Fishing Miami

Saltwater Inshore Discussion
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So, I live in Charleston and travel to Miami every other week for work - or at least I’ve been making the trip all but 5 weeks this year and don’t see it changing anytime soon. I can say that I’ve missed quite a few very good fishing days up here and have only fished one time while down there.

The current option I have to fish is with one of our sales people up in Ft. Lauderdale. Fishing up there is always fun and lines are in 250’ of blue water within a couple of miles from shore - yes it spoils you;)

However, the drive is ridiculous and makes you miss the Charleston traffic while down there. Went out two weeks ago and took nearly 2.5 hours to make the 40+- mile ride from Lauderdale back to Miami. Really was terrible!

I was hoping that someone could give some suggestions as to a guide or buddy that fishes in/nearshore in Miami. My days are flexible but afternoons are always open. Would love to take the extra time I have down there to wet some lines and put some fish in the apartments freezer and a lot closer to home would be great.

Sitting in CHS Airport as I type this waiting on my flight to Miami and thinking of fishing instead of work…

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One of the best offshore guides in Miami is Bouncer Smith. He is located in Miami Beach…near govt. cut.

Bearcat

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I thought Bouncer would be retired by now. He is/was definitely one of the very best. I ran a charter boat out of Ft. Lauderdale for a year, about 35 years ago, and he was the best then.

Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper

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He is still doing it!!! Bouncer was inducted into the IGFA Hall of Fame a few years ago.

Bearcat

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Forget about offshore fishing in Miami unless it’s sailfishing in the winter… This time of the year, you should be chasing peacocks with a fly rod!!!

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Absoltely looking for inshore/nearshore. I’ll look up Bouncer and see if I can get out.

Thanks everyone!