Homestead Fishing Reports (January 2025)

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

This cobia was caught on a 2 hour trip in 15 ft of water. He picked up the jig on the lightest tackle. He was on a 4000 penn fierce.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

This cobia was caught on a 2 hour trip in 15 ft of water. He picked up the jig on the lightest tackle. He was on a 4000 penn fierce.

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Charles Ocasio
Miami, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

We will get you the best of both worlds 13 pound largemouth bass huge sailfish if you're looking to get both sides of South Florida freshwater and salt. We will surely not disappoint with over 30 years of experience, we will put you on the big ones

Charles Ocasio Miami, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

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Gavet Tuttle
Miami, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

Gavet Tuttle Miami, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

Last January as we started our morning out we were running along the coast when I saw a big dark shape. It turned out to be a giant school of the largest bluefish I've ever seen. Bluefish aren't a fish we target in south Florida, but I would if they were like these. We caught over a dozen and probably lost just as many. But each one was bigger than any other bluefish I'd ever seen off Miami. We were just releasing them, but it turned out we could have had the state record beat. State record was just over 20 pounds and we had a bunch bigger than that. Unfortunately, I have seen them since that morning.

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Ralph Mayans
Miami, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

Ralph Mayans Miami, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

Nicest yellowfin I've ever gotten off of Miami Beach in 280 feet of water 1 mile south of Haulover cut literally just offshore trolling our regular spread he ate the left long ballyhoo on our 30 wide fish hit at 10:20 AM and we did not land this fish until almost 3 PM off of Port Everglades. It was a half-day 8 AM to noon. We didn't end up getting back to the dock till 4 PM with channel 7 news waiting for us that that's probably one of the nicest catches I've done off of Miami I do not count swordfish, Blue, Martin, wahoo, mahi, self Fish, etc.,

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George Garcia
Miami, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

This September off the Islamorada hump we caught an estimate 200-250lb blue marlin on 20lb line He ate the short bait behind the boat and went ballistic! Right in front of the whole fleet fishing at the hump. Epic! We landed him in 45 minutes on a shimano TLD 25.

George Garcia Miami, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

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Chris Parthemore
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Chris Parthemore Tavernier, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

These beasts were landed just after hurricane Ian ran through. We headed out early on the day after land fall. Pilchards had moved into the creaks by the thousands making for easy bait opportunities. After one throw we loaded up on jumbo razors . Then headed to some wrecks just passed the reefs in Islamorada. The water was milky but calm , stirred up from the week of high winds . On the first drift we hooked the first monster on one of the lighter rods with a 20 pound leader . After a nearly 20 min battle we were finally gaining back line . Finally we made it to the weight and I Began carefully hand lining the fish to the boat . Finally after we got the gaff in angler and Captain both let put a sigh of relief followed by the crack of several high fives between all aboard the Papa Jack 4 ! Best part is second drop we boated a second pompano shortly after . This time rigged a bit heavier ! Between the multiple cold fronts and north to North west winds . It has made for perfect condition for targeting shallow water mutton's . We have had several double digit keeper mutton trips and even seeing a few over 20 pounds . Additionally having shots at everything from red grouper , Goliath grouper , lane snapper , and mackerel in between mutton's bites. Keeping the box full of variety and keeping anglers rods bent. We also had a few gulf trips later in the month in beautiful calm seas . Where the Spanish mackerel run has kept drags screaming and everyone with a perm-a grin ! In addition to jumbo mangroves , and even some Cobia opportunities. Over all the new year has been full of great action and many memories made aboard the Papa Jack 4. We looked forward to seeing what the rest of this winter season has to offer !

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Ken Diaz
Miami, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

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Troy Warren
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Catching black fin tuna, king mackerel, barracuda, skipjack tuna, sailfish, snappers, sharks and several others

Troy Warren Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Catching black fin tuna, king mackerel, barracuda, skipjack tuna, sailfish, snappers, sharks and several others

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★★★★★
my son and i had a great trip with Capt. Ron bringing in over 30 Mackerel plus a shard and other exciting species. he has a wealth of knowledge and experience and would recommend a trip with him for all experience levels
Shimon P. | January 29, 2025

Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore
★★★★★
Captain Ralph and Mike were super fun guys. They taught us a lot and were a great hang for us on my bachelor party. We reeled in a few decent sized fish, but the whole experience with the Miami skyline made it worth it. Thanks Captain Ralph!
Brandon J. | January 25, 2025

Trip: Offshore Deep Sea Fishing
★★★★★
Excellent tarpon charter in the Bay with Miami lights. Thank you
Burdette K. | January 25, 2025

Trip: Night Trip
★★★★★
Ben was amazing! A cold front moved in, temps plumetted, it didnt look good. We laid into 2 tarpon, about 30 jacks, red snapper, mangrove snapper, and many others. He is a great captain with lots of knowledge. I will book with him again.
Michael D. | January 13, 2025

Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing
★★★★★
We had a great experience with Captain Bryan. He is knowledgeable and very personable. He has good stories and a friendly pup. It was my dream to catch a shark and boy did we get lucky! I will not forget that day!
Christina F. | January 12, 2025

Trip: 4 hr Offshore Big Game Trip
★★★★★
Absolutely best Captain ever. 10/10
Alyssa O. | January 11, 2025

Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip
★★★★★
Good captain, experience, personality, fish caught exceptional!
John C. | January 8, 2025

Trip: Key Largo Adventure
★★★★★
Captain Chris gave us an amazing trip!!!! My family of 5 had experience ranging from years of fishing to never holding a rod, but he helped everyone as needed, setting everyone up with the right rod and bait for their ability and we all caught a wide variety of fish at several spots. He also recommended a great restaurant to cook our catch for lunch. Super cool guy, very knowledgeable, a great time!
Joseph R. | January 7, 2025

Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip
★★★★★
We went out with Captain Anthony last night and had a wonderful time. A native Miamian, he knew the area and knewvwhere the fish were. We had my 12 year old nephew with us and Anthony was great with him. He took the time to instruct the young lad in proper technique and made sure his rig was baited up and in the water as much as possible. The result? My little nephew outfished us all and he was thrilled. The only problem is we cant shut him up. He is still going on about the adventure declaring it his "best fishing trip ever". We tied into several tarpon that bested us novice tarpon fisherman, but came home with a nice mess of large mangrove snapper that we a lot of fun to catch and are now being breaded, fried and served up with slaw, hushpuppies and fries for a real southern lunch. The big ones are going on the grill whole to be deboned table-side with garlic lemon butter and served with mushroom risotto and ceasar salad. Plenty for the whole family. I heartily recommend a trip out with Captain Anthony for a good time, good eats and memories for a lifetime. Thank you Captain!
Kevin D. | January 3, 2025

Trip: Night Trip
★★★★★
Great time on the water yesterday. Had some friends with me from England who never fished. They had an amazing time. Nick our mate was awesome. Caught a few barracuda and we missed 2 big fish.
Joby W. | December 31, 2024

Trip: Miami Offshore Trolling Fun!

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