WINTER FISHING FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA
January 13, 2018 Hollywood 5 photos
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Tuna (Blackfin)
Tuna (Blackfin)
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel

Trip Summary

I am writing to bring you up to date on the exciting fishing action we have had off the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood area. The last week or so Lady Pamela sportfishing has been catching a few king mackerel, bluefish, and wahoos in around 300 to 400 feet of water. A little further out, in **hidden content** feet of water, the shark fishing has also been good. We caught a variety of sharks including hammerheads, makos, and a thresher shark. Live-baiting from kites has produced more mahi-mahi than sailfish in the **hidden content** foot depth range. Small schools of 5-7 fish were having a great time chasing our surface baits under the kites. Out closer to 300 feet of water we caught 3 sails while trolling and caught a few more while slow trolling live bonitos. There has been a little bit of everything offshore and the action should keep up this week as a small cold front pushing through today. Tight Lines, Capt. David Ide Lady Pamela 2 Sport Fishing
Lady Pamela 2 Sportfishing
Hollywood, Florida, United States
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Embark on an unforgettable fishing adventure with Lady Pamela 2 Sportfishing and immerse yourself in the pristine waters of Fort Lauderdale! Captain David Ide, a lifelong fishing enthusiast, is eager to guide you to the finest fishing spots in the area. W...

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