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FLORIDA FISHING REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING 12/12/09
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Capt. Butch Rickey
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Two trips again this week. We had progressively poorer tides as the week moved along, but we fished the best two days and did pretty well. We had to contend with fog, no-seeums, and cold water, and finally had to wait on the water to warm to get a bite.
First up on Monday was my friend Billy Herrington, of Maumelle, Arkansas. We've been f…
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Added by captain John on December 13, 2009 at 8:21pm —
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As everyone knows across America fishing conditions are…
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Added by captain John on December 10, 2009 at 12:44pm —
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Hello everyone The Bank has really starting
heating up with blue marlin and bigger yellowfin
tuna the average size is 100-120 lbs the biggest
one last week was 267 lbs but we are docking
yellowfin everyday if you have been waiting to
see when the yellowfin were going to be high
season this is it, but you need to make the 50
mile hull to El Banco the tuna are boiling 5 miles
north . the blue marlin are also running at the
bank averaging 300-400 lbs, Marco Sildini went
out tagged 2 blues a sailfis…
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The day started out with some pretty nasty weather, and I was concerned we wouldn't get our trip in. But, when the guys showed up at the dock wearing their slickers, I knew it was game on!
Marathon resident, Ray Frey, had guests visiting from Connecticut, New Jersey and Texas, and they were set on fishing a few Gulf wrecks with me to get some cobia. Due to the sporty conditions, we didn't go as far as I often go. My first spot was about twenty miles from my dock at 7 Mile Marin…
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FLORIDA FISHING REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING 12/05/09
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Capt. Butch Rickey
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I had three trips scheduled for this week, but weather claimed Friday. Seems I can't get past the two trip barrier. Both trips were very enjoyable with old friends.
First up on Monday was my old friend Jim “Termite” Turman, from Manchester, Iowa. We've been fishing together for years, and we always seem to do well and have fun. He's laid…
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Added by captain John on December 8, 2009 at 10:24am —
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Ahoy there Anglers,
Well they said it wouldn't happen , couldn't happen and it would be unbelievable if it ever happened in our lifetime. Guess what, it happened.
NOAA Fisheries Service filed and published a final rule implementing interim measures to reduce overfishing of red snapper in the South Atlantic. The final rule will publish in the Federal Register on December 4, 2009, today, and becomes effective January 4, 2010 already. Not even a month notice. Talk about a rush job. The interim ru…
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We still maintain our original website (
http://www.SeaSquaredCharters.com) with hundreds of fishing reports and pictures, along with all sorts of other information.
Happy Day! The Florida Keys threw a hurricane season and nobody came!
As the saying goes, ""the weat…
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Mosquito Creek Outdoor's Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Outlook, December 2009
By Captain Tom Van Horn
Old man winter is once again knocking at the door here in Central Florida with the passing of the first set of cool fronts this season. Cooler conditions will force anglers to dig out their winter shorts in preparation for their day on the water. Like November, December is loaded with outstanding fishing opportunities, with the only difference being the impact of cold fronts on water tempe…
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Captain's Blog - November 24, 2009 - Marathon Florida Keys - I'm not sure who was more excited about today's catch - the anglers or me!
The Snyder family returned to the Keys from Ohio for some quality Thankgsiving family time together, along with friend Ted Sander from Cooper City FL. Prior to the turkey feast, we had one of the best days of fishing in my career. Conditions were perfect, with moderate temperatures, bright blue skies and wind and current in the same direction.…
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FLORIDA FISHING REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING 11/28/09
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Capt. Butch Rickey
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I managed another two trips this week, and had good fishing, good catching, good folks, and good eats.
First up on Monday was my old friend George McRobbie and his wife Alison, I'd fished with the previous Monday. We had a tide similar to what we'd had the week before, except that it was much weaker and we'd had another front that had sta…
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South Florida Cools Down and the Fishing Heats Up!
Before I get into my WEEKLY FISHING UPDATE FOR SOUTH FLORIDA, MIAMI, OFFSHORE and FLAMINGO I want to wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING and hope this Holiday Season brings health, friendship, wealth and great fishing to everyone.
