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Darrel Giraud caught this 26 inch jack crevalle using a live crab and ultra light tackle on March 7, 2011 around 12 pm three miles south west of Key West on the flats while on charter with Captain Mark Chesser out of Marathon Shores. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain John Jackson of Reel Easy Charters reports on February 20, 2011 that tarpon have made their way back to the Florida Keys. Captain John Jackson 305-923-3721 CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Walter McManus from Big Pine Key caught this approx. 38 lb kingfish flat lining a live ballyhoo in 100 feet of water behind American Shoal on February 9, 2011. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Deborah DeLyser and Dean Chapman caught and safely released these sailfish unharmed using ballyhoo while kayaking in 100 feet of water off Islamorada on February 3, 2011. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Debra Pikula caught this 12 lb kingfish on January 31, 2011in Key West fishing with Southpaw Charters - Captain Brad Simonds - Heath Calfee (in photo) first mate. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Christopher Stettner caught this approx. 50 lb and 5 foot barracuda using an unlucky goggle eye on January 30, 2011 about 4 miles east of the Key Biscayne lighthouse. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Allen Kosloff caught this wahoo using ballyhoo on January 11, 2011 off Pelican Shoal Key West while fishing with Captain Dave Green. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

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Brian Huckestein caught this 20 lb queen snapper using a jig on January 11, 2011 about 25 miles offshore from Marathon Key while fishing with the Huntress Charters and Capt. Butch Hewett and Mate Jamie. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

John Broderick caught this 29 lb and 47 inch king mackerel using live bait on January 8, 2011 off Big Pine Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

PROGRESS IN PARADISE: Coral Reef restoration efforts, rebuilding fisheries habitat.

Southern Florida and the Florida Keys are considered by many anglers to be the fishing capital of the world as well as being home to the only living coral reef system in the continental US. Coral reefs provide an amazing and unique habitat that supports an abundance of sport fish species as well as providing much of the foundation for our entire marine ecosystem. Healthy coral reefs are incredibly beneficial to the angling community by providing the environment in which many of our favorite species can live and thrive. Many Pelagic species feed near reef systems, most snapper and grouper are reef dwellers, and coral reefs protect the back country flats and estuaries that so many great sport fish such as tarpon, permit, and bonefish depend on for their feeding, breeding, and overall existence. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Conservation and scientific organizations, such as The Nature Conservancy, Mote Marine Laboratory, and their partners, are making important strides in discovering the reasons why coral health and abundance has been on the decline for several decades. Research has uncovered a combination of elevated sea temperatures, water pollution, disease, and the early 1980's die off of spiny sea urchins, nature's algae eating reef cleaners, that comprise the majority of factors negatively impacting coral and coral reef health.

Recently, through grant funding and along with revenue generated by the "Protect Our Reefs" license plate in the State of Florida, these organizations have begun the long and difficult process of rebuilding our coral reefs and thus restoring habitat that is critically important to fisheries and fishing. Coral Reef restoration is not just another hopeful species specific conservation story, there's a tangible and direct impact on all anglers by supporting the future of recreational and commercial fishing. Without a healthy coral reef system, many of the fisheries and fish species that we enjoy for recreation, sport, and food, could disappear. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Important progress has been made to ensure the future of our reefs and fisheries. Staghorn coral, as an example and once one of the most abundant species in Florida and the Caribbean, had declined by nearly 98% and was thought to be on its way to disappearing altogether in this part of the world. Staghorn coral is important to anglers and fisheries as it provides massive amounts of habitat and cover for juvenile and larval fish, a primary component to the future health of our fisheries. The relationship is rather simple - the more baby fish that can survive and the more habitat they have to survive in, the greater the amount of larger fish will both eat them and then be eaten ... and the food chain continues to thrive. Further declines in coral health and populations can impact wild fish stocks and any time there are pressures on wild fish populations, it may lead to bans, closures, and limits, clearly something that no angler wants to see.

The Staghorn cuttings (left photo) seen here in wild nursery off Summerland Key, Fl, are just a few weeks old. (Photo credit Erich Bartels/Mote.) In a similar nursery (right photo), this is what Staghorn coral can look like at roughly 2 years of growth. (Dave Gilliam/ NOVA SE Univ.) CLICK PHOTOS to enlarge.

