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Fishing Reports by Captain Dean Panos
Sails Already Off South Florida (10/30/2009)
[Miami,FL] Sailfish are already appearing off of South Florida. It doesn’t take long but soon after our first cold front of the year, sailfish have already made their way into the waters of South Florida.
[Miami,FL] Sailfish are already appearing off of South Florida. It doesn’t take long but soon after our first cold front of the year, sailfish have already made their way into the waters of South Florida.
Variety Of Fishing Off Miami (10/13/2009)
[Miami,FL] The past two weeks have been non-stop fishing. We have been doing a variety of trips from fishing the edge, fishing the wrecks, day time and night time swordfishing as well as dolphin fishing in the Gulfstream.
[Miami,FL] The past two weeks have been non-stop fishing. We have been doing a variety of trips from fishing the edge, fishing the wrecks, day time and night time swordfishing as well as dolphin fishing in the Gulfstream.
Big Fish Out of Miami on the Double D (9/26/2009)
[Miami,FL] Whenever we go daytime swordfishing, we are hoping to catch a big swordfish. A fish over 300 pounds is awesome, but a fish over 400 pounds is intense. Last Friday was that day.
[Miami,FL] Whenever we go daytime swordfishing, we are hoping to catch a big swordfish. A fish over 300 pounds is awesome, but a fish over 400 pounds is intense. Last Friday was that day.
Swordfish Fishing Both Day and Night (9/13/2009)
[Miami,FL] A couple of things have happened since my last report 2 weeks ago. The swords have shown up and the charters are back.
[Miami,FL] A couple of things have happened since my last report 2 weeks ago. The swords have shown up and the charters are back.
Miami Fishing On The Edge Is Still Best Bet (8/05/2009)
[Miami,FL] Fishing on the edge has still been the best bet. Even though we are entering August and the water is plenty warm, there are still a lot of fish around.
[Miami,FL] Fishing on the edge has still been the best bet. Even though we are entering August and the water is plenty warm, there are still a lot of fish around.
Daytime Swords or Fishing on the Edge (7/19/2009)
[Miami,FL] The good news is that we have been concentrating on either daytime swordfish or fishing on the edge and both have been very good.
[Miami,FL] The good news is that we have been concentrating on either daytime swordfish or fishing on the edge and both have been very good.
Awesome April (5/08/2009)
[Miami,FL] Last week the fishing was on fire. This week is still remains good
[Miami,FL] Last week the fishing was on fire. This week is still remains good
Fisher Island Sailfish Tournament WIN (4/02/2009)
[Miami,FL] The bite in Miami has been great and I think it is actually going to get better this month and next as we start to see more blackfin tunas and bigger kingfish, as well as the sailfish and dolphin that are already here
[Miami,FL] The bite in Miami has been great and I think it is actually going to get better this month and next as we start to see more blackfin tunas and bigger kingfish, as well as the sailfish and dolphin that are already here
Sails are Definitely Here (1/13/2009)
[Miami,FL] Sailfish are definitely here and pretty plentiful in our waters. It hasn’t even been two weeks into January and we already have had some great days sailfishing. Our best day so far has been 11 sailfish caught out of 17 strikes.
[Miami,FL] Sailfish are definitely here and pretty plentiful in our waters. It hasn’t even been two weeks into January and we already have had some great days sailfishing. Our best day so far has been 11 sailfish caught out of 17 strikes.
Happy Holidays and Great Fishing (12/28/2008)
[Miami,FL] I hope everyone is having a great holiday season and enjoying time with friends and family. I would also like to take this opportunity and thank all my clients, friends and sponsors for another great year for Double D Charters.
[Miami,FL] I hope everyone is having a great holiday season and enjoying time with friends and family. I would also like to take this opportunity and thank all my clients, friends and sponsors for another great year for Double D Charters.
Cold Fronts get sailfish Biting (12/11/2008)
[Miami,FL] The cold fronts that keep coming are getting the sails fired up. It should be a great month to fish.
[Miami,FL] The cold fronts that keep coming are getting the sails fired up. It should be a great month to fish.
Sailfish are Here (11/18/2008)
[Miami,FL] We have done some daytime swordfishing, one evening swordfish trip and a few sailfish trips. I am happy to say that we have caught all of the targeted species for all of our customers.
[Miami,FL] We have done some daytime swordfishing, one evening swordfish trip and a few sailfish trips. I am happy to say that we have caught all of the targeted species for all of our customers.
