Hurricane ERIKA heading to Florida

With Hurricane ERIKA heading to Florida the fishing in the Florida keys has picked up the last few day. The only problem is the TV stations have scared off of the customers! I remember 10 years ago the powers to be chased everyone out of Islamorada and the rest of the Florida keys when hurricane IVAN was in its way. And guess what, it never came close, but business stunk for the next 3 weeks. Weather forecasters would never make it as fishing guides, because we have to produce. 

Skins and Fins Charters and Guides fishing report

The flats fishing has just been outstanding this past July and into August. Tarpon, permit and bonefish on light rods in the shallow flats of the waters of the Florida keys. To book a flats fishing charters with Skins and Fins Charters and guides please call 3053930363

Key largo fishing report

In the back country if the Everglades the Snapper bites is still very good. Some nice size spotted sea trout are being released in the gulf. In the deeper waters offshore the big slammer dolphin are starting to show up. To book a fishing trip  in the Florida keys call 3053939363 or go to www.skinsandfinscharters.com

Fishing report Florida Keys

May 1st was the opening for groupers and so far it started out with a bang! To book a charter offshore give me a call. 3053930363

Bonefishing Islamorada Florida

After many years of poor bonefishing in the Florida keys. I don't want to jinx it but the bonefishing had really started to pick up! True that there are a lot of small ones but I love to see it. On the Islamorada All Tackle there were over 70 released as campaired to just a few last your. That's great news for all flats fisherman.

Fishing report Islamorada

Islamorada fishing report for fishing charters and fishing guides. 

  Offshore/Deepseas-The sail fishing has really started to pick up! From Bud N Mary's marina to Holiday Isle Marina the sailfish flags have been flying. Also Tina, king mackerels and more.

  Flats fishing-The bonefish keeps getting better. The snook has been better as well. There are some Resfish but not many.

  Backcountry fishing-The redfish have been showing up in the deep channels. Black drum, sheepsheads, sea trout .

  To book a trip please call 3053930363

Islamorada fishing charters report

Skins and Fins charters and guides-The winter Bonefishing has just been outstanding. Seen here with a big bonefish release is Capt Donnie Benbow. Treating his dad Capt Ted Benbow to one of his bigger bonefish of the year. 

  Donnie has also had solid Snook fishing this past week too. In the Everglades the big winter Sherpa head are in full swing. 

To book call 3053930363 

Islamorada fishing report

Check back for our daily fishing report blog. We report on offshore, flats and backcountry shallow water fishing for Islamorada, key largo, Marathon and the rest of the Florida keys. Today it is too cold to fish so we are taking the bud light boat to the shop for some maintance.

Call us to book a trip 3053930363

Florida keys fishing reports-Islamorada

Islamorada fishing report for Skins and Fins charters and Guides.

Bruce and I went fishing on a windy day down in islamorada. The snook were laid up in the shallow waters of the flamingo flats and we were able to hook up with some great fighting fish. 

Islamorada Fishing Report Florida keys 12/2/2014

Islamorada fishing report for Skins and Fins Charters and guides:

  Captain Donnie Benbow reported a good amount of redfish and large schools of Snook off the flamingo area. Even tho the winds were high, Capt Donnie got his angler into some nice fish.

  To book Capt Donnie call 3053930363

Fishing report Islamorada, key largo, Florida keys

Islamorada fishing report-Skins and Fins Charters. 

Flats fishing- the bonefishing is starting to pic up. The winds have been low giving fishing fishing guides some great days on the water. Snook, redfish and permit have been solid as well. 

Backcountry fishing- the Spanish mackerel are turning on. Snappers, lots of small redfish, black drum and more.

Offshore/Deepsea-tjere are still some late season dolphin, tuna and some sailfish. The boys at Bud N Mary's marina have been catching daytime swardfish too.

Photo of Captain Donnie Benbow below with a bonefish release.

