Florida Keys Group Escorted Trip

Fishing the Florida Keys - a match made in Heaven, with the only official sports sponsored guide powered by Shimano.. Each year, Angling Direct Holiday’s head guide Dave Plummer, escorts a limited number of anglers to the world famous Florida Keys. For many years this area has been and remains one of the top fishing locations anywhere in the world. If the sheer amount of large Tarpon, big Bonefish and punishing Permit weren’t enough, there are always the great Sharks, Lemons, Black tips, Nurse Sharks and Redfish, Stingrays, Jacks and the obligatory Barracudas to keep you busy. With Dave, the emphasis on these trips is great sport fishing, as all fishing is done with either light spinning gear or 20Ibs to 30Ibs class boat rods. Also as this is one of our many powered by Shimano destinations you can rest assure that you will not only be staying and fishing with a top quality guide but also using all the latest state of the art Shimano fishing tackle. It's no wonder that with Dave's vast experience of catering for groups of anglers and his wealth of guiding experience in the Keys, makes these escorted trips so popular.

The fishing can be broken down into four sections: Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit and other Back Country fishing. Bonefish fishing consists of poling along gin clear flats, sight casting to tailing Bonefish in 6 to 12 inches of water. It can be the most heart stopping experience a fisherman can endure. The Tarpon are truly one of the most magnificent fish that occupy the waters of the Florida Keys. There are a several ways that you can fish for Tarpon; Poling along shallow water flats in search of cruising or laid up fish, casting small crabs, shrimp and live bait, or those with nerves of steel can try to catch one of these 100lb fish on a fly. Then there's the Permit, the trophy of the flats, pound for pound one of the strongest fish in the world. The back country fishing is like a different world and can produce numerous species of fish. Here there are more sharks than you can handle, some as big as the boat, plus 100lb plus Sting Rays, Snook, Redfish and back breaking Grouper. One thing is for sure, while fishing with Dave in the Keys, is that the hardest decision you make, is what to pursue each day.

What our customers have to say: "Dave you produced the goods once again thank you so much." Richard Foster "Dave what a great trip you gave us, we caught Bonefish, Tarpon, Snook, and so many different Sharks. Everyday out on the boat with you mate is and adventure." Colin Belton "Catching a 20lb Snook was magic thanks Dave so much." Christine Merritt

Canal Home. Palm Drive Islamorada

R/O

For the duration of the summer and autumn season, Angling Direct Holidays exclusively rents a private large home in Safety Harbor on the deep water canal, which provides you and our boat that's moored outside, a quick and easy access to the bay. (Some days you are fishing within ten minutes). The house is a beautiful fully equipped luxury home located near Millionaires row, within easy walking distance of the beach and some of the finest Bonefishing on the Keys and within minutes of the excellent Tarpon fishing grounds. The house has 3 good sized bedrooms, one with ensuite (sharing rooms on some occasions), Bathrooms, Large Spacious Lounge with Satellite TV, Dinning room, Fully fitted Kitchen, Patio and Docking facilities. The house also has a self contained flat with Bedroom – ensuite and Kitchenette. Dave plummer your guide will be staying with you, so therefore the house can accommodate up to four anglers and two additional non anglers. Accommodation is on a room only basis. Normally all clients along with Dave collectively purchase food for the duration of your stay. However its also not uncommon for guests with the never ending temptation of endless restaurants to eat out every night.

Islamorada translates from Spanish meaning “purple isles”, and there’s no shortage of purple anywhere on the land. With gorgeous sunsets, flowers everywhere, and clear, fresh tropical air, Islamorada offers the ultimate in scenic, breathtaking unabashed beauty. Besides unlimited fishing, Islamorada has more attractions than any other island in the Florida Keys. From underwater theatres to unlimited restaurants. Put your worries aside, allow the soft, gentle breezes that sweep across the island to soothe your mind and experience that "Holiday of a Lifetime".

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suggested Itinerary

Note: Due to constant request, we have now listed the prices for 2010 excluding flights, as many of you have informed us that you would like to arrange this yourself or use air miles, however if you would still like us to arrange your flights and include in the package we will be pleased to do so.  Please remember if you do decided to book your own flights you will need to book the same flights as us otherwise you will be liable for additional transfer charges.

