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Permit are on the flats in good sizes and good numbers, like this 19 pound beauty!

Permit are on the flats in good sizes and good numbers, like this 19 pound beauty!

There are lots and lots of Permit showing on both sides of the Lower Keys, Key West and Marquesas flats.  And most of them are this size or larger!  Now that will change a bit as the schools of smaller fish invade the flats, however, there are lots of opportunities to hook up!  If you are itching to complete that lifetime SLAM, call Capt. Dexter Simmons at 305-745-3304 or send me an email at captdexter@gmail.com.  There are dates available in the next few months which is PRIME TIME FOR PERMIT!
Tarpon are laid up on the flats!
Tarpon are laid up on the flats!

Tarpon have migrated into the Lower Keys flats and are laid up in decent numbers in basins and channels.  Yesterday I had hours of constant action for Silver King that ranged from 50 to 150 pounds!  They were laid up in about 6-8 feet of water and were “high and happy”.  The water temperature was 76-78 degrees and with the weather predicted to be mild through Saturday, the great action should continue.

Underwater world of the Tarpon
If you would like to chase some Tarpon or Permit on the flats, call Capt. Dexter Simmons 305-745-3304 or send me an email to captdexter@gmail.com.
I have some dates available during the next several months and whether you fish with me or not, rest assured I will be jumping Tarpon!

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