Florida Keys Fishing Reports

For up to date fishing reports for the Florisa Keys, Islamorada, Key Largo, Key West and Marathon, Please check us out. We are the father and son fishing team of "Skins and Fins Charters and Guides", Capt Ted and Captain Donnie Benbow. We cover the fishing report for all the Florida Keys and Key West for Offshore, flats fishing, backcountry, diving and party boat fishing. 

  Or just check out our at www.skinsandfinscharters.com

Islamorada Fun Fishing Charters

Islamorada Fishing Charters Report-Skins and Fins Charters and Guides

  In the summer months in Islamorada and the Florida Keys we fish a lot of family fun charters. On these type of trips we make it all about action. Big Jacks, sharks, snappers and spotted sea trout provides great family fishing action. When you have a young angler catch a big shark, they will never forget it! Want to book a trip? Give Capt Ted and Donnie Benbow a call 3053930363 or go to our site www.skinsandfinscharters.com

Islamorada Fishing Report and Forecast

Greetings once again. This is the fishing forecast for the father and son team of Skins and Fins Charters, Captain Ted and Captain Donnie Benbow. We fish the waters of the Florida Keys, Key Largo and the Gin clear waters of Islamorada. Our three boats are docked out of the newly revamped Holiday Isle Marian at the Post Card Inn and this is our forecast for January/Febuary

OFFSHORE/DEEPSEA: In the winter months, the Sailfish are the target fish of choice. Anglers go Offshore in the bigger Charter Boats. Taking with Captain Don Chittick, Captain of the Charter boat K Kay  out of the Whale Harbor Marine in down town Islamorada. Don likes to troll slowly in depths of 100 to 150 foot of water, bumping in and out of gear just enough to keep his lines tight. Using live baits such as Ballyhoo, Pilchards and Cigar minnows. Don also likes to fly the kite using Bluerunners and Goggle eyes to attract the fish up from the deep. On the calmer days the Swordfishing will still be going on in the deeper waters. Out in the Patch Reefs, keeper size Grouper, Yellow tail, Mangrove Snapper, Porgeys, Mackerel and Mutton Snapper.

GULF: While fishing on the edge of the Gulf in 10-15 foot of water we are in search of large Spanish Mackerel up to 40". Some of the more popular fishing grounds like west of Sprigger Bank hold large numbers of the speedy Macks. We rig with light rods and a wire leader using a sparkly bucktail tipped with shrimp, make sure to bring two blocks of chum to get the bite going. Other common fish found on the edge of the Gulf are Pompano, Sea Trout and Sharks plenty of rod bending action!

FLATS FISHING: The Redfishing continues to be the best option for the shallow water hunter. Captain Donnie has been spending most of his early afternoons up in just a few inches of water site casting to the larger Redfish up to 36". Throwing plastics DOA CAL swim baits rigged weedless or bucktails tipped with shrimp has proved most productive. The Bonefishing has started to pick up on the mid day higher tides and should continue through the spring.

BACKCOUNTRY: With the cooler temperatures the smaller Redfish and trout are pushing through the creeks and channels. Fishing near the trees using live pinfish on a weightless hook the Snook fishing is slowly continueing to get better as they are making a recovery from the freeze 3 years ago. Pompano, Sharks, snapper and Sea Trout are also found in the channles and deep holes.On those windy days out of the north we fish the larger flats skiffs out on the Patch Reefs for Hogfish, Snappers, Porgeys, Mackerel. Grouper and more.

Well that's what is going on the way we see it. Want to give it a try, please give us a call. Till them, this is Captain Ted and Donnie Benbow asking you to "Keep it in the Shallow mGrass"

Florida keys fishing report, Islamorada

the Redfish and Spotted seatrout have
Been off the chart! Many Reds and big Trout up to
5 Lbs caught on a half day trip. Www.skinsandfinscharters.com

Florida keys fishing report, Islamorada fishing Report

  

Greeting once again from the 'Sportsfishing Capital of the World" Islamorada, key largo and the florida keys. Well it was a great tarpon season this year! Big fish being caught from 70 to 200 plus pounds. I had kids as young as 12 years old pulling in the big Silver King monsters, Wow, what great memories!

