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SPINNING FISH CASES DECLINE, BUT RESEARCH INTENSIFIES

After a year in which “spinning” fish in the Florida Keys earned national headlines, there is some promising news: Reports of spinning fish are...

FREE KIDS FISH EXPO IS MARCH 16 AT ISLAMORADA’S FOUNDERS PARK

The Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association invites the public to the fourth annual Kids Fishing Expo on Sunday, March 16 at Founders Park in...

UPPER KEYS LADY ANGLER TOURNAMENT NETS 100 OFFSHORE FISH

The fish were biting and the lines were flying as lady anglers hauled in 110 offshore fish during the 2025 Ladies Let’s Go Fishing...
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‘REEL DEAL’ WINS UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI CELEBRITY FISH TOURNAMENT IN ISLAMORADA

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum returned to Islamorada June 19-21 for a fan fest and celebrity fishing tournament. Team...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: FLATS FISHING IS HOT AND REWARDING

Flats fishing in August is hot but can be extremely rewarding. Starting early or fishing in the evening is your best chance to fool...
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LEGENDARY ISLAMORADA SPORTFISHING EXPERT RICHARD STANCZYK TO BE HONORED BY IGFA

By Andy Newman In 1962, legendary Islamorada sportfishing captain Richard Stanczyk, then 16, made plans to attend his junior prom with his North Miami High...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: SWATHS OF SARGASSUM HOLDING DOLPHIN, SOME TRIPLETAIL

The tuna bite has been great. Early morning and late afternoon have been productive for tuna fishing. Sometimes I prefer the afternoon because there’s...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: BIG BLACKFINS ARE BITING ON THE HUMPS

By Kit Mobley The fishing action has been incredible here in Islamorada. Aboard DirtyBoat 2.0 out of Robbie's Marina, we’ve been starting the days right...
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KEYS KIDS CAN FISH FOR FREE DURING TOURNAMENT FOR YOUNG ANGLERS ON SEPT. 28...

The Islamorada Charter Boat Association will host its 28th annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday Sept. 28 at the Lorelei Restaurant in Islamorada.   The...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: ‘LADIES, LET’S GO FISHING’ SEMINAR & TOURNAMENT RETURNS TO THE...

Women seeking to learn fishing in a welcoming, no-pressure environment can do just that at the “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” Keys University and Fishing...