Islamorada Fishing Report – Blackfin tuna, Cobia, Macks & Yellowtails

The sun is still shining and the climate has been ideal down here in Islamorada. Over the last week we have shared some highs and some lows as conditions have been fluctuating from day to day. And with this Moon phase the tides have been really low, which does not aid matters down right here in these shallow waters. Each the “Pretty Work” and “That’s Right” fished most of the week and had some pretty decent days. The Smoker Kings have slowly started to show up on a couple of of the 120’ to 200’ spots with the bait of choice being reside Speedos. The “Pretty Work” had a couple of days with some 20 to 30 pound kings genuine good fish. Their catch over the week consisted of some decent Cobia fishing prior to the wind turned East, with many nice 30 to 40 pound fish as properly as some throw backs. These guys uncover the Grunts difficult to resist.

The Yellowtail fishing has been tough with either no latest or gin clear water this has produced it a struggle. Certain, we managed sufficient for a handful of dinners but it was difficult going. “That’s Right” has had some very good bottom fishing with a lot of Porgies and still great catches of Hog fish. Also we had some great days with the King fish but mostly on the smaller side with 5 to ten pound fish being that we have been fishing mainly in shallower waters. “That’s Right” did go offshore today in hopes for a Swordfish but only managed one particular bite that didn’t keep glued on. Nevertheless, we did manage a actually good afternoon of Tuna fishing on the Marathon Hump. No genuine huge fish but some good light tackle Blackfin Tunas, largely on the Jigs and a number of on reside Ballyhoos. We all enjoyed them for dinner and they confident were tasty!!

Each Captain Clyde and Captain Jeff fished out back several days this week and each them &amp their anglers experienced lots of action. They reported that the waters are nevertheless cool but with considerably better bites. The Pompano are plentiful and the Trout are still hungry! Plenty of action on the Jacks and a handful of Redfish are still lingering about. The Mackerels……… Ceros, Spanish and Kings are swarming. This is entertaining fishing if you enjoy true light tackle or Fly fishing a bite each cast!!! Issues in the Backcountry really should do nothing at all but get even far better moving into March and April. Ahead of you know it there will be Tarpon, Permits and Bonefish all over the place!!