Captain Mason and his clients embarked on a 6-hour fishing expedition this past Saturday, leaving a lasting impression with an exceptional haul of diverse and spirited catches. Offshore Expedition: The journey kicked off offshore, where the team targeted big gag grouper. The offshore action was nothing short of extraordinary, with the clients successfully hooking into numerous impressive gags. The pinnacle of the offshore adventure came with the landing of a very nice 27-inch gag grouper. Excitement filled the air as a couple of potentially even larger fish tested the strength of the gear, leaving lasting memories of the ones that got away. Notably, a 21-inch red grouper was reeled in six miles out in 30 feet of water, adding another highlight to the day. The clients also caught two keeper grey triggerfish and a plentiful bounty of quality Key West grunts. Tactics and Techniques: The offshore success was achieved using large pinfish as bait, strategically dropped in approximately 30 feet of water. The choice of bait and depth proved to be the winning combination, enticing the gags to bite and leading to an unforgettable offshore trip. Inshore Adventure: As the trip transitioned inshore for the final hour, the action continued unabated. Over 20 redfish made their way to the boat along with a permit, providing an exciting climax to an already fruitful day. Shrimp and cut bait were the baits of choice, and the redfish eagerly responded. Over all the winter fishing has been some of the best that we've seen in years!

Whether you're fishing offshore or inshore, it's been a hot bite recently. Out on the open water, big mangrove snapper, key west grunts, and porgys have been plentiful. The king mackerel have also still been hanging around, and the abundance of bait fish has brought in plenty of Spanish mackerel as well. We have also been running into large shivers of smaller sharks which can make for fun sport. Inshore, it's been a great time for redfish and snook fishing, as the snook have been showing up in large numbers. It's exciting to see the arrival of tarpon season, as we recently spotted our first pod of them right off the beach. As always we encourage responsible fishing practices and hope your coolers stay full and your lines stay tight!