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About Your Trip

Type

Inshore, Flats, Upland

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Experience a unique coastal cast and blast adventure along the historic marsh, where winding tidal creeks, flooded grass flats, and endless stretches of spartina grass create a dynamic environment for both hunting and fishing in a single trip. This seasonal outing is centered around the clapper rail, also known as the king rail or marsh hen, a traditional marsh bird that thrives in these shallow, nutrient-rich ecosystems and offers an exciting upland-style hunt in a coastal setting.

The trip begins by navigating through shallow creeks and winding waterways until reaching productive flooded grass flats. These areas come alive with the incoming tide, pushing baitfish, shrimp, and wildlife into the grass and creating ideal conditions for both bird activity and redfish movement. Once on location, you will wade into the marsh and begin working through the flooded grass, flushing marsh hens as they move through the dense cover. The action is fast and unpredictable, with birds often appearing suddenly as they burst from the vegetation.

At the same time, this environment offers the chance to sight fish for tailing redfish cruising the spartina flats. These fish push through inches of water with their backs and tails exposed, feeding methodically along the grass edges. Spotting them requires patience and careful movement, while casting demands accuracy and a light touch to avoid spooking fish in the shallow water.

The combination of flushing birds and sight fishing redfish creates a constantly changing experience where every step in the marsh presents something new. One moment you are focused on birds flushing at your feet, and the next you are easing a cast toward a cruising redfish in glassy shallow water.

This is a true immersion into the coastal marsh, blending tradition, sight fishing, and seasonal opportunity into one memorable day on the water.

Amenities

Type

Inshore, Flats, Upland

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Gear

All tackle / guns needed for your trip is included.

Fish / Game 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.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Gun Availability

You will need your own guns.

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

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
1 Person	$550.00
2 People	$550.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Michael K.

Outfitter 28 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Michael K.

Outfitter 28 years of exp.

Fl native, I grew up in-shore fishing NE Florida and the gulf coast. Been blessed to have fly fished all over north America the past 25years. From giant rainbows on the Kenia River in Alaska, to steelheads on the Chilliwack in BC and all over the freestone creeks/rivers up and down the east coast. I lived in Blueridge for 10 years and guided there part-time and in 2008 I came back home to the sunshine state. Since then, I have really been focusing on dialing in the backcountry waters as polling for tailing floodtide reds in the beautiful spartina marsh mazes is my true passion.

Either fishing hard, learning, or just relaxing I guarantee a fun educational day on the water.

Capt. Mike - USCG Certified – Licensed Guide

Specializing in back country, in-shore & near shore saltwater fishing. Fly fishing and conventional tackle targeting Reds, Trout, Flounder, Snook and Tarpon

Boat: 18’ Beavertail Vengeance technical poling skiff

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

49” Redfish

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

Steak

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

49” Redfish

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

Steak

Whats your favorite band?

Sublime

Whats your favorite movie?

Animal House

Whats your favorite sports team?

Miami Hurricanes

Whats your drink of choice?

Bourbon

What was your last halloween costume?

Forest Gump

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Family Time

How did you get started guiding?

Mountain Fly Guide

What makes you different from other guides?

Truly love giving the full experience, catching is a plus.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Areas Fished

Amelia Island

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Beavertail
Boat Length: 18'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Beavertail
Boat Length: 18'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 90
Number of Engines: 1

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Trip Details & Amenities

Type

Inshore, Flats, Upland

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Gear

All tackle / guns needed for your trip is included.

Fish / Game 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.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Gun Availability

You will need your own guns.

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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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

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

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

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Michael will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 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 4 reviews

Randy

Verified Review

December 11

Randy

Verified Review

December 11

We had a great experience with Capt Mike. The communication leading up to the trip was professional and informative. We met Mike around 7 in the morning, he explained the day and the challenges of a cold snap. The air temp had dropped 20-30 degrees over the past couple of days. Mikes knowledge of the fisheries were excellent and we were soon putting fish in the boat. We caught 30+ fish to include some nice keeper drum. From the moment we got on the boat, Mike took great care of us and pride in getting up on fish. He even cleaned our fish and provided them to a restaurant to prepare for us. Great day on the water with Capt. Mike.

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Lenny

Verified Review

April 14

My wife and I had a great time with Capt. Mike and will fish with him again the next time we are in the Jacksonville/St. Augustine area. I've already recommended him to a few friends and I'm recommending him to you! :- )

Lenny

Verified Review

April 14

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John

Verified Review

February 2

Travel fishing is all about getting chances. Michael can show you ten times the fish you'd find on your own. I had an epic day, in a nasty cold snap- these things just don't go together without an experienced and crafty guide. Michael gets it done.

John

Verified Review

February 2

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Richard

Verified Review

August 24

Michael was very professional and friendly. We learned a lot from him. Would book with him again.

Richard

Verified Review

August 24

Michael was very professional and friendly. We learned a lot from him. Would book with him again.

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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.

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