Flamingo Fishing Report

April 7, 2017

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE –

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Things are a bit hit or miss with the weather being the way it is as of late. Fishing the rivers and the Cape towards Flamingo has produced Tarpon however they are not consistent by any means. The backcountry has been the better area to fish. The usual Trout and Snook haven’t been too affected by the conditions. They aren’t as frequent as when the weather is nice, but they are there for anglers hitting the water. Search the passes and the points for the best bite.






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INSHORE – The last week has been interesting I have either fished North Biscayne Bay, Government Cut or Holiday Park for Bass. The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) fishing has been really good for bigger Trout in the 22 to 25 inch range. The Tarpon are around and they seemed to bite late the one night I was out. The Cut always produces something if you drop a Shrimp to the bottom. Mangrove Snappers, Yellowtails, Hog Snappers, Mutton Snappers, Spanish Hogfish and Groupers (Grouper, Gag & Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Yellowtail & Snapper, Mutton & Hogfish) are the by catch while waiting on Tarpon.






Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
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March 24, 2017

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – There hasn’t been a whole lot of action from the area this week. That being said, there are still plenty of your typical early Spring fish biting. Redfish, Trout and Snook have all been caught as they move back into their Winter patterns with the dropping temperature. If you are heading out with live bait, Shrimp has been the key for all of them. Alternatively, Topwaters are working well for Snook and Gray Fluke Lures are best for Reds. We hope to see this heat up.

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March 17, 2017

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – There has been a lot of windy days this month so it’s a good thing the Everglades have lots of places to hide. Outgoing tides have been nice enough to get the Tarpon biting around passes on live Mullet. The Snook bite has been hot out of Chokoloskee on both live bait and artificials. Oyster bars, snags and bays have been good spots for not only Snook, but Redfish and some Drum too. Shrimp and Pilchards are good baits to have with you are fishing from Flamingo up to Everglades City. Trout fishing has been productive from Pavillion South to Lostmans river on Shrimp under a cork or free-lined Pilchards.

OFFSHORE – There were quite a few windy days that made work out of the fishing. King Mackerel were most consistently caught offshore in the Gulf. Bottom structures are producing Cobia and Amberjack along with a variety of Snappers. Off of Chokoloskee, heavy chumming will help with the Yellowtail and Mangrove Snapper. Nearshore structures have continued to produce Sheepshead while Tripletail are still caught on the Crab buoys. If you can make it too far out, you can also pick up some mixed Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel and Jack Crevalle. There’s even some Blacktip and Sandbar sharks in the Gulf.

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March 10, 2017

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore fishing in the Glades is still producing in sheltered areas. We are seeing a good mix of Snook, Redfish and Trout throughout Flamingo to Everglades City. Snook have been sticking closer to shore this week although they can also be found in the backcountry. A variety of sizes have turned up however there are plenty of keepers, especially in creeks containing warmer water. Redfish are a bit more selective this week. The morning rising tide is holding the best fish, otherwise they seem a bit scattered. Trout on the other hand seem to be just about everywhere. Anglers are even finding them in the grass beds about a mile offshore. With all the recent wind it has been a bit tough to hit the water but when you can find a calm weather window they’ll be there waiting.

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March 3, 2017

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Snook chewed pretty well for anglers using Pilchards Threadfins or even Shrimp in backcountry. Chumming is key in the afternoon as the fish have had a chance to feed all day and need a little enticing. Oyster bars and tree snags are definitely spots to fish over the next few weeks. You’ll also get yourself into some Redfish this way too.
The Trout bite in the grass flats has been shaping up nicely South of Pavilion Key, feed ’em some Shrimp, or even small Pilchards under a cork. If you manage to catch a good amount of pilchards for bait, you can also catch some Ladyfish and Jack Crevalle.

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OFFSHORE – If you were wanting to catch Amberjack on wrecks or Snapper this past week, you better have been chumming. Heavy chumming helped get a lot of Amberjack to the boats in the Gulf this week. Most common baits used were Threadfins and Pilchards. Some of the Ajs caught were up to 60 pounds. Cobia were a little scattered in waters off of Chokoloskee. The closer wrecks fished well for Sheepshead using frozen shrimp or fiddler crabs. Don’t be surprised if you see a few Bull Sharks, Blue Runners and Jack Crevalle out there too.




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February 24, 2017

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Mother nature has thrown quite the mix of weather at us this week. From wind to rain to sun we have had anglers fishing in just about everything. Targets this week have included Snook, Tarpon, Redfish and Trout. Fish seem to be taking both live and artificials depending on the weather. Snook are the easiest to load up on when you can find a break in the weather. The sizes have been great so far. Trout aren’t far behind. Both Trout and Redfish are scattered throughout the backcountry.
If you are targeting Tarpon specifically they have been more consistent in the backcountry. They are just beginning to fire up but are providing a decent bite for anglers. Tripletail are also making an appearance on structure nearshore.

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February 17, 2017

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – There has been a decent Trout bite on the flats off of Chokoloskee and Everglade City. A lot of Tarpon are showing up around Flamingo and to the West. When fishing in the Glades there has been good catch and release Snook, decent sized Redfish as well as some Black Drum. There are Pilchards and Threadfins around for inshore bait.


OFFSHORE – Nearshore structures in the gulf off of Chokoloskee have been producing a steady bite of Sheepshead, Jack Crevalle, Bluefish and a pile of Bluerunners. There has also been good catches of Spanish Mackerel and King Mackerel having been hooked above the same structure. There has been a few reports of Cobia caught West of Flamingo as you enter the gulf. There has also been a good bite of Mangrove Snapper as well.

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February 9, 2017

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Things have been good into this week. We have seen warm weather for most of the week but things are beginning to cool down a bit. The Tarpon will become a bit scattered until conditions are warmer. Fishing will pick up later in the day when the water warms up a bit. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) fishing has been incredible. We are seeing fantastic numbers up to 60 per day. The bite is always better when things are cooler. Anglers are fishing the backcountry where there is current and bait. We hope to see this carry into the weekend.



BAIT REPORT – There is a tons of Mullet and Glass Minnows around the backwater this week.


Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
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February 1, 2017

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – This week in Flamingo we have some really nasty weather, it’s 49 degrees, winds out of the N.W. at 25 and – oh yeah it’s raining. I pulled up and see my customer Chris Peterson and his grand kids Tian and Nicole and her boyfriend Nick. Chris prepared them for the weather all in heavy foul weather gear only Nicole was in sandals. It was a cold,wet ride and raining out West where we were heading. We waited it out but couldn’t find many fish for most of the day. The tides were extremely low and we worked all the run offs we could, the tide was so low the run offs were up above the water. The prize catch was a keeper Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and some Snappers (Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Mutton). I kept moving around and finally the tide started coming in and we found an area that had fish they only bit for about 40 minutes but we did get 4 Snook (Snook, Common) and a Redfish (Drum, Red) and more Snappers. It was 1 o’clock and Tian had the shakes, Nicole was freezing so we called it a day. Earlier this week we headed to Government cut, it was cold with a strong North wind. Running to G. Cut my pipe stand in the livewell popped out and all my Shrimp were suck out of the live well so I had to make a 10 mile run back to get more Shrimp. The Tarpon were really thick when we first got into the cut just before 7 A.M. I was marking a big school. It took an hour to get more Shrimp and when I got back no Tarpon any where. the 3 or 4 boats in there looking couldn’t find them. We settled fishing for the other species and hoped we would get a Tarpon or Permit bite. We caught Mangroves up to 18 inches, Spanish Hogfish, Grunts, a really big Porgy and a couple Mutton Snappers. The wind was making it tough but we managed a good half day of catching dinner. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal tons of information and tips to catch!






Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
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February 1, 2017

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – This week in Flamingo we have some really nasty weather, it’s 49 degrees, winds out of the N.W. at 25 and – oh yeah it’s raining. I pulled up and see my customer Chris Peterson and his grand kids Tian and Nicole and her boyfriend Nick. Chris prepared them for the weather all in heavy foul weather gear only Nicole was in sandals. It was a cold,wet ride and raining out West where we were heading. We waited it out but couldn’t find many fish for most of the day. The tides were extremely low and we worked all the run offs we could, the tide was so low the run offs were up above the water. The prize catch was a keeper Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and some Snappers (Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Mutton). I kept moving around and finally the tide started coming in and we found an area that had fish they only bit for about 40 minutes but we did get 4 Snook (Snook, Common) and a Redfish (Drum, Red) and more Snappers. It was 1 o’clock and Tian had the shakes, Nicole was freezing so we called it a day. Earlier this week we headed to Government cut, it was cold with a strong North wind. Running to G. Cut my pipe stand in the livewell popped out and all my Shrimp were suck out of the live well so I had to make a 10 mile run back to get more Shrimp. The Tarpon were really thick when we first got into the cut just before 7 A.M. I was marking a big school. It took an hour to get more Shrimp and when I got back no Tarpon any where. the 3 or 4 boats in there looking couldn’t find them. We settled fishing for the other species and hoped we would get a Tarpon or Permit bite. We caught Mangroves up to 18 inches, Spanish Hogfish, Grunts, a really big Porgy and a couple Mutton Snappers. The wind was making it tough but we managed a good half day of catching dinner. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal tons of information and tips to catch!






Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
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January 26, 2017

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Fishing out of Haulover Marina with David, Mike, Jeff and Charlie. David said he would have liked to catch Tarpon when we spoke on the phone. Our first stop Jeff hooked a really nice Snook (Snook, Common) which we ended up losing when it jumped. We ran to Government Cut to fish the outgoing tide in pretty calm conditions. We set up along with a few other boats and instantly had a bite Mike caught a good sized Yellowtail (Snapper, Yellowtail). This bite continued with Mackerels (Mackerel, Spanish), Grouper (Grouper, Gag), and a couple fish that were eaten on the way up. It’s hard to fish 4 guys without someone being left out! Jeff, Mike, and Charlie had the right areas because the were constantly hooked up. All of a sudden we had 3 Biscayne rods double over, all 3 were Tarpon. It’s time like these you pray for but we had a couple issues, a circle hook broke, a troll right straightened and the third fish jumped off. I got them rigged right back up and within minutes we had a rod doubled over Charlie grabbed the rod and fought the fish for 20 minutes we finally saw the big silver slab of his Permit. The funny thing is he didn’t even know what it was! We had a couple more fish and 1 other Tarpon hook up but the winds picked up over 20 and the bite shut down. We worked our way back towards Haulover Marina but there some bad weather following us, this was an incredible 1/2 day trip. Fishing Flamingo with Scott and his son James, it is his birthday. The forecast is windy really windy! We launched the boat into the back country side and made our way out. We stopped in Coot Bay and started the day off with some great Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) action. I wanted to get up into Whitewater Bay before the winds got really bad and blind cast for some Tarpon. We gave it a half hour or so but I could see they wanted something else. I hit every spot I have and with the exception of, Jacks (Jack, Crevalle), Snapper and Ladyfish there was no bite. The water was muddy with winds pushing across so the baits never even got into the strike zone. The difference ended up being finding some cleaner water somewhat out of the 30 mph winds over on the east side. We stuck it out for the full day and had some laughs. I told Scott I have been fishing back there along time and that’s the roughest day I have ever fished. Once it gets over 25mph, I know now it’s not really fishable. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal tons of information and tips to catch!






Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
captjimhobales@gmail.com www.caughtlookincharters.com

January 19, 2017

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Drum (Drum, Black) bite has been great. They are up to 40 lbs in the deeper water. Snook (Snook, Common) fishing is interesting to say the least. They seem to be turning on and off at the drop of a hat. Tarpon are chasing Mullet. Redfish (Drum, Red) are also in the deeper water. The bite has been slowing down with the recent warmer weather. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are closer to shore and biting well. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal tons of information and tips to catch!






Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
captjimhobales@gmail.com www.caughtlookincharters.com

January 11, 2017

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Hey anglers! In order to bring you valuable, up to date content such as regulations, GPS Hotspots, and BRAND NEW features the Pro Angler App Pro Reports will be returning the week of January 16, 2017. Please feel free to take a look at last week’s reports for an idea of what’s biting or give your favorite local bait shop a shout! The Pro Angler App looks forward to bringing you lots of exciting changes as we kick off 2017!






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January 5, 2017

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – We are fishing for Tarpon in the mornings. There are tons of them around and they are tearing up the Mullet schools. Early morning is your best bet to hook them. Redfish (Drum, Red) and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are also turning up. There has been a particularly nice Trout bite lately. Most of the Redfish we’ve been catching are up to 27 inches. With the recent cold snap there has been a lot of Drum (Drum, Black) in the East cape up to 15 lbs moving in. Surprisingly a small Dog Snapper (Snapper, Dog) turned up on one of our trips while we were fishing muddy bottom. Big Snook (Snook, Common) are turning up incidentally while fishing for Black Drum. We’ve had a few temperature swings in the Glades so things have been really interesting. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal tons of information and tips to catch!



BAIT REPORT – There are some Mullet schools around. You can see them getting busted by Tarpon.


Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
captjimhobales@gmail.com www.caughtlookincharters.com

December 30, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Fishing has been good this week. There are always some Tarpon biting all day long. The bite was consistent. Flies and Plugs are your best bet to hook them. Sight fishing for Snook (Snook, Common) has been great in the backcountry. Seatrout (Seatrout, Spotted) are productive in the same area with the same setups. The early morning bite is most productive however if you can find a calm day you should find a good bite all day. Thanks for another great year anglers! Pro Angler is looking forward to seeing all of your great catches in 2017!



BAIT REPORT – There is still a ton of Finger Mullet and big Mullet this week.


Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
RisingTideCharters@gmail.com www.RisingTideCharters.com

December 22, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – The temperature continues to rise and fall into this week. The Tarpon aren’t sure what to do so they are still biting well. The numbers are great and the fish have been pretty big. So far Flies and Plugs are your best bet to hook them. We are catching them well the day trip. Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the Pro Angler Team!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
RisingTideCharters@gmail.com www.RisingTideCharters.com

December 15, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Mackerel (Mackerel, Spanish) are caught up by Everglades City this week. Big schools of Pilchards are hanging around the same area. Bluefish, Snapper (Snapper, Gray) and Jacks (Jack, Crevalle) are chasing them as well. The Redfish (Drum, Red) and Snook (Snook, Common) are a bit scattered. Past Shark River is producing Snook on chunked Ladyfish. Snook are also biting to the South of Chokoloskee in the morning. The bite is generally a bit better South of Pavilion. Towards Flamingo we are seeing really nice Tarpon action. They have been a tough catch but they are out there. Jerkbaits are doing well to hook them along with Rapala Subwalk just below the surface. If you are sight fishing them cast your lure, twitch and let it settle. They are still in their Springtime areas. Search the Sandy Key Bag top. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) can be found in the middle ground South into the bay. Gulp Jigs are doing well to hook them. They are also taking live or dead Shrimp. The afternoon bite has been more productive. The backcountry has great conditions for the fish to heat up so we hope to see this happen soon. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – Pilchards are holding up around Everglades City. Shrimp are running thick south of Flamingo


Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
captjimhobales@gmail.com www.caughtlookincharters.com

December 9, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Fishing has been a bit tough this week. It’s been difficult to get the fish to bite. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are your best bet to target. There is so much bait in the water they are just not interested in many presentations. Tarpon seem to be plentiful but they, too aren’t biting well. We suspect they may move out with the upcoming weather system. They are at their Springtime areas which is uncommon. You can find them on the gulf side too. Snook (Snook, Common) have been caught recently however even with chum they aren’t really coming up. The fish are there, but we just have to wait for the bite to pick up. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – Bait is everywhere!


Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
captjimhobales@gmail.com www.caughtlookincharters.com

December 2, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – It’s been warm so the water temperatures are fairly high right now. Tarpon has become the main focus in the Everglades. Small baitfish or Mullet patterns are working well to mimic what they are eating. EP Flies are productive. Tarpon are chasing Minnows along with Finger Mullet and Pilchards. Snook (Snook, Common) are good in the backcountry and out in the gulf coast. They are chasing the same baits. The same bite is happening to the South. Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) are hit or miss as they haven’t fired up in the backcountry. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – Finger Mullet, Pilchards and other small Minnows are running the Everglades.


Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
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November 23, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – It has been a while since my last report, so I just wanted let you know what is going on in the Everglades. We had a great late Tarpon season, but now with the water temps dropping below that magic number, the Tarpon have moved offshore. Good thing is, in between these fronts that push through this time of year, the Tarpon will show up in mass numbers, if it warms up enough. That will be the pattern for Tarpon over the next few months in the Everglades. The sight fishing for Redfish (Drum, Red) and Snook (Snook, Common) has been still really good and will get better as the water temp keep falling. With the bluebird skies that we have during and after fronts, makes for ideal sight fishing conditions. Even though the water temps have dropped, we still haven’t had that real strong cold front to push a lot of fish into the backcountry. There are still plenty of fish on the coast. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – There was a ton of Mullet and bait recently however the water is dirty so they are tough to find.


Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
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November 18, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – The water temperatures dropped about 10 degrees so the Tarpon fishing was really good until recently. Redfish (Drum, Red) and a handful of Snook (Snook, Common) and Seatrout (Seatrout, Spotted) have turned up. Ladyfish, Jacks (Jack, Crevalle) and Snapper (Snapper, Gray) were also caught. The bite is decent. Live Shrimp and Gulp curly tails are your best bet to catch.



BAIT REPORT – There was a ton of Mullet and bait recently however the water is dirty so they are tough to find.


Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com RisingTideCharters@gmail.com

November 10, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – The bite is fair on Snook (Snook, Common) and Redfish (Drum, Red). We are starting to see some nice fish in the backcountry as well. Anglers will be switching to Shrimp for them soon instead of live bait such as Threadfins. Fish down the shoreline and cover some territory to find them. The Snook may be moving offshore soon as the temperature cools. Tarpon have been caught into this week. Tripletail are swimming the buoys and Crab Pots. Toss stripped bait or Shrimp on a hook to catch them. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – There is a bit of a Grouper (Grouper, Gag) bite around the islands. Fish the rocky bottom from 10-30 miles to find them.

