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Lady K VIP angler Rob (l) caught this large Great Barracuda on an ultra-light spinning outfit while fishing for Yellow-tail Snapper during an afternoon trip. Barracuda are a top predator and can be caught in shallow water as well as around wrecks, reefs and deep ledges. These large fish will eat just about anything and its not uncommon for anglers to watch as their king mackerel, snapper, grouper or bonito gets cut in half by the barracuda’s razor sharp teeth as their fish nears the boat. Barracuda can grow as large as six foot and weigh in at over 100 pounds, although the average fish will measure around 36 inches and weigh about 15 to 20 pounds. Nice work Rob, can’t wait to see what you catch on that jig in the upcoming year.
The year of 2010 earmarked some great catches aboard the Lady K. Anglers fished all through many different conditions, from cold blustery winter days, into those hot and humid still summer mornings, beyond the rain-soaked choppy conditions of tropical storms – here are just a handful of memories from throughout the seasons of 2010………………………..
A mild South Florida winter day saw this 50 plus pound wahoo come aboard the Lady K during a January afternoon trip………….
Winter also brought some smoker sized King Mackerel over the reefs of Lantana, Florida – many larger than the anglers who caught them…..
The hard cold days of February and March brought resplendent smiles to those who landed large African Pompano……….
Bottom fishing during the winter always brings a unusual visitor up from the depths – who could forget Jenny’s Febuary Flying Gurnard?……
Early spring brought cool mornings and warm afternoons, but the fishing was hot with King Mackerel, Dorado (dolphin), and Cobia showing up……….
Big spring time Mutton Snapper found their way home to dinner after the mid-day sun warmed things up a little……………….
Cobia were in full force during May with the Lady K limiting out at six fish per trip and Dorado in the mix………………
The big Black-fin Tuna started showing up at the end of May and continued pushing anglers to their limit throughout June…………..
Full boxes of fish kept everyone busy, both on the rail and at the cleaning table………………………..
Summertime brought us some great night-time fishing with Mangrove snapper and King Mackerel……………………………….
along with quite a few double-digit Mutton Snapper during the afternoons……………………………
The Bull Sharks did eat quite a few nice fish before they could be brought aboard the Lady K, so remember this summer to REEL FAST – REAL FAST……………………………….
What a Snag…………. during periods of heavy rain, freshwater is flushed out through spillways to prevent flooding and during these times it’s not unusual to see fresh water fish floating in the ocean. This Largemouth Bass was barely alive when it was ”snagged” by an angler using a guppy rig while fishing close to the Boynton Inlet aboard the Lady K and really surprised the entire crew.
July and August saw many anglers catching their limit of Yellow-tail Snapper aboard the Lady K……………………………
August also brought some hot Wahoo fishing to anglers fishing both “flat” lines on spinning outfits and while using boat rods…………………
Early September is when these big Mutton Snapper can be found out deep as well along the shallower reefs…………………………
October brought Black Grouper aboard the Lady K as well as a fall run of King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish…………………….
The beautiful copperish-gold color of the Schoolmaster Snapper marks Florida’s changing colors for fall………………………..
November starts the fall run of Cobia such as this 30 pound fish caught aboard the Lady K. The fish generally migrate along the beaches during the fall and winter following large stingrays but will also stray out over the areas wrecks and reefs in search of baitfish……………………
Fall Dorado average between 6 to 15 pounds and always light up the rail with excitement as they flash their colors and display wonderful acrobatics. Dorado can be caught during the winter time but will usually be smaller “peanut” sized fish…………………..
November King Mackerel will average between 8 to 10 pounds with a few fish in the 20 pound range taken by anglers using triple hooked sardines. One of the best ways to catch kings is to set your line out and leave the rod in a holder, waiting for the reel to scream……………….
November brought some big swells to the Boynton Inlet and some good fishing was to be had beyond the break……………………………………
Many colorful ornamental reef fish, such as this Queen Triggerfish, have been photographed and released by anglers fishing the waters of South Florida for the first time. There are over 200 different species and sub-species combined of reef fish found in the home waters of the Lady K but only a small fraction of them are caught on hook and line.
Rays like the Cow-nosed Ray pictured above and Southern Stingrays (below) are an uncommon catch aboard the Lady K. Large specimens are cut loose at the boat while smaller, more manageable fish may be brought aboard for a quick photo opportunity before being released.
Near freezing temperatures in December brought plenty of football sized Black-fin Tuna aboard the Lady K by anglers fishing chunk baits, small sardines and while trolling between fishing spots.
