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meet the guides

Capt. Chris Herrera Inshore, Fly Fishing & Nearshore Guide

Capt. Tommy Derringer Inshore, Fly Fishing & Nearshore Guide

Capt. Tommy Derringer Inshore, Fly Fishing & Nearshore Guide

Capt. Chris started his passion of flats fishing back when he was 12 years old. Over the years his passion led him to get his captains license in 2003 and has been putting anglers on fish ever since. Capt. Herrera not only specializes on shallow water fishing on fly and spin fishing he also targets tarpon, sharks, cobia and jack crevalle off our beaches.

Capt. Tommy Derringer Inshore, Fly Fishing & Nearshore Guide

Capt. Tommy Derringer Inshore, Fly Fishing & Nearshore Guide

Capt. Tommy Derringer Inshore, Fly Fishing & Nearshore Guide

 A lifelong resident of beautiful St. Augustine Fl., Tommy has acquired extensive knowledge of fishing the Intracoastal Waterway and its many creeks, flats, and backcountry estuaries.  Capt. Tommy is the Regional Fishing Expert on the long running fishing TV Show the Florida Insider Fishing Report (airing weekly April-September on Fox Sports). Specializing in super shallow water angling as well as coastal fishing, he will guide you to the best saltwater light-tackle and fly fishing opportunities. 

Capt. Jim Britton Inshore Guide & Fly Fishing Guide

Capt. Tommy Derringer Inshore, Fly Fishing & Nearshore Guide

Capt. Jim Britton has been an inshore charter captain since 2010. However, his passion for fishing Flagler County and its adjacent waters, started when he received his first boat at age 10. Luckily, for Jim, he lived on a saltwater canal (since he was not old enough to trailer the boat to a ramp).

  The species Capt. Jim targets include redfish, sea trout, flounder, tarpon, black drum, and various seasonal species. 

Capt. Tim Jarvis Inshore Guide


Captain Tim Jarvis has been fishing Florida since he was a young'n in South Florida. 

His passion is sight fishing from bass to tarpon, "my love for stalking fish in the shallows started when I was 9 years old when I would walk the lakes and canals in South Florida for bass,snook and small tarpon".
He brought his knowledge to Flagler county and has been guiding the area for 4 years. 

He specializes in shallow water fishing for redfish,snook,trout and flounder



Capt. Kenny Romero Inshore & Nearshore Guide

Capt. Kenny Romero Inshore & Nearshore Guide

Capt. Kenny a Florida native was raised fishing the waters of North East Florida. 

Kenny is has a very laid back demeanor and patience which makes him a great guide for novice and young anglers.  

Capt. Keith Waldron Inshore Guide

Capt. Kenny Romero Inshore & Nearshore Guide

 Captain Keith Waldron is a St Augustine native and has been fishing the inshore and nearshore waters of Northeast Florida since he was a child.

Capt. Keith specializes in live bait fishing for flounder, redfish, sheepshead and snapper.

Capt. Scott Shank Inshore, Nearshore & Offshore Guide

Capt. Cullen Traverso Inshore, Nearshore & Fly Fishing Guide

Capt. Scott Shank Inshore, Nearshore & Offshore Guide

Capt Scott will get you on the fish! From Redfish, Trout and Flounder inshore to Cobia, Kingfish, Tarpon, Snapper, Grouper and Sea Bass offshore. 

Capt. Ralph Ollivet

Capt. Cullen Traverso Inshore, Nearshore & Fly Fishing Guide

Capt. Scott Shank Inshore, Nearshore & Offshore Guide

 Capt Ralph "O.G" is the man who has been there and done that before any of us. Capt. Ralph is know for his live bait tactics for catching redfish in the Palm Coast area. Capt Ralph aslo offers artificial lure charters as well.

