A man holding a fish in the water - Fishing

Many dreams die in pursuit of the backcountry slam

Anglers need to make a plan for any hope of success landing a bonefish, permit and tarpon on same day (Editor’s Note: Author Bill Horn...
A bird flying over a body of water - Florida Keys

SARGASSUM SEASON

All summer long, visitors and locals in the Keys will find huge mats of Sargassum floating in what locals call “weed lines” just offshore....
A group of people standing in front of a crowd posing for the camera - Team

Red Hot Reef Action

Conditions in the Middle Florida Keys were quite windy over the past few days, but that didn’t stop us from getting on the water...
A person holding a fish in the water - Big-game fishing

Permit now, tarpon soon – Hook a permit now before spawning season sends them...

Spring break has arrived — for Keys flats anglers. While our northern brethren continue to shiver, dig snow, and scrape ice, warm days and...
A person in a blue shirt - Water

Summer anglers begin to target bonefish, permit But fishing for smaller tarpon still a...

The arrival of summer, with sizzling sun and frequent thunderstorms, brought major changes for Keys’ flats anglers.  Hordes of migratory big tarpon departed at...
A man holding a fish on a boat in a body of water - Big-game fishing

Month of October brings change in weather, fishy game

A change in season also brings a change in the fishing.  October is a transition month for fishing in the Florida Keys. Fish that have...
A group of people sitting at a table with food - Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

‘Raw Deal’ takes lionfish crown – Team from Marathon caught 131 out of 163...

They braved searing heat, extreme depths and painful injuries in their pursuit for lionfish glory. Last weekend Team Raw Deal out of the Castaway...
A man standing next to a body of water - Angling

Want a thrill? Try catching a shark or sailfish on a fly rod –...

Toothy critters and those with long bills are on tap for light tackle and fly rod anglers. Chill winds and cool waters put a...
A man standing next to a body of water - Upper Keys Sports Fishing

Big silver ladies still cruising the Florida Keys

And it ain’t over yet: worm hatch coming soon to an ocean near you It’s been a good month for the ladies. Big girls, clad...
A man holding a fish on a boat in the water - Tuna

Keys anglers should be targeting the hot snapper bite

As last week was mini lobster season, most of The Weekly readers probably spent their time in the water as opposed to on top...

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