If you’ve ever dreamed of casting your line into crystal-clear waters surrounded by stunning tropical scenery then the Florida Keys should be at the top of your list. This string of islands stretching off the southern tip of Florida is a paradise for anglers of all levels. Whether you’re a family looking for a fun day on the water or a serious angl...

If you’ve ever dreamed of hooking a big one while surrounded by the endless blue of the ocean then deep sea fishing in Key Largo might just be your next great adventure. This vibrant fishing destination offers something for everyone - from families looking for a fun day on the water to serious anglers chasing trophy fish. I’m here to share everythi...

It's not often I say that about month's end but this has been a tough month.  With the steady cold fronts dropping air and water temps into unusual lows the fishing has been tough.  The cold water temps made fishing a challenge on most trips making us really work for the fish we caught. With that being said I had plenty of good trips.  The good ne...

Burr it’s been cold and the last two weeks have definitely been slower fishing because of it. However with this nice warming trend everything is starting to get back on track. The bonefish are starting to jump on the flats tarpon are beginning to roll again and plenty of sharks on the flats for those that want a solid fight. Mixed in to all this h...

The cold weather has ignited a fishing frenzy here in Fort Lauderdale and our recent charter trips have been nothing short of spectacular! If you’re looking for great fishing adventures now is an ideal time to book your charter with us. Bottom Fishing: A Bonanza Over the last ten days the bottom fishing has been […] The post Fort Lauderdale Charte...

If you’ve ever dreamed of hooking a big one while surrounded by the endless blue of the ocean then deep sea fishing in Key Largo might just be your next great adventure. This sunny paradise offers some of the best fishing experiences in the United States. Whether you’re a family looking for a fun day out a tourist eager to try something new or a se...

Sure it's been cold and windy but the fish have to eat and my clients have decided to go for it and it's paid off.  More tarpon are moving in with the cold and they have been in a good mood.  Night time tarpon are stacking up on the bridges while days time tarpon have been prowling their usual day time spots.  Bonefishing slowed down the last few...

Fort Lauderdale Offshore & Reef Fishing Update Fishing in Fort Lauderdale has been slower than average over the past couple of weeks mainly due to rough weather patterns. While big seas often trigger strong bites the favorable conditions did not last long enough to create sustained action. The good news is that the 10–14 day […] The post Fort Laud...

Yes we've a cold front in January. No it's not strange but it is strange that we've only had one.  The weather has been spectacular and the fishing on fire.  There was a bit off a dip after the last cold front but the ship quickly righted itself and all is well now.  The species list has been long starting with bonefish and tarpon but adding to th...

If you’ve ever dreamed of chasing shimmering blue bullets across crystal-clear water sailfishing in the Upper Florida Keys is as good as it gets. Here in Key Largo we’re lucky to sit right on the migration path of one of the ocean’s most exciting gamefish — the Atlantic sailfish. And at Miss Chief Charters we use multiple techniques to put you in t...

I wish all a Happy New Year! The end of fishing year was exciting for a few weeks when the big Tarpon showed up in the back country and on the coast. I spent the holiday in Key Largo fishing with my kids. and a block party for the neighborhood just having a good time. We caught Mutton Snappers Yellowtails Barracudas Cero Mackerels Parrotfish Snook...

Wow what an incredible second half of December we’ve had in Miami. The bay has been firing on all cylinders and with the exception of the last couple days of the month it’s been relatively warm. Although the air temperature has been warm the water temperatures have been cooling and that has caused permit to stack up as well as Pompano mackerel Sna...

Season’s Greetings from Marlin My Darlin the premier family fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale! This Christmas season our fishing charters are delivering outstanding results. Kite fishing has been exceptional with consistent catches of sailfish mahi-mahi wahoo and tuna thanks to live bait and kite techniques. While trolling has been a bit slower r...

Aboard the Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing Charter Over the last couple of weeks fishing has been absolutely red hot here in Fort Lauderdale. A series of cold fronts moving through South Florida has triggered a strong sailfish bite along with plenty of wahoo still in the area. Most wahoo have been ranging from 25 to […] The post December Fort Lauder...

Baitfish of the Florida Keys: A Local Angler’s Guide When people think about fishing in the Florida Keys the spotlight usually shines on sailfish mahi-mahi tuna snapper and grouper. But every epic catch starts with something much smaller—and just as important. But behind every great day on the water is a supporting cast that often goes unnoticed: b...

As the rest of the country is freezing and living in arctic like conditions in Miami ti has been perfect.  With a warmer than normal December the weather has been warm skies clear and the fishing fantastic.  While there have been some schools of pilchards around my bookings and focus have been on other species that don't require tons of pilchards...

November has proven to be an exceptional month for the Marlin My Darlin fleet with outstanding fishing experiences that are not to be missed. Over the past few weeks we have witnessed remarkable catches of Wahoos coupled with a strong Sailfish bite making this a thrilling time for anglers. Shallow waters have also yielded several […] The post Nove...

Well guys I hope everyone of you had a great Thanksgiving and had a great November. It has definitely been fun down here. It has also been unusually warm with only one mild cold front moving through towards the middle of November. Otherwise daytime temperatures have been in the low 80s nighttime lows in the high 60s with perfect crystal clear wea...

he Florida Keys with their crystal-clear waters and abundant marine life offer some of the best fishing experiences in the world. Among the many fishing techniques available kite fishing stands out as a thrilling way to target sailfish one of the most sought-after game fish. If you’re considering a fishing adventure kite fishing charters in Key Lar...

The year seems to have flown by tomorrow is Thanksgiving. There has been allot of great days and very few not so good. This is my 25th year of guiding and I still love waking up at 4 a.m. and driving almost 2 hours to Flamingo. I enjoy it just like every other fishing guide I know. This last weekend I fish with Joe Garcia his wife Naomi and their...

If you’ve ever dreamed of casting your line into crystal-clear waters surrounded by stunning tropical scenery then the Florida Keys should be at the top of your list. This string of islands stretching off the southern tip of Florida is a paradise for anglers of all levels. Whether you’re a family looking for a fun day on the water or a serious angl...

If you’ve ever dreamed of hooking a big one while surrounded by the endless blue of the ocean then deep sea fishing in Key Largo might just be your next great adventure. This vibrant fishing destination offers something for everyone - from families looking for a fun day on the water to serious anglers chasing trophy fish. I’m here to share everythi...