
in advance, so you too can experience
the wonderful challenge of all
species we have to offer.
Check out our New Fall, and Winter
Value Fishing Packages and Our Spring
Fishing Packages.
I am offering to Anglers for this
upcoming Fall and Winter, Spring and
Summer Fishing Packages to all of those
who want to get away from the
kids, or bring the kids on breaks,
or to just get out of the office,
or just to experience some
of the off season. Anglers can
get a great deal and want to do
some great fishing in the off season,
great on your pocketbook, it is a
great value, check it out
on my Rates and Package Page!
I am sure you will see many
happy faces and you will be
giving them memories of a
lifetime to treasure.
With any of the Fishing Packages,
or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing
Instruction for those New Beginners!
So check it out on my Rates and Packages
Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages are great and
Brand New, Please check them out
on the Fishing Package and Rates
Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing
Packages that are on the site give everyone
the best of both worlds, to come down
and challenge their skills
for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit,
Redfish and Snook, and for those Great
Offshore Species!
What a great way to treat yourself and a loved
one to some great action! That is why we are the
Sportfishing Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics,
and offer Fly Instruction,
and what an experience for either
the beginner fisherman, novice fisherman,
or advanced fisherman, to benefit
a day on the water. It is the
growing trend, to stalk these
gamefish on fly and what a wonderful
sport it is, and a great way for
some great hand and eye coordination
for you to learn how to cast to these
beautiful fish! What memories you and
your fishing companion to experience
together, or you can make
it a family event, and ladies don't
forget, we too make it as a
great pasttime for ourselves
to pick up the fly, and surprise
yourself how enjoyable and
challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is
all about, the grandure
and power of all of these
great saltwater gamefish,
whether you choose bonefish,
tarpon, or permit, the
memories are there forever!
I hate to keep reiterating about
what you need to ensure you bring,
but make sure that all you Anglers
have a good pair of amber tinted
polorized sunglasses, it's essential,
it cuts the glare a 100%, when your
sight casting to our gamefish! Also,
don't forget your sunscreen!
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy
the splendors of fishing on light tackle
or fly, and it's a great way to spend the
day getting to know the waters and the
beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines,
and Hope To See You on the Flats, and
Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and
Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan
www.boneranger.com
Fishing Report for June 8th, 2005
Summer Time is definitely here.
We have had some rain and cloudy
weather this past week, and the
Tarpon are here, and the bite
has been a bit cumbersome, the
evening trips seem to have a good
bite, and early morning flyfishing
has been productive.
There are many anglers here from all
over the globe, and we are definitely
catching bonefish, tarpon, permit,
and trout, redfish, grouper,
snapper.
Whether you challenge your skills on
fly or live bait or light tackle, it
is great fun to be out in the sun, and
releasing some really big fish from all
the different species.
The tarpon have been big, weights
coming in at 90lbs up to 150lbs.
What a way to start out the Spring Fishing,
it is definitely on.
You and your friends and family are
not far from the Best Saltwater Action
around!
Don't forget the Snook Season has closed
as of May 1st, and is closed for the months
of June, July, and August, but reopens Sept. 1st,
but you can still fish around the bridges,
and in the backcountry for catch and release
of these power house fish, and enjoy a good
fight. But, please remember to release for
another good fight and day of fishing.
Islamorada offers some of the
Best Saltwater Gamefishing for
anglers focused either for light
tackle, live bait or artifical
baits, or our avid fly anglers,
now is the time to be doing your
bookings and hopping on the band
wagon for some a great time and
action, for the morning bite and
evening bites.
I would like to thank Jim Corson and
Granville Grant fishing with me, we
fished for some bones, but the weather
was not productive for visibility for
sigtcasting that morning, so we decided
to go for some ladyfish, snapper, and
low and behold, we met Billy, a big
barracuda that lingers around my boat,
and we hook up Billy, who is a 40lb
barracuda, and gave Granville a terrific
fight, after a 25 minute fight on 8lb test,
he finally broke off. But, we did have
a great test of fortitude and wits to
bring him in. He is released for another
day of fighting.
Also, like to thank Mike who fished with
all his brother-in-laws, and of course,
his brother-in-laws, Brian and Ken, we
started out our fishing excursion for
those Giant Silver Kings, and Brian had
one on, unfortunately, we lost a big fish,
that does happen from time to time. When
you leave slack in the line, the fish spit
the hook. But, we ventured out again, on
a morning trip, and the morning was a bit
slow, tarpon were sluggish, and again, we
prevailed on the evening trip, losing one
tarpon, and nailing a big 110lber. Mike was
fighting pound for pound with this big fish,
and he gave a spectacular jump on the hook
up, and proved to be a powerful and not
giving up this fish to be boated, he fought him
for a good 35 minutes, and as we were ready
to boat him, he spit the hook, again, not to
be repetative, time and time again, I can tell
you this happens right next to the boat, just
as your ready to grab the fish you worked so
hard for, the fish spits the hook right
at you. But, Mike, prevailed and did a great
job in fighting that huge tarpon.
Also, want to thank the Denmarks who too
came to test their skills with the Giant
Silver King, but they too, not being
experienced with those big tarpon, had
a few fish on, but didn't get the hook up
fast enough, but we did enjoy the powerful
jumps, and respect these fish put on our
anglers. We will try again, next season,
guys! You did well for your first try.
I also would like to thank the Greenman's
who too came to bonefish and tarpon fish.
Rebecca caught and released her first
tarpon, which was about 70lbs, and her first
bonefish which we caught and released which
was 7lbs. All on live bait, and her husband
Dave was excited and relieved that his wife
had to do all the hard work, it goes to
show you, woman and wives can prevail at
this sport, just as well as their husbands.
I am sure Rebecca will not let Dave forget
that experience. We will see you this fall
for more bonefish!
All Anglers and Guides focus on the
Season, it is of course the Best
Fishing for the Best, and biggest
species again whether your stalking
the Giant Silver King, or Elusive
Bonefish, or the Powerful Permit, or
you want to try for the beatiful backcountry
species of redfish, trout, snook, ladyfish,
jack crevelle, sharks, tarpon, or snapper.
With the temperatures getting to the
Upper 80's with some light winds, and the
heat index being very hot, the fish have
been pushing off to the cooler waters late
morning, and coming back into feed just
before the sunset, these are the best times
to work the tides and fish.
Everglades National Park where the fishing
in the backcountry has been busy, with
plenty of catchs and releases
of redfish, seatrout, and snappers,
jack crevelle, ladyfish, shark.
So, don't forget to get into some
of that great Backcountry Fishing,
in Everglades State Park is a great
way to spend the day fishing, lunching,
and enjoying the beauty of the wildlife.
Bonefishing has been fair, with this
warmer weather, we have good morning
tides and late afternoon tides to stalk
quite a bit more for those gray ghosts,
especially looking for muds, and fishing
the edges in the deeper water to find them.
We are still using live bait shrimp
and crabs, and jigs tipped with shrimp,
to allure these challenging species, and
is a great way to spend a half day or
3/4 day or full day on the waters.
On our Flyfisherman, and Women, we are still
Using Crazy Charlies, Crab Flies, Klauser Minnow
Flies, and Gotcha Flies with a chartruesse green,
and pink and tan fly with a bit of crystal flash
has turned on some of the bonefish.
The Spring and Summer fishing will be spectacular and
incredible, with fishing on the patches and reef areas
will produce some great catches of yellowtail,
mutton snapper, porgies, hogfish, and grouper.
These fish always puts big smiles on the kids
and even us grown ups faces when the rod bends
on these great reef and patch fish, and what
a way to spend an evening for a great meal.
Don't forget I still offer those incredibly
great Value Fishing Packages where you can get the
best of both Worlds for Flats and Backcountry and
including Offshore fishing charters.
So, take a look on the homepage at www.boneranger.com,
and schroll to the Islamorada Fishing and Rates
Page and click on the top icon for Value Fishing Packages.
Bridge fishing has been good on the bite for the
tarpon, snook, snappers, jack crevelle, and some
bonefish. Using light tackle with pinfish, pilchards,
live bait mullet and live bait shrimp tipped on a
jig works wonders, and on 3/0 hooks with a 1/8 to 1/4oz
egg sinker, will hook you up.
This pattern shoud stay for awhile, and if this
pattern stays here in the Keys, the Keys
fishing will only get better and better. Fishing
in the early morning hours, and in the evenings to
get the fish to eat.
Don't forget your extra supplies to bring on
your trip, please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and
Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your
body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going,
with this intense heat, and the heat index,
can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting
as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers.
So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and
Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats,
Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great Spring and
Summer Season for all my Anglers. Don't forget
our Fall and Winter Action either, even though
we are in Summer, they too are just around
the corner, and the fishing is great too that
time of year.
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for
Spring and Summer, with the days getting
longer, you can still fish for tarpon, bonefish,
and permit are fantastic too, and a great
time to see a terrific sunset, and have a
great time on fly or live bait. Great time
of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just
drop a line.
Don't forget that the Spring and Summer are
the Months are the best of times to stalk and sightcast
for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish,
trout, and other species.
Capt. Alex Adler, of the Kalex, reports that
the Offshore Fishing has been really great with
hook up daily of schoolie dolphin, yellowtail,
grouper, blackfin tuna, wahoo, cobia, great
bet and catch this time of year. Capt. Alex runs
the Kalex, a tournament and award winning offshore
boat, with the best crew aboard to enhance and to
ensure you all have a great time in the Deep Waters
of the Atlantic. So don't forget to give
us a call for those Value Fishing Packages, and
get yourselves aboard the band wagon for some
great flats and offshore fishing with Capt. Ann
and Capt. Alex.
Keep in mind, Capt. Ann and Capt. Alex are too
offering some Great Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages! You can check them out
on my website at www.boneranger.com, and
click on the icon that says Islamorada
Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and
Click on the icon on the very top that
says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you
can call me directly at 305-664-5891,
Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex
at 305-852-5084, or drop me a line
for more information on the flats and
offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best
of both worlds fishing, Flats and Backcountry,
and Offshore!! Challenge your skills from
fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting.
Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
Don't forget since the holidays are over,
but we can still make ideal packages and gift
certificates for your friends, family,
co-workers, recent graduates. It also makes
a great gift ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off
to College, or just a Great Get Away for you and
your loved one.
What better place than here in the Keys is the Place for
all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great fishing package
for you all, either flats fishing
and backcountry, or Flats fishing
and Offshore fishing. Just give me
a call and I will put together a nice
cover letter, and send a gift certificate
to put in that special someones card.
So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891,
and I will be happy to work with you,
and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans
in order, and don't forget too, that the
Fall and Winter Fishing is great here too, and
it is around the corner, and there is always great
fishing on light tackle or fly for the best winter
time species to fish.
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those
Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant
Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle,
but the hand and eye coordination on fly is
a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same
species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline
rush.
You can even try your hand Offshore on Fly with
dolphin, swordfish, cobia, and barracuda, what a
challenge in the deeper waters in the Atlantic.
If your a novice or intermediate flycaster, I do
offer instructions, I know it can be a bit trying
on the nerves, but once you learn the technique,
and you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your
knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line
zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush.
I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually
hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of
the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences
you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle,
it will have your heart racing, and have a lump
in your throat, and a smile on your face, when
you hook up! There is no screaming, just your
elated face and excitement watching you have the
hook up of your life.
