Folklure Charters

Summerland Key, Florida
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Frank Betz

Independent Guide
Laid-back
Talkative
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Captain Frank is an enthusiastic angler who turned his passion for the sea into a successful career. Frank is familiar with the weather and how it affects the feeding habits of fish, knows everything about the flow of ocean currents and coastal tides. With such a vast knowledge and expertise, Capt. Frank can offer an informative and productive fishing trip to all his clients and friends.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Frank Betz

Frank Betz

Independent Guide
Captain Frank is an enthusiastic angler who turned his passion for the sea into a successful career. Frank is familiar with the weather and how it affects the feeding habits of fish, knows everything about the flow of ocean currents and coastal tides. With such a vast knowledge and expertise, Capt. Frank can offer an informative and productive fishing trip to all his clients and friends.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Marlin or Goliath Grouper
What’s your favorite movie?
Tombstone or Shawshank Redemption

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Marlin or Goliath Grouper
What’s your favorite movie?
Tombstone or Shawshank Redemption
What’s your favorite sports team?
Redskins, Lightning, Rays and InterMiami
What’s your drink of choice?
Coots Lt or Jack and Coke (unless it’s hot and I’m cleaning fish; then a frozen Pina Colada from Tonio’s)
What makes you different from other guides?
Fishing is an experience. I cannot control the bite, but I can control the energy on the boat. Stay positive and rods will bend!
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Folklure Charters Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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Nearshore Fishing in Summerland Key

Reefs And Wreck Fishing

100% (4) Guided by Frank
27 ft 1 - 4 People From $800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Summerland Key

Offshore

100% (4) Guided by Frank
27 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200

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Recent Reviews of Folklure Charters

5.0
based on 4 reviews

Padraic

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Capt Frank was awesome! Friendly, patient, and new gow to find fish. Highly recommend

Padraic

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Capt Frank was awesome! Friendly, patient, and new gow to find fish. Highly recommend
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Charles

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Captain Frank is a great captain if you're looking to catch your limit and have a good time doing it captain Frank is the man for the job.

Charles

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Captain Frank is a great captain if you're looking to catch your limit and have a good time doing it captain Frank is the man for the job.
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Timothy

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Captain Frank was awesome, my favorite Captain ever and I have fished with many guides and Captains. We all caught great fish, told great stories, and had a great time with lots of laughs. I look forward to booking with Captain Frank again next time we are in the Keys.

Timothy

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Captain Frank was awesome, my favorite Captain ever and I have fished with many guides and Captains. We all caught great fish, told great stories, and had a great time with lots of laughs. I look forward to booking with Captain Frank again next time we are in the Keys.
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Overman

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Amazing day.
Friendly, helpful captain who also found some great fishing. I learned about the yellow brick road today. If not sure what that is, ask Captain Frank to show you.
Have fun,

Overman

Verified Review

Amazing day.
Friendly, helpful captain who also found some great fishing. I learned about the yellow brick road today. If not sure what that is, ask Captain Frank to show you.
Have fun,
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Summerland Key Fishing Reports »
  • 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
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Nearshore

Recent Fishing Reports

Mid September 2025
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Late August 2025
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Mid February 2025
Cobia bite in the back country has been steady along with the magrove bite.
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Folklure Charters Photo Gallery

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Summerland Key, Florida
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Summerland Key, Florida
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Summerland Key, Florida
Reef/Wreck Fishing
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Summerland Key, Florida
Offshore
Offshore
March 21st, 2026
Summerland Key, Florida
Offshore
Offshore
March 21st, 2026
Summerland Key, Florida
Offshore
Offshore
March 21st, 2026
Summerland Key, Florida
Reef/Wreck Fishing
Reefs And Wreck Fishing
February 7th, 2023
Summerland Key, Florida
Reef/Wreck Fishing
Reefs And Wreck Fishing
February 7th, 2023
Summerland Key, Florida
Offshore
Offshore
March 21st, 2026
Summerland Key, Florida
Offshore
Offshore
March 21st, 2026
Summerland Key, Florida
Reef/Wreck Fishing
Reefs And Wreck Fishing
February 7th, 2023
Summerland Key, Florida
Offshore
Offshore
March 21st, 2026
Summerland Key, Florida
Reef/Wreck Fishing
Reefs And Wreck Fishing
February 7th, 2023
Summerland Key, Florida
Offshore
Offshore
March 21st, 2026
Summerland Key, Florida
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