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Just a quick note to readers and anglers, your help is needed in donations, water, rakes, shovels, etc, for the victims on the SouthWest Coast of Florida from Hurricane Charley. If you can help, your contributions are needed, and tax deductible.
Lets help those who need it most. Thank You, and God Bless You All.
We did get spared from the Hurricane Charley that passed West of Key West, but did get some wind and rain, and the days after have been sunny and hot, and fishing has been good.
Well, it has been one of the driest and hottest Summers we have had in years. The fishing report is a good one, but the heat by mid-morning is sweltering, and fish are pushing off by late morning, and coming into feed late evening, those are your best bets for fishing.
We have had some wind, taking the edge off in the morning, coming out of the East, Southeast, from 10-15mph, but as I said, it is one of the driest, and hottest Summers we have had in a long time. We have had a bit of rain in the early mornings and late afternoons, but hasn't affected the fishing.
Flats fishing has been good for bonefish, tarpon, and permit. The tarpon are starting to thin out, but there are still some around to be had on fly and live bait.
We have seen a fair number of tailing bonefish, early in the morning on the last of the outgoing tides, and the start of the incoming, the same for the tarpon and permit.
The backcountry action has been good with quite a few reports of bonefish, tarpon, redfish, trout, ladyfish, and snapper. Also, there has been quite a few catches of snook and tarpon feeding in the channels and holes in Flamingo and West of Flamingo.
If this pattern here in the Keys stays the same, the fishing will remain to fish early in the mornings, and later in the evenings to get the fish to eat. Flyfishing has been good, but again, make your trips early in the morning, the fish are pushing off by mid-morning, and coming back to eat just before dusk.
We are using flies for bonefish, with green and white bunny hair, with a bit of crystal flash, on #5 or #6 hooks. Also, crab and shrimp patterns in the tan colors has been good too.
We are using Black Death, and Deceiver flies on 4/0 hooks, or 5/0 hooks, and that seems to get their flare up and ready to bite on the fly, also we have used some crab patterns too, which has been successful.
Please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going, with this intense heat, and the heat index, can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers. So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats, Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great Summer and Upcoming Fall Season for all my Anglers.
When live bait fishing for tarpon we are using live bait pilchards, pinfish, and crabs, it has been a fair to hot bite in the morning hours and evening hours. We have been bagging some big and fat fish from 90lbs and up.
All anglers are having fun with all different kind of species, of sharks, barracuda, and of course, the Keys, giant Silver King, and the anglers are having fun catching a variety of fish.
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for tarpon, bonefish, and permit are fantastic too, and a great time to see a terrific sunset, and have a great time on fly or live bait. Great time of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just drop a line.
Don't forget that the Summer and Fall Months are the best of times to stalk and sightcast for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish, trout, and other species.
Also Remember Snook Season is closed June, July and August, and reopens Sept. 15th, and closes again in December.
Capt. Alex Adler, reports that the Offshore fishing has been really good with hook up daily of schoolie dolphin, yellowtail, grouper, there are some marlin, and sailfish still being caught and released, with other catches of kingfish, wahoo, and tuna. Capt. Alex runs the Kalex, a tournament and award winning offshore boat, with the best crew aboard to enhance and to ensure you all have a great time in the Deep Waters of the Atlantic.
Keep in mind, Capt. Ann and Capt. Alex are too offering some Great Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages! You can check them out on my website at www.boneranger.com, and click on the icon that says Islamorada Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and Click on the icon on the very top that says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you can call me directly at 305-664-5891, Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best of both worlds fishing, Flats and Backcountry, and Offshore!! Challenge your skills from fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting. Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
These are great gift ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off for College, or just a Great Get Away for you and your loved one, the Keys is the Place for all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package for you all either flats fishing and backcountry, or Flats fishing and Offshore fishing. Just give me a call and I will put together a nice cover letter, and send a gift certificate to put in that special someones card. So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891, and I will be happy to work with you, and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans in order, and Summer is here, and Fall is around the corner, and is on of the best times to fish, whether on fly or light tackle, or live baiting.
It is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish, permit, some tarpon, redfish, trout, sharks, barracuda.
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle, but the hand and eye coordination on fly is a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline rush.
You can even try your hand Offshore on Fly with dolphin, sailfish, marlin, barracuda, what a challenge in the deeper waters in the Atlantic.
It can be a bit trying on the nerves, but once you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush. I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle, it will have your heart racing, and have a lump in your throat, and a smile on your face, when you hook up!
Reef and Patch fishing has been good with yellowtail, mangrove and mutton snappers, all great keepers, and what a dinner.
Summer and Fall Tournament Fishing will be getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught, and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments, please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts, this is the greatest time of the year to come and challenge all our gamefish on fly, the challenge can be quite rewarding, and a great way to get ready for your Spring fishing. Gives you all great hand and eye coordination, so those who you think are bad, don't think it your eyes that are going, its time to get some lessons. I do offer No-Pressure fly instruction, and love to teach you new techniques to build your skills for the Lake and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance for the Upcoming Spring Season and Fall Dates for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late March and runs through July. But, we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't delay, get your dates put together and we will let you feel the thrill of hooking up the species of choice, whether its bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
I have had alot of the Greatest Anglers here in the Florida Keys with their Families. I have had a great experience with them all. Thank you and Look forward to your Return.
Whichever you decide to experience, it all has been an exciting and great way to spend a day with the family or with your friends, wife, or girlfriend. All I can say is the fishing has been at its best, and challenging anglers to all aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone species. With the Fall fishing coming to an end, we have Winter fishing and that will definitely get you all geared up for the Great Spring Action You come to do, with the action and fishing heating up, the fishing makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing for the same species, the effect will have you hooked for years to come, and where else but, Paradise, can we achieve such tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy the beauty of the island chains here in the Fabulous Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever for any of these incredible gamefish.
Many anglers are booking fishing trips for early Fall and Winter Season, with the Value Fishing Packages, and its a Great Deal so check it out for yourselves, and come enjoy some good fishing that time of the year also.
For the Upcoming Summer and Fall Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the backcountry in Everglades National Park to fish for these beautiful and powerful fish, and enjoy the trip with some beautiful bird watching also, and seeing the many islands, dolphins and other wildlife to be had back there.
So before heading back into the backcountry in Everglades National Park, don't forget your cameras to take some grand pictures of some of the most intriguing birds, and of course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and make sure you get the bookings that you are looking for, and don't forget an Evening trip is Great too, and what a good way to see our Fabulous Sunsets. Bookings can get full, and limited, so make sure you call in advance, so you too can experience the wonderful challenge of all species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for the Season, and I suggest that, for we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't forget to get a jump on your bookings to get the dates your looking for, in the hottest fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle and fly! March-July is the best for these Giant Silver Kings, and we offer evening trips for these awesome species, and bonefishing in the evening is great fun too, what a way to catch a sunset, and fish too.
With the Holidays around the corner for Christmas, Great Grades, Upcoming Graduation, Father's Day, Mother's Day, or just for a great time for the kids and Mom's and Dads, and Husband and Wives, and our friends, or just fishing enthusiasts, the gift of fishing surely will bring you all together. Whether its for a graduations, anniversary's, or just birthdays being just around the corner, why not get a jump start on a great way to treat one of your loved ones or friends with a gift certificate to come fishing in the Keys. Great Fall and Winter Fishing Packages for Great Savings!
Check out our New Fall Fishing Packages I am offering to Anglers for this upcoming Fall for those who want to get away from the kids, just getting out of the office, or just to experience some of the off season. Anglers can get a great deal and want to do some great fishing in the off season, great on your pocketbook, it is a great value, check it out on my Rates and Package Page!
I can provide a nice Fishing Package for anglers with a nice cover sheet, and certificate for them to have in their stocking or in a present suited just for them. So, just drop me and email or give me a call and we can set that up for you, and it's even great for the upcoming season.
I am sure you will see many happy faces and you will be giving them memories of a lifetime to treasure. With any of the Fishing Packages, or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing Instruction for those New Beginners! So check it out on my Rates and Packages Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages are great and Brand New, Please check them out on the Fishing Package and Rates Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing Packages that are on the site give everyone the best of both worlds, to come down and challenge their skills for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish and Snook. What a great way to treat yourself and a loved one to some great action! That is why we are the Sportfishing Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics, and offer Fly Instruction, and what an experience for either the beginner fisherman or advanced fisherman, to benefit a day on the water. It is the growing trend, to stalk these gamefish on fly and what a wonderful sport it is, and a great way for some great hand and eye coordination for you to learn how to cast to these beautiful fish! What memories you and your fishing companion to experience together, or you can make it a family event, and ladies don't forget, we too make it as a great pasttime for ourselves to pick up the fly, and surprise yourself how enjoyable and challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is all about, the grandure and power of all of these great saltwater gamefish, whether you choose bonefish, tarpon, or permit, the memories are there forever!
I would still like to say a special thanks to all of the Anglers, and the ones that are still coming to Paradise to fish for The Best Saltwater Gamefish we have to offer from the Novices of anglers to the Experienced Anglers, and it gets no better than this.
Remember to book your trips accordingly, dates are full, and there is still some openings for fly and live bait, don't miss out on the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING TRIPS also for bonefish, and tarpon, and what a great way to watch the sunset with a big fish on!
Make sure that all you Anglers have a good pair of amber tinted polorized sunglasses, it's essential, it cuts the glare a 100%, when your sight casting to our gamefish! Also, don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information for fishing here in The Florida Keys, please check out my website at http://www.boneranger.com, and I will be happy to help and assist to make your fishing adventure, and vacation a memory of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy the splendors of fishing on light tackle or fly, and it's a great way to spend the day getting to know the waters and the beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines, and Hope To See You on the Flats, and Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan www.boneranger.com
Well, it has been one of the driest and hottest Summers we have had in years. The fishing report is a good one, but the heat by mid-morning is sweltering, and fish are pushing off by late morning, and coming into feed late evening, those are your best bets for fishing.
We have had some wind, taking the edge off in the morning, coming out of the East, Southeast, from 10-15mph, but as I said, it is one of the driest, and hottest Summers we have had in a long time.
Flats fishing has been good for bonefish, tarpon, and permit. The tarpon are starting to thin out, but there are still some around to be had on fly and live bait.
We have seen a fair number of tailing bonefish, early in the morning on the last of the outgoing tides, and the start of the incoming, the same for the tarpon and permit.
The backcountry action has been good with quite a few reports of bonefish, tarpon, redfish, trout, ladyfish, and snapper. Also, there has been quite a few catches of snook and tarpon feeding in the channels and holes in Flamingo and West of Flamingo.
If this pattern here in the Keys stays the same, the fishing will remain to fish early in the mornings, and later in the evenings to get the fish to eat.
Flyfishing has been good, but again, make your trips early in the morning, the fish are pushing off by mid-morning, and coming back to eat just before dusk.
We are using flies for bonefish, with green and white bunny hair, with a bit of crystal flash, on #5 or #6 hooks. Also, crab and shrimp patterns in the tan colors has been good too.
We are using Black Death, and Deceiver flies on 4/0 hooks, or 5/0 hooks, and that seems to get their flare up and ready to bite on the fly, also we have used some crab patterns too, which has been successful.
Please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going, with this intense heat, and the heat index, can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers. So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats, Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great Summer Season for all my Anglers.
When live bait fishing for tarpon we are using live bait pilchards, pinfish, and crabs, it has been a fair to hot bite in the morning hours and evening hours. We have been bagging some big and fat fish from 90lbs and up.
