The Helm

A great time was had by all today on The Helm Plenty of dolphin and saw a Blue Marlin and heard of others. It’s time to go MARLIN fishing and dolphin fishing. 631-680-9734 to discuss options out of Key West.

Huge shout out to Owen. Shore based tarpon and barracuda. The tarpon was safely released and the barracuda was kept for bait. So proud!

Made a fish chowder that was amazing! It’s confirmed! That’s some great eating fish. COME AND GET SOME!

Hidden places of KeyWest Where are we?

Photographer unknown 1936 Sara Houston Chisholm, officially Mrs. S. Kip Farrington Jr. but called Chissie, caught two giant tuna in September 1936 in Nova Scotia. Her husband, a "gentleman sportsman," had been an editor at Field and Stream magazine but retired to East Hampton at a young age to pursue sports and write. Mrs. Farrington, who kept up with her husband on the seas, was the first woman known to land a broadbill swordfish (it weighed 584 pounds), and she received written congratulations from none other than Ernest Hemingway. At her right above is the 493-pound fish she battled for 10 hours and 35 minutes; at her left a 720-pounder she took in 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Not everyone is ready for the big pond. This guy didn’t feel well. Since it was a private charter we were able to stay close and do our best to accommodate him. We caught lots of dolphin we released and a nice pile for them to eat.

What do you do in KW on a rainy soggy day? Go fishing! Fish are already wet.

More fun in the sun today out of Key West. Call Capt Mike to get in on the fun.

Was a little nautical today. But plenty of fish and home early.