Lets GO! (11/01/2008)
[Melbourne,FL] As soon as cold fronts start to reach South Florida, the fishing improves almost instantly. For the past few months we have mostly been day time swordfishing and that has gone great.
[Melbourne,FL] As soon as cold fronts start to reach South Florida, the fishing improves almost instantly. For the past few months we have mostly been day time swordfishing and that has gone great.
Sails, Swords. Mako and Wahoo (10/16/2008)
[Miami,FL] This is typically a slow time of year for the charter boats and the ailing economy is making things just a bit worse. Luckily I was able to get in 4 trips last week
[Miami,FL] This is typically a slow time of year for the charter boats and the ailing economy is making things just a bit worse. Luckily I was able to get in 4 trips last week
Time To Go Fishing (9/14/2008)
[Miami,FL] We have had some close calls with hurricanes this past month, but luckily all 4 hurricanes have avoided us. I wish the best and a speedy recovering for our fellow friends in Texas and Louisiana.
[Miami,FL] We have had some close calls with hurricanes this past month, but luckily all 4 hurricanes have avoided us. I wish the best and a speedy recovering for our fellow friends in Texas and Louisiana.
Sword Bite Has Started (8/27/2008)
[Miami,FL] The daytime sword bite has started. For the past few weeks, we have had a few daytime sword trips and with the exception of yesterday, we have caught swordfish on every trip.
[Miami,FL] The daytime sword bite has started. For the past few weeks, we have had a few daytime sword trips and with the exception of yesterday, we have caught swordfish on every trip.
Great Fishing for August (8/10/2008)
[Miami,FL] This has been a great start for August. On the edge, from 200 to 100 foot of water, there have been a lot of kingfish and bonitas, as well as a few sailfish.
[Miami,FL] This has been a great start for August. On the edge, from 200 to 100 foot of water, there have been a lot of kingfish and bonitas, as well as a few sailfish.
Great Dolphin Fishing (7/19/2008)
[Miami,FL] If you enjoy dolphin fishing in the Gulfstream, then you need to get out there now. The dolphin fishing for the last two weeks has been about as good as it can get,
[Miami,FL] If you enjoy dolphin fishing in the Gulfstream, then you need to get out there now. The dolphin fishing for the last two weeks has been about as good as it can get,
Great Fishing in the Bahamas (7/02/2008)
[Miami,FL] For the past 12 days I have been in the Bahamas and have enjoyed some of the best 12 days of fishing you could imagine.
[Miami,FL] For the past 12 days I have been in the Bahamas and have enjoyed some of the best 12 days of fishing you could imagine.
Keep it Coming (6/12/2008)
[Miami,FL] The fishing remains good with some dolphin offshore and some sailfish, kingfish, blackfin tunas and bonitas on the edge.
[Miami,FL] The fishing remains good with some dolphin offshore and some sailfish, kingfish, blackfin tunas and bonitas on the edge.
Island Time (5/27/2008)
[Miami,FL] In the last report, I mentioned that we would be heading to the Bahamas for a few trips and we went to Bimini twice.
[Miami,FL] In the last report, I mentioned that we would be heading to the Bahamas for a few trips and we went to Bimini twice.
Tunas and Sails (5/09/2008)
[Miami,FL] The end of April and so far May, have proved to be a great time to fish in South Florida.We have had as many as 15 shots one day with sailfish (we caught 8 that day), we also had a day with 9 sailfish releases and multiple days with 4 to 7 releases. Add a few blackfin tunas, some kingfish and a big mahi or two, and now we are talking of some great action on the edge.
[Miami,FL] The end of April and so far May, have proved to be a great time to fish in South Florida.We have had as many as 15 shots one day with sailfish (we caught 8 that day), we also had a day with 9 sailfish releases and multiple days with 4 to 7 releases. Add a few blackfin tunas, some kingfish and a big mahi or two, and now we are talking of some great action on the edge.
Variety (4/21/2008)
[Miami,FL] Since my last report, we have had 10 great days of fishing. I ended up fishing 10 out of the past 11 days and each day the fishing was excellent.
[Miami,FL] Since my last report, we have had 10 great days of fishing. I ended up fishing 10 out of the past 11 days and each day the fishing was excellent.
Tunas and Sailfish (4/09/2008)
[Miami,FL] Spring continues to produce quality catches and a variety of species. It sounds like a broken record, but spring is my favorite time to fish in South Florida.
[Miami,FL] Spring continues to produce quality catches and a variety of species. It sounds like a broken record, but spring is my favorite time to fish in South Florida.