BAIT REPORT – Bait is beginning to become scarce but there are still some Mullet on the outside.


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November 3, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Tarpon fishing in the everglades continues to be very good. There are lots of fish still around as the temps are still above that 72 degree mark that they like. When you can find these fish, they are all over the schools of Mullet and other baitfish. We have been fishing these guys pretty hard and having lots of success using swimbaits. I have switched over to a little bit bigger swimbait and they see to really key in on those. Another important thing to look for is the falling tide. They have been eating really good on a early morning falling tide. Once the tide turns around the completely turn off. It looks like the weather is going to stay warm for the next week or so, give me a call to get out and catch one of these guys! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
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October 27, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – The last few weeks I have spent most of my time fishing Everglades National Park out of Flamingo and Chokoloskee, but have also squeezed in a few night trips chasing Snook (Snook, Common) and Tarpon in Miami. So far, the New Year has brought us some mild weather in South Florida, which most of the time means a lot of action from our targeted species. Although we are still a couple of cold fronts away from having a good strong Shrimp run in Miami, there has been some Shrimp flowing through Biscayne Bay out to the cuts. The last few weeks I have fished the bridges in Miami with clients that wanted to target tarpon with a fly rod. The tarpon will stack up underneath the bridges waiting for the tide to bring them their next meal. This style of fishing is one of the most exciting ways to fish for tarpon because of the vicious bites and epic battles you can with the lights of downtown Miami in the background. You get to sight fish these tarpon and they will devour anything that looks like a shrimp to them. I like throwing a Schminnow style fly on a 1/0 or 2/10 hook. What a lot of people don’t realize in South Florida is how good the fishing can be in Everglades National Park, which we are lucky enough to have in our own backyard. Flamingo lies about an hour and a half drive from Miami and on certain occasions can be some of the best sight fishing in the world. The northerly wind that we typically have with passing fronts this time of year makes it an ideal situation for sight fishing with a fly rod. After the fronts pass through South Florida, the water in the glades can turn crystal clear, and that makes it easier to hunt fish in very shallow water. This situation has played itself out the last few trips with lots of Redfish and Snook being released. The addicting part of fly fishing Everglades National Park is the plethora of species you can catch on fly in one day. On any given day, you can have shots on Tarpon, Redfish (Drum, Red), snook, Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), Tripletail, Black Drum (Drum, Black), and the list goes on. Truly a special place to spend a day! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com RisingTideCharters@gmail.com

October 20, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Jacks (Jack, Crevalle) and Snook (Snook, Common) are chasing the Pilchards. Try fishing the incoming tide for the best bite. We are chumming for the Snook and they are on fire. The numbers are outstanding das long as you’re on a moving tide. A bit farther South in Shark River there are Tarpon from Cape Sable to Middle Cape area. It’s a bit tough to get down there. Redfish are swimming the back country. Fish the windy points and they will be mixed with Snook, Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), Jacks and Ladyfish. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – There are tons of Pilchards swimming the incoming tide. They can be netted quite easily. Mullet are running the coast as well. There are Menhaden on the humps in Shark River.


Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
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October 6, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – With the storm coming we’ve pulled off the water and are waiting for it to pass. We’re looking forward to getting back out there and getting back on the fish. Feel free to check out my past reports at www.risingtidecharters.com PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com RisingTideCharters@gmail.com

September 29, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – It has been a while since my last report and I apologize about that. I have been on the water almost everyday fishing down in Flamingo, Everglades National Park. I had a last minute cancellation today and finally getting a chance to let you know what is going on down there. The baby Tarpon fishing has been AWESOME! There has been plenty of fish in the 5-30 lb. range from the backcountry and the flats outfront. At times, the bigger tarpon can be picky, but these size Tarpon eat. We have caught them on fly and spin tackle. The Redfishing (Drum, Red) on the flats has improved with a concentration of fish in a small area. As we move into the fall and the water temps slowly cool, the fishing up on the flats should get better. There has been a lot of bait on the Gulf Coast and when the weather is calm there has also been some bigger Tarpon out there. We should get some really great Tarpon fishing in the next few weeks from fish in the 50-80 lb. range. The sight fishing in the backcountry has been surprisingly good. Usually this time of year fishing is better on the coast than the backcountry but that’s why I love the Everglades, it always keeps you on your toes. Fall is right around the corner and the fishing will only get better. I have plenty of openings over the next few weeks, so give me a call to get out on the water.






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com RisingTideCharters@gmail.com

September 22, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Since Mullet is one of the favorites of Tarpons, it is equally important to know when to catch these smaller fishes for baiting the Silver Kings. The best time to fish for Mullet is the whole summer season, northwards during springtime, and southwards in the fall. This simply means you can have the great Mullet run starting from April all the way to October. You can start off with your Mullet run from the waters off Canaveral and head down south. If you start in the later parts of September, South Florida is a good place to start your adventures as most of the fishes running from northern shores start reaching this sanctuary by around this time. The Mullet run can literally stretch for miles often in sloughs as well as in knee-deep shallows. The beauty of it all is that these silvery fishes are a natural magnet for other bigger and more prized catches, the Tarpon as well as Snook (Snook, Common), that anglers are aiming to hook. So, if you want to hook a big one, follow the Mullet run and right on its tail is your prized target. How do you get the Mullet? Well, you wear them out off the beach. Carry a cast net, net up to 4 mullets about 6 to 8 inches long, then stow these temporarily in a 5-gallon bucket. Get one and prep it on a 3/0 to 5/0 hook, unweighted. If you want durability, hook the mullet on its lips or mouth. However, serious anglers find hooking the mullet’s dorsum a bit more effective as this can still allow the mullet to squirm, flutter, and flip even from afar. This is a natural magnet for tarpons whose keen eye have been well-documented. They can’t stand the sight of a struggling mullet. Cast the line right in the school of fish. Usually, you will notice that your bait is already swimming alone. This is the time for you to hang onto your pants as it can get really explosive. You might just have a Tarpon on the other end of the line. Your best chance to land a tarpon is a revolving spool reel preferably with 350 yards of 30 as tarpons will usually head for the Bahamas once hooked. Expect to be in tip top shape as you will be running all over the beach trying to follow the run of your prized catch still on the hook. All the while, you will be attempting to make a few turns of the spool to shorten the distance between you and the silver giant. Now, some anglers use the largest types of saltwater surf spinning reels to get their hands on these monsters. Because tarpons are known to push their baits right up towards and against the sand, casting no more than 20 feet from the shore will typically land you a silver giant. Some pros drive in 4WDs especially in the Northern beach sections while some prefer to walk up and down the beach. Whichever is more convenient for you, there is one thing you have to watch out for – the classic showering behavior of mullet as they jump right out from the water and into the air. If you see this, Tarpons are not far behind. It is often a place where you can cast your line. And if you don’t like using fresh Mullet, you can always put on the DOA finger Mullet, a life-like plastic version of the real Mullet complete with its imitation movement. Where else can you fish? Either side of the inlet as long as it’s within a quarter mile from the shore is usually a great place to cast. Also, take note of the winds and the surf as this can significantly affect the number of mullet in the area. Good indicators are moderate winds and clear surf. In some years this can extend well into November although it is not uncommon for the northern front to arrive much earlier in October. Don’t expect to find Tarpons in winter although you can try your luck in bodies of water with warmer temperatures such as those around the Port Everglades power plant. It’s also possible to fish for tarpons in the Government Cut at Miami famed for using live baits, sinking plugs, and bottom and jigs. The point is, during cold season, tarpons will usually seek refuge in deeper cuts of underwater geography as these provide warmer waters. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – How do you get the Mullet? Well, you wear them out off the beach. Carry a cast net, net up to 4 mullets about 6 to 8 inches long, then stow these temporarily in a 5-gallon bucket. Get one and prep it on a 3/0 to 5/0 hook, unweighted. If you want durability, hook the mullet on its lips or mouth. However, serious anglers find hooking the mullet’s dorsum a bit more effective as this can still allow the mullet to squirm, flutter, and flip even from afar.


Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com RisingTideCharters@gmail.com

September 16, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – So far, it has been a soggy few months down in the Florida Everglades. That can be a good thing because sometimes it moves fish around in some backcountry areas. I recently had a few trips where I fished in Whitewater Bay, out of Flamingo, and we have had some pretty good days casting at shorelines and scoring good numbers of baby Tarpon and Snook (Snook, Common). Some of my favorite flies I like throwing in the backcountry are any flies with deer hair. The deer hair pushes a lot of water when stripping and also stays high in the water column. Sight fishing in the Florida everglades backcountry of Flamingo has still remained strong with the opportunity to catch Tarpon, Redfish (Drum, Red), Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), and Snook on fly. We had a great month of baby Tarpon fishing with lots of shots a day and they continue to lead the pack in that category as we move towards the fall. The Redfish (Drum, Red) and Snook fishing will get better as our first cold fronts approach, but getting out on the water early is key for the Snook and Redfish, as it gets too hot during the middle of the day. Normally, in the spring and early summer the bass bite on topwater poppers and baitfish pattern flies in the Glades is on fire. We never really had that bite this year due to the high water levels. So I have been fishing some tough access areas out of a canoe and finding a high number of largemouth and peacock bass willing to blow up any type of topwater popper. I have guided a few trips out of the canoe and have had some rewarding days of bass on fly. I went out this past weekend with a good friend to try a new fly we tied up. It is a baitfish pattern fly that resembles a Mayan cichlid. We ended up catching over 30 Largemouth and Peacock Bass on the new fly and popper in only 4 hours of fishing. We use 4wt rods for this and I can tell it is a blast! The bass fishing has been off the charts good in these tough access areas even with all the rain we have been having lately. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com RisingTideCharters@gmail.com

September 8, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Everglades Tarpon Tips If you have all the time in the world to catch these mighty jumpers off the waters of the Everglades, then you may have to rent a houseboat for a more relaxed and more enjoyable tarpon fishing. This is particularly useful if you are a bunch of folks looking for a really good time over several cases of beer, some nice chow, and the opportunity to net a really big silvery fish on any day of the week. Fishing for Tarpons on a houseboat can be as simple as drifting along the mouths of creeks especially during the late outgoing tide. What you will be looking for is the characteristic rolling behavior of these fishes. Get your fly rods and plug outfits rigged and ready to go. Get everyone on standby, each with a rod in hand and a watchful eye for the rolling sign. Once this is observed, throw a Keys style Tarpon streamer or even a Finger Mullet from Bagley into the direction of the rolling. Just make sure though that the rolling signals are within your casting range otherwise you will simply be wasting your time. It takes patience, though. The second method is more laid back. It starts with catching fresh live bait such as small Jacks (Jack, Crevalle), Ladyfish, Blue Runners, and Mullets but only then such rare opportunities come. It is not necessary that you catch these but any type of fish that runs after your life with be a prime candidate. By dusk, prepare your rods and cast them off your houseboat’s stern, settle for the evening enjoying the company of. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com RisingTideCharters@gmail.com

September 1, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Tarpon Fishing Tips from the Experts Tarpon fishing can be a really challenging endeavor even for the seasoned pros. Tarpons are not your ordinary game fish as they do tend to give you a fight of a lifetime. They will test your endurance and your physical strength. You may need to have a Herculean effort to reel one in. But when you do, the joys can really be immeasurable. Here is a collection of the best tips and quotes from our Tarpon fishing experts. If you are just a beginner, then pay attention. If you are already into Tarpon fishing, maybe you can still learn a thing or two from the experts. The Palolo Worms It is the months of May and June when you can strike a big Tarpon around the tranquil blue waters of Islamorada although it is not very unusual that you can catch this prized game fish any time of the year. However, serious tarpon fishermen have observed that it is during these 2 months of the year that Tarpons particularly love to converge on the fertile blue waters off Islamorada like a bunch of college kids flocking to the Holiday Isle of Joe Roth not for beer but for some other urges that is definitely more difficult to control. But why do these marine giants flock to these gentle and tranquil waters of the Gulf and only during this time of the year. Like the annual migration of Salmon heading upstream towards the source of rivers high up in the mountains, Tarpons also follow their natural instincts to spawn and help repopulate the dwindling. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – With this system pushing through most of Florida, we expect a lot of wind and tough conditions. Most of the fishing from last week should fire back up once the storm passes. Expect to see the rainfall cool off inshore waters. This will help some of the fish that prefer cooler conditions. Stay informed on all the coming weather systems using your Pro Angler App!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com RisingTideCharters@gmail.com

August 26, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Tarpon fishing in the everglades this season has been as good as get it gets. There has been a lot of fish around and on most days pretty active. The weather in the Everglades has so much to do with how the fishing will be for that particular day. Tarpon do not like a north wind, so when that happens it will at times, either push them out to the Gulf or keep them on the bottom. When this happens, looking for shorelines in the lee of the north wind can be your best bet. When we have the north winds its a sign of an incoming front, which usually slows down most fishing in the Everglades. Our Tarpon season in the Everglades can be year round, that’s why I consider tarpon fishing the Everglades to be the best of the best. No other place can you fish for these giants year round. Making long runs in the skiff is usually typical, but good thing about that is, you rarely see another boat all day. This time of year, you hardly ever see another soul. We are in our late season and there are plenty of fish still around. They will hang around until we start getting our regular cold fronts, which is typically around November. We are in full swing baby tarpon season. They are typically active in the summer and can also hang around all year I’m certain areas of the backcountry. Usually you have to be on the early and the bite can last all day long if the conditions allow. If it gets too hot. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com RisingTideCharters@gmail.com

August 18, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – The fishing this summer down in Flamingo has still been pretty strong on the Gulf edge of the Everglades. There has still been a lot of Tarpon around with the huge amounts of bait along the shorelines. I had the opportunity to help the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust put some acoustic tags in some Everglades Tarpon. We were able to tag 2 fish in the 50-60 lb range. I was honored to help them and see the science side of fishing. The Snook (Snook, Common) and Redfishing (Drum, Red) on the coast has also been pretty good. Having the right tide is crucial and some days you have a short window before the fishing is over when the water gets to high out there. The baby Tarpon has been the star of the show. It seems like a new crop of fish are around and they traveling in schools. They have been devouring anything that’s in front of them and usually gives us a great acrobatic show. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com RisingTideCharters@gmail.com

August 11, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – We have been doing well in the backcountry this week. There are a lot of Snook (Snook, Common). The islands are holding great sizes. They are taking Shadow Rap Shads. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), Tarpon and Snapper (Snapper, Gray) will take this as well. They love the shine. On the coast the Tarpon are biting very well right at the mouths of the creek. The Trout bite has been surprisingly strong for this time of year. They seem to be everywhere. A lot of fish are moving to the coast for the bait and because of the grass situation in the area. Pinfish and Pilchards under a cork will work well. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – Pinfish and Pilchards are running the coast this week.


Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
captjimhobales@gmail.com www.caughtlookincharters.com

August 4, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – I have fished out of Islamorada the last few days and made the run to Everglades National Park. Beautiful calm weather made our chances at sight fishing on the flats pretty good. There were some tailing and laid up Redfish (Drum, Red) on the flats near Flamingo. It is allows a challenge casting to these fish because with there heads down rooting in the grass, your cast has to be perfect for the fish to see it. They get so into what they are doing, they don’t know were only a few feet away from. Some exciting fishing and will definitely test your skills. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com

July 28, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – It is hot, muggy, and buggy. The mornings usually start without a breath of wind. Your shirt is completely soaked from the humidity. The Tarpon are slowly rolling and undisturbed. Not another boat in sight and you wait for the fish to roll in casting range. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com

July 22, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – We are coming to the end of our Tarpon season in most areas of South Florida and the Keys, with the exception of the Everglades. Another reason why I love fishing the Glades. We are in full swing of our late season Tarpon fishing. A lot of resident fish are around and getting out on the water early is key to having success with these fish. The best part about our late season is you usually have the place to yourself. These fish are less pressured and when you find them they usually jump all over your offerings, whether it be fly or plugs. The Redfish (Drum, Red) and Snook (Snook, Common) fishing on Gulf coast has also been pretty good for this time of year. Still a lot of fish around and we are having a lot of luck sight fishing for them in shallow water in the backcountry. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com

July 15, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – Snook (Snook, Common) and Redfish (Drum, Red) are always swimming the inshore in this area. Live Shrimp will be the key to hooking them. Alternatively Gulp baits will work. Check the tide for the best bite. Generally moving water will find them. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!




Rick’s Yellow Bait House
305-245-5550

July 7, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – The fishing these past few days has been incredible. It seems that the bait fish are schooled up and the Tarpon are in the middle of them. This has occurred for me from Port of the Islands to East Cape Canal. There has been plenty of fish mixed in like, Snook (Snook, Common), Mackerel (Mackerel, Spanish), Tripletails and big Jacks (Jack, Crevalle). The baits have varied from Minnows, Pilchards, Silversides and finger Mullet but the one constant is the Tarpon are in them.






Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
captjimhobales@gmail.com www.caughtlookincharters.com

June 29, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Tarpon season is coming to an end this week. The smaller sizes are starting to pick up. The early morning and late afternoon bite is best. The heat makes them shut off a bit. Start in the morning with darker colors and switch to light in the afternoon. Snook (Snook, Common) has been great in the Everglades this week. This is in the Flamingo area.






Florida Keys Outfitters
305-664-5423

June 24, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Redfish (Drum, Red) has improved over the last week. Most anglers are using quarter oz jigheads tipped with Mullet strips or live Mud Minnows. Some anglers are using gulp as well. Shrimp has also worked. They are around the oyster bars and up close to the islands. The better bite is on the incoming tide. The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) have moved out in front of the islands in 6-12 ft of water. Jigheads with a popping cork or worked off the bottom is productive. There are some Spanish (Mackerel, Spanish) mixed in as well. As the water temperature increased the fish move deeper. Cobia inshore are moving around this week. There have been a lot of catch and release Snook (Snook, Common) caught on Redfish bait. A few Flounder (Flounder, Southern) have shown up but they have not turned on yet. Cedar Key Marina II is having 25% off outboard motor service. Check out the 4 of July Cookout for some great food and better company!

