Sanibel FlyFishers

Sanibel FlyFishers We are a 501(c)3 non-profit. The broadest objective of Sanibel FlyFishers is to promote the sport of fly fishing.

"THE" Fly Fishing Club of Sanibel Island was founded in 2001 to promote fly fishing and conservation of our fishing resources through education, advocacy, community, and select grants to like-minded organizations. To promote a nature-related sport in today’s world, it is essential to maintain healthy natural resources. Indeed, most early conservation efforts were initiated by hunters and fisherfol

k. In practice the mission of SFF is to promote community-based conservation. Community-based conservation efforts that begin in local communities have effects that ripple outward for larger change. Conservation mandates changes in the behavior of people and a need to foster the next generation of natural resource stewards. We have chosen to focus our efforts on the latter – to help create the next generation of the keepers of our natural environment. Founded in 2001, Sanibel FlyFishers has grown to over 100 active members and a community of over 300 through social media. We are made up of a dedicated group of active flyfisher men and women, fishing guides, fly shop owners, and others who are on water in SW Florida almost every day. Organizations we've supported:

Captains for Clean Water (Grant)
Florida Gulf Coast University's Water School (Scholarships)
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Trust / Sea School (Grant)
Mind your Line (Grant)
Boy Scouts of America (volunteers)

Alex’s Fishing Report:Beach fishing has been super tough the past few weeks with south and west winds stirring ubiquitou...
08/13/2026

Alex’s Fishing Report:

Beach fishing has been super tough the past few weeks with south and west winds stirring ubiquitous the beach waters. This has meant lots of blind casting into the troughs in hopes of engaging a few fish. Tarpon season is over until we see some on the way back down. As water temps level out and we approach fall, expect the snook to start making their way back into the backcountry. Bait has been limited this summer so if you spot any, be sure to fish it. Patterns have been tough to identify this summer, but hopefully with some good beach fishing conditions in the coming weeks, there are still some big fish in everyone’s future. Never wait for perfect conditions to go fish because it will rarely happen. Just get out there and make the most of every opportunity headed your way! 🤙

08/12/2026

We are a week away from our next Flytying Night!
Join us Wednesday August 19, 6 pm at Sanibel Fly Outfitters!
Let’s see what Ben comes up with next!!

08/11/2026
It was a full house for this evening’s Fly Tying Night at Sanibel Fly Outfitters. Thank you to everyone who came out to ...
08/05/2026

It was a full house for this evening’s Fly Tying Night at Sanibel Fly Outfitters. Thank you to everyone who came out to tie, learn, share ideas, and enjoy a great night with fellow anglers.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next Fly Tying Night on August 19!

08/05/2026

Did you know that Whitney knows how to tie flies?
Here’s the proof!

08/05/2026
Thank you to the Sanibel-Captiva Islander | Island Reporter | Captiva Current for highlighting our flytying nights!!Toni...
08/05/2026

Thank you to the Sanibel-Captiva Islander | Island Reporter | Captiva Current for highlighting our flytying nights!!
Tonight , join us 6 pm for our next one!

07/23/2026

Another fun night at the vise with Sanibel Fly Fishers!

Master fly tier Ben guided the group through two great patterns: the Sqibbster, a water-pushing beach fly designed by Mr. Pete Squibb and ideal for snook, and the colorful Glow Stick, a versatile pattern that shines when the water is dark and murky.

Thank you to Ben and everyone who joined us for an evening of fly tying, learning, and good fishing conversation.

We are already looking forward to the next one.

Join us this evening 6-8pm for our next fly tying night! We can’t wait to see you!
07/22/2026

Join us this evening 6-8pm for our next fly tying night! We can’t wait to see you!

The Sanibel FlyFishers held a Fly Tying Night on June 10 at the Sanibel Fly Outfitters on Sanibel. Attendees tied two patterns: a basic pink schminnow, which is easy and great for getting started; and a nighttime snook minnow, which is a good choice for night fishing.

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