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Capt. Russell's Rates, Reservation And Booking Information

Fishing ChartersNumber of PeopleCost
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 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 LessonsNumber of PeopleCost
1 Hour 1 on 1 (Fishing Lesson)1 on 1$75.00 per lesson
Fly Casting LessonsNumber of PeopleCost
1 Hour (Beginner Fly Casting)1-2$75.00 per lesson
1 Hour (Beginner Fly Casting)3 or more$50.00 each person, per lesson
2 Hours (Advance Fly Casting)1-2$150.00 per lesson

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

This is the best way to book a charter, lesson, or tour, with our book online web page. 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 to verify your options, also to target the best fishing tides and time of day with your fishing interest.

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What is the preferred payment?

All charters and tours require a $100.00 deposit per day as a confirmation.
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. Please add $100.00 per day.

Where do I mail my deposit?

Please mail your 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.

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.

Travel Information

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Driving By Car

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.

Distance from Amelia Island to other major 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

Distances from the Resorts

Ritz Carlton 1 miles

Summer Beach 2 miles

Amelia island Plantation 3 miles

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, AirTran, 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 2 miles.

Pickup available if needed on Amelia Island.

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Things That You Will
Need To Bring: 		Amelia Island, Fl. I.C.W., Inshore and Nearshore
Cumberland Island, Ga. I.C.W., Inshore and Nearshore
Big and Little Talbot Island, Fl. I.C.W., Inshore and Nearshore
Ft. George Island, Fl. I.C.W., Inshore and Nearshore
Nassau Sound I.C.W., Inshore and Nearshore
St. Mary's River Inlet, I.C.W., Inshore and Nearshore
St.Johns River Inlet, at Mayport, I.C.W., Inshore and Nearshore

I specialize in shallow water sight fishing the inshore flats of Amelia Island for Redfish with light tackle and fly. Using top water plugs is seasonal for redfish, sea trout, jack crevalle, bluefish, ladyfish, false albacore, and sharks. All Charters are based on tides, seasons and weather.

All your light tackle and fly fishing equipment will be provided for you. Your Florida fishing license, leaders, lures, and flies. A cooler will be onboard with ice and bottled spring waters for your fishing charter or tour, will be provided for you.

Year round: Inshore redfish and spotted sea trout.
Seasonal: false albacore, jack crevalle, spanish mackerel, bluefish, ladyfish, shark, cobia and tarpon.

Please bring polarized sunglasses, hats, deck shoes and sunscreens. You are also welcome to bring light snacks.

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Home Page Backcountry, flats, inshore, and nearshore saltwater charter fishing guide services. Light tackle lure fishing and fly fishing charters, eco, tour & photo tours, with guides Capt. Russell & Janet Tharin here on Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville, Florida.
Rates & Info About fishing charters, fly casting lessons, eco tours, photo tours, and our rates. Info about fishing for redfish and sea trout, jack crevalle, spanish mackerel, bluefish, ladyfish, black drum, shark, and tarpon.
Fishing Gift Certificates Great for all occasions... birthdays, anniversaries, holidays! Click here for more information. Surprise you fisherman with this great gift.
Capt. Russell's Bio About Capt. Russell Tharin, a fulltime light tackle charter fishing guide and master certified fly casting instructor.
Charter Testimonials Here's what some of our anglers have said about fishing with Capt. Russell Tharin.
Guide Of The Year Capt. Russell Tharin is named 2004 Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Of The Year.
Types of Fishing Charters Sight Fishing “FLY” Low Tides Redfish, Flood Tides “FLY” Redfish, Top Water Light Tackle Redfish & Trout, Sight Fishing Light Tackle Redfish, Fly & Light Tackle Migratory Fish, Surf Sight Fishing Fly & Light Tackle Redfish.
Fishing Amelia Island I love stalking, making stealthy presentations, and seeing fish strike with heart-pounding hookups.We have shallow water sight fishing with fly or light tackle all year on the flats of Amelia Island, Florida.
Florida Flats Fishing Guide Fishing the flats is a great way to fish inshore in shallow waters. You can sometimes spot fish by sight fishing from a flats boat, when you are being poled by a guide that's on an elevated platform. A flats guide can help you see and you locate fish.
Northeast Florida
Saltwater Fishing 		Northeast Florida saltwater fishing guide and charters is about fishing strategies with Capt. Russell.
Fishing The Florida Keys Fly Fishing in the Florida Keys with Capt. Russell Tharin for bonefish, permit and tarpon.
Florida Photo Tours Our photography tours offer amateur as well as professional photographers the opportunity to photograph, wildlife, and landscapes on the water.
Florida Eco Tours Enjoy intimate encounters with wildlife on the water with wine and cheese, celebrate breath taking sunsets. Enjoy your personalized eco tour hosted by Janet Tharin.
Fishing Lessons Before your charter take a 1 hour light tackle casting lesson "one on one" with Capt. Russell Tharin. Learn how the rod and reel works using braded lines.
Fly Fishing Lessons Fly casting lessons, clinics and schools with Capt. Russell Tharin, Certified Master Fly Casting Instructor and Guide.
Fishing Seminars Capt. Russell has a great power point presentation on Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Fishing Amelia Island, Florida. Capt. Russell can be your club's next guest speaker.
Fishing Sponsors These are the products and sponsors that Capt. Russell Tharin will use and endorsed to make a living as a guide fishing.
Fishing FAQ's Frequently asked questions about fly fishing and light tackle charters or fly casting lessons with Capt. Russell Tharin.
Start Fly Fishing. Take a fly casting lesson first. Learn how the fly rod works. Understand the relationship with the fly line and the tip of the fly rod. Learn and understand what makes the loop.
Accommodations Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville, Florida. Accommodations, Places to Stay on Amelia Island, Resorts, Hotels, Villas, Bed and Breakfast Inns.
Places to Eat Our best recommended places to eat, our best restaurants. If Russell and Janet say it's good, it is! The best places to eat in Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island and Mayport Florida.
Things To Do. Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville, Florida Things To Do, like charter fishing, eco tours, photo tours, horseback riding, kayaking, golf, tennis, yoga, spa's, shopping and much more.
Travel Info How to get to Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Florida with traval directions and information where to meet Capt. Russell Tharin.
Local Links Capt. Russell's local links to websites on Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee and Jacksonville, Florida.
Big Fish Galleries Big fish photo galleries, Fly Fishing Flood Tide, Fly Fishing Low Tide, Light Tackle Fishing, Top Water Fishing, Migratory Fishing, Surf Fishing, EcoTours, Photography Tours and Florida Keys Fishing.
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Purchase your fishing pictures here, get professional prints and photo gifts online.
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Press In memory of Mike Wallis and articles with Capt. Russell and Janet Tharin's fishing adventures.
Fishing Jacksonville,Florida. Jacksonville Florida fly fishing and light tackle fishing charters, eco and photo tours with Capt. Russell and Janet Tharin.
Fishing Fernandina Beach, Florida. Fernandina Beach, Florida has your own personal guided fishing trips and tours with guides Capt. Russell and Janet Tharin.
Vacation Amelia Island Florida Are you are planning a Florida fishing or family vacation, maybe a romantic weekend getaway? Amelia Island, Florida has the vacation you are looking for.
Fishing Redfish Redfish can be a target species anytime the weather is conducive to fishing. These fish are opportunists and are very competitive when they are in a schools also they love top water plugs.
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.
Daily Fishing ReportsIt is a privilege to work with Capt. Rick Murphy, as one of his personally selected fishing guides and to bring to you the daily inshore fishing report from Northeast Florida hosted on www.Insiderfishing.com.