Key West charter fishing for flats is a popular activity for anglers visiting the Florida Keys. The flats, or shallow waters, of Key West are home to a variety of fish species, including bonefish, tarpon, and permit. These species are prized by anglers for their challenging and exciting fights on light tackle. Charter fishing for flats in Key West typically involves a guide taking a small group of anglers out on a flats boat, which is a shallow-draft vessel specifically designed for navigating the shallow waters of the flats. The guide will use a combination of sight casting and poling (using ..read more

Let’s be “reel”, spooling a spinning reel can be a major pain. To give you some tips, we are sharing two videos below for you to check out. Featured photo courtesy of Dick’s Sporting Goods The post How To Spool A Spinning Reel appeared first on Looney Tunes Charter Fishing ..read more

Need some cooking inspiration? Check out these delicious fish recipes that pack in the flavor. Quick Asian Fishcakes from delicious  Take Me To The Recipe Mexican Baked White Fish In Cilantro Sauce from the spruce eats Take Me To The Recipe Easy Garlic Parmesan Baked Flounder from The Mediterranean Dish Take Me To The Recipe Fish Fingers With Spicy Tartare And Green Salad From delicious Take Me To The Recipe Matt Moran’s Indian Fish, Cauliflower, And Coconut Curry from delicious  Take Me To The Recipe Chinese Steamed Fish Recipe from i am a food blog Take Me To The Recipe ..read more

Fishing line and tackle that isn’t correctly disposed can have major consequences for wildlife. It can entangle and trap wildlife, causing injury or death.  Photo Courtesy of BoatUS Foundation  The most popular fishing line material is monofilament. It takes over 600 years for fishing line to break down. The Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program (MRRP) is a statewide project working to reduce the environmental damage caused by improperly discarded fishing line.  They have created a network of line recycling bins and drop-off locations all over Florida. MRRP has an interact ..read more

Photo Credit: Hogfish Bar & Grill Eat Like A Local If you are looking for quality seafood in a laid back atmosphere not clogged by crowds of tourists and travelers, check out Hogfish Bar & Grill on Stock Island.  This local spot is an absolute hidden gem right on the docks of Safe Harbor Marina. The seafood is right off the docks and onto your plate. Photo Credit: Hogfish Bar & Grill The Hogfish Bar & Grill’s Creation Story   Take Me To The Menu The post Restaurant Feature: Hogfish Bar & Grill appeared first on Looney Tunes Charter Fishing ..read more

Photo Credit: Bass Pro Shops If you want to catch some fish, make sure you have sinkers.  Sinkers help strengthen your cast and enable you to better drift, troll, or anchor your bait. Check out these videos below to get you started in learning the basics: The post How To Put A Sinker On Fishing Line appeared first on Looney Tunes Charter Fishing ..read more

Photo Credit: Jimmy Buffet Main Website Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville… Jimmy Buffet is a music icon in the Keys.   Jimmy didn’t start his music career in the self-labeled “tropical escapism” genre. Jimmy started his music career in Nashville, Tennessee. Jimmy’s first albums were full of country and folk rock tunes. It wasn’t until he moved to Key West that his tropics-inspired music emerged. His career moves beyond music. Jimmy also is an actor, a New York Times bestselling author, and a businessman (with some pretty major business ventures).  Top 4 Most Played Songs on S ..read more

Photo Credit: Run-A-Way Bill via Google Reviews Where do I even start? Walking into a bait and tackle store for the first time can definitely bring up confusion. There are so many options and products to choose from. We’ve created a bare-bones checklist for inshore saltwater fishing gear. Saltwater fishing gear is made with corrosion-resistant and durable materials to withstand saltwater. Basic Gear Checklist: Inshore Saltwater Fishing Rod and Spinning Reel  Hooks, Sinkers, And/Or Pre-Rigged Setups (Rigs That Have Already Have Sinkers Or Weights)  Fishing Line (Monofilament Is The M ..read more

Photo Credit: Run-A-Way Bill via Google Reviews Where do I even start? Walking into a bait and tackle store for the first time can definitely bring up confusion. There are so many options and products to choose from. We’ve created a bare-bones checklist for inshore saltwater fishing gear. Saltwater fishing gear is made with corrosion-resistant and durable materials to withstand saltwater. Basic Gear Checklist: Inshore Saltwater Fishing Rod and Spinning Reel  Hooks, Sinkers, And/Or Pre-Rigged Setups (Rigs That Have Already Have Sinkers Or Weights)  Fishing Line (Monofilament Is The M ..read more

Photo Credit: Hogfish Bar & Grill Eat Like A Local If you are looking for quality seafood in a laid back atmosphere not clogged by crowds of tourists and travelers, check out Hogfish Bar & Grill on Stock Island.  This local spot is an absolute hidden gem right on the docks of Safe Harbor Marina. The seafood is right off the docks and onto your plate. Photo Credit: Hogfish Bar & Grill The Hogfish Bar & Grill’s Creation Story   Take Me To The Menu The post Restaurant Feature: Hogfish Bar & Grill appeared first on Looney Tunes Charter Fishing ..read more