Expeditions
 Explore
some of the most beautiful and productive angling destinations
in the world as you take your fly-fishing skills to the next
level. Join Jon and his experienced staff as they pursue the
sport’s most sought-after species. Whether you prefer
to stalk bonefish and permit on tropical flats, battle billfish
in the cobalt currents of the Pacific, jump giant tarpon in
the Caribbean, or match the hatch for selective trout, Jon
and his group of leading experts stand ready to act in an
advisory capacity on each day of the trip. Furthermore, an
informal workshop is held every evening to ensure that you
receive the close personal attention needed to keep improving
your skills and maximize your shots. Expeditions are geared
towards the adventurous flyfisher who is dedicated to becoming
more self-reliant. Drawing from knowledge he garnered over
decades, Jon offers advice on everything from tackle, sighting
fish, flies, leaders, fish biology, stalking, and casting
techniques to fish fighting, fly presentation, reading water,
selecting tides, and a host of other related topics. Jon’s
goal is for participants to go far beyond simply catching
fish. He wants you to gain the confidence and develop the
skills needed to go it alone on your next adventure. To further
improve your casting techniques for species you’ll be
targeting, an optional one-day orientation is offered at a
nominal fee prior to each expedition. Call or email for a
current list of upcoming hosted expeditions.
Take
Your Skills to the Next Level
Join Our Expert Advisers on One of These Educational Fly-Fishing
Expeditions in Pursuit of Some of the World‚s Greatest
Gamefish
Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Expedition
Bahamas Bonefish Expedition
Explore pristine flats where only a few intrepid anglers have
ventured. The translucent waters surrounding the remote island
of Mayaguana hold an amazingly large and heathy population
of bonefish that average 4-6 pounds with plenty of 10-plus
pounders to offer you the opportunity at the fish of a lifetime.
To help in your bonefish quest, we’re highly dedicated
to making you a more self-sufficient flyfisher by improving
both your knowledge base and skill level in order to successfully
stalk bones on your own. There is no better location to do
that than on Mayaguana’s isolated and productive flats.
Since there are no local guides, Jon or a staff member stand
ready on the water to help and provide assistance throughout
the trip on everything from a difficult casting problem to
locating and sighting the great “gray ghost.”
Evenings are spent reviewing the day’s fishing, discussing
various bonefishing scenarios, and learning the dynamics of
tidal flats. Openings are limited in order to provide the
personal attention you need to take your skills to the next
level. Because of the extensive wading required on this trip,
individuals should be in good physical condition. The 5-day
bonefish expedition and workshop is includes meals, ground
transportation, lodging, and use of square-end canoes while
on the island. Tips, alcoholic beverages, air transportation,
and any additional travel costs incurred in getting to Mayaguana
are not included. We offer a terrific piece of fly-fishing
nirvana for very little jack. Please contact us for pricing.
Upcoming dates: Please call or email
Optional 1-day fly-fishing and fly-casting workshop prior
to bonefish expedition - $150
To ensure individualized attention, only a very limited number
of openings are available on each expedition. Enroll early
as all trips fill quickly. Call 407/977-0659 or email jon@joncaveflyfishing.com
for more information
Suggested fly casting skill level: Intermediate through expert
 Blue
Ridge Mountain Trout Expedition
Why travel to the Rocky Mountains, Argentina, New Zealand,
and beyond when you can enjoy world-class trout fishing much
closer to home in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Southern
Appalachia? Rainbow, brown, and brook trout are plentiful
and trophy-sized fish exceeding 20 inches in length are always
a possibility in the over 600 miles of outstanding waters
located within an hour’s drive of Brevard, North Carolina.
Join guides/hosts, Jon and Paul Cave, as they teach you the
techniques and tactics needed to become an accomplished trout
angler. The knowledge and skills derived from this expedition
will demystify the complications associated with catching
trout on fly tackle. Learn to “match the hatch”
with dry flies, nymphs, streamers, and terrestrials common
to area waters and make a presentation that even the most
selective trout will find irresistible. This 3-day expedition
and workshop in the Blue Ridge Mountains offers trophy trout
fishing at a bargain price that includes:
Round-trip ground transportation between Orlando, FL and Brevard,
NC (A transportation discount is offered to those anglers
not traveling from Florida)
3 full days of fishing with 1 day on the limited-access trophy
section of the Davidson River - - listed by Trout Unlimited
as one of the top 100 trout streams in America
3 nights lodging
All fishing licenses
11 meals
Guide fees
Private access fees
Assistance in equipment selection
Snacks, beverages, fly-fishing equipment, and tips are not
included.
Please contact us for pricing.
Upcoming dates: Please call or email
Optional 1-day fly-fishing and fly-casting workshop prior
to trout expedition - $150. To insure individualized attention,
only 6 openings are available on this expedition. Enroll early
as all trips fill quickly. First come, first served. Call
407/977-0659 or email jon@joncaveflyfishing.com
for more information.
Suggested fly casting skill level: Beginner through expert
St.
Johns River Bass/Bream Expedition
(American Shad Available In-Season)
Native Americans call it “Welaka” or “river
of lakes,” an apt description of the interconnected
chain of lakes that make up the greater St. Johns River system.
