Captain Martin Carranza
Captain Martin Carranza
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Captain Martin Carranza has been fly fishing all his life, from his early days chasing big Trout in Patagonia, Argentina, to the productive grass flats of South Florida, which he's been fishing since 2001. These days, Capt. Martin specializes in putting his customers on the best bite that can be found around Key Biscayne and beyond.
Your guide operates a 18' Beavertail Strike flats skiff, powered by a single 60 HP Suzuki engine, which will take you to the best fishing grounds quickly and safely. Up to 2 people can come aboard and fish in full comfort. The boat features a Minn Kota electric motor and comes furnished with the selection of quality navigational gear that will help you stay on your prey's trail.
Fishing with Martin means you don't have to worry about bringing your own rods and reels, he already has everything you need on board. Whether it's quality fly fishing tackle or conventional gear, your captain has got you covered. If you prefer using live bait, you'll catch some shrimp, mullet, or pilchards on your way to the fishing grounds.
Plenty of species could find their way to your line, and southeast Florida (from Miami to the Middle keys) offers some of the most productive flats fishing opportunities around. The waterways of Biscayne Bay are ample with Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish, Snook, Barracuda, and you can even find several Shark species here.
There are half day and full day expeditions on offer, so depending on your preferences and the time you have, you can take your pick. You'll have drinks on shorter excursions, and lunch is included in the price of longer trips.
Whether you come with your family or your closest fishing buddies, one thing is certain – a trip with Captain Martin Carranza will show you the fishing abundance of Biscayne Bay in all its glory!
Captain Martin Carranza has been fly fishing all his life, from his early days chasing big Trout in Patagonia, Argentina, to the productive grass flats of South Florida, which he's been fishing since 2001. These days, Capt. Martin specializes in putting his customers on the best bite that can be found around Key Biscayne and beyond.
Your guide operates a 18' Beavertail Strike flats skiff, powered by a single 60 HP Suzuki engine, which will take you to the best fishing grounds quickly and safely. Up to 2 people can come aboard and fish in full comfort. The boat features a Minn Kota electric motor and comes furnished with the selection of quality navigational gear that will help you stay on your prey's trail.
Fishing with Martin means you don't have to worry about bringing your own rods and reels, he already has everything you need on board. Whether it's quality fly fishing tackle or conventional gear, your captain has got you covered. If you prefer using live bait, you'll catch some shrimp, mullet, or pilchards on your way to the fishing grounds.
Plenty of species could find their way to your line, and southeast Florida (from Miami to the Middle keys) offers some of the most productive flats fishing opportunities around. The waterways of Biscayne Bay are ample with Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish, Snook, Barracuda, and you can even find several Shark species here.
There are half day and full day expeditions on offer, so depending on your preferences and the time you have, you can take your pick. You'll have drinks on shorter excursions, and lunch is included in the price of longer trips.
Whether you come with your family or your closest fishing buddies, one thing is certain – a trip with Captain Martin Carranza will show you the fishing abundance of Biscayne Bay in all its glory!
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Had a fantastic flyfishing trip with Captain Martin showing me thes rope on how to hook into some submarine sized Tarpon. The captain provided great insight into salt water flyfishing and provded a mid-morning snack too. I learned alot on my 3/4 guided day out in Biscayne and enjoyed it immensely.
This man knows how to find and catch bonefish. First time trying to catch them and we caught some great fish.
thx bro! pleasure to fish with you
Martin criticized everything we did, even when we did what he asked us to do. Not really an enjoyable trip with someone like that. Not mention all the bait we had died because the live well pump was broken (BTW another captain had to give us bait because Martin came unprepared for catching bait himself like the rest of the captains). I have been fly fishing all my life, and Martin criticized everything I did. Very unprofessional. My wife did not enjoy the time with Martin at all. We won’t be using him again.
Sorry you had a bad time, I tried to coach you to become a better caster and be able to put the fly in front of the tarpon we saw, sorry if you felt criticized, it was not my intention at all. Pump got clogged while fishing due to extreme sargassum in the bay.
Did a 3/4 day fly fishing trip in Biscayne Bay with Martin in late January. Had a fabulous and productive trip. Martin is easy to work with, patient with less than par casting skills and helpful with advice and teaching. He is tenacious about finding fish: I had a great day, catching baby tarpon and snook, but the bones were nowhere to be seen, largely a function of cooler and cloudy water. Martin is interesting to talk to and fun to spend a day in a skiff with. I will definitely book again.
FAQs about Captain Martin Carranza
- US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $850 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- US $900 per group - Full day trip Everglades (Flamingo) (8 hours)
- GPS Garmin Echomap 94sv
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment Upon request
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Loomis and Six gill spinning rods/reels)
- Live bait (yes)
- Lures
- Drinks (Sodas, water)
- Fishing license (Yes)
- Lunch (Sandwiches)
- Fly fishing equipment (Orvis, Hatch, Allen)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Black Drum
- Bonefish
- Jack Crevalle
- Ladyfish
- Permit
- Redfish
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
Key Biscayne, Florida, United States
Captain Martin Carranza has been fly fishing all his life. His grandpa and dad took him fly fishing to the rivers of Patagonia, and he tested his skills all over the world, including the Caribbean and Europe. Martin is a USCG licensed captain and he's been running trips around Key Biscayne for over 20 years. Fishing has always been his biggest passion and today he's happy to share it with his customers.
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