{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Key West | DIY Baby Tarpon & Peacock Bass

That's going to be a tough goal, especially without a boat.  I have a friend that caught one wading near the vaca cut. The restaurant with light thing is probably not a good idea.  There are a number of restaurants that have tarpon around them, mainly because they feed them.  It would not be a good look if you showed up with a flyrod trying to catch them. 

As far as restaurants, Lorelei in islamorada is a classic place at least for a drink as a lot of guides hang out there.  I like the island fish company in marathon for seafood.  The sunset grill at the end of the 7 mile bridge is a good place to have a drink and watch the sunset.  I've only had oysters and stone crab claws there so can't vouch for food much beyond that but they were good.  Another great and classic keys stop is the no name pub in big pine.  Tons of character there.  

Don't eat at the restaurant near world wide sports.  Its good for a drink but the food is not good.  

Sandy Morets flyshop is just down the road from world wide and is a great shop.  They may be able to recommend some fishing sports.  if they send you to mile mark 76 flat don't waste your time.  

If you are interested in fish other than tarpon i can add a few more wade friendly spots that you can catch fish like snapper or cudas.

On Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 4:33:21 PM UTC-5, Rob Snowhite wrote:

We're driving to the Conch Republic in early April. My goal is to catch a baby tarpon. 

If anyone has info, Google Map drop pin, rumors, urban legends, etc on catching a baby tarpon from Bahia Honda to Key West I would be grateful. No need to share here, you can e-mail me directly. I've been looking at Google Maps/Earth for some spots with moving tides, dock lights, lights at night, restaurants with lights, and channels to prep for fishing. 

I also plan on chasing peacocks south of Miami for an hour or two on the way down and back. Hoping to meet up with a friend that lives on Biscayne Bay and see what swims around him. 

Any suggestions on things to see and do or eat? I plan on stopping at Robbies and World Wide Sportsman on the way down. I'll get a hoagie at Publix to see if they are as good as everyone says. Wife is interested in seafood and fresh fruits. 

Based on recent reports I'll be tying up some saltwater versions of the Snowhite Damsel. 

Rob Snowhite 

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