Get lost from reality deep into the backcountry while fly fishing amongst the marsh hammocks and mangroves. This trip is for the seasoned angler who is a proficient caster - it holds the promise of a unique experience deep in the backwaters. It is not recommended for a beginner. This trip will be a combination of sight fishing and blind casting. Bent backs, top water, and weedless style flies are recommended with 8wt rods for trout and 9wt for snook & redfish.

This is perfect for the solo traveler looking to see nature in all its glory. With over 40,000+ acres to cover, you will see a variety of wildlife which can include bald eagles. whooping cranes, manatees, dolphins, amazing marsh grasses, mangroves and many, many more species. When we get into the backcountry I turn off the motor and can switch to my electric trolling motor. This trip is far quieter than the airboat or mud boat experience which means we will not spook the wildlife.

With this trip we cover a lot more ground. Start time will usually be early morning. If the tide is low, we will work our way into mangroves slowly and stealthy. We will throw a combination of spoons and weed less rigged soft bait. We may also spend some time fishing lipped plugs and slow sinking lures at creek mouths depending on time of year. As the water gets higher, while using the trolling motor, we will work the choke points in mangroves. We will usually mix in top water to round out the day! Bring some wading shoes just in case. Some of my best fishing days happen while wading.

These trips are best when planned around peak feeding times - typically early morning or late afternoons in the summer. We will primarily work the outer mangroves and outer creeks of the Chazz throwing mostly soft baits and some hard baits when the water is high. Weather permitting, we can also run to the outer keys in the Bay for some nice redfish & speckled trout action.