RE: looking for a charter in florida or a friend to fish
2009/09/09 15:25:15
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I am not sure where you are planning to fish exactly (Captiva Pass right next to Sanibel holds nice snook and reds) but if you are up for a one-hour drive to the Everglades you won't be disappointed.
Best fishing in SW Florida is out of Everglades City/Chokoloskee, right on the boundary of the 1,500,000 acre Everglades National Park. The 10,000 Islands Region is amazing- tons of wildlife, good snook/reds/tarpon and all the other normal 'cast of characters' in terms of gamefish... Permit, Pompano, Sea Trout, Jacks, Sharks, etc.
Capt Gary Thompson or his son Corey are probably the best in the business in that part of the state. Third-generation fishing guides with a pretty insane knowledge of the 'backcountry' and all kinds of snook knowlege.
I am sure you can find them online and I guarentee you will love Everglades City...
It's basically the complete opposite of Sanibel/Captiva/Naples/Marco Island but right down the road...
Good luck down there!!!