Key West fishing question

Lone Palm in WV · Post by **Lone Palm in WV** » June 8, 2003 12:49 pm

I'm spending the month of June down here in Key West, and I'm not satisfied just looking at the water, I want to be out on it. I have this uncontrollable desire to go fishing. Mind you, I've never been fishing in my life. I know nothing about it or how to do it. Can anyone recommend a boat? So far, I'm only seeing private charters and since I'm by myself and attempting to be "financially frugal" (aka CHEAP) that is not an option.

Thanks for any words of advice!

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » June 8, 2003 1:21 pm

I don't know about Key West, but in Hatteras, you can "sign up" for a group charter...you may have to wait a day or so, but it definitely saves a few bucks! Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!

aparrotheadindenver · Post by **aparrotheadindenver** » June 8, 2003 5:50 pm

The charter will probably wind up costing less than a rental.
Especially, once you start buy gear, bait, food, beer etc.
Most charters will include evrything!

Good Luck!

Just remember the fishing is always good, even when the
catching isn't.

Y-NO-9-O · Post by **Y-NO-9-O** » June 9, 2003 6:53 am

My wife and I went out on the "Fish Busters" charter. Mind you it cost $100 per person (average price), but when we saw her 7 foot sailfish jump from the water and it took over 20 minutes for her to bring it to the boat, it was worth it! Caveat: I didn't catch a thing and it still cost me $100.
What you need to do is go down to the Bight and walk around. Better yet, since you are there for a month rent a bike, go down daily and start talking to the charters. After a while, who knows, maybe they might let you stow away for a little less. If not, heck, there are worse things in life than catching sunrise on Key West every day! (you do realize that the boats leave rrrreeeeaaaallll early)
Good luck.