Capt Arthur Schmidt Charters

ABOUT THE FISHING

FLY FISHING FOR TARPON

TARPON SHOW UP BY THE THOUSANDS TO THE FLATS OF MATLACHA AND PINE ISLAND SOUND EVERY SPRING WHEN THE WATERS WARM. WE FLY FISH THEM ALL SUMMER LONG. APRIL, MAY & JUNE ARE THE PEAK TIME FOR BIG TARPON, JULY THRU OCTOBER IS PRIME TIME FOR FLY FISHING FOR BABY TARPON

FLY FISHING FOR REDFISH

FLY FISHING THE FLATS FOR REDFISH CAN BE DONE YEAR ROUND AND IS OUR MOST POPULAR FISHERY. THE WINTER LOW TIDES PRODUCE SOME OF THE BEST FISHING FOR TAILING REDS OF THE YEAR.

FLY FISHING FOR SNOOK

WE FLY FISH SNOOK ON THE FLATS, BEACHES AND IN THE MANGROVES YEAR ROUND. SNOOK ARE SIMPLY PUT, A SPECTACULAR GAMEFISH, THEY HIT HARD, JUMP, RUN AND ARE A BLAST ON THE FLY ROD.

I grew up in a large family In Southeast Florida. My Dad and Uncles were all outdoorsmen, we were fishing and hunting from Loxahatchee to the Everglades and the Keys. When I was 14, I got a John Boat with a 9.9 outboard. I was in heaven, with a few plugs and jigs I was catching Snook and Tarpon in the local waters. While in College I was introduced to fly fishing by a good friend and began fly fishing the streams and Rivers of North Georgia.

I’d read about the Giant Tarpon in Homosassa and began to explore the area and started fly fishing there, I landed my first giant Tarpon on Fly in May of 1989, It changed my life and I’ been fishing for them ever since.

I fish out of Southwest Florida in the Ft. Myers, Matlacha, Pine Island, Captiva and Cayo Costa area.
I love to teach and help anglers of all levels learn and improve their skills. I’m a very patient and easy going guy on the boat.

I look forward every year to seeing old friends and making new ones fishing for Tarpon.

FLY FISHING RATES

HALF DAY 4 HOURS

$600

SHORT DAY 6 HOURS

$700

FULL DAY 8 HOURS

$850

CANCELLATION POLICY

I require a deposit of $100 per day to confirm your booked days.

Any booked fishing charter that cancels prior to fourteen (14) days of your fishing trip will be rescheduled based on availability without losing your deposit for up to 1 year. Any charter cancelled fourteen (14) days within your chosen date is a non-refundable deposit.

Weather Policy: A cancellation due to bad weather conditions is the sole discretion of the Captain. If I cancel the charter due to weather, then you may re-book another day or I will refund your deposit.

If I cancel a trip due to mechanical break down, illness or emergency your deposit will be refunded in full.

CAPT ARTHUR SCHMIDT CHARTERS

ABOUT THE FISHING

FLY FISHING FOR TARPON

FLY FISHING FOR REDFISH

FLY FISHING FOR SNOOK

Where We Fish

ABOUT CAPTAIN ART SCHMIDT

FLY FISHING RATES

HALF DAY 4 HOURS

SHORT DAY 6 HOURS

FULL DAY 8 HOURS

CANCELLATION POLICY

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Capt Arthur Schmidt Charters

Tarpon Daisy chain North Captiva

SILVER KING SIGNATURE SERIES 16 FT. FLATS BOAT

Travelex Trip Insurance

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Captain Art Schmidt is an active supporter of BONEFISH TARPON TRUST

FLY FISHING GUIDE IN SW FLORIDA

CAPT ARTHUR SCHMIDT CHARTERS

ABOUT THE FISHING

FLY FISHING FOR TARPON

FLY FISHING FOR REDFISH

FLY FISHING FOR SNOOK

Where We Fish

ABOUT CAPTAIN ART SCHMIDT

FLY FISHING RATES

HALF DAY 4 HOURS

SHORT DAY 6 HOURS

FULL DAY 8 HOURS

CANCELLATION POLICY

Contact Us

DROP ME A LINE

Capt Arthur Schmidt Charters

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Tarpon Daisy chain North Captiva

SILVER KING SIGNATURE SERIES 16 FT. FLATS BOAT

Travelex Trip Insurance

DISCOUNTS

Captain Art Schmidt is an active supporter of BONEFISH TARPON TRUST

FLY FISHING GUIDE IN SW FLORIDA