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Fishing report from Jim C.
in Lake Worth, Florida
02/11/2025
African Pompano
02/11/2025
African Pompano
Fishing report from Luis L.
in Dorado, Puerto Rico
02/11/2025
African Pompano
Peacockbass fishing: Very consitent bite with windy conditions
Fishing report from John G.
in
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02/11/2025
African Pompano
02/11/2025
African Pompano
February 2025 The offshore bite around Key West is absolutely red hot right now, with blackfin tuna and cobia stealing the show! Blackfin Tuna Frenzy The blackfin tuna action has been nothing short of spectacular. Schools of these torpedoes are stacking up along the edge of the reef and in deeper blue water, particularly around the humps and wrecks. Anglers live baiting with pilchards, threadfin herring, and small blue runners on light tackle are experiencing non-stop action. The key has been to chum heavy with live baits, creating a slick that pulls them right up to the boat. Once they’re fired up, it’s game on! Fish in the 15–25 lb range are common, with some larger bruisers mixed in. Light fluorocarbon leaders (20-30 lb) and small circle hooks are doing the trick, providing an epic fight that tests every inch of your gear. Cobia Crash the Party While targeting tuna, surprise visits from cobia have added to the excitement. These fish are cruising the same wrecks and structure, often trailing behind rays, sharks, and even alongside the tuna schools. They’re aggressive right now, smashing live baits like pinfish and pilchards without hesitation. Anglers are reporting cobia in the 20–40 lb class, with some true Key West giants pushing beyond that. Keep a pitch rod ready with a live bait hooked up because these fish often appear out of nowhere, especially when you’re chumming heavily. Tips for Success: • Chum Heavy: Live chumming with pilchards keeps both tuna and cobia around the boat.
Fishing report from Alek F.
in Miami, Florida
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02/04/2025
African Pompano
Fishing report from Dustin L.
in Sarasota, Florida
01/24/2025
African Pompano
01/24/2025
African Pompano
01/24/2025
African Pompano
01/24/2025
African Pompano
01/24/2025
African Pompano
Fishing report from Chris P.
in Tavernier, Florida
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01/21/2025
African Pompano
01/21/2025
African Pompano
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 !
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 !
Fishing report from Andrew A.
in Key Largo, Florida
01/07/2025
African Pompano
01/07/2025
African Pompano
Fishing report from Andrew A.
in Key Largo, Florida
12/17/2024
African Pompano
12/17/2024
African Pompano, Mutton Snapper
12/17/2024
African Pompano
Fishing report from Daniel M.
in Fort Myers, Florida
12/04/2024
African Pompano
Fishing report from Toby S.
in Rockport, Texas
11/20/2024
African Pompano
Fishing report from Richard R.
in Islamorada, Florida
11/17/2024
African Pompano
Fishing report from Jason C.
in Miami, Florida
09/11/2024
African Pompano
Fishing report from Jamie S.
in Key West, Florida
09/04/2024
African Pompano
09/04/2024
African Pompano
Fishing report from Joseph D.
in St. Petersburg, Florida
08/08/2024
African Pompano
Fishing report from Jedidiah P.
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fishing report from Chris P.
in Tavernier, Florida
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07/07/2024
African Pompano
Fishing has been decent considering another summer of extremely warm waters Offshore Mahi have started to show up in decent numbers but most fish are smaller with a few decent fish here and there . Tuna has been consistent on the Humps , and deep dropping has been good when the sharks allow . Reef wreck The yellowtail night has been very good with several flags being boated just an about every trip we targeted them . Patch's reefs have produced great stacks of yellow Jack and cero mackerel an and decent mangrove snapper as well. The occasional African pompano has also been showing up on wrecks as well which is always a nice surprise All in all fishing continues to be relatively steady and we look forward to making more memories with our clients through the summer 🤙
Fishing report from Nick S.
in Port Orange, Florida
04/14/2024
African Pompano, False Albacore, Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper
04/14/2024
African Pompano
04/14/2024
African Pompano
Fishing report from Dustin L.
in Sarasota, Florida
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04/04/2024
African Pompano, Red Grouper, Yellowtail Snapper
Fishing report from Robert P.
in Hillsboro Beach, Florida
04/03/2024
African Pompano
Fishing report from Tony Y.
in Islamorada, Florida
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04/03/2024
African Pompano, Cubera Snapper
04/03/2024
African Pompano, Kingfish
Fishing report from Tim B.
in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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12/13/2023
African Pompano, Spanish Mackerel
Fishing report from Tom K.
in Fort Myers, Florida
12/13/2023
African Pompano
12/13/2023
African Pompano
12/13/2023
African Pompano
Fishing 50 miles offshore Sanibel. Bottom fishing for snapper, African pompano& mahi
Fishing 50 miles offshore Sanibel. Bottom fishing for snapper, African pompano& mahi
Fishing 50 miles offshore Sanibel. Bottom fishing for snapper, African pompano& mahi
Fishing report from Seth L.
in Destin, Florida
12/04/2023
African Pompano
12/04/2023
African Pompano
Fishing report from Tony Y.
in Islamorada, Florida
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