Capt. Mike Crawford

I’m a native Floridian, born and raised in Jacksonville. From a young age I have always loved the outdoors and being in nature. Growing up, baseball was everything. I spent the majority of my time in practice and games, everyday, seven days a week. Thankfully after college I was able to devote more time to hunting and fishing.


My earliest memories of fishing start with cane poling for bream or catfish with my dad and great grandpa. But as I grew older, I was introduced to our inshore fishery and the many beautiful things it offers.  My love for fly fishing came from the idea of being able to create your own flies and lures. There’s something about taking hair and feathers and convincing a fish to eat it! 

My goal on the water is to show clients things they’ve never seen before. I live for the look on their faces when they experience a redfish tail pop out of the grass or a big school of fish crushing bait. Or watching backing reds cruise through shallow creeks while crawling the mud for the first time. It is something that never gets old. 

I also offer custom flies, perfect for your trip with us. Private fly tying lessons are available, to provide a greater connection and enhance your overall experience.