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Expecting The Fall Migration Of Mullet For Super Fishing Days (9/26/2009)
[Miami,FL] What an exciting and interesting September we are having. My sister and I took off on the 4th and flew to Montana to visit Yellowstone National Park.
[Miami,FL] What an exciting and interesting September we are having. My sister and I took off on the 4th and flew to Montana to visit Yellowstone National Park.
Hot Summer Fishing In Miami (7/23/2009)
[Miami,FL] Hello July 2009. Well almost. On June 29th our tough fishing spell went into trip two. This was the end of a short tough fishing run. We had a couple young men from here in town and after several good tarpon trips in a row the tarpon took the evening off.
[Miami,FL] Hello July 2009. Well almost. On June 29th our tough fishing spell went into trip two. This was the end of a short tough fishing run. We had a couple young men from here in town and after several good tarpon trips in a row the tarpon took the evening off.
June Offshore Fishing Report (7/04/2009)
[Miami,FL] What a great month June has been. June 5th we had Brian and his guest out fishing and caught so many kings and bonito that I lost count. We also caught a sailfish, a mutton snapper and a blackfin tuna.
[Miami,FL] What a great month June has been. June 5th we had Brian and his guest out fishing and caught so many kings and bonito that I lost count. We also caught a sailfish, a mutton snapper and a blackfin tuna.
Great Fishing In Miami Offshore (6/04/2009)
[Miami,FL] It seems I am getting worse. I can't believe it has been over 40 days since my last report. Sorry about that.
[Miami,FL] It seems I am getting worse. I can't believe it has been over 40 days since my last report. Sorry about that.
Fishing Miami For Sailfish, Tarpon and Other Big Fish (5/05/2009)
[Miami,FL] March certainly roared out of town. We were blown out 7 days in a row. We did get out on the 27th in the evening with Bob and his European friends. They caught 3 tarpon from 75 to 110 pounds on live shrimp.
[Miami,FL] March certainly roared out of town. We were blown out 7 days in a row. We did get out on the 27th in the evening with Bob and his European friends. They caught 3 tarpon from 75 to 110 pounds on live shrimp.
Hot Fishing Off Miami (3/30/2009)
[Miami,FL] Boy! March has lived up to it's reputation as a good fishing month although a bit windy. On the 4th we fished with Hank, Ron and Bob from the Washington D. C. area. They had a good day with 3 sailfish and 5 dolphin to 12 pounds.
[Miami,FL] Boy! March has lived up to it's reputation as a good fishing month although a bit windy. On the 4th we fished with Hank, Ron and Bob from the Washington D. C. area. They had a good day with 3 sailfish and 5 dolphin to 12 pounds.
February Offshore Fishing In Miami (3/09/2009)
[Miami,FL] Hey! I blinked and February is gone. Way back min January we finished the month with two trips with Pete and Ted. They caught a sailfish, 4 mutton snappers, a black grouper, 5 amberjacks, a couple bonitos, a gray snapper, 12 dolphin and a red snapper.
[Miami,FL] Hey! I blinked and February is gone. Way back min January we finished the month with two trips with Pete and Ted. They caught a sailfish, 4 mutton snappers, a black grouper, 5 amberjacks, a couple bonitos, a gray snapper, 12 dolphin and a red snapper.
Great Bottom Fishing (2/02/2009)
[Miami,FL] December ended with great bottom fishing . On the 26th we had 7 mutton snappers to 13 pounds, a couple small kings, a cuda and an almaco jack with George Bubrick and his son.
[Miami,FL] December ended with great bottom fishing . On the 26th we had 7 mutton snappers to 13 pounds, a couple small kings, a cuda and an almaco jack with George Bubrick and his son.
High winds Are Bad For Swordfishing (12/11/2008)
[Miami,FL] We know why high winds are bad for swordfish. High winds make getting baits to the right depths for swordfish can make fishing very tough, plus the fact that 3 knot north currents against 15 knot north winds make for very rough seas.
[Miami,FL] We know why high winds are bad for swordfish. High winds make getting baits to the right depths for swordfish can make fishing very tough, plus the fact that 3 knot north currents against 15 knot north winds make for very rough seas.
Fall fishing is fantastic. (11/18/2008)
[Miami,FL] Fall fishing is fantastic. The fishing right now is why we look forward to fishing in November and December.
