Frequently Asked Question's: About Fishing With Capt. Russell Tharin On Amelia Island Florida

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Light Tackle &
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Charters

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Getting Started
Fly Fishing

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Fishing Redfish

Fishing Spotted Sea Trout

Fishing Giant
Jack Crevalle

Florida Flats
Fishing Guide

Northeast Florida
Saltwater Fishing

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2004 Orvis Endorsed Guide of the Year

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Amelia Island Fl

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to book a fishing charter, fly casting lesson, photo tour or eco tour?

To book a charter, lesson, or tour, just click on the book online link below, and submit your information. Then call us by phone 904-491-4799 to be sure that your date is open, to confirm and verify your options, to target the best fishing tides and time of day with your fishing interest.

How much will my charter, fly casting lesson or tour cost?

Fishing Charter	Number of People	Cost
Full Day (8hr minimum)	1-2	$550 per trip
3/4 Day (6hr minimum)	1-2	$450 per trip
1/2 Day (4hr minimum)	1-2	$350 per trip
EcoTours (4hr minimum)	1-2	$300 per trip
Photo Tours (4hr minimum)	1-2	$300 per trip
Pick-up and return to Cumberland Island, Ga Please add $100.00 per day. Fishing charters and tours require a $100.00 minimum deposit per day. Cash or checks...No Credit Cards Balance due at completion of charter. Gratuity not included...But is appreciated.
Fishing Lessons	Number of People	Cost
1 Hour 1 on 1 (Fishing Lesson)	1 on 1	$75.00 per lesson
Fly Casting Lessons	Number of People	Cost
1 Hour (Beginner Fly Casting)	1-2	$75.00 per lesson
1 Hour (Fly Casting)	3 or more	$50.00 each person, per lesson
2 Hours (Advance Fly Casting	1-2	$150.00 pre lesson

What is the preferred payment?

All charters and tours require a $100.00 deposit per day.
Cash or checks only, with balance due at the completion of the charter, tour or lesson.

No Credit Cards.

Pick-up and return to Cumberland Island, Ga. Add $100.00 per day.

Where is the deposit sent?

Please mail the deposit to Capt. Russell or Janet Tharin at
4814 Westwind Ct. Amelia Island, Florida. 32034

What about tipping? Is Gratuity Included? No

Gratuity not included...But is greatly appreciated.

What is your cancellation policy?

There is a $100 deposit for each day required to confirm you reservation date or dates.
Deposit will be refunded in the event the captain declares inclement weather conditions.

How many can go on fishing a charter?

We will fish, 1 or 2 persons, this is preferred.

How many and what age child can you take fishing on your boat?

We will only have room for one adult and one child that is at lease ten year old on the boat.

Please let us know in advance the age of your child.

Access by Car

Two bridges connect Amelia Island with the mainland.

Google Map It

From Jacksonville, Fl take I-95 north to Exit 373, turn east onto A1A, travel 12 miles crossing the Intracoastal Waterway to Amelia Island.

From Jacksonville, Beach take A1A north to the Mayport ferry, which traverses the St. Johns River and continure north to Amrlia Island. Or you take J. Turner Butler Boulevard west to 9a travel north over the Dames Point Bridge exit to Heckcher Dr take a right and continue to A1A and north over Big and Little Talbot Island onto Amelia Island.

From Savannah, Ga take I-95 South to Exit 373, turn east onto A1A, travel 12 miles crossing the Intracoastal Waterway to Amelia Island.

Access by Air

There are over 100 arrivals and departures daily from Jacksonville International Airport, with connections to all domestic and foreign locations. Jacksonville International Airport is serviced by: American Airlines/American Eagle, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, US Airways, Air Tran, Air Canada, Comair, Florida Air, Midway Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and United Airlines. Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (904) 261-3730.

Distances from the Airports

Airports: Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) 20 miles
Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport 1 mile.

Distances from the Resorts

Ritz Carlton 1 miles, Summer Beach 2 miles, Amelia island Plantation 3 miles

Distances from Cities

Daytona Beach, 126 Miles, Miami 379 Miles, Ft. Lauderdale, 360 Miles, Tallahassee 196 Miles, Gainesville 101 Miles, Tampa 233 Miles, Jacksonville 33 Miles, Atlanta 356 Miles, Fernandina Beach 5 miles.

