Enjoy The Best Of Florida With Key West Fishing Charters

By Jerri Perry


The perfect holiday destination is one with great weather, stunning beaches, a good nightlife and plenty of things to do. It's even better when you don't have to travel halfway around the world to get there but can simply drive down. The Florida Keys is one of those destinations and Key West fishing charters will ensure that you have the action-packed holiday of a lifetime.

The city and island of Key West have for many decades been the place to go for Americans who needed some warm weather during the winter months. President Harry S Truman was just one of the many luminaries who had a winter home here. However, the famous name that is always mentioned in the same breath as the island's name is Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway was holidaying here when he discovered the joys of working with the rod and reel.

If you want to follow in Hemingway's wake, you need to go out onto the open ocean at least once to try and snag a big one. The big fish species live in the deep waters beyond the barrier reef around the keys. Marlin, sailfish, tuna and mahi-mahi, which is called dolphin fish in these parts, are some of the beauties that you can try and catch.

If big game fish seems too advanced for you, try light tackle first. This is suitable for groupon, sharks and snapper. The Keys are famous for tarpon as well, which you'll find in spring. These species live in the shallower waters around the reefs, so bring some snorkeling gear too. There are plenty of colorful marine life and fascinating shipwrecks to explore.

The very shallow waters of the backcountry around the Keys are for what is known as flats fishing. You use a special boat known as a flats skiff to go try catch species like barracuda. The Key West Grand Slam involves catching a tarpon, a bonefish and a permit all on the same day.

If you're looking for a fun way to spend the day with the whole family, going on a party boat charter is a good idea. These boats usually take between twenty and fifty people so there's plenty of opportunities to socialize or to pick up tricks of the trade from the new friends you make on the trip. Another advantage of the party boat is that it's much more affordable.

One of the factors that make Key West such a popular destination is that there is warm weather throughout the year. Morning showers may occur from May to October and there is a risk of hurricanes. However, it's also low season so the city of Key West will be less crowded and accommodation will be cheaper and easier to find.

There are many companies that have websites where you can compare and book Key West fishing charters. This is a good option for high season. If you prefer waiting to see what the weather will be doing, simply walk around the city and visit the many charter companies to see what's on offer. Then release your inner Hemingway and you may even solve the problem of what to have for dinner.




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