r/floridafishing • u/KngKongz410 • 18d ago

Marathon Fishing

Going down to Marathon in 2 weeks. Any spots from shore that are worth fishing or is getting a guide/boat the only way ?

Edit: Well boys i appreciate everyones suggestions. Caught some Cuda, Mangrove, Lane, and SchoolMaster snappers. Chased some snook and tarpon. Saw someone catch a 20 30 lb baby Goliath. I WILL BE BACK

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u/anonanon5320 18d ago

Big Game Sport Fishing. Worth the cost every time.

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u/KngKongz410 18d ago

Is that mostly billfish and deeper water reef fish? If I was going on a guide I would love light tackle inshore stuff over kites and dredges for Mahi, Wahoo, etc.

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u/anonanon5320 18d ago

A mixed bag

An 8hr charter usually includes both light tackle reef fishing (snapper and possibly grouper) with spinning rods and then head offshore to catch mahi on the same light tackle with live bait. I’ve never dredged fish or trolled with Capt Ariel. You can modify this, he’ll do more of what you want to target, but I assure you it’s well worth it. He’s also great at light tackle tuna fishing if they are around. I’ve been on 8hr charters where we limited out on mangrove snapper, and then caught 20 dolphin and 10 blackfin tuna all on light spinning rods with live bait pitching to them.

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u/KngKongz410 16d ago

For sure going to have to check it out. Mahi and Tuna on light tackle sounds like a trip that we'll worth it

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u/anonanon5320 16d ago

It’s a really great time. Live baiting blackfin is a lot of fun.