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Fishing Report for September 26th,2004With all the Hurricanes Florida, has endured, I want to thank everyone for their generous rescheduling of their fishing trips. Of course, just a quick note to all my readers, and anglers, your help is needed in donations, water, rakes, shovels, clothing, etc. for the victims on the SouthWest Coast and SouthEastern Coasts of Florida from all the Hurricanes. If you can help, your contributions are needed, and tax deductible. Lets help those who need it most. Thank You, and God Bless You All. Don't forget to help your neighbors and in retrospect, you will be glad they helped you one day. We did get spared from all the Hurricanes we have had in the last 5-6 weeks, and fishing has been sporadic, and good in other areas. Well, it still has been one of the driest and hottest Summers we have had in years. The fishing report is a mediocar one, but the heat by mid-morning is sweltering, and fish are pushing off by late morning, and coming into feed late evening, those are your best bets for fishing. Bridge fishing has been good on the bite for snook, small tarpon, and snappers. Using light tackle with pinfish, pilchards, and live bait shrimp tipped on a jig works wonders, and on 3/0 hooks with a 1/8 to 1/4oz egg sinker, will hook you up. Flats fishing has been good for bonefish, tarpon, and permit. The tarpon are starting to come back in with a mullet run, but there are still some around to be had on fly and live bait oceanside or backcountry. We have seen a fair number of tailing bonefish, early in the morning on the last of the outgoing tides, and the start of the incoming, the same for the tarpon and permit. The backcountry action has been good with quite a few reports of bonefish, tarpon, redfish, trout, ladyfish, and snapper. Also, there has been quite a few catches of snook and tarpon feeding in the channels and holes in Flamingo and West of Flamingo. If this pattern here in the Keys stays the same, the fishing will remain to fish early in the mornings, and later in the evenings to get the fish to eat. Flyfishing has been fair, again, make your trips early in the morning, the fish are pushing off by mid-morning, and coming back to eat just before dusk. Please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going, with this intense heat, and the heat index, can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers. So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats, Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing. I am looking forward to a Great Fall and Upcoming Winter Season for all my Anglers. All anglers are having fun with all different kind of species, of sharks, barracuda, and of course, the Keys, giant Silver King, and the anglers are having fun catching a variety of fish. Don't Forget that the Evening trips for tarpon, bonefish, and permit are fantastic too, and a great time to see a terrific sunset, and have a great time on fly or live bait. Great time of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just drop a line. Don't forget that the Fall Months are the best of times to stalk and sightcast for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish, trout, and other species. Also Remember Snook Season is closed June, July and August, and reopens Sept. 15th, and closes again in December. Capt. Alex Adler, reports that the Offshore fishing has been really good with hook up daily of schoolie dolphin, yellowtail, grouper, there are some marlin, and sailfish still being caught and released, with other catches of kingfish, wahoo, and blackfin tuna. Capt. Alex runs the Kalex, a tournament and award winning offshore boat, with the best crew aboard to enhance and to ensure you all have a great time in the Deep Waters of the Atlantic. Keep in mind, Capt. Ann and Capt. Alex are too offering some Great Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages! You can check them out on my website at www.boneranger.com, and click on the icon that says Islamorada Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and Click on the icon on the very top that says Value Fishing Packages. Also, if you like more information, you can call me directly at 305-664-5891, Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information. But, what a great way to have the best of both worlds fishing, Flats and Backcountry, and Offshore!! Challenge your skills from fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting. Rest assured, you too will be hooked. These are great gift ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off for College, or just a Great Get Away for you and your loved one, the Keys is the Place for all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing. I can put together any great package for you all either flats fishing and backcountry, or Flats fishing and Offshore fishing. Just give me a call and I will put together a nice cover letter, and send a gift certificate to put in that special someones card. So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891, and I will be happy to work with you, and make sure you get it on time. So, lets make sure that you get your plans in order, and Fall is here, and Winter is around the corner, and the Holidays, and is on of the best times to fish, whether on fly or light tackle, or live baiting. It is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish, permit, some tarpon, redfish, trout, sharks, barracuda. Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle, but the hand and eye coordination on fly is a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler. Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline rush. You can even try your hand Offshore on Fly with dolphin, sailfish, marlin, barracuda, what a challenge in the deeper waters in the Atlantic. It can be a bit trying on the nerves, but once you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush. I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle, it will have your heart racing, and have a lump in your throat, and a smile on your face, when you hook up! Reef and Patch fishing has been good with yellowtail, mangrove and mutton snappers, all great keepers, and what a dinner. Fall and Winter Tournament Fishing will be getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught, and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments, please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all the information needed for such events. Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way to have Fun, and make new Friends. Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts, this is the greatest time of the year to come and challenge all our gamefish on fly, the challenge can be quite rewarding, and a great way to get ready for your Spring fishing. Gives you all great hand and eye coordination, so those who you think are bad, don't think it your eyes that are going, its time to get some lessons. I do offer No-Pressure fly instruction, and love to teach you new techniques to build your skills for the Lake and Stream fishing your doing. Make Sure to Plan in Advance for the Upcoming Spring Season and Summer Dates for 2005 Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late March and runs through July. But, we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't delay, get your dates put together and we will let you feel the thrill of hooking up the species of choice, whether its bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam! I have had alot of the Greatest Anglers here in the Florida Keys with their Families. I have had a great experience with them all. Thank you and Look forward to your Return. Whichever you decide to experience, it all has been an exciting and great way to spend a day with the family or with your friends, wife, or girlfriend. All I can say is the fishing has been at its best, and challenging anglers to all aspects of fishing. So your fishing is not limited to anyone species. With the Summer fishing coming to an end, we have Fall and Winter fishing and that will definitely get you all geared up for the Great Spring Action You come to love with the action and fishing heating up, the fishing makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the experience, no matter what fish you target! Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing for the same species, the effect will have you hooked for years to come, and where else but, Paradise, can we achieve such tremendous catches and releases. What a great way to enjoy the beauty of the island chains here in the Fabulous Florida Keys! You definitely can get the fever for any of these incredible gamefish. Many anglers are booking fishing trips for early Fall and Winter Season, with the Value Fishing Packages, and its a Great Deal so check it out for yourselves, and come enjoy some good fishing that time of the year also. For the Upcoming Fall and Winter Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the backcountry in Everglades National Park to fish for these beautiful and powerful fish, and enjoy the trip with some beautiful bird watching also, and seeing the many islands, dolphins and other wildlife to be had back there. So before heading back into the backcountry in Everglades National Park, don't forget your cameras to take some grand pictures of some of the most intriguing birds, and of course the fish of the day you caught. So drop me a line, or call up and make sure you get the bookings that you are looking for, and don't forget an Evening trip is Great too, and what a good way to see our Fabulous Sunsets. Bookings can get full, and limited, so make sure you call in advance, so you too can experience the wonderful challenge of all species we have to offer. So, don't forget you can always book for the Season, and I suggest that, for we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't forget to get a jump on your bookings to get the dates your looking for, in the hottest fishing spot in the Keys. It's great fun, on light tackle and fly! March-July is the best for these Giant Silver Kings, and we offer evening trips for these awesome species, and bonefishing in the evening is great fun too, what a way to catch a sunset, and fish too. With the Holidays around the corner for Christmas, Great Grades, Upcoming Graduation, Father's Day, Mother's Day, or just for a great time for the kids and Mom's and Dads, and Husband and Wives, and our friends, or just fishing enthusiasts, the gift of fishing surely will bring you all together. Whether its for a graduations, anniversary's, or just birthdays being just around the corner, why not get a jump start on a great way to treat one of your loved ones or friends with a gift certificate to come fishing in the Keys. Great Fall and Winter Fishing Packages for Great Savings! Check out our New Fall Fishing Packages I am offering to Anglers for this upcoming Fall for those who want to get away from the kids, just getting out of the office, or just to experience some of the off season. Anglers can get a great deal and want to do some great fishing in the off season, great on your pocketbook, it is a great value, check it out on my Rates and Package Page! I can provide a nice Fishing Package for anglers with a nice cover sheet, and certificate for them to have in their stocking or in a present suited just for them. So, just drop me and email or give me a call and we can set that up for you, and it's even great for the upcoming season. I am sure you will see many happy faces and you will be giving them memories of a lifetime to treasure. With any of the Fishing Packages, or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing Instruction for those New Beginners! So check it out on my Rates and Packages Page! With the New Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages are great and Brand New, Please check them out on the Fishing Package and Rates Page. The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing Packages that are on the site give everyone the best of both worlds, to come down and challenge their skills for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish and Snook. What a great way to treat yourself and a loved one to some great action! That is why we are the Sportfishing Capital of the World. I offer No Pressure tactics, and offer Fly Instruction, and what an experience for either the beginner fisherman or advanced fisherman, to benefit a day on the water. It is the growing trend, to stalk these gamefish on fly and what a wonderful sport it is, and a great way for some great hand and eye coordination for you to learn how to cast to these beautiful fish! What memories you and your fishing companion to experience together, or you can make it a family event, and ladies don't forget, we too make it as a great pasttime for ourselves to pick up the fly, and surprise yourself how enjoyable and challenging it really is. Isn't that what it is all about, the grandure and power of all of these great saltwater gamefish, whether you choose bonefish, tarpon, or permit, the memories are there forever! I would still like to say a special thanks to all of the Anglers, and the ones that are still coming to Paradise to fish for The Best Saltwater Gamefish we have to offer from the Novices of anglers to the Experienced Anglers, and it gets no better than this. Remember to book your trips accordingly, dates are full, and there is still some openings for fly and live bait, don't miss out on the best action available. Don't forget we do EVENING TRIPS also for bonefish, and tarpon, and what a great way to watch the sunset with a big fish on! Make sure that all you Anglers have a good pair of amber tinted polorized sunglasses, it's essential, it cuts the glare a 100%, when your sight casting to our gamefish! Also, don't forget your sunscreen! If you would like more information for fishing here in The Florida Keys, please check out my website at http://www.boneranger.com, and I will be happy to help and assist to make your fishing adventure, and vacation a memory of a lifetime. Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy the splendors of fishing on light tackle or fly, and it's a great way to spend the day getting to know the waters and the beauty that happens here in the Keys! Well, until my next report, tight lines, and Hope To See You on the Flats, and Remember Catch and Release for the Future! Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and Hope to See Yah on the Flats, Capt. Ann Holahan www.boneranger.com |
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