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TJ Saunders

Independent Guide 12 years of exp.
Laid-back
Instructional
Adventurous
Quality
Captain TJ is fortunate enough to have spent all his life on or around the water. He grew up in a Coast Guard family, and was introduced to the salt at a very young age. As soon as he was old enough to hold a fishing rod, there wasn't much that could break that grip.
A child hood spent on the water led to formative years spent cutting his teeth fishing the Florida Keys, fueled a lifelong passion for chasing saltwater fish.

Over the course of his career, Captain TJ has been blessed with the experience of fishing the deepest waters of the Gulf Stream south of Key West, the shallow flats of the lower keys, the grouper grounds of the north Florida Gulf, and the amazing fishery of Florida Bay and the Everglades.

"My passion for the saltwater environment and the fishery is what I aim to share with my anglers." - Captain TJ

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide TJ Saunders

TJ Saunders

Independent Guide 12 years of exp.
Captain TJ is fortunate enough to have spent all his life on or around the water. He grew up in a Coast Guard family, and was introduced to the salt at a very young age. As soon as he was old enough to hold a fishing rod, there wasn't much that could break that grip.
A child hood spent on the water led to formative years spent cutting his teeth fishing the Florida Keys, fueled a lifelong passion for chasing saltwater fish.

Over the course of his career, Captain TJ has been blessed with the experience of fishing the deepest waters of the Gulf Stream south of Key West, the shallow flats of the lower keys, the grouper grounds of the north Florida Gulf, and the amazing fishery of Florida Bay and the Everglades.

"My passion for the saltwater environment and the fishery is what I aim to share with my anglers." - Captain TJ
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
143# tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Huge pot of my world famous chili
What’s your favorite band?
George Strait
What’s your favorite movie?
So many good ones to choose from…

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
143# tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Huge pot of my world famous chili
What’s your favorite band?
George Strait
What’s your favorite movie?
So many good ones to choose from…
What’s your favorite sports team?
Atlanta Braves
What’s your drink of choice?
Ice cold Coke after a long day on the water.
What was your last halloween costume?
Skeleton
How did you get started guiding?
Always had a passion for the water, guiding allows me to share the beauty of my area and the fishery with my guests.
What makes you different from other guides?
Low stress, high quality experience, hunting fish in shallow water. My focus is on helping my guests improve as anglers. Not just trying to fill a cooler.
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Recent Reviews of Lucky Fly Charters

5.0
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Blaine

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TJ does a tremendous job of guiding!! My son is beginning to fly fish and he was very patient and helped him improve a lot in a short period of time. I would highly recommend T.J!

Blaine

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TJ does a tremendous job of guiding!! My son is beginning to fly fish and he was very patient and helped him improve a lot in a short period of time. I would highly recommend T.J!
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