Capt. Jeff Totten is one of those "local boys" who cut his teeth fishing the waters he now charters for a living. Years of discovery and methodical refinement of his techniques have led to a unique understanding of these waters and fish that inhabit them. It's why he consistently produces such good catches and why his clients come back year after year.
But it's more than just knowing every oyster bar and mangrove overhang in the backcountry. It's more than always knowing where schools of baitfish reside. And it's more than knowing on what part of the tide a school of finicky snook will turn on. It's about a genuine love for fishing and a deep appreciation for the special nature of the Charlotte Harbor backcountry and Boca Grande. In short, guiding hasn't become a chore for Capt. Jeff and it shows on the water.
This enthusiasm is what propelled him to the top as a tournament tarpon angler. With numerous tournament wins and places under his belt, including the World's Richest title and Captain's Point Champion, he is one of the most winning tournament anglers in the long history of Boca Grande.