Monday, June 4, 2012

Fishing Charters A Must-Do For Anglers

By Tommie Newman


Anglers around the world recognize that Key West fishing charters have iconic status. They come to the Keys because sun, water, and fish are all in long supply throughout the year. Importantly, the colorful cast of locals adds to the experience since they always have interesting stories to help idle away the hours.

Key West is a tiny island, only four miles long and two miles wide. Its development has always been shaped by its strategic location. It is at the southernmost tip of Florida and, importantly, has a deep water harbor that can provide shelter for large ships even in foul weather. The island lies at the junction where the Atlantic Ocean meets the shallower Gulf of Mexico.

Sporting anglers have an amazing large range of options. Around the reefs, they can chase snapper, grouper and cobia. Snapper are a particularly popular target since they make good eating.

The sandy, shallow water flats are the natural habitat for bonefish, tarpon and permit. These species are fast, agile and tenacious fighters. They always provide a challenge, even for experienced anglers.

Offshore, in deep water, there is an abundance of sailfish, marlin, Wahoo and tuna. Sharks and swordfish are also provide a lot of sport and are often targeted, particularly at night.

In short, key west fishing charters are unlikely to disappoint fishing enthusiasts wanting to test their mettle. There are plenty of fish around in the Keys. However, on those rare occasions when the fish are not biting, there is no shortage of things to enjoy on the water. Scuba diving and snorkeling are two favorites. Bottlenose dolphins are prolific and swimming and watching these intelligent creatures is always a privilege. The reefs and shoals are a magnet for tropical fish; their number and range is unbelievably large. It is easy to be mesmerized for hours while watching and studying the different species.




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