Fly/Spin charter
Tavernier, FL
Private trip guided by Kyle
Kyle Velunza • 10-19 years of experience
About
I meet my customers at Casa mar village typically between 7am and 7:30am, or noon for a half day PM. Bring whatever you want to eat and drink. Bring a light rain jacket and fleece if we are fishing winter months.
The Florida Keys and Everglades National Park are home to some of the world’s best fly and light tackle fishing. Popular species include Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Snook, Redfish, Jacks, and Snapper. Whether you want to catch your first saltwater species or hunt permit on the flats, I guide both beginners and experts and look forward to sharing my years of guiding experience with you. Depending on the season we may meet elsewhere to capitalize on some other great fishing areas like biscayne bay, Whitewater bay, Marathon key and the Lower Florida keys.
Targeted species
- Permit
- Barracuda
- Bonefish
- Crevalle Jack
- Snapper
- Redfish
- Tarpon
- Snook
- Shark
What's included
- Rod / Reel
- Tackle / Flies
- Dry Storage
- Cold Storage
- Water
What to bring
- Bring your own lunch / snacks
- Polarized Sunglasses
- Quick-Dry / Sun-protective Clothing
- Sunscreen (Lotion-based only)
Location
- Tavernier, FL
Exact meeting location will be discussed after booking.
Guided by Kyle Velunza
Key Largo, Florida • 10-19 years of experience
I started fishing at 5 years old, growing up in the Upper Florida Keys and learning the waters of Florida Bay from a young age. By 10, I was fly fishing and tying my own flies, and by 16, I landed my first grand slam on fly. I earned my captain’s license at 18 and have been guiding part-time ever since, while also fishing as a professional angler and mate in the South Florida sailfish circuit.
Over the years, I’ve spent time fishing and learning everything from Biscayne Bay to the Lower Keys and the Everglades, and have competed, placed, and won in multiple tournaments in both spin and fly categories, including back-to-back finishes in some events.
My love for fishing has grown into a passion for taking others out on the water, whether it’s a seasoned angler, new angler, or a young family experiencing it for the first time. I take pride in creating an experience—not just a fishing trip—while also sharing the beauty of the local ecosystem. Many trips offer an eco-tour aspect, where you can enjoy the wildlife, scenery, and everything the Florida Keys has to offer.
I live in Key Largo with my wife, who also enjoys fly fishing, and our young daughter, who already loves being on the boat. My goal is simple: put you on fish and make sure you leave with an experience you won’t forget.