Experience Soc-Et-Tu-Um Charters with Capt. Bill Whitney
The drag-screaming run of a bonefish racing across a shallow grass flat; the fantastic aerial display of a tarpon leaping from the water to try and shake your hook free; the satisfaction of finally landing your first elusive permit on fly.
These are just a few of the thrills you’ll experience while shallow water fishing in the Florida Keys.
Hello, I’m Captain Billy Whitney, and for nearly 20 years I’ve specialized in fly and light tackle fishing in the calm, clear waters of the Florida Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
Whether you’re a begining angler or an expert with the fly rod, join me for a memorable day on the flats or in the backcountry as we hunt for tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, redfish and more!
On Sunday, the winds gusting 20/25kts, my angler/guest Gregory went out in seach of a tarpon bite I heard about the day before. While the ride to the fishing spot was sporty, the fishing spot was beautiful. We found the tarpon rolling but could not get a bait past the
...read moreWe had lots of wet weather the last two weeks, 16/18 inches on Duck Key. But on the good days we fished there was lots of good fishing. The snook fishing up in the Everglades was good with fish 30/34 inches being released and the redfish bite has been great!
...read moreThe wind of early October kept the tarpon from rising to the bait. But my anglers decided to switch gears and head out into Florida Bay for some "action". It was a little choppy on the ride out but after we arrived at my spot 9 miles out. First bait
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