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Captain Ann Holahan Date: 4/14/2008
Fishing Report for April 14th, 2008!
To All My Readers and Anglers,
Thanks to all of my anglers
for being patient. I am back on
the water, yes, its true,
with the healing of my rib injury,
we are back.
The weather has still
been just like Summer,
we have had a warmest Spring
to say the least.
We have had here with a few windy days
and a couple of light cold fronts
coming through this week,
but the fishing has been fantastic.
Especially with the East to South
East winds, it has been a bit windy
to srart off this week.
Bonefishing has been a bit difficult
with the winds, but the anglers and captains
have reported catching and releasing
some big bonefish.
The offshore for the anglers are enjoying
the sailfishing, yellowtail, dolphin,
fishing. Along with tuna, kingfish,
and cobia.
Spring fishing is going off like
a hitch and what a blast going on
in all areas of fishing from bonefishing,
and most of all the tarpon season
has started, and the backcountry
fishing has been great with catches
and releases of redfish, trout, snook, lots of
sharks, and permit, and snapper,
all kind of rod benders.
What a way to start our Spring
Fishing. But, now lets keep in
mind, that Spring is here and anglers
from all over are calling for trips
and dates are getting full and limited
I can always try to set you up with
other guides, and try to put you in
for an afternoon trip or evening tarpon
trip if available.
Tarpon Season is going to be explosive
this season, as for the bonefish and
permit fishing.
In Everglades National Park the snook
season opened on March 1st, not Feb 1st,
the Feb 1st season is only for the Atlantic
side, the park has changed the opening
to March 1st.
So, get your gear ready and there have
been reports of some large snook.
The Park is exploding with alot
of snook and redfish being caught
and released and some taken back
for dinner. But, the season closes
May, June, July, and August, and
will reopen September 1st.
Also, I want to make perfectly
clear to all my readers and anglers
that I am no longer affiliated with
the marina. Please do not call there
for you can reach me directly at
305-664-5891 or 305-664-5793, or
you can drop me a line via my email
at captann@boneranger.com, and please
visit my website at www.boneranger.com
I am exploring new grounds and on my
own terms with all my anglers and repeat
anglers, and future anglers. Rest assured
I am looking forward to getting you on
the bow of my boat, and I am looking
to get back on the water, and enthusiastic
to get you all stalking and searching
for the best saltwater gamefish available
here in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
I am picking up anglers at the Marina,
and am pleased too still offer that service,
but would like you just to call me directly
for all bookings for your group trips, fishing
charter packages, daily bookings, corporate
bookings, whatever you need I will ensure you
get the best service and the best of guides,
whether for flats or backcountry fishing or
offshore fishing.
Lets enjoy the beauty, fish, and most
of all the wonderful island chain we call
The Fabulous Florida Keys. I also want to let
you know I am know offering eco-tours.
You can obtain more information on
my website pertaining to the eco-tours,
and you can call me with any questions
you may have.
I have still been out with a rib injury for several months,
and have been honest and forthright with all my anglers
via the fishing reports and phone calls, and appreciate
all the good well wishes I have received. I just want
to thank all of you, honestly, very much that I was happy
to have accomodated each and every angler with a well reputable guides. Now I am happy as a clam to be out on my boat,
and taking anglers to the choices of fish they are there
to sought after.
And I assure you that I will be on the water for the season
giving the go by the doctor, be careful, as I am being treated
for a really bad injury, but the injury is starting to heal, and get better, and I may need your help with just a bit of assistance, but I am looking forward to seeing you all and fishing with you this upcoming months. You and I and your party will definitely will
not be far off the waters of Islamorada. Again, I am back
to work, and ready for my anglers to be back
on the bow of my boat searching and stalking any and all
saltwater species they would like to go for.
So, please direct all your phone calls to Capt. Ann Holahan,
at 305-664-5891, or 305-664-5793, and you can email me
directly at captann@boneranger.com, and aquaint yourself
with my website at www.boneranger.com.
We have had very Hot and Sunny Days with winds generally out
of the East, and Southeast, we have had some windy weekends
and some rain, but it has not hampered the spirits of all anglers
coming to the Keys to fish our great saltwater gamefish, but
the heat index and with the temperatures in the low 80's,
you can definitely fry an egg.
Make sure all you anglers coming to the Keys to visit and to fish,
especially for the our young visitors and fisherman, have plenty of sunblock, and lots of water and gatorade to replace those lost electrolites we loose through the extensive heat. Most
important, don't forget those hats, and breathable clothing
so you can stay as cool and comfortable as the temps rise up.
I have to say, this has been an auspicious Winter and Spring
here in the Florida Keys. I don't remember it being so hot, but
I think every season we all say it is hotter than last year.
