Bringing In The “Silver King” - Key West Fishing Charters

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Bringing In The “Silver King” - Key West Fishing Charters

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The Key West fishing charter has a number of options to choose from for a great experience. Key West is known as the Southernmost City in the continental United States being the home of Key West fishing charters. Many are quick to associate the region by its popular lodging, resorts, dining and waters that serve as a seaport for many large cruise ships. Fishing enthusiasts however know there is much more to this location.

The backcountry flats of Key West, Florida and the Lower Florida Keys are protected from winds by small islands, shallow reefs and sandy shoals. This provides many calm waters and a great fishing experience with a number of accommodating Key West fishing charters available for your individual and group needs. It is not uncommon to see the Key West fishing charters waters hosting many of the popular fishing programs seen on cable television.

Tarpon fill the harbor come mid-May as they begin migrating north foraging for food. By early June, Tarpon and Permit fishing kicks into full swing and fishing charters are busy with curious thrill seekers eager to confront the challenge of reeling in the strong fighting “Silver King”.

The various captains of Key West fishing charters have vast knowledge of the region. They use this knowledge and also examine the tide conditions to establish the right path to catch Tarpon. Once the anchor is dropped the Tarpon are usually clearly visible in the often-calm glassy waters. Tarpon in the harbor can range in size from 60lb. to over an unbelievable 150lbs. Tarpon are amazing jumpers and once hooked and airborne their huge silver heads shake frantically with a jackhammer effect making them difficult to keep on the line.

It has been said that the region holds more fishing records then anywhere in the world. This is undoubtedly a testament to the fact that Key West and the Lower Florida Keys are home to the finest shallow water fly-fishing and flats fishing anywhere. Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit are of course favorite targets but Barracuda, Cobia, Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, Redfish and Sharks also provide plenty of action while flats fishing in the Florida Keys.

Key West fishing charters information is available on a variety of web pages and describe the three main types of fishing offered by fishing charters in the Florida Keys.

Backcountry Fishing is advertised as the most versatile fishing charter in Key West fishing charter - fishing for all the species of the flats and backcountry. Flats Fishing is a fishing charter specializing in sight fishing for Tarpon, Permit and Bonefish. Shark Fishing has light tackle fishing for sharks and take reservations all year long. Catch Dolphin, Tuna, Sails, Marlin, Wahoo and more with the captain and crew of Deep Sea Sport Fishing. The Key West Fishing Guide has more fish charter links in addition to options for snorkeling, bird watching and more.

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