Miami, Florida - Offshore

Anglers are still finding Dolphin offshore, however, recently they have moved in a little closer to the reef. Fisherman trolling in 200 to 300 feet of water are catching the Dolphin on lures and rigged Ballyho. Mixed in with the Dolphin have been a few Wahoo, however most of them have been small. I would look for the dolphin action to continue and to be increasingly good along the edge of the stream. Look for any rip from 120 out to 400 feet of water to find Dolphin. If you happen to locate a board, a deepline trolled fast around the board has a good chance of hooking a Wahoo. This time of year Wahoo become more prevalent. Sailfish are starting to make a showing along the reef also. It’s not red hot by any means, but they are slowly filtering into the area. We could use a strong northerly breeze to get the action moving our way. Pilchards are all over South Biscayne Bay and a few Cigars are showing up at Bug Light. The Florida Sportsman Fishing Show returns to the Miami Dade County Youth Fair Grounds at 10901 Coral Way in Miami on October 14th and 15th. Doors will be open from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $6.00 for adults, children 12 and under will be free when accompanied by a parent. Look for a $2.00 off coupon in the October issue of Florida Sportsman Magazine and at the web site FLORIDASPORTSMAN.COM . The show is billed as a “Family Fishing Festival” and Giant Indoor Tackle Sale. Included in the show will be demonstrations, seminars and sportfishing events. Huge indoor tackle sale with over 100 vendors of fishing gear, clothing , outfitters, guides and resorts. Fishing Boats of all sizes. Hourly fishing seminars on two stages....Offshore and Inshore. Hands-on castnet demonstrations, baitrigging and flycasting lessons. Florida Sportsman “Grand Slam” 500 gallon saltwater aquarium with huge snook, trout, and redfish. Kid’s can’t lose casting competition, virtual reality fishing simulator, sportfish face painting, and fish identifier game. The first leg of the Bahamas Wahoo Championship Series will begin on November 7th-11th at the Bimini Big Game Club in the Bahamas. Other events will be held at the Lucayan Marina Village December 5-9, The Walkers Cay Resort January 16-20,and The Abaco Beach Resort February 6-10th. These will be Wahoo only Tournaments. Fish three out of four days. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, in an effort to develop a wintertime fisheries in the Bahamas, invites competitors to enjoy the warmth and hospitality of the Bahamas Out Islands during the winter months. For more information call 305-234-7386 On Thursday nights, from 7pm to 8pm, at the Old Cutler Raw Bar, South Dixie Highway and SW 184 Street, come listen to “Fishing South Florida Style”. This is an hour long live radio show hosted by Mike Pace, Captain Rob Fordyce, Captain Marty Locke, and Captain Mark Houghtaling. Offshore and inshore fishing topics are covered during the live radio broadcast, and you can pick up a few tips from the radio hosts after the show. You can also catch the show on Thunder Country 100.3 FM. Captain Mark Houghtaling wants to hear from you. Send him your latest catches and pictures to15920 SW 85 Ave. Miami, Fla. 33157, or E-Mail him at [email protected]. Capt Mark also has a charter fishing service ,you can call him at 305-253-1151 or check out his web page at http://www.magicfin.com For free safe boating and personal watercraft classes call the Coast Guard Auxiliary at 305-820-8411, or the United States Power Squadron at 305-238-4807