SeaSquared Charters
November 28, 2011

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Greetings!

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

As we turn our thoughts to the December holidays and family vacations in the fabulous Florida Keys, here's an update to what's biting in the waters surrounding the Islands of Marathon.  Our focus these days is on sailfish, mackerel, snapper and grouper.

We'd also like to give you a few gift ideas for all the fishy people on your list!  Smoked fish, framed pictures and gift certificates ... something for everyone.

Cheers!

Capt. Chris and Christy Johnson
Marathon Florida Keys
305-743-5305
What's Biting Aboard SeaSquared Charters

sailfishSailfish
Every cold front that passed through in November brought with it another wave of sailfish to take up residence off the edge of the reef.  Now that it's nearly December, it's all about chasing sails as they spray ballyhoo in 20 to 30 feet of water.

There's nothing more exciting than watching frigate birds working the surface of the water as the hapless ballyhoo are pushed skyward by the marauding sailfish.  You may also land some late-season dolphin while you're fishing for the sails.

Read more about sailfish fishing with SeaSquared Charters.
mackerelMackerel
King, Spanish and cero mackerel are here in abundance this time of year, and they're all prime for the smoker.  Here in South Florida, you're likely to get more gifts from Santa if you leave him a nice serving of smoked fish dip rather than a plate of cookies.

The kingfish average anywhere from 20 to 30 pounds, with some smokers weighing in at 40 pounds.  The Spanish and cero mackerel run two to four pounds, with the occasional larger specimen pushing eight pounds or more. 

All of the mackerel are consistently caught on both the Atlantic and Gulf/Bay sides.  Right now, the Bay is RED HOT with Spanish mackerel.  You could sink the boat with them!  And, there are good numbers of king, Spanish and cero mackerel on the reef to keep you entertained while you're pursuing the sailfish.

 Read more about mackerel fishing with SeaSquared Charters.
snappergrouperSnapper and Grouper
The reef bite continues to be dependable during December.

Yellowtail and mutton snapper are plentiful on the deeper reef.  You can add mangrove snapper to the mix on the shallower patch reefs and in Hawk Channel.

Remember ... December is your last opportunity to catch your 2011 grouper as the season is closed January through April.  The large grouper have returned to the shallow areas now that the waters are cooler, so come get 'em while you can!

The channel humps are coming to life with loads of mackerel, snapper of all variety, some good keeper grouper and, most recently, lots of jack crevalle.

Read more about snapper and grouper fishing with SeaSquared Charters.
 
Holiday Gift Ideas from SeaSquared Charters

smokedfishSmoked Fish
If you are a connoisseur of smoked fish, you will absolutely love the delicate, never-fishy flavor of the smoked amberjack, kingfish, cero and Spanish mackerel that comes from our Bradley smokers!

It makes the BEST base for the world-famous SeaSquared Smoked Fish Dip!

CONTACT US if you'd like some fresh smoked fish from Marathon Florida Keys!
picturesFramed Pictures
SeaSquared Charters has collaborated with Florida Keys artist, Joey R. Smith, to help you preserve your fishing and vacation memories for a lifetime!

Joey will print your photograph from your trip with SeaSquared Charters with archival pigmented inks on Epson Premium Canvas.  The rated longevity is easily 45+ years.

 

He then surrounds the custom canvas with a hand-made frame made of aged and weathered lobster trap wood original to the Florida Keys.  The wood Joey selects has unique properties that are obtained from years of underwater aging.

 

CONTACT US to order your custom framed picture today! 

giftGift Certificates
Nothing says "Merry Fishmas" better than a SeaSquared Charters gift certificate!

We will customize your gift certificate for any type of fishing trip - including shark and tarpon - and personalize it with your name and the recipient's name. 

We can either print the gift certificate on card stock and mail it to you or to the recipient ... or, we can email it to directly to you or to the recipient. 

CONTACT US to order your personalized SeaSquared Charters gift certificate today!
TripAdvisor

To those of you who have recently posted reviews ... THANK YOU! 

 

Friends ... If you have fished with us ... please leave a review on TripAdvisor! 

 

We are proud to say we've moved up the ranks to #2 of 23 tours in Marathon.  But, our goal is to be #1!  We can only get top ranking with the help of your five-star reviews. 

 

 Click here to read our reviews and write one of your own.

 

Thanks in advance!  

 

Capt. Chris and Christy

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Capt. Chris and Christy Johnson
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