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...

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...
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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,...
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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: 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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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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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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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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FLORIDA KEYS FISHING REPORT: THE TAILING BITE

The Atlantic has been showing its teeth this week, but for those who don't mind a little salt spray and a "sporty" ride, the...

FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: SAILFISH FOR THE GOLD CUP

What a week for billfishing in the Florida Keys! The energy at the docks was unmatched as we hosted the 35th annual Cheeca Lodge...