Mullet run and the Everglades backcountry!

November 9, 2026

The Mullet were coming thru key largo pretty good during the last week. there were Tarpon, Snook big Jacks, Sharks, Barracudas and Bluefish. I was out with good buddy Paul. The Jacks were most of the bites beating the other fish to the lures. By the end of the day, we had around 30 Jacks up to 10lbs. The blow ups were incredible and bites ferocious. Paul had a nice 50lb Tarpon also.

I fished with Fred Ortiz on Saturday in the Flamingo back country. We started out in Coot Bay with some baby Tarpon. We moved around in there throwing lures at some Tarpon in 80-100 lb. range. They weren't into it at all but the smaller guys were. Fred had a few nice ones on his fly rod.

We made a move and headed north where we hooked plenty of Snook. We netted some herring and put them to work on more Snook and Trout. We went thru a hundred baits, and most were eaten. The water finally got a little bit of dirty to it which was nice. It has been crystal clear for the last couple years and it's hard to find fish like that. We also made a few stops on my Goliath holes.

We found Tarpon in most spots we fish, which was nice! Fred was worn out, that's what happens on a day in the backcountry.

Caught Lookin Charters is a family friendly charter, kids are welcome.

If fishing Flamingo or Key Largo interest you, give me a call at 305 333 8149.

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Capt. Jimbo

305 333 8149

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