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Can you recommend another fishing guide?

Unfortunately, I may not be able to fish with you during this busy time of year. A $25 fee is necessary to reduce the number of inquiries and my time on the phone/computer searching for a guide that has time available. My sincerest apologies that I cannot do more; I encourage you to utilize the internet (Google Florida Keys fishing guides) if you would rather avoid the fee. This fee is payable only with a credit card through the PayPal service

Unsure of who to fish with? Scared you'll get Old Captain Crusty on the stern barking orders at you for eight hours? Maybe "Lazy Joe" dangling his legs off the platform while staked out and waiting for the bonefish to show doesn't appeal to you. Well, don't worry.. I've got it handled for you...
I'm very sorry  I am already booked on the date(s) you would like to fish. If you've got your plane/hotel reservations, now's the time to book your guide. If you're serious about experiencing some of the best fishing in the world.. here's your chance. If you would like for me to arrange a guide for you, here is the process. Each and every guide I would recommend to you would have the amicable attitude and determined work ethic you'd expect from me.... Barry

Never been out with a guide? Without doubt, a recommendation from a friend or acquaintance, is the best way to go. They've been out with the guide and understand his work ethic and his personality. If you plan to bonefish on fly, better to get a guide who'll pole the boat and work to get you a shot at the fish rather than stake out, chum and wait for them to show. If you're still without a clue, Relax, I'll find you a terrific guide. I know who will work hard for you, who can help you with your fly casting or spin fishing skills, and who would you'd enjoy a day on the water with. Choosing the proper guide for your day on the water is a very important process. Some guides are better with flyfisherman, while some are better with children. Some guides are better teachers while others are more technical guides. Having had experience with many different guides over the past twenty years allows me to "hook you up" with the best guide for your needs. Matching one's expectations with one's abilities is most important for your day on the water.  Rates for guides, My rates are 550 per half day, 650 6 hrs and 750 8 hrs. Others that I recommend might be less/more for the day. Here in the Keys, guides are not hard to find, good ones are.  There are many that are part time guides with other jobs as a primary source of income.  Basically, they're learning their way around the backcountry on your dime.  My guess is that you'd want a guide that does this full time, and in season, is on the water nearly 4 or 5 days a week and that knows where the fish are (or works very hard to find them). Here in the Keys, a guide is not hard to find, Good ones are. The old saying, you get what you pay for, truly holds here. .. I've lived in the Keys for nearly 39 years and know who you want to fish with..
Unfortunately, I may not be able to fish with you during this busy time of year. A $25 fee is necessary to reduce the number of inquiries and my time on the phone/computer searching for a guide that has time available. My sincerest apologies that I cannot do more; I encourage you to utilize the internet (Google Florida Keys fishing guides) if you would rather avoid the fee. This fee is payable only with a credit card through the PayPal service

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