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1) How many people are allowed on your boat and what is the cost?
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Do you need a deposit and what is your cancellation policy?
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Do I have to be an experienced saltwater fisherman to be
successful?
4) I'd like to bring my wife/husband/significant other, but they don't fish. Are there interesting things to do in Key West?
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Can you provide fishing tackle?
6) What do I need to bring?
7) Where are you located and can you sell us late minute sundries and clothing?
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1)
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I can accommodate two fishermen on my
skiff. This allows us to get into shallow water and provide a
comfortable fishing experience. Exceptions can be made if you won't
to bring along your son/daughter for an early or late half-day. We
think it is very important for children and young teens to
experience the beauty of the Florida Keys.
Half-Day (4 hours) $350 - A.M. or
P.M. (including night trips for tarpon)
3/4 Day (6 hours) $425
Full Day (8 hours) $500
Split Day Charters $550 - (only
available from June 1, to October
15)
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2) Do
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We require a $200 per day deposit to hold fishing dates. Acceptable
forms of payment include personal checks, travelers checks,
MasterCard, Visa, and PayPal.
Cancellations made by clients will not be
refunded unless said days can be rebooked by your Captain. Deposits
will be refunded in full for trips cancelled by your Captain, due to
weather.
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3) Do I have to be an
experienced saltwater fisherman to be successful? |
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No, you do not have to be an experienced
salt to have success and fun while fly fishing in Key West. Yes, you
need to have the basics of fly casting under your control You should
be able to cast fifty-feet with relative ease, and also have the
basics of the double haul available.
As a Federation of Fly Fisher's
Certified Casting Instructor, I am more than willing to give lessons
either on land or while on the water. In relation to golf think of
the difference as working on the mechanics of the cast while on the
driving range or having a playing lesson while on the golf course.
If you would like casting lessons, please let me know in advance.
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4)
I'd
like to bring my non-fishing significant other. Are there other
things to do that they will find interesting? |
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Key West has a lot to offer the
non-fisher. Kayak trips through the mangrove estuaries is always a
big hit and a great way to enjoy nature up close. The Mel Fisher
Maritime museum should not be missed nor the Key West Aquarium. Key
West is also home to a very large group of in-residence artists,
whose wares can be found in the numerous art galleries. Take a
stroll through the grounds of Ernest Hemingway's residence and see
the six toed felines. Climb to the top of the Key West Lighthouse
and soak in the panoramic view of the island.
When you want to stop and catch your
breath, grab some shade under a palm tree on one of our sandy beaches
and just relax or catch up with a good novel.
Of course, don't forget about our
dinning. Key West is home to some of the finest restaurants in the
country. A few of my favorites are Mangoes, 7 Fish, Louie's
Backyard, Marquesa, and Blue Heaven.
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5) Can you provide fly
fishing tackle? |
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I have no problem with providing
fly rods and reels, along with terminal tackle and flies. All of my
tackle is the latest technology available and includes rods from
Sage, G Loomis, St. Croix, and Temple Fork Outfitters. My reels are
from Abel and Old Florida. I match them with spun gel backing from
3M and saltwater tapers from Scientific Anglers and Wulff Fly Lines.
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6) What
do I need to bring? |
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First, make sure that you have
taken precautions to protect yourself from a sunburn. I use Columbia
Sport's SPF series of clothing. Long sleeve shirts and long pants
with zip off legs are my daily attire, along with a good hat and
plenty of sun block.
After taking care of the sun, the most
important thing that you need to have is superior eye ware in the
correct lens tint. If you do not see what I see, we will both
struggle while sight casting. My favorite tints are yellow,
vermillion, and light brown. Remember that this is not a fashion
show, so my opinion is to stay away from wrap around frame styles
which tend to fog up in the humidity. I have been using Action
Optics in various frame and lens tints for over ten years and have
always been happy with their product and customer support.
If you have some saltwater flies that
you want to use, please bring them. You never know where the next
big pattern will come from.
Keys guides always provide a cooler
full of ice and drinking water. If you want gatorade drinks or
sodas. please provide them.
Finally, and I do not know when the
tradition started. But it is customary for the client to bring lunch
for the guide in the Florida Keys. I am very happy to have light
sandwiches and fresh fruit on a charter. It gives us time to stop
and spend a
few minutes on the water getting to know each other better, and for
return clients to catch up with each others lives.
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7) Where are you located and can you sell us late minute sundries and clothing? |
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We are located at Hurricane Hole Marina, 5130 Overseas
Hwy., Key West, FL 33040. Click here for a
map.
The property is a very popular spot for
locals, featuring two restaurants and a full service outfitter. The
H2O Outfitters carry a full line of clothing, including Columbia
Sportswear, along with sun care products, beverages, and other light
sundries.
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