Indian River Fly Fishing

What a pleasure it is to fish with extraordinary individuals. This January Captain Richard had the honor of guiding James Asher (New Mexico) and his friend and long-time companion Joe (from Texas). Both men enjoyed witnessing large redfish tailing in the clear tannic waters of the Banana River, catching trout against mangrove shorelines and sharing a beautiful Florida day in the Indian River Lagoon.

Early morning sunrise and light winds shown across the Banana River Lagoon while Captain Richard pointed out and pursued illusive redfish and large black drum. Several fish revealed themselves but we were unable to persuade them to take a bait or lure. Morning lulls in the wind quickly made way for a cold north-west 12 knot blow making it impossible to sightfish and driving us into the deep winter-time trout holes along the lagoon where we caught several nice trout for table fare.

A long idle through the barge canal and into the Indian River Lagoon made for a productive fly-fishing mid-day diversion for lady-fish and jacks. James pulled out his sage fly rod and quickly pulled in several fish before eating lunch and watching the manatees approach our boat. [CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES]

James Asher is an amazing artist. To look at his paintings and website click here [CLICK].

Manatee observation trip at the Florida Power and Lignt Indian River Lagoon Power plant [CLICK]. Joe's making friends with the native below.