Key West Fishing Report - Fall 2008
By: Capt. Justin Rea
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August 25, 2008
Tropical Storm Fay was nothing but a rain event for most of Florida. The Keys were lucky to be spared once again from any major damage from a tropical system.
A few of my anglers who were visiting from California and Nevada had the opportunity to reap the benefits of pre-storm fishing.
The tarpon run this year has been off by a long shot. Even in August on any given year we've found plenty of tarpon, even some of the larger 80- pound fish. This year they seemed to come through early and move through fast. There are still a few schools here and there but it is not stellar fishing for them right now.
On the other hand, permit and bonefish are becoming more plentiful. Before Fay passed over the Lower Keys my anglers had a chance to feed several permit and bonefish and successfully landed a few.
Now that we are nearing the end of August the tides are strong in the backcountry making for great conditions for permit and bonefish to feed. Later this week will be great for wade fishing in the evening for bonefish and maybe some permit.
September, October and November all hold great possibilities on the flats to catch permit and bonefish. If we're luckly there may be a few baby tarpon around to be had to complete the Grand Slam.
For more information on shallow water fishing this fall please call us at 305-744-0903.
Captain Justin Rea
Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042
www.flyfishingthekeys.com
justin@flyfishingthekeys.com
305-744-0903
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