2025 Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament
On the morning of January 18th, 2025, The Main Attraction Sailfishing Tournament Team was pumped and ready to go for day one of the 2025 Cheeca Presidential Sailfish Tournament. The team hoped to keep momentum from their recent second-place win at the IFC Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament just three days earlier! Mark Busch catching one of the Sailfish that helped him win Top Male Angler at the IFC three days earlier. The night before the tournament, Captain Marty asked his young daughter to make the team good luck bracelets. She spent well over [...]
IFC Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament 2025
Eleven days after fishing the 2025 Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament in Islamorada, Team Main Attraction was back at it again! This time, it was to fish the Islamorada Fishing Club tournament which is the second leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Series. On the morning of Wednesday, January 15, 2025 the team woke up to a chilly morning and a set of sporty conditions. Team Main Attraction would consist of Captain Marty Lewis, Ben Zdan, Alex Lewis, Mike Cangemi, Robbie Hiro, Danny Lombardo, and our star angler, Mark Busch. The Main One [...]
2025 Fish For Holly Sailfish Tournament
2025 is in full swing, and the first quarter brings a busy schedule of sailfish tournaments for our Main Attraction crew. Each year, we look forward to the first tournament, the Fish for Holly, which generally happens on the first weekend of January. For those that are unfamiliar, the tournament is in memory of Holly Givens, an Islamorada local that lost her life tragically to domestic abuse. The tournament director, Annie Hagan, was her best friend. This tournament raises money for victims of domestic abuse and has a huge following. Mark Busch, a good [...]
Ten Bluewater Slams in a Single Trip – Florida Keys Fishing at Its Best
It's officially the windy season, so finding good days for offshore trips can sometimes be more challenging this time of year. It is not unusual to find ourselves fishing the reef when the weather's too rough, but we managed some tremendous offshore action last week. William Cully had a full day booked on Main One with Captain Marty Lewis for October 22. When William originally booked a full day offshore, Katie Lewis told him that weather could be a factor when fishing offshore in the late fall. William had the right attitude. He wanted to enjoy [...]
Lewis Family Bahamas Trip 2024
Many people visit the Florida Keys to escape reality and embrace the island lifestyle. And while living and working there is truly wonderful, it's rarely a vacation. Even when Main Attraction Co-Owners Captain Marty and Katie Lewis manage to find some time off, the calls, texts, emails, and drop-ins keep on coming! For over a year, they've been longing to explore the Bahamas, but it simply wasn't in the cards. Between running their business and building a new home while needing to sell their prior home they were stretched pretty thin. But as of April, the stars [...]
When Life Throws You Wind and Rain: Make Memories!
Mother Nature threw a curveball at the Florida Keys the past few weeks! A giant moisture blob drenched most of the state, with some areas like Fort Lauderdale and Miami experiencing over 20 inches of rain and flooding. While the Keys dodged the worst downpours, travel disruptions caused headaches for our valued customers at Main Attraction. Despite the weather, we were fortunate to get trips out, even if not for the entire duration. But that's not all! This week, relentless easterly winds of 15-25 mph have kept things choppy, making for a challenging fishing environment. However, as [...]
Florida Keys Almost Summer Fishing Report: Hot Weather, Hot Fishing!
School is out, summer is nearly here, and the heat is on! With temperatures soaring between 90-100 degrees, it's been scorching lately. But fishing? It's even hotter! Mahi Mania We've been spotting weedlines offshore, a fantastic sign for Dolphinfish (Mahi-Mahi). Recently, the wind pushed some Mahi closer to shore, allowing us to catch a few right on the reef while fishing with our repeat clients, Jay Williams and Brice Brown. These gentlemen usually bring a group of friends at the start of each summer for multiple days of fun on the water. On [...]
Harbour Island, Bahamas Private Fishing Charter 2024
Have you ever dreamed of visiting the Bahamas? While we don't offer charters there, Captain Marty Lewis occasionally gets the chance to fish in this tropical paradise. Captain Marty operates a 60-foot Viking for a private client who loves to explore new waters. Last year, they ventured to Bimini in May and had an incredible time, catching a giant Blue Marlin estimated at 450 pounds and a large Yellowfin tuna. This year, the owner was eager to explore a different island, and after careful consideration, they chose Harbour Island, renowned for its pink sandy beaches and luxurious resorts. Captain Marty Lewis [...]
2024 Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament Recap
April is an exciting month for us in the Keys; sailfish season is in swing and it's the 3rd annual Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament, founded by our very own Katie Lewis. Main One and Main Attraction both signed up with returning clients and teams, ready to battle with Marathon's finest. The Main One team anglers was Mark Busch and his friend, John Dedinsky from Ohio and Alexis Bowcock from Georgia. Captain Marty was at the helm, with Captain Ben Zdan as the mate. Many of you remember Mark Busch since he fishes with Captain Marty 6 months out [...]
Florida Keys Spring Fishing Report – April 2024
What a rollercoaster of a week it's been! Last weekend, our plans took a hit as we had to call off a charter due to relentless rain and strong winds. Unfortunately, our client was only in town for those days when the weather turned sour. The ocean resembled a frothy milkshake, with menacing storms unleashing thunder and lightning. When weather-bound, most of the crew usually heads home for some extra rest. However, Captain Marty Lewis saw an opportunity amidst the setback. He decided to tackle some overdue boat maintenance and replenish our tackle inventory at Cudjoe [...]