Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide

Whether you’re looking to sight fish on the flats or throw a fly in the mangroves, Captain Andy will do his best to guide you into the species of fish you’re pursuing. Venture into the scenic inshore waters, flats, and backcountry of the Everglades National Park by a stealth skiff and fishy and personable guide. If you’re a seasoned angler or it’s your first salt experience, you’re sure to have a great day out on the water with Captain Andy.

Very few areas rival the fishing in the Florida Keys as its grounds are rich with many respectable fish species. The species you will be chasing include: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Permit, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, Pompano, Tripletail, Sheepshead, Cobia, and more. We catch-and-release most fish unless you would like to take home something in slot for dinner and would be happy to filet it for you.

Captain Andy will tailor the trip for the experience you are hoping for…no cookie-cutter trips here! Multi-day trips will explore different areas daily. You can fly fish, use spinning and popping techniques with light tackle or bait or a mix of all to keep it fresh and interesting. You will improve your techniques throughout the day and will leave the trip a better angler.

The watercraft you’ll be fishing from is considered one of the finest flats boats on the market today. The 2022 17’ Maverick HPX-S flats boat. Most of the day you will be fishing in the serenity of the unspoiled wilderness while your guide strategically poles the boat as quietly as possible from the poling platform. This carbon fiber boat is as light as a feather which is essential in the shallowest of flats and narrowest of creeks. It can comfortably accommodate 2 guests -perfect for couples or fishing with your best bud.

Guiding year-round between the Keys and Steamboat, CO Captain Andy skillfully hand ties flies before each trip to insure the most current patterns for your day of fishing. He is grateful to share his passion with you on the water.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - May 31
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $500
    A half day of fishing, available to fish grass flats, the backcountry, beaches, creeks, and mangroves. You and the captain will be fishing with fly and/or light tackle. Before you come aboard, bring the snacks and drinks of your choice.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - May 31
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $500
    A half day afternoon trip starting at 12:30 p.m. The meeting time is negotiable. You and the captain will spend 4 fun hours exploring grass flats, the backcountry, creeks, mangroves, and beaches. The trip lasts for 4 hours.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - May 31
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $600
    Spend 6 hours on the water fishing multiple spots for a better chance at catching more fish. Tarpon, Pompano, Snook, Redfish, and other species are common to find in these waters. Your trip comes with all fishing gear, licenses, and also includes catch cleaning.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - May 31
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $700
    An 8-hour full day fishing trip is your ticket to fish all day and catch as many fish as you want! Tarpon, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Snook, Jack Crevalle, and more are all on the offer. You and the captain will depart at 8:00 a.m. and get back at 4:00 p.m.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 49 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Tarpon on a fly rod!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 13, 2024
Andy is a great backcountry guide who worked hard to meet my goal of catching tarpon on a fly rod.  Success!!  He can do...
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Great day fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 8, 2024
Had a great day out on the water with Captain Andy.  He found plenty of fish giving us ample opportunity to catch all day....
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Christopher L.
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Amazing Day On The Water

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on February 20, 2024
It was a pleasure to fish with Captain Andy. He was very knowledgeable and his gear was top notch. He worked tirelessly to...
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Brad S.
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 4, 2024
Captain Andy did a great job putting me on fish!  I’m an amateur angler and fishing flats for the first time.  He is an...
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Great CPT

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on February 4, 2024
CPT Andy was determined to provide the experience we wanted. He worked hard to give us shots at targeted fish. Good skills...
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FAQs about Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide

Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live bait will be provided at no cost to angler. Captain will try to get bait as efficiently as possible and most likely before your trip. There’s a variety of baits and sometimes certain baits disappear for periods of time, artificial always work also.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I do not charge for filleting fish at the end of the day.)
  • Fishing License (Fishing licenses are provided with the trip.)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide include:
  • Bonefish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Andy Janoski
Islamorada, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
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49 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2022
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Captain Andy is a lifelong angler guiding year-round between the backcountry waters of the Florida Keys and the trout streams of the mountain West in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He has a Bachelor of Science in Fish & Wildlife Management and Ecology & Evolution from Montana State University and has worked as a Fish Biologist for the State of Oregon. In 2012, he started guiding fly fishing and hasn't looked back. When he isn't taking clients out on the water, he is out chasing the fish himself and traveling around the world in pursuit of fishing in the most beautiful places.

The fish you can target

Bonefish Bonefish
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Permit Permit
Pompano Pompano

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Maverick
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 70HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait will be provided at no cost to angler. Captain will try to get bait as efficiently as possible and most likely before your trip. There’s a variety of baits and sometimes certain baits disappear for periods of time, artificial always work also.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I do not charge for filleting fish at the end of the day.
Fishing License
Fishing licenses are provided with the trip.
Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4.5% charge will apply.

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