Captain Jeff Ruppart
+13Join Captain Jeff Ruppart on a fly-fishing and light tackle charter on the grass flats and bays of the forgotten coast. Explore Apalachicola, Carrabelle, and Lanark village any time of the year. Your guide is a lifelong angler, who loves sharing his experience with other people. Whether this is your first time on the boat or you already have an admirable list of trophies, you’ll have a great time here.
You’ll be fishing on an 18’ Sea chaser that accommodates up to 2 guests. This flats boat is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 30 knots. Besides safety gear, the boat has GPS, a fishfinder, a live bait tank, and a cooler. Offering a safe and reliable ride, the vessel will take you to your fishing spot in no time.
Fly fishing is a unique way of fishing that requires patience and precision. No wonder this is one of favorite approaches for passionate anglers. There’s lots of species you can catch this way, from Redfish, Tarpon, and Tripletail, to Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and Spotted Trout. After the trip, the captain will clean and fillet your catch free of charge, so you can bring a cooler if you’re saving the meat for later, or go straight to a nearby restaurant.
All fishing equipment is included in the price, as well as licenses. Captain Jeff has been selling flies for over 2 decades, so he knows what’s the best equipment out there. All of this will be ready on the boat. You only need to pack some snacks, drinks, and sunblock.
Choose Captain Jeff Ruppart for your next fly fishing adventure!
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Jeff Ruppart
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+23Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Great Captain & Great Adventures!
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 22, 2024
Me and my boyfriend had always wanted to go fishing in the ocean and I am so glad we booked Jeff to take us out and show us how to fish in the ocean. We had such a great time on his boat with him and he's such a knowledgeable man. Not only did we fish until our hearts was content but he also took us to Dog Island, you can only get there by boat, and we did some swimming and shell searching. Such a beautiful location. And to top it off... I caught several sharks. I had always wanted to catch a shark... & pet it... & I did just that. 🦈 And the fish we caught, Jeff fillet them for us and we cooked them for dinner.. Mine and my boyfriend's expectations was beyond met with this Captain! And we are already planning our next trip to Carabelle and we will most definitely be booking Captain Jeff again!! If you are unsure of who to book for a charter - book this Captain!! You will not regret it!! 💯 Thank you Jeff for such a fun and memorable time. Can't wait to do it again!
Me and my boyfriend had always wanted to go fishing in the ocean and I am so glad we booked Jeff to take us out and show us how to fish in the ocean. We had such a great time on his boat with him and he's such a knowledgeable man. Not only did we fish until our hearts was content but he also took us to Dog Island, you can only get there by boat, and we did some swimming and shell searching. Such a beautiful location. And to top it off... I caught several sharks. I had always wanted to catch...
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The charter with Jeff was great!
Half Day Trip (PM) on April 2, 2025
Had fun, caught fish and Jeff is a very likeable and knowledgeable guy - lots of good conversation! Would do it again any chance I got!
Had fun, caught fish and Jeff is a very likeable and knowledgeable guy - lots of good conversation! Would do it again any chance I got!
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Great time fishing. Look forward to the next time!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 1, 2024
This was a wonderful experience. The Captain was not concerned about the time, he was more concerned with us having a good time a catching fish. I will definitely be using Captain Jeff in the future any time I am in the Saint George Island area. We caught plenty of fish and the Captain took care of everything.
This was a wonderful experience. The Captain was not concerned about the time, he was more concerned with us having a good time a catching fish. I will definitely be using Captain Jeff in the future any time I am in the Saint George Island area. We caught plenty of fish and the Captain took care of everything.
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Great time with Captain Jeff
Triple tail full day on August 26, 2024
We enjoyed a full day of catching fish with Captain Jeff! He was very attentive to all the details, always quick to help with any issues and kept us on fish all day. We probably never went more than 20 minutes without some action! We caught Trout, Redfish, Bluefish, and Ladyfish.
We enjoyed a full day of catching fish with Captain Jeff! He was very attentive to all the details, always quick to help with any issues and kept us on fish all day. We probably never went more than 20 minutes without some action! We caught Trout, Redfish, Bluefish, and Ladyfish.
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Fish caught on beautiful day.
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 22, 2025
We were able to catch several fish to keep. Beautiful day on the water. Another good trip with Jeff.
We were able to catch several fish to keep. Beautiful day on the water. Another good trip with Jeff.
FAQs about Captain Jeff Ruppart
What are the trip rates for Captain Jeff Ruppart?
Captain Jeff Ruppart offers the following trips to customers:
- US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $400 per group - Half day Triple Tail (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore Flats (8 hours)
- US $600 per group - Full Day Trip – Tarpon (8 hours)
- US $600 per group - Triple tail full day (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Captain Jeff Ruppart?
When you book a trip with Captain Jeff Ruppart, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Captain Jeff Ruppart?
Trips booked with Captain Jeff Ruppart include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fishing License
- Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Captain Jeff Ruppart offer?
Captain Jeff Ruppart offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Captain Jeff Ruppart offer?
Captain Jeff Ruppart offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Fly Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Captain Jeff Ruppart?
Top targeted fish species with Captain Jeff Ruppart include:
- Cobia
- Flounder
- Pompano
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Spanish Mackerel
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
Carrabelle, Florida, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Jeff is a lifelong avid angler, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. Originally from Alaska, he started guiding fly-fishers and anglers on Kodiak island in 1999. Jeff has lived in Florida since 2005. He fished in Southwest Florida out of Matlacha for several years before settling down on the forgotten coast. He's been tying and selling flies for over 25 years and will provide all the flies and lures you will need for your trip.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Fly Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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Visa
Mastercard
American Express
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What’s biting in Carrabelle right now
Cobia
Spanish Mackerel
Tarpon