All About Florida Keys Fishing & Key West Fishing
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| Charter Boat FAQ's |
These are general questions and answers. Please ask your fishing
guide for their specific answer.
Is there a bathroom on the boat?
It depends. If you plan on fishing on a flats boat, they generally do not
have 'head's on board because they are much smaller boats than the
ones that go out to the deep sea, but sometimes, you can find a charter
boat big enough for a head that also goes back country fishing.
Should I bring my own fishing gear?
You can bring anything you like to carry; however, most Florida Keys
fishing guides carry all the gear you need for your trip. If you do decide to
bring your own gear, please check with your captain to ask what kind of
lines and whatnots to put on your rod and reel. Fly fishermen should ask
their guide what is best.
What should we bring?
Yourself, whatever you want to eat, drinks (water, Gatorade, sodas, and
beer is okay too) sunscreen lotion (not spray please), a good pair of
polarized sunglasses, white soled shoes, a jacket on cool or rainy days,
a hat, and maybe a camera. Remember, if you are flats fishing our
guides have limited space in our boats. Please do not move in. We will
only be on the water a maximum of 8 hours.
What is supplied?
Each guide provides different items, but you can be sure that they will
have the following: Rods, reels, bait, tackle, and plenty of ice.
How many people can I bring on my charter?
Florida Keys fishing boats' maximum number of people that can board
depends on the type of fishing boat you plan to do. Typically flats boats
carry a maximum of 2 folks and wreck fishing typically 4. It does not
matter if one of the people is not fishing or if one of the people is a baby;
they are still a heartbeat and that is all that matters to the Coast Guard
that mandates how many people we can carry on our boats.
Can I mount my fish?
Catch a trophy? Want to take it home? Ask your fishing guide if they offer
artificial replica mounting or can recommend someone that can do it.
Can I eat my fish?
Traditionally flats fishing is a catch and release sport only; if on your
charter you would like to stop and get a few snappers for the cooks at
your favorite local restaurant to fix for you then let the guide know.
Offshore fishing? Make sure that you tell your guide in the beginning of
the trip that you want to keep your catch otherwise they may make plans
for the fish themselves.
Will I get seasick on my charter?
If you feel as though you or someone in your group has a problem with
motion sickness, please consider avoidance of offshore fishing charters.
If you still intend on going offshore please take a precautionary drug such
as Dramamine, Bonine or Triptone at least 45 minutes prior to your
charter's departure. People typically do not get seasick on the flats.
guide for their specific answer.
Is there a bathroom on the boat?
It depends. If you plan on fishing on a flats boat, they generally do not
have 'head's on board because they are much smaller boats than the
ones that go out to the deep sea, but sometimes, you can find a charter
boat big enough for a head that also goes back country fishing.
Should I bring my own fishing gear?
You can bring anything you like to carry; however, most Florida Keys
fishing guides carry all the gear you need for your trip. If you do decide to
bring your own gear, please check with your captain to ask what kind of
lines and whatnots to put on your rod and reel. Fly fishermen should ask
their guide what is best.
What should we bring?
Yourself, whatever you want to eat, drinks (water, Gatorade, sodas, and
beer is okay too) sunscreen lotion (not spray please), a good pair of
polarized sunglasses, white soled shoes, a jacket on cool or rainy days,
a hat, and maybe a camera. Remember, if you are flats fishing our
guides have limited space in our boats. Please do not move in. We will
only be on the water a maximum of 8 hours.
What is supplied?
Each guide provides different items, but you can be sure that they will
have the following: Rods, reels, bait, tackle, and plenty of ice.
How many people can I bring on my charter?
Florida Keys fishing boats' maximum number of people that can board
depends on the type of fishing boat you plan to do. Typically flats boats
carry a maximum of 2 folks and wreck fishing typically 4. It does not
matter if one of the people is not fishing or if one of the people is a baby;
they are still a heartbeat and that is all that matters to the Coast Guard
that mandates how many people we can carry on our boats.
Can I mount my fish?
Catch a trophy? Want to take it home? Ask your fishing guide if they offer
artificial replica mounting or can recommend someone that can do it.
Can I eat my fish?
Traditionally flats fishing is a catch and release sport only; if on your
charter you would like to stop and get a few snappers for the cooks at
your favorite local restaurant to fix for you then let the guide know.
Offshore fishing? Make sure that you tell your guide in the beginning of
the trip that you want to keep your catch otherwise they may make plans
for the fish themselves.
Will I get seasick on my charter?
If you feel as though you or someone in your group has a problem with
motion sickness, please consider avoidance of offshore fishing charters.
If you still intend on going offshore please take a precautionary drug such
as Dramamine, Bonine or Triptone at least 45 minutes prior to your
charter's departure. People typically do not get seasick on the flats.
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Lobstering in the Florida Keys, Stone Crabbing,
Shrimping, Spearfishing, Fishing Regulations and
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