OFFSHORE – The Red Snapper (Snapper, Red) have been hot this week. They are running thick from 48-60 ft and it doesn’t seem to matter what you put on your hook. Anglers are using cut Sardines and Threadfin Herring. They are from 15-19 inches. The numbers are outstanding. The Red Grouper (Grouper, Red) are still scattered and anglers have to put time in to find them. They are swimming about the same depths. They seem to like cut baits better as well. The Gags (Grouper, Gag) are biting well on live bait. Pinfish is working well. There is not as many keepers but there are plenty of good sizes. Kingfish (Mackerel, King) and Bonita (Bonito, Little Tunny) are still around. Bonito can be caught free lined tipped with bait.




Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
captjimhobales@gmail.com www.caughtlookincharters.com

June 17, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Nearshore wrecks and rubble piles are still producing Spotted Seatrout to 20 inches along with a good number of smaller cobia riding the backs of large Bull Sharks. Get the Cobia to the boat quick or lose them to the sharks. Snook to 24 lbs were also being caught on live bait and crabs. Permit were abundant before the big blow and were being caught using crabs. Large Bull Sharks (Shark, Bull) have been the main problem for not putting fish in the boat. Snook (Snook, Common) have been hitting Pilchards and Threadfins on the outside points, inside oyster bars and shorelines. Live Shrimp was being used to catch Black Drum (Drum, Black) to 19 inches and Redfish (Drum, Red) to 25 inches. Spotted Seatrout (Seatrout, Spotted) were also hitting Shrimp under a popping cork on the grass flats south of Pavilion Key. Lots of Sharks cruising the outside points.






Captain Pete Andreasen Full Moon Charters
239-671-7414
fish10000islands@gmail.com www.fish10000islands.com

June 9, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – The weather has kept us from getting out the last few days. Looks like the forecast is changing and we should have some stable conditions. Fishing should get back to being like your typical June pattern, which means some of the best fishing of the year in the Everglades. Give me a call and lets get out on the water.






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
RisingTideCharters@gmail.com www.RisingTideCharters.com

June 3, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – It is definitely feeling like summer over the last week or so down in the Everglades. Slick calm mornings with afternoon thunderstorms popping up. I always tell people, when the bugs are biting at the ramp, that’s when you want to be in Flamingo. That sure is the case recently. There are a few big tarpon around but we will get a push of fish in the next few weeks that usually stay around until we get our cold fronts in the Fall. I think with all the rain we have had this year, we will have great baby tarpon fishing this summer. We have already gotten into some good baby tarpon action over the last few weeks. The snook (Snook, Common) fishing has been really good lately. A lot of fish are pushing out to the Gulf and getting ready for their spawn. We have some ideal tides this week for that type of fishing. The best part about this time of year is it seems like you have the place to yourself. Not a lot of boat traffic and some really good fishing going on in the Everglades.






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
RisingTideCharters@gmail.com www.RisingTideCharters.com

May 26, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – We have had some great fishing over the last few weeks down in the Everglades. It has been a unpredictable but great Tarpon season so far. There has been a lot of Tarpon in places they shouldn’t be this time of year. I guess it just keeps you on your toes everyday. We found a pod of fish last week in the 30lb-60lb range, and everything that was thrown at them got eaten. The best part about it was we didn’t see another boat all day.






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
RisingTideCharters@gmail.com www.RisingTideCharters.com

May 20, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – This week we are seeing a bit of wind and some great Redfish (Drum, Red) early in the morning. The Tarpon are tough this week, anglers are having trouble getting them to bite. Jacks (Jack, Crevalle) and Snappers (Snapper, Gray) are swimming the bay. Tons of Ladyfish are swimming the islands while anglers are hiding from the wind. In the backcountry the Snook (Snook, Common) are huge, just over 20 lbs. Rapalas and Topwater are working best. When the Snook turned off, the Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) turned on and there was not a short one in the bunch. They were all keepers in the morning.






Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
captjimhobales@gmail.com www.caughtlookincharters.com

May 12, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – It has been a very busy month with some great Tarpon fishing. This season there has been a lot of Tarpon in the Everglades, more than any other year that I have seen. We have definitely taken advantage of it. We have mostly been throwing flies at them but also mixed in some plugs. If we get the right shot and get in front of there face, they almost always eat it. That’s why I love Tarpon fishing in the Everglades!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
RisingTideCharters@gmail.com www.RisingTideCharters.com

May 6, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – It has been a very busy month with some great Tarpon fishing. This season there has been a lot of Tarpon in the Everglades, more than any other year that I have seen. We have definitely taken advantage of it. We have mostly been throwing flies at them but also mixed in some plugs. If we get the right shot and get in front of there face, they almost always eat it. That’s why I love Tarpon fishing in the Everglades!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
RisingTideCharters@gmail.com www.RisingTideCharters.com

April 27, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – There have been some decent days in this area despite the wind. A lot of Snook (Snook, Common) are turning up in the White Water bayside. The wind is helping the Snook bite. Fish the windy side of the islands to find them. The points are holding some great fish. Giant schools of Mullet can also be found here. This increases the bite for Snook and Tarpon. The Redfish (Drum, Red) are hit and miss although they are not the focus now that the Tarpon have moved in. The Tarpon are hitting however due to the weather they are a bit farther out still. Normally they are hot at this time however we are eagerly waiting for them to get a little better. The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) have been phenomenal and the Tripletail are excellent. Mangrove Snapper (Snapper, Gray) are being caught on plugs and are up to 14 inches in the backcountry. The Rapala Shadow Rap has been deadly for them. We expect this bite to continue into the weekend.



BAIT REPORT – Mullet are running out front of the points this week. There are some Pilchards mixed in. The wind has made them difficult to see.


Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
captjimhobales@gmail.com www.caughtlookincharters.com

April 22, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – I have had some really good days this week fishing Whitewater Bay and north to Ponce Bay. The reason for fishing Whitewater Bay is because the winds have been very strong at 20 mph or more and I’ve been on a really good patter. I have had my customers throwing Rapala Twitch n Raps and Shadow Raps and eventually using finger mullet and pilchards. This pattern has produced a lot of Snook (Snook, Common), Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), and a few Redfish (Drum, Red) while looking for or fishing for Tarpon.






Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
captjimhobales@gmail.com www.caughtlookincharters.com

April 14, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – I have to say it has been a awesome few weeks of Tarpon fishing in the Everglades. I have seen more tarpon than any other year. Tarpon love freshwater, so maybe all the rain we had this winter has something to do with it. We have mainly targeted tarpon most days and have had some great days. We had a day a few weeks ago, where we jumped 27 big Tarpon, up to 100lbs. By far one of the best days I have ever experienced. We have been catching them on fly and spin. The night scene has also really picked over the last week or so. Fishing the falling tide at night is your best bet. Sunday night we hooked into 12 tarpon up to 80lbs.






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
RisingTideCharters@gmail.com www.RisingTideCharters.com

April 7, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Ranging in size from about 5 to 35 pounds, baby Tarpon are sought after for the chance to try a super light tackle or even fly fishing. These types of Tarpon are most abundant in the Fall and are mostly found up the Florida Keys. This means that you will have to make an advanced booking with us so we can make the necessary arrangements to take you to Sugarloaf Key to enjoy fishing for baby Tarpon. Tarpon Fly Fishing Rising Tide Charters can provide you the ultimate fly fishing experience of all time aboard our yellowfin bay boat or our Beaver tail flats fishing skiff. Tarpon fly fishing is best experienced from the 1st of May until the last day of June.






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
RisingTideCharters@gmail.com www.RisingTideCharters.com

March 30, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – I am fishing Flamingo today with Perry and his son ALy today, I decided to fish Florida bay because the Whitewater Bay side was packed. We started out catching bait (Pinfish and Pilchards). The first area I went to had no water so I ran out west to catch incoming tide and caught some Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), Jacks (Jack, Crevalle) and Ladyfish. We set up a nice drift with baits out and Tarpon rolling all around us but no takers, the Sharks (Shark, Blacktip) usually will eat all your baits but not today. We ran out and looked for some Tripletails on the crab traps and we found some. They weren’t giants but most were around the keeper size. I think teaching people how find and catch Tripletail is one of the easiest things I do. Most people really get into looking for them and when they spot one they feel like they really helped out. This was the case today once Perry got the hang of it he felt like a pro we hooked a bunch and Ali got a really good one for dinner. We moved on and went looking for Redfish (Drum, Red) and Snook (Snook, Common). The tide was moving in but the bite really wasn’t on yet, Perry says I got one! His line moving and pulling some drag. I sat there watching as the Redfish came up to the surface with a 8 foot Bull Shark (Shark, Bull) right behind him that ate him. Man that’s always disappointing! We kept at it and ALy was casting a new Arashi Top water lure I just got. It got slammed and we couldn’t make out what it was at first all we saw was the flash. A couple minutes later a big Trout comes to the surface and then had another on come up on it. This was it for the day, the winds just picked up to 25 mph and there is no more bite. I ran back to Flamingo but high winds and muddy water just did not help us out. It was late and we called it a day. The fish are here but the conditions keep changing , so everyday has been different. I don’t mind to much but it’s hard to pattern them right now. They will settle in here by mid April, everyone is in Tarpon mode right now but I’ve been doing little of everything. If bending the rods are what you are looking for give me a call at 305 333 8149.






