Key West and Lower Keys

Peak Tarpon Season is Here! Toronto Del with a male Tarpon who milted all over us!!! Silver Kings rule the Florida Keys during May and June as thousands of anxious anglers flock to the flats for some thrilling Tarpon action. The fish have been arriving and spreading throughout the island chain, filling up the deep channels and basins. Their movements are usually influenced by weather. Southeast winds keep the water warm (in the 80's) and the fish will respond by roaming around the shallow flats (3-10 feet of water) in large schools or "strings". These are the most exciting "shots" or opportunities for anglers to hook up Tarpon on fly. Del from Toronto landed the 70 pound Silver King (see above) after presenting Capt. Dexter's Black Death fly perfectly in front of the Tarpon, then fighting the fish with expertise to the boat within 30 minutes.The winds have been up to 15 nauts the past few days, and the fish slow down a bit in windy weather because the flats get a bit murky. However, the winds should subside a bit by the middle of next week, and the BIG PUSH of Tarpon should commence then.Now is a good time to plan a summer fishing trip! Our Father-Son Key West Flats Fishing Camps are scheduled for late June, July, August and September. For more information about the Father and Son Flats Fishing Camps go to http://www.keywestflyfishing.com/fatherandson.htm You may contact Capt. Dexter Simmons for a future fishing charter by telephone at 305-745-3304 or by email at [email protected]