Captain Fred  has over 22 years fishing experience in Florida, and 14 years in Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, on the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy Florida, and this sub-tropic paradise, with its abundance of wildlife and exquisite charm. The southwest Florida area encompasses Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties, it is one of the fastest growing regions in the country, for its climate, the abundance of natural areas, wildlife, and of course, because of the region's legacy as a fishing hot spot.  Boca Grande, Florida is the Tarpon capital of the world.

Inshore Flats, Saltwater Light Tackle and Fly Fishing

  Some of Florida's finest saltwater fishing occurs in the southwest. This area of Florida has some of the best backcountry and flats fishing in the state, using light tackle or fly fishing is angling at its best. Florida's extensive network of bays, mangrove islands and tidal creeks that permeate the region present angling challenges to the accomplished angler as well as the novice. There are thousands of miles of shoreline, oyster bars and acres of sea-grass flats that attract an abundance of saltwater fish. The canals, bridges and numerous boat docks that also populate our area present their own unique fishing challenge to every angler.

  Roaming these waters are four of Florida's most sought after game fish, the Tarpon, Snook, Redfish and the Spotted Sea Trout. Thousands of anglers come to southwest Florida each year for the chance at a Grand Slam, catching a fish of each species in a single day. In addition to the fishing, Florida's wildlife helps to provide an extraordinary aesthetic experience. Birds of prey, bald eagles and ospreys as well as wading birds commonly observed include snowy egrets, reddish egrets, great blue herons, white and snowy ibis, and roseate spoonbills. Dolphins and manatees are usually seen on almost every trip.