Habitat restoration is a critically important step towards creating healthier oceans and fisheries. This collective partnership between scientific organizations, conservation organizations and government agencies, along with the financial support of the angling and corporate community, can make a positive difference in enhancing future of fishing through coral reef restoration.

How to help: Click here Mote.org/4reef

Bounce and Daniel Margil caught these 20 lb and 14 lb mutton snappers using pinfish on January 5, 2011 off Key West. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

George Burkhart caught this 3 lb and 27 inch Spanish mackerel using live shrimp on January 8, 2011 about 5 miles west of Duck Key in the Florida Bay. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Eight year old Matthew Weissmann caught this sand tilefish January 7, 2011 on his dad's boat while bottom fishing with frozen shrimp on light tackle over a patch reef near the Carysfort Lighthouse off the coast of northern Key Largo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Ten year old Andrew Weissmann caught this hefty red grouper January 7, 2011 on his dad's boat while bottom fishing with frozen shrimp on light tackle over a patch reef near the Carysfort Lighthouse off the coast of northern Key Largo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Alex Mowery caught this 1 of 2 sailfish caught that December 31, 2010 morning off of Key Largo. Alex used live bait under a kite. This one weighed 65 lbs. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Bruce Marx from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma shows off his trophy sailfish prior to returning same to the water just off the reef at Islamorada Key. The sailfish was caught using a live ballyhoo on December 16, 2010 while fishing from the 65 foot charter boat, Ms. Islamorada. Photo by Bob Marx. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Alden Y. Ricardo caught these mackerel off Marathon Key using sardines on December 11, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Ed Hoffmann caught this 28 lb black grouper on December 10, 2010 off Key West. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Ron Dececco caught this 40 lb and 55 inch wahoo on December 5, 2010 off Tavernier in the Florida Keys using a diving lure. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Sharon Maxwell caught this 30 lb and 4 foot wahoo using live ballyhoo on December 5, 2010 while fishing in Islamorada with her husband Tom. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Mike Kneapler caught this 40 lb kingfish near Islamorada on November 29, 2010 while fishing with Captain Chris Barth on The Hunter. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Linda Toogood caught and released this gag grouper using live pinfish during an outgoing tide on November 26, 2010 in Key West while fishing with Captain Dan Dempsey. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Linda Toogood caught this 30 inch jack creavlle using a live pinfish during an outgoing tide on November 26, 2010 off Key West with Captain Dan Dempsey. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Patti and Chris Morley caught these mutton, yellowtail, amberjack and grouper using shrimp and pilchards on November 21, 2010 off Marathon Key with Captain Jimmy Gagliardini aboard the High Caliber. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Caroline Burts first bonefish caught on the flats on Grassy Key during an out going tide on November 12, 2010 using Menhaden bait. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain John Jackson with Real Easy Charter displays this large cobia they caught on October 20, 2010 near Key West. Reel Easy Charters, Key West phone 305-923-3721. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Bill Kudlik caught this 14 lb bonefish using live shrimp during an outgoing tide on October 14, 2010 in Islamorada with Captain Duane Baker. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Angler Casey Wells and son Jonathan Wells (7 years old) caught this 10 lb Cubera Snapper using a live mullet on September 17, 2010 while fishing with Captain Alex Jones. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Team Slappey caught these dolphins off Islamorada on September 14, 2010 while fishing with Capt. Roy Lindback. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Alan & Dave Milliron and party caught 24 lobsters on September 11, 2010 off Marathon Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Three year old Skye Mackenzie Sterling caught her first dolphin in August off Key West while fishing with her father Randy Sterling. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Chuck from Ocean Springs, MS caught these lobsters while staying on Conch Key the week of August 22 thru 28, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Mike Ferris caught this 62 lb sailfish using unskirted ballyhoo during an outgoing tide on August 24, 2010 off Cudjoe Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Mason Sanders caught this lobster on August 23, 2010 in the Florida Keys. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Greg Ira caught this 19 lb black grouper in 65 feet of water on August 22, 2010 off Key Largo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Sammy, Peppy, George and Jenna Massini with catch on August 21, 2010 in the Florida Keys. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

