Frequently Asked Questions
Mon Oct 06, 2008
Do You Practice Catch & Release?
The growing attitude of Catch & Release is one of the most important
& popular practices on the water today. Captain Richard practices
this more often than not but occassionally keep fish (within the
legal limit) for the table. We are not a commercial holder of fishing
license and do not believe that guiding and commercial fishing are
a good mix.
Do you use artificial Lures?
Yes, we provide or you can purchase any assortment of lures that
you are interested in using. We endorse weedless spoons as truly
being one of the best redfish lures [red-rippers]
along with an assortment of jerk baits and top water lures. You
will find that Captain Richard also uses livebait extensively.
Do you cater fly fishermen?
Captain Richard Bradley is a Lagooner
premier fly fishing guide. He has over 30 years fishing experience
around Merritt Island, Mosquito Lagoon. Captain Richard has over
15 years experience with a fly rod and can assist you in casting,
fly selection and of course... putting you in front of redfish.
Prior to your fishing trip, Captain Richard will familiarize you
with what equipment to bring, what will be provided and the types
of flies you might want to tie or have made prior to getting on
the water. Remember fishing is a "weather permitting"
sport and if there is too much wind, a fly-fishing trip may be cancelled
or turned into a conventional tackle trip.
Are Food and Water Provided?
Unless requested differently, all charters will not be provided
with food or drink. Beer and alcohol are permitted on the vessel,
however if someone becomes intoxicated the Captain will terminate
the charter immediatly without refund for safety reasons.
Where Do We Meet Captain Richard?
Your Guide can be contacted either at the lagooner
office at (321) 868-4953 or on cell (321) 543-3806. Guides will
inform you prior to your charter where and when to meet you according
to your charter request. Click
here to get directions to some of the most popular meeting points.
Does Captain Richard Guarantee Fish?
Unfortunately nobody can guarantee that fish will cooperate all
the time. Weather, conditions and fish moods can shutdown any guides
from time-to-time. However.... Captain Richard promises you a great
time on the water and a better opportunity with an expert to fulfill
your fishing dream of catching a world class fish or delicious table-fare.
What kind of Boats will we be using?
Captain Richard has two fishing vessels in his arsenal. For flats
fishing in the Lagoon system we have an Action Craft 1820
with built-in coolers live-bait wells and release wells. For inshore/offshore
Action Craft's new line of boats the Coastal Bay 2310
model. This boat is equipped with two oversized bait wells a and
all the room and comfort you'll need for a succcessful day of fishing
on the Mosquito Lagoon for redfish.
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