Fishing Report

May 7, 2023

THROUGH

May 14, 2023

Report Details

Weather:
One rain squall came through at the end of the week.
Wind:
E/SE 6-22 Mph. Gusting to 27 Mph
Air Temp:
Hi-low 80s, Lows in the high 70s
Moon Phase:
Third Quarter May 12, New Moon May 19
Sunrise / Sunset:
Sunrise 5:20 am Sunset: 6:18 pm

Week In Review

We saw the wind pick up a touch this week, but it made for very comfortable weather when it did. We saw plenty of fish and landed a 30+ pound permit on the fly. Had another Grand Slam this week and came so close to another. We had a great time chasing fish this week!

What Guests were Catching

Bonefish

Good numbers of Bonefish (181) were landed, averaging 2 to 3 lbs, with several ranging from 3 to 6 lbs.

Permit

Five landed.

Tarpon

Eight this week.

Other Species

Mangrove Snapper, Barracuda, Mutton Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Needle Fish

Grand Slams

One slam this week.

Flies That Worked

Bonefish:
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl, root beer and pink sizes 4 & 6.
Permit:
Mantis shrimp, Rag Head crabs, Bauer crabs and Alflexo crabs in sizes 4 & 6.
Tarpon
White Chartreuse Bunnies, Chartreuse and Black-purple toads in sizes 1/0 to 3/0.
Snook: