December fishing has been hot in the offshore waters. Anglers can expect a little bit of a bouncy ride out to the reef and beyond but the reward will be great.

This Christmas several boats from the A&B Marina gave the gift of wahoo including the Outer Limits, Mr. Z and the Triple Time. Wahoo are being found offshore anywhere from 120 to 400 feet of water. These wahoo are ranging from 30 pounds to 60 pounds plus!

Mahi-Mahi (dolphin fish) are being found in closer to the reef and bar around the lobster buoys. The current has kept the bait hanging in close and the buoys offer them a little shelter since there is no real weed line to be found.

There have been some sailfish caught by both trolling charters as well as live bait boats. Sailfishing will remain consistant throughout the winter months and into spring. This years World Sailfish Championship is in April. Check their website at www.worldsailfish.com for more information. This year the tournament hopes to break one million dollars in charity dollars. It is a very successful tournament with tremendous results in the waters off Key West, FL.

January is going to offer some great fishing both inshore and offshore. Look for giant barracuda on the flats, jacks, sharks, sea trout, ladyfish, redfish, snook, permit, bonefish, and maybe if you are lucky a tarpon or two.

The Hog’s Breath King Mackerel Tournament is slated for January at Murray Marina on Stock Island. This is an SKA sanctioned event with great prizes and some of the best anglers and guides in the south east.