PINE ISLAND FLY FISHERS CLUB
The Pine Island Fly Fishers Club was created in 2014 by Capt. Joe Harley and Capt. Scott Swartz. The club meetings are held at the Matlacha Community Park Facility, we meet the last Monday of every month. Our meetings are currently October Thru April. A club newsletter is produced every month and sent out to over 200 members. We have had many guest speakers over the years speaking on a variety of topics from Tackle, Leaders, Fly Tying, Fly Fishing Matlacha
The meetings are from 6:30 - 8:00 and no membership is required. all are welcome. January's Meeting will feature guest speaker well known local Fly Fishing Guide Capt Tommy Locke. Tommy can be reached at: www.tommylockeoutdoors.com or at: 941-270-0812
Capt Scott Swartz
Capt. Scott Swartz, has been a student of fly-fishing since 1982. He is a Master Certified Casting Instructor with the Federation of Fly Fishers and holds several fly rod world records. Capt. Scott shares his passion of saltwater fly fishing at his saltwater fly fishing school in southwest Florida www.floridaflyfishingschools.com. Scott offers free "Cast About" sessions a few times a year on the lawn before the club meeting. Contact Capt Scott Swartz at: 404-550-6890
Capt Joe Harley
Capt. Joe Harley is one of the top Fly Fishing Guides in our area. He came up with the idea for the club to share information and get professional level knowledge available to club members.
His Passion is Fly Fishing for Tarpon. Joe can be reached at his website: www.snooktown.com or at: 239-443-7412
Capt. Art Schmidt
The Clubs monthly newsletter is done by local fly fishing guide Capt Art Schmidt. He can be reached at: www.flyfishfortarpon.com or 239-464-9610
FLY FISHING GUIDE ON THE FLATS FOR TARPON, REDFISH, SNOOK, PERMIT, COBIA IN MATLACHA, PINE ISLAND SOUND, SANIBEL, CAPTIVA, CABBAGE KEY, USEPPA ISLAND, NORTH CAPTIVA
MORE ABOUT THE CLUB
PREVIOUS GUEST SPEAKERS
Captain Randal Marsh – Instagram @captrandallmarsh
Captain Mike Rehr – www.captflyrod.com
Dave Westra – www.lehrseconomytackle.com
Captain Joe Harley – www.snooktown.com
Captain Greg McKee – www.wildflyschartes.com
Captain Art Schmidt – www.flyfishfortarpon.com
Captain Jason “JT” Gabriel – www.boneafidecharters.com
Joe Welbourn – www.carbonmarine.com
Captain Paul Hobby – www.fishinghobby.com
Captain Rick Grassett – www.snookfinaddict.com
Chrystal Murray & John Hadden – Biologists with FWC
Capt. Chris Whittman & Capt. Daniels Andrews
JoEllen Wilson / www,bonefishtarpontrust.org
Capt. Jamie Allen / www.jamiesoutfishin.com
Capt. Josh Greer / www.westwallboats.com
Capt. “Bear” Holeman / www.keywestangling.com
Capt Jason Gabriel / www.boneafidecharters.com
Capt. Steve Bailey / Sanibel Guide - Retired
Dan Ferarris – Go Pro Presentation
Capt. Tommy Locke - www.tommylockeoutdoors.com
FRIENDS OF THE CLUB
Club Sponsors and people who have donated items or offer discounts to members the club. Please patronize these local Merchants
Lehr’s Economy Tackle – Ft Myers
Capt. Joe Harley - Matlacha
Capt. Gregg McKee - Matlacha
Capt. Art Schmidt - Matlacha
Bruce Gradner – Member
TCO Fly Shop / www.tcoflyfishing.com
Florida Fly Fishing Schools
www.floridaflyfishingschools.com
Tarpon Lodge – Pine Island
Olde Fish House Marina – Matlacha
Blue Dog Restaurant – Matlacha
Little Lilly’s Deli – Pine Island
Olde Pine Island Tackle – St James City
Seven Seas Bait & Tackle – Matlacha
The Hipnauticals Band – Matlacha
Trident Fly Fishing - www.tridentflyfishing.com
Mel Meo – Pine Island
Jamie Mae Photography – Punta Gorda
Bert’s Bar & Grill- Matlacha
Joe Welbourn – www.carbonmarine.com
Carmen’s Kayaks – Kayak Fishing Charters
www.carmenskayaks.com 239-333-7332
Bone On Sportswear – www.boneonsportswear.com
Capt Rick De Paiva
Norm Zeigler – www.normsflyshop.com
Capt.Tommy Locke – www.tommylockeoutdoors.com