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Big Pine Key, Florida
Big Pine Key Bay Trips: Fly or Light Tackle

About Your Guide

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Zach Stells

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
A Georgia native, Zach was born with a passion for the outdoors. He started fishing at a young age, as his father was a tournament bass fisherman in the southeast. Most of his childhood was spent learning about the art of fishing.

Zach spends most of his days searching the water of the Lower Keys scouting a variety of fish and lobster. Many evenings you can find him tying flies for upcoming trips or organizing hook and lurer boxes.

Zach has guided all over the U.S. including Alaska, Wyoming, North Carolina, and Georgia giving him knowledge and diversity to adapt to situations and thrive from the experiences. He has attended fishing schools including, Western Rivers Guide School and Florida Keys Outfitters Saltwater Fly Fishing School. Zach has participated as a guide in events to raise money and awareness with Project Healing Waters, Casting for a Cure,Trout Unlimited and Ducks Unlimited as well as the Carter Center Foundation. Education and countless hours on the water have given him the experience and expertise that help build his charter business.

By understanding the...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Zach Stells

Zach Stells

Independent Guide
A Georgia native, Zach was born with a passion for the outdoors. He started fishing at a young age, as his father was a tournament bass fisherman in the southeast. Most of his childhood was spent learning about the art of fishing.

Zach spends most of his days searching the water of the Lower Keys scouting a variety of fish and lobster. Many evenings you can find him tying flies for upcoming trips or organizing hook and lurer boxes.

Zach has guided all over the U.S. including Alaska, Wyoming, North Carolina, and Georgia giving him knowledge and diversity to adapt to situations and thrive from the experiences. He has attended fishing schools including, Western Rivers Guide School and Florida Keys Outfitters Saltwater Fly Fishing School. Zach has participated as a guide in events to raise money and awareness with Project Healing Waters, Casting for a Cure,Trout Unlimited and Ducks Unlimited as well as the Carter Center Foundation. Education and countless hours on the water have given him the experience and expertise that help build his charter business.

By understanding the
needs of the angler and by setting achievable goals Zach can help you become a better all around fisherman or fisherwomen. Whether your goal is to improve your cast or catch one of the many elusive fish of the Lower Keys, he will help you check it off your bucket list!

Fishing is not something he does, fishing is who he is, its a way of life, its a gift that has been given to him to share with others and he loves every minute of it!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Pan seared fish filet
What’s your favorite band?
Allman Brothers
What’s your favorite sports team?
GA Bulldogs
What’s your drink of choice?
Water
What was your last halloween costume?
None
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Winning lottery ticket
How did you get started guiding?
Chasing a passion
What makes you different from other guides?
I take a very calm approach

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Pan seared fish filet
What’s your favorite band?
Allman Brothers
What’s your favorite sports team?
GA Bulldogs
What’s your drink of choice?
Water
What was your last halloween costume?
None
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Winning lottery ticket
How did you get started guiding?
Chasing a passion
What makes you different from other guides?
I take a very calm approach
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Bluefish
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Bonefish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Cero Mackerel
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Cobia
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Goliath Grouper
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Jack Crevalle
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Lane Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Mangrove Snapper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Mutton Snapper
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Permit
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Redfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Snook
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Spanish Mackerel
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Tarpon
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore
Nearshore

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Big Pine Key, Florida
Big Pine Key Fly or Light Tackle
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Big Pine Key, Florida
Big Pine Key Fly or Light Tackle
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Big Pine Key, Florida
Big Pine Key Fly or Light Tackle
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Big Pine Key, Florida
Big Pine Key Fly or Light Tackle
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Big Pine Key, Florida
Big Pine Key Fly or Light Tackle
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Big Pine Key, Florida
Big Pine Key Fly or Light Tackle
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Big Pine Key, Florida
Big Pine Key Fly or Light Tackle
August 9th, 2024
Big Pine Key, Florida
Big Pine Key Fly or Light Tackle
August 9th, 2024
Big Pine Key, Florida
Big Pine Key Fly or Light Tackle
August 9th, 2024
Big Pine Key, Florida
Big Pine Key Fly or Light Tackle
August 9th, 2024
Big Pine Key, Florida
Big Pine Key Fly or Light Tackle
August 9th, 2024
Big Pine Key, Florida
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