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Florida Backcountry Charter Service
Captain Jon Cave
Captain Kent Gibbens
Captain Ron Rebeck
Saltwater Flats
Captain Jon Cave is a professional guide with over 15 years experience in saltwater flats fishing. He is the founder of the oldest flyfishing school in Florida at Seminole Community College, co-founder of the Florida Backcountry Flyfishing Association, and an executive board member of the Florida Conservation Association. An outdoor writer and photographer, Capt. Jon has been featured in Fishing World, Field & Stream, Florida Sportsman, Florida Magazine, and Woods and Waters magazines. In addition to being a USCG certified captain, he is an International Game Fish Associaton World Record holder, a lecturer on flyfishing and tying, and holds a Master of Science degree in Natural Resources, specializing in Fisheries Management.
Captain Ron Rebeck conducts lectures and instruction on flyfishing and tying. Along with Capt. Jon, he is co-founder of the Backcountry Flyfishing Association. Capt. Ron has been a regular columnist for a sportsfishing magazine, and a contributor to the monthly Florida Woods and Waters publication. He has been featured in Saltwater Sportsman, Fishing World, and Florida Sportsman. He holds a USCG certified captains' license.
Captain Kent Gibbens is a lifelong resident of the East Central Florida area and has gathered an impressive array of International Game Fish Association World Record fish in a variety of line weight classes throughout the years. Capt. Kent also holds a Master's Degree in Education, and has taught and lectured on sportfishing throughout Florida. He has been a featured speaker at the Saltwater Sportsman Fishing Shows and has made numerous P.B.S. television appearances. He has been featured in Florida Sportsman and Saltwater Sportsman magazines among other publications.
The comfortable and specially equipped 18' backcountry skiffs will take you onto the pristine waters of Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River Lagoon, and Banana River Lagoon to challenge a variety of saltwater gamefish.
These Captains are highly experienced and professional, and are avid conservationists, with years of fishing and guiding experience among them. Captains Jon, Kent and Ron offer Saltwater Flats charters in and around the Merritt Island Nature Refuge. For more information or to book your Saltwater Flats adventure, contact Capt. Ron Rebeck at Florida Backcountry Charter Services.
Saltwater Flats Fishing
Captains Ron, Kent and Jon offer Saltwater Flats Fishing charters for the novice or the experienced angler.Search for trophy Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Snook, Shark, Tarpon, and more! You will be able to cast directly to the fish and watch the water explode with excitement as they run for your fly or lure. Fish next to thick jungle-like tropical shorelines and experience the real Florida!
Standard half day and full day charters are available, but if you have a special request, be sure to contact Capt. Ron Rebeck at Florida Backcountry Charter Services! If you haven't already, read about the Angling Adventures available. Choose one of these tried and true packages or design a package to fit your personal preferences.
All standard full day saltwater fishing charters include top-notch guide, fishing
license, bait, tackle, ice, drinks, snacks, rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent and
instruction if necessary for up to two persons. Lunch available with prior notice. Airboat
Wildlife Safaris include hearing protection.
Please Note! For freshwater fishing, a Florida fishing license must be purchased. Your guide cannot provide one for you. A non-resident 7-day license can be purchased at most bait and tackle shops for approximately $16.50.
Price of license subject to change
Don't miss out! Be sure to book soon, as prime dates are filling fast!
Capt. Kent Gibbens
Capt. Ron Rebeck
Florida Backcountry Charter Service
East Central Florida
E-mail Capt. Ron Rebeck
Toll-Free to Florida Backcountry Charter Service: 1-800-932-7335
Local Phone to Florida Backcountry Charter Service:1-407-668-5516 Please mention the Florida Captains' Page when calling or e-mailing!
