This is the month when we start seeing the big Mahi show up of Key Biscayne and Miami Beach

This summertime fishing can be very rewarding. We are seeing a lot of big patches of grass out there in the Gulfstream which makes for  great fishing. As the winds calm sown we use the Grasshopper technique. What is meant by this is that we simply find the big patches of grass and navigate the boat towards them.  The big patches are mini ecosystems that can hold lots forage fish that the Mahi feed on. Where there is food you will find the fish.  Once we get to the patch we will look in to the water and look for the mahi.  If they are not out hunting there other prey they will be home under the patch. We can cast a bait to see if they are home.    If they take the bait it is game on. they can be 5 pounders all the way up to 20 and more. sometimes we see schools of 100 fish  but they are usually in the 5 to 6 pound range. The bigger ones are less numerous but they can put up a great fight.

And talk about a great photo opportunity. These colorful fish a beautiful. Catching one will make you say wow with their brilliant yellows greens, and sometimes blue and white. It is a great way to make memories

These patches can be found anywhere for 4 miles out to 20 mile out from Key Biscayne or Miami Beach. It can be very exciting and can produce a lot of tasty fish to eat. For many it is an important part of the summer regimen. It is a good way to stock up the freezer with tasty fish. And it is so much fun that if you give it a shot you will make it a regular charter in season.

Big Bull Mahi are showing up for those offshore fishing