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9-11 Memorial



 

How the rest of
the world sees
Key West

Take it easy in Hemingway's Key West
Earthtimes, UK - Jan 7
Is it 4 pm or maybe already 5? Nobody cares much as details like that are unimportant on the island of Key West on the southernmost tip of America.

Just Possibly the Best Place for Doing Nothing
New York Times  Dec 28
It’s tempting to think of the Lower Keys, a roughly 36-mile stretch of Florida islands between Marathon and
Key West, as something of a lonesome no-man’s land.

Diving Santa raises money for children's shelter in Florida Keys
MiamiHerald.com, FL - Dec 21, 2007
Jason Schwenke is donning the Santa suit while going underwater in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.



A blast from our past

OVERSEA RAILROAD WILL OPEN MONDAY
New York Time
Jan 21, 1912

Key West is rapidly filling up with visitors for the opening of the "oversea" railroad on Monday.
Every steamer is bringing its quota of passengers. There is much activity all over the city, and
decorators are busy embellishing the buildings.
















 



 

 

 

 


 




 


 

 


 


 

 

Key West Flats Fishing Directory


 



Have a Flats Fishing Service in Key West and you want to be here e-mail me question (at) clydeskeywest.com  put Key West in the Subject Line.


 

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Miss Inclined Flats Fishing Charter
http://www.flyfishkeywest.net/
866-451-5300
The vast crystal clear flats and shallow water banks of the Lower Florida Keys, Key West and the Marquesa's offer the fly and light tackle angler classic knee knocking confrontation with huge Tarpon, trophy sized Bonefish, elusive Permit, streaking Barracuda, Shark, Cobia and a host of other species.

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Saltwater Angler
Westin Resort & Marina, 243 Front St Key West, FL 33040 (800) 223-1629
http://www.saltwaterangler.com
Key West fishing, Saltwater Angler Key West - Flyfishing guides, tropical clothing, Florida Keys outfitter. Dave & Ernie Maynard have created the ultimate experience for fishing in Key West. Providing one of the best Florida Keys fishing guide services specially suited for your needs and ability.

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Seabreeze Fishing Charters LLC
Key West, FL 33040 305-731-4987
http://www.seabreezefishing.com
Hi, I'm Capt. Johnny Irwin and I've been fishing the waters in and around the Florida Keys for over the last 50 years. We have a great variety of fish from the shallow waters of the flats to the inshore reefs and wrecks and everything in between. With my 2004 22ft Sea Chaser boat and 4-stroke Honda 150hp outboard, you will have a safe, fast and quiet ride to pursue your trophy. You can fish many ways from live bait, plug casting and fly fishing and enjoy doing them all.

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Sting Rea Charters
Sugarloaf Key, FL 305-744-0903
http://www.stingreacharters.com/
Key West flats fly fishing with professional fishing guide, Capt. Justin Rea. Charter fishing in Key West for tarpon, bonefish and permit are his specialty. Light tackle Key West sport fishing. Justin has been fly fishing since he was a young boy and had the experience and patience to guide and assist fly fishing enthusiasts and also be sure they have a great experience that they will remember.