All anglers are having fun with all different kind of species, of sharks, barracuda, and of course, the Keys, giant Silver King, and the anglers are having fun catching a variety of fish.
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for tarpon, bonefish, and permit are fantastic too, and a great time to see a terrific sunset, and have a great time on fly or live bait. Great time of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just drop a line.
Don't forget that the Summer and Fall Months are the best of times to stalk and sightcast for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish, trout, and other species.
Also Remember Snook Season is closed June, July and August, and reopens Sept. 15th, and closes again in December.
Capt. Alex Adler, reports that the Offshore fishing has been really good with hook up daily of schoolie dolphin, yellowtail, grouper, there are some marlin, and sailfish still being caught and released, with other catches of kingfish, wahoo, and tuna. Capt. Alex runs the Kalex, a tournament and award winning offshore boat, with the best crew aboard to enhance and to ensure you all have a great time in the Deep Waters of the Atlantic.
Keep in mind, Capt. Ann and Capt. Alex are too offering some Great Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages! You can check them out on my website at www.boneranger.com, and click on the icon that says Islamorada Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and Click on the icon on the very top that says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you can call me directly at 305-664-5891, Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best of both worlds fishing, Flats and Backcountry, and Offshore!! Challenge your skills from fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting. Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
These are great gift ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off for College, or just a Great Get Away for you and your loved one, the Keys is the Place for all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package for you all either flats fishing and backcountry, or Flats fishing and Offshore fishing. Just give me a call and I will put together a nice cover letter, and send a gift certificate to put in that special someones card. So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891, and I will be happy to work with you, and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans in order, and Summer is here, and Fall is around the corner, and is on of the best times to fish, whether on fly or light tackle, or live baiting.
It is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish, permit, some tarpon, redfish, trout, sharks, barracuda.
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle, but the hand and eye coordination on fly is a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline rush.
You can even try your hand Offshore on Fly with dolphin, sailfish, marlin, barracuda, what a challenge in the deeper waters in the Atlantic.
It can be a bit trying on the nerves, but once you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush. I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle, it will have your heart racing, and have a lump in your throat, and a smile on your face, when you hook up!
Reef and Patch fishing has been good with yellowtail, mangrove and mutton snappers, all great keepers, and what a dinner.
Summer and Fall Tournament Fishing will be getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught, and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments, please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts, this is the greatest time of the year to come and challenge all our gamefish on fly, the challenge can be quite rewarding, and a great way to get ready for your Spring fishing. Gives you all great hand and eye coordination, so those who you think are bad, don't think it your eyes that are going, its time to get some lessons. I do offer No-Pressure fly instruction, and love to teach you new techniques to build your skills for the Lake and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance for the Upcoming Spring Season and Fall Dates for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late March and runs through July. But, we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't delay, get your dates put together and we will let you feel the thrill of hooking up the species of choice, whether its bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
I have had alot of the Greatest Anglers here in the Florida Keys with their Families. I have had a great experience with them all. Thank you and Look forward to your Return.
Whichever you decide to experience, it all has been an exciting and great way to spend a day with the family or with your friends, wife, or girlfriend. All I can say is the fishing has been at its best, and challenging anglers to all aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone species. With the Fall fishing coming to an end, we have Winter fishing and that will definitely get you all geared up for the Great Spring Action You come to do, with the action and fishing heating up, the fishing makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing for the same species, the effect will have you hooked for years to come, and where else but, Paradise, can we achieve such tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy the beauty of the island chains here in the Fabulous Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever for any of these incredible gamefish.
Many anglers are booking fishing trips for early Fall and Winter Season, with the Value Fishing Packages, and its a Great Deal so check it out for yourselves, and come enjoy some good fishing that time of the year also.
For the Upcoming Summer and Fall Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the backcountry in Everglades National Park to fish for these beautiful and powerful fish, and enjoy the trip with some beautiful bird watching also, and seeing the many islands, dolphins and other wildlife to be had back there.
So before heading back into the backcountry in Everglades National Park, don't forget your cameras to take some grand pictures of some of the most intriguing birds, and of course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and make sure you get the bookings that you are looking for, and don't forget an Evening trip is Great too, and what a good way to see our Fabulous Sunsets. Bookings can get full, and limited, so make sure you call in advance, so you too can experience the wonderful challenge of all species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for the Season, and I suggest that, for we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't forget to get a jump on your bookings to get the dates your looking for, in the hottest fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle and fly! March-July is the best for these Giant Silver Kings, and we offer evening trips for these awesome species, and bonefishing in the evening is great fun too, what a way to catch a sunset, and fish too.
With the Holidays around the corner for Christmas, Great Grades, Upcoming Graduation, Father's Day, Mother's Day, or just for a great time for the kids and Mom's and Dads, and Husband and Wives, and our friends, or just fishing enthusiasts, the gift of fishing surely will bring you all together. Whether its for a graduations, anniversary's, or just birthdays being just around the corner, why not get a jump start on a great way to treat one of your loved ones or friends with a gift certificate to come fishing in the Keys. Great Fall and Winter Fishing Packages for Great Savings!
Check out our New Fall Fishing Packages I am offering to Anglers for this upcoming Fall for those who want to get away from the kids, just getting out of the office, or just to experience some of the off season. Anglers can get a great deal and want to do some great fishing in the off season, great on your pocketbook, it is a great value, check it out on my Rates and Package Page!
I can provide a nice Fishing Package for anglers with a nice cover sheet, and certificate for them to have in their stocking or in a present suited just for them. So, just drop me and email or give me a call and we can set that up for you, and it's even great for the upcoming season.
I am sure you will see many happy faces and you will be giving them memories of a lifetime to treasure. With any of the Fishing Packages, or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing Instruction for those New Beginners! So check it out on my Rates and Packages Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages are great and Brand New, Please check them out on the Fishing Package and Rates Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing Packages that are on the site give everyone the best of both worlds, to come down and challenge their skills for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish and Snook. What a great way to treat yourself and a loved one to some great action! That is why we are the Sportfishing Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics, and offer Fly Instruction, and what an experience for either the beginner fisherman or advanced fisherman, to benefit a day on the water. It is the growing trend, to stalk these gamefish on fly and what a wonderful sport it is, and a great way for some great hand and eye coordination for you to learn how to cast to these beautiful fish! What memories you and your fishing companion to experience together, or you can make it a family event, and ladies don't forget, we too make it as a great pasttime for ourselves to pick up the fly, and surprise yourself how enjoyable and challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is all about, the grandure and power of all of these great saltwater gamefish, whether you choose bonefish, tarpon, or permit, the memories are there forever!
I would still like to say a special thanks to all of the Anglers, and the ones that are still coming to Paradise to fish for The Best Saltwater Gamefish we have to offer from the Novices of anglers to the Experienced Anglers, and it gets no better than this.
Remember to book your trips accordingly, dates are full, and there is still some openings for fly and live bait, don't miss out on the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING TRIPS also for bonefish, and tarpon, and what a great way to watch the sunset with a big fish on!
Make sure that all you Anglers have a good pair of amber tinted polorized sunglasses, it's essential, it cuts the glare a 100%, when your sight casting to our gamefish! Also, don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information for fishing here in The Florida Keys, please check out my website at http://www.boneranger.com, and I will be happy to help and assist to make your fishing adventure, and vacation a memory of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy the splendors of fishing on light tackle or fly, and it's a great way to spend the day getting to know the waters and the beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines, and Hope To See You on the Flats, and Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan www.boneranger.com
Well, we certainly went from Spring to instant Summer, and the winds have finally calmed down, and the bite has been great from the flats to Everglades National Park.
Boy, June, here is is a start of a new month, and a new fishing report!
The winds have since calmed down as I said, and looks like Summer has fallen right into place, and the bite is great from tarpon fishing, to bonefish, and permit.
The backcountry action has been good with quite a few reports of big bonefish, permit, tarpon, redfish, trout, ladyfish, and snapper. If this pattern here in the Keys, stays the way it is the fishing keeps getting better.
As I said, the fishing is going well on live bait, and fly has been a bit tricky, but the tarpon and the bonefishing are biting and has been great in the morning and early evenings just before the sunsets.
Winds are out of the East Southeast, at 10-15mph, and the afternoon storms start to blow in off the Atlantic, and later in the evening. But, has inhibited the fishing whatsoever.
I am looking forward to a Great Summer Season for all my Anglers.
When live bait fishing for tarpon we are using live bait pilchards, pinfish, and crabs, it has been a fair to hot bite in the morning hours and evening hours. We have been bagging some big and fat fish from 90lbs and up.
All anglers are having fun with all different kind of species, of sharks, barracuda, and of course, the Keys, giant Silver King, and the anglers are having fun catching a variety of fish.
Bonefishing has been good, seeing quite a few groups of fish feeding on the outgoing tide, and the weather has been sunny, and warm, the winds haven't been a factor for us for a week, and big fish are being caught and released on crabs, and shrimp. On fly, we are using crab patterns, and Crazy Charlies, with white bunny hair, and a bit of grizzly hackle has been beneficial this past week.
Light tackle anglers have been quite productive in the backcountry for snapper, trout, redfish, jack crevelle, sharks, ladyfish, snook, and of course tarpon.
I would like to make a special thanks to Alex and Kristie Hawkins, they came and flyfished with me and hooked up a nice bonefish and tarpon. It was their first visit to the Keys, and did an explicit job on the fish. The bonefish was 8lbs, and the tarpon was between 70-80lbs. What a great job, and they both had the courage, and stamina not to give up on the fight.
They released for another day of action, and we caught and released them in the morning hours. We also, caught and released a nice tarpon on live bait at 50lbs. Great jobs folks, see yah this fall!
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for tarpon, bonefish, and permit are fantastic too, and a great time to see a terrific sunset, and have a great time on fly or live bait. Great time of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just drop a line.
Don't forget that the Summer and Fall Months are the best of times to stalk and sightcast for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish, trout, and other species.
Also Remember Snook Season is closed June, July and August, and reopens Sept. 15th, and closes again in December.
Offshore fishing is really great this time of the year, with hook up daily with several dolphin, marilin, and some sailfish, and big ones too! With also, daily catches of kingfish, wahoo, tuna, dolphin, snappers, and groupers.
I am offering some Great Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages, you can check them out on my website at www.boneranger.com, and click on the icon that says Islamorada Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and Click on the icon on the very top that says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you can call me directly at 305-664-5891, Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best of both worlds fishing, flats and backcountry, and offshore!!! Challenge your skills from fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting. Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
These are great gift ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off for College, or just a Great Get Away for you and your loved one, the Keys is the Place for all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package for you all either flats fishing and backcountry, or Flats fishing and Offshore fishing. Just give me a call and I will put together a nice cover letter, and send a gift certificate to put in that special someones card. So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891, and I will be happy to work with you, and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans in order, and Spring is here, and will be on of the best times to fish, whether on fly or light tackle, or live baiting, it is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish, and it can be quite cumbersome when they are not around, but that is the love of stalking these gray ghosts. Or trying your hand on fly or live bait for those Giant Silver Kings, aka Tarpon, or putting a little muscle into fighting our Powerful Permit.
It can be a bit trying on the nerves, but once you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush. I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle, it will have your heart racing, and have a lump in your throat, and a smile on your face, when you hook up!
Reef and Patch fishing has been good with yellowtail, mangrove and mutton snappers, all great keepers, and what a dinner.