[Miami,FL] Fall fishing is fantastic. The fishing right now is why we look forward to fishing in November and December.
The Traveling Fisherman - Cayman Swordfish Challenge (7/30/2008)
[Miami,FL] It has been travel time for Bouncer of late. Let me get you caught up on my travel and fishing.
[Miami,FL] It has been travel time for Bouncer of late. Let me get you caught up on my travel and fishing.
Our 545.8 swordfish with anglers Buster and King (7/24/2008)
[Miami,FL] We left off in our last report with Heather Harkavy catching a pending world record Almaco jack of 31.5 pounds. This fish was only 2 ounces off the 50 pound tackle record but is 9 pounds better than the standing junior female angler record.
[Miami,FL] We left off in our last report with Heather Harkavy catching a pending world record Almaco jack of 31.5 pounds. This fish was only 2 ounces off the 50 pound tackle record but is 9 pounds better than the standing junior female angler record.
Special Fish and Record Fish (6/18/2008)
[Miami,FL] Well May has gone out strong and June has been great so far. Let's see what's been happening around Bouncer's Dusky 33.
[Miami,FL] Well May has gone out strong and June has been great so far. Let's see what's been happening around Bouncer's Dusky 33.
Spring Fishing Has Been Good (5/13/2008)
[Miami,FL] The spring fishing has been pretty good, and we have several weeks left of this action.
[Miami,FL] The spring fishing has been pretty good, and we have several weeks left of this action.
Red Snappers Averaging 10 Pounds (4/16/2008)
[Miami,FL] What a wild week! We fished with the Della Monica gang on March 29th and 30th. Surface action was slow, so Joe ask us to try the bottom fishing. He sure called that shot. In 3 hours Saturday afternoon and 3 hours Sunday morning we caught 13 red snappers averaging 10 pounds. The biggest was 16.5 pounds.
[Miami,FL] What a wild week! We fished with the Della Monica gang on March 29th and 30th. Surface action was slow, so Joe ask us to try the bottom fishing. He sure called that shot. In 3 hours Saturday afternoon and 3 hours Sunday morning we caught 13 red snappers averaging 10 pounds. The biggest was 16.5 pounds.
March Fishing Off Miami (3/29/2008)
[Miami,FL] Well March madness is winding down and the winds are slowing down as well. We caught a lot of fish this month including one extremely special catch.
[Miami,FL] Well March madness is winding down and the winds are slowing down as well. We caught a lot of fish this month including one extremely special catch.
Sharks Off South Florida (3/10/2008)
[Miami,FL] Boy was February a busy month. The whole month was a confusion of high winds and flat calm weather. Every day was different.
[Miami,FL] Boy was February a busy month. The whole month was a confusion of high winds and flat calm weather. Every day was different.
Sailfish are hot in Miami (2/14/2008)
[Miami,FL] Sailfish season has arrived! After weeks of weather more like May than January, the season has arrived.
[Miami,FL] Sailfish season has arrived! After weeks of weather more like May than January, the season has arrived.
Daytime Swordfish Fishing (2/11/2008)
[Miami,FL] Welcome February. What a busy month we are into now. I guess we should close out January first.
[Miami,FL] Welcome February. What a busy month we are into now. I guess we should close out January first.
Welcome 2008 Fishing! (1/13/2008)
[Miami,FL] Welcome 2008! The old year ended more like July than December weather. The new year is starting out like Alaska in stead of Florida.
[Miami,FL] Welcome 2008! The old year ended more like July than December weather. The new year is starting out like Alaska in stead of Florida.
What A Start To The Month (12/13/2007)
[Miami,FL] Our first day trip of the month was with Michael and Robert. They caught 6 sailfish, 10 dolphin, 4 mutton snappers, 12 small sharks and a king. Now that is the way to start a month.
[Miami,FL] Our first day trip of the month was with Michael and Robert. They caught 6 sailfish, 10 dolphin, 4 mutton snappers, 12 small sharks and a king. Now that is the way to start a month.
Getting Cooler (11/05/2007)
[Miami,FL] Our next trip was with Don and Sandy. The mullet run was in full gear and we took full advantage of it. We ran the beach searching for mullet and their traveling companions. We found a big school of bluefish and caught them on 4 to 8 pound tackle and lures for a couple hours.
[Miami,FL] Our next trip was with Don and Sandy. The mullet run was in full gear and we took full advantage of it. We ran the beach searching for mullet and their traveling companions. We found a big school of bluefish and caught them on 4 to 8 pound tackle and lures for a couple hours.
