Casting Tales Fishing Charter

Galveston Redfish Fly Fishing | March – November Everything is BIGGER in Texas, including the schools of redfish. Check out this Galveston fly fishing film showcasing some of the finest redfish fishing on the Texas Gulf Coast. Experience the incredible fly fishing opportunities for redfish near Houston, Texas with Galveston fly fishing guide, Capt. Jeremy Chavez. The marshes and flats of Galveston Bay, located just a short drive away from Houston, Texas, produce some of the best fly fishing and light tackle sight fishing opportunities for redfish on the entire Texas coast. Galveston has a vast array of exciting fishing scenarios: from cruising and tailing redfish in clear water over sand and grass to belly-crawling and schooling redfish over mud and shell. On any given trip shots at speckled trout, flounder, jack crevalle, black drum and sheepshead can also arise. Recommended Equipment: All equipment is provided. If you choose to bring your own tackle we recommend the following: Rods: 7-8wt Line: redfish floating Leader: 16lb tapered leaders Flies: gurglers, poppers, unweighted and lightly weighted shrimp, crab or baitfish patterns Size: #2 or #4 Galveston Light Tackle: Rods: 6’6″-7′ medium action spinning or casting Line: 20-30lb braid (20lb for spinning rods and 30lb for casting gear) Leader: 20lb fluorocarbon Lures: soft plastics, topwaters and gold spoons Trips are limited to 1-2 anglers. Need multiple guides? No problem! Casting Tales has teamed up with the best local guides and can easily accommodate your next group outing. Texas Fishing License: A valid Texas fishing license is required. Texas residents can purchase a one-day all water fishing license (code 213). The cost is $11.00 per person per day. If you’re not a Texas resident you need to purchase a non-resident one-day all water fishing license (code 214). The cost is $16.00 per person per day. Your fishing license can be purchased 24/7 online or over the phone (800) 895-4248 Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm central time. If you order online print your receipt. If you order over the phone write down the authorization number. Make sure the license is valid for the dates of your trip.

Islamorada Tarpon Fly Fishing | April – August Experience the incredible fishing opportunities the Florida Keys has to offer with Islamorada fly fishing guide, Capt. Jeremy Chavez. The flats of Florida Bay are world-renowned for their clarity and teeming life aided by the abundant seagrass beds. The Keys and Florida Bay produce some of the best fly fishing and light tackle sight fishing opportunities in the world for tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, redfish, and more gamefish species. On any given trip shots at sharks, tripletail, speckled trout, black drum, jack crevalle, grouper, and sheepshead can also arise. The Florida Keys is one of the best fisheries on the planet. Islamorada is known as the Sportfishing Capital of the World for good reason. It’s proximity to the Everglades National Park, one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Recommended Equipment: All equipment is provided. If you choose to bring your own tackle we recommend the following: Islamorada Fly Fishing Tackle: Rods: 10-12wt for medium to large tarpon and 7-9wt for everything else Line: tarpon or bonefish floating Leader: tapered leaders with 30-50lb bite tippet Flies: gurglers, poppers, unweighted and lightly weighted shrimp, crab or baitfish patterns Size: #2 – 1/0 Trips are limited to 1-2 anglers. Need multiple guides? No problem! Casting Tales has teamed up with the best local guides and can easily accommodate your next group outing. Florida Fishing License: Florida trips don’t require you to purchase a fishing license. You are covered under my Florida guide license.

New Orleans, Louisiana Redfish Fly Fishing | November – March Experience the Louisiana marsh with Louisiana fly fishing guide Capt. Jeremy Chavez. Land of the Giants, the Louisiana marsh’s aptly coined moniker, is known for its expansive marshes that boast some of the world’s largest redfish and black drum. The fall and winter months are the best time of year to target trophy size fish. Shots at fish in the 20-30lb range are common with possibilities of fish pushing into the 40-60lb class. The Louisiana marsh is a short drive from fine cuisine and vibrant nightlife of downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. All things considered, the Louisiana marsh is unquestionably the best redfish fishery on the planet. Recommended Equipment: All equipment is provided, If you choose to bring your own tackle we recommend the following: New Orleans, Louisiana Fly Fishing Tackle: Rods: 8-10wt Line: redfish floating Leader: 25-30lb tapered leaders Flies: poppers, heavily weighted shrimp, crab or baitfish patterns Size: 2/0-4/0 New Orleans, Louisiana Light Tackle: Rods: 7′ medium to medium-heavy action spinning or casting rods Line: 20-30lb braid (20lb for spinning rigs and 30lb for casting gear) Leader: 20-30lb fluorocarbon Lures: soft plastics, topwaters and gold spoons Jigheads: 1/4-3/8oz Trips are limited to 1-2 anglers. Need multiple guides? No problem! Casting Tales has teamed up with the best local guides and can easily accommodate your next group outing. New Orleans, Louisiana Fishing License: A valid Louisiana fishing license is required. You need to purchase a 3 day non-resident charter passenger fishing license (code 79). The cost is $10.00 per person. The license can be purchased 24/7 online or over the phone (888)-765-2602. If you order online print your receipt. If you order over the phone write down the authorization number. Make sure the license is valid for the dates of your trip.