Oh yeah, the month of February: Valentine's Day and the Miami International Boat Show. For some reason they seem to fall on the same dates. It may be time to do a little compromising with your significant other; some flowers, a nice dinner, or take care of the "honey-do-list" a week or two before. Some of you may be lucky enough, that your loved one may enjoy spending Valentine's at the boat show. The boating and fishing enthusiast looks forward to this huge event, but several days may be a must or required in order to see it all. This is a good time to schedule a sea trial or two to get a feel for a particular boat you may be interested in. Maybe you're not in the market to buy a new boat; but are considering upgrading or re-powering your existing one. This is a great place to visit and compare options or prices among the different engine manufactures. Wanting to upgrade some or all your electronics? Then this is the right place to do it. Get professional advice and information for all your boating needs.
Sailfish season if definitely among us. For the first part of January it was a hit or miss. Some anglers were traveling way north or way south in order to find good current and clean water. With the multiple cold fronts passing through, conditions have been more than favorable. A strong and consistent north current has been generating great action. Some of the reports have been at 150' or as shallow as 90' and producing multiple hookups at times. The favorite bait at best is a Goggle Eye, but large Threadfin Herrings will do great as well. Don't be surprised and I'm sure you won't be disappointed to catch some tasty and colorful Dolphins as well, while targeting Sailfish. As you drift into the shallower depths, be prepared for the mighty strike of the silvery Kingfish. It wouldn't hurt to tip your leader with some #5 or #6 wire, just in case. Bait has been pretty good inside Government cut by the jetty or further in by the tug boats, but there are those days that they are a little harder to find. Even though you are targeting Sailfish and the bigger herrings is what you want; keep the smaller herrings or pilchards caught as well for they will be very useful if you decide to target Spanish Mackerel.
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