Summer and Fall Tournament Fishing will be
getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught,
and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in
Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like
to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments,
please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email
me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all
the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little
back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way
to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts,
this is the greatest time of the year to come
and challenge all our gamefish on
fly, the challenge can be quite
rewarding, and a great way to get
ready for your Spring fishing. Gives
you all great hand and eye coordination,
so those who you think are bad, don't
think it your eyes that are going,
its time to get some lessons. I do
offer No-Pressure fly instruction,
and love to teach you new techniques
to build your skills for the Lake
and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance
for the Upcoming Spring Seasons and
Summer Dates for 2006, you can book for
those Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit
and Backcountry Fishing Trips. It starts late
March and runs through July. But, we get
booked 6 months to a year in advance
for the season, so don't delay, get
your dates put together and we will
let you feel the thrill of hooking up
the species of choice, whether its
bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may
be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
Whichever you decide to experience,
it all has been an exciting and
great way to spend a day with the
family or with your friends, wife,
or girlfriend. All I can say is
the fishing has been at its best,
and challenging anglers to all
aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone
species. With all year round fishing, you
just cannot miss, especially the Fall and Winter
fishing coming back up, you can challenge a
number of species.
We are having a great Spring and Summer fishing
Season. That will definitely get you all geared up for
the Great Fall and Winter Action You come to love.
The action and fishing heating up, the fishing
makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the
experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon,
permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing
for the same species, the effect will have
you hooked for years to come, and where
else but, Paradise, can we achieve such
tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy
the beauty of the island
chains here in the Fabulous
Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever
for any of these incredible gamefish.
If you decide to book a backcountry
trip, don't forget before heading out
into the backcountry in Everglades National
Park, don't forget your cameras to
take some grand pictures of some of
the most intriguing birds, and of
course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and
make sure you get the bookings that
you are looking for, and don't forget
an Evening trip is Great too, and what
a good way to see our Fabulous
Sunsets. Bookings can get full,
and limited, so make sure you call
in advance, so you too can experience
the wonderful challenge of all
species we have to offer.
Check out our New Fall, and Winter
Value Fishing Packages and Our Spring
Fishing Packages.
I am offering to Anglers for this
upcoming Fall and Winter, Spring and
Summer Fishing Packages to all of those
who want to get away from the
kids, or bring the kids on breaks,
or to just get out of the office,
or just to experience some
of the off season. Anglers can
get a great deal and want to do
some great fishing in the off season,
great on your pocketbook, it is a
great value, check it out
on my Rates and Package Page!
I am sure you will see many
happy faces and you will be
giving them memories of a
lifetime to treasure.
With any of the Fishing Packages,
or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing
Instruction for those New Beginners!
So check it out on my Rates and Packages
Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages are great and
Brand New, Please check them out
on the Fishing Package and Rates
Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing
Packages that are on the site give everyone
the best of both worlds, to come down
and challenge their skills
for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit,
Redfish and Snook, and for those Great
Offshore Species!
What a great way to treat yourself and a loved
one to some great action! That is why we are the
Sportfishing Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics,
and offer Fly Instruction,
and what an experience for either
the beginner fisherman, novice fisherman,
or advanced fisherman, to benefit
a day on the water. It is the
growing trend, to stalk these
gamefish on fly and what a wonderful
sport it is, and a great way for
some great hand and eye coordination
for you to learn how to cast to these
beautiful fish! What memories you and
your fishing companion to experience
together, or you can make
it a family event, and ladies don't
forget, we too make it as a
great pasttime for ourselves
to pick up the fly, and surprise
yourself how enjoyable and
challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is
all about, the grandure
and power of all of these
great saltwater gamefish,
whether you choose bonefish,
tarpon, or permit, the
memories are there forever!
I hate to keep reiterating about
what you need to ensure you bring,
but make sure that all you Anglers
have a good pair of amber tinted
polorized sunglasses, it's essential,
it cuts the glare a 100%, when your
sight casting to our gamefish! Also,
don't forget your sunscreen!
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy
the splendors of fishing on light tackle
or fly, and it's a great way to spend the
day getting to know the waters and the
beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines,
and Hope To See You on the Flats, and
Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and
Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan
www.boneranger.com
Fishing Report for April 6th, 2005
Well the Tarpon Season has come in
with a bang, and all the anglers
from every where are catching and
releasing some really big fish from
90lbs up to 180lbs and bigger! What
a way to start out the Spring Fishing,
it is definitely on.
You and your friends and family are
not far from the best Saltwater Action
around! The evening fishing has even
been exhilerating with some big fish,
and what best way to bring in some
great Spring ans Summer Action.
Islamorada offers some of the
best Saltwater Gamefishing for
anglers focused either for light
tackle, live bait or artifical
baits, or our avid fly anglers,
now is the time to be doing your
bookings and hopping on the band
wagon for some a great time and
action.
All Anglers and Guides focus on
Season, it is the of course the
Fishing for the best species whether
its, Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit,
and don't forget the Best Backcountry
Action too.
We had a brief cool spot, and
we are already warmed up, the winds
have laid down for a bit, and with
the temperatures getting to the upper
80's with some light winds and we have
had some wind on other days, it goes
to show you the anglers are here and
ready to fish!
As I stated, fishing has been fantastic, for fly
and light tackle anglers.
Backcountry fishing has been Great
with plenty of catchs and releases
of redfish, big seatrout, snappers,
jack crevelle, ladyfish, sharks, and snook.
Snook Season reopened February 1st,
so, don't forget to get into some
of that great Backcountry Fishing,
the Everglades State Park is a great
way to spend the day fishing, lunching,
and enjoying the beauty of the wildlife.
Bonefishing has been good, with this
warmer weather, we have good morning
tides and late afternoon tides to stalk
quite a bit more for those gray ghosts,
especially looking for muds, and fishing
the edges in the deeper water to find them.
We are still using live bait shrimp
and crabs, and jigs tipped with shrimp,
to allure these challenging species, and
is a great way to spend a half day or
3/4 day or full day on the waters.
We have had some wind, which makes
it hard for our fly anglers, but that is
what makes it challenging and makes it a
bit easier when the wind starts to lie down
and makes it much easier for the flyfisherman,
and woman to cast to these spectacular gemefish.
Using Crazy Charlies and Klauser
Flies, and Gotca flies with a chartruesse green,
and pink and tan fly with a bit of crystal flash
has turned on some of the bonefish.
Early Spring fishing has been spectacular and
incredible, and fishing on the patches and reef areas
will produce some great catches of yellowtail,
mutton snapper, porgies, hogfish, and grouper.
These fish always puts big smiles on the kids
and even us grown ups faces when the rod bends
on these great reef and patch fish, and what
a way to spend an evening for a great meal.
Don't forget I am still offering the some
great Value Fishing Packages where you can get the
best of both Worlds for Flats and Backcountry
including Offshore fishing charters.
So, take a look on the homepage at www.boneranger.com,
and schroll to the Islamorada Fishing and Rates
Page and click on the top icon for Value Fishing Packages.
Bridge fishing has been good on the bite for the
tarpon, snook, snappers, jack crevelle, and some
bonefish. Using light tackle with pinfish, pilchards,
live bait mullet and live bait shrimp tipped on a
jig works wonders, and on 3/0 hooks with a 1/8 to 1/4oz
egg sinker, will hook you up.
This pattern shoud be here for a while, and if this
pattern stays here in the Keys stays the same, the
fishing will only get better and better. Fishing
in the early morning hours, and in the evenings to
get the fish to eat.
Don't forget your extra supplies to bring on
your trip, please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and
Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your
body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going,
with this intense heat, and the heat index,
can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting
as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers.
So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and
Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats,
Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great Spring and
Summer Season for all my Anglers.
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for
Upcoming 2005 Season for tarpon, bonefish,
and permit are fantastic too, and a great
time to see a terrific sunset, and have a
great time on fly or live bait. Great time
of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just
drop a line.
Don't forget that the Spring and Summer are
the Months are the best of times to stalk and sightcast
for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish,
trout, and other species.
Also Remember Snook Season is closed June, July
and August, and reopens Sept. 15th, and closes
again in December. Also reopens in Febuary when
the fishing is great for those tough and resilient
fish.
Capt. Alex Adler, of the Kalex, reports that
the Offshore Fishing has been really great with
hook up daily of schoolie dolphin, yellowtail,
grouper, blackfin tuna, wahoo, cero makeral,
cobia, and marlin, and sailfish are a great
bet and catch this time of year. Capt. Alex runs
the Kalex, a tournament and award winning offshore
boat, with the best crew aboard to enhance and to
ensure you all have a great time in the Deep Waters
of the Atlantic. Capt. Alex also just won the
Sailfish Tournament, so don't forget to give
us a call for those Value Fishing Packages, and
get yourselves aboard the band wagon for some
great flats and offshore fishing with Capt. Ann
and Capt. Alex.
Keep in mind, Capt. Ann and Capt. Alex are too
offering some Great Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages! You can check them out
on my website at www.boneranger.com, and
click on the icon that says Islamorada
Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and
Click on the icon on the very top that
says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you
can call me directly at 305-664-5891,
Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex
at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best
of both worlds fishing, Flats and Backcountry,
and Offshore!! Challenge your skills from
fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting.
Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
Don't forget since the holidays are over,
we can still make ideal packages and gift
certificates for your friends, family,
co-workers, which makes a great gift
ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off
to College, or just a Great Get
Away for you and your loved one.
What better place than here in the Keys is the Place for
all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package
for you all either flats fishing
and backcountry, or Flats fishing
and Offshore fishing. Just give me
a call and I will put together a nice
cover letter, and send a gift certificate
to put in that special someones card.
So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891,
and I will be happy to work with you,
and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans
in order, and Winter is here, and Spring is
around the corner, and there is always the
light tackle or fly for the best times to fish.
It is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish,
permit, some tarpon, redfish, trout, sharks, barracuda.
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those
Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant
Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle,
but the hand and eye coordination on fly is
a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same
species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline
rush.
You can even try your hand Offshore on Fly with
dolphin, sailfish, marlin, barracuda, what a challenge
in the deeper waters in the Atlantic.
If your a novice or intermediate flycaster, I do
offer instructions, I know it can be a bit trying
on the nerves, but once you learn the technique,
and you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your
knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line
zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush.
I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually
hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of
the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences
you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle,
it will have your heart racing, and have a lump
in your throat, and a smile on your face, when
you hook up! There is no screaming, just your
elated face and excitement watching you have the
hook up of your life.
Spring and Summer Tournament Fishing will be
getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught,
and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in
Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like
to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments,
please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email
me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all
the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little
back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way
to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts,
this is the greatest time of the year to come
and challenge all our gamefish on
fly, the challenge can be quite
rewarding, and a great way to get
ready for your Spring fishing. Gives
you all great hand and eye coordination,
so those who you think are bad, don't
think it your eyes that are going,
its time to get some lessons. I do
offer No-Pressure fly instruction,
and love to teach you new techniques
to build your skills for the Lake
and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance
for the Upcoming Spring Season and
Summer Dates for 2005 Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit
and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late
March and runs through July. But, we get
booked 6 months to a year in advance
for the season, so don't delay, get
your dates put together and we will
let you feel the thrill of hooking up
the species of choice, whether its
bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may
be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
Whichever you decide to experience,
it all has been an exciting and
great way to spend a day with the
family or with your friends, wife,
or girlfriend. All I can say is
the fishing has been at its best,
and challenging anglers to all
aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone
species. With the Fall and Winter fishing coming
to an end, we have Spring and Summer fishing
and that will definitely get you all geared up for
the Great Spring Action You come to love with
the action and fishing heating up, the fishing
makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the
experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon,
permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing
for the same species, the effect will have
you hooked for years to come, and where
else but, Paradise, can we achieve such
tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy
the beauty of the island
chains here in the Fabulous
Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever
for any of these incredible gamefish.
