Florida Keys Help Needed

[Chris Gearhart]

I am headed to the Keys in May and need help. I am looking for any advice on inshore fishing, flats/lagoon. I would appreciate guide suggestions as well as info on walk in flats or boat rental for DIY. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

May is the top month for the big migration of adult Tarpon along the Florida Keys.

That said, it is really hard to get a top veteran skiff guide.

One of those top guides or a tackle shop might be able to direct you to one of their proteges.


http://www.floridakeysoutfitters.com/


Most use 9' #10 - 12 weight rods.

Large high quality reels with a good drag and 300 yards of 30# Dacron backing.

Floating lines on shallow flats.

Clear slow sinking full lines in water deeper that 8 to 10 feet?



*If you go with a guide I would just use their equipment.


**Lots of good videos on the Internet about fly fishing for Tarpon.



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