Key West and Lower Keys

Fall Bonefish and Permit Action Heats Up! October 28, 2004Permit on fly is a special catch, but to do it your first day fishing for them is very special. Greg Sharp of Portland, Oregon recently accomplished this featGreg was fishing with his father who later caught a Bonefish, despite attempts by a large Lemon Shark to eat the Bonefish right off of our line! Then, during the last hour of the day, we had a shot at a team grand slam for the Sharps, but the baby Tarpon just wouldn't eat.Also, we had some other great Bonefishing action with Tim Boyd casting on FlatsMaster.Tim loves to pursue the Bones on the flats at dusk when the fish are tailing on a low tide, and we had lots of action during early October.We are looking forward to Tarpon season 2005! Here is an outstanding picture of Greg Persbacker and Capt. Dexter taken during a June, 2004 Palalo worm hatch. Photo by Greg's buddy (the outstanding angler from Saratoga) George Hodgson. What a great time we had with the worms and the Tarpon two nights in a row! Here, Greg Persbacker plays role reversal with Capt. Dexter the angler and Greg the "glove man". June was excellent for Tarpon fishing here in the Keys. June was a leader grabbing month here in the Keys.Casting from the foredeck of "FlatsMaster" in THE CAGE gives anglers additional height and stability so they may easily spot fish in the clear, shallow waters of the Keys. October, November, December and January are generally great months to catch Big Bonefish, Permit, and baby Tarpon. So plan your trip now. Tarpon like the one above landed by Louis Eagle, will be laid up around the Keys waters through July and August.Permit are available all summer and fall here in the Keys. Bonefish will be schooling and tailing all over the grass flats at sunrise and sunset as the water temps rise to the mid to high 80's. Fall Bonefishing is widely regarded as the best here in the Keys. 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]