Talk about Florida fishermen and most people will probably think of groups of tourists on the flying deck of a fast boat racing out to deep sea waters in search of giant tuna or sailfish. However, Miami fly fishing trips take people to inland salt flats, Biscayne Bay, the Everglades National Park, Flamingo, or the Keys. There are also canal systems throughout Florida that present good fishing opportunities.
Of course, another alternative is casting over the waves, while keeping your footing and balance in the turbulent surf and hoping the strong current doesn't sweep your fly away from the school of fish the seagulls are telling you about. Meanwhile, the members of your family that don't fish are enjoying the resorts and beaches of Miami. Talk about a wonderful family vacation.
Saltwater tackle is made of different materials, since saltwater is very corrosive to metal. Fish in the ocean are often heavier, larger, and stronger than freshwater fishes, so hooks also need to be stronger. Line needs to be heavier, which is OK since the movement of the waves helps to keep it from being noticed by the fish. Wet flies are used rather than dry, since the lure will be set on the bottom rather than perched on top of the water.
Technique needs adjustment, as well. It takes more force to cast against on-shore winds and to place a fly on distant waves that may conceal fish. This more aggressive approach is matched by the greater fight that many ocean species can put up against the pull of a hook and line.
Chartered excursions provide the boat, ice for the catch, tackle needed for the particular waters and species that will be encountered, and the necessary license. Those who take the trip need to provide their own drinks (including plenty of water), food, sunscreen, hat, and camera to record trophy catches. Everyone should have a good pair of sunglasses to protect their eyes from the glare off the water.
Florida provides excellent fishing all year long. Some species of game fish are seasonal, but many spend their whole lives in Biscayne Bay, Everglades National Park, or in the ocean off the beaches of the mainland and the Keys. The inland flats attract many fish that also live in the sea. Catching a shark in the surf will make a great story back home.
If you need more incentive, read up on stalking the elusive and easily-spooked permit, an ocean fish that comes to the inland flats to feed on crabs. This is considered by many to be the ultimate challenge of saltwater fly casting, since the fish must be stalked, enticed, and finally hooked. Of course, catch and release is practiced by most sportsmen these days, especially with this great game fish.
Think about casting into Miami's surf while the city lights up the evening sky behind you. If that's not enough to lure you to this great fishing region, check online for magazine articles, videos, and fish tales galore.
Of course, another alternative is casting over the waves, while keeping your footing and balance in the turbulent surf and hoping the strong current doesn't sweep your fly away from the school of fish the seagulls are telling you about. Meanwhile, the members of your family that don't fish are enjoying the resorts and beaches of Miami. Talk about a wonderful family vacation.
Saltwater tackle is made of different materials, since saltwater is very corrosive to metal. Fish in the ocean are often heavier, larger, and stronger than freshwater fishes, so hooks also need to be stronger. Line needs to be heavier, which is OK since the movement of the waves helps to keep it from being noticed by the fish. Wet flies are used rather than dry, since the lure will be set on the bottom rather than perched on top of the water.
Technique needs adjustment, as well. It takes more force to cast against on-shore winds and to place a fly on distant waves that may conceal fish. This more aggressive approach is matched by the greater fight that many ocean species can put up against the pull of a hook and line.
Chartered excursions provide the boat, ice for the catch, tackle needed for the particular waters and species that will be encountered, and the necessary license. Those who take the trip need to provide their own drinks (including plenty of water), food, sunscreen, hat, and camera to record trophy catches. Everyone should have a good pair of sunglasses to protect their eyes from the glare off the water.
Florida provides excellent fishing all year long. Some species of game fish are seasonal, but many spend their whole lives in Biscayne Bay, Everglades National Park, or in the ocean off the beaches of the mainland and the Keys. The inland flats attract many fish that also live in the sea. Catching a shark in the surf will make a great story back home.
If you need more incentive, read up on stalking the elusive and easily-spooked permit, an ocean fish that comes to the inland flats to feed on crabs. This is considered by many to be the ultimate challenge of saltwater fly casting, since the fish must be stalked, enticed, and finally hooked. Of course, catch and release is practiced by most sportsmen these days, especially with this great game fish.
Think about casting into Miami's surf while the city lights up the evening sky behind you. If that's not enough to lure you to this great fishing region, check online for magazine articles, videos, and fish tales galore.
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