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
RisingTideCharters@gmail.com www.RisingTideCharters.com

March 24, 2016

Flamingo

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Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
RisingTideCharters@gmail.com www.RisingTideCharters.com

March 17, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Things are a bit slow due to the weather as of late however anglers are still catching fish. There are some fish around the Shark River area. Redfish (Drum, Red) and Snook, Common are turning up on plugs. They are the main bite so far this week. There are even a couple big Snapper, Gray in this area as well. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are in the bay as well. There is a bit of freshwater mix though. There are no giant fish this week however there are plenty of them. Anglers are also chumming and finding Tarpon. We have also had a Flounder (Flounder, Southern) which is uncommon in this area turn up.






Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
captjimhobales@gmail.com www.caughtlookincharters.com

March 9, 2016

Flamingo

INSHORE – Strong winds this week have limited anglers to inshore. Spotted Seatrout (Seatrout, Spotted) to five pounds were hitting live Pilchards and live Shrimp suspended from a popping cork around outside oyster bars and grass flats. We had our best bite on an incoming tide. Snook, Common and Redfish (Drum, Red) were scarce for me this week but the ones we did manage to catch were quality fish. A 32 inch Snook was caught and released in the Harney River area on Saturday. He hit a live Pilchard under a cork on a dead low tide. Sheepshead were still biting well but are starting to get much smaller as the spawn starts to wind down. Catch them using live or frozen Shrimp , or Fiddler crabs if you can find them.



BAIT REPORT – Pilchards and Threadfins can be found on the marker line and shrimp catches everything! Good luck and Avoid the Stink!


Capt. Pete Andreasen Full Moon Charters
239-671-7414
www.fish10000islands.com

March 3, 2016

Flamingo

INSHORE – Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) on the grass flats, Redfish (Drum, Red) and Snook, Common on the oyster bars and outside snags. Catch the Trout on live Shrimp under a popping cork and the Reds were hitting shrimp and Snook were hitting pilchards. Sheepshead are still available on most of the nearshore wrecks and rubble piles along with a variety of Grunts, Jacks (Jack, Crevalle), and Ladyfish. Catch them with live or frozen Shrimp.

OFFSHORE – Cobia to 54 lbs were hitting on live Pilchards in 70 ft of water along with plenty of Snapper, Gray to 8 lbs, Snapper, Mutton, Snapper, Yellowtail and lots of undersized AJs (Jack, Amberjack Greater). Chumming only brought in large schools of Blue Runners, so most of the Snapper were caught off the bottom (I still would recommend chumming). Snapper were hitting anything from cut bait to live Pilchards and Shrimp. Kingfish (Mackerel, King) and Bonita (Bonit, Little Tunny) cruising the same areas.

BAIT REPORT – Pilchards and live shrimp seem to be working the best Good luck and Avoid the Stink!


Capt. Pete Andreasen Full Moon Charters
239-671-7414
www.fish10000islands.com

February 24, 2016

Flamingo

INSHORE – This is one of my favorite times of the year to be fishing the Everglades. The Tarpon should make their first appearances any day now with the water temps rising a little bit each day. When these fish do show in the backcountry, it is some of the best Tarpon fishing of the year. They come into the Glades and just eat everything. When the conditions are right the will lay on the surface motionless and readily take a well placed fly. If you experience this, you will not want to fish for anything else. At least that is what happened to me! The Snook, Common fishing is getting better and better each day. With the warming waters, the bait is starting to show up and so are the Snook. After Tarpon, this is my favorite fish to go after because of there aggression when eating a fly.






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com

February 18, 2016

Flamingo

INSHORE – It has been a pretty good week of fishing despite some not so ideal weather. This time of year is so unpredictable and the weather changes sometimes hour to hour. The fishing still remains solid in both Miami and the Everglades. The water temps are low and the fish sometimes stack up in certain areas. This cold weather is exactly what we need to push the fish deep into the backcountry. The fishing should only get better with the Everglades early Tarpon season right around the corner. The tarpon fishing in Miami is just getting started with a good amount of fish starting to move in to feed on shrimp. Not only is the fishing great in the Glades, but this time of year the birding is as good as it gets. The amount of wildlife in the Glades right now is incredible. Another reason to spend some time in the Everglades.






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com

February 10, 2016

Flamingo

INSHORE – There are some Reds (Drum, Red) on the flats this week although finding the bite was tough with the weather conditions. It has been chilly so the late morning and early afternoon bite is better when the water heats up.






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com

February 4, 2016

Flamingo

INSHORE – The Drum, Black and Drum, Red have schooled up in the deeper water from 8-10 ft. The bite is great when you can find them and fish the bottom with live Shrimp. There isn’t a whole lot of action in this area due to the recent weather conditions however we hope to see this clear up soon.






Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
www.caughtlookincharters.com

January 28, 2016

Flamingo

INSHORE – It has been a pretty good week of fishing despite some not so ideal weather. This time of year is so unpredictable and the weather changes sometimes hour to hour. The fishing still remains solid in both Miami and the Everglades. The water temps are low and the fish sometimes stack up in certain areas. We have ran all over and caught them in many different spots using fly, artificial, and live bait. This cold weather is exactly what we need to push the fish deep into the backcountry. The fishing should only get better with the Everglades early tarpon season right around the corner. The tarpon fishing in Miami is just getting started with a good amount of fish starting to move in to feed on shrimp. Not only is the fishing great in the Glades, but this time of year the birding is as good as it gets. The amount of wildlife in the Glades right now is incredible. Another reason to spend some time in the Everglades.






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com

January 22, 2016

Flamingo

INSHORE – I have been fishing almost everyday this month and the fishing has been really good. With the warm weather we had this past week, the Tarpon were in full force. This happens every winter, but this year I saw more Tarpon than I have ever seen. I think it has a lot to do with the high amount of fresh water that is flowing into the Glades. We jumped lots of big fish and landed some nice ones as well. We caught them in the backcountry, the coast, and in some tiny creeks. Just as fast that they showed up, they will disappear even faster with that front that is pushing through as I write this report. Keep your eye on the weather, and if it warms up again, they will be back! The Snook, Common fishing in the backcountry has been pretty solid as well. You have to put in your time but they are there and very aggressive when you find them. It is definitely a good time to be in the Everglades!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com

January 15, 2016

Flamingo

INSHORE – I have been fishing almost everyday this month and the fishing has been really good. With the warm weather we had this past week, the Tarpon were in full force. This happens every winter, but this year I saw more Tarpon than I have ever seen. I think it has a lot to do with the high amount of fresh water that is flowing into the Glades. We jumped lots of big fish and landed some nice ones as well. We caught them in the backcountry, the coast, and in some tiny creeks. Just as fast that they showed up, they will disappear even faster with that front that is pushing through as I write this report. Keep your eye on the weather, and if it warms up again, they will be back! The Snook, Common fishing in the backcountry has been pretty solid as well. You have to put in your time but they are there and very aggressive when you find them. It is definitely a good time to be in the Everglades!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com

January 6, 2016

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – I have been fishing almost everyday this month and the fishing has been really good. With the warm weather we had this past week, the Tarpon were in full force. This happens every winter, but this year I saw more Tarpon than I have ever seen. I think it has a lot to do with the high amount of fresh water that is flowing into the Glades. We jumped lots of big fish and landed some nice ones as well. We caught them in the backcountry, the coast, and in some tiny creeks. Just as fast that they showed up, they will disappear even faster with that front that is pushing through as I write this report. Keep your eye on the weather, and if it warms up again, they will be back! The snook fishing in the backcountry has been pretty solid as well. You have to put in your time but they are there and very aggressive when you find them. It is definitely a good time to be in the Everglades!






Capt. Jason Sullivan Rising Tide Charters
954-864-0592
www.RisingTideCharters.com

December 29, 2015

Flamingo

INSHORE – Anglers are using live Pilchards to catch some decent sized Snook, Common. The best bite has been on the super low water with topwaters. Lots of water is dropping out in the afternoon so this is providing great fishing conditions. Baits are trickling down the flats in high tide so the fish will chase them. The sizes have been good so far and the bite is consistent. There are some Tarpon swimming however they are so mixed in with tons of Ladyfish it is difficult to hook them. There are also some Reds (Drum, Red) hitting up the coast towards Chokoloskee as well. They are loving live Shrimp or similar artificials. No one has reported any Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) so far this week but we do not expect that they have moved out. They were catching big sizes last week however they are not yet thick.



BAIT REPORT – Mullet are still running this week on the early high tide throughout the flats.


Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149

December 21, 2015

Flamingo

INSHORE – We have had some warm weather so far this month and the Tarpon (Silver Kings) fishing went from 0 to 100 in a matter of days. It was the most Silver Kings I have seen in the month of December. Lots of happy rolling and laid up fish to cast to. The Snook, Common fishing remains pretty solid in the backcountry. Most fish are in the 22-24 inch range and very willing to eat a anything live. Looking for ambush points for these fish usually gives you the most success. There are some good sized Redfish (Drum, Red) as well mixed in with some Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) that particularly love Shrimp. There have been a few spotty reports of Bass, Striped as well however the good sizes and numbers have not yet moved in.



