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Florida Keys Outfitters Newsletter |
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Greetings!
August brings a well received break from the frantic pace of tournaments, the spring migration of tarpon and anglers through the Florida Keys. Still, there are lots of small tarpon, redfish, permit, tripletail and bonefish on the flats with very little fishing pressure. Most days are calm and warm with afternoon rain squalls. I am not surprised to see our daily heat index lower than the rest of the country and it's pretty darn pleasant on the water.
Throughout the last four months NOAA indicated the Florida Keys would likely be spared any significant impact from the Deep Water Horizon/BP Oil spill. Even with NOAA's cautiously comforting forecasts, the undercurrent of impending disaster created a stressful situation here in the islands and was amplified by the sensationalism of national media reporting. All along, Keys fishing has been pretty spectacular this summer and we are now all breathing a deep sigh of relief with the final kill stages being completed on the well.
Whether you're fly fishing, any kind of fishing, snorkeling or lounging around the pool, it's a great time to be in the Keys. The rest of the summer and fall looks a lot brighter for all on the Gulf Coast
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Sandy's Angling Tip of the Month
Beat the Heat - Summer-time angling in the Keys can be hot, in more ways than one. Keeping cool and properly hydrated is critical to productive fishing days. Don't forget to drink plenty of water, chilled fruit in the cooler can help with hydration and it's refreshing. Long sleeve shirts and pants made of performance fabrics will also protect your skin from the sun and keep you cooler.
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Product Highlights
Anytime you're in the tropics, be prepared for surprise squalls..... There's no need to ask your guide if it's going to rain or to rely on the weather station. Be sure to make good rain gear an integral part of your carry on boat bag equipment.... It's easy to forget that we fish in remote areas, sometimes an hour boat ride from any kind of shelter and creature comforts are really nice!
Steve Gromelski's photo below shows boats departing for the start of a gorgeous fishing day during the Florida Keys Outfitters/IGFA Inshore World Championship...  ....And four hours later, West Palm Beach angler Brower Moffitt photographed this squall, you can believe Brower had broken out his Simms Gore-Tex Pac Lite Raingear!  Simms Gore-Tex Pac Lite Rain Gear
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| Pants - $199.95
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It's lightweight, breathable rain gear that really folds up small to fit easily in your tackle bag. For sure it is one of your most important boating accessories! Buy jacket or pants now @ http://www.floridakeysoutfitters.com/store/Mens-Fishing-Gear/ and receive complimentary, the Florida Keys Outfitters/IGFA Inshore World Championship logo item of your choice! Buy the jacket and pants together and receive all three logo items, a $47 dollar value! Offer good the remainder of August, please specify choice and size in the comments section when ordering. Patagonia Sun Mask $25.00 Because sun protection only works if you wear it, comfort means everything. Inspired by old-school bandanna face protection, the Sun Mask improves the concept with an anatomically designed shape and Patagonia's light cool 100% recycled polyester Capilene 1 fabric. The top hugs your face without unwanted pressure, while the bottom flares for neck coverage. Buy now @ http://www.floridakeysoutfitters.com/store/Patagonia-Sun-Mask.html Buy 3 and receive complimentary, the Florida Keys Outfitters/IGFA Inshore World Championship logo item of your choice! Offer good the remainder of August, please specify choice and size in the comments section when ordering. Get a FREE complimentary FKO/IGFA Inshore World Championship logo
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Tournament Updates
Florida Keys
Outfitters/IGFA Inshore World Championships - July 12-15, 2010
"That's how the fishing is here in
Islamorada, at any time you're one cast away from a great day on the
water," said Mike Myatt, COO of the International Game Fishing Association in Dania Beach, Fla. Twenty-three anglers caught a
total of 78 fish over three tough days. "The quality of the fish caught
and the quality of the anglers and guides really shine in this event, and when
you throw in the strategy of chasing a slam, it really brings out the best in
the competitors.
Light
Tackle World Champions - below from left to right - Guide Frank
Ortiz, Tournament Director Sandy Moret, Angler Barry Shevlin.
Fly
Fishing World Champions - below from left to right, Guide John
Donnell, Tournament Director Sandy Moret, Angler Robert Collins.
Del
Brown Permit Tournament, Key West
FL, July 21-23, 2010
In the late 90's when legendary permit
fly angler Del Brown was first approached with the idea of a permit fly
tournament, his first response was, "you must be crazy!" After
some thought, Brown warmed up to the proposal, and even became excited about
such a difficult and unique competition. The late Del Brown would
certainly have called this year's field
"crazy". Participants faced 25-30 plus mph winds and
nearly total cloud cover, making the already tough job of fooling a permit on
fly even more challenging. Read the full tournament wrap-up.
On the left, guide Mark
Krowka of Islamorada, tournament director Charlotte Ambrogio and winning angler
Mark Richens of London England.
Upcoming FKO/IGFA 2011 Inshore World Championship Qualifying Events:
Tres
Pescado Slam - August 12-14, Ambergris Caye,
Belize, Jim Oliver
Trinidad
Tarpon Thunder - August 13-15, Trinidad, Richard de Verteuil
Robert J
Sales Slam Tournament - September 10-12, Key
West, FL, Gary Ellis
Redbone @ Large Nantucket
Slam-September 9/12-14, Islamorada,
FL Karen Kelly
Islamorada Fall Fly
Bonefish, 9/15 -17, Islamorada, FL,
Charlotte Ambrogio
Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry, 9/25-26, Islamorada,
FL, Charlotte Ambrogio
Oldest City Red-Trout
Classic, Presented by PSS World Medical, Sep 30-Oct 2, St.
Augustine, FL Angela Costa
View a complete listing of the 2011 qualifying events for the Florida Keys Outfitters/IGFA Inshore World Championships.
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Florida Keys Fly Fishing School's next session is the weekend of November 12th
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.
Oil Spill Response Chief Says Threat to Keys is 'Very, Very Low' and Almost Over
The head of the U.S. Government's response effort to mitigate the Transocean/BP oil spill said that with the oil leak capped there is now little chance of oil remnants reaching the Florida Keys and the South Florida mainland.
IGFA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The 12th Annual IGFA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is being held at the IGFA Hall of Fame & Museum in Dania Beach, Florida on Tuesday, October 26, 2010. This year's event will honor these legends of recreational angling, and members of the international fishing community: Yoshiro Hattori, Capt. Steve Huff, George G. Matthews, John Wilson, and Forrest Wood.
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Monthly Photo Contest
Congratulations to Ross Reeder for this shot of
Collin Ross releasing a really nice bonefish. As July's Photo of the Month Ross will receive a $100.00 gift certificate
from Florida Keys Outfitters.
Give us your best shot for August photo of
the month! Entries must be received via email, no later than 6:00pm EST the last day of the month. Please include full name and mailing address. Photos must be at least 300 dpi with minimum dimension of 3" x 5" (900 x 1500) and a maximum dimension of 8" x 10" (2400 x 3000) and submitted in JPG format.
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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hope you too can spend some time in August and September on our waters pursuing
our many fishing opportunities. Remember that during the summer months we are
open Tuesday through Sunday 9am-5pm, and closed on Mondays. Please call the shop or visit our online store for your
angling needs and hope to see you on the water soon. Tight Loops, 
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