The Best Bonefishing Key West Florida

By Serena Price


Bonefishing Key West is only one type of fishing that can be accessed from the this island in the Florida Keys. It is the last island in a string of islands that you can drive to from the main land. The city of Key West is a major tourist destination for those who enjoy fishing and other water sports. You can find many guided tours on boats to take you out to catch bone fish.

There are many fishing opportunities in the keys and none can compare with the experience of bone fish tours. These fish are larger than others of their species located in surrounding areas. They are also more abundant than in other areas because of conservation measures taken by the state of Florida. You will find charter boats that can take you to the best fishing spots to be found.

Bone fish are a favorite fish for sportsmen. They are very strong swimmers and can really put up a fight when hooked. They are commonly known as the grey ghost of the Florida Keys. Their natural color makes them almost impossible to see under the water. You need to have a skilled guide to know when to find them in shallow flats.

You can fish for them in several different ways starting with bait fishing using shrimp for bait. They also are very popular as a fly fishing catch. Their weight is almost twice what you find elsewhere when fishing outside the keys. They can weigh anywhere from seven to twelve pounds in this area. Your guide may chum the water with fresh shrimp and cut up small crabs. They have very good sense of smell and will flock to the sight of chum and can be easier to catch.

When fishing the flats anglers look for the tails causing ripples as they search the bottom for food. Fishing guides select a high perch on their boat to have a vantage point for seeing the fish and directing the casts being made by clients. When you hook one on the flats you need to raise the pole high to keep the fish out of the grass because they can throw the hook in there.

The larger fish are found in the deeper waters and are reported to be more difficult to catch. Locals will tell you that they are wise to the angler's tricks and smarter than their counter parts on the flats. Bone fish are a catch and release sport fish so their numbers are high and the chance of catching one very good.

The guided tours usually include much of what you need to spend the day fishing. They supply licenses and fishing poles and tackle and bottled water. If you are going for an eight hour trip they will advise you as to what food and other supplies you may want to bring. Since most boats can only accommodate two passengers they have ample time to teach you how to cast properly and where to cast for catching the fish.

There have been many celebrities who have found this area to be like Paradise to them. Presidents and authors alike have praised life here in the keys. Bonefishing Key West Florida is the ultimate sport fishing thrill for many people. They cannot be matched for speed and strength when hooked to your line.




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