Summer and Fall Tournament Fishing will be getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught, and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments, please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts, this is the greatest time of the year to come and challenge all our gamefish on fly, the challenge can be quite rewarding, and a great way to get ready for your Spring fishing. Gives you all great hand and eye coordination, so those who you think are bad, don't think it your eyes that are going, its time to get some lessons. I do offer No-Pressure fly instruction, and love to teach you new techniques to build your skills for the Lake and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance for the Upcoming Spring and Summer, and Fall Dates for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late March and runs through July. But, we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't delay, get your dates put together and we will let you feel the thrill of hooking up the species of choice, whether its bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
I have had alot of the Greatest Anglers here in the Florida Keys with their Families. I have had a great experience with them all. Thank you and Look forward to your Return.
So see whether you choose to go Flats fishing for our elusive Bonefish, or Powerful Permit, and/or those Giant Silver Kings, aka Tarpon, you will sure be surprised to find what is at the other end of your rod.
Other anglers are finding their ways into the Backcountry of Everglades National Park, or even Offshore to challenge the deep water species.
Whichever you decide to experience, it all has been an exciting and great way to spend a day with the family or with your friends, wife, or girlfriend. All I can say is the fishing has been at its best, and challenging anglers to all aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone species. With the Fall fishing coming to an end, we have Winter fishing and that will definitely get you all geared up for the Great Spring Action You come to do, with the action and fishing heating up, the fishing makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing for the same species, the effect will have you hooked for years to come, and where else but, Paradise, can we achieve such tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy the beauty of the island chains here in the Fabulous Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever for any of these incredible gamefish.
Reminder to All Anglers Snook Season is open and is open until December 14th, then closed Dec. 15th- Jan 31st, also closed, June, July, and August, but, don't forget we can still fish the closed season, and fish when snook season reopens, so be ready!
Many anglers are booking fishing trips for early Fall and Winter Season, with the Value Fishing Packages, and its a Great Deal so check it out for yourselves, and come enjoy some good fishing that time of the year also.
For the Upcoming Summer and Fall Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the backcountry in Everglades National Park to fish for these beautiful and powerful fish, and enjoy the trip with some beautiful bird watching also, and seeing the many islands, dolphins and other wildlife to be had back there.
So before heading back into the backcountry in Everglades National Park, don't forget your cameras to take some grand pictures of some of the most intriguing birds, and of course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and make sure you get the bookings that you are looking for, and don't forget an Evening trip is Great too, and what a good way to see our Fabulous Sunsets. Bookings can get full, and limited, so make sure you call in advance, so you too can experience the wonderful challenge of all species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for the Season, and I suggest that, for we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't forget to get a jump on your bookings to get the dates your looking for, in the hottest fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle and fly! April-July is best for these Giant Silver Kings, and we offer evening trips for these awesome species, and bonefishing in the evening is great fun too, what a way to catch a sunset, and fish too.
With the Holidays still around the corner for Graduation, Father's Day, Mother's Day, or just for a great time for the kids and Mom's and Dads, and husband and wives, friends, or just fishing enthusiasts, the gift of fishing surely will bring you all together. Whether its for a graduations, anniversary's, or just birthdays being just around the corner, why not get a jump start on a great way to treat one of your loved ones or friends with a gift certificate to come fishing in the Keys. Great Fall and Winter Fishing Packages for Great Savings!
Check out our New Fall Fishing Packages I am offering to Anglers for this upcoming Fall for those who want to get away from the kids, just getting out of the office, or just to experience some of the off season. Anglers can get a great deal and want to do some great fishing in the off season, great on your pocketbook, it is a great value, check it out on my Rates and Package Page!
I can provide a nice Fishing Package for anglers with a nice cover sheet, and certificate for them to have in their stocking or in a present suited just for them. So, just drop me and email or give me a call and we can set that up for you, and it's even great for the upcoming season.
I am sure you will see many happy faces and you will be giving them memories of a lifetime to treasure. With any of the Fishing Packages, or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing Instruction for those New Beginners! So check it out on my Rates and Packages Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages are great and Brand New, Please check them out on the Fishing Package and Rates Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing Packages that are on the site give everyone the best of both worlds, to come down and challenge their skills for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish and Snook. What a great way to treat yourself and a loved one to some great action! That is why we are the Sportfishing Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics, and offer Fly Instruction, and what an experience for either the beginner fisherman or advanced fisherman, to benefit a day on the water. It is the growing trend, to stalk these gamefish on fly and what a wonderful sport it is, and a great way for some great hand and eye coordination for you to learn how to cast to these beautiful fish! What memories you and your fishing companion to experience together, or you can make it a family event, and ladies don't forget, we too make it as a great pasttime for ourselves to pick up the fly, and surprise yourself how enjoyable and challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is all about, the grandure and power of all of these great saltwater gamefish, whether you choose bonefish, tarpon, or permit, the memories are there forever!
I would still like to say a special thanks to all of the Anglers, and the ones that are still coming to Paradise to fish for The Best Saltwater Gamefish we have to offer from the Novices of anglers to the Experienced Anglers, and it gets no better than this.
Remember to book your trips accordingly, dates are full, and there is still some openings for fly and live bait, don't miss out on the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING TRIPS also for bonefish, and tarpon, and what a great way to watch the sunset with a big fish on!
Now don't forget I also offer Fishing Gift Certificates, whether this is for a Holiday gift, Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, or Just Getting Good Grades, or just for that special someone! It is the Perfect Getaway, and the Best Relaxation for him or her, or both.
Make sure that all you Anglers have a good pair of amber tinted polorized sunglasses, it's essential, it cuts the glare a 100%, when your sight casting to our gamefish! Also, don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information for fishing here in The Florida Keys, please check out my website at http://www.boneranger.com, and I will be happy to help and assist to make your fishing adventure, and vacation a memory of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy the splendors of fishing on light tackle or fly, and it's a great way to spend the day getting to know the waters and the beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines, and Hope To See You on the Flats, and Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan www.boneranger.com
The question I keep getting asked by most of my anglers, is when is the wind going to stop! It has been a windy month or so, and hopefully this wind will start laying off.
But, this is a start of a new month, and a new fishing report!
The winds have followed the April pattern here in the Keys, and the tarpon bite is getting better.
As I said, the fishing is going well on live bait, and fly has been a bit tricky, but the tarpon are biting, and the bonefishing has been quite slow, but with the winds starting to blow out of the South, Southeast, the water is warming up, and the bite should be on!
I am looking forward to a Great Spring and Summer Season for all my Anglers.
It has been one of the most blustery few weeks here, and being windy here in the Keys this past few weeks, has been making conditions very challenging and hard for all anglers, whether they are novice, or advanced anglers. But, one thing I know the tarpon bite is on, and electrifying the water and rods.
We are using live bait mullet, pilchards, and pinfish, and it has been a fair to hot bite in the morning hours and evening hours, on fly and live bait. We have been hitting big and fat fish from 90lbs and up.
All anglers are having fun with all different kind of species, of sharks, barracuda, and of course, the Keys, giant Silver King, and the anglers are having fun catching a variety of fish.
Bonefishing has been slow, seeing a few groups of fish feeding on the outgoing tide, and the weather has been sunny, and warm, the winds have been the factor for us for weeks, and breaking away a few days from the wind, for it to start getting windy all over again.
Light tackle anglers have been quite productive in the backcountry for snapper, trout, redfish, jack crevelle, sharks, ladyfish, snook, and of course tarpon.
Flats fishing has been fair to moderate with light tackle and fly. We have been seeing some big bonefish, but they are sparse. The fish are in ranges of 9lbs up to 13lbs. Feeding on the outgoing and incoming tides on live bait shrimp and small crabs.
Flyfishing has been a tackle with some winds of 15 miles and challenging for even the best of fly anglers. But, productive on the warmer afternoons. Average weight on the fish have been 9lbs and up.
We are still been using epoxy flies, for the weight, using Crazy Charlies, in chartruesse, and tied with a little crystal flash, and grizzly hackle, and the fish really like the shrimp pattern tied on #6 hooks.
I would like to thank Neal Neilson and his friend Jack, who had fished with me on some mornings and evening trips. Neal and Jack, who fished half days with me for live bait tarpon, Neal and Jack hooked up and unfortunately, the tarpon spit the hook in mid-air, but did hook up a hefty 100 plus pound fish, but Neal had the big one hit on our last day of fishing, a hefty 140lb plus tarpon, but played with the mullet, and we didn't hook him up, but they had hooked several blacktip sharks, and barracuda. Graat try, but a mornings of fun in the sun! We also had some shots at a few bonefish, but they were moving very quickly off the flats, and couldn't get them to eat. But, we certainly give an A for effort. Thanks for a great time guys, and practice on the fly Neal!
Also, would like to thank my anglers Rick Lilley, from Maryland, who too try to fish for our elusive bonefish, the morning was perfect, water was on the last of the outgoing and all morning incoming, but we only saw a half dozen fish, and wasn't one of our most productive days on fly, wind being a factor, but Rick gave it his best, and he did hook up and release quite a few ladyfish on fly, and that was fun, and we staked out on our last flat, and unfortunately, we didn't see anymore fish that morning. But, Rick, is a good fly angler, and will be back to try again. Thanks for a good morning, and great try on fly, Rick.
I would also like to thank Bill and Jessica Hill from Maine, who too went live bait tarpon fishing, and did catch and release their first tarpon, and it weighed in about 80lbs, and took about 45 minutes to land. It was a great thrill to have them excited on their first fish, and I was elated to see their faces, when the tarpon jumped all over the channel, and pulled us up to the flats. Jessica was fighting the fish, and was happy to see him released for another day of fishing. Good Hit Jessica, and we will see them again this fall!
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for tarpon, bonefish, and permit are fantastic too, and a great time to see a terrific sunset, and have a great time on fly or live bait. Great time of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just drop a line.
I am really happy that the Snook Season has reopened, and in the last few weeks, has been good, in which the Season just opened February 1st, with the backcountry action heating up.
Don't forget that Spring and Summer Months are the best of times to stalk and sightcast for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish, trout, and other species.
Offshore fishing is really great this time of the year, with hook up daily with several sailfish, and big ones too! With also, daily catches of kingfish, wahoo, tuna, dolphin, snappers, and groupers.
I am offering some Great Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages, you can check them out on my website at www.boneranger.com, and click on the icon that says Islamorada Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and Click on the icon on the very top that says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you can call me directly at 305-664-5891, Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best of both worlds fishing, flats and backcountry, and offshore!!! Challenge your skills from fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting. Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
These are great gift ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off for College, or just a Great Get Away for you and your loved one, the Keys is the Place for all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package for you all either flats fishing and backcountry, or Flats fishing and Offshore fishing. Just give me a call and I will put together a nice cover letter, and send a gift certificate to put in that special someones card. So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891, and I will be happy to work with you, and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans in order, and Spring is here, and will be on of the best times to fish, whether on fly or light tackle, or live baiting, it is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish, and it can be quite cumbersome when they are not around, but that is the love of stalking these gray ghosts. Or trying your hand on fly or live bait for those Giant Silver Kings, aka Tarpon, or putting a little muscle into fighting our Powerful Permit.
It can be a bit trying on the nerves, but once you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush. I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle, it will have your heart racing, and have a lump in your throat, and a smile on your face, when you hook up!
Reef and Patch fishing has been good with yellowtail, mangrove and mutton snappers, all great keepers, and what a dinner.
