I travel to Key West about 4-6 times a year for 2-3 weeks at a time with the U.S. Navy.  I really love the area (must be why I volunteer for these trips) but having a difficult time getting offshore without paying exorbitant guides costs.  I've been an NAFC life member since 2000 here in Central CA and fish often for bass in my bass boat or fly fish for native trout in the local Sierra mountains.  If there's any way a Key West local would be interested in taking out a fellow member for some tropical fishing, please let me know.  I have no issue sharing any expenses for the trip.  Or, if you ever find yourself in my neck of the world, I could show you some local hospitality and fishing.

Scott