Experienced Florida Fishing Guides at SFP Fishing Outfitters
Hello, my name is Captain Jon Sebold, owner and operator of SFP Fishing Outfitters, Inc. and backcountry fishing guide in Marco Island, 10,000 islands and Everglades region of southwest Florida. Being raised in Minnesota hunting and fishing was in my blood early. After realizing that ice fishing was not for me I transferred to a warmer climate after my first year at the University of Minnesota, finding myself in Tampa and the University of South Florida to finish my education. I soon realized how much harder salt water fish pulled and started to fish seriously, creating a schedule that allowed me to be on the water Thursdays thru Sundays. By the time I graduated college my guiding career was off and running, and I officially started SFP in August of 1997. I quickly became very busy and invited Captain Todd to join the company, with Captain Sean arriving shortly thereafter. We now have 4 boats in the “fleet”, 2 Maverick HPX 17’ poling skiffs, a 21’ Maverick Master Angler, and our newly arrived Skeeter bay boat. I concentrate my efforts on light tackle and fly fishing for tarpon, snook, redfish, and permit, along with several others species depending on the season, but tarpon are my passion, they truly are fishing’s most spectacular target. I currently reside in Naples, just off of Marco Island with my wife Jamie, my son Tyler (born April 2006) and my daughter Lauren (born March 31st, 2010). Jamie is an elementary school teacher so her schedule allows us to return to Minnesota every summer for some family time and visits with the grandparents before school starts and my fall season really kicks into gear. Otherwise I am a full time year round guide with a boundless enthusiasm for what I do. I invite you to come take a trip with me or one of my captains and let us show you a great fly or light tackle backcountry adventure. Click HERE to contact Captain Jon Sebold
Hello, my name is Captain Todd Hadley. Born and raised in Pennsylvania on a trout stream and close to the Jersey shore, I caught the fishing bug early. After college in New Hampshire and acquiring my private pilot’s license I moved to Colorado in 1992 to “take a year off”. A kindly gentleman approached me on the river one day and asked if I had ever considered guiding. “You mean you’re gonna pay me to fish!” I responded, and I haven’t looked back. After 2 years of cutting my teeth in the fly shop I quickly moved up the ranks to head guide and eventually shop manager. Soon after I started looking for fishing opportunities in the winter, as doing fly trips on snowshoes was getting old, so I headed to Florida where I met Captain Jon as he was finishing college and just getting his guide business going. After a few years of fishing and learning my way around I got my captains license and now spend my winter and spring chasing tarpon, snook and redfish. Living a nomadic lifestyle allows me to split my time between Florida and Colorado, where I still guide float fishing trips down the Colorado River. Because that’s not enough fishing I also head up to Alaska where I guide for salmon and giant trout 3 months of the year. I have also had the opportunity to fish rivers all over the west including the Yellowstone, Henry’s Fork, Snake, Rogue, Green, Frying Pan and many, many others. Travel has also taken me to Costa Rica where I spent 2 months exploring the country and catching fish from one coast to the other, tarpon, sailfish, tuna, and several species I wouldn’t attempt to pronounce. Late fall finds me once again splitting time. If I’m not plugging for Tarpon in the Everglades you’ll find me in Nebraska carrying a gun, following a black dog around and scaring pheasants on what I like to call a $1000 dog walk (those pheasants do get expensive!). I have a passion for the outdoors and would love to share my experience with you. Whether it’s fly or light tackle spin fishing, novice to experienced anglers alike are encouraged to come see what serious back country fishing is all about in the Everglades! Click HERE to contact Captain Todd Hadley.
Hello, My name is Captain Mark Boyd. I was born and raised in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Even in my childhood, fishing was a very important part of my life. I landed my first trout on a fly when I was thirteen years old. That was the beginning of the end. I spent my college years at the University of San Diego where I first wet a line in the salt. After graduating, I really felt the mountains calling me back. Living in Breckenridge, Co., I have had the chance to fish most of the major rivers in the state as well as many smaller streams. I have also fished much of the west including Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.
I began guiding for the Mountain Angler in 1993. Float trips as well as wade fishing trips fill my summers. Over a dozen years ago, I landed my first bonefish. The second beginning of the end. The new passion was in full swing taking me to places like the Yucatan area of Mexico, the Bahamas, Christmas Island, and of course Southwest Florida. Since learning my way around the waters of the 10,000 Islands and the Everglades National Park, I have enjoyed showing fishermen what I have found. Whether Fly or Light Tackle, there are always great opportunities in our area. My other passion is upland bird hunting with my Springer Spaniel, Eddy. Hunting Montana, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Florida, I am able to target over twelve species of birds. I look forward any and all opportunities to provide a fantastic day on the water. Click HERE to contact Captain Mark Boyd.