Bonefish feed on the bottom

My  home base in the Keys is in Marathon, and with the skiff on a trailer, we can fish anywhere you are in the keys and where the fish are.  The Keys are an amazing string of islands originally connected by Henry Flagler’s railroad and now by the Overseas Highway which utilizes many of the original railroad beds and bridge structures which make for some beautiful backdrops to great fishing.  Permit, bonefish and tarpon can often be found within close proximity to the highway on the flats that seem to chase the horizon. The fishing opportunities and water to fish in are endless and includes spring tarpon migration and trying to hit the palolo worm hatch, a unique event that causes insanity in both fish and the anglers targeting them.

· The fly tackle: most days an 8 or 9 weight rod is appropriate for bonefish a 9 or 10 for permit and 10-12 for big tarpon. A good saltwater reel spooled with ample backing and a good weight forward floating line will be our primary go-to rod.  We’ll talk about specifics prior to your trip.  Spin tackle will primarily be with medium light to medium gear.

· Fly patterns we’ll use will include a variety of bonefish patterns, crab patterns for permit and a good mix of tarpon flies.  Spin tackle fishers will mainly be using bonefish jigs.

· This is a great day on the water for those who enjoy the beauty of gin clear flats.  Depending on the species we’re targeting, we’ll  pole the flats, working the feeding patterns until we spot tailing or cruising fish and get you set up to make the cast. While fishing in crystal clear water is some of the most challenging in the world—its also the most incredible.  There are seasonal opportunities—like the spring tarpon migration; the famed palolo worm hatch, that we can tie to your Keys visits as well.

There’s nothing like big fish in clear water!

Email:  dave@hunttheflats.com

Florida Keys FLY FISHING

&  FLATS FISHING

Sampling of tarpon flies….

Fly and flats fishing Biscayne Bay, Everglades National Park and the Fla. Keys for tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, redfish & more with Capt. Dave Hunt