
Mosquito Lagoon Fly Fishing Fly fishing the Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River is by far the best inshore saltwater fly fishing near central Florida there is to find. The fly fishing here is a year round event and the best time of year to go and do this boils down to the weather or climate you like to enjoy. Hot or cool. This is Florida and there is no place better to plan a fly fishing vacation.The weather in Florida is superb year round and allows the fishing to be at its very best all year long. Summer time brings on many migratory species of fish, such as tarpon, jacks, lady fish and snook. Along with these species all year long are always big redfish, black drum and the elusive gator seatrout roaming the backcountry grass flats. A hook up on any of these fish at any time of year will by no doubt get your heart racing and leave you with memories of a lifetime. However fly fishermen from all around the world will agree that the winter time saltwater flats fishing here is by far the pinnacle for Mosquito Lagoon redfish on the fly. The reason is the waters of the Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River in the winter months become gin clear due to the lack of rain water runoff and water temperatures. The water also is lower in the winter and spring months as well. Allowing for sight fishing of redfish, black drum and sea trout on the grass flats to be just outstanding. Along with having crystal clear water the fish also tend to bunch up in massive schools and roam the flats as if they are taking over the world. Spotting fish from long distances allows the angler an in depth tactical approach along with a perfect presentation of the cast. Incorporate the feel, sight and involvement of the catch. A must see experience to appreciate. Tackle selection used for fly fishing the Mosquito Lagoon varies from a 5 weight to a 10 weight fly rod. The basic formula on which class weight to use is based on the winds, weather conditions, anglers skill level, area you are fishing and so on.Most fly fishing is done on the flats here for redfish with a 7, 8 or 9 wt. fly rod and reel. The reels you decide to pair the rod with should have a quality drag system, around 150 yards of backing and definitely designed for saltwater conditions due to the corrosion factor that accompanies saltwater flats fishing. Reels need to be lined with a weight forward floating line always when fishing the flats due to the shallow circumstances and conditions here. Sinking line will just get down into the grass flats too quickly and cause hang ups. You have to remember most red fish on the grass flats here on the Mosquito Lagoon are caught in 14 to 32 inches of water. Around six feet of fluorocarbon leader ending at a 12 to 20 bite tippet is by far the best choice. Fly selection can actually be fairly easy for targeting red fish. They are not picky eaters by any means. The red fish diet is mainly crabs, small bait fish and shrimp along with worms and other baits. It is all in the presentation to entice the strike. The one thing to remember with redfish is they are lazy feeders. A close yet soft presentation of the fly is an absolute must. You do not want to land on the fish as to scare them off, however you also want to get it close enough to them to entice them to eat it. The most common size of a fly is around a #4 or #3 size. Throwing a sinking or floating fly pattern will depend upon what the red drum, trout, black drum are eating and surrounding water conditions. In other words if you know they are chasing bait fish use a mullet pattern or bait fish pattern. If they are feeding on crabs or shrimp a sinking crab pattern or shrimp pattern will be your best choice. Color choice can be worked with as well. Again either baits will most likely work it will basically boils down to the approach you get on them. A few basic flies are Seaducer's, Sliders, the Bendback Fly and of course Clouser's. If you are looking for a fly fishing and sight fishing experience on inshore saltwater grass flats here in central Florida on back country waters that will leave you breathless, then fishing on the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River is the trip for you. There is no other destinations on the planet to accomplish this. The Mosquito Lagoon is known as the redfish capital of the world and holds numerous world records for fly. A world class fly fishing charter to remember for a lifetime. Site Map Captain Drew Cavanaugh Florida Inshore Fishing Charters Oak Hill, Florida Cell/352-223-7897 Email us at: Mosquito Lagoon Fly Fishing Guide Light tackle fishing guide on the Mosquito Lagoon. Specializing in fly fishing or spin fishing for redfish, trout, snook and tarpon. Visit us at: New Smyrna Beach Fly Fishing Fish the world famous Mosquito Lagoon. The redfish capital of the world! Located along Florida's beautiful Space Coast near Cocoa Beach.
Captain Drew Cavanaugh is a full time Mosquito Lagoon fishing guide specializing in light tackle on spin or fly rod. Sight fishing the inshore saltwater flats for redfish, tarpon, snook, black drum and seatrout on the world famous Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River Lagoon and Banana River on Florida's Space Coast. He is also a member of the Florida Guides Association which requires their members to be fully licensed and insured. Along with this he is a professional member of the Coastal Conservation Association here in Florida and a member of the Federation of Fly Fishers guide association. All three organizations promote the protection, future and resources of Florida's fisheries. Fish the world famous Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River. Known as the redfish capital of the world. Home of the best light tackle backcountry inshore saltwater flats fishing Florida has to offer. Mosquito Lagoon redfish guide on light tackle and sight fishing guide. Fly fishing or spin fishing for redfish, trout, tarpon and snook. Redfish guide on light tackle minutes from Orlando, Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, Kissimmee, Mosquito Lagoon Fish Camps, Shingle Creek, Port Orange, Ponce Inlet, Cocoa Beach, Port Canaveral, Ormond Beach, Orange City, Deland, Eustis, Clermont, Winter Garden, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Melbourne, Deland, Palm Coast, St. Augustine, Titusville, Edgewater, Oak Hill and Florida's Space Coast.