BAIT REPORT – Small Minnows, Mullet and Shrimp are all running this week and working great for inshore bait.


Everglades National Park – Flamingo, Florida

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December 17, 2015

Flamingo

OFFSHORE – Fishing was very good today had 4 out of 5 Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish), quite a few bottom fish (Snapper, Yellowtail & Grouper, Gag), some Kingfish (Mackerel, King) on the reef and I heard several boats had similar reports. I’d say it has been very good lately especially for December. It’s kind of a little early for the Sail fishing but I hope that a sign of things to come. The weather is going to get a little windy on saturday and sunday but it will clear up again next week. I hope you guys can get out fishing whether you are with us or someone else. Tight Lines! – Ray Rosher Ray Rosher Miss Britt Charters Bayshore Landing Marina, 2550 South Bayshore Drive Slips 301,302,303 Miami (Coconut Grove), FL 33133 ray@missbritt.com www.missbritt.com 305-596-0419




Ray Rosher Miss Britt Charters
305-596-0419
www.missbritt.com

December 3, 2015

Flamingo

INSHORE – Weather has been extremely inconsistent this week however reports continue to see a solid Red (Drum, Red) and Snook, Common bite. There have even been some small Bones (Bonefish) reported as well however not many anglers have made their way out this week. Crab patterns have been hooking the Bones, however this is very typical for them. In the gulf there have been some Tuna, Skipjack turning up alongside some Mackerel, Spanish. They are loving anything live such as the Pilchard run occurring this week.

OFFSHORE – The fishing in the area has been fantastic this week. The reef is holding lots of Snapper, Yellowtail as well as some big Snapper, Mutton. Anglers have also reported some Billfish – Sailfish showing up from 125-180 ft of water, to as close as the edge of the reef in 60 ft. They are decent sizes right now however we expect this is only the first push and they may get bigger. The Tuna, Blackfin has been doing well too in both numbers and sizes.

BAIT REPORT – Both Pilchard and Finger Mullet are running this week working well for offshore and inshore bait.


Florida Keys Outfitters
305-664-5423

November 26, 2015

Flamingo

INSHORE – The Snook, Common bite has been spotty but when it’s on, they’re on fire! Last week they were chasing the Finger Mullet run however the front and full moon this week as slowed them down. In the afternoon they turn on and anglers can expect to catch some great numbers and sizes. Bait has been difficult to catch the past few days in the deeper water so most anglers are turning towards artificials and the gulp Shrimp are very efficient. If anglers can catch live, it will be even better. The Tripletail bite around the Crab traps has been very good lately as well along with a few spotty Reds (Drum, Red) showing up.



BAIT REPORT – There were schools of Mullet running last week however with the full moon and cold front they are beginning to split out and becoming challenging to find.


Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters

www.caughtlookincharters.com

November 20, 2015

Flamingo

INSHORE – I fished Flamingo with Sabi and his two sons Joel and Danny today, It started out slow but we got into a few Snook, Common and a big Redfish (Drum, Red) . Once we made it out to the Middle Cape area it was crazy with fish blowing up mullet but not really hitting our baits or lures. The winds picked up early in the morning which made our day kind of tough.






Capt. Jim Hobales Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
www.caughtlookincharters.com

November 13, 2015

Flamingo

INSHORE – There have been no reports of offshore fishing lately. If you do decide to head out in the next few days you can always consult our Tips feature that provides more information and suggestions.

OFFSHORE – The Tarpon bite has been outstanding this week. Anglers cannot keep their bait or lures in the water. Every day is different on how they are rolling whether it be near the surface or down along the bottom. Anglers are using Mullet swim baits on braided line for artificials or black and purple flies about 4 – 5 inches on a 2/0 or 3/0 hook. They are all big fish from 50 – 100 lbs or more. Water temperatures have remained fairly warm which is why these fish are still in the area. This is not typical for November. Reds (Drum, Red) are also biting pretty well in low water back creeks. We’ve been sight fishing them in the shallow clear water.

BAIT REPORT – There is no shortage of bait here. Schools of Mullet, Whitebait, Pilchards, Herring and Pinfish are everywhere and anglers should have no trouble netting any of these.


Capt. Jason Sullivan
954 – 864 – 0592

November 6, 2015

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – There is usually more cold weather at this time of year however it has not shown up yet so fishing is still very good. Tarpon, Reds (Drum, Red) and Snook, Common are all biting right now, and they are the big three. Tarpon are anywhere from 5-100lbs following schools of bait through the everglades. Look for the birds and the fish will be under them. Anglers are using lures and baits to match what is running such as small flies in baitfish patterns. These species are quite picky and won’t bite something that seems out of place.

OFFSHORE – There have been no reports of offshore fishing lately. If you do decide to head out in the next few days you can always consult our Tips feature that provides more information and suggestions or give Capt. Jason Sullivan a call for an up to the minute report and to book a trip.

BAIT REPORT – There is no shortage of bait here. Schools of Mullet, Whitebait, Pilchards, Herring and Pinfish are everywhere and anglers should have no trouble netting any of these.


Capt. Jason Sullivan
954-864-0592

October 28, 2015

Flamingo Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – There is still quite a bit of wind hanging in there from last week. This has made it difficult for anglers to get to a spot offshore. 30 miles an hour plus a rain squall is deterring all fisherman although they expect to be able to hit the water soon. If you decide to head out this weekend you can feel free to check out our Tips feature which provides additional information on the fish of your choice.

INSHORE – Tarpon has solid bite right now from the bottom. They seem to be hitting anything live which works out well as there are tons of bait running. Tarpon are absolutely everywhere, but they are also fighting with Sharks (Shark, Blacktip & Shark, Bull & Shark, H.H. – Great) for the bait. Along the beach there are some Snook (Snook, Common) and Reds (Drum, Red) as well. Once the wind lays down you should have no problem hooking any of these species.

BAIT REPORT – Mullet, Pilchards and Herring have been everywhere you turn. From the coast to the rivers they are running and there is definitely no shortage of bait.

Capt. Jim Hobales
Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
www.caughtlookincharters.com

October 23, 2015

Flamingo Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – 25-40 knot winds and cold temperatures have made fishing unfavorable for anglers this week. Things have been really slow. We are hoping for things to turn around this weekend but the expectation is for this to happen next week. Keep an eye out for the seas to lay down and you may have a great chance to sneak in some fishing.

INSHORE – Fishing has been hit and miss inshore on account of the storms and wind. We have seen some Sharks and Ladyfish in the coves and along the shore lines that run about 40 miles. There have also been some Trout turn up here as well. Tarpon are everywhere, especially along the beaches waiting for something to eat. Sharks are hanging around here too which we suspect is due to the wind conditions. The expectation going forward is that once the water clears up 4-5 days after the storms things will improve. You will find cleaner water in the gulf than the Atlantic so that is definitely a good place to start. North and West have produced great results and there were even some Sharks caught in the river area. Once the winds die down make sure you head out there to get in on the action.

BAIT REPORT – If you search the pockets in the cove you will find plenty of Mullet and Pilchards. There’s reportedly more than anglers have seen in years. Some guys are even joking around about not being able to single handedly pull in a net. The storm has also brought in tons of Shrimp for anyone looking to catch their own.

Capt. Jim Hobales
Caught Lookin Charters
305-333-8149
www.caughtlookincharters.com

September 25, 2015

Flamingo Fishing Report

INSHORE – There’s been some great mornings while Tarpon fishing for Juveniles with about 25 or 30 hook ups. There were some Snook and Trout mixed in there as well and the fishing was good up until the storms chased us off. The fish do really move around here so you’ll want keep scanning for fish activity. With the full moon coming this weekend you’ll find the night bite to be excellent.

BAIT REPORT – There’s a little bit of Mullet starting to run here.

Capt. Jim Hobales
Caught Lookin Charters
www.caughtlookincharters.com
305-333-8149

September 4, 2015

Flamingo Fishing Report

This report should serve as a pretty good forecast for the backcountry portions of Everglades National Park out of Flamingo this Labor Day weekend… I was only there two days this past week but found a great variety of fish and conditions that should keep them biting…The first day was a solo trip on Tuesday (opening day for snook season) to do some exploring… That day I found small grouper, nice sized mangrove snapper, the usual assortment of trout, jacks, and ladyfish on small bucktails and Gulp tipped leadheads. While looking for that first snook I jumped a small tarpon in the 25lb range and took one pic before releasing it (great fun doing a one handed camera shot with an active fish on….).

Lost one or two small snook on lures then set up on a reliable big snook spot for one last try for the day…. Here’s the result (now I still have to find one small enough….) it measured at 36″ and weighed 15lbs on the Boga Grip before being carefully released – nothing like knowing the big girls are going to around long enough to make lots of babies.

