Monday, June 11, 2012


Hello everyone, it’s been a while! J



We’ve been busy fishing every day. The weather and the seas have been sunny and calm.



The last week of May heading into June, we had the Baker Family from Tucson, Arizona book us for an entire week. It was a great week for all of us!



The Baker’s included Wes, Christine, and their son’s Sam and Noah. What a nice family! They enjoyed a lot of action pulling in Dolphin, Permit, and Yellowtail Snapper.  At times, it was challenging due to the lack of current that particular week but we were able to make the best of it. We had 2 Blue Marlin up on our baits but couldn’t get them to stick. It provided some great shots for us though.  In the end, all I can say is “thank you!”. It was a pleasure fishing with the Baker Family!



The next week, the current picked back up.  We fished for 2 days but unfortunately, the fish were nowhere to be found. 90% of the boats returned empty handed. By the 3rd day, the current brought in a new batch of fish and the Dolphin were everywhere! Each year in June, we get a run of small Dolphin for 7 to 10 days. We never know what week it will be but this year they showed up about 3 days ago. You have to find 300 to 400,  catch 80 to 100 and then you end up with 30 or so keepers for the freezer. It’s a lot of fun on the 12 lb. jig rods. After having 2 days in a row without fish, it’s definitely a welcomed site!



The following week, the Wanamaker Boys came down and we were in the fish all day. Tim MacAfee and his gang also joined us and yesterday was another busy one.



The “Good Ol’ Boys” from Lake Okeechobee (AKA Cheeseburgers old gang) came down and once again another successful day. A great time was had by all! Sorry you couldn’t make it Dave; it was kind of quiet without you! J



I would like to send out a special thanks to all of my repeat customers that come back and fish with me year after year. I am truly grateful! I see a lot of the boats just sitting at the dock day after day and I am very fortunate to be able to go fishing with great old friends and also have the opportunity to meet new customers.



P.S. Sorry if I left anyone out. The days are starting to blend together and I’m just not as young as I used to be! Ha-ha!



Thank you to everyone,


Thursday, May 24, 2012


Hello everyone Islamorada fishing report Capt Kevin Brown aboard the charter boat Gold Reserve

We have been fishing every day. Sorry, I don’t always have time to post every trip. Tuesday 22nd I took out my good friend Sal from New Jersey. The current had died down inside of 20 miles over the weekend and there were big patches of weeds loaded with dolphin schoolies, gaffers and slammers. By Monday all of the water was picked over so I knew I would have to go deep. I took the gold reserve out to 25 miles offshore and me Sal and Haden loaded the box with schoolies. Then we headed out to 30 miles and we found a warbird. We tracked him down and under him was two 40 lbs plus bulls and two 30lbs plus cows. My mate Haden casted to one of the cows and hooked her up at that point the other cow came up and tried to eat the ballyhoo on the flat line we missed her and she was stung. Then we pulled the hook on the cow. Then my mate Haden casted to one of the bulls and hooked him up after that while Sal was fighting the big bull Haden made attempts to hook the other bull but he was running around like a chicken with his head cut off and we were not able to present a bait to him so 30 minutes into the fight just before we gaff the one bull left on we pulled the hooks, guess god didn’t want them to die today. Also this is his way of keeping me humble. After the smoke settled we reflected back on all of this and realized we had an awesome day. Sal is a great guy and a good friend and I always have a great time fishing with him. He has fished with me many times and has a great attitude. Thanks Amigo




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Saturday, May 19, 2012

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Islamorada Fishing report by Capt Kevin Brown aboard the charter boat Gold Reserve

On Friday Seas were calm very nice out. we caught 40 dolphin by 10:30 2 anglers. then  we went looking for wahoo ,slammer Dolphin, and billfish caught a nice sailfish. Also we found hundreds more dolphin in the 5 to 10 pound range

On Saturday we went out and once again all you wonted.  schoolies, gaffers, by the end of the day we were letting them go. On my last school I left 200 fish out there 18 miles out




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Monday, May 14, 2012

Fishing report from Islamorada Florida by Captain Kevin Brown aboard the Charter boat  Gold Reserve
 Monday may 14th the seas were very calm and the mahi were chewing. 8 to 16 miles  schooles ,gaffers and slammers up to 40 lbs.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Islamorada fish report from Capt Kevin Brown aboard the charter boat Gold Reserve
This week the winds laid down and the seas were calm. dolphin, wahoo, tuna, sailfish, amberjack all biting between the reef and 12 miles out

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012


Fishing report

Islamorada Florida Keys – Capt Kevin Brown aboard the charter boat Gold Reserve

Today we took out a great family from new jersey. The seas were calm and the fish were biting. We caught 300 pilchards on our way out. And some blue runners. Then we started trolling for the Islamorada hump. On our way out we caught 2 nice dolphin. When we got to the hump and dumped 100  pilchards over hoping to raise the black fin tuna. This did not raise the tuna so we dropped for the amberjacks. On the radio you could hear some of the boats calling in other boats to come over and take their school of dolphin. they were already loaded up.8:30 a.m. wow !!!!  Anyways we hooked 4 and lost 2 to the sharks one was eaten by a 600 lbs. tiger shark right next to the boat. So we kept one for dinner and released another one. After that we took off looking for dolphin. didn’t take long filled the box and headed for home. Another awesome day fishing here in Islamorada.



Thank you

Capt Kevin Brown

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Wednesday, April 4, 2012


Hello Everyone

Fishing Report 4/2/12 from Capt Kevin Brown aboard the charter boat Gold Reserve here in Islamorada, Florida.

Saturday, Sunday and Monday the wind stopped blowing and the ocean was very nice and calm.

On Saturday we went out and crushed the yellowtail snapper. Every drift we got a bite. After that we trolled out to the hump and caught the black fin tuna. It was a great day !!!

Then on Sunday I took out Jacob and Ham. I have to tell you these two little guys are by far the best fishermen I have had on my boat this year. Naturals by God, it was like having 3 mates on board !!! We caught the yellow tail and then went looking for the wahoo and dolphin. We didn’t find them so we hooked up some big amberjacks. Problem was the sharks were not going to let us have them. So we went in and live baited the reef with big baits called speedos. Anyways it was a little slow but we had a blast. Jacob and Ham went back out that evening and caught 5 sharks over 100 lbs.

Then on Monday we went back out and headed for the hump. This time these two fishermen beat the sharks and landed 4 big amberjacks. After that we went looking for the wahoo and dolphin but did not find them. So we went permit fishing. We could see the permit and get baits in front of them but they would not eat. So we caught some big barracudas. We headed for home and they are back out again tonight doing a tarpon and shark trip

 Yesterday Jacob and his dad Eric went out fishing with us. We headed to the hump where we caught the blackfin tunas. after leaving the hump we put the dolphin spread out and suddenly we saw a 200 lb blue marlin swimming down sea. I turned the boat too put the lures in front of him and he was hot on them. My mate Haden watched the fish whack the lure with his bill then he dropped the lure back and hooked the fish up. After he dumped on the reel and an hour long fight we pulled the fish in the boat for pictures and then released him. It was an amazing catch!! 



Thank you

Capt Kevin Brown

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