Today we fished a half day. We caught some live bait and headed offshore. The #blackfin #tuna fishing was great! We caught a tuna every bait out. The wind was a little strong with 2 to 4 foot seas. Source: Fearless fishing report for September 29 Islamorada, Fl | Fearless Fishing
So you ask What is this Patreon about? Patreon users are grouped by content type. These content creators set up a page on the Patreon website, where patrons can choose to pay a fixed amount to a creator one time or on a monthly basis. A creator typically displays a goal that the ongoing revenue … Read more
The Key Deer Rut, or breeding season, takes place in the fall and early winter. Most mating occurs in October. Pregnancy is about seven months or 200 days, with most fawns born between April and June. Fawns are tiny—only two to four pounds (0.9 to 1.8 kilograms) at birth. Most does have only one fawn … Read more
Female anglers can learn, network and enjoy lighthearted No Yelling tournament competition during the annual no-experience-necessary “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” girls getaway scheduled Friday through Sunday, Oct. 18-20, in Islamorada. The “university weekend” teaches aspiring anglers basic, hands-on fishing skills that are then practiced in optional offshore and inshore fishing situations. Participants learn about conservation … Read more
Sunrise views of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, Key West’s picturesque landmarks and a unique endurance challenge are to lure athletes to the Southernmost Marathon & Half Marathon and Key West Running Festival. Scheduled Saturday, Oct. 12, the event dubbed the “SoMo” offers participants the chance to strive for speed and personal bests … Read more
Green iguanas are invasive exotics and in South Florida, their numbers have exploded into an Iguana Invasion. They eat vegetation and sometimes bird eggs. And they dig into the ground, destabilizing canal banks, bridge pilings — and at the Key West cemetery, grave sites. One weekend a month, two guys from Miami-Dade County head to … Read more
The Florida Spiny Lobster season runs from August 6 through March 31. You still have plenty of time for some Lobstering in the Florida Keys! As the shallow waters cool in Fall and Winter months, Lobsters return to deeper waters. This means you need to be more effecient in your capture methods, especially if you … Read more
Angling teams can vie for victory by targeting bonefish, permit and barracuda while benefiting the charter fishing community during the annual Sugarloaf Showdown. Presented by the Lower Keys Guides Association, the catch-and-release challenge is scheduled Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. The tournament is a fundraiser for the Guides Trust Foundation, which assists … Read more
Later this month, astronauts and crew members from NASA and the European Space Agency will begin an expedition that seeks to both train the crews for space and restore some of the state’s damaged Florida Keys Reefs. In an underwater habitat near the Florida Keys, the crews will build and install a series of underwater … Read more
Due to soaring temperatures, tropical coral reefs are facing a bleak future. But recent research shows that some of these corals are migrating to cooler subtropical seas, offering a measure of hope that these ecosystems can survive the existential threat of climate change. BY FRED PEARCE • AUGUST 22, 2019 From the shores of Florida to the islands of … Read more
Calm summer seas in the Florida Keys mean easygoing and easy-on-the-environment watersports powered by people or the rays of the sun. This year the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is hosting its fifth national “Get into Your Sanctuary Days” celebration Aug. 2-4, 2019, to raise awareness through a series of special activities … Read more
Florida’s Spiny Lobster Sport Season (“mini season”) is only two weeks away. The annual two-day event, which will take place on July 24 and 25 2019, is eagerly anticipated by divers each year and draws participants from throughout the Southeast and beyond. While it’s a fun, challenging and tasty experience for most, more than 20 … Read more
Eager to sample some spiny lobster prepared according to an authentic #FloridaKeys recipe? Spark your appetite with this “nibble” from “Taste the Florida Keys with Chef Michelle Bernstein,” a one-hour documentary exploring the island chain’s culinary culture and heritage. Watch it on your favorite PBS station by checking local listings for the broadcast date and … Read more
These Totten Beacons, 19th-century aids to navigation, are protected historical resources. In 1513, Spanish explorer Ponce de León sailed into the strong currents of the Florida Straits. Little did he know that within a few years, these uncharted waters, which feed into the Gulf Stream, would become a major international shipping route to and from … Read more
One of the largest fun Dolphin Fish tournaments in the Middle Keys, the 13th annual Tom Thumb Marathon Offshore Bull and Cow Dolphin Tournament, is to challenge anglers Thursday through Sunday, May 2-5, in Marathon. A grand prize of $10,000 cash is to go to the team with the largest combined weight of a bull … Read more
The Florida Keys are a string of tropical islands stretching about 120 miles off the southern tip of the U.S. state of Florida, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. They’re known as a destination for fishing, boating, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Everyone should visit the Florida Keys at least once in their lifetime. … Read more
The city of Key West offers plenty for visitors to see and do, from quaint shops and galleries that line Duval Street to world-class restaurants, and fascinating museums and cultural landmarks. But sometimes travelers seek experiences off the beaten path. When visitors to Key West want to break free of the usual tourist stops, the … Read more
Will Benson, a fishing guide in the Florida Keys, says illegal fishing guides are hurting the local industry. Illegal fishing guides in the Florida Keys continue to undermine locals who earn a living by offering charters, says boat captain Doug Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick, president of the Lower Keys Guides Association, told county officials last week the … Read more
Florida Keys guides recognized years ago it made no sense to overfill ice chests just to “feed the neighbors.” Fishing journalists also started pushing a more conservation-focused angle, government fisheries agencies implemented size and bag limits, and Captains began to understand the need for conservation, and counsel their clients accordingly, all of which evolved into … Read more
In this video, Capt. Tater, Will and I went fishing on a charter with Relentless Sportfishing out of Bud n’ Mary’s Marina in Islamorada, Florida. It was a slow morning, but it really picked up in the afternoon with Will catching a massive kingfish and all of us catching a total of four big blackfin … Read more