Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Inshore Temp:
74
Offshore Temp:
73
The Saltwater Angler's Tip of the Week
The spring weather is finally here. Next week will have variable winds in the 15 to 20+ mph range, depending on the day, and no showers in the forecast.
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The Saltwater Angler5-Day Outlook as of 4/22/24
Feels like spring already. Moderate to high winds early in the week and tapering off towards the end of the week. Temperatures look to remain in the mid 70's for the next 6 days or so!
Techniques & Tips as of 4/22/24
Be able to side cast and comfortable with the "double haul". This will help you punch into the wind and lay your leader out better. Be safe!
Current Conditions as of 4/22/24
The weather seems to have finally made a change toward normalcy with mid to high 70's most of the next 2 weeks. The winds will still be averaging 14 to 20 mph with a few days having higher gusts, but that is good for this time of year. Captains have been reporting small groups Tarpon starting to migrate through the lower keys. Bone fish have been a pleasant surprise with many fish being caught as the water temps rise. Look to find most Bones active on a tide change later in the day when the suns had a chance to warm the shallows up. Permit have still been quite slow this time of year. There have been some permit around, but as always they can be picky and elusive. The large Cudas are still very busy on the flats even with the warming water. These guys are a great challenge on fly or light spin gear. Remember to get the fly moving fast to get their attention. They love live bait! Wishing everyone tight lines and fish boatside!Local Species Available Winter
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Bonefish
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Permit
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Tarpon
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Jack Crevalle
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Barracuda
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Sharks
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King Mackerel
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Wahoo
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Tuna and Cobia
The Saltwater Angler's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Orvis Tarpon Bunny | tan | 2 |
Enrico's Tarpon Pinfish | Chart/white | 1/0 |
Malzone's Purple Demon | tan, olive | 3/0, |
Merkin Crab | white, chart | 2,4 |
Skok StrongArm Crab | Tan | 2 |
Kungfu Crab | Pink | 4 |
Grand Slam Crab | various colors | 1/0 |
Borski Bonefish Slider | tan | 1/0 |
Midnight Minnow | White | 1/0 |
Crease Flies | Black/red | 2/0 |
Orvis Tarpon Bunny
Tarpon fishing is a wild ride with this handsome fly on your line.
7.99
Item #1X55
The Saltwater Angler's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Mirage Big Game Leaders
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Best Tippet:
Mirage Pure Fluorocarbon Tippet
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
10-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Saltwater All-Rounder WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line