Capt. Bill

Join me on an Everglades fishing adventure. From our jumping-off point in Chokoloskee, we’ll prowl the shallow Gulf-side flats that border the western Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands or plunge deep into the heart of the Everglades back-country in search of the Big Three of the flats: snook, redfish and tarpon.
Capt. Bill Blanton with a 12-pound Everglades snook caught on the fly.
Wherever we go, we’ll be poling in shallow water — sometimes with only inches to spare between the hull of the boat and the bottom — looking for the predator fish that roam the same flats. Sight-fishing like this is exciting and demanding, requiring stealth, teamwork between angler and guide, careful presentation of fly or lure, and once you hook up, the ability to fight and subdue a powerful adversary.

For those who are concerned about their skill level as anglers, I’m a patient instructor who can help you master the techniques needed for this exciting method of fishing. I offer the option of fly fishing or light-tackle angling. With two anglers, it’s possible for one to fly fish while the other tosses lures.

Finally, I’m a U.S. Coast Guard certified captain who is permitted by the U.S. National Park Service to guide in the waters of Everglades National Park.

Copyright 2005-07 Capt. Bill Blanton. All Rights Reserved.