Fishing Report: Nomad Fishing Charters Morning Trip

Captain Orlando and First Mate Arturo of Nomad Fishing Charters, took us for a morning fishing trip, despite challenging weather conditions. After waiting out the morning rain, we headed out to the water, braving four-foot seas and thunderstorms.

We purchased bait and managed a single drift offshore. However, it turned out to be an incredible bite, and we immediately hooked three fish with the first four baits in the water. We suspected a kingfish on the bottom bite, a tuna, and a sailfish.

Caleah and I fought the tuna, while I watched a sailfish run for the Bahamas.  I believe it was close to Bimini by the time it spit the hook. However, we managed to stick with the tuna and land it with the help of an excellent gaff shot by Captain Arturo.  The perfect shot made for some excellent eating later.

Instead of heading back offshore, we made our way to a nearby bridge and landed a few big tarpon bites. After three fish ate, missed, or broke off, we headed back to a single inshore wreck to “dump the well” full of pilchards.

As we fished the bottom, we had a big bite that proved to be a mystery fish, adding one more big bite to the day’s non-stop action. After feeding our last fish, we decided it was time to end our short half-day trip and head back for lunch.

We enjoyed some blackened blackfin tuna and sides at Monty’s, along with some ice-cold beverages under the tiki hut, to round out a wonderful morning on the water. Despite the challenging weather conditions, we managed to have a great day with plenty of action and landed some impressive catches.

Had a rough weather day- captain worked hard within the constraints of the weather- and then when we suggested “calling it” worked to get us a partial refund.  Didn’t have to put in that effort- certainly appreciated and will fish with them again!

Loved every minute of this trip. Great capt. With refreshingly fun attitude. We caught monster shark and tons of fish. This went in as one of the best fishing days of my life. Fking epic. Do not hesitate.

We have never gone fishing like this before so we didn’t know what to expect, but in the end we were nothing but happy with Captain Arturo and the trip. He was very welcoming and patient seeing as I invited a cousin who had never even touched a fishing pole. We got some very nice fish and it was overall a fun atmosphere. I would definitely recommend Nomad fishing to any small group of people just wanting to enjoy a nice day of fishing. And I will be coming back next time I am in Miami!

Fished today on a 3/4 with Captain Arturo. 2 Sails and 3 Amberjack, Arturo knows his stuff, a real pro and a pleasure to fish with.