Many anglers are booking fishing
trips for early Winter and Spring
Season, with the Value Fishing
Packages, and its a Great Deal
so check it out for yourselves,
and come enjoy some good fishing
that time of the year also.
For the Upcoming Spring and Summer
Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the
backcountry in Everglades National
Park to fish for these beautiful and
powerful fish, and enjoy the trip
with some beautiful bird watching
also, and seeing the many islands,
dolphins and other wildlife to be
had back there.
So before heading back into the
backcountry in Everglades National
Park, don't forget your cameras to
take some grand pictures of some of
the most intriguing birds, and of
course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and
make sure you get the bookings that
you are looking for, and don't forget
an Evening trip is Great too, and what
a good way to see our Fabulous
Sunsets. Bookings can get full,
and limited, so make sure you call
in advance, so you too can experience
the wonderful challenge of all
species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for
the Season, and I suggest that,
for we get booked 6 months to
a year in advance for the season,
so don't forget to get a jump
on your bookings to get the dates
your looking for, in the hottest
fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle
and fly! March-July is the best
for these Giant Silver Kings,
and we offer evening trips for
these awesome species, and bonefishing
in the evening is great fun too,
what a way to catch a sunset, and
fish too.
Check out our New Fall, and Winter
Value Fishing Packages and Our Spring
Fishing Packages.
I am offering to Anglers for this
upcoming Fall and Winter, Spring and
Summer Fishing Packages to all of those
who want to get away from the
kids, or bring the kids on breaks,
or to just get out of the office,
or just to experience some
of the off season. Anglers can
get a great deal and want to do
some great fishing in the off season,
great on your pocketbook, it is a
great value, check it out
on my Rates and Package Page!
I am sure you will see many
happy faces and you will be
giving them memories of a
lifetime to treasure.
With any of the Fishing Packages,
or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing
Instruction for those New Beginners!
So check it out on my Rates and Packages
Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages are great and
Brand New, Please check them out
on the Fishing Package and Rates
Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing
Packages that are on the site
give everyone the best of
both worlds, to come down
and challenge their skills
for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit,
Redfish and Snook. What a great
way to treat yourself
and a loved one to some
great action! That is
why we are the Sportfishing
Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics,
and offer Fly Instruction,
and what an experience
for either the beginner fisherman
or advanced fisherman, to benefit
a day on the water. It is the
growing trend, to stalk these
gamefish on fly and what a wonderful
sport it is, and a great way for
some great hand and eye coordination
for you to learn how to cast to these
beautiful fish! What memories you and
your fishing companion to experience
together, or you can make
it a family event, and ladies don't
forget, we too make it as a
great pasttime for ourselves
to pick up the fly, and surprise
yourself how enjoyable and
challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is
all about, the grandure
and power of all of these
great saltwater gamefish,
whether you choose bonefish,
tarpon, or permit, the
memories are there forever!
Remember to book your trips
accordingly, dates are full,
and there is still some
openings for fly and live
bait, don't miss out on
the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING
TRIPS also for bonefish,
and tarpon, and what a great
way to watch the sunset with
a big fish on!
Make sure that all you Anglers
have a good pair of amber tinted
polorized sunglasses, it's essential,
it cuts the glare a 100%, when your
sight casting to our gamefish! Also,
don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information
for fishing here in The Florida Keys,
please check out my website at
http://www.boneranger.com, and I will
be happy to help and assist to make your
fishing adventure, and vacation a memory
of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy
the splendors of fishing on light tackle
or fly, and it's a great way to spend the
day getting to know the waters and the
beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines,
and Hope To See You on the Flats, and
Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and
Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan
www.boneranger.com
Fishing Report for March 7th, 2005
Well its already Season, with
anglers every where, and the
Spring Fishing is on.
We are not far from around the corner,
for the best Saltwater Gamefishing
Season, is what we all focus on, it is the
Fishing, Tarpon, Bonefish, and
Permit, and with some Great Backcountry
Action too.
We have a brief cool spot, and
we are already warming up, the winds
have laid down for a bit, and with
the temperatures getting to the upper
70's with some light winds, and the
fishing has been fantastic, for fly
and light tackle anglers.
Backcountry fishing has been Great
with plenty of catchs and releases
of redfish, big seatrout, snappers,
jack crevelle, ladyfish, sharks, and snook.
Snook Season reopened February 1st,
so, don't forget to get into some
of that great Backcountry Fishing,
the Everglades State Park is a great
way to spend the day fishing, lunching,
and enjoying the beauty of the wildlife.
Bonefishing has been fair, with this
warmer weather, we have good morning
tides and late afternoon tides to stalk
quite a bit more for those gray ghosts,
especially looking for muds, and fishing
the edges in the deeper water to find them.
We are still using live bait shrimp
and crabs, and jigs tipped with shrimp,
to allure these challenging species, and
is a great way to spend a half day or
3/4 day or full day on the waters.
We have had some wind, which makes
it hard for our fly anlgers, but it is
starting to lay down and makes it much easier for
the flyfisherman, and woman to cast to the
fish. Using Crazy Charlies and Klauser
Flies, and Gotca flies with a chartruesse green,
and pink and tan fly with a bit of crystal flash
has turned on some of the bonefish.
Late Winter fishing has been spectacular and
incredible, and fishing on the patches and reef areas
will produce some great catches of yellowtail,
mutton snapper, porgies, hogfish, and grouper.
Don't forget I am still offering the some
great Value Fishing Packages where you can get the
best of both Worlds for Flats and Backcountry
including Offshore fishing charters.
So, take a look on the homepage at www.boneranger.com,
and schroll to the Islamorada Fishing and Rates
Page and click on the top icon for Value Fishing Packages.
Bridge fishing has been good on the bite for snook,
snapper, jack crevelle. Using light tackle with
pinfish, pilchards, and live bait shrimp tipped on a
jig works wonders, and on 3/0 hooks with a 1/8 to 1/4oz
egg sinker, will hook you up.
Reef and Patch fishing has been good with
Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail, Grouper, Porgies,
and Hogfish and doing this on light tackle with
the kids puts many smiles on the boat, let
alone a great meal for all.
If this pattern here in the Keys stays
the same, the fishing will only get better
and better. Fishing in the early morning hours,
and later in the evenings to get the fish to eat.
Don't forget your extra supplies to bring on
your trip, please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and
Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your
body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going,
with this intense heat, and the heat index,
can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting
as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers.
So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and
Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats,
Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great Spring and
Summer Season for all my Anglers.
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for
Upcoming 2005 Season for tarpon, bonefish,
and permit are fantastic too, and a great
time to see a terrific sunset, and have a
great time on fly or live bait. Great time
of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just
drop a line.
Don't forget that the Spring and Summer are
the Months are the best of times to stalk and sightcast
for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish,
trout, and other species.
Also Remember Snook Season is closed June, July
and August, and reopens Sept. 15th, and closes
again in December. Also reopens in Febuary when
the fishing is great for those tough and resilient
fish.
Capt. Alex Adler, of the Kalex, reports that
the Offshore Fishing has been really great with
hook up daily of schoolie dolphin, yellowtail,
grouper, blackfin tuna, wahoo, cero makeral,
cobia, and marlin, and sailfish are a great
bet and catch this time of year. Capt. Alex runs
the Kalex, a tournament and award winning offshore
boat, with the best crew aboard to enhance and to
ensure you all have a great time in the Deep Waters
of the Atlantic. Capt. Alex also just won the
Sailfish Tournament, so don't forget to give
us a call for those Value Fishing Packages, and
get yourselves aboard the band wagon for some
great flats and offshore fishing with Capt. Ann
and Capt. Alex.
Keep in mind, Capt. Ann and Capt. Alex are too
offering some Great Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages! You can check them out
on my website at www.boneranger.com, and
click on the icon that says Islamorada
Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and
Click on the icon on the very top that
says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you
can call me directly at 305-664-5891,
Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex
at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best
of both worlds fishing, Flats and Backcountry,
and Offshore!! Challenge your skills from
fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting.
Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
Don't forget since the holidays are over,
we can still make ideal packages and gift
certificates for your friends, family,
co-workers, which makes a great gift
ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off
to College, or just a Great Get
Away for you and your loved one.
What better place than here in the Keys is the Place for
all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package
for you all either flats fishing
and backcountry, or Flats fishing
and Offshore fishing. Just give me
a call and I will put together a nice
cover letter, and send a gift certificate
to put in that special someones card.
So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891,
and I will be happy to work with you,
and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans
in order, and Winter is here, and Spring is
around the corner, and there is always the
light tackle or fly for the best times to fish.
It is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish,
permit, some tarpon, redfish, trout, sharks, barracuda.
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those
Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant
Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle,
but the hand and eye coordination on fly is
a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same
species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline
rush.
You can even try your hand Offshore on Fly with
dolphin, sailfish, marlin, barracuda, what a challenge
in the deeper waters in the Atlantic.
If your a novice or intermediate flycaster, I do
offer instructions, I know it can be a bit trying
on the nerves, but once you learn the technique,
and you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your
knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line
zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush.
I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually
hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of
the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences
you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle,
it will have your heart racing, and have a lump
in your throat, and a smile on your face, when
you hook up! There is no screaming, just your
elated face and excitement watching you have the
hook up of your life.
Spring and Summer Tournament Fishing will be
getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught,
and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in
Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like
to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments,
please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email
me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all
the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little
back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way
to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts,
this is the greatest time of the year to come
and challenge all our gamefish on
fly, the challenge can be quite
rewarding, and a great way to get
ready for your Spring fishing. Gives
you all great hand and eye coordination,
so those who you think are bad, don't
think it your eyes that are going,
its time to get some lessons. I do
offer No-Pressure fly instruction,
and love to teach you new techniques
to build your skills for the Lake
and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance
for the Upcoming Spring Season and
Summer Dates for 2005 Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit
and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late
March and runs through July. But, we get
booked 6 months to a year in advance
for the season, so don't delay, get
your dates put together and we will
let you feel the thrill of hooking up
the species of choice, whether its
bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may
be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
Whichever you decide to experience,
it all has been an exciting and
great way to spend a day with the
family or with your friends, wife,
or girlfriend. All I can say is
the fishing has been at its best,
and challenging anglers to all
aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone
species. With the Fall and Winter fishing coming
to an end, we have Spring and Summer fishing
and that will definitely get you all geared up for
the Great Spring Action You come to love with
the action and fishing heating up, the fishing
makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the
experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon,
permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing
for the same species, the effect will have
you hooked for years to come, and where
else but, Paradise, can we achieve such
tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy
the beauty of the island
chains here in the Fabulous
Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever
for any of these incredible gamefish.
Many anglers are booking fishing
trips for early Winter and Spring
Season, with the Value Fishing
Packages, and its a Great Deal
so check it out for yourselves,
and come enjoy some good fishing
that time of the year also.
For the Upcoming Spring and Summer
Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the
backcountry in Everglades National
Park to fish for these beautiful and
powerful fish, and enjoy the trip
with some beautiful bird watching
also, and seeing the many islands,
dolphins and other wildlife to be
had back there.