Show With Mark Sosin (9/29/2007)
[Miami,FL] We opened snook season with a bunch of personal friends. Matt, April and young Tyler Tambor were joined by Capt Rick Morel for some late afternoon fun. They had a ball catching 9 snook and releasing 7 of these linesides. Their top fish were in the 20 pound class.
[Miami,FL] We opened snook season with a bunch of personal friends. Matt, April and young Tyler Tambor were joined by Capt Rick Morel for some late afternoon fun. They had a ball catching 9 snook and releasing 7 of these linesides. Their top fish were in the 20 pound class.
Super Summer fishing (9/09/2007)
[Miami,FL] I have got to tell you about my second super summer vacation. But first I will bring you up to date on the local scene.
[Miami,FL] I have got to tell you about my second super summer vacation. But first I will bring you up to date on the local scene.
Hot Days and Hot Fishing (8/25/2007)
[Miami,FL] August is the time for the "dog days of summer" . That means HOT weather and some slow fishing. But, not all the fishing is slow.
[Miami,FL] August is the time for the "dog days of summer" . That means HOT weather and some slow fishing. But, not all the fishing is slow.
Oak Bluff Monster Shark Tournament (8/01/2007)
[Miami,FL] I have been having a lot of fun in July, and I hope you have as well. Would you believe I had to wear a jacket to fend off the cold air on 4 fishing trips this month. One day I needed a sweat shirt and a jacket till after 10 in the morning.
[Miami,FL] I have been having a lot of fun in July, and I hope you have as well. Would you believe I had to wear a jacket to fend off the cold air on 4 fishing trips this month. One day I needed a sweat shirt and a jacket till after 10 in the morning.
Government Cut Snook Fishing (7/15/2007)
[Miami,FL] June went out with a blast as Don and Sandy did a little afternoon angling. They had ask about wahoo on their last trip, so we started out trolling plugs at 8 knots along a sharp edge. It took 15 minutes for Sandy to hook up with her first wahoo. This frisky 17 pound speedster got the day off to a great start.
[Miami,FL] June went out with a blast as Don and Sandy did a little afternoon angling. They had ask about wahoo on their last trip, so we started out trolling plugs at 8 knots along a sharp edge. It took 15 minutes for Sandy to hook up with her first wahoo. This frisky 17 pound speedster got the day off to a great start.
June fish are jumping (6/26/2007)
[Miami,FL] Boy did June start off rough. Of course May ended even rougher I guess. Well June has been a very good month for catching fish.
[Miami,FL] Boy did June start off rough. Of course May ended even rougher I guess. Well June has been a very good month for catching fish.
Big Fish in Bimini and for the Boys at Home (5/23/2007)
[Miami,FL] The last week has offered up some great fishing both here and in Bimini. We ran over to Bimini on Sunday and hooked up with a super bunch of guys from Wisconsin. We had 3 boats and 5 anglers for 3 days of fly fishing.
[Miami,FL] The last week has offered up some great fishing both here and in Bimini. We ran over to Bimini on Sunday and hooked up with a super bunch of guys from Wisconsin. We had 3 boats and 5 anglers for 3 days of fly fishing.
World Record Sailfish Caught (5/07/2007)
[Miami,FL] oe Capallano and his friends started this report with some great fish. Over 3 days they caught 5 sails, several dolphin to 18 pounds, a bunch of kings and bonito, a 34 pound jack crevalle, an 18 pound horse eye jack and a 28 pound blackfin tuna.
[Miami,FL] oe Capallano and his friends started this report with some great fish. Over 3 days they caught 5 sails, several dolphin to 18 pounds, a bunch of kings and bonito, a 34 pound jack crevalle, an 18 pound horse eye jack and a 28 pound blackfin tuna.
Spring Fish are big for Kids (4/10/2007)
[Miami,FL] Over the last month we did a lot of fishing with high winds. Now the weather is beautiful and we are still catching a few real nice fish.
[Miami,FL] Over the last month we did a lot of fishing with high winds. Now the weather is beautiful and we are still catching a few real nice fish.
A Lot Of Sailfish and Some Dolphin (3/11/2007)
[Miami,FL] We have had a lot of sailfish, some dolphin and kings. Bottom fishing has been a bit tough with an occasional mutton or grouper. We had one trip with a bunch of almaco jacks and then none the next trip.
