It looks like May will come to a close as one of the best stretches of good weather in years. 

The winds continue to be unusually mild for spring, averaging 2-6 mph for most of the month. Even the worm-hatch this year was “going off” multiple nights here in Key West which is unusual. The migratory Tarpon continue to move through the Keys in good numbers. 

Getting an early start just before daybreak will put you on the right path. The Atlantic side of Key West running west toward the Marquesas has been producing a good number of tarpons. Darker fly patterns will usually be your fly of choice for the early morning giving way to tan or lighter fly patterns as you move over different colored bottom. 

If using spin fishing gear, Hogy’s work like champs in bone or black color. As for those targeting Bonefish and Permit, fishing has been on fire. The bones have been around in big numbers lately. 

The Permit are still mostly offshore after spawning but will start to move over the flats looking for tasty crabs. As for now, Tarpon are still top game this week!