Fishing Islamorada in November?

[greggo]

Will be in Islamorada (coming from California) mid November for a few days for a family reunion. I'd like to ditch the fam and take a 1/2 day fish trip nearshore/offshore.
I've checked the web and very few post the rates and what fish are around and in season The ones I did see were around $450 for a 1/2 day. Seems high.
Any reccomondations? What about just walking the docks in the AM and talking to some Skippers?
Appreciate any help.
Thanks
Greggo

[bustedflat]

If you are going to walk the docks I would go midday or afternoon and see who is available for the following day. Not familiar with that area, did you try the regional forum?

[bradshaw]

Just call up Bud and Marys Marina, they will hook you up with all your needs. Check out the bluewater predater charter boat. I have always caught good fish with Capt. Wampler

[conehead39]

$450 seems very low since I believe Capt Augie Wampler charges ~$1200 per day.
1/2 days are NOT half price. Probably 800-900.I have known him since he was 8 years old.
Big Charter boats don't run on salt water. They pay a premium for fuel and I would say Predator may get 1.3 mpg.
He can take 6.

November is good fishing. It is a mixed bag,depending early or late Nov.
First cold fronts come down late Oct or early Nov.

http://videos.miamiherald.com/vmix_h...ll=1&sort=NULL

His brother is Zachary.

Call your CA charter boats and see what they charge.

[Lat25]

..when nothing but the best will do..

www.bluechiptoo.com

[flats392]

greggo - 9/3/2008 12:49 PM

Will be in Islamorada (coming from California) mid November for a few days for a family reunion. I'd like to ditch the fam and take a 1/2 day fish trip nearshore/offshore.
I've checked the web and very few post the rates and what fish are around and in season The ones I did see were around $450 for a 1/2 day. Seems high.
Any reccomondations? What about just walking the docks in the AM and talking to some Skippers?
Appreciate any help.
Thanks
Greggo

Greggo you have a PM

[conehead39]

http://www.bluewaterpredator.com/htm...e_wampler.html

Let me know if it is just you that wants to go or others also.

There are smaller boats for the ocean, 2 pax flats boats, or
Capt Michael head boat at Robbies Marina, one of the cheapest price.
for outer reef fishing.

http://www.robbies.com/

http://www.weeklyfisherman.net/advertise.html

[greggo]

Guys thanks for the comeback. I should have said i'm just looking to fill in a spot on a boat, not charter the whole boat. Although I really don't want to jump on a "cow boat" with 45 others.
I guess I'm looking to fill in a spot on a 6 pack or maybe a load maxed at 12 or so.
Here you would pay $170 for a Albacore trip out 50 miles on a 6 pack. Although since I have a boat I haven't had to pay a Captain to fish in years.
Anyway just want to find a soft load of anglers on a decent boat for a 1/2 day and catch some Dorado, Grouper or Snapper to take back to the vacation house for a feast.
Thanks Ralphy for the PM!
Greggo

[cheeca]

You will be very happen with bluechiptoo

[catfoiler]

cheeca - 9/4/2008 6:56 AM

You will be very happen with bluechiptoo

Interesting captain but slow boat

[34yf]

But he always produces fish,

[pure23]

one more vote for the Predator and capt. Augie Wampler. Was out there early february, chartered half day. Caught a nice sail fish on light takle off aligator reef and a whole load of yellowtails that the capt. filetted for us at the dock. we had the hotel prepare them for us for dinner. great time, i'll be a repeat customer in feb. 09!!

whatever boat/capt u choose, u gotta feed the gulls/pellicans the left over ballyhoo when u get back to the docks, thats always fun... LOL

i had pics somewhere can't find them now though...its late!!

[blacktooth]

The way this storm looks Islamorada may not exist in November. It looks like a cat 4 direct hit.