Spring and Summer Tournament Fishing is getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught, and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments, please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts, this is the greatest time of the year to come and challenge all our gamefish on fly, the challenge can be quite rewarding, and a great way to get ready for your Spring fishing. Gives you all great hand and eye coordination, so those who you think are bad, don't think it your eyes that are going, its time to get some lessons. I do offer No-Pressure fly instruction, and love to teach you new techniques to build your skills for the Lake and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance for Spring and Summer Dates for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late March and runs through July. But, we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't delay, get your dates put together and we will let you feel the thrill of hooking up the species of choice, whether its bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
I have had alot of the Greatest Anglers here in the Florida Keys with their Families. I have had a great experience with them all. Thank you and Look forward to your Return.
So see whether you choose to go Flats fishing for our elusive Bonefish, or Powerful Permit, and/or those Giant Silver Kings, aka Tarpon, you will sure be surprised to find what is at the other end of your rod.
Other anglers are finding their ways into the Backcountry of Everglades National Park, or even Offshore to challenge the deep water species.
Whichever you decide to experience, it all has been an exciting and great way to spend a day with the family or with your friends, wife, or girlfriend. All I can say is the fishing has been at its best, and challenging anglers to all aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone species. With the Fall fishing coming to an end, we have Winter fishing and that will definitely get you all geared up for the Great Spring Action You come to do, with the action and fishing heating up, the fishing makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing for the same species, the effect will have you hooked for years to come, and where else but, Paradise, can we achieve such tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy the beauty of the island chains here in the Fabulous Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever for any of these incredible gamefish.
Reminder to All Anglers Snook Season is open and is open until December 14th, then closed Dec. 15th- Jan 31st, also closed, June, July, and August, but, don't forget we can still fish the closed season, and fish when snook season reopens, so be ready!
Many anglers are booking fishing trips for early Fall and Winter Season, with the Value Fishing Packages, and its a Great Deal so check it out for yourselves, and come enjoy some good fishing that time of the year also.
For the Upcoming Spring and Summer Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the backcountry in Everglades National Park to fish for these beautiful and powerful fish, and enjoy the trip with some beautiful bird watching also, and seeing the many islands, dolphins and other wildlife to be had back there.
So before heading back into the backcountry in Everglades National Park, don't forget your cameras to take some grand pictures of some of the most intriguing birds, and of course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and make sure you get the bookings that you are looking for, and don't forget an Evening trip is Great too, and what a good way to see our Fabulous Sunsets. Bookings can get full, and limited, so make sure you call in advance, so you too can experience the wonderful challenge of all species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for the Season, and I suggest that, for we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't forget to get a jump on your bookings to get the dates your looking for, in the hottest fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle and fly! April-July is best for these Giant Silver Kings, and we offer evening trips for these awesome species, and bonefishing in the evening is great fun too, what a way to catch a sunset, and fish too.
With the Holidays still around the corner for Graduation, Father's Day, Mother's Day, or just for a great time for the kids and Mom's and Dads, and husband and wives, friends, or just fishing enthusiasts, the gift of fishing surely will bring you all together. Whether its for a graduations, anniversary's, or just birthdays being just around the corner, why not get a jump start on a great way to treat one of your loved ones or friends with a gift certificate to come fishing in the Keys. Great Fall and Winter Fishing Packages for Great Savings!
Check out our New Fall Fishing Packages I am offering to Anglers for this upcoming Fall for those who want to get away from the kids, just getting out of the office, or just to experience some of the off season. Anglers can get a great deal and want to do some great fishing in the off season, great on your pocketbook, it is a great value, check it out on my Rates and Package Page!
I can provide a nice Fishing Package for anglers with a nice cover sheet, and certificate for them to have in their stocking or in a present suited just for them. So, just drop me and email or give me a call and we can set that up for you, and it's even great for the upcoming season.
I am sure you will see many happy faces and you will be giving them memories of a lifetime to treasure. With any of the Fishing Packages, or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing Instruction for those New Beginners! So check it out on my Rates and Packages Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages are great and Brand New, Please check them out on the Fishing Package and Rates Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing Packages that are on the site give everyone the best of both worlds, to come down and challenge their skills for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish and Snook. What a great way to treat yourself and a loved one to some great action! That is why we are the Sportfishing Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics, and offer Fly Instruction, and what an experience for either the beginner fisherman or advanced fisherman, to benefit a day on the water. It is the growing trend, to stalk these gamefish on fly and what a wonderful sport it is, and a great way for some great hand and eye coordination for you to learn how to cast to these beautiful fish! What memories you and your fishing companion to experience together, or you can make it a family event, and ladies don't forget, we too make it as a great pasttime for ourselves to pick up the fly, and surprise yourself how enjoyable and challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is all about, the grandure and power of all of these great saltwater gamefish, whether you choose bonefish, tarpon, or permit, the memories are there forever!
I would still like to say a special thanks to all of the Anglers, and the ones that are still coming to Paradise to fish for The Best Saltwater Gamefish we have to offer from the Novices of anglers to the Experienced Anglers, and it gets no better than this.
Remember to book your trips accordingly, dates are full, and there is still some openings for fly and live bait, don't miss out on the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING TRIPS also for bonefish, and tarpon, and what a great way to watch the sunset with a big fish on!
Now don't forget I also offer Fishing Gift Certificates, whether this is for a Holiday gift, Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, or Just Getting Good Grades, or just for that special someone! It is the Perfect Getaway, and the Best Relaxation for him or her, or both.
Make sure that all you Anglers have a good pair of amber tinted polorized sunglasses, it's essential, it cuts the glare a 100%, when your sight casting to our gamefish! Also, don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information for fishing here in The Florida Keys, please check out my website at http://www.boneranger.com, and I will be happy to help and assist to make your fishing adventure, and vacation a memory of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy the splendors of fishing on light tackle or fly, and it's a great way to spend the day getting to know the waters and the beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines, and Hope To See You on the Flats, and Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan www.boneranger.com
Boy, this month is flying by, and we have a New Fishing Report for the Month of April! Spring is here in the Keys, and the winds have followed from March, we are getting a few days of no wind, but then it picks back up. But the fishing tarpon are biting, and the bonefish has been tricky, but all in all warm days, and with cool winds.
I am looking forward to a Great Spring and Summer Season for all my Anglers.
As I said, It has been one of the most blustery few weeks here, and being windy here in the Keys this past few weeks, has been making conditions very challenging and hard for all anglers, whether they are novice, or advanced anglers. But, one thing I know the tarpon bite is on, and electrifying the water and rods.
We are using live bait mullet, pilchards, and pinfish, and it has been a fair to hot bite in the morning hours and evening hours, on fly and live bait. We have been hitting big and fat fish from 90lbs up to 130lbs.
All anglers are having fun with all different kind of species, of sharks, barracuda, and of course, the Keys, giant Silver King, and the anglers are having fun catching a variety of fish.
Bonefishing has been fair, and the weather has been sunny, and warm, the winds have been the factor for us for weeks, and breaking away a few days from the wind, for it to start getting windy all over again.
But, April has started the tarpon season off with a bang,and mornings and evenings are the starting factor if you want to catch and release these beautiful and magnificant fish.
Using live bait pilchards, pinfish, and small crabs, a few of the Giant Silver Kings are making there way on our hooks.
Light tackle anglers have been quite productive in the backcountry for snapper, trout, redfish, jack crevelle, sharks, ladyfish, snook, and of course tarpon.
Flats fishing has been fair to moderate with light tackle and fly. We have been seeing some big bonefish, but they are sparse. The fish are in ranges of 9lbs up to 13lbs. Feeding on the outgoing and incoming tides on live bait shrimp and small crabs.
Flyfishing has been a tackle with some winds of 15 miles and challenging for even the best of fly anglers. But, productive on the warmer afternoons. Average weight on the fish have been 9lbs and up.
We have been using epoxy flies, for the weight, using Crazy Charlies, in chartruesse, and tied with a little crystal flash, and grizzly hackle, and the fish really like the shrimp pattern tied on #6 hooks.
I would like to thank Connie and Tom Hickey, who fished a half day with me for live bait tarpon, Tom hooked up and unfortunately, the tarpon spit the hook in mid-air, but did hook up a hefty 90lb, plus tarpon, and hooked several blacktip sharks, and barracuda. Graat try, but a morning of fun in the sun!
Also, would like to thank my anglers Judy and Mark Huston, from Idaho, they caught and released their first bonefish on light tackle, fish weighed in at 10lbs, and we used 8lb test, and live bait shrimp. It was a 35 minute fight, but challenging with a big group of bonefish, and was the most exciting morning with them both, thank you, and hope to see you all soon.
Don't Forget that the Evening trips for tarpon, bonefish, and permit are fantastic too, and a great time to see a terrific sunset, and have a great time on fly or live bait. Great time of the year for those bites! Give me a call or just drop a line.
I am really happy that the Snook Season has reopened, and in the last few weeks, has been good, in which the Season just opened February 1st, with the backcountry action heating up.
Don't forget that Spring and Summer Months are the best of times to stalk and sightcast for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish, trout, and other species.
Offshore fishing is really great this time of the year, with hook up daily with several sailfish, and big ones too! With also, daily catches of kingfish, wahoo, tuna, dolphin, snappers, and groupers.
I am offering some Great Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages, you can check them out on my website at www.boneranger.com, and click on the icon that says Islamorada Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and Click on the icon on the very top that says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you can call me directly at 305-664-5891, Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best of both worlds fishing, flats and backcountry, and offshore!!! Challenge your skills from fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting. Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
These are great gift ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off for College, or just a Great Get Away for you and your loved one, the Keys is the Place for all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package for you all either flats fishing and backcountry, or Flats fishing and Offshore fishing. Just give me a call and I will put together a nice cover letter, and send a gift certificate to put in that special someones card. So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891, and I will be happy to work with you, and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans in order, and Spring is here, and will be on of the best times to fish, whether on fly or light tackle, or live baiting, it is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish, and it can be quite cumbersome when they are not around, but that is the love of stalking these gray ghosts. Or trying your hand on fly or live bait for those Giant Silver Kings, aka Tarpon, or putting a little muscle into fighting our Powerful Permit.
It can be a bit trying on the nerves, but once you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush. I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle, it will have your heart racing, and have a lump in your throat, and a smile on your face, when you hook up!
Reef and Patch fishing has been good with yellowtail, mangrove and mutton snappers, all great keepers, and what a dinner.
Spring and Summer Tournament Fishing is getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught, and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments, please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Don't forget you Flyfishing Enthusiasts, this is the greatest time of the year to come and challenge all our gamefish on fly, the challenge can be quite rewarding, and a great way to get ready for your Spring fishing. Gives you all great hand and eye coordination, so those who you think are bad, don't think it your eyes that are going, its time to get some lessons. I do offer No-Pressure fly instruction, and love to teach you new techniques to build your skills for the Lake and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance for Spring and Summer Dates for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late March and runs through July. But, we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't delay, get your dates put together and we will let you feel the thrill of hooking up the species of choice, whether its bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
I have had alot of the Greatest Anglers here in the Florida Keys with their Families. I have had a great experience with them all. Thank you and Look forward to your Return.
So see whether you choose to go Flats fishing for our elusive Bonefish, or Powerful Permit, and/or those Giant Silver Kings, aka Tarpon, you will sure be surprised to find what is at the other end of your rod.
Other anglers are finding their ways into the Backcountry of Everglades National Park, or even Offshore to challenge the deep water species.
