Key West and Lower Keys

Tarpon and Bonefish Day! Saratoga George had a great day on the flats with his buddy Greg Persbacker (2002 Angler of the Year) today. George landed this 70 pound Tarpon on a "Black Death" fly. Greg jumped a 50 pound Tarpon in the minutes following George's catch. We then moved to the Gulf side flats in search of Bonefish and Permit. George had the first shot at three good size Bones, but they spooked before George could get the fly to them. Greg took over and had a shot at 15 Bones schooling their way onto a sand flat next to a channel. Expecting a take, we were surprised when the fish eluded Greg's presentation. George then grabbed Greg's Bonefish rod and proceeded to land this 10 pound Bonefish on the backcountry flats using a tan "Sugarloaf Special" fly. What a beauty!With several hours left in the day, we then hunted for the grand slam Permit. On one particular opportunity, George spotted some fish about 30 feet from the starboard transom and casually mentioned that there were some Bonefish behind us. When I glanced back I saw three 20-25 pound Permit cruising by, and quickly pleaded with George "Those are Permit, CAST, CAST, CAST! George made a valiant effort, but the wary fish were away out of range in seconds. A few more tough shots later put us back at the dock with a Tarpon-Bonefish day. Greg consoled George and the two shook hands with each other and Capt. Dexter after a good day of fishing the flats.Our Father (Mother) - Son (Daughter) Key West Flats Fishing Trips are now scheduled for throughout the summer, fall and winter. For more information about the Father and Son Flats Fishing Trips 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]