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Captain Chris O'Neill has over 25 years of saltwater experience, fishing pristine destinations around the world. After completing a highly decorated 20 year career in the United States Army as a Hovercraft Pilot and First Sergeant, Captain Chris opened The Tail Chaser Fishing Company in 2004. With over 1,000 successful charters fishing from The Chesapeake Bay south to Key West, Capt. Chris is regarded as one of the top fishing guides in Florida. His untiring work ethic and desire to go the extra mile for his clients sets him apart from the competition. Capt. Chris is the founder and co-host of Florida’s only “live from the water” fishing radio show. The show broadcasts daily on FM 107.5 WENG, which gives his large SW Florida audience a real time snapshot of whats happening on the water. Capt. Chris also contributes as an outdoor writer to several national publications. You can always catch him in monthly in GAFF magazine as the SW Florida Inshore Reporter.
Inshore Flats, Saltwater Light Tackle and Fly Fishing (1-5 anglers)
Some of Florida's finest saltwater fishing occurs in the southwest. This area of Florida has some of the best backcountry and flats fishing in the state, using light tackle or fly fishing is angling at its best. Florida's extensive network of bays, mangrove islands and tidal creeks that permeate the region, presents angling challenges to the accomplished angler as well as the novice. There are thousands of miles of shoreline, oyster bars and acres of sea-grass flats that attract an abundance of saltwater fish. The canals, bridges and numerous boat docks that also populate our area, present their own unique fishing challenge to every angler. Capt. Chris specializes in local angling hotspots from Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island Sound and Lemon Bay. Our inshore charters offer you and your guest’s memories that last a lifetime.
Roaming these waters are four of Florida's most sought after game fish: the Tarpon, Snook, Redfish and the Spotted Sea Trout. Thousands of anglers come to southwest Florida each year for the chance at a Grand Slam, catching a fish of each species in a single day. In addition to the fishing, Florida's wildlife helps to provide an extraordinary aesthetic experience. Birds of prey, bald eagles and ospreys as well as wading birds commonly observed include snowy egrets, reddish egrets, great blue herons, white and snowy ibis, and roseate spoonbills. Dolphins and manatees are usually seen on almost every trip.
Offshore Fishing (1-6 Anglers)
Capt. Chris and his world class crew of offshore captains offer the best in deep sea action. Trips range from 10 to 100 miles from land, depending on price. Expect to catch your limit of offshore game fish and get a work out reeling in the big ones. Grouper is the number-one target in our local waters. Goliath grouper up to 400 pounds is not uncommon while fishing with the Tail Chaser. You will also have the opportunity to catch Snapper, Kingfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, and a multitude of other species that are currently in season and schooling off of our coast. Our offshore charters offer you and your guest’s memories that last a lifetime.
Tail Chaser Charter Services
Phone: 941-270-7867
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