Wind, Wind Go Away

The last two weeks has been an interesting time for me. I have been all over my territory, from Flamingo to Biscayne Bay. We have caught redfish, snook, tarpon, sea trout and bonefish. The one common denominator on most trips has been lots of wind! On most days we are having to customize our fishing to work around the wind. I am hoping it is about to blow itself out!

I had a special honor on November 10th. I was invited to be involved with a fishing outing with Guides from all over the Bahamas and Cuba. They were here to participate in the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust Symposium. I fished with Lazaro Valdes from Cuba. We had a wonderful day comparing note about bonefishing and the differences between our countries. Lazaro informed me his neighbors think he is crazy because he is a fly fisherman, they are more concerned with catching dinner! It was a day I will not soon forget.

Tight Lines Capt. Dave

Back In the Keys

It was a spectacular summer in Northern Michigan. Trout fishing was outstanding and the bird hunting this fall was great, but all good things must come to an end!

I have made the long journey and am again open for business at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo Florida. The Club has done some major remodeling to our dock area and it looks great. They still need to complete a few minor details it should just be a few more days and all will be perfect.

If you are going to be in the area this Fall I would love to get you out on the water!

Tight lines, Dave

Hot And Dry

The last month has been one of record heat and very little rain. Water temperature has been high so we have been trying to be very careful not to stress the trout. Midday fishing has on most day's has been out of the question. We have been fishing most days early in the morning. Trico's and olive's have been the fly's of choice. When we have fished midday we were using terrestrials and attractors.

We are hoping for a little reduction in the temperature and some much needed rain. The fishing menu will remain the same until fall. Daytime fishing will get a lot better as the heat moves on. I will be here until late October if you are interested in a float.

Tight lines, Dave

Hexomania 2011

I can't wait for them to come each year, but I must admit after a long hard ride, I am glad I have no more Hex trips booked!!!
Cool weather and lots of rain made this year a reel struggle, but we went out on a high note. Just like golf we forget all the slow nights and just remember the eagle on the last hole!!!

I also had some great brook trout fishing during the day while all the night insanity was going on. We caught lots of fish and some nice sized ones to boot. All the fish we have caught this year have been full to the gills and fat as little pigs! All that high water has given them lots to eat. The best night I had in the Hex was with Tony Kalbli it was his first night trip and he made the best of it. I put him on 5 nice feeding fish and he managed to catch four of them. Not to shabby for a rookie !!!

Now I am looking forward to the morning hatches which should start any day now also the terrestrials won't be far behind. Give be a call if you are interested in some great summer trout fishing.

Tight lines, Dave

Early June

It has been a wild ride this June. To hot, to cold, to much rain, no rain. Well it is Michigan!! As you would expect fishing has been inconsistent. It is always beautiful to be out floating the AuSable though! We had a couple great nights on the brown drakes and caught some fine trout. We are at present waiting on " Hexomania " it shoild start any night and we are all waiting on their arrival!!!

Tight Lines Capt. Dave

Back on the AuSable

The last month has flown by an I can't believe I am again in Michigan! I was quite a shock going from the 90's to the 60's! It feels great to be back in the fresh water again!

The Keys ended up on a wild note with the flats on fire! Big tarpon, bonefish and permit Oh My!!

Fishing back on the AuSable has been spotty, with high water causing some issues. I did catch a monster 26" brown on a fun fishing trip. He ate a big green streamer. We are seeing sulphurs, stoneflies and even a few march browns on the water. The table is set for some great June fishing.

Lets go!!!

Tight lines, Capt. Dave

Flat Crazy

The weather in the Florida Keys has been outstanding and so has the business!! I am sorry I have not been updating by blog , but I have not had time to eat or do laundry. What a wonderful problem to have!!

Fishing has also been insane! We have been catching Tarpon, Bonefish and Permit in great numbers. We are also still catching Snook and Redfish.

I still have three weeks left in the Keys. If you can slip away for some action, come on down!!

Tight Lines, Capt. Dave