Hear ye, noble subjects! Be it known far and wide that on the auspicious day of April 13th, we shall play host to a grand casting contest, and thou art hereby summoned to partake in the merriment! The spectacle shall unfold with a fly fishing division and a Spinning rod division, each vying for glory and honor.
At this festive gathering, merchants shall present their wares, showcasing a splendid array of goods. There shall be demonstrations to awe the crowd, and wise scholars shall impart their knowledge in seminars to enrich thy understanding. Moreover, in the spirit of camaraderie, generous giveaways shall grace the event, bringing joy and bounty to those in attendance.
Prepare thyself, dear subjects, for a day of sport and revelry! Let all who have a passion for the angler’s art assemble on this date, that we may witness feats of skill and celebrate the camaraderie that binds us all. May this be a day etched in the annals of our kingdom’s history!
When we started CFCW back in 2016, completion of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan—the solution to South Florida’s water crisis—still seemed like just a pipedream.
The political status-quo had been stalling progress for over a decade and a half, and most of the plans’s 68 projects had yet to see the light of day.
Since then, things have changed completely.
Now, with your help, the fight for clean water has turned into a movement, an unstoppable force, and the past’s disregard for water quality has been replaced by an absolute premium on clean, healthy waterways.
And yesterday, less than two weeks from our organization’s eight-year anniversary, we celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Stormwater Treatment Area component of the EAA Reservoir project, the “crown jewel” of Everglades restoration!
Learn more about this major milestone and how YOU helped make this moment happen at our blog below.
If you want to take your fly fishing skills to the next level, you’re in luck! Leading fly fishing expert, Chico Fernandez, will be hosting his annual Fly Fishing School at our Hell’s Bay Factory in Titusville.
The school starts on the evening of Friday March 22nd with a meet and greet cocktail hour and the school on March 23rd & 24th. This class will broaden your knowledge of fishing as well as giving you a competitive edge over the other fishermen. This fantastic experience will give beginner and experienced anglers alike a chance to sharpen their skills under the guidance of famed fly-fishing expert Chico Fernandez. With only 10 spots available sign up today and join Chico for his unbelievable fly fishing school. Bring your favorite fly rod. Follow the link to sign up for this unbelievable weekend long school today!
For more info: 321-383-8223 or al@hellsbayboatworks.com
School Includes: All instruction for two full days learning saltwater fly-casting techniques tackle and fly selection, knots, hook setting, and fish fighting techniques. For advanced techniques, learning the double haul will greatly improve your casting skills.
Continental Breakfast & Catered Lunch
The cost of the school does not include lodging and there is no fishing during the school, but we have excellent local guides in the area after the school.
Look for lodging near Cheney Hwy and I-95. There are many options available just minutes from the factory. Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, Fairfield Inn and Suites
Join Premier Leaders in the fishing industry and some of the top boat manufacturers all in the same room! January 20th & 21st, 2024 Saturday 9AM-6PM Sunday 9AM-3PM Omar Shrine Temple 176 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC
We will have a Hell’s Bay skiff on display along with Hell’s Bay Professionals, Capt. Benny Blanco host of Guiding Flow TV & C.A. Richardson host of Flats Class TV.
Fort Myers-based nonprofit Captains For Clean Water (CFCW) hosted a drawing event for their annual raffle featuring a one-of-a-kind Hell’s Bay Boatworks skiff, packed with gear from YETI and Orvis.
John Peacock of Naples, Florida was announced the winner of the 2023 “World’s Finest Skiff Raffle” on Friday, Dec. 1 at Collaboratory in Downtown Fort Myers during the raffle drawing event.
The boat is a custom Hell’s Bay Professional 17.8 Skiff, the ultimate shallow water skiff made for silently and effortlessly poling the flats. It’s outfitted with a Mercury Racing 60R motor, a custom SeaDek floor kit, a Ram-Lin aluminum trailer, a Raymarine Axiom 9 GPS, and a Stiffy 22’ Guide Series Push Pole.
In collaboration with CFCW, YETI has provided a boatload of gear for the raffle including Trailhead Camp Chairs, several coolers, and variations of insulated drinkware engraved with the CFCW logo. Orvis has supplied a Helios 3D Fly Rod, a PRO Boat Bag, a Wide-Mouth Guide Net, and a Wheatley Signature Fly Box complete with a dozen assorted saltwater flies.
We’re proud to partner with Hell’s Bay Boatworks, YETI and Orvis for this year’s raffle. These brands are impactful stewards of our environment, they are leaders in clean-water advocacy and they’re truly committed to our mission.
– Capt. Chris Wittman, Co-founder of CFCW
“The World’s Finest Skiff Raffle” is an initiative designed to raise awareness of south Florida’s water-quality issues and an opportunity to advocate for the long term science-based solution: Everglades restoration. In the past, it’s been successful in uniting the outdoor industry and passionate supporters to expedite critical restoration projects.
We’ve organized this raffle year after year, and that’s because it’s about more than just the boat. It’s about the outdoor industry aligning to be at the forefront of conservation efforts and protect our natural resources against systematic and political barriers. This initiative raises awareness and invites outdoorsmen and women from all over the country to join the fight for clean water.
– Capt. Daniel Andrews, Co-founder and Executive Director at CFCW
All proceeds from the raffle support CFCW’s mission to protect and restore Florida’s water resources for the use and enjoyment of all.
Captains For Clean Water is a Florida-based 501(c)3 grassroots nonprofit on a mission to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems for the use and enjoyment of all. Founded in 2016 by fishing guides, CFCW has united the outdoor industry, business community, and concerned citizens at the forefront of the fight for clean water — the lifeblood of Florida’s economy and $85.9 billion tourism industry.