Captain Al Keller is a self taught fly fisherman through reading and
long days out-on-the-water. Al was born in Miami, Fl and grew up in
Tampa. He has been fishing the inland lakes and shallow saltwater flats
of South Florida for over 20 years. Given his first fly rod at age 12,
Capt Al started what he didn't know then would turn into a life long
passion. As a South Florida native, he has become one of the most
recognized and respected names in fly fishing the 10,000 Islands and
Everglades Nat'l Park. Al is an Orvis endorsed guide and fly fishing
instructor out of the Everglades Angler, an Orvis dealer and specialty
shop located in Naples, FloridaIn 1996 Al received his U.S. Coast Guards License and started what he and many others dream about, fly fishing for a living. Capt. Al now spends close to 300 days a year sharing what the mangroves estuaries and Gulf of Mexico has to offer the fly fisherman. In his free time, Al hones his skill and feed his passion at fresh and saltwater tournaments throughout the year.
Al is on the ProStaff for many Companies but is most proud to be with
Ranger Boats and Mercury Marine. He has been featured in regional and
national magazines and television.(ESPN2, Sportfishing Magazine and
local show Tales of the Everglades Angler.) Capt. Al is currently a
feature writer for Outdoor Florida, a monthly magazine geared toward
fishing in his native waters. His column is aptly named "Fishing the
Skinny" his specialty is sight fishing in inches of water for local game
fish.
Captain Al Keller can be reached at fishalkeller@earthlink.net.
As a native Southwest Floridian, Capt. Ken Chambers has been fishing these waters his entire life.
This versatile guide enjoys fishing fly, plug, or live bait in the 10,000 Islands and Everglades National Park. As an
Orvis Endorsed Guide, Ken loves to share his knowledge of the local fish habitats with his clients. Novice or expert,
he can tailor the day to fit your needs. He also is a casting instructor for the Everglades Angler Fly Fishing School.
Ken also competes in the nationally televised ESPN Redfish Cup tournament circuit. He is endorsed by
Hell's Bay Boatworks, Yamaha, Orvis, and RipTide Lures. The 2004 season was a success for Ken as he qualified for the
prestigious championship event and placed 11th overall. Follow Ken's events next year on ESPN2 and RedfishCup.com
Captain Ken Chambers can be contacted at CaptKenChambers@aol.com.
Capt. Charles Wright is a professional fishing guide, outdoor writer and naturalist. With four different
boats and a fleet of outfitted fishing kayaks, his anglers are able to experience all the fishing opportunities that the
Everglades National Park and the 10,000 Islands have to offer. Whether fly or light tackle fishing for snook, tarpon,
redfish or permit, excellent year round weather, a pristine fishery and over one million acres of sheltered water make
the area a superb fishing destination. He grew up in South Florida and the Keys and has fished the Park since 1972.
Schooled as an environmental engineer, an FAA Certified Flight Instructor and US Coast Guard Captain, he left the
consulting business and moved to Chokoloskee after hurricane Andrew. Using a small plane, he regularly scouts the area for
new fishing grounds and offers a unique “on top” perspective to area. Charles regularly fishes the Florida Keys, Tampa Bay,
Miami and the Bahamas, but he maintains fishing the Chokoloskee area is the best this State has to offer. www.ChokoloskeeCharters.com | www.EvergladesKayakFishing.com | CaptWright@ChokoloskeeCharters.com
Capt Kevin Mihailoff has been fishing Everglades National Park for almost twenty years and specializes in sight fishing snook, tarpon, and redfish using flies and plugs. He has lived in Southwest Florida since he was two years old, and began learning the water at a very young age. His knowledge and experience has come from years of exploring the narrow creeks, shallow bays, and vast tributaries that comprise the Everglades in search of world class game fish. Whether your target is 100 pound tarpon on flies or snook on top water plugs in inches of water, he understands the different variables such as tides, wind, and water temperature to consistently put you on fish. All of the flies you will use are hand tied by Kevin, and are proven producers.
Capt. Kevin Mihailoff has won tournaments throughout Southwest Florida including winning the spin/plug division of the Mercury Redbone Everglades Celebrity Slam two years in a row proving that he is one of the best Everglades National Park guides in the area. He has also been featured in “Gulfcoast Angler Magazine”, “Sport Fishing” magazine and has been active in helping protect the environment by donating his time to the Florida and Texas chapters of the Coastal Conservation Association. His sponsors include Tibor reels, Orvis rods, G.Loomis rods, Shimano reels, Maui Jim Sunglasses, Mercury Outboards, Dolphin Boats, and Action Craft Boats.
Kevin Mihailoff
239-860-2570
KEVIN@SNOOKIN.COM
www.snookin.com
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