Florida Keys Fishing Report – Fishing is HOT down here!

Islamorada Fishing Report – January 18, 2011

If you have had enough of the SNOW and COLD, you should start thinking about heading south. The weather in Islamorada was perfect all week; full of sunshine and light breezes. Best of all the fish wanted to play all week and the bait was more than plentiful.  Both the “Pretty Work” and “That’s Right” fished just about all week long. Captain Clyde and Captain Joe had a really nice week with the Sailfish catching and releasing 14 as well as several smoker Kings and some real nice Cobias. I along with Captain Andrew did our standard meat fishing and we tore the reef up (not literally)! We had our limit of King Mackerels every day as well as some super catches of Cero Mackerels.  The shallow patches were alive with Ballyhoo and the Ceros were everywhere!  This is incredible fishing; all caught on 12lb test and small minnow lures and Gotchas.  We did manage to catch some real nice Cobias ourselves as well as plenty of Mangrove and Yellowtail Snappers.  Overall things have been real good down here and we are looking forward to a continuation of real good fishing and pleasant weather!

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On a business note I would like to make you aware of the direction and intention we at J&A Charters, LLC are headed towards. We will soon have a new web-site dedicated to J & A Charters to fully explain our mission. I have been in this industry for 31 years and I have seen lots of changes in the sportfishing charter business.  Basically, we are here to serve you and your needs when it comes to ANYTHING to do with fishing and to provide you with the BEST opportunity to enjoy your time with us and catch fish; it’s pretty simple.  I give you my word that we will provide only the best and professional service when it comes to your whole experience with fishing with us.  From the office, the crew, the boat and the experience this will be top notch, the best of the best. We hope you will find that you are being treated with respect and with an understanding that we care.  This will be the hook that brings you back to J&A. 

Captain John Oughton
prettyworkcharters@gmail.com
1-855-GOT-BAIT