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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

On this trip, you'll launch from one of the coolest marinas in the Florida Keys. Even the marina here is packed with Tarpon! You'll be able to watch 100-pound Tarpon cruising right next to the dock while you board Captain Mike's Action Craft skiff.
Once on board, you'll discuss the game plan for the day. Whether you want to try for the inshore "grand slam" of a Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, and Snook, or if you want to fish for dinner, Captain Mike does it all and is willing to accommodate any technique you wish to use. He comes prepared, and will provide you with all the rods, tackle, live bait, or artificial lures you will need for a successful day out on the water.

If you decide to chase the sport fish, Captain Mike will use his knowledge of the tides and weather to take you to the best Tarpon, Bonefish, or Permit flats in the area. On these beautiful clear water flats, Captain Mike will use his wireless trolling motor to stealthily sneak you across the flat to sightcast right to the fish!

If you choose to bag some gamefish, Capt. Mike will put his 30+ years of experience to work taking you to all the secret channels, mangroves islands, and "honey holes" to help you catch your limits on delicious species including Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Gag Grouper, and more.

Plus, if fly fishing is your game of choice, Captain Mike just asks that you bring your own gear. He can also provide his own flies and fly rods as backup. Besides that, all you need to bring is your food and drink of choice, sunglasses, and a hat, and Captain Mike will take care of the rest on your Florida Keys fishing adventure!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, 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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 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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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$850.00	$950.00	$1,050.00
2 People	$850.00	$950.00	$1,050.00
3 People	$850.00	$950.00	$1,050.00
4 People	$850.00	$950.00	$1,050.00
5 People	$850.00	$950.00	$1,050.00

Pay 20% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Mike P.

Independent Guide 43 years of exp.

About Your Guide

Mike P.

Independent Guide 43 years of exp.

Capt. Mike was born in Baltimore Maryland and raised in Westminster. Mike began fishing in a small stream behind his house at the age of 4. Growing up in Maryland gave him many opportunities to fish in ponds, streams, lakes, the Atlantic Ocean, and let’s not forget the Chesapeake Bay.

Mike’s career choice was an electrician but at the age of 26 Mike had a terrible accident, he fell through a roof that was up 30 feet and broke his neck. After a lot of luck and rehab, Mike realized that the time had had left in this big beautiful world was now on borrowed time and wanted to live his life to the fullest each and every day forward. With his love for the water, Mike changed his career and learned to scuba dive and soon became a dive instructor. With his knowledge for fishing and love for the water he moved to Islamorada, diving in the Florida Keys. He ran a dive shop and soon after bought an offshore boat and started a fishing charter business. Mike realized he really enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion of fishing with others, he loves meeting new and exciting friends, and besides, it’s not so bad to have your office under the big blue sky and nothing but water all around you.

Sailfish became his fish of choice. Mike competed in every tournament in town and won 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in almost every tournament that he competed in. So, then it was time to try backcountry and flats fishing, after 1 year Mike sold his off shore boat and became a full time backcountry fishing guide, winning many backcountry tournaments and is still backcountry fishing today.

Mike has had the opportunity to be a fishing guide for a past president, sports heroes, actors, senators and some very interesting fishermen and enjoys every minute of it. You could sit for hours and hear all the interesting stories that Mike has to offer about events, people, and some pretty interesting situations he has come to find himself in. This is what led Mike to The American Outdoorsman and is very honored to be a member of the “Pro Staff”. He is looking forward to bringing his passion and knowledge of fishing to The American Outdoorsman.

Mike has been a fishing guide for about 42 years now. He made a full recovery from his near-death accident and by looking at him today you would never know that it even happened. He continues to live his life to the fullest and is thankful for every day he has!

Capt. Mike's guide service consists of 3 boats, a 22’ Pathfinder, a 19’ Action Craft and a 22’ Triton. Located in the Florida Keys at Robbie’s Marina, 77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 (mile marker 77.5). Capt. Mike has 2 Captains working for him. He offers a ½ day (4 Hrs), ¾ day (6 Hrs) and Full day (8 Hrs) fishing charters in the beautiful Backcountry and Ocean Flats of the Florida Keys. Families & kids are welcome. There is a selection of fly rods and spinning tackles to help you catch the finest bonefish, tarpon, shark, permit, snapper, snook, trout, and redfish.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Islamorada, Florida

Areas Fished

Duck Key
Key Largo

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Islamorada Angling Excursion

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Boat Length: 22'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Boat Length: 22'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, 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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 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.

Target Species

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Raincoat, Polarized Sunglasses. Fishing License, Rods, Reels, Tackle, Live Bait included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

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%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. 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 10 reviews

Jesse

Verified Review

June 25

Had a great time with Captain Chris today. Caught a lot of fish and had a lot of laughs. Had an unforeseen technical issue but Captains Mike and Chris took care of it with grace and humor. We’ll be back.

Jesse

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June 25

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Trip: Islamorada Live Action Fishing

Shaun

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April 1

Great work Captain Phil. Had a good time on the boat and caught fish all through the 8 hour day. Even when the bite slowed down captain phil ran all over to get back on the bite. We had our trout limit within the first hour of the fishing. He showed me allot of tips for casting under mangroves. Looking forward to another trip soon.

Shaun

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April 1

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Steven

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August 31

Awesome trip, would recommend without hesitation!

Steven

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August 31

Awesome trip, would recommend without hesitation!

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Doug

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May 4

Great guy, great trip

Doug

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May 4

Great guy, great trip

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Tony

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February 15

This was our second time fishing with this guide and we will definitely be back. Great time out on the water with these guys.

Tony

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February 15

This was our second time fishing with this guide and we will definitely be back. Great time out on the water with these guys.

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Edward

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December 27

Great trip today. Weather turned out perfectly. Capt. Phil did a great job getting us into the mangroves for some beautiful snapper. A bonus is having our fresh snapper for lunch cooked to perfection in Robbie’s restaurant. Capt Phil recommended the Thai style for the snapper. Extra Primo Good.

All in all a wonderful trip. Highly recommended.

Edward

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December 27

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Brandon

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April 10

Phil is very personable and will get you on fish. Both of us are novices and he had us catching fish fast

Brandon

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April 10

Phil is very personable and will get you on fish. Both of us are novices and he had us catching fish fast

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Ken

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March 7

We had a great time with Captain Chris, slow day,,but it did not matter.

Ken

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March 7

We had a great time with Captain Chris, slow day,,but it did not matter.

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George

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September 12

Excellent! Fun and engaging.
Will be back!

George

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September 12

Excellent! Fun and engaging.
Will be back!

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David

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June 4

Captain Mike is the Bomb! With over 30 years of experience Captain Mike, who usually likes to bait fish around Islamorada, was more than willing to take us flyfishing, and even had an extra reel when ours got jammed. He showed us around some beautiful tarpon and permit flats and we got tons of good shots at giant tarpon and permit. Capt. Mike clearly does it all, and his experience is hard to rival down...

David

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June 4

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