About Your Guide

Riley Smithson

Independent Guide

Quiet

Laid-back

Instructional

Expert Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

Vero Beach Native.
Whether its fishing her "secret spots" or driving up and down the coast searching for the best place to surf she's always passionate about the sustainability and preservation of the waters she grew up in and around.
Captian Riley grew up on this water, and has spent the past 37 years exploring every flat, mangrove line and back country skinny water area in search of new spots to fish in this ever-changing and ever-moving waterway. With a passion for conservation and a love for the wildlife in this beautiful area, you’re guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience.

About Your Guide

Riley Smithson

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

90lb Tarpon on fly

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Blackened Mangrove Snapper Tacos with mango strawberry salsa

What’s your favorite band?

Depends on day. From bluegrass to black metal.

What’s your favorite movie?

Clerks

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

90lb Tarpon on fly

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Blackened Mangrove Snapper Tacos with mango strawberry salsa

What’s your favorite band?

Depends on day. From bluegrass to black metal.

What’s your favorite movie?

Clerks

What’s your favorite sports team?

That one

What’s your drink of choice?

Smoked old fashioned with rosemary simple or whatever is warm and skunked in the bottom of yesterdays cooler.

What was your last halloween costume?

Bill Dance

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A new casting platform and push pole. Ohhhhhh.....and for the grass flats to come back.

How did you get started guiding?

Parents told me to get a job. I don't think they had river rat in mind for my career path.

What makes you different from other guides?

I've been fly fishing these waters for 37 years and I'm the only female guide in the area. I also don't mind getting out to push the boat if we get to skinny.

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Inshore, Flats, & Backcountry Trip

NEW Vero Beach, FL 1 - 4 People 4 - 8 Hours From $450

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Inshore, Flats, & Backcountry Trip

Inshore, River, Flats in Vero Beach

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	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
1 Person	$450.00	$550.00	$800.00
2 People	$450.00	$550.00	$800.00
3 People	$900.00	$1,100.00	$1,600.00
4 People	$900.00	$1,100.00	$1,600.00

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

The Indian River (originally name the "Rio de Ais") is a 156 mile long brackish waterway with an average depth of 4ft and widths varying from 0.5 to 5 miles. Heavily lined with mangrove forests, sandy islands and hidden oyster beds makes it one of the most unique fishing experiences out there.

Our favorite species to target are Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Trout and Snapper.

Starting at sunrise we'll head across the flats and into the backcountry. Using light tackle and/or fly rods we'll check all the nooks looking for the larger predator species feeding in the early morning like Tarpon. As the sun rises we will work our way to the flats and sight fish reds, snook, and trout.

Every trip is different and we'll find what's running and what they're hitting. It's always an adventure.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 2 days before the trip.

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 photo for Inshore, Flats, & Backcountry Trip

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Bullred by Redfish Boats
Year Built: 2005
Boat Length: 17'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Bullred by Redfish Boats
Year Built: 2005
Boat Length: 17'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha 90 V-Max SHO
Total Horsepower: 90
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: 30 gal Livewell Remote Trolling Motor Poling platform Casting Platform Cooler Bluetooth Stereo Power Pole

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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
Black Drum	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Jack Crevalle	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good
Mangrove Snapper	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
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