Capt. Patrick Smith

Capt. Patrick Smith fishes out of the intracoastal and nearshore areas of Palm Beach. A world-class snook fishery and hub for big snook.

When it comes to the diversity of fishing opportunities in Palm Beach Capt. Patrick is a jack of all trades, but here we’ll focus on his true love – saltwater fly fishing for snook and tarpon. The intracoastal waterways of Palm Beach are snook highways with docks and bridges that provide the structure they desire. Capt. Patrick does daytime and nighttime snook trips and also offers a combination trip that starts lates in the night and ends later in the morning.

At night you’ll be fishing docklights and bridge shadow lines. A favorite passtime of locals, sightfishing for snook and little tarpon that are feeding on tiny glass minnows and shrimp attracted to the underwater lights. When daylight comes and depending on the time of year, the bigger snook and tarpon can be busting up schools of glass minnows or mullet around docks and seawalls or out on the beach. Wherever they are at that time, Capt. Patrick is on them.

Boat:

258 Carolina Skiff

Included:

Fly gear and tackle including flies (you’re welcome to bring your own as well)
Ice
All necessary licenses

Best Season: Year-round

Rates:

Trips starting at $400

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

Call or Text Capt. Patrick Smith:

561-503-0848

What to Bring

Gear & Tackle

Flies

EP Finger Mullet Black Tail $9.95 – $10.95
Features
- Great for big predators snacking on Mullet
- Tough, durable & realistic looking fly
- Tied on a super sharp Gamakatsu SC15
- #2/0 3″ long with weedguard; #3/0 5″ long
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EP Micro Minnow $4.50
Features
- Great for big fish snacking on small baitfish
- Tough, durable & realistic looking fly
- Tied on a super sharp Gamakatsu SC15
- 1.50″ long
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EP Mullet $9.95 – $10.95
Features
- Great for big predators snacking on Mullet
- Tough, durable & realistic looking fly
- Tied on a super sharp Gamakatsu SC15
- #2/0 3″ long with weedguard; #3/0 5″ long
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Kraimer’s DH Baitfish $8.95
Features
- Great Finger Mullet imitation
- Bucktail will keep its wide profile while the Wool head pushes water
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Midnight Minnow $7.25
Features
- Baitfish pattern that works under many situations
- Approx. 2 1/2″ long
- Tied on a Tiemco 800S
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Polar Fiber Minnow $7.95 – $8.25
Features
- Polar fiber breathes and pulsate through water
- Epoxy head prevents fouling
- #4 Length: 2 1/2″, #2 Length: 3 1/2″, 2/0 Length: 5″
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Polar Fiber Minnow – #4 White
Umpqua Baitfish – #6 Ghost Green
EP Micro Minnow – #2 Translucent
Midnight Minnow – #6
Kraimer’s DH Baitfish – 2/0 Grey/White
EP Mullet – 2/0 Black/Purple
EP Finger Mullet Black Tail – 3/0

Outfits

Orvis Hydros $249.00 – $298.00
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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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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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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Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Grand Slam
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$99.95
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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A 6, 7 or 8 weight with floating line for dock lights
A 9 or 10 weight with an intermediate sinking line for bridges

Capt. Patrick 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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Orvis DriRelease Long Sleeve Crew $41.30
Features
- Ultra comfortable.
- Tonal contrast stitching.
- Small Orvis logo.
- Polyester/cotton blend.</
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Orvis Jackson Quick-Dry Shorts $68.60
Features
- This product runs small; order one size up for the best fit.
- TurboDry® waistband is the ultimate in comfort, stretch, stability, and fast drying capabilities
- 8 1/2″ Inseam
- Secure zippered pockets (two in back, one at the side)
- M(32-34), L(36-38, XL(40-42), XXL(44-46)
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Patagonia Men’s Torrentshell 3L Jacket $104.30 – $179.00
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 Sungaiter $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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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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