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Florida Keys Outfitters Newsletter |
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Greetings!
Tarpon was the game for May and Tarpon is the game for June in the Florida Keys! 2009 was one of the best seasons I have ever experienced for tarpon fishing, but it appears 2010 may top last year. Not only are there lots of fish, but they are on the bite in a big way. Three days into the Don Hawley Tarpon Tournament, 24 talented anglers have released 124 tarpon over four feet in length! Eight or ten hookups a day are common this week. Anglers are having similar success up and down the entire Florida Keys. Florida Keys Outfitters has been crowded every afternoon with anglers replenishing flies, leaders and fly lines at a blistering pace.
| | Sue Moret waits for the shot! | Nice shot Sue! |
To an issue foremost in everyone's mind - we are feeling deep empathy and sharing the anguish our friends and fellow anglers are experiencing in the Northern Gulf of Mexico. The reality of a potential problem for coastal Florida has everyone experiencing increased anxiety, especially from the overload of repetitive and distorted network sensationalism.
I urge you to use NOAAas a reliable source for your information. http://www.noaa.gov/ NOAA's site charts accurate locations of oil, density, and projected locations. It shows vast areas in the Gulf open to fishing which currently includes all waters in the State of Florida.
In reality, Keys' fishing is beyond excellent right now and there appears to be no immediate threat to our natural resource. Feel free to call (305) 664-5423 or email info@floridakeysoutfitters.com for up to the minute fishing reports and to book some prime time flyfishing!
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Sandy's Angling Tip of the Month
After your cast, it's critical to keep your stripping hand in
direct contact with the fly by not allowing slack into the fly line and leader.
Keeping the rod tip low to the water will help insure you remain "in touch"
with the fly. A boat drifting toward a
fish, or a choppy day will create slack, and it's easy to get "disconnected"
from the fly as the deck of the skiff rises and falls. Remember, when you strip the line, the fly needs
to move and you'll catch more fish!
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Product Highlights & Father's Day Gift Ideas
Florida Keys Outfitter's Custom Folding Knives are very special. Hand crafted out of 440c surgical stainless steel then bead blasted for a glass finish. Handles or scales are of certified 15,000 year old mammoth ivory or pre-ban elephant ivory traditionally scrimshawed with beautiful game fish. These pieces are comfortable in the hand or pocket as a working knife as well as a desktop letter opener. They can be purchased online, call or email us if you'd like more details, 305-664-5423.
Tervis Tumblers keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold with Florida Keys Outfitters' unique Grand Slam logo or Islamorada landmark sign, Sid n Roxie's Green Turtle Inn logo. Check out all our Tervis Tumblers online!
Florida Keys Guides Association T's are available in long or short sleeve and this month featured in Key Lime Green. One of the coolest logos on the flats! A portion of the purchase proceeds benefit the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association. Buy yours today!
Tarpon Tapas - "Tapas" are small snacks, often served as an appetizer along with alcoholic drinks, originally in Spain. In the Keys and we are serving a lot of big fish these tasty "Tarpon Tapas!" Tapas rarely foul, are easy to cast and land extremely quiet. Custom tied on a small but stout Gamakatsu SL 12-S 1/0's which are very sticky hooks. Barred olive, rust & chartreuse are great colors in clear water. Buy now in our online store! |
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Tournament Updates
The Outback Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament, Islamorada Florida, May 17-19, 2010
ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys -Sullivan's Island, SC fly angler Baker Bishop prevailed for the second consecutive year fishing with Captain Brian Helms in the Outback Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament, which took place May 17 - 19 in Islamorada, Florida. Read the full tournament wrap-up. From left to right, Brian Helms, Baker Bishop, artist KC Scott.
Baker was kind enough to share footage of his tarpon fishing experience & techniques with us. If you want to see a display of really fine and talented angling, check out Baker @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA-OA06hkRAYouTube Channel: bakerbishop420
Gene Doyle Memorial Tournament, Naples, Florida, April 23 - 25, 2010
The 13th Annual Gene Doyle Backcountry Release Fishing Tournament was held April 23-25, 2010. This catch-and-release tournament is held annually to raise money for the Gene Doyle Adventure Scholarship. The Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament is a backcountry catch and release tournament targeting Snook, Redfish (Red Drum) and Trout (Spotted Sea Trout). Read the full tournament wrap-up.
Upcoming Florida Keys Outfitters/IGFA Inshore World Championship Qualifying Events are:
Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament - June 21-25, 2010, Charlotte Ambrogio (305)-942-0428
Del Brown Permit Tournament - July 21-23, 2010, Charlotte Ambrogio (305)-942-0428
The Florida Keys Fly Fishing School's next session is the weekend of November 12th, 2010. Learn saltwater fly fishing from expert instructors and acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence that would take months or years of trial and error accumulate. For more information call (305) 664-5423 or email.
The Florida Keys Outfitters/IGFA Inshore World Championships are set with fishing on July 13, 14 & 15! 27 skilled anglers and great guides will be seeking the titles of Fly Fishing World Champion or Light Tackle World Champion.We have a full social program & super awards are lined up for this special event. This should be a great tournament with great fishing. For more information see www.inshoreworldchampionships.comor call Florida Keys Outfitters @ (305) 664-5432 Check out the anglersto see who's going to be competing. ESPN Outdoors Saltwater Series will be on hand to film the event for website coverage!
View a complete listing of this year's qualifying events for the Florida Keys Outfitters/IGFA Inshore World Championships.
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Florida Keys News
Anglers Help Get Local Tarpon DNA
Called the Tarpon Genetic Recapture Program, scientists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and from Mote Marine Laboratory are learning new and important facts about the gamefish. Read the full story here.
Islamorada, Hooked on Fishing
ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys -- Renowned as a world-class destination for anglers, history-rich Islamorada is where backcountry sport fishing and saltwater fly fishing were pioneered. For decades, savvy anglers have found themselves "hooked" on stalking finned and gilled prey in area waters. Continue reading... |
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Monthly Photo Contest
"Red Hot Tarpon Time in the Florida Keys"
Congratulations to veteran angler Paul
Nute of Miami
for submitting this action shot as May's
Photo of the Month. Paul will
receive a $100.00 gift card from Florida Keys Outfitters.
The staff of Florida Keys Outfitters will review all entries and determine the monthly winner. Consideration will be given to originality, composition and image quality. Their decision shall be final. Photos submitted will become the property of Florida Keys Outfitters and used at its discretion. Winners receive a $100.00 gift card from Florida Keys Outfitters.
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Sue
& I plan on doing something about all this tarpon madness talk! We're
spending the week on the Keys flats with Capt Steve Huff chasing tarpon... and
some bonefish...... Oh, and some permit too! So many fish, so little time! I hope
you too can spend some time through the summer pursuing our many fishing
opportunities. Please call
the shop or visit our online store for anything you need and hope to see you on the water soon. Tight Loops, 
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