Capt. Cullen Traverso Inshore, Nearshore & Fly Fishing Guide

Capt. Cullen Traverso Inshore, Nearshore & Fly Fishing Guide

Capt. Cullen Traverso Inshore, Nearshore & Fly Fishing Guide

Being born and raised in Florida, Capt. Cullen has spent a great part of his life on the water. At the age of 10,Cullen's father introduced him to the world of inshore fishing and there have been a lot of tight lines since. "Progression has always been my focus, but never at the expense of having a fun and lighthearted experience". No matter your skill level, Capt. Cullen will tailor your trip to progress your fishing during our time spent together on the water.

Capt. James Canelos Inshore, Nearshore & Fly Fishing Guide

Capt. Cullen Traverso Inshore, Nearshore & Fly Fishing Guide


Capt. James has been fishing the waters of St Augustine since he was a child. "From the first time I felt the drag scream of a shallow redfish, I knew this was what I was meant to do"! "My goal is for everyone to share that experience". 

Specializing in shallow water fly fishing, light spin and nearshore you are guaranteed to have a good time out on the water! Whether you are an experienced angler or new to fishing, you will learn some local knowledge, some information about the habitat, and techniques to help you become a better fisherman. 

Capt. Todd Derringer Inshore Guide

Capt Todd is a Florida native who comes from what we call a "fishy family".  Capt. Todd specializes in inshore fishing for redfish, trout, snook and flounder.

Capt. Matt Omlor Inshore Guide & Fly Fishing Guide

St Augustine Fishing Guide, Captain Matthew Omlor is a USCG licensed and insured guide.  After graduating college he left for Florida spending two years traveling around Florida learning the waters of Tampa Bay, Mosquito Lagoon and eventually falling in love with the flooded grasses of North Florida. For the last 6 years he has devoted his time to understanding the North Florida waters in and around St. Augustine. 

Capt. Mike May Inshore Guide

Capt. Caleb Blackburn Fly Fishing & Inshore Fishing Guide

Capt. Caleb Blackburn Fly Fishing & Inshore Fishing Guide

Hi, I'm Captain Mike. I grew up on the water fishing and I can't think of any other place I'd rather be. It's my passion and I enjoy sharing it with others. Whether I'm sight fishing reds on the flats or dragging a live bait across
the bottom for flounder I love every moment of it."

Capt. Caleb Blackburn Fly Fishing & Inshore Fishing Guide

Capt. Caleb Blackburn Fly Fishing & Inshore Fishing Guide

Capt. Caleb Blackburn Fly Fishing & Inshore Fishing Guide

Growing up in Flagler and Volusia county, Caleb Blackburn has spent his entire life fishing the inshore and coastal waters of this beautiful area. He specializes in light tackle and fly fishing the picturesque backwaters and creeks.

On your trip, you will experience the thrill  of catching backwater redfish, aggressive snook, and acrobatic tarpon - with black drum, flounder, sea trout, snapper and more mixed in!

Capt. Luke Blaser Inshore & Fly Fishing Guide

Capt. Caleb Blackburn Fly Fishing & Inshore Fishing Guide

Capt. Luke Blaser Inshore & Fly Fishing Guide

Captain Luke Blaser has been a fly fishing/light tackle guide since 2002 and he’s been a USCG licensed captain since 2008. He guided in Alaska, Montana, Colorado and Arizona before moving to Florida in early 2014 where he has continued his passion for fishing. Captain Luke has extensive experience in the sport and is always willing to share his knowledge and enthusiasm for the fishery here in NorthEast Florida.

the fleet

Hell's Bay Professional

Considered the ultimate in versatility for fishing a wide variety of conditions and elements, the Professional™ represents a beautifully blended combination of shallow draft, dry comfortable ride and innovative design. Developed for guides and hardcore enthusiasts, as well as tournament professionals, this skiff has become the choice for no-holds-barred angling performance.

Pathfinder 2300 HPS

The first bay boat built specifically around Yamaha’s Super High Output (SHO) four-stroke technology, the 2300 HPS (High Performance Step) redefines top-end running performance in a true bay boat platform. A stepped hull and bustle transom with standard 6” jackplate optimize speed and running efficiency. Add to that more cockpit and deck space, walk around gunwales and increased storage for everything from castnets to 9.5’ fly rods. The result is a jaw-dropping rocket with a light-tackle payload capacity that will clear out your tackle room.

