Islamorada, FL is the "Sport Fishing Capital of the World", with world-class fishing at marinas like Robbies and Bud ‘n Marys. A small stretch of paradise located between Miami & Key West, FL that separates Florida Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, “the purple island” has a unique habitat that offers a variety of coveted game fish and table fare from these very special bodies of waters.
Follow Matt and Greg as the begin their adventure tour through Islamorada and beyond in their Contender 25 Bay boats, as they describe the salty allure of this special fishing destination.
Resources and Thanks:
budnmarys.com
www.loreleicabanabar.com/
www.gregpoland.com/
bamboocharters.com/
Islamorada FL lays rival claim to being the “Sport Fishing Capital of the World”, a worthy claim based on the hundreds of unique species in the nearby waters. Nestled between Florida bay, and the Atlantic’s deep blue gulf stream shelf, there is always something to catch, and the weather is nothing short of paradise.
With 120 days of prime time tarpon fishing, anglers from all over the world visit this stretch of paradise in pursuit of these prehistoric pelagic predators. Flats fly-fisherman, and deep sea cowboys alike flock to this Florida fleet for the mass migrations in this magical fish filled shangri-la.
Two of the most coveted yet accessible sport fish in Florida dominate the fishery in Islamorada. Tarpon near shore, and sailfish offshore - Islamorada truly is a sport fisherman’s paradise. With so many potential fish to target, there is always another species to cross off the list or enjoy again. Among the species, the most coveted game and table fare fish in all the world.
Contender boats are built to satisfy the saltiest of captains and weekend warriors alike. Built for those who know they are on the clock from the moment they leave the dock, Contender’s are built to be the fastest, most fishable, and most versatile boats when the fishing shot clock is ticking.
The 25 Bay is among the best boats in Biscayne Bay. These boats are custom built fishing machines that offer performance and reliability with Yamaha engines and a dedication to keeping captains and fisherman alike, “Always in the Game”.