Peacock Bass: Fly Or Spin

100% (83) Fort Lauderdale, FL 1 - 3 People 4 - 8 Hours From $550 Trip #5413
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About Your Trip

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

AN ULTIMATE FISHING ADVENTURE.🎣

PEACOCK BASS & EXOTICS

FLY FISHING/ LIGHT TACKLE SPIN.

● Shore lunch included for all anglers when booking a 6 or 8 hours charter!

Come cast a line with us in the beautiful Urban Jungle of South Florida, and enjoy breathtaking sceneries of the magnificent Everglades.

We will show you the best peacock bass fishing, and exotic species such as Jaguar quapote cichlid, Mayan cichlid, Midas cichlid, Tiger Oscar, Spotted Tilapia,...

About Your Trip

AN ULTIMATE FISHING ADVENTURE.🎣

PEACOCK BASS & EXOTICS

FLY FISHING/ LIGHT TACKLE SPIN.

● Shore lunch included for all anglers when booking a 6 or 8 hours charter!

Come cast a line with us in the beautiful Urban Jungle of South Florida, and enjoy breathtaking sceneries of the magnificent Everglades.

We will show you the best peacock bass fishing, and exotic species such as Jaguar quapote cichlid, Mayan cichlid, Midas cichlid, Tiger Oscar, Spotted Tilapia, Pacu, Bowfin, Clownknife, and the infamous Bulleyes Snakehead ( AKA the Urban Jungle Dragon).

Also, some of the best Largemouth bass fishing in the Everglades, where is home to many giants.
Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

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 small children.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

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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Pricing Matrix

4 hours 6 hours 8 hours
1 Person
$550.00
$700.00
$800.00
2 People
$550.00
$700.00
$800.00
3 People
$650.00
$800.00
$900.00
Pay 10% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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Justin N.

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Captain Justin is a United States Coast Guard licensed Captain, he moved to the Fort Lauderdale area from Northwest Indiana in 2017 leaving behind a successful steelhead fishing guide operation for over a decade. He cut his teeth targeting freshwater apex predators in skinny waters where you have to deal with endless trees and undergrowth. His skill with casting flies through, around or under vegetation adapted well to the urban fishing jungle of South Florida....

About Your Guide

Justin N.

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide
Captain Justin is a United States Coast Guard licensed Captain, he moved to the Fort Lauderdale area from Northwest Indiana in 2017 leaving behind a successful steelhead fishing guide operation for over a decade. He cut his teeth targeting freshwater apex predators in skinny waters where you have to deal with endless trees and undergrowth. His skill with casting flies through, around or under vegetation adapted well to the urban fishing jungle of South Florida. Justin has spent countless hours on the water. Some guys have the knack for knowing where fish will stage to ambush their next meal and how to trigger bites. He is one of those guys.

You will see Justin drive right up to spots, and he will put you on fish in minutes. The ability to find the right stretches of water to target is a huge advantage. When you come to fish with him, you'll also get to learn how to fish for peacock bass in Florida from land or boat. From fishing canals and small lakes. Justin will demonstrate his casting techniques, and he will work with you. From the flies he prefers, his gear, rods, reels, lines, and leaders, he will share with you what works. Knowing a little more is all the edge you need to get on fish, and enjoy your adventure.

Fishing with Captain Justin is an experience you'll enjoy for he's very knowledgeable, and his passion for guiding is very evident after you land a fish, and see the excitement he has for you. Not to mention he's also so much fun, and a great company on the water.

Let Captain Justin guide you, and show you a day of great fishing, one you won't forget for a long time.
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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.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Areas Fished

About Your Boat

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Boat photo for Peacock Bass: Fly Or Spin
Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Skimmer Skiff
Boat Length
17'
Boat Restroom
No

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Skimmer Skiff
Boat Length
17'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Tohatsu
Total Horsepower
50
Number of Engines
1
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

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 small children.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

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).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Must obtain a freshwater permit!
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 46 reviews

Thomas

Verified Review

August 30

Justin was very engaged with making sure we had a successful hunt. Ton of fun, and he really wanted to make sure that we saw iguanas. Down to earth, great guy! Will definitely be booking Justin for a second trip the next time I’m in the area.

