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Gary and Lisa caught a nice pair of Mahi Mahi and a nice King Mackerel while visiting from Lynn, Massachusetts. The couple fish aboard the Lady K once every year while visiting relatives. It’s the excellent service which keeps them coming back for more. Wonderful catch folks and we can’t wait to fish with you again next year!
VIP angler Mia shows off her Mutton Snapper caught during an afternoon trip. Along with Mutton Snapper, there has been catches of Yellow-tail snapper as well with a four pound fish being boated during an afternoon trip this past weekend. Other snapper species being landed aboard the Lady K include Lane snapper, Mangrove snapper and some large Yellow-eye snapper.
Nice King Mackerel like this 13 pound fish are still being caught as well as Black-fin Tuna up to 10 pounds, large Almaco Jacks and False Albacore. The Lady K has had quite a few Sailfish hook ups and releases by anglers fishing standard sardine rigs. Keep a camera ready for some spectacular aerial displays and for when the fish comes alongside the vessel, like the photo below.
No reservations are needed for any of our four-hour trips. Just on down to the dock and purchase your ticket a half hour prior to the sailing time of the trip you would like fish on. We supply everything you, your family or friends will need for fishing. We have plenty of ice for your snacks and favorite beverage so plan your trip today aboard the Lady K.
Winter fishing in Southern Palm Beach county has begun, bringing with it bright sunny skies and warm temperatures for anglers aboard the Lady K. Morning and afternoon catches have hosted such fish as King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, False Albacore, Gray Triggerfish and many different species of reef fish. Anglers fishing bottom rigs and cut squid have enjoyed plenty of action and is the perfect combination for young children.
This family enjoyed the benefits of landing a nice Gag (Gray) Grouper, good ole’ fashion quality time, both on the water and at the dinner table. Fishing really helps to build fond memories of family and friends. The professional crews of the Lady K understand this and strive very hard to bring the best customer service to the industry. Every trip is an adventure bringing with it the possibility to also see other marine life such as Sea Turtles, Sharks, giant Ocean Sunfish, Porpoise or Dolphin and sometimes a sighting of different Whale species.
Another beautiful Grouper catch from a recent morning trip. Grouper season closes as of January 1st so don’t miss out on an opportunity to catch one of these wonderful tasting and hard fighting game-fish. Anglers catching these unique reef dwellers have been using dead sardines fished on or near the bottom. If you’re a first time angler, please ask your captain or mate to show you how to spool the bottom for a chance at hooking one of these battling brutes.
BarJack Fishing also offers group rates for ten or more anglers, please call us at 561-588-7612 for more information. The Lady K is an open boat so no reservations are needed. So plan a trip today, sit back, relax and let us do all the work aboard the Lady K.
This 41 pound King Mackerel ate a large sardine for VIP angler Lee while the Lady K was drifting over the shallow section of the reef during a recent trip week. It is apparent that the rough conditions with brought plenty of Mahi Mahi also stirred up and moved around some large fish. Most of the King Mackerel caught this time of year are generally 5 to 8 pounds yet large fish like this trophy can be found in the mix.
These anglers had a wonderful time fighting Mahi Mahi and King Mackerel during one of the Lady K’s morning trips. Despite choppy conditions, the crew worked very hard to keep everyone on the fish and helped to hook up fish for those who had a hard time catching fish. That is great customer service and one of the reasons BarJack Fishing and the Lady K is considered the premier drift fishing vessel for so many anglers. Get hooked on a great time today while fishing aboard the Lady K.
This 34 pound bull Mahi Mahi gave Lady K teen angler, Austin, a nice fight after the fish hit in 50 feet of water. Austin said he felt a fish tap his bait when it hit the bottom and as he reeled, up came this big bull. After the fish was boated, other anglers noticed something “kicking around” in the stomach of the fish and it was assumed that the fish ate a blue runner that may have initially hit Austin’s bait. Back at the cleaning table everyone was surprised to see a whole 16″ Mutton Snapper come out of the fishes stomach. Excellent catch Austin, sure to be a memory of a lifetime!
VIP angler may not have used a Mutton Snapper for bait but sure had his hands full fighting this beautiful 20 plus pound Bull Mahi Mahi on 20 pound spinning tackle. Impeding cold fronts and strong east winds have been pushing the Mahi Mahi in and anglers fishing aboard the Lady K have been catching the fish while either flat lining or using one ounce sliding sinker rigs and sardines for bait. Fish from 5 to 25 pounds have been taken along with large Gray Triggerfish to 7 pounds, Cobia to 25 pounds, Grouper to 20 pounds and Yellow-tail Snapper. Sharks have also been taking their share of anglers fish so be sure you reel fast, real fast.
Don’t forget that BarJack Fishing has gift cards available for the holiday season at out ticket office. The ticket office is open seven days a week at the following times: 7 am to 8 am; 12 noon to 1 pm; and at 5 pm to 6:30 pm. So quit racking your brain trying to figure out what to get that special angler in your family, a gift card to fish the Lady K is a perfect present for under the tree.
