Mike Johnson

Today Joe, Danny and Bernie from Fort Lauderdale joined us for some great fort Lauderdale sport fishing. Joe, being a local and long time fisherman wanted to entertain his buddies and wanted some fish for the fryer and BBQ tonight, so we went on pursuit on the "troll". I have to say that the action was non stop all day. First the bonitas assaulted our baits, while not good eating they provided some action and were good warm up fish for the new guys. We then got into the kings. Most were what we call "snake" kings in the 5-10 pound range, but they are much better on the table than their mommas and poppas. We did have one big smoker king almost to the boat before we pulled the hook. After our fill of kings and bonitas we lucked into a nice mahi mahi just out side the reef and then it was on to some half way decent bottom fishing for some vermillion snappers. Enjoyed having you guys today, see ya soon!

Fish Species: Mahi Mahi, Bonita, Kings and Snappers.
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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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