Capt. Brandon Laszlo

Capt. Brandon Laszlo fishes out of the northwest region of the Everglades. Chokoloskee and the southern end of Florida’s 10,000 islands.

The youngest guide in our lineup, Capt. Brandon has a bright future ahead of him. His patience, knowledge and experience already reflect those of a much more matured guide. Chokoloskee is a never ending puzzle consisting of oyster bars, mangrove swamps, rivers and bays. It’s about putting the pieces together to have a good idea of when and why fish will be cruising a shoreline or flat as well as where a fish will be waiting to ambush prey sight unseen. This is what Capt. Brandon is most passionate about and dedicated to.

Capt Brandon has a proclivity for the big backcountry snook that call the Chokoloskee area home and fishing for them with him is an absolute blast. In addition to snook your backcountry adventure can include contending with big tarpon as well as stalking cruising and tailing redfish.

Boat:

Maverick Mirage 2
Glades Craft

Included:

Fly gear and tackle including flies (you’re welcome to bring your own as well)
Ice and water (you’re welcome to bring your own water in non-plastic containers)
All necessary licenses

Best Season: Year-round

Rates:

Half Day (4hrs): $600
Full Day (8hrs): $700

Rates are subject to change, contact Capt. Brandon for official current rates.

Call or Text Capt. Brandon Laszlo:

954-548-7870

What to Bring

Gear & Tackle

Flies

Brushy Baitfish $7.50
Features
- Incredible movement from EP Craft Fur Brush tail
- A bit more sparse with slimmer profile than EP A2Z
- White/Chartreuse is a great all-around cleaner water snook, tarpon, jack fly.
- Rust/Olive is a perfect back-country/canal dirty water fly for tarpon, snook, peacock, jacks.
- Big eyes for predators to key into.
- Want to tie your own? Full Kit available.
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EP Peanut Butter $9.95 – $10.95
Features
- Great for offshore and inshore species
- Tough, durable & realistic looking fly
- Tied on a super sharp Gamakatsu SC15
- #1/0 is 2″ long; #2/0 is 3″ long; #3/0 is 5″ long (no weedguard on #3/0)
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Megalopsicle $9.95
Features
- Buoyancy from head keeps fly right above eyes of moving tarpon
- Prey-like movements from bunny collar and tail bring fly to life
- Polar fiber tail (Chartreuse/Yellow & Purple/Black)
- Craft fur tail (Dirty Olive & Tan/Orange)
- Two-prong style weedguard
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Redfish MariBoo
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$6.95
Features
- Lands softly, bead chain eyes for super shallow water reds
- New heavy version with Double Pupil Lead Eyes for Louisiana and deeper water redfish
- Black/purple excellent for dark, muddy water
- Olive/rust for shallow grass flats
- Single prong weedguard
- Tied by Jesse Lebrecht of W8ight Flies
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Todd’s Wiggle Minnow
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$7.95
Features
- Angle of foam causes unique wiggle/dive action
- Polar fiber tail
- 3″ long
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Tom’s Tantrum $4.75
Features
- Great backcountry fly that works on tarpon, snook, redfish, seatrout
- Largemouth bass will also take this fly
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EP Peanut Butter – 3/0 Black/Purple
Megalopsicle – 1/0 Chartreuse/Yellow, 1/0 Purple Black
Brushy Baitfish – #2 Grey/Orange
Redfish Mariboo – 1/0 Olive/Rust
Tom’s Tantrum – 1/0 Black, 1/0 White
Tod’s Wiggle Minnow – #6 Shad, #6 Black

Outfits

Sage Maverick
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$650.00
Features
- Oversized Fuji ceramic stripping guides for ease of knot passing.
- Matte black powder coated aluminum rod tube with safe medallion.
- Full-wells cork grip with EVA fighting butt.
- Pacific blue rod blank.
- Anti corrosive anodized aluminum real seat.
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Scott Sector $1,045.00
Features
- Guides are PVD coated in a low reflective coating for even greater durability and stealth.
- Scott’s all new Carbon Web technology improves torsional stability.
- Reel seat milled from aircraft grade aluminum.
- CeRecoil stripping guides with nickel titanium frames and super slick Zirconia inserts.
- Unmatched reliability for easily duplicated performance on the water.
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Tibor Everglades
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$695.00 – $855.00
Features
- New Frost finishes utilize Tibor’s Certified Mil-A-8625 Type II Anodizing with fewer polishing steps for a less reflective surface with the same durability
- Made from solid aluminum bar stock
- Lightweight to balance with modern fly rods and reduce casting fatigue
- Triple outgoing line signals, easily removable for silent operation
- World famous Tibor drag system
- Made and assembled in the USA
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Royal Wulff Bermuda Triangle Taper Intermediate $99.95
Features
- 16 strand braided monofilament core stays stiff in tropical heat
- Clear color for added stealth
- Intermediate sink 1.5-2 ips
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An 8 or 9 weight with floating line for snook, redfish and baby tarpon
An 11 or 12 weight with intermediate sinking line for big tarpon

