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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Get out there with your guide, Nick, and put your casting skills to work on classic species, including Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. Nick is an expert fly fisherman and will make sure to put you right on the fish, so that you can sight cast right to them.

This is a fantastic way to catch fish, and whether you're green or gold, Nick will be able to offer you some tips for improving your fishing on both fly tackle and light tackle.

He will provide the leaders, extra tippet, and all the flies you will need for the day, but bring your own 7-9 weight rod and your wading boots (old tennis shoes will work). If you have waders you can bring them as well, if you think it will be cold enough to warrant them, but in the summertime, it gets warm enough by early morning that they'll hardly be necessary.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Tackle

You will need your own tackle.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Guide

Nick D.

Independent Guide 23 years of exp.

Laid-back

Talkative

Expert Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Instructional

About Your Guide

Nick D.

Independent Guide 23 years of exp.

Captain Nick is a backcountry and flats master. He developed his passion for fishing when he was a teenager, and has been fly fishing the water ever since. Fishing has been in his family for 4 generations. He is currently continuing the tradition by passing down all his tips to his son. If you're looking for a guide with extensive knowledge of the area, Captain Nick is your man!

Captain Nick offers flats and backcountry fishing trips in Islamorada FL. He is conscious of all the details to make sure you have a quality trip. Nick has a passion for bringing his guests to the most adventurous spots and making their day out on the water one to remember! You'll be impressed by his skill and knowledge. He is happy to entertain and instruct younger anglers, so feel free to bring your kids!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

12 Ft Tiger Shark

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

Brisket

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

12 Ft Tiger Shark

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

Brisket

What’s your favorite band?

Hayes Carll

What’s your favorite movie?

In the Blue

What’s your favorite sports team?

Panthers

What’s your drink of choice?

Monsters

What was your last halloween costume?

It's been way to long

What do you want for Christmas this year?

New Hells Bay

How did you get started guiding?

Actually kinda feel into it. I had a bunch a friends that became guides and kept telling me to start guiding. I was in marine salvage at the time and had been laid off. So I thought I'd try it for a summer and never looked back

What makes you different from other guides?

I think ever guide gives you a unique experience regardless if it's the same style of fishing and everyone does things different. I definitely offer a laid back trip. It's always the customers day and we always try to make their trips with us memorable

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Galveston, Texas

Areas Fished

Galveston Island

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: South Shore
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: South Shore
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Tackle

You will need your own tackle.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Wading

Everything Else to Know

Snacks, drinks, waders, your own Fly Fishing gear if you want to Flyfish, sunglasses (polarized reccomended). Spinning Rod Setups included.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

David

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September 12

Super guide. Knows the waters and area. Had a great time.

David

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September 12

Super guide. Knows the waters and area. Had a great time.

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Trip: Flats fishing

Brian

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February 22

Great guide. Had a wonderful outing. Thanks for being persistant and finding us some great places to catch fish.

Brian

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February 22

Great guide. Had a wonderful outing. Thanks for being persistant and finding us some great places to catch fish.

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Trip: Flats fishing

Jason

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September 19

We had a great time with Capt Nick. He was very knowledgeable and he really improved our fly casting, which was our objective for this trip. We will be back!

Jason

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September 19

We had a great time with Capt Nick. He was very knowledgeable and he really improved our fly casting, which was our objective for this trip. We will be back!

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Robert

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July 26

Had a good trip with Captain Nick, caught some quality fish and had a good time

Robert

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July 26

Had a good trip with Captain Nick, caught some quality fish and had a good time

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Trip: Flats fishing

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

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