mutton madness help?

sharkslayer45 · 05-21-2009, 01:59 PM

goin to key west with my buddies, suppose to be fishing 100' reef for muttons. we are taking my boat and this my first goin out of key west in it, dont know the waters very well and neither do the guys im fishing with. has anyone ever fished that area for muttons? any help please?

Captain Juan · 05-21-2009, 05:09 PM

Git em up!! I would recommend combining some deep jigging (with bait tipped jigs (3 to 5 oz) and metal jigs) and dropping some fresh ballyhoo plugs on 10 foot leaders and as much weight as need to get to the bottom, going as light as possible (3 to 6 oz). Start at the Bar west of Sand Key in about 65' and work the gully just to the outside as well. Then, keep moving west toward the Tail End Buoy fishing the edge anywhere from 135' in to 90'. Make sure to stop along the way at Satan Shoal, Vestal Shoal, and Cosgrove. There's also some great bottom between 5 and 8 miles west of the Tail End Buoy in 90', nice and rocky.

Many years ago, I would have told you just to fish off Sand Key light between 145' and 100' but it aint as good anymore.

Git em up!!!

Juani

Disco Lady · 05-21-2009, 09:03 PM

COÑO!!!!!!!! Juani, you sure know your shit! brotha......thanks for helping a brotha...out.

to Capt.Juan,

DL,

sharkslayer45 · 05-23-2009, 10:53 AM

thanx guys!

Captain Juan · 06-02-2009, 09:33 PM

SS:

Sent you the PM but not sure the damn chart attached. Here it is again. Git em up. Look at the lower left. You'll see the gully. Then you'll see the bar come up.

Blackout · 06-02-2009, 09:52 PM

Now THAT'S the kind of advice that makes this forum great. Way to help a struggling brother out Capt.

Captain Juan · 06-03-2009, 09:05 AM

I am just trying to get invited to Shark's next party!!!!!!

The guy's got it going on!!

Have you seen his party pics?

Seriously, there's nothing that should stop guys from giving tips on tactics and general fishing areas. I am not going to give up numbers to a wreck 100 miles out in the Gulf, but I have no problems with areas.

High tides and tight lines!!

Juani

flybycrb12 · 06-03-2009, 07:06 PM

Wow Captain, Great job, very impressive

Harry Klauber · 06-03-2009, 07:29 PM

Juani,
That's quite commendable to be giving such specifics. It's nice to see guys are willing to share. I'm sure the guys making the trip will appreciate your great information. Cudos Bro! You deserve that next great catch for being a good guy! Harry

Disco Lady · 06-03-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry Klauber

Juani,
That's quite commendable to be giving such specifics. It's nice to see guys are willing to share. I'm sure the guys making the trip will appreciate your great information. Cudos Bro! You deserve that next great catch for being a good guy! Harry

gclova1610 · 06-04-2009, 11:26 PM

Capt Juan that is great.. i really commend you for being so helpful....

i dont know where the hell these guys were caught to be honest wit you but im pretty sure we were drifting off some wrecks in a couple hundred feet...check out the video of the captain (dad) taking out some family members just relaxing and having fun

YouTube - Florida Keys Fishing Snapper, Pompano

sharkslayer45 · 06-10-2009, 05:24 PM

Capt Juan is the man! all the spots were great! 16 15lb size mutton! 40 dolphin! 12 king fish, that fatty weighed 25 lbs!

Capt juan drinks on me when i see ya!!! You be the man!!

Disco Lady · 06-10-2009, 07:19 PM

Dam! Juani,

And COÑO!!!!!!!!! Sharkslayer45 nice catch brotha..

DL,

Captain Juan · 06-11-2009, 10:11 AM

Shark Slayer and your playas....glad it worked out bro. You guys got em up.

I don't like gettin any credit....it was all you. I just pointed you in the right direction and made a couple standard recommendations on techniques and a marina.

I used to make that trip in my old Oceanic when just out of high school...one entire day and night on the boat hardcore fishing near Sand Key and points west and then a day and night of partying on Duval Street. Hope you did both.

Tight lines.

Juani

sharkslayer45 · 06-11-2009, 05:02 PM

was a great a great trip! wish i had time to hit the bars also but this was diehard fishing trip the whole time! we didnt sleep a minute, fished the whole time day and night! next time i go i will bring the girlfriend and relax a lil bit!

mneptune · 06-11-2009, 06:10 PM

Congrats to the crew and to Juan who gave great hints on where to go...

mneptune · 06-11-2009, 06:12 PM

Congrats to the crew and to Juan who gave great hints on where to go...

PS.... Juan, please PM me with ALL your GPS numbers...

(just kidding bro).

flybycrb12 · 06-12-2009, 12:19 AM

Wow Capt. Juani
Thats a real great job right there, Nice catch also

05-21-2009, 01:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
sharkslayer45 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Boat: Reel Stubborn, 221 mako cc Best Catch: blue marlin, sailfish, swordfish, tarpon, snook Occupation: contractor Posts: 145	mutton madness help? goin to key west with my buddies, suppose to be fishing 100' reef for muttons. we are taking my boat and this my first goin out of key west in it, dont know the waters very well and neither do the guys im fishing with. has anyone ever fished that area for muttons? any help please? __________________ www.ingramfence.com

05-23-2009, 10:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
sharkslayer45 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Boat: Reel Stubborn, 221 mako cc Best Catch: blue marlin, sailfish, swordfish, tarpon, snook Occupation: contractor Posts: 145	thanx guys! __________________ www.ingramfence.com

