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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	4 Hours
2 People	$880.00	$495.00
1 Person	$880.00	$495.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

Florida saltwater fly fishing for Redfish, Snook, Tarpon and Cobia in this lush and tropical fishery will challenge any fly fisher, from novice to master! Anglers from far and wide dream about sight fishing the unique waters of Boca Grande and Charlotte Harbor with a fly rod, and for good reason, too. There are tremendous opportunities for visual strikes in this pristine one-of-a-kind fishery. If feeding flies to cruising tarpon in the open shallows, busting snook in the mangroves, or hunting tailing redfish in knee-deep water gets your heart pounding then you are in the right place.

Austin encourages you to bring your own gear, but can supply rods, reels, and secret weapon flies from his collection. He also provides water and ice aboard his baby-blue 17' Maverick flats boat. This sweet little boat is the ultimate saltwater skiff!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

No live bait is provided with the price of this trip.

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About Your Guide

Captain Austin

Independent Guide

Raised in Billings MT, Florida, and Austin TX, Austin has been a fly guide between Southwest Montana and the Gulf Coast of Florida for over 20 years. Truly, he was born to fish. Austin’s sense of adventure and bulldog determination to catch fish take him to the ultimate fly water in search of solitude, beautiful scenery, and of course, elusive fly-eating gamefish. Austin is on a shortlist of Florida fly fishing guides who graduated with...

About Your Guide

Captain Austin

Independent Guide

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Start Location

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

4712 Pompano St Placida FL 33946

Areas Fished

Boca Grande Key
Charlotte Harbor
Boca Grande Pass
Fort Myers Beach

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Drift Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Maverick
Boat Length: 18'
Total Horsepower: 70

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Drift Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Maverick
Boat Length: 18'
Total Horsepower: 70
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Polling platform, bow casting platform with net for corralling fly line

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

No live bait is provided with the price of this trip.

Potential Target Species

Cobia
Redfish
Snook
Tarpon

Techniques

Fly Fishing

Packing / Extras

Snacks and Drink, Rain Jacket/Weather-Appropriate Gear, Hats, Polarized Sunglasses, Sunscreen. Fly Rods, Reels, Tippet, flies, cooler, Ice, Water included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!