So before heading back into the
backcountry in Everglades National
Park, don't forget your cameras to
take some grand pictures of some of
the most intriguing birds, and of
course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and
make sure you get the bookings that
you are looking for, and don't forget
an Evening trip is Great too, and what
a good way to see our Fabulous
Sunsets. Bookings can get full,
and limited, so make sure you call
in advance, so you too can experience
the wonderful challenge of all
species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for
the Season, and I suggest that,
for we get booked 6 months to
a year in advance for the season,
so don't forget to get a jump
on your bookings to get the dates
your looking for, in the hottest
fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle
and fly! March-July is the best
for these Giant Silver Kings,
and we offer evening trips for
these awesome species, and bonefishing
in the evening is great fun too,
what a way to catch a sunset, and
fish too.
Check out our New Fall, and Winter
Value Fishing Packages and Our Spring
Fishing Packages.
I am offering to Anglers for this
upcoming Fall and Winter, Spring and
Summer Fishing Packages to all of those
who want to get away from the
kids, or bring the kids on breaks,
or to just get out of the office,
or just to experience some
of the off season. Anglers can
get a great deal and want to do
some great fishing in the off season,
great on your pocketbook, it is a
great value, check it out
on my Rates and Package Page!
I am sure you will see many
happy faces and you will be
giving them memories of a
lifetime to treasure.
With any of the Fishing Packages,
or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing
Instruction for those New Beginners!
So check it out on my Rates and Packages
Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages are great and
Brand New, Please check them out
on the Fishing Package and Rates
Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing
Packages that are on the site
give everyone the best of
both worlds, to come down
and challenge their skills
for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit,
Redfish and Snook. What a great
way to treat yourself
and a loved one to some
great action! That is
why we are the Sportfishing
Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics,
and offer Fly Instruction,
and what an experience
for either the beginner fisherman
or advanced fisherman, to benefit
a day on the water. It is the
growing trend, to stalk these
gamefish on fly and what a wonderful
sport it is, and a great way for
some great hand and eye coordination
for you to learn how to cast to these
beautiful fish! What memories you and
your fishing companion to experience
together, or you can make
it a family event, and ladies don't
forget, we too make it as a
great pasttime for ourselves
to pick up the fly, and surprise
yourself how enjoyable and
challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is
all about, the grandure
and power of all of these
great saltwater gamefish,
whether you choose bonefish,
tarpon, or permit, the
memories are there forever!
Remember to book your trips
accordingly, dates are full,
and there is still some
openings for fly and live
bait, don't miss out on
the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING
TRIPS also for bonefish,
and tarpon, and what a great
way to watch the sunset with
a big fish on!
Make sure that all you Anglers
have a good pair of amber tinted
polorized sunglasses, it's essential,
it cuts the glare a 100%, when your
sight casting to our gamefish! Also,
don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information
for fishing here in The Florida Keys,
please check out my website at
http://www.boneranger.com, and I will
be happy to help and assist to make your
fishing adventure, and vacation a memory
of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy
the splendors of fishing on light tackle
or fly, and it's a great way to spend the
day getting to know the waters and the
beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines,
and Hope To See You on the Flats, and
Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and
Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan
www.boneranger.com
February 17th
Well its already Season, and with
the Spring Fishing Around the Corner,
what else to focus on is the
Fishing, Tarpoon, Bonefish, and
Permit, and with some Great Backcountry
Action too.
We are already warming up to the Upper
70's with some light winds, and the
fishing has been fantastic, for fly
and light tackle anglers.
With the weather having been like
a bit of Summer, with mornings
in the lower to mid 70's and highs
in the 80's and evenings
in the 70's, what a great way
to spend sometime on the water.
Backcountry fishing has been Great
with plenty of catchs and releases
of redfish, trout, spanish makeral,
jack crevelle, sharks, and snook.
Snnok Season repopened February 1st,
so, don't forget to get into some
of that great Backcountry Fishing,
the Everglades State Park is a great
way to spend the day fishing, lunching,
and enjoying the beauty of the wildlife.
Bonefishing has been good, with this
warmer weather, we have good morning
tides and late afternoon tides to stalk
quite a bit more for those gray ghosts,
especially looking for muds, and fishing
the edges in the deeper water to find them.
We are still using live bait shrimp
and crabs, and jigs tipped with shrimp,
to allure these challenging species, and
is a great way to spend a half day or
3/4 day or full day on the waters.
We have had some wind, but it has laid
down a bit, and makes it much easier for
the flyfisherman, and woman to cast to the
fish. Using Crazy Charlies and Klauser
Flies, and Gotca flies with a chartruesse green,
and pink and tan fly with a bit of crystal flash
has turned on some of the bonefish.
Winter fishing has been spectacular and incredible,
and fishing on the patches and reef areas
will produce some great catches of yellowtail,
mutton snapper, porgies, hogfish, and grouper.
Don't forget I am still offering the Winter
Value Fishing Packages where you can get the
best of both Worlds for Flats and Backcountry
including Offshore fishing charters.
So, take a look on the homepage at www.boneranger.com,
and schroll to the Islamorada Fishing and Rates
Page and click on the top icon for Value Fishing Packages.
Bridge fishing has been good on the bite for snook,
spanish makeral, and snappers. Using light tackle with
pinfish, pilchards, and live bait shrimp tipped on a
jig works wonders, and on 3/0 hooks with a 1/8 to 1/4oz
egg sinker, will hook you up.
Reef and Patch fishing has been great with
Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail, Grouper, Spanish
Makeral and doing this on light tackle with
the kids puts many smiles on the boat, let
alone a great meal for all.
If this pattern here in the Keys stays
the same, the fishing will only get better
and better. Fishing in the early morning hours,
and later in the evenings to get the fish to eat.
Don't forget your extra supplies to bring on
your trip, please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and
Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your
body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going,
with this intense heat, and the heat index,
can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting
as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers.
So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and
Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats,
Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great Spring and
Summer Season for all my Anglers.
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for
Upcoming 2005 Season for tarpon, bonefish,
and permit are fantastic too, and a great
time to see a terrific sunset, and have a
great time on fly or live bait. Great time
of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just
drop a line.
Don't forget that the Spring and Summer are
the Months are the best of times to stalk and sightcast
for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish,
trout, and other species.
Also Remember Snook Season is closed June, July
and August, and reopens Sept. 15th, and closes
again in December. Also reopens in Febuary when
the fishing is great for those tough and resilient
fish.
Capt. Alex Adler, of the Kalex, reports that
the Offshore Fishing has been really great with
hook up daily of schoolie dolphin, yellowtail,
grouper, blackfin tuna, wahoo, cero makeral,
cobia, and marlin, and sailfish are a great
bet and catch this time of year. Capt. Alex runs
the Kalex, a tournament and award winning offshore
boat, with the best crew aboard to enhance and to
ensure you all have a great time in the Deep Waters
of the Atlantic. Capt. Alex also just won the
Sailfish Tournament, so don't forget to give
us a call for those Value Fishing Packages, and
get yourselves aboard the band wagon for some
great flats and offshore fishing with Capt. Ann
and Capt. Alex.
Keep in mind, Capt. Ann and Capt. Alex are too
offering some Great Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages! You can check them out
on my website at www.boneranger.com, and
click on the icon that says Islamorada
Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and
Click on the icon on the very top that
says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you
can call me directly at 305-664-5891,
Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex
at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best
of both worlds fishing, Flats and Backcountry,
and Offshore!! Challenge your skills from
fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting.
Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
Don't forget since the holidays are over,
we can still make ideal packages and gift
certificates for your friends, family,
co-workers, which makes a great gift
ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off
to College, or just a Great Get
Away for you and your loved one.
What better place than here in the Keys is the Place for
all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package
for you all either flats fishing
and backcountry, or Flats fishing
and Offshore fishing. Just give me
a call and I will put together a nice
cover letter, and send a gift certificate
to put in that special someones card.
So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891,
and I will be happy to work with you,
and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans
in order, and Winter is here, and Spring is
around the corner, and there is always the
light tackle or fly for the best times to fish.
It is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish,
permit, some tarpon, redfish, trout, sharks, barracuda.
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those
Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant
Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle,
but the hand and eye coordination on fly is
a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same
species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline
rush.
You can even try your hand Offshore on Fly with
dolphin, sailfish, marlin, barracuda, what a challenge
in the deeper waters in the Atlantic.
If your a novice or intermediate flycaster, I do
offer instructions, I know it can be a bit trying
on the nerves, but once you learn the technique,
and you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your
knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line
zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush.
I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually
hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of
the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences
you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle,
it will have your heart racing, and have a lump
in your throat, and a smile on your face, when
you hook up! There is no screaming, just your
elated face and excitement watching you have the
hook up of your life.
Spring and Summer Tournament Fishing will be
getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught,
and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in
Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like
to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments,
please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email
me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all
the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little
back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way
to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts,
this is the greatest time of the year to come
and challenge all our gamefish on
fly, the challenge can be quite
rewarding, and a great way to get
ready for your Spring fishing. Gives
you all great hand and eye coordination,
so those who you think are bad, don't
think it your eyes that are going,
its time to get some lessons. I do
offer No-Pressure fly instruction,
and love to teach you new techniques
to build your skills for the Lake
and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance
for the Upcoming Spring Season and
Summer Dates for 2005 Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit
and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late
March and runs through July. But, we get
booked 6 months to a year in advance
for the season, so don't delay, get
your dates put together and we will
let you feel the thrill of hooking up
the species of choice, whether its
bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may
be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
Whichever you decide to experience,
it all has been an exciting and
great way to spend a day with the
family or with your friends, wife,
or girlfriend. All I can say is
the fishing has been at its best,
and challenging anglers to all
aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone
species. With the Fall and Winter fishing coming
to an end, we have Spring and Summer fishing
and that will definitely get you all geared up for
the Great Spring Action You come to love with
the action and fishing heating up, the fishing
makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the
experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon,
permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing
for the same species, the effect will have
you hooked for years to come, and where
else but, Paradise, can we achieve such
tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy
the beauty of the island
chains here in the Fabulous
Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever
for any of these incredible gamefish.
Many anglers are booking fishing
trips for early Winter and Spring
Season, with the Value Fishing
Packages, and its a Great Deal
so check it out for yourselves,
and come enjoy some good fishing
that time of the year also.
For the Upcoming Spring and Summer
Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the
backcountry in Everglades National
Park to fish for these beautiful and
powerful fish, and enjoy the trip
with some beautiful bird watching
also, and seeing the many islands,
dolphins and other wildlife to be
had back there.
So before heading back into the
backcountry in Everglades National
Park, don't forget your cameras to
take some grand pictures of some of
the most intriguing birds, and of
course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and
make sure you get the bookings that
you are looking for, and don't forget
an Evening trip is Great too, and what
a good way to see our Fabulous
Sunsets. Bookings can get full,
and limited, so make sure you call
in advance, so you too can experience
the wonderful challenge of all
species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for
the Season, and I suggest that,
for we get booked 6 months to
a year in advance for the season,
so don't forget to get a jump
on your bookings to get the dates
your looking for, in the hottest
fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle
and fly! March-July is the best
for these Giant Silver Kings,
and we offer evening trips for
these awesome species, and bonefishing
in the evening is great fun too,
what a way to catch a sunset, and
fish too.
Check out our New Fall, and Winter
Value Fishing Packages and Our Spring
Fishing Packages.
I am offering to Anglers for this
upcoming Fall and Winter, Spring and
Summer Fishing Packages to all of those
who want to get away from the
kids, or bring the kids on breaks,
or to just get out of the office,
or just to experience some
of the off season. Anglers can
get a great deal and want to do
some great fishing in the off season,
great on your pocketbook, it is a
great value, check it out
on my Rates and Package Page!
