United StatesCaptain Ariel Fishing Guide
Details
Location:
Miami, FL
United States
United StatesContact Name:
Captain Ariel
Address:
Miami, FL
Description:
Flamingo Flats Backcountry Fly and Light Tackle
Amenities:
Bait & Tackle, Coolers and ice, Fishing License, Instruction, Rods, Safety Gear, Water
Experience:
Captain Ariel Cabrera has dedicated over two decades to constantly exploring the vast expanses and innermost reaches of the Everglades via skiff and canoe. Captain Ariel gained his initial experience as a mate on sport fishing yachts. He later earned a P.A.D.I. Divers certificate, which led to years of underwater exploration in the South Florida area and the Florida Keys. In 1998, Ariel began his career as a professional backcountry guide, specializing in fly and light tackle fishing. In addition to his years of experience, Captain Ariel is a United States Coast Guard-licensed captain and a commercially insured Everglades National Park-permitted fishing guide.
Captain Ariel is professionally associated with Old Florida-Nautilus Fly Reels, St. Croix Fly rods, D.O.A. Lures and many others. Presently, he is participating in the Gulf Coast Research Lab (University of Mississippi) tagging research program for tripletail and cobia. Whether you're a novice or an expert, Captain Ariel is an experienced facilitator for all. Proficient with fly, spin, and casting tackle, he is ready to meet your instructional needs
What to bring:
Appropriate Clothing, Beverages, Camera, Comfortable Shoes, Food Supplies, Hat, Lunch, No glass bottles, Non-Marking Sole Shoes, Raingear, Soft soled shoes , Sunglasses, Sunscreen, "To go" Coolers
Boat & Equipment Info
Length:
21 Feet
No. of engines:
1
Manufacturer:
Deep-Vee
Length:
18 Feet
No. of engines:
1
Manufacturer:
Hell's Bay Boatworks
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Fishing Reports
Good Spring Fishing
Spring is finally here and with it much warm weather. It feels like we went from fall to spring because there was not much of a winter, at least it didn’t feel like it. As far as our winter fishery-it was very short. We ended up with our usual in the backwaters; drum, sheepshead, founder, bluefish, mackerel however; I found very limited quantities of cobia this season. Fishing in Flamingo was still very productive. Every trip out I had was successful.&nbs...
Good Fishing in Flamingo-Capt. Ariel Cabrera March 13, 2012
Spring is finally here and with it much warm weather. It feels like we went from fall to spring because there was not much of a winter, at least it didn't feel like it. As far as our winter fishery-it was very short. We ended up with our usual in the backwaters; drum, sheepshead, founder, bluefish, mackerel however;
I found very limited quantities of cobia this season. Fishing in Flamingo was still very productive. Every trip out I had was successful. Plenty of action and great wea...
7 months ago
(10/14/2011)
October 13, 2011
Good all around action.
My favorite time of the year to fish backcountry is late summer and fall. The more we get into fall the more interesting the fishing will become. More baitfish will begin to gather around around passes, shorelines, and key feeding grounds. All of the spots that you find the bait, you will also find gamefish at one time or another.
The weather and water temperatures have still been warm enough to keep things on the move and feeding. Expect to see so...
October 13, 2011
Good all around action.
My favorite time of the year to fish backcountry is late summer and fall. The more we get into fall the more interesting the fishing will become. More baitfish will begin to gather around around passes, shorelines, and key feeding grounds. All of the spots that you find the bait, you will also find gamefish at one time or another.
The weather and water temperatures have still been warm enough to keep things on the move and feeding...
Good winter fishing
On the open areas that lead to Gulf there are plenty of Spanish mackerel for good fishing. Bring a chumbag and you will find yourself into snapper, bluefish, and other surprises. Same applies to the fish in Biscayne Bay. It's mackerel time. And these are pretty good sized fish for light tackle fun. Here you will also find jacks, and plenty of bait for bluewater fishing.
The deep cuts and passes will always have fish on the coldest days. Find an outgoing tide and fish live b...
over 1 year ago
(01/17/2011)
Good winter fishing
On the open areas that lead to Gulf there are plenty of Spanish mackerel for good fishing. Bring a chumbag and you will find yourself into snapper, bluefish, and other surprises. Same applies to the fish in Biscayne Bay. It's mackerel time. And these are pretty good sized fish for light tackle fun. Here you will also find jacks, and plenty of bait for bluewater fishing.
The deep cuts and passes will always have fish on the coldest days. Find an outgoing tide and fish live b...
Good back country fishing
Winter fishing in south Florida means a lot of fun. Cool, crisp weather with blue skies makes the day pleasant but what you're really in for is the hot winter bite. In the backcountry if water temperature is really low I will use shrimp on a troll rite or knocker rig and work the canal and creek bottom slowly. This technique will catch drum, sheepshead, trout, snook, redfish, grouper, and just about anything including winter flounder. This is the time of year to find black drum in large school...
over 1 year ago
(12/15/2010)
Good back country fishing
Winter fishing in south Florida means a lot of fun. Cool, crisp weather with blue skies makes the day pleasant but what you're really in for is the hot winter bite. In the backcountry if water temperature is really low I will use shrimp on a troll rite or knocker rig and work the canal and creek bottom slowly. This technique will catch drum, sheepshead, trout, snook, redfish, grouper, and just about anything including winter flounder. This is the time of year to find black drum in large school...
Fall fishing is Great
Fishing as we head into winter should see varying opportunities. As water temperatures continue to plummet so will the fish. Most bottom dwellers will head to deeper water for warm water refuge however; pelagics like cobia and tripletail will be cruising near the surface and subsurface. This also includes the mackerel group, which are an awesome for fast action and good table fare. Bay and backcountry fishermen should target drum, grouper, sheepshead, and trout. I would bring shrimp and a chum...
Fish
Drum, Red (Saltwater) (Sciaenops ocellatus)
Grouper, Gag (Mycteroperca microlepis)
Grouper, Goliath (Epinephelus itajara)
Grouper, Red (Epinephelus morio)
Jack, Crevalle (Caranx hippos)
Mackerel, Spanish (Scomberomorous maculatus)
Seatrout, Spotted (Cynoscion nebulosus)
Sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus)
Trout, Speckled (Cynoscion nebulosus)
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