Fly fishing in saltwater has become a very popular sport in recent years. Watching the great fly fishing legends on the weekend fishing shows makes it even more desirable to get out and try fly fishing for yourself. It’s a wonderful sport for those who put the time and effort into practicing their casting. Fly fishing in saltwater puts you in a whole different ballgame when it comes to casting in wind, watching your target (which is also moving), and making a long enough cast to lead the fish and entice him with your dancing fly.No matter how long you have been fly fishing, it still makes your heart pound to see an 80lb. Tarpon cruising by as you are casting to get a good shot on him. If you do end up hooking him just strip and strike him hard, and then hold on!

Among the most popular target species in the Keys, tarpon, bonefish and permit are the big three on the flats for fly fisherman. If you need some extra practice, the bonnethead sharks and jack crevalle put on just as good of a show and fight equally as hard.

For tarpon season we suggest you book a guide well in advance. Some of them do book up to a year in advance for April, May and June tarpon fishing trips.

Glow lures are nothing new to fishing tackle enthusiasts. Throughout the years the popularity for their use has varied from decade to decade. These days they are still popular in various parts of the world.

Why do glow lures have a following, and do they really make a difference? Proponents of glow lures for day time fishing feel that the glow lures which convert UV light from the sun into highly visible, almost neon light, will increase long – range visibility. This is because the deeper you go, even in crystal clear water the less light penetrates the water. Therefore the glow lures increase the contrast between the lures and their surroundings and allow for easy locating, tracking and attacking by predator fish always looking for baitfish that stand out from the crowd and look like an easy target. If the water is murky, better yet, as there is less light penetration to reflect off normal painted lures, the glow lures will illuminate themselves without the need for daylight to penetrate the murky water.

Jig panted in glow colours are popular among the jiggers, especially since they often send their jigs down deep over a hundred feet where the sunlight does not penetrate. Read more… »