I'm Capt. Scott Hughes. Come make a memory with a exciting fishing trip in Southwest Florida.  I specialize in light tackle saltwater, and fly fishing from the backcountry of the 10,000 Islands to flats of Pine Island Sound and the bay system of Charlotte Harbor and Boca Grande. All of my backcountry, flats charters and split-day Tarpon Charters are No Fish, No Pay! If you do not catch a game fish (or jump a tarpon on split-day trips) on your charter then there is no charge for the trip. I have pick-up locations out of Ft Myers, Marco Island, Pine Island, Punta Gorda and Boca Grande. I like to target big fish. During warm months, tarpon, sharks, snook, redfish, cobia, king mackerel and big jacks are the main species sought after. Most of the winter months are devoted to redfish, trout, snook and grouper. Whether your a beginner or a seasoned pro, I am an instructional guide who will provide the knowledge and techniques needed for a successful and enjoyable fishing trip.

No Fish, No Pay! Including Tarpon Fishing!  

941-628-4247 or 941-575-2389        

     I have organized my website to help you make an informed decision about choosing a captain and organizing your trip.

 Right now I am not doing any tarpon fishing as most of our tarpon have migrated south for the winter. There are always a few resident tarpon in the backwaters but I only target them on the coldest days of the year. The best is usually in late January and February.   Even if the tarpon aren't around I still run charters year round. We have excellent speckled trout and redfish fishing all winter long. The migratory tarpon should arrive back in town sometime in April. (updated 12-5-11). Check out the Fishing Report for more details.

A nice Tarpon caught in Boca Grande Pass in July.