There are reports that there are tarpon around the bridges and channels, and taking some great bites on mullet, and
pilchards, and pinfish, also the tarpon around the main channels
and deep holes out in Everglades National Park, but the bite
has still been a bit sporadic, we still have a few residentials
around oceanside taking some small crabs, Doa's and had a few hits
on the Burkley Gulp shrimp.
The best tarpon bite is on its way, and do not want any
anglers to miss the best time for the bites, which really
doing best in the early morning and evening hours.
The water temperatures have warmed up a bit due to a cold front
over the weekend, it may fall a bit, and the fish maybe a bit lathargic, but, as the daily warm ups become more frequent, the
bite will be great from flyfishing to live baiting to light tackle fishing. The winds might be a bit conforming for the flyfisherman,
but we can find a spot to keep you out of the winds if necessary.
Bonefishing has been spectacular this month, all over the
place on bayside and oceanside, this has been one of the
best months for those screaming reels, and elsuive bonefish,
and the bite is getting better everyday, and anglers are
catching and releasing some big fish on light tackle and
on fly, although flyfishing is tough, they have been nailing
the big ones. Also, the bonefishing has been especially good
in the late afternoon, and the best bite on shrimp, our
Spriing shrimp has been alot to be desired on somedays,
but we are getting some nice size live bait shrimp, when
they are not too big, we can always use but quarter
size crabs or DOA crabs have presented to be a great bite
for the bonefish, but the best tip, of course on light tackle,
is the shrimp, and make sure you go when the bite has been great in the early morning and evening just before sunset.
Remember also, if you have a bonefish on don't horse the fish,
let him take the line, and make sure you put your rod in the
air as high as you can get it, or you will end up reeling against
the drag and lose the catch you long waited for.
The water in Florida Bay is still warm, and the bite there too
has been a great. Although, you are still looking and trying to find the muds for trout, jack crevelle, snapper, redfish, snook
and sharks.
Needless to say, the fishing has been
fair to good, but everyday is different
here in the Keys, on the flats and backcountry.
Season for lobstering opens August 6th. So,
bring your tickle sticks, and measuring devices. It
is a great way to enjoy a day on the water, and of
course, dinner.
Also, don't forget Snook season is open, it reopened
September 1st, on the Atlantic side, but has opened
in the park on May 1st, just want to let you all know
of the change, and if you need to check out the closed
seasons, go to my homepage, and you will see the link
for the Wildlife Conservation for all information needed.
I expect the snook season to be productive with some
great fights and bites whether on fly or light tackle, make sure
you get your gear and baits ready for these true bruisers and stay within the regulation limits.
Stone Crab season is also open, so don't forget to go to
your favorite restaurants and have some great crab either
hot or cold, and that will leave you wanting more. But closes
May 16-Oct. 14th, 2008.
The snook season will be closed starting May 1st, until
September 1st, but you can still catch and release those
powerful fish. Oceanside is closed season is June through
August.
Don't forget the evening tarpon trips for the 2008 season, and
is a real experience and a great idea for those looking for some great fights, and to experience the shuttle launching
off with these beautiful fish, and what a rush to get one on fly or
live bait. Also, it gives you all a chence to see our beautiful sunsets for the wives, or girlfriends, or even for the diehard fisherman that want to duke it out with those expolsive and beautiful
fish.
Bonefishing Tournaments will start in April, May, and June. So, any anglers interested in upcoming events. Please email me, or give me a call at 305-664-5891, and I will give you all the information your looking for.
I hope all my Readers and Anglers have had a Great
Time Fishing and Had Some Tight lines.
But, I want to let everyone know we all had a good time and enjoyed
having each and everyone of you all aboard our skiffs, and hope to see you all come back fishing.
Every year, I keep saying time surely does fly by and
can you believe it, Winter fishing is over, and Spring fishing
is right around the corner, and what a variety of fishing we will all have. So, please don't wait till the last minute to get your bookings in, days do fill up, and I want to give everyone the experience and dates they would like to enjoy the fishing, and even the beautiful birds, dolphin, and islands here in the Keys.
Don't forget to book in advance for any trips you will like
to do with the family, spouses, kids, or with your friends, we can
set you up with extra boats for bachelor parties, corporate tournaments, family get togethers, friendly fishing
tournaments, and most of all, just lots of fun with each other, and the ones you love.
It does get busy for the holiday season, and I would like everyone
to get the dates they are looking for.
I am getting alot of calls and emails about the upcoming
tarpon season for 2009, and you should definitely make
sure to be making your reservations now, so that ensures you get
the dates you want, and lock in the time frame, for those
glorious evening trips that are available.
Don't forget to go to my website for those great fishing charter
packages I offer, and give mea call at 305-664-5891, or drop
me a line at captann@boneranger.com, and I will ensure your emails
are answered promptly and correctly with any questions you may all have.
