Thursday May 17, 2012  

Florida East Coast Inshore and Offshore Charter Fishing Guide Captains

Indian River Lagoon including Banana River, Mosquito Lagoon and Offshore out of Port Canaveral and Sebastian Inlet Florida for Inshore, offshore and deep sea bottom fishing

Inshore and Offshore fishing Captain Richard Bradley Captain Richard Bradley

Renowned Full Time Fishing Guide
Growing up on Merritt Island and fishing the Banana River Lagoon and Canaveral with his father, Captain Richard's native knowledge of Florida Fishing and it's diverse species of gamefish allows him to share a life-time of knowledge and experience with anglers. While attending Palm Beach Atlantic College in South Florida, Captain Richard excelled in marine biology and oceanography studies building on his natural fishing and outdoor abilities.

Captain Richard is a United States Coast Guard U.S. Merchant Marine Officer and is skilled in boatmanship and angling skills with a keen fishing sense that helps him put anglers on biting fish. 

Captain Richard is a family oriented full time charter captain. He has a passion for helping young anglers and their parents improve their skills and bond through the sport of fishing. Capt. Richard has two children of his own and while he's not out fishing with clients, he's on the water with his family.  Simply put... "Captain Richard Hooks-U-Up with fish and an enjoyable time on the water".

Hello Anglers,
Charter Fishing is our sole source of income for my family in our native shallow water lagoons and Atlantic Ocean off east central Florida. There are plenty of 'part-time' guides looking to earn a few extra dollars justifying a boat payment or using it as an excuse to go fishing a couple of times per month. Guiding anglers has never been a side profession or hobby for me, I've dedicated my whole life to showing anglers how and where to fish on Florida's Space Coast. We've committed our lives to giving anglers a full-time experience as I am typically on the water over 300 days a year. When considering a fishing guide ask them THIS question: Are you a full time charter boat Captain or do you have another job? Nine times out of ten they're part-timers and these are the ones you want to avoid. There are a handful of full-time quality guides in our area, please take the time to ask a few pertinent questions.

- Captain Richard / Full-Time Lagooner Fishing Guide

Captain Richard's Website [Brevard County Fishing Guide]
Captain Richard's vCard

Captain Richard Bradley

Inshore Fly fishing specialist Cocoa Beach and Mosquito Lagoon FloridaCaptain Gina Bradley

Lagooner's Heart & Soul
If you call Lagooner Guide Services, you're more than likely hear the pleasant voice of Captain Gina and know there is a warm smile and helpful attitude on the other end of phone line.  Gina is one of the main ingredients that makes Lagooner Guides the most successful guides in Florida. She single handedly is the touch point for all our anglers and guides and we cherish her presence and work with gratitude.

Lagooner Trivia: Gina's been featured in Florida Sportsman magazine and website more than any other Lagooner guide. [Click]

Welcome,
Growing up and living in the same area my whole life, I'd never really appreciated the local waterways and ocean until I met and married my husband Captain Richard. Prior to marriage our night time dates fishing at Sebastian Inlet and excursions out of Port Canaveral aquainted me more intimatley to the wonderful lagoons and ocean that I'd taken for granted growing up on Florida's coast. With twenty years of marriage behind us, we've raised children that enjoy the water and outdoors too. Our oldest is a champion surfer and our youngest can't get enough of fishing with her daddy and surfing with her sister.

Now you have the opportunity to experience the great fishing and waterways the way only a native Floridian can show you. While fishing the inshore lagoons for redfish, snook and sea trout you'll more than likely see manatees & dolphins, alligators and an assortment of beautiful birds and water fowl. Call me today and let me help you make your vacation in Florida a more memoriable experience.

- Captain Gina / Lagooner, Inc.

Capt. Gina's Phone Number (321) 868-4953 or (321) 794-4028 (cell)
Capt. Gina's Website [How Girls have Fun in Florida]
Captain Gina's vCard

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Florida Charter Captain Requirements

In this time of change in the world economy, we've seen our share new wannabe charter fishing guides popping up every few weeks. It seems that every local and semi local fire fighter or part-time professional wants to earn enough money to make their boat payment or spend their extra time fishing while using non-suspecting tourist to fund their endeavors.

Legitimate Charter Captains must maintain several things to make them legal and compliant in Florida waterways and ocean. Below are the minimal legal requirements to operate a Charter Fishing Company in the State of Florida.

A Business Occupational License
Lagooner, Inc.

Coast Guard Captain's License (OUPV or better)
Captain Richard & Captain Gina are OUPV

FWC Charter Boat Fishing License and Stamps
An expensive license that covers all anglers on a charter fishing vessel.

Liability/Property Insurance (at least $1 million)
If a Charter Captain doesn't hold this and you or someone on your charter gets injured... Beware!

NOAA Fish License(s) (if in ocean)
If your charter fishing beyond the line of demarcation you'll need several permits required by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries to catch species like dolphin, mackerel, grouper & snapper.

TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card)
After 9-11 this is a required homeland security badge that must be in a charter captain's possession at all times while working on the waterways.

Proper Marine Vessel Equipment and Safety Gear
Coast Guard Compliant and up-to-date including fire extinguishers, Type I PFD's, Flares, Noise making devises, communication devices,

Vessel Registration
All water vessels & trailers must be registered commercially by the state of Florida.

Proper Permits for Restricted Waterways
Are you fishing on restricted waters? Better make sure your Fishing Guide is properly permitted.

CPR & First Aid (up-to-date)
Must have CPR annually and First Aid bi-annually

Drug Consortium
All Coast Guard Captains must belong to a random drug testing organization and must submit regularly to their requirements.

Before you get on the boat with your next charter, ask: Are you a full-time Charter Captain and do you have the proper and legal requirements for running a charter fishing business?