The “Secret” to Winning Florida Keys Sailfish Tournaments
The "Secret" to Winning Florida Keys Sailfish Tournaments Sailfish Tournaments are held in the Florida Keys between November and April when Sailfish are most plentiful. While the Main Attraction promotes a sense of comradery and teamwork among its crew there is a friendly competition that exists between boats for the best catches on a daily basis. This passion for putting together great catches and spirit of competitiveness is why the Main Attraction team enjoys tournament fishing so much. The idea of the best charter boats in the Keys putting their skills to the test for the top title [...]
Woohoo it’s Wahoo! Florida Keys Charter Fishing
Woohoo it's Wahoo! Florida Keys Charter Fishing When people think about Wahoo in the Florida Keys, they often think about high speed trolling or jigging under large floating debris miles offshore, typically while Dolphin Fishing in the late spring and summer. The wintertime, however, also presents some fantastic opportunities for anglers to land these highly prized, delicious, sushi-grade fish. With a recent cold front moving into the Florida Keys cooling our waters to less than 70 degrees our Crews knew this change would likely draw Wahoo closer to shore as their food [...]
Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in the Florida Keys
Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in the Florida Keys During the winter months, the Main Attraction gets a lot of requests for reef charters in search of delicious yellowtail Snapper. Yellowtail Snapper is a fish available on the reef year-round but primarily targeted in the cooler months of the fall and winter. Kids love to catch Yellowtail Snapper as we use smaller light tackle rods and reels for these typically 12-16-inch-long fish, giving them a good fight without overwhelming them. These smaller-sized Yellowtails are often available on the reef, a mere 15-minute ride out from the dock, making it an excellent [...]
Florida Keys Yellowtail Snapper Piccata Recipe
Florida Keys Yellowtail Snapper Piccata Recipe This recipe contains two components your fried fish and then the sauce poured over it. We recommend that you make your sauce first so when the fish is done you can put the sauce over it and serve right away. You can really prepare the fish however you like, Yellowtail Snapper is delicious grilled, fried or sauteed. If you are frying you can use flour, bread crumbs or batter depending on your taste. Piccata Sauce Recipe 3 TBSP butter 3 Cloves of Garlic 1 TBSP Olive Oil 1 TBSP All Purpose Flour [...]
Mack Facts! Mackerel Fishing in the Florida Keys
Mack Facts! Mackerel Fishing in the Florida Keys As the cooler north winds blow in this time of year, and water temperatures decline, schools of Mackerel begin to appear all throughout the waters of the Florida Keys. We fish many Reef trips at the Main Attraction during the winter months, and while we are targeting delicious reef staples such as Yellowtail and Mangrove Snapper, we enjoy flying kites to see what else we can raise. While doing this, schools of Mackerel often come storming in at high speeds along the surface to snack on live baitfish, and when they [...]
Florida Keys Fish Dip Recipe
Florida Keys Fish Dip Recipe Ingredients: 3-4 Cups Shredded Smoked Fish (1) 8 oz. Block of Softened Cream Cheese (1) 15 oz. Small Jar of Light Mayo (about 2 cups) 3 Tbsp of Lemon Juice 3 Tbsp each of Diced Onion, Bell Pepper, Celery 1-2 Tbsp Minced Garlic Salt and Pepper to Taste "Yanks" are allowed to use a ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning ? Directions: Mix all ingredients in a big bowl and remember to add Salt and Pepper to taste. Serve on Saltine Crackers. Also, try a few drops of hot sauce on one and [...]
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