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Flats Fury With Captain Eric

100% (4) Trip #2008 Guided by Eric
18 ft 1 - 2 People 4 - 8 Hours From $715


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2 People
$990.00
$825.00
$715.00
1 Person
$990.00
$825.00
$715.00
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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

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

Fish stalk the shallow what aboard a 18 ft Hewes Flats boat with Captain Eric! This boat is a super shallow draft skiff for fishing the skinny waters of Islamorda's gorgeous inshore waters. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Florida Keys while catching fish on the flats and estuaries, or venture back into the Everglades National Park. There are a variety of species to target while Inshore Fishing with Captain Eric-Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Permit, Bonefish,...

About Your Trip

Fish stalk the shallow what aboard a 18 ft Hewes Flats boat with Captain Eric! This boat is a super shallow draft skiff for fishing the skinny waters of Islamorda's gorgeous inshore waters. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Florida Keys while catching fish on the flats and estuaries, or venture back into the Everglades National Park. There are a variety of species to target while Inshore Fishing with Captain Eric-Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Permit, Bonefish, Speckled Sea Trout, and Mangrove Snapper!

Captain Eric specializes in Light Tackle Fishing, and with more than five generations of local Florida Keys fishing experiences in his veins. Captain Eric knows where the fish are!!
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

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

Boat Restroom

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

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About Your Guide

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Captain Eric

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 28 yrs of exp.
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quality
Captain Eric is the "Son of a Son of a Fisherman." Being a fifth-generation Conch gives Capt. Eric unparalleled knowledge of the Florida Keys Waters! Capt. Eric is born and raised in Islamorada Florida. He has 25 years of personal experience fishing the Florida Bay and Offshore waters. Islamorada Charter fishing at its best! Capt. Eric has fished the Redbone Celebrity tournament, Taking Stock in Children, The Back Country Challenge, Specializing in Fly Fishing and...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Eric

Captain Eric

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 28 yrs of exp.
Captain Eric is the "Son of a Son of a Fisherman." Being a fifth-generation Conch gives Capt. Eric unparalleled knowledge of the Florida Keys Waters! Capt. Eric is born and raised in Islamorada Florida. He has 25 years of personal experience fishing the Florida Bay and Offshore waters. Islamorada Charter fishing at its best! Capt. Eric has fished the Redbone Celebrity tournament, Taking Stock in Children, The Back Country Challenge, Specializing in Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Fishing. All with great success!! His experience is not limited to the Keys. He does lots of traveling to the Bahamas on private boats. He knows how to navigate through those waters and has fished them for many years! Also has knowledge in many different fishing techniques. Which can only come from years of experience!!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish fry

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish fry
Whats your favorite band?
Country
How did you get started guiding?
Passed down from my grandfather and father
What makes you different from other guides?
I am 5 generations born and raised in the Florida Keys ,,My son’s are 6 generations
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Start Location

Postcard Inn Beach Resort and Marina at Holiday Isle, 84001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA
Areas Fished
  • Florida Keys
  • Duck Key
  • Key Largo

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Hewes
Year Built
2021
Boat Length
18'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Hewes
Year Built
2021
Boat Length
18'
Engine Manufacturer
2023 Yamaha
Total Horsepower
115
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
GPS, Live Bait Well, Ice Box, Fishfinder
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

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

Boat Restroom

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

Potential Target Species

  • Mangrove Snapper
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Techniques

  • Artificial Lure Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Light Tackle Fishing
  • Live Bait Fishing
  • Sight Casting
  • Topwater Fishing

Packing / Extras

Bring food and drinks. Pack sunblock, a cap, sunglasses, and light clothes. And don’t forget your camera. Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle 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.

Reviews

4.8666666666667
based on 15 reviews

Bob

Verified Review

March 21

Had two great days on the water with captain Eric. Even though it was pretty windy Captain Eric put me in fish. Enjoyed the fishing and enjoyed my time on the water with captain Eric. Next time I'm in the Keys I will be looking forward to fishing with ...Read More

Gerald

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March 4

Had a great time.

Jay

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June 9

friendly. good stories. good fisherman

Stewart

Verified Review

March 6

Eric was concerned about us going out because of high winds but we were here for a special occasion so his partner Dylan persevered and took us out in a bigger boat. The conditions were indeed challenging but Dylan worked extremely hard to see that we had a good time. ...Read More

David

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March 30

Good effort in pleasing the client. Weak bait preparation. Had to return to the dock for bait.
Repeatedly removed the pole from experience fisherman's hands and cast the line. Short with instructions, long with distgust in not following instructions.

Trip: SALTWATER SAFARI REEF TRIP

David

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February 16

Very good trip. Well worth it. Slow start on the bite, but Capt was persistent on got us on some good fishing. Great guy, hope to do it again.

Trip: SALTWATER SAFARI REEF TRIP

David

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February 16

Merry good trip. Well worth it. Slow start on the bite, but Capt was persistent on got us on some good fishing. Great guy, hope to do it again.

Trip: SALTWATER SAFARI REEF TRIP

Michael

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January 31

Cold front moved in fishing not great . Eric worked very hard and tried all kinds of fishing styles. We caught fish and had a great time. Will definitely go out fishing with him again.

Trip: Inshore Tarpon Trip

Zach

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January 19

Captain Eric was awesome. Had a wealth of knowledge of the area. Got us to a spot where we were able to catch some smaller species, and got us a shark as well. Great experience!

Trip: Monster Hunt: Shark & Tarpon

Kevin

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January 19

Fishing trip was a lot of fun, Captain Dylan was a true gem. Captain was very informative on fish and fishing techniques, not to mention the number of different species he helped us catch. Captain was a lot of fun while still being very professional, would definitely charter with Dylan ...Read More

Trip: SALTWATER SAFARI REEF TRIP

Brian

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October 17

We had a blast. Dylan took care of us. Caught lots of fish and Dylan is good dude to just hang out with. Thanks for the fun bud!!!

Trip: Flats Backcountry Quest

Stephen

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July 24

Five Stars!!!! We had a wonderful fishing experience. We fought one large, 100 pound Tarpon and caught and released one 80 pound Tarpon. What a great experience!! We also caught 3 Nurse Sharks. They were fun too!!
Thank you for a wonderful time!

Trip: Monster Hunt: Shark & Tarpon

Matthew

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June 28

Great trip. Capt Eric knew where the fish were and made sure we had a great time. Would do it again.

Trip: Flats Backcountry Quest

Jon

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March 28

Very good experience. Caught red snapper, grouper, and snook. Also saw dolphins. Overall good experience, Captain Dylan was great.

Trip: Flats Backcountry Quest

Sean

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February 14

We had a great time. Through windy conditions we were still put on fish and enjoy the overall experience. We will be back.

Trip: Flats Backcountry Quest

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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.
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