The flats of the Florida Keys, particularly Key Largo and Islamorada, are known for great sight fishing opportunities. Many times we'll actually see the fish we are stalking before we go after them. But we also have deeper exposed waters too. So that I may best accommodate you for each of these types of fishing I have two boats.

• Tarpon •
From the far backcountry to the oceanside flats, these tackle busting fish are one of the greatest game fish of all time! The Florida Keys are one of the best places on earth to catch a “Silver King”! In season, April through July, thousands of 50-200lb. fish migrate through the Keys. This is Tarpon fishing heaven!

Fly fishing these giants on the shallow flats is something I specialize in. Imagine standing on the bow of my skiff, floating in 4 feet of crystal clear water, casting to schools of hundred-pounders! If this doesn’t excite you, it’s time to take up crochet!

Bait fishing is another popular technique if you don’t fly fish. Bridge channels and backcountry lakes offer many opportunities to catch a Tarpon on live crabs, mullet, pinfish and artificial plugs.

Call and book your trip early, as the best guides can be booked up a year in advance.

• Bonefish •
Also one of angling’s finest fish, the Bonefish is a shallow water anglers dream come true. Bonefish can be seen tailing in very shallow water as they feed along, digging up small crabs, shrimp, etc. The Florida Keys are home to the biggest Bonefish in the world and are a real challenge to catch. A great sense of smell, excellent eyesight and a high level of alertness make the Bonefish a great adversary, as well as being super fast swimmers. Once hooked, a big Bonefish may take over 100 yards of line off the reel in just seconds.

We will primarily sight fish for Bonefish in shallow water from 6” to 6’ deep. Polling the skiff, we will actually be hunting the Bonefish on the flats and edges until we can make the cast.

Fly fishing for Bonefish is another specialty of mine, but we will also use light spinning rods to cast small crabs and shrimp. Definitely a must-do for any serious angler that wants a challenge!

• Permit •
Permit are very similar to Bonefish, as they prefer feeding on the many crabs and shrimp that live on the flats. Although Permit require a little deeper water than Bonefish because of their deeply shaped body, they are equally very alert and require the same accurate casting that the Bonefish requires. Once hooked, these fish run very far, very fast! They use their deep body and very large forked tail to their advantage, and fight to the end. A real catch for any angler and sure to be remembered for a long time.

We will sight fish for these as well, but will be on slightly deeper flats and edges. Crab flies for the fly fisher, and live crabs and shrimp for the spin fisherman, will get the job done.

• Snook, Tarpon, Redfish & Trout •
Tarpon, Snook, Redfish and Trout are our Everglades brawlers. These fish inhabit the many shallow flats, bays and creeks that drain the saltwater Everglades.

Sight fishing these fish with fly or spin can be just awesome in the very shallow water they inhabit at times. Also, at times these fish can be caught in the many channels and creeks in the Everglades, which can mean some very easy fishing.

While it may be too cold out at times for the Tarpon, Bonefish and Permit, the Snook and Redfishing can be great! The scenery in the saltwater Everglades is also outstanding, with many different birds, manatees, alligators and even crocodiles that can be seen on any given day.

While day trips are the normal way to fish the park, I also offer overnight camping trips to take full advantage of this beautiful area. Camping trips are for the die-hard anglers only that want to have the full experience of spending the night “out there”!