Some of the following guides use Patterson Saltwater Flies, however, that is not a prerequisite for being listed. What is required is that they take fly fishing in saltwater seriously. They will provide you with a wonderful day on the water and, just maybe, that catch of a lifetime. After you book your trip, please order a few flies and remember, your online purchase goes to a great cause!

Controversy Charters - "We specialize in offering charter fishing from Cape Canaveral to Sebastian Inlet including Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island, Melbourne, Palm Bay, the beaches and all points throughout the Space Coast. Whether you're looking for a fishing charter company to take you along Brevard County's Indian River, along the coast or to deeper areas off shore, Controversy Charters will make your fishing excursion the highlight of your trip to Central Florida's Space Coast."

To book a trip with Captain Badarack please go to his website at www.spacecoastsportfishing.com or www.spacecoastflyfishing.com

Broken Bones Flats Fishing Charters - "Capt. Joe Costadura has been fishing the waters of South Florida since the age of 4! Starting out catching Bluegills and Bass in the lake behind his Grandmothers house, and then catching his first Snook at age 8, by that time his parents knew he was hooked and bought him his first serious outfit, and old Pflueger Spinning rod combo! By the time he was in high school he was fishing the piers and bridges of South Fla for Snook and Tarpon, and soon after picking up a flyrod for the first time, he hasn't put it down since! When his old childhood friend bought a flats boat and they took to exploring the Bonefish flats of Biscayne Bay the adventure really began! Since then he has concentrated most of his free time fishing the flats and backcountry of Biscayne Bay, the Florida Keys, and Everglades National Park a.k.a Flamingo! Now he is very happy sharing the knowledge and passion for the sport of saltwater flats fly and light tackle angling he has aquired over the years to all of his clients and making sure that their time on the water fishing from Biscayne Bay to the Florida Keys and Flamingo is just as memorable as his was!"

To book a trip with Captain Joe Costadura please go to his website at www.fishbrokenbones.com

Southern Drawl Kayak Fishing - "Kayak fishing is perhaps the fastest growing segment of the sport. Virtually unseen on the saltwater flats and freshwater lakes and streams just a few years ago, kayaks have caught on in a big way. Not only are kayaks affordable for most anglers, but they also allow you to fish in waters that might not be accessible in other vessels. Southern Drawl Kayak Fishing offers saltwater and freshwater trips. We fish the saltwater backcountry from Tampa Bay to Pine Island Sound, targeting snook, redfish, spotted seatrout, tarpon and other species. In addition, we fish freshwater lakes and streams in southwest Florida for bass, bluegill, shellcracker, tilapia and exotics such as oscars and Mayan cichlids."

Gibson has been fishing for 45 years and nearly 35 of those years in Florida. He is a professional outdoor writer and photographer, Gibson's writing and photographs have appeared in several publications, including Florida Sportsman, Gulf Coast Angler, Fly Fishing in Salt Waters, Saltwater Fly Fishing, The Fisherman, Cabella's Outdoor Magazine and Florida Fishing Weekly.

To book a trip with Steve please go to his website at www.kayakfishingsarasota.com

You can also keep up with Steve Gibson on his blog at gibbysfishingblog.blogspot.com/

Prepare for Catching- Captain Giles grew up in the Miami area, and has been fishing the inshore and nearshore waters of Florida his entire life. Capt Gary Giles is a scientific researcher for the study and migration of Tarpon, he also heads up the Tarpon tagging program, which he initiated, for the Sportfish Research Institute. Currently, Captain Giles is specializing in wade fishing as highlighted in Bill Sargent's article Giles always a short walk from tarpon

To book a trip with Captain Giles please go to his website at www.prepareforcatching.com

Captain Honson Lau, aka Benzo, can be found fishing the waters of Biscayne bay for Bonefish permit and Tarpon. He lives in the heart of this great fishery. He frequents the waters of Flamingo and the Keys with spin and fly on board his Maverick Mirage HPX-V. Well connected and passionate, he is always competitive in tournaments (doing quite well w/ many wins and top 5 finishes).

