CAPT. LENNY has been fishing the Fl. Keys for over 20 years. He has appeared in many T.V. shows on ESPN, TNN, Fox and the Sunshine Network. He is also included in Mark Sosin's web site under favorite guides. Lenny has also done a set of 6 instructional videos with Jim and Kelly Watt in the Hooked on fly tying series. He also has been featured in Outdoor Life, Florida Sportsman, Fly Fisherman, Sport Fishing, American Angler, Salt Water Sportsman, North American Fisherman, Salt Water Fly Fishing and many other magazines. Lenny also conducts Work Shops, Slide Shows and Seminars for fishing clubs, Fly shops and Trade Shows. 

*THE FISHING GROUNDS - I am one of the few guides that fishes all of the Keys, from Key Largo to Key West and the Marquessas as well as the Everglades Nat. Park. This enables us to fish opportunistically, for instance, if the wind is blowing out of the north we could bonefish in Islamorada and the next day the wind is out of east, we could fish for permit in Key West, and so on.

*THE BOAT - you'll be fishing out of a 16 ft. Silver King skiff powered by a new 115 h.p. Yamaha outboard. The boat is kept on a trailer enabling us to target the best area's on any given day.

*RODS AND REELS - You are welcome to use my gear or bring your own if you like. I use Redington Rods, Islander Fly Reels and Shimano spin and casting reels. All reels are available in left or right hand retrieve.

*FLYS, LURES AND BAIT - all are included with the charter but you are welcome to bring your own flies or lures.

*LUNCH - In the Keys it is customary to supply your own lunch and beverage. A cooler with ice is supplied daily. If this presents a problem for anyone other arrangements can be made ahead of time.

*CLOTHING - Short sleeved shirts and shorts are the norm, but consider a long sleeved shirt and long pants or possibly a light jacket. Sometimes it can get cool running from one flat to another.

*SUNGLASSES - polarized sunglasses are a must. Amber or brown lenses seem to work best. I have loaner Costa Del Mar glasses if you need them. If you wear prescription glasses, clip-on's  work.

*FOOTWEAR - boat shoes or non-scuff tennis shoes are fine. Fishing barefoot or in socks is an option.

*SUNBLOCK - is very important. If it's windy you won't feel the burn happening, and a bad burn can ruin a nice vacation.

*WADING - we don't do a lot of wading in the Keys but at certain times it is possible. Most of the time you'll be standing at the ready in front of the boat while your being poled across the flats.

Apr 2004