About Your Guide

Rich Doherty

Independent Guide

Growing up in New England, fishing and the outdoors were not only a passion but an obsession for Captain Rich. He was invited to be a member of the famous Rod Jockeys fishing club (a sanctioned B.A.S.S. club). Through this club, he started to qualify for B.A.S.S. tournaments that led him to The American Bass Anglers circuit (needless to say, he was hooked!). During the long New England winters, he would spend Sunday mornings watching my fishing idol, Mr. Flip Pallot. With his poetic tone, he would throw a lure to the mangroves in some remote area of Florida, and he would fantasize about someday fishing those tropical waters.

Now he's in some of the most famous sportfishing waters in the world.

Rich worked in public safety for over 25 years as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic/Rescue Diver. Captain Rich has dive certifications through P.A.D.I. (Advanced Open Water) and Dive Rescue International as a dive medic. Whether its Bass fishing on Lake Tarpon or flats/inshore fishing for Snook, Redfish, or just enjoying the pristine mangrove forest and wildlife abound, Captain Rich has...

About Your Guide

Rich Doherty

Independent Guide

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Premier Gulf Coast Trip

NEW Hudson, FL 1 - 2 People 4 - 6 Hours From $400

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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Hudson

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	6 Hours	4 Hours
1 Person	$400.00	$525.00
2 People	$400.00	$525.00

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

When you show up to meet Captain Rich he will buzz you in through a private gate. Behind which his boat will be in the canal locked and loaded ready to go fish some of the most exclusive water on the Forgotten Coast.

Accompanied only by an occasional kayaker, Captain Rich will stalk out through the Canal to explore 1600 acres of private, pristine, and fish socked Mangrove heaven. This Mangrove forest spindles into hundreds of fingers and tucked away flats before opening out in the Gulf of Mexico. With such little pressure, the fish are almost untouched.

So come spend the day fishing some of the most exclusive and pristine mangrove forests on the West Coast of Florida. Armed with a top-of-the-line spinning rod and the industry's best artificial lures Captain Rich will show you how to hook into snook, redfish, speckled trout, and jacks. If a flyrod is more your flavor Captain Rich would love nothing more than to guide you into your next personal best. So whether you're a first-time fisherman or a professional Captain Rich is a master at catching fish both, and will even take the time to teach you how to throw a fly around!

Whether you want to pick up the fly rod or on the spinning rod you will be spending most of your time hitting the numerous pot holes that are absolutely littered with fish or staking out on a sand bar waiting for big fish to swim by. Fishing license, tackle, bait, and a cooler supplied with ice will all be supplied. When you book with Captain Rich, you will be fishing on his 2018 Blue Wave 1900 STL tunnel hull, powered by a Suzuki 145 DF.

Captain Rich is extremely adept at catching fish, but he specializes in showing his clients an awesome time out on the water. As a retired Firefighter/Paramedic/Rescue Diver, Captain Rich also runs special trips for first responders and military veterans. Give us a call for details.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Blue Wave
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 23'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Blue Wave
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 23'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 140
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Trolling Motor, Powerpoll, Ipilot, Humingbird GPS

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Potential Target Species

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	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Barracuda	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Jack Crevalle	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	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
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