Fly Fishing the Everglades

Laid Up Tarpon - Appearing to be at rest just under the surface, acting as if not interested because they are the king of the flats. Some say they won't eat, but if fed properly the fish that looks lazy will wake up, eat your fly and explode into action, creating welcome mayhem on the waters surface!

My name is Capt. Scott Taylor, and I guide in Everglades National Park and The 10,000 Islands. The waters we fish are on the South West Florida coast, just south of Naples and Marco Island. I enjoy guiding fly anglers of all abilities. I have been guiding since 1990 and have had my Captains Lic. since 1997. Over all the years of guiding, the one thing that still gets me going is putting clients on fish! I love sneaking along a mangrove shoreline looking for a dark shadow in the water, it might be a Redfish, Snook, or a Tarpon. The cool thing about flats fishing is that the guide and angler work together as a team. The guide slides the boat into position for the cast, then you present the fly! Getting the shot and having a client hook up is what it is all about for me.

PARK PASS REQUIRED!
All guest, aboard any vessel in Everglades National Park, need to pay an entrance fee to ENP. Passes are available here,

$20 per individual, or $35 per vehicle.

After you purchase your park pass you will receive an email containing a park pass attachment. This PDF file may be saved or printed. Park rangers accept both paper and electronic versions. You may access the PDF electronically by opening it on your smart phone. your text here...

The Everglades are my favorite spot in all of Florida to hunt for Laid Up Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish! We will fish out of a 18' Hells Bay Waterman with a 60 hp. Suzuki.

Rates are $750 for a full day.

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