| Flats fishing can be an enjoyable, memorable, and | | | | sun protection. As far as fishing licenses go, the |
| well-spent time out in the ocean. However, | | | | captain's license will be enough coverage for you |
| whether you are a novice or an expert, you may | | | | and will allow you to flats fish. |
| wish to use a flats fishing guide. A flats fishing | | | | When hiring a flats fishing guide in Florida, you will |
| guide can help you learn how to flats fish or help | | | | also need to check on the number of anglers that |
| you perfect your technique. When choosing a flats | | | | the guide will allow on the boat at one time. This is |
| fishing guide, there are several things to look for. | | | | critical if you are planning a trip with multiple |
| The first thing to consider is money. The price to | | | | friends. As far as children go, many companies will |
| hire a guide will vary from company to company. | | | | allow children on board. However, there is often |
| You must examine their expertise and time in the | | | | an age requirement, such as seven years old, |
| business and measure this against the price they | | | | although some companies will make exceptions to |
| are charging as well as your own budget. Second | | | | the age rule for families. Regardless of whether |
| of all, make sure you do not hire a company that | | | | the company makes an exception for your family |
| guarantees you will catch a fish. No one can | | | | or not, you will be required to maintain control of |
| guarantee that you will catch a fish, but what a | | | | your children and their ultimate safety will reside |
| company can guarantee is that at the very least | | | | with you. Also, when booking a guide for flats |
| you'll have fun trying and learn a few things about | | | | fishing, you will need to make note of their |
| flats fishing while doing so. You should also inquire | | | | deposit and cancellation policies in the event you |
| as to whether or not the guide will provide the | | | | must cancel your trip. When flats fishing, you may |
| tackle and equipment. Most companies will provide | | | | walk away with a fish or two and you may not. |
| these items, but you are better off | | | | Regardless of whether you actually catch |
| double-checking on this. In most cases, you will be | | | | something or not, you are guaranteed at least a |
| required to bring your own lunch, beverages, and | | | | memory or two. |