I am sure you will see many
happy faces and you will be
giving them memories of a
lifetime to treasure.
With any of the Fishing Packages,
or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing
Instruction for those New Beginners!
So check it out on my Rates and Packages
Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages are great and
Brand New, Please check them out
on the Fishing Package and Rates
Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing
Packages that are on the site
give everyone the best of
both worlds, to come down
and challenge their skills
for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit,
Redfish and Snook. What a great
way to treat yourself
and a loved one to some
great action! That is
why we are the Sportfishing
Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics,
and offer Fly Instruction,
and what an experience
for either the beginner fisherman
or advanced fisherman, to benefit
a day on the water. It is the
growing trend, to stalk these
gamefish on fly and what a wonderful
sport it is, and a great way for
some great hand and eye coordination
for you to learn how to cast to these
beautiful fish! What memories you and
your fishing companion to experience
together, or you can make
it a family event, and ladies don't
forget, we too make it as a
great pasttime for ourselves
to pick up the fly, and surprise
yourself how enjoyable and
challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is
all about, the grandure
and power of all of these
great saltwater gamefish,
whether you choose bonefish,
tarpon, or permit, the
memories are there forever!
Remember to book your trips
accordingly, dates are full,
and there is still some
openings for fly and live
bait, don't miss out on
the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING
TRIPS also for bonefish,
and tarpon, and what a great
way to watch the sunset with
a big fish on!
Make sure that all you Anglers
have a good pair of amber tinted
polorized sunglasses, it's essential,
it cuts the glare a 100%, when your
sight casting to our gamefish! Also,
don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information
for fishing here in The Florida Keys,
please check out my website at
http://www.boneranger.com, and I will
be happy to help and assist to make your
fishing adventure, and vacation a memory
of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy
the splendors of fishing on light tackle
or fly, and it's a great way to spend the
day getting to know the waters and the
beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines,
and Hope To See You on the Flats, and
Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and
Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan
www.boneranger.com
Well its already Season, and with
the Spring Fishing Around the Corner,
what else to focus on is the
Fishing, Tarpoon, Bonefish, and
Permit, and with some Great Backcountry
Action too.
We are already warming up to the Upper
70's with some light winds, and the
fishing has been fantastic, for fly
and light tackle anglers.
With the weather having been like
a bit of Summer, with mornings
in the lower to mid 70's and highs
in the 80's and evenings
in the 70's, what a great way
to spend sometime on the water.
Backcountry fishing has been Great
with plenty of catchs and releases
of redfish, trout, spanish makeral,
jack crevelle, sharks, and snook.
Snnok Season repopened February 1st,
so, don't forget to get into some
of that great Backcountry Fishing,
the Everglades State Park is a great
way to spend the day fishing, lunching,
and enjoying the beauty of the wildlife.
Bonefishing has been good, with this
warmer weather, we have good morning
tides and late afternoon tides to stalk
quite a bit more for those gray ghosts,
especially looking for muds, and fishing
the edges in the deeper water to find them.
We are still using live bait shrimp
and crabs, and jigs tipped with shrimp,
to allure these challenging species, and
is a great way to spend a half day or
3/4 day or full day on the waters.
We have had some wind, but it has laid
down a bit, and makes it much easier for
the flyfisherman, and woman to cast to the
fish. Using Crazy Charlies and Klauser
Flies, and Gotca flies with a chartruesse green,
and pink and tan fly with a bit of crystal flash
has turned on some of the bonefish.
Winter fishing has been spectacular and incredible,
and fishing on the patches and reef areas
will produce some great catches of yellowtail,
mutton snapper, porgies, hogfish, and grouper.
Don't forget I am still offering the Winter
Value Fishing Packages where you can get the
best of both Worlds for Flats and Backcountry
including Offshore fishing charters.
So, take a look on the homepage at www.boneranger.com,
and schroll to the Islamorada Fishing and Rates
Page and click on the top icon for Value Fishing Packages.
Bridge fishing has been good on the bite for snook,
spanish makeral, and snappers. Using light tackle with
pinfish, pilchards, and live bait shrimp tipped on a
jig works wonders, and on 3/0 hooks with a 1/8 to 1/4oz
egg sinker, will hook you up.
Reef and Patch fishing has been great with
Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail, Grouper, Spanish
Makeral and doing this on light tackle with
the kids puts many smiles on the boat, let
alone a great meal for all.
If this pattern here in the Keys stays
the same, the fishing will only get better
and better. Fishing in the early morning hours,
and later in the evenings to get the fish to eat.
Don't forget your extra supplies to bring on
your trip, please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and
Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your
body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going,
with this intense heat, and the heat index,
can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting
as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers.
So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and
Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats,
Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great Spring and
Summer Season for all my Anglers.
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for
Upcoming 2005 Season for tarpon, bonefish,
and permit are fantastic too, and a great
time to see a terrific sunset, and have a
great time on fly or live bait. Great time
of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just
drop a line.
Don't forget that the Spring and Summer are
the Months are the best of times to stalk and sightcast
for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish,
trout, and other species.
Also Remember Snook Season is closed June, July
and August, and reopens Sept. 15th, and closes
again in December. Also reopens in Febuary when
the fishing is great for those tough and resilient
fish.
Capt. Alex Adler, of the Kalex, reports that
the Offshore Fishing has been really great with
hook up daily of schoolie dolphin, yellowtail,
grouper, blackfin tuna, wahoo, cero makeral,
cobia, and marlin, and sailfish are a great
bet and catch this time of year. Capt. Alex runs
the Kalex, a tournament and award winning offshore
boat, with the best crew aboard to enhance and to
ensure you all have a great time in the Deep Waters
of the Atlantic. Capt. Alex also just won the
Sailfish Tournament, so don't forget to give
us a call for those Value Fishing Packages, and
get yourselves aboard the band wagon for some
great flats and offshore fishing with Capt. Ann
and Capt. Alex.
Keep in mind, Capt. Ann and Capt. Alex are too
offering some Great Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages! You can check them out
on my website at www.boneranger.com, and
click on the icon that says Islamorada
Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and
Click on the icon on the very top that
says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you
can call me directly at 305-664-5891,
Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex
at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best
of both worlds fishing, Flats and Backcountry,
and Offshore!! Challenge your skills from
fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting.
Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
Don't forget since the holidays are over,
we can still make ideal packages and gift
certificates for your friends, family,
co-workers, which makes a great gift
ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off
to College, or just a Great Get
Away for you and your loved one.
What better place than here in the Keys is the Place for
all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package
for you all either flats fishing
and backcountry, or Flats fishing
and Offshore fishing. Just give me
a call and I will put together a nice
cover letter, and send a gift certificate
to put in that special someones card.
So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891,
and I will be happy to work with you,
and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans
in order, and Winter is here, and Spring is
around the corner, and there is always the
light tackle or fly for the best times to fish.
It is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish,
permit, some tarpon, redfish, trout, sharks, barracuda.
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those
Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant
Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle,
but the hand and eye coordination on fly is
a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same
species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline
rush.
You can even try your hand Offshore on Fly with
dolphin, sailfish, marlin, barracuda, what a challenge
in the deeper waters in the Atlantic.
If your a novice or intermediate flycaster, I do
offer instructions, I know it can be a bit trying
on the nerves, but once you learn the technique,
and you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your
knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line
zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush.
I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually
hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of
the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences
you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle,
it will have your heart racing, and have a lump
in your throat, and a smile on your face, when
you hook up! There is no screaming, just your
elated face and excitement watching you have the
hook up of your life.
Spring and Summer Tournament Fishing will be
getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught,
and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in
Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like
to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments,
please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email
me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all
the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little
back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way
to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts,
this is the greatest time of the year to come
and challenge all our gamefish on
fly, the challenge can be quite
rewarding, and a great way to get
ready for your Spring fishing. Gives
you all great hand and eye coordination,
so those who you think are bad, don't
think it your eyes that are going,
its time to get some lessons. I do
offer No-Pressure fly instruction,
and love to teach you new techniques
to build your skills for the Lake
and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance
for the Upcoming Spring Season and
Summer Dates for 2005 Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit
and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late
March and runs through July. But, we get
booked 6 months to a year in advance
for the season, so don't delay, get
your dates put together and we will
let you feel the thrill of hooking up
the species of choice, whether its
bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may
be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
Whichever you decide to experience,
it all has been an exciting and
great way to spend a day with the
family or with your friends, wife,
or girlfriend. All I can say is
the fishing has been at its best,
and challenging anglers to all
aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone
species. With the Fall and Winter fishing coming
to an end, we have Spring and Summer fishing
and that will definitely get you all geared up for
the Great Spring Action You come to love with
the action and fishing heating up, the fishing
makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the
experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon,
permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing
for the same species, the effect will have
you hooked for years to come, and where
else but, Paradise, can we achieve such
tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy
the beauty of the island
chains here in the Fabulous
Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever
for any of these incredible gamefish.
Many anglers are booking fishing
trips for early Winter and Spring
Season, with the Value Fishing
Packages, and its a Great Deal
so check it out for yourselves,
and come enjoy some good fishing
that time of the year also.
For the Upcoming Spring and Summer
Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the
backcountry in Everglades National
Park to fish for these beautiful and
powerful fish, and enjoy the trip
with some beautiful bird watching
also, and seeing the many islands,
dolphins and other wildlife to be
had back there.
So before heading back into the
backcountry in Everglades National
Park, don't forget your cameras to
take some grand pictures of some of
the most intriguing birds, and of
course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and
make sure you get the bookings that
you are looking for, and don't forget
an Evening trip is Great too, and what
a good way to see our Fabulous
Sunsets. Bookings can get full,
and limited, so make sure you call
in advance, so you too can experience
the wonderful challenge of all
species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for
the Season, and I suggest that,
for we get booked 6 months to
a year in advance for the season,
so don't forget to get a jump
on your bookings to get the dates
your looking for, in the hottest
fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle
and fly! March-July is the best
for these Giant Silver Kings,
and we offer evening trips for
these awesome species, and bonefishing
in the evening is great fun too,
what a way to catch a sunset, and
fish too.
Check out our New Fall, and Winter
Value Fishing Packages and Our Spring
Fishing Packages.
I am offering to Anglers for this
upcoming Fall and Winter, Spring and
Summer Fishing Packages to all of those
who want to get away from the
kids, or bring the kids on breaks,
or to just get out of the office,
or just to experience some
of the off season. Anglers can
get a great deal and want to do
some great fishing in the off season,
great on your pocketbook, it is a
great value, check it out
on my Rates and Package Page!
I am sure you will see many
happy faces and you will be
giving them memories of a
lifetime to treasure.
With any of the Fishing Packages,
or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing
Instruction for those New Beginners!
So check it out on my Rates and Packages
Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages are great and
Brand New, Please check them out
on the Fishing Package and Rates
Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing
Packages that are on the site
give everyone the best of
both worlds, to come down
and challenge their skills
for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit,
Redfish and Snook. What a great
way to treat yourself
and a loved one to some
great action! That is
why we are the Sportfishing
Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics,
and offer Fly Instruction,
and what an experience
for either the beginner fisherman
or advanced fisherman, to benefit
a day on the water. It is the
growing trend, to stalk these
gamefish on fly and what a wonderful
sport it is, and a great way for
some great hand and eye coordination
for you to learn how to cast to these
beautiful fish! What memories you and
your fishing companion to experience
together, or you can make
it a family event, and ladies don't
forget, we too make it as a
great pasttime for ourselves
to pick up the fly, and surprise
yourself how enjoyable and
challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is
all about, the grandure
and power of all of these
great saltwater gamefish,
whether you choose bonefish,
tarpon, or permit, the
memories are there forever!
