Compass Rose Charters – Key West

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Captain Mike Weinhofer brings over 20 years of Key West charter experience to his Compass Rose operation, and is widely recognized as one of the area’s most-respected and frequently-requested guides. Captain Mike fishes the Key West reefs, wrecks, offshore, and inshore waters including Key West Harbor, targeting everything from sailfish and wahoo to tarpon and permit (and everything else in between).

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Whether you want to spend your days in the Gulfstream bluewater that Hemmingway made famous, or chasing permit around the flats, a Compass Rose Charter is perfect for you.

As Captain Mike Weinhofer himself says: “I am the luckiest man in the world – I have a job I love and my charters turn into my best friends. Fishing is supposed to be fun and I love every minute of it. Come offshore and sight-fish on my brand new 40’ Sea Hunter or come sight-fish the flats on my new 24’ bay boat for sharks, permit and tarpon.

“As a captain I want you to learn how to fish and enjoy it. If I hook your fish for you it’s kind of cheating. I’m not one of those captains that take myself so seriously that I yell at my people. I just want to have fun. The fish are yours to catch or lose. I’ll try to help you but in the end we’ll have a great time trying. I truly enjoy sight-fishing and live-baiting – if the people are involved everyone has more fun. My watchwords are ‘patience for the beginner and competence for the expert’. Come see why there are 600 IGFA World Records held out of Key West.”

Rates

Half day: $600
3/4 day: $750
Full day: $900

Captain’s Mike’s assurance: “Just don’t marry the clock. If the fishing is great I want to stay, if it stinks I want the time to make it better.”

Contact info

Website: www.fishnkw.com
Email:
fishnkw@aol.com
Tel: 305 395-3474

Compass Rose Charters - Key West, 5.0 out of 5 based on 2 ratings

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    Mike van der Watt says
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    Mike is without doubt, one of the best, and most fun, guides I have had the pleasure to fish with. His enthusiasm, skill, and wicked sense of humour makes for great day out. I’ve fished with him for 6 consecutive years, and will be back next year.

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    Clay Mc Kinnon says
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    The captain works hard and catches fish but he never forgets this is fun. He is just a lot of fun to fish with and he teaches you as you go along. His boats are beautiful and his gear is top notch.

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