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Captain Tim Daugherty welcomes angles of all experience levels, children & adults, from the beginner to the seasoned pro. Southwest Florida offers some of the finest backcountry light tackle fishing in the world. The Southwest coast including Estero Bay, Naples, Marco Island, and down through the 10,000 Islands offers some of the finest backcountry light tackle spin & fly fishing in the country. This area lends us pristine bays, mangroves, oyster bars, tidal estuaries, and passes. Our paradise contains miles of shorelines and grass flats attracting some of the best in shallow water fishing. The four most sought after game fish including tarpon, snook, trout, and redfish can be targeted on a year round basis. Backcountry fishing is so popular because it typically offers protected year round calm waters. Whether it's fly fishing the grass flats or sight fishing the white sand beaches and mangroves you are sure to always have an amazing experience out on the water!

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Santiva Saltwater Fishing is owned and operated Captain Jim Burnsed and his family. Capt. Jim is a 3rd generation Floridian who began fishing the Sanibel-Captiva waters as a professional guide 40 years ago. The Santiva Saltwater Fishing Team offers guided fishing, shelling, snorkeling, and wildlife/eco - tours for every age and level of experience. Santiva Saltwater Fishing is located at the Tween Waters Marina on Captiva.

Locally owned & operated, we are a full service bait and tackle shop, offering rod and reel repair, custom rod building, rod rentals, live and frozen baits, locally hand tied flies by our guide staff, fly and spinning gear, the latest lures, plugs, and scented jerkbaits and most importantly, friendly, enthusiastic and expert advice. For spinning gear, in addition to custom made rods, we also offer a fine selection of Star and Temple Fork Rods. We also carry Penn, Shimano, and Diawa spinning reels. For the fly fishing enthusiast, we carry a full selection of Hardy & Grey’s rods and reels. We also carry Ross Reels, RIO and Scientific Angler fly lines. Our fly selection is tied by local guides who are familiar with our local fishing and know which flies work best. We’ve also got t-shirts, caps, sunglasses, and sunscreens. We offer 1/2, 3/4 & full day, off-shore, near shore & back bay fishing, sight seeing, shelling & sunset charters. Call us to book directly!

Caloosahatchee Cowboy Charters caters to a wide variety of anglers beginners through experts. I can accommodate large parties up to 6 people aboard my brand new custom 24 foot guide boat. Where other guide services can only take 2-4 people cramped on little flats boats. FAMILIES and KIDS are welcome. I offer a wide variety of charters ranging from tarpon fishing, back bay fishing for snook, reds and trout, nearshore/offshore fishing, fishing/lunch combo days, shelling/fishing combo tours, shelling trips on our local beaches, dolphin and sunset cruises. Trips are available from 2 hours and up. I provide all gear, licensing, ice, and fish cleaning. I am here to help make all your saltwater fishing dreams come true and to provide you with the absolute best saltwater fishing experience imaginable.