Light tackle, fly rods and diver ducks on St. Andrews Bay
Captain Todd Jones guides light tackle and fly fishing across Florida's Panhandle from Panama City Beach, and in winter puts hunters over hand‑carved decoys for the best diver duck shooting on the Gulf Coast.
On the water, in the blind, at the bench
Bay & inshore fishing
Redfish, speckled trout, tarpon, pompano and Spanish mackerel on light tackle or fly in the gin‑clear shallows of St. Andrews Bay. Reef trips offshore for snapper, grouper and kings when you want something bigger.
Fishing trips
Guided duck hunts
Traditional diver hunting for redheads, bluebills, canvasbacks and buffleheads from custom duck boats and layout boats, over big rigs of hand‑carved cork decoys, the way it has been done here for generations.
Duck hunting
Hand‑carved decoys
Working decoys carved from high‑density cork with white cedar heads and glass eyes, finished in flat acrylics. Built to be hunted over, and to be handed down.
The decoysCapt. Todd Jones
A professional light tackle and fly fishing guide, an expert waterfowler, and a local with the knowledge it takes to make your day on the water a success.
Captain Todd Jones is a professional light tackle and fly fishing guide serving Florida's Panhandle from his home base of Panama City Beach. Captain Todd is also an expert hunter who can guide you to the best duck hunting on Florida's Gulf Coast. He's a local guide with the extensive local knowledge necessary to make your fishing trip successful and memorable.
Located in Panama City Beach, Florida, we fish and hunt the pristine waters of St. Andrews Bay and surrounding waterways. St. Andrews Bay offers endless inshore fishing opportunities for redfish, tarpon, trout, pompano, Spanish mackerel and sheepshead. We can pursue these critters using bait, artificials or even fly rods. All tons of fun and comfortable, while in the sheltered waters of St. Andrews Bay. The environs of the bay also offer an unspoiled view of Florida's other flora and fauna.
If you prefer a bigger challenge, our boat is capable of safely and comfortably going offshore in search of larger gamefish like snapper, grouper, king mackerel, cobia, amberjack or even the occasional dolphin (mahi‑mahi). In fact, since we got our new boat, offshore fishing trips have been some of the most productive and enjoyable trips.
The Panama City Beach area offers some truly extraordinary fishing opportunities. There are few places on earth where you can see huge schools of feeding redfish, or swarms of hungry speckled trout. It's no wonder these piscatorial prospects draw visiting anglers from all across the country and the world.
No matter your fishing experience, Capt. Todd's mission is to make your fishing trip a success for you. The captain can cater your charter to your skill level and specific desires. Whether you're a first timer casting to a school of tailing redfish, or a seasoned angler wanting to live bait for trophy kingfish offshore, Capt. Todd will make your excursion a memorable one. Like any good fishing guide, Captain Todd loves what he does and draws great personal satisfaction from watching his customers catch quality fish and enjoy their time on the waters of Panama City Beach.
As an outdoors writer I've had the opportunity to fish with professional guides throughout the state. Captain Todd Jones is one of the best.Jerry Gerardi · Freelance outdoors writer
Reserve your day on the bay
Trips are booked directly with Capt. Todd by phone or email. We'll choose the most convenient boat ramp to meet at, depending on where you're staying and where we'll be fishing or hunting.
- Telephone850-819-5829
- Emailcapttodd@backbayadventures.com
- Home portPanama City Beach, Florida