This past week we had two cold fronts pass through the Miami area bringing lots of rain on Wednesday and cool temperatures on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I was able to fish a few times with family members and clien…
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No one, least of all the Captain, expected the surprise visitor to the boat during this fishing charter!
Captain's Blog - November 19, 2009 - Marathon Florida Keys - SeaSquared Charters set out for a day of reef fishing with some folks who spend the winter in Islamorada: Dora Potash, Bassi Kristmanns and David Barr. Yellowtail snapper was the target and, boy, that fishing was just plain silly! Even with a self-imposed 14 inch minimum size, the group limited out on mostly 16-pl…
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Added by captain John on November 23, 2009 at 3:41pm —
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Pete Donnelly, of Key Colony Beach FL and Spring Lake NJ, hosted a group of friends visiting from the Jersey Shore for a day of fishing with SeaSquared.
The original intent was to go to the far Gulf in search of cobia. However, due to the 30-40 knot winds, the course was changed and the group went for a half day of shark fishing instead.
The waters were alive with sharks. There were so many that, on more than on occassion, they were hooked up to one when the bait slid up the…
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Added by captain John on November 19, 2009 at 2:46pm —
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Marathon locals Jim McDermott (L) and John Yaquinto enjoyed a half day of reef fishing with SeaSquared Charters.
Conditions were excellent with wind and current running in the same direction. There was a nice breeze out of the northeast and the visability at 50 feet was crystal clear.
The yellowtail were thick and responded quickly. The guys lost a couple of the larger 'tails to goliath grouper and a big king mackerel. They got their limit of 16-17 inch yellowtail in about 90…
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FLORIDA FISHING REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING 11/14/09
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Capt. Butch Rickey
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It was another windy week as Ida made her way up the Gulf to Mississippi, and I didn't get out until Friday.
My trip was the first with Chris Heaphy and his lovely wife Jan, and his son Kyle, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Chris and I had corresponded back and forth quite a bit on email, and I could tell from that he would be great to hav…
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Added by captain John on November 16, 2009 at 11:20am —
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I apologize for the lapse in fishing reports lately but that happens when I am busy and that is the reason I have not written recently. Fishing has been very good despite the crazy weather we have had recently. I operate my business from a 22’ Pathfinder Tournament Edition Bay Boat that is powered by the most dependable outboard engine on the market. A Yamaha F-225 Four Stroke outboard engine! This boat and outboard along with my Continental Trailer and my Chevy Avalanche SUV allow me to go wher…
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Mosquito Creek Outdoors Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, November 13, 2009
By Captain Tom Van Horn
As you step outside here in Orlando, you will clearly notice winter is in the air. Earlier this week, squally conditions brought on by a late season tropical blow, Ida, settled in across Florida and the southeast states and was eventually pushed out into the Atlantic by a cold front. Although Central Florida did not experience a significant rain event, clashing barometric pressure system…
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Added by captain John on November 15, 2009 at 8:10am —
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Hot Fall Action
A little change in the temperature and you guessed it, the fishing is superb.
Trout by the truck loads are everywhere. Now, the challenge is sorting through the millions of 14 to 14 3/4 inch fish to find a few for the grease but if you keep at it you should have no problem getting enough to feed the family. Here is what I have been doing to catch a bunch and take home a few nice ones.
Some things you will need: A trolling motor with plenty of juice.
A light action rod and reel.…
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Added by captain John on November 10, 2009 at 2:38pm —
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Night time fishing along Florida's Space Coast has been good reports Captain Keith Mixon (
www.mixinworkwithplay.com). With a combination of clear skies and a bright full moon, several large trout measuring up to twenty inches have been caught along the flats in three feet of water or less. Small top water lures such as MirrOlure's MirrOmullet Surface Walker (color 808) worked slowly near school of bait fish (mullet) has enticed many of these trout t…
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FLORIDA FISHING REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING 10/31/09
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Capt. Butch Rickey
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I managed two trips this week. Missed one with my good friend Bruce Miller when he spent the night sick before we were to fish on Thursday.
Friday morning I met Larry Lessard, who is a neighbor, and has been doing my yard and lawn trimming for some time, now. He's a very nice guy, but I've never had the opportunity to spend any time with him, and I was looking forward to this trip.
We left the d…
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