"Fishing is not an escape from life, but often a deeper immersion into it..."
-Harry Middleton
Life on the water
Fly Times Charters offers highly productive guided fly fishing and inshore fishing charters in the Panama City, Florida area.
We guide on the beautiful emerald waters of the Florida Panhandle from Panama City Fl ranging from 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Panama City Beach to Mexico Beach, Port St.Joe to Cape San Blas.
We provide all of the necessary fly fishing or inshore gear to ensure a successful day on the water while making memories that last a lifetime.
The Panhandle of Florida is teeming with aquatic life, such as Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, Cobia, Mackerel, and Amberjack to name a few, which makes this area a destination of opportunity for the Fly Fisherman or the Light Tackle Angler.
We also provide instructions to anglers of all ages and experience levels.
Give us a call to set up a trip and come enjoy a day on the water with us.
*Prices are based on 2 Anglers per Flats Boat
Price includes your state fishing license, fuel, ice, water, tackle, rods, and hand-tied flies. Feel free to bring your gear if you would like. You are responsible for snacks and specialty drinks. Alcohol permitted, but please NO GLASS. Please contact us for any special needs or requests. We are happy to help; however, we can. Fully licensed and insured Captain.
Casting Lessons
Whether a beginner or need some touch-up.
Let us help you get back on track.
$50.00 per hr. for up to 2
$10.00 each additional person
Things For You To Bring
Snacks/Food
Specialty Drinks
Sunscreen
Protective Clothing/Hat
UPF Clothing Suggested in summer (light colors
Polarized Glasses are a must (Amber works best)
Non-Marking Shoes
Camera/GoPro
Meds
Shoes for wading
4Hr Half Day Flats / Backcountry / Inshore
From beginner to expert, a 4-hour trip is perfect for any angler who wants to sight fish in shallow water on fly rod or spinning.
8Hr Full Day Flats / Backcountry / Inshore
An 8-hour trip gives anglers the ability to target fish all day on the flats getting more chances to catch a fish.
6Hr 3/4 Day Flats / Backcountry / Inshore
A 6-hour trip is great for any angler who is wanting to spend more time on the water and get more opportunities to catching fish
tarpon on fly
The thrill of seeing 100lb+ fish swim in shallow water, engulf your fly and put on an acrobatic show is unparalleled to anything else.
FLORIDA PANHANDLE TARPON FISHING
30A/PANAMA CITY BEACH/PORT ST JOE/CAPE SAN BLAS
Join us from Mid May to Mid August to fish the annual Migration of Tarpon along the Emerald Coast and its pristine waters. Strings of Tarpon pass our sandy shores in water depths of 2-8 feet during these months giving you opportunities to target the Silver King whether you are Fly Fishing or using Conventional Tackle.
Tarpon fishing trips are based on 1 to 2 anglers and are a full day commitment and do require some driving. Our Tarpon trips usually last 7-8 hours with a nice beach break for lunch mid-day giving you some time to cool down in our crystal clear waters and stretch your legs if needed. You are more then welcome to bring your own gear if you choose, but all gear and equipment can be supplied.
*Have a larger group no worries. We have the ability to accommodate that with multiple boats and guides available.
4Hr Half Day Flats / Backcountry / Inshore
From beginner to expert, a 4-hour trip is perfect for any angler who wants to sight fish in shallow water on fly rod or spinning.
6Hr 3/4 Day Flats / Backcountry / Inshore
A 6-hour trip is great for any angler who is wanting to spend more time on the water and get more opportunities to catching fish
8Hr Full Day Flats / Backcountry / Inshore
An 8-hour trip gives anglers the ability to target fish all day on the flats getting more chances to catch a fish.
tarpon on fly
The thrill of seeing 100lb+ fish swim in shallow water, engulf your fly and put on an acrobatic show is unparalleled to anything else.
FLORIDA PANHANDLE TARPON FISHING
30A/PANAMA CITY BEACH/PORT ST JOE/CAPE SAN BLAS
Join us from Mid May to Mid August to fish the annual Migration of Tarpon along the Emerald Coast and its pristine waters. Strings of Tarpon pass our sandy shores in water depths of 2-8 feet during these months giving you opportunities to target the Silver King whether you are Fly Fishing or using Conventional Tackle.
Tarpon fishing trips are based on 1 to 2 anglers and are a full day commitment and do require some driving. Our Tarpon trips usually last 7-8 hours with a nice beach break for lunch mid-day giving you some time to cool down in our crystal clear waters and stretch your legs if needed. You are more then welcome to bring your own gear if you choose, but all gear and equipment can be supplied.
*Have a larger group no worries. We have the ability to accommodate that with multiple boats and guides available.
Captain Jason Shepard (Shep)
Captain Jason Shepard (Shep) is a Panama City, FL native who was raised on the pristine waters of the Gulf Coast. Growing up surfing, diving and of course fishing, his love for the water was constant. He loved it so much that he became one of the US Coast Guards Elite Helicopter Rescue Swimmers. With this came the ability to move around throughout the years, giving him time to explore his love for the outdoors and hone his skills and techniques in many environments.
He has been very fortunate to fish and guide in such locations as Florida, Carolina Lowcountry, Southeast Alaska, Northwest Michigan and the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cuba, and Belize to name a few. His passion for sight fishing is fueled even more by putting clients on their first fish with a fly. When not guiding, you will find him traveling to new places around the globe to chase fish or behind his Bow looking for game.
Capt. Shepard is a member of several Pro Staff's the IFFF, Project Healing Waters, Florida Guides Association, National Association Of Charter Boat Operators and Captains for Clean Waters.
A FEW REVIEWS
"Shep is the type of guide you wish you had more often. Experienced, knowledgeable, and someone who not only puts you on fish but teaches you how to become a better angler. Even when we had less than ideal conditions, Shep did us right, and made for a great trip! He's earned our repeat business." - Alex A.
"Captain Shepard put us on more fish then we could count. It was a great day on the water and my grandson and I had a fantastic day." - Jerry W.
"Booked a trip for my husband as a gift, and he had the best time! He had experience with other kinds of fishing but not fly fishing. Captain Jason was very knowledgeable about fishing and the area and also provided everything needed for the trip." - Gina M.
"Capt. Shep got us on fish in difficult conditions. I had a great time. Definitely recommend!" - Warren S.
"My wife and I recently booked a charter with Capt. Shepard, and I had a great time. He was accommodating to our needs and experience level, and truly wanted to see us be successful. I would definitely recommend his fly fishing charter services to anyone in the area, and hope to return soon ourselves." - Jeremy G
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