Experience the challenge of catching Florida’s most sought after gamefish. Fly fishing or spin, the snook will test an angler’s skill with their explosive strikes and gill rattling jumps.
Tangle with hard fighting redfish in the shallow bays of the 10,000 Islands. As they feed on small crabs and minnows, they become easy targets for a well placed fly or lure.
Come battle with the silver king. Spring migrations can bring tarpon well over 100 lbs. Baby tarpon are found year round with summer and fall being the prime time for these fish ranging 5-50 lbs.
Presenting flies to hard fighting snook, redfish and tarpon is the pinnacle of fly fishing the area. 7-9 weight rods are preferred for backcountry action. 11-12 weights are suitable for big tarpon.
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Welcome, to my website. I am Ken Chambers and I grew up fishing in Southwest Florida. As a full time guide and tournament angler, I probably spend as much time on a boat as I do off of it...
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FISHING AT IT'S FINEST Come experience exciting fishing in Southwest Florida with native guide, Capt. Ken Chambers. An Orvis Endorsed Guide, he will work hard to ensure a fun filled, productive day in the mangrove estuaries of the 10,000 Islands and Everglades National Park.
Tangle with game fish like tarpon, snook, redfish and trout.
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These worthy targets can present the ultimate in challenges for the experienced and novice angler alike. Specializing in fly fishing, Capt. Ken enjoys stalking fish in the skinny water. He is an instructor for the Everglades Angler Fly Fishing Schools and can help you be more productive with the fly. If you prefer spin fishing, then live bait or lures can be used.
"The Fishing in Southwest Florida is Amazing" - Capt. Ken Chambers
For pure action fishing with kids and adults alike, jack crevalle, Spanish mackerel, ladyfish, and snapper along with many others keep the rods bent.
1/2, 3/4, and full days available. Most trips will leave from Goodland which is minutes from Marco Island and about 20 miles Southeast of Naples. Other departure sites can include Chokoloskee, Naples, and Estero Bay.
FLY FISHING IN THE MANGROVES Chasing fish with a fly rod is my beloved method of choice. I enjoy stalking snook, redfish and tarpon in the shallow bays and coves of the 10,000 Islands and Everglades National Park. This type of fishing is the equivalent of hunting because often we search for our target before casting.
Poling into the skinny water, we will look for the subtle signs of fish. Casts need to be quick and accurate. Once the fly has landed a short, quick strip will usually elicit a reaction strike. The most critical part of process comes next with the hook set. To catch snook, redfish and tarpon on fly a solid strip set must be used. Lifting the rod tip will not drive the hook home and the fish won’t stay on the line.
Tarpon fly fishing is a sight fishing activity. As the waters warm, tarpon move into shallow bays to rest and actually are found often lying motionless. They appear to be sleeping or resting and are prime targets once located. A well placed fly stripped across their face normally results in a hook up.
WHAT WILL WE BE FISHING FOR? Sport fishing is year-round in Southwest Florida. Tarpon, snook, and redfish abound in the warmer months and can be caught in the winter if the weather is mild. Cooler temperatures bring in sea trout, pompano, sheepshead, and drum. Jack crevalle, ladyfish, snapper and more fill in the rest of the day with tight lines and bent rods.
The weather and the tides play a major factor in what is biting. The beauty of this area is you never know what the next cast might bring.Most trips will leave from Goodland which is minutes from Marco Island and about 20 miles Southeast of Naples. Other departure sites can range from Everglades City to Pine Island.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MONTHLY FISHING REPORT
January 2, 2008
Happy New Year to all who read these reports. I feel very blessed to be able to fish with each of you and look forward to a great year of fishing experiences.
A cold front has come through and the mercury is on the decline. Water temps will be going below 70 so a winter pattern should finally set up. This will be a good thing as the fish will find there way into deeper holes and troughs. Sunny afternoons will be excellent for finding snook sunning themselves on dark bottom flats. Plus the water tends to really get clear allowing for nice sight fishing.
Recently, we have been catching redfish and small snook on flies. EPs and gurglers have been working the best. There was some bait in the area and they would produce decent catches as well. Jacks and ladyfish are turning on. Trout season has opened and several clients have booked trips in January and February to catch a limit of trout.
Tight lines,
Capt. Ken Chambers
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Tangle with hard fighting redfish in the shallow bays of the 10,000 Islands. As they feed on small crabs and minnows, they become easy targets for a well placed fly or lure.
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