SPRING TIME (3/27/2008)
[Miami,FL] If variety is what you want, these next two months will be the best time to fish in South Florida. Spring has arrived in South Florida and in the last two weeks we have seen hints of what the fishing will be like for a few months.
[Miami,FL] If variety is what you want, these next two months will be the best time to fish in South Florida. Spring has arrived in South Florida and in the last two weeks we have seen hints of what the fishing will be like for a few months.
Great Fishing (3/13/2008)
[Miami,FL] Sorry for the long delay between reports, but since my last report I have fished every single day but one. The good news is that the fishing has been good.
[Miami,FL] Sorry for the long delay between reports, but since my last report I have fished every single day but one. The good news is that the fishing has been good.
Big Day on the Double D - 26 Sailfish Releases in One day (2/13/2008)
[Miami,FL] Well not only did things get back on track, but I witnessed the best sailfishing I have ever seen off of Miami yesterday. We ended up catching 26 sailfish out of 31 that we hooked.
[Miami,FL] Well not only did things get back on track, but I witnessed the best sailfishing I have ever seen off of Miami yesterday. We ended up catching 26 sailfish out of 31 that we hooked.
Double Digit Sailfish Releases (1/25/2008)
[Miami,FL] It is sailfish time! We had a great day this week were we caught 15 sailfish in one day.
[Miami,FL] It is sailfish time! We had a great day this week were we caught 15 sailfish in one day.
Happy New year (1/03/2008)
[Miami,FL] Now to the fishing part. We spent a lot of time in December fishing for swordfish both during the day and at night.
[Miami,FL] Now to the fishing part. We spent a lot of time in December fishing for swordfish both during the day and at night.
Happy Holidays (12/12/2007)
[Miami,FL] Since my last report, we have been splitting our time between daytime swordfish trips and fishing on the edge for sailfish, dolphin and kings.
[Miami,FL] Since my last report, we have been splitting our time between daytime swordfish trips and fishing on the edge for sailfish, dolphin and kings.
Great Fishing (11/21/2007)
[Miami,FL] What a great two weeks of fishing since my last resort. We have had some incredible days and some very happy (and sore) anglers.
[Miami,FL] What a great two weeks of fishing since my last resort. We have had some incredible days and some very happy (and sore) anglers.
The Season Is Here (11/02/2007)
[Miami,FL] The beginning of sailfish season is here. Although we can catch sailfish at any time during the year, the “official” season begins in November.
[Miami,FL] The beginning of sailfish season is here. Although we can catch sailfish at any time during the year, the “official” season begins in November.
WOW - 510 lb Swordfish During the Day (10/06/2007)
[Miami,FL] I normally post reports every two weeks or so, but we caught such a huge swordfish, that everyone wants to hear the details.
[Miami,FL] I normally post reports every two weeks or so, but we caught such a huge swordfish, that everyone wants to hear the details.
Swordfish During the Day in Miami (10/01/2007)
[Miami,FL] For the guys following my fishing reports, you know that I have been experimenting with catching swordfish during the day.
[Miami,FL] For the guys following my fishing reports, you know that I have been experimenting with catching swordfish during the day.
Better By Night, But Still Good During the Day (9/24/2007)
[Miami,FL] In the past report, I mentioned that the fishing was better during the day than at night, but for the past two weeks things have changed and the fishing has been better at night than during the day. The daytime fishing hasn’t been bad though.
[Miami,FL] In the past report, I mentioned that the fishing was better during the day than at night, but for the past two weeks things have changed and the fishing has been better at night than during the day. The daytime fishing hasn’t been bad though.
Better During The Day (9/09/2007)
[Miami,FL] In the past week or so, I have fished a few days as well as a few nights. I must say that the fishing during the day has been much better than the swordfishing at night.
[Miami,FL] In the past week or so, I have fished a few days as well as a few nights. I must say that the fishing during the day has been much better than the swordfishing at night.
Islamorada Swordfish Tournament (8/27/2007)
[Miami,FL] This past weekend we fished the Islamorada Swordfish Tournament. Every year that we have fished this tournament, we have done well and ended up winning it last year.
[Miami,FL] This past weekend we fished the Islamorada Swordfish Tournament. Every year that we have fished this tournament, we have done well and ended up winning it last year.
August Going Strong (8/20/2007)
[Miami,FL] In the past week or so we had three days trips and 2 evening swordfish trips. Considering it is August, that is pretty good. The fishing during the day has actually been very good.
[Miami,FL] In the past week or so we had three days trips and 2 evening swordfish trips. Considering it is August, that is pretty good. The fishing during the day has actually been very good.
