Catching The Cure Backcountry Fishing Charters

Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Shark Fishing Gulf of Mexico

About Your Guide

Jon Fetter

Independent Guide 20 years of exp.
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quantity
To Captain Jon, fishing is tied very closely with family. After losing his mother to a battle with cancer, he decided to start guiding fishing trips and dedicating a percentage of his earnings to cancer research. Beyond the financial aspect, he learned the importance of connecting with each and every person he meets. Everyone has their own battles, and Captain Jon seeks to help everyone in their battle through fishing. Whether it be through quality conversation or the joy of a fish on a line, Captain Jon just wants to brighten your day.

Each time I take a cancer survivor fishing or fish with an individual that is going through their own battle with cancer it reminds me of the special time we all have together. I can tell you that the many smiles, the looks on their faces, and the numerous friendships made over the years for individuals around the world has helped ease the burden of my mother. That is why my charter's name has special meaning to me and my family. I can only hope that you...

About Your Guide

Jon Fetter

Independent Guide 20 years of exp.
To Captain Jon, fishing is tied very closely with family. After losing his mother to a battle with cancer, he decided to start guiding fishing trips and dedicating a percentage of his earnings to cancer research. Beyond the financial aspect, he learned the importance of connecting with each and every person he meets. Everyone has their own battles, and Captain Jon seeks to help everyone in their battle through fishing. Whether it be through quality conversation or the joy of a fish on a line, Captain Jon just wants to brighten your day.

Each time I take a cancer survivor fishing or fish with an individual that is going through their own battle with cancer it reminds me of the special time we all have together. I can tell you that the many smiles, the looks on their faces, and the numerous friendships made over the years for individuals around the world has helped ease the burden of my mother. That is why my charter's name has special meaning to me and my family. I can only hope that you
can see that as well.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
16 foot sawfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Pizza because it’s great!
Whats your favorite band?
Garth Brooks
Whats your favorite movie?
Jaws

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
16 foot sawfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Pizza because it’s great!
Whats your favorite band?
Garth Brooks
Whats your favorite movie?
Jaws
Whats your favorite sports team?
Michigan Wolverines
Whats your drink of choice?
Lemonade
What was your last halloween costume?
Cheerleader
What do you want for Christmas this year?
New shoes
How did you get started guiding?
Wanted to do it as a kid!
What makes you different from other guides?
Love to have beginners and newbies on my boat!
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Catching The Cure Backcountry Fishing Charters Trips

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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Fort Myers Beach

Gallivanting Estero Bay

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22 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
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Shark Fishing Gulf Of Mexico

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22 ft 1 - 4 People From $450

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Recent Reviews of Catching The Cure Backcountry Fishing Charters

5.0
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Joe

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We had a great time and caught a lot of fish we will use Jon again

Joe

Verified Review

We had a great time and caught a lot of fish we will use Jon again
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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
Blacktip Shark
Good
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Great
Great
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Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Bonnethead Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Dusky Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Hammerhead Shark
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Jack Crevalle
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Ladyfish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Mangrove Snapper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Nurse Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Redfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Sheepshead
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Snook
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Spinner Shark
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Tarpon
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Tripletail
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
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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
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Fly Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore
Nearshore

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