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Sam Carson

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quantity
Hi! I am Captain Sam I am born and raised in Key Largo, Florida with over 20 years of experience fishing the water of the Florida Backcountry, Islamorada, and Biscayne Bay. I started to develop an interest in fishing when I was very young and would go fishing with my grandpa and I started fishing on my own when I was about 15 and a lot of my free time learning these waters and how to fish them. I love fishing and I am grateful for the opportunity to help others enjoy fishing as well. When fishing with me you will mostly be sight casting and will have a chance to catch Snook, Redfish, Tarpon and more in the Florida Everglades Backcountry.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Sam Carson

Sam Carson

Independent Guide
Hi! I am Captain Sam I am born and raised in Key Largo, Florida with over 20 years of experience fishing the water of the Florida Backcountry, Islamorada, and Biscayne Bay. I started to develop an interest in fishing when I was very young and would go fishing with my grandpa and I started fishing on my own when I was about 15 and a lot of my free time learning these waters and how to fish them. I love fishing and I am grateful for the opportunity to help others enjoy fishing as well. When fishing with me you will mostly be sight casting and will have a chance to catch Snook, Redfish, Tarpon and more in the Florida Everglades Backcountry.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
160lb tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried mangrove snapper
What’s your favorite band?
Johnny Cash
What’s your favorite movie?
Tommy Boy

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
160lb tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried mangrove snapper
What’s your favorite band?
Johnny Cash
What’s your favorite movie?
Tommy Boy
What’s your favorite sports team?
Don’t watch sports just fish
What’s your drink of choice?
Water
What was your last halloween costume?
Mechanic
What do you want for Christmas this year?
More fishing gear
How did you get started guiding?
Been fishing my whole life in the Florida Keys and decided I should just make it a job. I enjoy the Everglades and love spending time with people and showing it to them.
What makes you different from other guides?
Local Guide been here my whole life know all the ins and outs and young enough to grind all day
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