Captain
Alexander Monteagudo

Member since January 2020 Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Alexander Monteagudo has been fishing for almost 20 years now. He´ll take you on an exhilarating experience cruising through the Florida Keys – he knows the waters like the back of his hand. His love for fishing has led him to participate in many fishing tournaments and he enjoys sharing his passion with others. His favorite catch is Snook and his favorite part of being a captain is seeing others get hooked on. In his words: “I love seeing other people enjoy fishing”.

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Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Alexander Monteagudo has been fishing for almost 20 years now. He´ll take you on an exhilarating experience cruising through the Florida Keys – he knows the waters like the back of his hand. His love for fishing has led him to participate in many fishing tournaments and he enjoys sharing his passion with others. His favorite catch is Snook and his favorite part of being a captain is seeing others get hooked on. In his words: “I love seeing other people enjoy fishing”.
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Giant Mangrove snapper bite is Hot!!!
Giant Mangrove snapper bite is Hot!!!
Mar 16, 2021 Islamorada
In Florida Bay and around the Florida keys you will find yourself surrounded by mangroves. Thats exactly where these guys love to hangout, hence the name. Find yourself a creek or channel that deep with good moving water. We have been using live pilchard with a 1/4 oz jig head, hooked up to 20lb flourocarbon leader to a uni knot to 20lb braid. This setup is light enough to toss anywhere and strong to pull those big snappers off the magroves. Rememver to time the tides right so you get moving water. Good luck and tight lines
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Goliath grouper bite has been on fire in
Goliath grouper bite has been on fire in
Jan 10, 2021 Islamorada
Fishing in the backcountry of key largo in shallow water. We are sight fishibg these big groupers hanging around under mangroves. We are using live mullet and pitching it under the mangroves where they live. Be sure to keep your distance from the shoreline so you can bring then out away from structure once you hook up. For tackle we are using a 20lb light tackle rod and reel setup. For leader we are using 60lb line because of all the structure. These fishing put out a great fight. Get out there and get on the great goliath grouper bite.
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Yellow tail have been on fire
Yellow tail have been on fire
Jul 11, 2020 Islamorada
Yellowtails are all over the reefs right now. The bite is hot in the middle of the tide. Use alot if chum with oats thrown in. A very easy way to get them to see the chum slick and come closer is to keep a bucket filled with oats and mix with water. This will way down the oats making it sink slowly with the current. You should wait anywhere between 20-60 minutes before actaully casting any lines behind your boat. That way you bring in the yellowtail close without any fear from predators. Use light tackle with maximum 20lb flurocarbon leader. At the end use a small hook like a 1/0 or smaller. Use any kind if silversides or small white bait and cast off the back and let it drift back in the chum. Your bail on the reel should be open and free flowing. Once you get a bite the line will begin to leave your bail fast. Let the line take for about 2-3 seconds then simply close the bail and set the hook on the fish. Repeat this process until the cooler is full. Tight Lines.
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Key largo back country fishing
Key largo back country fishing
May 18, 2020 Islamorada
The back countryry has been absolutely on fire. Alot of bait such as mullet and pilchard have made there way on the flats. So you can catch alot of diferent species on the edge of the flat on a falling tide. Artificials work great, especially anything that would mimic the white bait thats already in the area. Come give key largo a try, lets go fishing.
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Snook have been on fire
Snook have been on fire
Apr 9, 2020 Islamorada
Catching snook at night on some live bait off the flats. Rod bending and drag screaming snook. Also have been jumping and catching alot of tarpon in the mix . The fishing has been incredible lately. Let me know when you want to start your next fishing adventure.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Awesome Full Day of Fishing!
Awesome Full Day of Fishing!
Awesome Full Day of Fishing!
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Awesome Full Day of Fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  10 hour trip on August 6, 2025
Had a Great Full Day of Fishing with Captain Alex! He put us on fish all day long and gave us great advice and techniques on...
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Went the extra mile

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 23, 2025
Captain Alex went above and beyond to ensure we had a great trip. He literally lost his sunglasses helping my son land a Goliath...
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Jason B.
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Outstanding Fishing Charter

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 10, 2025
My 15 year old son and I went on our first inshore saltwater fishing experience with Hold Tight Charters while on our Keys...
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Keith A.
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Great Charter On the bite Hang Tight top notch

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on May 23, 2025
Alex is a great captain.ย  Professional; responsive & flexible.ย  Primarily inside fishing; we confirmed & spoke night...
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1st and great Experience with Capt Alex

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on April 23, 2025
Never did inshore fishing but gave it a whirl with Hold Tight and Captain Alex and caught my 1st Snook, Barracuda and a bunch...
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