To read his fishing reports and see some amazing fly fishing photos visit his site at http://saltyshores.com

Spotted Tail Fishing Charters - "Spotted Tail Fishing Charters offers guided fishing trips on the Indian River, Banana River, and Mosquito Lagoon and near-shore Atlantic waters, less than an hour's drive east of Orlando. We specialize in sight fishing, both fly fishing and light tackle fishing. The lagoon system here averages three feet deep. Most of the time we'll be on either the Mosquito Lagoon or Indian River Lagoon. The aesthetics are wonderful, since the surrounding lands include the Canaveral National Seashore, the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, and the Kennedy Space Center"

To book a trip with Captain Kumiski please go to his website at www.spottedtail.com and to purchase one of his many informative books visit the Argonaut Publishing Company website.

StuartFlyfishing.com- "I'm Capt. John Meskauskas, a full time fishing guide in the Stuart, Florida area. Living in Stuart since the age of five, I have enjoyed this extraordinary fishery my whole life. After a short stint with Colorado Rockies I returned to Stuart to pursue my other passion, fishing. I consider myself extremely lucky to have made a living doing something I am so passionate about. It is very important to make every client’s day on the water an experience they will never forget, not just another trip with a guide. With emails and phone calls I try to develop friendships with my clients, so they will always feel comfortable on the water. Whether you are looking to just get started in fishing, fly fishing included, or you are an advanced caster looking to test your skills, I will give you the best opportunity to learn and achieve your goals."

To book a trip with Captain John Meskauskas please go to his website at StuartFlyfishing.com

You can also keep up with Captain Meskauskas on his very informative blog at stuartflyfishing.blogspot.com

Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Charters- "I'm Captain Tom Van Horn, and if it's a Central Florida fishing charter or outdoor camping adventure you are seeking, you've come to the right site. Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Charters prides itself in providing quality guided fishing trips and outdoors adventures for its clients. As a lifetime central Florida native and an experienced Florida fishing guide, Captain Tom provides a wide range of camping and light tackle saltwater water and freshwater fishing charters covering the areas of Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River Lagoon, Banana River Lagoon, Port Canaveral, and Sebastian Inlet. We can fish the inshore estuaries and flats for giant redfish, spotted sea trout, black drum, tarpon, and snook, the near-shore coastal waters and inlets for cobia, kingfish, tripletail, flounder, redfish, tarpon, and snook, or we can just spend the day exploring some of Florida's unspoiled wilderness areas and abundant wildlife. Besides guiding, Captain Tom is a staff writer with Coastal Angler Magazine, and he writes weekly fishing reports and monthly fishing forecast about fishing the east central Florida coast. Located less than an hour from the Orlando theme parks, a guided fishing adventure with Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Charters is the perfect addition to any Florida vacation or business trip."

To book a trip with Captain Tom Van Horn please go to his website at www.irl-fishing.com

Red Zone Charters - "Have you ever made a cast to a school of tailing Redfish? With Red Zone Charters as your Cocoa Beach Area Fishing Guide, you'll experience what Central Florida Redfishing is all about. East Central Florida Inshore Flats Fishing has the much deserved reputation of being the world's finest. Whether you're spin casting in the backwaters of Mosquito Lagoon or fishing the inlets of Cocoa Beach, you'll enjoy the challenge of light tackle sight fishing. You can catch them all: Redfish, Trout, Snook and Tarpon."

To book a trip with Captain Shawn Williams please go to his website at www.redzonecharters.com

Paul Wolter Fishing - "South Florida offers some of the best light tackle shallow-water fishing in the entire world. Surprisingly, a boat is not always necessary to access some great fishing!! Join me on a fun and informative trip as we chase any number of species available in our area. Whether you choose a trip using fly or spinning tackle, you can be assured I will do my best to put you on fish and share my knowledge with you the entire time!"

To book a trip with Captain Paul Wolter please go to his website at Paul Wolter Fishing