Mike Johnson

Fishing for mahi mahi off of Fort Lauderdale can sometimes be a gamble. Inconsistent fishing and fuel prices can sometimes ward off anglers from committing to the deep when kingfish and bonitas abound on the inside reef. However after a couple of near misses with major storms mother nature rewarded us with lots of clean blue water, debris and weedlines. Found in the debris and weed are those baitfish coveted by predators. Small shrimp, crabs, sea horses and jacks keep tight to the flotsam as a protective backdrom against foraging prey. It hardly works as the mahi mahi will blast through the weed sending the bait into open water. Fishing your baits tight to the weed but not in it will produce. With debris such as logs, fish a little farther from the object and dont forget to fish one deep for wahoos. As fish work up a weedline cruising as they forage, they hover just under and around floating object and to many tight passes will put them off. Call 954 522 4773 to fish today!

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Dolphin - Mahi Mahi - Dorado Fishing
Dolphin - Mahi Mahi - Dorado Fishing


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Mike Johnson

About The Author: Captain Mike Johnson

Company: Local Knowledge

Area Reporting: Southeast Florida - Fort Lauderdale

Bio: Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale Capt. Mike Johnson has lifetime of experience on local waters. A charter fisherman since 1994, Mike obtained his captains license in 1996. He has several tournament wins under his belt in both the Bahamas and Florida's east coast. He recently purchased a 42' Hatteras, The Local Knowledge, which is in charter at the Bahia Mar Radisson Marina, located in Fort Lauderdale. Capt. Mike aims to make sure that charters not only catch fish but have a great time doing it. Nobody likes a grumpy crew!

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