FISHING REPORTS
from some of the BEST PLACES TO FISH !
February crept up on us with chilly temperatures
most northerners would consider “warm fronts.” These mild South Florida cold
fronts have been consistent and so have the Sailfish, Kingfish, Blackfin Tuna
and Game Sharks offshore.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida is known as one of the top Sailfish fishing
destinations in the world. Spindle beaks are caught year round in Fort
Lauderdale but November through February accounts for 75% of all the Sailfish we
catch. South Florida’s “cold weather” really gets these fish feeding, especially
when it’s blowing and rippin’ offshore. Kite fishing with live goggle eyes does
it every time. On February 11, we headed offshore with John and his buddies from
Ontario. Swordfishing wasn’t an option but kite fishing on the reef was. We
positioned ourselves on the edge in 150 - 180 ft of water and got the bite
immediately. Watching your angler fight his first Sailfish is unbelievable. Now
imagine, fighting a Sailfish suspended over the water, within feet of its
airborne cartwheels. Talk about excitement.
Sailfish aren’t the only talk of the town; The Game Shark’s have arrived to Fort
Lauderdale! Year after year, the Game Sharks make their way south to our
backyard and they guarantee a fight. The Lady Pamela II fleet has begun to catch
Hammerhead Sharks and even Bull Sharks just a mile from the beach. Fighting
these fish is not an easy task. When you think they’ve signed off after a 30
minute fight, they haven’t, you better be ready for another run! Believe me;
it’s all worth it in the end when your 7 ft Hammerhead is behind the boat and
your up close and personal with a set of man eating teeth. It is totally
rewarding.
On the weekend of February 4, the Lady Pamela II shot over to Bimini for a 4 day
fishing weekend with a group of guys from Michigan and South Carolina. Fishing
was just what we expected, only better. Our goal for day one was to catch
dinner. After we cleared customs and got the OK to head offshore, a giant Tiger
Shark ate and took us for a run, but only for a minute, literally. Our first
bite of the day was a tease but we got a taste and wanted more. Round two
produced a nice size Bimini Bull Shark and a fight Alan will never forget. At
the end of the day, dinner was MIA but we had a good dock story. Day 2 was a
grand slam. More Barracuda than you could shake a stick at, a handful of
Amberjacks, a Hound fish and Game Shark #2. By day three, we were beat and the
seas weren’t giving in. A White Marlin swam in our spread and ate. What cures
sea sickness from 7 footers? A bite from a white. After a 30 minute battle, the
Lady Pamela II landed it’s first White Marlin ever. Fishing in the Bahamas never
seems to amaze me. The best time to travel to the Bahamas for a deep sea fishing
trip is during the summer months when the seas and weather agree with us. Call
now to book a summer vacation you’ll never forget, the fish are waiting.
February has been filled with fish of all species, from schools of Mahi Mahi to
Amberjacks on the shipwrecks.
Check out our daily Captain's Log to keep you caught up on what's biting
offshore Fort Lauderdale
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For more information
Contact:
Captain David Ide
+1 954-761-8045
