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Suggestions on a Florida Keys charter trip?
Posted on 6/15/15 at 6:54 pm
Posted on 6/15/15 at 6:54 pm
Going to spend 5+ days in the Keys in July, staying in Islamorada.
Probably will just be my 14 yo daughter and me. I may do 2 trips.
Any charter experiences out of there that you might share? Anything really fun, or really boring?
I found info on specific charters, just not sure what I even should be chasing.
We usually go after specs and reds in Cocodrie. Anything other than that would probably be fun for her. She suggests she's in for quantity over quality! Not sure what that says about my guide services.
Probably will just be my 14 yo daughter and me. I may do 2 trips.
Any charter experiences out of there that you might share? Anything really fun, or really boring?
I found info on specific charters, just not sure what I even should be chasing.
We usually go after specs and reds in Cocodrie. Anything other than that would probably be fun for her. She suggests she's in for quantity over quality! Not sure what that says about my guide services.
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Posted on 6/15/15 at 7:01 pm to Grassy1
Check out Hog Fish Bar and Grill it a Local grill that will cook your catch for you. 
Posted on 6/15/15 at 7:18 pm to Grassy1
Last week of July is mini lobster season. That's fun as shite but I don't know about finding a guide for lobstering.
I know a few good tarpon guides but I don't know if it will fit your criteria of high volume fishing.
I know a few good tarpon guides but I don't know if it will fit your criteria of high volume fishing.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 7:20 pm to hogdaddy
I second Hog Fish Grill but it is on Stock Island which is a drive from Islamorada. There are places in Islamorada that will cook your catch.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 7:25 pm to Barf
What is a "good tarpon trip"?
1 fish? 2?
I'd love to catch one, but I might prefer to let her catch several of "something".
1 fish? 2?
I'd love to catch one, but I might prefer to let her catch several of "something".
Posted on 6/15/15 at 7:49 pm to Grassy1
Dirty Water Charter - Captain Lain.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 7:59 pm to Grassy1
LSUCouyon just got back. I will see who he went with. Mostly tarpon.
Posted on 6/16/15 at 12:57 am to Grassy1
Would recommend reef/bottom fishing over Tarpon, considering you're with your daughter. Get on some mangrove snapper, grouper, grunts, etc. Also might find some dolphin, but I haven't read any reports.
Posted on 6/16/15 at 1:12 am to Grassy1
Know of a guy in Key West.
Not sure what your schedule looks like but I would highly suggest making it down there to the last island at somepoint. I think your daughter would the activities that go on at Mallory Square at sunset.
If you think you may make it down there I can give you the guys contact info down in the keys. Great guy and runs a 27' Conch so should be able to put you on anything from tarpon to snapper to mahi mahi
Not sure what your schedule looks like but I would highly suggest making it down there to the last island at somepoint. I think your daughter would the activities that go on at Mallory Square at sunset.
If you think you may make it down there I can give you the guys contact info down in the keys. Great guy and runs a 27' Conch so should be able to put you on anything from tarpon to snapper to mahi mahi
Posted on 6/16/15 at 8:08 am to LSUtigers111
Look up Kingbird Charters in Key West. He was overwhelmingly recommended and we booked with him. Unfortunately the weather was bad and we had to cancel.
He was very professional during the whole booking and cancellation process.
Have a good trip
He was very professional during the whole booking and cancellation process.
Have a good trip
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:39 am to Grassy1
Book a backcountry trip with one of the captains at Bud n Mary's marina. You can do 1/2 day trips which would probably be enough for your 14 yr old. If you must do a tarpon trip book an afternoon trip with BnM. Nothing like catching tarpon with the setting sun as a backdrop.
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:46 am to Shanesix
Went to school with that dude...he's living the life
Posted on 6/17/15 at 7:09 am to KYINYOI
Captain Matt Bellinger is terrific with all species 24' Ranger Bay Boat & great with kids 28 years in the Keys LINK
Captain Michael Venezia great up & coming young captain LINK
Captain Rich Mitchell fishes out of World Wide Sportsman just had a 15 bonefish day LINK
Captain Skip Bradeen for offshore he's out of Whale Harbor Marina LINK
Captain Michael Venezia great up & coming young captain LINK
Captain Rich Mitchell fishes out of World Wide Sportsman just had a 15 bonefish day LINK
Captain Skip Bradeen for offshore he's out of Whale Harbor Marina LINK
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