Whichever you decide to experience, it all has been an exciting and great way to spend a day with the family or with your friends, wife, or girlfriend. All I can say is the fishing has been at its best, and challenging anglers to all aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone species. With the Fall fishing coming to an end, we have Winter fishing and that will definitely get you all geared up for the Great Spring Action You come to do, with the action and fishing heating up, the fishing makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing for the same species, the effect will have you hooked for years to come, and where else but, Paradise, can we achieve such tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy the beauty of the island chains here in the Fabulous Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever for any of these incredible gamefish.
Reminder to All Anglers Snook Season is open and is open until December 14th, then closed Dec. 15th- Jan 31st, also closed, June, July, and August, but, don't forget we can still fish the closed season, and fish when snook season reopens, so be ready!
Many anglers are booking fishing trips for early Fall and Winter Season, with the Value Fishing Packages, and its a Great Deal so check it out for yourselves, and come enjoy some good fishing that time of the year also.
For the Upcoming Spring and Summer Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the backcountry in Everglades National Park to fish for these beautiful and powerful fish, and enjoy the trip with some beautiful bird watching also, and seeing the many islands, dolphins and other wildlife to be had back there.
So before heading back into the backcountry in Everglades National Park, don't forget your cameras to take some grand pictures of some of the most intriguing birds, and of course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and make sure you get the bookings that you are looking for, and don't forget an Evening trip is Great too, and what a good way to see our Fabulous Sunsets. Bookings can get full, and limited, so make sure you call in advance, so you too can experience the wonderful challenge of all species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for the Season, and I suggest that, for we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't forget to get a jump on your bookings to get the dates your looking for, in the hottest fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle and fly! April-July is best for these Giant Silver Kings, and we offer evening trips for these awesome species, and bonefishing in the evening is great fun too, what a way to catch a sunset, and fish too.
With the Holidays still around the corner for Graduation, Father's Day, Mother's Day, or just for a great time for the kids and Mom's and Dads, and husband and wives, friends, or just fishing enthusiasts, the gift of fishing surely will bring you all together. Whether its for a graduations, anniversary's, or just birthdays being just around the corner, why not get a jump start on a great way to treat one of your loved ones or friends with a gift certificate to come fishing in the Keys. Great Fall and Winter Fishing Packages for Great Savings!
Check out our New Fall Fishing Packages I am offering to Anglers for this upcoming Fall for those who want to get away from the kids, just getting out of the office, or just to experience some of the off season. Anglers can get a great deal and want to do some great fishing in the off season, great on your pocketbook, it is a great value, check it out on my Rates and Package Page!
I can provide a nice Fishing Package for anglers with a nice cover sheet, and certificate for them to have in their stocking or in a present suited just for them. So, just drop me and email or give me a call and we can set that up for you, and it's even great for the upcoming season.
I am sure you will see many happy faces and you will be giving them memories of a lifetime to treasure. With any of the Fishing Packages, or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing Instruction for those New Beginners! So check it out on my Rates and Packages Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages are great and Brand New, Please check them out on the Fishing Package and Rates Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing Packages that are on the site give everyone the best of both worlds, to come down and challenge their skills for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish and Snook. What a great way to treat yourself and a loved one to some great action! That is why we are the Sportfishing Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics, and offer Fly Instruction, and what an experience for either the beginner fisherman or advanced fisherman, to benefit a day on the water. It is the growing trend, to stalk these gamefish on fly and what a wonderful sport it is, and a great way for some great hand and eye coordination for you to learn how to cast to these beautiful fish! What memories you and your fishing companion to experience together, or you can make it a family event, and ladies don't forget, we too make it as a great pasttime for ourselves to pick up the fly, and surprise yourself how enjoyable and challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is all about, the grandure and power of all of these great saltwater gamefish, whether you choose bonefish, tarpon, or permit, the memories are there forever!
I would still like to say a special thanks to all of the Anglers, and the ones that are still coming to Paradise to fish for The Best Saltwater Gamefish we have to offer from the Novices of anglers to the Experienced Anglers, and it gets no better than this.
Remember to book your trips accordingly, dates are full, and there is still some openings for fly and live bait, don't miss out on the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING TRIPS also for bonefish, and tarpon, and what a great way to watch the sunset with a big fish on!
Now don't forget I also offer Fishing Gift Certificates, whether this is for a Holiday gift, Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, or Just Getting Good Grades, or just for that special someone! It is the Perfect Getaway, and the Best Relaxation for him or her, or both.
Make sure that all you Anglers have a good pair of amber tinted polorized sunglasses, it's essential, it cuts the glare a 100%, when your sight casting to our gamefish! Also, don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information for fishing here in The Florida Keys, please check out my website at http://www.boneranger.com, and I will be happy to help and assist to make your fishing adventure, and vacation a memory of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy the splendors of fishing on light tackle or fly, and it's a great way to spend the day getting to know the waters and the beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines, and Hope To See You on the Flats, and Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan www.boneranger.com
Spring is finally here, and I am looking forward to a Great Spring for all Anglers.
It has been one of the most blustery few weeks here, and being windy here in the Keys this past week or two, and making conditions very challenging and hard to get to the fishing.
The fishing has been fair to good here in the Keys, and the anglers are having fun catching a variety of fish.
Bonefishing has been fair, and the weather has been sunny, and warm, the winds have been the factor for us for weeks, and breaking away a few days from the wind, for it to start getting windy all over again.
But, April starts off the tarpon season, and mornings and evenings are the starting factor.
Using live bait pilchards, pinfish, and small crabs, a few of the Giant Silver Kings are making there way on our hooks.
Light tackle anglers have been quite productive in the backcountry for snapper, trout, redfish, jack crevelle, sharks, and ladyfish.
Flats fishing has been fair to moderate with light tackle and fly. We have been seeing some big bonefish, but they are sparse. The fish are in ranges of 9lbs up to 13lbs. Feeding on the outgoing and incoming tides on live bait shrimp and small crabs.
Flyfishing has been a tackle with some winds of 15 miles and challenging for even the best of fly anglers. But, productive on the warmer afternoons. Average weight on the fish have been 9lbs and up.
We have been using epoxy flies, for the weight, using Crazy Charlies, in chartruesse, and tied with a little crystal flash, and grizzly hackle, and the fish really like the shrimp pattern tied on #6 hooks.
I am really happy that the Snook Season has reopened, and in the last few weeks, has been good, in which the Season just opened February 1st, with the backcountry action heating up.
Don't forget that Spring is great for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, redfish, trout, and other species.
Offshore fishing is really great this time of the year, with hook up daily with several sailfish, and big ones too! With also, daily catches of kingfish, wahoo, tuna, dolphin, snappers, and groupers.
I am offering some Great Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages, you can check them out on my website at www.boneranger.com, and click on the icon that says Islamorada Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and Click on the icon on the very top that says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you can call me directly at 305-664-5891, Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best of both worlds fishing, flats and backcountry, and offshore!!!
These are great gift ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off for College, or just a Great Get Away for you and your loved one, the Keys is the Place for all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package for you all either flats fishing and backcountry, or Flats fishing and Offshore fishing. Just give me a call and I will put together a nice cover letter, and send a gift certificate to put in that special someones card. So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891, and I will be happy to work with you, and make sure you get it on time.
Spring fishing should be spectacular flats fishing, backcountry, on the patches on the reef, and offshore of course.
I can only tell you the fishing has been good on some days, and slow on others, but one thing is for sure, the report has a variety of fishing you will enjoy.
As I said, it has been really windy here, and we just got a cool front, so I am sure by late week, the warming trend starts, and may have some tarpon pushing in.
I just want to let you know, that I can set up group bookings, if you or your company would like to come down and do some flats and backcountry fishing. You can view that information on my website.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans in order, and Spring is here, and will be on of the best times to fish, whether on fly or light tackle, or live baiting, it is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish, and it can be quite cumbersome when they are not around, but that is the love of stalking these gray ghosts. Or trying your hand on fly or live bait for those Giant Silver Kings, aka Tarpon, or putting a little muscle into fighting our Powerful Permit.
It can be a bit trying on the nerves, but once you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush. I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle, it will have your heart racing, and have a lump in your throat, and a smile on your face, when you hook up!
I have good reports that the redfishing has been good also in the Park, and with reports of several catches and releases between 7lbs up to 10lbs. on fly and light tackle. Using shrimp, crabs, spoons, and flies have been the going ticket.
Reef and Patch fishing has been good with yellowtail, mangrove and mutton snappers, all great keepers, and what a dinner.
Spring and Summer Tournament Fishing is getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught, and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments, please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Flyfishing enthusiasts, this is the greatest time of the year to come and challenge all our gamefish on fly, the challenge can be quite rewarding, and a great way to get ready for your Spring fishing. Gives you all great hand and eye coordination, so those who you think are bad, don't think it your eyes that are going, its time to get some lessons. I do offer No-Pressure fly instruction, and love to teach you new techniques to build your skills for the Lake and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance for Spring Dates for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late March and runs through July. But, we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't delay, get your dates put together and we will let you feel the thrill of hooking up the species of choice, whether its bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
I have had alot of the Greatest Anglers here in the Florida Keys with their Families. I have had a great experience with them all. Thank you and Look forward to your Return.
So see whether you choose to go Flats fishing for our elusive Bonefish, or Powerful Permit, and/or those Giant Silver Kings, aka Tarpon, you will sure be surprised to find what is at the other end of your rod.
Other anglers are finding their ways into the Backcountry of Everglades National Park, or even Offshore to challenge the deep water species.
Whichever you decide to experience, it all has been an exciting and great way to spend a day with the family or with your friends, wife, or girlfriend. All I can say is the fishing has been at its best, and challenging anglers to all aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone species. With the Fall fishing coming to an end, we have Winter fishing and that will definitely get you all geared up for the Great Spring Action You come to do, with the action and fishing heating up, the fishing makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing for the same species, the effect will have you hooked for years to come, and where else but, Paradise, can we achieve such tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy the beauty of the island chains here in the Fabulous Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever for any of these incredible gamefish.
Reminder to All Anglers Snook Season is open and is open until December 14th, then closed Dec. 15th- Jan 31st, also closed, June, July, and August, but, don't forget we can still fish the closed season, and fish when snook season reopens, so be ready!
Many anglers are booking fishing trips for December, January, February, and for the Upcoming Spring Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the backcountry in Everglades National Park to fish for these beautiful and powerful fish, and enjoy the trip with some beautiful bird watching also, and seeing the many islands, dolphins and other wildlife to be had back there.
So before heading back into the backcountry in Everglades National Park, don't forget your cameras to take some grand pictures of some of the most intriguing birds, and of course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and make sure you get the bookings that you are looking for, and don't forget an Evening trip is Great too, and what a good way to see our Fabulous Sunsets. Bookings can get full, and limited, so make sure you call in advance, so you too can experience the wonderful challenge of all species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for the Season, and I suggest that, for we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't forget to get a jump on your bookings to get the dates your looking for, in the hottest fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle and fly! April-July is best for these Giant Silver Kings, and we offer evening trips for these awesome species, and bonefishing in the evening is great fun too, what a way to catch a sunset, and fish too.
With the Sprimg Breaks, or Easter, great time for the kids and Mom's and Dads, and husband and wives, friends, or just fishing enthusiasts, and graduations, anniversary's, birthdays being just around the corner, why not get a jump start on a great way to treat one of your loved ones or friends with a gift certificate to come fishing in the Keys. Great Fall and Winter Fishing Packages for Great Savings!
