Spent an extra long full-day searching for dolphin and got 6 to keep. Captain tried hard to find my first choice fish and went 26 miles offshore in search of them. Fishing equipment was capable of landing the largest of fish. Mate was experienced. Boat ran well but is need of some maintenance.

Out the door by 630 for 7a departure on offshore fishing charter First Choice by Captain Larry out of Islamorada.  On way out to deep sea 20-25 miles out we stopped near Alligator Reef so the first mate (Rick) could cast out for bait.
We trolled on our way out to sea and caught a barracuda.
Captain Larry spotted some birds congregating about 10 miles further and we found our first bit of Mahi Madness - our boat was hooking them as fast as we could put baited hooks in the water and also grabbed a few jacks and other smaller fish we threw back.
Once it slowed down - Captain Larry found another hot spot near a floating plank he rightfully assumed meant bait fish and bigger fish were in the area.  Another round of mahi madness ensued.
First time my son and nephew got to try offshore fishing and they had a day they’ll never forget. 

Had a great time with Captain Larry. Weather was great so we went outside trolling. We caught about 10 tuna and bonita. There was plenty of action. The problem was everytime we got a hit and started reeling them in, a shark would grab the fish and all we were pulling up was fish heads, Maybe in hind site we should have gone bottom fishing for grouper , snapper, yellow tail after we figured out the sharks weren’t going away. Captain was great, a real gentleman, and we enjoyed his easy going style. Will definitely rebook with the captain.