In 1994 I decided to move to Florida and fish for fun, I wanted to be the customer and let someone else be responsible for finding the fish.
So..I sold the successful and respected charter fishing business that I started in 1971, the same year I began writing.

I continue to write about fishing, with feature articles appearing in Salt Water Sportsman, Sport Fishing, Florida Sportsman, and my annual handful of Florida specials for the travel issues of The Fisherman.

You would think that all this experience would make it easy for me to choose a good guide to fish with myself.   WRONG!!

I found out first hand that a great magazine ad only reflects the captain's budget, not the skill level. Would you believe that I have been on charters where nice fish have been lost because poorly tied knots let go!

Eight years of fishing with guides all over south Florida has left me with a list of captains I would never fish with again and a list of those I would recommend to anyone, and now I am using that information to help you.

I am not alone in noticing that there are captains out there who "seem to get their licenses out of Crackerjack boxes". This is a quote from an article titled "Captains Courageous" that appears in the September 2001 issue of the Florida Sportsman.

If you can get a copy you'll see that it points up the fact that practically anyone can get the license; there are schools that guarantee it. They say that "every one from bank presidents to plumbers either already has a captain's license" or is "already working on it".

Making the right choice will cost you just as much as making the wrong choice. It's your vacation, don't leave such an important decision to chance, let me help you. This service is FREE!

My charter service is unique because I will only place you with a guide who I have personally fished with and admire.
I will choose the best guide for you and together we will customize your fishing experience to meet your requirements (light tackle, hands-on, fly, spin, etc.) and exceed your expectations.

Best Fishes,
Captain Zac