im coming to islamorada in 3 monthes to fly fish fot he giant tarpon you guys have! the guide said that it would be more challenging if i was flyfishing bcuz using bait is much easier.....do u think i will be successful with a fly?
I recognize all the landscape... islamorada is the mecca, you can deep sea fish, fish with nothing off the coast (literally a spool of line and bait under the bridge), night fish, fish in the flats for bone, snapper, cuda, reds and tarp... it really doesn't get any better. too bad papa joes closed ! no where better to have a margarita after 6 hours of hauling gear. his vid really brings me back... in 3 weeks I will be there at the days in just before the hurricane memorial.
I live in Chicago and go Shark finshiing in Islamorada (and drinking in Key West for a few days too!) every year.
That place is great! You Aussies love that place too. I always run into some Aussie when I am there. A lot of people from all over the world go to that little fishing island. It's Carzy!
The Keys are a very nice place to fish and have fun. It is the birth place of flats fishing and the blending pot of folks from around the world. Get yourself over to Australia and you will find they like Americans too..Plenty of sharks!
It's a friends place. Google Islamorada I actually like staying at the Holiday Inn there. Dock at the back to be picked up from with pool and hammock!
wow.. I bagged my first tarp off IM last year, I used to live in ft laud... Islamorada is so much fun I go back once a year at least. the fishing can not be beat.
What kind of boat do you fish? I'm shopping around and I really need an opinion from somebody who isn't trying to sell me a boat. Thanks!! Great flick by they way!
im coming to islamorada in 3 monthes to fly fish fot he giant tarpon you guys have! the guide said that it would be more challenging if i was flyfishing bcuz using bait is much easier.....do u think i will be successful with a fly?
bigboismalls 1 year ago
@bigboismalls
Maybe if you have a good guide, cast accurately at the right fish and feed it the fly .Then all you have to do is land it. Good Luck to you!
aussieflyfish 1 year ago
dunno if its just me but at 7:22 was thaat another tarpon just to the left of the centre of the screen?
SamTheFisherMan100 2 years ago
@SamTheFisherMan100
Yes that is another tarpon swimming past and having a look. Thanks for dropping me a line!
aussieflyfish 2 years ago
I recognize all the landscape... islamorada is the mecca, you can deep sea fish, fish with nothing off the coast (literally a spool of line and bait under the bridge), night fish, fish in the flats for bone, snapper, cuda, reds and tarp... it really doesn't get any better. too bad papa joes closed ! no where better to have a margarita after 6 hours of hauling gear. his vid really brings me back... in 3 weeks I will be there at the days in just before the hurricane memorial.
DMKego 2 years ago
I was swimming near Islamorada a few years back, and a Tarpon darted past me. It was huuuuuge! Totally freaked me out. Nice Vid.
Dutchchatham 2 years ago
I live in Chicago and go Shark finshiing in Islamorada (and drinking in Key West for a few days too!) every year.
That place is great! You Aussies love that place too. I always run into some Aussie when I am there. A lot of people from all over the world go to that little fishing island. It's Carzy!
Great vid and sound track.
Cheers!
SublimeFTTW 3 years ago
Cheers Mate,
The Keys are a very nice place to fish and have fun. It is the birth place of flats fishing and the blending pot of folks from around the world. Get yourself over to Australia and you will find they like Americans too..Plenty of sharks!
aussieflyfish 3 years ago
At 3:07 thats Don Johnsons house and its finally being developed again. I cant wait to see it finished its been an eyesore for a while now
Mark37251 3 years ago
Where did you guys stay, the view is amazing! I am trying to plan a trip myself.
ColeTx24 3 years ago
It's a friends place. Google Islamorada I actually like staying at the Holiday Inn there. Dock at the back to be picked up from with pool and hammock!
aussieflyfish 3 years ago
what wight reel do you use and how much backing?
rcxtreme12 3 years ago
10-12 weights. Most of the bigger reels will take enough backing to handle the tarpon. 300 yrds is ample.
aussieflyfish 3 years ago
Nice work,
in this week, friends of mine are going to this area, fishing for tarpon.
And the price for one boat a day... 500 Dollar ... ist very cheep. *smile*
Tight Lines from the North of Germany
WST
meerforelleninfo 3 years ago
wow.. I bagged my first tarp off IM last year, I used to live in ft laud... Islamorada is so much fun I go back once a year at least. the fishing can not be beat.
DMKego 4 years ago
Yep they are the best all round fly rod fish you can target.. love em Cheers mate!
aussieflyfish 4 years ago
Awesome Video....Great action, music, scenery and some killer Tarpon. Nice Work!
5 Stars from us. Dave. DV Editor. BragNRelease.
bragnrelease 4 years ago
What kind of boat do you fish? I'm shopping around and I really need an opinion from somebody who isn't trying to sell me a boat. Thanks!! Great flick by they way!
hbeebe44 4 years ago
That one is my mates and it is a Action Craft (Bayrunner) an older model but in my opinion it is a good fishing boat. Good luck in the search.
aussieflyfish 4 years ago
Nice work Randall. Good aussie soundtrack too. Thumbs up.
wespang 4 years ago
Thanks Wes, you cannot beat the Keys for sight fishing tarpon mate. Take care
aussieflyfish 4 years ago
great vid dude.....reminds me why i live in SoFL........wish it was summer all over
unclecollie 4 years ago
Yep Florida and Tarpon rule!! bring on next season.
aussieflyfish 4 years ago