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KEY WEST LOBSTER SEASON !

tim h

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Anyone going to be headed to KW for lobster season that starts August 6th ??
I am considering going again, Boat from Marco Island to KW. (about 100 miles by water)
 

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Again? You went before? How was the trip? Seems long. Is it as rough as Bimini?

(I'm in Texas and only a qualified fresh water lake boater, so I will probably not try that adventure yet)
 

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Yes, this will be my third time. It’s a nice trip. Key West is fun, we usually stay at The Galleon, and the lobstering is a blast ! And great to eat.
Generally speaking , no , it’s not as rough as a Bimini run. Your not crossing the Gulf Stream. But you do need to keep an eye out for storms. They tend to whip up the waves a bit. On my last trip I experienced the smoothest water ever ! I didn’t even need to hold the wheel at 35+ mph
 

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Been to KW a million times, but never with my new 242. I'd be interested in joining with wifey and a friend or 2.
 

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Heading out late Friday early Saturday morning. Going to hit Dry Tortugas at the end of the week.
 

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I looked into it, but holy crap the rules seemed absurd. Was just too much to try and wade through for someone not familiar with the area.
 

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I never keep any fish in Florida any more just not worth it to try and figure out the rules. Use circle hooks take a pic and let it go I think you can get a ticket for using Jhooks now it’s nuts.
 

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I think that would be a fun trip, running the Keys, might have to add it to the list.
 

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Cool, trying to go in November. Any advice? Where did you get your last fuel?
 

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I stayed in Key West for several days prior to going to the Tortugas and then back to Key West for several days before going back north to Marco Island
 
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