Last Day in Islamorada

I went to Islamorada this weekend to pick up the skiff to bring it back to New Jersey. The family accompanied me on the journey and we were able to fish on Saturday. We caught some jacks, blue runners, cudas, hogfish, and snappers. We also hit the flats and sight fished sharks. We caught and released three lemon sharks to about sixty pounds. We also broke off a permit and a tarpon. It was a good season and we had great numbers of permit and tons of tarpon bites. Every year is different and we caught tons of fish every trip. Can't wait for next year. Spring fishing is starting up at home and it will be nice to fish in my backyard again on a regular basis. Pro Tip: For tarpon and sharks, baits need to be presented in front of the fish and on their level. Both will rarely notice a bait not on their level or go out of their way to eat it. It is always best if the fish "discovers" the bait on its own. In their world there are not too many shrimp or baitfish that deliberately swim towards them.