Hunt Fish. Make the Cast Count.
There's nothing like it: the boat is quiet, the water is shallow, and a tailing redfish pushes a wake across the flat. Bay & Blind Outfitters runs technical, sight-fishing charters with fly rods and artificial lures only. That means no bait and no crowds, just hunting fish and making the cast count.
Trips are limited to two anglers (one is ideal). Sight fishing rewards accurate casting, so you'll get the most from your day if you can place a cast where the captain calls it. Beginners are welcome. Tell Capt. Randy your experience level when you book, and he'll build in instruction.
What's Included
All fly and spinning tackle, flies and lures
Florida fishing license
Cooler with ice and plenty of water
What to Bring
UV-protective long-sleeve clothing, a hat and polarized sunglasses
Sunscreen
Lunch or snacks, plus any drinks you'd like
Your own fly or spinning gear if you prefer (Capt. Randy will confirm it suits the trip)
Booking & Policies
Call or text 239-822-3355 to check available dates.
- A $100 deposit holds your date.
- After booking, Capt. Randy will call you a day or two before your charter to confirm meeting time, location and trip details.
- The balance is due after the trip by cash, Venmo or Cash App.
- Cancel at least 14 days before your trip for a full deposit refund. Cancellations within 14 days forfeit the deposit.
- Weather calls are made by the captain. If Capt. Randy cancels for weather, your deposit is refunded.
Call or text 239-822-3355 to lock in your dates.
Seasons
Redfish
October to March: Cool, clear water and low tides make this prime sight-fishing season. Redfish cruise and tail on the shallow flats.
Tarpon
April to July: Big migrating tarpon move through our waters, and juvenile tarpon roll in the backcountry.
Snook
June to August: Peak season for big snook, though they can be found in other months too.
CAPT. RANDY CAMPIONE
Capt. Randy grew up on the waters of Southwest Florida. He was out on boats almost before he could walk and spent his childhood wading shorelines and chasing anything that would eat a lure. Over the years, that turned into a passion for sight fishing: finding a fish, making the right presentation and watching it eat.
Today his favorite place is the poling platform. Most of the fish he sees now get caught by his guests, and he'll tell you that's even better. He knows these flats by tide, season and wind, and he puts that local knowledge to work for every angler on the boat.
When he isn't on the water, Randy serves as a firefighter for the City of LaBelle, and he brings the same calm, safety-first approach to every trip.
THE BOAT
A 17' Mitzi Skiff Tournament with a 60 hp outboard. We push-pole the shallows for a quiet, stealthy approach, and use a trolling motor on windy days or in deeper water.
