Previous Fishing Reports for Islamorada area Florida Keys

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

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

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

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 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