Thomas

Verified Review

August 30

Justin was very engaged with making sure we had a successful hunt. Ton of fun, and he really wanted to make sure that we saw iguanas. Down to earth, great guy! Will definitely be booking Justin for a second trip the next time I’m in the area.
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Trip: Iguana Hunting Fort Lauderdale

Marc

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August 20

Went on a blast and cast with Justin today and it was nothing short of amazing. We started the day catching seven different species of fish, had an amazing lunch, then ended the day seeing hundreds of iguanas but only having the skill to kill 13. Justin will put you on the fish and the iguanas, the rest is up to you. Will definitely be booking with him again for future trips.

Marc

Verified Review

August 20

Went on a blast and cast with Justin today and it was nothing short of amazing. We started the day catching seven different species of fish, had an amazing lunch, then ended the day seeing hundreds of iguanas but only having the skill to kill 13. Justin will put you on the fish and the iguanas, the rest is up to you. Will definitely be booking with him again for future trips.
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Brian

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May 31

Justin (Hawkeye) was a great guide and was definitely the one you want if bagging a lot of iguanas is your goal. We started late due to some technical troubles and the weather was cold and overcast which is exactly the opposite of what is desired for a successful iguana hunt. But Hawkeye consistently put us on the iguanas at every turn and continued to refill our pellet guns to keep us ready...

Brian

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May 31

Justin (Hawkeye) was a great guide and was definitely the one you want if bagging a lot of iguanas is your goal. We started late due to some technical troubles and the weather was cold and overcast which is exactly the opposite of what is desired for a successful iguana hunt. But Hawkeye consistently put us on the iguanas at every turn and continued to refill our pellet guns to keep us ready for action. At the end of the day we had a successful hunt. I highly recommend him as a guide!!
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Trajan

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July 26

Hunted some #greeniguana in lovely Markham Park. Captain Justin deserves his moniker „Captain Hawk Eyes“ because he can spot those things from like a mile away. He is an awesome and patient guide that will help you find all iguanas in every nook and cranny.

Green iguana are an invasive species to Florida. They destroy the landscape and man made structure alike and they prey on native wildlife like the burrowing owl. Florida wildlife is slowly...

Trajan

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July 26

Hunted some #greeniguana in lovely Markham Park. Captain Justin deserves his moniker „Captain Hawk Eyes“ because he can spot those things from like a mile away. He is an awesome and patient guide that will help you find all iguanas in every nook and cranny.

Green iguana are an invasive species to Florida. They destroy the landscape and man made structure alike and they prey on native wildlife like the burrowing owl. Florida wildlife is slowly adapting. Gators are starting to recognise them as prey, the hawks go after little iguanas and the couple dozen Florida Panthers and bobcats that exist are raiding their nests. Evenso these resilient reptiles are so good at surviving and thriving that some of them manage to grow up to 7 feet long.

That’s why it needs hunters guided by awesome guys like him to take care of business.
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Scott

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July 22

We had a blast on a 4 hour iguana hunt with Justin. He got us on the big ones and we killed 18 (and 5 more not found), including a five foot monster! Highly recommend Capn Justin and we will be back!

Scott

Verified Review

July 22

We had a blast on a 4 hour iguana hunt with Justin. He got us on the big ones and we killed 18 (and 5 more not found), including a five foot monster! Highly recommend Capn Justin and we will be back!
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Jered

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July 7

Absolutely a great trip... Justin ensured safety on the boat, coached for best results, and ensured to take plenty of photos so we didn't have to worry about it... We ran into a Florida Wildlife Officer while on the water and Justin had all required items in order w no issues and we continued to hunt! This trip w Justin is worth it! We came away w 18 confirmed kills, with most of them successfully

Jered

Verified Review

July 7

Absolutely a great trip... Justin ensured safety on the boat, coached for best results, and ensured to take plenty of photos so we didn't have to worry about it... We ran into a Florida Wildlife Officer while on the water and Justin had all required items in order w no issues and we continued to hunt! This trip w Justin is worth it! We came away w 18 confirmed kills, with most of them successfully collect.
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Maryglenn

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July 5

Highly, emphatically, and wholeheartedly recommend Justin. He is THE BEST. Not only is Justin uber knowledgeable, but he is a fantastic instructor. I learned so much from a day on the water with Justin, caught some epic fish, and had an absolutely wonderful time. I can not recommend Justin enough. I am already looking forward to getting back on his boat and fishing with him again. He is a phenomenal guide—and...

