Method

   I have fished about every way possible in my life and nothing compares to hunting the flats. You have chosen the toughest and most rewarding method of fishing. This is my specialty. When everything “clicks” you can have perhaps the dream fish of a lifetime… Let’s compare this to hunting. Fishing with bait is like hunting with a gun. Your chances are excellent, the game really has no chance. Casting artificials is like using a long bow & arrow. Chances drop and skill requirements rise. Flyfishing for saltwater game fish from a canoe/kayak or wading is like hunting with a blowgun. The classic David vs Goliath. I will also welcome spinning guys throwing artificial baits, jigs, soft plastics and even bait users but can offer little in the way of expertise. My goal would be to get you fish for the day but steer you away from the darkside. The more work and effort you put into it the sweeter your victory. Bait really is unfair in my opinion,  the skill requirements are so low that for me shows lack of commitment. I understand in situations where you have to make 100% use of your opportunity while you are here and that is fine for the 1st trip and/or to get your species check list punched. I really dont have issues with that at all. However, if you are successful repeatedly then you are robbing yourself of pushing forward and missing the point of fishing with me. I will tell you its time to step up at that point.    

We will use the canoe or kayaks on the flats. If you weigh over 250lbs you will have to go solo side by side with me, the canoe is not sturdy enough for more weight up front plus I can not counter balance you. There are times and places where wading is possible. Its tough and unpleasant at times but separates you from the pack in terms of respectability. This doesn’t mean that I expect or want you to try that way, its the hardest of all but I am willing to do it if you want.  Also I freshwater fish for exotics and peacock bass in urban Miami from my kayaks and also walk the canals on the Everglades. Plenty of panfish and bass as well as gators and wildlife, extremely good for picture taking. Easy to do and quick. I still sight fish about 90% when walking. I will gladly fish freshwater by request but I also fall back on it for windy and cold days when the flats is unfishable. Photo Gallery has pictures of what you can expect.  Topwater action is always great. Its always good to have the exotic species to fill out your resume and they make great pictures without traveling the world to do so. I also am lucky to be able to target freshwater tarpon, jacks and snook from walking and using the kayaks. Tarpon will run up to 80lbs or so but most about 15-20lbs. That is mostly a 1/2 day trip and has great rates, done by 10am usually.

This business has been created in response to the inquiries I receive from fly fisherman all over the world to ask me ” How, Where or If”  I will take them fishing. YES I will, I am not for everybody but for the fisherman that wants to be the best they can be with no excuses. It is the code I fish by. My customers consider me their best asset on the water and I go 100% for every one of them. Their victories are my victories and I also bear the pain and agony when things go south. I want YOUR picture on my site so I need your help, we help each other.