An experience to remember.....
I welcome fishermen of all ages and experience levels—whether you want to stalk redfish in Mosquito Lagoon or chase tarpon in South Florida. Trips range from half-day to full-day. These are great for families, friends, corporate outings, and individuals.
Mosquito Lagoon/Indian River
South Florida (March-June)
$100 Deposit For Mosquito Lagoon Trips.
$200 Deposit For South Florida Trips.
The remaining balance is due the day of your trip.
Target Species
Redfish
A fish created for sight fishing. Redfish live in extremely shallow water and there’s nothing like watching one chase down a crab pattern and flare their gills as you come tight.
Tarpon
Tarpon are the pinnacle of saltwater fly fishing. Unlike other species, the size and agility make the angler master every detail of tarpon fishing to be successful. Line management, the cast, the strip, the set, the clearing of the line, and each phase of the fight.
Snook
Whether sight fishing for Snook underneath the dock lights or casting a fly at a laid-up Snook in the shallows, the best thing is their aggressive nature. Anglers from up north often compare their ferocious eats to that of a smallmouth bass.
Trout
Catching a large Sea Trout on a fly is not a feat that is easy to accomplish. They often lay so still over green grass that they are hard to see until they spook, but getting one to eat will be an experience you won’t forget.
An experience to remember.....
I welcome fishermen of all ages and experience levels—whether you want to stalk redfish in Mosquito Lagoon or chase tarpon in South Florida. Trips range from half-day to full-day and are great for families, friends, or individuals alike.
Mosquito Lagoon/Indian River
South Florida (March-June)
All trips require a 50% deposit to secure your date. The remaining balance is due the day of your trip.
Target Species
Redfish
A fish created for sight fishing. Redfish live in extremely shallow water and there’s nothing like watching one chase down a crab pattern and flare their gills as you come tight.
Tarpon
Tarpon are the pinnacle of saltwater fly fishing. Unlike other species, the size and agility make the angler master every detail of tarpon fishing to be successful. Line management, the cast, the strip, the set, the clearing of the line, and each phase of the fight.
Snook
Whether sight fishing for Snook underneath the dock lights or casting a fly at a laid-up Snook in the shallows, the best thing is their aggressive nature. Anglers from up north often compare their ferocious eats to that of a smallmouth bass.
Trout
Catching a large Sea Trout on a fly is not a feat that is easy to accomplish. They often lay so still over green grass that they are hard to see until they spook, but getting one to eat will be an experience you won’t forget.
East Coast
Mosquito
Lagoon
The lagoon is 25 miles long and 2 miles wide—from Max Hoeck Creek on the south side in Merritt Island to Ponce Inlet on the north side. The lagoon provides great opportunities to sight fish Redfish, Sea Trout, and Black Drum year-round. Its shallow expanse of islands, shoals, creeks, and ponds—providing protection from the wind and endless opportunities.
Our lagoon Redfish often feed along shorelines with their backs out of the water, giving fly anglers those shots we dream about. Tanner caught his first Redfish on fly here in 2005 and he looks forward to poling you to your first Mosquito Lagoon Redfish and many more.
Being a self-sustained population of Redfish, anglers must practice catch and release inside Mosquito Lagoon.
March-June
South
Florida
South Florida from Naples to Key West is the launching pad for the Tarpon migration. The early season provides shots at laid-up fish in the back country and Everglades. When the warmer temperatures of late April set in, the Tarpon will begin to migrate north along the Gulf of Mexico. The Tarpon fishing is best from March to mid-July.
Whether it's Juvenile Tarpon in tiny creeks deep in the Mangroves or a string of full-grown migratory fish over crystal clear flats, these fish should be protected at all costs and anglers should be aware of the risk of Bull Sharks and Hammerhead Sharks that are putting a dent in the population of Tarpon on a daily basis. Keeping fight times to 15 minutes or less is the most responsible thing to do when fighting Tarpon. When the conditions don't allow anglers to target Tarpon, Bonefish, Snook and Redfish make for a great backup plan.
What is provided
- Cold water in reusable plastic bottles
- cooler with ice/ice packs for food
- fly rods and fly reels
- fishing license
- flies
What to bring
- sun block
- polarized sunglasses
- long pants and long sleeve shirt
- non-marking shoes
- buff
- reusable water bottle
- lunch or snacks
- rain jacket
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our frequently asked questions below. Don't see an answer to your question? Don't hesitate to contact us.
Yes. I require a $100 Deposit For Mosquito Lagoon Trips and a $200 Deposit For South Florida Trips. The remaining balance is due the day of your trip.
We accept payments via cash, Venmo, and Zelle.
We have all of your fishing gear, licenses, flies, water, and a cooler for lunch/snacks covered! We also have extra sunscreen and bug spray on hand—just in case you forget.
We operate on skiffs. We can comfortably and safely accommodate two anglers.
If you have a larger group, contact me to coordinate hosting you on multiple skiffs with multiple guides.
The minimum age we allow on our trips is five years old.
Cold water will be provided. Recycled bottles will be used to limit plastic waste. Please bring a vessel to consume water. A cooler for food will also be provided if you would like to pack lunch or snacks.
This is Florida, so come prepared for a day full of sun. Bring a comfortable long-sleeve shirt, sunscreen, bug spray, polarized sunglasses, hat, and boat-friendly footwear (non-marking). Feel free to bring your own fishing gear, snacks, or beverages.
It also doesn't hurt to have a rain jacket on hand for afternoon storms because, after all, this is Florida. You never know when a rain shower might rear its head and cool us off during the afternoon.
No, your fishing licensed is covered by us.
We get it, things come up, and that's no problem! Read our cancellation policy to learn more.
Schedules are busy and the weather is unpredictable. If you need to reschedule, please contact me at least two weeks prior to your trip. If bad weather threatens our trip, I will contact you ASAP to reschedule your trip or refund your deposit.
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