John Wyatt speared this 23 inch red grouper on August 21, 2010 north of Big Pine Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Mike Slager, Diana Melhado and others caught these 30 lobsters on August 21, 2010 off Key Largo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Tom Kolodziejczak and Jerry caught this 65 lb wahoo on using live pinfish on August 20, 2010 in 400 feet of water off Islamorada. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jackie Love (middle) caught this huge spiny lobster at the 7 mile bridge in Marathon on August 20, 2010 with the help of Greg Risinger (Coyote Chop) (left) and Bobby Love (right). CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Orlando Hernandez caught this 52 lb kingfish using live pinfish on the surface in 90 feet of water on August 17, 2010 off Davis Reef near Plantation Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Richard Guerra (8) caught this 3.5 foot reef shark using ballyhoo during an outgoing tide on August 15, 2010 south east of Molasses reef, Key Largo with his dad and uncle. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Bailee Sanders speared her first fish on August 15, 2010 off Pacific Light. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jeff Vega caught these 15 lb and 18 lb pound mutton snapper on August 12, 2010 off Marathon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain Benny Diaz caught this 38 inch wahoo using high speed yellow green artificial on August 11, 2010 about 29 miles out of Marathon Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Lee, Renee, Ashlee, Tiffany and Kaylee Bryan caught these lobsters on August 8, 2010 in Marathon Key. Their party of seven caught 42 lobsters. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Scott Greiner caught this 42 inch wahoo on August 8, 2010 in Marathon Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Kathy Bryan caught this 32 lb and 31 inch bonito using a plug with belly strip during an outgoing tide on August 3, 2010 at Conch Reef while fishing with guide Captain Mark of the Paramour. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Chase Pisaris-Henderson caught this 20 lb triple tail using 8 lb test off Islamorada on July 31, 2010 with his Dad Craig Pisaris-Henderson and his Papou Peter Pisaris. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Reagan Allen caught and released this 7 foot blue marlin in 700 feet of water while trolling for dolphin with Blue and Silver Billy Bait on July 31, 2010 about 20 miles South of Vaca Cut in Marathon aboard the Oil Rig with Captain Ken Allen. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Ryan Van Fleet a resident of the Florida Keys caught these fish on July 31, 2010 off the Upper Keys off Islamorada. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Herb Jefferson caught this 35 lb and 53 inch dolphin on July 30, 2010 off Key Largo on board the "Jackpot" with Captain Lee Robinson. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain Rey Conejo (right) and First Mate David Moore caught this 25 lb cow dolphin, 30 lb bull dolphin and 20 lb wahoo using Ballyhoo & Super Chugger trolling baits on July 30, 2010 about 20 miles east of Key Largo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Reagan Allen helped catch these lobsters on July 29, 2010 on the gulf side of Duck Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Kate and Summer Weissing caught these Florida lobsters using a net and tickle stick on July 28, 2010 off Key Largo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Steve Rey caught this barracuda off Marathon Key on July 26, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Zack Wilson caught this 34 lb and 36 inch wahoo using skirted ballyhoo in 250 feet of water off the Islamorada Hump on July 26, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Colin Richards caught this wahoo on July 25, 2010 using Black and White Islander off Marathon Key with Captain Rick Richards. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Rory Marr caught this 26 lb permit using a live crab on July 24, 2010 in the Florida Keys. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Our 19th Annual family lobster trip to Key Largo. Got our limit of 54, with 9 people aboard the "Red Sun" on 1st day of mini season. Awesome week on the water with family and friends. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Sam Rotenberg caught this 5 foot cuda and 4.6 foot nurse shark on July 18, 2010 off Marathon Key with Captain Dave from Tackle Box. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Orlando and Susy of Miami caught these king mackerel near Ramrod Key on July 14, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Brandon Sierra caught this 12 lb mutton snapper using squid on July 14, 2010 off Key Largo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Melissa Bandos caught this 24 inch mangrove snapper using ballyhoo strips on July 10, 2010 about 3 miles offshore Tavernier Key Largo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Bailee Sanders caught this hog fish using shrimp on July 10, 2010 off a Key Largo reef. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jeff Crawford speared this 28 inch mutton snapper and 25 inch black grouper on July 7, 2010 near Summerland Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Joe Abla and Bill Talley caught 9 mutton snapper 8 to 18 lbs using live pinfish on July 4, 2010 at Papa Joes wreck off Big Pine Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Oscar Bidopia accompanied by sons Julian and Jake caught this 18 inch gag grouper using live grunt on July 4, 2010 in 200 feet of water off Key Largo east southeast of Pickles Reef while fishing with Captain Hector Lima, Jr. aboard the Knot Enough. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Ben Hedrick caught this 130 lb and 5.5 foot tarpon using a crab during an outgoing tide off Islamorada on June 30, 2010 while fishing with Captain Bou Bosso. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Tyler Gocher caught this 40 lb permit using cut mohara during an incoming tide on June 27, 2010 while fishing with Captain Mike Weinhoffer in Key West. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Luis Martin caught this 22 lb and 4 feet 8 inch barracuda using live grunt on a wire on June 26, 2010 off Vaca Cut Marathon Key during an outgoing tide. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Martha Orellana caught this mangrove snapper on June 20, 2010 using live pinfish close the 7 mile bridge in the Atlantic. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jackie Hampton caught this 18 lb dolphin on June 19, 2010 off Key Largo using rigged ballyhoo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Chase Crumbley and Ken Allen caught this 30 lb bull dolphin using a Blue and White Islander in 450 feet of water off Marathon Key on June 19, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jesus Marquez caught this 18 lb mutton snapper on June 18, 2010 near Big Pine Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

