1 00:00:00,080 --> 00:00:02,919 Speaker 1: This is your daily fishing Report podcast for Florida Keys, 2 00:00:03,040 --> 00:00:06,160 Miami and here is what is bending our rods today. 3 00:00:07,040 --> 00:00:10,080 Hey there, fellow anglers, this is artificial lure and I'm 4 00:00:10,080 --> 00:00:12,800 excited to share today's fishing report for the Florida Keys 5 00:00:12,919 --> 00:00:18,079 and Miami area. First off, let's talk about the conditions today, 6 00:00:18,280 --> 00:00:21,280 February ninth, twenty twenty five. We're looking at a pretty 7 00:00:21,320 --> 00:00:24,600 favorable set up. The sunrise is at six fifty nine 8 00:00:24,640 --> 00:00:28,079 am and sunset will be at six ten pm, giving 9 00:00:28,160 --> 00:00:29,879 us a full day to get out on the water. 10 00:00:30,879 --> 00:00:34,119 For Miami Beach, the tide times are as follows high 11 00:00:34,159 --> 00:00:37,119 tide at five fifty three am, low tide at twelve 12 00:00:37,159 --> 00:00:40,200 oh one pm, and another high tide at five fifty 13 00:00:40,240 --> 00:00:44,640 seven PM. These tides should provide some excellent windows for fishing. 14 00:00:45,359 --> 00:00:48,799 The weather has been calming down after those recent cold fronts, 15 00:00:49,000 --> 00:00:52,000 which is great news for us. The winds have died down, 16 00:00:52,280 --> 00:00:54,520 making it a perfect time to hit both the offshore 17 00:00:54,679 --> 00:00:58,359 and inshore waters. With the Gulf Stream's influence, our waters 18 00:00:58,359 --> 00:01:01,719 are teeming with life and the fish are biting. If 19 00:01:01,719 --> 00:01:05,079 you're heading offshore, you're in for a treat. The sailfish 20 00:01:05,120 --> 00:01:08,079 bite is on fire as we approach their spawn time, 21 00:01:08,359 --> 00:01:10,840 and February is one of the best months to catch 22 00:01:10,879 --> 00:01:16,480 these magnificent sportfish. Kingfish, particularly the big smoker kingfish, are 23 00:01:16,480 --> 00:01:20,760 providing excellent action both well offshore and occasionally nearer the reef. 24 00:01:21,840 --> 00:01:26,079 The mackerel family, including zero and Spanish mackerel, are abundant, 25 00:01:26,319 --> 00:01:30,000 and blackfintuna are showing up in schools, creating that chaotic 26 00:01:30,120 --> 00:01:34,120 and exhilarating experience we all love. Wahoo and mahi are 27 00:01:34,159 --> 00:01:36,319 also on the radar, though mahi can be a bit 28 00:01:36,359 --> 00:01:40,079 sporadic this time of year. For offshore fishing, I recommend 29 00:01:40,200 --> 00:01:43,599 using lures like spoons, jigs, and live bait such as 30 00:01:43,640 --> 00:01:47,519 balihu or pilchards. If you're targeting sailfish, go with a 31 00:01:47,519 --> 00:01:51,640 well presented live bait or a sailfish specific lure. Closer 32 00:01:51,680 --> 00:01:54,079 to shore, the reef and reck sites are producing some 33 00:01:54,200 --> 00:01:59,560 great catches. Amberjackfishing remains strong for February, and kobea action 34 00:01:59,719 --> 00:02:04,840 is excellent. Snapper including mutton, yellowtail, and mangrove are still active, 35 00:02:04,959 --> 00:02:07,640 though their numbers might slow down briefly before picking up 36 00:02:07,680 --> 00:02:11,879 again in March. Grouper, however, are off limits until May 37 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:15,280 due to the close season in Monroe County. For reef fishing, 38 00:02:15,560 --> 00:02:19,039 use jigs, live bait, or cut bait. Kobia love live 39 00:02:19,080 --> 00:02:22,439 bait like shrimp or pinfish, while snapper are often caught 40 00:02:22,439 --> 00:02:25,840 with jigs or cut bait like squid. If you prefer 41 00:02:25,919 --> 00:02:29,479 calmer waters, the near shore patch reefs are a great option. 42 00:02:30,199 --> 00:02:33,680 These natural formations about six to eight miles offshore, offer 43 00:02:33,719 --> 00:02:36,599 a variety of fish species and are protected from rough seas. 44 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:39,759 In the back country, February is an excellent time for 45 00:02:39,840 --> 00:02:44,879 fast paced action with species like redfish, kobia, sea trout, pompano, 46 00:02:45,039 --> 00:02:48,479 and jacks. Snook are a bit sluggish due to cooler 47 00:02:48,520 --> 00:02:51,719 water temps, but on milder days they can become active. 48 00:02:52,520 --> 00:02:56,400 In the back country, use light tackle with lures like jigs, spoons, 49 00:02:56,719 --> 00:03:01,479 or live bait like shrimp or small fish. For predator fishing, 50 00:03:01,560 --> 00:03:04,120 which is hot this time of year, go with larger 51 00:03:04,199 --> 00:03:08,039 lures or bait that can attract barracuda and sharks. Some 52 00:03:08,159 --> 00:03:11,199 hot spots to consider include the patch reefs for those 53 00:03:11,199 --> 00:03:13,639 who want to stay in calmer waters but still catch 54 00:03:13,680 --> 00:03:17,080 a variety of species. The Marquesses are known for their 55 00:03:17,120 --> 00:03:19,639 predator rich waters, making it the place to go for 56 00:03:19,719 --> 00:03:24,159 barracuda and sharks. Key West back country is perfect for 57 00:03:24,199 --> 00:03:27,520 a fun and productive trip with plenty of schooling species 58 00:03:27,599 --> 00:03:31,680 and larger predators. In summary, today is shaping up to 59 00:03:31,719 --> 00:03:34,120 be an excellent day for fishing in the Florida, Keys 60 00:03:34,199 --> 00:03:38,360 and Miami area. With stable water temperatures, calm winds, and 61 00:03:38,400 --> 00:03:41,400 a plethora of fish species active, you can't go wrong. 62 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:44,599 Just remember to check the tide times and adjust your 63 00:03:44,639 --> 00:03:49,240 fishing strategy accordingly. Happy fishing and let's make some memories 64 00:03:49,240 --> 00:03:52,479 on the water. And that is it for today. Hit 65 00:03:52,520 --> 00:03:55,639 the subscribe button and never miss out. Keep those tips 66 00:03:55,719 --> 00:03:59,120 up and lines wet. This has been a quite pleased 67 00:03:59,120 --> 00:04:02,120 production with the help of AI. 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