Sailfish on the reef
Enero 16, 2017 Key West 3 fotos
Sailfish
Sailfish

Trip Summary

Key West fishing has been red hot on the reef this week. The ballyhoo are moving in on our shallow reefs in huge numbers, and with them the predators are sure to follow. We have been catching barracuda, cero mackerel , kingfish, and sailfish. Picture this - we are nearing the reef and in the distance we can see the frigate birds diving and circling near a low water reef. As we approach we can see the ballyhoo being driven out of the water in wave after wave, and the frigate birds diving to the water to pick the tasty morsels right out of the air. Underneath, the predators await the inevitable splash of their prey returning to the water. Nearer still, we can now make out the cobalt blue form of the sailfish as he rises from the depth to feed. There is no greater thrill in the fishing world than seeing a group of sailfish feeding on the reef. Because they are feeding in 5 to 20 feet of water you can watch as they dart around setting up their prey for the attack. First, light blue as they try to blend in with there surroundings. Then, cobalt blue as they rise from the depth, their sail raised high, they now corral the bait and move in for the kill. The first thing to know is you better have live ballyhoo ready to go - they will not look at anything else when they are in this kind of frenzy. The next thing to know is to be aggressive, this is one of the most intense types of fishing you can do on the reef. These fish are moving fast and you must be ready to react quickly. Please book with us. Let us entertain you.
Capt. Conch Charters
Key-west, Florida, United States
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Capt. Conch Charters has been in business since 1994. With crew members with over 30 years of experience who were born and raised in Key West, this charter company will guide you through all the types of fishing done in these bountiful waters. It is very ...

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