Change is Blown In.

Change is Blown In. It's blowing and the fish are biting. The wind has definitely picked up and so has the fishing. I have had several trips since my last report so let's get to the action. With the change in weather and cold fronts starting to roll thru to the north of us the sail fishing has definitely picked up. We have caught sails on every single one of our trips and actually had a day where we went 2 for 4 in about two in a half hour. The predominately north to northeast winds, blue water and north current has really fired up the sailfish. This will only continue and get better as the year progresses. But even though the sailfish bite has turned on that is not the only act in town. The bottom bite has not disappointed. The primary players have been the mutton snapper and amberjacks. Unfortunately we will see a shutdown in the grouper fishery beginning in January. If you want to try and take a shot at a grouper time is running out. In addition to the bottom fish we have also had other willing participants to keep us entertained between bites. The kingfish have also begun to chew the only bad thing is that these fish are in 10-20# range if that really is a bad thing? We have also caught mahi-mahi while waiting for the sail bite to happen. Some of these fish are being caught in the range from about 800' into the edge. You can definitely see the change in the fishing. Some of you have asked about the tarpon and they are starting to show up and should be on the beach pretty soon. Well that is it for now. I already have some days in December booked so give me a call if you would like to give someone that Christmas gift you wont be able to find in any store. Until next tide Best of Luck... Capt. Gil Gutierrez, lucky fishing charters