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Key Limey Charters
2023 Flagler Avenue Key West, FL 33040   305-293-1814
http://www.keylimey.com
Key West has the truly unique combination of fishing... Blue water, Wrecks, Reefs and Flats. If you're a novice or an expert I believe Key West has something to offer everyone. We are 120 miles out in the ocean already, so you know the fishing HAS to be GOOD!
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Key West Flats Fishing
http://www.keywestflatsfishing.com/
Harborside Motel & Marina, Key West  305-923-7100
We run 1/2, 3/4 and full day trips. We specialize in fly and light spin tackle from beginner to the advanced. Sight cast to tarpon, bonefish, permit and sharks. Fly casting lessons available. All tackle, bait and licensed provided. Free transportation provided to and from your hotel or guest house in Key West.
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Key West Kayak Fishing
http://www.keyskayakfishing.com/
305-304-0337
Planning your Key West vacation? If so, you are headed to an outdoor paradise. And we are the local charter guides. Now is the time to reserve a fishing charter, kayaking trip, and snorkeling trip for your family and friends to enjoy and remember for a lifetime.
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Key West Fly Fishing
http://www.keywestflyfishing.com/
P.O. Box 2006, Key West, FL 33045    305-745-3304
Guided Saltwater Flats Fishing with Fly Rods and Light Tackle.
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Almost There Charters
P.O. Box 6316 Key West, FL 33040    305-295-9444    800-795-9448
http://www.almostthere.net
If you're looking for the best in Key West fishing adventures, look no further! We are Key West’s largest family owned and operated sport fishing charter company.
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Amity Charters
http://www.amitycharters.com/
The beautiful clear flats of the lower keys with abundant mangrove shorelines provide the BEST flats fishing in the world. In fact, more world flats fishing records have been set in Key West than anywhere else. To truly enjoy this tropical fishing experience, visitors charter Captain. J Ferguson, founder of Amity Flats Fishing Charters due to his outstanding reputation as a top professional flats fishing guide.
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Big Kahuna Charters
Key West, FL 33040 305-304-5498
http://www.bigkahunacharters.net
I would like to welcome you to learn more about Big Kahuna Charters and a day on the flats or in the backcountry. I have lived in Key West and fished Florida’s lower keys for 32 years and have been a full time licensed and insured charter captain for 14 years.
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Bone Island Charters
PO Box 1711 Key West, FL 33040 (305)293-0597
http://www.boneislandcharters.com
Relax, enjoy the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. No visit to the Keys is complete until you've picked up a rod and reel and fished some of the most productive waters in the world. Whether you're a novice or expert, we offer something for everyone.
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Bone Fishing Key West
http://www.bonefishingkeywest.com/
305-304-0154
Welcome to fishing in legendary Key West. I'm Captain Lenny Leonard. Have you caught yourself day dreaming about fishing the shallow water flats off Key West, the Marquesas, and the Lower Florida Keys? Have you ever made a cast to a school of feeding bonefish, or stalked a tailing permit?
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Bonefish Charters Key West
Key West, FL 33040 305-304-1805
http://www.flatsfishingkeywest.com
Captain Paul ALWAYS has time to talk fishing with his fellow anglers and let you know, sometimes right from his boat deck, what fish they are pulling into the boat.
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Chaser Key West
http://www.chaserkeywest.com/
1075 Duval Street C-21 Key West, FL 33041 (305) 296-7201
Hello, I'm Capt. Mike Wilbur and I have been guiding flyfishing and light tackle spin fishing enthusiasts since the early 1970's in the backcountry flats of Key West, Florida and the Lower Florida Keys. After many years of guiding both beginners and ol' salts alike, I am still as enthusiastic as ever and have lots of fun with my customers. ___________________________________________________________________