Remember we get full fast, and it is good to start planning now, and
get a jump on the dates you have in mind, which is also good idea
for our fly anglers too. Season usually starts late March, and
April and runs through July.
Specifically again, if any anglers are interested
in some of the tournamentsthat are around, we still have
some going on, please go to my website for updated
tournament information at www.boneranger.com.
Some of the Spring and Summer Bonefish tournaments
are available, so if your interested in any tournament information or just coming down and getting yourself a fix on fly or light tackle, the Fall and Winter fishing, it is aways a great time for
saltwater gamefishing, and meeting new anglers and friends.
That is the time of year when the flyfisherman
and live bait anglers are battling
it out with the big fish.
It never stops to amaze me the enthusiasm my anglers show
whether it is on fly or live bait or even light tackle for
our elusive gamefish.
Patch fishing fishing should pick up immensely, being the
Spring has been warm, the Spring fishing will prove well.
You can get out if the winds are not too prevelent on the flats
boat, in which we can get some snapper, grouper, hogfish, porgies, sharks, and yellowtail are being caught up on the patches of the reef.
There are many anglers here from all over the world, challenging their skills from fly to light tackle, which is wonderful
to see them enjoy and learn new skills.
Whether you challenge your skills on fly or live bait or light tackle, it is great fun to be out in the sun, and
releasing some really big fish from all the different species.
Don't forget I also offer Flyfishing Instruction, with the one to one basis, it makes the pleasure of learning the fly
fishing techniques alot of fun, and a way to challenge yourself with our saltwater gamefish.
Also, I just added a new package for flyfishing instruction and
a half day charter package for anyone interested in a morning
fishing lesson and sometime on the water. Just drop me a line,
or call me at 305-664-5891, and check it out on my website
at www.boneranger.com.
You and your friends and family are not far from the Best Saltwater Action around!
Remember the snapper that you catch, has limits,
so make sure you take just enough for a good
lunch and dinner, and have fun with your rods
bending on the rest.
Islamorada offers some of the Best Saltwater Gamefishing for
anglers focused either for light tackle, live bait or artifical
baits, or our avid fly anglers, now is the time to be doing your
bookings and hopping on the band wagon for some a great time and
action, for the morning bite and evening bites.
So, don't forget to get into some of that great Flats and Backcountry Fishing in Everglades State Park is a great
way to spend the day fishing, lunching, and enjoying the beauty of the wildlife.
These fish always puts big smiles on the kids
and even us grown ups faces when the rod bends
on these great reef and patch fish, and what
a way to spend an evening for a great meal.
Don't forget I still offer those incredibly
great Value Fishing Packages for late
Summer and Early Fall, where you can get the
best of both Worlds for Flats and Backcountry
charters.
So, take a look on the homepage at www.boneranger.com,
and schroll to the Islamorada Fishing Charter Pakcages
and click on the top icon for Some Great Savings!
Don't forget your extra supplies to bring on
your trip, please Make Sure You Bring Extra Water and
Gatorade or Powerade with you to keep your
body rehydrated, and your Elecrolites going,
with this intense heat, and the heat index,
can dehydrate you quickly with the water acting
as a mirror, and sun beating down on our anglers.
So, please ensure you have Sunblock, Drinks, and
Protective Clothing, to enjoy your morning Flats,
Backcountry or Offhsore Fishing.
I am looking forward to a Great
Spring and Summer Season for all anglers.
Come and challenge your skills from
fly to light tackle, to live bait, and sightcasting.
Rest assured, you too will be hooked.
Since the Holidays are shortly coming
you still have some great ways of coming down
and doing some fishing with your loved ones, friends, college
graduates, co-workers, husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends, or just
yourselves by getting onto giving one of those fishing packages.
I can make gift certificates, or make up a special package for you, and I also do group bookings.
You all deserve a great Get-Away for you and your loved ones.
What better of a place than here in the Florida Keys, Islamorada is the Place for all kinds of Saltwater Gamefishing.
Don't for get the Group Bookings! I can put together any great fishing package for you all, either flats fishing
and backcountry, or Flats fishing and Offshore fishing.
Just give me a call and I will put together a nice
cover letter, and get you all set up for the events your looking to do for your trip on the specific bookings your
looking to do, and I can do a gift certificate
and also a great incentive to good employees who
deserve a get away, and boost a bit of productivity
to those who deserve that special few days or for
being a someone special in your employ.
So, don't forget to call me at 305-664-5891,
and I will be happy to work with you,
and make sure you get it on time.
So, lets make sure that you get your plans
in order!
Stalking these Gray Ghosts, or Poling for those
Powerful Permit, or Preying on those Giant
Silver Kings, you have to use a bit of muscle,
but the hand and eye coordination on fly is
a fantastic challenge for any kind of angler.
