DEEP DROPPING

By: Beth Steele

Keys fishing has been exceptional for all our amazing captains as we’ve seen some great pictures and videos so far! Saying I’m happy to be back offshore would be the understatement of a lifetime!

To get ready for this season, I had my boat serviced and renewed my HMS permit. To all my captain friends - please make sure if you’re sword fishing that both your permit and fishing license are up to date.

My first trip out was absolutely epic as I caught and released a mako. After two more drops, I snagged a 182lb swordfish! My next trip out I caught a huge golden tile, 14 rosies and a snowy grouper while deep dropping. Before that I tagged and released a smaller swordfish. I have to get all my deep dropping in now since the rules have changed with FWC. BTW, it’s always a great idea to check the FWC rules and regulations on a regular basis as they tend to change more frequently than ever.

On my last trip, I caught 11 rosies, 2 barrel fish, and another snowy grouper. Along with these great catches, the seas were so beautiful and looked like glass as 1-2ft seas make it for a hot and fun fishing day.

As much as swordfishing is my favorite, deep dropping is always a blast since you never know what you’ll pull up from the deep blue ocean. Make sure to book your next fishing charter with Hooker Booker! Here fishy fishy!

— Beth Steele | Owner, Hooker Booker LLC | fishing@hookerbooker.com | @hookerbookerllc

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