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6 Captain's Log entries targeting swordfish

Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Dirty Boats, Clean Fishing: The Story Behind DirtyBoat Charters

How DirtyBoat Charters got its name, what we run today, and why we're one of the busier charter boats in the Keys out of Robbie's Marina in Islamorada.

sailfish mahi wahoo swordfish

Sun, Jun 21, 2026

Islamorada Swordfish Charters: Your Guide to Deep-Drop Swordfishing in the Florida Keys

A captain's guide to Islamorada swordfish charters, deep-drop swordfishing in the Florida Keys, gear, weather, expectations, and what it takes to land one.

swordfish

Mon, May 25, 2026

May 2026 Mahi Run & Skippers Dolphin Tournament

Mahi on the weed lines, yellowtail on the reef, and the Skippers Dolphin Tournament this Memorial Day weekend. Captain Kit's Islamorada fishing report for late May 2026.

mahi mahi yellowtail snapper blackfin tuna wahoo swordfish

Sun, Mar 1, 2026

Snapper Slam & 2 Keeper Swords, Ride-Along on the Just Cuz

Captain Kit rides along with Captain Conan on the Just Cuz. 6-man limit of snappers, bandit rudderfish, then 2-for-2 on keeper swordfish in ripping current. Bass Pro crew got the full Islamorada experience.

Swordfish Yellow Eye Snapper Vermillion Snapper Rudderfish

Wed, Feb 25, 2026

6 Swordfish Released, Personal Best on the Miss Penny

An epic day of daytime swordfishing aboard the Miss Penny. 6 released, a dozen-plus bites, doubles on the drift, and a personal best for Captain Kit. Catch and release at its finest.

Swordfish

Sat, Jan 7, 2023

463-Pound Swordfish: The Monster of Islamorada

Team DirtyBoat lands a 463-pound swordfish after a 2.5-hour battle 26 miles offshore. A true sea monster that made Keys Weekly headlines.

Swordfish Deep Sea Monster Record Fish

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