David Hutto caught this 36 lb permit on June 18, 2010 off Summerland Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Steve Stahl caught this 65 lb bull dolphin using a 4 inch purple rattle jet lure a mile and a half off Marathon Hump in Keys on June 16, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Marisa Siedle of Key Largo caught this 20 lb bull dolphin using an artificial lure on her way to Bimini on June 14, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jon Scott caught this 20 lb dolphin using alien pink squid in 350 feet of water off of Islamorada on June 14, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Gamal Riquelme caught his 10 lb and 26 inch mutton snapper free lining dead shrimp on June 14, 2010 off Big Pine Key on the Sunset Booze Crew. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Sal Molina caught this dolphin using skirted ballyhoo on June 12, 2010 about 7.5 miles off Key Largo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Levis Aguilar caught this 34 lb amber jack and Robert Romero caught this 24 inch yellow tail using a butterfly jig and large silver side on June 12, 2010 off Key Largo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Richard Fife (left) & Dan Demont (right) caught this 20.5 lb dolphin bull (r) and 19.75 lb cow using flying fish on June 12, 2010 while fishing with Captain Greg Eklund on Cloud Nine off Islamorada. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Angler's name: Harrison Fail, Jr. caught this 42 lb permit on June 12, 2010 while fishing with Captain Jeff Rella near a wreck off of Marathon in 85 feet of water. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Wendy Alderman caught this 160 lb tarpon on a D.O.A. Bait Buster on June 9, 2010 at the Marathon Key 7 mile bridge while fishing with Captain Mike Alderman. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

MacClugage, Mitch MacClugage and Christopher MacClugage caught these dolphins up to 25 lbs using rigged ballyhoo while fishing with Rich MacClugage on June 5, 2010 in the Marathon Ups and Downs. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Marcia Webb caught this dolphin on June 4, 2010 off Marathon Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain Ryan Harrington caught this 23 lb Golden tilefish on June 3, 2010 in 900 feet of water off Key West deep dropping whole squid during an outgoing tide. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Nino Martino caught this 30 lb mahi mahi using a skirted ballyhoo on June 1, 2010 while fishing offshore Marathon Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Sonny Parker caught this 60 lb and 64 inch mahi using ballyhoo on June 1, 2010 off Summerland Key while fishing with Wayne and David Parker. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Lee Lightsey,Brian White and sons caught these dolpin using live bait on May 31, 2010 off Cud Joe Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Carol Ann Hudson of Fort Lauderdale caught this 30 lb permit using a small blue crab on May 31, 2010 offshore Islamorada with Charter Service Relentless Captain Paul Ross. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Delilah K caught this dolphin using plain ballyhoo on May 30, 2010 while fishing with Captain Steve off Islamorada. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain Joe Ptashinski, Jim Wellbank and Joe Ptashinski, Sr. caught their first marlin in 600 feet of water off Key Largo on May 30, 2010 on the Dana Leigh. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Walter Rivera and Captain Doug Hensly caught this 47 lb bull dolphin using a 12 inch white and blue lure rigged with squid two and a half miles off Marathon Hump in Keys on May 29, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

