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Mahi, mackerel, and more on the reef!
November 13, 2023 Fort Lauderdale 2 photos
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Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Sailfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mangrove)

Trip Summary

This week there has been loads of ballyhoo on the reef and there are all kinds of fish in there filling up. Sailfish, mahi, king and cero mackerel, rainbow runner, and snapper are all being caught about one mile off the beach on live baits and light tackle spinning rods. Live bait fishing is much more active than trolling and alot of fun from a small boat.
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Matthew Schenk
Fort-lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Sick of the same old troll around waiting on a bite forever charter beat? Then you've come to the right place. Here we will focus on live bait fishing and using light tackle in most applications.  Everyone can agree that catching a big fish on a...

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