LUCKYFLY CHARTERS FLYFISHING and INSHORE LIGHT TACKLE CHARTERS

Based in Apalachicola, Florida and fishing the surrounding waters of the Big Bend and Forgotten Coast 
Welcome to Lucky Fly Charters. The Big Bend and Forgotten Coast offers incredible opportunities to tackle premier saltwater species on fly and light tackle. Let me guide you to a memorable experience on the flats of St. Marks, Alligator Point, Carabelle, St. George Island,  Apalachicola and the surrounding waters. 

RECENT PHOTOS

Inshore Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Fishing 

Sight-fishing- This is my absolute favorite kind of fishing, stalking flats in search of redfish, tarpon, trout (and the occasional cobia). The goal is to see the fish in enough time and make an accurate cast with a fly. It's like saltwater hunting! 

Top-water fishing- working flats, edges or shorelines with topwater flies and lures can account for some incredible action from ravenous trout and explosive redfish strikes.

Tarpon fishing- depending on the time of year we will chase trophy Silver Kings along the beaches, flats and sandbars, or fish back-water canals for tarpon up to 30 pounds.

Artificial Fishing- we use jigs, jerk baits, soft plastics and spoons to catch redfish, trout, jacks, cobia. 

If you have a favorite rod, that magical stick you can't imagine fishing without, by all means bring it. Otherwise, LuckyFly Charters has all the equipment you will need to fish the flats of the Forgotten Coast. 

We use Thomas & Thomas Fly Rods, typically fishing 7 and 8wt rods. For larger species, we of course break out the big guns fishing 9-10wt rods, and 11wt for the Silver King. Lucky Fly Charters uses Hatch Premium Fly Reels. These reels have the backing capacity and the drag capability to stop the meanest monsters we can get into. Fly lines range from 7wt floating lines, to 12wt intermediate lines, depending on the situation and species we are after. Capt. TJ prefers Scientific Angler Amplitude Saltwater lines, and has outfitted his arsenal accordingly.  

LuckyFly Charters uses flies tied by Captain TJ, and these are available for use on board. If you are a fly tyer and have a pattern you have tied and want to fish, bring it and we will put it to the test. LuckyFly Charters flies are also available for purchase.

 For conventional tackle, G. Loomis spinning rods and Florida Fishing Products reels loaded with 12# braided line are the preferred choice for LuckyFly Charters. These combos allow you to deliver a jig or lure with precision accuracy, while providing the backbone needed to win the battle.


WHAT TO BRING

Necessities:
  • Polarized Sunglasses (these are a must for sight fishing)
  • Lucky Fishing Hat
  • Sunscreen

I also recommend: 
  • Camera (to record your adventure. I will also be taking photos which will be text or emailed to you)
  • Light weight jacket/rain gear (it's Florida, you never know)
  • Lunch/Snacks

Bottled water is provided on board the LuckyFly.

Please understand that your safety is the utmost priority.
Elicit drugs or excessive alcohol consumption can not be tolerated aboard the LuckyFly.
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SPECIES WE CATCH

Based on the time of year, and weather conditions there are a multitude of species that we can target throughout the Big Bend and Forgotten Coast area. Such as:
Redfish
Tarpon
Sea Trout
Black Drum
Sheepshead
Cobia
Jack Crevelle
Spanish Mackerel 
Little Tunny 
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