March 2019

Hello everyone, and welcome back to this week’s report! A lot going on out there in the blue this week with some pretty snotty conditions. Good numbers of sailfish around, with a day or two of moderate tailing conditions. Some Mahi moving around on the edge of the current, as well as some tunas. Plenty of king Mack’s too on the edge and in the green water. The wrecks and deeper live bottom are heating up as the mutton snapper bite continues to grow. The Groupers have been happy in the rougher seas this past week as well, but being that the season is closed they get to go back home. Good thing I have their address for May 1st! The reef has been on fire with some Jumbo Yellowtails as they get ready to start their annual spawn, so there’s a lot going on right now to say the least. The weather for the weekend is shaping up, so get on out there and get it done! Good luck everyone and be safe out there!

Tight Lines,

Capt. James Chappell

Hello everyone, and welcome back to this week’s report. The sails are starting to show up better each day, as the conditions are becoming more favorable. The water has cleaned up considerably, but we could use some east current to make it really good. For now, a decent south current will have to do. The Mahi’s have been moving through the shallows the past few days as it’s been hard to keep a bait in the water with so many around. Good numbers of Blackfin tunas as well scattered about. Plenty of kings still around the reef and wrecks, and the militia Snappers appear to be biting a little better each day. The weather is looking great for the weekend, so there shouldn’t be any issues on the “deeper” side of the reef for anyone. The reef bite has been pretty good the last few days, as the Yellowtails have been happy. Looking forward to the nice weather this weekend, so enjoy it! See ya next week!

Tight Lines,

Capt. James Chappell

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