George Diaz caught this 46 lb dolphin using a Blue and White Island Sea Star over rigged ballyhoo on May 29, 2010 off Islamorada. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Steve caught this wahoo on May 28, 2010 in 900 feet of water off Islamorada. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Kim Stancel caught this 14 lb dolphin using a baitless artificial lure during an outgoing tide 19 miles off Summerland Key on May 28, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

John Mitchell, Pete Toscani and Captain Matt Urich caught these 20 plus lb dolphin using artificials in 1,500 feet of water off of Key Largo on May 28, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Richard Virgin caught this 55 lb dolphin using ballyhoo on May 26, 2010 while fishing with Captain Bud Adorjan off Key West in 800 feet of water. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Robert Jacobus caught this 95 lb and 76 inch sailfish trolling a Pink and White Octopus 8 inch lure on May 25, 2010 4 miles off Snake Creek in Islamorada. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Doug Johnson and Rod Hylton caught the dolphin and wahoo using Williamson Live Ballyhoo combo on May 24, 2010 about 23 miles off Islamorada in 6 to 9 foot seas. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Nicole and Mandy Hunnewell caught these 14 and 16 lb dolphin using ballyhoo with a lead head behind the Pacific Light and Carysfort on May 23, 2010 while fishing with mom and dad. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Norman caught this 34 lb mahi mahi using Blue and White Islander with ballyhoo neat the Islamorada Hump on May 22, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Dave and LouAnne Boehm and Keith and Karin Greirson of Port Charlotte caught these dolphin trolling near Alligator Reef in Islamorada in 260 feet of water on May 22, 2010. Dave caught the 46 inch bull dolphin and Keith caught the 34 inch cow. It was a double hook-up. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

John Corbett from Miami caught this 18 lb dolphin using a live pilchard on a grass line approximately 9 miles offshore Islamorada on May 22, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Michael Iglesias caught these 19 lb and 17 lb and 35 inch and 32 inch black drum using live shrimp with a bobber during an outgoing tide on May 18, 2010 at Flamingo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Alan Andre and Raymond Whitehurst caught this 75 lb wahoo on May 16, 2010 trolling a double rigged ballyhoo 25 feet down on the down rigger for dolphin 15 miles off Key West aboard the Tide Bandit. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Arcides Otero, Mark Rafuls and Alex Giannone caught this 25 lb bull dolphin off Key Colony Beach on May 15, 2010 at 150 feet trolling a skirted jet lure. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain Curt Ittner (Vessel Name: Taste Like Salt) caught this 35 lb dolphin using skirted ballyhoo on May 15, 2010 off Key Largo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jayne Hallman caught this permit using crab on May 14, 2010 in Key Largo with Captain Martin Formento with Leave it to Beaver Charters. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Dr. Chris Gunson caught this 10 lb and 36 inch barracuda using a red and white broken back Bomber on May 10, 2010 while fishing with Captain Dane Blanton off Key West. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain Dane Blanton caught these permit using live crab during an incoming tide on May 10, 2010 off Key West. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Tony Zimbicki caught this 51 lb and 65 inch dolphin using a Turbo Hammer on May 9, 2010 while fishing 32 miles off Marathon Key. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

