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Capt. Jason Sullivan

Capt. Jason Sullivan fishes out of Flamingo, the southernmost boat ramp on Florida’s mainland located in Everglades National Park. From there Florida Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and the backcountry bays of the Everglades await.

It’d be safe to call Capt. Jason a “glades poon specialist”. He’s obsessed with the tarpon that inhabit and move through the Everglades. Dialed in is an understatement, if there’s tarpon around of any size Jason’s on them. He enjoys putting a beginner on their first tarpon just as much as he enjoys lining up an experienced tarpon junkie.

Aside from tarpon, Capt. Jason loves hunting down snook and redfish along the beaches and flats. And with the truly adventurous angler’s request, or if conditions dictate, Capt. Jason will leave the Hell’s Bay skiff at home and break out the jonboat to push you back into remote creeks and bays of the Everglades that are rarely visited by other humans in search of tarpon, snook and redfish.

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Boat:

  • Hell’s Bay Biscayne
  • Backcountry Gladeskiff Jonboat

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
  • 3/4 Day (6hrs): $650
  • Full Day (8hrs): $700

Rates are for up to two anglers, add $50 for an additional angler. Rates are subject to change, contact Capt. Jason for official current rates.

    Contact Capt. Jason Sullivan

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    Call or Text Capt. Jason Sullivan:

      954-864-0592

    What to Bring

    Flies

    •   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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    •   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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    •   Features

      • Excellent gurgler pattern, triggers eats with wounded prey action
      • Foam is wide enough to suspend the fly on top while maintaining its aerodynamics
      • Folded front section moves a lot of water when stripped, EP Craft Fur Brush tail shows signs of life on pause
      • Great for peacocks, largemouths, backcountry snook & tarpon, and a variety of other fresh and saltwater predators
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    •   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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    •   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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    •   Features

      • Capt. Bob LeMay's iconic tarpon dredging fly
      • Lots of natural movement, no unwanted buoyancy
      • 6″ long, large profile for tarpon in deep and murky water to lock on to
      • Bead chain eyes help sink rate and provide a slight rattle
      • In addition to tarpon, very effective on large predators including pike, sharks, golden dorado and cobia
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    • Features

      • Perfect for Peacock, Tarpon, Snakeheads, Snook, Jacks and many more.
      • Weedgaurd to protect you from mangroves and weeds.
      • Large eyes to draw in predators.
      • Magnum Rabbit tail.
      • Pushes water for lateral line vibration.
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    • EP Peanut Butter – 3/0 Black/Purple
    • Tarpon/Pike Snake – 3/0 Black
    • Megalopsicle – 1/0 Chartreuse/Yellow, 1/0 Purple Black
    • Brushy Baitfish – #2 Grey/Orange
    • Redfish Mariboo – 1/0 Olive/Rust
    • EP Top Water – 2/0 White/Treuse
    • Tikka – 2/0

    Outfits

    •   Features

      • Matte Midnight blank
      • Reel seat is type III anodized aluminum Midnight black w/Matte Midnight carbon insert
      • Blue accent wrap, black/black main wraps
      • REC recoil snake guides, SiC/titanium stripping guides
      • Reinforced blank increases loop strength and dampens vibration for straighter tracking and a truer cast
      • American made
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    • Features

      • Better Spool efficiency.
      • Lighter and stronger then ever.
      • Sealed drag.
      • The matte type II anodized finish.
      • Smoothed out the reel foot as on for kink-free leader protection.
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    •   Features

      • Designed to balance perfectly with lighter rods
      • Zero start-up inertia and precise low-end control protects light tippets
      • Lighter version of the sealed and maintenance-free carbon and stainless steel disc drag
      • Adjusts from zero to full drag in a single drag knob rotation
      • 30% lighter and 30% narrower than Mirage
      • Strong, yet lightweight, 6061 T6 aluminum, type II anodizing
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    •   Features

      • Sealed, maintenance-free carbon and stainless steel disk drag adjusts from zero to full drag in a single drag knob rotation
      • Patent-pending drag provides smooth drag adjustments in the fishing and fish-fighting range
      • Super large arbor machined in the USA from strong, yet lightweight 6061 T6 aluminum barstock
      • Military-spec type III hard coat anodizing
      • Titanium shaft adds strength without weight and fully radiused reel foot prevents kinked leaders
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    •   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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    •   Features

      • Features the revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive for superior shooting ability and increased durability
      • The perfect line for bonefish, tarpon, and permit on the flats; also great for snook, redfish, and sea trout
      • Overweighted by .75 sizes to load rods quickly; use designated line weight for your rod
      • Short, powerful head turns over long leaders with heavy flies
      • Tropi-Core technology remains stiff and slick in tropical environments
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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. Jason can provide all gear and tackle, if you’d like to bring your own these are his outfit size and fly recommendations

    •   Features

      • 6-panel structure
      • Quick-dry mesh sweatband
      • Black under brim reduces glare
      • Made by Simms for Ole Florida Fly Shop
      • One size fits most
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    • Features

      • Ultra comfortable.
      • Tonal contrast stitching.
      • Small Orvis logo.
      • Polyester/cotton blend.</
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    • Features

      • SPF 50.
      • Elastic waist
      • Two tone zippered meshed back pockets.
      • One lower leg pocket.
      • Quick-dri stretch material.
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    •   Features

      • Breathable and quick-drying
      • Partial synthetic leather palm
      • 50+ UPF
      • Sizes: S(6¾”-7¼”), M(7½”-8″), L(8¼”-9″), XL(9¼”-10″)
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    • 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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    • 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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    •   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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    •   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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    •   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)
    • 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
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