No matter how much I try and remind myself that the Keys fishing is always really good, it doesn’t compare to this time of the year where all the planets align and the fish are on the flats and feeding very well.

Since my last report the fishing has had it’s ups and downs but certainly more in the up area when it comes to tarpon, bonefish and permit. I’ve even had a few great days to fish myself and personally landed a tarpon and two permit on fly. For a saltwater fly fisherman like me, that’s just the best thing that can ever happen in a day of fishing. I have my friend Randey to thank for his superb guidance and skiff poling abilities. He’s not a guide here in the Keys but really has it in him to find fish and do it with a little bit of relaxation and fun.

Over the course of a few great memorable weeks I’ve managed to guide some of my regular visiting anglers to permit, tarpon and a whole slew of bonefish. The bonefishing has been spectacular the past couple of days. Some points during our day of fishing yesterday were just scrambling to rig up another fly rod after one guy was already hooked up with a bonefish. We had a couple double headers and hooked 12 bonefish in all. The best part of all was it was my father and his good buddy who were here fishing for a couple of days. To show someone fish is one thing, to show your Dad fish and have him make the perfect cast was just very memorable.

I’m looking forward to summer as my guide calendar gets a bit lighter. That only means that I can get some time off to relax and get out there and fish for myself and learn some new water too.