Captain Stan Miles
ABOUT MY TRIPS:

• I am a light tackle fisherman who specializes in using live bait. By "light tackle" I mean I rarely use spinning tackle heavier than 20-pound test. If you fish with me, you'll be setting out in a 23-ft. center console North American Boat. This boat is excellent for accessing the wide variety of fish that makes the Keys one of the world's best fishing destinations. Since it allows me to go not only offshore but also to get into the shallow waters of the backcountry, I have many options when it comes to finding fish. For example, Sailfish are only 5 or 6 miles from the shore. Most boats can't get in shallow enough water to catch the live bait that Sailfish prefer. .



• My Tarpon trips are different from most other guides in Key West. Others like to fish the harbor, which of course has lots of fish, but also has lots of boat traffic. The quiet mangrove channels, on the other hand, also have lots of fish, but not all the traffic. Another reason my Tarpon trips are great is that I use live bait for the Tarpon, which makes it much easier for the anglers
  
  
• While sailfish fishing, we may see some Dolphin (mahi-mahi), which travels the same water as the Sailfish in the Spring. Actually, we often catch lots of Dolphin when we are Sailfishing. They are also found offshore under weeds or debris, or if we see birds in the sky we often find the Dolphin somewhere below. Watching Dolphin eat live bait is very exciting. These are just a few examples of live baiting. We also live bait Tunas, Wahoo, King Mackerel, and many more.
  
  
• If you have a specific type of fish in mind, just let me know, and we will do our best to accommodate you. I provide all the tackle, but you are welcome to bring your own. The fish you catch are yours. You can release them, or I will clean them for you.
  
  
• Anybody is welcome on my fishing trips, since no experience is necessary! I fish novices to experts of all ages.
  
  
• Feel free to call or write if you have any questions regarding my trips.
  
  

• Spinning tackle: from 6 to 20 lb. (G-Loomis & Star rods) (Penn & Shimano reels)
• Bait casting: 12 to 30 lb. (G-Loomis & Star rods) ( Penn & Shimano reels)
• Conventional: 20 to 80 lb. (G-Loomis & Star rods) ( Penn & Shimano reels)
• Fly: 8 to 12 wt. (G-Loomis & Custom rods) (Scientific Angler reels)

Types of Fish:

• Offshore- Sailfish, Dolphin, Wahoo, and Tuna.
  
• Wrecks- Cobia, Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack.
  
• Reef- Yellow tail snapper, Mutton snapper, Grouper, King fish.
  
• Backcountry- Mangrove snapper, Cobia, Sharks, King fish.
• Tarpon - Tarpon, Snook, and Snappers.
  
• Specialty Charters: Fishing/Diving, Lobster, or you name it.