Double Haul Charters Florida Keys Flats Fishing Guide
PO Box 420682 Summerland Key, FL 33042 305-748-4398
http://www.doublehaulcharters.com
I hope you get the chance to come down and fish with me on the fabulous gin clear flats of the Florida Keys. I spend my time between the Lower Keys, Key West, the Marquesas, and the backcountry of Everglades National Park. I fish out of my house in Cudjoe Key
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Dream Catcher Charters
5555 College Rd. Key West, FL. 33040 800-477-4188
http://www.chartersofkeywest.com/flats_fishing.htm
Professional flats fishing guides take you to where the fish are for a great day in the back country all the way out to the Marquesas. Book with Dream Catcher Charters and know that you are booking the very best Hand Picked flats fishing guides in Key West.
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Elusive Endeavors
http://www.flyfishkeywest.com/
305-304-3159
The backcountry flats surrounding Key West and the Lower Florida Keys offer the best opportunities to anglers for flyfishing or sightfishing for the ever elusive Grand Slam: Tarpon, Bonefish and Permit. Whether you prefer flyfishing or light tackle fishing, I will cater your charter to your wants and needs.
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Finatic Charters
Key West, FL 33040 305-304-3993
http://www.finaticcharters.com
Finatic Charters, with Captain Jack Teague, offers both flats and light tackle offshore sport fishing in Key West and the lower Florida Keys waters. Come chase the species of your desire with Captain Jack.
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Flats Fever Charters Capt. Rick Mager
http://www.flatsfever.com/
1420 Washington Street Key West, FL 33040 888-574-0178
Key West flats fishing. There is just nothing like it. Fishing the flats in Key West is like no other fishing on Earth. Key West is where the big trophies are caught. How come you’re not fishing the Florida Keys today?
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Fly Fishing Key West Capt. Greg Rahe
http://www.flyfishingkeywest.com/
(305) 923-4369
Welcome to Fly Fishing Key West with Capt. Greg Rahe, FFF Certified Fly Casting Instructor. Key West is home to some of the finest fly fishing anywhere in the world. Our warm, crystal clear waters make for exciting sight fishing. Coupled with our pristine mangrove waterways and the incredible amount of wildlife: you have the makings of fishing heaven.
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Helicon Backcountry Charters
1009 Coxon Lane Cudjoe Key 305-745-2800 800-431-4266
http://heliconfishing.com/
Florida Keys Backcountry Flats, Light Tackle and Fly Fishing. Catch and release angling on the flats of the Florida Keys requires several key ideas and methods. Aboard the Helicon we feel we address these in a totally professional and unpressured way.
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FISH IN FLORIDA WATERS; HOW THEY CATCH THE VIGOROUS TARPON IN ...
New York Times - Aug 3, 1890
Forty-eight hours' fishing off Anciote KeYS in the course of the past few ... Seafarmg men well a-now tna Key West Harbor is only second to Havana Harbor in ...


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DOWN THE GULF OF MEXICO; SOME RECENT CHANGES ON THE WEST COAST OF ...
New York Times - Feb 14, 1892
A line of Steamers runs over to Mobile and another to Key West and Havana; and the steamers ... As she goes down into the heart of tho tarpon-fishing region, ...




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Fishing for Sponges in Florida Waters
New York Times - Jul 28, 1901
The fishing grounds form three separate stretches along the south and west ... Key West is the centre of the Industry, and New York City the receiving and ...




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Key West Journal; Defying US in Spirit of Hemingway
New York Times - May 26, 1992
Hemingway kept homes in Key West and Cuba and lent his name to the fishing tournament. "In all the world, he liked the fishing in Cuba the best," said ...



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POMPANO CATCHING AT KEY WEST; Not in Year I Have There Been so ...
New York Times - Sep 1, 1895
Everybody, big and little, rich and poor, are pompano fishing now, the Key West folks don't want any better fish to catch or to eat.



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How It Was Born & What It Can Do
Time Magazine - Time - Mar 18, 1957
IN Key West, Fla. last December, Secretary of State John Foster Dulles was ... At 11 o'clock he would knock off to lie on the beach or go fishing; ...



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IN THE LAND OF THE TARPON; A VOYAGE TO NAPLES, PUNTA RASSA, AND ...
New York Times - Mar 5, 1893
... between Tampa Bay and Key West, touching at such unusual places as Naples, ... The great fishing grounds are in the neighborhood* of Charlotte Harbor, ...



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KEYS FISHING
nytimes.com - Mar 14, 1982
Key West, for its part, boasts excellent bottom fishing for rugged amberjack ... The offshore fishing out of Key West, however, has been a bit slower than




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HOW TURTLES ARE CAUGHT; CAPTURED WHEN VISITING OFF THE FLORIDA ...
New York Times - Dec 21, 1890
The best turtle-fishing grounds are at the nouth of the Indian River, in the channels between the keys and reefs near Key West, and along the Florida coast ...



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Population and Trade of Key West--The Wrecking Business, &c.
New York Times - Jul 7, 1854
KEY WEST, Thursday, June 22, 1854. The inhabitants of the Key may be divided into ... It is true the manufactory of salt, gathering sponges, and fishing, ...