| Captain Rich Smith is a South Florida Native Back Country Guide. He has extensive experience in the Miami (Biscayne Bay), Everglades National Park (Flamingo), and Florida Keys waters. Rich has appeared in several television shows and Major Publications for fishing. Whether you are a experienced fly-fisherman or a new angler looking to expand your fishing skills, you can always expect to have a good time with your Captain here at Angling Adventures. |
| February 2007 Fishing Report Biscayne Bay: If you are able to time the weather patterns to work in your advantage Biscayne Bay can be very productive working grounds for all your Bonefish chasing needs. The key to your success lies primarily on water temperature. Bonefish are most active in water temperatures above 72 Degrees. During these winter months cold fronts can drag the bay water temperatures below this critical number and force the Bonefish to refuge to deeper warmer water. This is why you will often see Bonefish in large schools waking in 2-4 feet of water. So what this means is if your temperature gauge is indicating colder water you should move toward the edge of the flat and begin your search. The majority of Permit are still hanging out on the offshore wreck located outside Biscayne Bay. However, there are a few lost schools hanging out on the West side of the bay. These are not out typical spring time numbers but if you are lucky to stumble across one a quarter sized crab will certainly entice him to do a little drag screaming action for ya like my buddy Blair often says on his television show Addictive Fishing. If its Tarpon you are after you should primarily turn your focus north ward to Government Cut Canal. Most of the numbers will be found in areas like the cut due to deeper warmer water and a constant abundance of bait fish so they don’t have to travel far for their meals. Crabs, Mullet, and Pinfish, and Pilchards are the baits of choice for these Jurassic creatures. HOT SPOTS: Fender Point Burger King Flat Turkey Point HINT HINT: Work the west side of the Bay. Because of the darker bottom you can expect 1-3 Degrees warmer water temperature than the East side. Tight Lines, Captain Rich Smith www.CaptainRichSmith.com Rich@CaptainRichSmith.Com |
| Welcome to the Angling Adventures Captain Rich Smith is a full-time Florida Native Fishing Guide located in South Florida. He has been fishing Biscayne Bay, Flamingo (Everglades National Park), and the Florida Keys for over 20 Years. He specializes in Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish. He spends over 200 Days a year poling across the endless shallow flats "stalking" these prized species of gamefish. Whether its Fly Fishing for Bonefish in Islamorada or Live Baiting for Snook in the Everglades your experience will be one that will last a lifetime. Thank you for visiting my site. Captain Rich Smith |
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| Also please visit the Miami Flats Fishing website for more South Florida Fishing Charter information. Or if you are looking for a Miami Fly Fishing Charter please go to www.MiamiFlyFishing.com for booking information. To find out more information on exact fishing locations for Islamorada Charter Fishing or Key Largo Charter Fishing or any Florida Keys Flats Fishing be sure to check out the Locations section of this website. To Book your Florida Charter Guide click Here! Captain Rich Smith has a new sister website specializing in Everglades Fishing Charters so be sure to check it out |