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[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I am an outside salesman for Flywater Travel. Look at their website.

https://www.flywatertravel.com/home



If you go to one of their destination and let me book it I will get a commission to help fund this forum.

Being in the fly fishing travel business for over 40 years I can book you into almost any destination in the world.

I can find out the timing for any fisheries to be sure you don't go on the "shoulder / off" season.


*My specialties are tropical flats fishing and Steelhead destinations.

[hwchubb]

I didn’t realize you were associated with them, Bill! I drool over every email they send out - some spectacular destinations, and what really fascinates me are their Cuban and European fish / tour trips. Scotland or my grandmothers native Ireland for Atlantic’s and castles are on my bucket list.

[Bob G]

Billy -

Thank you for all the valuable and productive fly fishing travel advice and guidance that you have so generously provided to me and my friends over the years. I would confidently follow you anywhere!

Best, Bob

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I didn’t realize you were associated with them, Bill! I drool over every email they send out - some spectacular destinations, and what really fascinates me are their Cuban and European fish / tour trips. Scotland or my grandmothers native Ireland for Atlantic’s and castles are on my bucket list.


Cuba might really be opening up.

I took a group there a few years ago.

It is one of my finest trips with Havana being half the fun.

[timmosazz]

I will be in Key West around April 15th. Still planning. Thinking Tarpon or bones. Any suggestions? Also I will be in Charleston, S.C the week before. Anything I should plan while I am there?

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

April 15th is the unofficial start of the famous adult migration in the Florida Keys.

April 15 to June 15 is kind of the window for the migration. May is the prime month.


I would contact the 'Florida Keys Outfitters' shop on Islamorada, Florida for advice, tackle and guide recommendations.

https://www.floridakeysoutfitters.com/

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Top fly fishing guide for South Carolina: from Dylan Rose @ Flywater Travel.

Capt. Brian Vaughn, that would be my first call. Please let him know I sent you his way.

https://www.offthehookcharters.com/pages/about-captain-brian-vaughn

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Info from veteran Florida guide Frank Catino:


Key West guide = Captain Ian Slater - 321/591-6735

South Carolina guide = Captain Jeff Lattig - 843/997-4655





Frank Catino and I are both old timers.

Frank has been involved with Cortland Line Company for many years and also made the Catino Fly Reels.

Frank is still guiding in Central East Coast Florida and has a airboat tour service now too.

321/233-7700 in Satellite Beach, Florida.