Not every day of December was cold. There were plenty of mild days filled with sunshine and offshore surprises such as this large Ocean Tally – an excellent eating member of the Triggerfish family and one worthy of a photo for the bragging board.
Winter time Mahi Mahi averaged four to six pounds but sometimes a 20 plus pound fish can be found underneath a school of smaller fish. King Mackerel and wahoo are also frequently caught under schools of small Mahi during the winter months so don’t be afraid to drop a bait 20 feet or more below a school of fish – you may be rewarded with a big surprise.
Sailfish are a winter by-catch for the Lady K and sometimes the vessel will see multiple hook-ups of this majestic gamefish both before and after a cold front moves through the area. Have a camera ready for some spectacular acrobatics during the battle or when the fish comes up to the boat flashing colors of neon blue, purple, silver and gold.
We hope you enjoyed the snap-shots of some of the great catches, both big and small, brought aboard the Lady K during the 2010 seasons. It has been a privilege for all of us at BarJack Fishing to serve all of the anglers who have fished with us this past year and we look forward to continuing the commitment of professionalism, education and safety to make everyone’s offshore fishing experience relaxing, fun and memorable.
And what would the Lady K be without some photos of our Lady anglers and junior (K)ids division?
A very good student! The young lady on the right caught her fourth fish ever after receiving instructions from the crew, what a nice Wahoo!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
A thumbs up review for a first time King Mackerel catch, great job!……………………………………..
A Cow-nosed Ray surprised this young angler while fishing a bottom rig with cut squid…………………………………………
D is for Dolphin and Delicious and Delightful and a job well Done……………………………………
Light spinning tackle and some small Dorado were the perfect match for some hot catch and release action, great job Dillon……………
Crestwood Middle School show off their catch during a field trip they took aboard the Lady K during the fall. The Lady K is also the official vessel for the West Palm Beach Fishing Foundation “Kids Fishing Day” during the summer and we look forward to our 24th year!…………………………………………………..
Bonito (aka False Albacore) are hard fighters and sure to give any junior angler a memory of a lifetime just about any time of the year. Although the fish are generally caught during the summer, they can also give anglers a battle during the fall and winter as well……………….
Fishing is about building memories with family and friends, giving children the chance to experience achievement and opening their minds up beyond video games or other inept and inert activities. The young man above battled his first ever Mahi Mahi for 15 long minutes being encouraged by his family and the entire boat to continue when he thought he couldn’t do it, the reward was accomplishment and a great memory sure to last a lifetime!
In closing, everyone at Barjack Fishing would like to thank all of our patrons for choosing the Lady K as their vessel of choice for fishing southern Palm Beach county and allowing us to help build fond memories of quality time with family and friends alike in the old traditional Florida way - fishing. We look forward to an exciting 2011 fishing season with all of our anglers, young or elder, novice or experienced and residents or visitors; it is our pleasure to serve you and all your fishing needs.
Happy New Year!!!! May your dreams become accomplishments and your prayers be answered.
Sharks live along the South Florida coast and are commonly caught aboard the Lady K. The shark pictured above is an Atlantic Sharp-nose. They seldom reach more than four feet in length but put up a big fight when they eat a rigged sardine. The Lady K sees many different shark species throughout the year, from Great Hammerhead Sharks during the fall and spring to big Bull sharks, which reach weights in excess of 500 pounds, during the summer months. Black-tip, Caribbean Reef, Nurse and the Atlantic Sharp-nose are our most common shark species caught, almost year round.
Sometimes anglers may also lose their catch to sharks or Great Barracudas during their fishing excursions aboard the Lady K. The Lesser Amberjack pictured above was a victim off such an attack and proves that bigger bait means bigger fish. Do you feel like your losing your head this holiday season? Why not take a break, spend four hours relaxing under the South Florida sun on the Lady K for some fishing fun. Tight lines and good fishing.
The reef system within the Lady K’s home waters off the southern Palm Beach county coast harbor many venomous fish such as the Southern Stingray pictured above. Southern Stingrays can grow up to 300 pounds and have a wing span of over 6 feet. They feed mostly on mollusks and other shellfish but will eat fish or squid that is lying motionless on the sea floor. The stingray pictured above was estimated at 15 pounds and released after a quick photo.
During your offshore excursion aboard the Lady K, please remember to allow our experienced crew members to safely bring aboard and handle any fish caught. You work on reeling in the fish and fun, we’ll take care of the rest.
