[Pennsy Guy]

Don't know how old your offspring are but if you've the time and inclination, rent a suitable-sized boat, take them out to the reef's edge with glass-bottomed buckets and rods for a half day---it's an incredible sight--and trying to drop a line 30'-40' down in front of a fish you want to catch(I was never successful) is a blast-frustrating but a blast- to say nothing of the real life show down there. The reef dropped off at an 80* angle, disappearing into the black abyss---just awesome. 'Course this was off Craig Key, a bit south of Islamorada but the reefs runs the length. After 60 yrs. I still remember the fan coral and fish I saw down there...Too many years since I fished there but always had better luck with a charter. Maybe a guide for some bone fish on the flats...or the back water...