9 - Days / 5 - Days Fishing

Day 1	Depart HEATHROW (LHR) with British Airways PM Arrive MIAMI (MIA) PM   Once you have arrived and cleared customers walk through to arrivals where you will be met by our representative (Look out for the Angling Direct Holidays welcome board). You will then be transferred to our house on Palm Drive Islamorada. Rest of the evening free to relax Overnight: Accommodation Palm Drive R/O
Day 2	Free day to relax and enjoy the Florida Keys, Dave Plummer our guide will take you and any other guest to the local supermarket to purchase supplies and purchase your fishing Licence. Overnight: Accommodation Palm Drive R/O
Day 3 to 7	Over the next 5 days you will be fishing with our Guides Dave Plummer and George Woods. Overnight: Accommodation Palm Drive R/O
Day 8	Around lunchtime you will be transferred back to Miami airport for your return journey home. Depart MIAMI (MIA) with BRITISH AIRWAYS PM
Day 9	Arrive back in the UK at LHR AM

Departure Dates & Prices

9 - Days / 5 - Days Fishing

Dates 2010	Dave Plummer Escorted Itinerary
	Angler
3th April - 11th April	From £1,998 pp
10th - 18th April	From £1,998 pp
17th April - 25th April	From £1,998 pp
24th April - 2nd May	From £1,998 pp
1st May - 9th May	From £1,998 pp
8th May - 16th May	From £1,998 pp
15th May - 23rd May	From £1,998 pp
22nd May - 30th May	From £1,998 pp
29th May - 6th June	From £1,998 pp
5th June - 13th June	From £1,998 pp
19th June - 27th June	From £1,998 pp
26th June - 4th July	From £1,998 pp
3rd July - 11th July	From £1,998 pp

Note: The above prices are per person and based on four people sharing, accommodation and transfers. The fishing is based on 2 anglers per boat with one guide, with each angler receiving 5 days fishing with at least 2.5 days guided fishing with Dave Plummer. In the event that the week is not full to capacity with 4 anglers the whole 5 days will be guided with Dave Plummer.

Please be advised these prices may fluctuate due to changes in flights and exchange rates.

What's Included & Excluded

Options Business Class Flight Upgrades. First Class Flight Upgrades.

What's Included All Transfers Visits to all local attractions such as feeding the Tarpon at “ Robbies” Marina and the famous “Worldwide Sports Fisherman” Mega Store. Accommodation as per itinerary Fishing as per itinerary David will be on hand at all times to give advice and help if needed. Fishing tackle and bait.

What's Excluded Return Air Fares Meals which can either be taken at the Diner restaurants around the Keys or the more popular Self Catering using spacious and fully equipped kitchen Personal Insurance Fishing Licence 35$

Enquiries & Bookings

Once you have an idea of what destinations and duration of the holiday you would like, contact one of our consultants on 01603 407596 who will be pleased to assist you with any questions and additional literature you may require to help you finalise your holidays itinerary, availability and prices.

When you are ready to book your holiday, our consultants will take down all particulars and take a deposit payment, please make sure that before making any booking that you have read our terms and conditions. At the time of the booking we will ask you to correctly spell the first and last name of each traveling member, as some flights will need to be ticketed at the time of booking and due to airline regulations no name changes can be made, once a ticket has been issued. On receipt of the deposit we will send the lead booker a “Booking Form” and a deposit receipt invoice which becomes the legal contract between Angling Direct Holidays and your party.

Tackle Required
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As a powered by Shimano destination all spinning, jigging and boat fishing tackle is provided, Should you wish to bring your own fishing tackle, below are both a suggest listed and our personal recommendations. Note fly fishing tackle is not provided.