[Miami,FL] We have had a lot of sailfish, some dolphin and kings. Bottom fishing has been a bit tough with an occasional mutton or grouper. We had one trip with a bunch of almaco jacks and then none the next trip.
Super Fishing Days (2/06/2007)
[Miami,FL] January was a month of great fishing trips and even a couple slow ones, but I guess that is what makes us appreciate the good ones.
[Miami,FL] January was a month of great fishing trips and even a couple slow ones, but I guess that is what makes us appreciate the good ones.
A Great Fishing End for 2006 (1/01/2007)
[Miami,FL] Say "Good bye 06" December of 2006 sure was a month to remember. We had a 3 day charter with the Damasceno boys starting on the 21st. The first day was too rough to leave the dock. The second was too rough to fish, but the 3rd day was great.
[Miami,FL] Say "Good bye 06" December of 2006 sure was a month to remember. We had a 3 day charter with the Damasceno boys starting on the 21st. The first day was too rough to leave the dock. The second was too rough to fish, but the 3rd day was great.
San Jose Fishing Adventure (12/22/2006)
[Miami,FL] We fished with Don and Sandy Blake in the afternoon of December 6th. We were trying to catch a sailfish for Don on trolled flatline 8 pound line for his fishing club. We raised 4 sailfish while trolling. 2 of those were so hot on the strip teaser that we had trouble getting them to look at the baits.
[Miami,FL] We fished with Don and Sandy Blake in the afternoon of December 6th. We were trying to catch a sailfish for Don on trolled flatline 8 pound line for his fishing club. We raised 4 sailfish while trolling. 2 of those were so hot on the strip teaser that we had trouble getting them to look at the baits.
Winter Fishing South Florida (12/04/2006)
[Miami,FL] December fishing, here we come. Get ready for some great winter fishing here in south Florida. We had some great fishing the last couple weeks and closed out November with our first tarpon action of the season.
[Miami,FL] December fishing, here we come. Get ready for some great winter fishing here in south Florida. We had some great fishing the last couple weeks and closed out November with our first tarpon action of the season.
Great November Fishing Catches Off Miami (11/30/2006)
[Miami,FL] Great November fishing is here. The last week has been a lot of fun, catching a variety of great fish with great people.
[Miami,FL] Great November fishing is here. The last week has been a lot of fun, catching a variety of great fish with great people.
November Means Wind and Good Fish (11/06/2006)
[Miami,FL] Boy! November is living up to it's reputation. Winds were calm on the first, then rain on the second. We all know how hard the wind has blown since then. We expect two things in November. One is great fishing and the other is windy weather. The good sailors will catch a lot of great fish.
[Miami,FL] Boy! November is living up to it's reputation. Winds were calm on the first, then rain on the second. We all know how hard the wind has blown since then. We expect two things in November. One is great fishing and the other is windy weather. The good sailors will catch a lot of great fish.
Fishing With Mark Sosin (10/16/2006)
[Miami,FL] We ended September with some good fishing. John Carmichael fished with us on the 25th and caught a bunch of nice dolphin, including a 30 pound bull which we tagged and released.
[Miami,FL] We ended September with some good fishing. John Carmichael fished with us on the 25th and caught a bunch of nice dolphin, including a 30 pound bull which we tagged and released.
September Swordfish Fishing (9/24/2006)
[Miami,FL] September started with a flight back from Cape Cod and a return to south Florida's great fishing. We fished with John Ortiz and some of his buddies on September 3rd. They had a good day of bottom fishing.
[Miami,FL] September started with a flight back from Cape Cod and a return to south Florida's great fishing. We fished with John Ortiz and some of his buddies on September 3rd. They had a good day of bottom fishing.
Miami Swordfish and Cape Cod Vacation (9/03/2006)
[Miami,FL] August was a month of great fishing trips. As you may recall we started with a record swordfish and several more.
[Miami,FL] August was a month of great fishing trips. As you may recall we started with a record swordfish and several more.
Miami Swordfish Fishing Report (8/13/2006)
[Miami,FL] We fished for swordfish with Rick and his lady on Sunday night and had a swordfish swim through the lights and caught a good sized shark. Of course all was not lost as we had caught 6 snook , 2 out of 4 tarpon and 3 barracuda before heading offshore.
