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Hooked into a beautiful Permit in Marathon
Permit Fishing in Marathon
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Captain Joel Brandenburg with a beautiful 23-inch permit caught in Marathon, FL. Permit are one of the most challenging gamefish in the Florida Keys, known for their selective feeding habits and powerful runs when hooked. - Permit have excellent eyesight and are extremely wary. - Live crabs are the premium bait for targeting permit. - The Florida Keys are world-renowned for quality permit fishing.
Fishing Charter by Captain Joel Brandenburg in December
Meet your Captain Joel Brandenburg
- Your Ultimate Marathon Fishing Experience
Summary
Looking for an exciting fishing opportunity in Marathon, FL? Join Captain Joel Brandenburg of Ana Banana Fishing Company for a memorable fishing charter targeting permit on the flats and reefs. The Florida Keys are known for some of the best permit fishing in the world, with these hard-fighting gamefish challenging even experienced anglers. These elusive fish require skill, patience, and local knowledge - all of which Captain Joel provides in abundance. Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to check permit off your bucket list or a newer fisherman wanting to experience the thrill of the chase, this Marathon fishing charter delivers an authentic Keys experience with all gear and licenses included.
Fishing Charter with Joel Brandenburg – Rates & Booking
Captain Joel Brandenburg of Ana Banana Fishing Company offers specialized permit fishing charters in Marathon, FL. His extensive local knowledge and years of experience make him the ideal guide for targeting these challenging gamefish. Trips typically include all necessary fishing gear, licenses, and ice. For the best chance at hooking into permit like the one pictured, consider booking a full-day charter which allows time to find these elusive fish and present baits properly. Morning trips often provide optimal conditions with calmer waters and better visibility for spotting permit on the flats.
Highlights of this Fishing Charter
This fishing charter showcases the thrill of permit fishing in the Florida Keys. The photo captures a beautiful permit caught with Captain Joel Brandenburg, demonstrating the excitement these fish bring to anglers. Permit are highly sought-after for their fighting ability and challenging nature - they're notoriously picky eaters and extremely wary, making a successful catch particularly rewarding.
Marathon's location in the middle Keys provides access to both oceanside flats and Gulf-side waters where permit can be found. Captain Joel's knowledge of local tides, currents and feeding patterns significantly increases your chances of connecting with these trophy fish. The 23-inch permit shown represents a quality catch and the fulfillment of many anglers' bucket list species when fishing in the Florida Keys.
Local Species Insights: Permit
Permit are one of the most challenging and rewarding gamefish in the Florida Keys. These silvery, disc-shaped fish with yellow highlights can be found around Marathon's flats, channels, and reefs. Permit are extremely wary, with excellent eyesight and a tendency to spook easily, making them a true test of an angler's skill. They feed primarily on crabs, shrimp, and small baitfish, with live crabs being the premium bait choice when targeting them specifically. The waters around Marathon offer year-round opportunities for permit fishing, but spring and summer generally provide the best conditions when water temperatures warm and permit move onto the flats. Successful permit fishing requires stealth, accurate casting, and proper presentation - skills that Captain Joel has mastered through years of experience in these waters.
Plan Your Fishing Charter Day
When preparing for your permit fishing charter in Marathon with Captain Joel Brandenburg, plan to dress in layers with light, quick-drying clothing and bring sun protection including a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Polarized sunglasses are particularly important for spotting permit in the water. The boat is equipped with all necessary safety gear and fishing equipment, though experienced anglers may bring their preferred tackle if desired. Most charters depart early morning when conditions are typically calmest and visibility is best for spotting fish. Captain Joel provides coolers with ice for any fish you wish to keep, though permit are often released after the photo opportunity to help maintain this prized fishery for future generations.