Made one more try for a slot sized snook but ended up hooking something large and grumpy (probably with teeth….) that I fought on 20lb line for almost half an hour before finally breaking off (and very glad that happened -don’t think that critter was tired at all but I certainly was….). The next day I had two local anglers aboard, Biing Yuan and his buddy Josh -we were looking for variety and found it…. Our first step was to load a few ladyfish into the livewell -then it was off to a river grouper spot where Biing promptly got his clock cleaned by a big fish. After two live baits in a row got killed but not hooking anything we shifted to just a ladyfish head -then it was Josh on the rod…. It didn’t take long to hook up and Josh was hanging on for all he was worth… That fish proceeded to teach Josh exactly what’s needed to beat a tough bottom fish in one of the many Everglades rivers… After a quite a struggle (using the heaviest rod aboard -a small Hopper rod with 65lb braid on a Shimano TLD 15) we finally got a small goliath grouper to the boat for a photo and a release – that fish was nearly four feet long and looked to be between 40 and 50lbs.
These days there are lots of small jewfish (for all of you politically incorrect old timers) in almost every river if you know where to look. They’re tough as an old boot, never give up -and more than one guy who lost a really “big snook” on a lure – was actually hooked up to one of these goliaths… I figure they’re “babies” until they’re over 50lbs…. They’ll definitely take you to school if you get hooked up… Later that day we added a few nice redfish for the table.

That day a slot sized snook eluded us -but we did hook one or two small fish on lures…. As we move into September the fishing is just going to get better and better from Lostman’s River south all the way down to Cape Sable. Glad that most days you rarely ever see another boat at all….
“Be a hero! Take a kid fishing….”

Tight lines,
Bob LeMay
(954) 435-5666

July 31, 2015

Flamingo Fishing Report

This past week had assorted action from Redfish and Snook on the Flamingo flats out of the 17 Maverick tunnel boat to Snook, Redfish, Trout and Sharks lots of them on the Pathfinder 22 tournament. The lack of rain in the Everglades is doing several things, first it’s not letting the Mosquito’s hatch and second the water has no way of cooling down every night and third the salinity is very high around the Flamingo area. I have been noticing a lot of Barracuda’s in areas where they aren’t normally seen. There is an old saying around Flamingo” if the bugs are biting so are the fish”. I think once we start getting those summer rains the fishing will get much better but so will the bugs.

I fished Flamingo with the boys from Brazil Claudio and Tony, they wanted Tarpon ! We started out casting at some 30-40 pound rollers but they would not eat. We ran around all of Flamingo finding a giant Mullet mud out by First National Bank, caught all the regulars in it Trout, Jacks and Ladyfish. I took a shot and threw the cast net a couple times and loaded up on Horse Pilchards, finger Mullet and Pinfish. We used those baits on all my spots and for the most part Sharks killed us all day. We did have a couple missed bites but who knows when you don’t get the bait back but still have the hook, it’s not normally a Shark. These guys were worn out from the Sharks so we called it a day.

I fished with good buddy Mitch in the 17 Maverick tunnel and I got to fish some today. I went to all the shallow water spots that I don’t normally get to fish in the Pathfinder. It didn’t take long and Mitch spotted a cruising Redfish, he poled me to it and I cast and hooked up to a good one . It was fun to be on the front of the boat but my turn was over. We got up shallow and spotted several schools that were moving quickly, to quick to catch up to. It wasn’t the easiest of days but we got on some big tailers later in the tide in some 5 inch super clean water, this is where the tunnel hull shines. It was hot and we decided it was time for a beer so we called it a day!

I am part of a 2 boat trip today down at Flamingo, I have Al, Andy and Dave today and they want Tarpon. I netted some Mullet and went looking for Tarpon out on the coast. The fish were there and we drifted along with our live baits out, we had 1 monster bite which pulled for a long time but it turned into a Shark. We made a move and ran up along the beach looking for action. We found some birds diving and fish busting baits, we caught a variety if fish in this area including Snook ,Trout ,Jacks, and Ladyfish. We fished our way up the coast and caught the incoming tide which produced Redfish and more big Sharks including a 9 foot Lemon. It was getting late and had a long ride back.

It will be hot for another couple months but the fishing can be great down at Flamingo, It a great time to fish with kids because there plenty of Shark action. If you would like to spend a day in the saltwater side of the Everglades and do some inshore fishing give me a call at 305 333 8149.

Capt. Jim Hobales
Caught Lookin Charters
305 333 8149
www.caughtlookincharters.com

July 23, 2015

Flamingo Fishing Report

The fishing in the Everglades is as good as it gets right now. We are starting to get our summer rains which is really helping the fishing. We are in our summertime pattern now and it is so important to get out on the water early. There are plenty of days that we are running in the dark to get to our first spot as the sun is coming up.

The baby tarpon are extremely active right now. We have a little shrimp hatch this time of year, and it is not uncommon to jump 10 fish in the 5-15lb range. These fish are so much fun because they come completely out of the water to eat your fly or plug.
Now that we have had some calm weather, the tailing redfishing is in full swing. We are getting lots and lots of shots each trip out. If everything is down correctly from the cast to feeding these fish, you almost get a bite on every fish you throw at. These fish range from 5lbs to 12lbs.
This is the best time of the year to get that Everglades Slam!
I have plenty of days open over the next few weeks, so if you want to get out on the water give me a call!
Tight Lines,

Capt. Jason Sullivan
www.RisingTideCharters.com
(954)864-0592
RisingTideCharters@gmail.com

July 3rd, 2015

Flamingo Fishing Report

The snook fishing went from 0 to 100 in the last week or so. This time of year rainfall is so important to our fishing. The rainfall really helps regulate the salinity levels and that is important to all the predator species in the Glades. The tarpon fishing is still really good with a bunch of 40-60lb fish in the backcountry and on the coastline. The pattern will hold until we our cold fronts in late October. When you find of pod of these tarpon they are usually very aggressive.

Captain Jason Sullivan
Rising Tide Charters
954 864 0592

June 26th, 2015

Flamingo Fishing Report

I am with Jorge Fernandez President of the Miami Sport fishing Club, We got out and poled around the flats of Flamingo this morning. It didn’t take long and we were on a couple decent schools of Redfish, These schools were so compact the water would turn red when they got close. We had a few 30 inch Redfish out of the school and a few Jacks,Trout and Sharks. We moved around and again the weather got serious but we ran away from it. We found some Tarpon up in the mangroves but no takers today. Jorge finished the day with one more Redfish and we called it a day.

I am with Mark, Casey and Ross the next couple days down at Flamingo and it is windy. There had been some Tarpon on the beach a couple days earlier and I headed that way. Once we made it there it was unfishable, I mean we tried but it was 2-3 foot chop. I ran around and found a bunch of Tarpon busting baits in an canal mouth, they cast for an hour without a hit. We moved on and got into an area that had been holding Redfish. I netted some baits and we put them to work. It didn’t take long and the rods started to bend with most being Sharks. These guys were happy but we wanted some Redfish and Snook! We went thru 40 or so baits and it was all Sharks with a few fish that ate and threw the baits like a Snook would do. We caught a lot of fish today including Trout , Jacks and Ladyfish. I talked to several friends at the dock which gave me some info I can use tomorrow. 

We launched in the back country today ran up caught a few Trout to get loose before we made a long run. We found some perfect mullet to go Tarpon fishing with or so I thought. We put those mullet out in front of Tarpon all day and the just stared at them. It was blowing around 30 mph plus on the coast and makes me glad I’m in a Pathfinder Bay boat. We got into a couple canals and the Tarpon were thick hitting little tiny pilchards flowing out. We threw everything I had and finally got one to smash a jerk bait, I saw the bait but they were to small to net. We caught some fish today but it was tough and we worked really hard, don’t you know Monday morning was not windy at all! 

Capt. Jim Hobales 
Caught Lookin’ Charters 
7900 NW 174 Terr. Miami, FL 
305-333-8149 

June 19,2015

Flamingo Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – If you want to troll you find Dolphin out there! For them you will want to troll Ballyhoo. If you’re more interested in bottom fishing you’ll want to head to the wrecks, reefs and hard bottoms. There are lots of Grouper there. Try dropping some fresh Herring for them.

INSHORE – Inshore try fishing with Shrimp with no weights. This will help you to catch some nice Mangrove Snapper. There are also Yellowtail there.

Rick’s Yellow Bait House
35412 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL
305 245 5550

June 11th, 2015

Flamingo Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – Our contact over at Jack’s Bait and Tackle tells us that the Grouper are biting in 40-50 feet of water. If you can target them around wrecks and rocks. These guys like to live in hard bottoms, so use your sonar to locate them. They are biting well on live Pinfish. There is also a decent Yellow Jack bite mixed in. Keep your eyes open for any diving birds.

INSHORE – Here the Yellowtail are biting as well as the Mangrove Snapper. The Yellowtail are thick near the bridges. Mangrove Snapper are strong around the mangroves, so try fishing for them. Use the tide to your advantage and get into any good spots you know at high tide, just be careful that you don’t get stranded.

BAIT REPORT – There is a lot of Pinfish around and if you want to use any type of artificial you should try to match the hatch. If you have the time, catch your own pinfish with a sabiki or net.

Jack’s Bait & Tackle
South on US1 305 245 5550









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