Captain Bruce’s love and commitment to the sport of fly fishing is shown in his accomplishments within the fly fishing industry.  Since becoming addicted to fly fishing  in his teens, Bruce knew what his career was going to be right out of high school and didn’t waste any time after graduating by promptly starting his fly fishing guiding business in the Florida Keys.  Bruce has since been a full time Florida Keys fly fishing flats guide gaining over 28 years of experience and counting. Specializing in sight fishing for bonefish, tarpon and permit Bruce has not only become one of the most sought after fly fishing guides in all the Florida Keys but also one of the top salt water fly casting instructors in the industry.

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Bruce has also worked closely within the fly fishing industry and its manufactures his entire career.  His industry connections are shown through the many different fly companies he works with and represents.  These relationships have led to the opportunity for Bruce to design his own personal fly fishing industry award winning salt water fly line taper design. Airflo fly lines currently offers Chards well-known taper design called the “Tropical Punch” as their top selling salt water fly line selling more Chard lines then all other Airflo salt water lines combined annually.

Tail Chasin' Charters is constantly striving to be the best guide service in the Lower Florida Keys. If you're looking to learn more about fishing, enjoy a peaceful day on the water, or spend a day on the ocean to celebrate a special occasion, you have come to the right place. The guides work to ensure that you have the best day you have ever had on the water, if you're a beginner or expert. The licensed captains take pride in being patient, kind, safe and knowledgeable.

With an enthusiastic, patient, and high-energy guiding style, Captain Gabe will go the extra mile for his anglers. Gabe enjoys fishing all over the world, but nothing compares to pushing his skiff while hunting the game fish of the Florida Keys Flats!