Remember to book your trips
accordingly, dates are full,
and there is still some
openings for fly and live
bait, don't miss out on
the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING
TRIPS also for bonefish,
and tarpon, and what a great
way to watch the sunset with
a big fish on!
Make sure that all you Anglers
have a good pair of amber tinted
polorized sunglasses, it's essential,
it cuts the glare a 100%, when your
sight casting to our gamefish! Also,
don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information
for fishing here in The Florida Keys,
please check out my website at
http://www.boneranger.com, and I will
be happy to help and assist to make your
fishing adventure, and vacation a memory
of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy
the splendors of fishing on light tackle
or fly, and it's a great way to spend the
day getting to know the waters and the
beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines,
and Hope To See You on the Flats, and
Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and
Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan
www.boneranger.com
January 17th
Well already through half of the
New Year, and it has been quite
warm and beautiful on the flats.
Hope you all had a Great Holiday
Season, and wish all of you Anglers
Good Fishing in the Upcoming 2005
Season.
Well, our weather has been like
a bit of Summer, with mornings
in the lower to mid 80's and evenings
in the 70's, the wind has been quiet,
until the last few days, and a new
cold front has come upon our back
door, but will not last forever.
Backcountry fishing has been Great
with plenty of catchs and releases
of redfish, trout, spanish makeral,
jack crevelle, sharks, and snook.
Bonefishing has been good, with this
warmer weather, we have good morning
tides and late afternoon tides to stalk
quite a bit more for those gray ghosts,
especially looking for muds, and fishing
the edges in the deeper water to find them.
We are still using live bait shrimp
and crabs, and jigs tipped with shrimp,
to allure these challenging species, and
is a great way to spend a half day or
3/4 day or full day on the waters.
We have had some wind, but it has laid
down a bit, and makes it much easier for
the flyfisherman, and woman to cast to the
fish. Using Crazy Charlies and Klauser
Flies, and Gotca flies with a chartruesse green,
and pink and tan fly with a bit of crystal flash
has turned on some of the bonefish.
Winter fishing has been spectacular and incredible,
and fishing on the patches and reef areas
will produce some great catches of yellowtail,
mutton snapper, porgies, hogfish, and grouper.
Don't forget I am still offering the Winter
Value Fishing Packages where you can get the
best of both Worlds for Flats and Backcountry
including Offshore fishing charters.
So, take a look on the homepage at www.boneranger.com,
and schroll to the Islamorada Fishing and Rates
Page and click on the top icon for Value Fishing Packages.
Bridge fishing has been good on the bite for snook,
spanish makeral, and snappers. Using light tackle with
pinfish, pilchards, and live bait shrimp tipped on a
jig works wonders, and on 3/0 hooks with a 1/8 to 1/4oz
egg sinker, will hook you up.
Reef and Patch fishing has been great with
Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail, Grouper, Spanish
Makeral and doing this on light tackle with
the kids puts many smiles on the boat, let
alone a great meal for all.
If this pattern here in the Keys stays
the same, the fishing will only get better
and better. Fishing in the early morning hours,
and later in the evenings to get the fish to eat.
Don't forget your extra supplies to bring on
your trip, please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and
Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your
body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going,
with this intense heat, and the heat index,
can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting
as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers.
So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and
Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats,
Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great Winter and
Upcoming Spring Season for all my Anglers.
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for
Upcoming 2005 Season for tarpon, bonefish,
and permit are fantastic too, and a great
time to see a terrific sunset, and have a
great time on fly or live bait. Great time
of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just
drop a line.
Don't forget that the Winter and Spring Months
are the best of times to stalk and sightcast
for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish,
trout, and other species.
Also Remember Snook Season is closed June, July
and August, and reopens Sept. 15th, and closes
again in December. Also reopens in Febuary when
the fishing is great for those tough and resilient
fish.
Capt. Alex Adler, of the Kalex, reports that
the Offshore Fishing has been really great with
hook up daily of schoolie dolphin, yellowtail,
grouper, blackfin tuna, wahoo, cero makeral,
cobia, and marlin, and sailfish are a great
bet and catch this time of year. Capt. Alex runs
the Kalex, a tournament and award winning offshore
boat, with the best crew aboard to enhance and to
ensure you all have a great time in the Deep Waters
of the Atlantic. Capt. Alex also just won the
Sailfish Tournament, so don't forget to give
us a call for those Value Fishing Packages, and
get yourselves aboard the band wagon for some
great flats and offshore fishing with Capt. Ann
and Capt. Alex.
Keep in mind, Capt. Ann and Capt. Alex are too
offering some Great Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages! You can check them out
on my website at www.boneranger.com, and
click on the icon that says Islamorada
Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and
Click on the icon on the very top that
says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you
can call me directly at 305-664-5891,
Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex
at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best
of both worlds fishing, Flats and Backcountry,
and Offshore!! Challenge your skills from
fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting.
Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
Don't forget since the holidays are over,
we can still make ideal packages and gift
certificates for your friends, family,
co-workers, which makes a great gift
ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off
to College, or just a Great Get
Away for you and your loved one.
What better place than here in the Keys is the Place for
all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package
for you all either flats fishing
and backcountry, or Flats fishing
and Offshore fishing. Just give me
a call and I will put together a nice
cover letter, and send a gift certificate
to put in that special someones card.
So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891,
and I will be happy to work with you,
and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans
in order, and Winter is here, and Spring is
around the corner, and there is always the
light tackle or fly for the best times to fish.
It is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish,
permit, some tarpon, redfish, trout, sharks, barracuda.
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those
Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant
Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle,
but the hand and eye coordination on fly is
a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same
species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline
rush.
You can even try your hand Offshore on Fly with
dolphin, sailfish, marlin, barracuda, what a challenge
in the deeper waters in the Atlantic.
If your a novice or intermediate flycaster, I do
offer instructions, I know it can be a bit trying
on the nerves, but once you learn the technique,
and you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your
knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line
zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush.
I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually
hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of
the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences
you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle,
it will have your heart racing, and have a lump
in your throat, and a smile on your face, when
you hook up! There is no screaming, just your
elated face and excitement watching you have the
hook up of your life.
Winter and Spring Tournament Fishing will be
getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught,
and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in
Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like
to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments,
please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email
me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all
the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little
back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way
to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts,
this is the greatest time of the year to come
and challenge all our gamefish on
fly, the challenge can be quite
rewarding, and a great way to get
ready for your Spring fishing. Gives
you all great hand and eye coordination,
so those who you think are bad, don't
think it your eyes that are going,
its time to get some lessons. I do
offer No-Pressure fly instruction,
and love to teach you new techniques
to build your skills for the Lake
and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance
for the Upcoming Spring Season and
Summer Dates for 2005 Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit
and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late
March and runs through July. But, we get
booked 6 months to a year in advance
for the season, so don't delay, get
your dates put together and we will
let you feel the thrill of hooking up
the species of choice, whether its
bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may
be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
Whichever you decide to experience,
it all has been an exciting and
great way to spend a day with the
family or with your friends, wife,
or girlfriend. All I can say is
the fishing has been at its best,
and challenging anglers to all
aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone
species. With the Fall fishing coming
to an end, we have Winter and Spring fishing
and that will definitely get you all geared up for
the Great Spring Action You come to love with
the action and fishing heating up, the fishing
makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the
experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon,
permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing
for the same species, the effect will have
you hooked for years to come, and where
else but, Paradise, can we achieve such
tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy
the beauty of the island
chains here in the Fabulous
Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever
for any of these incredible gamefish.
Many anglers are booking fishing
trips for early Winter and Spring
Season, with the Value Fishing
Packages, and its a Great Deal
so check it out for yourselves,
and come enjoy some good fishing
that time of the year also.
For the Upcoming Winter and Spring
Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the
backcountry in Everglades National
Park to fish for these beautiful and
powerful fish, and enjoy the trip
with some beautiful bird watching
also, and seeing the many islands,
dolphins and other wildlife to be
had back there.
So before heading back into the
backcountry in Everglades National
Park, don't forget your cameras to
take some grand pictures of some of
the most intriguing birds, and of
course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and
make sure you get the bookings that
you are looking for, and don't forget
an Evening trip is Great too, and what
a good way to see our Fabulous
Sunsets. Bookings can get full,
and limited, so make sure you call
in advance, so you too can experience
the wonderful challenge of all
species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for
the Season, and I suggest that,
for we get booked 6 months to
a year in advance for the season,
so don't forget to get a jump
on your bookings to get the dates
your looking for, in the hottest
fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle
and fly! March-July is the best
for these Giant Silver Kings,
and we offer evening trips for
these awesome species, and bonefishing
in the evening is great fun too,
what a way to catch a sunset, and
fish too.
Check out our New Fall, and Winter
Value Fishing Packages and Our Spring
Fishing Packages.
I am offering to Anglers for this
upcoming Fall and Winter to all of those
who want to get away from the
kids, or bring the kids on breaks,
or to just get out of the office,
or just to experience some
of the off season. Anglers can
get a great deal and want to do
some great fishing in the off season,
great on your pocketbook, it is a
great value, check it out
on my Rates and Package Page!
I am sure you will see many
happy faces and you will be
giving them memories of a
lifetime to treasure.
With any of the Fishing Packages,
or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing
Instruction for those New Beginners!
So check it out on my Rates and Packages
Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages are great and
Brand New, Please check them out
on the Fishing Package and Rates
Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing
Packages that are on the site
give everyone the best of
both worlds, to come down
and challenge their skills
for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit,
Redfish and Snook. What a great
way to treat yourself
and a loved one to some
great action! That is
why we are the Sportfishing
Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics,
and offer Fly Instruction,
and what an experience
for either the beginner fisherman
or advanced fisherman, to benefit
a day on the water. It is the
growing trend, to stalk these
gamefish on fly and what a wonderful
sport it is, and a great way for
some great hand and eye coordination
for you to learn how to cast to these
beautiful fish! What memories you and
your fishing companion to experience
together, or you can make
it a family event, and ladies don't
forget, we too make it as a
great pasttime for ourselves
to pick up the fly, and surprise
yourself how enjoyable and
challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is
all about, the grandure
and power of all of these
great saltwater gamefish,
whether you choose bonefish,
tarpon, or permit, the
memories are there forever!
Remember to book your trips
accordingly, dates are full,
and there is still some
openings for fly and live
bait, don't miss out on
the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING
TRIPS also for bonefish,
and tarpon, and what a great
way to watch the sunset with
a big fish on!
Make sure that all you Anglers
have a good pair of amber tinted
polorized sunglasses, it's essential,
it cuts the glare a 100%, when your
sight casting to our gamefish! Also,
don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information
for fishing here in The Florida Keys,
please check out my website at
http://www.boneranger.com, and I will
be happy to help and assist to make your
fishing adventure, and vacation a memory
of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy
the splendors of fishing on light tackle
or fly, and it's a great way to spend the
day getting to know the waters and the
beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines,
and Hope To See You on the Flats, and
Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and
Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan
www.boneranger.com
Florida Keys Fishing Report for December 15
Happy Holidays to All of
my Anglers. Hope your
New Years brings plenty
of Good Health and Prosperity
to you all, and some Great Fishing!!
Well, our weather is a bit of
Winter, which makes it pleasant
these days on the water. Temperatures
are in the Upper 60's to Mid-70's,
with this brisk weather, the fish
are pushing everywhere.
