Angling Direct Holidays exclusive Oil Protection Guarantee
Now a lot of people are worried about the current news about all the oil pollution, we understand that this is a concern to everyone, however the oil is currently over 600 miles away from our fishing and with the south east prevailing winds hopefully it should remain far away. However to make sure that none of our customers are at risk of losing their holiday we are now offering our oil guarantee.
In the event that NOAA (National Ocean Atmospheric Association) closes fishing at Islamorada Florida Keys and that you have booked your entire holiday though Angling Direct Holidays (Including flights) we will refund your money 100%, giving you the peace of mind that you would expect from a professional tour operator. That is why we are the number one trusted dedicated fishing tour operator in the UK.
So worry no more and reserve your 2011 fishing and get amongst the huge Tarpon we are famous for.
Each year, Angling Direct Holiday’s head guide Dave Plummer, escorts a limited number of anglers to the world famous Florida Keys. For many years, this area has been and remains one of the top fishing locations anywhere in the world.
If the sheer amount of large Tarpon, big Bonefish and punishing Permit weren’t enough, there are always the great Sharks, Lemons, Black tips, Nurse Sharks and Redfish, Stingrays, Jacks and the obligatory Barracudas to keep you busy. With Dave, the emphasis on these trips is great sport fishing, as all fishing is done with either light spinning gear or 20Ibs to 30Ibs class boat rods. In addition, as this is one of our many destinations you can rest assure that you will not only be staying and fishing with a top quality guide but also using all the latest state of the art fishing tackle. It is no wonder that with Dave's vast experience of catering for groups of anglers and his wealth of guiding experience in the Keys makes these escorted trips so popular. The fishing can be broken down into four sections: Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit and other Back Country fishing. Bonefish fishing consists of poling along gin clear flats, sight casting to tailing Bonefish in 6 to 12 inches of water. It can be the most heart stopping experience a fisherman can endure. The Tarpon are truly one of the most magnificent fish that occupy the waters of the Florida Keys. There are a several ways that you can fish for Tarpon; Poling along shallow water flats in search of cruising or laid up fish, casting small crabs, shrimp and live bait, or those with nerves of steel can try to catch one of these 100lb fish on a fly. Then there is the Permit, the trophy of the flats, pound for pound one of the strongest fish in the world. The backcountry fishing is like a different world and can produce numerous species of fish. Here there are more sharks than you can handle, some as big as the boat, plus 100lb plus Sting Rays, Snook, Redfish and back breaking Grouper. One thing is for sure, while fishing with Dave in the Keys, is that the hardest decision you make, is what to pursue each day.
FISHING METHODS
Fly Fishing, Lure Fishing, Trolling, Dead Bait and Live bait Fishing.
SPECIES TO CATCH
Bonefish
Season: All Year
Peak: Apr to Jul
Weight: 2lb to 15lb
Average Weight: 7lb |
Tarpon
Season: All Year
Peak: Apr to Jul
Weight: 40lb to 200lb
Average Weight: 90lb |
Permit
Season: All Year
Peak: Apr to Jul
Weight: 5lb to 60lb
Average Weight: 20lb |
Goliath Grouper
Season: All Year
Weight: 10lb to 200lb
Average Weight: 40lb |
Jack Crevalle
Season: All Year
Weight: 5lb to 40lb
Average Weight: 10lb |
Lemon Shark
Season: All Year
Weight: 20lb to 200lb
Average Weight: 60lb |
Tiger Shark
Season: All Year
Weight: 20lb to 140lb
Average Weight: 60lb |
Hammerhead Shark
Season: All Year
Weight: 20lb to 400lb
Average Weight: 130lb |
Snook
Season: All Year
Weight: 2lb to 25lb
Average Weight: 8lb |
Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be effected by adverse weather.
TOUR INCLUDES
Airport transfers, 5 days full fishing as indicated on itinerary, 7 nights accommodation at our own house in Islamorada on Palm Drive S/C
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
International return flights (WT), Holiday insurance, personal items, fishing licence ($50 USD per week) and local tips ($50 - $75 USD per day for your guide)
OPTIONS
Seat upgrades available with British Airways.
VISA
A machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry. No visa for UK citizens required.
Note: Because your flight will involve travelling into the USA, you will be required before travel to complete an Electronic System Travel Authorisation (ESTA) online, which is compulsory for all USA Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) travellers before boarding an air or sea carrier to the USA. For full information and apply online visit our ESTA information page.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
No vaccinations currently required
PLEASE NOTE
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press. However, please check these requirements for changes.
DEPARTURE TAX
There is no additional airport departure tax when leaving America.
FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME
UK - Miami (approx 9hrs)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
(WT) 2 checked in items 23 kg (WTP) 2 checked in items 23 kg (C/F) 3 checked in items 23 kg. British Airways permits each passenger to check in one piece of sporting luggage i.e. a rod holdall, but must not exceed 23 kg.
TRANSFER TIME
Miami airport - Islamorada (approx 2 hours)
KEY WEST AQUARIUM
A unique and wonderful marine experience where you can feed sharks as well as view many other marine species such as sting rays.
ROBBIE'S MARINA TARPON FEEDING
A breathtaking experience as 100lb+ Tarpon leap out the water and take fish from your fingertips. You quickly see why these are called the ‘Silver Kings’!
