What would you recommend to anglers fishing in West Bay for the first time?

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Christopher Scott
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Went fishing with Jah Bless Charters on July 25, 2024
The inner reef/bay trip was the perfect choice for my children whom suffer motion sickness. The action was great and kept us busy the entire trip. Catching a variety of local species kept our interest and allowed us to understand some of the fish behavior of the area.

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Samantha Welwood
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Went fishing with Outcast Charters Cayman on July 10, 2024
From what we understood, this was the off season. Of course we wanted to find something like a wahoo, marlin, or mahi but that wasn't in the cards. We did, however, get a good number of smallish black fin tuna which were delicious.

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J.T. Engel
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Went fishing with Y-Knot Charters – 29' intrepid on November 22, 2023
I did wish we caught more and a variety, but that's how fishing is at times. We faired better than others that didn't catch anything at all. So overall it was a great day. I highly recommend Andrew and Y-Knot

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Matt Hague
Round Rock, TX
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Went fishing with Captain Jerry's Watersports on July 17, 2023
In July- it was pretty hot, I suggest a boat with cover/shade. Most of the ride was calm but getting around the point had about 15 mins of rough waters- so if you get sickness- take Dramamine!! If taking kids- lots of suncreen and try to find a boat with a bathroom and shade because the slow ride out can get brutal from the sun. Overall- fishing was fun and got some good fish which we could recognize from prior snorkeling in the area.

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Jacob Johnson
Roanoke, IN
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Went fishing with Y-Knot Charters – 29' intrepid on July 22, 2023
We were lucky. The previous two days were bad for fishing. Summertime (off-season) isn’t the best time for fishing. You will have to be patient and hope that you have a great Captain like Andrew that just has that instinct to find them.

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Elizabeth Romach
Durham, North Carolina
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Went fishing with Outcast Charters Cayman on May 19, 2023
May is a good month for fishing. The boat is comfortable with plenty of shade. Kids like to feed tarpon at the dock where the fish are cleaned. Sharks come in also. Good restaurants near the dock area. Finish a day of fishing with a good meal. Very accessible from the seven mile beach area.

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Chris Bernard
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Went fishing with Jah Bless Charters on August 4, 2024
Check ahead of time what is likely to be caught, we got excited by the fish everyone listed, but some really aren't too common to catch during this time of year or at all.

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Michael Blomberg
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Went fishing with Happy Day Charters on July 24, 2024
We did reef fishing so we caught a lot of small fish which is just what we wanted for my grandsons fist time out.

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Robert Coleman
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Went fishing with Reel Vibes Charters on July 19, 2024
Summer is not a peak time for deep sea trolling. You kind of get what you get and don’t get upset.

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Andy Hobbs
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Went fishing with Reel–Fin–Addict Charters on July 25, 2024
I would say your going to to catch something. I don't think they have very many boat ride days.

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Ken Rollheiser
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Went fishing with Happy Day Charters on July 11, 2024
I have only fished West Bay once, so I don't feel I could recommend anything extra.

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Rocco Fantazzi
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Went fishing with Happy Day Charters on July 10, 2024
If you enjoy fishing and want a deep sea experience, definitely book with Happy Days and Captain Bobby.

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R C Carroll
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Went fishing with Outcast Charters Cayman on May 26, 2024
Do some research on charter catches in the days before following through. Wish I would have known they weren’t having much luck in the days leading up to our trip.

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Matt Ashmore
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Went fishing with Outcast Charters Cayman on May 22, 2024
Temps were very high for this time of year so the bite was slow, but we still caught some fish and had a great lunch

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Anthony Benincaso
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Went fishing with Captain Mark Ebank's Charters on May 8, 2024
I liked reef fishing get to run line out and feel the action on the pole, never know what will come up, triggers give a lot of fight for their size!

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Stacey Evans
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Went fishing with Happy Day Charters on April 3, 2024
We caught a skip jack (small tuna species) and a local restaurant made it into ceviche for us. I recommend listening to captain Bobby. If there is a fish to be caught out there, he will find it!

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John Rawson
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Went fishing with Jackson Watersports on March 12, 2024
Capt took us to the east end of the island where the fish were. Bite was a little slow at first, but crew kept working and we landed a monster tuna. Kids loved every minute.

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Phil Graham
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Went fishing with Jah Bless Charters on February 28, 2024
Kind of a slow fishing time of the year, so have fun in the reef or in the harbor, but don’t expect the big fish this time of year. Still a blast with a Captain like C!!

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Mark Hawker
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Went fishing with Jah Bless Charters on February 17, 2024
Be prepared to have to go through some choppy water to get to the leeward side of the island. Charters won’t go out if it is too rough but it can get bouncy on the windward side!

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Eric Bergen
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Went fishing with Happy Day Charters on December 29, 2023
Weather was not cooperative, rough seas but Captain Bobby navigated to calmer seas for a enjoyable experience.

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Gary Heuer
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Went fishing with Y-Knot Charters – 38’ on November 1, 2023
You can’t always expect to catch something but this crew knows the best places that will increase your odds

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Jasen Williams
Atlanta, GA
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Went fishing with Happy Day Charters on July 2, 2023
Fishing in the caymans is terrific from the standpoint of you drop from 15ft to 1000ft in just a few minutes. You don’t travel far to get on large pelagic sea creatures.

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Lois Westmiller
West Jefferson, NC
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Went fishing with Jackson Watersports on June 21, 2023
A little slow this time of year inshore but everyday day is different so take a chance and go! If nothing else, the water is beautiful and the company is great!

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Rich Rector
Cypress, TX
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Went fishing with Outcast Charters Cayman on June 6, 2023
Just understand the weather doesn’t always cooperate. The chef at Tukka knows what he’s doing and you won’t be disappointed in the meal he prepares with your catch.

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George McBride
Midlothian, TX
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Went fishing with Jah Bless Charters on May 20, 2023
Be prepared for hot and humid temps. Stay hydrated and wear sun protective clothing, hat and sunscreen.

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Joe Kosnik
George Town
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Went fishing with Reel Vibes Charters on April 5, 2023
Be sure to clarify exactly what to do when you get a fish on in terms of setting the hook and adjusting the real

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Jason Brahin
Union City, New Jersey
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Went fishing with Happy Day Charters on November 7, 2022
A half day reef fishing trip is a great way to start. It’s not very far from shore and the water is beautiful. You’ll catch fish and have fun.

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Trebor SMITH
LaPlace, LA
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Went fishing with Jah Bless Charters on August 4, 2022
Be prepared for active seas and if you get sick put your patch on in advance and take your meds in advance as we did and you will be good.

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Stacy Woelber
Van Buren, AR
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Went fishing with Captain Asley’s Watersports on May 26, 2019
Put sunscreen on before you get in the boat and dont forget your legs. Water can get rough farther out so take the less drowsy dramamine.

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Doug Christy
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Went fishing with Captain Jerry's Watersports on May 25, 2024
Waters were too warm and the ideal target fish have moved elsewhere. Go earlier in the year.