Mosquito Lagoon Fly Fishing

Fly fishing the Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River is by far the best inshore saltwater fly fishing near central Florida there is to find. The fly fishing here is a year round event and the best time of year to go and do this boils down to the weather or climate you like to enjoy. Hot or cool. This is Florida and there is no place better to plan a fly fishing vacation.The weather in Florida is superb year round and allows the fishing to be at its very best all year long. Summer time brings on many migratory species of fish, such as tarpon, jacks, lady fish and snook. Along with these species all year long are always big redfish, black drum and the elusive gator seatrout roaming the backcountry grass flats. A hook up on any of these fish at any time of year will by no doubt get your heart racing and leave you with memories of a lifetime. However fly fishermen from all around the world will agree that the winter time saltwater flats fishing here is by far the pinnacle for Mosquito Lagoon redfish on the fly. The reason is the waters of the Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River in the winter months become gin clear due to the lack of rain water runoff and water temperatures. The water also is lower in the winter and spring months as well. Allowing for sight fishing of redfish, black drum and sea trout on the grass flats to be just outstanding. Along with having crystal clear water the fish also tend to bunch up in massive schools and roam the flats as if they are taking over the world. Spotting fish from long distances allows the angler an in depth tactical approach along with a perfect presentation of the cast. Incorporate the feel, sight and involvement of the catch. A must see experience to appreciate.

Tackle selection used for fly fishing the Mosquito Lagoon varies from a 5 FFF Guide Member weight to a 10 weight fly rod. The basic formula on which class weight to use is based on the winds, weather conditions, anglers skill level, area you are fishing and so on.Most fly fishing is done on the flats here for redfish with a 7, 8 or 9 wt. fly rod and reel. The reels you decide to pair the rod with should have a quality drag system, around 150 yards of backing and definitely designed for saltwater conditions due to the corrosion factor that accompanies saltwater flats fishing. Reels need to be lined with a weight forward floating line always when fishing the flats due to the shallow circumstances and conditions here. Sinking line will just get down into the grass flats too quickly and cause hang ups. You have to remember most red fish on the grass flats here on the Mosquito Lagoon are caught in 14 to 32 inches of water. Around six feet of fluorocarbon leader ending at a 12 to 20 bite tippet is by far the best choice.

Fly selection can actually be fairly easy for targeting red fish. They are not picky eaters by any means. The red fish diet is mainly crabs, small bait fish and shrimp along with worms and other baits. It is all in the presentation to entice the strike. The one thing to remember with redfish is they are lazy feeders. A close yet soft presentation of the fly is an absolute must. You do not want to land on the fish as to scare them off, however you also want to get it close enough to them to entice them to eat it. The most common size of a fly is around a #4 or #3 size. Throwing a sinking or floating fly pattern will depend upon what the red drum, trout, black drum are eating and surrounding water conditions. In other words if you know they are chasing bait fish use a mullet pattern or bait fish pattern. If they are feeding on crabs or shrimp a sinking crab pattern or shrimp pattern will be your best choice. Color choice can be worked with as well. Again either baits will most likely work it will basically boils down to the approach you get on them. A few basic flies are Seaducer's, Sliders, the Bendback Fly and of course Clouser's.

If you are looking for a fly fishing and sight fishing experience on inshore saltwater grass flats here in central Florida on back country waters that will leave you breathless, then fishing on the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River is the trip for you. There is no other destinations on the planet to accomplish this. The Mosquito Lagoon is known as the redfish capital of the world and holds numerous world records for fly. A world class fly fishing charter to remember for a lifetime.

Site Map

Captain Drew Cavanaugh
Florida Inshore Fishing Charters
Oak Hill, Florida
Cell/352-223-7897
Email us at: Mosquito Lagoon Fly Fishing Guide
Light tackle fishing guide on the Mosquito Lagoon.
Specializing in fly fishing or spin fishing for redfish, trout, snook and tarpon.
Visit us at: New Smyrna Beach Fly Fishing
Fish the world famous Mosquito Lagoon. The redfish capital of the world!
Located along Florida's beautiful Space Coast near Cocoa Beach.

Captain Drew Cavanaugh is a full time Mosquito Lagoon fishing guide specializing in light tackle on spin or fly rod. Sight fishing the inshore saltwater flats for redfish, tarpon, snook, black drum and seatrout on the world famous Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River Lagoon and Banana River on Florida's Space Coast. He is also a member of the Florida Guides Association which requires their members to be fully licensed and insured. Along with this he is a professional member of the Coastal Conservation Association here in Florida and a member of the Federation of Fly Fishers guide association. All three organizations promote the protection, future and resources of Florida's fisheries.

Fish the world famous Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River. Known as the redfish capital of the world. Home of the best light tackle backcountry inshore saltwater flats fishing Florida has to offer.

Mosquito Lagoon redfish guide on light tackle and sight fishing guide. Fly fishing or spin fishing for redfish, trout, tarpon and snook. Redfish guide on light tackle minutes from Orlando, Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, Kissimmee, Mosquito Lagoon Fish Camps, Shingle Creek, Port Orange, Ponce Inlet, Cocoa Beach, Port Canaveral, Ormond Beach, Orange City, Deland, Eustis, Clermont, Winter Garden, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Melbourne, Deland, Palm Coast, St. Augustine, Titusville, Edgewater, Oak Hill and Florida's Space Coast.