February 6, 2014 AM and PM Reports

The morning started off with Jessica, Jennie and Erin from the Office Depot Foundation and the goal was to have a good time, enjoy the sun and catch some fish. Our first spot provided tons of rolling and flipping tarpon but no hook ups. Moving inshore we caught trout and mackerel and ended the day with Jennie catching her first fish and learning how to cast a spinning rod. What a great trip!

The afternoon found Mike, his father Richard and his girlfriend Charlie aboard to end his streak of dissapointing shorebound fishing. The finger channels were on fire with a cloud of big mangrove snappers behind the boat and grouper further back in the slick. After catching snappers up to 3lbs and grouper, Mike wanted trout. So trout it was and we hooked three trout, one larger then the prior one but only landing the smallest of the three. Mike will eat well tonight!

Capt. Mo Estevez www.MiamiBoneFishing.com

February 4, 2014

Trent from Michigan was aboard today for a half day of fun in South Biscayne Bay. We started with having some shots at bonefish and then a big shark moved onto the flat. I made a cast and hooked it only to lost it within seconds. Trent decided he had enough of bonefishing and wanted to chase something bigger and meaner. After having numerous 4'-6' sharks around the boat in 3' of water, we finally hooked up to a powerful 4' blacktip shark. Ofcourse, he hit the lighter 10lb rod and Trent was on for a ride. After an hour fight, we lost him at boat side as he made a last ditch effort under the boat and cut off Trent with one of the trim tabs. Ouch! Capt. Mo Estevez www.MiamiBoneFishing.com

February 2, 2014 Report

Local resident David decided to invest time in his kids and take them fishing, and boy did JJ and Ava fish! The tip started out a bit slower than I would like but in the process Ava hooked and lost a really nice fish that was peeling line but cut her off on a rock ledge. After making a few moves we hit the jackpot and they were catching fish almost as fast as I could release their fish and rebait their hooks. Seeing their smiles is what it's all about. Capt. Mo Estevez www.MiamiBoneFishing.com

February 1, 2014 Report

David was back aboard today with Matt from N.Y. for some laid back fishing in Biscayne Bay. While there were no trout to be found, we did catch mackerel, snappers and a big surprise for Matt at the end of our trip. With 20 minutes left before heading in one of the rods doubles over and the drag sings non-stop for a full minute! With the fish somewhat under control and Matt gaining some line the tug of war began and soon after I put the net under a healthy bonefish. Matt got his first bonefish, enjoyed the sleigh ride that is a bones' initial run and released the fish the moment we had to start heading in. What a way to end the day! Capt. Mo Estevez www.MiamiBoneFishing.com

January 31, 2014 Report

Bjorn and Don were aboard today to bend some rods and thaw out from the freezing temperatures back home. What were supposed to be calm conditions proved to be breezier than anticipated. We started off the beach looking for tarpon and while we found them, the building seas kept them scattered and unfishable. Moving back to the calmer inshore flats, this is where we would spend the rest of the trip. Although the fishing was slower than expected, we did catch a number of species including nice trout that ate soft plastics and live pilchards. Capt. Mo Estevez www.MiamiBoneFishing.com

January 28, 2014 Report

My trip today was in the afternoon with Jeff and his gang who needed a break from long business meetings. The calm days continue and the fishing keeps improving with the rising water temperatures. On board were Kate (A.K.A. "The trout catcher") and Greg. Kate definitely had the hot hand today, hence her newly acquired nickname. We caught some nice trout and then off to the beach to find tarpon in the calm waters. We found them alright, playful as ever but on a diet this afternoon. Jeff caught a nice mutton snapper who was quickly devoured by a big barracuda and left only the head as his souvenier. Capt. Mo Estevez www.MiamiBoneFishing.com

January 27, 2014 Report

Second straight trip with slick calm conditions, I can get used to this! Jim and John started the day today off the beach hunting for cruising tarpon. While we found them rolling and splashing, the 80-150lb tarpon we found had lockjaw. Moving offshore a bit to take advantage of the calm conditions the mackerel were waiting in the crystal clear 30' depths off Key Biscayne. Using lipped plugs and Tsunami spoons we released a few before the bite shut off. It was a great sight to see a school of 5-10 big mackerel following the hooked fish to the boat. Moving on to the finger channels we caught small grouper, snapper, big porgie, had some mackerel cut offs and lost a really nice fish to the rocks below. The day ended catching trout and Jim and John both caught trout as well as lost a few big trout along with a big mackerel or two. It was a gorgeous day with fish being caught and great company! Capt. Mo Estevez www.MiamiBoneFishing.com