  The Redfishing in the past few weeks has been outstanding, most trips producing 15 to 45 fish in a trip. The Snook are showing back up to spawn in the Everglades, white baits are working the best around the mangrove shorelines and holes. trout in the afternoon has been a hit with the kids and the Shark and Tarpon trips back in flamingo have treated Anglers to some big fish. want to give it a try? please give me a call. Till then this is Captain Ted Benbow of http://www.skinsandfinscharters.com/ asking you to " keep it in the Shallow Grass" 305-393-0363

Greeting once again from the 'Sportsfishing Capital of the World" Islamorada, key largo and the florida keys. Well it was a great tarpon season this year! Big fish being caught from 70 to 200 plus pounds. I had kids as young as 12 years old pulling in the big Silver King monsters, Wow, what great memories!

  The Redfishing in the past few weeks has been outstanding, most trips producing 15 to 45 fish in a trip. The Snook are showing back up to spawn in the Everglades, white baits are working the best around the mangrove shorelines and holes. trout in the afternoon has been a hit with the kids and the Shark and Tarpon trips back in flamingo have treated Anglers to some big fish.

  Hats off to my Son and partner Captain Donnie Benbow, he guided Megan fryman to her first Bonefish showened in the fish photo.

   Want to give it a try? please give me a call. Till then this is Captain Ted Benbow of http://www.skinsandfinscharters.com/ asking you to " keep it in the Shallow Grass" 305-393-0363

 

welcome to the newest Islamorada fishing guide "Captain Donnie Benbow"

 World famous Captain George Wood welcomes in the newest florida keys and Islamorada fishing Guide, Captain Donnie Benbow. Donnie and Capt Geroge had a great morning treating there Anglers to large hogfish, yellow tail snapper and grouper out on the islamorada patch reefs.

Captain Ted Benbow fished a group tournement with Captain Matt Bellanger, Captain Mark Johnson, Captain Chuck Kito and eight other Guide from around Islamorada. The two days of fishing produced some great fishing! Sharks, grouper, hog snapper, sea trout, pompano and more, a great day was had by all.

we are just weeks away from the spring tarpon run. If you want to catch monster tarpon, now is you time to book,

Florida Keys fishing, Islamorada, Key Largo

Greeting once again from the "Sports Fishing Capital of the World", Florida Keys, Islamorada and Key Largo.

   It is with great pride I would like to welcome my Son Captain Donnie Benbow into the Fish Guide business. Donnie became a USCG Captain as of yesterday. Here is a photo of the two newest additions to

" Skins and Fins Charters" team, Captain Donnie and his 20' Lake and Bay powered buy a 200 HP Mercury Opti XS Pro. Donnies credits include first and third places in the Key Largo Red/Snook tournament and first place 5 years in a row for the MET tournament for release divison Bonefish.

 I am also proud to welcome in our newest sponsor to Skins and Fins Charters, "Bud Light Lime"

 This week in fishing:

The Tarpon are starting to show up out west of Flamingo in the Everglade National Park, along with big permit they have been seen around sandy key channel busting on the live white baits. Also in the Everglades we have been catching large number of spotted sea trout and redfish .A half day trip will net around 50 to 60 of them. In the Gulf we are still finding a strong bite of Spanish Mackerel and some Cobia, big trout and more. 

  On the ocean side Flats off Islamorada and Key Largo we are starting to see large schools of bonefish, and lets not forget about the patch reefs off Islamorada. Snapper, Hogfish, Muttons and more, its a all you can eat feast!.

  Don't forget the spring tarpon migration is just around the corner, if you want to catch BIG Tarpon and Sharks, now is your time to book as we get reel busy that time of the year.

   want to give it a try? Give me a call. Till then the is Captain Ted asking you to "Keep in the shallow grass"

                                            Captain Ted Benbow

                                         Bud Light Lime Pro Staff

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