DIRECT DONATIONS TO GUIDES
Thank you for visiting our Guide Relief Initiative focused on highlighting opportunities to give directly to full time guides who have faced significant loss due to Hurricane Helene.
On September 26th Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida leaving a wake of destruction and devastation behind. Among those impacted are captains who work hard to steward and share these amazing fisheries along Florida’s coast.
The information included on this page not only allows you to give directly to those who have been impacted, but also allows those funds to get there as quickly as possible.
Special thanks to our show sponsors and our friends at Captains for Clean Water for helping us with this initiative.
Captain Michael Mauri
-Stuart, FL
The Mauri family lost their home, vehicles, and the family business boat due to a tornado. Michael’s fly fishing charter is their primary source of income. During the tornado they all hid for safety in a tiny bathroom and are now starting the long road of rebuilding what has been destroyed.
To contact Captain Michael Mauri please email michael@mauriflyfishing.com
Checks can be made out to Michael Mauri and sent to 5419 SE Horseshoe Pt. Rd. Stuart, FL 34997
Captain Simon Williamsen
-Bradenton, FL
Captain Simon Williamsen experienced a high storm surge in both Hurricane Helen and Hurricane Milton which led to the flooding of his home as well as all the infrastructure to run his guiding business as he rebuilds.
To contact Captain Simon Williamsen please email captainsimonp@yahoo.com
Checks can be made out to Simon Williamsen and sent to 6915 21st St. West Bradenton, FL 34207
Captain Louie Argiro
Crystal River, FL
Captain Louie Argiro runs Florida Fishing Adventures that is based out of his hometown Crystal River, Florida. During Hurricane Louie experienced four feet of surge into his home as well as a massive loss of infrastructure needed for Crystal River Guides.
To contact Captain Louie Argiro please email lou.floridafishingadventures@gmail.com
Checks can be made out to Louie Argiro and sent to 9757 W. Smokey Lane, Crystal River, FL 34429
Captain Ryan Harrington
St. Petersburg, FL
Captain Ryan Harrington had a serious storm surge in St. Petersburg Florida which flooded his home. Ryan has been volunteering in his community and trying to figure out how to get back on his feet and begin to recover from significant damage to his home and property.
To contact Captain Ryan Harrington please email reelestatecharters@gmail.com
Checks can be made out to Ryan Harrington and sent to 8219 31st Terrace N, St Petersburg FL 33710
Captain Eric Lion
-Jupiter, FL
Eric had a F3 tornado tough down on his home leading to severe destruction including his boats. Eric and his wife Brittany suffered a 90% loss on their property and will be on a long road to recovery and getting his charter business, County Line Charters back in full operation.
To contact Captain Eric Lions please email ericlionfishing@gmail.com
Checks can be made out to Brittany Shepherd and sent to 3480 Harbor Rd. N. Jupiter FL, 33469
Captain Evan Snow
– Keaton Beach, FL
Evan and his wife suffered a complete loss of their home due to storm surge. Evan is currently working to get back to running light tackle and fly charters with Apalachee Inshore. To hear more about what it was like to ride out this storm and what makes Keaton Beach such an incredible fishery check out our podcast HERE.
To contact Captain Evan Snow please email apalacheeinshore@gmail.com
Checks can be made out to Evan Snow and sent to 20617 Marina Rd. Perry FL 32348
Captain Les Hernandez
– Steinhatchee, FL
Les and his wife lost their home in Steinhatchee Florida which suffered a direct hit from the storm. Captain Les does a wide variety of charters, many focused on full family experiences. You can learn more about his business, Hatch Snatch Charters HERE.
To contact Captain Les Hernandez please email hatchsnatchcharters@gmail.com
Checks can be made out to Les Hernandez and sent to 507 Stephens St. Steinhatchee FL 32359
Captain Trey Mikell
– Waccasassa Bay, FL
Trey and his wife suffered immense flood damage and also lost a significant amount of infrastructure needed to support his clients for his guide operation. Trey is a fly fishing guide in one of Florida’s most remote fisheries. He and his wife have a baby on the way this October. Listen to our previous podcast with Trey HERE.
To contact Captain Trey Mikell please email treymikell30@icloud.com
Checks can be made out to Trey Mikell and sent to 15391 NE 51st PL Williston FL 32696
Captain Brandon Branch
– Crystal River, FL
Hurricane Helene left devastating impacts along Crystal River’s coast, including putting the marina out of commission where Captain Brandon runs his trips. In the midst of rebuilding, Brandon and his wife have chose to focus on others by delivering hundreds of hot meals to those who have been impacted. Follow along HERE.
To contact Captain Brandon Branch please email Bbranchfishing@gmail.com
Checks can be made out to Brandon Branch and sent to 1930 N.W. 18th Street Crystal River FL 34428