Day and Night (8/01/2007)
[Miami,FL] July ended pretty well for us. We had a trip to Bimini for three days as well as three nights of swordfish and a few day trips here. That kept me fairly busy and the fishing was decent.
[Miami,FL] July ended pretty well for us. We had a trip to Bimini for three days as well as three nights of swordfish and a few day trips here. That kept me fairly busy and the fishing was decent.
Good Days and Good Nights (7/16/2007)
[Miami,FL] I have been pretty lucky this past week and have fished a few nights as well as a few days. The daytime fishing has been decent for us with dolphin offshore. One day we had a combo trip starting at 2:00pm and ending at 2:00am. We were targeting dolphin in the Gulfstream and swordfish at night.
[Miami,FL] I have been pretty lucky this past week and have fished a few nights as well as a few days. The daytime fishing has been decent for us with dolphin offshore. One day we had a combo trip starting at 2:00pm and ending at 2:00am. We were targeting dolphin in the Gulfstream and swordfish at night.
Back from the Bahamas (7/04/2007)
[Miami,FL] I’m back from the Bahamas! The tuna fishing this year was not very good and that was disappointing since that is the reason we go to Andros this time of year. The tuna bite was late this year and will probably take off next month. The good news is that there were plenty of big dolphin around.
[Miami,FL] I’m back from the Bahamas! The tuna fishing this year was not very good and that was disappointing since that is the reason we go to Andros this time of year. The tuna bite was late this year and will probably take off next month. The good news is that there were plenty of big dolphin around.
Finally - Good weather (6/10/2007)
[Miami,FL] The wind has finally laid down and we managed to get in most of our trips. The wind dying down is good news as I am heading over to the Bahamas to target the yellowfin tunas and calm weather will be nice for a change.
[Miami,FL] The wind has finally laid down and we managed to get in most of our trips. The wind dying down is good news as I am heading over to the Bahamas to target the yellowfin tunas and calm weather will be nice for a change.
Please - No More Wind (5/26/2007)
[Miami,FL] This is the time of year that the wind is supposed to lay down and everyone should be on the water catching fish.
[Miami,FL] This is the time of year that the wind is supposed to lay down and everyone should be on the water catching fish.
Good Fishing - Day and Night (5/13/2007)
[Miami,FL] The last two weeks the fishing during the day has been very good. We have been fishing for swordfish at night for the majority of our trips and have had a few day trips as well.
[Miami,FL] The last two weeks the fishing during the day has been very good. We have been fishing for swordfish at night for the majority of our trips and have had a few day trips as well.
414 pound Swordfish (4/29/2007)
[Miami,FL] The third night was the charm. I fished with 3 young guys that were definitely deserving of catching a swordfish. We had rescheduled this trip 3 times due to weather and this night the weather was perfect.
[Miami,FL] The third night was the charm. I fished with 3 young guys that were definitely deserving of catching a swordfish. We had rescheduled this trip 3 times due to weather and this night the weather was perfect.
Family Fun (4/19/2007)
[Miami,FL] As a father of two and a full time charterboat captain, I am guilty of not taking my kids fishing as often as I should.
[Miami,FL] As a father of two and a full time charterboat captain, I am guilty of not taking my kids fishing as often as I should.
Big Win at Fisher Island Sailfish Tournament (4/08/2007)
[Miami,FL] So much has happened since the last report. We have had some great trips and had a lot of fun in two tournaments.
[Miami,FL] So much has happened since the last report. We have had some great trips and had a lot of fun in two tournaments.
Dolphin, Kings and Sails (3/22/2007)
[Miami,FL] What a great two weeks of fishing. We are getting into spring and in my opinion springtime offers the best fishing of the year.
[Miami,FL] What a great two weeks of fishing. We are getting into spring and in my opinion springtime offers the best fishing of the year.
Blue Water and Good Fishing (3/07/2007)
[Miami,FL] Quite a bit has happened since my last report. For one, we fished two sailfish tournaments. The first tournament was a one day tournament named the Billfish Challenge and we ended up in 3rd place with 12 sailfish releases.
[Miami,FL] Quite a bit has happened since my last report. For one, we fished two sailfish tournaments. The first tournament was a one day tournament named the Billfish Challenge and we ended up in 3rd place with 12 sailfish releases.
Sails and Swords From Haulover To Triumph (2/19/2007)
[Miami,FL] Sailfish continue to be the species we are targeting.
[Miami,FL] Sailfish continue to be the species we are targeting.