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...WORLD-CLASS
FLY FISHING
The
LAND CAPTAIN targets everything from Snook
and Tarpon to Giant Grass Carp and many species in-between.
His knowledge of the local environment, along with over thirty years
of flyfishing experience make Steve the ideal guide for expert and
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Guided
trips depart Ft. Lauderdale
according to anticipated periods of gamefish activity. Sometimes
this means early, but most trips begin shortly after eight a.m.
Since locating good fishing sometimes requires highway travel, you'll
have a chance to see South Florida's wilderness. Anglers agree that
the interesting scenery makes time spent in the car worthwhile and
since ecosystems change between locations, getting there can be
half the fun. A trip across the Florida Everglades is a LAND
CAPTAIN classic. |
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Once anglers climb "on board," they can sit back and relax. In a few minutes they'll be passing miles of sawgrass on a four - laned bridge across of Marjorie Stoneman Douglas's "River of Grass." Largemouth Bass are abundant near the road and during high season , surface baits produce explosive strikes. Springtime catches often number in the dozens but the relaxed rhythm of casting and retrieving seldom varies.
After you cross the Glades, the tempo quickens. You'll be headed
for the salt marshes where feeding Snook and Tarpon
are often visible from the car. The fishing can be fast and it's
not unusual to beach several small tarpon or a dozen snook during
a tide. Anglers also encounter Jacks, Ladyfish,
and occasional Redfish in the salt creeks while brackish
Largemouths and Cichlids reside further inland.
Gulf coastal waters offer the best mangrove action but you don't
have to cross the state to fish for Florida's notorious Peacock
Bass. Hard-hitting Peacocks are great fly rod fish
and since good populations reside in Broward County, it's possible
for parties targeting Peacocks and hefty Chinese Grass
Carp to remain in the LAND CAPTAIN'S backyard. This is warm weather fishing so dress accordingly. Half-day trips are available at this time, but check for availability.
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Florida's
St. John's River near Titusville
hosts a winter run of American Shad. The LANDCAPTAIN
considers February and March to be peak months, but
the run fluctuates according to water levels. If the river's out
due to excessive rain or drought, sightfishing in the
Indian River Lagoon offers an
angling alternative. Either way, be sure to reserve this one well
in advance.
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When
winter arrives, the LAND CAPTAIN heads
north to flyfish the surf or Intracoastal Waterway near Jupiter,
Florida. Large Ladyfish are prime waterway targets, with
a smattering of Seatrout, Reds and small
snook mixed in. Periiodic influxes of Bluefish and Pompano
provide anglers with additional excitement.
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