Captiva

Fishing Saltwater
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I’m heading to Captiva the second week of March and have never brought my flyrod before. Any suggestions - inside/flats, gulf side beaches, cuts on either end and what kinda flys?

Thanks

FlyBri

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FliBri,

Fished some beaches around Naples last week and didn’t see any fishermen or snook. Water’s probably too cold. Rent a boat - or a boat with and attached guide - and go back into the mangroves.

Bob

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The best backcountry fishing that time of year, factoring in the cold fronts will probably be at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refugee on Sanibel. You can rent a kayak to tour the sound. Might be to far to paddle over to Pine Islands’ flats & creeks & the drive would be over an hour but usually worth it. An #8 weight will get those size #6 -#1/0 flies to the fish even with the winds. Check the previous Florida Fish-Ins info for the little details.:cool: