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Key West fishing recs?
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12/19/23 09:16 PM
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Crappie Husband
OP
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I will be in Key West for 3 days in the middle of January for a work conference. The boss and I are looking to do some fishing out there but I know nothing about the area. Anyone have recommendations? We don't have any preferences outside of having a good time and being on the water.
-Kyle Campbell- Blue Wave 2000 Pure Bay
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Re: Key West fishing recs?
[Re: Crappie Husband]
#14932690
12/19/23 09:19 PM
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hopalong
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Iconn is your guy for that I think, some others on here have been a few times but don't remember who.
" Hop, set the hook"! hopalong 99,999 TexDawg 99,999 FJB! not my president by a long shot!
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Re: Key West fishing recs?
[Re: Crappie Husband]
#14932699
12/19/23 09:27 PM
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GTrigg
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I believe Iconn is headed that way now. He once lived there and goes back to fish on a regular basis. As Hop said, he would be a good one to ask.
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Re: Key West fishing recs?
[Re: Crappie Husband]
#14932705
12/19/23 09:39 PM
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Mo
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I have fished Key West many times , but never in January. I have met this Captain , used to fish with his Partner. It is light tackle fishing , multi species, you might give him a call. https://fishinkeywest.com/ Mo
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Re: Key West fishing recs?
[Re: Crappie Husband]
#14932716
12/19/23 09:53 PM
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Duke 22
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I think lconn is down there right now, living in his car when he is not out there chasing fish. That or he got eaten by a bear.... 
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Re: Key West fishing recs?
[Re: Crappie Husband]
#14932945
12/20/23 01:45 AM
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Rockie Martin
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Wahoo and Sailfish are running. My nephew has his own charter business there. Look him up on Instagram. Seas The Day Charters….
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Re: Key West fishing recs?
[Re: Rockie Martin]
#14933096
12/20/23 07:04 AM
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Crappie Husband
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Wahoo and Sailfish are running. My nephew has his own charter business there. Look him up on Instagram. Seas The Day Charters…. Thanks, Rockie! I will reach out to him tomorrow.
-Kyle Campbell- Blue Wave 2000 Pure Bay
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Re: Key West fishing recs?
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#14933219
12/20/23 02:06 PM
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Billy Blazer 300 HPDI
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I’d guess 10,12 years back we spent a week in Key West. For whatever reason the place didn’t blow my dress up. Although we noticed a very large number of men wearing dresses. It was almost like the only straight people were the tourist and I live in Houston, I’ve seen it all.
Wife and I paid a pretty good chunk of money for a one day bonefish trip and other species. Everybody said he was the the best bonefish guide in the keys. He put us on one bunch of bone fish. I got broke off, line on the reel was old as I am. I’d guess it broke at about 4 pounds. Wife couldn’t cast far enough to get into nervous water as our guide called. As soon as I broke off he fired the big motor up and moved. We made a half day with the guy and called it quits. We got to the dock and the guide was looking at me like where’s my tip. I told the flat out, you did a good job of rationing fishing spots. You fired your big motor up and pulled away when we were on fish. You never gave me a chance to retie I let him know I wouldn’t recommend him.
I’d spend my money in Port Aransas before I’d go back to the Keys.
Thanks, Billy
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Re: Key West fishing recs?
[Re: Billy Blazer 300 HPDI]
#14933223
12/20/23 02:08 PM
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WAWI
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I’d guess 10,12 years back we spent a week in Key West. For whatever reason the place didn’t blow my dress up. Although we noticed a very large number of men wearing dresses. It was almost like the only straight people were the tourist and I live in Houston, I’ve seen it all.
Wife and I paid a pretty good chunk of money for a one day bonefish trip and other species. Everybody said he was the the best bonefish guide in the keys. He put us on one bunch of bone fish. I got broke off, line on the reel was old as I am. I’d guess it broke at about 4 pounds. Wife couldn’t cast far enough to get into nervous water as our guide called. As soon as I broke off he fired the big motor up and moved. We made a half day with the guy and called it quits. We got to the dock and the guide was looking at me like where’s my tip. I told the flat out, you did a good job of rationing fishing spots. You fired your big motor up and pulled away when we were on fish. You never gave me a chance to retie I let him know I wouldn’t recommend him.
I’d spend my money in Port Aransas before I’d go back to the Keys. Lol the keys are a bit different aren't they.
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Re: Key West fishing recs?
[Re: WAWI]
#14933244
12/20/23 02:29 PM
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Billy Blazer 300 HPDI
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I’d guess 10,12 years back we spent a week in Key West. For whatever reason the place didn’t blow my dress up. Although we noticed a very large number of men wearing dresses. It was almost like the only straight people were the tourist and I live in Houston, I’ve seen it all.
Wife and I paid a pretty good chunk of money for a one day bonefish trip and other species. Everybody said he was the the best bonefish guide in the keys. He put us on one bunch of bone fish. I got broke off, line on the reel was old as I am. I’d guess it broke at about 4 pounds. Wife couldn’t cast far enough to get into nervous water as our guide called. As soon as I broke off he fired the big motor up and moved. We made a half day with the guy and called it quits. We got to the dock and the guide was looking at me like where’s my tip. I told the flat out, you did a good job of rationing fishing spots. You fired your big motor up and pulled away when we were on fish. You never gave me a chance to retie I let him know I wouldn’t recommend him.
I’d spend my money in Port Aransas before I’d go back to the Keys. Lol the keys are a bit different aren't they. I’d say a bit different. The men wear their dresses quite a bit shorter than they do in Houston. We were driving down the main drag headed for the Condo we rented. As we passed this one building, had a big sign out front that said Gay and Lesbian Welcome Center. With a black guy standing out front waving to people in a short tight black dress. I told my wife, hey babe look that woman has a penis, his pecker was hanging below his dress. I told my wife, this was you and your older brothers idea not mine. I wanted to spend the week at our place at Lake Sam Rayburn, drink beer, bbq and fish all week. But no we spent a ton of money to go to Key West. Some may like the place but way overrated if you ask me.
Thanks, Billy
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Re: Key West fishing recs?
[Re: Crappie Husband]
#14933261
12/20/23 02:44 PM
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Coach Hark
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OP said he’s there for a work conference and just wanted to fish in his off time. He’s not going there for the fishing that’s just a plus while he’s there. That’s how I read it anyway.
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Re: Key West fishing recs?
[Re: Crappie Husband]
#14933378
12/20/23 04:09 PM
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Mo
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 MY BACKYARD , 20,000 ACRES , NO MOWING
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Re: Key West fishing recs?
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#14933475
12/20/23 05:25 PM
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J.P. Greeson
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I’d guess 10,12 years back we spent a week in Key West. For whatever reason the place didn’t blow my dress up. Although we noticed a very large number of men wearing dresses. It was almost like the only straight people were the tourist and I live in Houston, I’ve seen it all.
Wife and I paid a pretty good chunk of money for a one day bonefish trip and other species. Everybody said he was the the best bonefish guide in the keys. He put us on one bunch of bone fish. I got broke off, line on the reel was old as I am. I’d guess it broke at about 4 pounds. Wife couldn’t cast far enough to get into nervous water as our guide called. As soon as I broke off he fired the big motor up and moved. We made a half day with the guy and called it quits. We got to the dock and the guide was looking at me like where’s my tip. I told the flat out, you did a good job of rationing fishing spots. You fired your big motor up and pulled away when we were on fish. You never gave me a chance to retie I let him know I wouldn’t recommend him.
I’d spend my money in Port Aransas before I’d go back to the Keys. Lol the keys are a bit different aren't they. I’d say a bit different. The men wear their dresses quite a bit shorter than they do in Houston. We were driving down the main drag headed for the Condo we rented. As we passed this one building, had a big sign out front that said Gay and Lesbian Welcome Center. With a black guy standing out front waving to people in a short tight black dress. I told my wife, hey babe look that woman has a penis, his pecker was hanging below his dress. I told my wife, this was you and your older brothers idea not mine. I wanted to spend the week at our place at Lake Sam Rayburn, drink beer, bbq and fish all week. But no we spent a ton of money to go to Key West. Some may like the place but way overrated if you ask me. If you go again, stay at any of the other islands. The Keys are all laid back fishing villages until you get to Key West. The best way to do the Keys is with your own boat staying at a vacation rental on the water. As far as guides go, unless you know someone, I would suggest booking a guide out of Stock Island over the Key West guides.
The solution to any problem - work, love, money, whatever - is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be. --John Gierach
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Re: Key West fishing recs?
[Re: Duke 22]
#14936907
12/24/23 06:35 PM
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lconn4
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Re: Key West fishing recs?
[Re: Billy Blazer 300 HPDI]
#14936947
12/24/23 07:20 PM
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WAWI
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I’d guess 10,12 years back we spent a week in Key West. For whatever reason the place didn’t blow my dress up. Although we noticed a very large number of men wearing dresses. It was almost like the only straight people were the tourist and I live in Houston, I’ve seen it all.
Wife and I paid a pretty good chunk of money for a one day bonefish trip and other species. Everybody said he was the the best bonefish guide in the keys. He put us on one bunch of bone fish. I got broke off, line on the reel was old as I am. I’d guess it broke at about 4 pounds. Wife couldn’t cast far enough to get into nervous water as our guide called. As soon as I broke off he fired the big motor up and moved. We made a half day with the guy and called it quits. We got to the dock and the guide was looking at me like where’s my tip. I told the flat out, you did a good job of rationing fishing spots. You fired your big motor up and pulled away when we were on fish. You never gave me a chance to retie I let him know I wouldn’t recommend him.
I’d spend my money in Port Aransas before I’d go back to the Keys. Lol the keys are a bit different aren't they. I’d say a bit different. The men wear their dresses quite a bit shorter than they do in Houston. We were driving down the main drag headed for the Condo we rented. As we passed this one building, had a big sign out front that said Gay and Lesbian Welcome Center. With a black guy standing out front waving to people in a short tight black dress. I told my wife, hey babe look that woman has a penis, his pecker was hanging below his dress. I told my wife, this was you and your older brothers idea not mine. I wanted to spend the week at our place at Lake Sam Rayburn, drink beer, bbq and fish all week. But no we spent a ton of money to go to Key West. Some may like the place but way overrated if you ask me. This is why my dresses have to be about 4 inches below my knees.......
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