There are few places left in the world as wild and mysterious as the Everglades. Stretching from south of Naples all the way to the Florida Keys, this vast ecosystem is the third largest wilderness in the contiguous United States—a labyrinth of mangroves, hidden creeks, and endless water.

While the park can be reached by road from Flamingo in the south or Everglades City/Chokoloskee in the north, the truth is simple:
To truly experience the Everglades, you must explore it by boat.

Your guide for this unforgettable adventure is Capt. Jeff Legutki, a lifelong Southwest Florida native born and raised in Naples. Jeff has spent his life navigating these waters, chasing tarpon, snook, and redfish through the same legendary backcountry that inspired his longtime friend, the late José Wejebe.

This is more than a fishing trip — it’s a day immersed in one of the most iconic fisheries on the planet with a captain who knows every hidden corner of it.

Q: If you had one day left on Earth to fly fish, where would it be?
A: The Everglades in May for tarpon.

Q: What are your favorite months to fish the Everglades?
A: May, June, October, November, and December.

Q: What’s your favorite memory of José Wejebe?
A: Listening to him cuss in Spanish when his cast got hung up in the trees. LOL.

Q: If you could fish with anyone in the world for one day?
A: José Wejebe.