George Diaz caught this 60 lb white marling using Blue n White Island Hoo-La Hood over a rigged ballyhoo on May 8, 2010 off Islamorada. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Chris Schollmeyer caught this 40 lb dolphin off of Key Largo on May 7, 2010. Evidently some kind of bill fish hit this fish square in the center of the head and broke its bill off. When we preformed an autopsy on him we found the rest of the bill in its head. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Deb New-Herms caught this 11 lb mangrove snapper using live shrimp during an outgoing tide on May 7, 2010 at Big Coppitt, Key West. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Robin Cooper caught this dolphin about 10 miles off Marathon Key on April 27, 2010. She, being the only lady on the boat and caught 3 dolphin, out fished the men again! CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Karl and Heinrich Koch caught these 20 and 30 lb wahoos using White Billy Bait Ahi Slayer during an incoming tide on April 25, 2010 in 120 feet of water off Islamorada. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Matthew Sanchez, age 10, caught these Springtime Key West Blackfin and Cameron Sanchez, age 8, caught this nice Key West Dolphin during the Shell Key West Challenge (April 22 to 25), benefiting the Diabetes Research Institute, while fishing with Captain Billy Delph. Big fun was had by ALL!. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Bruce Rucker caught this 63.75 lb and 56 inch kingfish fly fishing in the Dry Tortugas on April 23, 2010 while fishing with Captain Yuri. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jason Kromer caught this 60 lb amberjack about 15 miles off of Key West on April 11, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Robert Romero caught this 81 lb amber jack on a butter fly jig during an outgoing tide on April 11, 2010 off Islamorada. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jaeme Adams caught this 40 lb cobia on a pin fish during an incoming tide on April 5, 2010 in Key West. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Brad Stelzer caught this goliath grouper on April 3, 2010 in Florida Bay while fishing with Captain Dave Shugar. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Katie Moore caught this large amber jack on March 30, 2010 near Thunderbolt aboard TTime. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Bryan Tiu caught this amber jack on March 28, 2010 near Thunderbolt while fishing with Captain Dave Schugar. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Lorraine Wallin caught these mangrove snapper, 2 pounds and 2 1/2 pounds, during an incoming tide on March 27, 2010 at Marathon Key Colony Beach. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Chris Ingham caught this 30 plus pound permit during an incoming tide west of Key West on March 26, 2010 fishing with Reel Easy Charters Guide Captain John Jackson. captjohnjackson@hotmail.com CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Rich Ulrich caught these mutton snapper during an incoming tide on March 24, 2010 off Cudjoe Key on the vessel Elusion IV. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jake Vanderslice and Jon Keyser caught this monster amber Jack during an incoming tide on March 19, 2010 off Duck Key with guide Dave Schugar. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Matt Morcher caught this 41 lb cuberra snapper south west of the Dry Tortugas during his March 21, 2010 trip on the Florida Fish Finder. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Matt Morcher (Mate) caught and released this 42 lb black grouper on March 21, 2010 aboard the Florida Fish Finder off the Dry Tortugas. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Katie Fischer caught this red fish on March 10, 2010 on an outgoing tide. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Photo 1 of 4. Brothers Jeff and Rob Brown jumped eight tarpon landing four out of Hurricane Hole Marina in Key West with Captain John Jackson on March 13, 2010. Seven of the eight tarpon were over hundred pounds. www.fishreeleasy.com captjohnjackson@hotmail.com. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Photo 2 of 4. Brothers Jeff and Rob Brown jumped eight tarpon landing four out of Hurricane Hole Marina in Key West with Captain John Jackson on March 13, 2010. Seven of the eight tarpon were over hundred pounds. www.fishreeleasy.com captjohnjackson@hotmail.com. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Photo 3 of 4. Brothers Jeff and Rob Brown jumped eight tarpon landing four out of Hurricane Hole Marina in Key West with Captain John Jackson on March 13, 2010. Seven of the eight tarpon were over hundred pounds. www.fishreeleasy.com captjohnjackson@hotmail.com. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Photo 4 of 4. Brothers Jeff and Rob Brown jumped eight tarpon landing four out of Hurricane Hole Marina in Key West with Captain John Jackson on March 13, 2010. Seven of the eight tarpon were over hundred pounds. www.fishreeleasy.com captjohnjackson@hotmail.com. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Robert Romero caught this 17 lb black fin tuna on a butter fly jig during an outgoing tide on March 7, 2010 near Islamorada. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Joey Quinn caught this 28.9 lb and 42 inch dolphin on May 16, 2009. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Keith Karl caught this 35 lb permit using a live crab during an outgoing tide while fishing with Captain D. Parker on June 2009 with the Ocean Reef Club Key Largo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Doug Pluth caught this 35 lb tarpon in 2009 in the Florida Keys. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Diane Pluth caught this bonefish in 2009 in the Florida Keys. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.