Suggested Items:	Personal Recommendations:
Fishing on the Flats
Bone & Permit fishing on the flats with general rod and reel are normally fished with live shrimp or crabs. Therefore rods need to be light enough to cast small free lined baits but strong enough with power in the butt section to hook and land big Bonefish & Permit.
2 x Light 6ft Travel Spinning Rods	Fireblood FA Spinning Rod SFB24M Fireblood FA Spinning Rod SFB27MH Read More 8
Remember Bone fish in the key’s are not small, it’s not uncommon to encounter and hook double figure fish. These fish when hooked will easily strip 200 yards of line of your reel, therefore make sure your reel has at least 300 yards capacity of 15lb line.
2 x Light Fixed Spool Spinning Reels	Stella FD STL 400FD Read More 8 Stella FD STL 6000FD Read More 8
Bulk Spools Of Clear 15LB Mono	Beastmaster Mono 15Lb BM151000 Read More 8
Tarpon Fishing
The Tarpon in the Keys are big and when we say big we mean big. These fish will test your rod, reel, line and angling skills to the limit.
1 x 6ft Boat Rod in 20 to 30lb Class	Tiagra XTR-A Standup TIXTRASTO 2030 Read More 8
1 x Very strong and reliable multiplier reel capable of holding 300 yards of 25LB line.	Tyrons Multiplier Reel TYR16 Read More 8 Or Shimano Multiplier Reel TLD 15 Read More 8
1 x 100lb clear mono to be used as leaders.	Suffix Leaders Read More 8
A selection of floats and weights for livebait fishing.	N/A
Bulk Spools of Clear 25LB Mono	Tiagra 30lb 600MTR TIL30REF Read More
Shark Fishing
1 x 50lb Standup Boat Rod	Tiagra XTR-A Standup TIXTRASTO 3050 Read More 8
1 x Very strong and reliable multiplier reel capable of holding 300 yards of 40LB line.	Tyrons Multiplier Reel TYR2011 Read More 8 Or Shimano Multiplier Reel TLD 3011A Read More 8
1 x 100lb, 200lb Clear Mono to be used as leaders.	Suffix Leaders Read More 8
200lb Stranded Wire for Traces	Coming Soon
Fly Fishing
1 x 8# Saltwater Travel Fly Rod (For Bonefish and Snook)	Loomis GLX Crosscurrent 9ft 8# 4 Piece Read More 8
1 x Suitable Fly Reel Loaded with a 8# Saltwater Floating Fly Line
8# Tropical Floating Line	Hardy Zane 8# Line Read More 8
1 x 10# Saltwater Travel Fly Rod (For large Snook and Barracuda)	Loomis GLX Crosscurrent 9ft 10# 4 Piece Read More 8
1 x Suitable Fly Reel Loaded with a Saltwater 10# Floating Fly Line
10# Tropical Floating Line	Hardy Zane 10# Line Read More 8
1 x 12# Saltwater Travel Fly Rod (For Tarpon)	Loomis GLX Crosscurrent 9ft 12# 4 Piece Read More 8
1 x Suitable Fly Reel Loaded with a Saltwater 12# Floating Fly Line
12# Tropical Floating Line	Hardy Zane 12# Line Read More 8
A Range of Tippets from 10lb to 100lb	Rio Bonefish Leaders Read More 8 Rio Saltwater Leaders Read More 8 Rio Tarpon Leaders Read More 8
Bonefish Flies • Mathews Bonefish Bitters: in brown, olive and chartreuse (size 6-8) • Crazy Charlie: in pink, olive, tan, and white (size 6-8) • Clouser Minnow: in chartreuse, white, rust, brown (size 4-8) • Gotcha: in pearl, tan, and root beer (size 6-8) • Bob Popovics Ultra Shrimp (size 4-8) • Winston Moore’s Agent Orange (size 6-8) • Snapping Shrimp in: brown and olive (size 6-8)	Donegal Flies Read More 8
Permit Flies • Del Browns Merkin in: brown and tan. If you tie your own flies, substitute the brown wool for olive (size4-8) • Turneffe Crab in: olive, cream and green (size 4-8) • Will Baur’s Belize Permit Crab in: olive, brown, and green (size 4-8) • The McCrab (size 4-6) • Chernobyl Crab (size 4-6) • Crazy Charlie in: white (size 4-8)	Donegal Flies Read More 8
Tarpon Flies • Stu Apte tarpon fly (size 2 to 3/0) • Black Death (size 2 to 3/0) • Cockroach (size 2 to 3/0) • Boilermaker in: red and white (size 2 to 3/0) • Lefty’s Big Eye Deceiver in: white, chartreuse, and blue (size 2 to 3/0) • Moore’s Yellow and Grizzly (size 2 to 3/0) • Sea Foam Popper in: yellow and white (size 2 to 3/0) • Sea-Ducer in: orange and white (size 2 to 3/0)	Donegal Flies Read More 8
Snook Flies • Lefty’s Deceiver in: Yellow/red, yellow/black (size 1/0 to 3/0) • Clouser Deep Minnow in: red and silver (size 1/0 to 3/0) • Hare-O-Shima Snook Fly (size 1/0 to3/0) • Sea-Ducer in: orange and white (size 1/0 to 3/0) • Dink Popper in: yellow (size 3/0) • Spinster in: yellow and red (size 3/0) • Bendback	Donegal Flies Read More 8
General Equipment
Aside from the regular type of clothing and personal effects that you would bring on any holiday, we have included a list of often-overlooked.
A light rain suit for the occasional shower or boat spray	Grey's GRXI Weather Shield Jacket Read More 8 Grey's GRXI Weather Shield Trousers Read More 8
Polarized sunglasses	Shimano Technium Sunglasses  Read More 8
Sunscreen and lip protection (15 or higher and waterproof)	N/A
A good fishing hat that will both keep the sun off you as well as cut down on glare (dark billed)	Shimano Peaked Cap Read More 8
Camera with film	N/A
Extra batteries	N/A
Insect repellent	Jungle Formula Read More 8
Reading materials	N/A
Good pair of boat shoes	N/A
A travel alarm clock	N/A
A small flash light	Ledlenser Head Torch Read More 8
A small hook sharpener	Fox Hook Diamond Sharpener Read More 8
Band-aids	N/A
Zip lock bags	Snowbee Wet Bags Read More 8

 

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