Friday, May 17, 2013

For Those Interested In Fly Fishing Key West Is A Prime Location

By Jennie Sandoval


For those interested in fly fishing Key West is a prime location. Fishermen from many different areas descend upon the Florida Keys for some of the world's most exciting saltwater action. Here fish can be found ranging from small bait fish to giant tarpons and even sharks. The city rolls out the red carpet for visitors, so that people from around the world can come and enjoy what Key West has to offer.

Many marinas line the shore serving as departure points for daily forays into the adventurous waters of the Gulf. Flats skiffs and larger boats chart out their courses along the Keys in the quest for trophy fish and smaller fish as well. Knowledgeable guides can help you on your journey into the sea. They can direct you to the seasonal hot spots and the best kept secrets in the area.

The weather is usually pleasant in the Keys. Daytime highs seldom exceed 95 even in the middle of the summer and temperatures never dip below freezing even in the middle of January. This is Florida's driest city even though it is tropical and along the coast. The city averages 39 inches of annual rainfall, with the wettest months being in the summer and early fall. The winter is the driest season.

Popular game fish that inhabit the area include blackfin tuna, barrcuda, jacks and tarpon. Fly fishing for tarpon is especially adventurous. A large tarpon on a fly line can be a sight to behold. Make sure to bring your camera to capture the footage as you or one of your fishing crew reel in one of these monsters of the sea.

A large Atlantic tarpon can exceed two hundred pounds and they can be tremendous acrobats. Landing a good-sized tarpon on fly tackle can take well over an hour of exertion. This spectacular showdown is what lures many anglers to the Florida Keys to try their luck.

The area also sometimes has cruising sharks as well. Bull sharks inhabit the area, although they are too large to be handled by fly fisherman and they tend to be attracted to other types of bait. In addition to sharks, the waters may also be home to porpoises, West Indian manatees and other marine life. Birds that you might enjoy as you fish include cormorants, egrets, herons and spoonbills.

There are many different places to stay all along the Florida Keys. All along the keys there are cabins, motels and resort hotels. Travelers can choose a lodging site that best fits their desires and their budget.

For those interested in fly fishing Key West has unbeatable opportunities. Adults and children alike can enjoy the area's clear waters, warm weather, luxurious lodging and top notch fishing. The area is worth visiting any season of the year.




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