Looking for suggestions on Keys fishing charters

STraenkle · Post by **STraenkle** » Jan 24th, '12, 07:54

I have a friend that is looking to be in the keys in March. From any of you guys that know the area, he is looking for a good fishing charter and any suggestions on where to stay. At the moment he is thinking Key West and the lower Keys. I always liked the Marathon Area, but he has never been to the keys and I guess,Key west is what most people think of first. He is an avid fisherman and has been on my 31 many times. Recommendations on the fishing charter are more important than the place to stay.

Thanks for the help

TailhookTom · Post by **TailhookTom** » Jan 24th, '12, 12:41

If he is still there, Jeff Burns out of Oceanside Marina in Key West was very good. I fished with him several times.

John Brownlee · Post by **John Brownlee** » Jan 24th, '12, 13:34

I would recommend Capt. Chris Trosset, son of legendary Capt. RT Trosset:

http://www.christrosset.com

305-747-4719

JP Dalik · Post by **JP Dalik** » Jan 24th, '12, 16:23

Nick Stanzyck (sp?) out of Bud and Marys

Daytime deep dropping for swordfish, a little boring but a big payoff.

Kinda like hunting for a 145 and bigger whitetail from a tree.

Buju · Post by **Buju** » Jan 24th, '12, 19:52

Offshore? Inshore? Reef? Flats? Backcountry?

Whats his poison?

STraenkle · Post by **STraenkle** » Jan 25th, '12, 10:39

Thanks for your help guys, I will forward him your suggestions and see if he has a target species in mind. I am sure he would rather catch Mahi or Wahoo, but I will ask.

Hueso · Post by **Hueso** » Jan 25th, '12, 13:47

I'll be around the keys on Feb 18 and 19. I'm just looking to fly fish the flats. I just got a fever for fly flishing so I'm ready to try it in the Mecca of flat fishing.

PeterPalmieri · Post by **PeterPalmieri** » Jan 25th, '12, 16:02

If you want Tarpon, bonefish and permit on the fly. I know a lot of guys that use Bob Beighley. Personally don't know what's running in feb. but I'll see Bob on Friday at the fly fishing show in NJ if you want me to ask him.

PeterPalmieri · Post by **PeterPalmieri** » Jan 25th, '12, 16:05

Www.doublehaulcharters.com

Hueso · Post by **Hueso** » Jan 26th, '12, 12:21

Peter:

It would be great for you to ask him what's really running up there. I took a look at his site and looks very promising.

PeterPalmieri · Post by **PeterPalmieri** » Jan 26th, '12, 13:00

Will do. I know a bunch of guides up here that use him for their permit on the fly quest.

First time I've heard someone refer to KW as up there.

I'll get back tomorrow, latest Saturday.

PeterPalmieri · Post by **PeterPalmieri** » Jan 27th, '12, 14:56

Spoke to bob. He's open those days big barracuda and permit. I've got his card if you need contact info

bertram31.com

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