If I had a dollar for every time I said that.anas473 wrote:the next time I show up I will be ready land some of the big boys with my bigger toys.
Lower Keys Fishing Reports
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I recently heard of a brother that fishes permit from the Keys bridges using 100lb Ande pink mono and 100 lb fluro tied on to a monster circle hook. I understand he usually winsGreen Tide wrote:If I had a dollar for every time I said that.anas473 wrote:the next time I show up I will be ready land some of the big boys with my bigger toys.
Those old queen slave owners that wrote our Constitution 200 years ago were brilliant.
"Every four years Americans get the President they deserve".
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Wouldn't their soft mouth rip on a high drag?
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No. Those jaws are substantial.
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"Every four years Americans get the President they deserve".
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I'm thinking about targeting me some permit... I want to figure them out. I'd have to start by building a combo for it of course lol... You need some big gear to go after these gals I hear... Like you said, yo-yos being the gold standard. A soda can with some string used to serve me well in my childhood... I guess it may be time to put childish things aside.Kingofthesea wrote:No. Those jaws are substantial.
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Went down to key west for a quick weekend. Wanted to fish a little instead of drinking beer all day! Went to Fort zachary state park and fished off the jetty. I should have brought my cooler. I ended up with 2 hogfish, around 5 mangroves over 12 inches, juvenille groupers. Also had 2 monster hits which broke me off. I was the only one fishing there on a Saturday morning. Will definitely make time to fish there next time i go to Key West.
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ive always wanted to fish it
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Next time you go... Bring a BIG poppin rod with a BIG topwater... OR the biggest silver spoon you dare fling out... Cast out towards the channel as far as you can...sachig wrote:Went down to key west for a quick weekend. Wanted to fish a little instead of drinking beer all day! Went to Fort zachary state park and fished off the jetty. I should have brought my cooler. I ended up with 2 hogfish, around 5 mangroves over 12 inches, juvenille groupers. Also had 2 monster hits which broke me off. I was the only one fishing there on a Saturday morning. Will definitely make time to fish there next time i go to Key West.
Here is one of the few places I know of where you can target smoker Kingfish from land...
They come VERY close.
Now, this I have never seen, but from a reputable source, amberjack sometimes come in and like big topwaters.
Give it a shot, you never know...
I would not be shocked if a ballyhoo plug produced very decent sized muttons here.
It is roughly 35-40 feet deep in the middle of that channel for the cruise ships and I BELIEVE they want to dredge it to accommodate bigger ships.
Let us know how you do
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Haven't been to the keys in a while, does anyone know what bridges in lower keys are open and closed?
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To my knowledge, the following bridges are closed.
Little Duck - Missouri (MM39.5)
Missouri - Ohio (MM39)
Ohio - Bahia Honda (MM38)
South Pine (MM28.5)
Niles (MM26)
Lower Sugar Loaf (MM15.5)
Hope this helps.
Little Duck - Missouri (MM39.5)
Missouri - Ohio (MM39)
Ohio - Bahia Honda (MM38)
South Pine (MM28.5)
Niles (MM26)
Lower Sugar Loaf (MM15.5)
Hope this helps.