Mike Johnson

March madness is finally here and we're not talking basketball. Instead were talking about fishing Fort Lauderdale. After a couple of months of inconsistent fishing it seems like a steady body of fish has arrived. Monster fishing, we have the hammerhead in great supply. We normally fish three baits for the broad head bruisers. We will suspend a bonita slab from the kite armed with big hooks and # 19 wire.

Mid depth we will supend at 150 feet a kingfish head and on the bottom we do the same. Bites have not been long in coming, normally a healthy bite can be had within an hour. This is not for the faint of heart as you may be doing battle for a couple of hours. Your reward however a happy day today and a big game fish. Fort Lauderdale is your fishing headquarters for the next four months. Sailfish will continue their assault through may and the mahi mahi make a stronger and stronger showing after each passing day.

The bonitas will swarm the reefs with a few blackfin tunas engulfing anything in their path. Sore arms are the norm when these gamesters are in town. The amberjack a.k.a. the reef donkey has invaded the artificial reefs from 150 to 300 feet of water. On the my boat the Local Knowledge we fish big 15 or 16/0 circle hooks with 125 # pound leader to help wrestle them from their domain. Give me, Capt. Mike a call at 954 522 4773 to book your adventure TODAY!

Fish Species: Sailfish, sharks, amberjacks and Mahi mahi
Bait Used: Live goggle eyes, speedos and bullet bonitas
Tackle Used: 30# to 100#
Method Used: whatever it takes kites, drops, trolling and drifting
Water Depth: 90-350 feet
Water Temperature:
Wind Direction: east
Wind Speed: 10-15

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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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