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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: BONEFISH AND PERMIT HEATING UP

By Rich Hastings  A warm January is leading to some outstanding bonefish and permit fishing. Typically this time of year, the fishing includes an hour...
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DUCK KEY CREW PULLS IN 400-POUND SWORDFISH

For Little Torch Key’s captain Matt Pelphrey, his personal best swordfish catch was also one of his quickest fights. On Jan. 7, it still took...
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ANNUAL SAILFISH TOURNAMENT HONORING THE-LATE HOLLY GIVEN IS THIS WEEKEND

The eighth annual Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament — the largest sailfish tournament in the Keys — is set for Friday and Saturday, Jan....
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: PEAK SAILFISH SEASON IS HERE

By Kit Mobley The winter winds have arrived, and with them, the world-renowned sailfish season in Islamorada is officially in full swing.  The bite has been...
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TEXAS ANGLER WINS CHEECA LODGE BACKCOUNTRY TOURNAMENT

The Cheeca Lodge and Spa All-American Backcountry Tournament in Islamorada kicked off Nov. 13 on the beach at Cheeca Lodge and Spa. Anglers across...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: COLD FRONTS BRING HUNGRY BONEFISH

By Richard Hastings November fishing is just about as comfortable as it gets in the Florida Keys. Sunny and 75 degrees with a little wind,...

REEL DESTINY CHARTERS HAULS IN CATCH OF A LIFETIME WITH RARE LOUVAR

When captain Richard Bradley of Marathon-based Reel Destiny Charters sent his lines down in 1,600 feet of water on Nov. 15, he was hoping...

THREE WATERS RESORT IS NEW HOST FOR THE ANNUAL ISLAMORADA SAILFISH TOURNAMENT

Three Waters Resort & Marina will host the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament from Dec. 5-7. Now in its 62nd year, this tournament is the first and...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: ANGLERS REEL IN 150 FISH DURING ‘LADIES, LET’S GO FISHING!’...

Women from Florida and other areas cast off for adventure and learning at the award-winning “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” Keys University and Fishing Fever...
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MIRAMAR MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY POSSESSING GOLIATH GROUPER

A Miramar man is facing charges after state wildlife officers say they found him in possession of a goliath grouper at a local RV...