[321nole]

so...anyone hearing any whispers about the palolo worm hatch in the keys? asking for a friend who might be heading down there next week...

 

[ifsteve]

Haven't heard a thing but then the full moon isn't until the 18th.

 

[Mtbrider85]

I was there two days ago, no hatch then. Lots of fish, lots of skiffs. Still a little early for the hatch, but you never know.

 

[Str8-Six]

I will be attempting to fish it this year. I got lucky last year and was able to time it right. Learned a lot during the experience.
Not sure yet but I might need someone to join me that is willing to split cost (gas). Preferably someone that can cast over there left shoulder

https://www.microskiff.com/threads/w0rm-h-tch.51845/#post-427722

 

[321nole]

hoping to time it right this weekend with the full moon...unfortunately the weather forecast is troubling...

 

[7WT]

Secret from Gordon Bagget, stiff palolo fly creator is that the fly works even when hatch is not on. Worked for me one year. They hammered it and no hatch.

 

[Str8-Six]

I’m going camping Thurs/Fri to see if I can time it right. Fingers crossed

 

[TheAdamsProject]

No secret to when, why and how it happens. Should’ve arrived yesterday...

 

[321nole]

yep no luck with timing the worms this weekend...got a kick out of watching the gf, now fiance, cast to daisy chaining tarpon though lol...not the most proficient caster but also not the easiest fish to fool so, fun none the less

 

[Thefishingchef]

yep no luck with timing the worms this weekend...got a kick out of watching the gf, now fiance, cast to daisy chaining tarpon though lol...not the most proficient caster but also not the easiest fish to fool so, fun none the less

Congrats man! Great place to make the move. My wife and I were down in Marathon and she had a hell of a lot of with the baby tarpon. Picked up the long rod less than 3 Weeks ago and already throws better loops than half my buddy’s. Needless to say. Nothing better than a wife that wants to get out there more than you do... plus she gets on the platform. Luck lucky man I am.

 

[321nole]

Congrats man! Great place to make the move. My wife and I were down in Marathon and she had a hell of a lot of with the baby tarpon. Picked up the long rod less than 3 Weeks ago and already throws better loops than half my buddy’s. Needless to say. Nothing better than a wife that wants to get out there more than you do... plus she gets on the platform. Luck lucky man I am.

appreciate it! yeah she's actually not too bad on the platform either but the winds on the oceanside flats were a bit much so when I wanted a turn we just staked out

 

[k-roc]

According to Instagram, the hatch was yesterday.
Where can I see this Gordon Baggett palolo pattern?
I always fish the Keys for a couple of days at the end of April, and occasionally use foam worm patterns on the picky oceanside fish. I wouldn't say they smashed it, but they definitely ate it a few times.

 

[7WT]

Try this https://www.saltwatersportsman.com/techniques/fly-recipies/featured-fly-gordon-s-stiff-worm

 

[Backwater]

When is one thing, where is another.

 

[Str8-Six]

All my stuff is packed and ready for a 430am departure. I’m not expecting much but I’ll report back either way.

 

[Drifter]

According to Instagram, the hatch was yesterday.
Where can I see this Gordon Baggett palolo pattern?
I always fish the Keys for a couple of days at the end of April, and occasionally use foam worm patterns on the picky oceanside fish. I wouldn't say they smashed it, but they definitely ate it a few times.

I have been throwing works in Marathon for 5 days and haven't turned a single fish. If it wasn't for baby tarpon in the groves and barracuda Id be fishless! It has also been windy everyday for a week but like 1.

 

[Drifter]

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Secret from Gordon Bagget, stiff palolo fly creator is that the fly works even when hatch is not on. Worked for me one year. They hammered it and no hatch.

threw works at about 200 tarpon today and no takers. They didn't want anything.

 

[LowKeyCapt]

Worms in Key West started 5/20. They went the last couple days. Not sure if there will be any tonight.

 

[Drifter]

I must be missing something

 

[LowHydrogen]

My friend lives on Little Torch, he fed 6 and jumped 5 night before last.