Check out our New Fall Fishing Packages I am offering to Anglers for this upcoming Fall for those who want to get away from the kids, just getting out of the office, or just to experience some of the off season. Anglers can get a great deal and want to do some great fishing in the off season, great on your pocketbook, it is a great value, check it out on my Rates and Package Page!
I can provide a nice Fishing Package for anglers with a nice cover sheet, and certificate for them to have in their stocking or in a present suited just for them. So, just drop me and email or give me a call and we can set that up for you, and it's even great for the upcoming season.
I am sure you will see many happy faces and you will be giving them memories of a lifetime to treasure. With any of the Fishing Packages, or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing Instruction for those New Beginners! So check it out on my Rates and Packages Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages are great and Brand New, Please check them out on the Fishing Package and Rates Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing Packages that are on the site give everyone the best of both worlds, to come down and challenge their skills for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish and Snook. What a great way to treat yourself and a loved one to some great action! That is why we are the Sportfishing Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics, and offer Fly Instruction, and what an experience for either the beginner fisherman or advanced fisherman, to benefit a day on the water. It is the growing trend, to stalk these gamefish on fly and what a wonderful sport it is, and a great way for some great hand and eye coordination for you to learn how to cast to these beautiful fish! What memories you and your fishing companion to experience together, or you can make it a family event, and ladies don't forget, we too make it as a great pasttime for ourselves to pick up the fly, and surprise yourself how enjoyable and challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is all about, the grandure and power of all of these great saltwater gamefish, whether you choose bonefish, tarpon, or permit, the memories are there forever!
I would still like to say a special thanks to all of the Anglers, and the ones that are still coming to Paradise to fish for The Best Saltwater Gamefish we have to offer from the Novices of anglers to the Experienced Anglers, and it gets no better than this.
Remember to book your trips accordingly, dates are full, and there is still some openings for fly and live bait, don't miss out on the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING TRIPS also for bonefish, and tarpon, and what a great way to watch the sunset with a big fish on!
Now don't forget I also offer Fishing Gift Certificates, whether this is for a Holiday gift, Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, or Just Getting Good Grades, or just for that special someone! It is the Perfect Getaway, and the Best Relaxation for him or her, or both.
Make sure that all you Anglers have a good pair of amber tinted polorized sunglasses, it's essential, it cuts the glare a 100%, when your sight casting to our gamefish! Also, don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information for fishing here in The Florida Keys, please check out my website at http://www.boneranger.com, and I will be happy to help and assist to make your fishing adventure, and vacation a memory of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy the splendors of fishing on light tackle or fly, and it's a great way to spend the day getting to know the waters and the beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines, and Hope To See You on the Flats, and Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan www.boneranger.com
A New Fishing Report for the Month of March! What a Great Winter Season!!
It has been really windy here in the Keys this past week or two, and making conditions very challenging and hard to get to the fishing.
The fishing has been fair to good here in the Keys, and the anglers are having fun catching a variety of fish.
Bonefishing has been fair, we have had beautiful days, but the mornings start out cool. Winds are prevelent out of the North, and Northeast, with a slight warming trend happening.
Winter fishing has been quite complete with cool days and warm days, and a bag of catch and releases.
Light tackle anglers have been quite productive in the backcountry for snapper, trout, redfish, jack crevelle, sharks, and ladyfish.
Flats fishing has been fair to moderate with light tackle and fly. We have been seeing some big bonefish, but they are sparse. The fish are in ranges of 9lbs up to 13lbs. Feeding on the outgoing and incoming tides on live bait shrimp and small crabs.
Flyfishing has been a tackle with some winds of 15 miles and challenging for even the best of fly anglers. But, productive on the warmer afternoons. Average weight on the fish have been 9lbs and up.
We have been using epoxy flies, for the weight, using Crazy Charlies, in chartruesse, and tied with a little crystal flash, and grizzly hackle, and the fish really like the shrimp pattern tied on #6 hooks.
I am really happy that the Snook Season has reopened, and in the last few weeks, has been good, in which the Season just opened February 1st, with the backcountry action heating up, and not far off remember is the Tarpon Season. So, don't hold off to far in the Season to get your dates lined up.
Offshore fishing is really great this time of the year, with hook up daily with several sailfish, and big ones too! With also, daily catches of kingfish, wahoo, tuna, dolphin, snappers, and groupers.
I am offering some Great Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages, you can check them out on my website at www.boneranger.com, and click on the icon that says Islamorada Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and Click on the icon on the very top that says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you can call me directly at 305-664-5891, Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best of both worlds fishing, flats and backcountry, and offshore!!!
These are great gift ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off for College, or just a Great Get Away for you and your loved one, the Keys is the Place for all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package for you all either flats fishing and backcountry, or Flats fishing and Offshore fishing. Just give me a call and I will put together a nice cover letter, and send a gift certificate to put in that special someones card. So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891, and I will be happy to work with you, and make sure you get it on time.
Winter and Spring fishing should be spectacular flats fishing, backcountry, on the patches on the reef, and offshore of course.
I can only tell you the fishing has been good on some days, and slow on others, but one thing is for sure, the report has a variety of fishing you will enjoy.
I would like to thank Bruce Miller, from the West Coast of Florida, fished with me, and we did have a fair morning, we caught and released a nice bonnethead, and serveral jack crevelle, and other species.
As I said, it has been really windy here, and we just got a cool front, so I am sure by late week, the warming trend starts, and may have some tarpon pushing in.
I would also like to thank Lucy Hill, and Jennifer Bushing, for coming down and doing some bonefishing, we did catch and release a nice 7lb fish on light tackle. It was both of theirs first fish, and they fought it perfectly, and the line screamed for about 10 minutes, and we boated the bonefish with live bait shrimp, and released it for another day. Great job girls, and see yah soon.
I just want to let you know, that I can set up group bookings, if you or your company would like to come down and do some flats and backcountry fishing. You can view that information on my website.
So, it has been a fair to good fishing month, and is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish, and it can be quite cumbersome when they are not around, but that is the love of stalking these gray ghosts.
It can be a bit trying on the nerves, but once you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush. I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle, it will have your heart racing, and have a lump in your throat, and a smile on your face, when you hook up!
So you can see the past several weeks of bonefishing has been great some days in in the early morning and good in the later part of the evenings just before dusk, and is a great fight on fly or on 8lb test with shrimp, or crab.
The Cobia and Spanish Makerals have been spotted in the backcountry on the flats in Everglades National Park.
Don't forget with snook season reopening, you can get some great catches in Everglades National Park, using live bait, or jigs tipped with bait, pinfish, and pilchards, you are bound to hook up with these bruisers. With the limit on 2 fish on the species, makes for a fun day in the Backcountry.
I have also had reports that the redfishing has been good also in the Park, and with reports of several catches and releases between 7lbs up to 10lbs. on fly and light tackle. Using shrimp, crabs, spoons, and flies have been the going ticket.
Reef and Patch fishing has been good with yellowtail, mangrove and mutton snappers, all great keepers, and what a dinner.
Winter, and Even Spring Tournament Fishing is getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught, and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments, please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Flyfishing enthusiasts, this is the greatest time of the year to come and challenge all our gamefish on fly, the challenge can be quite rewarding, and a great way to get ready for your Spring fishing. Gives you all great hand and eye coordination, so those who you think are bad, don't think it your eyes that are going, its time to get some lessons. I do offer No-Pressure fly instruction, and love to teach you new techniques to build your skills for the Lake and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance for Spring Dates for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late March and runs through July. But, we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't delay, get your dates put together and we will let you feel the thrill of hooking up the species of choice, whether its bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
I have had alot of the Greatest Anglers here in the Florida Keys with their Families. I have had a great experience with them all. Thank you and Look forward to your Return.
So see whether you choose to go Flats fishing for our elusive Bonefish, or Powerful Permit, and/or those Giant Silver Kings, aka Tarpon, you will sure be surprised to find what is at the other end of your rod.
Other anglers are finding their ways into the Backcountry of Everglades National Park, or even Offshore to challenge the deep water species.
Whichever you decide to experience, it all has been an exciting and great way to spend a day with the family or with your friends, wife, or girlfriend. All I can say is the fishing has been at its best, and challenging anglers to all aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone species. With the Fall fishing coming to an end, we have Winter fishing and that will definitely get you all geared up for the Great Spring Action You come to do, with the action and fishing heating up, the fishing makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing for the same species, the effect will have you hooked for years to come, and where else but, Paradise, can we achieve such tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy the beauty of the island chains here in the Fabulous Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever for any of these incredible gamefish.
Reminder to All Anglers Snook Season is open and is open until December 14th, then closed Dec. 15th- Jan 31st, also closed, June, July, and August, but, don't forget we can still fish the closed season, and fish when snook season reopens, so be ready!
Many anglers are booking fishing trips for December, January, February, and for the Upcoming Spring Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the backcountry in Everglades National Park to fish for these beautiful and powerful fish, and enjoy the trip with some beautiful bird watching also, and seeing the many islands, dolphins and other wildlife to be had back there.
So before heading back into the backcountry in Everglades National Park, don't forget your cameras to take some grand pictures of some of the most intriguing birds, and of course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and make sure you get the bookings that you are looking for, and don't forget an Evening trip is Great too, and what a good way to see our Fabulous Sunsets. Bookings can get full, and limited, so make sure you call in advance, so you too can experience the wonderful challenge of all species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for the Season, and I suggest that, for we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't forget to get a jump on your bookings to get the dates your looking for, in the hottest fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle and fly! April-July is best for these Giant Silver Kings, and we offer evening trips for these awesome species, and bonefishing in the evening is great fun too, what a way to catch a sunset, and fish too.
With the Winter Breaks, or Easter, great time for the kids and Mom's and Dads, and husband and wives, friends, or just fishing enthusiasts, and graduations, anniversary's, birthdays being just around the corner, why not get a jump start on a great way to treat one of your loved ones or friends with a gift certificate to come fishing in the Keys. Great Fall and Winter Fishing Packages for Great Savings!
Check out our New Fall Fishing Packages I am offering to Anglers for this upcoming Fall for those who want to get away from the kids, just getting out of the office, or just to experience some of the off season. Anglers can get a great deal and want to do some great fishing in the off season, great on your pocketbook, it is a great value, check it out on my Rates and Package Page!
I can provide a nice Fishing Package for anglers with a nice cover sheet, and certificate for them to have in their stocking or in a present suited just for them. So, just drop me and email or give me a call and we can set that up for you, and it's even great for the upcoming season.
I am sure you will see many happy faces and you will be giving them memories of a lifetime to treasure. With any of the Fishing Packages, or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing Instruction for those New Beginners! So check it out on my Rates and Packages Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages are great and Brand New, Please check them out on the Fishing Package and Rates Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing Packages that are on the site give everyone the best of both worlds, to come down and challenge their skills for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish and Snook. What a great way to treat yourself and a loved one to some great action! That is why we are the Sportfishing Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics, and offer Fly Instruction, and what an experience for either the beginner fisherman or advanced fisherman, to benefit a day on the water. It is the growing trend, to stalk these gamefish on fly and what a wonderful sport it is, and a great way for some great hand and eye coordination for you to learn how to cast to these beautiful fish! What memories you and your fishing companion to experience together, or you can make it a family event, and ladies don't forget, we too make it as a great pasttime for ourselves to pick up the fly, and surprise yourself how enjoyable and challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is all about, the grandure and power of all of these great saltwater gamefish, whether you choose bonefish, tarpon, or permit, the memories are there forever!
