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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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05/31/20 12:29 AM
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Superduty
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One thing you'll need to avoid is the lobster mini season, July 29th and 30th, it's pure insanity. This sounds unfortunate I'm arriving July 31 leaving August 2. Believe it or not you are going during the off season, should be less expensive, no snowbirds. But it MIGHT be crowded due to Covid and now opened back up as of June 1st.
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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05/31/20 12:08 PM
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We lived in Islamorada for 5 years, so I am partial to that area. You can fish off shore, inshore the possibilities are endless. Mahi, black fin tuna are mainstays offshore that time of year. Key West is fine for a night or two, but mostly just a bunch of drunk tourists doing the Duval crawl. If you have time, the trip to the dry tortugas is a once in a lifetime experience, there is a ferry that runs daily from Key West. The best beach is at Bahia Honda state park, close to Marathon. I'm not a drunk tourist and do not enjoy their company. Did you do any hiking through Bahia Honda? We usually just kayaked and snorkeled, it’s my wife’s favorite spot in the Keys for relaxing.
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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07/30/20 08:50 PM
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Leaving tonight. Frankie says it's going to rain.
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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07/30/20 08:54 PM
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NORML as can be
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Better change your plans. Frankie doesn't BS you can take his weather forecasts to The Bank..
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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07/30/20 08:57 PM
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Halfadozen
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Marco Island - close enough and a lot cheaper.
Freedom is a fragile thing ...Those who have known freedom, and then lost it, have never known it again. -- Ronald Reagan
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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07/30/20 09:08 PM
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ChrisB
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Looks like the hurricane may miss you by a few miles depending on which island you are on. Have fun!
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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07/30/20 09:29 PM
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Have fun! I always want to go do this. Bring some picks back
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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07/30/20 10:04 PM
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I took a 4 day trip to Key West to go tarpon fishing. We hit the tarpon hard and then hit the mangroves chasing mangrove snapper, it was a heck of a lot of fun. The water is CLEAR. There are a lot of good places to eat and some pretty cool things to see, and yes there are quite a few ghays I found out lol. I rented a nice little house, the owner picked us up at the airport and took us there. We rented scooters to run around everywhere. I don't care much for the party life anymore, but I'd love to go back for another fishing trip. It was kind of expensive, but was worth it.
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
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07/30/20 10:55 PM
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I wanted to do the Dry Tortugas, but we didnt have enough time. Same for us....we’ll be back just to go out there...
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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07/30/20 11:02 PM
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bill oxner
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Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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07/30/20 11:14 PM
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Just got back, but didn't go past Islamorada. Not my cup of tea; way too many people. Like vacationing along IH35, but narrower and with some water around. We were visiting family.
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
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07/30/20 11:32 PM
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We are staying in islamorado
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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07/30/20 11:32 PM
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bill oxner
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Loved Islamorado. You cold walk across it and fish either the bay or ocean. I fished the old bridges.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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07/31/20 12:04 AM
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Biscuit
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We will be there Monday 8/3 staying on Key West
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
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07/31/20 01:10 AM
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Superduty
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Leaving tonight. Frankie says it's going to rain. Be careful. Keep us updated.
'It's Only Treason if You Lose."
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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07/31/20 01:18 AM
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Superduty
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We are staying in islamorado If you happen to find a bottle of Hold Fast rum, I'd pay you for it as well as a finders fee. Supposed to be close to the old Pirates Choice rum when I was crushing the Keys on a regular basis. Btw, I didn't mention I am sooo jealous! My son and I about 10 and 12 years ago.
Last edited by Superduty; 07/31/20 01:27 AM.
'It's Only Treason if You Lose."
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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07/31/20 05:00 AM
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Islamorada, hands down without exception.
Cheeca Lodge
Morada Bay for a sunset dinner (make sure to try the Pierre's Punch)
Green Turtle Inn for breakfast (order the sticky bun)
As far as fishing, would highly recommend you book a guide through Florida Keys Outfitters. this is owned by famous Sandy Moret and his guide staff are all excellent.
Also, make sure you stop at Robbie's and feed the tarpon..
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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07/31/20 07:53 PM
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Go to Key West early in the day and enjoy then get the he__ out before the insanity starts. I've only been once but figured out Key West was not for us.
Key Largo for us.
Last edited by horndale11; 07/31/20 07:54 PM. Reason: spelling
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: bill oxner]
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08/01/20 12:55 AM
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Loved Islamorado. You cold walk across it and fish either the bay or ocean. I fished the old bridges. Fishing 101 by bill oxner. Go to bridge. Fish.
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
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08/01/20 02:41 AM
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Davis300
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Can't stand key west, I'm more of a Key largo/Pennekamp type person. Been there a bunch. Not a lot of good food in the lower key's though, unless you make it yourself, maybe the marina restaurant is ok.
The food could have gotten better though over the years. Agree 100%, went to Key West last week and not impressed at all.
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
[Re: ducknbass]
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08/01/20 04:46 PM
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I like Key West, Not many places you can catch fish like this , 10 minutes from the dock, good luck MO
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
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08/01/20 08:18 PM
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Here are a couple of mine
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
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08/01/20 09:09 PM
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bill oxner
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Leaving tonight. Frankie says it's going to rain. Just saw on TV that Florida declaimed a stat of emergency.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
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08/01/20 09:11 PM
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Re: Anybody here frequent the keys?
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08/01/20 09:14 PM
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bill oxner
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Great pictures. Great eating fish. Love grouper.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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