The wahoo continue to be thick and heavy in Bimini with fish coming in at up to 65 pounds. February should continue to be very strong, as we will be in the height of the ‘hoo season. Do you want some inside tips for the best success? Well here’s a few that are worth repeating. Wire line some of your 50’s tournament reels and then hold on tight. I found that Islander lures in bright colors give you the best opportunity, along with cigar weights from two to three pounds. Be sure to use a 200 pound leader off of the cigar weight of about 18 to 20 feet, then the lure. The big secret is to be continuous in marking where you get the strikes, as the wahoo seem to patrol the same area in schools and seem to be very territorial. When you find them, mark them on your GPS and make repeated runs over that area. Yellowtail remain strong off of Cat Key, along with deep dropping in 700 to 1200 feet of water, so be sure to bring your electric reels. Quick mention for Bimini Big Game’s Wahoo Smackdown IV. Log on to www.biggamesclubbimini.com for complete details and reservations. For reservations, call 1-800-867-4764.
Remember, just 48 miles away, and remember we have the best sunsets and we’re so close that on a clear night you can see the glow of Miami. We look forward to welcoming you to Bimini!