Cool Runnings Sportfishing Charters

Red Hot Summer Fishing

2019-08-03

Fishing has been almost as hot as the weather here in south Florida. We started the summer off still in live bait mode, flying kites on the edge of the reef and some days slow trolling baits. The fishing on the edge has been steady the last few months. We have caught Blackfin Tunas, Kingfish, Bonita and even the occasional summer sailfish! Here are a couple shots from some of our trips from earlier this summer.

A nice blackfin Tuna from early this summer caught on the edge

A nice blackfin tuna, several kingfish and Bonita

Young anglers with a great catch of kingfish and Bonita

A limit of kingfish

Captain Jason releasing a summer sail

As we have gotten into the later summer months we have spent more time offshore looking for mahi. This summer the sargassum grass on days have made fishing challenging. However we are always up for a challenge and have pushed through and have had a some good days of mahi fishing so far this summer. We have also caught come across some large schools of skipjack tunas while offshore. We have caught a few vertical jigging as well as trolling small lures. Here are some shots for, our recent trips offshore:

Plenty of mahi for dinner as well as a kingfish

A nice catch of mahi and a kingfish for this father son team

A nice bull mahi

A nice bull mahi for this couple

As we continue through the late summer and transition into fall, it’s important to know that fishing continues just tactics and times change. These next few months mahi, snappers, kingfish, snook and tarpon are just some of the species that we can target.

A surprise wahoo

We have plenty available dates in the coming weeks contact us to book a trip!

Captain Jason Robinson

Instagram-@fishcoolrunnings

954-588-0578

March/April Fishing Report

2019-05-02

The months of March and April have produced the best fishing off Miami so far this year!

Conditions have lined up everywhere up and down the coast producing some great fishing.

The sail fishing in the month of April has been world class, with several double digit sailfish release days by multiple boats. We have had multiple trips this month releasing two or more sailfish, our best day we managed to catch 3 out of 7 hooked sailfish in an afternoon trip.

The blackfin tunas have also been mixed in with the sailfish, We have caught several tuna in the last few trips 25lbs is our largest so this year. There have been several 30+ pound fish caught and we will be ready for our opportunity at one of these jumbo tunas!

This weekend we participated in the Meat Mayhem fishing tournament which during we caught the largest Kingfish boated to date on the Cool Runnings. Jorge Decardenas landed a 45lb smoker king on 15lb spinning tackle. We also caught several other kings ranging between 8-10lbs, as well as 20lb class African Pompano.

Fishing should continue to be action packed into the month of May, we have several days available. Don’t forget May 1st marked the opening of grouper season, contact us let’s do some fishing!

Capt Jason Robinson

coolrunningsfishing@gmail.com

954-588-0578

Fall Fishing Tactics

2018-09-24

Miami Fall Fishing Tactics

Fall fishing in south Florida can be a challenging feat, but with the right game plan can be very productive. We will discuss some some successful tactics used by local fishermen and charter boats alike to keep a bend in the rod, and hopefully fish in the box!

Offshore Fishing during Fall

Fall is a great time to target Blackfin Tuna and skipjack tunas offshore. They can usually be found in large schools from the edge of the reef in 150’ of water and as deep as 2000’ of water. Large flocks of birds working an area are usually an indicator of a school of tuna. Depending on conditions, live baiting, trolling, or even jigging are the most effective at catching these fast moving fish.

Fall marks the end of summer but water temperatures usually remain pretty high during this time of year. The Mahi-Mahi can be targeted at a variety of different depths but are not around in as large of numbers as they are during summer... Birds working the bait and structures such as grass or anything floating is key for any time you are in search of Mahi. You can find them as shallow as 200’ and some days as deep as 2000’. It is mostly about putting in the time to find them. On a calm day this can be a great way to start your fall day of fishing!

Deep dropping

Weather is fairly nice during the fall, which means it is a great time to try fishing some deeper structures. From the edge off the reef to 1500’ there are a variety of species of fish around. Vermilion snappers are the most prevalent. These tasty snapper can be found on natural bottom as well as wrecks from 200’-500’. Multiple hook rigs are commonly used to target these fish. As you venture out deeper the tackle gets heavier. Electric reels are best for dropping in depths of 500+ feet. Snowy Grouper, Black Belly Rosefish, Barrel Fish, and Golden Tile fish are just a few of the other deep drop species that can be targeted. Deep dropping can make a full day of fishing during fall productive to save the least!

Reef fishing during Fall

September and October offer some great reef fishing particularly for Mangrove and Yellowtail snapper! Night and day time fishing are both options during this time of the year, with night fishing being more popular. When it is a 90 degree South Florida day, night fishing is definitely a great option. Depending on the current, anchoring on “Hard Bottom” is suggested anywhere from 50-100’. It is important to make sure to have plenty of chum and cut bait. Live bait such as pilchards and pinfish are great, but cut bait such as squid, silversides, and ballyhoo all work as well! A variety of snappers such as Mutton, Yellowtail and Mangrove are all possibilities. It is also common as it gets cooler to catch red, black and/or gag groupers, so be sure to bring the appropriate tackle! It may take putting in some time at a few different spots to find these types of fish. Snapper, as you may know make for excellent eating and on a calm fall day can provide plenty of action!

The Mullet Run

As temperatures drop in the southeast Atlantic Ocean it triggers the migration of many different kinds of fish. Mullet begin their migration in very large schools and this attracts a lot of attention from predators. The most common predators include snook, tarpon, jacks, mackerel and sharks. Beaches and inlets are a great place to focus your efforts during the mullet run. In addition, deeper canals and creeks in Biscayne Bay can yield success. Bridges also can also dish out great fishing by serving as a safe haven for bait and ambush locations for predators. We offer both day and night time trips to enjoy this fishery.