Or just exciting on Live Bait for the same
species on 6lb or 8lb test, what an adrenaline
rush.
Please don't forget your flyfishing enthusiasts.
Even if your a novice or intermediate flycaster, I do
offer fly instruction, I know it can be a bit trying
on the nerves, but once you learn the technique,
and you hook up the adrenaline takes over, and your
knees start shaking, and the thrill of the line
zipping out in less than a minute. It is a true rush.
I cannot describe the feeling, until you actually
hook up. But, let me tell you, that it is one of
the most fasinating, and intriging experiences
you could ever have, whether on fly or light tackle,
it will have your heart racing, and have a lump
in your throat, and a smile on your face, when
you hook up! There is no screaming, just your
elated face and excitement watching you have the
hook up of your life.
Spting and Summer Tournament Fishing will be
getting active for late this Month
with some Big Fish that will be Caught,
and Released. If any of you anglers are interested in
Some Great Comraderie, and Action, and would like
to Enter Some Of Islamorada's Great Tournaments,
please call me at 305-664-5891, or you can email
me at CaptAnn@boneranger.com, and I will get all
the information needed for such events.
Great way to benefit some great causes, and give a little
back to some of the less fortunate, and a Great Way
to have Fun, and make new Friends.
All of you Flyfishing Enthusiasts, this is the greatest time of the year to come and challenge all our gamefish on
fly, the challenge can be quite rewarding, and a great way to get
ready for your Spring fishing. Gives you all great hand and eye coordination, so those who you think are bad, don't
think it your eyes that are going, its time to get some lessons. I do offer No-Pressure fly instruction, and love to teach you new techniques to build your skills for the Lake
and Stream fishing your doing.
I hate to keep reiterating on the Upcoming Spring and Summer
Fishing, but plan in advance for those Fishing Dates for
2008. You can book now, for it is the time, I don' mean to be
repetitive, but I want you all to get the dates you want
in advance for those Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and Backcountry
Fishing Trips.
Remember, it starts late March and runs from April through July!
So don't delay to grab your dates and put together a trip and we will
let you feel the thrill of hooking up the species of choice, whether its bonefish, tarpon, or permit, you may be the winner and lucky
enough to grab that Grand Slam!!!
Whichever you decide to experience, it all has been an exciting and
great way to spend a day with the family or with your friends, wife,
or girlfriend. All I can say is the fishing has been at its best,
and challenging anglers to all aspects of fishing.
So your fishing is not limited to anyone
species. With all year round fishing, you
just cannot miss, especially the Fall and Winter
fishing coming back up, you can challenge a
number of species.
Whether your flyfishing for bonefish,
permit, redfish, or light tackle fishing
for the same species, the effect will have
you hooked for years to come, and where
else but, Paradise, can we achieve such
tremendous catches and releases.
What a great way to enjoy the beauty of the island
chains here in the Fabulous Florida Keys! You definitely
will enjoy the experience and challenge of the Sportfishing
Capital of the World.
If you decide to book a backcountry
trip, don't forget before heading out
into the backcountry in Everglades National
Park, don't forget your cameras to
take some grand pictures of some of
the most intriguing birds, the beautiful
porpoises, turtles, and of
course the fish of the day you caught.
I am offering to Anglers for this
upcoming Late Summer and Fall Fishing
Packages to all of those who want
to get away from the kids, or bring
the kids on breaks, or to just get out
of the office, or just to experience some
of the off season. Anglers can
get a great deal and want to do
some great fishing in the off season,
great on your pocketbook, it is a
great value, check it out
on my Rates and Package Page!
I hate to keep reiterating, but I do offer
No Pressure tactics, and offer Fly Instruction,
and what an experience for either
the beginner fisherman, novice fisherman,
or advanced fisherman, to benefit
a day on the water. It is the
growing trend, to stalk these
gamefish on fly and what a wonderful
sport it is, and a great way for
some great hand and eye coordination
for you to learn how to cast to these
beautiful fish! What memories you and
your fishing companion to experience
together, or you can make
it a family event, and ladies don't
forget, we too make it as a
great pasttime for ourselves
to pick up the fly, and surprise
yourself how enjoyable and
challenging it really is.
Isn't that what it is all about, the grandure
and power of all of these great saltwater gamefish,
whether you choose bonefish, tarpon or permit, the
memories are there forever!
Ladies, don't forget, you too can enjoy
the splendors of fishing on light tackle
or fly, and it's a great way to spend the
day getting to know the waters and the
beauty that happens here in the Keys!
Well, until my next report, tight lines,
and Hope To See You on the Flats, and
Remember Catch and Release for the Future!
Tight lines, and Keep Reeling, and
Hope to See Yah on the Flats,
Capt. Ann Holahan
www.boneranger.com
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