Flamingo Charters
Flamingo Charters
Hello, my name is Captain Mark Hlis, I'm a full time Flats Charter Guide.
My charter home base is Bud N' Mary's Marina here in Islamorada now for over 19 years.
My charters usually consist of fly fishing for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Snook or Redfish. Quietly poling the flats while sight fishing is the primary standard. Charters are mostly fly fishing with a fair amount of light tackle spinning.
The boat is a Hells Bay Professional 17.8 with a Yamaha F70. This is a proven skiff which is ultra quiet for getting close to wary Florida keys gamefish. It can handle chop and floats in a mere 5'.
Guest capacity is for up to 2 anglers.
It has everything you need for a safe productive day on the water.
All rods and reels are provided for you, along with flies, lures and any necessary terminal tackle. Nautilus Reels with G. Loomis rods are supplied for fly trips and Penn rods and reels for spinning.
Fly and spin fishing of any level including novice is welcomed.
Fly lessons are no issue and are easily given at your request.
My techniques are solely catch and release.
These fish live here.
Let's fish together!
Hello, my name is Captain Mark Hlis, I'm a full time Flats Charter Guide.
My charter home base is Bud N' Mary's Marina here in Islamorada now for over 19 years.
My charters usually consist of fly fishing for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Snook or Redfish. Quietly poling the flats while sight fishing is the primary standard. Charters are mostly fly fishing with a fair amount of light tackle spinning.
The boat is a Hells Bay Professional 17.8 with a Yamaha F70. This is a proven skiff which is ultra quiet for getting close to wary Florida keys gamefish. It can handle chop and floats in a mere 5'.
Guest capacity is for up to 2 anglers.
It has everything you need for a safe productive day on the water.
All rods and reels are provided for you, along with flies, lures and any necessary terminal tackle. Nautilus Reels with G. Loomis rods are supplied for fly trips and Penn rods and reels for spinning.
Fly and spin fishing of any level including novice is welcomed.
Fly lessons are no issue and are easily given at your request.
My techniques are solely catch and release.
These fish live here.
Let's fish together!
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What a wonderful day with Mark.He knows the waters well got us right on the fish.He was very attentive to our needs and coached us well into catching a few big ones.We extended the hours because we didnt want it to end. I highly recommend mark fir your guide.We will return!!
Had a really great afternoon chasing snook in the back country. Captain Mark was awesome and shared a ton of knowledge, put us in the right place and directed us to where the fish were. We also saw porpoises, snarks a turtle and manatees. 10 out of 10.
I caught a Tarpon and the captain was very nice. He teaches you as you fish. What made this trip special was having a bond with my grandpa while catching and releasing my first Tarpon.
First time out with Captain Mark. Put me on some great fish
FAQs about Flamingo Charters
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- GPS
- Live bait well
- Ice box Cooler
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (When necessary)
- Lures
- Fishing license
- Fly fishing equipment
- Flats fishing (Predominantly sight fishing)
- Backcountry fishing (Predominantly sight fishing)
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Fly fishing
- Bonefish
- Jack Crevalle
- Permit
- Redfish
- Shark (Lemon)
- Snook
- Tarpon
Your captain
Islamorada, Florida, United States
Capt. Mark Hlis runs flats trips out of Bud N' Mary's Marina in Islamorada aboard a 17.8 Hells Bay Professional.
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Islamorada right now
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Redfish
Snook
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