Some of the junior anglers aboard the Lady K practiced catch and release with some peanut-sized dolphin this past weekend. The fish were caught on light spinning tackle after a large school of the fish swarmed the boat with both crew members and adult anglers passing off hooked fish to all of the kids for some fun and big smiles. The children were dazzled by the changes in color of the fish as they swam around the boat feeding and when brought aboard for the quick photos taken below…………………..
Fishing is a family affair enjoyed by anglers of all experiences and the Lady K is an inexpensive means to get you to the fish. Have a large family? Not a problem! The Lady K can accommodate up to 48 passengers and Barjack Fishing LLC offers group rates for parties of 10 or more anglers. Please visit our trips and rates page for sailing times and additional discounts. Experience the difference, the Lady K way.
This 45 pound Wahoo was no match for Norma on the rod and reel. She did a great job fighting the fish as the crew and other anglers coached her on during the 20 minute battle. The fish was her third one caught after being given instructions on how to use the rod and reel by one of the crew members. She also managed to bring aboard four nice Yellow-tail snapper. All of her fish were caught using triple hooked sardines and a 1 1/2 ounce sinker rigged to one of the Lady K’s boat rods.
Wahoo are a great game-fish and excellent eating too. Their blistering runs can exceed 45 miles per hour so hang on tight to your fishing pole when battling one of these bruisers of the deep. Their indigo-blue tiger stripes and golden lateral line also make them a beautiful mount fish for the avid trophy fisherman. Although Wahoo are commonly caught while trolling, they are frequently caught aboard the Lady K during windy days of fall and winter when the vessel is drifting fast across the reefs.
Not sure of the weather forecast? Call us at 561-588-7612 for up to date conditions on board the Lady K. Don’t delay, plan your trip today aboard the Lady K and enjoy fishing fun under the Florida sun.
Dorado (also known as Mahi mahi or dolphin-fish) have been showing up during some of the Lady K’s September trips. Warm ocean currents, steady east winds and choppy seas are the right mixture to give anglers a shot at catching one of these beautiful and great eating game-fish. Remember to have your bait close to the boat (at least 25 to 50 feet away) when one of these acrobatic fish is being fought up to boat for they usually swim in pairs or schools of up to 50 fish, depending on their size.
Up close and personal. The Dorado flash many different shades of color while its feeding, fighting and after being put on ice. This fish ate a triple hooked sardine on a boat rod supplied by Barjack Fishing for the Lady K and it was our experienced crew members who assisted the proud novice angler in bringing her catch back to the dock, just in time for dinner.
Fabulous fall fishing is just around the corner and the Lady K is your means to great offshore fishing. Catches are still including large Yellow-tail snapper, Dorado, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Sailfish, Skipjack Tuna and Mutton snapper. Come rain or shine, choppy seas or not, it’s fishing time and the Lady K is where their caught.
One of Barjack Fishing’s VIP anglers, Brad, had one of his fish his was reeling in bit in half by this 25 pound Great Barracuda. Brad dropped the head of his fish back into the water with the triple hook rig still in its mouth and the “cuda” returned to finish the job. The fish was landed on Brad’s custom rod using 25 pound test. Please remember to let our experienced crews bring all of your fish aboard the Lady K to ensure the safety of everyone from sharp teeth and venomous reef fish.
Anyone interested in becoming a VIP angler aboard the Lady K can either use the contact us page on this site or ask for additional information at the ticket office. Fabulous fall fishing is just around the corner so don’t delay and plan your trip today aboard the Lady K.
This 11 pound Mutton snapper took this angler by surprise while fishing aboard the Lady K during a rainy afternoon trip. The fish ate a triple hooked sardine fished on the bottom using one of the supplied boat rods.
The Lady K’s newest crew member, Rich, displays a seven pound Mutton snapper he caught on a 12 pound test spinning outfit during the same trip. Mutton snapper have a 16″ size limit and many of the fish caught aboard the Lady K will average three to four pounds with the larger fish mixed in during this time of year.
Anglers await their fish being off-loaded from the Lady K. Good catches of King mackerel, Yellow-tail snapper, Mutton snapper, Bonito and Jacks continue during the late summer months.
An angler battles a large sailfish while mate Rich looks on with words of advice and encouragement. Sailfish are a by-catch aboard the Lady K and offer anglers a few exciting moments of jumps and grey-hounding leaps……………..
…….. and after a few boatside photos, the fish swims off to fight another day. In addition to the fishing, many anglers have had the opportunity to watch spotted porpoise, bottlenose dolphin and sea turtles while drifting along the south Palm Beach county coastlines. Plan your trip today for an inexpensive offshore excursion aboard the Lady K.
