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Why we use live bait in the Florida Keys

Why we use live bait in the Florida Keys From October through May, the Main Attraction Fishing Charter Team meets daily at the dock at 5:30 am to go on “bait runs. Hours before their day officially begins, our crew is out on the water looking and throwing their cast nets to catch fresh live bait. With four charter boats in service, it is a full-time job to keep each vessel stocked with the proper bait supply. Many charter vessels throughout the keys use your “fishing” time to catch bait; however, we do not. The only [...]

December 15th, 2018|Categories: Billfish, Offshore, Sailfish|Tags: |

2019 Sailfish Season Approaches

2019 Sailfish Season Approaches As “winter” approaches in the Florida Keys, many enthusiastic anglers know Sailfish season is upon us. After a record-smashing Sailfish season last year, the Main Attraction Charter Fishing Team is excited to see what this year brings. The majority of Sailfish tournaments in the Florida Keys are held between November and April, the typical windy months. The Main Attraction Fishing team primarily uses two methods to catch sailfish, sight fishing, and kite fishing. When the gulf stream pushes in closer to inshore waters it creates a sort of highway for Sailfish. As the Sailfish travel [...]

December 8th, 2018|Categories: Billfish, Main Attraction I, Offshore, Sailfish|

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