Classic Flamingo redfish on fly

This is where we’ll go for some great opportunities to stalk the flats for tailing redfish and snook and in pursuit of  tarpon, depending on the time of year and the weather.  Shallow flats provide great sight-fishing opportunities and the estuarian waters provide an ample supply of baitfish which keep gamefish hanging around.  Big sharks also prowl these waters and provide an interesting alternative.  Food fish such as seatrout and snapper are also abundant as are a # of more unusual species.

· The fly tackle: most days a 6 to 8 weight rod is appropriate….lean more towards the 6 weight for flat calm days and the 8 wt when it’s breezier. A good saltwater reel spooled with ample backing and a good weight forward floating line will be our primary go-to rod.  We’ll talk about specifics prior to your trip.  Spin tackle will primarily be with medium light gear.

· Fly patterns we’ll use will include deceivers, clousers, crab patterns and spoon patterns.  All should have weed-guards.  Spin tackle fishers will mainly be using spoons & jigs.

· This is a great day on the water for those who enjoy the combination of hunting and fishing.  We’ll go out and pole the flats, working the feeding patterns until we spot tailing or cruising fish and get you set up to make the cast. Tailing fish are already eating so when they find the fly or jig—its usually off to the races!

Some “go to” Out Front flies

Email:  dave@hunttheflats.com

Flamingo— FLY/FLATS FISHING “OUt front”

Fly and flats fishing Biscayne Bay, Everglades National Park and the Fla. Keys for tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, redfish & more with Capt. Dave Hunt