[Miami,FL] We fished for swordfish with Rick and his lady on Sunday night and had a swordfish swim through the lights and caught a good sized shark. Of course all was not lost as we had caught 6 snook , 2 out of 4 tarpon and 3 barracuda before heading offshore.
Finishing July with Great Fishing (8/04/2006)
[Miami,FL] July is finishing in fine fishing fashion. The fishing has been good for several days now. I hope August follows this trend.
[Miami,FL] July is finishing in fine fishing fashion. The fishing has been good for several days now. I hope August follows this trend.
July Miami Evening Fishing Action (7/17/2006)
[Miami,FL] After some great Bahamas fish, we are fishing in Miami again. We have had some terrific inshore action, but the offshore scene has been pretty slow.
[Miami,FL] After some great Bahamas fish, we are fishing in Miami again. We have had some terrific inshore action, but the offshore scene has been pretty slow.
Bimini Bahamas Fishing From Miami (6/19/2006)
[Miami,FL] We just finished another super trip to Bimini. We were there with the Aizpuru family, dad Rick, sons Matt and Dan, and their friend John Mahoney. The weather was flat calm with 88 degree highs.
[Miami,FL] We just finished another super trip to Bimini. We were there with the Aizpuru family, dad Rick, sons Matt and Dan, and their friend John Mahoney. The weather was flat calm with 88 degree highs.
Big Fish In May Off Miami (5/25/2006)
[Miami,FL] May fishing has stayed super day after day and even most nights. The 15th we fished with Joe and Jay Della Monica and friend Jack. They caught 2 sailfish, 2dolphin, 2 barracuda, several bonito, 6 king mackerel and closed out this 8 hour trip with 3 tarpon from 80 to 120 pounds.
[Miami,FL] May fishing has stayed super day after day and even most nights. The 15th we fished with Joe and Jay Della Monica and friend Jack. They caught 2 sailfish, 2dolphin, 2 barracuda, several bonito, 6 king mackerel and closed out this 8 hour trip with 3 tarpon from 80 to 120 pounds.
Brand New Bouncers Dusky (2/25/2006)
[Miami,FL] What an exciting Boat Show! We got a brand new "Bouncer's Dusky 33" powered by a pair of Evinrude E-TECH 250s. She has great big Lowrance colored fish finder and GPS chart plotter screens plus Lowrance radar. The new Evinrudes are quick. We have run up to 46 knots this week.
[Miami,FL] What an exciting Boat Show! We got a brand new "Bouncer's Dusky 33" powered by a pair of Evinrude E-TECH 250s. She has great big Lowrance colored fish finder and GPS chart plotter screens plus Lowrance radar. The new Evinrudes are quick. We have run up to 46 knots this week.
Sailfish and Tarpon are Hot (1/17/2006)
[Miami,FL] You have to say one thing about this new year, the wind is fresh and strong. We have had some very good fishing. Live shrimp have produced plenty of tarpon around Government Cut.
[Miami,FL] You have to say one thing about this new year, the wind is fresh and strong. We have had some very good fishing. Live shrimp have produced plenty of tarpon around Government Cut.
Fishing For Thanksgiving (11/30/2005)
[Miami,FL] Hurricane season ends today. Hurrah!!! Now the winter fishing season starts. Thanksgiving morning we had fishing at it?s best. Good weather and family out for some fun action with light tackle and fly gear. We anchored on a county wreck in 45 feet of water and caught fish by the dozens on fly and spinning rods rigged with jigs or live bait.
[Miami,FL] Hurricane season ends today. Hurrah!!! Now the winter fishing season starts. Thanksgiving morning we had fishing at it?s best. Good weather and family out for some fun action with light tackle and fly gear. We anchored on a county wreck in 45 feet of water and caught fish by the dozens on fly and spinning rods rigged with jigs or live bait.
Fishing Post Hurricane Wilma (11/11/2005)
[Miami,FL] Well we survived the hurricanes with no major problems. Just like last year, we lost most of two months of fishing to hurricane season. And, I don?t mean the football team. We had no damage. I think of those unfortunate people in the Gulf States, or those less lucky around here, I wish I could do something more for them.
[Miami,FL] Well we survived the hurricanes with no major problems. Just like last year, we lost most of two months of fishing to hurricane season. And, I don?t mean the football team. We had no damage. I think of those unfortunate people in the Gulf States, or those less lucky around here, I wish I could do something more for them.