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Bringing in the 'Silver King': Key West Fishing Charters
from: Maxx Sports GuidesA Key West fishing charter has many options to choose from to provide you with a great adventure. Key West is known as the southernmost city in the continental United States, and the home of Key West fishing charters. Many associate the area by its popular lodging, resorts, dining and waters that serve as a seaport for many large cruise ships. Fishing enthusiasts, however, know there's 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 isn't unusual to see a Key West fishing charter's waters hosting many of the popular fishing programs you've likely seen on TV.
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 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 often clearly visible in the often-calm glassy waters. Tarpon in the harbor can range in size from 60lb. to over 150lbs. Tarpon are incredible 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's 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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