CATCHING THE CURE LLC
FT. MYERS, FLORIDA

If you are looking for a qualified fishing guide that can find redfish, snook and other Back Bay species in southwest Florida, you've come to the right place. Captain Jon Fetter of Catching the Cure Backcountry Fishing Charters has close to 38 years of fishing experience and is extremely passionate about his job on the water. It's this passion that makes him one of the area's top fishing guides. At age 5 he was introduced to fishing by his father in Northwest Ohio. It was there, as they fished for walleye, bluegill, crappie and largemouth bass that his love for fishing began. Now in his 12th year as a Florida guide, and with 25 years of saltwater fishing under his belt, Jon searches the mangrove shorelines, oyster bars and grass flats for gamefish. Captain Jon is the newest member of the Mako Boats Fishing Team and is a sponsored guide on the Bass Pro Shops Pro Staff. He's a member of the Fish-Tale Marina Pro Staff based out of Fish-Tale marina on Fort Myers Beach and is a frequent guest on ESPN's Reel Talk Radio, heard each Saturday morning on 99.3 FM in southwest Florida, where he provides fishing reports and tips. He also writes a monthly article called "The Tackle Box" for Coastal Angler Magazine, where he discusses the different fish species found in southwest Florida and how to select the right gear, tackle and tactics for catching them. Captain Jon's philosophy for fishing is simple; "May Everyone Enjoy the Fishing As Much As I Do!!" Fishing is supposed to be fun! He takes the time to teach anglers the proper techniques to ensure a fun and memorable fishing experience. Since this is your day each trip is tailored to go after the species you desire. He may suggest targeting other fish, based on weather and conditions, but if you strongly desire to catch an offseason trophy snook or tarpon, he'll do his best to hook you up. When the day comes to a close, Captain Jon hopes to have provided you with lots of memories to share with your friends and family and hopes to see you again for a future trip. Welcome to Catching the Cure Southwest Florida is known for its fantastic fishing. Whether you fish Captiva Island, Naples, Fort Myers, or Pine Island the fishing is hot most of the year. Redfish and snook thrive in the spring and summer months while the tripletail and cobia heat up the winter months. As the water temperatures increase anglers are provided with the opportunity to tangle with the legendary "Silver King" otherwise known as the tarpon. Looking for the opportunity to land tarpon, snook, redfish, or shark, then you have found the right place. Welcome to Catching the Cure backcountry fishing charters. Enjoy a fun-filled fishing experience with Captain Jon Fetter, as he guides you through the pristine fishing waters of Southwest Florida. Here you will find endless grass flats, deep and plentiful mangroves, and numerous backcountry waters throughout this entire area containing some of the best flats fishing in the world. If you are looking to land a redfish on the shallow flats, tarpon in the channels, or snook throughout the vast mangroves, Captain Jon will get you there. Captain Jon will provide easily understood instruction, area information, and the best quality bait and tackle for the beginner or expert angler. Whether utilizing live bait, artificial tackle, or even the occasional fly tackle, this will be an unforgettable experience that will have you coming back for more. Catching the Cure will provide local knowledge on the area history and local wildlife as well as quality angling instruction. In addition to the fishing experience, each charter will be helping to find a cure for Multiple Myeloma through donations to the respective research foundations to increase awareness of this terrible disease.