I would still like to say a special thanks to all of the Anglers, and the ones that are still coming to Paradise to fish for The Best Saltwater Gamefish we have to offer from the Novices of anglers to the Experienced Anglers, and it gets no better than this.
Remember to book your trips accordingly, dates are full, and there is still some openings for fly and live bait, don't miss out on the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING TRIPS also for bonefish, and tarpon, and what a great way to watch the sunset with a big fish on!
Now don't forget I also offer Fishing Gift Certificates, whether this is for a Holiday gift, Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, or Just Getting Good Grades, or just for that special someone! It is the Perfect Getaway, and the Best Relaxation for him or her, or both.
Make sure that all you Anglers have a good pair of amber tinted polorized sunglasses, it's essential, it cuts the glare a 100%, when your sight casting to our gamefish! Also, don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information for fishing here in The Florida Keys, please check out my website at http://www.boneranger.com, and I will be happy to help and assist to make your fishing adventure, and vacation a memory of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy the splendors of fishing on light tackle or fly, and it's a great way to spend the day getting to know the waters and the beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines, and Hope To See You on the Flats, and Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan www.boneranger.com
A New Fishing Report for the Month of February! What a Great Winter Season!!
The fishing has been good here in the Keys, and the anglers are having fun catching a variety of fish.
Bonefishing has been fair, we have had beautiful days, but the mornings start out cool. Winds are prevelent out of the North, and Northeast, with a slight warming trend happening.
Winter fishing has been quite complete with cool days and warm days, and a bag of catch and releases.
Light tackle anglers have been quite productive in the backcountry for snapper, trout, redfish, jack crevelle, sharks, and ladyfish.
Flats fishing has been fair to moderate with light tackle and fly. We have been seeing some big bonefish, but they are sparse. The fish are in ranges of 9lbs up to 13lbs. Feeding on the outgoing and incoming tides on live bait shrimp and small crabs.
Flyfishing has been a tackle with some winds of 15 miles and challenging for even the best of fly anglers. But, productive on the warmer afternoons. Average weight on the fish have been 9lbs and up.
We have been using epoxy flies, for the weight, using Crazy Charlies, in chartruesse, and tied with a little crystal flash, and grizzly hackle, and the fish really like the shrimp pattern tied on #6 hooks.
I am really happy that the Snook Season has reopened, and in the last few weeks, has been good, in which the Season just opened February 1st, with the backcountry action heating up, and not far off remember is the Tarpon Season. So, don't hold off to far in the Season to get your dates lined up.
Offshore fishing is really great this time of the year, with hook up daily with several sailfish, and big ones too! With also, daily catches of kingfish, wahoo, tuna, dolphin, snappers, and groupers.
I am offering some Great Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages, you can check them out on my website at www.boneranger.com, and click on the icon that says Islamorada Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and Click on the icon on the very top that says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you can call me directly at 305-664-5891, Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best of both worlds fishing, flats and backcountry, and offshore!!!
These are great gift ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off for College, or just a Great Get Away for you and your loved one, the Keys is the Place for all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package for you all either flats fishing and backcountry, or Flats fishing and Offshore fishing. Just give me a call and I will put together a nice cover letter, and send a gift certificate to put in that special someones card. So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891, and I will be happy to work with you, and make sure you get it on time.
Winter and Spring fishing should be spectacular flats fishing, backcountry, on the patches on the reef, and offshore of course.
I can only tell you the fishing has been good on some days, and slow on others, but one thing is for sure, the report has a variety of fishing you will enjoy.
I would like to thank John Ploski and his son Jonathon, we had some cool weather fishing, and some big winds, but did fish, and caught and released several ladyfish, jack crevelle, and sharks. But, we had a great morning of fishing for spanish makeral, and snapper. I certainly enjoyed fishing on the light tackle with the makeral, and had our limits by the end of the morning. Thanks John, and John, Jr. Hope to see yah both back in the tarpon season for some of those Giant Silver Kings on Fly!
I would also like to say a special thanks to Dominic and Paula Clark, who had a great morning on the boat. We fished for bonefish for a bit, but to no avail, only saw a few bonefish, but did hook into some very nice ladyfish, and jack crevelle, but the fun came just to the end of the charter, when Dominic hooked up and released a 40lb barracuda, named Billy, with a migraine headache, after hitting the bow of the boat, which he had to shake off a few minutes. But, to our surprise, Dominic, caught and released the fish on 8lb. test, and Billy, was released for another day of fishing, but a rarity when you have that big of a fish on 8lb test. It was quite the thrill of the morning, and I am sure that Billy and Dominic, will have some fighting action again in the future. It was an adventure, and was a well rounded morning.
I would also like to thank Lance and Wanda Rath, who too fished a morning trip, and did hook up a few bonnethead sharks, and a few snapper, and jack crevelles. We fished light tackle, and had a good time, although the fishing was a bit slow, but didn't go back to the dock unhappy. Thanks for your time, and was a pleasure to have you both on board.
I just want to let you know, that I can set up group bookings, if you or your company would like to come down and do some flats and backcountry fishing. You can view that information on my website.
So, it has been a fair to good fishing month, and is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish, and it can be quite cumbersome when they are not around, but that is the love of stalking these gray ghosts.
It can be a bit trying on the nerves, but once you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush. I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle, it will have your heart racing, and have a lump in your throat, and a smile on your face, when you hook up!
So you can see the past several weeks of bonefishing has been great some days in in the early morning and good in the later part of the evenings just before dusk, and is a great fight on fly or on 8lb test with shrimp, or crab.
The Cobia and Spanish Makerals have been spotted in the backcountry on the flats in Everglades National Park.
Don't forget with snook season reopening, you can get some great catches in Everglades National Park, using live bait, or jigs tipped with bait, pinfish, and pilchards, you are bound to hook up with these bruisers. With the limit on 2 fish on the species, makes for a fun day in the Backcountry.
I have also had reports that the redfishing has been good also in the Park, and with reports of several catches and releases between 7lbs up to 10lbs. on fly and light tackle. Using shrimp, crabs, spoons, and flies have been the going ticket.
Reef and Patch fishing has been good with yellowtail, mangrove and mutton snappers, all great keepers, and what a dinner.
Winter, and Even Spring Tournament Fishing is getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught, and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments, please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Flyfishing enthusiasts, this is the greatest time of the year to come and challenge all our gamefish on fly, the challenge can be quite rewarding, and a great way to get ready for your Spring fishing. Gives you all great hand and eye coordination, so those who you think are bad, don't think it your eyes that are going, its time to get some lessons. I do offer No-Pressure fly instruction, and love to teach you new techniques to build your skills for the Lake and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance for Spring Dates for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late March and runs through July. But, we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't delay, get your dates put together and we will let you feel the thrill of hooking up the species of choice, whether its bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
I have had alot of the Greatest Anglers here in the Florida Keys with their Families. I have had a great experience with them all. Thank you and Look forward to your Return.
So see whether you choose to go Flats fishing for our elusive Bonefish, or Powerful Permit, and/or those Giant Silver Kings, aka Tarpon, you will sure be surprised to find what is at the other end of your rod.
Other anglers are finding their ways into the Backcountry of Everglades National Park, or even Offshore to challenge the deep water species.
Whichever you decide to experience, it all has been an exciting and great way to spend a day with the family or with your friends, wife, or girlfriend. All I can say is the fishing has been at its best, and challenging anglers to all aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone species. With the Fall fishing coming to an end, we have Winter fishing and that will definitely get you all geared up for the Great Spring Action You come to do, with the action and fishing heating up, the fishing makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing for the same species, the effect will have you hooked for years to come, and where else but, Paradise, can we achieve such tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy the beauty of the island chains here in the Fabulous Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever for any of these incredible gamefish.
Reminder to All Anglers Snook Season is open and is open until December 14th, then closed Dec. 15th- Jan 31st, also closed, June, July, and August, but, don't forget we can still fish the closed season, and fish when snook season reopens, so be ready!
Many anglers are booking fishing trips for December, January, February, and for the Upcoming Spring Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the backcountry in Everglades National Park to fish for these beautiful and powerful fish, and enjoy the trip with some beautiful bird watching also, and seeing the many islands, dolphins and other wildlife to be had back there.
So before heading back into the backcountry in Everglades National Park, don't forget your cameras to take some grand pictures of some of the most intriguing birds, and of course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and make sure you get the bookings that you are looking for, and don't forget an Evening trip is Great too, and what a good way to see our Fabulous Sunsets. Bookings can get full, and limited, so make sure you call in advance, so you too can experience the wonderful challenge of all species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for the Season, and I suggest that, for we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't forget to get a jump on your bookings to get the dates your looking for, in the hottest fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle and fly! April-July is best for these Giant Silver Kings, and we offer evening trips for these awesome species, and bonefishing in the evening is great fun too, what a way to catch a sunset, and fish too.
With the Winter Breaks, or Easter, great time for the kids and Mom's and Dads, and husband and wives, friends, or just fishing enthusiasts, and graduations, anniversary's, birthdays being just around the corner, why not get a jump start on a great way to treat one of your loved ones or friends with a gift certificate to come fishing in the Keys. Great Fall and Winter Fishing Packages for Great Savings!
Check out our New Fall Fishing Packages I am offering to Anglers for this upcoming Fall for those who want to get away from the kids, just getting out of the office, or just to experience some of the off season. Anglers can get a great deal and want to do some great fishing in the off season, great on your pocketbook, it is a great value, check it out on my Rates and Package Page!
I can provide a nice Fishing Package for anglers with a nice cover sheet, and certificate for them to have in their stocking or in a present suited just for them. So, just drop me and email or give me a call and we can set that up for you, and it's even great for the upcoming season.
I am sure you will see many happy faces and you will be giving them memories of a lifetime to treasure. With any of the Fishing Packages, or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing Instruction for those New Beginners! So check it out on my Rates and Packages Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages are great and Brand New, Please check them out on the Fishing Package and Rates Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing Packages that are on the site give everyone the best of both worlds, to come down and challenge their skills for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish and Snook. What a great way to treat yourself and a loved one to some great action! That is why we are the Sportfishing Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics, and offer Fly Instruction, and what an experience for either the beginner fisherman or advanced fisherman, to benefit a day on the water. It is the growing trend, to stalk these gamefish on fly and what a wonderful sport it is, and a great way for some great hand and eye coordination for you to learn how to cast to these beautiful fish! What memories you and your fishing companion to experience together, or you can make it a family event, and ladies don't forget, we too make it as a great pasttime for ourselves to pick up the fly, and surprise yourself how enjoyable and challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is all about, the grandure and power of all of these great saltwater gamefish, whether you choose bonefish, tarpon, or permit, the memories are there forever!
I would still like to say a special thanks to all of the Anglers, and the ones that are still coming to Paradise to fish for The Best Saltwater Gamefish we have to offer from the Novices of anglers to the Experienced Anglers, and it gets no better than this.
Remember to book your trips accordingly, dates are full, and there is still some openings for fly and live bait, don't miss out on the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING TRIPS also for bonefish, and tarpon, and what a great way to watch the sunset with a big fish on!
Now don't forget I also offer Fishing Gift Certificates, whether this is for a Holiday gift, Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, or Just Getting Good Grades, or just for that special someone! It is the Perfect Getaway, and the Best Relaxation for him or her, or both.
