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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 [...]

August 23rd, 2024|Categories: Dolphinfish (Mahi Mahi), Offshore|Tags: |

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 [...]

June 14th, 2024|Categories: Billfish, Florida Keys Fishing Charters, Offshore, Sailfish, Wreck Fishing|Tags: , |

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 [...]

May 31st, 2024|Categories: Offshore|Tags: |

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 [...]

May 14th, 2024|Categories: Billfish, Offshore, Sailfish|Tags: , |

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 [...]

April 12th, 2024|Categories: Billfish, Florida Keys Fishing Charters, Offshore, Sailfish, Wreck Fishing|Tags: , |

Florida Keys Spring Fishing Report – March 2024

When it comes to fishing in the Florida Keys, March is one of the busiest months of the year, and we happily embrace it! Recently, we've had the pleasure of hosting many spring breakers and their families, who have been fortunate to experience the outstanding, consistent fishing we have been enjoying. Yellowtail Snapper The Florida Keys are a special place to fish because of the variety of species available, and spring is no exception. On the Reef, the Yellowtail Snapper bite is consistent this time of year, and we even get to catch very [...]

Main Attraction IFC Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament 2024

Sailfish Tournament season is in full swing! In December, we fished the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament , which is leg one of the 2024 Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship series. Then we fished the 2024 Fish For Holly Sailfish Tournament . Now we are back with more fishing tournament updates! 2024 Islamorada Fishing Club Sailfish Tournament On January 17, 2024, Team Main Attraction fished the second leg of the Gold Cup Series, the Islamorada Fishing Club tournament Captain's Cup Sailfish Tournament. The team was fired up and ready to get back together. Our competitive [...]

February 12th, 2024|Categories: Main One, Offshore, Sailfish|Tags: , |

2024 Fish For Holly Sailfish Tournament

Now that the holidays are behind us, it is time to focus on Sailfish! We started 2024 with one of the first Sailfish Tournaments of the new year, The Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament out of Islamorada. Main Attraction owners Captain Marty Lewis and his Wife, Katie Lewis, fish this tournament yearly. It is a wonderful tournament that raises money for an important cause: raising awareness about domestic violence. Usually, Marty and Katie fish the tournament every year with a repeat client named Dominick and his friend Jeremy. Since Dominick could not make it this year, they [...]

January 30th, 2024|Categories: Florida Keys Fishing Charters, Offshore, Sailfish, Videos|Tags: , |

Islamorada Sailfish Tournament December 2023

As the song goes, It's the most wonderful time of the year, but for us in the Florida Keys, it isn't just because it's the Holidays. It's also because Sailfish tournament season is here! On social media, you mostly see the fish that were caught, the scoring results, and the trophies. But you only get to see a small portion of the necessary prep work leading up to the tournament. Fishing sailfish tournaments competitively takes a significant amount of preparation and planning. Sailfish Tournament Season Preparations Every year Main Attraction crews begin to prepare for [...]

December 17th, 2023|Categories: Main One, Offshore, Sailfish|Tags: , |

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