About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Join Captain Mike on a 3- to 5-hour fly fishing adventure through the serene waters of Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River Lagoon, and the surrounding inshore flats near New Smyrna Beach and Ormond Beach. These rich ecosystems are prime territory for Redfish, Black Drum, Snook, Speckled Trout, and even Tarpon during the right seasons.

You’ll be sight casting from a 19’ Hells Bay skiff, built to glide silently across the flats with stealth and precision. Powered by a 90 HP Suzuki engine, it’s the perfect platform for stalking tailing fish in skinny water.

Captain Mike provides G. Loomis rods and Nautilus reels, some of the best fly gear in the business, and guides anglers of all skill levels—from first-time casters to seasoned fly fishing vets. With flexible pickup locations and expert local knowledge, Mike will put you on the fish in some of the most scenic backcountry in East Central Florida.

Bring your polarized shades, your A-game, and your favorite drinks (no glass, please)—this is shallow water fly fishing at its finest.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

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.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

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

	3 hours	5 hours
1 Person	$400.00	$500.00
2 People	$450.00	$550.00

Pay 15% 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 M.

Independent Guide 27 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

About Your Guide

Mike M.

Independent Guide 27 years of exp.

With over 25 years of guiding experience, Captain Mike is a seasoned pro who still wakes up every day excited to hit the water. Based in New Smyrna Beach, he specializes in sight fishing the crystal-clear flats of Mosquito Lagoon and chasing nearshore species in the Atlantic—and he puts every ounce of his experience into helping you land your trophy catch.

Just an hour from Orlando and minutes from Daytona Beach, Mosquito Lagoon offers world-class light tackle and fly fishing for redfish, black drum, trout, and snook. In the summer, tarpon show up to check off that bucket list bite. Whether you're throwing flies, tossing artificials, or fishing live bait, Captain Mike tailors each trip to your style.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

224 tuna

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

Steak and oysters

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

224 tuna

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

Steak and oysters

Whats your favorite band?

Bob Marley

Whats your favorite movie?

Outlaw Josie Wales or blues brothers

Whats your favorite sports team?

UGA dawgs

Whats your drink of choice?

Beer, run or scotch

What was your last halloween costume?

Devil

What do you want for Christmas this year?

To win lottery

How did you get started guiding?

Loved fishing and found out I could do it for a living

What makes you different from other guides?

I love having kids catching their first fish just as much (maybe more) then an advanced angler catching their 1000 fish

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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.

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Fly Fishing Mosquito Lagoon

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Hells Bay
Year Built: 2001
Boat Length: 19'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Hells Bay
Year Built: 2001
Boat Length: 19'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 90
Number of Engines: 1

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

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.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

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

Fly Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

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 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.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

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, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.