Captain Rich Hastings
Captain Rich Hastings
The Everglades National Park and the Florida Keys offer fishing like no other. Come aboard with Captain Rich Hastings and discover the riches of these inshore waters, as you put your angling skills to the test against some of the country's most loved species.
Originally from New Hampshire, Capt. Rich moved to Colorado and spent years freshwater fishing in the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers. After guiding there, he settled in Florida to take advantage of the fishing opportunities here. He spends every moment possible on the water and knows exactly what makes a productive trip. He promises to share his tips with you to get you landing that dream catch.
Up to 3 guests are welcome aboard the 18' Xplor flats boat. Built specifically for fishing these waters, she's a light vessel that will keep you afloat in even the shallowest of spots. Capt. Rich will guide you from Islamorada to the rich fishing grounds of the Everglades, leaving you in awe of the beauty of the national park, before getting your fish on.
You'll be provided with rods and reels, and even fly fishing gear, as you sight cast for the bite of some tough-fighting beasts. Using a range of live bait or lures, you'll look to trick your unsuspecting prey onto the end of your line, after creeping up quietly on them.
Get ready to make use of all the skills in your angling locker, before using all your strength to hook aboard some prized fish. Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Redfish, Snook, Jack Crevalle, and Snappers all promise to put up a fight to come aboard, so come prepared for a workout to land that all-important catch.
You'll practice catch and release. All you need to do is bring some drinks and snacks to fill the onboard cooler, and settle in for a thrilling day.
Come and discover some of the country's best inshore waters with Captain Rich Hastings!
The Everglades National Park and the Florida Keys offer fishing like no other. Come aboard with Captain Rich Hastings and discover the riches of these inshore waters, as you put your angling skills to the test against some of the country's most loved species.
Originally from New Hampshire, Capt. Rich moved to Colorado and spent years freshwater fishing in the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers. After guiding there, he settled in Florida to take advantage of the fishing opportunities here. He spends every moment possible on the water and knows exactly what makes a productive trip. He promises to share his tips with you to get you landing that dream catch.
Up to 3 guests are welcome aboard the 18' Xplor flats boat. Built specifically for fishing these waters, she's a light vessel that will keep you afloat in even the shallowest of spots. Capt. Rich will guide you from Islamorada to the rich fishing grounds of the Everglades, leaving you in awe of the beauty of the national park, before getting your fish on.
You'll be provided with rods and reels, and even fly fishing gear, as you sight cast for the bite of some tough-fighting beasts. Using a range of live bait or lures, you'll look to trick your unsuspecting prey onto the end of your line, after creeping up quietly on them.
Get ready to make use of all the skills in your angling locker, before using all your strength to hook aboard some prized fish. Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Redfish, Snook, Jack Crevalle, and Snappers all promise to put up a fight to come aboard, so come prepared for a workout to land that all-important catch.
You'll practice catch and release. All you need to do is bring some drinks and snacks to fill the onboard cooler, and settle in for a thrilling day.
Come and discover some of the country's best inshore waters with Captain Rich Hastings!
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After several charter issues during my week in the keys i booked Rich for a final evening of trying to scratch off a Tarpon of my bucket list. He did that within a few minutes of leaving the dock BUT that is not why I would recommend him. He is extremely passionate about his fishery, he asked what I wanted out of the trip as well as letting me his expectations, he was great coaching me in the techniques that work in this fishery vs what I know from a lifetime of personal experience. In my opinion he is in the perfect zone of having many years of experience but yet not being burned out from the grind of a charter Captain. If I ever make it back and do a charter Rich will be my first call!
Rich was awesome. I told him I was interested in crossing off catching a tarpon from by bucket list and within 15 minutes at our first stop I was able to put two boat side. You can tell Rich cares a lot about putting his clients on fish and making sure they have a great time doing so and is super knowledgable. If I come back this way I will definitely be booking another trip with Rich.
Rich was an absolutely incredible guide! He was extremely knowledgeable of the area and put us in some great spots to get on tarpon, bonefish, snook, permit, jacks, and barracuda. he’s also a great and patient instructor for fly fishing and explained very well the difference between freshwater vs saltwater techniques with heavier tackle. His demeanor the entire trip was positive and encouraging and his passion for what he does and being out on the water is infectious. 10/10 will book another trip with Rich the next time we come down!
FAQs about Captain Rich Hastings
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (8 hours)
- US $600 per group - Sunset Bonefish and Permit (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Full Day 1-2 Guests (8 hours)
- GPS
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Prepared before the trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fishing license
- Fly fishing equipment
- Inshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bonefish
- Jack Crevalle
- Permit
- Redfish
- Snook
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
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A New Hampshire native originally, Captain Richard spent years fishing the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, even guiding there from 2014 to 2017. He moved down to Florida in 2015 and spent so much time on the productive inshore waters of the Everglades, that he decided to start his own business. A specialist in sight fishing, he loves teaching newcomers the tricks of the trade, and loves nothing more than seeing customers reel in the fish they've always dreamed of.
A New Hampshire native originally, Captain Richard spent years fishing the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, even guiding there from 2014 to 2017. He moved down to Florida in 2015 and spent so much time on the productive inshore waters of the Everglades, that he decided to start his own business. A specialist in sight fishing, he loves teaching newcomers the tricks of the trade, and loves nothing more than seeing customers reel in the fish they've always dreamed of.
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What’s biting in Islamorada right now
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Redfish
Snook
Tarpon
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