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Fishing for Atlantic Sailfish

For anglers interested in flyfishing for Sails where live bait fishing is the predominate method, such as the area from Miami To Key West, the use of live bait teasers is the preferred method of raising fish. Any live bait that is routinely used as a hook bait in this area will serve although several characteristics of live ballyhoo make them the best choice. Ballyhoo are easy to rig live by simply securing them by the bill with rigging wire. When deployed they stay right on the surface where they can be closely observed, they also telegraph the approach of a Sail by franticly hopping out of the water.

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Fishing for Black Marlin

Key West Captain experiences banner Black Marlin fishing on the Great Barrier Reef

This fall I was fortunate enough to fulfill a life long dream and fish the Great Barrier Reef of Australia during the Giant Black Marlin run.

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Key West Fishing - Florida Key Fishing Charter

Captain Brad Simonds - Southpaw Fishing Charters

Kings Point Marina - 5950 Peninsular Ave, Slip 646

Key West, Florida 33040

Phone: (305) 745-6502

Marina Directions: Google Map

Key West Fishing - Florida Keys Fishing Charter

Captain Brad Simonds - Southpaw Fishing Charters

Kings Point Marina - 5950 Peninsular Ave, Slip 646

Key West, Florida 33040

Phone: (305) 745-6502

Marina Directions: Google Map