Captain
Richard Hastings

Member since August 2019 Islamorada, United States
Background
A New Hampshire native originally, Captain Richard spent years fishing the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, even guiding there from 2014 to 2017. He moved down to Florida in 2015 and spent so much time on the productive inshore waters of the Everglades, that he decided to start his own business. A specialist in sight fishing, he loves teaching newcomers the tricks of the trade, and loves nothing more than seeing customers reel in the fish they've always dreamed of.
Techniques
Fly fishing. Light tackle spin. Catch and release

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Islamorada, United States
Background
A New Hampshire native originally, Captain Richard spent years fishing the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, even guiding there from 2014 to 2017. He moved down to Florida in 2015 and spent so much time on the productive inshore waters of the Everglades, that he decided to start his own business. A specialist in sight fishing, he loves teaching newcomers the tricks of the trade, and loves nothing more than seeing customers reel in the fish they've always dreamed of.
Techniques
Fly fishing. Light tackle spin. Catch and release

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(74 reviews)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 74 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (36)
Top Notch!
My first Tarpon.
Fishing trip in September
+33
Angler rating
67
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
82%
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Andy H.
Gunnison, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 14, 2023
My son and I had a fantastic day fly fishing.  Captain Rich was professional and is not only a guide for fishing but also...
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Bobby L.
Colorado Springs, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day With Captain Rich

VERIFIED   Full Day 1-2 Guests on February 9, 2023
Great day on the water with Captain Rich and his trusted side kick Tito. My wife and I have been fly fishing in Colorado and...
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Annie S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing sunset trip Tarpon and Snook

VERIFIED   Sunset Bonefish and Permit on May 10, 2023
Wonderful trip catching my first Tarpon and Snook on fly! He was patient and helped me fix some problems with my casting! Such...
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Joseph B.
Weaverville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip in late june

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 26, 2021
Rich was wonderful. I had booked two other charters with different captains and neither would respond to me and both canceled...
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Nathan L.
Montgomery, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day Tapon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Tarpon and Tailers on April 12, 2022
Captain Rich was an absolutely amazing Chara captain. I caught the largest fish my life 130 pound tarpon. Bought it for 45...
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