Near the river’s headwaters, a combination of shallow
braided channels, fertile aquatic vegetation, and remote wilderness
form what is arguably the finest largemouth bass fishery in
the world and a veritable fly-fishing paradise. This section
of the St. Johns supports a huge population of bass with a
few trophies exceeding 10 pounds. A variety of bream offer
steady action as well. Furthermore, American shad provide
plenty of fly-fishing excitement during the winter when they
make their annual migration to their natal breeding grounds.
Wildlife is abundant with daily sightings of alligators, eagles,
and wading birds. Join your guides/hosts, Jon and Paul Cave,
on a truly outstanding 2-day fishing adventure as they share
their unique and intimate knowledge of the St. Johns River
including its fishery, history, and biology. You’ll
improve your casting skills and learn the habits and prime
habitats of the river’s various fish species along with
the techniques and tactics needed to consistently catch them
in this incredibly beautiful, isolated, and natural part of
“old Florida.” A review and discussion of the
day’s fishing is held around the evening campfire. This
exceedingly inexpensive trip includes comfortable tent camping
on the river bank, non-alcoholic beverages, and camp-side
meals (including a shoreline steak dinner served with a complimentary
bottle of wine) in addition to the 2 days of fly-fishing for
bass, bream, and shad (in season) from either an airboat or
skiff. Fly tackle, sleeping bags, snacks, and fishing licenses
are not included. Please contact us for pricing.
Upcoming dates: Please call or email.
Optional 1-day fly-fishing and fly-casting workshop prior
to expedition -$150
To ensure individualized attention, only a very limited number
of openings are available on each expedition. Enroll early
as all trips fill quickly. Call 407/977-0659 or email jon@joncaveflyfishing.com
for more information.
Suggested fly casting skill level: Beginner through expert
Costa
Rica Tarpon Expedition
“Costa Rica” translates to “rich coast”
in English; an appropriate characterization of the abundant
natural resources that exist in the country’s lush jungle
forests and fertile waters. Of special interest to fly rodders,
the southeast coastal waters adjacent to the Panamanian border
support a plentiful population of giant chrome-sided tarpon
that range in size from 40 to 150-plus pounds. Regardless
of whether you’re an expert flyfisher or trying to become
a more accomplished one, few places can match the area’s
great opportunities for shots at powerful trophy-sized silver
kings. Each day a local guide takes you and another angler
by panga to look for tarpon and bait pods during the most
productive tidal phases. Late afternoons are spent at our
workshop for a “hands-on” discussion on casting
techniques, leader construction, and the special methods used
to hook, land, and fight these behemoths. Jon or an expert
staff member are also readily available throughout the day
to assist you in your quest for the ultimate high on fly.
Accommodations are at a quaint lodge surrounded by an incredibly
beautiful tropical rain forest where sightings of monkeys,
sloths, exotic frogs, and other interesting wildlife are a
common occurrence. Relax in the evening with a tasty local
brew and great seafood dinner at Maxie’s, a nearby legendary
establishment with an eclectic mix of travelers and friendly
locals. Flies and leaders are included in the price of the
trip and tarpon tackle is available for a slight fee for those
who don’t have their own. This adventure/workshop includes
4 days of fishing and 6 nights with meals (at the lodge only),
lodging, guides, and ground transportation between San Jose’
and Manzanillo. Tips, alcoholic beverages, air transportation,
and additional costs in transit are not included. Please contact
us for pricing.
Upcoming dates: Please call or email.
Optional 1-day fly-fishing and fly-casting workshop prior
to tarpon expedition - $150. To ensure individualized attention,
only a very limited number of openings are available on each
expedition. Enroll early as all trips fill quickly. Call 407/977-0659
or email jon@joncaveflyfishing.com
for more information.
Suggested fly casting skill level: Intermediate through expert
North
Georgia Trophy Trout Expedition
Looking for a quick weekend trip filled with plenty of exciting
trout action? This is a unique opportunity to be one of only
a select few anglers allowed to wade for trophy trout on the
private section of the “Tic” in the scenic mountains
of North Georgia. Last fall, one angler landed a fat, wild
rainbow that was at least 24 inches long and there are plenty
of chances to catch even bigger fish. Join us as we guide
you on this beautiful meadow stream and teach you the techniques
and tactics needed to become an accomplished trout angler.
The knowledge and skills derived from this expedition will
help you make a stealthy presentation that even the most selective
trout will find irresistible. This inexpensive 2-day expedition
and workshop for trophy trout fishing includes:
Round-trip ground transportation between Orlando, FL and North
Georgia. (A transportation discount or allowance may be offered
to those anglers who prefer to travel on their own.)
2 full days of fishing on the limited-access trophy section
of the Tic.
2 nights lodging (double occupancy)
All fishing licenses
8 meals
Guide fees
Private access fees
Assistance in equipment selection
Snacks, beverages, fly-fishing equipment, and tips are not
included.
Upcoming dates: Please call or email
Optional 1-day fly-fishing and fly-casting workshop prior
to trout expedition - $150
To ensure individualized attention, only a very limited number
of openings are available on each expedition. Enroll early
as all trips fill quickly. Call 407/977-0659 or email jon@joncaveflyfishing.com
for more information.
Suggested fly casting skill level: Beginner through expert
to:jon@joncaveflyfishing.com
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A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot
on any trip.
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