Mike Johnson

Capt. Mike

954.522.4773

"Local Knowledge"

October is right around the corner as September draws to a close for us. I couldnt be happier business begins to pick back up and fishing just gets better. The fall mullet run is in full force along with sardines and ballyhoos. Following closely is the mighty sailfish, 8 feet of blistering fury, 60 miles an hour of screaming purple and blue, shredding and tearing the cobalt ocean apart while trying to rid your hook. I am patiently waiting the first cold front of the year in October which signals the sailfish its time. Most of the year we prefer kite fishing for sailfish, but as the season opens I prefer to slow troll live ballyhoo. The sailfish are not concentrated in any one depth and can be found from 70 feet all the way out to 500 feet. So slow trolling allows me to cover more ground and find more fish. October books up quick every year so reserve your spot now so you can catch your sailfish. By catches will include some of the largest mahi mahi/dolphinfish of the year as they devour any thing in their path as they follow the massive bio mass of baitfish down our Fort Lauderdale coast. Lots of kingfish will be on the warpath as well as lots of sharks and some blackfin tunas. Sailfish however take the limelight as everyone's most coveted catch. Bottom fishing will be excellent this month as well as groupers will be on the spawn, vermillion snappers and tilefish also make a strong showing this month.

Capt. Mike

954.522.4773

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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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