Key West On Light Tackle & Flies

4 - 8 Hours | Flats, Inshore | 1 - 2 People | Trip #2255

About Your Trip

Flats
Inshore
There is something about a flats boat in the keys that just feels right. Being poled around the endless maze of gin clear flats and mangrove riddled backcountry, stalking up on unsuspecting Bonefish, Permit, and Redfish, hooking into monster Tarpon in the summertime are what Florida Key's inshore fishing is all about!

So head out to explore the beautiful tropical waters the Florida Keys are known for with Captain Jamie down in Key West to ... Read More

About Your Guide

Independent Guide
13 Years of Experience
Captain Jamie grew up working as a mate on head boats and charters boats in the Northeast. Captain Jamie moved to the Florida Keys in his early twenties to pursue a career as a guide. He spent a couple years running light tackle and offshore boats out of Key West, before accepting a job on St. John in the Virgin Islands. He guided there for 2 years, targeting Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and other species. Captain Jamie moved back to the Keys to establish ... Read More

Start Location

Garrison Bight Marina, Eisenhower Drive, Key West, FL, USA (this guide can be flexible with their start location) | Bodies of water fished: Florida Keys, Big Pine Key, Cudjoe Key, Summerland Key, Key West

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Maverick HPX
Year Built
200
Boat Length
17
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
70
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Casting platform, poling platform

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

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

Yes, Included

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

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

Species

Bonefish, Jack Crevalle, Permit, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Tripletail, Yellowtail Snapper

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Fly Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip
Polarized Sunglasses, Snacks and Drinks, Rain Jacket. Rods, Reels, Tackle, Bait included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License
No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping
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%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a refund).

Pricing Matrix

8 Hours 6 Hours 4 Hours
2 People
$800
$700
$600
1 Person
$800
$700
$600

Pricing & Availability

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Reviews

Lucinda

Verified Review Fishing

December 13

It was more than I expected and seamless. I would highly recommend Captain Experiences.

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