Name: True Florida Expeditions
Address: Punta Gorda, FL
Price range: $550 - $750
Rating: 5

About Your Guide

Leighton Ingram

Independent Guide 21 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Adventurous

Expert Oriented

Quality

Located in Punta Gorda, Florida operating out of Charlotte Harbor and all surrounding rivers. Born and raised in Florida, seven generations second generation fishing guide. I currently use two boats 17 T Pathfinder and a 15 foot Scandy White. Specializingin site fishing for Tarpon, Snook and redfish. Utilizing fly fishing gear and light spinning gear. When not fishing, I enjoy all types of bird hunting, fishing with my children and wife, and traveling. Booking a trip with me I’m gonna fish you to your skill set and hopefully help you improve that skill set within the trip.

About Your Guide

Leighton Ingram

Independent Guide 21 years of exp.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

My late father taught me two things don’t count your kisses and don’t count your fish. I’ve had the pleasure of catching snook that are in the 20 pound class.

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

Barbecue ribs on a smoker

What’s your favorite band?

All jam bands

What’s your favorite movie?

I don’t watch a lot of movies.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

My late father taught me two things don’t count your kisses and don’t count your fish. I’ve had the pleasure of catching snook that are in the 20 pound class.

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

Barbecue ribs on a smoker

What’s your favorite band?

All jam bands

What’s your favorite movie?

I don’t watch a lot of movies.

What’s your favorite sports team?

I like college football pro baseball and tennis

What’s your drink of choice?

Lacroix’s.

What was your last halloween costume?

I dressed up as a character from the Peaky Blinders.

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Good weather.

How did you get started guiding?

I started as a deck, hand offshore fishing, and then transitioned into Fly Fishing .

What makes you different from other guides?

I’ve been told I’m very patient and passionate and work with clients at their speed of progress

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True Florida Expeditions Trips

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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Punta Gorda

Fly Fishing Port Charlotte

100% (4) Guided by Leighton

17 ft 1 - 2 People From $550

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Boca Grande

Wading Trip

100% (4) Guided by Leighton

1 - 2 People From $550

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Recent Reviews of True Florida Expeditions

5.0

based on 3 reviews

Trevin

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Leighton was an absolutely fantastic guide, and great person. He was super knowledgeable, resourceful, and patient on our trip. He helped us get on some of our first saltwater fish on the fly, and made it an enjoyable time while doing so! I would 100% book another trip with Leighton.

Trevin

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Kevin

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Leighton is the kind of man that everyone enjoys fishing with.with his vast knowledge of his home waters leighton constantly will put you on fish.his attitude could not be better.we highly recommend leighton for any fly fishing journey. Leighton will exceed your expectations as a killer guide but also you will gain a friend you will not regret it Sincerely a happy fly fishing couple from Utah.

Kevin

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John

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Leighton was experienced, knowledgeable, personable, and a fantastic guide. We were very pleased with our trip and will definitely use him again. We could not be happier.

John

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Leighton was experienced, knowledgeable, personable, and a fantastic guide. We were very pleased with our trip and will definitely use him again. We could not be happier.

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