Deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale this time of year is a bit different than it is in our summer months. The action is a bit slower by comparison in the winter time but, the fish we catch THIS time of year are usually bigger, substantially bigger.
While summer months usually find us trolling the seas, winter time we switch to using live baits. And we did just this the other day with Doris and Enrique from Peru and Doris's step grandson Jason from Georgia.
Doris has done some fishing back home boasting about the White Marlin bite. We set out to catch some bait as the winds were too slight to fly the kites. Bullet Bonito were what we were after and these are excellent, active baits for just about anything. Doris and Jason were having fun catching these and a few small Tuna added to the excitement.
We then set the baits out and as in all fishing, began our wait for the first bite. Slowly bumping the boat around with our baits behind us, Jason and I talked fishing on the flybridge and about patience in waiting for what is supposed to happen. Doris however, was becoming bored and wanted to go back to catching small stuff. As crew, Justin and I do not get involved in these discussions.
As it was being talked about, one rod sang out, Justin set the hook and was about to hand the rod off when it went slack. The fish was gone that quick. Almost as quick as that was over, another rod sang out and this one did get hooked. Jason got the call and ended up fighting this fish in excellent form for over 20 minutes before we got a good look at what we were fighting. Once landing this 35 lbs. Wahoo, I asked Doris if she still wanted to go fish for the smaller fish.
Even though we still had time, Enrique was stating they needed to get back so we headed in a bit early. It was a beautiful day in Fort Lauderdale and the fish gods had smiled upon Jason. He was still beaming at his catch. Fort Lauderdale deep sea fishing… Sometimes it's just that one fish that makes your day.
Capt. Steve Souther
Fort Lauderdale Off Shore Fishing Charters
www.fanntasticfishing.com
(954) 728-9880
