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Whether venturing out from Key West in a 15 meter sportfisher with an eye toward limits of Snapper, Dolphinfish, Sailfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Marlin or Kingfish with a deep sea rod and reel or flyfishing for Bonefish or Tarpon on the flats in the Keys after setting out from the Village of Islands, Islamorada (called “The Sportfishing Capital of the World”) there is perhaps no better place in the world for anglers to visit than the Florida Keys. Ernest Hemingway fished the ocean for Blue Marlin betweenKey WestandCuba. Zane Grey frequently angled for Sailfish and Giant Tarpon in the crystal clear waters of theFlorida Keys. Over 400 world record landings are attributed to fishing in theFlorida Keys. The Florida Keys is a chain of approximately 1700 islands at the very southern end ofFloridain theU.S.A.dividing the Atlantic Ocean from theGulf of Mexico. Charter boats are available in prolific numbers at the many marinas that dot the landscape to take visitors out to the Gulfstream where the big fish can be found. Dedicated locals can be hired to guide you to the flats in the backcountry with the best chance of getting that Bonefish or Tarpon that will be the topic of the stories told long after the trip. Bridge Fishing for Snapper among the supports for the 40 plus passages linking the archipelago using smaller mosquito fleet boats or from the adjacent shore is another popular way for fishermen to ply their craft. There’s plenty of bait and tackle shops in the Keys to share the techniques that are currently in vogue. Most of the Florida Keys inhabited islands are linked by a section of U.S. Highway 1 (Overseas Highway) fromMiamiand direct air service is available intoKey WestInternationalAirport. Your dream of landing a world record Marlin or limiting out on 5 pound Snapper may be fulfilled by adding a trip to theFlorida Keys to your list to fish these world famous waters. The weather is good almost any time you can get away. Start the planning process now.

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