Talk about Florida fishermen and most people will probably think of groups of tourists on the flying deck of a fast boat racing out to deep sea waters in search of giant tuna or sailfish. However, Miami fly fishing trips take people to inland salt flats, Biscayne Bay, the Everglades National Park, Flamingo, or the Keys. There are also canal systems throughout Florida that present good fishing opportunities.
Of course, another alternative is casting over the waves, while keeping your footing and balance in the turbulent surf and hoping the strong current doesn't sweep your fly away from the school of fish the seagulls are telling you about. Meanwhile, the members of your family that don't fish are enjoying the resorts and beaches of Miami. Talk about a wonderful family vacation.
Tackle needs to be different when the prey is a large striped bass or redfish. Reels and hooks need to be made for saltwater, which is very corrosive. Lines need to be heavier, which works since the movement of the waves help conceal the thicker line from the prey. Wet flies are used, since the lure works near the bottom rather than on the surface.
Technique, which is probably the main point of fly fishing anyway, needs to be adjusted. Casting over rising and falling waves against a stiff on-shore breeze takes much more aggression than is called for on a quiet riverbank. Keeping your balance in the surf is a challenge, as is resisting the cold seawater. Fighting a fifty-pound fish for twenty minutes may be another first that turns this sport into an obsession.
Chartered excursions provide the boat, ice for the catch, tackle needed for the particular waters and species that will be encountered, and the necessary license. Those who take the trip need to provide their own drinks (including plenty of water), food, sunscreen, hat, and camera to record trophy catches. Everyone should have a good pair of sunglasses to protect their eyes from the glare off the water.
The great thing about the Miami area is that fly fishing is fantastic all year round. Some species of game fish are year-round residents, while others come for spawning. However, there are always plenty of sport fish of many species.
If you need more incentive, read up on stalking the elusive and easily-spooked permit, an ocean fish that comes to the inland flats to feed on crabs. This is considered by many to be the ultimate challenge of saltwater fly casting, since the fish must be stalked, enticed, and finally hooked. Of course, catch and release is practiced by most sportsmen these days, especially with this great game fish.
Think about casting into Miami's surf while the city lights up the evening sky behind you. If that's not enough to lure you to this great fishing region, check online for magazine articles, videos, and fish tales galore.
Of course, another alternative is casting over the waves, while keeping your footing and balance in the turbulent surf and hoping the strong current doesn't sweep your fly away from the school of fish the seagulls are telling you about. Meanwhile, the members of your family that don't fish are enjoying the resorts and beaches of Miami. Talk about a wonderful family vacation.
Tackle needs to be different when the prey is a large striped bass or redfish. Reels and hooks need to be made for saltwater, which is very corrosive. Lines need to be heavier, which works since the movement of the waves help conceal the thicker line from the prey. Wet flies are used, since the lure works near the bottom rather than on the surface.
Technique, which is probably the main point of fly fishing anyway, needs to be adjusted. Casting over rising and falling waves against a stiff on-shore breeze takes much more aggression than is called for on a quiet riverbank. Keeping your balance in the surf is a challenge, as is resisting the cold seawater. Fighting a fifty-pound fish for twenty minutes may be another first that turns this sport into an obsession.
Chartered excursions provide the boat, ice for the catch, tackle needed for the particular waters and species that will be encountered, and the necessary license. Those who take the trip need to provide their own drinks (including plenty of water), food, sunscreen, hat, and camera to record trophy catches. Everyone should have a good pair of sunglasses to protect their eyes from the glare off the water.
The great thing about the Miami area is that fly fishing is fantastic all year round. Some species of game fish are year-round residents, while others come for spawning. However, there are always plenty of sport fish of many species.
If you need more incentive, read up on stalking the elusive and easily-spooked permit, an ocean fish that comes to the inland flats to feed on crabs. This is considered by many to be the ultimate challenge of saltwater fly casting, since the fish must be stalked, enticed, and finally hooked. Of course, catch and release is practiced by most sportsmen these days, especially with this great game fish.
Think about casting into Miami's surf while the city lights up the evening sky behind you. If that's not enough to lure you to this great fishing region, check online for magazine articles, videos, and fish tales galore.
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