Gov. Charlie Crist aboard the Mr. Z with Capt. Craig Eubank

Capt. Craig Eubank talks with Capt. Marlin Scott today about how to recognize fishing trends as they change throughout the year.  We are lucky in the Florida Keys because we are able to fish year round so we want to be able to determine what kinds of fish to target and how best to go after them.  Capt. Craig has been fishing these waters around Key West for many years and is out there nearly every day. We love to have Capt. Craig on because he is so full of really good useful information and he’s not afraid to share it. Look, even the Governor thinks so! –>

When the oceanside fishing opportunities are oily, calm, crystal clear and basically quiet.  The Gulf of Mexico yields fantastic fishing opportunities on the wrecks and rock piles from 12-50 miles offshore into the Gulf.  Capt. Fuzzy Francois brings us this podcast where he talks about the permit and cobia that are so abundant on these spots.  You can also expect to find plenty of  mangrove snapper,  gag grouper, red grouper, sharks, cero mackerel, spanish mackerel and kingfish.

Most days, you’ll find Capt. Chris Robinson heading out towards the legendary “Action Central” of the Lower Florida Keys.  A place he claims to have caught 130 fish in just three hours!   A local for many years, Capt. Chris knows where the fish live:  Cero mackerel, gray snapper, bonefish, bull shark, hammerhead sharks, black tip sharks, spinner sharks, mutton snapper, lane snapper, grunts, red grouper, gag grouper, barracuda, trout, ladyfish, blue fish, jack crevalle, horse-eyed jacks, yellowtail, tarpon, permit…..

The Florida Keys are sitting in a pretty sweet spot, geographically speaking in the fall when the migratory fish head to warmer waters for the winter.   They all have to pass through and the smart Florida Keys angler is ready and waiting!  Listen as Hook Harmeling explains.  If you like what Hook has to say you can follow him on Twitter – www.Twitter.com/BillfishReport

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Fall fishing this year is out of hand and the Dolphin are no exception!  Tournament angler and charter fleet owner, Capt. Greg Sosnow fishes out of  Key Largo, Florida.  He shares with us some of his extensive knowledge on catching these beasts!

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Listen to Capt. Craig Eubank talk about fishing the reefs and wrecks of Key West.  Trolling deadbaits and hardware, Capt. Craig and his mate have perfected the art.  I bet you’ll learn a thing or two you never knew…..

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Listen as Capt. Gary Ellis tells us the history of the Redbone Tournaments and also lets us in on which celebrities will be here in Key West for this one!

For more information go to to www.redbone.org

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American Red Snapper are a true bonus when fishing in the deeper waters off of Key West.  Captain Steve Lamp has developed a system to locate and take advantage of this anomaly day in and day out.

No secrets here,  Captain Steve gives you all you need to know about finding, catching, and experiencing the amazing American Red Snapper fishery while you still can.

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Fall is just about here and along with it comes the beginning of a truly amazing fishing season – the best time of the year.  As the temperatures cool down up north, several species of fish make their way down through the Florida Keys in search of warmer water to spend the winter.    We’ll begin to see an abundance of cobia, redfish, mutton snapper and grouper; especially gags and reds.  The grouper season will close soon for four months so you’ll want to take advantage of this good eating fish while you can.

Today, Capt. Paul Tryon talks with Capt. Marlin Scott about what happens in the fall and how you can take advantage of it.  If you don’t mind a little rough water and cooler temperatures, it’s an angler’s playground out there!

Just in time too, as the first SLAM tournament is coming up.  The annual Mercury Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters (S.L.A.M.) Celebrity Fishing Tournament is next weekend.  Friday, Sept. 11th through Sunday the 13th.  The first in a set of three fall tournaments held every year to raise money for cystic fibrosis.

The entry fee includes two days of guided fishing with a celebrity  plus admission to all the tournament’s events for each angler and a guest.

This year’s celebrities include angling TV personality Stu Apte, NASA space shuttle astronaut Bruce Melnick and Mark Cooper who use to play for the Tampa Bay Bucs and the Denver Broncos.

Sounds like a good time for a good cause.  If you’re interested you can contact susan@ redbone.org for more information.

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What are “Balled Up Bonefish”?  Find out in this podcast with Capt. Bo Sellers as he explains not only what they are, but how much fun they are to catch.  He also gives us tips on tackle, what bait to use, where to find them and how to get them in the boat – and did I mention how much fun it is??

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Naples fishing reports are a great way to gear up for the cobia migration coming to the Florida Keys because the cobia go through Naples first on the their way down south.  Capt. Marlin Scott talks with Capt. Chris Johnson who tells us all about this yearly event.  For those of you who like to catch these beasts, you don’t want to miss this!

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