Captain
Robert Horachek

Member since May 2015 Big Pine Key, United States
Background
I have over 20 years of experience fishing in the Florida Keys. I fished a lot offshore with my dad, uncle, and cousin for most of my life. I decided to start fishing inshore for the visual experience of sight fishing the flats for spooky fish. The adrenaline rush is there kinda like seeing a 12-point buck walking into bow range or hitting a grand slam home to put your baseball team ahead to win the game.
Techniques
My passion is flats fishing for Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit. But I like to after Redfish and Snook wherever I can find them. I have passion for saltwater fly fishing because I feel like it's very challenging and it's more competitive. The Adrenaline rush is there kinda like seeing a 12 point buck walking into bow range or hitting a grand slam home home to put your baseball team ahead to win the game. There is excitement and frustration but the competitiveness is what drives me.

Hey, I'm Captain Robert Horachek

Big Pine Key, United States
Background
I have over 20 years of experience fishing in the Florida Keys. I fished a lot offshore with my dad, uncle, and cousin for most of my life. I decided to start fishing inshore for the visual experience of sight fishing the flats for spooky fish. The adrenaline rush is there kinda like seeing a 12-point buck walking into bow range or hitting a grand slam home to put your baseball team ahead to win the game.
Techniques
My passion is flats fishing for Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit. But I like to after Redfish and Snook wherever I can find them. I have passion for saltwater fly fishing because I feel like it's very challenging and it's more competitive. The Adrenaline rush is there kinda like seeing a 12 point buck walking into bow range or hitting a grand slam home home to put your baseball team ahead to win the game. There is excitement and frustration but the competitiveness is what drives me.
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Good Bonefishing
Good Bonefishing
Feb 27, 2018 Big Pine Key
From a recent trip with some good weather and tides, I went out on solo session and went 3 for 4 on Bonefish with numerous shots at Permit.
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Spring has arrived!
Spring has arrived!
Feb 20, 2018 Big Pine Key
Water Temperatures are up from a pretty cold winter that we had here in the Florida Keys and the big topic in this report is that Permit are up on the flats feeding really well. One of the photos above was a recent client of mine with Beautiful Permit that he caught on a live crab. Permit will more likely be around until the end of March when they will more than likely make their way offshore to spawn. Spawning months are typically April and May. However last year in May, I was finding a decent amount of Permit on the flats during the annual Tarpon migration run. So it's interesting to see what this year will hold on the next upcoming months. Tarpon are starting to show up early in the shallow water areas and channels in the backcountry which could make for a great Tarpon that we have coming up. Bonefish are around but scarce at the moment but should improve as we get further into spring.
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Winter time Backcountry Bite
Winter time Backcountry Bite
Jan 3, 2018 Big Pine Key
Fishing in the channels and Backcountry basins typically brings good fishing this time of year with Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snappers, Jacks, Spanish Mackerel and other mixed bag species. This is a great way to get out and bend the rod, catch dinner, and have a great time. There can be some surprises along the way with an occasional Cobia showing up behind the boat, perhaps a Tarpon or a Permit. These are definitely a bonus in my eyes while fishing inshore.
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Spotted Seatrout here in the Lower Keys
Spotted Seatrout here in the Lower Keys
Oct 30, 2016 Big Pine Key
Fall is in the air down here in the Lower Florida Keys and fishing in the backcountry is kicking off to a great start fishing for Seatrout. Along with Seatrout there has been a lot of Ladyfish, Mangrove Snapper, and Spanish Mackeral. In one of the pictures is me holding a nice Seatrout which was 22" long. Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, and Spanish Mackeral provides great action for kids or family fun fishing. You can bring whatever you catch after a day of fishing to any of the local restaurants here in the keys and they will cook your catch. Snook fishing has been good as well. My last trip that I fished I boated 5 decent size Snook roughly around the 8 lb range. Despite the weather being windy for the past two weeks, I look forward to some nice weather coming up next week and tomorrow which I plan on going out fishing for Permit. Charters are available! I look forward to possibly fishing with you in the future!
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Bonefish in the Fall
Bonefish in the Fall
Sep 19, 2016 Big Pine Key
Bonefish has been on fire here in the Lower Keys. Lately I 've had some good days out on the water averaging 2 to 4 fish per trip. But all I can say is that I have been seeing quite a few Bonefish and they are hungry. Right now is a great time to get out on the water or perhaps book a charter with me. Tight Lines!
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Good Bonefishing yesterday
Good Bonefishing yesterday
Jun 29, 2016 Big Pine Key
Had three people on the boat for an afternoon trip. Got into a school of at least 100 Bonefish. We ended catching 2 out of the school. Here is a photo of a solid 6 lb Bonefish.
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4.9 / 5
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November fishing trip
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Miller M.
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November fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on November 9, 2025
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Gregg E.
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Flats fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 19, 2025
Another amazing trip with Robert
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David P.
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Good day off Big Pine

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 19, 2025
Another good trip with Capt Robert. Been going out with him since 2019. Always professional and fun to hang with. Will do everything...
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Joshua T.
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Unforgettable Fishing Adventure in the Florida Keys with Captain Robert!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 9, 2024
We had an incredible day fishing in the Florida Keys with Captain Robert! Our main goal was to get my son on a Tarpon, and...
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Great day on the flats

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 22, 2022
Just what the doctor ordered! Started off fishing live bait and catching just enough for my family to have a nice fish...
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