Capt. Brandon can provide all gear and tackle, if you’d like to bring your own these are his outfit size and fly recommendations

Sun & Rain Protection

OFFS Logo Trucker
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$29.95
Features
- 6-Panel structured front cap
- Mesh back for ventilation
- Black under brim helps reduce glare
- Made by Simms for Ole Florida Fly Shop
- One size fits most
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Patagonia Men’s Torrentshell 3L Jacket $104.30 – $125.30
Features
- Be protected from the rain with confidence.
- Two zippered handwarmer pockets and venting pit zips; all with welted exterior storm flaps with treated zippers.
- Snag-free center-front zipper with external and internal storm flaps and zipper-garage chin guard.
- Jacket self-stuffs into left handwarmer pocket with carabiner clip-in loop.
- Two-way-adjustable hood with a laminated visor rolls down and stows with a simplified cord-and-hook design.
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Patagonia Women’s Torrentshell 3L Jacket $125.30
Features
- Be protected from the rain with confidence.
- Two zippered handwarmer pockets and venting pit zips; all with welted exterior storm flaps with treated zippers.
- Snag-free center-front zipper with external and internal storm flaps and zipper-garage chin guard.
- Jacket self-stuffs into left handwarmer pocket with carabiner clip-in loop.
- Two-way-adjustable hood with a laminated visor rolls down and stows with a simplified cord-and-hook design.
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Simms Solarflex Sun Glove $27.97 – $39.95
Features
- Lightweight, UPF50 sun glove with improved coverage & fit
- Synthetic overlay on the index finger for stripping durability
- Half finger style with extended coverage on index/middle fingers, long length to cover the wrists & pairing snaps for storage
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Simms Sungaiter $24.47 – $34.95
Features
- Quick-dry, breathable stretch fabric with laser cut breathing holes
- Longer cape for better sun coverage at neckline
- Tall enough to fit over back of fishing cap
- One size fits most
- UPF 50 sun protection
- 92% polyester/8% spandex
- Lightweight, quick-drying, & breathable stretch fabric
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Simms Superlight Pant – Short $55.97 – $79.95
Features
- UPF 30
- Durable and lightweight with COR3™ and Cool Control™ technology – perfect for warm weather fishing
- Zip-secure back pocket and slash hand pockets with an internal cell phone pocket
- Partial elastic, brushed tricot lined waistband for adjustability, comfort and moisture management
- Crotch gusset for comfort and ease of movement
- Inseam 30”
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Simms W’s SolarFlex Hoody $55.97 – $79.95
Features
- Simms’ COR3™ fabric technology – wicking, anti-odor & UPF 50
- Built with Simms’ highest performing solar protective knit fabric that feels smooth to the touch, stretches for comfort, dries fast and keeps you odor-free with HeiQ Fresh and HeiQ Stain Away
- 3-panel hood designed to shield from the sun and stay on with a stretch binding and snap closure
- Extended sleeve length with envelope thumbholes and a center finger loop for back-of-hand sun protection
- Combination of merrow seams & flat-seam construction for maximum comfort
- Petal hem design for an elevated, feminine look and fit.
- Body – 92% polyester/ 8% spandex 143 gsm single jersey knit finished
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Smith Guide’s Choice $219.00 – $279.00
Features
- Superior polarized lens. See specs below for details
- Designed for medium – large fit/large coverage. However we’ve found that the Guide’s Choice is the model that fits well on the widest range of face sizes
- Hydrophilic megol nose & temple pads for a secure fit
- Out-of-sight spring hinges
- 8 base lens curvature
- Includes integrated/detachable sunglass leash
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Sun protective clothing
Brimmed hat
Rain jacket
Sunscreen
Polarized sunglasses
Bug spray (all natural if possible)

Misc.

Bring whatever snacks and lunch you would like
You may bring a camera, a waterproof case or bag is recommended
Water is provided, if you’re going to bring your own please try to use non-plastic containers