The months of spring through summer are ideal for deep sea fishing for Mahi Mahi, and June through September are ideal for Yellowtail Snapper. If you want to catch Black, Gag, and Red Grouper, go to the wrecks in May because that's when the season opens. Don't worry if you miss the opening; you still have plenty of time to catch your Grouper before the season closes in the final days of December. And from January to March, the Sailfish is the ideal one to catch. To catch some of the different fish species with popular activity, there are several interesting fishing techniques you can use to make the most of your fishing charter.
Now that you know which one you'll be going to look for on your next trip to Fishing Charters in the Florida Keys, it's time to think about how to catch a big one. The most popular techniques for casting your line and hooking your deep-sea fish are listed below.
Trolling
When you think of deep-sea fishing, trolling is undoubtedly the first image that comes to mind. This method entails driving the boat around with multiple lines spread across the water. The more lines there are, the more bites are possible.
Bait selection will be determined by the species targeted. You can use either artificial or dead bait to attract your Mahi Mahi and Amberjack. Whatever you or your crew decide to use, you'll drag it around, imitating your prey's favorite fish.
Deep Fishing
Deep dropping is similar to bottom fishing but in extremely deep waters. Fortunately, the offshore playgrounds of the Florida Keys are ideal for this technique! Only the purists use manual deep-dropping action, so you'll need some special equipment, such as electronic rods or iron tappers.
While deepwater Snowy and Yellowedge Groupers are the most popular targets on those trips, you can also try your luck with Golden Tilefish, Queen Snapper, monster Wreckfish, etc. Deep Sea Fishing in Key West is especially well-known for its fishing, with abundant opportunities to catch tarpon, sharks, barracuda, permit, and more.
Bottom Fishing
Bottom fishing is likely if you come across any kind of structure on your deep-sea fishing trip in the Florida Keys. The Gulf side of the Keys has rocks, ledges, and shoals, while the Atlantic side has reefs and wrecks. These are excellent spots for some bottom action.
Anchoring on a reef or other underwater structures and mimicking your target species' fish, similar to trolling, are part of this technique. Jigging or dragging your line along the seafloor will suffice. Of course, all the action takes place at the sea's bottom, where you'll find Groupers, Snappers, and Amberjacks.