A few summer-time dolphin (mahi Mahi) and football sized Black-fin Tuna have been delightful catches aboard the Lady K during late July. Anglers fishing both light spinning outfits and boat rods can catch these tasty fish by reeling their baits close to the boat when the fish show up alongside the Lady K.
During the right conditions, snapper fishing has been great during the evening. Young Matthew caught his limit of Mangrove snapper to bring home for dinner and had fun catching plenty of Jacks, Grunts and Porgies throughout the four hour trip. Cut sardines have been the best bet for the Mangrove snapper while cut squid has proven deadly for Lane snapper.
Schools of Kingfish have been showing up during late July and are being taken on all three daily trips by anglers fishing sardines all throughout the water column. Fish to 25 pounds have been caught during the morning and evening trips while average 8 to 12 pound seem to feeding during the afternoon.
Great Barracuda are toothy predators which enjoy dining on Kingfish, Snapper and other game-fish as they are being fought up to the boat. Sometimes they will eat dead sardines drifted over the reef like the one pictured above did on an afternoon trip. Anglers should make sure to bring plenty of sunblock and water to drink while fishing during these next few months of summer, especially during the morning trips.
June has been bringing a lot of smiles aboard the Lady K with very good catches of Snapper, Cobia, Tuna and many other gamefish found in the home waters off Boynton Inlet – the fishing grounds of the Lady K.
Our mate Spencer gives VIP angler, Jack, a big thumbs up for a nice 40 plus pound Cobia caught during an afternoon trip aboard the Lady K.
This group of anglers fished an afternoon trip and caught a box load of Yellow-tail Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Mangrove (Gray) Snapper and junior VIP angler, Max, caught his first ever Cobia aboard the Lady K. The afternoon rain showers haven’t cooled off the fishing – it’s just making it hotter.
Sunday morning brought a big surprise to another one of the Lady K’s junior VIP anglers. Julie caught this 46 pound African Pompano while reeling in her sardine just as the motors fired up for a move back offshore. Excellent job Julie!!
On Monday morning the Lady K took Ken out deep for his Black-fin Tuna which he caught on a perfectly matched spinning outfit. Along with the Tuna a nice 20 plus pound King Mackerel was found lurking out in the deep water as well as some False Albacore.
Mark nabbed this 8.75 pound Mutton Snapper while spooling the bottom with a sardine while fishing an afternoon trip last weekend aboard the Lady K. He also took home some nice Yellow-tail Snapper as well. Great job Mark!
The afternoon trips have also brought some summer-time sailfish releases to the Lady K with quite a few sightings of free-jumping fish being spotted by anglers fishing both day time trips. Peanut and schooling sized Mahi Mahi have also been caught during the breezy afternoon trips where rip currents and weed patches build up so have a light spinning reel rigged with a single hook at the ready.
Keep an eye out during this time of year for the best opportunity to witness many of the different species of sea turtle which breed, bask and feed on or around the local reefs as they prepare for their nesting season.
Father’s Day is just around the corner so why not get your dad, brother, grand-father or uncle a Gift Certificate, the perfect present for that special angler in your life. A little get-away from the everyday fishing aboard the Lady K!
A big Yellow-tail Snapper brought a resplendent smile to one of the Lady K’s junior anglers, not to mention a wonderful dinner for mom to cook up. Our experienced crews strive very hard to help as many junior and lady anglers alike an opportunity to hook a catch of a lifetime or just that first ever fish no matter the size. It’s just what we do.
A Banded Rudderfish, a member of the Jack family, will put up a hard battle for anyone and will bring big smiles of success with memories for a life-time. Kids, make sure you eat your spinach before trying to battle some of the big fish caught aboard the Lady K. Quality time with family or friends on the open ocean truly is what fishing’s about. Parents please be sure you have sunscreen for the kids and bring a camera to capture the action. Seize the day aboard the Lady K.
King Mackerel up to 20 pounds have been giving anglers massive strikes and sizzling runs later this week despite windy conditions. Mr. Walter did a wonderful job landing two big Kings during a recent morning trip. A great way to end a vacation.
VIP angler Lee caught this nice Cobia while fishing a 20 pound spinning outfit. Nice job.
Time to Chill Out
Anglers admire their catch of Gray Triggerfish, Porgies, Almaco Jacks and False Albacore after a beautiful morning trip fishing aboard the Lady K. Anglers used both bottom rigs and triple hook drift rigs to catch the Triggerfish and a few large Jolthead Porgies. Anglers also had the chance to witness a nine foot Hammerhead Shark as it gracefully swam by the boat and a small pod of porpoise who playfully jumped around the bow of the boat during the ride back to the dock.
Monster-sized Gray Triggerfish such as this eight pound specimen have been taken by anglers using baits such as ballyhoo while drifting over area reefs. Triggerfish are also excellent table fare and may be cooked in many different ways or served as ceviche. Don’t worry about having to fillet these leather skinned fish - our captains and mates will be happy to prepare your catch for the kitchen at the end of your trip. Don’t forget that Spring Break is just around the corner and that BarJack Fishing has Gift Certificates available for that special angling student of yours. What a great way to show that with hard work, comes great reward.
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.