Backcountry fishing has been great
with reports of redfish, plenty of
trout, spanish makeral, jack crevelle,
sharks, and snook.
Bonefishing has been fair, with this
cool weather, we have to stalk a bit
more for those gray ghosts, looking
for muds, and fishing the edges in the
deeper water to find them.
We are still using live bait shrimp
and crabs, and jigs tipped with shrimp,
to allure those challenging species, and
it has been a challenge for all of my anglers.
We have had some wind, but it has laid
down a bit, and makes it much easier for
the flyfisherman, and woman to cast to the
fish. Using Crazy Charlies and Klauser
Flies, with a chartruesse green, and pink
fly with a bit of crystal flash has turned
on some of the bonefish.
But with the weather warming up, the
Winter fishing is going to be spectacular,
and fishing on the patches and reef areas
will produce some great catches of yellowtail,
muttom snapper, hogfish, and grouper.
Just to reiterate, to all anglers reading
my reports, we here in the Keys have not had
any damage done due to the 4 Hurricanes, and
the fishing is slamming this time of year, so
don't be fooled by the media hype that has
transpired since the Hurricanes. We are here
and ready to take you fishing for the dream fish
of your choice.
Don't forget I am still offering the Winter
Value Fishing Packages where
you can get the best of both
Worlds for Flats and Backcountry
including Offshore fishing charters.
So, take a look on the homepage
at www.boneranger.com, and schroll
to the Islamorada Fishing and Rates
Page and click on the top icon for
Value Fishing Packages.
Bridge fishing has been good on the
bite for snook, small tarpon, and
snappers. Using light tackle with
pinfish, pilchards, and live bait
shrimp tipped on a jig works wonders,
and on 3/0 hooks with a 1/8 to 1/4oz
egg sinker, will hook you up.
Flats fishing has been fair for bonefish,
permit. Some reports of sone small tarpon are
still in the backcountry, feeding on the small
mullets and pilchards, and pinfish. Also, the
makeral bite is starting to show up in the backcountry
along with cobia.
We have seen a some numbers of tailing bonefish,
early in the morning on the last of the outgoing
tides, and the start of the incoming, the same
for the tarpon and permit.
If this pattern here in the Keys stays
the same, the fishing will only get better
and better. Fishing in the early morning hours,
and later in the evenings to get the fish to eat.
Flyfishing has been good, again, but
we have had some wind, which has been
difficult even for the most advanced
anglers, so we have been resourceful,
and using live bait shrimp and crabs.
Please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and
Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your
body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going,
with this intense heat, and the heat index,
can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting
as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers.
So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and
Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats,
Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great Winter and
Upcoming Spring Season for all my Anglers.
All anglers are having fun with all different
kind of species, of sharks, barracuda, and
of course, the Keys, giant Silver King,
and the anglers are having fun catching a
variety of fish.
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for
Upcoming 2005 Season for tarpon, bonefish,
and permit are fantastic too, and a great
time to see a terrific sunset, and have a
great time on fly or live bait. Great time
of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just
drop a line.
Don't forget that the Fall Months are the
best of times to stalk and sightcast
for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish,
trout, and other species.
Also Remember Snook Season is closed June, July
and August, and reopens Sept. 15th, and closes
again in December.
Capt. Alex Adler, of the Kalex, reports that
the Offshore Fishing has been really great with
hook up daily of schoolie dolphin, yellowtail,
grouper, blackfin tuna, wahoo, cero makeral,
cobia, and marlin, and sailfish are a great
bet and catch this time of year. Capt. Alex runs
the Kalex, a tournament and award winning offshore
boat, with the best crew aboard to enhance and to
ensure you all have a great time in the Deep Waters
of the Atlantic. Capt. Alex also just won the
Sailfish Tournament, so don't forget to give
us a call for those Value Fishing Packages, and
get yourselves aboard the band wagon for some
great flats and offshore fishing with Capt. Ann
and Capt. Alex.
Keep in mind, Capt. Ann and Capt. Alex are too
offering some Great Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages! You can check them out
on my website at www.boneranger.com, and
click on the icon that says Islamorada
Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and
Click on the icon on the very top that
says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you
can call me directly at 305-664-5891,
Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex
at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best
of both worlds fishing, Flats and Backcountry,
and Offshore!! Challenge your skills from
fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting.
Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
With the Holidays around the corner,
cannot believe it is here again so
fast, buth these are great gift ideas for the
Husbands, Kids, the ones off
for College, or just a Great Get
Away for you and your loved one,
the Keys is the Place for
all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package
for you all either flats fishing
and backcountry, or Flats fishing
and Offshore fishing. Just give me
a call and I will put together a nice
cover letter, and send a gift certificate
to put in that special someones card.
So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891,
and I will be happy to work with you,
and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans
in order, and Fall is here, and Winter is
around the corner, and the Holidays, and
is on of the best times to fish, whether on
fly or light tackle, or live baiting.
It is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish,
permit, some tarpon, redfish, trout, sharks, barracuda.
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those
Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant
Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle,
but the hand and eye coordination on fly is
a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same
species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline
rush.
You can even try your hand Offshore on Fly with
dolphin, sailfish, marlin, barracuda, what a challenge
in the deeper waters in the Atlantic.
It can be a bit trying on the nerves, but once
you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your
knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line
zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush.
I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually
hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of
the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences
you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle,
it will have your heart racing, and have a lump
in your throat, and a smile on your face, when
you hook up!
Reef and Patch fishing has been good with yellowtail,
mangrove and mutton snappers, all great keepers,
and what a dinner.
Winter and Spring Tournament Fishing will be
getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught,
and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in
Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like
to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments,
please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email
me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all
the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little
back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way
to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts,
this is the greatest time of the year to come
and challenge all our gamefish on
fly, the challenge can be quite
rewarding, and a great way to get
ready for your Spring fishing. Gives
you all great hand and eye coordination,
so those who you think are bad, don't
think it your eyes that are going,
its time to get some lessons. I do
offer No-Pressure fly instruction,
and love to teach you new techniques
to build your skills for the Lake
and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance
for the Upcoming Spring Season and
Summer Dates for 2005 Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit
and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late
March and runs through July. But, we get
booked 6 months to a year in advance
for the season, so don't delay, get
your dates put together and we will
let you feel the thrill of hooking up
the species of choice, whether its
bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may
be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
I have had alot of the Greatest
Anglers here in the Florida Keys
with their Families. I have
had a great experience with
them all. Thank you and Look
forward to your Return.
Whichever you decide to experience,
it all has been an exciting and
great way to spend a day with the
family or with your friends, wife,
or girlfriend. All I can say is
the fishing has been at its best,
and challenging anglers to all
aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone
species. With the FaLL fishing coming
to an end, we have Winter and Spring fishing
and that will definitely get you all geared up for
the Great Spring Action You come to love with
the action and fishing heating up, the fishing
makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the
experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon,
permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing
for the same species, the effect will have
you hooked for years to come, and where
else but, Paradise, can we achieve such
tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy
the beauty of the island
chains here in the Fabulous
Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever
for any of these incredible gamefish.
Many anglers are booking fishing
trips for early Winter and Spring
Season, with the Value Fishing
Packages, and its a Great Deal
so check it out for yourselves,
and come enjoy some good fishing
that time of the year also.
For the Upcoming Winter and Spring
Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the
backcountry in Everglades National
Park to fish for these beautiful and
powerful fish, and enjoy the trip
with some beautiful bird watching
also, and seeing the many islands,
dolphins and other wildlife to be
had back there.
So before heading back into the
backcountry in Everglades National
Park, don't forget your cameras to
take some grand pictures of some of
the most intriguing birds, and of
course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and
make sure you get the bookings that
you are looking for, and don't forget
an Evening trip is Great too, and what
a good way to see our Fabulous
Sunsets. Bookings can get full,
and limited, so make sure you call
in advance, so you too can experience
the wonderful challenge of all
species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for
the Season, and I suggest that,
for we get booked 6 months to
a year in advance for the season,
so don't forget to get a jump
on your bookings to get the dates
your looking for, in the hottest
fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle
and fly! March-July is the best
for these Giant Silver Kings,
and we offer evening trips for
these awesome species, and bonefishing
in the evening is great fun too,
what a way to catch a sunset, and
fish too.
With the Holidays around the corner
for Christmas, Great Grades, Upcoming
Graduation, Father's Day, Mother's Day,
or just for a great time for the kids and Mom's
and Dads, and Husband and Wives, and our
friends, or just fishing enthusiasts,
the gift of fishing surely will bring
you all together. Whether its for a
graduations, anniversary's, or just
birthdays being just around the corner,
why not get a jump start on a great way
to treat one of your loved ones
or friends with a gift
certificate to come fishing
in the Keys. Great Fall and Winter
Fishing Packages for Great Savings!
Check out our New Fall, Winter and
Spring Value and Regular Fishing Packages
I am offering to Anglers for this
upcoming Fall for those who
want to get away from the
kids, just getting out of the office,
or just to experience some
of the off season. Anglers can
get a great deal and want to do
some great fishing in the off season,
great on your pocketbook, it is a
great value, check it out
on my Rates and Package Page!
I can provide a nice Fishing
Package for anglers with a
nice cover sheet, and certificate
for them to have in their stocking
or in a present suited just for
them. So, just drop me and
email or give me a call and
we can set that up for you,
and it's even great for the
upcoming season.
I am sure you will see many
happy faces and you will be
giving them memories of a
lifetime to treasure.
With any of the Fishing Packages,
or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing
Instruction for those New Beginners!
So check it out on my Rates and Packages
Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore
Fishing Packages are great and
Brand New, Please check them out
on the Fishing Package and Rates
Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing
Packages that are on the site
give everyone the best of
both worlds, to come down
and challenge their skills
for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit,
Redfish and Snook. What a great
way to treat yourself
and a loved one to some
great action! That is
why we are the Sportfishing
Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics,
and offer Fly Instruction,
and what an experience
for either the beginner fisherman
or advanced fisherman, to benefit
a day on the water. It is the
growing trend, to stalk these
gamefish on fly and what a wonderful
sport it is, and a great way for
some great hand and eye coordination
for you to learn how to cast to these
beautiful fish! What memories you and
your fishing companion to experience
together, or you can make
it a family event, and ladies don't
forget, we too make it as a
great pasttime for ourselves
to pick up the fly, and surprise
yourself how enjoyable and
challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is
all about, the grandure
and power of all of these
great saltwater gamefish,
whether you choose bonefish,
tarpon, or permit, the
memories are there forever!
I would still like to say a special
thanks to all of the Anglers, and
the ones that are still coming to
Paradise to fish for The Best Saltwater
Gamefish we have to offer from the
Novices of anglers to the Experienced
Anglers, and it gets no better
than this.
Remember to book your trips
accordingly, dates are full,
and there is still some
openings for fly and live
bait, don't miss out on
the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING
TRIPS also for bonefish,
and tarpon, and what a great
way to watch the sunset with
a big fish on!
Make sure that all you Anglers
have a good pair of amber tinted
polorized sunglasses, it's essential,
it cuts the glare a 100%, when your
sight casting to our gamefish! Also,
don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information
for fishing here in The Florida Keys,
please check out my website at
http://www.boneranger.com, and I will
be happy to help and assist to make your
fishing adventure, and vacation a memory
of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy
the splendors of fishing on light tackle
or fly, and it's a great way to spend the
day getting to know the waters and the
beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines,
and Hope To See You on the Flats, and
Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and
Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan
www.boneranger.com
Fishing Report for October 28th,2004
I know your tired of reading about our fallen victims of the past Hurricanes,
but they really have endured alot, and still need much needed help, and
contributions, and donations. I want to thank everyone for their generous
donations, and again the anglers that had reschedule their fishing trips.