Maryglenn

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July 5

Highly, emphatically, and wholeheartedly recommend Justin. He is THE BEST. Not only is Justin uber knowledgeable, but he is a fantastic instructor. I learned so much from a day on the water with Justin, caught some epic fish, and had an absolutely wonderful time. I can not recommend Justin enough. I am already looking forward to getting back on his boat and fishing with him again. He is a phenomenal guide—and it is so clear that he loves what he does, and does he ever do it well!
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Trip: Peacock Bass & Snakehead Combo!

Mike

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June 26

Justin was awesome today we got 13 Justin is very professional he took time with my wife which has never shot anything alive and he made sure she shot some iguana we will be back in future

Mike

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June 26

Justin was awesome today we got 13 Justin is very professional he took time with my wife which has never shot anything alive and he made sure she shot some iguana we will be back in future
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Steve

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June 23

Captain Justin sets the gold standard for excellence and professionalism. He is the cream of the crop for outdoor adventures and would be a great choice for all. The Iguana hunt was top notch all the way.

Steve

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June 23

Captain Justin sets the gold standard for excellence and professionalism. He is the cream of the crop for outdoor adventures and would be a great choice for all. The Iguana hunt was top notch all the way.
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Fred

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June 6

Great captain! He is as excited as you are when you’re getting em. Cant wait to do it again

Fred

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June 6

Great captain! He is as excited as you are when you’re getting em. Cant wait to do it again
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Christian

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May 24

Awesome guide! Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Christian

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May 24

Awesome guide! Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Jason

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May 11

We had the best trip ever with Hawkeye Justin . How he could spot them so good was unbelievable . I guess years of experience . Hawkeye put us on them . Total of 63 harvested

Jason

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May 11

We had the best trip ever with Hawkeye Justin . How he could spot them so good was unbelievable . I guess years of experience . Hawkeye put us on them . Total of 63 harvested
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Jason

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May 2

My friend and I wanted to do something new on our vacation. i live in Brunswick, Georgia, and I jumped at the chance to go cruising around fort. Lauderdale hunting iguanas. the captain asked to adjusted our schedule To get the best weather and the best shot at taking a bunch of iguanas. our captain knew exactly where to be to. Put us on dozens and dozens of evasive iguanas. it felt...

Jason

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May 2

My friend and I wanted to do something new on our vacation. i live in Brunswick, Georgia, and I jumped at the chance to go cruising around fort. Lauderdale hunting iguanas. the captain asked to adjusted our schedule To get the best weather and the best shot at taking a bunch of iguanas. our captain knew exactly where to be to. Put us on dozens and dozens of evasive iguanas. it felt like an old fashioned shooting gallery!
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Colton

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April 23

Amazing 6-Hour Iguana Hunt with Justin! Broke the record: 33 iguanas/6 hours

We had an unforgettable experience on our 6-hour iguana hunt with Justin! From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly passionate about what he does.

Justin made sure everyone felt comfortable, safe, and engaged throughout the hunt. His energy is contagious, and his skills are top-notch—he really knows how to track them down! The experience was equal parts exciting, educational, and just plain...

Colton

Verified Review

April 23

Amazing 6-Hour Iguana Hunt with Justin! Broke the record: 33 iguanas/6 hours

We had an unforgettable experience on our 6-hour iguana hunt with Justin! From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly passionate about what he does.

Justin made sure everyone felt comfortable, safe, and engaged throughout the hunt. His energy is contagious, and his skills are top-notch—he really knows how to track them down! The experience was equal parts exciting, educational, and just plain fun.

If you're looking for a unique outdoor adventure with a great guide, this is it. Highly recommend booking with Justin—you won’t be disappointed!
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Robert

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March 18

We had an excellent day with Justin. Our target species was Peacock Bass and as promised, Justin delivered. Both of us were novices to fly fishing but Justin was patient and coached us to ensure we were landing fish, and we did!! All day long. Great time. We are looking to coming back next year and hooking up with Justin.

Robert

Verified Review

March 18

We had an excellent day with Justin. Our target species was Peacock Bass and as promised, Justin delivered. Both of us were novices to fly fishing but Justin was patient and coached us to ensure we were landing fish, and we did!! All day long. Great time. We are looking to coming back next year and hooking up with Justin.
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Jared

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February 9

Epic day with Captain Justin! He was professional and very patient with my son. Knew exactly where to go and when to be ready! Would recommend him to any new hunters looking to try Iguana! 🦎

Jared

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February 9

Epic day with Captain Justin! He was professional and very patient with my son. Knew exactly where to go and when to be ready! Would recommend him to any new hunters looking to try Iguana! 🦎
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Shawn

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January 10

Me and my son had a great time our captain was great and super nice I will definitely go with him again in the future !!