06-04-2009, 11:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
gclova1610 Lines In Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York, Florida Keys Boat: My Reel Job, 34' SEAVEE Posts: 46	Capt Juan that is great.. i really commend you for being so helpful.... i dont know where the hell these guys were caught to be honest wit you but im pretty sure we were drifting off some wrecks in a couple hundred feet...check out the video of the captain (dad) taking out some family members just relaxing and having fun YouTube - Florida Keys Fishing Snapper, Pompano __________________ ---Tom :

06-10-2009, 05:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
sharkslayer45 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Boat: Reel Stubborn, 221 mako cc Best Catch: blue marlin, sailfish, swordfish, tarpon, snook Occupation: contractor Posts: 145	Capt. Juan is the Mannnnnnnnnnnnnn! Capt Juan is the man! all the spots were great! 16 15lb size mutton! 40 dolphin! 12 king fish, that fatty weighed 25 lbs! Capt juan drinks on me when i see ya!!! You be the man!! __________________ www.ingramfence.com

06-10-2009, 07:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas (North Drop) Occupation: Charter Captain and Pimp! at night. Posts: 5,715	Dam! Juani,And COÑO!!!!!!!!! Sharkslayer45 nice catch brotha.. DL, Last edited by Disco Lady; 06-10-2009 at 07:21 PM..

05-21-2009, 05:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Captain Juan Grander Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Boat: Contender 25 Best Catch: 63 lb. wahoo, 26 lb. mutton, 11 lb. peacock Occupation: Dir. of Communications Posts: 1,084	Git em up!! I would recommend combining some deep jigging (with bait tipped jigs (3 to 5 oz) and metal jigs) and dropping some fresh ballyhoo plugs on 10 foot leaders and as much weight as need to get to the bottom, going as light as possible (3 to 6 oz). Start at the Bar west of Sand Key in about 65' and work the gully just to the outside as well. Then, keep moving west toward the Tail End Buoy fishing the edge anywhere from 135' in to 90'. Make sure to stop along the way at Satan Shoal, Vestal Shoal, and Cosgrove. There's also some great bottom between 5 and 8 miles west of the Tail End Buoy in 90', nice and rocky. Many years ago, I would have told you just to fish off Sand Key light between 145' and 100' but it aint as good anymore. Git em up!!! Juani

05-21-2009, 09:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas (North Drop) Occupation: Charter Captain and Pimp! at night. Posts: 5,715	COÑO!!!!!!!! Juani, you sure know your shit! brotha......thanks for helping a brotha...out. to Capt.Juan, DL,

06-02-2009, 09:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blackout Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Boat: '08 Sailfish 2660 Posts: 117	Now THAT'S the kind of advice that makes this forum great. Way to help a struggling brother out Capt.

06-03-2009, 09:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Captain Juan Grander Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Boat: Contender 25 Best Catch: 63 lb. wahoo, 26 lb. mutton, 11 lb. peacock Occupation: Dir. of Communications Posts: 1,084	I am just trying to get invited to Shark's next party!!!!!! The guy's got it going on!! Have you seen his party pics? Seriously, there's nothing that should stop guys from giving tips on tactics and general fishing areas. I am not going to give up numbers to a wreck 100 miles out in the Gulf, but I have no problems with areas. High tides and tight lines!! Juani

06-03-2009, 07:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
flybycrb12 Lines In Join Date: May 2009 Location: ft lauderdale Boat: 48' viking Best Catch: triple header on sails Occupation: fishing Posts: 39	Wow Captain, Great job, very impressive

06-03-2009, 07:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Harry Klauber Grander Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Best Catch: Blue Fin Tuna - 1049 Pounds Occupation: Retired USCG Unlimited HP Chief Engineer Posts: 1,089	Juani, That's quite commendable to be giving such specifics. It's nice to see guys are willing to share. I'm sure the guys making the trip will appreciate your great information. Cudos Bro! You deserve that next great catch for being a good guy! Harry

06-11-2009, 10:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
Captain Juan Grander Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Boat: Contender 25 Best Catch: 63 lb. wahoo, 26 lb. mutton, 11 lb. peacock Occupation: Dir. of Communications Posts: 1,084	Shark Slayer and your playas....glad it worked out bro. You guys got em up. I don't like gettin any credit....it was all you. I just pointed you in the right direction and made a couple standard recommendations on techniques and a marina. I used to make that trip in my old Oceanic when just out of high school...one entire day and night on the boat hardcore fishing near Sand Key and points west and then a day and night of partying on Duval Street. Hope you did both. Tight lines. Juani

06-11-2009, 05:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
sharkslayer45 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Boat: Reel Stubborn, 221 mako cc Best Catch: blue marlin, sailfish, swordfish, tarpon, snook Occupation: contractor Posts: 145	was a great a great trip! wish i had time to hit the bars also but this was diehard fishing trip the whole time! we didnt sleep a minute, fished the whole time day and night! next time i go i will bring the girlfriend and relax a lil bit! __________________ www.ingramfence.com

06-11-2009, 06:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
mneptune Grander Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Grady White 25' CC Posts: 1,763	Congrats to the crew and to Juan who gave great hints on where to go... __________________

06-11-2009, 06:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
mneptune Grander Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Grady White 25' CC Posts: 1,763	Congrats to the crew and to Juan who gave great hints on where to go... PS.... Juan, please PM me with ALL your GPS numbers... (just kidding bro). __________________

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