What will I need to bring?

You will need to bring polarized sunglasses, a hat or a cap, deck shoes or tennis shoes and sunscreen.

May I bring my own tackle?

Yes, you can bring your on tackle or we will provide you with all fly fishing and light tackle equipment you will need. We will also will be provided fishing license, leaders, lures, and flies, also with a cooler will be onboard with iced and spring waters.

What waters will we be fishing?

We will be fishing Amelia Island, Talbot Island, Cumberland Island, Ft. George Island, Nassau Sound, Bird Island, St. Mary's Inlet, Mayport, ICW, Nearshore, and Coastal Waters.

When is the best time of year to go fishing?

Whenever you can go. We fish year round for redfish and spotted sea trout.

What types of fishing will be available?

There are mainly three ways that we can sight fish for redfish. First, I would like to start fishing about two or three hours before the dead low, and fish the incoming tide as it floods the flats.

Second, in spring, summer, and fall, we can also sight fish redfish in the surf on the incoming flood tides, as long as we have clear water and sunny days. Wading works the best here. Third, is to fish the high flood tides in the marsh. Spring, summer, and fall works the best for redfish and sheepshead, tailing in the grasses, wading can be optional.

The spring, summer, and fall on Amelia Island are the best seasons to sight fish along the beaches and near-shore for a variety of pelagic species like bluefish, cobia, giant jack crevalle, false albacore, ladyfish, spanish mackerel, sharks and tarpon. These fish can be found around, or under, and striking into bait pods and can be taken with fly tackle and light tackle. We can find these bait pods and striking fish on the surface by watching for diving birds.

Will I be able to keep my fish?

Catch and Release fishing is our part in conservation, we love to catch and release fish for sport. It makes no sense to kill the very fish that we are trying to catch. As a guide, I want to share the importants of catch and release fishing, we must learn how to conserve our resources for future generations. Keep only what you need, as it may have been a gift to you.

Two quotes, from LEE WULFF

"A good game fish is too valuable to be caught only once." and "The fish you release may be a gift to another fisherman as it may have been a gift to you."

What kind of boat will we be fishing from?

We will be fishing aboard Hunters Heart, a 17.6 ft. Key West Stealth that is outfitted to enhance your every challenge. If you have never fly fished from a flats skiff in saltwater you need to take a fly casting lesson prior to your charter. This will greatly enhance your ability to land fish.

How do I prepare for my fly fishing charter?

If you have been fly fishing in freshwater and never fly fished in saltwater from a flats boat, a good start would be to take a 2 hour advance fly casting lessons. To learn how to cast to moving targets, learn how to cast in the wind, to double haul, to cast for distance. Learn how to set the hook, and fight big game fish on fly tackle. These are things that are very hard to learn on a charter, and you will find practicing before your charter will be a big payoff.

Where is the best place to stay on Amelia Island, Florida?

Amelia Island has great accommodations and places to stay.

If you're looking to get away for a while in a warm, sunny, laid back atmosphere
Amelia Island, Florida is the perfect place for you to visit. Places to stay range from the various
Bed and Breakfasts, and the Hampton Inn & Suites, located in historic Fernandina Beach,
The hotel design reflects historic Center Street and within walking distance of 25 restaurants.

Call (904) 491-4911 ask for the Capt. Russell Tharin secial rate.

The Hampton Inn & Suite

Where is the best places to eat on Amelia Island, Florida?

Capt. Russell and Janet Tharin's great places to eat, our best restaurants for
breakfast, lunch and fine dinning on Amelia Island, Florida.

Click here for the best places to eat on Amelia Island, Florida.

If you have any other questions, just click here on our Request Information link and we will be very happy to help you.

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Fishing Spotted Sea Trout	My favorite time to fish for spotted sea trout is in the spring and the fall using top water plugs, to target the largest and most aggressive fish.
Fishing Giant Jack Crevalle	The best days to fish for giant jack crevalle is on windless days in June and July, nearshore somewhere near the bait pods.
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