Written by Robert Cran of SportFishingBuddy.com The Florida Keys are not only famous for their breathtaking beauty and crystal-clear waters, but also for having some of the best offshore fishing in the world. During the summer months from May to September, one of the main staples...
By Jim McCarthy DirtyBoat Capt. Kit Carson Mobley was all but 15 minutes away from calling an end to a swordfish outing roughly 26 miles off shore with six on board. The waves were stacking up and daylight hours were dwindling. A prayer from crewman and Mobley’s friend,...
The 59th annual Islamorada Sailfish Tournament kicked off at Whale Harbor, hosting 88 anglers. Under rough conditions and tough fishing, anglers competed for three days until lines were out of the water at 3 p.m. on Dec. 4. A total of 42 sailfish were released...
FLORIDA KEYS — The crippling clutch of the COVID-19 global health crisis has hit the Florida Keys fishing industry particularly hard, leaving both charter and commercial operators dead in the water during normally bonanza months. The sportfishing charter fleet typically relies heavily on the winter-to-spring tourist...