Fishing Frenzy

Key West is the county seat of Monroe, Florida, USA, but is actually closer to Havana, Cuba (one hundred and six miles to the south west) than to Miami (one hundred and twenty nine miles north east). The Gulfstream separates this southernmost city of the continental US from the nearest point on Cuba, ninety-four miles away. There are no known records of frost, ice, sleet or snow in in the area. It boasts a tropical savannah climate, and the fact that it is a frost-free zone makes it a desirable seaport destination for cruise-ships. The superb weather conditions also appeal to large numbers of anglers. When looking for the best waters for fly fishing Key West is a great place to go.

Sport fishing in these shallow water flats has proved ever-more popular over the last ten years. Saltwater fly fishermen love nothing better than the exhilarating feeling of hooking into a Tarpon (or Silver King) of up to one hundred and eighty pounds. The resident Silver King jump spectacularly and provide prolonged runs that make reels scream. They are most common during their migratory season of April to June.

This unique location endows Key West with an enviable microclimate. The tropical savannah weather means that there are no recorded instances of sleet, snow, frost or ice. It can genuinely be considered a frost-free zone.

Situated in the waters of the Gulfstream, this area is the perfect base from which to pursue any of the two hundred and twenty five species of game fish that thrive nearby. Bonito, Wahoo, Tuna, Cobia, Sailfish and Kingfish provide the sport fisherman with plenty of chances to hone his craft. The breezy conditions make this area one of the most testing environs for saltwater fly fishing.

The area is also an ideal place for offshore fly fishing. The windy conditions of the Florida Keys make this a demanding saltwater fly fishing environment. Two hundred and twenty five species of game fish teem in these waters. Sailfish, Kingfish, Cobia, Wahoo, Bonito and Tuna are some of the most popular catches.

The final preparation before the first cast of the fly is to encourage the fish to feed near the surface using live bait. Now you are ready to put your skills to the test. Tuna, Wahoo, Kingfish, Cobia, Bonito and Sailfish are some of the most sought after specimens amongst the two hundred and twenty five species of game fish that thrive in these waters.

The protected eco-system of these shallow saltwater flats allows anglers to go up against hard-to-catch game fish amidst tranquil surroundings. Bald eagles, ibis, spoonbills and ospreys are a few of the many bird species to be seen on the sandbars and mangrove islands dotted in the transparent waters. Nature here is truly unspoiled.

When looking for the best fly fishing Key West can produce dramatic excitement but it can also be peaceful and relaxing. The mangrove islands and sandbars attract many varieties of birds, including cormorants, egrets, terns, blue heron, spoonbills, ibis, bald eagles and ospreys. This idyllic unspoiled eco-system is the natural location to fall back in love with Mother Nature.