Plus, the 2300 HPS is now built using vacuum infused construction, making it stronger, faster, lighter and shallower. There’s no bay boat more technical or specialized for shallow water angling.

ECC Lostmen


ECC Lostmen is an 18 foot technical polling skiff with a 50hp Honda. It’s equip with an 8 foot power pole shallow water anchor a 22 foot push pole for keeping quiet on the flats and a minn kota terrova for stalking fish quietly in shallow water.

Key West Bay Reef

Big Brother to the wildly successful 210BR this new addition shares the tremendous rod storage capability of the 210, and the added length plus beam provides lots more open cockpit space. Combine this with added depth both inside and out and we have a great inshore boat with reasonable open water capability.  

Mitzi Skiff

The Mitzi 17 is the result of years of input from anglers wanting a larger version of our original 15. What we ended up with was a boat to meet the demands of the professional charter captain or the most demanding shallow water angler. From it’s ability to get you home comfortably to its ultra stealthy no hull slap hull, it’s truly an angler’s boat.

Beaver Tail Mosquito

At 18’2” in length and with a 70″ beam the Mosquito is a very capable hull for many situations – however we designed it to do one thing with absolute perfection: silently stalk inshore game fish in the shallowest coastal waters. 

Pathfinder Bay Boat

Pathfinder boats has found its niche and mad its reputation as a do all vessel here in North Florida . From chasing fish in the shallows to bull redfishing at the Jetties to pulling in sharks and tarpon off the beach Pathfinder boats does it all.

Maverick Skiff

Maverick flats boats are one of the most recognizable skiffs in Florida because its one of the most common skiffs for the pros. Maverick skiffs offer a smooth ride and stealth on the flats. 

Egret Boats

Sea Fox Bay Boat

The Egret 189 is the industry leader in flats boat design, construction techniques and materials. Built using carbon fiber and Kevlar® fabrics, foam cored and vacuum bagged using vinylester resin, the Egret is known as the “Rolls Royce of flats boats”. There is no peer in its class, only cheaper boats.

Sea Fox Bay Boat

Sea Fox Bay Boat

SeaFox 246 Viper

You will be sure to have an awesome trip on the 24′ Lew’s SeaFox Bay Boat! Powered by a 300HP Yamaha, you will cruise in comfort and quiet getting to and from your destination

Beaver Tail Osprey

The Osprey is a technical poling skiff that is built for stealth and shallow draft. This skiff is perfect for stalking redfish in the shallows or flooded grass.

Pathfinder Bay Boat

- 2020 25' Pathfinder Hybrid powered by a 300HP 4 Stroke Yamaha Outboard
- 36V Minn Kota I-Pilot Trolling Motor
- Simrad Chart Plotter / Sounder 
- Simrad VHF 
- (2) 8' Power Pole Blades Shallow Water Anchors
- TH Marine Atlas Jackplate
- All Safety Equipment Provided

Drake Boatworks

Drake Boatworks

Drake Boatworks

Drake Outlaw

Powered By Suzuki DF30

Stiffy 21' Guide Push Pole

Evolution Casting Platform

Draft 5"

Gheenoe LT25

Drake Boatworks

Drake Boatworks

Custom Gheenoe LT25

Powered by Mercury 25hp

Stiffy 21' Hybrid Push Pole

Power Pole Micro

Front Casting Platform w/ Lean Bar

Ice Mule Cooler

Draft 5"

Maverick Mirage

Drake Boatworks

Maverick Mirage


Maverick Mirage 2 (18')

Powered by Yamaha F70

Rhodan Marine GPS Anchor

Power Pole Micro

Humminbird Helix 7 MEGA SI

Stiffy 21' Hybrid Push Pole

RTIC 45 qt Cooler

Livewell

Draft 8"

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