Make sure that all you Anglers have a good pair of amber tinted polorized sunglasses, it's essential, it cuts the glare a 100%, when your sight casting to our gamefish! Also, don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information for fishing here in The Florida Keys, please check out my website at http://www.boneranger.com, and I will be happy to help and assist to make your fishing adventure, and vacation a memory of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy the splendors of fishing on light tackle or fly, and it's a great way to spend the day getting to know the waters and the beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines, and Hope To See You on the Flats, and Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan www.boneranger.com
Wow, the first Fishing Report for the New Year!
I truly hope this New Years, is a Happy and Healthy One for all anglers.
The fishing has been good here in the Keys, and the anglers are having fun catching a variety of fish.
Bonefishing has been fair, we have had beautiful days, but the mornings start out cool. Winds are prevelent out of the North, and Northeast, with a slight warming trend happening.
Light tackle anglers have been quite productive in the backcountry for snapper, trout, redfish, jack crevelle, sharks, and ladyfish.
Flats fishing has been fair to moderate with light tackle and fly. We have been seeing some big bonefish, but they are sparse. The fish are in ranges of 9lbs up to 13 to 14lbs. Feeding on the outgoing and incoming tides on live bait shrimp and small crabs.
Flyfishing has been a tackle with some winds of 15 miles and challenging for even the best of fly anglers.
We have been using epoxy flies, for the weight, using Crazy Charlies, in chartruesse, and tied with a little crystal flash, and grizzly hackle, and the fish really like the shrimp pattern tied on #6 hooks.
I am really looking forward to the Snook Season reopening in a few weeks, which is February 1st, with the backcountry action heating up, and not far off remember is the Tarpon Season. So, don't hold off to far in the Season to get your dates lined up.
Offshore fishing is really great this time of the year, with hook up daily of sailfish, kingfish, wahoo, tuna, dolphin, snappers, and groupers.
I am offering some Great Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages, you can check them out on my website at www.boneranger.com, and click on the icon that says Islamorada Fishing Packages, and Rates, page, and Click on the icon on the very top that says Value Fishing Packages.
Also, if you like more information, you can call me directly at 305-664-5891, Capt. Ann or you can call Capt. Alex at 305-852-5084, for more offshore information.
But, what a great way to have the best of both worlds fishing, flats and backcountry, and offshore!!!
These are great gift ideas for the Husbands, Kids, the ones off for College, or just a Great Get Away for you and your loved one, the Keys is the Place for all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
I can put together any great package for you all either flats fishing and backcountry, or Flats fishing and Offshore fishing. Just give me a call and I will put together a nice cover letter, and send a gift certificate to put in that special someones card. So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891, and I will be happy to work with you, and make sure you get it on time.
Winter and Spring fishing should be spectacular flats fishing, backcountry, on the patches on the reef, and offshore of course.
I can only tell you the fishing has been good on some days, and slow on others, but one thing is for sure, the report has a variety of fishing you will enjoy.
I would like to thank Hank and Crystal Morley from Alberta, Canada, who came down and flyfished with me for a few mornings, and they had a great few days on the flats. Crystal hooked her first bonefish on fly, with great ease. She hooked up and released a 10lb bonefish, which took about 25-30 minutes to land, and we caught him on a 9 weight Loomis, on floating line, with a Shrimp Pattern fly. What a way to go Crystal. We also fished for trout, ladyfish, jack crevelle, and sharks, and did well on each species.
Hank is coming back in May to flyfish for our Giant Silver King, see yah soon.
Also would like to thank the Touchstone Energy Group, who came down and booked 12 boats, with me, and did some bonefishing that morning, and we had an array of fish caught, but no bonefish, and had a great time with all that participated in fishing the half day. Our boat saw one big group of bonefish, but couldn't get the bait in front of them in time, but did catch and release ladyfish, lizard fish, and snapper.
Alot of the boats hooked up some sharks, snapper, ladyfish, jack crevelle, and some trout. Thanks again, and it was a pleasure to meet and have you all.
I just want to let you know, that I can set up group bookings, if you or your company would like to come down and do some flats and backcountry fishing. You can view that information on my website.
So, it has been a fair to good fishing month, and is a great time stalking them elusive bonefish, and it can be quite cumbersome when they are not around, but that is the love of stalking these gray ghosts.
It can be a bit trying on the nerves, but once you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush. I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of the most fasinating, and intriguing experiences you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle, it will have your heart racing, and have a lump in your throat, and a smile on your face, when you hook up!
So you can see the past several weeks of bonefishing has been great some days in in the early morning and good in the later part of the evenings just before dusk, and is a great fight on fly or on 8lb test with shrimp, or crab.
The Cobia and Spanish Makerals have been spotted in the backcountry on the flats in Everglades National Park.
Don't forget with snook season reopening, you can get some great catches in Everglades National Park, using live bait, or jigs tipped with bait, pinfish, and pilchards, you are bound to hook up with these bruisers. With the limit on 2 fish on the species, makes for a fun day in the Backcountry.
I have also had reports that the redfishing has been good also in the Park, and with reports of several catches and releases between 7lbs up to 10lbs. on fly and light tackle. Using shrimp, crabs, spoons, and flies have been the going ticket.
Reef and Patch fishing has been good with yellowtail, mangrove and mutton snappers, all great keepers, and what a dinner.
Winter, and Even Spring Tournament Fishing is getting active, with some Big Fish Being Caught, and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments, please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way to have Fun, and make new Friends.
Flyfishing enthusiasts, this is the greatest time of the year to come and challenge all our gamefish on fly, the challenge can be quite rewarding, and a great way to get ready for your Spring fishing. Gives you all great hand and eye coordination, so those who you think are bad, don't think it your eyes that are going, its time to get some lessons. I do offer No-Pressure fly instruction, and love to teach you new techniques to build your skills for the Lake and Stream fishing your doing.
Make Sure to Plan in Advance for Spring Dates for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and Backcountry Fishing. It starts late March and runs through July. But, we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't delay, get your dates put together and we will let you feel the thrill of hooking up the species of choice, whether its bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may be lucky enough to land a Grand Slam!
I have had alot of the Greatest Anglers here in the Florida Keys with their Families. I have had a great experience with them all. Thank you and Look forward to your Return.
So see whether you choose to go Flats fishing for our elusive Bonefish, or Powerful Permit, and/or those Giant Silver Kings, aka Tarpon, you will sure be surprised to find what is at the other end of your rod.
Other anglers are finding their ways into the Backcountry of Everglades National Park, or even Offshore to challenge the deep water species.
Whichever you decide to experience, it all has been an exciting and great way to spend a day with the family or with your friends, wife, or girlfriend. All I can say is the fishing has been at its best, and challenging anglers to all aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone species. With the Fall fishing coming to an end, we have Winter fishing and that will definitely get you all geared up for the Great Spring Action You come to do, with the action and fishing heating up, the fishing makes it for all anglers challenging and quite the experience, no matter what fish you target!
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing for the same species, the effect will have you hooked for years to come, and where else but, Paradise, can we achieve such tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy the beauty of the island chains here in the Fabulous Florida Keys!
You definitely can get the fever for any of these incredible gamefish.
Reminder to All Anglers Snook Season is open and is open until December 14th, then closed Dec. 15th- Jan 31st, also closed, June, July, and August, but, don't forget we can still fish the closed season, and fish when snook season reopens, so be ready!
Many anglers are booking fishing trips for December, January, February, and for the Upcoming Spring Fishing, to fish the flats or travel the backcountry in Everglades National Park to fish for these beautiful and powerful fish, and enjoy the trip with some beautiful bird watching also, and seeing the many islands, dolphins and other wildlife to be had back there.
So before heading back into the backcountry in Everglades National Park, don't forget your cameras to take some grand pictures of some of the most intriguing birds, and of course the fish of the day you caught.
So drop me a line, or call up and make sure you get the bookings that you are looking for, and don't forget an Evening trip is Great too, and what a good way to see our Fabulous Sunsets. Bookings can get full, and limited, so make sure you call in advance, so you too can experience the wonderful challenge of all species we have to offer.
So, don't forget you can always book for the Season, and I suggest that, for we get booked 6 months to a year in advance for the season, so don't forget to get a jump on your bookings to get the dates your looking for, in the hottest fishing spot in the Keys.
It's great fun, on light tackle and fly! April-July is best for these Giant Silver Kings, and we offer evening trips for these awesome species, and bonefishing in the evening is great fun too, what a way to catch a sunset, and fish too.
With the Winter Breaks, or Easter, great time for the kids and Mom's and Dads, and husband and wives, friends, or just fishing enthusiasts, and graduations, anniversary's, birthdays being just around the corner, why not get a jump start on a great way to treat one of your loved ones or friends with a gift certificate to come fishing in the Keys. Great Fall and Winter Fishing Packages for Great Savings!
Check out our New Fall Fishing Packages I am offering to Anglers for this upcoming Fall for those who want to get away from the kids, just getting out of the office, or just to experience some of the off season. Anglers can get a great deal and want to do some great fishing in the off season, great on your pocketbook, it is a great value, check it out on my Rates and Package Page!
I can provide a nice Fishing Package for anglers with a nice cover sheet, and certificate for them to have in their stocking or in a present suited just for them. So, just drop me and email or give me a call and we can set that up for you, and it's even great for the upcoming season.
I am sure you will see many happy faces and you will be giving them memories of a lifetime to treasure. With any of the Fishing Packages, or Daily Rates, I offer Flyfishing Instruction for those New Beginners! So check it out on my Rates and Packages Page!
With the New Flats and Offshore Fishing Packages are great and Brand New, Please check them out on the Fishing Package and Rates Page.
The Flyfishing and Light Tackle Fishing Packages that are on the site give everyone the best of both worlds, to come down and challenge their skills for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish and Snook. What a great way to treat yourself and a loved one to some great action! That is why we are the Sportfishing Capital of the World.
I offer No Pressure tactics, and offer Fly Instruction, and what an experience for either the beginner fisherman or advanced fisherman, to benefit a day on the water. It is the growing trend, to stalk these gamefish on fly and what a wonderful sport it is, and a great way for some great hand and eye coordination for you to learn how to cast to these beautiful fish! What memories you and your fishing companion to experience together, or you can make it a family event, and ladies don't forget, we too make it as a great pasttime for ourselves to pick up the fly, and surprise yourself how enjoyable and challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is all about, the grandure and power of all of these great saltwater gamefish, whether you choose bonefish, tarpon, or permit, the memories are there forever!
I would still like to say a special thanks to all of the Anglers, and the ones that are still coming to Paradise to fish for The Best Saltwater Gamefish we have to offer from the Novices of anglers to the Experienced Anglers, and it gets no better than this.
Remember to book your trips accordingly, dates are full, and there is still some openings for fly and live bait, don't miss out on the best action available.
Don't forget we do EVENING TRIPS also for bonefish, and tarpon, and what a great way to watch the sunset with a big fish on!
Now don't forget I also offer Fishing Gift Certificates, whether this is for a Holiday gift, Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, or Just Getting Good Grades, or just for that special someone! It is the Perfect Getaway, and the Best Relaxation for him or her, or both.
Make sure that all you Anglers have a good pair of amber tinted polorized sunglasses, it's essential, it cuts the glare a 100%, when your sight casting to our gamefish! Also, don't forget your sunscreen!
If you would like more information for fishing here in The Florida Keys, please check out my website at http://www.boneranger.com, and I will be happy to help and assist to make your fishing adventure, and vacation a memory of a lifetime.
Ladies, don't forget, we too can enjoy the splendors of fishing on light tackle or fly, and it's a great way to spend the day getting to know the waters and the beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines, and Hope To See You on the Flats, and Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
