South Florida Help for Peacock Bass

[Woodman]

I go to Stuart FL every couple of years to visit my brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Had a lot of fun off the beach, on Bill's home turf on the Sebastian River, for snook and tarpon out of Stuart, and elsewhere. This April, I want to find a guide and go south to catch some peacock bass.

Anybody have any guide recommendations for Palm Beach and south? Any other advice?

Thanks.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Woodman,

I will check for you.

[Woodman]

Bill,

I fished with a guide up your way a few years ago (on your recommendation). I think it was Eric Davis. We had a great trip on the Sebastian River. His website now seems to be shut down. Is he still in the guiding game? Do you have contact info.

Thanks.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Eric Davis

"Vero BackCountry Fishing" = Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/captdavis1/


(772) 532-6174


captdavis1@aol.com


verobackcountryfishing.com


He is very actively guiding with flies, artificials and live bait.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Captain Justin Nguyen is the top fly fishing guide for Peacock bass in southern Florida.

Mention my old friend Captain Frank Catino's name.


https://castalineflycharters.com/





Cool video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g7QmZ9_HCE&t=74s

[Woodman]

Had a great day yesterday fishing with Captain Justin Nguyen. Really knowledgeable on the northern Everglades.

100+ fish day: 20 peacocks, 10 LMB, too many Mayan Cichlids and Oscars to count, and even a nice Bowfin.

If you're in South Florida take a day and try this fishery.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

OMG...Steve Potter and I will have to go out with him.

Thanks for the great report.

Like I said before, Florida fishing is totally underrated.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Just talked with Justin and he said that March through June is a very good time to fish with him.

He said he is guiding every day right now. He has some openings in May/June.

July/Aug/Sept is like Hell here in Florida, day and night. Many night fish then.

Justin said the Fall was good too.


Steve Potter and I will be going with him soon.

It is only 2.5 hours from my house to the fishing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g7QmZ9_HCE&t=74s