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Teeth, Teeth, Did I say Teeth? How
bout Power, Fight, Thrill, Jumps, and explosive
adrenaline speed. Those are the most accurate
definitions for barracuda fishing I can think of. These
fish are here to thrill and we are lucky to have the
best barracuda fishery in the USA. The number one
mounted sport fish of Key West and Florida Keys.
Inshore, Offshore, Wrecks, Reefs,
Backcountry, Flats, Mangrove Islands and Structure.
These fish are found everywhere lurking a round for an
unsuspecting meal to show up. For the light tackle and Fly fishing enthusiast the Great Barracuda is probably
the perfect trophy. With the ability to sprint to 40 mph
in less than 2 body lengths the Great barracuda might be
the quickest fish in the ocean. Reaching
sizes of up to 50 lbs and over 6 feet these fish are
long and slender with a set of choppers that get the
business done. They eat on the run using their speed and
sharp teeth to slice right through their prey. Offering
an artificial to them is an exciting way to hook up on
the number one sport fish in the Florida Keys and Key
West for fast, hard pulling explosive fishing.
In the Backcountry the
Barracudas hang around the flats and islands or anywhere
there is a little structure like a trap buoy or a
sponge. Easy to spot with polarized sun glasses these
fish are a sight fisherman's dream. Cast your plug or
fly just past them where they sit and pull it by and
watch what happens. They will nuke it and take you for a
ride. I have been fishing the flats and backcountry
waters full time since 1995 and it never stops freaking
me out when these guys gun down a bait.
 Offshore these guys hang on every wreck, tower, and patch reef by
the dozens and sometimes by the hundreds. Catch them on
the troll or casting plugs or fly fishing for fun fast
and numerous results. A great fish to add to any of
Capt. Stevens Offshore fishing trips such as Deep Sea Fishing or Light tackle
Reef and Wreck fishing.
Capt. Steven and Dream Catcher
Charters offers 4, 6, and 8 hour trips on all of the
boats and Barracudas can be a part of any fishing
charter or you can book a charter to dedicate to
Barracuda fishing
There is nothing more fun that a
big barracuda on light tackle line. On the flats we use
8-1 lb test with plugs and lures. We can teach casting
and retrieve techniques for best results.
8 and 10 wt fly fishing rods are
the best for large barracudas. I use a streamer fly with
a trailing hook sometimes to light these fish up.
Casting distance is not critical but accuracy in your
distance is. For a beginner fly fisherman this is the
best way to learn how to catch fish in saltwater on the
fly rod.
Barracuda fishing is great all year
round!
This is my favorite time to hit them
on the flats while they sun them selves. Literally an
angler and I can fish for 3 hours and have a fish on
most of the time. For the Shark fishing Shallow Water
Monsters trip we usually keep one or two to chum up the
big sharks for even more excitement.
The heat of the flats starts to push
the Great Barracudas to the 2-4 ft depths but still fun
to fish for on top water or fly fishing. Tarpon fishing
is usually the priority this time of the year. Shark fishing with
Barracudas is also real good.
Offshore is great for barracudas in
the summer as they stack up on structure. They are
pretty lean on the flats for sight fishing although they
are still around.
The Barracudas start to make their
way back to the flats for the huge schools of baitfish
such as mullet and white bait that makes for them an
easy meal. Great time to go Shark Fishing too with Barracudas as chum.
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Fishing For Barracudas With
Capt. Steven Lamp And Dream Catcher Charters
Light Tackle