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The Inshore Specialist

Captain Scott Owens
Capt. Scott Owens is a St. Augustine native. He grew up working at Island Bait and Tackle at the base of the Lions Bridge. He spent his childhood fishing St. Augustine and eventually moved to St. Simons Island Georgia where he finished school and started guiding. He would travel back to St. Augustine to fish and visit family almost every day he was not out on the water in Georgia. His passion for fishing and love for St. Augustine drew him back where he now guides full time and offers trips to Georgia which he considers on of the finest places to sight fish for redfish.

He has been featured numerous times in the local news for his guiding achievements and in national publications such as Saltwater Sportsman, Florida Sportsman, IGFA Magazine, Shallow Water Angler, Salt Water Fly Fishing, and writes saltwater articles for several Magazines. He has won such tournaments as The Golden Isles Redbone Celebrity Classic. A tournament which raises money to fight Cystic Fibrosis where he guided Web Cowden and Lee Haverstock in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 to win award such as Team Grand Champions, Grand Champion Angler, Spin Plug Division Champions, and Runner Up Grand Champion Angler. In 2005 and 2006 He guided two other anglers in the Savannah Red/Trout Shoot Out to Team Grand Champions, Runner up Grand Champion Angler, Largest Trout Caught (6.5 pounds), Largest Redfish, Most Redfish Caught and Released, and Spin Plug Division Champions. He is also endorsed by some of the leading companies in the industry such as Gordon Boat Works, St. Croix Rods, PowerPro Lines, Sage Fly rods, Tibor Fly Reels, Simms, Scientific Angler Fly Lines, Sportif, and Action Optics.


Captain Jason Keating
Captain Jason is a native of St. Augustine, with roots tracing back to the first settlers. His 25 years of local knowledge and experience will assure you of a memorable day on the water. He was born and raised fishing these pristine waters and as a young boy was a mate on his Dad’s charter boat. Captain Jason is a second generation full time local guide and while aboard you will be treated to the most productive light tackle fishing that St. Augustine has to offer.
As an angler Capt. Jason has fished in several professional Redfish Tournaments for over 3 years on the FLW, Oh Boy O’Berto/ Redfish Nation, and IFA tours and is currently a Professional Redfish Angler. He is a member of the Florida Lure Anglers club, which is comprised of the area's top anglers and guides. Captain Jason is endorsed by the fishing industry’s top companies, such as Mercury outboards, Motor Guide trolling motors, T.B.S. Jigs, D.O.A. lures, Shakespeare/Ugly Stick Rods, Power Pro fishing line, Shimano reels, and Calusa cast nets.

Captain Tony Bozzella
Captain Tony grew up in Montauk, Long Island, N.Y. He commercial fished most of his life until he joined the Navy where he became a Chief Bo’ sun. He moved to Florida in 1983 and fished Florida's backcountry and offshore waters for over 20 years. He has caught every game fish in Florida from Marlin to bonefish with the exception of a permit. He is the owner of TBS Jigs which is a full line of quality buck tail lures and jig heads. He has fished on the Professional Redfish Tour for 4 years with 1 top 5 and 2 top 10 finishes. He also won the Mitzi Skiff Redfish Shootout overall Championship, 1st & 2nd place in the Redbone Celebrity Tour and Spin/plug Div. Champion. He also got the top Guide Award in the Key Largo Backcountry Challenge. These are just a few as he has 20 other top 10 fishes in various tournaments. His sponsors include: TBS Jigs, TFO Fly Rods, Bass Assassin, YAMA-TECH, Berkley, and Bite-a-bait. He has been featured on ESPN, OLN and FOX Sport Network and done cover shoot for Onshore/Offshore Magazine. He has also had multiple articles in various other publications.

Captain Charlie Parker
Capt. Charlie is a N.E. Florida native, and has been fishing the waters in and around St. Augustine since the 1960’s. His extensive knowledge of the St Augustine FL. area and the techniques needed to catch fish has consistently brought his clients a very high success rate. Capt. Charlie began his professional fishing career in the 1980’s, fishing the B.A.S.S. Pro tournament trail. Since the early 1990’s, he has concentrated his fishing in the salt water in and around St. Augustine FL. He now enjoys sharing his knowledge and love of salt water fishing with anglers of all skill levels – whether beginner or advanced. While himself a longtime professional, his commitment and love for teaching the skills needed for this sport make him a superb guiding choice for anglers of all ages and abilities. Maverick Boat Company, Power Pro Fishing Line, Lee Fisher Nets and Okuma Tackle.

 

 


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