Inshore fly fishing and light tackle trips out of Pine Island, FL. Sight-fishing tarpon, snook, and redfish across Pine Island Sound, Matlacha Pass, and Charlotte Harbor — aboard a 2026 Beavertail Mosquito skiff.
RescueFly Charters is an inshore fly fishing and light tackle operation working the backcountry of Pine Island, Matlacha, and Charlotte Harbor — some of the most diverse flats fisheries left in Florida.
You'll fish with a captain who grew up chasing tarpon in the Florida Keys, from a stealthy 18-foot flats skiff built for sight-fishing — and on rods that wouldn't be out of place in any guide's quiver. New to fly? We'll get you ready. Seasoned angler? Let's go find a good one.
Each species is unique in its own right — different flies, different tides, different days. We'll read the water and match the fish you came to chase.
All trips depart from Pine Island and include rods, reels, flies, ice, water, and your fishing license. Bring polarized sunglasses, sun protection, and a hat — we'll handle the rest.
Perfect for first-time fly anglers or a quick fix for seasoned casters. We launch from Pine Island and hunt the closest productive water.
Six hours lets us cover the morning bite, work the tide, and reach further into the backcountry. The most popular option for serious anglers.
A full eight hours on the water. We follow the tide, the bait, and the fish across Pine Island Sound, Matlacha Pass, and the backcountry of Charlotte Harbor.
Pricing is per trip for up to 2 anglers. Gratuity for the captain is customary and appreciated.
"I caught the tarpon bug when I was 12 in the Florida Keys, and I've been chasing that high ever since. My father, Cliff, got me hooked when I was just a kid — by way of Captain Ron Trobis. I swore I would end up a guide someday, and here we are."
"I just want to share with others the magnificent moments that shaped my life — by giving you the chance to create your own."
A true 18-foot technical poling skiff — quiet, dry, and stable enough to chase fish into water most boats can't reach. The perfect platform for fly rods and sight-fishing.
Premium fly rods and reels in 7-, 8-, 9-, 10-, and 12-weights — matched to the species and the conditions. Bring your own gear or use mine.
What a day with RescueFly Charters actually looks like — quiet poling, early light, and shots at fish on glass-flat water.
Shot and edited by Stuart Behrens and Micheal Floam
Fresh water-level moments from the Instagram feed, mixed with days from the local gallery.
My main passion is putting clients on fish. But my calling is rescuing animals.
As a proud rescue dad of 4 rescues (3 cats and 1 dog) my drive is to help strays cats and dogs and help find homes for shelters pets here in Lee county. My goal is to stay involved and continue helping animals here in Lee county be it food and blankets dropped off at the local shelters or helping with transports to get shelter pets to their forever homes.
Dogs and cats hold a special place in my heart so feel free to talk about your pets and bring pictures :)
Part of the rescue family — the reason behind the name.
Pine Island's tides don't wait. Reach out and we'll find a date that fits the fish you want to chase.
