Capt. Chris O’Neill and Captain Ryan Rowan specialize in extreme fishing in SW Florida waters. Inshore Flats, Saltwater Light Tackle and Fly Fishing with Captain Chris O’Neill of Tail Chaser Charters. Fishing local angling hotspots from Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island Sound and Lemon Bay. Roaming these waters are four of Florida’s most sought after game fish: the Tarpon, Snook, Redfish and the Spotted Sea Trout. Extreme fishing Florida videos.
Captain Chris O’Neill Captain Chris O’Neill has over 25 years of saltwater experience, fishing pristine destinations around the world. After completing a highly decorated 20 year career in the United States Army as a Hovercraft Pilot and First Sergeant, Captain Chris opened The Tail Chaser Fishing Company in 2004. With over 1,000 successful charters fishing from The Chesapeake Bay south to Key West, Capt. Chris is regarded as one of the top fishing guides in Florida.
Inshore Flats, Saltwater Light Tackle and Fly Fishing Some of Florida’s finest saltwater fishing occurs in the southwest. This area of Florida has some of the best backcountry and flats fishing in the state, using light tackle or fly fishing is angling at its best. Florida’s extensive network of bays, mangrove islands and tidal creeks that permeate the region, presents angling challenges to the accomplished angler as well as the novice. There are thousands of miles of shoreline, oyster bars,seagrass
Fishing Hotspots Chris specializes in local angling hotspots from Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island Sound and Lemon Bay. Roaming these waters are four of Florida’s most sought after game fish: the Tarpon, Snook, Redfish and the Spotted Sea Trout. Thousands of anglers come to southwest Florida each year for the chance at a Grand Slam, catching a fish of each species in a single day. In addition to the fishing, Florida’s wildlife helps make a great day.
The Fishing
Offshore Fishing. Capt. Chris and his world class crew of offshore captains offer the best in deep sea action. Trips range from 10 to 100 miles from land, depending on price. Expect to catch your limit of offshore game fish and get a work out reeling in the big ones. Grouper is the number-one target in our local waters. Goliath grouper up to 400 pounds is not uncommon while fishing with the Tail Chaser. You will also have the opportunity to catch Snapper, Kingfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin,
In addition to the fishing, Florida’s wildlife helps to provide an extraordinary aesthetic experience. Birds of prey, bald eagles and ospreys as well as wading birds commonly observed include snowy egrets, reddish egrets, great blue herons, white and snowy ibis, and roseate spoonbills. Dolphins and manatees are usually seen on almost every trip.
Capt. Chris O’Neill’s untiring work ethic and desire to go the extra mile for his clients sets him apart from the competition. Capt. Chris is the founder and co-host of Florida’s only “live from the water” fishing radio show. The show broadcasts daily on FM 107.5 WENG, which gives his large SW Florida audience a real time snapshot of whats happening on the water. Capt. Chris also contributes as an outdoor writer to several national publications. You can catch him monthly in
Visit The Reel Saltwater Outdoors radio show, which broadcasts Monday through Friday at 7:25 am on FM107.5 and AM1530 WENG. The show is hosted by Capt. Chris O’Neill and Capt. Ryan Rowan. The show is a ’locals’ favorite providing real time fishing reports, conservation tips, seasonal guidlines and tide predictions from Sarasota to Ft. Myers. Chris and Ryan report relevant data from their daily charters along with input from other seasoned guides and sponsors.
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