Of course, just a quick note to all my readers, and anglers, your help
is needed in donations, water, rakes, shovels, clothing, etc. for the
victims on the SouthWest Coast and SouthEastern Coasts of Florida from
all the Hurricanes.
If you can help, your contributions are needed, and tax deductible.
Lets help those who need it most. Thank You, and God Bless You All. Don't
forget to help your neighbors and in retrospect, you will be glad they
helped you one day.
Don't forget to turn your clocks back this Sunday, and Halloween too
for the Kids, you get the extra hour sleep we all need so much. Have
a Great Halloween.
Well, can you believe it, Fall is in the air here in the Keys. We are
still on the warm side, but the weather is absolutely gorgeous for some
great bonefishing, and permit fishing, and the backcountry has heated
up with some great catches and releases of redfish, snook, trout, ladyfish,
jack crevelle, snapper, small tarpon, sharks, you name it, it is happening
on fly and light tackle.
But as I have reported, the fish are pushing off by mid-day, and coming
back to feed in the evening hours just before sunset.
Bridge fishing has been good on the bite for snook, small tarpon, and
snappers. Using light tackle with pinfish, pilchards, and live bait shrimp
tipped on a jig works wonders, and on 3/0 hooks with a 1/8 to 1/4oz egg
sinker, will hook you up.
Flats fishing has been great for bonefish, tarpon, and permit. The tarpon
are starting to come back in with a mullet run, but there are still some
around to be had on fly and live bait oceanside or backcountry.
We have seen a fair number of tailing bonefish, early in the morning
on the last of the outgoing tides, and the start of the incoming, the
same for the tarpon and permit.
The backcountry action has been good with quite a few reports of bonefish,
tarpon, redfish, trout, ladyfish, and snapper. Also, there has been quite
a few catches of snook and tarpon feeding in the channels and holes in
Flamingo and West of Flamingo.
If this pattern here in the Keys stays the same, the fishing will only
get better and better. Fishing in the early morning hours, and later
in the evenings to get the fish to eat. Flyfishing has been good, again,
make your trips early in the morning, the fish are pushing off by mid-morning,
and coming back to eat just before dusk.
Please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and Gatorade or Powerade with
you to keep your body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going, with this
intense heat, and the heat index, can dehydrate you quickly with the
water acting as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers. So, please
ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and Protective Clothing, to enjoy your
morning Flats, Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great Fall and Upcoming Winter Season for
all my Anglers.
All anglers are having fun with all different kind of species, of sharks,
barracuda, and of course, the Keys, giant Silver King, and the anglers
are having fun catching a variety of fish.
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for Upcoming 2005 Season for tarpon,
bonefish, and permit are fantastic too, and a great time to see a terrific
sunset, and have a great time on fly or live bait. Great time of the
year for those bites! Give me a call or just drop a line.
Don't forget that the Fall Months are the best of times to stalk and
sightcast for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish, trout, and other
species.
Also Remember Snook Season is closed June, July and August, and reopens
Sept. 15th, and closes again in December.
Capt. Alex Adler, of the Kalex, reports that the Offshore Fishing has
been really great with hook up daily of schoolie dolphin, yellowtail,
grouper, blackfin tuna, wahoo, cero makeral, cobia, and there are some
marlin, and sailfish still being caught and released. Capt. Alex runs
the Kalex, a tournament and award winning offshore boat, with the best
crew aboard to enhance and to ensure you all have a great time in the
Deep Waters of the Atlantic.
Keep in mind, Capt. Ann and Capt. Alex are too offering some Great Flats
and Offshore Fishing Packages! You can check them out on my website at
www.boneranger.com, and click on the icon that says Islamorada Fishing
Packages, and Rates, page, and Click on the icon on the very top that
says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you can call me directly at 305-664-5891,
Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex at 305-852-5084, for more offshore
information.
But, what a great way to have the best of both worlds fishing, Flats
and Backcountry, and Offshore!! Challenge your skills from fly to light
tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting. Rest assured, you too will be
hooked.
With the Holidays around the corner, cannot believe it is here again
so fast, buth these are great gift ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the
ones off for College, or just a Great Get Away for you and your loved
one, the Keys is the Place for all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package for you all either flats fishing
and backcountry, or Flats fishing and Offshore fishing. Just give me
a call and I will put together a nice cover letter, and send a gift certificate
to put in that special someones card. So, don't forget to call me at
305-664-5891, and I will be happy to work with you, and make sure you
get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans in order, and Fall is here,
and Winter is around the corner, and the Holidays, and is on of the best
times to fish, whether on fly or light tackle, or live baiting.
It is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish, permit, some tarpon,
redfish, trout, sharks, barracuda.
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those Powerful Permit, or
Preying on those Giant Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle,
but the hand and eye coordination on fly is a fantastic challenge for
any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same species on 6lb or 8lb test,
what an adrenaline rush.
You can even try your hand Offshore on Fly with dolphin, sailfish, marlin,
barracuda, what a challenge in the deeper waters in the Atlantic.
It can be a bit trying on the nerves, but once you hook up the adrenaline
takes over, and your knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line
zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush. I cannot describe
the feeling, until you actually hook up. But, let me tell you, that it
is one of the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences you could ever
have, whether on fly or light tackle, it will have your heart racing,
and have a lump in your throat, and a smile on your face, when you hook
up!
Reef and Patch fishing has been good with yellowtail, mangrove and mutton
snappers, all great keepers, and what a dinner.
Fall and Winter Tournament Fishing will be getting active, with some
Big Fish Being Caught, and Released. If any of you anglers are interested
in Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like to Enter Some Of
Islamorada's Great Tournaments, please call me at 305-664-5891, or you
can email me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all the information
needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little back to some
of the less fortunate, and a Great Way to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts, this is the greatest time of
the year to come and challenge all our gamefish on fly, the challenge
can be quite rewarding, and a great way to get ready for your Spring
fishing. Gives you all great hand and eye coordination, so those who
you think are bad, don't think it your eyes that are going, its time
to get some lessons. I do offer No-Pressure fly instruction, and love
to teach you new techniques to build your skills for the Lake and Stream
fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance for the Upcoming Spring Season and Summer
Dates for 2005 Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and Backcountry Fishing. It starts
late March and runs through July. But, we get booked 6 months to a year
in advance for the season, so don't delay, get your dates put together
and we will let you feel the thrill of hooking up the species of choice,
whether its bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may be lucky enough to land
a Grand Slam!
I have had alot of the Greatest Anglers here in the Florida Keys with
their Families. I have had a great experience with them all. Thank you
and Look forward to your Return.
Whichever you decide to experience, it all has been an exciting and
great way to spend a day with the family or with your friends, wife,
or girlfriend. All I can say is the fishing has been at its best, and
challenging anglers to all aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone species. With the Summer fishing
coming to an end, we have Fall and Winter fishing and that will definitely
get you all geared up for the Great Spring Action You come to love with
the action and fishing heating up, the fishing makes it for all anglers
challenging and quite the experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, or light
tackle fishing for the same species, the effect will have you hooked
for years to come, and where else but, Paradise, can we achieve such
tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy the beauty of the island chains here in the
Fabulous Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever for any of these incredible gamefish.
Many anglers are booking fishing trips for early Fall and Winter Season,
with the Value Fishing Packages, and its a Great Deal so check it out
for yourselves, and come enjoy some good fishing that time of the year
also.
For the Upcoming Fall and Winter Fishing, to fish the flats or travel
the backcountry in Everglades National Park to fish for these beautiful
and powerful fish, and enjoy the trip with some beautiful bird watching
also, and seeing the many islands, dolphins and other wildlife to be
had back there.
So before heading back into the backcountry in Everglades National Park,
don't forget your cameras to take some grand pictures of some of the
most intriguing birds, and of course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and make sure you get the bookings that
you are looking for, and don't forget an Evening trip is Great too, and
what a good way to see our Fabulous Sunsets. Bookings can get full, and
limited, so make sure you call in advance, so you too can experience
the wonderful challenge of all species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for the Season, and I suggest that,
for we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't
forget to get a jump on your bookings to get the dates your looking for,
in the hottest fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle and fly! March-July is the best for
these Giant Silver Kings, and we offer evening trips for these awesome
species, and bonefishing in the evening is great fun too, what a way
to catch a sunset, and fish too.
With the Holidays around the corner for Christmas, Great Grades, Upcoming
Graduation, Father's Day, Mother's Day, or just for a great time for
the kids and Mom's and Dads, and Husband and Wives, and our friends,
or just fishing enthusiasts, the gift of fishing surely will bring you
all together. Whether its for a graduations, anniversary's, or just birthdays
being just around the corner, why not get a jump start on a great way
to treat one of your loved ones or friends with a gift certificate to
come fishing in the Keys. Great Fall and Winter Fishing Packages for
Great Savings!
Check out our New Fall Fishing Packages I am offering to Anglers for
this upcoming Fall for those who want to get away from the kids, just
getting out of the office, or just to experience some of the off season.
Anglers can get a great deal and want to do some great fishing in the
off season, great on your pocketbook, it is a great value, check it out
on my Rates and Package Page!
I can provide a nice Fishing Package for anglers with a nice cover sheet,
and certificate for them to have in their stocking or in a present suited
just for them. So, just drop me and email or give me a call and we can
set that up for you, and it's even great for the upcoming season.
I am sure you will see many happy faces and you will be giving them
memories of a lifetime to treasure. With any of the Fishing Packages,
or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing Instruction for those New Beginners!
So check it out on my Rates and Packages Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages are great and Brand
New, Please check them out on the Fishing Package and Rates Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing Packages that are on the site
give everyone the best of both worlds, to come down and challenge their
skills for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish and Snook. What a great
way to treat yourself and a loved one to some great action! That is why
we are the Sportfishing Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics, and offer Fly Instruction, and what an
experience for either the beginner fisherman or advanced fisherman, to
benefit a day on the water. It is the growing trend, to stalk these gamefish
on fly and what a wonderful sport it is, and a great way for some great
hand and eye coordination for you to learn how to cast to these beautiful
fish! What memories you and your fishing companion to experience together,
or you can make it a family event, and ladies don't forget, we too make
it as a great pasttime for ourselves to pick up the fly, and surprise
yourself how enjoyable and challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is all about, the grandure and power of all of these
great saltwater gamefish, whether you choose bonefish, tarpon, or permit,
the memories are there forever!
I would still like to say a special thanks to all of the Anglers, and
the ones that are still coming to Paradise to fish for The Best Saltwater
Gamefish we have to offer from the Novices of anglers to the Experienced
Anglers, and it gets no better than this.
Remember to book your trips accordingly, dates are full, and there is
still some openings for fly and live bait, don't miss out on the best
action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING TRIPS also for bonefish, and tarpon, and
what a great way to watch the sunset with a big fish on!
Make sure that all you Anglers have a good pair of amber tinted polorized
sunglasses, it's essential, it cuts the glare a 100%, when your sight
casting to our gamefish! Also, don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information for fishing here in The Florida Keys,
please check out my website at http://www.boneranger.com, and I will
be happy to help and assist to make your fishing adventure, and vacation
a memory of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy the splendors of fishing on light
tackle or fly, and it's a great way to spend the day getting to know
the waters and the beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines, and Hope To See You on the
Flats, and Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan www.boneranger.com