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Visiting a friend in Marathon who has a 17 ft Sailfish CC...Looking for some lat and lon numbers to do some Butterfly jigging for Amberjacks and Grouper....Anyone have numbers for some good local holes???

Thanks Fred

If your friend does not have any spots I can give you some numbers. Hopefully the wind comes down. Been really windy here for the most part. Last night was flat calm. First time I have been seen it that nice this year.

fred
marc sheridan(from o.c.member ocm&tc) is down in marathon and lives on sombrero blvd. email me at fishenfun@comcast.net and i will give you his cell number.
mahi should be coming in too!

Fred,
I should have mentioned I am not familiar with butterfly jigs, but if you can elaborate on bottom type and depth I most certainly can help you with spots. Let me know when you are coming down here. Maybe we could drink a few cold ones and trade stories.

Kevin butterfly jigging requires 50 ft or more depth with some type of bottom structure ie: wreck or reef...we fished the Thunderbolt wreck with a lil succes jigged up dome bonito...today...let me know if you have any recommendations?

I do not do any fishing like that. How about the 7 mile bridge rubel, that is around 100 feet or so. I can get you the numbers for that. Are you here now?

Any of the main reefline is potentially good for b-fly jigging. I've done pretty well on the muttons & grouper with b-flies, also have caught some monster mangroves, and some lil AJ's...
Don't know why you'd need 50' minimum...I understand the retrieve calls for a bit of a water column, But I've had success over even the patch reefs in 20 to 30'.

Kevin thanks for all the help!!! I have woked my way up to Sarasota but I should be back down that way in a couple months...When I am back in Marathon I will def catch up with you for a beer...We stopped by Castaways last night on our way outta town for some bangin Sushi.....If you could email me the numbers for the 7 mile rubble I will make a point to check it out next time I am in town!!!

Fred@TackleDirect.com

Good point on the water depth...I have had success up north for Striper in 30-40 feet of water...