Shawn

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January 10

Me and my son had a great time our captain was great and super nice I will definitely go with him again in the future !!
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Denny

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December 26

Justin was awesome. My boys and I had a great time. He definitely put us on the iguana.

Denny

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December 26

Justin was awesome. My boys and I had a great time. He definitely put us on the iguana.
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Randy

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November 17

Great experience with Justin. His goal was to put us on the iguanas, changed the start time to make it a better day. We shot 17 iguanas. Awesome captain and super awesome experience. Highly recommend.

Randy

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November 17

Great experience with Justin. His goal was to put us on the iguanas, changed the start time to make it a better day. We shot 17 iguanas. Awesome captain and super awesome experience. Highly recommend.
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Tyson

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October 12

I go on several fishing and hunting charters a year. This one has me counting the days until we go again. The cast and blast is a perfect split day balance without getting burned out on one species. Justin is an excellent guide with great personality and patience (I’ve found that rare with most captains). Puts us on the game and wife had a great time!

Tyson

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October 12

I go on several fishing and hunting charters a year. This one has me counting the days until we go again. The cast and blast is a perfect split day balance without getting burned out on one species. Justin is an excellent guide with great personality and patience (I’ve found that rare with most captains). Puts us on the game and wife had a great time!
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Nathan

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October 18

Had a great time, and caught fish. My brother and nephew caught 2 nice peacocks and a couple of snake heads

Nathan

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October 18

Had a great time, and caught fish. My brother and nephew caught 2 nice peacocks and a couple of snake heads
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Steve

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July 10

Had an AWESOME time. Justin did a great job putting us on iguanas. Thanks will be back.

Steve

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July 10

Had an AWESOME time. Justin did a great job putting us on iguanas. Thanks will be back.
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Josh

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June 21

Justin is awesome and goes all out to make sure the trip is a success.

Josh

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June 21

Justin is awesome and goes all out to make sure the trip is a success.
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Phil

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March 17

An outstanding day with a great guide. We’re definitely going with Captain Justin again.

Phil

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March 17

An outstanding day with a great guide. We’re definitely going with Captain Justin again.
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Andy

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March 15

Lots of shooting! Justin knows the canals well and was able to anticipate many spots where they would be waiting. Patient in helping learn how to spot them. Very good.

Andy

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March 15

Lots of shooting! Justin knows the canals well and was able to anticipate many spots where they would be waiting. Patient in helping learn how to spot them. Very good.
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Joe

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March 14

Great day with more shooting than I ever expected. Will definately be doing it again

Joe

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March 14

Great day with more shooting than I ever expected. Will definately be doing it again
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Jeff

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February 15

We went on a cast and blast with Justin. It was an excellent experience. Justin is very knowledgeable. He works his butt off for you. He makes sure you are successful fishing and hunting. I have been out with many other guides, Justin is one of the best. He is a hardworker and knows all of the good spots.

Jeff

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February 15

We went on a cast and blast with Justin. It was an excellent experience. Justin is very knowledgeable. He works his butt off for you. He makes sure you are successful fishing and hunting. I have been out with many other guides, Justin is one of the best. He is a hardworker and knows all of the good spots.
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Alan

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January 3

Excellent boat and captain. Patient with the kid and a pleasure to work with. Well equipped for a fun day.

Alan

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January 3

Excellent boat and captain. Patient with the kid and a pleasure to work with. Well equipped for a fun day.
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Jimmy

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November 8

We had a great day with Captain Justin. He communicated clearly well in advance, showed up exactly on time, and keeps his boat and gear in great condition. After a brief safety briefing and a few practice shots, we were off. Justin kept it fun the whole day and best of all, put us on the iguanas. We would do it again. Thanks!

Jimmy

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November 8

We had a great day with Captain Justin. He communicated clearly well in advance, showed up exactly on time, and keeps his boat and gear in great condition. After a brief safety briefing and a few practice shots, we were off. Justin kept it fun the whole day and best of all, put us on the iguanas. We would do it again. Thanks!
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Marc

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November 1

He was great. Food was great. Fishing was fun. I would go again for sure

Marc

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November 1

He was great. Food was great. Fishing was fun. I would go again for sure
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